It's hard being a single doggy mom. Especially when you work long hours and the former doggy daddy…read moreisn't in the picture anymore and doesn't even acknowledge the existence of his once beloved pup. So, rather than shacking up with the next available dude who might make a decent dad to my 65 pound pit bull, I opted to explore the dog walker option. So much cheaper. And the interview process is not nearly as tedious. I was referred to Mindy by my neighbors who have two very dog-aggressive pups. And while Gus is not dog aggressive, per se, he doesn't like every dog he meets, so it takes a diligent and knowledgeable walker to ensure his and everyone else's safety. Mindy seemed to be right up our alley. Mindy stopped by the house and met Gus. He loved her. Immediately. Kisses and jumping and that lean in dogs do when they are feeling particularly affectionate. She asked all the right questions and, when I had questions, she had all the right answers. She leaves little notes telling me about their walk and whether his business was appropriately done. Unfortunately Gus can be a total pain in the ass and his report card will sometimes read "Gus was a little stubborn today." Which means he probably refused to walk and threw a temper tantrum with his leash. Mindy puts up with a lot of bullshit. But she never complains and I love knowing he's in such good hands. And I feel a lot less guilty when I have to stay at work late knowing that Gus has had an awesome walk that afternoon. My beloved neighbor Jaime, a retired Puerto Rican Vietnam vet who spends most of his summer afternoons sitting on his porch, keeping an eye on the neighborhood, told me this: "That dog walker lady you got is a good one. Make sure you keep her around." And I always listen to Jaime's advice.

Mindy & co. have walked my pup off and on for the past three years. I shopped around to find the…read morebest dog walker in JP without spending more money than I had to, and I definitely found it here! I like that they focus on JP so that their clients are closer together. My pup can always use more time socializing, so I appreciate that a walk with a friend or two happens when possible. Or if not, she goes by herself, and that's fine too (at no additional charge). The price for a 30-min. walk has only gone up one dollar in three years; it's currently $16, which is cheaper than anywhere else for that amount of time. They accept PayPal for payment, which is super convenient since who has checks anymore? Finances aside, what I really appreciate about them is their flexibility. Sometimes, our walking days would change each week, and all they asked is that we email on Sunday night to say which days we needed walks. Or we'd go several months without needing walks at all. All of that was fine with them, and they couldn't have been more accommodating. Oh, and my dog completely adores Mindy! I just moved out of the neighborhood and am on the hunt for a new dog walker... it is not easy to find a good one that's reasonably priced. I really miss Mailman's Pet Service!

everyone is kind and my dog is so excited when she gets inside and runs off and comes home tired…read moreand happy.

Heed the reviews from employees and customers - this place has red flags on so many levels. I can't…read moreagree more with the bad reviews on here, which are consistent in reporting how the dogs are handled, the employees are treated, and the shady management tactics. There are much safer and more professional daycares and boarding venues to take your pups in Gray.

We use Roll Over Rover and we love Sandra! More importantly our puppy is happy and tired after a…read moreday with her friends!

Roll over Rover came highly recommended to me as I was looking for a good dog walker in the…read morePortland/Cape Elizabeth area. Sandra, the owner, is the best - She takes my big dog for a 2 hr adventure with other dogs that she matches accordingly. He always returns happy and healthy. When he sees her car pull up, he runs to the door wagging his tail and very excited. Sandra is very professionally and extremely caring for the dogs. I have left him with her for a short vacation and have come back to a perfect dog and home. She also posts great pics of the dogs on their walks so you can see the fun they are having with the group. I highly recommend Sandra from Roll over Rover . . . she is the best around. I give her 5 stars for sure.

My 10 month-old-cockapoo began attending Puppy Love at the recommendation of my dog trainer. I…read morelooked at several places and this was the best fit by far. Leslie Minton who runs Puppy Love is very attentive to each dog's behavior and needs. She supervises their play and activities insuring a safe, fun, anxiety free experience. They have lovely indoor and outdoor play areas with toys and a homelike feel. She worked with my pup's separation anxiety and made recommendations for his length of stay. The location is easy to access from my work in downtown Portland. And best of all Leslie is a wonderful photographer so from time to time you receive amazing images of your pet at play!

I've been bringing my dog to Puppy Love Play Dates consistently now for over a month and he…read moreabsolutely LOVES it. It has everything I look for: an attentive, experienced staff; a clean, new facility; and a welcoming, anxiety free environment. It also has everything my pup looks for: a large indoor play room with toys galore; comfortable napping and resting areas; and a spacious outdoor area to safely run and play. I have no reservations about recommending Puppy Love Dates to you and the puppy you love.

