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What can I say? - just lovely. From the minute we arrived Shara and her family made us welcome, as did the 5 dogs! The next thing that hits you is the wonderful view and the lovely home. Shara and her daughter Francesca made us a lovely meal which we ate together with the family, who were all lovely company. Shara showed us the ropes before leaving the day after with two of the dogs. We used Shara’s dog car to get up to the walking spot, which was stunning and we could walk and scarcely see a soul. The dogs are so loving and I wanted to take them all home with me! The cats and the poultry are all easy to look after and who knew that geese had a personality. Oca the goose comes and sits by you outside and then has a nap! I would wholeheartedly recommend this sit, and would love to sit for them again. Thanks Shara, Andrew, Francesca and Olie (and their menagerie of course). Hope to see you again
Anne and Bill were lovely, easy to communicate with, have a tidy home and two well behaved friendly dogs. Both Milo and Lucy loved our company, walks and cuddles. Property is in great location for a quiet few days away and close to nice walks around the area.
If you're looking for a sit with a comfortable house, well-appointed kitchen, super comfy bed, and a dog that sleeps SUPER well, this is it. If you're looking to sit for generous people who took care to leave their home clean, this is it. If you're looking to hang out with a dog who is very sweet to people, this is it. If you're looking for a sit where there's an option to take the dog to daycare a couple of times a week so you can do other activities, this is it. Some things to be aware of: If you're looking for a sit with a great location, this might not be it - it's the suburbs, and not super close to great hiking. If you're looking for a sit with an easy dog who you can take hiking, this may not be it. Remi is a puppy and a shelter dog and has some related, challenging behaviors like being reactive to other dogs when on a leash. If you're experienced with a gentle lead, you might have more luck, because apparently she does better when you use it, but she didn't like it/I didn't have any experience with one and it didn't work for us. All in all, super sweet family, super sweet dog, super sweet house!
Helen and James are a very loving couple. My stay was beautiful, I felt very comfortable and your pets are very sweet and good. I would love to see them again. It was a beautiful experience meeting Warwick, Helen, James, Nyra and Ashe. Thank you for all.
Grace was absolutely lovely from the get go, very communicative and friendly and answered any and all questions we had with lots amazing local recommendations, making our stay that much more special. Housesitting Eli was honestly a gift. I’ve never met a cat that loved attention and cuddles so much but I was so grateful for it. He was so entertained by the birds on the balcony, loved belly rubs and even tried to play a board game with us which was hilarious. The apartment was beautiful with lots of amenities and good location. Thank you so much for giving us this opportunity and to meet such an incredible and witty cat.
This was a great sit. Ashana left her home very nicely for us and treated us like guests. She invited us the night before her early morning travels, so we were able to meet her cats, learn their routines, and understand the workings of her home first hand. She also provided a written manual, left everything very clean, took us out to eat, and stayed in communication. Safi is the queen mama kitty, needed to eat smaller amounts more often, and is very sweet; she sat with us, followed us around, often slept with us, and loved to be brushed. Her two male children kitties, Max and Horatio, were more playful, a little skittish, loved to eat, took good care of each other, and let you pet them when their bellies were full and they felt safe. Their sister Samantha was elusive, spent most of her time in Ashana’s closet, and needed her food delivered to her with her door closed, so the others didn’t eat it and so she could feel safe. Charlie is a neighborhood cat who often came around at meal time, figuring how to get in the cat door; he was friendly and loving, though the others weren’t too fond of sharing attention with him. The litter box required minimal maintenance, because with the exception of safi, most business happened outside. The home is within walking distance of the train station, a few grocery stores, monkseaton shops, downtown Whitley bay and the beach. This was a great sit, and we felt like old friends by the end. We would return and do recommend. Thank you!
What do most pet sitters charge per day in Carbonado, Washington?
From $22/week to $135/week for the cat sitting and from 29.9950 to 29.99150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 29.9940 for the cat sitting and 29.99 for the dog sitting. On Sittsy you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.
Do pet sitters come to your house?
Yes, you can find a home pet sitter to stay in your house with your pet overnight and provide 24/7 care for your pets. You can include in your listing time the advisable timeframe that the pet sitter should adhere to and not leave your pet alone in the house. Usually, it's not to leave the pet alone for more than 4 hours.
How often should a pet sitter visit?
The pet sitter for the cat should visit at least once a day. For the dogs, the pet sitter should visit at least three times per day, the best solution is if the sitter stays overnight and watches your pets all the time.
How to find a trustworthy pet sitter in Carbonado, Washington ?
Look at the pet sitter with a high rating, and many previous bookings with good reviews, ask the sitter to make a meet and meet before confirming the booking online or in-person, and reach out to the pet owners where the sitter stayed before asking about reference.
What are the red flags in a pet sitter?
Common red flags in pet sitters are bad reviews from previous pet owners, a high cancellation rate after approval, a sitter who doesn't have a background check, a sitter who refuses to meet and greet in person or online, and a sitter who wants to make bookings outside of the platform.
Is it safe to hire a pet sitter?
Yes, it is safe to hire a pet sitter it's still advisable to see if the sitter has a background check, good reviews, and past bookings and make a meet and greet before confirmation in this way you can reduce risk to the minimum.
Do pet sitters stay all day?
Yes, pet sitters stay all day in your house and also they stay overnight, the sitter can leave your home for up to 4 hours or for a different time that you can discuss during the meet and greet.
