Farms Veterinary Clinic

To Whom It May Concern:

 

I have known Oliver professionally for 2 years. Oliver has always exhibited the highest level of professionalism in his work. He is a deeply caring individual who puts the needs of those in his care above all else. The pet owners of the North Shore are fortunate to have him available to aid in the care and husbandry of their pets.

 

I highly recommend him to you as he endeavors to expand the scope of his business. Please give him your deepest consideration.

 

Sincerely,

 

William B.Pollock, D.V.M.

 

Beverly Animal Hospital

To Whom It May Concern:

This a recommendation for Oliver of Unleashed Doggie Daycare, formerly Beverly Petsitters.

Oliver is an extremely compassionate and sincere individual who loves animals and takes pride in his work. Oliver has excellent qualifications which include, in-house pet care, exercise/walking, feeding/medication and personal care and attention.

We have many clients from our hospital who are also clients of Oliver's and give him rave reviews. Oliver is a well-mannered, gentle, sincere individual who excels in his work as a pet sitter. He is detail oriented, organized, responsible and loves animals. He has been to our hospital with animals who have needed professional veterinary care. I would definitely put my pets in Oliver's care.

If you would like to speak to me about Oliver, please don't hesitate to call me at 978.927.5453

Sincerely,

Julie Bergeron, D.V.M.

 

Freddie

Oliver,

I would like to take a moment to let you know how invaluable your services at Unleashed Doggie Daycare have been to me. I know that Freddie loves going with you since he runs out the door as soon as he sees or hears you! This lets me know how much he loves his time with you since he only leaves me to be with you. He will not even let my son walk him if I am home but yet he practically forgets who I am as soon as you come! Freddie is an active dog and since I work full time I am unable to provide him with the amount of exercise he needs to maintain his health. He comes home tired after his visits so I know that he is getting a lot of exercise and also having a lot of fun.

The pet sitting service has also been very beneficial and a great relief. Since I am not comfortable with kennels, I have always had to make arrangements with neighbors and family to care for Freddie. Now I know that when I am away that Freddie is being well cared for and having fun at the same time. This also allows me to fully enjoy my vacation without having to worry about Freddie.

Freddie is part of our family and not simply a pet. Therefore I thank you for providing such a terrific and professional service.

Karen

Butte

To Whom it May Concern:

We write this letter with enthusiastic support for the services and care provided by Unleashed Doggie Daycare.

We adopted a one-year-old American Eskimo, Butte, (like in Montana!) about 4 years ago. He has been what I affectionately call a high maintenance dog but loving and sweet as well. About a year and a half ago, we decided that he needed a bit more exercise than we could provide. We were very apprehensive about the possibility of Butte getting along with other dogs as he has always been extremely protective of us and our house (if he can see or hear you, you're on his turf!). So we began our search for a dog walker.

We asked our neighbor who had two dogs if she knew of anyone. She highly recommended Oliver, the owner of Unleashed Doggie Daycare. Oliver came to meet us and gave Butte a "test walk." That was the beginning of a wonderful relationship. We cannot praise Oliver highly enough. I can't imagine how anyone could possibly provide a healthier, more caring environment for our dog. He is kind, gentle yet firm, and extremely dependable. I have never had a moment's worry sending Butte with Oliver, currently twice a week and for periodic pet sitting.

Butte has flourished with Oliver and has actually become much more social with other dogs. With more regular exercise, he has stopped some of his more annoying habits (i.e., chewing) although he still likes a good tissue to eat!

In summary, we recommend Oliver and Unleashed Doggie Daycare with unbridled enthusiasm. We would be lost without him!

 

Sincerely yours,

 

Karl and Lee

 

Deacon

To Whom it May Concern:

I have known and been a customer of Oliver for over three years. I can't say enough about how happy I have been with his care of my dogs. He is reliable and flexible, and has certainly been a lifesaver for me.

