We can't praise Melissa and her care enough!!…read more My fiance and I are guilty of getting a COVID puppy and with the holidays quickly approaching, we needed to find someone to care (kennel) for her while we traveled. Penny is 11-months old and we weren't looking to just leave her with anyone or locked in a crate all day. Melissa was incredibly responsive and was promptly able to schedule a meet-and-greet. She runs her business out of her home and that's exactly what she offered; her home. Penny had access to her crate but was ultimately welcomed to socialize with the other dogs, including Melissa's. There is a fenced in back yard that she lets the dogs play in, between naps and cuddles. She also sent several picture updates, which made this pup mama so happy! We will definitely be using Parade of Pets and Melissa's services again when the need arises. Thank you, Melissa!!

It all began when my husband planned a 2 week overseas trip for our anniversary. This obviously…read moremeant that we would have to find a pet sitter but we have never left our dogs....they even come to work with us. I've heard horror stories about some pet sitters and knew I had to find the perfect one or I would cancel the trip and probably end up divorced. I interviewed 4 people before meeting Melissa. As soon as we spoke on the phone I knew she was going to be the one. She really understood the level of care I expected (and was very patient with me). We did two trial over-nights and the dogs did great. Each time we arrived we could see the dogs lounging on the couch from the door :) So we just picked up our dogs after our 2 week trip. They look happy and well taken care of. Melissa really loves dogs and it shows. Thank you Melissa!

Amazing !! She watched my dog while I went away and I…read morecouldn't have been happier. I can tell he was well taken care of because he was ready to stay longer I will definitely have Priority Pet Care look after dog again on my ten day vacation this summer! This was a total score finding such loving people to care for my boy! He was taken on walks, fed on time, brushed and loved 100% 10/10 and will recommend to my friends and family for sure!

Our fur babies were entrusted to Priority Care. Our fourteen year Yorkie lost her brother to brain…read morecancer. She was an emotional wreck. Furthermore, she began to lose her sight, but they found a way to comfort her. I was grateful for the care they provided. However, I was not notified of another fur baby being in their care of while Nunu, our fur baby was in their care. Given the circumstances, I would have chosen another provider. We had to cancel a scheduled trip in March, but they were handsomely compensated. We did a meet and greet for our "new" fur baby. All seemed well until our April trip. It was a disaster. This business has potential. It's common courtesy to give you notice of other fur baby visits, especially if you have a male which marks territory. Secondly, if you have an injured ankle, walking a dog is problematic. We were not notified of Fred relying on crutches poses a dilemma, but we brought Nunu's stroller. Their heart is in the right place, but scheduling must be a priority especially with dogs as their deneanor cannot be predicted. By the way, Nunu, the the female weighs a mere 5 lbs. while male weighs 10 so their size wasn't the issue, but they placed the ownace on my husband and me. I wish them well. Eventually, their pet care will be fine. Just be honest.

Time for an update! I'm proud to say Woofie and I are now clients of On the Run…read more When I scored a new gig and knew I'd be away from home longer than before on a given workday, I emailed On the Run. Woofie was already known in the neighborhood as kind of a terror, so I half expected them to politely decline my request to walk my four-legged bark monster. Instead, Pat responded thoughtfully to my email and agreed to meet up with us and take Woofie on for a trial period. We both agreed their dog playgroups could be great for socializing him, given/despite his moderately aggressive history. So far, so good! My dog behaves well and loves the socialization and exercise he's been getting with their service. How it works is simple: they come to my apartment, pack Woofie into a car with a few other dogs, bring him to an off-leash park for an hour, and return him, exercised and happy, to my door! I leave a check out once a week, and we're done! I come home from work and find a pooped pooch passed out on the couch. Aside from making the process of scheduling and executing dog walks super easy, Pat and Yaron are flexible, communicative, and kind. They really do go above and beyond their job of walking my dog, and it really is appreciated, every day. Thanks guys!

Pat and Yaron are amazing! I'm a dog trainer in the Somerville area, and I often recommend more…read moreexercise for high energy dogs to keep them from developing future behavioral issues due to frustration. On The Run cares deeply for the dogs, and the entire group goes home happy, tired, and panting. I see them in action several times a week, are always at the park dedicating a huge chunk of time to making sure the dogs are entertained. Many dog walkers take the dog to the park and ignore the dog, but not these guys! They bring their tennis balls, their squeak toys, rope toys, water jugs/bowls, and enough dogs that everyone has someone to play with. Thumbs up from a training perspective, from a dog perspective, and from a human perspective. Pat and Yaron are the real deal. Woof!

