VIPaws

This review is LONG overdue! We used VIPaws numerous times for doggie daycare and long sleepovers while living on the island. Our Jax absolutely loved every time he got to go see Carly and his puppy friends. I could tell he was always well taken care of — and she treated him like part of the family. Carly was great with preparation, communication and is so efficient. Her facility was clean and very pup-​friendly. I loved that she provided us with updates and photos throughout his stay. We’ve since moved off the island and I know Jax misses his play dates. It will be tough to find someone we trust as much with our fur baby!

Used Carly again before a relocation back to the mainland and cannot say enough nice things about her. She is extremely loving to all the animals and sends feedback throughout the day. There is no other pet service on Oahu that offers this level of care and concern for your pet. Thank you Carly and good luck.

We took our dog to VIPaws for the 4^th of July weekend and my mind couldn’t be put more at ease over the weekend while we were away! VIPaws was recommended through Jana from Akamai Pets. When they stopped doing pet boarding, i was devastated because i didn’t know where else i could trust someone to take care of my dog while we were away. I’ve taken her somewhere else prior to VIPaws and unfortunately she came back sick and heavier than normal due to lack of exercise.
We took our dog over to VIPaws for her evaluation day a week prior to her stay and Carly was so great sending pictures and videos throughout the day! it’s great to know that all the other dogs there are very sociable and friendly. She takes them on pack walks to the park and for those who need the extra walk like mine, she does that as well! I texted Carly the morning after her first night there to check up on her and she responded back to me. It’s nice to know that I can always get an update from her.
I was also relieved to hear that there is always someone supervising the dogs and not left alone like some other pet sitters do. VIPaws is on the pricier side, but it is close to where we live and her constant updates she gives puts my mind at ease. I could tell my dog enjoyed it there because when we went to drop her off she was so excited to greet Carly. It’s nice to know they get a lot of attention and love from both dog friends and humans!
Overall, i would take Lucy back here again when we need a pet sitter again :)

I was very hesitant about boarding my dogs any where because one has medical issues and the other is skittish in unfamiliar surroundings. I sent them for there evaluation and they had a wonderful time. Carly started sending me pictures immediately after I dropped them off to show me how well my babies were socializing with the pack and sent even more pictures during their walk. When I picked them up, they were so happy and took a nap during the car ride home.
A few weeks later, we took a trip and left them with VIPaws for 4 days. My babies had a wonderful time! I received updates and pictures every day, multiple times a day. My babies looked so happy and made many new friends. Carly administered medication, brushed their teeth and fed them according to my instructions. I thoroughly enjoyed my vacation since I didn’t have to worry about the welfare of my babies. I will definitely use VIPaws again and highly recommend them. You will not be disappointed!

I just booked a sleepover for my dog Mai Tai and realized I never reviewed VIPaws LLC from our last two stays. I have had such great experiences with Carly and VIPaws LLC that I wanted to share. As most pet owners, I was stressing out about finding a place to board my child during our long holiday vacation. It was to the point where I wanted to cancel my vacation all together. Upon meeting Carly, I could sense her love and compassion for animals and I knew this was the place for Mai Tai. Needless to say, her stay went great! Carly sent me pictures and videos everyday, which is great for crazy dog ladies like me :) The best part was that Mai Tai was stress free and happy when I picked her up. I have boarded her at places in the past and it seemed like she needed a week to recover. I highly recommend Carly and VIPaws LLC. We are looking forward to our next doggy vacation!

I would recommend Carly and VIPaws to anyone, and will definitely be using their boarding and daycare services again! Carly was amazing and I feel very comfortable leaving our Shih-​poo, Axis, in her care. Carly was very informative on the services she provided and what a «typical day» included for the dogs who stay with her, and I was very impressed with her requirements for vaccinations and the need for a ‘trial day’ before we could board our dog. I felt very happy leaving Axis with Carly knowing that he was in a safe environment with other dogs who were a similar size and temperament to him!
The personal touches that Carly adds to the care of your dog are beyond compare! She will feed your dog the food you provide her, at the same time you would normally feed them at home, including treats or anything else you would like her to give them. This really helped Axis transition to his stay at VIPaws, and also when he came home again. I was worried that Axis might not drink as much as he should, and she paid extra attention to make sure that he had plenty of opportunities to drink and stay hydrated! I especially enjoyed the text updates from Carly with pictures of Axis on his daily walks or playing with the other dogs, and letting us know how what he was up to and how he was doing each day — this really gave us so much peace of mind while we were away from him!
It was also a great opportunity for Axis to socialize with other dogs, as he hadn’t had much opportunity to do so in the past. He was always a bit timid around other dogs, and Carly made sure to take the right steps in introducing him to the pack and making sure he was comfortable. In the week he spent with Carly and the other dogs there, he made huge advances in socialization and he now takes much more interest in other dogs and actively approaches them on walks — it was a really positive experience for him!
You can tell that Carly is really passionate about her business and the dogs in her care — she really takes the time to get to know your dog and their little quirks and personalities. She really exceeded all of my expectations and I am so glad we found her!

