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Jessica and Barry are very friendly. They were fabulous house- and animal sitters. Everything took place as agreed so I could start with a good feeling and without stress. They looked after my cats very caringly and used and left the house very properly. Thank you, Jessica and Barry, it was really a pleasure wirh you.
Sandra and Roger cared for our home, garden and chickens while we’re away over the Xmas/ new year holiday. Within half an hour of meeting them we felt like they were old friends looking after our home. We received regular updates and photos of the chickens. The house is spotless and we can’t wait to have them back when we travel next. They are a wonderful couple.
Is it better to board cats or leave at home?
Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home overnight at Sittsy.
How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?
At least 29.99 per visit, $14/week per overnight watching in your home, otherwise you can find a free sitter at Sittsy.
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!
We have used Melinda's service for cat care for the last several years. She is exceptional! She truly cares deeply for animals, and they seem to naturally bond with her-- even our finicky felines!! We've used other services for cat care in the past, but struggled to find someone who truly connects with our furry family and brings the professionalism and care we seek. Melinda is authentically kind and deeply committed to the highest standards of care, providing attention, playtime, and petting time when we're away. We HIGHLY recommend Melinda and Kinetic Dawg for all of your pet care needs!
Pre-Covid Melinda was coming every day during the week to walk our beloved golden retriever. She was always very punctual, communicative about the details of her visit which we appreciated, and we could tell she genuinely cared about our dog! We recently planned a 4 day trip out of town and were concerned about what to do as our dog had never been without us for more than a few hours. Because of the great experience we had with Melinda we planned our trip around her availability. She came and stayed at our home while we were away, and it was the best decision we could have ever made! Melinda took wonderful care of our princess, there was no reported unusual behavior so we know our sweetheart was very comfortable and did not appear to miss us at all. Of course WE were missing her! Thankfully we were helped by Melinda’s daily texts with fun details and photos of their day together. I would highly recommend Melinda and will be using her services again. She is extremely professional, detail-oriented and has a passion for what she does!
Melinda and Kinetic Dawg Dog Walking & Pet Care are the best! Melinda has cared for my dog for many years and I never have to worry if my dog is in good hands. She takes great care to get to know the animals she cares for and tailors her approach to them. My dog has noise phobia and on days when he was frightened she would spend extra time with him to put him at ease. Professional, flexible, trustworthy and reliable are just a few words that come to mind to describe the great service and care Kinetic Dawg provides...and my Bennie just adores Melinda!
Melinda is an incredible human and too great care of our furry friend. She picked him up from a kennel, took him to our wedding, and ensured he made it home afterwards. Communication was top notch and we can’t recommend her enough.
I've used Melinda (owner of Kinetic Dawg) for over 6 years and her service and dedication to the art of dog walking and dog care is phenomenal. I recently used her to take care of my dogs while I traveled, and we have a somewhat challenging Chesapeake Bay Retriever who can be very mischievous, and Melinda managed her along with our other 2 dogs flawlessly. I know that when I travel I can trust that she will take great care of the dogs and I do not have to worry about them, they are in good hands. Hands down, the best pet sitter/dog walker I've ever worked with, I highly recommend her, one of the best in the business.
Melinda is the best! She is taking care for our kitties while we are away for two years now. She is sending pictures and giving daily heads up how they are doing. She is so friendly and reliable, it feels like someone of the family is taking care of our furrkids. I can totally recommend her!
Melinda was terrific...she is a dog whisperer!!! Our dog, Brody, is a rescue pup and is a bit wary around new people. Before starting her care for Brody, Melinda came for a visit to meet him, familiarize herself with our home and ensure that all of our expectations would be addressed. Within seconds during her first visit, she bonded with Brody, and as we talked through his care, even had some good tips for us on how to keep him from excessively tugging on his leash during long walks. Every time that Melinda came to care for Brody, she sent us a photo and email describing their long walks and playtime together. Usually Brody is very hyper when we leave him alone for extended periods of time. After coming home each time that Melinda cared for him, Brody was happy and content. And from the human perspective, we thought Melinda was extremely caring, dependable and very professional. Thanks Melinda!!!
Melinda is fantastic! Very professional and after a few weeks of her walking our dog, he now stares at the door waiting for her to arrive. We completely trust her with the safety and care for our four-legged child. You will not regret hiring her!!!
