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Sofia and Nicole were excellent sitters to our 2 playful cats (an adult tabby and a BIG Maine coon kitten). They gave us a couple updates daily with pictures, as we requested. They were easy to communicate with before and throughout the entire sit. When we came home, our apartment was tidy (probably neater than we left it!) and our cats were relaxed and happy. They were also kind enough to leave us with some sweet bandanas for our boys. We were super pleased with the quality of care, and would happily recommend Sofia and Nicole to anyone in need of a pet or house sitter!
"A relaxing and long time away from home made possible by the best pet & house sitters we could have asked for!" Judy and Steph went the extra mile over their entire one month stay at our home. Both our cats became fast friends thanks to the care and dedication provided for them. We were routinely updated with spectacular photos of our furry girls throughout our leave that helped us be anxiety-free the entire time. Even our older shy cat spent time sleeping on their laps or hanging out on shoulders. As for the house, Judy and Steph left it even cleaner than when they arrived! We had a few tasks to maintain the lawn and potted plants outside, which were completed perfectly. They even tended to our vegetable garden where needed! During a 'risk of severe hail storm' alert, Judy and Steph kept us in the loop and went even further to place potted plants under shelter out of harms way. In summary, we recommend Judy and Steph and would happily have them return again if our schedules cross paths.
. We were absolutely delighted with the care Summer provided for our cats. Without a doubt, she is the best cat sitter we have ever had the pleasure of working with. Her attentiveness and genuine affection for our cats were evident in every interaction. Throughout our holidays, she kept us constantly updated with daily pictures and detailed updates, which gave us immense peace of mind. Additionally, she maintained our house in immaculate condition, keeping everything clean and tidy. This level of consideration and dedication went above and beyond our expectations, and we deeply appreciated her efforts. Summer’s exceptional service made our holiday experience truly worry-free and enjoyable.
I'm delighted to have found Lisa as a sitter and hope to have her back again! She was detail oriented and clearly cared about my cats' well being. She asked good questions about the cats' routines and needs and about the house to be sure she'd meet my expectations and have a comfortable and successful sit. She communicated very well before and throughout the sit and even though I was unreachable for much of the time I was confident everyone was in good hands. Lisa left the house in immaculate condition and the cats were relaxed and happy when I got home. What a delight!
Kerry and Megan were wonderful sitters and took great care of our two cats while we were on vacation for two weeks. They were responsive, gave us regular updates, and seemed to really care about Tumba and Cappa. When Tumba was more timid toward the beginning of our trip and not eating her meals fully, Kerry was sure to ask for additional suggestions from us on how to coax her to eat more. Kerry and Megan also left the house just as we'd left it for them. We really appreciated them going the extra mile to ask about additional cleaning products so they could clean our bathrooms. It felt great to come home and just relax without needing to remake the bed. Thanks for everything, Kerry and Megan! We would certainly entrust our home and kitties to you again in the future.
Kathryn was amazing. She helped me figure plans out after another sitter dropped out at the last minute and saved the day! My cat and fish were well taken care of, and she was super communicative when my tank had a problem child moment. Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, helpful, and caring sitter!!
Kathy and Ron arrived at our home with a most fantastical toy for our cats and a giant apple pie. Need I say more? They are very experienced sitters and brought personal items that they prefer. We knew we were leaving out cats in good hands. A large part of their 'job' was hand watering our garden and Ron took that in stride. Everything is thriving. Our cats are usually distant with new people but we received photos of them keeping Kathy and Ron company in various situations which was reassuring. They clearly won our cats over. Although Ron and Kathy had a ferry to catch on their last day, they took time to wash their linens and hang them on the clothesline. They also left us a gorgeous plant for our garden. We would very much like to have them back for a longer sit if possible.
Paige, David, and family were WONDERFUL sitters for my crew! They were so pleasant and personable, and the pets warmed up to them very quickly. Even my rescue cat who tends to stray away from men loved David. I received regular updates and communication (before and during the sit). I truly did not have any concerns while I was away knowing that everyone had such great care and attention given to them. (I know the dogs had a good time because when I came home there was no commotion over my return.) I was away on NYE and Paige had no issues keeping an eye on one of the dogs who has anxiety surrounding loud noises. The family cleaned up after themselves and may have left the house cleaner than when I left! Truly such a great family who I would welcome back any time!
