Dog Sitters in Portage, WA

We love Janice's Critter Care! We've used them several times to take care of out cats while we were away on longer trips. They take excellent care of our cats and promptly reply if we ask for an update.

We started to use Janice’s Critter Care when we moved to Federal Way in 2019 to care for our cat. The peace of mind that her team provides while we are away is most wonderful. Her communication, responsive, and loving care she provides is beyond amazing. This past December we went away when a snow storm arrived and she kept us in the loop on conditions and still made it to see our diabetic cat. Even when the road wasn’t plowed and had to walk to get down to her house, she still made our cat and his health a priority. We are beyond grateful for her dedicated care and services. I highly recommend Janice’s service!!

We have been using Janice's Critter Care since we moved to Federal Way earlier this year. Janice is very responsive and flexible with our changing schedules. Christine always takes excellent care of our pup and makes sure he gets long walks while we are at work. We have had poor experiences with Rover in the past so we were thrilled to find this company. We trust Janice's Critter Care 100%.

Thank goodness for Janice’s Critter Care! This family business has been part of our family for the past few years taking care of our Goldadore Lucky. This team is trustworthy. They have excellent knowledge about animals and they are genuinely good people. We would not trust our dog with anyone else. Our dog loves Janice’s Critter Care and she is very happy whenever she sees them.

Janice is extremely reliable, always willing to work with my requests.we had to be gone for a week, I had 4 cats, (one diabetic requiring shots in am/pm) and an aquatic turtle. I had notes on everyday, they were willing to continue services if needed. The cost of the service very reasonable. I would highly recommend Janice’s Critter Care! I trust them and wouldn’t ever use anyone else!!

Janice and Tim are top notch! We have trusted them with our 2 dogs and entry into our private home for years. They are also great communicators with respect to anything they see during their visit. And they are extremely flexible with our ever-changing schedules. We highly recommend Janice's Critter Care!!

I have known & worked with Janice for over 10 years. Her knowledge & Love for animals can compare to no other. She is highly respected in the community as the Leader in Pet care around the South King Co. area.You get a peace of mind knowing Janices is taking good care of your Pet!! I Can honestly recommend Janice's Critter Care as the Very Best in our area. Reasonably Priced...150% Dedicated to animals...🐾 sincerely Elizabeth Jessie

This company is very personal and professional when it comes to onboarding and caring for furry loved ones. My pupper loved his carer and I'm so happy we went with them!! They left notes after their visits, and were very thorough when taking care of my old boy. I will absolutely be using them again and recommending them at every turn.

Filled out the contact form to get an email saying they aren't taking any new clients since September 2023. Why is there no mention of that on the website? Why are you still advertising?

Tim & Janice have been watching our pets for 10 years now. They not only take care of feeding & exercising our dogs (mostly Newfoundlands, but we got a Rottie mix last year to add something new!), they bring in the mail and check the houseplants to see if they need water. Even better, they are able to look after our chickens when we are gone; managing their food, water and treats and giving them a little time and human conversation while gathering eggs. Our four hens are my "Birds with Benefits" and I would not trust them alone or with someone who would scare them and cause them to stop laying those delicious eggs. No one else has come close to the excellent services provided by Janice's Critter Care! Doug & Cathy

We were out of town when our pet sitter experienced a family emergency which left us scrambling to find someone to watch over our cats. I called frolic and explained the situation. We set up an interview call immediately and was guided through the process with ease. Molly and Alexis came by in the evening and took excellent care of our cats by giving them tons of love and playtime. They really showed a deep love for the well being of our pets. Prices are reasonable, reports are thorough and service is excellent. I would not hesitate to recommend Frolic to anyone.

What a fantastic experience! The team at Frolic took exceptional care of all of us, from first contact to the last tummy rub. Professional, friendly staff along with detailed reviews and pictures made our first week of dog walking so easy. We had a snafu with our elevator and the dog walker was responsible and flexible - really amazing. 🤩 My two fur babies had a great time, so glad I found this company!!

We used frolic for the first time last weekend and were very happy with the care our pets received! We were very apprehensive about using a dog sitter but we are very glad that we were able to find a reliable and professional service. Everyone was fantastic and customer service was friendly and easy. Justin and Dylan were so sweet with our boys and we greatly appreciate the effort they took to play with them, clean up the backyard, and bring in packages. Also, detailed daily reports and pictures of our babies. We will definitely be using them again! Thanks again!

Frolic Pet Services is fantastic. I've used them on trips out of town to help keep my pet family well cared for and they've done excellent. They took pictures daily, communicated well throughout the whole process, and honestly just went above and beyond. I will most certainly use their service again.

