This was my first time using a pet sitter. I took a short overnight trip and did not want to leave…read moremy new kitten without care and wet food. I had picked up Melanie Michon's card at my local vet's and decided to try her. Melanie herself was my sitter, but I understand she has some others who work with or for her depending on location and demand. She came out for a visit to meet everyone a week or so before the trip, and we had a nice talk about what she does when she visits. She scheduled each time slot according to what my pets needed and was very courteous and friendly. While we were away she sent text messages and pictures of my pets to let me know how things were going. She played with the kitten and made sure my older cat was eating and 'around' as well. She was also willing to be on call for an extra visit the day I was coming back, as I was not certain if I would be able to make it home in time for one of the feedings. I would definitely recommend her services.

We could not recommend Happy Tails Animal Care highly enough. Reliable, responsive, affordable,…read morefriendly, professional, and great with animals, Melanie and her staff are exactly the people you want taking care of your furry family members. My fiancee and I had to find pet care on short notice after our long-time pet sitter became unavailable. I found Melanie through internet research and left her a voicemail; she called me back within 10 minutes and answered every initial question and concern we had. We were leaving for a week-long international trip three days later, and Melanie was able to come by for a home visit the following afternoon to meet our cats and get all the details for their care. She also set us up with an app she uses for all her clients that allowed us to add any details we wanted for each of our pets, and which she uses with her staff to have a record for every visit. When Melanie came by the house, I could immediately tell she was an expert with animals after our two German shepherds ran up to her barking and she quickly put them at ease and had their tails wagging. She asked all the right questions about our four cats, whom she would be caring for for the week, and throughly answered all the additional questions that popped up. In addition to feeding our cats and giving them water for the week, Melanie and another member of her staff also cleaned the litter boxes, brought in the mail, and even moved our trash and recycling cans up the driveway so they wouldn't fall in the road. They also sent us photos and updates about our cats, one of whom needs a daily pill due to Addison's disease and can become fatally ill due to stress alone. We didn't worry about our cats once during our trip due to Melanie's fantastic updates and thorough preparation. And when we returned, all of our cats were more relaxed and happy than we've ever seen them after a trip. TL;DR: We'll be recommending Happy Tails to all of our local friends and neighbors and using Melanie's service anytime we need pet care. You can feel confident entrusting your pets and home to Happy Tails.

Great place but the owners have no sympathy at all. They charged me $75 for being 15 minutes late…read moreto pick up my dog. Have had my dog stay here multiple times and this last time will sadly be my last.

We bring our dog to Dog Meadow because we know he's safe and well cared for. When we pull into the…read moredriveway, he can't wait to get out of the car. We have also left him overnights and really appreciate that he isn't crated.

Kathleen is hands down the best dog trainer around - if you're looking for tangible results, she's…read morethe one you need to see. I've had many dogs and have worked with other trainers in the past, and none compare to Kathleen. I'm currently going through obedience training with my German Shepherd puppy, Mila, and it's been a wonderful experience. Kathleen knows everything there is to know about dogs - from the nuances of reading Mila to correcting her unwanted behaviors to teaching her to respond quickly to commands without treats. Kathleen does such a fantastic job explaining and demonstrating her training methods that I easily remember everything when I work with Mila on my own. Plus, Kathleen is always quick to respond to any questions or concerns I may have about Mila in the interim. I've learned so much from Kathleen and enjoy every lesson. She's shown me how training Mila has not only made her more obedient, but has increased our bond exponentially. Mila is now always looking to please me and her rapid progress is so encouraging. Kathleen is the ultimate professional who truly loves working with dogs. I was a professional equestrian who trained young horses, so I know the real deal when I see it!

Just spoke with Kathleen about boarding my girls, being from AL and she is in NY and then the girls…read morehave never been at a daycare, she was so informative. Planning on meeting her in Sept to let the girls get to know about it all. I feel she is a professional and I am excited to meet her.

Using Barks & Rec was a great choice. We were away for six days and Christie took awesome care of…read moreour kitty, Willow. She not only fed Willow, but hung out with her and sent us updates on the Time to Pet app every day! With pictures! Willow hates everyone and she really warmed to Christie. I used to be one of those people who just got a friend to drop in and feed the cat and didn't think a pet sitter was necessary. Now, I will never go back. It was a huge load off my mind to know I had a professional on the job. Christie is a total animal person who obviously loves her job--and it shows in the professionalism of her service. Can't recommend B & R highly enough.

From the owner: Barks and Recreation is a licensed, insured and bonded professional pet care provider serving…read morePoughkeepsie, NY. It is our priority and mission to treat every pet we work with as if they were our own. We go out of our way to make you feel secure in knowing that your pet is in capable and caring hands while remaining in a familiar and safe environment.

Dawn provided exceptional care for my cat during frequent weekend and business trips over the past…read moreyear and a half. She is incredibly down-to-earth, caring, thoughtful, and highly responsive. Knowing my cat was in such good hands gave me real peace of mind while I was away. She consistently kept my cat safe, happy, and well cared for. I truly cannot recommend her highly enough.

Dawn took amazing care of our dog. When we picked him up he was happy to see us, but he was also…read morevery attentive and interested in Dawn that tells us he really loved being with her. In addition, he slept the entire night after we picked him up. This only happens when he has been active and engaged for an extended period of time.

Wonderful. Left my Roscoe with Anne Reagan who just loves dogs it is clear. She runs an excellent…read morekennel and I recommend highly.

An old horse stable turned into a kennel for your pet. There are long and wide places for your pet…read moreto be in while not running around in the yard. John has been in the business for 45+ years, has this down to a science and makes your pet feel very comfortable and special. Can't say enough good things about this place and we will be repeat customers in the future. Thank you for taking our minds off of the stress of leaving our furry one behind. We picked her up in a super spot mood. Thank you!

Stacey is wondeful. Our lab/weim mix comes home relaxed and tired from a busy day with stacy !!…read moreHighly recommend!

My dog Max has stayed with Stacy a few times and he loves her. Stacy is super professional and…read morecares so much about animals. Before watching him, Stacy invited me to her home so that I could meet and she could meet Max and me. She has a lovely home with a huge yard and her own dogs. She was really thorough and asked for papers (rabies, shots, etc.) While Max was with her, she would text me pictures and give me daily updates. I recommend her highly!

Awesome experience. We adopted 2 brothers. Brianna was helpful and available to answer any question…read moreI had. The staff was very friendly and attentive. This is the place to go to adopt some awesome pets

We adopted our puppy from here at 11 weeks. She had been brought up from a kill shelter down south…read morewith her brother and had been with them for about 2 weeks prior to adoption. They did a wonderful job with socializing her and starting her off on training. The facility itself is beautiful. It's very clean and well staffed. We were able to spend time with different puppies out in the main area, which gave us the chance to see how they did with other dogs, people, etc. We probably spent two hours there and never felt rushed into making a decision. Highly recommend!

Dr. Schwartz wanted to euthanize my young cat because of ongoing UTIs which he wasn't treating…read moreproperly! He didn't know how to handle this popular problem in male cats. Thank God I found another vet who knew what to do and saved my cat! Beware!

On New Year's Eve my silver lab was very sick and not moving. After a few days, Dr.Schwartz…read moredetermined my dog had a life threatening infection. But after looking very bleak, the doctor was able to save her through surgery', which was nothing short of a miracle based on her platelet count. My dog doesn't like people, especially men but he had an almost "Dog Whisperer" like demeanor. The staff is so great as well and costs are always up front and reasonable. Highly recommend them! Adam in Millbrook