Kassandra is great with our 2 cats. She took care of them well. She's also professional and…read morefriendly. She sent pictures of the cats every visit which was very good.

I used this business to watch my cat for three days for feeding and administering pet medications…read moreand they provided excellent care while providing daily notice that all services were done. Kassandra is experienced and skilled and costs were very reasonable.

Carolyn is reliable, professional, trustworthy, kind: I recommend her unreservedly. She happily…read moreaccommodated my (rather particular) food preparation instructions (prescription wet food + multiple supplements mixed in etc etc)--and took the time to find out what my girl's favorite toys were, how she liked to play, etc. I especially appreciated the daily and very thorough text updates, which included plenty of pictures and video. Judging by the videos Carolyn sent that captured playtime punctuated by headbutts and very loud purring, my (sometimes-scaredy) cat enjoyed their time together. Highly recommended.

Carolyn does a great job of caring for our cats when we are out of town, and is responsive to any…read morequestions and concerns we have. Our cats love Carolyn, and we are thankful to have found her!

We've been working with Lynn for a little over a month now and couldn't be more pleased. She is…read morevery flexible and accommodating of our schedule (which varies from week to week) and does a great job communicating with us. Scheduling is easy via text message and it's nice to come home to little notes about how the walks went that day. Prices are reasonable based on what I've seen quoted and we're very comfortable that our four-legged child is in good hands!

We feel very fortunate to have found Lynn! She has been walking our Yorkie, Jake 4 days a week…read moresince he was 6 months old (he's now 3.5) and he adores her! Lynn is extremely reliable and has a true affection for dogs. Lynn has gone above and beyond for our dog, even taking him to the vet because he didn't appear to be himself (he wasn't and we were thrilled Lynn was so observant). I love the daily updates on how his day was too! On rainy days, Lynn and Jake just hang out because he hates getting his paws wet. We are extremely grateful for the wonderful care and attention she has given to our dog and would highly recommend her!

Molly at Wiggle Butt Walking is the best thing a pet parent could ask for! Not only does she have a…read morefantastic reputation at our complex for dog walking but she also pet-sits. I am really terrible about asking about a pet sitter last minute and she was always available even on that one occasion I asked only two days before we were scheduled to leave due to some last minute plans. She came in advance to meet our cat and our finicky girl took to her right away. She's sweet, professional, flexible, and took fantastic care of our cat over weekends and even 10 day vacations. I am an anxious pet parent and she sent regular photos of my cat to reassure me that my Bug was in good hands. Now, with all the coronavirus craziness, she is still checking in on her pets and making sure everyone is doing okay. Also, it's worth mentioning that her pricing is more than reasonable. Hire her to care for your pet and you won't be disappointed!

Thank the goddesses for Molly and Wiggle Butt! My 2 yr old golden Zuppa is a loving, very energetic…read moredog who means well but can sometimes test your patience with his shenanigans. Molly has known him since he was a pup and has provided him with the affection he demands and the positive guidance he needs when his energy is over the top. Not only does Molly do a great job providing a safe and fun environment for by sweet boy--whether it be during walks, play dates, or daycare--she also works with him on some of his annoying habits (like jumping on people and stealing things) by using lots of positive reinforcement. I am an overprotective dog mom and I am so grateful that I never have to worry about Zuppa's wellbeing when he is in Molly's care. I don't know what we would do without her!

My dog loves her hikes with Adventure Pups. She comes back happy and tired…read more Stayshia takes somewhere great pics every hike. Both Stayshia and Olivia are super friendly and you can tell they care about the dogs.

APC took amazing care of our dog-reactive, anxious dog for many years. He used to be a challenge to…read morewalk, as he would start barking uncontrollably at other dogs. Through their positive reinforcement approach, our dog became minimally reactive to other dogs when out on walks. In turn, this made our walks with our dog more enjoyable and no longer anxiety-provoking! Several of our dog-owning neighbors also commented on the improvement they saw in his behavior. As our dog aged and developed health problems, we were so grateful to have their expert eyes on him while we were at work. And most importantly, he loved the APC team members. On the days I worked from home, I saw his pure joy at seeing them - his tail worked overtime! We will forever be grateful for their care - and will return to APC the next time we have a dog!