I need to start with a disclaimer. Pecora pet was NOT hired because Tiffany is a good friend. I DID…read moreNOT KNOW Her when I hired them therefor this review is 100% business and has nothing to do with friendship. Our friendship came about as we hot to know each other. We bonded. That being said friendship is friendship and business is business. My good friend Tiffany Pecora and her mom Judy Baker Pecora own Pecora's Pet Care, LLC. Tiff took care of D&G while we were away. Let me tell u.. If u need pet sitting USE THEM!! Tiffany is a good friend but treated this like a job separate from our friendship. The pups stayed on schedule, had walks, lots of cuddling. I got pics & updates. She stripped my bed and put on new sheets and pillow cases and made the bed beautifully! She folded all blankets (offered to wash them all but I stopped her OCD lol!) picked up all toys and the house was SO CLEAN! It made coming home stress free. Whether u need a pet walked, let out, boarding, or overnights at ure house USE THEM!! We also used them daily the 1st year of Gia's life. Let me tell you they were saints. Gia peed in her crate almost daily. They would clean the crate, clean her then walk them both without complaint. We asked Gia be hand fed her lunch (we were teaching her to take food gently as well as practice small commands like "sit" & "stay" ) well she did that too (I have security cameras that no one can see and I saw her doing every single thing I asked of her) I felt like I hit some kind of doggy jackpot!! They are the reason I can go out late, go on vacation, know if there's an emergency they will handle it and I never have to stress! I also recommended them to my SIL. A older friend of hers was standing beside in a hospice as his wife was dying. He knew it would be a week or so and HATED leaving her bedside but had a dog at home. My SIL contacted them (Pecora) and explained his dilemma. They moved things, worked extra hours and gave the man updates on his dog so he could stay by his wife and focus on her. He later mentioned that they were a godsend. He would never have forgiven himself if he left and she passed but because of Pecora Pet that wasn't going to be a worry. I swear you will rest easy while away and when u return!

Wonderful pet sitting service. Our dogs can be at home and less stressed by our absence. the pet…read moresitters are all dog lovers and very attentive. Our sitter leaves us notes so we know how the visits went and that the dogs did ok. The dogs get walks, attention, and treats, and we get peace of mind! We highly recommend Pecora's Pet Care. This service is an affordable alternative to a kennel, and much kinder for our dogs.

I highly recommend Perfect Pair Animal Care…read more We plan our vacations around Erika's availability because we are so happy with the care she provides for our animals. We have four dogs with significant fear-related behavior issues and two cats. On her first visit Erika sent us a picture of our most fearful dog happily cuddled up on her lap. It was truly remarkable. On our last trip one of the cats developed a health issue and Erika took him to the vet twice, gave him the necessary medicine (no-easy feat) and kept us up-to-date throughout. Erika is well-educated and experienced in handling the emotional and physical needs of animals; she has great judgement; and she's completely dependable. Since finding Erika I've actually been able to relax on vacations knowing that my cats and dogs are safe, relaxed, and well-cared for. I work with behaviorally-challenged dogs and cats for a living and have had the opportunity to recommend Erika to many of my clients and colleagues. Everyone who has used her has reported back with great experiences. Perfect Pair is the gold standard in pet care.

This is these are the petsitters I refer to for all my clients. They are exceptional with fearful,…read moreanxious, and tricky animals. They have behavior training and tons of experience with "special" animals. We are so lucky to have found them for our special boy or we would not be able to travel without worry. Can't say enogh good things. Jeni Grant, BA, Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Dog Behavior Counselor

This place is amazing! The owners, Colleen Mary Francis take individual interest in each dog that…read morecomes through the doors. My Bo goes a couple times a month to there daycare program and has done a long weekend in there boarding program. One of my favorite things about Barks is that they don't use cages. I feel better knowing my baby is in there care.

They did a great job with the dogs. I did not get the texts about visits as often as I asked for…read morethem but there were copious notes when I returned home. Also, there was more than one instance of misquoting of price along the way. My plans changed but I was careful to re-clarify and do everything in writing and things just weren't mentioned like extra charges for extra dogs, gas fees, and an extra midday visit that I didn't ask for. It wasn't a huge amount of money for those things but it felt a little nickel/dime since my bill was nearly $450. Just get a written quote up front.

Over the past 2 years we have boarded my dog 3 times, 2 of those times were an extended stay (10…read moredays). We have nothing but good things to say. My dog gets really anxious in new places and they were so patient with her. They welcomed (and even encouraged) calling for checkins. We plan to continue using their services for our yearly vacation!

I have two small shih-poos that we left for six nights at Paradise Pets. I went and toured…read moredifferent facilities (yes, tours) before I decided on Paradise, because under no circumstances did I want them in a cage. I picked Paradise because my pups could be placed in adjoining stalls and have the run of both so they could play together. I was extremely disappointed when I picked them up I was informed that Paradise had overbooked or something, and my pups ended up in the geriatric cages. They were together, but in a cage where they could not run or play. Not cool, Paradise Pets! I feel like it was a bait and switch!!! I will not be returning.

We've been satisfied clients of Shady Spring for years. What they do, they do quite well. Our…read moredogs have been well cared for and have come home happy, well-adjusted and (almost always) healthy. Once in awhile a little kennel cough, but what kennel is not plagued occasioanally. Our dogs always are happy to go there, with no trace of anxiety or fear. On-premises grooming is quite excellent, but for this and several other available customizations , there is a (fully disclosed) up-charge. Pricing is fair, but if you opt for the special attenton packages (camping, hiking, cuddle time, etc.), it can get a little pricey. Hours are sufficiently flexible too.