Kelly is absolutely amazing. Her place is clean and comfortable and the dogs really are spoiled. She spends so much quality time with the dogs .I never worry one bit about my dog when she is with Kelly. The dogs are always happy and having a great time when I’ve stopped by to drop off or pick up. When we are gone for an extended period of time we get pictures and updates. Really puts you at ease when you know your fur kids are getting such great care. We can’t say enough good things about Kelly’s Creature Comforts
Kelly's Creature Comforts is the only place we trusted to leave our yellow lab Gunner with! Kelly and everyone who works for her are amazing. Gunner had allergies and they were always happy to give him the care he needed. He loved staying with them. Now apart from boarding your dog they also have an incredible Sniff Park. You owe it to yourselves and your dogs to check her out.
I took my dog, Luna to Kelly's CC this summer while I was temporarily living in the area. Kelly was extremely warm and friendly. After our initial call, I knew that Luna would be in good hands with Kelly - a true dog watching pro. Luna had a few overnights with Kelly this Summer. Luna is a little bit of an anxious/ nervous girl, and Kelly went above and beyond to make Luna feel comfortable, and helped her eat when she was too nervous to eat. I felt relaxed and at ease knowing that Luna was in good hands with Kelly. I would definitely recommend her, she's fantastic!
I have been a big fan of KCC since my first use of their services six years ago. What started out as stopping by to see to the needs of my five cats morphed into using at-home walking services when I got a dog. I don't think a kinder, more loving group of people who show uptmost care and respect for animals and my home are available in my area. If my non-vocal Husky would talk he'd howl them high praise!
Kelly's Creature Comforts was so perfect for my sweet Annie Oakley who was not even a year old. I felt like she had a "home away from home " feeling for a whole week. It is such a wonderful facility that provided my Annie with a spacious indoor play area along with lots of room to run and play outside and socialize with other dogs. She had her own little room with comfortable bedding and toys. Kelly is very knowledgeable and passionate about dogs (animals) and ensures a safe, very clean & lots of FUN environment for them. I live an hour away from Kelly but I would drive however long it took me to leave my Annie with her!! I highly recommend Kelly's Creature Comforts!! I can't wait for our next vacation so Annie can get some more "Kelly LOVE"!!!
I love Kelly's Creature Comforts. This place is clean, Well organized, loving and is like a real home away from home. My 9 yr old Shepherd,who doesnt like me to be out of her sight, feels at home here and is treated with sensitive care and concern. Kelly really understands dogs and knows how to manage each one. Kelly makes sure that meds are given as prescribed and needed. The bedrooms for each dog are true luxury. There is clean room to play inside and out and sofas for dogs who like to feel at home. This is the only place I would have my dog stay. Thank you Kelly's Creature Comforts Team.!!!
My boy loves the time he spends at Kelly's. He is very social and has alot of energy. I never have to worry about him cause I know he is well taken care of. Kelly's know their dogs!
I have used KCC several times to board my dog and wouldn't go anywhere else. Great facility for the dogs and I know Kelly will treat my pup with great care. She loves to romp with other dogs and KCC gives her all that and more. Cage free fun!
Highly recommend Kelly’s Creature Comforts! They are the best around. My Australian shepherd loves going to dog daycare each week. She gets excited when we get close to Sharon’s and always comes home happy and tired. I know my dog is cared for and loved and gets plenty of exercise. Forever grateful we found Kelly’s Creature Comforts as we never have to stress when we take a trip as I know our pup is getting the best care and feels at home! The best place for your furry best friend!
I really enjoy having Kelly's to take our dog to. He always enjoys himself, and comes home tired after having such a good time. Kelly is great with communications when she has your dog, and is very good at making sure your dog is the right fit for her place. She's definitely made it a home away from home for the dogs that visit.
We went on our destination wedding vacation and found this company through Google to board our dogs. We're very glad we choose them. We trusted them with our dogs and they did an amazing job caring for them. We will definitely use them again when we need a boarding kennel in the future.
We left our dogs here for just the one night. They were dropped off at 10am Saturday, with pick up being at 3pm Sunday, the next day. I was told that since they were being picked up after 11, we’d be charged for a second day. For two dogs for two days, I was told $90. I was also told that it was fine for us to pick up on a Sunday, as they had others doing the same. Upon pick up, we were told that because we were picking up on a Sunday that it was $162. That’s almost double what I was originally quoted, for them being there for only 29 hours. When we booked and dropped off dogs, we dealt with a man, who was friendly. Pick up was with a woman we had not dealt with, who was extremely rude, and said several times that it was suppose to be their day off. Not only that, we had sent enough food for our two dogs for their whole stay, already pre measured out. 8 bags for 4 meals that they’d have there. Only one bag was even used (which is only enough for one of two dogs). They may have been fed something else, but they were definitely not fed the three meals a day that they were suppose to do. Upon getting home, our female guzzled water, which makes us wonder when the last time they received water was. We will not use this kennel again, or recommend it.
Staff is friendly and the rates are very affordable. They recently expanded/remodeled and the new kennels for the smaller dogs look very nice. We have used them several times and never had any issues. Would recommend to anyone.
A great place to board your dog. Friendly and accommodating of any special circumstances. This was our first time boarding with someone that wasn’t family and we were very happy with their care. We have used them a second time and we’re just as happy with everything. This will be our go to boarding facility from now on. Thank You for all your hard work.
Took our new pup there. She looked good and happy needed a bath when she got home but we will be back.
Have never had a problem with my dog going to Caviar Kennels. Manager Jimmy has an extensive knowledge of different dog breeds. I would so highly recommend this place to book your dog.
