Pet Sitters in Saluda, VA

We boarded our 2 dogs for 9 days. This place was amazing with them. The place is clean, the staff was kind with great customer service. Our dogs are high maintenance with some anxiety and allergy issues. They had no problems and were completely taken care of! I would recommend this place 1000 times over!

Love this kennel and doggy daycare! The owners are the kindest caring people I know. Darius and Jamie really love what they do! Our border collie Patrick has been going there for many years. He is always well loved, exercised, cared for and all his basic needs are met. We have a difficult time getting him to go home when we pick him up. Thanks you for being such a great place to board my dog.

The owners and staff at Dobe Run are awesome! They have always taken excellent care of our dogs and were extra helpful and flexible during a recent extended stay of a sick family member's dog. The facility is very clean with plenty of room for dogs to get outdoor exercise during their stay. I highly recommend Dobe Run Kennel and appreciate the excellent customer service provided by the owners and staff!

The staff is amazing and my dogs love them. They no longer offer full grooming , but still do baths. Their daycare options are great if you don't need overnight.

We take our fur baby to Dobe Run at least 3 times a year! He gets so excited when we pull in and when we walk in they know him and his tail wags and he runs to the staff! I would recommend them to every pet owner!!!!

We couldn't have been happier with Dobe Run and their daycare services! The staff was very welcoming and accommodating for our dog Hank while were on vacation in Gloucester, VA. He must of had a great time too because on the second day he jumped out of the truck and dragged me inside... I'd say that's doggy language for "this place is great!" :) Thank you for taking such good care of him!!

Love these guys. Our high strung cocker always runs right in. They seem to spend plenty of time with the dogs and our dog never seems to mind being left, even tho he is quite happy when he gets picked up.

Generally, my dogs are anxious creatures but they always leave Dobe Run happy! I love how many "layers" of fencing they have, the facility is clean and safe, and the staff is great with my pets. I definitely recommend trusting Dobe Run with your pets!

They pay close attention to my pups and have no problem calling me when there's a problem. Really like home

Our dog stayed there one night and everyone and everything seemed great. Our dog goes back for a week's stay soon, we'll see how that goes. I'm hoping I will be "upgrading" my review to 5 stars after that. Very clean facility.

The staff at sandy creek took amazing care of my 3 Labrador’s for a week. In 30+ years this is the first time my dogs have not come home traumatized by a kennel stay. For the last 10 years I have never boarded them because of our experiences across the world with boarding facilities. 10 out of 10 for this team!!!! You can feel the love for the animals as soon as you drive through the gates! Thank you for keeping my precious babies safe and happy!

The old owners were great. The new owners seem even better. My doggo is SO HAPPY to go there and stay. I swear she gets a vacation when I leave town. It is always clean and friendly. The owner has a ton of her own animals and saves many. This is my only call when I am going on vacation.

I have used a lot of boarding kennels over the years, and I have to say Sandy Creek Pet Resort is one of the best! I show dogs and I am very picky about where my guys stay when I have to be out of town. I have absolutely no worries when I leave them at Sandy Creek. First of all, it is one of the cleanest kennels I’ve ever been in. There is absolutely no odor. That can only be achieved with meticulous, sanitation, and cleaning. When I did my tour through the kennel, the dogs that were there were very quiet and relaxed. a very good sign when the energy of the dogs being boarded is that serene. The staff is wonderful. Very caring. Very focused on your dogs. I’ve called other kennels over the years to check on my dogs and it’s always a one line answer. They’re fine. When I called to check on my guys at Sandy Creek I get a full rundown of what they’ve been doing. And how they coping with their stay. Boarding pets is stressful enough without having to worry about what’s going on while you’re away. I leave mine with Sandy Creek and I have absolutely no worries!

Sandy Creek provides amazing care for our sweet pups whenever we go out of town. The dogs actually LOVE to have their own little “vacation”, and always are rested and happy to see us when we return! We are quite particular where we board our pups, and Sandy Creek is by far the best we have found between the river area and Richmond. We would happily drive miles farther to know our pups are getting the amazing care they receive at Sandy Creek!

Great place! I have never boarded my dogs before and was very nervous about leaving them for 10 days. The Staff were great and my dogs enjoyed all the room they had to run around. Will definitely use them again.

OUTSTANDING! The Disney of kennels!! My 2 Mastadors and their mother, a Neopolitan Mastiff, are now there together but prior to today, the 2 daughters were at a different kennel (I'll leave unnamed for now) during home reconstruction work being done..... we have four pups. The 2 Mastadors were neglected at the prior kennel, but Donna, Michelle, and her crew at Sandy Creek restored their health and happiness. I honestly couldn't BE more grateful 🙏 and got to visit them today. 💓 The true pup Resort is amazingly clean and stunningly gorgeous. If you're boarding your pet, it's worth the drive. Bravo!!! I will forever use your services!

Just had my dogs there for 9 days. After an in depth conversation with my dogs, I am told they had a fantastic stay! They said the ladies were all very kind to them. They said they had a great deal of play time. In all seriousness, I had peace of mind when “off the grid” for 9 days. I called once and knew they were in good hands. No issues. And that’s great since one of them has anxiety. The other has medical issues….worth the hour and a half drive to their beautiful facility.

The staff is so kind. They always do a beautiful job on my baby girl. So helpful and knowledgeable. I love going there to. If I ever need to board her it will be there.

