I have never in my life been more thankful for Virginia and Ken and the staff at Dominoe! Beyond…read moreexcellent care for my dogs and love and leadership that we have been shown- they have been supportive in empowering me with knowledge and kindness as I venture back into the pure bred dog world. There experience and knowledge are beyond helpful in navigating the inner workings of being a dog owner but they are both always in the back of my mind when I am having a day where I feel like I don't deserve these perfect creatures. I honestly can't say enough good things about the whole operations .

The staff at Dominoe are awesome! The photo updates give me…read moresuch peace of mind while my pet and I are apart

My dog and cat LOVE Crystal Lake Pet Sitters (I do too!)…read more They get to stay at home while I am away. Both are happy and content when I return, whether it's an overnight trip or a week away. Also, the last thing I want to do after time away is go to a kennel and worry about risk of illness. Give Crystal Lake Pet Sitters a try, you won't be sorry.

I love my family! And I know they love me because they call Crystal Lake Pet Sitters when they have…read moreto leave me for awhile. Joanni is like my second Mom! She plays with me, walks me, talks to me and even gives me cookies!! I don't mind when my family goes away, because I know that I am well taken care of until they return. Give Crystal Lake Pet Sitters a call today! I promise, you won't miss your family.... Well, maybe just a little.

Linda (the owner of American Genie) watched our cats when we went on vacation many times over…read moreseveral years. I absolutely recommend her without reservation. She is reliable, honest, friendly, caring, great with pets and when you meet her you can tell that she LOVES animals and is in the right profession. My husband and I would joke that she took better care of our cats than we did--but it was probably true! She would leave detailed notes about her time caring for them and it was clear from them that she really got to know their personalities. She even brought them toys occasionally (including what is now my cat's favorite toy). She is also scrupulously honest and professional: when we would round up our payment to the nearest round amount, she would insist upon giving us the extra money back. And she never missed a scheduled visit, even when it was snowing and we'd tell her the cats would be fine if she couldn't make it. We were very sad when we moved out of her area and are still trying, unsuccessfully, to find someone to replace her. We would definitely still be using her if we lived closer. I highly recommend using her services!

I cannot recommend American Genie more highly, I wouldn't trust my dogs with anyone else. Linda…read morewalks our dogs every day Monday-Friday. She is flexible, professional and treats our dogs like family. You will be delighted with American Genie's services!

Maybe being closed will teach Kara the "manager" not to lie and cheat people to try to get ahead in…read morelife. She drinks on the job and never shows up to work. Can't keep anything consistent and was always out of cleaning supplies. I am so glad I quit and don't have to deal with her anymore. For anyone that reads this whatever Kara says about me I don't care. All I want is people to know the truth and not get scammed by 10 lbs of makeup and a sob story.

My dog was at Charlie's Doghouse in Crystal Lake for 6 days. It was my first time boarding him…read moreever, and I did a lot of research of where I would send him because I was so nervous. Charlie's DH seemed like it had great reviews, he spent a day there and had fun passing his temperament test, and they offered a cage-free option for overnights which I 100% needed for my dog. I almost didn't go through with boarding him, I tried to find several people to stay at my home for the week, but with scheduling it didn't work out, so I went with Charlie's. I only agreed after an employee promised me that he would make sure the other employees knew how nervous I was and that they would communicate pictures and updates throughout the week as they could. I left on a Friday, I didn't hear from them all weekend. The male employee was the only one to send me pictures and some news about him after the weekend since he wasn't working that weekend, but he said he heard it was busy. I finally got a text from the manager late the last night of his stay regarding a "small scratch" she noticed. Upon picking him up, this was NOT a small and I noticed several other spots along his neck that were raised, felt like bites, and that worried me. The employee also told me that my dog got sick one night, but no one told me this during his stay? I took him to the vet this morning because I was so concerned with the bites, they had to shave his neck region, and we were SHOCKED! Please tell me this is "a small scratch".... Terrifying and I'm so sad I sent my dog here, and he went through that. His neck is shaved, he has marks all over, he's on an ointment, and an oral antibiotic. How did this go "unnoticed"? Wasn't there blood? He has short hair, most of it white in that region. I asked, the employee "doesn't know" if there was blood. Each employee I've spoken to has a different day they "noticed" the "small scratch". There had to have been blood and someone had to have seen this! Why wasn't I contacted WHEN THIS HAPPENED and WHY WASN'T HE TAKEN TO THE VET THEN? Someone is lying or this place was understaffed and unsupervised. As a rescue dog, he already has a very traumatic past, so I am exceptionally sad this happened to him and wouldn't want this happening to another dog. What if my dog was a smaller, weaker breed? Another dog could have been killed, luckily my dog wasn't! Update- I did speak to the owner on the phone this morning after the vet. She was crying and disgusted with what happen- she said she's going to try to look through video footage, but it erases every few days, but she's trying to figure out who is to blame. She said she felt very bad and was very apologetic because she said this is her dream job, and she just wants the dogs to be safe. She seemed sincerely very sorry, so while this was very bad, and I wouldn't want to send my dog back, it also sounds like it's not normal for this place. Idk... She's paying for the vet bill and the 6 day stay not that it will help my dog, but I am thankful he will be okay. I will update this in a week if the vet bill reimbursement check is sent, she has already reimbursed my dog's stay as promised. I wouldn't wish this on any dog.