The owner is a nice, attentive sitter for our baby. He clearly loves dogs (has 4 of his own) We boarded him for 3 days (I only called twice) and o was happy and looked great when we came to pick him up. If you have ever had a dog boarded, you know what an upset, anxious , and stressed out dog looks like. NOT here! We trust him so much with our baby that we are going to board him there for 10 days while we are out of the country (I promise to only call 4 times)
I used this boarder on more than one occasion. Super affordable and they were very nice... Initially, I had to give vaccine records, but even after 2 years, I was never asked to provide updated records, even after one of my dogs vaccines were due (yes,they are all up to date currently). Though the owners are extremely friendly, it made me realize this is probably the case for all customers, and made me think about what kind of health-risk situation I was leaving my dogs in. On one scenario, I booked months in advance to ensure my dogs boarded together because they have extreme separation anxiety. The second day after I was on vacation,I received a call saying they all were separated into individual kennels because the guy went on vacation and the grandmother was too weak to handle all of the dogs herself. I was pretty upset and in a different country,so there was nothing I could do about it, despite my planning. The last and final time we used this boarder, they came back with horrible skin infections and that was where I drew the line. Lesson to bring away from this - pay more and get a better boarder. You get what you pay for.
This place is absolutely awful. The dogs are kept in filthy runs. My feeding instructions were not followed at all, they fed her HALF of her meals at most. She has sores on her feet and broken nails. This place is clearly run by people who have no idea how to care for animals and cannot follow basic instructions. Our cat faired only slightly better because he was kept inside their disgusting house. I am ashamed to have taken my animals here and hope to caution anyone and everyone to stay away from this business.
I left my dog there for almost 4 weeks and they took good care of him. The only issue is that when I picked up my dog he had a skin irritation/infection in his testicles for sitting too long, according to the veterinary. I had to apply an ointment and he had to use the cone of shame for a week so he wasn't happy.
First time coming in and using the self serve pet wash. Love love loved itttt!! 10/10 would recommend. Wash has everything you need for a great price🙂 Will be returning!!! …
Took Audrey to be groomed by Ana and it was a great choice. She was going in for shampoo, ear cleaning and nail trimming. When I picked her up 2 hours later, Audrey was in such a good mood, I had to assume she was having a good time with Ana and the staff. Audrey's skin and hair were fantastic, nails were neatly trimmed, and ears are clean. Would go back next time!
I come here just about every month to get my dog groomed. I have never hated a groom. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was because when my dog was going to daycare he got a real bad kennel cough when he was a pupper (it turned into pneumonia). Fortunately for us we caught it early and he is fine now but we just stopped the daycare and now just do the groom every 4 to 5 weeks.
Self-service dog wash and blow dry for $15, with different shampoos and conditioner. Can’t beat that! Their system seems modern and well Maintained and the tub has a ramp and leads. I’ll definitely be back!
Love Tails! Mason has so much fun and we appreciate the care they take to make sure he is safe and happy when we go away for a weekend or week. He is always wiped out when he gets back from playing with all of his pup friends!
Long overdue! Tails is phenomenal! Their daycare and boarding options have been lifesavers for our family. The care and love that our dogs get in their care is unmatched. I also really appreciate their flexibility with boarding during our sons birth. I highly recommend Tails.
My dog LOVES going to Tails for playcare or boarding. People are friendly, place is clean. Affordable rates. I love the self-serve dog wash too. So much easier than at home.
Extremely happy we found this pet resort. It’s very clean and welcoming. We boarded our cat for 10 days. He loved his stay. The cat boarding room has many cat posts, big large windows, and a few levels in their own condo. Thanks Tails! We can’t wait to use you guys again.
Took my dog in to drop in for nails trim, staff was wonderful and our dog was very happy with the staff .they also cut his nails just right not too short .
Maverick and Sophie love coming here, and they always leave very soft, fluffy and smelling great.
Our chocolate lab loves it here! We take him to daycare weekly, and he’s always extremely excited to go to “school.” Our pooch comes home tired (but contented) after romping with his pals and roaming the yard. We also feel very comfortable boarding him for extended periods of time, and the owners were very accommodating when we needed to travel out of state for a family emergency. The owners know all the dogs’ individual personalities, and they care for them like their own. They genuinely love dogs and I appreciate their practical, common-sense, and cage-free approach. I’m very grateful to Hobo Dog Haven for being our dog’s home away from home!
We left a Dutch Shepherd and 14 yr old Shepherd Doberman here for a weekend. They clearly had a wonderful time playing with other dogs and were so happy . They were looked after with great care. There was plenty of shade and AC. I recommend this place, and owners of dogs can be assured of capable care and special instructions from the dog owners followed carefully by the Hobo Kennel owners.
My 8 year old German Shepherd, Emma, has had some incidences of fear aggression with other dogs in the past, so I was very nervous about leaving her here. We did a half-day trial, and Betsy introduced her to the other dogs slowly. Emma did great. Betsy was sure she would be fine, so we left her for five days while we were away. When we got back, Emma was relaxed, happy and hanging out with the other dogs like it was the most normal thing in the world! I was amazed. Last week we took her to a dog park where there were 11 other dogs, and she greeted them easily with a wagging tail. It's like I have a different dog. I am so pleased. Betsy at Hobo Dog Haven understands dog behavior and can read their body language. I trust her judgment. This was a very positive experience, and we will definitely use Hobo Dog Haven again. It's so much less stressful than a kennel for anxious dogs.
This place is amazing! Very reasonable rates for both daycare and boarding! Our dog started going here when she was old enough to play with other dogs.. We have had very little behavior issues because she is able to get her puppy energy out! I always thought it pretentious to take the dog to daycare, but it helps immensely for bigger dogs and getting that energy out...This I strongly believe has made easier training and cutting out bad behaviors due to boredom...
