I have been using Pet Elf for my cat sitter needs for over 2 years. I was away in January for…read morealmost the whole month. Karen O, my sitter, went above and beyond as one of my cats stopped eating. We coordinated multiple home visits, a vet appointment, and post care for my cat. He is doing fine now. Without Karen's assistance and dedication my cat may have died. I also want to give a shout out to Karla, the owner. Due to the ice storm, my condo entrance was buried under 2 feet of ice. She went to visit my cats and found the blockade and let me know. I had to hire a team to dig me out. Karla was able to get access and check my cats. I came home the next day and was also able to get into my condo. Without Karla, I would have arrived with no way to get into my condo. Nightmare! Pet Elf will continue to be my go-to for all my cat sitting needs. Thank you!!

Just an update to how wonderful Pet Elf truly is. They continue to surpass all expectations with…read moretheir kindness and extraordinary level of care. Their entire team is responsive, reliable and so exceedingly professional. I can't recommend this team enough. Your pups will reap all the rewards if you give The Pet Elf a chance with your animals.

A Truly Divine Experience for Our Bunny!…read more We've entrusted our beloved bunny, Shubub , to Divine Bunny Boarding multiple times over the past several years, and every time we are blown away by the exceptional level of care Ms. Darby provides. She is truly the best of the best! The very first time we dropped him off, Ms. Darby could tell we were nervous -- and she went above and beyond to ease our minds. She sent us regular email updates with how he was doing, which meant the world to us. That level of thoughtfulness and compassion is just one of the many things that set her apart. Shubub gets fresh, thoughtfully prepared salads twice a day, his very own bunny castle, and plenty of loving attention. It's clear that Ms. Darby not only loves what she does but also deeply understands the unique needs of rabbits. She's even helped him get back on track with his weight -- and he's thriving because of her expert care. We can travel with complete peace of mind knowing Shubub is in such loving and experienced hands. Ms. Darby is a gem, and Divine Bunny Boarding is truly a sanctuary for bunnies. We couldn't recommend her more highly!

This place is just amazing and I am so glad I found them. I trust Darby to take care of my precious…read moreangora. Boarding is also affordable plus your rabbit gets a nice big pen to himself as well as salads twice a day. They also do shave downs for angoras and do a much better job than any vet without having to put your rabbit under and for a fraction of the price.

I arranged an appointment with AJ for my cats Boo & Minette, in hopes that a grooming would help…read morewith my terrible cat allergies. The good news is, I'm sitting next to both cats now without any allergy symptoms--I hope it lasts awhile! Meanwhile, the cats look GREAT. Their fur is soft and clean, and the de-shedding treatment has made it much nicer to pet the little fellas. On a note unrelated to the grooming results, AJ was super knowledgeable about cat behavior and was very patient with my fraidy cat! I definitely recommend Style Purrpetrator and will be using the service again!

A bit pricy but convenient service for your cat. They are also very fast. When I take my cat to a…read moregroomer usually it takes 5 hours but they were done in an hour and a half and the cat looked great.

So I haven't used this establishment for boarding but I did use it for grooming services a while…read moreback. My cat seemed very happy with the visit and came home refreshed and clean. They gave us a report card and sent pictures so that made it reassuring. All the staff are very friendly. Drop off and pick up was a breeze. I would definitely return in the future for another bath or boarding.

I recently left my 11 year old cat for a few days while I was traveling out of state. He doesn't…read morelike boarding but I hoped having his own room, not being around dogs at the vet, etc. would make him less stressed. He came home and for the past two days has been vomiting and had diarrhea. It seems either because the people stressed him out or because he caught something there that he has gotten sick with, and now I have to see if my vet can fit him in today. Furthermore I know the report cards are misleading because his second day supposedly he had stool, urine, and was eating but when I picked him up his chart said he had only eaten once in four days. The Webcam was also turned off several times, so now I'm worried that he was already sick there and they were hiding that from me. Especially considering the price, I 100% *do not recommend* this place at all. These people are dishonest and not worthy of your money.

Update: I've been using AuPurr for nearly a decade now, and they are a godsend. Sondi is still able…read moreto fit my cats in when we have a last minute trip (even over the holidays), and her rates are very reasonable. I know that when I'm away from home, my cats are well taken care of. I've had a number of cat sitters over the years, and all have been excellent (minus one I had early on, who I wasn't sure actually came to the home and never sent pictures when I asked). I suspect that some of the bad reviews are for pet sitters, like the one mentioned above, that are now long gone. Still, you can meet with the sitter ahead of time, and I'd assume you could ask for a new sitter if you don't fully and completely trust the one assigned to you. If you need a pet sitter you can fully and completely trust, I'm particularly happy with my current sitter Sam(antha) -- who I've been using 5-10 times a year for the past four or so years. Samantha loves cats, and treats my cats like her own while I'm gone. When I check in on the cat camera, I'll find her playing with my young cat while simultaneously petting my older cat in just the way she likes. Additionally, Samantha reliably makes sure my older cat takes all her medicine. And she cleans up the older cat's messes (sigh) without complaint so that I don't come home to a home covered in cat poop. Plus, she always sends me pictures and updates, so that I don't have to worry when I'm gone. To boot, she's just an incredibly kind person. She's even checked in on me and the cats when there is bad weather, or something else going on in my neck of the woods. Whenever I have friends looking for a cat sitter, I always recommend AuPurr. They know, and love cats, and for that reason, I know that I can trust them with the lights of my life.

