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Cung was a wonderful cat sitter and housesitter and we would happily invite him back again. He was excellent with our cats and sent plenty of photos, and also left the house impeccably clean. We had to come back a day early and so we got to spend some time with him which we enjoyed as well. 10 out of 10 recommend! 
Amanda is truly our trusted sitter "find"! She comes back regularly, so much so that our kitties think she is their secondary owner! Always reliable, clean, responsible and most of all loves our cats as much as we do! Good communicator, self reliant - all in all a perfect "10"!
Wow! Just wow! We cannot say enough about the care and compassion Trisha and John provided to our cats and our home. We are always somewhat nervous about a new pet sitter in our home, but that all faded when we met this wonderful couple. They provided daily updates as requested, complete with pictures, videos and personalized captions. Upon our return, we were greeted by happy and content kitties. There was no sign of anxiety in Tika! Yea!!! Our home was clean, the sheets and towels were washed and bed remade! They even left behind thank you notes and little gifts! What a breath of fresh air these two individuals are! We hope to have them back again soon.
Wow, what a find Justin is! I feel as though I won a lottery. As I was revelling in the communication we were having during his stay, I looked over his profile and realized either that he had updated it during his stay OR I never even read it. I was so impressed with his initial application that described multiple stays taking care of cats in Turkey that I knew he was going to be a great choice. So I'm not sure that I even read his profile or reviews. Turned out...he was more than I could have EVER hoped for. Justin is VERY organized and clear with his communication. Just as--or maybe more--important, he is a poster child for what zeewoi can be: more than just an economical way to get a pet sitter or a place to stay. Justin embraces the barter economy and the opportunity it presents to get to know people. Although we only met the day that I turned the house and my 2 cats over to his care, we had delightful communication throughout his stay. He wanted to be sure he was providing the right care to all living and non-living elements of my home as well as just chat beyond what we'd had an opportunity to cover when we were face to face on the handoff day. Bottom line: I'd have Justin back even if I wasn't going anywhere! I've met a friend. And my neighbors did as well! Oh yes, and my two cats were well looked after, the house was in ship shape, and Justin was able to brief the next sitter in person (I'd had to extend my time away and Justin already had another commitment). To say I felt confident leaving my pets and home in Justin's care is an understatement. Justin is a real adventurer and believer in the power of both human and animal connection. Without a doubt, I would recommend him as a sitter...and a friend! Thank you, Justin for a great example of how to wrestle so much more meaning out of zeewoi.
Raquel was simply terrific! She and her husband, Miguel, had to fill in at the last minute for another sitter who had a death in her family. This meant that the length of the stay and sitting they had originally signed up for doubled. Completely undaunted, they did a GREAT job for us. Our cat and dog got lots of love and affection, and plenty of exercise, food, and rest. Our house and yard were cared for with equal conscientiousness. It was wonderful for us to be able to rely so completely on these super zeewoi. We recommend them 100 percent!
Caroline is an amazing sitter ! We were far away, had never left our cat for such a long period of time and we felt really confident with her. She took great care of our cat Honey as well as she did for the house, pool and garden. She was even able to handle the end of the refection of the bathroom which was a last minute surprise… We felt Caroline was reliable and self sufficient. We had a great communication with her during our stay abroad. We even found many nice intentions when we came back from our vacations such as fresh fruits and bakeries for a nice and welcomed breakfast after a night in a plane ! We definitely recommend Caroline for your sittings and we will obviously call her back !
Danny and Jo did a great job caring for our 3 cats and fish AND lots of plants (and home of course) while we were out of town for 3 weeks. We came back to a very clean house, sheets, and towels all clean and folded and fresh sheets on the bed they were using. The plants were all alive too, which is a first for us (again, we have a lot of plants!). The cats were happy to see us and they were all accounted for (a past sitter lost a cat for a week - they escaped outside as a non-outside cat). Everything was in its place and looked great. We received regular updates (via text) with photos of the cats lounging about which was important for us. Danny asked good questions when they visited us before the sit, and when reviewing our pet/house sitting instructions. The only thing we noticed that was different was that our 2 young cats were a little lighter (not necessarily a bad thing) but we understand that being gone for that length of time can be stressful on our furry family, which almost always affects their eating habits. All in all, we would definitely have them again!
