Hounds on the Hudson has moved from Albany. Last year, a sustainable clothing store moved into the…read morespace. I don't wish to delete my previous review because I really did have difficulty getting a response from the business, but the owner did eventually contact me. I think it was months later. She seemed very nice. She was very apologetic. She said she never noticed my phone messages or emails. The business was having technical difficulties and she assured me the problem was an aberration. I'm happy to see that the business has a better website and is doing well enough to expand to two locations. Sending my best wishes.

The most amazing experience I have ever had working with people, outside of family and friends,…read morecaring for my dog. My 7 year-old Maltese, Frederick spent this last year being walked twice a week by several of the staff at HOTH. I receieved gracious notes, he had the opportunity to meet other dogs in the neighborhood, and I was always treated in a caring, professional, and thoughtful manner. Fred also made two stays at the Bed and Biscuit, being cared for round the clock by HOTH staff. I have NEVER boarded my dog, so leaving him with someone outside of family and close friends was a choice I made very carefully. The cost for walks and overnight stays was reasonable and something I could afford living on the very small budget of a graduate student. I always felt wonderful knowing Fred was getting some love and attention during my long days at work. I can't recommend their services enough to coworkers and friends with animals. One of the only reasons I am sad to be leaving the Albany area for a new job in St. Kitts, is not getting to work with Hounds on the Hudson!

Chris is an awesome person and fantastic dog walker. He is trustworthy, reliable, organized, and…read morewent above and beyond for our dogs. He really does love your dogs like you do. I could not recommend someone more if you are looking for a dog walker.

From the owner: Chris White, The Dog Walker LLC exists to facilitate a healthy dog/owner relationship. When you…read morecan't get to your dog, I can! If you have a long commute or are away from home from 8-6 that is 10 hours your dog is home alone. I am here to give your buddy a nice play/potty break during the day and you can follow me on Twitter while I walk my dogs! Whatever your needs, I am equipped and qualified to satisfy them. Fully insured, bonded, and certified in Pet First Aid with the Red Cross I am dependable and passionate when it comes to walking dogs. If you think I can help, give me a call! I would love to come visit for a free consult. I service all types of dogs, no breed discrimination. I have 3 month old dogs and 13 year old dogs. I have healthy dogs, and dogs that require medication and special treatment with some TLC. No matter your situation, I can help. Most important, when I am with your dog they are mine for that time and I will do anything to keep them safe and happy.

Jessica is excellent! Both cats enjoy her company!! We've had her as a cat sitter for quite a few…read moreyears. Could be 15 years or more because she watched the old cats too!!

I cannot recommend Empire Pet Care and Jessica more highly. My husband and I used this service for…read morethe first time in January while we were away on vacation. Jessica came to our house before the trip and we were able to show her everything she needed to know to care for our cats. We received a detailed description of the visit every day as well as photos of our cats. Several of them are literally some of the best photos we have of them! Although we already liked Jessica, what really made her stand out is when there was a large snow storm. Our tenant was supposed to shovel for us, but his car broke down and he couldn't even make it home that night. We told Jessica about the situation and that our cats would be ok for a day. She said she would be fine, came by anyhow, climbed her way through over a foot of snow, and then brushed it off saying it was not a problem and we shouldn't worry about it. Now, that is dedication! I'm so glad we have found Jessica/Empire Pet Care and will no longer worry about traveling and leaving our babies behind.

Aron is an amazing dog trainer dedicated to her work. My doggies have been staying with her for…read moreover two years for both training boarding and care. I never hesitate to reach out to ask questions and I believe I can travel and feel like my dogs are in good care while I'm away. Highly recommended!!

I am absolutely thrilled with Waggin' Trailz! We had Isabella stay with our high energy Portuguese…read moreWater Dogs for the weekend while we went out of town. She spent the whole weekend (minus an hour here and there) at our home with our dogs. She took them on walks, followed all of my instructions and took great care of them. Her communication with me throughout the weekend was excellent- sending me updates and pictures every few hours or so. Our home was exactly as we left it- with 2 very happy dogs. Thank you Allyson and Isabella for providing fabulous service. We will definitely be using them again in the future.

