We've been using Love Those Paws since 2015 to watch our cockatiels when we go on vacation. It is…read moremuch less expensive than boarding them at the vet and less stressful for the animals. The sitters vary but all are enthusiastic based on the reports they leave. After every visit the sitter leaves a note of when they came and left and what they did. They also usually text us an update and a picture of our birds. We come back to a stack of reports. The sitter stays a while after the food, water, and paper are changed to make sure the birds aren't acting weird, and I hear that some singing goes on. We've never had a problem and have be accommodated at very short notice when we want to go away for the weekend. I highly recommend this company. 1/27/20 Update: Just used them again during a ten day trip to Hawaii. I'm pretty sure our birds are in love with Alex, who came for most oF the visits. Now they are just stuck with us. As always, a great experience and we love being able to travel without any worries.

Love Those Paws was great from the moment I messaged them for a quote until I returned from…read morevacation. Stewart guided me through setting up a time to go over all the particulars. Despite me typing up a whole instruction sheet, he insisted on walking through again just to be sure (which is very reassuring). The actual pet sitting was spectacular. The pet sitter who was assigned was Kim. She spent plenty of time with the cats and made sure they were well cared for while I was away. The visit reports they leave are really cute as well. Could not have gone smoother! I'd also like to add that they were available with very short notice (3 other pet sitting companies were unable to handle our request). Also want to add that Stewart (when he came for the home visit) was wearing a mask and gloves to protect against COVID (a welcome sight). Pet owners would should have their minds at ease if they select Love Those Paws. If I go on vacation again (few and far between these days) I would definitely use them again!

I've worked with Stay at Home pets several times now, and they've always done a wonderful job. I…read morehave a few small parrots, and it's not easy to find folks who care for exotics - but Joanna and Susan always take such good care of my little guys at their in home visits. Any time there's been an issue or I have questions, they're very communicative and happy to help. I cannot recommend them highly enough! If you've got birds and need a sitter in the Baltimore area, these are the folks!

I've been using Stay At Home Pets for my cats for 15 years now, ever since I moved to the area…read more They've always been dependable and trustworthy. They've dealt with my cat's medications and changing diets like champs.

I got my dog only a few months ago and work was sending me on a business trip. I was SO concerned…read moreabout where to board her cause I've heard all the horror stories. I knew this was the place to board my Coco when other dogs were coming in tails wagging and smiling instead of seeming terrified like other boarding places. I LOVE that they take photos everyday and upload them to Facebook so you can see your baby and what they're doing. Anytime I need to board my dog she will be going here. Honestly- just look at her smiles here!

-Our GSD was not brushed out as well as he has been in the past…read more -I never got a call when our dogs were ready for pickup. -During drop off, I let them know that our GSD will bite through his leash and to please let everyone know. In the past, they've only used our leash to bring them back and forth to the front and not during grooming. However, today they decided to use our leash during the grooming process and he bit through it. I then verified that my warning about the leash was never communicated to the staff. The owner was then called and they stated, "nothing can be done." One of the employees could tell I was frustrated and then offered one of their grooming leashes which is for a small dog and would not be appropriate for our 90 pound GSD. I just thought it was interesting that "nothing could be done" for a customer that has been going there for years and has used both their boarding and grooming services without any prior issues, has referred plenty of customers to their business, and made sure to warn them prior to the appointment but the staff failed to pass the message along.

Michelle has been wonderful with our dog. She has taken great care of our dog for a almost a year…read more She is highly reliable and professional and our dog just loves to see her. I would recommend her without any hesitation.

Michelle watched our two frisky cats back at the end of 2019 (right before COVID) and took very…read moregood care of them while the human family was out of town. She gave us updates on their well being and some pictures when they were not hiding! Would definitely recommend her to others.

I've had nothing but fantastic experiences with Pet Sitter Columbia over the past two years. I…read moretravel a lot for work and they cat sit for me often, leaving notes behind about my little guy's activities. I used to be very anxious about leaving my house for extended trips but they bring in my mail and check around the house for any 'gifts' my guy has left behind. One experience comes to mind as a huge help. I was on a plane coming back from London and my kitchen ceiling started to flood. They found a bucket in the house and put it under the drips, called me, and sent a video to my phone. When I landed I was able to schedule a plumber right away to meet me at the house. By having the bucket in place they prevented untold damage to the kitchen and basement. They've been easy to schedule and work with and respond quickly to e-mails. When I come home my little dude is always happy, well fed, and has plenty of water in his dish. If I wasn't moving far away, I'd definitely continue using their service. If you're looking for a pet sitting service, this is the one you should choose.