I have a very energetic little kitty who needs lots of playtime and snuggles. Kinetic not only cared for him while I am away, but the picture updates that get sent with each visit let me know he is LOVING his care from them. Very responsive to inquiries and extremely caring for my furbaby!! Highly recommended!
Thank you Melinda for your outstanding, caring & daily pictures/notes on the animals/house this past summer!! We would highly recommend Melinda's services for expert/competent/compassionate service!! Thank you so much!! Simone, Lyla, Francis & Gigi (Neal & Babbie Fulton)
We love Howls and Meows! Colleen takes care of Harper like she’s one of her own. Harper starts to bark as soon as she’s pulling in the driveway and never has any hesitation when we leave. Colleen is responsive, sends us pics/videos and has a great Instagram account where we see can what’s happening with our pup while we’re away. Best thing is that Harper always has a friend at Howls and Meows like Squeegie and Biggie Paws :-)
We were initially looking for a place to bring our puppy for overnight boarding that didn't seem like 'doggie jail', and we have been so happy with Howls and Meows! Our crazy dog is definitely more comfortable in their home-like environment than she would be in a kennel. The pricing makes sense, and the business owner has consistently taken great care of our girl when we are out of town. Their flexibility for boarding, overnight in-home sitting, and ability to care for our cats when needed makes it an easy choice!
I have two cats Laverne and Shirley. Colleen is absolutely fantastic! She is always available and very professional. Whenever she is pet sitting she always texts me videos and pictures. She also lets me know how my girls are doing. My one cat Vern is very shy and hides when anyone comes over. Colleen was able to build a relationship with Vern so that she is comfortable. My girls love her! I highly recommend using Colleen and her company for your pet sitting needs!
Howls and Meows and Colleen always take great care of our dog Nelson. There are always other dogs to play with and plenty of space to run around. Highly recommend!
Colleen is wonderful with our dog, Bruce! He’s a 2 year old lab mix who is full of energy and needs plenty of play time. He gets so excited the minute we pull up to her house- he loves going there! Best of all, Colleen has been such a help as we recently found out Bruce has epilepsy. She was right there with us sending suggestions and advice from her years of experience with similar dogs. She’s one of the few people we feel comfortable caring for him when we are away. I know she monitors his medicine schedule and makes sure he’s comfortable in a large crate in case he has a seizure at night. She really goes above and beyond for her clients. You can tell she cares for the animals as if they were her own pets!
Colleen and her business has been such an absolute blessing to our family since we brought our puppy home two months ago. As my father in law says, "She's like the Mary Poppins of dog walkers!" Colleen radiates positivity and kindness and I think she adores our puppy just as much as he loves her. Not only is Colleen always dependable she reliable, she has wonderful communication in updates for our puppy, goes above and beyond by setting up puppy playdates, and has even helped out with little things around the house while she's over (bringing up trashcans, cleaning up after the cat--- she's simply amazing). A couple weeks ago we had a family medical emergency. Colleen was so compassionate and incredible. She came back after her normal hours, packed up our puppy and his things, and boarded him at her place for a few days while we dealt with our emergency. Never did she ask for specifics on when I would be picking up our dog, or bog us and down with questions and demands. We just felt understanding and care from her, and it was such a relief knowing our puppy was in the best hands and we didn't need to worry about a thing. She even sent cute little photo updates on our puppy that were a silver lining in a otherwise very bad time for us! We are so beyond happy with Howls & Meows and can't recommend them enough. Give it a shot and see just how quickly Colleen becomes more than just a dog walker, but a part of your family!
We found Colleen through a Google search, gave her a call, and based on her knowledge, experience, and confidence, we decided to try it out. We went and met with her, saw her home and yard, and were reassured this would be much better than leaving our puppy at a kennel. We were right. She's great, a pack leader so our dog is always safe, and just a nice person. Her rates are reasonable and our dog always comes home happy and tired.
Colleen has gone above and beyond taking care of our Frenchie while we were away. She truly treats these dogs as if they were her own. This was our first time leaving our pup and she checked in everyday, communicated about necessary things, and just gave our dog so much love. Can’t recommend her enough!!
We love the service Colleen provides through Howls and Meows Pet Sitting for our dog, whom she walks every day. Colleen is professional, communicative, super reliable, flexible, honest, and LOVES pets, especially our dog. We work and our dog is often home alone during the day. It's a huge relief to know that our dog will get some TLC during the day. I love that Colleen sends a note after every visit. Hire her! You'll wonder why you ever dealt with other dog walkers or pet sitters.