 

I first became a customer of Unleashed Doggie Daycare when my dog Cooper was approximately 11 years old. He had been diagnosed with untreatable intestinal cancer. At that time, Oliver took Coop twice a week on his wonderful walks to the Essex reservoir. He always left me a note telling me about Coop's day. I have saved everyone of those notes in my Cooper memory box, and I believe that in part because of Oliver's wonderful care and attention that Cooper lived for almost a full year after his diagnosis. Despite his pain, that was probably the best year of his life.

 

We adopted Deacon as a puppy two years ago -he's quite a different dog from Coop. All energy and pseudo-toughness -if he were a teenager he'd be a punk sporting a leather motorcycle jacket! It is, in fact, all a cover for his timidity. He goes with Oliver three days a week, all day. Comes home, does a lap or two around the house and conks out on the couch for the rest of the night -what a blessing! I don't feel as guilty leaving him at home for the other days while I work, because I know he spends a lot of time recharging his energy on those days. There have been a lot of family changes for Deacon and me over the past year, and Oliver has been extremely sensitive to Deacon's reactions. At one point he was isolating himself from the others and not playing, and Oliver made me aware of it and spent extra time with him to rebuild his confidence. Deke wakes me up early on his "play days," and is usually eagerly awaiting his pickup when Oliver or Khouri arrive to get him. He comes home tired and smiling.

 

Last fall I had to do some extensive travel on business, and it was a wonderful relief to be able to have Oliver pet sit for Deacon. I didn't have to worry about him being lonely or being stuck in a kennel somewhere. Oliver has also taken him on occasion when I was entertaining or away for a weekend. I know that I can count on Oliver whenever I need help with Deacon.

 

Deke is also a customer of Unleashed-The Shop -he loves Kate, and somehow she (with a little help from Oliver) manages to get his nails trimmed -a truly Herculean feat (if you'll excuse the pun)!

 

Oliver and his team are wonderful -they truly love dogs and are knowledgeable about their care and well-being, and Deacon adores them and surely considers them a part of his family. I enthusiastically recommend them, especially for busy families. There is no substitute for the peace of mind they provide me.

 

Sincerely,

 

Susan

Bones

To whom it may concern,

I have had Oliver and Eva caring for my dog for perhaps 18 months or so. My dog is a highly energetic and mischievous English Setter. I really like Oliver and Eva. They are dependable, honest, and cheerful. They are very hard working, like 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. I trust them, and they have my house key. They pet sit for my dog when we take vacation.

Oliver helped train my dog to come on command. Now I can have my dog run off the leash, which is a big relief. I absolutely recommend them to care for your dog! If you have any questions, I would be happy to talk with you!

Bob

Staino

To Whom it May Concern:

 

In May, 2000, we were the "proud parents" of a 10-month-old Brittany puppy who was driving us insane! ! Staino's energy level had proven too exuberant for two dog walkers whose shoulders were almost pulled out of joint by him pulling on the leash. Within our home, he was constantly into trouble. We were at our wits end then we found Oliver and Taffy.

It was by sheer luck that we connected with Beverly Pet sitters and we have thanked our lucky stars ever since. Even though the puppy behavior has calmed down a bit with age, Staino the bird hunting dog still needs lots of exercise. (Walking on a leash is worthless according to Staino he wants his freedom to run and play!) When Oliver or Khouri arrive to pick him up, he wags his little tail so hard his entire rear end wiggles. He can't wait to jump into that van with his friends. After a day with Oliver, he comes home exhausted and happy. And his "parents" are not exhausted from having to fit doggie runs into our crazy schedule every day (especially on those cold or rainy days thank you Oliver).

