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We were so sad to wave goodbye to Marta and Archi as were Roma and Cookie. That says so much about them and also our experience with them. They were both so polite, showed lots of empathy and were easy to befriend. Their communications were great - with us receiving photos and videos every day. The dogs enjoyed long walks and beach visits - their favourite! They left our home immaculate and our garden was well cared for. Both Marta and Archi are honest and trustworthy. They also emptied our mail box and sorted everything into piles for our return. On top of that, we arrived home from a long flight - UK to Australia - to a superb tapas meal cooked by both Marta and Archi. We felt as if we were saying goodbye to old friends when they left and it’s only too sad that they won’t be around for our next dog and house sit. For our first experience this will take some topping. Don’t hesitate because Marta and Archi are number one pet and home sitters.
Stephen ticks all the boxes. He's been a few times to look after Dillon and it's a comfort for me when I secure a sit from him. He communicates well, is flexible to meet my needs, punctual and takes care of my elderly dog based on his current needs. All in all an excellent, reliable sitter every time.
Is it better to board cats or leave at home?
Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home overnight at Sittsy.
How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?
At least 35 per visit, per overnight watching in your home, otherwise you can find a free sitter at Sittsy.
What do people do with their cats when they go on vacation?
Inviting a cat sitter to your home, boarding the cat with a local business, asking a friend, family or neighbour to feed and check the well-being. The most efficient way to leave your cat during your vacation is with Sittsy cat sitters overnight, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!
We love Carey's dog minding service because our dog loves it! Our Westie Peggy can't wait to join Carey's dogs as they are wonderful companions and make beach time extra special. Carey's professionalism, kind and caring nature combined with her skills with all dog breeds is priceless. Her property is generous, comfortable and clean. Her containment of the number of dogs she hosts mean they get excellent care and attention. We enjoy our time away because of the confidence and security Carey provides. Peggy has such a fine time that we are tempted to book ourselves in! And we promise to be good!!😀😀
Carey is absolutely wonderful taking care of the dogs. Our Frankie goes once a week to daycare and has just started staying over. We know she is in such good hands and do not worry about her. She loves the beach trips and making new friends. Highly recommend! 🐶
Millie is a regular day care and overnight veteran with Carey at Paradise for Pooches and she loves it!. It’s a definite stress free service and Carey’s love for dogs is abundantly clear in the way they respond to her. Finding a safe and caring environment to leave our fur baby is so important - we can’t recommend Paradise for Pooches highly enough!
We just LOVE Carey. Buster has been in paradise 2 days a week and the odd night for over a year and he is always sooooo excited to play w all the other dogs that Carey has all under control very well! I mean 2 walks a day at the beach! Amazing! Carey is such a caring woman and deeply respects the animals and is very friendly and easy w us owners!!! Can highly highly recommend Carey and her service to anyone who loves their dogs!! Xxxx
Hello! Peggy the Westie here! I have just returned home from another awesome little stay with Carey and friends. As soon as I got a "whiff" of my holiday destination I started to whinge and carry on in the car. Then I nearly dislocated my mum's arm in my eagerness to join my hosts. As soon as my leash was removed I took off to play and even forgot to say bye bye to mum and dad ...oops! (Although I have made amends with an extra big loop -the-loop hello upon their return.) Mum says that all my compliments about Carey's may mislead people to think that I live in a small cardboard box and do nothing. In truth, I have a wonderful life and home full of love and adventure. I say that just goes to show how good it is at Carey's.....if it can excite a spoiled kid like me it must be paradise!!
Carey is just wonderful, can't recommend her enough. Fantastic with dogs, huge and safe fenced yard - right across from the beach. My dog loves her two dogs as well.
Most awesome dog carer, trainer and entertainer! Our little Lloyd loves hanging with his besties and Carey at the beach and in her massive backyard. And he comes home with manners!
My little fur baby Spike stayed with the team just before Christmas. Spike has a little bit of separation anxiety but was super happy in the little paws club, he also has medication and the girls where super great with this. I saw regular posts of him on FB and he looked super happy, this put my mind at ease while I was away. when I picked him up he was happy and I will definitely have him stay in the future. thanks for taking good care of my little guy.
Alfie always seems to enjoy his time at Avonlee. We always book in early to make sure we get a place for him. I really recommend Avonlee for short or long stays.
Thankyou once again for looking after our beloved cat Percy. He seems to be very comfortable going to Avonlee now as I know you care for him so well and give him the affection he loves. We’re very glad to have Avonlee in the area to take him when we go away.
This was my 9.5 year old dogs first stay in a kennel. He came home contented and happy which was a great sign. Apparently he made a dog friend who he would play with during free time and liked the staff.
My older dog Chloe has never had need of staying in kennel boarding before due to always having family around to care for her she is 13 years old..This situation has changed now our human kids all are moving out of home..so for an older dog I was worried that she would be anxious about being in a new environment..and I was anxious..but to my surprise on picking her up after 4 days..she was so calm..happy to see me but very keen to go back to the staff and go back inside with them..to me this means she was extremely well cared for, which I was grateful for..and I have no hesitation for future visits or holidays..thanks everyone at Avonlee..