Colleen is great. She's really in tune with reading dog body language and genuinely loves dogs. She will set up a meet and greet with your dog and hers to make sure everyone will get along. I ended up really appreciating this part, as it made me feel a lot better about leaving my 10 month old puppy for a week. My puppy was actually excited to be dropped off afterwards, because she was excited to play with her new friend Squeegee. She was really responsive and the rates were reasonable. I would definitely take my dog here again.
Rosie is absolutely wonderful! She is not only reliable but also incredibly loving towards our dog. Every time we leave our pet with her, we have complete peace of mind knowing that she is in great hands. Rosie goes above and beyond to ensure our dog is happy, well-cared for, and safe. We also love all the pictures she shares with us of the activities our dog is doing! We couldn’t ask for better dog care and highly recommend to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and caring.
Rosie kept our dog overnight. Our dog can be nervous, especially around new people, but she warmed immediately to Rosie during our meet and greet time. In less than ten minutes my dog was sitting next to her getting her ears rubbed! Rosie was also careful to introduce our dog to her other boarders one at a time so that she could be sure that animals had good interaction and our dog was not overwhelmed. We will definitely place our pup in Rosie’s care again when needed!
Rosie has been caring for my 3 fur babies for a couple years now and always pampers my pooches to the point they don’t want to leave! I feel so very comfortable leaving my dogs with her and she always accommodates me the best she can (especially last minute). When I pick up the dogs, they honestly act as though they don’t want to leave. That is a true sign that they are loved and cared for by Rosie. I highly recommend her!
Rosie has been a phenomenal find! Our dog (3 year old goldendoodle) loves to stay with her in her home when we are busy or on vacation. She keeps in touch by sending pictures while we're away and our dog always looks so happy to be with Rosie and the other dogs. We will definitely be using her again - 5 stars!
Rosie is the best! My dog loves her daycare days to the point where it's almost impossible to get her in the car when I come to pick her up, even after a full day of playing. She always comes home happy and tired, and Rosie is so sweet with her. I can't recommend her and Main Line Dog Care enough!
We've boarded our 10 year old Havepoo Daisy with Rosie several times in the last year. Each time has been a very good experience for both Daisy and us. Rosie's love and commitment to the dogs in her care is always evident. She is reliable and very easy to work with. We highly endorse her for anyone looking for to board their dog in the Mainline PA area.
Rosie is incredible with our pup, Hobie. She is super flexible & she always sends photo updates so we can see how happy he is with his other fur friends. We are so lucky to have her! Highly recommend.
I wish I could give her more stars if I could! I was so lucky to have found Rosie back in 2020. I rescued my dog Winston in 2020 and was a little nervous finding care for him because he was quite reactive. Big dog boarding facilities were just too overwhelming for him. The one facility we tried, he would book it out the door as soon as you picked him up, just trying to get out asap! Now at Rosies, he runs right up to the door so excited to go in! She welcomes these dogs into her home like they are her own. She's so great with sending photos and the photos I receive always put a smile on my face knowing he has dog friends to hang out with, couches and beds to snuggle up on, and a big backyard to play in. It's so much more personal and home-like than a big boarding facility. As for the negative review, I would fully expect to pay for anything Winston might have destroyed of hers. This is her home and you're taking your dog there knowing that. At the end of the day, dogs are dogs. Your dog could have never chewed anything up in it's life and then just decides one day to chew something! As a millennial woman with no children, my dog is my child. He is my life. And I trust Rosie with him 100%! <3
We are so lucky we found Rosie! She cares for our 6 year old labradoodle Quincy like we do in our own home. She spoils him with daily walks and visits to the dog park. She makes our time away care free knowing he is with her. She sends pictures and updates and puts us at ease. She's a real dog lover! Quincy is the lucky one!!! Thanks Rosie!
Hi - I recently traveled to Europe for a week and Rosie watched my 2 Chesapeakes and did an amazing job. One of my dogs is epileptic and Rosie was great about giving him all his medications. I will definitely be using Main Line Dog Care again.
Julie runs a first class operation Our dog has always received safe, loving and individualized care in a nurturing home setting with ample opportunity for exercise. The host families are carefully chosen and Julie oversees the process carefully and professionally. Highly recommended!
We had a wonderful experience with Julie: she matched us with Dina who treated both our dogs like family. One of them is a rescue and Dina was so caring and attentive to his needs that now he loves going back!
Julie is amazing & has made me feel so comfortable placing my sweet Golden puppy with her families!
