We've never used a pet-sitting business before, but we were going away for several days and felt…read moreuncomfortable asking a friend to visit our house twice daily to feed both the cats and dog, let out the dog, and give medication to one of the cats. Plus, we were a little tired of paying a kennel to watch the dog AND to have someone stop by for the cats. One of my friends works occasionally for Happy Tails, so I asked her her thoughts on it (she lives too far to make frequent visits to our house). She highly recommended Happy Tails outside of working for them, so we decided to give them a shot. We were a little reluctant giving a total stranger the key to our house, not to mention putting the well-being of our furry children in their hands, but we had to do something. The owner, Shelly, took care of the arrangements and we met Jason, who would be watching our pets and house during our absence. Jason seemed very nice and we liked that he had two dogs of his own. Upon our return, we were VERY impressed that Jason had not only looked after our pets, but sat with the dog for 1/2 an hour each time so he wasn't locked up in his crate all day, gave the one cat his medication twice daily, rotated leaving lights on in the house so it didn't look totally deserted, scooped the litterbox (even though we told him it wouldn't be necessary for the length of time we'd be gone), and even took out the garbage! Jason (and Happy Tails) went above and beyond our expectations, and it was cheaper than using the kennel, we were able to see the dog right when we got home (instead of waiting for kennel hours), someone looked after our house, and we didn't have to pull double-duty with the dog one place and the cats in another. What a great service and end to our trip! For our longer out-of-town trips when we feel guilty asking friends to make so many visits, we'll definitely use Happy Tails again.

Can't speak highly enough of this company and its owners. I won't go into full detail but will say…read morethis is the absolute best service and Shelly is truly an angel. Her love for all fur babies is unmeasurable and it shows. She's nanny Shelly and our fur kids love her. If you need pet sitting or boarding this is definitely the place to call and chose. :) I give them a high five star rating.

I wish I could give 100 stars!! AMH is awesome, from the vets, to the staff. I have had the BEST…read moreexperience over the past 12 years. I would not take my pets anywhere else. I love having piece of mind if I have to travel knowing my fur baby is taken care of. I can't say enough about the staff. My experiences have been nothing less than stellar. I appreciate the owners, veterinarians and the staff more than I can put into words. I highly recommend AMH. I will never take my pets anywhere else.

The vet techs were super friendly and helpful. They're open late which was nice. The space was…read moresuper clean. Everyone was nice!

Krista is so patient and wonderful with our matte-prone puppy shihpoo. She gives us helpful advice…read moreand it's clear she loves and cares about her clients!

This is my GSD eyes after being groomed here. Vet reported Severe redness (subconjunctival…read morehemorrhage) in both eyes, likely due to pressure on the neck during grooming.

We have used this facility multiple times throughout the year and have never had any issues. Our…read moreenergetic dogs come home calm, sleepy, and quiet. We love that the most pictures on Facebook and Instagram so you can see your pet everyday. Cons: There is a confusion about pickup times displayed on its website versus other forms of communication. After a certain time, they will charge an extra daycare charge after boarding. No cameras to check-in on your pet(s).

We have used Big Red's for over a year now and it's one of the best businesses in the area! They…read morehave the best folks working the front desk and working with the dogs. Our pups come home tired from playing all day, which is exactly what you want. It makes me happy when my dogs are excited turning into Big Red's driveway. It's worth every penny to have great daycare and boarding for your babies!!!

March 25th will forever be a day I remember as my beloved fur baby, Brandy, crossed the rainbow…read morebridge. I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Dr. Lauren Birch and the entire staff at Commonwealth Animal Hospital. From the very beginning, they welcomed Brandy and me into their family, providing exceptional care for her health and boarding needs for over three years. Their dedication and compassion never wavered, even in Brandy's final moments. After her passing, I received the most beautiful card signed by the entire team, which meant the world to me during such a difficult time. I know Brandy felt loved and cared for, and I truly believe she is happy now. If you're looking for the best veterinary care in Charlotte, I wholeheartedly recommend Commonwealth Animal Hospital. Thank you, Dr. Birch and team, for everything! Dr Neal

I have been taking my dog to Commonwealth AH since I moved to Charlotte 3 years ago, and my cat as…read morewell once when she got sick. I think overall they provide great care and they always seem to know my dog when I bring him in. I did have one of the vets tell me my dog needed a tooth extracted so I had his teeth cleaned to get the extraction done, but another vet performed the cleaning and said they did not need to do an extraction so I wonder if I ended up doing a cleaning before it was actually needed. Overall though I would recommend this vet.

I recently used Mother Hen Pet Sitting at the suggestion of a friend, and I will DEFINITELY use…read moretheir services again. My dog loved the daily walks he received while I was gone, and probably felt spoiled at the one-on-one attention he got. Diane and her team are incredibly professional, and I was confident my beloved monster-dog was in good hands. Will hates being kenneled, and leaving him at home when I was a way for the weekend was so much better for him. He didn't get anxious, and I knew he'd be more comfortable staying at home. I'm pretty sure he hated seeing me come home, because he had to go back to his less-spoiled lifestyle and had to share my couch (with me) again. Mother Hen Pet Sitting is a great option, and much better than a kennel for my dog who's use to a more solitary lifestyle.

