my dog goes to the waterfront location and absolutely loves it. Pack leaders are always there and…read morewatching the pack, assuring that play is friendly and fun, while not being rambunctious or wild where things can escalate. I watch on the camera and if my girl wants to play or rest, she always comes home "happy" and not anxious from dogs jumping uncontrollably everywhere. I pack her food and know she knows all the pack leaders there & love when they have events there that bring all the dog moms/dads together in a fun environment:)

Millie loves it here! Easy pick up and drop off. Friendly staff. Space is nice and clean. And the…read moreemail updates are a great touch!

If you had asked me just 3 weeks ago I would have offered a 10 out of 5! However today a 2 minute…read morephone called changed everything for me. Buddy's has been our go to for dog grooming for 4 years the past 3 groomer Peter has been more than our groomer he was our trusted friend. He was absolutely amazing with my dog and never failed to treat Malia like a true queen. Her cut was always perfection and he would love when I text him photos. I called today to book a grooming appointment and the gentleman who answered said grooming services are suspended our groomer died. Cold callused and without empathy or compassion. Of course if I was absolutely shocked devastated and so hurt to hear this. Peter our beloved Peter has died suddenly and this is how we were told. When I shared that we as customers should have received an email as we all loved Peter the response was it's on Instagram have a nice day! Shame on Buddy's for this. Shame on you for now valuing the heart of your customers and the legacy of Peter. We will move on and find a new place to go but Peter is irreplaceable in our hearts. How this was handled tells me this is no longer a place for me and my family. RIP Peter. Update: See image after providing feedback on how I received the news I noted above which by the way was a note in beautiful message that said (how I found out was in poor taste) I then received this horrible message from the manager in my IG DMs.

I just want to give a shout to Buddy's Dog Den located Upper East Side Manhattan. My three dogs are…read moremy children, my life and mean the world to me. I am sure many of you can relate to this feeling and the anxiety one experiences when your dog needs boarding. After their holiday excursion and stay at Buddy's, Lily, Chloe and Zoe came home happy, well exercised and super calm. I know instantaneously from their doggie smiles that they are happy and were well cared for at Buddy's. I say Buddy's Dog Den should be your first and only choice.

We've been using Strutting Mutts for over 5 years--first with our beloved dog Toby, who received…read morethe absolute best care and loved his walks with Darnell and Cory. When we brought home our two new pups, choosing Strutting Mutts again was a no-brainer. Whether it's walks or overnight stays at their home, we always know our dogs are in the best hands. Cory, Paul, Darnell and the whole crew truly go above and beyond, and we're so grateful. Highly recommend Strutting Mutts to anyone looking for reliable, caring, and professional dog care in Brooklyn!

A HUGE shoutout to Paul & Cory for consistently taking care of kenzo when i travel. They have known…read moreKenzo since he was a puppy & I can't thank them enough. Every time i travel i know he's in the best hands. Not to mention Kenzo loves them. Finding a place to leave your pup while traveling can be stressful but they make it so seamless!

If you're looking for a dog walking service, you've found the best with Not The Rug. Not only are…read moreLuis and his team extremely professional, communicative, and kind people - they take great pictures and give updates that will brighten your day. We've had our dog Dandy use Not The Rug since he was a puppy. With walks, the app they use shows you the routes they go on, plus they'll give you an update as to what happened on each walk. Dandy not only loves the social aspect of seeing his walker and the dogs, but the exercise tuckers him out so if we're not home he's happy to nap in his crate upon returning. Had Dandy been less social, Not The Rug would work to make sure he still had a great experience. They get to know you and your dog to ensure that walks are safe and fun, regardless of temperament or additional needs. I can't say enough good things about Not The Rug!

The best dog walker and pet sitter in the 5 Boroughs. Honest and reliable. Your dog is in good…read morehands with Not The Rug.

Can't recommend them enough! I trust that Nat will take good care of my fur baby on her daily walks…read moreand my pup is excited to see her every time. Also love seeing the photo updates from the walk as they are always meeting new friends.

We could not have asked for a better pet sitter! Nellie went above and beyond with all of our crazy…read morerequests (and we had a lot ). She sent me SO many pictures and videos throughout her visits, which made me feel completely at ease while we were away. Communication was absolutely on point--super quick, clear, and thoughtful. The best part? The night we came home, my two cats were literally sitting by the front door... waiting for HER. I was a tiny bit jealous (lol), but mostly just so happy knowing how loved and cared for they were. She truly treated them like her own. If you're looking for someone reliable, caring, and totally in tune with your pets, Nellie is your girl. We're so grateful we found her!