The best! I can’t say enough about my wonderful experience with boarding my dog for the first time! Amanda was fabulous!!!
I decided to bring my boys for an evaluation here, and everything went spectacularly!! They had a blast! We previously were going to a smaller daycare. Playtime Pet Resort of KoP is so much bigger, my boys have much more room to play! The outside area is really fantastic! We are two days in, and the boys are loving it!! Everyone is friendly and happy to see the boys when we get there. I love that when you are boarding, there is someone there overnight, the pups are never left alone!
We absolutely love Playtime Pet Resort @ King of Prussia! We found it when we knew we'd be traveling from NYC to see our daughter in Philadelphia and planned to bring our dog with us. We wanted him to have a great day but didn't know anything about doggy day care options in the area. Until we came upon the Playtime Pet Resort website and then made a call! The resort is amazing (and it really feels like a resort!). It is beautifully appointed with every detail taken into account. Super clean and really with everything you could think of being present (treats for pets, collars, etc.). We were there in December and the holiday decorations were stunning. Our doodle loved it! The staff sent pictures along with his report card. Everyone made him - and us - feel extremely welcome and cared for. We MOST highly recommend the King of Prussia Playtime Pet Resort. Kudos to the team there who handled everything like pros!! Thank you!
Our 7 month old Great Dane, Diego, had his evaluation today. I was extremely pleased with how professional and hospitable everyone was and impressed with my tour. It was clean and the dogs seemed really well cared for and happy. I was kept informed of how Diego was doing throughout the day and loved the report card I received. When I picked him up, his tail was wagging and he didn’t want to come home! Looking forward to many more playtimes, boarding and grooming. Thank you!!
My pup loves Playtime Pet Resort so much, we can’t say the name without him getting excited!! They always make sure he is comfortable and having fun. If there are any questions, they are great about contacting you for open communication. I always know he’s in good care when we travel or for just a day of fun with his friends.
this was my first time putting my dog in daycare. i think $35 isn't bad. it was pretty last minute; we scheduled the evaluation for the day before we needed her first daycare day. i was pretty worried because i adopted her only a few months ago and she definitely has a lot of separation anxiety. surprisingly, everything turned out fine! i received detailed report cards with photos of her and her new friends. she did come back smelling very strongly (no way to sugarcoat it), but a bath fixed that right up. i guess there's not much they can do about that. i would recommend playtime pet resort!
Playtime Pet Resort in Downtown is the best. The facility is so clean and welcoming. The staff are amazing, especially Christina and Karleigh. My dogs love the personalized attention and we love knowing that "our babies" are safe and well cared for. I would recommend them to any and all owners.
I cannot recommend Playtime Pet resort highly enough. The level of care and attention to detail is outstanding, and it is clear that the staff go above and beyond to ensure that every pet has a positive and enjoyable experience. Murphy returned home happy, healthy, and clearly well-cared for. The resort itself is immaculate and well-maintained. The accommodations are spacious and comfortable, with plenty of room for pets to move around. I was particularly impressed with the outdoor play areas, which are secure and filled with engaging activities to keep pets entertained. Thank you, Playtime Pet resort for providing such a wonderful home away from home for Murphy. We will definitely be returning for future stays!
We took our dog here for an evaluation. This was the first time we had him to a boarding place. We heard so many great things about Play Time that we decided to try. I received a text with a link to his report card and we were so happy to see that he was having a great time. We made reservations that day to board him for 2 day while we were getting married. This is a great place, the people are fantastic and we will recommend Play Time to anyone. Thank you again
They were really helpful and accepted my doggies last minute for boarding they were both very well cared for and seemed happy upon arrival as well
Playtime Pet Resort in Downingtown is one of favorite places! The people are so professional and friendly, the facility is clean and organized, and it’s easy to see that the staff and management really care for the dogs. They are also conveniently located, open 365 days a year, and have someone on-site 24/7. My pup comes home happy, tired, and I feel comfortable that he has been well cared for while he is there.
Main Line Dog Sitting is a great environment for our dog while away from home. The owners are very attentive and caring. Our family trusts this service and it makes being away from our family pet a whole lot easier. Five stars all the way!!!