I usually have terrible panic attacks and anxiety leaving my cats, one of whom needs insulin injections 2x a day, when I've gone away to visit my elderly father. I usually set up a kitty cam and check it rather obsessively while I'm gone. Since I found Frolic Pets, it's a whole different feeling! I don't even need the anxiety medication I usually take when traveling! They give you updates each visit on their super convenient pet portal. Really detailed and thorough notes on everything that they did or noticed. They even attach pictures of your pets from each visit and they respond immediately to any inquiries. Their staff are kind, competent and really care about your furry family members. I asked a friend to stop by my apartment mid-day in addition to Frolic Pet's visits the first time I used them. I didn't even bother my friends the next two times I hired them. I felt 1000% confidence in their staff's care and dedication to my cats specifically. I swear my home was even more clean after their visits than I usually leave it! They're absolutely amazing. You won't ever worry about your beloved pets when you travel again!

We just used Frolic for the 1st time for our 2 cats. I was a little anxious leaving them for 2 weeks with a new sitter, especially as one of my cats requires medication twice a day. We had 3 different sitters take care of the cats, and after each visit, we received a detailed report of medications dispensed and care given, plus numerous photos. The sitters exceeded my expectations, even taking the trash out (we didn't ask that this be done). I would definitely use them again!

Our neighbors use Froloc pet services, and we've watched the employees walk and interact with the neighbors dog and they do an amazing job. But, we see this one employee walk the dog, and I've never seen so much love and compassion. That guy absolutely adores this dog like it's his own, and always taking great pictures of the dog, even getting on the ground for the perfect pic. We've noticed this for over a year. I finally told him today how great we thought he was with the dog. I think his name was Thomas and the house (area)is located on 7th in Puyallup. That man deserves a raise for going above and beyond.

My pup gets anxious and isn't super great socially with other dogs, but I know I can rely on Carol and Frolic staff to ensure that she is safe and taken care of when I need it. They took great care of her when I couldn't after my double jaw surgery. I even talked over surgery options with owner Carol before going through with knee surgery for my aging pup, she is so knowledgeable and wants the best for all the pets she/and Frolic cares for. The daily pet reports while boarding puts the minds of my kids, my husband, and I at ease when we have to be away from our canine baby. Staff always write the nicest things about our pup. We will drive out of our way to make sure our pup can be cared for there (even after we moved to Eastern Washington) because of the quality of care we know she recieves.

I use Frolic for walking my dog. They are very professional and have come across as trustworthy and knowledgeable. Every time they walk him I get an email with pictures and status of if he peed or had a BM, if anything unusual happened, anything you can think of they give me a status of. Their app is easy to use to schedule walks and the price is comparable to Rover but without the stress of potentially cancelling. I highly recommend them if you're looking for a walker (they have other services but I have not used them).

DO NOT BOARD HERE! Has gone downhill! Beware of hidden boarding fees! I first contacted Frolic a few years ago upon moving to WA as Frolic seemed like a great option as they were close, with a flexible schedule, and a large number of staff. Dog walking seemed to go pretty well, and they also offered boarding services, which for our first few vacations, worked great. Recently I had my dogs stay with Frolic while my wife and I were on vacation and expected things to go as well as usual. To my surprise I received a message from Frolic On the first day of boarding that I would be charged a extra fee for one of my dogs barking....um, you own a dog business? Why am I being charged for a dog being a dog? I was also charged because Frolic insisted they knew better than me when it came to medicating my senior dog, I had specified proper dosage three times by the time the our vacation was over, and the owner suggested she knew better, and charged me for over-medicating my dog despite repeatedly telling them to stop. Luckily, an overdose for my dog isn’t fatal, but for yours it could be! As the staff and the business owner will not listen to the dog parent when it comes to dosing instructions. By the time all was said and done, we could’ve boarded a third dog for what we paid in hidden fees, which is outrageous because Frolic already charges more than an animal hospital with 24/7 care. Also, these extras are subjective, and therefore non-negotiable. I was of course I was not told about these extra fees until Frolic already had my dogs. Beware, if you care about your pets, please avoid this place at all costs.

Jefferson took great care of my baby!! He was very accommodating and communicative. I very much appreciate him taking such good care and taking videos of her stay. She had a blast with the other pups!

CJ takes amazing care of our shepherd mix! She is always happy and healthy when she comes home and we love the videos he sends while we are away! Highly recommend!

We have been working with CJ for over two years with our Bernese Mountain Dog (100 lbs). We have consistently had a fantastic experience and CJ makes traveling in and out of SEATAC very seamless. He is great at communicating updates with daily videos and always has pick up and drop off details nailed down. Most importantly, our dog looks forward to his time here as he spends the weekend playing with the other pups all day, with CJ supervising for safety. He takes great care of our boy!

CJ has taken care of dogs for our family for many years, since December 2019. He is professional and considerate in his planning whether boarding our dog at his home or crafting a regular weekday walk schedule. Our first dog, Charlie crossed the rainbow bridge in summer 2023. He now walks our new puppy who is happy to see him every time he comes to take him for a walk. Leo gets so excited to see him and he provides us with updates via text. We highly recommend him if you’re in the market for a dog walker or sitter.