Allyson and her team are amazing! I've used them for years for our dogs and cat. They take such…read moregood care of my babies while i'm away or at work. I love the photos at each visit and the updates afterwards. The team even did a great job helping my senior boy when he was at the end of his time with me. Very caring staff for our great danes/beagle/cat.

Our pets are loved and worried about like they were our kids and so I am so happy to have such an…read moreawesome pet sitting service like Purrfect Pet Sitting so that we can go away and know they are being cared for so wonderfully. Like the song says "Don't worry, be happy" and thanks to Purrfect Pet Sitters I can really do that when away on vacation. Janice C.

Great service. Daily updates and per photos. Wendy went out of her way to keep me informed about…read moreevery little detail regarding my cats. I would recommend her 100%.

DO NOT TRUST AMEE CLARK! I was referred to Amee for dog walking and training. She confirmed a price…read moreper visit and then raised it, but I thought I was so lucky to have a trainer as my dog walker that I was willing to pay more. I paid for the month up front as per her request. I work 12 hour shifts and was paying Amee (and her helper Chelsea) to visit my 10 week old puppy twice a day, for an hour each time. I thought things were going great for the first few visits. That was, until I finally got around to installing my Ring video doorbell. I soon discovered that Amee was coming once per day for 15 minutes. She combined meals, lied about being at my house, and tried sending pictures to me at different times of the day to make it appear like she was going twice. I was starting to look for a replacement when one day, NOBODY CAME. My puppy was completely neglected. I fired Amee that day and asked for a refund on the services not rendered. I thought it was at least fair that I get my money back for future walks that she obviously won't be doing, but then I never heard from her again. I gave her some time to gather funds as she owes me $200, but several weeks have passed and she continues to ignore my messages. Do not be fooled by her phony personality - I never even received an honest apology from her. I'm posting this so that it doesn't happen to anyone else. Please don't give Amee your business.

Relatively new to the area, so came across this business in an internet search and was impressed by…read moreall the five-star google reviews. Had my first experience with Pup-e-cise earlier this week when they watched my cats while I went camping for a few days. They did a spectacular job, including giving medication to my older cat. I knew during the meet-and-greet session with the owner that this business is first rate. They have GPS technology, they provide pictures and detailed reports on a daily basis, and provide excellent care and customer contact. Could not be happier and will continue to use them whenever the need for pet-sitting arises.

From the owner: We our an LLC, insured and service with a smile! Dog walking anytime, pet sitting anything with a…read moretail, poop scooper.

Outstanding experience Juan put our anxious dog at ease - she is so much more comfortable with her…read morewonderful summer cut. Highly recommend!

We had such a fabulous experience with Sniffs & Wiggles! It was the first time our 10 month old…read moreYorkie, Charlie, was professionally groomed, and they did an amazing job. When we called to make our appointment, they did an over-the-phone consultation and gave us a price estimate, which was very competitive - especially considering they were the ones coming to us! They parked right outside of our apartment, showed us their van and their equipment (top-notch), and talked to us about how we wanted his hair cut. We showed them some photos of what we liked and were able to describe how we wanted it cut (it was our first time so we didn't truly know how to best describe it - something like a puppy cut but not too short because he's a very skinny pup), and they made our vision a reality. It was so nice not having to drive across town to go to another pet grooming salon where it takes all day long, and not knowing when he would be ready. It was nice knowing that he had individualized attention and we knew exactly when he was ready. Plus, we didn't have to travel anywhere! I can't describe enough how great the convenience was having them come to us and the assurance we had knowing that he wouldn't be neglected or kept in a cage waiting for eons. All-in-all, Juan and Heather were prompt, professional, and did an amazing job with our dog. They even gave us written details on how they cut it, so that they could repeat the exact cut for next time, which is SO helpful. We HIGHLY recommend Sniffs & Wiggles and are looking forward to having them cut and bathe him again.