Kelly's Critters is amazing. We have a friend who normally watches our two cats and does the older…read moreone's meds twice a day, but recently, we needed a stand in. Enter Kelly's Critters. They came out to meet the cats and get the instructions for the meds, etc. and off we went. Our friend noticed that "old cat" wasn't doing so hot, but was unable to leave work to take "old cat" to the vet immediately, so we were about to turn the car around and drive the 300 miles back, rather than finishing our vacation. That's when my wife saw that Kelly's Critters offered pet transportation too. We called and they took "old cat" to the vet and no exaggeration-saved his life. They started some new meds and "old cat" is on the mend. The cute videos they send when they visit are precious. They saved the kitty, and I think they saved my wife's heart and sanity. The quality of care was amazing and we'll definitely use them again.

I wish I could give this company 5 stars. They are responsive and it's obvious that they love…read moreanimals. I called them bc we need care for our two dogs this summer. One of our dogs gets very anxious and aggressive around new people. It takes a long time for him to recognize new people as being safe. One of the caregivers came over for a temperament test and it didn't go well at all. I had high hopes that they could work with him but I quickly realized that they couldn't, and she agreed. The issue is the there is no guarantee that the same sitter will come to your home to watch your pets. I contacted them several months in advance and they still could not work with me to have one person watch my dogs. I understand that this is how they run their business and respect it. That said, I would only recommend them if your dogs are not anxious like mine and are okay with different people coming over to watch them.

We found Frances at the last minute when we had a family member cancel for watching our Doxie and I…read morewas so very happy with her service! Our dog has separation anxiety and needs someone to sleep with him, in our home, at night. It is really not easy to find someone trustworthy who will do this. Right from the get-go our dog took to Frances and we could tell he liked and trusted her. We tended to contact fairly last minute about pet sitting, but every time she made it work with us. We always got texts and picture updates of how our dog was doing (which is amazing when you literally cannot think about anything else when you're gone besides how your pet is doing) and she was just overall great at appeasing my neurotic need to know how my baby was. I would definitely recommend Frances to anyone looking for someone trustworthy to take care of their animal.

From the owner: Pet care provided by an experienced veterinary professional: Pet Sitting, Overnight Care, Daily…read moreWalks, Senior Pets, Puppies/Kittens, Adult Pets, Some Exotics, Administering Medication, Diabetic Pets

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Isabel and Kelsey take such wonderful care of our 3 dogs. They always have an…read moreamazing adventure once per week and our pups come home happy and tired. We hate to leave our dogs when we travel, but we know they are so well taken care of during overnight stays. Isabel and Kelsey provide tons of updates and take wonderful care of our home while we are gone.

Leaving our dog in Isabel's care was a game-changer for us. We often struggle to find care for our…read moredog because she can be unpredictable with other dogs, so boarding her is no longer an option for us. Isabel came to our house 3x times a day for an hour each time and provided lengthy walks and stimulating play/activities. Our dog was tuckered out and clearly happy in her care - evident by the photo updates we received where our dog looked like she was actually smiling! It is clear that Isabel loves animals, but she goes above and beyond through her social media channels by providing useful training information and photo updates for pet parents. We look forward to using her service again and highly recommend her to others!

I agree with all the great reviews for Cuddles On Call! Megan and Justin did a wonderful job and I…read morewasn't worried about the medicine that my cat has to have twice a day; they were happy to do so, 12 hours apart -- and they are skilled at giving meds in general. They video taped the cats hanging out and getting lots of attention and sent it to me while we were gone. I actually got home a bit early, so it was terrific that Justin could give lots of attention to my male cat (who obviously adored him and wouldn't stop rubbing up against his legs) while I brought my stuff in. Justin even offered to help me unload, but it was even better to see how much the cats loved them! I would recommend them to anyone who has to leave their homes -- it's reassuring to know that pet sitting isn't just a 'job' to them -- they love animals! If I still had dogs, I would also hire them in a heartbeat! Carroll H. PS Sorry it took me so long to post this, guys!

Veterinarian here! I highly recommend Cuddles on Call for all of your pet care needs. They walk my…read moredogs every weekday and my dogs absolutely love them. All of their sitters are highly dependable and skilled. You can tell they are passionate about caring for animals and providing the best service possible.