CJ has been taking care of our furry trio for years now and they love going there. Whenever we make it to his driveway, they seemingly forget that we exist and sprint to his backyard. Being able to drop our dogs off with someone who is professional and capable has been a blessing. Also being able to park our car and shuttle to the airport has made going on trips easier for us. One underrated perk of letting our dogs stay with CJ is that he posts daily videos on IG/Youtube so we're able to see our dogs while we're out of town! 10/10 would recommend!

Jefferson has been caring for our dogs for about 2 years and we've never previously had anyone as kind, thoughtful, reliable, flexible, and thorough as he is to care for our dogs! We are so grateful for all the love he gives our pups, and the regular updates we get about them when we are traveling. Truly the best around for all your dog-care needs!

CJ has been taking care of our two dogs for over five years. With meticulous attention to the needs of our babies and on going care when we have needed to be away from them. Our one dog has medical needs and is always in good hands when we are not there. Our dogs love their walks with him.

CJ is amazing! Our pup Duke adores CJ. He is beyond trustworthy and so loving to Duke. We fully trust CJ and appreciate him walking Duke for over 4 years! Thank you for all that you do CJ!

I've been taking my puppers to Fur Babies since I moved up to this area (4 years now). I trust him implicitly with our fur baby and also consider him a good friend now. I can't tell you how easy it makes traveling for us, reducing any worry that can come from dropping your dog off with a kennel or someone you don't fully know. Our dogs have always had a great time, and I know that because he also takes time to send us hilarious videos (nearly daily) of our dogs having grand old times playing with his own dogs or some of the other pups he may be watching at the time. I've already recommend his services to my good friends and coworkers and they've all had great experiences as well. Can't recommend enough!

I love South Seattle Fur Babies! CJ is wonderful with our Great Dane, Petie. She is so excited every time CJ comes to take her on walks and she is thrilled to be dropped off for boarding. I am able to be at ease when she is with CJ because I know she is in good hands. He is calm, loving and clearly communicates with her. It is obvious he loves his job and the animals he cares for. Couldn’t ask for more!

We used Linn to watch our two cats while we away, and she did an amazing job. It was so nice to get to have them stay at home versus being separated for boarding. She administered medicine for one of our cats, tended to the litter box, made sure they got water/food, and played with them! Tremendous value for the price. She even got our mail for us. Would highly recommend!

The business owner is wonderful with pets. If you need to travel away from your feline fur babies for a short time, you can safely leave them in their comfortable home environment and Linn will come visit and feed them so they don't have to stay in a kennel. This service is super valuable to us.

This is the best place for day care and boarding! Linn is flexible to changing schedules, and quick to respond. She monitors the group closely, and makes sure all the dogs get along. Her yard is great for the dogs to run around, and the indoor space is great to keep them dry in the winter. I really like that when our dog boards here, that he is not in a kennel, and treated like family. Couldn't ask for a better place to send our dog to!

Linn is amazing!! She was a life saver! My husband and I have to travel a lot for work, and a lot of the travel is last minute. We gave Linn a set of our house keys, and we were able to call at the last minute and ask her to cat sit for us. When I travelled, I never worried about my little cats, I knew they were in good hands. I like Linn because she is a professional, she is licensed, and knows pet CPR! My cats are very shy, and don't always like strangers, but they loved Linn! I really felt that Linn genuinely cared for my cats. It was also nice to get pictures of my cats while I was on the road. I only wish that we still lived in Tacoma! **UPDATED: My husband and I had to travel for 3 weeks in a row. We didn't know what we should do with our cats. We don't live in Tacoma any more, and we didn't want to try a new cat sitter for that long. So Linn offered to board our cats! I can enjoy my vacation knowing that my cats are being looked after and cared for at Linn's place!

Linn is amazing with our dogs and has been extremely welcoming every time. She's also very accommodating with our needs. We moved further away but will continue to use her.

We take our two germans shepherds to Personal Pet Concierge and have loved them. We love that we get several updates from Linn several times while we are away, and we know that our dogs are being cared for throughout the day, not just left alone in a crate. We love that the dogs are not being kenneled and are in a home environment and aren't surrounded by a large number of other animals during their stay. Carter P.

We have taken our Mini Aussie Roo to stay with Pet Concierge a couple of times and she LOVES it. Lynn takes great care of her for a reasonable price as well. I appreciate that she sends updates with pictures of how Roo was doing while we were out of town which helped us relax knowing she was in great care. Roo always has a comfortable stay with dog beds, room to run and enjoys playing with the other animals that are staying with Lynn. Lynn even went the extra mile and bought us another bag of dog food when we ran out on the last day. Saved us a trip to the store on the way home when we picked up Roo. Highly recommend them for pet sitting.

Personal & Pet Concierge takes awesome care of my kitties. Even my shy - special needs kitty gets the care she needs. I get regular updates and I have peace of mind while I travel for work or fun. Linn and her team take awesome care of my fur babies! Thank you Linn and team!!