VIPaws LLC and Carly are a true top-​notch dog boarding and day care organization. My wife and I were looking for a boarding option for our pug when we went to a wedding in New York and we loved the individualized feel of VIPaws. Carly only takes a limited number of dogs at a time and they are all under 25 lbs. Our dog’s boarding time also doubled as a socialization session as he lived, walked, and played with many other dogs of similar size.
Carly truly cares about dogs and it showed throughout our dogs entire stay with her. We received about 20 pictures a day of his whereabouts and activities. We also received text updates of what friends he made or what behaviors he exhibited daily. This was a great touch and it definitely helps reassure pet owners that their dogs are in good hands. I really appreciated these daily updates.
Another aspect that showed that Carly and VIPaws really care about their customers’ pets was the evaluation day that was needed before boarding or daycare can begin. We dropped our pug off for a one day evaluation to see if he fit in with the pack and was able to adjust to the company’s facilities. He came back from this evaluation with a new sense of happiness and confidence.
After we returned from our trip, it was great to have a personal greeting with our dog as he was brought out to see us. Carly does a great job of making the drop-​off and pick-​up sessions seamless and easy on the dogs and the owners. When we picked our dog up, she was even willing to take the time to discuss what behaviors he could work on and fill us in on any fun stories that she wasn’t able to share via text or Email. This was a very nice touch as it showed she really does care about the dog’s health, behavior, and most importantly, their well-​being while in her care.
Overall, VIPaws was an absolute delight to work with. Our pug seemed very happy during his stay and that means a lot to any pet owner. I know he can be a little much at times, but Carly’s patience and care were second to none. I would highly recommend the boarding service offered by VIPaws to anyone with a small dog that is looking for quality care.

I’m not usually a Unilocal reviewer (mostly just a consumer of reviews), but i’m delighted to give my review of Carly/​VIPaws. I was looking for another daycare/​boarder to keep my pup’s socialization skills fresh while also giving him a fun time. Even though i’m perfectly happy with another daycare he goes to for socialization, VIPaws offers a more personal home touch can’t be had with other larger daycares.
Carly is fantasticly awesome with all her pack members. She makes sure all the pups go on walks throughout the day along with lots of playtime and one on one time with her. My pup loves all of it and has already made lots of friends. Carly also keeps all her guests parents with pictures and instagram/​facebook posts.
As for boarding, Carly is now my go-​to for boarding after a three night stay. I love the fact that she doesn’t put the pups in a kennel and there’s always a daily/​nightly agenda. Their playtime is supervised to be sure all of her guests are behaving properly.
Initially when I visited her place, I had some reservations about leaving my pup at someone’s house, but my reservation were quickly put to rest after talking to Carly. She is very professional, knowledgeable about dogs, and possess a fantastic enthusiasm and passion for dogs. After his first stay, any reservations I had were gone.
VIPaws and Carly are awesome! Highly recommend!

I found VIPaws on Unilocal!I just moved my dog, Hunney Girl, and I from Kona on the Big Island and was looking for a place for her to socialize and board her during my fiancé and I travels off island. Contacting Carly was with ease via email, phone and text. Hunney Girl loved Carly from first day and I noticed such a calming effect she has on her. Hunney Girl was happy to see her, which is very important to me. Pick up and drop off are easy and Carly keeps me up to date on Hunney Girl’s day with the pack via texts and pictures. I have used VIPaws for day care and boarding and have been happy with both. I like the structured routine (e.g. walks, play-​time, one-​on-​one, etc.) where dogs can be dogs! She gives Hunney Girl one-​on-​one attention as well as play time with the pack. We will continue to use her services as we enjoy her and the pack very much! As long as Hunney Girl is happy, we’re happy!!! Thanks Carly!