We recently moved to Wake Forest from Dallas,Tx and began a search for both pet sitters and…read morekennels. In Dallas we were fortunate to always have family near by to take care of our dog but since moving we do not have that luxury. We visited several different boarders/kennels but felt more comfortable leaving our dog at home. Once Irene came to our house to meet us and Rudy, we knew right away we wanted to go with Irene. Rudy normally barks at strangers but not Irene. We were out of town for about 16 days, and this is the first time we've left our dog for this long. Irene came twice each day to walk and play with Rudy as well as take care of other things like turning on lights, getting the mail, taking out garbage etc. She did a fantastic job. She kept a daily journal that kept track of what she did and what Rudy did as well. We received text messages letting us know that everything was ok. We also had a situation come up that she needed to handle that involved finding documents in our house, making copies and overnighting a package which she did without delay which was very important to us. Highly recommend Irene and we will definitely be using her in the future.

Irene does a wonderful job. We call her to look in on our cats while we're away, and to walk our…read moredog if we have to crate her for a long day. Irene always texts me a report after a visit. She is super responsive, flexible and accommodating, and friendly. She's available by text, and payment is easy because she uses Paypal. She has a Facebook page too, with more pictures of her frequent clients. Highly recommend.

Buzzy's is the Best Doggy Camp on Planet Earth! We've been bringing our dogs here for years now and…read morehave had our Labrador Retrievers stay with Joan & Buzzy (Joan's Irish Setter) for as long as 3 months at a time while we have had to be away on business. We have never had a problem and feel completely comfortable leaving our 'kids' there. Joan sends us a short video of our pups each day so that we can see they are having A BALL while we are missing them from far away. Joan does a great job watching after the dogs. She is a friendly and wonderful person. I can't imagine being more comfortable leaving my dogs with anyone else. And the property is beautiful! Joan only takes in a limited number of dogs at any one time (I think the number is 6 or 8) so each dog gets plenty of attention. The sleeping quarters are clean and each dog has a large area to relax in. Outside there is a HUGE fenced in area that used to be used for horses that the dogs now use to run and play with each other. It's tough to judge a dog camp the first time you see it. Everything may look great and you may have read a review or have been referred by a friend, but you never really know. Its only on the second visit that you get a real indication as to how well the a dog camp treats its guests and you get that indication FROM YOUR DOG. Nowadays we can't get within a half mile of Buzzy's before our dog starts jumping around and singing excitedly in the back of our truck. In short, our dog LOVES to visit Buzzy's Bark-n-Run! Then at the end of the visit I think our pup is actually disappointed to see us when we show up to pick her up! The bottom line is that dogs don't want to leave Buzzy's! This may be the easiest Five Star Review I've ever written for Yelp.

We and our dog had a wonderful experience with Buzzy's Bark-N-Run Dog Camp. The owner, Joan, is…read moreknowledgeable and very caring about all the animals at the farm. Her understanding of dogs is amazing--she was able to correctly assess the personality of our Roxie within two minutes of meeting her--and when Roxie seemed stressed at night, Joan was able to find a solution that calmed her and made her a happier camper. Joan also helped to reduce our stress by giving us text updates and sending us videos of Roxie romping with other campers. After looking at other boarding places with metal crates on concrete floors in giant warehouses, seeing Buzzy's immediately felt like coming home, with fields of green grass for Roxie to run on, and chickens and donkeys for her to watch and bark at. (So, I guess Roxie did fulfill both parts of the "bark" and "run" promise of the camp.) Joan is no-nonsense, the way you want in someone caring for your loved pet...but she is also obviously in love with all the creatures on her farm. Roxie came home happy, healthy, and worn-out. We are thrilled to have found Buzzy's, and we will definitely be boarding Roxie here again.

Just as background information I've had my dog Buttercup for 8 months and she was a rescue that…read morewas/still is skittish around unknown people or things. With that being said... THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!! I made an appointment for 9am with Mary and she did such an excellent job with Buttercup. Over the phone she had asked what type of cut we're looking for and it's exactly what I asked for! Buttercup as well was very open with Mary even when I arrived to pick her up. My baby smells, looks, and (I bet) feels so good! Price wise as well it's very reasonable and time management is handled in a fashionably order. Overall, it took about 2 hours! Definitely recommend.

How could I not have reviewed one of my favorite places ever?…read more This awesome place has given us such peace of mind! Our Chewie Monkey is an old guy who has special needs and we know he is in good, loving hands when we board him or bring him in for day care. Love that they post lots of pics online. Love that they offer different size options for the "townhome" that your pet will be in. Love that he gets to hang out with other dogs his own size. Love that they are so caring and considerate. Highly recommend if you want your furry friend well taken care of.

