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What do people do with their cats when they go on vacation?
Inviting a cat sitter to your home, boarding the cat with a local business, asking a friend, family or neighbour to feed and check the well-being. The most efficient way to leave your cat during your vacation is with Sittsy cat sitters overnight, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!
Took my pup for his first groom today and could not be happier with the result!! The staff members were so sweet and welcoming, and Kathryn did a great job with the trim. Would definitely recommend!!
Took my Dog to be groomed, I was quoted 3 different prices. I waited 2 hours and checked back and was told it would take another hour went back in a hour and my dog was not finish wait 20 minutes and was told by the groomer that she was not going to finish groming my dog. She did charge less because she would not finish. She accused myself and my son that we were being rude for wanting her to finish the Job . This after their closing time.
This was our first time boarding at Wags Homewood and we were a little nervous about how our 2 GSDs would do because we don’t board them often. From the moment we made the reservation throughout their whole stay, the experience was better than any other boarding facilities we’ve tried before. Communication was excellent by all team members and when the dogs started to show some separation anxiety, the team went above and beyond to make sure they got extra attention. The owner reached out directly to reassure me that the dogs were fine and let me know what they were doing to keep our puppers comfortable and engaged. When we picked up the dogs, they were happy to see us but were not at all stressed or smelly like we had experienced at other places. I know they were well cared for while we were gone and I would definitely use Wags n Whiskers in Homewood again!
My Jersey girl looks wonderful and they didn't traumatize her. I highly recommend Wags and Whiskers. Friendly professional staff. We'll definitely be repeat customers. 11/16/22 Still very pleased with the service.
Ciara is an amazing groomer. She treats the fur babies with gentleness and love. She is also a fantastic groomer! Highly recommend you go here and request her.
Wags team is fantastic. They took great care of my pup while on vacation. Even emailed me updates with pictures.
I truly could not recommend a place more for daycare or boarding. They are so kind and patient with both owner and dog. The most affordable daycare and boarding option I have seen for truly the best care.
The best place to take your dogs for daycare or boarding. The staff is great. My dogs literally howl when we get close with excitement and drag me in the door. Most importantly, they are tuckered out when they get home.
Great Staff! Always welcoming and friendly. Treat my dog like one of their own.
Wags 'N Whiskers is a wonderful place! Not only am I the Kennel Assistant Manager but I have boarded my two dogs here. They take very good care of my babies. Tank & Chloe got to have solo daycare time outside, lots of hugs & kisses from the family that I work with. Definitely will be boarding with them again! :)
Huck is always happy to go to the Pawms. He stays for a few days, or a week+ and is happy when we drop him and happy when we pick him up. He also gets groomed there. He always looks great and is never scared or upset. The whole staff knows him and we can all tell he is well taken care of there! We all love The Pawms!
This was my first time boarding my dog Clementine with Pawms. She was relaxed and well cared for when I picked her up, and I was able to ask for updates on her throughout her stay. Thank you for taking great care of her! We will be back!
Birdie very much enjoyed her time at daycare and is lookin fresh after her bath. Thx Zac and the rest of the Pawms crew for making it easy. 😎 We will be back. …
Hank loves to visit the Pawms when we travel. He knows when we pull into the parking lot and can’t stop wagging his tail. He is always welcomed into the lobby and well taken care of. When he gets a bath he is very clean and smells good (which is hard because he has lots of hair). We would definitely recommend to others.
Our family LOVES the Pawms!! We treat our pet like part of the family, because she is! Our dog was bathed and brushed at the downtown. Our doggy seemed happy and content when we picked her up! They offer same-day service! And they really love dogs here!
Wonderful place to get your pets bathed and groomed. Highly suggest, they did an amazing job with my husky!
My dogs LOVE it going here. They are worn out from having so much fun at daycare. It is also nice to leave your dogs in the care of people that you trust when you go out of town. The groomer, Jill was also so kind and caring when grooming our elderly dog. I highly recommend daycare, boarding and grooming at the downtown Pawms!