My puppies get very excited when I mention Sandy Creek!!! The staff is very caring with them! Best pet resort ever!!!! Thank you all very much for the wonderful care!

Sandy Creek is an excellent kennel! The staff is very friendly and professional. They handle my 120 lb. Lab named Buddy with no problems. The owner is also very friendly and professional. She appears to be a genuine animal lover. I highly recommend Sandy Creek!

They are wonderful. They have groomed my Yellow Labrador retriever Captain since he was about 4 months old. He gets a nice bath and toenails trimmed. He smells great when he is done. Recommend them highly

We have been boarding our cat Jack at 4 Leggers for the past four years. The cat condos provide a quiet, private space for each kitty, and the staff is friendly and caring. The price is also extremely reasonable. Best of all, Jack never seems stressed or nervous when we pick him up, unlike experiences we had with other boarders.

For a couple of years now 4 Leggers has been grooming my little "Baby" who is a Yorkie/Dachshund mix. They always giver her great care and kindness. In recent months she has been dealing with a back injury and they were so gentle with her and handled her like a baby. Unfortunately my vet says they do not recommend any future grooming due to her permanent nerve damage in her back. I just wanted to thank everyone at 4 Leggers for all their fine work and love for my "Baby". I would highly promote them and their wonderful services for the Northern Neck.

They did an excellent job on my Maltese, Presley. He smelled and looked so good. We will be going back.

They are the best. My Walle doesn't mind the visit! 🐶 We trust them with our baby, that says alot!❤ …

Great place to board your pet. We haven’t done grooming, but will likely also be excellent.

I took my Sparky for a grooming on June 4th. He was supposed to be groomed with no hair cut from his ears or tail. I pick him up and there is no hair at all on his tail. The hair on his ears was cut. Very unhappy about it. I brought it to the attention of Travis. He said he was sorry. He did not offer to cut the price of the bad haircut. Just said he would wite it down. Well, it should have been written down from Sparkys last visit. Will not be going back. Customer lost.

I have grown up in this area and these folks are the absolute sweetest people to interact with. My dogs are very comfortable being here and I would trust them 100 times over to take care of my dogs and treat them as if they were their own. The staff has a caring sense about themselves that is absolutely heartwarming and you will feel that in your first interaction.

I just had my Pomeranian shaved for the summer season. They did a great job and he looks absolutely cute. The owners are nice people as well. I took a star off because they still will not let people in the building without a mask. The CDC has stated that people who have been vaccinated can enter buildings without a mask and even the governor of our state has said the same thing.

I took my Havanese here to get groomed and Pam did such a good job he looks so much better I’m sure he feels better very nice professional clean business, Travis was great too. So impressed! We will be returning

Amazing doggy day care! Our dogs Buster & Smokey loved the 2 days they spent in your facility! Friendly, pleasant, caring people. Clean facilities! Thank you again for accommodating us on such short notice! You saved our Williamsburg vacation! Michelle & Tom

I recently had a quality of life visit for my sweet Booboo she is a chihuahua. I decided to euthanize her due to her deteriorating health. Dr. Fiddler, the assistant and Mrs. Terry were so accommodating, friendly, kind and understanding. They professionally took care of us and my sweet girl. Here's to 17years Booboo, Thank you all for your continued support and professionalism. 💝

Thank you Paws! Best doggie daycare I have ever been to! Not over crowded and each dog has their own suite to rest in. My puppy Lola is shy and had a bad experience at another daycare previous to Paws. They worked hard building her confidence. Karen is a master at picking the right dogs to play with each other. I would recommend Paws Pet Resort to all!! Cannot say enough about how good they are.❤👍👍

Our dog enjoys going to Paws Pet Resort to day care or to board. They play with all the animals inside and outside. The staff is very friendly and cater to any special needs. It is a very clean and well run place. I highly recommend!

We had a family emergency and had to leave out of town in two hours. Paws Pet Resort stepped up and took cared of our little Molly so we could be with a family and know that she was in good hands. Thank you for being so flexible and taking care of our little Molly, we missed her so much.

My Jubilee came home a happy camper after her stay at Paws Pet Resort. The camping was more like ‘glam-ping’ as overnight guest accommodations replicate a cozy home environment with cushy slipcovered sofa and/or club chair and flat screens! Staff members are professional, nice people who shared lots of love with Jubilee. Felt good leaving Jubie here after scouring reviews, meeting members of the team, and touring the facility; and, Paws Resort proved me right.

Bag of mixed feelings here. Yes, it seems like my dog did well here. I am also glad they were able to fit me in on memorial weekend just a few days prior. However, the human to human service was awful. I came in to this business with my dog and there is this lady, one of the older ladies with white hair, who appears to be the owner or manager, who at first sight just oozes passive aggressiveness. Now all people make mistakes and I did not read the part where I had to have a collar on my dog, this lady starts harping over “it’s in the contract” and in a span of 1 minute reminding me about 4 times that my dog needs a collar. If you give me a chance I’ll go back and get one, I had barely just said hello. The rest of the checkin in process was exactly the same. It seems like she treats everyone the same because even her employees stayed quiet and somewhat submissive for example when she spoke to the younger lady at the front desk.Perhaps this line of work has her thinking everyone are dogs and they must be submissive? Maybe a hammer thinks everything is a nail situation? When I came to pick up my dog, which went much better, it was only slightly dampened when I saw the [owner/manager?] I respectfully said hello, and ignored me like I wasn’t there. Someone, if you’re reading this, give this lady back her cats. I won’t be coming back until you do

