I had been to several doggy daycares for a consult in the HRM area with my shy nervous dog…read more Dragging her into a yard full of 50 excited dogs at the get go was never going to work. She actually snarled at those people (so would've I). Then, we found Barb and Lloyd. Dogs can tell who loves them. Within 5 minutes she was totally at home, responding to their affection, and playing with the other dogs. It is a home-like atmosphere, they do have some kennels if that is what your dog is used to. I suspect my girl sleeps on the couch. I have no qualms about leaving her there for1-2 week holidays and don't worry one bit. They have a security system and lots of separate yards plus a long run. These people truly love dogs, and it shows. It's well worth the drive from Halifax.

About 1.5 years ago we were looking for someone to walk our dog Peach in the afternoon while we are…read moreboth at work and came across Stellar Pet Care. Jennifer was friendly and professional and she has been walking our dog Peach since then. We can tell Peach loves her and really enjoys spending time with her. We asked her to give us a quick text every day after the walk on how it went and Jennifer never missed one. We have also boarded Peach with Jennifer whenever we went out of town and we can relax and enjoy our time away from home because we know that she will be well taken care of. We would recommend Stellar Pet Care to anyone without hesitation!

My family goes on business trips and vacations regularly and we needed a cat sitter on short…read morenotice. We found Jennifer and she responded promptly, agreeing to take care of our 16-old-Gus for 2 weeks. What makes her business really special is she provides daily updates and photos of her visits so you don't have to worry about your furry friend back home. Gus is a senior cat with few teeth and specific dietary needs, and she was very caring in preparing his meals. Jennifer also kept our home very clean, considering beloved Gus loves to throw his litter around. She is very reliable and we will certainly be using her services every time we are away. We'd highly recommend her to anyone in need of pet care.

Cathy is one of the most amazing ladies I have ever met. She won over my very picky and timid…read morerescue girl.....Sammy our rescue chihuahua/dachshund cross just loves her as does Gracie our English bulldog. Cathy was a huge help when our person we booked to dog sit backed out at last minute......we would recommend Cathy to anyone she truly is a guardian angel.

I fostered then adopted my baby Hazelnut (nee Mecca) in April, a month before a planned long…read moreweekend away to Cape Breton. Hazelnut had been through 3 foster families before me, over the course of 2 months. Despite having a good life for 7 years (she was reluctantly surrendered by her family when they moved into an apartment), and despite the efforts of 3 amazing, caring foster families, Hazelnut was unsettled, unsure of where life would dump her next, and, I think, misunderstood by all the potential adopters who ran away with their tails between their legs. It doesn't help that I'm gone 40 hours/week for work, and there's nobody around to stimulate her brain cells. Hazelnut is an intelligent, loving hound, but she has some serious anxiety issues around dogs (especially, but not only, big ones), and around certain people, too (I have not yet figured out what makes her snap at people). When her triggers get too close, Hazelnut barks and lunges and froths at the mouth. So finding a dogsitter was going to be challenging! Cathy of A Dog's Day was not fazed by Hazelnut's seemingly aggressive behaviour. Our first meeting, at the beginning of May, 2 weeks after I had adopted Hazelnut, everyone nearly went deaf. Hazelnut was barking and bearing teeth, shouting "Hey everyone! I feel really uncomfortable right now! And I want you to feel that way too!" In spite of the fact that Cathy was then on vacation until a week before my weekend getaway, she planned with me an approach to introduce her to Hazelnut and gradually make the relationship more comfortable. She also brought along her son Jacob, knowing that his gentle, laid-back demeanor would be soothing for an unsettled dog. Cathy and Jacob met me at home and took Hazelnut for a walk. I gave them the key, and later in the week, they let themselves into the house, and took Hazelnut for another walk. All of this was free of charge, because they wanted to make sure the weekend would work out well for everyone, Hazelnut especially! Jacob did much of the dog-sitting while I was gone, and I couldn't be happier with the results. When I got home Monday afternoon, Hazelnut was lolling about on the couch. She was more relaxed than I'd ever seen her. In the course of 3 days, Jacob and Cathy worked some kind of de-stressing magic on Hazelnut. I will definitely be hiring A Dog's Day again in future. And if you need an experienced dogsitter (or dog walker) who is prepared to deal with practically anything, who will plan it carefully, and execute the plan with love and attention to detail, then you should give Cathy a call!