Our dog injected a large toy and needed $10,000 of surgery to remove it. They don't let customers…read moresee where dogs are kept or give tours. Dogs aren't supervised all the time!

While I've never been to this place before, they really know their employees and customers well and…read moreknow what's right for them and for their pets! If the employee or pet isn't doing well in this kind of environment, then they simply suggest new places for them to try out. Seems weird that I'd be saying this, right? Not really. You see, I'm a dog walker and have worked at two different companies. The first place I worked at, one if my fellow dog walkers was recommended to us by this place as they felt he'd do much better in a one-on-one situation rather than in a group environment. The place I currently walk for have gotten clients recommended to us from this place, as they felt group environment wasn't in the best interest for the dog(s) and that they're better off having one-on-one time while relaxing in the comfort of their own home! The next time you're looking for a place to walk your dog, be sure to ask Paws in Pinegree for any and all suggestions!

It is like having your daughter watch over your dog and house! Cathleen and Pam watched our dog…read morefor a week while we were on vacation. They were so good with our dog. He was not at all stressed out when we returned. (Unlike our kennel experience) Many of our neighbors commented on how much they saw our dog getting walked! They also were good problem solvers when our contractors locked them out of our house. Yikes, that could have been a real issue but they were so flexible and helpful getting our problem solved. They even helped make sure the contractors did not do a repeat performance and lock the wrong doors again. They are so good with animals and their owners. Will only use them in the future!

From the owner: Professional petsitting business offering midday dog walks, vacation visits, and overnight stays in…read moreyour home. Bonded and insured.

Didn't even get to try the service. Called for a quote and was advised that I was located a little…read moretoo far, (15-20 mins up the road ) that it just wasn't worth it. Sad like if it's not worth it maybe bump your price up. Once I was told this idgaf the conversation was over. Just poor business if you ask me.

This is one of the most reliable and caring services I have ever used. All the pet sitters are…read moresuper sweet to all 3 of our dogs. They take care to notice when one or the other isn't feeling well, has a rash or even let me know all the goofy things they do when we are gone. Very grateful to the whole team!

The BEST kennel ever!! My dog loves this place and is always…read morewell taken care of. We have taken our dogs to many kennels but this one is tops

This place is awesome. They have a wonderful system for keeping the pups separated if need be. The…read morecages are clean and the play yard has a bunch of fun things for the dogs to explore. It's obvious that Kathy loves dogs and understands their psychology. Your dog can have a swim date here in her lake!!! It's awesome! What a gem.

We had an excellent experience with Bright Star Pet Services. From the very beginning,…read morecommunication was clear, prompt, and professional. Sarah and Anita took the time to understand our pets' routine, needs, and personalities, which immediately made us feel comfortable. While we were away, we received regular updates and photos, which gave us great peace of mind. Our pets were happy, well cared for, and relaxed when we returned--clear signs of exceptional care. It's obvious they truly love animals and take their responsibilities seriously. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and caring pet sitter, and we will definitely be using their services again!

I highly recommended Bright Star. Every single one of their sitters is amazing with our two dogs…read more They always go above and beyond for us and our pups. With each visit, we get tons of pics and a great description of how the dogs are doing. We trust them fully!

Pause for Pets is a lifesaver! Amanda took such good care of my cat, Clara! I was able to relax,…read moreknowing everything was taken care of at home!

Susanne and her staff have been walking my puppies for almost 3 years now. Let me start by saying I…read moream extremely picky when it comes to the care of my dogs. I have continually been blown away by the excellent customer service from always being on time to figuring out what each dog's needs are. Online scheduling is also a huge bonus. I know my dogs always look for to their Auntie Walkie coming that day :)