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We just started taking our boy Charlie to bark U! He did enrichment day care and regular day care and I have to say it’s worth every penny! He comes home completely exhausted, which was our goal during the week working full time it’s hard to get him the exercise and activity level he needs. We love to be able to drop him off knowing they’re going to take great care of him and love on him like we would. Everyone is super super friendly and welcoming. I also really appreciate the temperament assessment prior to being officially accepted, knowing that all dogs go through an assessment makes me feel good about leaving Charlie there for extended days. Our dog is one that’s super nervous and takes a lot of patience for him to gain confidence and the bark u team has been so receptive and understanding of that. We’re so happy we found bark U!
After my office recently relocated to KOP, I enrolled my dog Darcy at Bark U. She is a naturally shy dog and has some anxiety. The staff has been amazing in helping to build her confidence and ease her anxiety. They give me daily updates at pick up on her day, the dogs she made friends with and how her confidence is building. The staff has been wonderful and the facilities and services offered are great. Darcy just took part in the Gingerbread photo shoot they offered for the holidays and I think the photo speaks for itself (love).
We just moved to the area and we are so happy we found Bark U for our dog Toby to stay when we travel. It is super clean and organized! The staff are all very friendly and welcoming! We could relax and enjoy our vacation since we knew Toby was well taken care of. We also loved to get updates in the photo gallery and report card that was sent to us.
I absolutely love Bark U. I recently enrolled my 4 year old husky/rott mix so he can socialize and get more energy out. I took him for his first day and I must say, I’m blown away at the customer service. Efficient checkin /check out, they send pictures of your dog at daycare, report any information needed, kind ladies up front for pick up! The facility is extremely clean. I trust bark u 100% with my doggo and am looking forward to bringing him back.
My dog had not been to daycare in a while, so I was a little nervous about how she would do with so many dogs, but Bark U eased all my fears! During her assessment, the staff provided lots of insight into her behavior, and I could tell they really paid attention. Everything they described fit her perfectly, and they ensured that she would be slowly introduced to larger play groups as she became more comfortable. The security measures and clean facility were a huge selling point for me, and so far, I am so happy with my decision! I don’t have to worry about her being safe or cared for since I know the staff at Bark U is attentive and caring.
My sister and her baby have been at Bark U for a while and she raved about it and I decided to try it for my pup Duke as well. She wasn’t wrong at all about how great this place is. Thank you so much for taking care of my baby! He just loves it here. He gets so excited when we pull up outside he cannot contain his excitement. And I love that I get updates and pictures of his day please don’t stop doing that! From the daycare to the boarding BARK U holds me down and I appreciate you guys so much.
Our puppy dog has been here for day care twice both times and seems to love it. I was able to tour the whole place and it was very clean and good vibes all around. All the staff seemed happy and so did the dogs! I felt comfortable handing over my pup which was I didn’t think I would. One other local spot wouldn’t let me tour and the other one I checked out paled in comparison to Bark U.
My dog Ivy and I LOVE BarkU! Their staff, hours, and facility are all 1000% above and beyond what we have seen in the area and what we had previously known as top tier doggy daycare when we lived in Michigan. Each day Ivy exuberantly wiggles all around the car as we turn into their driveway and then happily trots inside to “work” when we walk in. When I pick her up she is happy, clean, and tired - I can tell she had a fun day with friends and staff tell me about how joyful she is! I’m grateful to BarkU for keeping her engaged, socially active, and spunky!
I adopted my puppy Sully in July and enrolled him with Bark University in their puppy socialization program the week I brought him home. He is now six months old and has completed both the puppy socialization program and the undergraduate program. Sully is doing so well- he is the happiest most well adjusted puppy I have ever met- he loves humans and dogs equally. Bark University is 100% the reason for this. We were even in a park recently and a vet was there with her dog and she said that of all the puppies she’s ever met Sully has the best temperament she has ever seen. Sully goes to Bark U now a few times a week for daycare and he always will because the people and puppies at Bark U are part of his family now!
New to BarkU and they have been fantastic! My puppy is enrolled in their puppy socialization program and it has been so beneficial. All the staff is friendly, professional and extremely responsive and the facilities are wonderful.
As a new customer, I can’t thank you enough, Rachel, for the wonderful care you gave our sweet girl, Summer! This has been the best grooming service we’ve ever experienced. Summer’s haircut is absolutely adorable, and she feels as soft as a teddy bear! You’ve definitely earned our loyalty for life!
We love the friendly and welcoming staff at Perfect Pooch. They take good care of our dogs. We have done daycare and boarding for several dogs - large breed and small - over many years. We highly recommend Perfect Pooch.