I live in the suburbs of D.C, but am from the 757, so I board my "yorkie daughter" with Paws at least 3 times a year. I'm very picky about who she stays with and though the drive can be up to 3-3.5 hours each way, it is well worth it. I don't have to worry about my baby girl and can vacation in peace either internationally or domestically because I know my sweet and sometimes timid or loud Valentine is in great hands, along with my "nephew Yorkie!" I love the owner so much and the desk assistant. They are very nice people! I also love getting birthday emails for my Valentine every February 15. Paws is really great!

I cannot say enough good things about Paws Pet Resort! Karen and her staff are amazing in every way! The attention and love they give to the animals is beyond compare in my opinion! The facility is extremely clean! My dog boards there as well as goes to Doggie Daycare and she loves it there and always is so happy to see the ladies and her doggie friends :-) I would highly recommend them and I'm so grateful for all they do :-)

It is too bad that we can only give a five star rating to the Paws Pet Resort ,as opposed to ten stars !!! Not only was the resort a "Resort" for my pet but I felt reassured and relaxed about her stay away from home. The staff was kind, courteous and concerned about her welfare. We were both treated like welcomed guests. SO, FOUR PAWS UP ! Thank you from us both.

Has no business caring for animals, subpar care, and they can't seem to keep staff (which is concerning and reflects about their business). After giving them a few tries after trying another terrible facility in the area, I will be traveling the extra hour for a place worth a damn.

My kids love it here. I took my four dogs there and they stayed five days. The staff is wonderful. One took time to love on all of them everyday. They are happy to see me when I come to get them but there is no stress that I see. I will continue bringing my pack here. This was their fifth visit.

This is truly a wonderful and caring place to take your pet. Everyone there is concerned for your pet and will love on them.

Love this place! They are truly wonderful. My do goes there for daycare and tries to push the half door open when we gets there. Runs to go back with the staff and doesn’t even look back. It’s funny! They are adding on space too. Yay!

My dog gets excited when I take her there to be boarded & the vets are wonderful!!!! I live two hours away, but its worth it to me! I trust them & know that my dog gets wonderful treatment. I would recommend them to anyone with a fur baby! Added bonus the fee to board is extremely reasonable! But knowing that your Pet is treated like family; you can’t beat that!!!!! Happy costumer for over 10 years.

They fit me in when my time was crunched & took excellent care of my 15yr old kitty girl. Dr. Casey is very caring as is her staff🙂🐾 …

We bring our 4 dogs here all the time for daycare and they love it! We were worried since 2 of them have separation anxiety but they don’t miss us at all here. They are outside playing throughout the day and the staff are really nice. Boarded our dogs here for a night as well and the price is much better than you’ll find anywhere else. This place is legit and right next door to an animal hospital too.

Our doggies were well cared for and we're thankful we could enjoy your time away.

Our dogs wag their tails and are excited to go into Bayside for boarding, doggy day care and canine nail clippings. The staff are pleasant, kind, and know the dogs by name and personality. They are especially attentive and careful with our arthritic senior dog. I believe the dogs tail wags and thrill to go into the kennel area speaks volumes for Bayside and the care they provide.

I have never had to leave my dogs with anyone but family until this summer. Bayside Pet Emporium is EVERYTHING I could hope for. They knew my dogs habits in detail so I know they were well looked after. I was also happy to find them clean and smelling good (without a bath).

Took our dog to A Happy Place for doggy daycare while on vacation. Had a great experience. It was nice to know that our dog was being taken care of while we were out during the day. Would definitely bring him back if we are in the area again.

We used A Happy Place while we were in town for a family event. I called a day or two ahead of time and they were awesome about getting us in for the weekend. Our dog was a pandemic adoption and still gets nervous in new places. The owner was obviously knowledgeable with dogs and was a pleasure to talk to. Our dog was unsure at drop off but he went right into the play yard and started looking around. We picked him up a couple days later and he seemed to have enjoyed his time. He usually gets very stressed out in the car, to the point of shaking and stress panting, but fell asleep within 10 minutes of pulling away from A Happy Place. I think that’s the best sign of a weekend spent well at doggy day care!

Just deal with it right now. Your dog(s) are going to like Greg more than they like you. As long as you're secure enough in your own skin to handle being your puppy's backup plan, you'll love this place. Your dog(s) will love this place. Greg is a retired vet who doesn't need your money (but you still need to pay it :). He just wants to hang with cool dogs. The dogs get it. He's chill, they're chill, everybody's happy. This is as good as it gets. Stop looking. You found it.