This place should be named Hobodog Heaven. I originally brought my dog here for week-day dog care, but I have begun to use them for weekends and overnight if we are on a trip where the dog can't go. Our dog Shadow is a member of our family and truly spoiled at home. She receives the same care and attention at Hobodog Haven, the same as if she were with us. So the lawn (field) isn't mowed; so the maintenance is not on par with a sub-division looking home. Your dog DOESN'T CARE. All she really needs is a friendly caretaker, a place to play and romp with the other dogs, meals, and a cozy place to crash after play-time. She gets that and more. The owners Doug & Betsy care about your pet; they are in-tune with how they feel that day and watch over them all as if they were their own. Slightly shabby chic? Trust me, your dog doesn't care, and neither will you if you try them out. Prices are more than fair - about half what I paid in Puyallup. If you want sterile dog kennels and higher prices there are plenty of places to take your dog. If you want a happy, tired, well cared for dog upon your return, go to Hobodog.
My dog loves this place. She gets to play, run in & out, sleep where she wants, and gets plenty of attention. Owner Betsy even let her sleep on the bed one day because the dog seemed "a little tired". Just like home to her. Forget the negative reviews. The price is the best you will find, the care is top-notch and my dog is not in a kennel. Plenty of places like that around that are sterile and impersonal, very few like Hobodog Haven.
We boarded our dog, Eli, for a couple of days. They took great care of him despite him being nervous. It is obvious that they love dogs! They commented on a couple of mannerisms of my pom. It shows an attention to detail and love of animals. We will definitely be using them in the future! Thanks again for taking good care of Eli!
Wow! I read the review by Michael and I have to say I'm absolutely astonished by its' content. My name Is Jim Sequist and I live in Pierce county. I have two dogs, an 11 year old Chocolate Lab (Chase) and a three year old white medium sized dog with black and brown spots.(Cody) My wife and I love our dogs like the family members they are. We have been leaving Chase in the care of Hobodog Haven for as many years as they have been in business. The first time we left Chase there he almost couldn't contain his excitement at seeing and hearing the other dogs. He seemed to be telling us at first glance that he was very happy to be there. Please keep in mind that we were anxious about leaving him anywhere because he, at the time had severe separation anxiety whenever we left him anywhere, even at home alone. After going over Chase's feeding requirements and any other particulars about him with Doug, we thought we were in for a dramatic display of "Mommy, Daddy please don't go!!!. In reality, when we said goodbye to Chase, he didn't even want to stop playing long enough to get his ears scratched and petted. If he could have talked I imagine he would have said something like "see ya, don'y hurry back. I'll be just fine here". We were gone for about a week and when we came to get him he was glad enough to see us to take about 5 seconds to greet us before going back to his buddies. As we were leaving he whined and cried and kept looking back to see the guys. He didn't want to leave. It was several months before we needed to leave chase for a second time. As we pulled into the driveway, he got more and more excited and when the house came into view he began barking as if to say " hey fellas, I'm back. He couldn't wait to get out of the truck. This behavior on his part has been repeated every time we take him back there. We have to go out of town soon so we brought both Chase and Cody in to meet Doug and Patsy. Again Chase recognized his favorite "doggie resort" and Cody was as excited to be there as Chase ever was. We feel very good about leaving our boys in Doug's' and Patsy's care. I can't imagine even considering leaving them anywhere else as long as we live in the area. I hope Michael will read this and re-think his decision to never leave his dog there. Yes, it is true that the property is rather rustic. No manicured lawns or expensive landscaping, but there are multiple fenced in areas where the dogs can run and play. There are secure areas that have trails through the woods around the house where, in Doug's words, the dogs can run around and pretend that they are "ferocious woods beasties". This is a wonderful alternative to most other dog boarding facilities and it should be remembered that the place is set up to be comfortable and enjoyable for dogs not humans. It would be a real shame for someone to read such a negative review such as the one I have referred to and have their pet miss out on a wonderful experience with other pups. Big kudos to Hobodog Haven and to Doug and Patsy for their fore-site in providing such a great place for dogs.
This place scares me. I stopped by to check it out while looking for a place to board my rottweiler. I brought my dog with me to show him around. The person working there let us into a fenced off area just outside of the building the dogs stay in. Outside the place seemed decent like the dogs have room to run around and play. I asked if I could look at the inside and they said no. I asked why, and they said they couldn't in case one of the dogs were to bite me or my dog. They tried to assure me that it wouldn't happen... but I simply can't leave my dog somewhere where they won't let me see the place that my dog is to stay at. For all I know it's poop and urine encrusted on the inside. To be honest the place looked like it needed some serious maintenance. While driving in you can tell that the yard rarely has any up keeping done on it which is a sign to me of a place I don't want my dog staying. I wouldn't suggest anyone ever leave their dog here. edit 12/21/2013 - After reviewing the owner's response I hope people can see how silly they are. Any other place will gladly allow potential dog owners to see where their dog will be staying. The owners of hobodog are going to great lengths to prevent that from happening which only shows they have something to hide. I suppose this would be a great place to leave your dog if you don't care about them at all. I have chosen to take my dog to Happy Tails in Enumclaw. Over two years of occasional work travel I can honestly say Zeus loves Happy Tails.
I took my 10 month old puppy to stay at hobo dog haven over the weekend. He came home with a bite mark across his nose and cuts on his nose and under his eye. He was also limping and lethargic. He is a sweet and non-aggressive dog. When he first came home, he was also ravenously hungry and thirsty. I am so upset he was not properly supervised. I will never take my dog back here.
We love Janice's Critter Care! We've used them several times to take care of out cats while we were away on longer trips. They take excellent care of our cats and promptly reply if we ask for an update.
