Kristi gives us peace of mind when we're away from our fur babies…read more She's been our pet sitter for over 10 years. Our dogs get to stay in the comfort of their own home. We highly recommend her! Bonnie M

From the owner: Personalized mid day dog walksread more

Higgins and Friends is a great pet sitting service. Linda, our main sitter, gives exemplary service…read moreevery time...she is so understanding, very patient with us as cat parents and loves our 3 kitties--- and they love her! Everyone at Higgins, who have watched our cats over the years, have been awesome.

Higgins and Friends is the best pet sitting service there is! Jill took care of us when we…read morecontacted her with a short turn around time. She was thoughtful and very knowledgeable. Our sitter, Jean, was amazing. She took wonderful care of two cats who had been through a lot changes in a short amount of time. She also helped with some things in the house and was fantastic all around. if you need a sitter you will not find a more caring and professional group of people.

I recently took my little darling Parmaranian, Winnie, to Crispy Paws. I was a little nervous…read morebecause she had never been boarded. However, after meeting with the owner, Chris, I was taken in by her welcoming attitude and caring personality. After chatting with her for a while, I felt my little doggie would be well cared for while I was away for 14 days.

From the owner: Crispy-Paws offers in-home boarding, doggy daycare, convenient pet taxi pick-up and drop-off, and…read morebathing services for dogs up to 40 pounds. Your pets are family to us, so we provide top-notch care and a loving environment for every furry friend. Chris, our owner and Pet CPR certified caregiver, ensures your dog receives personalized attention, daily playtime, and plenty of cuddles in a cozy home setting. Whether you need reliable daycare or a safe place for overnight stays, Crispy-Paws is your pet’s home away from home, giving you complete peace of mind whenever you’re away.

I have been using synergy for over a year now for daily visits. It is obvious my pets love them and…read moreare well taken care of while we are at work. We especially appreciate how they handle emergency situations. I had a situation where I was going to be home later than expected and Amanda, last minute, made sure that my crew was taken care of so that they weren't in distress. There have been many situations where synergy has come in clutch for us. They have shown many times that they truly care about my crew and their well-being. They don't do bare minimum and they always give 100%. Thank you to Amanda and the Synergy crew for taking such good care of my fur babies!

Amanda was so great with my dogs! They are two giant dogs who can be a lot to handle when walking…read moreand she did it with ease. She sent me lots of updates and pictures and I could tell my babies were happy and well taken care of. Will def come to her for more visits!

I have been using ADW for about 2.5 years now, maybe longer. I LOVE that they take the time to have…read morean initial meeting, and note all the quirks of the pup. I LOVE that it's all women, it makes me feel 100000x more comfortable. They always go above and beyond. At least once or twice my girl has had accidents in the house (those puppy days) and they've cleaned it up! They keep a notebook at your house and you get a note each time - which is really nice to come home knowing she took care of all her business, or even if they noticed something concerning. I've even had one of the owners/managers text me immediately when they've noticed something REALLY concerning. I have a Furbo camera so I sometimes end up seeing them bringing her back into her bedroom, and it's clear they love her just as much as I do, and it's clear Annie loves them. I have sacrificed other things in my budget in order to have them come 4 times a week, and it is completely worth it for the peace of mind I get during the weekday. ADW was recommended to me, and I am SO glad. I don't think I could recommend them enough.

I have been using ADW for a few months now to help take care of my pup Lucy while I am working long…read morehours. I cannot speak highly enough of the quality and reliability this company provides. The girls are wonderful and always leave thoughtful notes describing the walks and playtime. They are also incredibly flexible- I have scheduled last minute walks several times when my schedule has changed and they were able to accommodate us every time! I highly recommend this company!

Whenever I need my furbabies watched I will always trust Allie. My babies LOVE her!!lread more

From the owner: Allie's Animal Care offers pet care services such as pet sitting, dog walking, animal transport,…read moreand groom services. We service Anne Arundel and Howard County. We are open to other areas. Contact for details. Allie is a pet safety/CPR certified instructor with over twelve years of hands-on experience.

Nancy is the BEST! My husband and I moved to Maryland and knew no one, and because of work…read moreschedules needed a quasi-regular dog walker for our Yorkie. I can't recommend Nancy enough- she was always available when I emailed (which often was with little notice), she left me notes when she stopped over, and was fantastic with our dog. We're so appreciative for all of her help over the last 2 years! Hire her:-).