Seems very difficult to contact. Why a phone to a business is a cell phone with no way to leave a voicemail and only goes to the owner. Can't ever reach and never call back after saying he would. I don't understand that. Never responds to emails. How could you not have a phone at the actual boarding place so we can check on our pets throughout their stay. This whole thing seems sketchy

My full breed almost 2 year old lab loves this place. He always get excited when we pull up to the place. When he doesn't see the owner, he will bark and they just shake their head. He also had several boarding days here. When we have to take a long trip for several days I am comfortable leaving my son with the owners. I never have to worry about my dog safety at all

My dog came back not drinking water barely wanted to eat not being active so I would not recommend this kennel it was the worst experience in my whole entire experience putting him in kennels and he was shaking up when he came back from this kennel I would definitely not recommend at all he look like he was outside for a while and I guess he was fighting for food because he was eating really fast and he did not come back looking healthy we had to put on probiotics for him to poop right and it would not be a good kennel to keep your dog at I'm pretty sure that they're outside the whole time and he was fighting for food and not getting water so do not put your dog in this kennel my dog owner gave him to me because she can't take care of him by far the worst kennel in the city and I am not going to give you his name and like I said it was a friend dog and she could not take care of him so we took him

We left our pups with Greg two times in the last couple months. They were well cared for and we had no issues. We travel full time in our RV, so finding a reliable boarding spot when we stop places is a must. Highly recommend!

We have been taking our 9 mo old golden retriever puppy to daycare 3 days a week. I was a little nervous at first, it’s sorta like leaving a baby with a sitter. I was kinda thinking that it’s not like she could tell me if she didn’t like going. I definitely did not need to worry about that. She is so beyond excited to get in the car to go (before we started I had to pick her up & force her in the car to go anywhere. Now she’s scrambling to get in before the door is even open). She also can not wait to get in to play once we get there. This morning was a day that she stays home and she kept trying to get in my car to go play at daycare. She gets all of the exercise & time with other dogs that active dogs need. I would 100% recommend this place to anyone looking for quality care for their dog. The owner is obviously very caring and loves the dogs!

Happy with the service. The Owner was pleasant. Very happy to hear he was a retired Vet! My baby came home happy! He went right to him as well when we left, so I know he was a good person.

The worst kennel I have ever had the displeasure of having to deal with,if I could give it zero stars, I would. The thing that should have tipped me off about the lackluster care is the fact that they don't allow you into the facility, but even still the stench of the place was obvious from outside. When I picked him up I noticed he was not himself, he did not want to be touched, he was very lethargic and other issues I will wait to comment on as I am also having to seek medical care for my fur baby because of the poor care and bad treatment he was given. I only wish he could tell me about the abuse he endured. I will keep you posted. The pricing is what they decide to make it and I have never had to deal with an attendant who was down right belligerent and rude. This place is a money grab, they obviously do not care about their facility, so I know the fur babies are not cared for properly. Whatever you do, please DO NOT, take your fur babies to this kennel. I owe my fur baby lots of apologies. I will keep you posted on what I am told by the vet. The negative reviews are not lies, Believe the negative reviews, so you won't make the same mistake I did.

Please be careful if you plan to use Greensprings Pet Resort. We rate their pet sitting services as average (3 stars) because we have only used them once for a 1-week vacation. We were non-plussed but puppy came home clean, safe and sound. Interestingly, we were never allowed to see beyond the front lobby despite our request, and we were not provided any photos during his stay despite assurances that we would be. Again, non-plussed. Their grooming service is another matter (1 star). Three weeks ago our mini-doodle puppy was groomed there. By arrangement, it consisted of a bath and trim "after morning time at the kennel". Both we and our puppy were very pleased with the grooming (see photo taken on the lawn of the Pet Resort immediately after grooming). Three weeks later we took him in for repeat services. I received a phone call within an hour of drop-off directly from the groomer stating that the puppy would need "cutting" due to matting, which I knew he had on his belly. When I asked about morning time at the kennel, she said they were grooming him then or else he would not be ready by 1 pm. I agreed but, unfortunately, did not clarify the definition of cutting. When my husband and I picked him up at 1 pm we were told he was "still on the table". When he was brought out, he was shaved to the skin with "poodle" ears and tail (see photo taken upon arrival at home after second grooming). If our puppy hadn't been delighted to see us, we would have sworn they gave us the wrong dog. We were beyond disappointed. To make matters worse, we paid $20 more for the same "set of services" as the first time. Did we pay for shearing and crate time? I suspect there never was "morning time" and that grooming probably took several hours. Fair enough but we deserved a better explanation up front and charges should reflect only grooming services. I called the front desk staff several hours later to express our dismay with the radical grooming. I was told that "this is what she had to do" and that "it would have hurt him to brush him". In other words, the staff shifted responsibility to the pet-owner/pet. Not once did the staff validate our concern or offer any type of apology. Extensive matting was simply not the case (see third photo taken 1 week ago). These types of dogs are furry and require regular grooming which is why we scheduled grooming after only three weeks. Perhaps a pre-grooming photo from by the groomer to justify the radical cut would have been in order. Likewise, If she did not have time or want to take the time to do careful brushing and trimming, then we should have been informed. If the groomer was only experienced with poodle cuts, then we should have been given the option to reschedule. So many options.... and we were not offered any. Our puppy is fine and his hair will grow back. We love him all the same. Our issue is with the obvious miscommunications, not only between the groomer and us, but also between the front desk staff and us. No transparency whatsoever. We would not recommend these Pet Resort services under the current circumstances.

Have had a good experience with boarding services due to my work schedule. My dog was initially weary of going the first couple times, but is now always pulling the leash when walking towards the front door and wanting to go stay there as well which shows how much she enjoys being there.