Contrary to the website and yelp listing this company does not offer walking. Should be updatedread more

We needed to find a last minute pet sitter and stumbled across Lisa online. We lucked out. She…read moreruns a business out of her home called The Pet Sitta. Our dog stayed at her house for a week and had the time of his life in her 1 acre fenced in back yard. It is a dream place for dogs! Lisa was extremely easy to communicate with, super flexible with our last minute plans, and at $50/night, I found her rates to be reasonable. She clearly loves pets, yet isn't one of these dopey pet people who just gets googley eyed over your furry friend. Instead, she is great with pets and people, super responsible, and really cares about what she is doing. She made our dog feel like a part of her home. She texted us pictures of him on walks and at a family picnic at a lake. She could have easily left him at home but intead included him in her plans, which was great. I'm not someone who would even think to ask or want pictures of our dog while we are away, but we eneded up loving them because we could clearly see he was so happy. If all people could run a business in this fashion, oh how our lives would be easier!

I cannot say enough about Dr Shuld and Dr Lynch. AND the entire staff. I looked for Dr Shuld for…read moremonths and I would travel states to have my 4 animals to see them. With finding Dr Shuld I have had several conversations with Dr Lynch and I truly appreciate eberything they do for my babies. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU. please keep up the amazing care you offer. love, Chuck, HeidI, Stella, Luna, Oakley and Titan.

Maddie at the front desk is the rudest most disrespectful person I've ever encountered at a…read morebusiness. She makes you feel two inches tall if you miss an appointment or can't pay same day. I'm aware of the policy but life happens. There was just once I couldn't pay same day because something came up but told them I'd pay then that Friday first thing but Maddie had to make sure that my husband and I felt like complete garbage first. This was back in December and fast forward to March when I'm getting my dog fixed the manager called me to make sure I was going to pay that day for my dogs surgery in full and I said ate you serious right now? Yes he will be paid for in full that day, all because I wasn't able to pay ONE time? Then today I missed my dogs appointment, I just lost my mother and my brain isn't quite all there at the moment but that didn't stop Maddie from leaving a snotty voicemail to tell me they are charging 65 dollars to my account. Today was my last encounter ever with that place. I will not take one of my pets there if it were the last vet on earth.

I can't say enough good things about Michele and her team. I have a timid dog, one that doesn't…read moretrust easily and is often overwhelmed by new people and new situations. From the first minute Michele met Jet, I knew this was going to be a good experience for him. Michele took the time to get to know him, to understand what he needed to make his experiences with new people more successful. Jet takes weekly walks with Michele and Chelsea, and both have stayed overnight with all my pets so I could get out of town. While I'm away I get regular updates - with photos - to let me know what's going on and how everyone is coping. I always return home to happy pets who have been well loved. I highly HIGHLY recommend Mainely Sitters and will continue to use their services!

Michelle the owner of Mainely Pets came over for a meet and greet with my babies-Jack and Jill…read more. Knew right away that she was the one!!They don't take to strangers very well at first! They really were comfortable and at ease with her. She was very professional, reasonable and loving.. Since this is the first time I will leave them for so long.. she really put my concerns at ease. She was very sweet and respectful to my needs. Look forward to all the updates while I am gone!! she was also able to do it at such short notice. Highly recommend her and her staff!!

I have been going to this vet clinic for months. I will never go back there again. If this was…read morethe only vet clinic in the state of Maine, I would drive to New Hamshire. I brought my dog in to have a vaccination shot. I asked if I could also speak to the vet for approximately 5 minutes because I had a question about my dogs' behavior. I was the only one in the place. I was told that no, I was just here for a vaccination and would have to make a separate appointment if I wanted to speak to the vet. When we were back in the room, I again asked if I could have 5 minutes of the vet's time for a basic question about my dog's behavior. Again, I was told that I was here for the vaccination and not an appointment with the vet. I thought that if I had an appointment at the vet clinic, I would not need a separate appointment to speak with the vet. Apparently so. Granted by this time I was pretty disgusted with the whole situation. Made a comment that "it's not rocket science" (which that comment was put in my dog's medical record). Finally, I just told them to give my dog the vaccine. Now, my dog has had multiple vaccines without even so much as a whimper or a flinch. Well today, my dog flinched. He even urinated on the table which he has never done previously when receiving a vaccine. I promptly requested that all my dog's medical records be emailed to me because I would not be returning to this clinic. The email prefaced that they had inactivated my account, and I should find a clinic that can better suit my needs. Hmmmm, my needs were to speak to a vet when I was present at the vet clinic. After relaying this experience to a coworker, she stated that she had gone there ONCE and it was a horrific experience. I was told that their business practice has drastically declined in the recent years. I am witness to that.

Everyone was awesome. Thank you to the front desk to Destiny to Dr. Nadia. Kudos to you all. We…read morelook forward to a long relationship with you. Benny & Baby send hugs & kisses