I moved to Birmingham about a year ago for a residency program with my dog Krewe. His anxiety worsened in a new environment unfortunately and I was at my wits end on what to do. I couldn’t leave the house without him crying and I needed help!! I found pawms and decided to start taking krewe to daycare. He has completely changed and is much more carefree and his anxiety has improved so much! I am so thankful for the pawms team and all they’ve done for Krewe and I. They dote on him and take such good care of him. He was even selected for pet of the month 🥹 we will miss pawms so much when we leave next month. We love y’all! 💓
It seems like everyone leaves a bad review when a cut doesn’t go quite as planned. Let me tell you, Pawms did such a great job!!! Our Poodle had only ever had a puppy trim and we brought him in this week for a big boy cut. I didn’t want to go too short, but my spouse really wanted some length off of him. After speaking with the groomer (April, I think) - I felt like it would be ok to go about 50% shorter than his current, grown out length. He had 2-3 tangle that were really bad bc he’d been neutered two weeks earlier and had been uncomfortable and really wildr and I hadn’t given his coat the attention it needed. April called us before she did anything and let us know she couldn’t fix it without cutting them out. She was gonna have to go shorter with his coat to blend it in. I was a little worried, but our dog came home looking like a million dollars. I couldn’t be happier with the job she did. They are also really nice and the communication is stellar. We will definitely be back! Edit: the cut in around his leg is where he had to have an IV for surgery.
The Pawms is excellent! We have been taking our dog there for years for daycare and boarding and have always received exceptional service. Great team and great company!
Very nice and clean excellent service
I can't say enough good things about Top Dog. Every time I take Athena she comes back happier than ever. When she sees me packing her bag for the stay, she immediately runs to the door, ready to go. I have used a number of boarding facilities over the years, but Top Dog is the absolute best! Athena is excited when we pull into the parking lot, and always comes out happy and healthy, and obviously well cared for. The staff there are as excited to see her, as she is them.
Top Dog is AMAZING!! Everyone there is so kind and trustworthy. We've sent our dog to daycare and have boarded him multiple times with Top Dog and every single time, he cannot wait to get in the door. He is excited the second he realizes where we are. Christy and her team genuinely care about each pet and are always doing such fun things for the dogs there!! We love Top Dog!
Top Dog is Tops Lilly and Christy were so kind and caring towards Juniper Berry from North Carolina. Juno does not enjoy time away from her mom but Lilly and Christy made her feel right at home !!! Thank you from the Elliotts !!!
Top Dog is the very best! My dog is a rescue and loves dogs, but is very hesitant of new people. I’ve tried other options before and would have to walk to the back with her just to get her inside. At Top Dog she runs in, scratches on the gate, and doesn’t look back. I truly believe Top Dog loves their dogs like their own! I’m so thankful for them and could not recommend them enough!
Top Dog has quickly become a home away from home for our rescue. They have the friendliest staff, always smiling and quick to answer our many questions. They immediately eased any worries we had and we have now incorporated play care into our weekly routine. Boarding services are top notch also! We are super pleased!
I recently moved to Birmingham and one of my main concerns was finding my fur baby a new daycare and boarding. I did a drop in visit to see the facility and was immediately greeted by a with warm and friendly staff. I have been sending my Tucker there for about 2 months now and absolutely love the staff and how Tucker is treated. I highly recommend Top Dog to take care of your fur baby.
Our dogs LOVE their sleepovers at TopDog BHM! They walk in the door and don't even hug us goodbye! Unlike basic boarding through a Vet office, I LOVE that they get so much playtime, interaction, snuggles and treats! We follow TopDog on Instagram and FB, so we log on EVERY night to see if our girls were caught on camera. We Love it! TopDog will always be our Boarding location of choice! Thank you TopDog for being SO FANTASTIC!
My pup Forrest absolutely loves his visits to Top Dog Birmingham. He spends a half or full day at daycare with Top Dog about 2-4 days per month. He obviously gets lots of love and attention and enjoys doing dog things with other dogs. When I tell him he's going to see his friends at Top Dog he literally runs to the car. Forrest has also boarded overnight a few times and has done very well on those longer visits, as well. I highly recommend the good folks at Top Dog! I adopted Forrest in early December from the Elmore County Humane Society and having time with other dogs in free play has been great experience for him. It's also super nice to know that when I need to work out of town for a day, Forrest doesn't have to spend the day alone in the backyard. When I need to board him for longer work trips, he gets to enjoy plenty of exercise, too, and good people are caring for him.
Top dog is absolutely amazing! My dog loves it every time whether he’s there for the day or staying overnight while I’m out of town, and literally spins in circles when I ask him if he wants to go to “daycare!” The staff is also amazing and very kind and you can tell they really care about the dogs and their owners. I recommend top dog to anyone in the Birmingham area!
Top Dog is Phenomenal!!! They take such great care of my fur baby, and he loves going. They were extra special to him to help alleviate his anxiety the first time he boarded. I highly recommend them. It will be the best decision you make!!!