We started to use Janice’s Critter Care when we moved to Federal Way in 2019 to care for our cat. The peace of mind that her team provides while we are away is most wonderful. Her communication, responsive, and loving care she provides is beyond amazing. This past December we went away when a snow storm arrived and she kept us in the loop on conditions and still made it to see our diabetic cat. Even when the road wasn’t plowed and had to walk to get down to her house, she still made our cat and his health a priority. We are beyond grateful for her dedicated care and services. I highly recommend Janice’s service!!
We have been using Janice's Critter Care since we moved to Federal Way earlier this year. Janice is very responsive and flexible with our changing schedules. Christine always takes excellent care of our pup and makes sure he gets long walks while we are at work. We have had poor experiences with Rover in the past so we were thrilled to find this company. We trust Janice's Critter Care 100%.
Thank goodness for Janice’s Critter Care! This family business has been part of our family for the past few years taking care of our Goldadore Lucky. This team is trustworthy. They have excellent knowledge about animals and they are genuinely good people. We would not trust our dog with anyone else. Our dog loves Janice’s Critter Care and she is very happy whenever she sees them.
Janice is extremely reliable, always willing to work with my requests.we had to be gone for a week, I had 4 cats, (one diabetic requiring shots in am/pm) and an aquatic turtle. I had notes on everyday, they were willing to continue services if needed. The cost of the service very reasonable. I would highly recommend Janice’s Critter Care! I trust them and wouldn’t ever use anyone else!!
Janice and Tim are top notch! We have trusted them with our 2 dogs and entry into our private home for years. They are also great communicators with respect to anything they see during their visit. And they are extremely flexible with our ever-changing schedules. We highly recommend Janice's Critter Care!!
I have known & worked with Janice for over 10 years. Her knowledge & Love for animals can compare to no other. She is highly respected in the community as the Leader in Pet care around the South King Co. area.You get a peace of mind knowing Janices is taking good care of your Pet!! I Can honestly recommend Janice's Critter Care as the Very Best in our area. Reasonably Priced...150% Dedicated to animals...🐾 sincerely Elizabeth Jessie
This company is very personal and professional when it comes to onboarding and caring for furry loved ones. My pupper loved his carer and I'm so happy we went with them!! They left notes after their visits, and were very thorough when taking care of my old boy. I will absolutely be using them again and recommending them at every turn.
Filled out the contact form to get an email saying they aren't taking any new clients since September 2023. Why is there no mention of that on the website? Why are you still advertising?
Tim & Janice have been watching our pets for 10 years now. They not only take care of feeding & exercising our dogs (mostly Newfoundlands, but we got a Rottie mix last year to add something new!), they bring in the mail and check the houseplants to see if they need water. Even better, they are able to look after our chickens when we are gone; managing their food, water and treats and giving them a little time and human conversation while gathering eggs. Our four hens are my "Birds with Benefits" and I would not trust them alone or with someone who would scare them and cause them to stop laying those delicious eggs. No one else has come close to the excellent services provided by Janice's Critter Care! Doug & Cathy
We used Linn to watch our two cats while we away, and she did an amazing job. It was so nice to get to have them stay at home versus being separated for boarding. She administered medicine for one of our cats, tended to the litter box, made sure they got water/food, and played with them! Tremendous value for the price. She even got our mail for us. Would highly recommend!
The business owner is wonderful with pets. If you need to travel away from your feline fur babies for a short time, you can safely leave them in their comfortable home environment and Linn will come visit and feed them so they don't have to stay in a kennel. This service is super valuable to us.
This is the best place for day care and boarding! Linn is flexible to changing schedules, and quick to respond. She monitors the group closely, and makes sure all the dogs get along. Her yard is great for the dogs to run around, and the indoor space is great to keep them dry in the winter. I really like that when our dog boards here, that he is not in a kennel, and treated like family. Couldn't ask for a better place to send our dog to!
Linn is amazing!! She was a life saver! My husband and I have to travel a lot for work, and a lot of the travel is last minute. We gave Linn a set of our house keys, and we were able to call at the last minute and ask her to cat sit for us. When I travelled, I never worried about my little cats, I knew they were in good hands. I like Linn because she is a professional, she is licensed, and knows pet CPR! My cats are very shy, and don't always like strangers, but they loved Linn! I really felt that Linn genuinely cared for my cats. It was also nice to get pictures of my cats while I was on the road. I only wish that we still lived in Tacoma! **UPDATED: My husband and I had to travel for 3 weeks in a row. We didn't know what we should do with our cats. We don't live in Tacoma any more, and we didn't want to try a new cat sitter for that long. So Linn offered to board our cats! I can enjoy my vacation knowing that my cats are being looked after and cared for at Linn's place!
Linn is amazing with our dogs and has been extremely welcoming every time. She's also very accommodating with our needs. We moved further away but will continue to use her.
We take our two germans shepherds to Personal Pet Concierge and have loved them. We love that we get several updates from Linn several times while we are away, and we know that our dogs are being cared for throughout the day, not just left alone in a crate. We love that the dogs are not being kenneled and are in a home environment and aren't surrounded by a large number of other animals during their stay. Carter P.
We have taken our Mini Aussie Roo to stay with Pet Concierge a couple of times and she LOVES it. Lynn takes great care of her for a reasonable price as well. I appreciate that she sends updates with pictures of how Roo was doing while we were out of town which helped us relax knowing she was in great care. Roo always has a comfortable stay with dog beds, room to run and enjoys playing with the other animals that are staying with Lynn. Lynn even went the extra mile and bought us another bag of dog food when we ran out on the last day. Saved us a trip to the store on the way home when we picked up Roo. Highly recommend them for pet sitting.