We recently moved to the area and away from our previous pet sitter / doggy day care. We were…read morelooking for a personalized experience for our little guy and we are grateful that we found Pet Sitter Columbia. Reliable, friendly, and affordable service is what we were looking for and we found it!

We are so happy that we found A&B Pampered Pets! When we first signed up with them, Melissa had a…read morethorough intake process for our precious furry family members. They are always reliable, patient with our temperamental chihuahua, and easy to work with. They treat our dogs better than most people treat humans and leave detailed notes of what they did and how our pets behaved. Our chihuahua even stopped giving them a hard time, though they did bribe him with treats ;) If our pets make a mess, they clean it up and you wouldn't be able to tell anything happened if it wasn't for the notes. There have also been times when our pets have been sick. They administered medicine without an extra fee like some other services charge. I highly recommend their services.

I have been a customer of A & B's Pampered Pets for just about 2 years, and couldn't be happier. I…read morework 12 hour shifts in a hospital, and my schedule varies week to week (and sometimes day to day). They are so flexible with adding appointments and cancelling when my shifts change. I love how they operate via emails, it makes everything so simple and streamlined for me. They also use Quickbooks now so I can pay online easily. They are safe, reliable, and most importantly - my dog loves them!

Overpriced, for average service. I recently learned they charge 3 times what other vets in the area…read morecharge, and unlike in the past (when a smaller operation), the service isn't even as good. It's just costlier. They literally charge for the smallest of "conveniences", ones that should be part of good care (and don't tell you up front- you just get charged). I was suspicious but since I'd taken my pets there for MANY years (across owners) I was just continuing for convenience. My fault for being "lazy"- but take heed from my experience and shop around for care! The quality doesn't justify the overcharge...

Not very good. My dog traumatized after her expensive teeth cleaning and had to take her to ER…read more Never take your dog to Hickory Ridge Animal Hospital.

Mandy has watched my dogs twice and we have had nothing but positive experiences with her. She has…read moretaken extra time and done more than the services we contracted for, making sure that our dogs were comfortable and safe. Along with that, she was great about bringing in packages. I called around to get quotes before contracting with Mandy the first time and in Montgomery and Howard Counties, I'm certain that she provides the most affordable option for pet sitting ($20 per visit - about $60 per day; compare with the cost for boarding multiple pets in an unfamiliar environment and the value becomes even more obvious).

From the owner: Over the last twenty years, our goal has been to provide services that duplicate your pets' daily…read moreroutine and alleviate stress, which is usually associated with your departure. We're insured, bonded, and undergo a thorough vetting process. Connect with us today to learn how we can meet your needs.

It's not often that a business makes you feel like family, but love and care are at the forefront…read moreof everything Prance Around Pet Services does. I wouldn't trust my fur baby with anyone else. Joelyne treated my little guy like one of her own. It gives me peace of mind knowing that I can trust someone to care for him the way I would at home--maybe even better, lol. Prance Around Pet Services is highly recommended, highly professional, and highly appreciated. I'll keep coming back again and again and again!

I learned about Prance Around Pet Service through a neighborhood group Facebook post. I originally…read morehired them for dog walking services while I was on a 7-day vacation. My initial call was returned quickly, and Joelyne was friendly, professional, and enthusiastic about meeting my dog. She was timely in sending the onboarding paperwork, and completing the set-up was easy. She set up a Zoom call (since my request for service was only 2 days away), and "met" me and my dog virtually. It was perfect. Every day while I was away, one of Prance Around's team members showed up during my specified window and walked my dog for 45 minutes. I received a custom walk report via email every day following the walk, and it usually included pictures. I LOVE that feature! While on vacation, a family member became critically ill and required hospitalization immediately upon our return to the US. I was able to email Prance Around and extend service for an additional week without any problems. Our service commitment ended, and only a few short days later, my family member was back in the hospital. With only a day's notice, I was able to contact Prance Around and get my dog back on their schedule. No hassles. No problems. Joelyne and her crew are incredibly kind, generous, and empathetic. It has been such a relief to know that I can call on them to take care of my girl and not have any worries. I would, without hesitation, absolutely recommend Prance Around Pet Services, and I will continue to use them as our needs arise. Thank you, Joelyne, for making these last two weeks a lot less stressful and for taking such good care of my girl!

Fetch and Jamie in particular are simply the best. Jamie was our long term dog walker before…read morepersonal circumstances changed and we miss him every day. He is reliable, provided detailed updates and most importantly our dog loves him! Rain or shine Jamie would show up for our dog and her absolute delight in seeing him was something special. I cannot recommend Jamie or Fetch enough. We love you Jamie!

Highly recommend. Great customer service and great communication. Everything is always as they say…read moreit will be. You get an update for every visit when they are pet siting plus they send photos. They are easy to work with when you need to make changes. And they are reliable.