I love Personal and Pet Concierge. Linn and her team make traveling for work easy and stress free. I never worry about my cat anymore because I know he's in really good hands. While their services are 100% great, I want to highlight a couple areas in which I think P&PC excel. The first is communication. This is an important area for me (I'm a writing teacher) and I find that many petsitting agencies and individuals struggle to maintain adequate communication before an after my travels. P&PC have been wonderful communicators. They reply quickly to my efforts to schedule care for my pet. They send me updates (including images) while I'm away. And they are always clear about billing, visit schedules, etc. I couldn't ask for more. The second area is care. In the past, when I would return from a long trip my cat would be all out of sorts from a lack of TLC. Since I've been working with P&PC, he seems to barely notice that I've been away. This is because they visit him often and they treat him like he matters (like he's their own pet). It's not just about keeping food in his bowl. In sum, I can't recommend these folks any higher. I don't think you'll find better pet care in the area.

AMAZING! Our rescue Border Collie, Quinn, had always been a little apprehensive around other dogs, especially males. He spent a week with Linn & Mark and their bevy of guests. Quinn had the time of his life! He was exhausted and content when he got home. It has now been several months since his stay, and we continue to see the positive after-effects of his visit. He remains confident and more social. As a matter of fact, we had a true test shopping at the hardware store yesterday. Quinn was relaxed and social with a male dog, even sharing a treat! Thanks, Linn & Mark! Quinn loves you guys, too!

My little girl loves going to Paws & Relax Doggie Daycare. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and personable. Whether it’s for half a day, full day, or boarding; my dog loves to come. All of the dogs have smiles on their faces. The staff obviously uses positive training methods. It really is a joy to see. I’m happy to find this wonderful place where my dog feels loved and cares for. I highly recommend Paws & Relax.

Great place! We have taken our dog for boarding and everyone is so friendly. They let you see where the dog is staying and are very accommodating. We used to go to another local boarding/daycare place and did not have this same positive experience. Would definitely recommend!

Do you love your furbaby? This is the absolute BEST doggy daycare, the people here absolutely love dogs they care for your dog like you would. This is BAR NONE the best place for your dog to go, the safest, the most transparent. We went there for over a year and miss them so very much. You want your dog safe and happy and you want peace of mind that they are well cared for and not just kenneled or treated abusively well you will have peace of mind here and your pup will be beyond thrilled to go here.

Did doggy daycare here twice, and it was fine. We had a reservation for boarding 2/15-2/17, confirmed as of Fri. 2/12. Showed up 2/15 to drop off our dog only to find no one there, no one answering the phone, and a handwritten sign stating they'd be closed that day. I understand things happen, but to not inform clients who were relying on boarding is not ok. My family was flying out for a family event that day. Luckily another facility was able to accommodate our emergency need.

We love the staff at Paws and Relax! We started taking our dog to paws and relax last year and the staff was incredible. So kind that they even gave suggestions about how to ensure our dog had the best time. Ultimately, our dog is just too timid for the mid-week daycare so now we only go to small dog Saturday but I really appreciated how kind and honest the staff were about it. They really care about their dogs and want to make sure everyone enjoys their stay. Big kudos to AC and Dominique! I highly recommend this spot if your dog likes day cares.

This would be a great daycare if your dog is more into playing w/ other dogs in a small setting & doesn’t need much stimulation. My dog is more toy motivated, needs room to stretch his legs & prefers building bonds w/ the humans in charge at daycares. We’ve actively attended 10 daycares over the last 4 yrs (travel nurse) where he has done extremely well but this daycare just wasn’t the vibe for him - I should have done more research, the pics online make it look much bigger than it is & having reactive dogs mixed in which means no toy play when those dogs are present was a big shock to me. So something to think about if your dog has any of these high stim hyper focused human loving qualities (: good luck on your searches. Doggie daycare is such a vital service.

My first time there with my daughter's dog. She was ready to knock down the doors to get it. So she loves it. I found the attendant (owner?) to be friendly, personable and professional. I felt extremely comfortable leaving my daughter's dog there for a good part of the day. Good overall feeling and experience!

Paws and Relax is the best - I have been dropping off my darling dog here for the past 2.5 years. Their drop off/pick up hours are the best in the area, bar none. Dominique knows every client and knows exactly what’s going on at Paws and Relax. They have a stringent vaccine policy and I always feel safe when dropping my dog Caroline there - they treat her like a princess and she loves them so!

Our dog knows when we take the exit off the freeway where he’s going to go. He’s all excited and ready for an adventure. The people here are great and really involved in your pets day. I’d recommend just based on how much my dog loves it but the people that work here are the icing on the cake!

Such a great place! The employees are friendly, personable and really care about your dog. I've been to some doggy daycares where all the dogs just bark non-stop. Here, they maintain order while keeping a relaxed and playful atmosphere. I highly recommend this place.

