Pet Owner Reviews

“Just wanted to say how nice it was to come home from our trip to 2 happy dogs and a house that looked so tidy. Linda was great; she checked in with us during our vacation and even texted some pictures of the dogs. The house looked great when we got back. We are really happy with your service and I am sure will be contacting you again. Thanks to both you and Linda.”

— Annemarie, Norwell

“I have two, 12 and a half year old golden/shepherd mixes, and my only concern about having them stay with Nancy is that they may not want to come home because she may treat them better than I do! She is very responsible, detail oriented with regards to my dogs’ specific needs, and I would gladly have her care for them anytime I might go away. I’ve also since learned that at least one of my clients has used Nancy several times now as well, and they are pleased. A couple years ago, Nancy gave up her sales & marketing career because she wanted to pursue something she is truly passionate about – her love for animals. It is because she has such a big heart and has made the pursuit of animal care and animal well-being pretty much her entire life that I feel so fortunate to have met her. But it isn’t just all business for her, either – she volunteers at a shelter and fosters animals that need a temporary home. The best thing that can be said about it and what we pet owners want to hear is that her heart is in it. She spends her days and nights surrounded by animals…and can’t get enough of them. She is the ultimate pet sitter! Coincidentally, a client of mine in Norwell uses Nancy’s services also to look after their puppy, a Bernese Mountain dog…I spoke with them just a couple weeks ago and they had great things to say about her as well. So not only do I feel comfortable with Nancy, but I also know other people who do as well…”

— Mike, Duxbury

“Thank you for taking care of Max when I was away – and on such short notice. The pictures of him at your house, on the trail, and riding in the back seat of your car were a real treat! You take pet care to a new level! Thanks again!”

— Alan, Spectacle Island

“Nancy was recommended to us by the Scituate Animal Shelter after we adopted our cat, Harry. The director of the shelter had raving reviews based on her own experiences with Nancy as a pet caregiver. Initially, we asked Nancy to look after Harry while we were on vacation. During this time, our boiler went out. Nancy called us to let us know and then went back to our house to reset the heating system. Such attentive care is hard to find. We now have Nancy come by to walk our dogs when we aren’t able.”

— Misko & Erica, Marshfield

“Nancy is a wonderful, conscientious, well educated, caring person who adores animals. She volunteers at Scituate’s Humane Society and has taken care of my dog, Chloe. Chloe is a Golden-doodle who can be a handful because, at not yet two years old, she is very exuberant. Nancy keeps Chloe under control and is very loving. Nancy has four cats of her own as well as Chloe’s good canine friend, Jada. All of Nancy’s animals are well cared for and get the best care anyone would wish for their pet. I think you will be extremely happy that you have chosen Nancy to care for your pets. She is a person of high integrity.”

— Jeannie, Scituate

“For most of this past year I have been lucky to have Take The Lead Pet Care looking after my three dogs and cat. This is the best pet service I have experienced in thirty years of pet ownership. Owner Nancy Pickwick is thoughtful, thorough, and loving. As a business woman she is organized, flexible and extremely reliable. She takes great care in finding the best person for the job. I trust her and her pet sitters completely, with my pets and in my house. You can’t imagine what a relief it was to discover her service as I own two rescue dogs and an elderly dog and cat and I will not board them. For daily visits and extended stays this is the best pet sitting service around.”

— Cynthia, Scituate

“Nancy took excellent care of our two very timid cats during my lengthy vacation. When we returned, they were definitely much calmer and less stressed than other times we’ve been away. It was also great to know that Nancy was stopping by every couple of days to bring in the mail and check on the house in general. I was very impressed with her professional and businesslike approach, she was very organized and asked all the right questions when we met before my trip – many of them things I would never have thought of. Her caring attitude was most important – she took extra time to come by before we left and meet our cats, as well as get to know about their habits, favorite hiding places, etc. During our trip she texted us to let us know everything was going well. It gave us great peace of mind knowing Nancy had everything under control at home, and we will most definitely be utilizing her excellent services in the future!”

— Anne, Cohasset

“Dear Nancy,  Now that I’m back and settled I wanted to take a minute to write you a bit of a note… Wow!  What a ton of snow! A thousand thanks for all of your effort to make sure that Sadie and Fat Tony remained safe – I feel really fortunate to have had you watching out for them.  I can only imagine what a drag it was for you to schlep through that god-awful weather on foot all the way to my house –  on foot no less!  I really appreciate your professionalism.”

— Chuck, Scituate

“It is a pleasure to write a reference for Take The Lead Pet Care. Before I knew about Nancy’s services I had looked at most of the kennels and people on the South Shore involved in boarding animals. Although they were all appropriate they did not really meet my needs. I was going to be away for an extended period (45 days) and needed my two dogs to be with someone, in their home, who would care for them, provide them with nurturing and ensure their overall well-being. Once I met Nancy I knew I had found the right fit. The dogs took to her immediately. She is warm and sensitive to the dog’s needs, plays with them and walks them daily. During my absence we stayed in contact by phone and email and she sent me pictures of them. When I returned I found two happy and contented dogs who had been exceptionally well cared for. I would highly recommend Nancy as someone who can be trusted to care for the pets you love, as you would care for them yourself. Nancy would be the only person I would choose to care for my dogs again, whenever I have to be away.”

— Veronica, Hanover

“We weren’t able to get away for a length of time as our Labradoodle was anxious in a boarding situation and would not eat. Now, thanks to “Take the Lead” and their wonderful caregivers we can get away on extended vacations knowing our dog is being loved and well cared for in a home environment similar to our own.”

— Ginny, Humarock