Jake Tedaldi

Making house calls in a black Hummer (license plate: “ANIMAL”) roomy enough to house a small petting zoo, Dr. Tedaldi pulls up to his patients’ homes with examining table, medical kit, and biscuit bribes at the ready. Believe us: Never having to haul out the carrier or spike the water with sedatives makes annual checkups and shots almost pleasant. 617-332-6084, www.vetcall.com.