Krysta is an ideal dog walker. Her love of animals is sterling. She finds out exactly what little…read moretricks they do and makes sure she keeps them safe . My little guy is a runner. He loves nothing better than throwing off his collar and high tailing it back to his mother. Krysta became wise to him right away and developed a safety measure. And she is really nice and listens to people. I am so relieved to have found her because I am going to have an operation and be sidelined for some time . Just so glad I found her.

Absolutely LOVE Krysta & her dog walking & care service! Krysta has been taking care of our boy…read moreRanger since he was 10 weeks old. Ranger is a yellow lab with lots of love to give. She would come to the house on a daily basis and walk him and when we were comfortable enough as parents to let him go to "Doggy Day Care", away he went! He has learned to be a very social dog and is totally in love with her dog Bianca! Krysta is very dependable and has helped us out with last minute needs. Krysta is very knowledgeable about dogs - about their needs and behaviors. I highly recommend her services! Stephanie & Stephen Vitolano

This is a fantastic pet sitter for the North West Corner of CT. Strong recommend. Nicole is so…read morewonderful & our dogs love her! She's a pleasure to work with and has such extensive knowledge in pet care--it's amazing. We love and trust Nicole to watch Nico + Charlie any time we are away or need them to get a good hike in. A great and trusted service, check it out! --Sally LeGrange

From the owner: At Hiking Hounds CT, we specialize in providing exceptional pet care tailored to meet the needs of…read moreyour furry family members in Litchfield and Dutchess County. With over 14 years of professional experience and a passion for animals, we offer a range of services, including pet sitting, at your home boarding, drop ins, day care, dog walking, puppy care and our signature dog hiking adventures. Our dog hiking services are perfect for active pups who crave exercise and mental stimulation, while our at-home pet sitting ensures your pets feel safe and comfortable in their own space when you’re away. Our expertise has been featured in publications like Forbes, The Hamptons Pet, and WAG, highlighting our dedication to exceptional pet care and rescue advocacy. Whether it’s daily walks, personalized care, or keeping your pets happy and healthy while you’re away, Hiking Hounds is here to help. Contact us today to learn more or book a service! We can’t wait to meet you and your furry friends!

When my cat was diagnosed with diabetes it made traveling really hard. Insulin shots twice a…read moreday...etc. I've relied on Strolling Pups several times over the past year to watch Raja and administer her medicine. Cortney was always available to take my calls and reassure me my Raja was happy and safe...even going as far as to put her on the phone! I know I'm a crazy cat lady. Anyway couldn't recommend them enough!

From the owner: My husband and I have been around dogs and other animals our whole lives. His family into dog…read morebreeding, grooming, and show dogs and mine into rescue and fostering. After a lay off I decided to pursue my love for animals and start my own pet sitting business and attend the CATCH dog training program. We want everyone to be able to work late, go on vacation or just go away for the day without being nervous about their pets. We take care of your pets like they were our own and even more so. We go above and beyond to make sure everyone involved has a pleasurable experience with us.

Using Barks & Rec was a great choice. We were away for six days and Christie took awesome care of…read moreour kitty, Willow. She not only fed Willow, but hung out with her and sent us updates on the Time to Pet app every day! With pictures! Willow hates everyone and she really warmed to Christie. I used to be one of those people who just got a friend to drop in and feed the cat and didn't think a pet sitter was necessary. Now, I will never go back. It was a huge load off my mind to know I had a professional on the job. Christie is a total animal person who obviously loves her job--and it shows in the professionalism of her service. Can't recommend B & R highly enough.

From the owner: Barks and Recreation is a licensed, insured and bonded professional pet care provider serving…read morePoughkeepsie, NY. It is our priority and mission to treat every pet we work with as if they were our own. We go out of our way to make you feel secure in knowing that your pet is in capable and caring hands while remaining in a familiar and safe environment.

We hired Beth to help with our pup, Titus, who has hit his teenage overly-rambunctious stage. As…read morehe's 120lb+ and mainly muscle, that's a serious handful. She asked a few initial questions during the initial phone consultation and agreed to come over and meet him and see what could be done to calm him down and deal with the specific behaviors we were concerned about (jumping up on strangers, growling at other male dogs, pulling on the leash.) She came over and immediately connected with Titus. She seems to have an intuitive understanding of what's going on in a dog's mind just by watching how they move and where they're placing their attention, and it's incredible to watch her connect with the animal. (I'll even admit to feeling a little jealous of watching them play together, tbh.) We learned some basic exercises to modify his behavior and were told, a little sternly, that he needed at least twice as much exercise as we were giving him to keep him physically and mentally calm. Fortunately, she also showed us some "brain toys" we could use to keep him moving and thinking to make up some of the gap. Titus is showing improvement already, and I'm confident that when Beth comes over for her follow-up visit she'll be pleased with how we've used what she showed us. Thank you so much for your help.

Can't recommend Hawkeye enough. As someone who previously had cat sitters go through my belongings…read moreand leave mess in my house, I appreciated the care and attention given to my animal and home. Beth gets it that owners want trust out of a petsitter. My cat, Walt, is both elderly and he has a tendency of hiding, so there were the challenges of finding him and administering his meds. I also appreciated that she took in my mail and sent some shots of my buddy relaxing on the couch. He seemed to be enjoying himself while I was away!

My husband and I asked Sue to house/pet sit for our rottweiler, cat, rabbit, and hedgehog while we…read morewent away for our anniversary. Each time we boarded Patton in the past, he was segregated (due to breed/size) and always contracted ear infections. With Sue, he wasn't confined to a cage and had tons of playtime, socialization, and snuggles. I was blown away when Sue cleaned the rabbit enclosure and hedgehog cage, because that was not an ask. The rabbit also had new toys and treats which he loves! Thank you so much Sue, for caring for our pack like they were your own. Traveling is stressful but knowing the animals were in your care really helped us relax. Sit Stay Train & Play is the only answer for traveling pet parents. Thank you for all you do - I'd give you more stars if that was an option.

This service came to the Audobon Apartments, unloaded all their animals into the small fenced area…read moreand sat on their phone for the entire afternoon. The dogs were all sitting around the person barking nonstop for hours.

Dawn provided exceptional care for my cat during frequent weekend and business trips over the past…read moreyear and a half. She is incredibly down-to-earth, caring, thoughtful, and highly responsive. Knowing my cat was in such good hands gave me real peace of mind while I was away. She consistently kept my cat safe, happy, and well cared for. I truly cannot recommend her highly enough.

Dawn took amazing care of our dog. When we picked him up he was happy to see us, but he was also…read morevery attentive and interested in Dawn that tells us he really loved being with her. In addition, he slept the entire night after we picked him up. This only happens when he has been active and engaged for an extended period of time.

It's been difficult finding a really good dog groomer in this post pandemic world. It's seems the…read morepuppy population exploded and appointments are booked weeks in advance Even understanding that, the search for a good end result has been challenging. But I am happy to say that Village Groomer doesn't rush through appointments, is blessed to have talented and loving handlers and has delivered a beautiful, fluffy, happy and clean smelling puppy every time. ( my mini labradoodle is two years old and I still refer to her as a puppy). I am happy I found Village Groomer

I don't usually write reviews, but I have to make an exception for this groomer. My Sheepadoodle,…read moreTess, has been to a couple of groomers in the area. One shaved her completely without asking/telling me, and the other charged a lot for an uneven trim, at best. These groomers know how to groom and shape the cut for doodles. I was ill when the last appointment was scheduled and they got us in for a new appointment the week later. They are professional and lovely to deal with. And, if Tess could think like a person, she would agree with me.