If Cung ever applies to your post for a house or pet sit, I strongly encourage you to jump at the offer. You will not be disappointed. Cung is among the top (if not the top) sitter I’ve ever had and I’ve been on this site for years. Primarily, Cung is very organized. In the weeks and days leading up to the sit, Cung kept me abreast of his plans and status. I felt very comfortable in the days leading up to the sit because I knew the plan we made to exchange the keys and walk him through the instructions would work as planned. Second, Cung really cares. When he got to my apartment after what I assume was a long day of traveling, I explained the care instructions and he was very attentive and cared about the details - asking very specific questions on how to care for my cat and apartment. I had some pretty specific rules about how to feed my cat and take care of him and Cung followed those exactly. Third, Cung makes you feel comfortable while you are away. I got daily or twice daily updates about my cat. I got pictures which made me feel like my cat was having a good time. My cat came out within an hour of me being away - very fast for my cat as he is shy. Cung must have a calming energy towards animals. Cung was also very responsive when I reached out first - replying within 5 minutes. I really appreciated that. My cat threw up at one point and Cung answered all of my questions to assess whether my cat was sick or had just eaten too fast. Fourth, Cung will take good care of your apartment/house. I came back to a SPOTLESS apartment. The sheets were washed and folded on my bed. The towels were washed. The apartment had been vacuumed. The kitchen was clean. The dishwasher had been run. Everything was in its place when I returned. Honestly, cleaner than when I left it which is difficult since I am a very clean person. Cung also respects your property. I have an extensive computer setup that he used for work and he was very respectful of that equipment. He asked if he could use it beforehand, which was incredibly polite since he could have used it and I wouldn’t have known. In sum. You need to jump at the opportunity if Cung offers to sit for you. I came home to a very happy cat. Hope he will sit for me again sometime!
Pennee and Bill were the BEST pet sitters and guests ever! I really wanted them to stay forever ! Our cat, Miss Kitty bonded so much to them, that she really wasn’t that happy to see me when I got home .Our cat is a finicky eater and they tried all different types of food and treats for her. They sent me regular photos of miss kitty and I knew everything was great when most of the pics had miss kitty on their lap. Our cat doesn’t take to many people but she immediately fell in love with them. Pennee sent us our mail and prescription meds on a regular basis , and went out of her way to take care of any issues . They fell in love with the neighbors and community and just made our lives so easy . We experienced the Covid 19 virus outbreak quarantine during this time and Pennee and Bill agreed to stay a month longer at our home . They were extremely flexible with their travel plans so that everyone would be safe. Upon our arrival home, we were greeted with a bouquet of flowers , beautiful hanging basket of flowers for outdoors and a beautiful bottle of wine . And our house had never been cleaner ! Bill and Pennee are a pet owners dream couple !I felt extremely lucky to have found such a great petsitter and new friend . We will be visiting each other in the future .
We've had many pet/house sitters over the last few years and Cat and Eugene will reside at the top of the list of favorites! From my first email with Cat I knew I liked her. She has all of the qualities of a good house and pet sitter: Reliable, a good listener, organized, flexible, caring, and honest. She and Eugene arrived exactly on time for our pre-sit visit, where they got to meet Maya and become familiarized with the house. It was a delight to visit with them and become comfortable knowing Maya would be in good hands. Our scheduled dates changed somewhat and they were extremely flexible and easy going about the changes. Upon our return home, we found the house pretty much in the exact condition we left it in. I can tell that great care was taken for Maya and for the house. Maya seemed to still be looking for them the next day, wandering around the house wondering where the other people who loved her went. I would recommend Cat and Eugene for anyone looking for reliable, kind, respectful, caring, tidy, and honest sitters. If I am lucky, I will get to have them back to sit for me again.
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 20$ per visit, $25/week 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!
Wonderful place for your furry family member! Ours is an Australian Cattle Dog rescue that entered our busy and noisy suburban neighborhood with many noise anxieties! We go for daycare and boarding. Spending time outside with doggy friends in the safe environment at Sugar Maple Farms has reduced his anxieties - and we are very thankful!
Our dog Zoe spent three weeks overnight at Sugar Maple Farm. We could not be happier with the love and support that Jennifer and her family provided for our pup while we were out of town. She was treated like part of the family and was never alone at any time. They treated her like she was part of the family and we never once had any concerns about her care. We received frequent update and pictures of Zoe playing with new friends and having so much fun. We feel like we found a great place to leave our dog when we embark on future trips. Sugar Maple Farm is the best and I highly recommend anyone thinking about outstanding care for the pets to consider this awesome place for their furry loved ones.
We have boarded our beagle-mix dog at Sugar Maple K9 Boarding twice now (the first time for a long weekend and the second for a 10 day trip) and both times have been great! Jennifer and her family do an amazing job looking after the dogs that are staying with them. The dogs have lots of room to play and run around in their back garden area and in their house. Jennifer was very responsive and the booking process was easy. We enjoyed getting updates with pictures throughout our dog's stay and it always looked like the dogs were having a great time together. It was also really nice to do the meet and greet before our dog's first stay to make sure it was a good fit for everyone. We had great peace of mind leaving our dog at Sugar Maple. If we could rate it 10 out of 5 stars we would! Thank you, Jennifer!
Sugar Maple K9 is the best! Our dog, Sam, was no longer a good fit for big box daycare and does better in a smaller, less busy atmosphere. We stumbled across Sugar Maple K9 online and are so glad we did! Jennifer and her family have taken such good care of Sam during his stays, and we always have peace of mind that he is comfortable and well cared for in their home. Jennifer sends great updates and pictures throughout his boarding stays and he always looks happy. We make the hour-long drive from DC, and it’s totally worth it knowing the quality of care he gets at Sugar Maple K9.