I picked up someone else’s dog, and the resort had a very strong, unpleasant smell, making it difficult to wait there. Additionally, the road leading to the resort is unsafe and inconvenient for two cars to pass at the same time. The entrance to the road is also dangerous due to the lack of separated lanes and the risk of speeding cars behind you.

This Kennel had a Kennel Cough epidemic. I have given this place a 5 star in the past. However new staffing and bad employee attitude has taken over this kennel. I have an older dog. The one employee who walks him has pressured and hinted to me in the past that I should euthanize my beloved dog. The other employee with the short and purple hair wrote me an email stating that I should immediately pick up my dog because he had loss of Bladder control. The vet checked him out and cleared him of any issues. These worthless lazy employees develop lies and drama as an excuse to not take care of your animal. He is in good condition but his lack of care here by certain employees has given him diarrhea. Food comes back unfed at times and meds are not given. Any denials here won't work. I know who these worthless, Lazy employees are. I really liked this place until I was starting to get pressure to euthanize my beloved fur child.....

I left my dog here for a week while I went on vacation. He sometimes gets reactive around other dogs when he’s on a leash and we’ve been working with a trainer who recommended a pronged collar. I brought him in using that collar and asked to take it off in the lobby, assuming they would have a slip leash to use to take him back. They did not. The girl taking him back said they would take it off. When I picked him up he was wearing the pronged collar. I assumed they had put it back on. Once at home, I found that the collar was caked in blood and fur and he had multiple open wounds all around his neck. One looks infected. Nobody said anything to me at pick-up. He was supposed to be bathed on his last day there. I don’t know how they could have done that and not noticed all of these huge scabs and injuries. I think they left that metal prong collar on him for 7 days and nights. How many people handled and “cared” for my dog during that time and no one noticed multiple bleeding wounds? This place is at best neglectful and at worst callous and cruel. Pronged collars are training tools and anyone who handles dogs for a living should know they shouldn’t be left on a dog’s neck for 160 straight hours. Knowing that my dog spent a week here in what was most likely constant pain and irritation while they just ignored it is extremely upsetting. It makes me sick to think how uncomfortable he must have been every day and every night of his stay here. I don’t even have the words to adequately express how angry I am. These people have no business working with animals. If you care about your pets, take them someplace else.

I gave one star because I left my 13 year old lab/retriever and my 5 year old boxer/terrier on Saturday . I never received any photos of their day, and when I checked in on them I was told they were fine and nothing to report. When I picked my boys up on Monday my 13 year old lab/retriever was covered in feces. They sprayed him off and gave him to me wet. I ended up taking him to the ER because he was not acting right and where he needed fluids and antibiotics. My poor old man had colitis and dermatitis. He could hardly walk his paws were so sore. They neglected my baby and took no accountability. I am so disgusted. I was not allowed to pick him up on Sunday because they are closed. That was a medical emergency and I should have been called. My dog could have died. Never again will I trust these people with my family. BTW I’ve called 4 times with no answer. The owner NEVER contacted me!

I am trying to not come from a place of anger while writing this. My husband and I left our two dogs in the care of this pet resort from July 2nd to July 6th. Upon drop off we were not informed of an upper respiratory infection that had caused them to close their daycare services and weren’t informed until the day after when I called because one of my dogs was sick. When we picked up our dogs on the 6th the first thing we were greeted with was a giant infected sore on our German Shepherds face. The woman who brought them out to us then proceeded to ask if it was there when we dropped off and when we told her no she nonchalantly said oh well she must have rubbed her face on something. Irritated we left, our entire drive home our dogs were heavily panting and as soon as they got in our home the proceed to drink two bowls of water. About an hour after getting them home our lab was hacking and spitting up mucus, we immediately were scared and got a hold of our vet. The next day we were informed it was kennel cough from our vet and that we were the 12th case to come from this resort within the week and that they had informed the kennel of the outbreak before we checked our dogs in. The next day our German Shepherd also began to show signs of kennel cough. I am sitting here writing this review with two sick dogs that I have been up with for the last 4 nights. The resort told us nothing until we called and informed them our dogs were sick and started asking questions. They never called us though having all of our information to tell us our German Shepherd was injured in some way and didn’t notice that it had become infected. The pictures I’m sharing are the day we brought her home and it was already scabbed. They ask us for our vets information and make us sign something stating if something is to happen to our animals that they reserve the right to take them to the vet and we are to cover the bill. Instead of informing and honestly noticing at all this turned into infection and two more cases of kennel cough. I am livid. I will never bring my dogs back. I urge anyone that had their animals there during the time period we had our dogs there to get your animals checked out.

When I began looking for reputable boarding services for my "special needs" blind dog, two of the three facilities were not willing to take on the responsibility/liability for a blind dog. The Pet Resort at Greensprings was the only one who replied that they would happily take on the responsibility for my special needs dog. And his needs are not super difficult... just some patience, understanding, love, and humor is all that was needed. I have been overjoyed with the care, attention and love that the staff and owners, Jill and Jeff, have provided. The relief in knowing that my dog is in caring hands is amazing. I am aware that he could get hurt himself or get hurt during his visits (that's inherent anywhere) and I'm also aware that he could get sick during his visits (also inherent) but I have complete faith that the owners and staff take his care very seriously and would do everything possible to help him out. His tail is always wagging when he arrives and it's wagging when he leaves. I couldn't ask for anything else. Thanks Jill, Jeff, and their caring staff! You have a customer for life.