Camp Bow Wow is amazing! I love how friendly the staff is! You can tell they genuinely love what they are doing. And the dogs are never alone, they always have a counselor in the yard with them! Being able to watch my pup on live cam and see how happy she is, is fantastic! Based on how happy she is in live cam, and when I pick her up, I know Summer agrees that Camp Bow Wow is AWESOME!
Camp Bow Wow has been our saving grace for our dog Reggie across multiple states and locations. We were pumped when the Hoover location opened and have been taking our dog ever since. They know her when we call and can’t wait to have her stay. They love her and we know she is being taken care of when we are out of town. The facilities are clean, the staff is welcoming, and they always share a little bit about her stay when we pick her up. I highly recommend!
My dog is special in all sorts of ways. She loves other animals, but is hesitant around humans. This is because we had a rough encounter with some maintenance workers at an apartment complex we lived at. I enrolled my dog for the socialization around other dogs and people. After a few weeks, I have noticed a difference in her. She LOVES her camp days. I am so grateful they are here and treat her with kindness and love, and she gets her full day of play. The employees have great customer service and you can tell they truly care about the dogs that attend. They also have cameras you can watch the dogs play. Would give more stars if I can.
Great staff! Camp Bow Wow is clean, organized and smells good - a rarity for any dog day care and speaks to the quality of the business. They are engaging and always happy to discuss any questions or concerns. Everything is on video at all times to create visibility and of course, confidence that your dog is being cared for. Our experience so far has been amazing. Great people.
From the very first time until currently, my furboy and I have had only good experiences with Camp Bow Wow in Hoover. He has basically been going since the doors opened. While he 'only' gets to go once a week for play time, nothing would please him more than to go every day. Being around the other dogs has taught him to be playful and never meet a stranger. In addition, the people who work there are great starting from remembering his name to knowing his little quirks, like preferring to drink water from the cooler instead of a bowl. The facility is always clean and offers any type of furbaby service you may need. My furboy has not spent the night away before, but if that time should come, I would not hesitate to let him stay at Camp Bow Wow!
Camp Bow Wow is awesome! The whole place is extremely clean and the staff is so friendly! They have been fostering for Adopt a Golden Birmingham and we cannot thank Greg and his team enough for supporting the organization. All our dogs are happy and healthy at CBW! I'd recommend Bow Wow to anyone looking for a safe and fun place to board their pets!
The owner Greg and his team do an amazing job with our fur babies, Riley and Mia. They truly care about the dogs and the facility is very clean! We drop the girls off for day camp, overnight stays and grooming. The biggest endorsement though comes from the girls themselves- when we tell them they are going to “camp”- they go running to get their leashes to head out!
Our two dogs have long been enjoying the excellent care and love that CBW staff show to all their four-legged clients. Recently we've been fostering a dog for someone who was no longer able to care for her. CBW has been the perfect place for her to socialize with other dogs for the first time in her life, and to get introduced to our two in a neutral environment. Being able to watch the progress in her behavior from the comfort of our own home has been priceless, knowing that she's doing so in a safe and loving environment has been a huge weight off our minds. If you are thinking about using CBW Hoover for doggie daycare, think no more! From reception to the owner himself, they are polite, professional, and above all, kind. Here are our two, Charlie and Mags, and Trinity the Boxer/Bulldog, winding down after another day of playing with their friends:
We live in Nashville and our dog, June, is a regular camper. We have family in Hoover, so we boarded her for one night while we were in town visiting. The front desk staff were so friendly and every time we checked in on our dog via the cameras, the person in the play area was giving her pets. Great experience, and we'll be back!
3 day stay. I truly enjoyed the staff and being able to watch my baby interact with other dogs. He was returned to me just as happy as I dropped him off. A wonderful experience.
Our pup, Scout, loves going to Humphrey’s! She runs to the door when we tell her she’s going to “school” that day. She always comes home tired & clean, which we really appreciate. We’ve used Humphrey’s for daycare, boarding, & grooming for several years and are always happy with the service. We said goodbye to our 13 year old Cockalier earlier this year, but truly can’t thank the staff at Humphrey’s enough for being so good to him. Thank you for loving our pups like your own!
Humphrey’s Dog Resort has been Fish’s second home for over two years and they’ve loved him like their own from day one. Whether it's accommodating him with boarding, splash pad parties, or posting memes of him on their instagram, they've always gone above and beyond making things fun. Their hours are perfect for nurses, and it's clear the staff genuinely love their jobs and the animals in their care. Honestly, I would die for Humphrey’s, and I’m pretty sure Fish would trade me for them any day!