Being one of Oliver's first customers, we have seen his business grow from a tiny red subcompact that smelled like canine cologne to two professional looking vans, from a single man company to four employees, from runs in the woods to a real facility geared entirely to its four legged clients and from "Beverly Pet sitters" to "Unleashed Doggie Daycare" and Unleashed - The Shop". This phenomenal growth in the space of three years is attributable to Oliver's business philosophy and commitment to service. I can't say enough positive things about his reliability, flexibility, trustworthiness, honesty and responsiveness to any concerns we have had. He knows our dog, his behaviors and his personality as well as we do. We feel totally comfortable leaving Staino in his care while we go on vacation and really appreciate his tolerance of phone calls from his family to check on Staino's well being while we are away. Khouri, Kate, Oliver and Eva are all really nice, friendly people who clearly love dogs and care about their human and canine clients. We consider them part of Staino's extended family.

If we can answer any specific questions or provide any more information about this invaluable service, please don't hesitate to contact us.

 

Sincerely,

 
Cheryl & Marc

 

 

Sam

To Whom It May Concern:

 

I am writing in support of Oliver and his business Unleashed Doggie Daycare, formerly Beverly Pet Sitters. On January 3rd, of this year, my wife was put on bed-rest for the last three months of her pregnancy. The prospect of this was daunting enough, but having a 9-month old lab puppy at home created quite a dilemma. After a day of near panic trying to figure out what to do, our veterinarian recommended Oliver. Not only did Oliver come over that night, but he was able to take Sam the very next day. That was nearly nine months ago and we are still sending Sam with Oliver every day during the week because we could not think of depriving Sam of the fun and attention he receives from Oliver.

 

Sincerely,

 

Christopher

 

 

Reno

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

 

It is with pleasure that I am writing this letter of recommendation on behalf of Oliver and his Unleashed Doggie Daycare. In fact, we became acquainted at a very difficult time for me and the service that I got from Unleashed was crucial.

Although I am living in an apartment, for almost two years now I have been taking care of my son's dog while he is working overseas. Since Reno is a 3-year old German Shepherd, he requires, of course a lot of walking, exercising, throwing balls, etc... before and after going to work. Unfortunately, I fell on the ice in January and broke both my arm and wrist very badly. Consequently, I was completely incapacitated for over three months, and without Oliver, I do not know what I would have done. It was just perfect. He would pick Reno up and bring him back 3 or 4 hours later, tired and happy. All I had to do then was to enjoy Reno's company.

Before my accident, I was not complaining about all I had to do to for Reno. However, I have to admit that I am so happy with what they are doing with Reno that I would not have it any other way now that I am finally back to work.

Reno is happy to see Oliver and very excited to leave with him. He gets his necessary exercise and I feel so much better knowing that Reno has a good 3 hours playing with other dogs. I have complete confidence in him and know that he truly likes animals. This is not only a business for him. The fact that I do not have to be there too is a wonderful plus. I am absolutely free to work or do anything else and I completely trust him with my personal belongings.

In other words, with Unleashed Doggie Daycare, I enjoy Reno much more. I used to run home at night, feeling guilty; it was such a long day for him. Now, he is happy to see me, of course he wants to play some more, but he is not desperately waiting to run outside.

Their idea of looking after dogs that way is very innovative, very professional and show both love and respect for animals, as well as understanding of the dog owners' needs. Moreover, they are also well prepared for any emergency.

 

Thanks "Oliver" !

 

Solange

 

Daisy

Dear Oliver,

 

We would like to thank you for taking great care of Daisy during playtime at Unleashed Doggie Daycare. She enjoys the exercise and comes home exhausted. Daisy becomes extremely excited when the van pulls in our driveway. The pick-up and drop-off service is a plus! This service has freed up our day and allows us to be out for a longer period of time. Unleashed Doggie Daycare has made having an active puppy much easier!

 

Sincerely,

 

Paul and Elizabeth

 

PS The drop off service to your grooming service is fantastic as well!

Cubbie

To Whom It May Concern:

 

I would like to recommend Oliver of Unleashed Doggie Daycare for all your Doggie Daycare

needs. I was very lucky to find Oliver a few weeks after I got my puppy, Cubbie. Oliver came to the house and interviewed Cubbie by taking him with his dog, Taffy, for a few hours of fun. After getting the green light from Taffy, Cubbie became one of the family.