My pup loves the Pet Resort at Greensprings! We have a rescue German Shephard, and we wanted to keep her socialized with other dogs so decided to send her to doggie day care at Greensprings twice a week...plus she's still young, so she can burn some energy. The staff is fantastic and always takes great care of her. Our dog's favorite seems to be Jessica, but everyone there has been great, all the way up to the owner(s). They all have gotten to know our dog well and we are always confident she is in great and caring hands. We use them for both doggie day care and boarding, we have been extremely happy, and our dog loves going there. I highly recommend!!

-Update- Must’ve been calling at the wrong times, staff has been responsive and are super super friendly. Called almost 10 times throughout different times of the day and haven’t gotten an answer one time. Couldn’t imagine dropping my pets off somewhere that lacks basic communication

We recently boarded our six-year-old Mini golden doodle and five month old Mini Bernad doodle. Needless to say they had the absolute best time! We received daily photos of all the dogs playing. Highly recommend!

Our normal boarder was unavailable and we were referred to Pawsitively Purr-fect through the grapevine. Our dog loves other dogs but has been reactive with some other boarders, so finding a new option at the last minute was a challenge. Jacki & JR were the best we’ve worked with, no contest, and have become our new go-to for boarding & daycare. They checked his veterinary records, showed us their home setup (which was a substantial improvement compared to our previous boarder), trialed him through daycare for a couple of days, and then kept him for a full week. They kept up his requested diet, gave him plenty of playtime and rest, and sent plenty of photos and necessary updates throughout his stay. We went for boarding in a pinch and left as new clients excited to bring him back for daycare. I cannot recommend Pawsitively Purr-fect highly enough. Don’t hesitate, just go.

Not only is the owner Jacki so, so sweet and was willing to answer any and all questions I had without hesitation, but they also take the time out of their day to send photos frequently of your pets for you to see what a great time they’re having! My pup has come home happy and worn out every time she has stayed for daycare. I oftentimes feel like she misses it on the days she doesn’t go! 😂. We haven’t boarded with them yet, but have a couple of trips lined up for the summer and have full faith that Jacki and her crew will take great care of our fur baby. 10/10 recommend!

We finally found a daycare/boarding place that we can give 5 stars to! Jax absolutely LOVES going to Jackie's! As soon as we turn on her street, he is pacing the car, ready to get out and go play with his friends! Jax barks at everyone but when Jacki or JR come to the car to get him, no barking! He eagerly jumps in their arms, ready to go! The photos sent twice daily is an added bonus! Jax is our baby, and we can leave him with Jacki and JR and feel 100% comfortable! Highly recommend!!

Dropped our 1 year old lab off for Memorial Day weekend for a three day stay. Lizzy was very reluctant to go in as all the dogs were carrying on and the gentleman who took Lizzy in had to sort of force her into the kennel area. When we came to pick her up, we had to kinda force her into the car as she didn't want to leave!!!! LOL. We received numerous pictures each day and a couple of videos that reflected how well kept the dogs are in their care. They were very communicable, pleasant and we will absolutely use them any and every time we need boarding for our lab!

I was thrilled to find this pet boarding near us for a recent trip. Having a meet and greet with the owner, Jacki, to see the facility and let my dog run around put me at ease. There is a large indoor facility lined with kennels connected to a fenced yard with astroturf and toys. I like that the dogs have free reign to go inside and outside as they please all day (except a few breaks in their kennels to eat, rest, etc.) Jacki was always very responsive via text, and she sent pictures every day (usually 2-3x/day) all the dogs around the yard. My dog came home tired, but content. I will be using Pawsitively Purr-fect in the future.

Amazing!! I really have no other words for Pawsitively purr fect pet sitting. Jackie took such good care of my dog while we were gone! My fur baby is diabetic and needs insulin twice a day. We were updated multiple times a day with Autumns status. I have a hard time trusting anyone to care for her but Jackie was amazing!

My dog, Penny boarded here and had the time of her life! I loved the daily pics and knowing that she was safe and happy. We will definitely be back! Thank y’all so much!!

My two Golden Doodles absolutely love this place! My husband and I also love how they care for our dogs. When we are on the go.It’s great knowing and seeing my dogs are well taken care of is super comforting!!

A friend referred me to Pawsitively Purr-Fect and I'm so glad she did. I have a senior beagle and needed a place for him to board while on vacation. I was so impressed with the Meet and Greet process and tour. I was grateful for the fact that I was given a tour of the whole facility. It was clean and thoughtfully put together. They had nothing to hide, which made me trust them and feel comfortable about leaving my furbaby in their care. All my questions were answered thoroughly. Booking and paying for services is easy. My dog did great. While he was there, I got regular reports and photos so I knew he was having fun and well looked after. I appreciated their attention to my dog's special needs (and my worries.) All the staff I met was curious and friendly. They took excellent care of my boy and I know he will be a regular visitor now.

My dog, Kiara absolutely loves this place. And the best part is she plays all day so when she gets home she is exhausted and knocks out so it's perfect. She has her bestie, skye, whom she loves. I am very particular when it comes to my baby and I would not trust another day care facility other than bay rivers. And can I just say, as careful and considerate that these staff memeber can be we all need to remember these are animals with whom they wrestle and play with each other. A few scratches and markings are literally no big deal that is how animals play. If you don't like it, keep your dog separate from other animals. All the employees are amazing and very friendly.

