Kathe is a great pet sitter! She really loves animals and went above & beyond what we expected of…read moreher. She's a wonderful, trust-worthy person with very reasonable rates!

Kathe did a GREAT job with my dogs when we left for vacation! I have 3 and 1 dog is on meds. I…read moretotally trust and will use her again!

A very reliable and wonderful service. I have booked several cat sitting services for over a year…read morenow and get twice daily updates and pictures! Ulysses usually takes care of my two cats and is a great sitter. I highly recomend them.

Lauren is extremely knowledgeable. She always does her research and she is very passionate about…read moreher business. Whenever something happens to my pup, Lucy, Lauren knows exactly what to say to put me at ease. Lucy loves her walks and play time with Lauren. Thank you!!

Andrea is the first caretaker that my eleven year old Sheltie Stanley has taken to. Stanley does…read morenot trust many people as I rescued him from an abusive situation. Andrea is my go to and has always come through I travel (business or leisure), Stanley has hip and other aging issues. Andrea has been a blessing in her care and companionship for Stanley in his old age. I can't recommend her enough. A true professional.

I heard of Albany Bark from my neighbor and was hesitant but they were fantastic! This company is…read moreamazing, they were able to accommodate me 2days before I needed service. They're friendly ,knowledgeable and work hard to make sure your fur baby is cared for . I dealt mostly with L ( names not shown for safety reasons) mainly and she was awesome and had great personality. She actually loved what she did and that says a lot to me considering most people don't like their jobs. Also a few of my neighbors would see her and tell me how wonderful she was with my fur baby. I would use them again ,definitely recommend them to any of my friends who have pets .

Eddie, Juan, and the rest of the Albany Bark team are AMAZING! I've been using them for the past 8…read moremonths for daily dog walking while I'm at work and my two girls absolutely love seeing Juan everyday. He and Larry, our back-up walker, are both very communicative about the day's walk and send updates letting me know how it went. I've also noticed that the dogs are better walkers since starting with Juan. If you're looking for dog walking services in the Albany Park area, you 1000% need to go with the Albany Bark team :)

Erin is a truly special dog walker…read more Her passion for and comfort with animals is immediately apparent. She gets to know the quirks of each pet she works with, and really personalizes the whole experience. Perhaps the greatest testament of all is that my little dog gets wiggly and excited whenever we happen to run into her on the street; the tempo of his tail relays the love and trust that she earns from canines all over the neighborhood.

How is it that I haven't written a review yet?…read more I love Erin! She's the best. I've hired her on three or four occasions to watch my two cats. She's great and the cats seem to love her. She's helped me out in a pinch with other things too, like keeping an eye on my car when I'm gone and getting the mail. She's super attentive and professional. Thanks Erin!

I've known the owner Prentice Kidd for years. I loved his program and thought he was great. He has…read moregreat knowledge on dog training. I let him train my dog for basic training. I was able to see how he treats people's dog when they leave their dog with him for weeks of training. Once I started to really look at his program I was able to really see his program for what it is. I've seen him not feed people's dogs for days, leave them in their kennels (crying & barking) for 10 hrs at a time. Ive heard him talk about clients in such a disrespectful way. I've seen him be cruel and abusive towards dogs that were left in his care for training. He told me that results is all that matters. I would never let him train anything of mine again.

Prentice Kidd worked magic with my dog, Jaz, a 110 lb Dutch Shepherd American Bull dog rescue…read more Prentice was my FORTH trainer and within days had my stubborn strong boy listening to commands and heeling. Jaz was dog reactive and sometimes aggressive. Within weeks, Prentice had me training with other large and reactive dogs. He's communicative, funny, fun, and the best dog trainer I've ever had. Jaz enjoys training--and I do. I'm closer with my dog. I trust him. Most importantly, I can now relax on walks--which is the point, for me, of having a dog. Not all dog trainers are equal--and few are superior--but Prentice is all of that--and a bag of treats.

AVOID AT ALL COSTS! While Dr. Moll came across as kind and caring when I met him, the behavior of…read morehis staff is inexcusable and cruel. On Wednesday, September 24th at 3pm, I went to pick up my standard poodle after his neuter and gastropexy surgery. I was brought into Room #2 by a man from the front desk and told I'd be reunited with my dog shortly. As soon as the man walked into the back, I immediately heard a dog howling and crying. I was fairly certain it was mine. Moments later, I clearly heard a woman yell "shut up" at the dog, then yell again to other staff members: "someone shut him up." Shortly after, I heard the same man who greeted me laughed and joked, "he'll be gone in 10 minutes," while my dog continued to cry. Then the woman shouted my dog's actual name while yelling at him. At that point, I shouted, "Bring me my dog. I can hear him crying and I can hear you yelling at him." I opened the door to the front desk and told the woman there that I could hear the yelling and wanted my dog immediately. Her response? "We have a lot of dogs back there." I told her I knew it was mine--but even if it wasn't, no animal should ever be yelled at in a veterinary clinic, especially after a major surgery. When the nurse, Ron, finally came in, I immediately told him I had heard the woman yelling at my dog. His dismissive response was, "I have no idea who that was." On my way out, I confronted the man who had first led me to the room. I told him I had heard everything: my dog crying, the woman yelling, and his own joking remark. His response? "I don't know what you're talking about." So let me be clear: I raised this concern to three different staff members, and each one brushed it off, denied, or covered for the behavior instead of acknowledging it was wrong and taking care of the issue. That tells me this is not an isolated incident--it's a cultural and reoccuring problem. We are home now, and my dog continues to cry. He is clearly in pain and distressed--and knowing how the staff treated him behind closed doors makes this even more devastating. He was there for several hours and I can't imagine what he was going through or how he was treated when I wasn't there. My dog is a standard poodle who is used to crates and kennels--he regularly goes to grooming competitions, gets groomed at salons, and has been boarded with zero issues. This was not a matter of him being "difficult." This was a matter of unprofessional, uncaring, and cruel staff. I would never trust Christensen Animal Hospital again. Their staff demonstrated not only a lack of compassion but also a willingness to cover for one another rather than protect the animals entrusted to them. If you love your pets, do not bring them here.

