Your Guide to Better Pet Care with Consumers' Checkbook

Welcome to Consumers' Checkbook!

Your Guide to Better Pet Care (and More)

Looking for a great vet who won’t wreck your treat budget? Or a boarding facility you can trust? That’s where we come in.

We’re Consumers’ Checkbook, a nonprofit that’s been rating local services, sharing undercover price research, and writing expert advice for 50 years. We cover everything from vets and pet sitters to home contractors, auto repair shops, doctors, and more.

We're Different From Other Ratings Sites

Why we stand apart:

No ads. No referral fees. No pay-to-play.
We work for you, not the businesses we rate.

Our mission is simple:

Help you find excellent service.
Help you avoid overpaying.
Tell the truth—even when it's hard to hear.

How We Do It

We survey thousands of customers. We send undercover shoppers to get real price quotes. And we publish what we find with no filters, no “featured providers,” and absolutely no BS.

Start by exploring our ratings and advice for pet care below—then stick around. We cover dozens of services that matter to you (and your wallet).