They love your pets as much as you do and have a great sense of humor. I’ve been taking my dogs there since the day they opened and will never go anywhere else. All the activities, art, and pictures they do are so fun (and funny), and I love hanging them on my fridge. Humphrey’s is the best in town!
Our pups LOVE Humphrey's! We have one introvert and one extrovert pup and the Humphrey's team always find a way to meet both of their needs. We use them for daycare and boarding. The enhancement daycare has done wonders for our introvert and their boarding room service options are premium and make me feel confident they will get the love like they would at home :)
Humphrey's has been a life-saver for our sweet Winnie. We moved from a house with a big backyard to a smaller place downtown with no yard. Winnie did not adjust well. She became aggressive with other dogs and we couldn't take her out in public without worrying about her behavior. Since she has been going to Humphrey's her behavior has changed for the better! I can take her out to public places and she is well-behaved! The staff at Humphrey's is amazing! I can't single out just one staff member because every single one I have spoken with knows my dog and loves her. They truly know what they are doing and they treat each animal with love and positive reinforcement. I highly recommend Humphrey's Dog Resort!!
This is the BEST grooming and daycare service ever! My puppy is very shy but when we picked her up from daycare, she was playful and in a VERY good mood. It's like we have a completely different dog! And she looks GORGEOUS! Thank you Humphreys! This is her new grooming spot from NOW ON!
We absolutely love Humphrey’s for day care. The team is extremely friendly and the drop off/pick up is super easy. I appreciate that you can book individual days as needed an not need to commit to specific days. Buying packages is also very easy. Everything is super clean and we love checking social media for photos of our pup. Most importantly, he gets very excited as we pull up and can’t wait to go in. He’s tuckered out when we get him home and is ready for bed. It’s safe to say Humphrey’s is our pups happy place.
I would highly suggest Humphrey's Dog Resort! We weren't even able to board our dog there due to our own personal reasons. But the time Joanna took to walk me through their services and how accommodating they are for all types of dogs was mind blowing. She is extremely informative and I could tell she was already prepared and excited about the possibility of having our fur baby stay with them! We hope to get to board her there soon!
I’ve been bringing my big guy Bingley to Humphrey’s for more than 2 years. They take wonderful care of my guy, including adapting to his some of his idiosyncrasies. He comes home at night completely wiped out from a long day of playing. I never have to worry when I board him because everyone is responsive and adaptable. They also do a wonderful job when he gets bathed and groomed into his handsome self. I highly recommend Humphrey’s.
My dog Millie and I love Humphrey’s. They are always very friendly, and happy to see her! Millie has tons of energy so going to daycare daily is a must for her. She also boards, and is groomed at Humphrey’s. I’ve never been disappointed with anything at Humphrey’s.
I took my new little rescue dog to be groomed today and we had a wonderful experience! Not knowing what his background has been in the past, I was delighted that he was so relaxed and content when I picked him up today. Chelsea did a BEAUTIFUL job on this little shih Tzu!! She was incredibly patient and obviously worked hard to bond with my precious furry baby and did everything I asked her to do!! Thank you so much!!
The Pawms is a first class outfit. Our dog, Mac Jones is treated well and we always have a god experience
Update: Justice for Lucky You may recall my review and photos depicting the horror my beloved baby endured at the Pawms Pet Resort Avondale. The why and the why not stop when Lucky was in distress from the painful cutting off of skin tags and the horrible shave down leaving him traumatized still went truthfully unanswered. The silver lining --- I took the matter to Court and won my case in my quest to get JUSTICE for LUCKY and also in hopes this will prevent other fur babies from experiencing the same harm. Bad professional behavior and not assuming accountability has consequences. Sadly, my baby has passed away....one of the sweetest little boy you would ever want to meet.
Kelly at the front was very friendly and welcoming, both my animals love going to play and stay!
The Staff at the Pawns are the best. They love the dogs and are always nice and helpful! My Murphy loves to go there.
We have had great experiences with the Pawms Avondale. The staff are amazing; you can tell they love and care for dogs.
They always do an excellent job with my Bernadoodle! He’s terrible to even brush so I have no idea how they have him perfectly groomed, but they do an excellent t job! Making an appointment for grooming has always been a breeze.
