We have been dropping off our family dog for puppy daycare on and off for several years. It is…read moregreat that he knows the staff there and they know him. Our dog loves going and is always so excited to see everyone. I love that he gets some exercise, socialization and I know he is well cared for. This is also our go to for grooming, nail clipping and boarding. All of their services are wonderful and I completely trust them with our fur baby.

I use their Grooming for my long haired cat. Lila, is their cat groomer and is fabulous. She is…read moreSOOOO good with our cat and wonderful to work with. Very inexpensive too.

I used to take my ornery cat to a pet boarder. He received excellent care, but would become very…read morestressed at the change of environment. The sitter suggested that he might be more comfortable with an in home sitter. I read many positive reviews for Critter Care, so I decided to give them a chance when I had my last vacation. I arranged to have someone come twice a day. Brittany and Andi we absolutely wonderful with Caspian. They made sure he had food, checked the water level in his fountain, scooped the litter box, and played with Caspian. Twice a day I received text messages stating what had been done, and contained several pictures of my happy cat. Brittany and Andi also made sure there was a light on in the house at night, and opened and closed my blinds and curtains. Bonus - they even brought my garbage can in off the street and brought in my mail that was delivered at the end of my vacation (I didn't even ask them to do that). Almost forgot - Critter Care has an app that makes scheduling, communication, and payment very easy. I will definitely be using them again the next time I go on vacation.

Critter Care Pet Relief helped us greatly by watching our Great Dane over Christmas week. The owner…read moreis a caring and responsible person who takes great care of your pets! I was able to travel with my family during a busy time and not have to worry at all about the safety and care of our dog. I will definitely be using their services in the future!

We've been customers of Pet Craze for years! Always get friendly service there, and our dogs have…read morealways enjoyed the attention they get when they visit! Especially Murphie Brown!! She's such a silly gurl!!

Our dog loves this place and the workers are very friendly. The price has gotten pretty steep but…read morewhen you're in a pinch, its worth the cost.

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Jethro loves Camp Happy Tails! He gets so excited when we turn onto their road. Great for the…read moreprices. Very reasonable. They also groom them by availability.

Where do we begin with providing a proper client review of such a WONDERFUL and WELCOMING…read morehome-away-from-home for your beloved furry family members, and where you will be a returning client? Is it with the: 1) CARING and KNOWLEDGEABLE client/pet-oriented family Team; or, 2) WELCOMING and INDIVIDUAL luxury boarding suites and adjacent fenced exercise areas; or 3) CALMING and RELAXING clean air environment and walking trails set in the Blue Ridge Mountain region????? As "parents" of two shelter-rescue Rottweilers [Cola (f) and Moose (m)], in early 2024 we were in need of the "purrfect" boarding team and environment as we prepared for an March/April trip to Europe. Significant considerations included the facts that neither pet was very social, nor had ever been apart from us or away from home. To say we had anxiety about this issue is an understatement; but then, we found Miriam and her family-based team at Shady Mountain Pet Retreat in Amherst, VA. Our initial engagement was so successful we returned recently for 2 weeks in October when we attended a family wedding. Below is our attempt to inform accordingly so you may also experience such joy...... Firstly, the TEAM: No business can operate to its highest degree of precision absent having the highest caliber TEAM to execute flawlessly and achieve such performance. Factor into the pet-boarding business equation is the fact that our pets are beloved family members and we strive to entrust their training and care to the most qualified and caring professionals of integrity in the safest environment. Have no concerns on this front, as Miriam and her family are the highest caliber cohesive TEAM who exceed client (and furry guest) expectations. From the moment we engaged with Miriam, we knew we made the purrfect choice. Miriam listened to us and understood our concerns, and suggested an initial meet and greet with Cola and Moose. We eagerly made the 2-hour drive from Mineral, VA to meet Miriam, who is a well-accomplished author and expert in the field of animal behavior, training and care; and her clients and their pets are the direct beneficiaries. I stress the fact Miriam listened to our concerns and provided insightful information facilitating our collective best-informed decision to entrust Cola and Moose with her for a 1-month board and train period during our upcoming trip. I assure you that we did not have any guilt-based regrets as we departed on drop-off day of either of our two visits to date (March/April and then October). You can trust that Miriam sincerely wants you and your pet(s) to be happy, comfortable and free of any stress, emphasizing her positive reinforcement approach which serves as the corner stone of Shady Mountain Pet Retreat. You can even follow your pet's daily adventures through various updates Miriam posts thoughtfully on social media and her website: https://www.shadymountainpetretreat.net/ Secondly (but equally), the BOARDING SUITES/EXERCISE AREAS: Discard any concerns you may have that you will find institutional-style stress creating chain link fence-type boarding "cages" or rooms at Shady Mountain Pet Retreat. Rather, at Shady Mountain your family member will reside in a very comfortable, climate-controlled individualized roomy suite, separated by solid walls from neighboring guests. A raised off-the-floor style pet bed is a plus to afford more comfort while resting. The suite doors have a full length glass window (with drop blind as needed) so residents can watch the daily "office" activities, and a rear-exit pet door leading out to the fenced in exercise area. Each guest enjoys their own supply storage cubby which facilitates the management of feedings, etc. External fenced in exercise areas are divided into separate sections which permits greater staff flexibility for training, etc. See website for all the other possibilities for your pet's stay: https://www.shadymountainpetretreat.net/ Lastly (but equally), the clean air mountain ENVIRONMENT and WALKING TRAILS: As you ascend Shady Mountain to reach the Retreat, you will be filled with a calming and serene sense, taking in the peaceful natural Amherst, VA environment. Cola and Moose love taking in all the smells of nature as we drive up the mountain. Peaceful and calming are the words we would use to describe this environment. If pet appropriate, Miriam's team can take your loved-one on nature walks through trails in the surrounding landscape, with the potential to see deer and other varieties of wildlife. Cola and Moose told us they so enjoyed these nature walks on their most recent visit. We conclude our review by recommending, with the highest regards, the Shady Mountain Pet Retreat, Miriam and her team. At the Shady Mountain Pet Retreat all three elements of knowledgeable and caring people, well-apportioned boarding/training facilities and a serene environment combine to provide the most wonderful and trusting of experiences. Thank you!!

