We had such a wonderful experience at BluePearl Pet Hospital I just had to hop on and share. Even…read morethough its over 65 miles away from home, we had a pet emergency and needed to make the drive on a weekend. We arrived early in the morning hours and were greeted by someone at the door who immediately ushered us in. They remembered who we were and brought us into a room almost immediately. Unfortunately, the day did not go the way we had hoped and we had to make the decision to support our fur baby in transitioning far too soon. But despite this horrible situation, if there is anything that could have been done to make it any easier, they did. The Vet was so incredibly empathetic and supportive, the assistants were so respectful and kind throughout. It was such a difficult day, but made so much less distressing to have people support us in the way they did. I will never hesitate to make the drive and/or recommend BluePearl. They were ALL so wonderful to us on such a hard day.

I waited about a month before I wrote this review. I wanted to make certain that I had my wits, and…read morewords, about me before proceeding. Last month, my husband and I had to make the almost 2-hour journey from Cohasset, MN to Duluth, MN with my 3.5 lb., 13 year old Chorkie, Dixxy as she was very ill and needed help DESPERATELY. Our vet couldn't fit her in as they already had to squeeze in three other "urgent" visits. They suggested that we could take her to Blue Pearl or wait until Saturday (the next day) and take her to Bemidji. Well, we were so worried about her that we decided on taking her that night to Blue Pearl. We called ahead of time to tell them we we coming and what was going on. In order for anyone reading this review...this is what she was experiencing: 1) She would not eat and hadn't eaten for 3 days 2) Lethargy had set in the day before we took her 3) She was now GULPING water like a Camel and then throwing it all up within 2 hours later 4) Her eyes had gone from big and bright to TINY and clouded. We got there right around 5:30 pm on a Friday night. We went in and they took her back to evaluate her and decided she could wait. So we did...for 4 HOURS. At this time, I asked for a MedTech to take her back and check he Glucose level because a tiny dog like her can crash without warning. I also stated I was really worried about her hydration levels. She took her into the back for literally 45 seconds to a minute. Came back out with her and informed me that her Glucose level was 74. She handed her to me and before I could ask her about her hydration, she practically sprinted away from me and was gone! So, we waited 2 more HOURS and finally asked the gal at the front if they will be able to see her because we were looking at not getting home until 2:00 AM as it was and I had a wedding I was to be at (I'm a Photographer) Saturday early afternoon and the wedding was in ND! She then put us into a "waiting room" for another 45 minutes and STILL not seen. We told her we were leaving and how unhappy I was with all this!! We got home and my husband went to bed as he now had put in a 22-hour day. I got Dixxy comfortable in the living room on her little bed on the couch. I was cleaning up the kitchen when I heard her get off the couch. I came around the couch and saw her standing next to one of the dog beds on the floor by the fireplace. Just then, she threw up so violently that it cleared the dog bed (12 inches across and as high on the sides as she is tall) and HIT THE WALL! Needless to say, I was an absolute wreck and I believed I was watching my dog die!! This was now about 5:30 in the morning. I stayed up and called the Bemidji Animal Hospital at 8:00 am and they were able to see her right away. I couldn't go with so I had texted my husband a NOVEL of everything I wanted them to do and at the top of the list was SUBCUTANEOUS FLUIDS. I know from experience that Subcutaneous Fluids take literally 30 seconds to administer and why Blue Pearl did not address that is BEYOND MADDENING! Bemidji was Fantastic! She was soooo dehydrated that not only did she need subcutaneous fluid, but also an IV! They did a scan and an x-ray and they did not show any obstructions. Now here's the BIG Kicker. Her Blood Panel showed 4 abnormalities PLUS her Glucose Level was 41...FORTY ONE! 80 is considered an optimal level. She had lost almost a full pound and weighed 2.7 Lbs! And her eyes were a direct result of EXTREME dehydration!!! SHE WAS IN CRISIS and had we not gotten her care there, we would have lost her. So to RECAP the 1 Star Review...In SIX hours they GLANCED at her 2x and in those 2x they didn't see how dehydrated she was?!? They couldn't take the literally 30 SECONDS to give her subcutaneous fluids to tithe her over until they could give her a thorough exam?? If they had simply done that, it would have prevented the Glucose crash, I KNEW was coming, because she would have ate! It's lazy and just plain horrible veterinary care!

I love this company. Kirstin and her team are absolutely amazing with our pet. They go above and…read morebeyond. I will use them every time we go out of town. Such piece of mind. Thank you so much! RH

From the owner: Twin Ports Pet Sitters offers dog walks, cat bonding, and critter care. We are founded on…read moreproviding the upmost quality of care and respect for your pets and your home. We are professional, experienced, insured and bonded. We lovingly care for your pets. Whether you are on an extended vacation, a weekend away, or having a long workweek, our professional sitters will keep your pets very happy, safe and content at home. We offer the human touch during your absence. Your pet deserves it, and we strive to provide it. It is our mission to fill this void while you are away from your pet. Your pets will receive excellent attention in a place to which they are accustomed. We do this job because of the animals and the people. This is our calling and we love it. Thank you for sharing your four legged family with us. Twin Ports Pet Sitters is also insured and bonded for Housesitting. This is with or without a pet at home.

We, more importantly our dog, love Northland Boarding. The staff is friendly and attentive. They…read moreare animal lovers who do what is best for your pet. Our husky has his pack there and is always excited to see them! We always know he is safe and loved when he is there. I never worry about him when he is there. He is tired from playing. I do not know what we would do without them. I have used another kennel and it does not compare. I will use them as long as I have a dog. I appreciate every moment Azura is with them. Love them!

I brought my Australian Cattle Dog Bebe to Northland Boarding Kennel and I couldn't be happier!…read more They run an excellent kennel where your pet will get tons of attention while there and the staff is great to work with and they are all animal lovers! My Bebe came home all pooped out from all the play time and attention and that makes me very happy! I highly recommend this boarding kennel to all animal lovers who want the best for their pets! Northland Boarding was so good about giving me updates on my Bebe when i would call to check on her & they even sent me some pics of her and I could see for myself how happy Bebe was and that also makes me very happy! Bebe will be going there again in March and we plan on using this kennel alot in the near future! 1

Great staff who work well with pets. Staff seems genuine and caring. Facility is clean.read more

My dog is not one that loves everybody. She is extremely shy! I have left her at Canal Bark several…read moretimes now and they are great with her. I never worry about her when I leave her here. I always worry with dog sitters and leaving her at home or someone else's home that she could get out and get lost or get hurt, but I know she is safe at Canal Bark and is in good hands!! The staff is incredibly responsive to emails and are professional and positive. Great spot for any dog.

We've used Northland Kennels on a number of different occasions and have been very satisfied every…read moretime. We only wish pickup could be 24/7. Okay, that's fantasy, NO PLACE has 24/7 pickup. But Northland does have weekend pickup, both Saturday and Sunday. The rates are reasonable and the staff is friendly. We'd recommend Northland to friends and/or strangers that were looking to board their pet. Northland takes dogs and cats but we've only boarded our dog. In our opinion it's a good place.

Always been satisfied with their work. My grumpy dog always seems to be happy to go thereread more

We had made a reservation for our dog to be boarded over the weekend. Upon arrival at the kennel,…read moreit looked rundown There was a campsite set up in the front yard, that looked really bad. There was a male working outside near the campsite. He was throwing things and talking loudly, using fowl language. We ultimately decided for the safety of our children who were in the car, to go somewhere else. Luckliy we were able to find another boarding facility near the airport that was much safer.​