 

For whatever your reason may be, if you need someone to take care of your dog, I cannot say enough great things about Oliver. Oliver takes Cubbie when my husband and I are at work so I rarely see Oliver himself. However, on the rare occasion that I have been home when Oliver comes to pick up Cubbie, it is amazing at how excited Cubbie gets when he hears his voice. He literally runs out the door without ever looking back. I have also left Cubbie in his care on numerous occasions when my family has gone on vacation and I can tell when I get back that he's had a great vacation too. I totally trust Oliver with Cubbie and with him coming and going from our house. He has been more than dependable. Never once has he called to say he couldn't come. He has accommodated me when I have asked to change or add additional days.

Like most people who have dogs and must work there is always some guilt about leaving your dog behind. By utilizing Oliver's services, it is such a relief from that guilt. You know your dog is getting some well needed and well deserved exercise not to mention the social aspect of playing with other dogs.

 

We feel very fortunate to have discovered Oliver and Taffy and would be lost without them. Cubbie is a great dog and I would like to give Oliver a lot of credit for his good behavior.

 

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

 

Sincerely,

 

Bill & Brenda

Nino & Luna

To Whom It May Concern:

 

It has been our good fortune that Oliver has taken regular care of our two dogs for over two years now. Our dogs absolutely adore him and we have found him to be very professional and completely reliable.

 

We travel frequently, so Oliver has provided pet sitting for our dogs more times that I can count. Before Oliver, I always felt the need to call home every day to see how the dogs were. Now when I go on vacation, I have complete confidence in him and his judgment so that I rarely call. When we get back from vacation, I can always tell our dogs had a good time at Oliver's. They are completely relaxed and tired out from playing.

 

Oliver also takes them on weekly walks. I work at home quite often, but don't always have time to take them out and get them exercised with other dogs. My dogs are always overjoyed when they hear him come up the walk. He has complete control of them, along with the other dogs.

 

We have been so happy with Oliver's services that I have recommended him to friends and our vet. Everyone who has used his services has thanked us many times over because of how pleased they were with Oliver's services.

 

If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us.

 

Sincerely,

Jeannemarie and Manon

Claire

Dear Oliver,

 

It's hard to believe that Claire has been going out to play with you and Khouri and all her 4 1egged friends for over 2 years now!

 

When I first asked you to come and meet with us in December 2000, I was starting a new job. My previous position was part time and flexible, so I had always been able to come home and play with Claire during the day. My new job would not allow that, at least at first. So when you finished interviewing me, and her, I thought after a few weeks of 5 days/week playtime, that we would probably cut down to 2-3 times each week.

 

Well, we never did cut down. Claire has a great time romping with the gang, and I suspect that she enjoys the van ride as much as the running space at "Unleashed Doggie Daycare." The last time you went on vacation, we noticed that she was much more mischievous during the daytime...proving the adage that a tired dog is a well-behaved dog.  She is a mixed breed, partly Border Collie – and I am sure that she is smarter than I am, sometimes.  She and I did attend obedience school, with limited results.  I receive many positive comments on how well behaved and friendly she is, and her good manners are a credit to your teaching of her (and me.)

 

You and Khouri consistently let me know of any changes that you observe, and follow up on whatever I mention to you.  Claire has some chronic eye problems that periodically require medication and special observation, and I have not ever been worried that you might fail to observe something important.

 

You have also provided pet sitting for Claire in the past, and will do so again this summer.  Your flexibility in adapting to last minute changes in our plans has been greatly appreciated.  I actually booked her time with you before I asked for vacation time at work and started making the rest of my travel plans.  If you couldn’t watch her, I would reschedule my vacation to a time when you could!

 

Our 2 indoor cats, Lucy and Ethel, are glad that Claire goes out to play every day with her friends. As soon as Claire leaves, the two cats come downstairs and prowl around drinking out of Claire's water bowl, sniffing her toys, and curling up in her crate. When Claire comes back a couple of hours later, the cats have had a satisfactory playtime and are ready to retreat to dog-free parts of the house. This has kept the conflict between the two species to a minimum, and prevented accidental injury (to critters and possessions).