Our two pups LOVE going to daycare. The staff is great and always attentive to the pups. We have used their boarding services and our dogs highly enjoy their stay. Pricing is reasonable and there is a discount after one dog. They also do packages of socks daycare. For those dogs that may not do so well with others, they also offer non-social daycare. One of my favorite things is that they also have a groomer which is super convenient and easy to book with.

Everyone has been really sweet and welcoming. My pup loves paws n pals, he seems to really enjoy going and comes home happy! The pricing is really reasonable. And the hours are flexible and they have weekends. Love the pictures they post. Natalia and Cheyenne are particularly good with him, they’re so sweet and loving toward my pup! The downside is that there is no online booking, so you always have to call or email, they don’t save your card on file so you have to check out each time. But overall we’re really loving this dog daycare! I’m a happy dog mom knowing he’s in very good hands.

I highly recommend Paws n Pals for daycare and boarding of your pup. For me, the location is supper convenient to my place of work in Kent and all of the staff has been wonderful. My dog is a high energy husky/German Shepard mix. He loves going here and is zonked afterwords, he sleeps on the car ride home.

I picked up my dogs from daycare and they had great things to say about the dogs. When I got home and was able to take a look at one of them more closely she had many nasty looking sores on her body. I was upset and emailed the manager who assured me they would look into it. Eventually they decided it was caused by her low mobility (which is possible) but still, why not bring this up with me during pickup? It's as if it happened and was ignored. It doesn't tell me if the sores were attended to or monitored during her extended stay. Not going back, in her 8 years with me she has never developed a sore of any kind. Makes me wonder what happens here.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Paws n Pals for their exceptional care of our husky during her overnight stay in Seattle, followed by their awesome coordination with Delta Cargo to prepare her for her next flight. As we arrived from our international flight, Veronica kindly met us curbside to make the pick up process so easy. Our husky had broken her water bowl on the previous flight. Paws n Pals, however, went above and beyond, ensuring that she had a replacement bowl and even pampering her with a cozy bed in her kennel. The thoughtful attention to detail did not go unnoticed. Throughout the entire process, Veronica thoughtfully kept us connected, sharing so many pictures from the moment they picked up our husky until the final check-in with Delta. We are genuinely grateful for the amazing service provided by Paws n Pals. It is evident that our girl was showered with love and attention, making her journey all the more enjoyable. Highly recommend!

I can't say enough positive things about Paws and Pals Dog Day Care! From the moment I walked through their doors, I knew my furry companion was in the best hands possible. They truly go above and beyond to create a safe and enjoyable environment for our four-legged friends. The staff at Paws and Pals is exceptional. They greet each dog with genuine warmth and affection, making them feel instantly at ease.

Best place to take your dog and feel 100% carefree about it. They love your animals as much as you do!!!

My dog boarded for 19 days. She was to be groomed at the end of her stay. However, about 2 days in, we realized the weather would be hot and asked that she be groomed that week. Fast forward to picking her up... she is not groomed. My dog literally looked homeless. She was wet, dirty, and so stink. I asked how could they allow her to be like this in this heat? She could barely see. They accused us of picking her up early until my husband showed them the email. We would have paid for another grooming. How could they let our dog be like this for 19 days? She must have been so miserable. All they could do was apologize and give a 10% discount for future grooming... no no NO. You all didn't care about our dog. Truly disappointed and will never ever leave my dog with them or any other boarder ever again!

Trust them with your pets! After a last minute change to my original plans, Brett went out of his way to help, accommodate, and care for my two dogs on their layover. They answered calls when nobody else would, made me feel at ease with his genuine interest in taking care of my dogs and was willing to work with a unique situation I was in, to get my dogs home. I will recommend them to anyone who has dogs traveling through the Seattle area.

I used Paws n Pals airport service to board my dog during his overnight layover. Veronica with VB Transport Services picked him up for his overnight stay and brought him back for his next flight all while giving me pictures and frequent updates over text. Everyone involved made the stressful experience of flying a pet so much more manageable and less concerning. I couldn’t recommend this company and their services enough.

After moving to Seattle, finding a facility that could accommodate Covy’s energetic ways almost seemed impossible until Lazy Dog Crazy Dog entered the picture. The staff has been incredibly kind and patient in learning Covy’s mannerisms. He has the best time there whether it’s daycare or boarding. Can’t recommend them enough! Covy especially loves his weekly bath time as part of the monthly package (and so do we #doublecoatdoglife)!

I have boarded my dog at Lazy Dog Crazy Dog West Seattle a few times for about 15 nights total. The staff here has been consistently kind, compassionate, and communicative. It always felt as if someone was happy to see my dog when she arrived and that she was well loved while here. Unfortunately, on my dog's most recent stay here, she sustained some out-of-the-ordinary injuries on both her back paws and needed to be picked up early for a vet visit. The three staff members I spoke to about this incident were empathetic, however the situation could not be explained. Because of this most recent stay, my dog will no longer attend boarding here.