I've been taking my dog to camp bow wow for 8+ years now and love how they take care of my boy!…read moreI've never had an issue with them, and when needed, they've actually always gone well above and beyond for me. I trust them completly with my dog!

Camp Bow Wow has been a saviour for us. Trying to go away and feeling guilty of leaving the dog…read morehome to long or tyring to get someone trust worthy to look after your dog is a chore as well stressful. Well this is the answer trust me. We took the Murphy here when we went to California and at first he was a bit sketchy but once he was there he did not want to leave. It is a daycare for dog's the whole concept. Walking in it looks like the inside of a log cabin and you hang our leash in the spot with your dogs name etched in chalk. They have two large rooms for the dogs to socialize as well as an outdoor area for play time. Inside in a separate room there are large kennels and each dog has his own sleep space. Prices are really reasonable as it is $25 for the day or $35 for the night and if you stay a full week they bath them before he comes home. Now when we take Murphy we just tell him to go get John and off he goes right to the door, so cute. This place is a live saver and a nice way to enjoy your vacation knowing someone is with your dog..

I recently left my 2 cats at Green Leaf Cat retreat while on vacation. What a wonderful place to…read moreleave my babies! The cats are kept in a room, not a cage. The room is filed with cat toys, cat tree and a view of the outdoors with bird feeders to keep them entertained. The room was also immaculately clean. The boys were well looked after and loved while I was away. They even sent me a touching video of the cats for me to watch while on holidays. The only negative, is they are not available from Jan-Apr while they travel south. You can check out the Green Leaf video on You Tube. Just search for 'Gizmo Gyro paulandtoby'

Jon is the best! We were recommended his dog walking services through a pet store in Bridgewater…read more He arrives promptly, takes amazing care of your pets, and brings them on gorgeous walks. He'll also send you updates and photos of the places they go - which I really appreciate. If you're looking for a dog walker in the Mahone Bay Area, this is your guy!

From the owner: Dog walking & running, house calls and overnight house-sitting services, cat care, and more.read more

We have taken our Dog, Adobe to Hound Tales Inn on a few occasions now. They are just outside the…read morecity (about a 30 minute drive), they are easy to get to, they have a large property and plenty wooded areas for walks. Each time we get there, Adobe is happy to see Leslie (the business owner) who has a couple of dogs of her own. There are usually other dogs that stay over for extra companionship. The owners live onsite, so there is always supervision. The facility is brand new, very clean, a good size and well laid out. There are sections to ensure all the dogs will be comfortable, can have their own space and bed, and still be able to play together. They play area is very secure with a few shaded areas for the summer. Adobe is always exhausted when we take him home. Whether because we're going out of town, or just need a night off, Hound Tales is the perfect inn for your dog. They obviously love animals and care about ensuring each pet is happy during their stay. I definitely recommend them and will be taking adobe again. I hope they get a Facebook Page up soon as I'd love to see even more pics of the dogs playing.

Our Cane Corso Molly LOVES this place. Just as the other reviewer mentioned, she always comes home…read morejust exhausted! I have no idea how Leslie keeps up with all those puppies! Last time I was there, she was mentioning a 6th-visit-free incentive, which is great if you need to use a kennel often. The facility is very new and nicely designed to give all the dogs their own space while remaining social. Perfect for Molly's social mood swings. I don't even consider Leslie's place a kennel, it's more like Molly is staying with family. She stayed for New Years a couple years ago. We knew she'd enjoyed her stay when she came home and slept for a whole day.

Casey loves to visit Katie. Katie is wonderful with him and does an excellent job. We go to Katie…read moreregularly.

Katie is a fantastic Dog Groomer who puts a huge amount of one on one time into all her fur clients…read moreand is a fantastic groomer!