Carly is so awesome with what she does! When my family and I went on a short vacation, we left our 9 month old pup Max with her for several days. She took him out on walks and playtime at the park everyday. I got picture texts of Max playing with other dogs and having a good time everyday we were away. I can tell that Carly really loves dogs and understands them well. Max was well cared for and I really appreciate all she’s done. She puts a lot of effort in to making Max and myself feel comfortable. I will definitely ask Carly again when we need Max to be watched.

We have only left our puppy with Carly once, but we can already tell this will be her second home. We had first left her with another day care facility that I will not name, because there was nothing wrong with them. They are just a city facility that doesn’t take the dogs out for walks and lets them go potty on potty pads. Our puppy has never used potty pads and had no idea what they were. This set her back with her potty training. Both VIPaws and the other facility posted pictures of our precious little one. At the first place, our puppy was walking around aimlessly with her tail tucked between her legs. She did not look happy at all. With Carly, she was smiling and rolling in the grass. It was like night and day. And with our loved ones, when our puppy is happy, we are happy.
VIPaws keeps the group small and as close to your normal routine as possible, which is so crucial when you are leaving your dog during travel. You’re already leaving them with someone else. Why would you change anything else?
Carly is a little more on the expensive side, but we think it’s worth it for peace of mind. Keep in mind she also only takes cash.

Carly is so easy to talk to, and it was such a reassuring experience to know that our two-​year-​old family dog, Kitsune, was in such a warm home while we were away. Even though relatives and family friends may be an option for some, I feel it is more suitable that one with such an extensive experience such as Carly be the sole source of dog care while an owner is away. She really knows how to ease dog anxiety (as well as owner anxiety!), and make sure they get enough exercise, food, rest, and play.
She was able to incorporate Kitsu into the pack in a safe and attentive manner so that he felt truly comfortable and at ease in a new environment. By the end, he was the one initiating play! I have never seen that side of him before. It was also a blessing to receive daily updates on Kitsu, how he was doing, and of course lots of pictures! We were able to relax and enjoy our vacation without having to constantly worry about him. We will DEFINITELY be going back to her again, even when we are not on trips. I’m sure Kitsu will miss the pack, so it will be nice for him to visit his playmates more often!

Carly was amazing with our 10 month old Yorkie! We boarded Mia (our furbaby) with Carly overnight during our wedding and Mia had an amazing time! She has a bit of separation anxiety, but she was perfectly fine during the time away from us. Carly took her to the park and let her play with the other dogs; we even got pictures of their walks and play time during the day! :) It really comforted us during our first time away from our Mia. I totally recommend Carly! AWESOME! Mia loved her!

Carly is literally 1 of 3 people I would trust 100% with our pets. She is TRULY an animal lover, and she is very reliable and trustworthy. She has helped care for our dogs for over a year, and we have been consistently impressed with her friendliness, professionalism, and especially how clean and meticulous she is!
She’s also very good at walking our dogs — she does not let them get away with pulling or being naughty! She is a firm but kind leader, and we really appreciate that. Our dogs come back from their walks with her tired and happy.
I’m so glad Carly is offering daycare and sleepovers now, so that we will always have someone to rely on when we need care for our pets.
Thanks again Carly! :)

VIPaws is opening up during the perfect season when families love to travel for the holiday season. You can trust that your little furry friend will be in a supervised happy environment with other well behaved dogs.
I’ve never ever trusted companies in the past to watch my Coffee and Mochi because you just don’t know if they are truly giving you the quality they are charging you for, if they are safe and happy, if they are getting bullied by other dogs or if they will fall into depression due separation anxiety. I used to worry about these things and I love my dogs so much that it was safer for me to just ask friends and family to watch them if we had to travel.
Carly is the owner and creator of VIPaws and is someone I’ve adored since we met 13 years ago. Following her passion and dream she has also put in the hours, weeks, and months of working at a doggy daycare center while researching other daycares. I am so proud of her for never settling for less than perfect when it comes to her standards of what her daycare will encompass. I trust her 100% with my doggies because she is honest and upfront. You will see for yourself the bonds she will create with your doggies. VIPaws will be a second home for your doggies and I highly recommend them.