Personal & Pet Concierge takes awesome care of my kitties. Even my shy - special needs kitty gets the care she needs. I get regular updates and I have peace of mind while I travel for work or fun. Linn and her team take awesome care of my fur babies! Thank you Linn and team!!
I love Personal and Pet Concierge. Linn and her team make traveling for work easy and stress free. I never worry about my cat anymore because I know he's in really good hands. While their services are 100% great, I want to highlight a couple areas in which I think P&PC excel. The first is communication. This is an important area for me (I'm a writing teacher) and I find that many petsitting agencies and individuals struggle to maintain adequate communication before an after my travels. P&PC have been wonderful communicators. They reply quickly to my efforts to schedule care for my pet. They send me updates (including images) while I'm away. And they are always clear about billing, visit schedules, etc. I couldn't ask for more. The second area is care. In the past, when I would return from a long trip my cat would be all out of sorts from a lack of TLC. Since I've been working with P&PC, he seems to barely notice that I've been away. This is because they visit him often and they treat him like he matters (like he's their own pet). It's not just about keeping food in his bowl. In sum, I can't recommend these folks any higher. I don't think you'll find better pet care in the area.
AMAZING! Our rescue Border Collie, Quinn, had always been a little apprehensive around other dogs, especially males. He spent a week with Linn & Mark and their bevy of guests. Quinn had the time of his life! He was exhausted and content when he got home. It has now been several months since his stay, and we continue to see the positive after-effects of his visit. He remains confident and more social. As a matter of fact, we had a true test shopping at the hardware store yesterday. Quinn was relaxed and social with a male dog, even sharing a treat! Thanks, Linn & Mark! Quinn loves you guys, too!
Our boy Rico attended Brittney’s pack for a while. He loved it, he’d come home tired and happy. We always felt like he was well taken care of. He is a puppy and Brittney definitely tried her best to accommodate to his puppy needs. He even injured his tail because he was too happy, got “happy tail” one day. He is a little menace and tried to jump over the fence a couple times which caused him to injure his leg but Brittney was always very transparent and informed my husband and I. If your dog isn’t a little menace like ours you should totally go with Brittney’s outstanding business, the puppies have plenty of room to play and they will be loved and cared for. We will miss Brittney’s dog house very much.
If anyone out there is looking for a place that will love your four-legged fur baby like it was their own. Brittany‘s dog house is the place to go not only do they do doggy daycare. They have boarding and they do grooming. I have done all three and you will be incredibly happy with either service you choose to use
Brittney is spectacular! I brought my puppy to her daycare over a year ago and just recently used her for boarding with my 2 dogs who are 1 and 3. My younger girl was a rescue from Mexico and she is very cautious around everyone but she loves dogs, I told Brittney my fears as we would be over 5 hours away with no cell service and she took excellent care of my babies. She helped me out when I didn't bring enough food and she kept me updated with pictures as a bonus! Great prices and always a great experience. so grateful to have a place i trust my dogs to go.
Brittney is amazing! She’s been watching our 3 dogs for 3 years now. We have her drop in on our pups on days my husband and I both work, we also have her help out when we go on vacation. She’s also dropped everything to take one of our dogs to the vet when my husband and I couldn’t make it. I couldn’t recommend her more. Our dogs love her. She’s super communicative and sends us lots of pictures when we are on vacation. We know our dogs are in good hands with her.
Brittney is literally the sweetest person! I searched high and low for a place to let my baby boy Boston have someplace to hang out at during the day while his Dad & I have to work. He is a 7 month old rottweiler that isnt neutered, so not a single place would even bother to acknowledge him or agree to meet him because he didnt meet their "requirements." Well Brittney didnt even hesitate to invite him over for a meet and greet with her pack of pups to see if Boston would fit in with her crew. You can tell she is passionate about what she does and how much she cares for her pack. My boy has been going to her place for daycare for about 2 weeks now and I cannot be happier about how excited he gets as soon as we turn into her lane. He sees her and he goes nuts, that's how I know she is amazing. Because dogs know when they are loved and cared for, and will show it ❤ She sends me updates (because I'm one of those hover moms that worries about everything) and even sent me pic updates to put my mind at ease. if you are looking for a place to bring your pup to burn off some energy, look no further. You will not regret trusting Brittney with the care of your pets.
We LOVE Brittney’s dog house! My dogs get so excited to stay with her, and she takes such good care of them! I would recommend her to anyone!
The best daycare and boarding for your dogs in Pierce County!
This is my niece & she is fantastic with animals. I highly recommend her. She and her soon to be husband have customized their home to accommodate a great pet facility. You won’t be disappointed.
Hi Vivian! I noticed you rated my business a 4 out of 5 stars and I was wondering if you could comment on this? I don't believe I've had the pleasure of caring for your pets. Please let me know if there's something I can do to improve your rating to a full five stars. Thank you!
We absolutely love Emily’s Wood Pack for our two dogs. Our dogs needed some socializing after the pandemic and they were nervous, but they made sure to communicate what days had calmer dogs, and always update with pictures. I would say they are even more affordable with boarding than other locations in the area considering how much love, attention, and space they are given. I wish I could give more than 5 stars. You can tell all the employees love the pets. Honestly amazing!
We are so happy with the care our puppy gets at Emily’s Woof Pack! It’s affordable, high-quality dog care that our pup absolutely loves. He always comes home happily exhausted after his visits, and now he even cries with excitement whenever we drive by the Walgreens nearby. The staff is incredibly professional and friendly, and I love how dog-centric the check-in and check-out process is—it makes everything easy and stress-free. Plus, the location is super convenient for anyone near JBLM, Lakewood, or Steilacoom. Highly recommend Emily’s Woof Pack for your furry family members!