Perfect Pooch has been taking great care of my two dogs for many years. I use them for Day care and Boarding, and have also had help from Michelle for training. They just got home this afternoon from a six day boarding and are tired, happy and well cared for. I highly recommend!
Perfect Pooch has been a great place for our cane corso puppy. She does group play daycare a few times per week while my fiancée and I are at work, and she comes home satisfied and tired because she had a great day playing with her buddies. We started taking her there when she was around 7 months old, and despite her shy personality, going to Perfect Pooch has really helped our pup establish healthy approaches and boundaries with other dogs of all ages and sizes. She is great around ALL dogs now, young and old, big and tiny, out in public. The staff is always friendly, drop offs/pickups are quick and easy, and when it comes to scheduling, they are as accommodating as they can be, which is much appreciated. If you have a busy schedule and don’t want your dog cooped up inside all day, I would recommend giving Perfect Pooch group play a try!
My 5 month old puppy (Shihpoo) got groomed here and they did a fabulous job! The staff was wonderful, friendly and accommodating. They understood that it was not only my pup’s first time, but also mine & did everything in their power to make sure both my pup and I were comfortable. The grooming job itself is great and I sincerely appreciate the time and effort spent on him as opposed to just scalping him (which I’ve seen a lot of groomers do). I will certainly bringing my pup back!
Been coming here for almost 10 years. Got our dog trained here when she was a puppy. Have boarded and done daycare. Also get grooming services with Sam who is awesome at perfecting our airedales hair style! People are so friendly. Highly recommend.
It was our first time going for a grooming session and Perfect Pooch was AMAZING from the start. We have a 1 year old pup we adopted with anxiety. Perfect Pooch’s staff was beyond patient, informative and welcoming. Our pup had a successful visit and was fully groomed without medication. We will be back for grooming and trying out the other services. We will also be telling everyone to go visit Perfect Pooch! Erin our pup’s groomer was FABULOUS!!! Highly recommended her ☺️
Michelle the trainer is wonderful. She has done an amazing job with my young beagle mix Charlie. She sends daily updates and home work with step by step instructions and videos. Charlie had 10 sessions and I see a huge improvement with following commands and behavior. Michelle also spent two one hour sessions with me going over his training to reinforce the behaviors as well as teach me how to continue with his training at home. Overall, I am very pleased with the outcome of the daycare training. Highly recommend Perfect Pooch for daycare training. I love the caring staff as well. Charlie gets excited when I pull up to drop him off which is everything to me. I will continue to have daycare sessions and boarding. I am Very pleased!!
We had only used a private sitter before trying Perfect Pooch and we are SO glad to have found a place our dogs love to be. We use PP for boarding, day care, and grooming and even have our dogs in Summer Camp this year on days we don’t need care just because they love it so much. The staff are always so kind and communicative and we can travel easier knowing our animals are safe with people that love them and will care for them well. Our dogs were older by the time we started them at Perfect Pooch but we will definitely use them for training, as well, in the future!
Erin did and outstanding job grooming our Wirefox Terrier, who does not enjoy getting his haircut. She is very patient with him and has a great feel for when he needs a break. We are very satisfied!
We have worked with Julie and her team for more than three years. They have been consistently excellent with our dog and very reliable in terms of pick up and drop off arrangements. It is clear that they have spoiled our dog every time we pick him up!
My older doodle has boarded w Julie’s families for several years w good success. Her families are carefully vetted. Also important to me is that Julie checks on the dog’s well being throughout the duration of the stay.
We have used Dog Boarding with Families (DBF) multiple times and at multiple local locations (eg Wayne) in the past 6 months. We have had a great experience from everything to pre-meeting our host families to logistics including drop off, pick up and payment. More importantly our dog has received great care and adjusted well with the families. We highly recommend their services!!
What a great experience ! We had to go out of town and I was so stressed out because our usual dog sitter was on vacation, I called Julie because I needed someone the next day , Julie was so helpful she found us someone right away, she paired our dog Millie with Judy who was also absolutely amazing , Millie stayed with with Judy for three nights. I would definitely recommend Julie and her team , thank you so much Julie
Julie and her team are not only professionals they are true animal lovers. Our sitter Alex went out his way to make our shy dog comfortable! Our house was kept clean and organized and our pets were calm and happy when we got home!!
Boarding with a family is a great place for your fur babies. Our puppy max loves to go there!
