I can't say enough good things about the folks at Barksley. I have a very large Malamute/Husky mix…read morewho is very opinionated and only likes some people. He is hard to manage and I was so worried that I wouldn't be able to find care for him. Lindsey and Olivia have become his very best friends, and I trust them completely to take the best care of him. I recommended Barksley to my Veterinary office as well as my friends. I highly recommend that you check them out! (photos of my happy boy with his Barksley besties)

You know the cliche trope of "when you're looking for love you don't find it but when you're not…read morelooking it finds you"? Well, that's how I feel about Barksley. I don't like asking friends to pet sit for my 4 cats when I'm out of town since they won't let me pay them, and I feel that I'm burdening them. Another pet sitter we tried was good but not always available when we needed. I had given up on finding a perfect fit for us, since most of the time I searched online for pet sitters, they were dog-centric. Then one day someone from Barksley left a flyer in my mailbox. It seemed like the exact service I was needing. They offer variable length visits (30,45,60 minutes), are available on holidays, evenings, and weekends, and love cats as much as dogs! They scheduled a meet and greet before the first visit where I showed them how to care for our babies step by step, and they took notes. They seemed like they actually liked our cats instead of it being just a chore. They were friendly and I felt comfortable with them in my home. They have a great website where you can log in to request visits, pay invoices, leave notes and messages for sitters. It's so great to have it all in one place and electronic. They went above and beyond during their service for us. -They brought in packages (including a really big one). -They cleaned the dishes after each meal!! Which I really appreciate, since the babies like to eat on clean plates each time and it's healthier for them, and some sitters historically haven't cared to bother doing that and instead just put new food down onto crusty old food -They provide a VERY DETAILED update after each visit, right down to how many poops and pees were in the litter box. And there's never too many details when you're away from and missing your beloved pets!! And they include lots of pictures -I promise we didn't creepily spy on them through ring cameras, but a couple times when we got notifications and looked on the video, we felt the people of Barksley really did ENJOY the time with our cats, like they were happy to be there. -one of the cats vomited (as cats do) on the couch at one point, and Emma cleaned it up!! Never had a sitter do that before. So impressed! Overall the team did such a great job taking care of our clowder that we will use them for as long as they service our area. I'm glad to have finally found the perfect sitters for us!

Such a sweet woman that runs this little business. Cats, dogs, bunnies.... She can do it all! And…read moreher prices are not insane at all, she often runs specials so if you sign up for her emails, you'll catch a glimpse of what she's offering here and there.

Cyndi was great with my 3 dogs while I was out of the country for a week. She sent videos and…read morepictures so I could rest at ease.

I recently moved to Richmond and needed someone to watch my cat over Christmas week. They responded…read moreto my request immediately. The pricing is extremely reasonable. We set up the "meet and greet" and multiple employees came over to see where the food, water, litter, etc is and to meet my cat. Everyone wore masks to comply with covid precautions. Over the week they were extremely professional and took great care of my cat. They stayed with him for 30 minutes per day and played with him in addition to cleaning the litter and preparing his food. They even cleaned up a little leak I had after it rained really hard one day. After each visit I got a detailed email with all they did and multiple cat photos. I'm always so worried about my cat when I go away and they made me feel so much better. I'm so so happy with this service and will 100% be using them again!

New to Richmond and in need of a great pet sitter, I 'm so happy to have found Kate. We had a…read more"Meet & Greet" with my two felines (who have special needs), and I could tell she was relaxed and confident with pets. She carried out all my instructions and provided me with updates. Very satisfied!! Grace

She took care of my dog during a 2 week vacation & did an outstanding job. She came to my house 3…read moretimes a day to feed & walk her and even groomed her. I was impressed by her reliability and how well she bonded with my dog. She sent an email during each visit so I knew she was there and even included some photos that I enjoyed seeing.

From the owner: I am fully background checked, license & insured. While…read moreboarding kennels are convenient, in-home pet sitting has several advantages over boarding kennels. It offers more personalized care, reduces stress, eliminates the risk of disease transmission, adds an extra layer of security, and makes life easier for pet owners. In-home pet sitting is a convenient option to consider if you want to ensure that your pet receives the best care while you are away. My services are at the clients home and not mine

Tolkien's is great! I have a boarder collie (Lainey) and she can be a lot to deal with, obviously…read morewith all the energy she has she needs space to run around. The kennels are spacious and covered, so they're perfect for her. She also HATES getting a bath (weird I know) but the staff there is able to give her a thorough wash somehow because she comes home smelling great! Larry and crew are great to work with, very flexible, down to earth, and do a great job taking care of the dogs. I've been taking Lainey to Tolkien's for over 10 years now and every time we go Lainey runs straight to the door, greets Larry, and runs straight to the kennel; completely ignores me and blows me off in excitement to be there. It's definitely a vacation for her every time.

When we picked up the dogs (two little dachshunds) at the appointed time, they were crated and…read morewaiting in the office for me. All seemed just fine. My dogs drank about a gallon of water upon returning home. So just how long were they sitting in the office?

Wyatt is terrific and the positive reinforcement training is top notch. We got a rescue dog that…read morehad a few issues and Wyatt is working with us - retraining both the dog and the people - for a better life. Really appreciate the great information he imparts and the calm, effective training he's doing with me and the dog. We've already seen improvement after only a few sessions. He explains that our job is to get the dog to "want to do what you want them to do." We accomplish this through lots of love and positive reinforcement. Kuddos Wyatt!

Thank you Wyatt for helping us with our 4 legged big baby. At 125 pounds, it's so important that…read moreour girl is socialized, obedient, and a good canine citizen. You're training for our pup as well as our family has been invaluable.

My dog loves this place! He's starts crying when we get close. He can't wait to get out and go…read moreplay with the other doggies. The owners are wonderful, kind and very caring people. They want the best for your pet and treat them as if they were theirs.

Absolutely LOVE this place!! They take amazing care of our dog and he's always so excited when we…read morepull up so I know he loves it as much as we do!! They made special notes in his file, like how he gets anxious in thunderstorms, so they could take special care with his unique personality. When our trip was unexpectedly extended an extra day, they were more than accommodating. They truly went above and beyond to make sure he had everything he needed for the extra day. When our pup was too stubborn to get in the car, they gave me a hand and helped lift him safely into the back of my Jeep for the ride home. Couldn't speak more highly of this amazing place!!