As a family with a younger dog who had never stayed overnight with anyone, we were worried that we…read morewouldn't find a place that felt like home for our long European vacation. We After some online research, we found Unleashed Dog Boarding. Our beloved pug was cared for and safe in a nice home that was set up for dogs. After a successful meet and greet and then practice overnight, he was given the green light. During the trip, we were able to see photos of him daily posted online, which was fun to see what he was up to. Upon pick up, I could see he didn't lose weight, and came back well adjusted, healthy, and happy! I know Unleashed Dog Boarding gave him attention every day too. Unleashed Dog Boarding was professional and very knowledgeable in the care of dogs. I would definitely use them again. The owner is a true dog lover!

This is such a lovely idea, hosting a few dogs in your home. Our experience with this business was…read moreless than ideal, though. The owner asked us to bring our dog (a 12 year old male miniature schnauzer) over to meet her dogs, because she needs to know our dog will get along with her dogs. So far, so good. Our dog, while far from perfect, loves other dogs. He loves other dogs so much that at TWO of his past doggie daycares, they used him as the test dog to see if other dogs would fit in. He has gone all the way up through advanced obedience classes, has learned circus tricks, and has competed in agility. He even used to work as a therapy dog, visiting long term care homes. He has never been aggressive towards anyone, much less another dog. He is more likely to play himself to death with them. After he met the owner's dogs (which my husband thought had gone just fine), she let me know she was uncertain if he and her older male lab got along. She wanted our dog to stay for a night at her house while we were still in town to find out if they were compatible. This seemed like a lot of effort, but, okay, I can understand being cautious. We took him to her place (at the cost of $50) and left him there for a night. The next day, my husband picked him up and she did not say a word to him about what had gone on. We assumed that meant we were good to go. We had already made reservations with her for our upcoming vacation, WELL in advance of the time we would be out of town. With less than a week before we were due to leave town, the owner contacted me to let me know that she had another male dog staying with her and she would need us to bring our dog back to her house again to see if our dog got along with this other dog. Seriously? What was she going to do if they did not get along? It seemed glaringly unprofessional to tell someone with less than a week notice that you are not sure if our dog (a much beloved family member) would be acceptable to stay with her when the rest of the family is about to leave on vacation. Talk about stress inducing. The owner's continued suspicion that our dog will be aggressive towards other dogs was unfounded and, frankly, offensive. We have found other, better options for boarding our little guy. I guess if you have a female dog or a young pup, this might be a good choice for you. The yard she has for dogs to run in is wonderful, and they have lovely little beds to sleep in all around the house. If you have a male dog, especially an older male dog, be forewarned you might want to look elsewhere.

Called this business for pet sitting. The said a month notice was fine.The moment I stated concern…read morefor if they have references for security since they would be entering my home, they suddenly say they have to have more than a month notice. Red flags everyone. It's normal for a homeowner to have some concerns about security and a good business should be OK with that, but they weren't. Avoid

Excellent pet caregiver! Took great care of my dog Rex and even got rid of some of his bad habits…read more He loves seeing her when she comes to visit and gets very excited.

I just had to take the time to write a review for Kathryn Burge! Most people write reviews if they…read moreare upset but this petsitter deserves the time to write how Amazing she truly is. She goes above and beyond for my dog and will always make time for him rain or shine. If I am working late or if I don't feel well, she will come on the fly. He looks so forward to her coming to the house and she is always on time. He is obsessed with her almost more than me. Stuart is a rescue that is a bit shy of strangers. We love Kathryn.

Kathryn is a very personable, professional and responsible pet sitter. I could tell from the start…read morethat she really cared for our dog. She listened to all the crazy things our dog does on walks etc and she really took it seriously. I trusted her going to my home when we were gone. I highly recommend her services. It's a relief knowing our pet is taken care of by someone who really wants to and loves it! Thanks so much!

We have boarded our dog here many times and appreciate how well the staff takes care of our pet. He…read moreis always happy to go when we drop him off and pick him up. Our dog got sick during one visit and the staff communicated clearly with us and took him to the vet and helped us navigate the issue from out of town. It means everything to a dog owner to know our pets are in good hands when we are away!

My dogs love going here! They practically pull me through the door to get inside. I love the…read morepictures that they post on their FB and, when I'm lucky enough to have my pups there on a picture day, they always look happy and like they're having fun. They've been going for months and come home tired, which leads to better behaved dogs at home! Their packages are a great deal and, as soon as I'm back from my next trip, I plan to buy another full-time package to send them once a week. My youngest dog is very nervous around people, so I know that he wouldn't be friendly at all if he didn't have a good time there and he always goes right up to the people at the front when we come in. I have no hesitation about bringing my boys here. I also know that they actually do vet checks for vaccines because my vet missed one of my older dog's vaccines that he had from before and Pawz called me about it. We got it all sorted out and he was able to attend!

We love this place! Super nice staff and our dog has so much fun. The staff is really my favorite…read morepart of this place. So kind and helpful

Nice people but both of my dogs came home hurt and they have only been there twice. First time, one…read morecame home limping and had a limp for a week. I was hesitant to go back but chalked it up to him possibly jumping off something and straining his leg. I had to find somewhere to board for one night for a wedding, so I took them back two weeks later and my other dog came home and can barely walk or get up from a sitting position. Will never go back.

We moved to Portland last year and have made a couple of trips back from whence we came. Leaving…read moreour cats and new home in the care of a new pet sitter is of course a little stressful, but Julie's kindness put our minds at ease. I feel very lucky to have found someone we can trust.

Julie has been a godsend for our family! She is extremely attentive, flexible and caring. It's so…read moregood to have someone we can trust taking care of our beloved pets while we travel. She has been very easy to work with, sends pics of our cats, and is reasonably priced. We highly recommend her!

Incredibly kind & accommodating. Clearly knows a lot about dog/cat behavior and nutrition. Pretty…read moresure my dog liked her more than she likes me most of the time. Ended up having to extend my stay unexpectedly, she had no issues! And I'm serious, my dog was disappointed when I returned home.

From the owner: At West Sky Hounds, I specialize in providing comprehensive pet care services tailored to meet the…read moreunique needs of you and your pets. From daily walks drop-ins and basic grooming services, I'm here to make your life easier while prioritizing your pets' health and happiness. As a professional dog handler with years of experience, I specialize in working with dogs of all temperaments, including those with behavioral challenges and physical ailments. I am passionate about enriching the lives of animals that thrive under specialized, one-on-one care.