Julie has been helping me find a friendly, loving, comfortable home for my dog Rocky for the past six years. It makes taking a trip so easy. I never worry about Rocky when we are out of town. He is cared for just as he would be in his own home. He has stayed with a few different families over the past years and each one has been wonderful! Sharing lots of pictures and letting him snuggle next to them on the couch just like he enjoys doing with us at home. Julie knows what she is doing and offers a valuable service!
We are very happy with the family Julie placed us with. We continue to drop off our dog, Boomer, with them when we travel. We have gone on 3 trips and have already booked them for a trip in September. The family is very nice and takes great care of Boomer. We highly recommend Julie and her boarding business.
What a great experience! I had been stressing where to board our elderly dog once we found out my in-laws were moving out of State. So glad we found Julie and our amazing sitter Dina. I highly recommend giving them a try.
Wow! This experience for our family was amazing! Julie was thorough with matching my pup with such a fitting family. Process was easy with great communication. I received pictures of my pup living his best life. It was such an easy process with no stress. Definitely recommend!
Always kind and competent taking care of my 3 different cocker spaniels. Totally happy with Liz' service. Have been cared for by Liz now for 6 years...walks, day care, boarding and ALWAYS excellent care. For cat at home and dog all services.
Liz is awesome - super reliable/professional and my dog is obsessed with her. When he was a puppy she would help with his training and reinforce everything we were teaching him. Now he goes for quality walks with her and comes back tuckered - quite an accomplishment for an Australian Shepherd! We are so lucky to have her!!
My sister in an incredibly strong and trustworthy woman❣️ She's fun, happy, supportive, extremely responsible- and GREAT with kids and animals❣️❣️ She's the best mother I know, and definitely the best pet sitter/ pet nanny. She's been taking care of business and holding things down in East Falls for a while. Lizzie is extremely friendly and affable and beloved. She loves her life and her company. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED & Please Respect❣️❤️🐩🐕🦮🐕🦺🐈🐈⬛🐇
We love Pamper and play! We have used their service for walking our dog and for housesitting. In both cases we found Liz and her team to be reliable, responsible and loving toward our dog. I also love how we can book a dog walk once in a while when we realize we're going to be gone for a long day. Liz is as happy and responsive to do a oner-off walk as to be coming regularly. The folks that housesit for P&P are wonderful. (TJ is great!_ I can tell they really bond with our dog. I highly recommend Pamper & Play. You won't regret it!
Liz is an incredible pet sitter! She loves others pets and cares for them like they're a part of her family! Wouldn't want anyone else to take care of our two big dogs and many cats! Not to mention our bunny and reptiles! She's amazing!
I can’t say enough good things about this service. My dog was well cared for and she even took her at short notice. In fact she sent me feedback while I was away so I knew that my dog was ok. My beloved Phoebe just had to be put down and I received a sympathy card. I was so touched. Liz truly loves animals and provides a wonderful service for pet owners. Very caring and competent. I highly recommend!
I had an amazing experience with Liz every time that I've asked her to watch my pup! I love that she offers pick up and drop off service for overnight visits. She could not make her services anymore convenient. Love!
Very professional. We had Liz take care of our 2 dogs and 4 cats, in our own home, while away for our summer vacation in Myrtle Beach. They and we loved her!!! She stopped by 3x a day to make sure our furry family members were happy and healthy. Liz even went the extra mile of vacuuming to make sure we didn't come home to extra fluffy carpet due to summer shedding. She loved the animals as if they were her own, and spoiled them as if so. I think they were more upset to see Liz go then us when we left for vacation lol. She also kept us updated daily with how everybody was doing. They didn't seem to miss us one bit 😍
I have two German Shepherds and was dog sitting for a friend when I had a family emergency. I was needed at the hospital ASAP. I was nervous about these dogs being together and I needed someone fast that could handle the job. I had heard about Liz from a friend. I can't express my gratitude enough. She showed up as quickly as she could. She walked them, fed them, managed to have them all tuckered out by the time I got home (not an easy task) AND all three of them were snuggling on the same bed. As far as my experience goes, Liz is a miracle worker! I will definitely be relying on her services from now on.
Liz has been awesome for me and Leo. She is super reliable and gives you peace of mind during long work days. Took Leo on 30 minute walks every week day for over a year. I'd recommend her to anyone in the area. Thanks Liz!