Emily has always been professional, prompt and friendly. She is incredibly knowledgeable about dogs and supportive of her pet sitting community, providing resources and referrals if she isn’t available or the right fit for your pet. She gives her heart to each dog in her care and will love them like her own while they’re in her home. She is the ONLY person we trust to care for our cats, in our home, when we travel. She sends video updates and pictures so you know your babies are happy. Bring your dogs to Emily, you won’t regret it! Oct 2021: Editing to add that we now have a very shy doodle boy who was exceptionally well cared for during his daycare visit. Emily went above and beyond answering all of my nervous dog mom questions before booking. Upon arrival, Alex and Sierra were patient with Sunny while he got accustomed and they sent several photo pupdates throughout the day. Best of all, Sunny is less nervous with new dogs and people after his ONE day running with the pack. Seriously, bring your dog to Emily’s Woof Pack.
Our Doggo loves her time at Emily’s! She made it super easy to find a day that we could come out and do a trial for a new daycare. Our dog had a great time! And Emily sent us an update on her first day to let us know she’s doing ok. Love that they have outdoor space for the doggos. Will definitely be back!
Emily has been amazing with our fur baby, Diesel. She has sat for him dozens of times over the last few years and he always comes home happy. She is great with text updates when we are out of town. We trust her with the most important thing in our lives. I cannot say enough about how much she cares about dogs and their well being. She is the best!!! Diesel loves his aunt Emily! Thanks so much...
Emily Wolf Pack has been the best decision we ever made for our dog. Our dog went to day care once a week for a few months and he was the happiest. He was always excited they day he was picked up and came home happy and tired. We never had any trouble with the team working there or with our dog while he was taken care. They are very attentive, Professional, flexible and have great communication. I will for sure recommend this place!!
You will not find a better Doggy Day Care experience than EWP. The Pack Leaders engage with the pups continuously during the day and my two come home happy and tired. This team cares about each dog individually - they are a joy to leave my fur kids with.
I am so greatful for my coworker and fellow nurse telling me about Emily's. She brings her Pups and Cat here and she could not have been more spot on for a great daycare for my Archie. He will be 5 this year and we have had our share of not good experiences at 2 other places and then we found Emily's. Professoinal, carring, kind, just the best people. You will have no worries. Just wonderful. Right acroos the street from Key Bank on Steilacoom.
I would definitely recommend Emily's Woof Pack to anyone looking for a daycare or boarding for their pups! We adopted our dog about a year-and-a-half ago and he was quite the handful. He didn't do well at a large daycare facility, and I was nervous to try again and leave him with anybody. Emily was willing to work with him and now he loves going over to her house! I love that she does overnight trials and a thorough screening process to make sure all of the dogs will get along before their first day of daycare. 10/10 would recommend 🥰🐾
Emily is a wonderful pet sitter (and human being!) and I trust her to the moon and back to give my pup excellent care. We had a lovely conversation before giving my dog a trial run at her house to figure out if my rescue dog's personality would fit in with the other dogs in the Pack. With my initial concerns about my dog's nervous and anxious behavior put to rest, I was able to leave her with Emily for 24 hours to test the waters. Emily sent photos and gave updates and determined that my dog was ready for a longer stay. Now, I'll leave my dog for her "vacation" with Emily this Christmas while I travel to visit family. <3 Emily came on high recommendation from my rescue, and I'm so glad I heard about her!
Highly recommend! We have 2 Rottweilers and our boy can be a bit challenging. He requires special medication twice daily and has trust issues. Amalia was amazing to work with, very accommodating and put me at ease right away. She went the extra step and sent me messages letting me know both dogs were doing great and were relaxed and comfortable. Opted to have the dogs work on the treadmill and not sure how Garrett was able to get Zeus on it but he did!! If you're in need for boarding or training look no further. Thank you.. Tesla and Zeus!
Boarded my cat there for two weeks. Staff was very friendly and communicative. Amalia reached out on several occasions to give me an update on my pet. She is very friendly and helpful. Prices were extremely reasonable. My cat seemed like he wasn’t bothered by the stay at all. Will definitely be coming back for the next time I need it.
My Standard Poodle "Romeo" came home calm and loving after a week of boarding at Stevens Family Kennels & Dog Language Center. I loved that he had a large area to lounge in with access to fresh air to enjoy the outdoors safely. Amalia was wonderful and responded quickly when I would inquire on how he was doing. Thank you all for taking great care of my Romeo. It's not easy trusting someone with my boy but felt at ease leaving him in good hands and will happily bring my boy here again!
My husband and I have learned so much from Garrett regarding dog behavior modification. Not only are his dog training sessions amazing, but boarding with Stevens Family Kennels is rewarding for both my dogs and us. Garret is passionate about dogs, and by using dog language to interact with them during their stay, they returned happy and even more obedient. I won't be boarding my dogs with anyone else.
Brought my dog in for a one night kennel stay. Talked with them before about her needs and if she'd be a good fit, understanding maybe she wouldn't be. They were receptive. They said they'd keep eye on her, put her on the treadmill and walk her if needed, etc (all extra $$$ things). Well, she was okay after a one night stay when I came to get her, but I heard absolutely nothing about how she did. The kid who gave her back to me basically shrugged when I asked. No word on if they walked her or put her on the treadmill (they didn't, I only learned when the automated receipt was sent later in the day). They also charge $1/minute for any of those personal interactions with your dog outside of feeding. Suffice to say it wasn't a good fit, my dog appeared like she hadn't eaten or drank anything while there. That's fine that it wasn't for her, but I expected more communication from them after our initial talk, or some follow up after for them to say it was or wasn't great for her, what they tried, how she reacted. Anyways, they just put you dog in kennel and feed it unless you pay quite a lot for anything more. It's not great, I wouldn't use this kennel as a backup. The kennel is just the side hustle to the expensive training main gig.