My husband and I boarded our two German Shepherds with Jennifer at Sugar Maple Farm for a week while we went on vacation. Our dogs are super sweet but can be a bit of a handful at times, so we are very conscientious about where we board them. I can't say enough great things about Jennifer, Dan, and their family. After our meet and greet with Jennifer and her dog Aurora, we felt the home-like atmosphere would be a great fit for our dogs. During the week of boarding, Jennifer provided us with plenty of updates on how our dogs were doing and sent lots of pictures and videos of all the dogs playing and enjoying their time. I'm so happy we decided to give Sugar Maple a try and will definitely be going back! Our dogs got tons of love and I even think they miss being there! Thanks so much for a great experience!
Jennifer and her family are great with our dogs. We use Sugar Maple for overnight stays and the dogs get to see horses and sheep and play outdoors and then are well cared for in their crate. The Sugar Maple interview involves interaction with their female German Shepherd, who is a good judge of temperament and she interacted with our two English Pointers well. Mostly they said hello to each other and went about what each dog wants to do. If you have an untrained, spoiled or aggressive dog, this is not the place for you. Sugar Maple has a number of day care guests, and they all get along, which is important. The best review is from the dogs themselves. On the second stay, they got excited when they realized where they were going, and Jennifer asked them to come inside her outdoor pen, and they marched right in off the leash. No whining or missing us. We call Sugar Maple their “camp.” They love their camp and they love returning home.
Sugar Maple Farm K9 Boarding and Day Care was recommended to me from a conversation I had at a Petco in Falls Church. I was hesitant about bringing my puppy to a boarding kennel for 5 days that would have him sleeping in a crate and not getting much exercise. Driving out to Aldie was a breath of fresh air for what I was looking for. The farm is beautiful and has 12 acres with fenced in pastures the dogs can run around in. Jennifer, the owner, allows in a handful of dogs to stay at a time and they are allowed to sleep in the house on their dog beds. Meeting Jennifer and her family left me with no hesitations and I was 100% confident my dog was would be safe and have an enjoyable time while I was gone. Getting sent daily pictures were also which were a nice touch. I will definitely be using them again and I have been recommending Sugar Maple Farm to anyone looking for something other than the conventional kennel boarding facilities. The drive out from DC is worth it knowing your dog is in great hands when you are away.
Sugar Maple Farm is such a gem, especially for those fur parents who are nervous about boarding their pet like we were. The family treats your dog like their own, sends you updates during their stay, and is so responsive and reliable. The first meet-and-greet put us at such ease and we knew that our dog would be in good hands with plenty of play time outside and in. I highly recommend Sugar Maple Farm!
I absolutely love taking my little fur baby to Sugar Maple Farm. Jennifer and family have truly been a blessing for us with our shepherd mix puppy. They treat him like one of their own. It gives him the social time, exercise and supervision that he needs as a puppy. Something I cannot do working a full-time job. Plus I found it more cost effective for him to go to SMF all day versus having a dog walker, for 30 minutes a day during the week. Less time cooped up and more energy expelled with other dogs/humans....happy you’re owner and dog!
Loved the fact the our dogs were not put in cages while staying at Sugar Maple overnight. I'm sure it helped to not traumatize our dogs for a week long stay away from us for the 1st time ever. My dogs loved it so much, and you could tell they wanted to say good by to the people at SM before they hopped into the car. Totally recommend this place if your dogs like to be social!
After discovering Pam and her fantastic operation many years ago, we have boarded several dogs (Boxer, Stafordshire Terrier, Plott Hound, Doberman) from 1 to 8 days. They are always happy as soon as we turn in the driveway. Always happy when we pick up. The last time we left our Dobie he was very hinky, timid, and subdued when we picked up. Had a bad feeling. Been planning a trip for 3 weeks and have called at least 2 or 3 times each week. Nobody answers and there is no answering service. Not sure if the kennel is still in operation.
Our dog is excited when she arrives and is happy and seems well cared for when we pick her up. We get our dog groomed during most visits and feel Fursman Kennels does an excellent job, especially with nails. Highly recommend this kennel.
My dog is treated very well here. He recognizes the driveway and gets excited as soon as we turn in. Most groomers can't take care of my dog's nails. The ladies here have no problem with him. I feel confident leaving my older GSD in the care of the staff at Fursman Kennels.
Outstanding service every time! Pam & her family take care of our dog, Lindsey, like royalty with every visit!
Discriminatory against breeds, otherwise friendly people.
Caroline and Tyler are truly amazing. We are incredibly grateful that we found such caring and reliable petsitters in our area. We are "those people" that shower our animals with love and pretty much obsess over finding them the best …
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