About five years ago, I received a recommendation to use Shawe’s Paws. I had just rescued my dog Charlie and needed a dog walker during the days. Jenn at Shawe’s Paws was there from Charlie’s first walk and is still walking Charlie today! Not only is Jenn friendly, reliable and loves Charlie as if she was her own, but she knows how to handle Charlie’s quirks and personality. I feel 110% comfortable using Shawe’s Paws, they are trustworthy, dependable, flexible and I know my dog is always well-taken care of during her mid-day walks!! ❤️❤️❤️
Jen is truly one of the best dog walkers out there. Our dog Oscar is obsessed with her - to the point where she tries to walk quietly by our house if she's going to walk our neighbor's dog so he doesn't hear her! On Oscar's first birthday, I was traveling for work and Jen took Oscar to the store to get him a birthday cake toy. It's the smaller, thoughtful things like this that make her irreplaceable in our pup's life. She also takes super cute pictures (attached) and sends an email about how each walk went. She makes leaving Oscar for work trips less hard because I know that he'll be so excited to see her when she comes for his walk!
Jen and the Shawe's team have been walking my family's dogs for 7 years or so. They have always gone above and beyond to accommodate shifting schedules, schedule or cancel on short notice, and even pick up the phone to talk about any pet concerns we might have (unrelated to them! just for advice!). My pup Ollie loves seeing his walkers and I could not do my job without the peace of mind that someone responsible will come take him out and play with him while I work. Bonus - they take the best pics of my little guy while they visit!
We have been using Shawe's Paws for over 6 years and we couldn't be happier! They are responsive, flexible and have always taken great care of our dogs. And now with the new portal it's easier than ever to schedule and get feedback from the walk (and pics!). Thank you to Jen and her team!!
We have had an incredibly positive experience with Jen and her team at Shawe's Paws! When we first moved to Philadelphia, our dog was very shy and timid around walkers that we would hire through various apps, but then Jen came and saved the day. She goes above and beyond to make Benji comfortable and now he gets excited when we just say her name. They send photos and updates during the walks, they make scheduling so easy and they are very accommodating! We have also had positive experiences with a few other members on her team! Everyone at Shawe's Paws is reliable, trustworthy and they all just love Dogs! We would recommend their company to everyone!
I have been using Shawe’s Paws for over a year now and have nothing but amazing things to say about the company!! After several bad experiences with other dog walking services, finding Jennifer was such a relief! My furbaby is in love with her and her assigned walker, Jake. She is always accommodating and treats my dog as if she is her own. Their app makes scheduling and paying so easy. I highly recommend Shawe’s Paws!
I’ve used Jen and her walkers for over 5 years now and I honestly would never use any other dog walking service in Philly. She is trustworthy, reliable, AND LOVES all of her dogs. And my dog absolutely loves her dog walkers, as I’ve been able to see a couple times when my dog will go running toward them, tail wagging if we happen to bump into them on the street. Jen uses an easy-to-use app to schedule walks/pay invoices and to see the daily walk reports which is super convenient. Also Jen makes herself available for every client and will always try her best to accommodate any late requests - I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve had to put in a last minute request for a same-day dog walk or for an overnight stay the week-of and Jen will always make it work. Aside from that, it’s great to get pictures of my dog on her walk while I’m at work - I truly never have to worry Sophie when I’m not at home because I know she’s in such great hands. Love Shawe’s Paws!
Jen and her team has been taking care of our dog since he was brought into our family as a puppy! From consistent walks, amazing walkers and just all around dog people to overnight stays, she has been there for us throughout his life (and will be for the many years yet to come)! Jen is understanding and flexible with last minute changes, which for us happen a lot! Her walkers leave a note about their walk every time and even text/call us from time to time with updates. I have never noticed a thing out of place in out of place after a walker left. The Shawe's Paws team is the only team I trust to take the best care of our dog! Both my wife and I HIGHLY recommend them for all of your dog care need! If you live in Philly and have a dog, CALL JEN!
Jen has been in my dog's life for years (even though we've since moved to the suburbs.) She and her staff are flexible, reliable, and they LOVE their charges/pets. They truly understand my quirky, sweet dachshund and he loves them for it. He even got to sleep over Jen's house!! Jen is super responsive and capable and she chooses excellent staff members. I could go on and on, cannot recommend highly enough!
There is absolutely no one I would trust more with our pups than Shawe's Paws. They are fantastic and dependable for daily walks, and they are there for you if you need to travel without your dog. Shawe's email updates provide you with a story about your dog's walk and a number of pictures as well. We have been a client for six years now. We have no idea what we would do without Shawe's Paws!