As someone who's worked in canine behavior and training for years, finding a place I will entrust…read morewith my dogs is no easy feat. Now that I've found Shady Mountain I may never leave Virginia. Miriam is the real deal. Besides l the numerous books she's published on dog behavior and training the facility is perfect. It's set up impeccably, has appropriately strict health screening for entry and the services on site are too notch. I left my dogs for their first stay and walked away with ease and comfort knowing they are in the best of hands. It's worth every penny and then some.

My 6 month old Golden stayed here for the 1st time of boarding anywhere and I will not take him…read moreanywhere else now. He was there for a week and made furry friends to play with and we were sent lots of pictures to enjoy. The cabins are so nice with a fenced yard including a/c and heat. Go tour the farm and see for yourself.

I cannot recommend this facility more! There are very few long-term boarding facilities available…read morein the US and im sure even fewer that are as amazing as Dancing Creek Farms. The cabins are not only heated and cooled but incredibly spacious. The grounds are extremely well taken care of and provide ample running space for pups during their outings. And the people who work here are so incredibly caring. I feel thankful every day that we have found this amazing space. My moms dogs have been here since around May of 2025 and they are so loved and taken care of, it helps ease our hearts knowing how well they are being treated at Dancing Creek Farm. If you need a long or short term boarding, this is absolutely the best place to go.

Never received any response to emails or calls. Sent more than one to their website. Never heard…read moreanything back.

Absolutely the best. My dog is spoiled when she stays here. Just like being home. Highly recommend.read more

The dogs are treated like family here getting lots of attention outside playtime. There really is…read moreno better place for your dog to go.

I have a 13 yr old and a 3 yr old. They're able to be boarded together in the same (large) stall…read morewhich is amazing. The fenced fields are very secure and large for playing. The owners are warm and welcoming every time I arrive. They pretty much have joint custody some months. They love my pups like their own. I'm so thankful for the new owners Crissy and Rick.

I take my dogs to stay here when I go out of town. They are flexible about the needs of your dog,…read moreand are willing to allow play time with other dogs or yard time alone (if your dog is not dog friendly). You can bring your dog's own bedding and you also need to bring their own food. The staff are really nice and post pics every evening on their FB page. I picked my dogs up, and they seemed happy and healthy. Glad to have found this place and I recommend! They also have dog day care if you want to better socialize your pup.

We have used them several times for boarding and never had any problems. Our dog does not get…read morealong with other dogs, so they make sure he only has human interactions ( which he loves ). We feel confident in leaving our dog there and he comes home happy.

New to the area, our 1st visit appeared to go well. After a week waiting on test results and…read moreleaving several messages, no response. Went elsewhere. The new vet requested their test results and there was a issue which we were unhappy with not knowing.

We had been to two other vet's without much success. We Love this place, they helped my 10 year old…read morehound with severe skin conditions get back to her playful self. We've seen a 180 deg change in Remi. We couldn't be more thankful to Bluestone.