I would recommend anybody looking for a dog daycare or boarding facility to consider here. They know all the dog breeds and their peculiarities well, with some staff certified in dog first aid/ cpr, and the place has staff around 24/7. I've been dropping my dog off here for the last few months, and it is amazingly helpful. My german shepherd dog is very energetic, and their play area is spacious enough that he can run around and get the exercise he needs while I'm at work. The staff are amazing here as well. Each seems to know every dog by name, their breed, and their personality. Talking with them every day, I get to learn who my dog is friends with and how his day went. Beyond that, they are willing to be flexible with our pickup/ drop-off times given that work schedules aren't always perfect. Lazy Dog Crazy Dog gets a 5/5 from me because without them, my dog would have a much lower quality of life being at home by himself most of the week.

I left my dog Freddie here and they were absolutely wonderful! the best care he's ever gotten from a place like this. Andrew was amazing with Freddie and will definitely be coming back

I take two of my dogs here 3-5 times a week and they're both pretty young. I love this place. My dogs are well cared for and get that energy out. The staff have been nothing but nice, helpful, personable, and excellent. My pooches are always worn out when they get home and are better behaved. Strong recommend

I started going here because I needed a place whereby Boston terrier could interact with other dogs and get used to being boarded so that we can go on vacation someday. He's been very shy being around other dogs loves people. What I really love is because they have treated him so well and had him in the correct area of dogs He's starting to be more social so it's working. They're great people to work with and it was really easy to book appointments and they're very accommodating for any needs that come up regarding your pet. I highly recommend as a loving and safe place. I just hope they have the prep class for the dogs at the West Seattle site.

Someone has always answered the door for our very early morning drop offs. They accommodate our unpredictable work schedules without making us feel bad or giving us hassle. We can expect phone calls with issues good or bad so I know they pay attention. The workers are friendly and make the interactions pleasant.

We love LCDC. The staff is kind and attentive and always has some nice details to tell us about our girl Mona: which other dog she played with or just how happy she was to get pets and scritches. We appreciate the fun add-ons and enrichments they offer. Special shout out to Denise and the whole team who clearly care so much about the dogs.

Love this place. Its clear that the staff here care deeply about the dogs and they take care of them very well. Denise in particular has always been very kind and helpful to me

I boarded my dog for the first time, and when I picked her up, she acted skittish and had abrasions on her belly and a couple of deep/long scratches on her flank. As I've never boarded before, I don't know if this is something to be expected. The people were very nice and seemed to like caring for the dogs, but due to the scratches and her odd behavior on the first day back home, I wasn't thrilled with the experience. 1/9 update: my one year-old dog has been peeing on the back deck and in the house since she got back from boarding. I am guessing it is because this facility does not have an outdoor area for dogs to do their business. If you are boarding your pup, I recommend that you find a place that does have an outdoor area

Boarded my Frenchie Balenciaga with Good Karma Pet Care when I went on vacation from 08/21-08/23. I had never boarded him before and was super nervous but Chelsea made me feel so much better about boarding him. Chelsea was so knowledgeable and friendly and took extra steps to make sure I felt at ease leaving my pup for a couple days. I could tell immediately that Chelsea really cares about the dogs in her care. I would recommend anyone who needs pet care to choose Good Karma. I know exactly who I will be calling the next time I need care for my pup. Thank you Chelsea and Good Karma!!

This review is so long overdue. If you're looking for a great doggy daycare, listen to me, you are never going to find better ownership and staff for a doggy daycare than here. They all loved my sweet Ada like she was their own pup, and you can tell they treat every dog with individualized love and care, which is so immensely valuable and rare. I became well acquainted with the owner and staff in no time - they're all very kind, friendly, often hilarious if you ask for a good story. Something that is also so rare is how creative they are - we still have every seasonal/holiday photo, laminated paw stamp, ornament, etc. They are all treasures we will love forever and we're so happy they take the time to create memories for us of Ada. I also love that they keep up on posting photos of the daycare dogs on their Facebook, where my mom would 'like' photos and engage with the staff in the comments. The place really became a part of our family and something to share in common with coworkers too. Until we had to begin looking for other daycares in Olympia I don't think I understood just how rare and lucky I'd been to be taking her here for all these years. No where else begins to meet the high level of service and love we got at this place. So if I could give this place a 20 out of 10 I would. If you're going to starting taking your doggo here please be fair to the staff, be kind and be appreciative of the amazing work they do, because you won't find a place like this anywhere else. Thank you all for the amazing years. Ada and I miss you and can't thank you enough for the wonderful memories.

0 if I could. Shame on you for making a profit off of a lost dog instead of giving it back to the owners after knowing you found the owners!!! If I know anything on law, but this is theft. You are gonna owe courts and a lot of people a lot of money with these fees after what you did… Your company and the story reached Arizona. Congratulations you’re almost infamous.