I am an overprotective fur mom with two dachshunds, and super picky about everything, including dog…read moresitters! My husband and I have used Mother Hen for about 5 months now for both trips and extra help during the week when our work schedules get crazy. We could not be happier. Most recently, Mother Hen took care of our pups for two weeks while we traveled abroad. I was super nervous about leaving my dogs for two weeks, but Diane was great. She provided lots of email and text updates to calm my nerves, and the pups were their happy-go-lucky selves when we arrived home. She also came over to our house prior to the trip so I could properly meet her and see how comfortable my dogs were with her, which was much appreciated! Dachshund's are goofy and can be very standoffish to strangers... I originally planned on taking the pups to a kennel for our big trip, but after touring a couple places (told you I am picky), I just couldn't get comfortable with the idea of leaving my dogs in a kennel, away from their normal environment. They are used to their routine at home and enjoy lounging in the sun or on the couch all day...and by hiring Mother Hen, they got to do that for two weeks during their "stay-cation" as we called it! :) We will continue to use Mother Hen for all of our traveling/crazy schedule needs. They are truly a great find if you are as overprotective about your pets as I am. :)

Loved Dr Kilo and his staff especially when it came time to let my dog go to the rainbow bridge.read more

The facility itself is large and well-maintained. The front desk wasn't especially warm, but…read morecheck-in was quick and it was early (8:30am). When I booked the appointment, I made sure to mention that he's an older, asthmatic cat. I would have expected that information to prompt a few more questions -- about his temperament, how he handles, whether sedation might be needed -- so the visit could be planned accordingly. Instead, it seems like this only came up as a problem once we were already there. Two male vet techs took my large, senior, asthmatic cat back for his exam. They were friendly, asked good questions, and seemed genuinely interested in understanding my cat before taking him for vaccines and bloodwork. About 10-15 minutes later, they returned with Dr. Foreman. She walked in without introducing herself or asking who I was, and opened with, "What a grumpy cat." She then told me they'd given the vaccines but couldn't draw blood, clip his nails, or do anything else I'd requested, and suggested sedating him for a follow-up visit. I was caught off guard -- my cat has had blood drawn and nails clipped at previous vets without issue. She explained he was breathing hard and being aggressive, and that she was concerned for her staff's safety and his. That's a reasonable concern on its own. What wasn't reasonable was that she never came to discuss it with me directly or explore alternatives before deciding the appointment was over. I explained that I don't drive and had relied on a friend to bring us in, and that getting a large, older cat into a carrier isn't simple. Her response: "Well, at least he's legal now" -- referring to the state-mandated vaccine. No acknowledgment of the situation, no empathy. When I said the bloodwork was the most important part of the visit given his age, she said, "I could have just done something and then be coming back here to tell you he's dead." I called out how hostile that comment was, and her tone only became more dismissive from there. This was, by a wide margin, the most unprofessional interaction I've had with a veterinarian. I won't be returning, and I'd urge anyone considering this clinic to ask specifically who they'll be seeing and stay clear of Dr. Foreman.

Every visit with either Kiki, my tuxedo cat, or Tootsie, my rambunctious French Bulldog, just keeps…read moregetting better and better. Monroe Animal Hospital continues to impress me with their exceptional customer service, skill, and genuine compassion. They truly treat every pet as an individual and take the time to find the approach that works best for them. I was especially amazed during Tootsie's recent nail trim. For years, previous vets told me sedation was the only option because she was so fearful. I watched as Dr. Fackrell and Magda calmly assessed the situation and confidently tried a different approach. Instead of forcing the issue, they used a gentle "air jail" hold, allowing Tootsie to stay secure while Magda quickly trimmed her nails. She didn't even flinch! It was over in moments, and for the first time, it felt like her fear and the stress surrounding nail trims had finally been broken. If you've struggled with a dog who dreads nail trims, I can't recommend Dr. Fackrell and Magda enough. They make an incredible team, and their patience and expertise made all the difference. At just $19 for a nail trim every three months, it's worth every penny. Thank you, Monroe Animal Hospital, for always going above and beyond. We'll see you in October for Kiki's renal panel recheck!

I just wanted to give huge shout out for the staff and Dr. Widay helped me through the most…read moredifficult situation of the passing of my fur baby Noah. Dr. Widay showed compassion, empathy and so much kindness while I was trying to absorb it all. I cant thank Dr. Widay Dee Dee, Delia, Meghan and Gisele who showed me so much comfort and love. If there were an option of stars to rate this clinic all the stars in the sky would probably won't satisfy my appreciation to Monroe Animal Hospital. Warmest hugs and gratitude Linda D and Noah