Absolutely love this place for my dog! The staff is incredibly sweet and takes such great care of our fur child. They recognize her immediately and are so excited to have her for daycare or being boarded...which does this mama's heart a lot of good when we drop her off! Jeff and his team do such a great job and put our mind at peace when we are out of town. Not to mention, there is a vet right next door so if an emergency arises, she can be treated immediately. We won't take our dog anywhere else...Thank you PAWMS!!! :)
We've used Pawms - Avondale to board our dog (Bo) multiple times now. Everyone I've talked to who works there has always been very kind and professional. It is obvious that they care about the animals who stay there. When Bo had to take daily heartworm treatment medication, they listened and made sure they had all the instructions written down. They are also very fast and efficient during drop-off/pick-up. Bo always seems excited to go there and he is always happy/healthy when we pick him up. It's so reassuring to have a reliable place to take care of your pet when going out of town. I would recommend this place to anyone!!
LOVE this place! They always take such great care of my dog and I don’t feel worried or anxious leaving her here for boarding/daycare. She always comes home wiped out from having so much fun, and not to mention always smells so good and looks so clean after having a bath here. Would highly recommend!
Our fur baby enjoys her time at Dogtopia of Birmingham Parkside. She was tuckered out after a day of fun. We love how they welcome her (us) when we enter. They send us on our way with a smile, always. They have wonderful treat days. Majority of the time the area that our fur baby plays in stays pretty clean. We appreciate having access to a camera. We love observing her whenever we can. The cleanliness of a place really matters to us. Our fur baby never returns home filthy and we appreciate that.
15/10 would recommend. I work night shift so the hours work perfectly for my dog and I. I was extremely nervous at first, my dog has never been to daycare before, but everyone was so friendly and comforting. I’m SO happy I brought my dog to Dogtopia.. she loves it!
I appreciate the structured environment and thoughtfully planned activities for the dogs. The staff’s genuine care and attention to the well-being of each animal are truly commendable. During the adjustment period, their attentiveness and commitment to ensuring a smooth transition stood out to me. With regular updates and consistently exceptional care, I couldn’t be happier with the level of service provided.
Shout out to the wonderful staff at Dogtopia parkside! They really care about the wellbeing and joy of dogs. They worked really hard with our dog for months who let’s just say had an ‘uneven’ relationship to doggie daycare. In the end it didn’t work out for our pup, but I genuinely know they tried their best to avoid that outcome and worked to create a safe and fun environment for all the pups they look after. Their boarding services are great too. If our dog is in a place to try doggie daycare again, we will send her here!
We had a great experience dropping Lucy off here for daycare. The staff was attentive, kind, and took real interest in getting to know us and our dog. We had access to cameras in the room so we could watch Lucy play. And drop off and pickup were very easy. Overall a great experience, thank you!
As a new dog parent I found myself in a bind needing daycare for my boy Frank while I attended last minute out of town plans. Dogtopia came through! I was hesitant, not knowing what to expect, but at drop off they knew every pet by name, welcomed Frank seamlessly to the pack and now know him by name! He loves his daycare days and comes home extra exhausted in the best of ways! 🐶🐾
Dogtopia-Parkside is where you take your pet when you want your dog pampered and well taken care of. Piece of mind when I drop my Max off is everything. I know I don't have to worry about him being well taken care of while I work. I highly recommend you take advantage of this great place!
We love it here! I know for certain my dog is getting the attention, exercise, and love she needs during the day. I drop her off a few times a week to make sure she gets her doggy socialization, which has really helped get her out of her comfort zone! I can’t thank the employees enough for always taking fantastic care of my dog!
My golden retriever loves going to Dogtopia to socialize with other dogs. The staff is great! Best of all, he comes home tired from playing all day.
We have been very pleased with Dogtopia. There were delays in getting the initial evaluation (all on our part due to some health issues with Angel); Maria was so patient in moving the appointment each time. When I did go for the evaluation and tour, Maria showed me around and spent lots of time answering my questions. I was very pleased with the facility, cleanliness, the options available during daycare and boarding and how genuine each counselor was in our interactions. There is no smell that you sometimes see with other facilities! Parking is easy and the facility is very close to our home. Also the hours available are excellent for our schedules. Angel always gets excited for drop off and is wonderfully tired after her day of play! I love the pictures that were provided after the first day of evaluation, report updates after her second day of daycare and her most recent picture of "welcome to the family". The daycare package costs are comparable to other companies. We've met Mackenzie, Ian, Maria and one other employee at drop-off and pickup and they all have a warm, welcoming attitude! I will highly recommend Dogtopia to my friends! As an update we remain thrilled with Dogtopia! Angel will spend her first night there. We know she’ll enjoy the facility and be taken care of just as we would with her!