From the owner: Most trusted, reliable dog walking service in Crofton since 2003.read more

This was the worst experience I have ever had with dog boarding!…read moreI signed up for the VIP service to board my dog for a few days. My dog was returned to me with a huge bloody wound on the top of her head. Nobody contacted me to tell me what happened or when. My Vet was not contacted and looks like No medical attention was given!! I had to take her to the Vet and due to an infection of the wound she required a medical procedure, antibiotics, and paid medication. I will NEVER use or recommend The Pup Camp - stay away!

Sooo, I took my puppy in today (Saturday) to have a temperament test done. He was there four hours…read moreto see if he was a fit for the center. Prior to today, I gathered all of the details for today's visit. The young lady stated the temperament testing was free, (I learned this was not true once I got there and signed my pup up for the day). (FIRST NEGATIVE) Prior to leaving, I had my own water bowl and water for my pup. The young lady said, oh no, we provide water for your dog. ALL OF THE DOGS DRINK OUT OF THE SAME BOWL. (I knew I should have gotten my dog and left then but I didn't). (SECOND NEGATIVE) At the conclusion of the testing, they are suppose to provide a physical report card of how well your pup did. Fast forward to the pickup. When they brought my pup out, he did not look like how I dropped him off (I'm not complaining about this because he was playing with other dogs.) BUT, he smelled like the other dogs ganged up on him and dumped urine all over him. Ohhh goodness, he was a stinky mess. I did not inquire about this, which I should have. (THIRD NEGATIVE). When I asked for the report card, the young lady goes, "oh I'm sorry, he doesn't have one because there were a lot of dogs today." REALLY?!? But you took my money with no problem. (FOURTH NEGATIVE) The moral to this story, there are too many negatives for the initial consultation so I will pass.

Quality Time has been reliably taking care of our dogs for many, many years. We use Quality Time…read moreboth for mid day walks and to look after our pups in our home when we go on vacation. We love them!

We used Quality Time for approximately 10 years, but our August 2026 experience ended that…read morerelationship. We booked expecting our longtime sitter, Dan. We were not told he would not handle the booking until we were already within the cancellation window. We then arranged a last-minute meet-and-greet, which we were charged for, with another sitter who said she could cover our visits. On the first day, the owner moved our scheduled visit based on her interpretation of our flight information without confirming the change with us. When no one had arrived by 12:30 p.m., our dog had been alone for approximately seven hours, and I had to ask a friend to rush to our house. Only after we had left town did the owner explain that visit times were not guaranteed and that multiple sitters would rotate through our home. Over the trip, at least four sitters provided care, one morning visit was approximately an hour late, a medication dose was missed because instructions had not been communicated properly, and one sitter could not enter because the team had failed to exchange our keys. We had to provide emergency access instructions during our vacation. The individual sitters generally seemed kind and attentive. Our complaint is with the company's management, coordination, communication, and billing practices. We get mistakes happen. What made this unacceptable was the owner's consistently defensive response and tendency to blame the customer or cite policies only after a problem occurred. Prospective customers should understand that Quality Time may rotate several sitters, does not guarantee requested visit times (it's apparently a 2-hour window around your scheduled time), charges numerous add-on fees, including medication by the individual pill and charges $25 for key return. We also received add-on invoices during our vacation and felt pressured to pay them promptly while the company was still responsible for our pets' care (I know there were some duplicate and erroneous charges). After 10 years as customers, we will not use Quality Time again and can no longer recommend the company.

I was in Annapolis this past weekend for a wedding and my husband and I brought our beagle puppy…read morewith us. We stayed at the Loews Hotel and the hotel recommended Tim when I inquired about a dog walking service. I never met Tim and only spoke to him on the phone and exchanged emails and texts with him. However, my pup was happy and calm when we returned to the hotel room. The pup was calm in the way where he'd gotten a good bit of exercise. Tim left detailed notes about their hour long walks. I first spoke to Tim about a month ago when I made reservations for hour long walks for Friday and Saturday nights. He was enthusiastic and responsive from the moment I spoke to him. He immediately returns emails and phone calls. I was slightly apprehensive about leaving my pup with a stranger and letting that stranger into my hotel room but Loews had told me that they'd been working with Tim for at least a year. We made plans to meet prior to the first walk but we cancelled because my husband and I got a late start getting to Annapolis and couldn't make the original meeting time with Tim. I spoke to him that afternoon and he assured me that everything would be fine and the Loews staff knew him really well. Based on other conversations we'd had and emails we'd exchnaged - where Tim was always full of tips about dogs and loved to talk about his other dogs - I had a good hunch about him. So I went with my gut and just left a note at the hotel front desk authorizing him to enter my room and walk my dog. Both nights, I came back to a happy dog and a nice, detailed note from Tim - all for a reasonable price. I plan to ask Tim to care for my dog whenever we travel to Annapolis.