 

So you see, everyone in our household is pleased that Khouri comes every day to take Claire out to play with all of her friends at "Unleashed Doggie Daycare."

 

Thanks so much for providing a safe and fun way for Claire to exercise and socialize.

 

Sincerely,

 

Jeff, Mary, Mike, Claire, Lucy, and Ethel

 

 

 

Rocky

Dear Oliver,

 

We have known Oliver for about 2 years now and are occasional users of his services for Rocky our very lively boxer. Rocky thinks Oliver is wonderful and the best treat we could ever give him is to spend a day with Oliver and get to play with his doggie friends. He comes home absolutely exhausted but very happy and contented. If he could talk I am sure he would nag us incessantly to spend more time there.

 

Unleashed Doggie Daycare has always proved to be very reliable in returning calls, picking up and delivering Rocky. They have been flexible when we call at the last minute wanting pet sitting for Rocky or just visit for the day. We always know that Rocky is in safe hands and will be well looked after. We also have total trust in knowing that Unleashed has access to our home to fetch and deliver Rocky. About 18 months ago we left Rocky in the care of Unleashed Pet Sitting for a month as we went on vacation and during that time Oliver happily agreed to bring in our mail and water the plants during our absence. He also updated us periodically via e-mail with very entertaining stories of our dog's adventures which assured us Rocky was having a wonderful vacation too.

 

I would happily recommend their services to other dog owners (and have done so recently with a friend who used their services while they went on vacation) who like knowing their dogs are being treated as if they were at home and have the freedom that kennels do not provide.

 

Yours,

 

Paula

Mulligan

Dear Oliver,

 

We are thrilled with your service for the past 8 months for our dog, Mulligan. We work full time, and Mulligan was very hyperactive after a long day's sleep. Since you have been taking him to Unleashed Doggie Daycare, he seems much happier and more calm in the evenings. We like that you pick him up every day but at slightly different times since we are gone for the whole day. The house is less empty during the day. We like that you leave a card after every session so that we know you have taken Mulligan for his exercise.

 

We consider your service a bargain since I have colleagues who pay more for a 30 minute walk for their dogs. We are also pleased at the smooth connection between your care and the grooming service provided by Kate at Unleashed – The Shop. We are happy to talk with any potential clients about your services.

 

Sincerely,

 

James & Emma

Truman

Dear Oliver,

Just wanted to drop a quick note to say thank you for taking such great care of "Truman" over the past 2 years.  He is always excited to head off with you on "field trips" and when you pet sit for him.  Connie and I feel very comfortable to have him in your care.  We're pleased that you were recommended to us and appreciate your making a difference in Truman's life.  Keep up the good work!

Best,

Paul

Calvin

Dear Oliver,

 

I want you to know how much I am enjoying coming to your yard at Unleashed Doggie Daycare to play with my friends. It is a lot of fun and gets me really tired so when I get home at night I eat and curl up to go to sleep. My Mom can't get over what a good boy I am those nights. My Mom also says it is good because she doesn't have to race to pick me up and she can always depend on you to pick me up and deliver me in good time. Then she has more flexibility at night and doesn't have to drop everything to race over to get me.

 

Coming to Unleashed lets me have fun and run off my extra energy. When I don't get enough exercise I buzz around the house and start to steal things and chew them and everybody gets upset with me.

 

After you saw me do my special Spring Digs, you told my Mom that I could make a lot of money. You said that I could be rented out to the Big Dig to get the job done in half the time. I like the new obstacle course you set up for us pups. I was one of the guys who was able to complete it. I hope to go on to the Doggie Gymnastics Olympics from here.

 

We had a very cold winter but on really bad days you brought us in the house a couple times. I look forward to the summer because if it gets really hot, you will bring us in to the a.c. and let us take a nap. Thanks very much.