After being a client of Christensen Animal hospital for many years I became increasingly…read moredissatisfied with the care provided there. For the duration of my relationship with Christensen I recognized that their pricing was higher than other clinics I'd used over the years. I've had dogs and cats all of my life and had been responsible for veterinary care decisions of my animals for well over 20 years. So I feel like I have a good feel for veterinary care expenses. The good: the staff is responsive and friendly. My calls were always answered or if I left a message I received a prompt response. The text messaging function is super convenient. My pets received quality care there. The bad: While I long suspected I was being over charged or being recommended services that were unnecessary, my most recent experience confirmed this to be true. The general office fee is above average and they insist on a formal exam and full fee for any appointment. I began to feel this was excessive when they insisted that my dog required a full wellness exam every 6 months or they would not maintain his boosters for Bordetella. I had never had a clinic insist on that, normally the booster was considered a tech visit. This resulted in a $300 cost per visit per pet every 6 months. My suspicions were validated in my last visit to the clinic. I had gotten a puppy last spring and over the summer brought him in with a cough of unknown origin. They performed a thorough exam, noted it was likely a bacterial infection & provided medication which quickly resolved the issue. During that visit I mentioned he attended doggy daycare regularly. To which they noted daycare was a "germ fest and not good for young dogs." Fast forward a few months and my puppy was scheduled to be neutered. I brought him in as instructed for blood work a few days prior. The day before his scheduled surgery the vet emailed me to say his bloodwork looked fine but noted a "very mild change in his white blood cells that can indicate stress-given his normal physical exam". The cost of the exam & blood work was $300+. I brought my dog in for surgery early, stayed for the technician check in and another physical exam. Spoke at length with the vet about what to expect & then left. Within 30 minutes of me leaving I received a text asking me if I had observed my dog coughing in the last 24-48 hours. I had not, but the tech noted he was coughing at the clinic. This seemed odd because at no time during my time there in the morning did he cough. About 30 minutes after the text I received a call directly from the doctor informing me that since I dropped off my dog he had been coughing excessively and they were concerned the previous bacterial infection had returned. Again this seemed odd since I had never observed him coughing at any time leading up to the surgery and he did not cough at any point during the check in process. After a fairly heated discussion with the doctor where I noted my skepticism in what they were claiming. They noted that they weren't accusing me of being dishonest but they were just concerned about was my dog's well being. I asked about any physical signs that he may be ill & was told his lungs were clear. At that point the doctor brought up the blood work noting it might be an early sign of an infection. Requested permission to perform an additional blood test to check for a bacterial infection and said I'd need to come get my dog. I asked for the cost of the tests they wanted to run & was quoted $400-$500. The vet stated they would need to wait a full 10 days for the results before considering rescheduling. I declined the test and went and got my dog. From the moment he was returned to me he never coughed not once. He hasn't so much as sneezed. That's when I decided to change vets. I'm happy to report, my dog successfully underwent his surgery this week. The new vet did not require new blood work, they accepted the blood work already performed, they did not observe the white blood cell issue that had been mentioned. They asked to examine him the day before surgery and DID NOT CHARGE ME for the exam separately, they included it in my final bill. He had no issues during the surgery and is recovering well. If I had agreed to the blood test Christensen had requested I would have spend ~$800 and no surgery would have been performed. They kept my $200 surgery deposit. So I was out $500 for the trouble, but could have easily been $1000 if I had agreed to the test. My total bill from the new vet was a little over $1000 & included everything. Needless to say I'm going to be taking all my animals to the new vet. If you are considering Christensen Animal Hospital you will absolutely get quality care for your animals, but expect to always leave with a large bill.

Finding someone you trust with your dog and your home is not something most people take lightly…read more That's exactly why PAW PAL Club has been such an incredible find for us. When we first started looking for a dog walker nearly three years ago, I was honestly apprehensive. You're giving someone access to your house, trusting them with your pet, and hoping they care for your dog the way you would. After reading through recommendation after recommendation, we connected with Nicole, and from the very beginning, she made the entire process feel comfortable and professional. She took time to meet Winnie, learn the house setup, understand routines, and make sure she had all the information she'd ever need to properly care for our dog. Since then, she has been consistently reliable week after week. What really stands out, though, is how much genuine care she puts into what she does. What We've Loved * Extremely reliable and proactive communication * Organized, professional systems for scheduling and billing * Thoughtful intake process covering emergency contacts, routines, and care details * Flexible and accommodating when schedules change * Always respectful of our home and space But beyond the logistics, Nicole clearly loves animals. Winnie was our first "baby," and over the years Nicole has treated her with so much affection and attention. She plays with her, engages with her, brings little treats and gifts occasionally, and genuinely cares about her wellbeing. That peace of mind is priceless when someone else is caring for your dog. There was even a time we unexpectedly had to leave town for a funeral, and Nicole stepped in to house-sit and care for Winnie. Everything was handled professionally, respectfully, and without stress on our end. What I also appreciate is that this is a true local small business. It's not a giant app or national platform taking a cut while treating walkers like gig workers. You're supporting someone who has clearly built this business thoughtfully and who genuinely cares about both pets and their owners. If you're looking for someone trustworthy, communicative, compassionate, and dependable to care for your dog, I can't recommend PAW PAL Club enough.