When our kennel abruptly closed we felt we wouldn't find a suitable fit for our very nervous boxer. Changes and new people are scary for him and we really needed to find a kennel that knew how to deal with him. From the minute Mico met Garrett we knew we found his home away from home. The facility is amazing, clean and quiet. Mico immediately was put at ease and when we picked him up we had a calm and happy dog. We are all so happy that Mico has a great new family at Stevens Family Kennels.
We adopted our Kiki when he was 2 and he has dog aggression issues. We found Garrett through a friend and are so GLAD we did! Our Kiki has come so far and more importantly is what Garrett taught us! We thought we were doing everything right, and for other dogs we could've been. But, Kiki needed something different! Thanks to Garrett we have the tools to really help Kiki! ***Side note, ask Garrett about his training collars! They are worth their weight in gold!
They took great care of our puppy here! We’re so thankful. She stayed for 4 days, was her first time being away from us so we were a bit nervous but Amalia is awesome she kept us updated and responded to us when we reached out. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone needing to board their dog they will be in good hands
We have worked with Garett several times and have loved all of our sessions. Of course when we heard that he also had boarding; we jumped at the opportunity. We boarded our golden retriever puppy and we’re a bit nervous how she would do as it was her first time boarding but Amalia gave updates throughout the journey and She did so well. They offer walks/exercise times for a very affordable rate which was perfect for our energetic girl. We originally just planned to board her for one night but we ended up doing several nights because we had such peace of mind knowing she was in good hands. It is so nice that they all work as a family in the boarding as well. Would absolutely recommend for anyone who wants their dog to be in loving and attentive hands!
We recently boarded our dog, Vader, at Stevens Family Kennels after the holidays. The pre-arrival instructions that they gave me made it easy to pack what my dog needed for his stay. It was so great to be on vacation and know that our dog was in good hands! Vader seemed to have a great time, the staff said he was a good boy too. Overall, it was a great experience and we'd definitely recommend Stevens Family Kennels to others! Thank you so much!
We absolutely love the Muttro Pups! We have been using them for all our boarding needs for our three Italian greyhounds! They get to board in the same room and not in a cramped cage. I have such peace of mind that my dogs will be taken care of and happy! We have been repeat customers for 4 years!
My dog had a great experience being boarded. Everyone was kind and friendly and helped me feel reassured during her stay. I received pics and updates when I texted which also helped me feel more comfortable. My dog is about 9 and this was her first time being boarded. They were also really flexible to accommodate my request on a short notice over the holidays. I will definitely board my dog here again in the future!
They take great care of my crazy Shiba/husky mix! I also love that they are super responsive to their text check-ins, and send me cute pictures!
The Muttropolitan is an amazing doggy day care. They have boarding options and will come to your house. They have taken great care of my dogs and cats throughout the years.
10/10 would recommend them! First time boarding with them and I have nothing but positive things to say. Being gone for over a week, I was so grateful for the quick replies with updates and pictures of my dogs! The staff are so nice and helpful. They helped me bring my dogs out to my car when I picked them up, and having one small dog and one large old dog it’s a hassle by myself. Great place, great staff who communicate well! Thank you!!
Love this place! My nala is so happy here! Kirsten is amazing with my pup! She takes very good care of her! I have worked with her at previous places and will follow her on whatever adventure she takes on! 💗💗 Send your doggie here!
We boarded our 4 year old dog for the first time over the holidays after an unexpected change in our care plans. The staff was incredibly helpful in getting us the boarding help we needed with only a couple weeks’ notice at such a busy time of the year. I applaud their good communication (including updates and photos during her stay!), deep care for all animals they take in, and the willingness to help us out when we were in a major bind. We will definitely be boarding our dog here again! Highly recommend.
My two dogs, Lemon and Raspberry, have always had someone home to watch them while I go on work trips, and that changed this year after our relocation to Washington. I travel for work 3-8 times a year and I was worried about being able to find a suitable place for them since they have separation anxiety, are on the barkier side, and need prescription food. Muttropolitan found a place for my pups after a last minute Rover cancellation in October, and I took them back for a longer visit this month. These people go above and beyond for my dogs -- even sitting with them while they eat (this is the only way they actually eat when they're stressed). In addition to being reasonably priced, their facility accommodates them being boarded in the same kennel area, walks them multiple times a day, and is extremely punctual with sending updates and pictures upon request. My dogs are their normal silly selves when we get home, which shows me they are getting proper attention and they are minimally stressed while boarded. I am so glad that I found a place for my two babies. I highly recommend the Muttropolitan.
Our sweet Sunny girl has always gone to Leash the Muttro Pups anytime we needed boarding when we have to go out of town. We always come back to a very happy bean! It’s like a mini vacation for her, and we feel better knowing she’s really well cared for. What we appreciate the most is the photo text updates we get on how she’s doing, as well as the accommodations they had for her when she was still a pup and not spayed yet. 5/5 recommend! Also the sweetest people you will meet. Photos of her from her morning walks with Leash the Muttro Pups🥰
We've boarded our dog here a couple of times now for extended vacations, and he is always so happy and well cared for. Our dog is somewhat aggressive with other dogs, and we love that the Muttropolitan staff have experience with dogs with behavior issues and know how to handle and care for all the pets staying with them at any given time. It's a lot of extra work, and we appreciate the care and love that goes into his stay.