I am always very concerned when I need to leave my cat in the care of somebody that doesn't understand her personality. Even her vet, a cat lover, has described her as a challenge. This is because she was abandoned as a kitten and has lived with nobody but my wife and I ever since she adopted us, insisting we let her into our house and our lives. I said it was never going to happen, but it did because she was brave enough and stubborn to make it happen. Ever since then, whenever we have had to travel, we have left her in the care of the staff at Avonlee Lodge Pet Resort. The staff at Avonlee Lodge have always taken care of her in a way that puts the least amount of stress on both her and my wife and I while we are away. I have total faith in the staff at Avonlee Lodge to look after her and give her the care she needs without adding to any distress she may be feeling due to separation anxiety. I know she is only a cat but I made a commitment to look after her when I let her into my life and part of that commitment is ensuring she is safe at all times, whether in my care or the care of others. I take that commitment seriously and I thank the staff at Avonlee Lodge Pet Resort for taking that commitment seriously too.
Thankyou for taking good care of my Dolly and Dixie. They both were well and happy when I picked them up. I think Dixie would have stayed longer, she seemed to have had such a good time. I only leave my girls with Avonlee.
Reddog always loves his stay at Avonlee and enjoys saying hello to the staff. Excellent Resort with a great team
I love this place, but more importantly both my cats love it too. They are very caring with my raggys Misty & Snowflake
My chihuahua always seems happy when picked up. Friendly staff. Highly recommended
Judy is absolutely amazing, she loved our little poodle as her own and gave us daily updates and videos. Beach trips, daily walks with the other dogs and cuddles on the couch. I felt so secure knowing scout was loved so dearly while we were away. Couldn’t recommend her enough!
We are so happy to have found Judy at Happy Tails Byron Bay. We have 2 chihuahuas who can be very particular and fussy, one of them fear aggressive and the other a little on the nippy -feisty side and Judy handled them with ease and warmth. We loved getting the fun video updates when we were overseas- she clearly has a lovely way with dogs and we were very relaxed being away, knowing the dogs were so well looked after . I can't recommend Judy highly enough.
Judy is wonderful with my dogs They really love going to stay with her Tails wagging I tell them they are off to a doggy resort for a holiday !! Beach and forest walks,lots of other doggies to socialise with and so much attention They are really spoilt with love ❤️ Recently Judy minded my dogs for almost 3 weeks and it gave me huge peace of mind to know how happy and well looked after they were 🥰I would highly recommend Judy happy tails !!
We have been using happy tails for a while now for our dog Kenny each time we go away. I used to get so much anxiety finding Kenny a reliable sitter until we found Judy. Kenny loves going to stay with Judy and runs into her place excited to play with his doggie pals. She sends regular updates and also clips his nails which we really appreciate as struggle to do ourselves. He comes home exhausted from a fun filled time and I’m sure he doesn’t miss us at all 😂
We wouldn’t just leave our guy, Reuben with just anyone but at Happy Tails, he’s treated like part of the family! He loves the interaction with the other pups and he totally loves his cuddles with Judy and Dave. We never have to worry about anything, although sometimes we wonder if he wants to come home again! Having big cousin Vinny to hang out with is a definite bonus, too. Best doggy day care ever!
Judy and Vinnie have been incredible to our dog. She has come back in great happy shape and lived her stay! Will be back soon ! Thank you for all your kindness
Judy was an angel heaven sent at very short notice after we were told our pup wasn’t welcome at our accommodation. Our Bear was still just a puppy but in Judy’s hands he was well behaved and loved being part of Judy’s “pack”. 100% recommend to all! Thank you Judy.
Judy was so lovely to our 2 year old spoodle Oakie for day and overnight care! She fit us in with late notice when we wanted to do some dog free activities on our honeymoon in Byron. She sent regular updates and Oakie had a ball. We will definitely be using her services again for our next visit. Thanks heaps, Tess & Nick
When my partner and I started planning for a week overseas, we turned to Happy Tails to care for our girl, Poppy. She’d been to Doggie Day Care at their place a few times, and we loved the attention they gave each dog, the full access they allowed them to their dog-friendly property, and of course the impressive the pack walks. During her stay, we got daily updates, pics and videos, on Poppy’s mood, activities and play with the other pups—putting our minds at ease. We’re confident she enjoyed her time with Dave and Judy, and are sure she’ll look forward to staying with them again.
I was so so happy with Judy minding my beloved greyhound, Perriwinkle. Its a gorgeous location and so peaceful, being set in rain forest only 8 minutes from Byron with dogs lying around on the deck on daybeds. Very sweet. Perriwinkle settled in beautifully and Judy kindly sent me texts with photos of my dog who had settled in beautifully the first and second days. I wouldf highly recommend Happy Tails of Byron and so prefer to the idea of an impersonal kennel somewhere as my dog was obviously loved and pampered as she was very relaxed when i collected her. Thankyou Judy!!