This is extremely sad, I don’t know how you can operate this business while also not reuniting a family. I don’t know how you don’t feel any guilt or remorse for this poor family and her fur-baby. It’s unprofessional and quite frankly sick. Please give this lady her dog back that’s your responsibility and your obligation as a pet provider. The puppy is probably so sad and misses its family and vise versa. Please do the right thing here!

We purchased a 10 use daycare pass, and were not told about any expiration. We had used it once when we were suddenly informed of the very short expiration window. $200 down the drain.

I don't know how I would have survived the last 7 months without Chelsea Bassett and the whole pack at Hound Hangout! I received a donated puppy to train as my service dog. Despite planning on this for over a decade, I was in the midst of a deep depression when I got him and completely unprepared for the bundle of energy I received. But the care and support my Charlie got at Hound Hangout, as well as the socialization, helped us both survive his difficult puppyhood. I transitioned to working full-time work during that time and knew he was even happier with them than if I were home with him. He is going to turn out to be a great dog, thanks in part to the calm, balanced and fun environment in which he got to spend much of the most vulnerable months of his life. I was also hospitalized twice in that time. I probably would have worried myself even sicker without knowing that someone as competent and caring as Chelsea was taking care of him. THANK YOU!!!

You will not find better pet care than good karma. I will never take my dogs any where else. The owner is such a kind caring person. My anti social dog gets so excited when she sees her

Love Good Karma. I’ve been taking my dog there since he was 4 or 5 months old. He’s 1.5 now. He loves it there and they love him. Super reasonably priced. I love that you don’t have to make a 24hr + reservation for daycare. Some mornings unexpected work things come up and I need to take him to daycare for a half day. Never a problem. He always come home tired and happy! He also boards there when I have to go out of town. Love the owner Chelsea and her staff.

We have brought our dogs here for 6+ years. I highly recommend them.

Well they are nice people, and our dogs are treated great. But! They don’t listen to our request. We have old schnauzers. They need shaved and their paws cut short. This is the second time they have been here. Their hair is still a quarter inch out side of their pads. The rest of their bodies are trimmed but still long. Not shaved. They will be ok and look ok. I just don’t know if we should go back or try the place down 6th ave.

When we first contacted Pete he was super responsive and he was able to take King on July 4th weekend for boarding. As we did our research we realized this wasn’t a commercial place where they have a large amount of dogs which we really wanted for King We told him he had separation anxiety and said it wouldn’t be a problem. We also received updates from him throughout the day. Pete’s accommodation for late pick up was greatly appreciated since we were held up from our drive on the way to get him. Upon arrival, King looked super happy to see us, looked well rested and fine. Pete said he was a perfect dog and we really appreciate his words! We’ll definitely have Pete take care King for boarding and day care if needed. Thank you Pete!

Pete was an enormous help to us when I was having my baby. He was willing to have a flexible drop off time, and he even said that he would leave his phone on in case the baby came in the middle of the night. When it was time, my dog (who had never met him) instantly liked him and was happy to be left at his house. Pete sent pictures of my dog having a nice time, and seemed genuinely happy to have my dog stay with him. He even gave my dog a toy to take home with us! Pete's services were above and beyond what I was expecting, he treated us like friends even though we were strangers. I am so happy we found him, and I would absolutely recommend him!

We needed a place for our reactive dog to stay for the day while went for a hike on a trail with many other dogs. Pete was responsive & communicative and sent us many photos of our dog. Thank you so much!!

Pete does a good job at reasonable price. Very reliable and consistent. Plus allows late pickup which is useful for travelers like me.

Such an amazing and stress free experience! We were expecting and didn’t really know how to plan for dog boarding. When I called to inquiry, I was met with ease free info and assurance that they’ll work with us and completely understand. We have two bulldogs, and when we picked them up they were both in good spirits. One of our dogs is a lot to handle. They seemed to have no issues and were very understanding. So grateful for Seattle Dog Boarding and allowing us to focus on welcoming a new baby girl while our dogs were in good hands!

Absolutely the most inhumane and unprofessional doggy daycare. Lets just say we didn’t end up leaving our dog at Seattle Dog Boarding but they charged us for the entire booking. So be forewarned… They make you pay upfront with no tour of the facility; which hindsight all makes sense as if you saw the rundown house and the folks that live there you wouldn’t leave your dog there either. Pete wasn’t there when we showed up to drop off our dog. No one answered the door, so we called Pete hoping we were at the wrong location. He had to call a “roommate” to come to the door. By that time, we already decided that we weren’t going to leave our dog there and politely asked for our money back. The roommate said we needed to handle with Pete who finally texted us and said there are no refunds but we could book for another time. I can see Pete asking for us to pay for the first day and reimbursing us the remaining amount but no he outright refused.

So happy we found Pete and Seattle Dog Boarding to take care of our huge 7 month old puppy and our 15 year old dog. They are at such different stages in life and I never thought I would find someone to handle both of their needs. We just returned from a 10 day trip and both dogs were so well cared for and came home happy and healthy. The senior dog had space to chill and relax and the puppy had a blast playing with other dogs. Thanks you Pete and everyone at Seattle Dog Boarding for taking such great care of Cleo and Bear!