I cannot say enough good things about these folks. Our pug is in a wheelchair so there are some challenges in caring for him. But the staff at Bay Rivers were so wonderful and attentive to all of his needs. He didn't even want to leave when I picked him up. I cannot recommend this facility enough! We will absolutely be back.

I would never take my dog anywhere Elsa. The team truly puts passions and hard work into the care of the animals. I feel like when I leave my girl she is safe and well taken care of which is not how I have felt in other locations such as petsuites and care a lot. Don’t take our word just visit and you’ll see the true efforts that are put into the best pet care.

Bay Rivers is great, we love sending our puppy there! It makes him so happy to get to play with the other dogs and the staff takes good care of him. We will definitely be sending him back!

Under new management, Bay Rivers Boarding and Day Care is far above its competitors. I love the care and concern the staff shows the dogs. I love that my shy little girl now plays with the big boys and interacts as a dog. I love that I can trust my pup with Brandon, Alyssa, and all the staff. These people know and love dogs. Your pup will benefit from their care. They always have something fun planned and take pictures of all the dogs in their care. Join the fun at Bay Rivers Boarding and Day Care!

If my dog could write this review, she would say this is "the bestest place ever." The staff is amazing and take amazing care of the dogs. They send the best report cards, which are very informative and thoughtful. They take the most awesome pictures and create a great atmosphere. In addition to the socialization my dog receives, she also benefits from the training they provide.

First day for my dog today. I have nothing but amazing things to say! Kylie (I believe that was her name) was super nice and helpful during check in! Explained stuff perfectly for me! The gentleman that called me at 11am was also super informative on how my baby’s evaluation for daycare went! They even let him stay the rest of the day! When pick up time rolled around, he was still outside. 💙 I could hear his little play barks! 🥰 I expected to be paying for a full day of daycare since he was there from 7am to 4:15pm but I was surprised that there was no charge since it was his eval day! They even told me that he would get a peanut butter kong over lunch for his first day and that made my heart and my husbands heart so happy! We will absolutely continue to use them for daycare and even boarding when it’s needed in the future! 💙

Wow I love these guys! From the moment I did a tour of the facility to the introductions with my pups. Their knowledge, friendliness, their interaction with our dogs has been unmatched. We have a very nervous rescue and this team took their time and allowed her to settle. Thank you so much for taking such great care of my furbabies Shanon & Jeremy Johnson, Journey Home Realty, LLC | eXp Realty

Update Jan 2023: They are not at the same level as before after reopening. One of the reasons I brought my pups here is that their were knowledgeable trainers incorporated into the daycare. I mean they would take aggressive dogs. Now they can even handle my 2 boys that came for 2+ years for daycare & boarder. On evaluation they feel they can’t handle my dogs because one is missing an eye and the other is protective of his brother. They used to just separate them into different groups. They didn’t even attempt on the re-evaluation to keep them together. This only means staffing isn’t adequate and/or the training from off leash isn’t good. Either way if you used to bring your pup here know they can’t handle normal dog behavior. Disappointed they were wonderful sad to see there just no good places in the Hampton roads area. Only positive is the place is still nice & the staff were polite. I can’t say enough good things about Bay Rivers! I took my boys in for an evaluation & play day (and since have boarded them multiple nights)! The staff was knowledgeable about dogs and their interactions. They even took extra time to get my little guy settled in when he was being a little fiery and overprotective of his brother! I highly recommend them!

Bay Rivers Boarding & Daycare’s staff have done an amazing job with my dog Stella! She was very nervous and stand-offish her first few days, as she had previously been with unfamiliar dogs, but the staff were very accommodating and worked with her to help her make new furry friends. Stella now has a great time playing with other dogs of all ages and sizes. The transition I saw from the daily report cards over the course of a week of boarding and daycare was unbelievable! The daily report cards with cute pictures and videos of play time along with a description of how the day went are great! She went from trying to hide in the corner at first to now playing with the dogs while also begging for all of pets and belly rubs from the staff. The staff truly love all of the dogs there and work hard to make sure the dogs all have a good time. Stella now loves seeing all of her friends when she goes into daycare and comes home worn out ready to snuggle after a fun day of playing! Highly recommended Bay Rivers for both both Boarding and Daycare!

Don’t call Rover.. Call Sarah!!! I wish everyone were as reliable as Sarah’s team!! They are always there fur my German Shepherd and 2 kitty kats. My pets even appear younger, happier and very relaxed. My Sheppie is almost 8 and since Sarah’s team has been sitting for them, she is so playful and fun like a puppy!!! I am so grateful for all the time and attention they give.. And the pix they send!!! So creative and fabulous!!!! I feel so fortunate to have found these pet loving people!!!

Sarah and her team have been the best caretakers of our animals! We started out with one puppy and weekly walks and playdates for socialization and exercise. When we added another puppy, we added more walks and playdates. My doggies look forward to their time with Sarah, Monika and all the other excellent caregivers. The pics and commentary on their time away just makes my day!!

