Connie is one of the kindest people I know. I met her in 2020 when I needed help with my…read moreseparation-anxiety ridden Bichon Hubie. I couldn't leave him in the house alone while at work because he would (literally) make himself sick with worry. Connie welcomed us as new clients and, as she is a generous, wonderful person, we became fast friends. She has steadily been there for me and my Hubie over the years. Weekdays, weekends, overnights, in a pinch at times with little notice... sending me cute pictures throughout the day of my boy, feeding him, giving him medicine when needed, taking him to the groomer, going on little walking adventures, giving him a little brush 'n fluff from time to time... I even moved back east and she still couldn't get rid of me! When I come back to Olympia periodically for my current job, I bring Hubie simply because I know he misses her. Connie has enriched both our lives and I'm so happy to call her a dear friend.

Connie has watched my 4 year old maltipoo in her home on several occasions in the last year. I…read moregreatly prefer Connie's home environment to a kennel as I feel my dog is being loved and treated as a family member. I recently left her in Connie's care for a 3 weeks trip. I was reassured by daily messages and photos that all was well with my pup. She has also been available for last minute overnights which has been very convenient and appreciated. Definitely recommend!

Terrible service They never pick up the phone…read more Their website is a mess, not user-friendly Staff was very rude

We tried a couple other local kennels before Sylvan, so we have comparison experience…read more No kennels come close to Sylvan. My dog doesn't have the best manners - but they see him for the big love that he is. They smile as big as he does when they see each other. They remember tiny details about his silly personality quirks. (Usually just seeing him once a year for a few days) They care for all of his needs and bring him so much joy. The first time they even texted details about his day to help us feel more comfortable leaving him at a new place. Every time he comes home from Sylvan, we can tell he misses all the friends he made at the kennel - human and other dog friends. Honestly, we would never consider taking him anywhere else at this point. Pro tip - the grooming and nail trimming service is worth every penny - and such a reasonable cost.

Friendly Grove's Lisa S is an agent for several pet relocation services. She helped get our dog…read moreSonny to the Cargo terminal at Seatac safely and comfortably after 5 days of boarding at Friendly Grove. Sonny got to India where we were waiting and he loved his time at the Grove. Daily walks in the woods and lots of attention made him happy. Great service and clean well operated boarding kennel!!

I was a long-time customer of Friendly Grove and trusted them with my dogs for years…read more Unfortunately, that trust was broken after a grooming appointment where one of my doodles came back unable to walk. My husband had to physically carry him out of the vehicle. When I contacted the business, I spoke with Maddy at the front desk, who reassured me that my dog had not sustained an injury while in their care. However, I was not present and was never shown any video footage or documentation to support that claim, which left me with serious concerns about what actually happened. Months later, I received a brief email asking me to update my information in their portal. I responded honestly and shared how unsettled I still felt about the previous incident. Shortly after, a staff member called and said they would be happy to schedule grooming appointments for my dogs since they hadn't been in for a while. However, when I arrived to pick them up, I was told that my dogs were not actually scheduled for grooming but that they "accommodated them anyway." I was then informed that Friendly Grove would no longer be grooming dogs at all. The entire interaction felt incredibly confusing and dismissive, and it came across as though they were simply trying to push us out as customers. They offered a $120 credit for that service and essentially told us to find another groomer. My dogs had been going there for years, and $120 doesn't even cover the cost of a single grooming service. After years of loyalty, the lack of transparency, accountability, and communication was extremely disappointing. I expected far better treatment from a place we trusted with our pets for so long.

Andy is absolutely amazing!! Either I drop my dog at his place or he picks her up for the daycare…read more My dog Kaida ( kyda) bonded with Andy right away!! He is always punctual and POSITIVE!! He keeps his pack safe, he takes them on wonderful walks and to parks to play. He is wonderful with boarding as well!! He takes lots of pictures and give updates for my piece of mind!! I highly recommend Andy and Bark Buddies Adventures!!

Beat money I ever spent! Karen trained us how to better communicate with our dog, and how to be…read morebetter dog parents by taking the stress of the job off Chacco of being the parent! As a result of Karen teaching us how to lead, Chacco doesn't take us for a walk, doesnt get so distracted by other animals on our walks, doesn't come thru the door like a wild dog, is getting much better at food aggression ... and I can't wait to see how he is with his vet anxiety! I bet Chacco will be much calmer now that he doesn't think he has to protect his pack!

I am so happy that I had Oh My Dog Sitters take care of my Bella, a beautiful RagDoll kitty. Rae…read moreand Amy took such good care of Bella; posting pictures and an update 2x a day! They gave Bella her asthma inhaler 2x a day as directed which was such a relief to me. Bella definitely was well taken care of and I'm not sure if she was happy to see me instead of Amy or Rae this evening!! I had used Oh My Dog sitters in the past to visit my dog when I had to be out of town and I was so glad that they would also sit kitties. Thank you Rae and Amy! Dee B.

The sweetest ladies with our baby. They sent us updates every time they visited. They even cleaned…read moreup a few messes. Highly recommend if you need a dog walker/watcher/sitter.