We love Bone·A·Fide Pet Care so much for pet sitting our cats and dog while we are away. Seriously,…read moreour pets adore them. They were even there in an emergency when we couldn't get home. A quick late night call, and they took care of everything. I cannot overstate how wonderful they are! Thank you Cayla, Hillary, and Kato!

I've been using Bone-A-Fide for over a year now so I can now leave an 'experienced review'. They…read moreare not like the others: Kato runs a very professional service. Yes, there are a lot of questions to answer and paperwork to do when you sign-up for service, but everything has a purpose and you'll be glad you went through the process so then, when you leave your pets in their care, you know they're in good hands. They keep you updated, follow through and go beyond the extra mile if needed (if you have pets you know what I mean). The only limitation is that she has a limited coverage area but if you're lucky enough to be within it, you won't find any better!

We have used this pet sitting service 3x in the last 3 months and couldn't be happier…read more We struggled trying to find someone on short notice (the BF isn't a planner), but we were thankful to find this company. The initial interview with Nadia was informative ( our cats did not behave, but that didn't deter the service). She explained all of the services that would be provided and provided us with the magnet card for the fridge. This was to be used for scanning in and out of the house. You need to log into your account to see the time stamp in and out and the standard information of the pet care. The website is easy to navigate! Our sitter, Hannah, is awesome and she sends daily updates along with the picture of our allusive babies (they are hiders, but this last visit they finally came out to say HI!). I think Hannah was super stoked to get the rare sighting of our Tuxedo Man, as he's not fond of strangers. You could tell by email she was elated! She has crawled under beds to try to capture these two and we thank her for that! She lays out their toys so she knows if they are coming out while she's away and that's comforting to know. She also hides treats around the house to make sure they are coming out as well. On our first trip away, it was just a long weekend, but it's hard to leave your fur babies, we arrived to a clean litter box, food and water full, and the floor free from litter (cat owners know this is no easy feat). When we were gone on another vacation, the snow--apocalypse happened in Raleigh. Four Paws contacted us immediately regarding the weather. They kept us up to date about the status of the roads. Since we just have cats, we didn't want anyone to risk too much by driving, since these babies don't have to be let out and other animals may have needed that attention more., so we told them that if it was too dangerous to not risk it and just try again the next day. They continued to update us and did make it to the house safe and sound. We even told her to not stay the full time just to make sure she was safe. Hannah's emails are funny and written just as how I picture she talks. We enjoy these little tid bits as we are enjoying vacations away from the babies. I really like the services that we have received and they will be booked soon for another vacation we have planned next month!

Unreliable & Disorganized…read more We're new to the area and I needed to find a new pet sitter to cover a planned weekend trip next month. I originally reached out to Four Paws based on good reviews I saw here, but unfortunately had a very frustrating experience instead. Firstly, before being willing to discuss anything they demanded that I make an account on their website and then fill out an extremely lengthy profile. Then, a day or so later, they emailed to ask for specifics for our trip and said they'd be arranging a visit with our sitter, which I answered that same day. Then, after a lull in communication, I got another email asking for the same information I'd provided previously. I provided it again and, again, nothing happened. Finally, having wasted over a week with their cumbersome process and these communication difficulties, I emailed again to ask what was going on... only to get an email back saying their only pet sitter in this area was on maternity leave for the next month and that they couldn't help me - something that they should have know days and days earlier. Now I will have to scramble to find some other arrangements, causing a lot of needless stress and anxiety and possibly putting our plans in jeopardy. They did offer some suggestions of other pet sitters in the area to use, but to those reading this - save yourself a lot of hassle and headache and just pick someone else. UPDATE: The business has responded below by posting private emails including my email address out of context, but only the last set of emails, ignoring the fact that they seem to have lost the first set, and then accused me of lying. I deeply regret giving them any personal information in the first place and would strongly encourage others not to do so.

I cannot recommend Pack&Pride enough for folks in the Triangle area. Jason (our groomer) arrived…read moreearly and got right to work with our dog, Goodman. Within about an hour, Goodman was ready to come back in smelling and looking great. The entire process was extremely seamless, and going forward we will be using pack&pride for not only grooming but walking as well. Thank you Jason and Team!

Tomorrow I will share the worst experience ever from this company and its owner. I have been…read moretalking to the owner and their insurance company related to all the medical bills after the cruelty for a month. I have asked the owner to visit our home and our dogs But absolutely no interest. I don't care about the money this is about a family member.