Worst doggy daycare experience of my life. Incredibly unprofessional and not to mention expensive, as a single day of daycare is $69 (which they make you pay up front with no tour of the "facility", which is just a rundown house). In addition, they don't make you provide proof of vaccinations. I dropped my dog off at the house. Pete wasn't there when I dropped her off, but his roommate was. This man didn't look like he should be around dogs. These dogs are our children, so if a man can't take care of himself then I'm not sure how I can trust him to take care of my dog. Incredibly unprofessional and off-putting. I knew in my gut something was off, so I returned 10 minutes later...she was alone in a house full of larger dogs she had never met before. There was zero staff inside. I had to call Pete so that he could find someone to return my dog to me. I waited 10 minutes for a "roommate" to emerge from behind the house took my dog and left immediately. This is an INCREDIBLY SHADEY place. It's dirty, disgusting, and probably a front.

They had my 1 1/2 year old Yellow Lab for six days and took excellent care of her. She is a hand full and a very busy girl. They keep her busy, they played with her and took her for daily walks. They even sent me pictures of her playing with other dogs in the program. I think they are great and I can fully recommend Seattle Dog Boarding as a good place to board your dog!

Our dog spent a night at Pete's house during a quick trip to Seattle where our regular boarding options back home weren't going to work out. Pete was very accommodating and our dog had a great time and made buddies with the other dogs. We would use Seattle Dog Boarding again.

They are so kind and loving with my cat when I'm out of town, and with my pup for regular walks. I love that they're a team so they can usually accommodate last minute changes and I don't need to worry about if someone gets sick. Also they send me great pictures and detailed updates.

Drew and his team have been walking our fur-babies since 2023. They are a wonderful group of people who treat the pups as their own. Our 3 dogs have some quirks of their own and different needs - and everyone at Close to Home Pets is super mindful of that! They've even been training them to be less leash reactive ♥️ I would recommend Close to Home Pets to anyone looking for help to take care of their fur-babies.

Close to Home is fantastic and reliable. I've been using them for over two years since moving out to West Seattle, and have been extremely happy with their service. Booking through their portal is easy, they are super communicative and send tons of pictures, and they really give you peace of mind that your pets are well taken care of while away from home.

I am so grateful for Close to Home Pet Services! My Samoyed, Holly, loves her walks with the team. They do such a fabulous job of caring for her and also communicating with me before/after each walk with a detailed walk/poop/pee report and many photos. It makes my day! Thank you CTHPS!! ❤️

We’ve used Close to Home cat sitting services since 2021 and we are very grateful for the team! The cat team is so kind and communicative, it gives us great peace of mind when we travel! Scheduling is always so easy and Close to Home is so understanding and great at problem solving when we’ve hit unexpected travel changes. It’s always a relief coming to happy cats who hardly notice our absence lol.

I’ve been using Close to Home pet services for a couple years now. I couldn’t be more pleased with the service they provide! I have complete peace of mind knowing that my cat, Boots, is being well taken care of. All of his caregivers are excellent from Ben to Shannon to Lydia to Brooklyn. They all have a special way of showing Boots a lot of love and sending me entertaining reports with awesome pictures of him. Not only are they there for my cat, they also go above and beyond sometimes sweeping the floor, taking packages to other units when they’ve been delivered to me by mistake, or helping when a locksmith had to drill my lock when the batteries to my key pad died and no one could get in to my condo to feed Boots. (Thank you Ben)! Needless to say, I highly recommend this business, you won’t be disappointed! Angela

We’ve been clients with CTH since early 2023. I can’t recommend their services enough. I travel for work and my partner has to work long hours at the hospital so we knew we needed a reliable and trustworthy dog walking team. I couldn’t have asked for a better find with Close To Home. My dogs adore all of the walkers and we always look forward to receiving the cute and funny updates/photos of their time with the pups. Thank you for taking great care of our fur babies. We appreciate you all.

I had to leave for a long trip, and they were so awesome in making sure my cats and house were taken care of! I definitely recommend using them if you want some peace of mind and detailed care visits :)

Close to Home is amazing. They’ve been taking care of my 15 yo cat when I travel for the past 3 years. Usually Ben is our sitter, and he is amazing with my very temperamental, arthritic and all around diva cat, Phyllis. Everyone who has taken care of my cat at CTH is wonderful. I appreciate and look forward to the detailed daily report card they provide, including many pictures of the fur baby. I can’t recommend CTH enough, and feel so lucky to have found a sitting service providing so much care and love to my pet.

We've been using Close to Home for over a year and have only wonderful things to say about the company. Communication is great, the dog walkers are the nicest and send the sweetest updates, and the owner/team has been incredibly flexible/understanding with helping care for our dog since he was a puppy. They even accommodated walks at a different location during a home renovation. They are the best!