Pause for Pets is a lifesaver! Amanda took such good care of my cat, Clara! I was able to relax,…read moreknowing everything was taken care of at home!

Susanne and her staff have been walking my puppies for almost 3 years now. Let me start by saying I…read moream extremely picky when it comes to the care of my dogs. I have continually been blown away by the excellent customer service from always being on time to figuring out what each dog's needs are. Online scheduling is also a huge bonus. I know my dogs always look for to their Auntie Walkie coming that day :)

I have been meaning to write this review for a while now. We took our dog here about 4 times before…read moresummer. I would not take your dog here. No toys to play with and small rooms. The young kid who owns this or whatever also lied to me. I asked about a room and what was going on inside because I could see it and he said nothing and it was being cleaned - that was not true and I could see dogs in there and they all looked so sad. He said we could not go in to see dogs because it would rile them up, also bullshit- you just don't want people seeing your shitty/ depressing rooms. Do not take your dog somewhere if you cannot tour the place - duh no brainer, hence why I feel silly I even came back. The last time we picked our dog up he wreaked of pee and had yellow paws and had to potty right away. I should have known better and actually feel bad I let my dog come here. He was never excited to come. They also do not let you come see inside which is super sketchy and the one time I was able to get a look it legit looked like a jail cell and the dogs looked sad. It's also not cool the workers just stay outside and watch. That is not normal and they should he interacting with the dogs , not staring from a window outside. My dog hated coming here and was never excited. We ended up moving to pampered pets and it's been nothing but amazing ! The workers are great, so friendly and constantly interacting with the dogs. They have TVs where you can also see them and a beautiful outdoor space. They even have a pool for swim lessons . Please safe yourself the trouble and your dog the trauma of coming here. My dog visibly gets excited and cannot wait to come to pampered Pets so also a sign I know he is being loved and treated well.

Yes yes and yes! Mark, Lisa and the rest of the crew at the Dog Waggin are absolutely wonderful!!…read moreWe have 3 pups which are nothing short of a handful. I could not believe how welcoming and comforting everyone at the dog waggin made us feel and made our crazy little furry crew feel like family. We have never before felt comfortable leaving the pups with a sitter let alone leaving them in an overnight setting..... until we found Mark, Lisa and crew! We love that they text updates and wonderful pics too! Thanks so much DW crew! We all look forward to many stays and play days to come!!

You know when you have a good baby sitter for your child and you don't want to share them with your…read morefriends and neighbors because that are soooo good you never want them not to be available for you? This is how you will feel with these lovely ladies!! I would be totally selfish if I would not shout their praises!!! They are always there for me and I would not trust anyone else with my Cali!!

We have been using Furry Kids Sitter ever since we moved to Huntley in 2012, initially for our…read moreGerman Sheperd and 4 cats, but now just for our cats. They are fantastic. Our Sheperd was old and needed daily meds and special care when walking and they did a fabulous job for her, she loved them! We just returned from a 2 week trip and they took care of our 4 kitties. They follow all the silly little instructions you leave them to help your pet feel more comfortable while you are gone. They will also set out your trash, water your flowers and bring in your mail. They are fantastic. We won't ever use anyone else for our "furry kids".

My dog and cat LOVE Crystal Lake Pet Sitters (I do too!)…read more They get to stay at home while I am away. Both are happy and content when I return, whether it's an overnight trip or a week away. Also, the last thing I want to do after time away is go to a kennel and worry about risk of illness. Give Crystal Lake Pet Sitters a try, you won't be sorry.

I love my family! And I know they love me because they call Crystal Lake Pet Sitters when they have…read moreto leave me for awhile. Joanni is like my second Mom! She plays with me, walks me, talks to me and even gives me cookies!! I don't mind when my family goes away, because I know that I am well taken care of until they return. Give Crystal Lake Pet Sitters a call today! I promise, you won't miss your family.... Well, maybe just a little.

By far the best trainer we've had to date! I live in Los Angeles but I'm from the Chicago land…read morearea. I rescued a puppy, for my Grandma, that was born on the day my grandpa passed away. Usually I train the puppies before I bring them out to her. This time I didn't. I wanted her to have him asap to help w the grief. My grandpa also had a dog, that never left his side and was with him the night he passed. After his passing we brought her to the funeral so she understood he wasn't coming home. After several tries of nudging him in the casket, kissing him and booping her nose to his nose to try to wake him up she realized he wasn't this time. After the funeral her behavior changed and she started marking everywhere in the house. Not knowing she was marking and bringing a puppy into the mix, made the situation alot more chaotic. My grandmas also in a wheelchair and depends on others for help. Which made things harder for her to train her puppy. After numerous phone calls, either being told it was nearly impossible to do what I needed help with or it's was gonna cost as much as giving them my first born, I nearly gave up. UNTIL.... Richard came to my rescue! When I talk to Richard for the first time, I got a sense of peace and a chance for hope. Instead of him telling me that this situation was an obstacle beyond imagination, or not possible, he took the challenge. He warned me it might take time, given the circumstances that I was pretty much putting him in and limiting what he could and couldn't do. But, he was willing to try and not charge me my first born. After the first session, we saw results that didn't seem reachable in the beginning. We've been able to break my grandpas dog from marking all over the house and the puppy's on his way to being pee pad trained. We still have more work to do but the progress so far gives the positive reassurance to keep going and not quitting. I highly recommend Richard to anyone and everyone! He's truly one of a kind

Rich is amazing. He is so successful at getting my dog to do what he should. He's patient teaching…read moreme how to follow through with the training.

Michele is the best dog sitter we have found yet. We are currently on vacation in Mexico and have…read morenever felt more comfortable leaving our dogs at home. We get photo updates at every visit so we know our fur babies are having the best time at home. Highly recommended and will be using her in the future!

When I moved to Woodstock, I talked to at least 4 pet sitters. Michelle was the one I chose…read morebecause: 1) The dogs liked her, 2) She was professional and communicated well and, 3) Her references spoke very highly of her and her ability to work with many types of animals. After 4 years of having Michelle as my pet sitter, I highly recommend her. She is reliable and keeps in touch with texts and photos when she's caring for the dogs and bird. When one of the dogs had a health concern, she stayed very aware of his condition and monitored how much he was eating, drinking, etc. I have no doubt that she cares for my pets as if they were her own!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND team Bright Star. My Frenchie loves the team at brightstar. Absolute…read moreprofessionals! They provide DETAILED updates about your pet when you cannot be with them. From daily walks to extended vacations; Bright star will give you peace and mind knowing your pet is safe and well cared for. Call BRIGHT STAR for all your pet care needs.

We had an excellent experience with Bright Star Pet Services. From the very beginning,…read morecommunication was clear, prompt, and professional. Sarah and Anita took the time to understand our pets' routine, needs, and personalities, which immediately made us feel comfortable. While we were away, we received regular updates and photos, which gave us great peace of mind. Our pets were happy, well cared for, and relaxed when we returned--clear signs of exceptional care. It's obvious they truly love animals and take their responsibilities seriously. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and caring pet sitter, and we will definitely be using their services again!