HIGHLY Recommended!!!! Amazing value and dependability. I will use this service every time we go…read moreout of town! Deanna went above and beyond with my pets. I have two young Siamese cats that have not had the option to be very social (they are scared of people other than me and my husband). Deanna took the time to come over twice to meet and interact with them before taking care of them while we were gone. These extra visits, at no charge, ensured that she and our boys were comfortable with each other enabling Deanna to care for them while we were gone. She did not want to accept the job without ensuring that our pets would be comfortable, happy and safe! While gone we received daily pictures and updates as to how the boys were doing. This helped us to not miss our "kids" so much. Deanna came daily and checked the house to make sure the boys were not getting into things that they shouldn't and that nothing was wrong in the house. It was a huge relief to have someone taking care of them and keeping an eye on the place. She also took the garbage out on garbage day and vacuumed up the litter around the boys' boxes! Deanna provides such an outstanding service; you can tell that she truly loves pets and her job. The value for having Deanna come to your home to care for your pets in their own environment is invaluable. Her fees are much better than boarding fees in the Oly/Lacey area and as I said your pet gets to stay in its own home! What could be better than that?!?! The only down side is that I think my boys miss her more than they missed me! :-) Honestly, if I could give her more than 5 stars I would.

It can be hard finding a pet sitter for small animals, so I was thrilled to find out that Deanna…read morewas knowledgeable about and willing to care for my two guinea pigs. She did an awesome job caring for them, and when I came home a day earlier than anticipated, their cage and the surrounding area were clean, and they had plenty of hay, pellets, and water even though she had not come by yet that day. Her rates are very reasonable, too! I highly recommend her no matter what kind of pet you need taken care of while you're away from home.

Had posted a previous review but here is the update after talking to an attorney:…read more Disappointed by How We Were Treated We were long-time clients who genuinely tried to build a positive and respectful relationship with this business. We booked services well in advance, followed all procedures, and even purchased additional training services to show our support and trust. When we canceled a December trip more than a month in advance, we expected a full refund based on what we were told. That had been the case in previous contracts. Instead, we were told the deposit was non-refundable, and only 25% was returned. We were told that was final. Another 25% was refunded later, but only after we followed up again. There was no discussion or explanation. We made several respectful attempts to resolve the issue directly, but eventually our number was blocked, cutting off all communication. With communication being blocked off, we were left with no choice but to consult a lawyer to understand the situation. We've never been treated so poorly by a professional, and this situation has caused us and our family an incredible amount of stress, including one and possibly two hospitalizations. The lawyer said that what had happened was not technically legal, and definitely not ethical. In our opinion, the way French K9 runs her business is unethical, and we could NEVER recommend them to someone who is trying to do good by their pets. We're sharing this because we trusted this business and were extremely disappointed. We hope others ask clear questions, get all terms in writing, and proceed with caution.

We truly put effort into building a long-term, positive relationship with this business. We booked…read moreservices over a year in advance to fit into their system, and tried to remain flexible, patient, and communicative throughout. But when we canceled a December trip with more than a month's notice -- as allowed by the contract -- things quickly turned. We felt backed into a corner and accepted 25% of our deposit back simply because we were told that was all we could get. There was no formal or signed agreement. We later received another 25%, but this was done WITHOUT DISCUSSION and only after we followed up again. We made multiple respectful attempts to communicate and discuss the issue, but those efforts were ignored and my number was eventually blocked. That response, combined with rigid and shifting policies, made the whole situation feel dismissive and unfair. It's really disappointing, especially given how much trust and goodwill we offered.

When I returned the cat water was nearly empty and discolored. She could not have been changing it…read more Good thing I wasn't gone longer. Also, very weirdly she didn't want to return my keys and needed to go on a bike ride when I returned. Left my keys under her doormat at midday she was in for the night. She was also very worried about where my security cameras were. Then gave me a lecture how she did such a good job. Very weird she couldn't get around to giving me my keys back.

This review is long overdue! Barbara is simply the best when it comes to cat-sitters. I highly…read morerecommend her. She has been 100% reliable, trustworthy, kind, easy to work with, and wonderful with our cat Greta. We found Barbara through Yelp when we first moved to Olympia and needed a weekend of cat-sitting in a somewhat expedited fashion. Barbara was really easy to book with and, from the first meeting, we could tell that she was a keeper. She genuinely loves kitties and so thoughtfully brings our cat new toys and treats (after checking with us that it's okay) when she comes. She is communicative in all the right ways (she sends pics of your happy kitty!), and I know my cat is safe and happy in Barbara's care.

Your dogs will have the best time with this dog sitter I have used her for the past few years and…read moreshe has been great! Even get cool photos sent to me on my lunch break! Thanks Tailwaggers

Mardi is a great pet sitter. I had her take care of my two bichons and they loved her. When she…read morecame to meet them, they liked her right away. She wrote me a note telling me of her visit and that my dogs had enjoyed all the petting and love she gave them. I would definitely recommend Mardi to take care of your pets.

Our dog was an incorrigible monster pup (though much loved) before he started twice a week hikes…read morewith Lisalea. We credit her 100% with his evolution into a mostly well-behaved, calmer, and kinder dog. He adores her and knows exactly when it's time for his hikes, and is bereft when he doesn't have one (how he knows the day/time is a question for science).

I am so pleased with the service that Lisalea has provided us over the last year taking care of our…read morepet. Three days a week she comes by and takes our beloved dog along with other canines on an adventure in the country. What's so special is that run together in a group. My dog comes home very tired and happy. It's such a wonderful social activity for him and he waits by the door the days he goes out. She truly has a special way with animals. If you live in West Olympia and want the best for your dog, there is no better!