I cannot say enough about Sarah Sits-N-Stays! Look no further if you are looking for someone to take care of your fur babies! We have been using Sarah's company since moving to Richmond in August 2022 and couldn't be happier. My partner and I have very hectic schedules, but we have never been unable to schedule a daily walk and lunch for our dog and cat (even sometimes at the last minute!). We have also used them for overnight visits during weekends we are away. We have never been concerned and always feel safe knowing Sarah's company is taking care of them. They even send pictures and updates every day summarizing their time together. Our dog Teddy is always happy (as you can see!) and well-exercised when we get home. Even our cat, who is not much of a "people person," has warmed up to the staff. We have had nothing but good experiences with all the walkers/sitters, but I would like to give a special shoutout to Madi who is our main walker. She is AMAZING and Teddy absolutely LOVES her! Seriously... look no further if you need a walker or sitter!

I have been using Sarah Sits-N-Stays for dog walking services ever since I adopted my dog last year. Sarah and all the walkers have been absolutely amazing. Sarah made sure my dog was paired with walkers who are comfortable with an energetic, young dog and my dog has gained so much confidence through her daily walks. The walkers are reliable, experienced and communicative. My dog and I are very thankful for all the help!

Could not be more pleased! I am a full time student. The walking schedule is tailored to mine and has been a lifesaver for me and my dog, Pippa! Sarah is organized and attentive—each walker sends an update and usually a picture of Pippa during walks/playtime. Everybody even gives my cat some love too! I highly recommend!

Finding Sarah Sits-N-Stays after moving to Richmond has been such a blessing for our little family! Our sitters have been so patient and understanding with our reactive dog, and always have great communication with us when we are out of town/when they are walking our dog. I would 100% recommend them for anyone who is a little nervous to leave your dog with new people.

Our pup absolutely LOVES his dog walk and play time with Monika, our Sarah Sits ‘N Stays dog professional! Tucker, our dog, now literally knows the word “Monika” and “friends” and he gets SO excited when it’s time for his walk and play time! He knows the time and day and gets so happy when it’s closer to pick up. He always comes back tired, and if you have a hyper dog like we do, you know how crucial that is for your own sanity. They do such a good job of taking care of him and prioritize safety. They are also very flexible, when Tucker was having some stomach issues, they totally understood we needed to cancel. We really trust Sarah Sits ‘N Stays with our beloved pup! Also, Monika takes the cutest pics of Tucker!

We started with Sarah Sits-N-Stays during the pandemic, figuring at least one person in our family should socialize. Since then, our doggo has had wonderful adventures every week and is SO excited to see the kind, capable folks who take him along. We're not too big on dogparks so Sarah Sits-N-Stays has keep our dog in the mix with other pups without stressing him (or me) out. I trust the team and love the updates they pass along after every visit. They definitely treat our pup with kindness and he couldn't be happier when he sees them. I feel like we really lucked out when we found Sarah!

I recently hired Sarah Sits-N-Stays to take care of my 16 year old cat while we were out of town for a week. This was my first time hiring a pet sitter and I couldn't be happier with the experience. I received daily updates with photos, so I never had to worry about whether my cat was receiving the care and attention he needed. Sarah’s team was always on time and willing to go above and beyond if they saw something that needed to be done. Thanks to Sarah, I actually felt like I could relax on vacation for once. If you're looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter, I would absolutely recommend her services.

I am very happy I was referred to Sarah Hays, owner of Sarah Sits-N-Stays. I cannot begin to express how pleased I am with the care that the pet sitters have provided to my fur baby. With the Time to Pet application, I am able to upload all the important information regarding Taz's care, including vital medication she needs to have administered daily. They keep me informed with every visit and send me pictures so I can see how my little girl is doing. They have provided a peace of mind so when I need to travel I can do so with confidence. I highly recommend Sarah Sits-N-Stays!

Every time my husky stays at the kennel, he gets so excited when we get there that he pulls me to the door and can't wait to get inside. He loves it there! I wouldn't take him to stay anywhere else!

Great place! Wanda and staff took great care of our Cane Corso “Cane”! It’s very clean and it’s an awesome place to take our gentle giant! Thanks so much 😊 …

Great place to board your dogs!! I will not board my dogs anywhere else. Wanda and staff are amazing and they actually care

Great communication (super appreciated a few pictures)! Very clean facility. My dogs appeared well care for.

EXCELLENT customer service. Super affordable! 25 for all day care? My puppy was extremely wiped out! 30 overnight? Mannn can't beat those prices!!! Wanda is extremely professional and really knows how to handle a hyper pup! Will definitely be bringing our dog back!!

Wanda, the owner of Hall Town Kennels, has taken amazing care of our two Maltese dogs numerous times. The kennels are exceptionally well maintained. Wanda treats our dogs as family & cares for them as she would her own dog with lots of love & attention. I highly recommend Hall Town Kennels!

Took my two smaller dogs there for the first time. They did wonderful, I can tell they were well taken care of. The facility is very clean even on my surprise first time visit. Highly recommend, my baby's will be coming back, thanks Wanda😊

They took care of my rescue dog when I just met her and left her in there care and they did a wonderful job. Thanks

Great place. Very clean. The owner is awesome and friendly. The kennels have an individual outside run area so the dogs can play outside in good weather. I highly recommend them to everyone. My dogs love it and my daughter kept her 3 dogs there also.

My dog loves Wanda. She is always excited to go to the kennel and never fearful or depressed about staying. I feel so secure knowing my Allie is well cared for and having fun while I am away.