I used AuPurr for years and was very happy with them, but the business is just not working any…read morelonger. I asked for my keys back and it's been a month now and they aren't able to locate them. How could anyone cat sit for me, if they can't find my keys? Now I guess I'll have to pay to get new locks on my doors since I have no idea what happened to my keys. They also have my security system fob and that's missing as well. Thankfully all I need to do with it is change the code which I've done, but the fob is expensive and will have to be replaced. I strongly advise anyone considering this service to look elsewhere. If they can't find your keys, your cats are doomed.

We love Kim and our walkers, but more importantly our fur babies love them! I have a high…read moremaintenance Chihuahua and a frisky husky - both boys love getting their midday walks while we are at work. My chihuahua doesn't warm up to many people, and after having a negative experience with Fairfax Pet Care, I was very cautious when finding a new walking service. Kim has built a relationship with both us and our doggos leaving us to feel confident that they are in good hands. Kim and our walkers have taken the time to get to know our babies and give us daily reports (including photos) of their visit. I highly recommend!

Update: 1/8/20 There has been a recent shift with Kim's…read morecompany, and while some of my original review remains accurate, I want to update it to reflect the current state of things. Kim's still provides a wonderful service - the employees seem to actively care about my dog, and I receive daily email reviews of the walks. Recently, however, prices have increased (they are still within normal limits for dog walking in this area, but no longer the great deal they once were.) There has also been a fairly substantial shift in attitude. Kim's is no longer accommodating to changes in schedule, and the warm, friendly tone I'd come to expect in communication with Kim herself has disappeared. I still absolutely trust Kim and her staff to care for my dog, and plan to continue using their service, as my dog truly likes the people who walk him. I am sad to have to update my glowing review, but with the recent changes, they are not what they once were. Original Review: Kim's has been walking my dog for two years now. Their rates are incredibly reasonable. Kim herself is wonderful, and made time to come see me 'off hours' to meet me and my dog - she was also the only dogwalker I could find in the area who was willing to work with an at times aggressive dog (every other company I contacted immediately said 'no, we don't do that.') My dog, who is very shy and scared around new people, took to her immediately, and was loving on her within about ten minutes. At first, she walked him exclusively, since he did so well with her. I was nervous when she asked if she could try him with someone else, but it went very well. I think there are three different people who walk him now, and he's never had an incident with any of them. She is thoughtful and accommodating - I'm a teacher and she is very understanding when I need to reschedule or cancel last minute due to sick days or snow days. The people she hires are high-quality and I feel so comfortable leaving my dog in their care (I've had very negative experiences with boarding other animals with other conpanies before, but I never worry when he's with Kim.) I really can't recommend them enough - they will look after your pet as though s/he is their own, they are professional and responsible, and leaving my dog in Kim's gives me such peace of mind.

Wendy is a true cat lover & a cat sitter extraordinaire!! On our first meeting I was very impressed…read moreby the detailed questions and notes Wendy took. She asked about Dusty's diet, temperament and health status (to name a few). She made a note of our vet's info and took down two emergency contact numbers. We covered everything from protocol in case Dusty got sick, to making sure he didn't get locked in a room/closet. She put all the information in a folder with Dusty's name on it :) She also clued me in on house plants, as I had no idea how many are toxic to cats! While we were gone Wendy sent updates via text and e-mail, she also sent photos and left an adorable report card. Dusty got a 5 out of 5 for appetite and pets/hugs!!! It's a comfort to know Dusty will be in excellent hands whenever we're gone. I feel she understands Dusty and can give him the love and attention he needs!

Wendy couldn't be any better. My cat absolutely loves her and she's great about sending updates and…read morephotos while I'm away. Its a great stress reliever knowing my pet is well taken care of when I'm gone.

Kat is absolutely wonderful with our dog. We have a very energetic Vizsla, and I'm always a little…read morenervous leaving her with someone because she can be... a lot. Kat completely embraces her personality and never once makes me feel like she's a burden or too much to handle. She's incredibly easy to communicate with, transparent, knowledgeable, and clearly understands dogs. Most importantly, I genuinely trust her with our girl, which gives me so much peace of mind when we're away. We're so grateful to have found someone who loves and accepts our crazy pup exactly as she is!

We've been using Kats 'N Dogs for a few years now, and their service is truly exceptional. We…read morecompletely trust them with the care of our dog, and he genuinely loves staying with them. He's always all smiles while we are away, which gives us incredible peace of mind. On one occasion, our dog had an upset stomach while in their care, and they handled it with absolute professionalism and excellent attention, keeping us updated the entire time. Knowing he is safe, well-cared for, and happy makes all the difference. We can't recommend Kathryn, Robert, and the team enough!