We unfortunately had a very negative experience at Shady Springs…read more We don't have a car so we had to pay $120 round trip for our dog to be picked up from our apartment and dropped back off. We were traveling and not due to land back in DC until late afternoon. I expressed this to them, and they told me they could drop him off between 5p and 7p. Well, around noon on the day we were traveling I called them to ask when exactly he'd be dropped off. They told me he had been sitting at our vets office for hours already--no notification he'd be dropped off 7 hours before we expected, nothing. To make matters worse, he also had on no collar because they make you take it off your dog when you drop him off. We were still halfway across the country, making this a very stressful situation. When I called to ask why they would do this, they told me they would "never" have said he could be dropped off that late. They offered no help or recourse, and basically said it was my problem my dog was sitting alone in a vets office while we were still many hours away. Luckily we have friends who could go get him--not sure what we would have done otherwise. Also, the base fee simply gets your dog put in an "enclosure" (cage) and fed. Any other human interaction, including walks, or time outside will cost you extra. I've sat on this for a few months, because I really hate leaving bad reviews. But after sharing our experience with other dog owners I've decided I should write this. Don't board your dog here.

As long as you call 3 months ahead of time to schedule your boarding time and you make sure your…read moredogs have all their shots/fecal test as requested your boarding time will go smoothly. Being able to coordinate all the things mentioned above was a bit much, but afterwards every single boarding was successful. The staff is caring and get to know your pers well. They will provide you good feedback of your pets behavior and tendencies which lets me know my pet is at the right place. Cannot pick up on Sundays.

I will not bring my dog, Delta, here again. A few reasons why so that you can consider them before…read moreboarding your pets: Picked up Delta at 1645 2/22/22 1. My dog was either not fed or not given the food I provided. When I arrived, I was given two bags of food back. I provided enough for 2 feedings each day during his four day stay. Unfortunately, Raymond, the manager did not know why this was the case. 2. No one called me to report blood bowel movements, nor was he given timely potty breaks. I noticed that Delta's anus was really dark, almost dirty looking. As soon as we got outside, he urinated for so long that I could tell he hadn't been in hours. The bowel movement that followed was runny and bloody. I realized the "dirty" look was due to dried blood. Delta strained to poop three times after that and blood poured and pooled from his butt. I asked Raymond had this been reported to him. He said no. 3. The workers did not notify Raymond that Delta was pooping blood, nor did they notify me so that I could get him medical treatment in a timely fashion. Raymond called to inquire, and the workers said they forgot to tell Raymond. Delta had a blood bowel movement that morning, evidently hadn't been out to relieve himself, therefore they didn't witness any more instances. 4. In the same breath as the apology from the workers, they told me my dog was being a "bad boy", trying "attack" other dogs. The two women working that morning called me directly to apologize for forgetting to report the issue. They shared that they had a dog that required special attention due to wounds and old age, had day care pets coming in, and that Delta was being a "bad boy" trying to "attack" and bite the other dogs from the other side of the cage. Getting him back inside and away from the other pets was really difficult, they said...So that's how they forgot to notify report a potential health concern - it was a lot going on to include my dog's behavior. I simply thanked them for the call, but my question is...My dog is pooping blood at this point. Not bloody stool, but actual blood, and he's trying to "attack"...why wasn't I called? If they couldn't care about his health, I'd think they'd care about the safety and peace of the other pets. My dog is not aggressive. He acts no different from other dogs who are playful and want to "get at" other dogs. But he is a one year old pit bull. This is the one opinion I'll provide in all of this: If he wasn't a pit bull, his behavior wouldn't be mistaken for "attacking" other dogs. Pit bulls can't jump, bark, or chase other animals without being judged harshly. Delta will pull me in an attempt to approach other dogs...to play. If he was being aggressive, something was wrong, but he shouldn't be blamed for any of this.

Wanted a quote for my pets' transport to Spain. Left two voicemails, made a request online. NEVER…read moreheard back.

While my cats arrived safely, Capital Pet Movers' communication and follow-through were extremely…read moredisappointing. Their driver was unable or unwilling to place my cats into the kennels, so I used my own brand-new soft carriers. I was assured they would be returned. Their email communication was poor throughout, often taking days to reply. After more than two months, they suddenly claimed I owed shipping costs and an unexplained balance--fees never mentioned before. Now it's complete radio silence, and my carriers have still not been returned despite multiple follow-ups and even offering to accept replacements. Very slow communication, no accountability, and refusal to resolve a simple issue. I do not recommend this company.

I needed to line up a pet sitter quickly before going into the hospital. After getting no response…read morefrom some other businesses on the net I called Andy and he arranged to come to my apartment right away. I'll admit that I was in a bit of a desperate situation, but I could not have been luckier than to have found Andy and put my 16 year old cat in his care. I have had cats for nearly 40 years and have never met anyone who is as caring and gentle as Andy. My cat took to hm immediately. He spent more time with my cat and did more for him than I would have expected of anyone. He kept me informed with text and pictures, which was important to me, especially as I was not close to home at the time. I would hire Andy's Animals again without a second thought.