I cannot say enough good things about Woof Meow! I found them as soon as I moved to Brooklyn from…read moreLos Angeles about 2.5 years ago, and they have been an absolute lifesaver for me and my two cats. Because I travel frequently for work, finding a pet care service that is 100% reliable was my top priority, and they deliver every single time. Their app-based scheduling makes booking a breeze, and I love that all communication happens right there. The sitters send the best photo updates through the app during their visits, which gives me total peace of mind while I'm away. On top of the wonderful service, I love supporting a local, woman-owned business. They are incredibly responsive, professional, and genuinely care about animals. Highly recommend!!

I can't recommend WoofMeow enough! They've been absolutely wonderful with my dog, Penni. From the…read morevery beginning, it was clear that they genuinely love animals and know how to handle them with both care and confidence. My dog can be a little shy at first, but Myrna and Julia were incredibly patient and gentle, and it didn't take long for a strong bond to form between them. Every walk was dependable and professional, and I always received updates, photos, or little notes that gave me peace of mind while I was away. It's such a relief to know my dog was in safe, loving hands. If you're looking for someone trustworthy, attentive, and kind, Woofmeow is the perfect choice!

This is my second review for Happy Pets, just to say more nice things! Natalia is extremely…read moreprofessional and accommodating. I can finally relax during my time away knowing that my cats will be in the best hands. Natalia is very well experienced with pet care, she cared for my cat who was treated for cancer and needed medicine twice a day with no problems. She is extremely thorough during her first visit, taking notes of everything. She will send the best email updates, also very detailed with a run down of what her visit was like. Also - SHE IS THE BEST AMATEUR PET PHOTOGRAPHER! I'd give her 100 starts if I could! Best sitter - highly recommend

Absolutely amazing. We were here from Los Angeles and enlisted the help of the wonderful Natalia…read moreand Alex to look after our Jack Russell while we took our four year old daughter to some shows. Figaro probably saw more of NYC than we did with Alex and Natalia taking him for frequent walks. He had a great time and was very well looked after and I am a worrying mom who is not easily pleased. But they EXCEEDED my expectations. Highly recommend them (and wish they would come to LA ). All photos taken and sent to me by Happy Pets to ease a worrying Mommy's mind. Very thoughtful!

We LOVE the Brooklyn pawffice. We originally started at the manhattan location 2 years ago and had…read moresuch a good experience. My dogs Bambino and Artie have never slept as hard as they do after a day at the Pawffice. Alex and the team are so responsible and proactive - they know their dogs so well and approach each one individually which is what I love so much. My older dog sleeps in the sun and relaxes all day while my younger guy runs laps inside (they even take him in a quiet room to nap when he's exhausted but still wants to play). They also have great events for the dogs like foam parties, getting them on citi field etc where you get to meet your pups friends and be part of a community!

My dog has tried a few daycares in his lifetime and this by far stands out as his favorite. As soon…read moreas we get off the train he realizes he's getting dropped off here and starts walking fast - he's not one to pull on the leash so this is a rare, very excitable occasion. At other daycares we've tried, he's come out smelling like ammonia and other pee cleaning supplies or I'll tune into the in-room camera and see him shaking in the corner of the room out of fear of staff or other dogs. That never happens here and it's clearly because the owner loves dogs from the bottom of his heart. One of the guys on staff even gifted us a little doodle of our pup which was so sweet

I am a self-identified helicopter dog mom and the only person I trust with my two rescue pups is…read moreVanessa (owner of Happy Pups). Vanessa has been dog walking and pet sitting our pups Oliver and Moxie for several years now and I don't know what we would do without her. When we adopted Oliver as a puppy from a kill shelter in Tennessee, it was Vanessa who taught him how to walk the noisy NYC streets. He is now a great city walker thanks to her. He is an anxious boy but he loves and trusts Vanessa and gets so happy to see her. She is also great with our other pup Moxie who also loves and snuggles up to Vanessa whenever she is here. We won't book any travel plans without booking Vanessa first. Vanessa and her staff at Happy Pups are reliable, caring, conscientious, and attentive to our pups' needs. When we return home from a long trip, we find our pups happy, healthy, and well cared for thanks to Vanessa and Happy Pups. This review is long overdue, but I found this business through Yelp and I want to pay it forward so someone else can find them and trust them with their animals' pet sitting and dog walking needs. You won't regret it!

In a chaotic world, Vanessa offers welcome peace of mind. She has been a true hero checking in on…read moreone of our cats when we're out of town. Always reliable and professional, she is quick to solve any issues that may arise (we had a key-exchange mishap once) and, most importantly, she is wonderful with our pet! I worry to leave him alone and it's such a comfort to get pictures and check-ins. She even has a sense about when he's out of sorts (fireworks) and dotes on him accordingly. All the praise to Happy Pups and Vanessa for offering an amazing, effortless service. Highly recommend!