Kathryn was such nice and kind sitter that both of my boyfriend and me were grateful to have, including my cats!! My cats seemed having great time with her, being around her, chilling on couch with her, or even sitting on her. I got several photos of my cats from her with whort updates. I’m thankful that she let me do facetimes with her when I missed my cats. The house was clean and tidy when we came back. I definately will ask her again to sit my cats and house when I need. Thank you Kathryn!!:)
We can not exaggerate the care and love Juliet and Laurent gave to our cat, Piero, during his the last few weeks of life. While we left for our trip thinking he merely had a bladder infection, his symptoms turned for the worse a weeks into their sit and later revealed he had cancer. No one would wish their sitter to need to hospice their cat but Juliet and Laurent showed such compassion for Piero and volunteered to be with him when we made the decision to put him down. It was an emotional time for all of us and we will be forever grateful to our two caring cat and house sitters. We have had many fantastic housesitters through zeewoi but Juliet and Laurent top the list. Their professionalism, constant communication and compassion were exceptional. Should you have the opportunity to have them in your home, do not hesitate to book them, you will have no regrets. We do, however, regret that they had such a short time with Piero and had to experience such a painful event.
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 $25 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 came in from out of town without having our reservation for the day fully confirmed as I was having problems doing it online and the owner I emailed the other day was on vacation but they still accommodated my Doodles and Golden. They went in excited, came out happy and tired. An added bonus was they didn’t smell gross leaving like some other kennels we’ve been to this was especially awesome as we are camping in a small trailer out of town. Staff was friendly and great with the dogs on drop off and pick up. Thank you for all you do. They’ll definitely be back! Tired pup pictures for attention.
We are new to Cape Breton and the adjustment of moving for our dog has at times been a challenge. Having Tracie and her team welcome our family to the lodge has been so helpful. We have a safe place for our pup to be taken care of when we need to leave her and access to Tracie for specialized training for our dog. Tracie works with us on the best approach for our dog and does not make you fit into a mould of basic training classes. Day two our training plan and our pup was making huge strides forward. We cannot thank Tracie enough for her time and her approach with us.
I did a "stayvacation" at the lodge for our 1 year old 12 lb morkie Peanut prior to our upcoming vacation and so glad I did!! Gave me peace of mind knowing my Peanut will be in great hands. I read up on their website, asked friends, family and at my vet who all had great things to say about "Island Dog Lodge" in Sydney, Nova Scotia. I met both Tracie and Terri who are both caring, passionate and put my mind at ease. Peanut had an absolute blast and he slept through the whole night. 😊 !! They have wonderful stories daily so you can view the interactions. A must read on their website. Peanuts looking forward to his next stay!! I keep him excited to return by saying "We're all going to the Lodge"!!
Friendly, caring, professional, and reliable. What an amazing place! The owners definitely have the right vision and care as much about the dogs as their clients as the human owners too. We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have found this kennel and grooming spot. They also provide excellent training for companions and owners. It is the whole package here. Even nutrition evaluation and custom nutrition for your pets needs.
Our dog Mavi has been coming here since we moved to Sydney last Spring. She always comes back happy and healthy! Thank you!
The lodge was clean, friendly, and well staffed. Daycare prices were reasonable. My senior dog enjoyed himself to the max, attested to by his lengthy nap once we got home!
Friendly, professional, and timely responses from staff. Convenient location as well! Millie loves her day lodging visits.
Amazing care and attention, they treat Pip like their fam jam and love her despite her quirky tendancies. Full trust.
The workers here are so sweet, very caring and the facility is clean and well taken care of. We will definitely be regulars !
Very friendly service. Nice and clean.. Highly recommend the Island Dog Lodge.. ps love the Dog Owner Videos
Village Dogs is the best of.Cape breton! My little Starlita just loves going to "school" and seeing all her "teachers" all the pups are well cared and kept up with their training. Can't say enough about this place !
My Boxer mix has been with the team for over a year now. She has not only gained confidence and control. She is well-behaved and listens significantly more since starting daycare and training. They are the best and make you feel part of their family! No better option in CB.
They are very good, at what they do. Highly recommended, you want to train your pup/dog this is the spot to go.
My family and I planned to visit the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. However, dogs are not allowed in the reconstructed area. So I decided to board Coco for the afternoon with Paws Awhile. Michelle was responsive to my emails. Coco came into heat during our trip so I was worried. When I called, Peter reassured me that the dogs do not interact with other dogs so Coco would be safe. That, I suppose, is the down side if you want your dogs to play with other dogs. They did not ask many questions about the dog i.e. medical records, behavioral issues etc. Coco is wary of new people so Michelle could not get her to go indoors. However, she worked around it and I appreciate the flexibility.
I was nervous leaving our puppy for the first time. But she was good and well cared for. We boarded her for only a few hours while on vacation from Ontario. Kennel was clean. A lot of other dogs. They took the time to put in some of the "barky" dogs so our puppy would feel more comfortable. She definitely didn't like being away from us for even a few hours. It was her first time being away. Would definitely recommend this place though.
DO NOT USE THIS PLACE. We needed to kennel our 2 dogs for a few days. My husband did up baggies of food for each dog , morning and dinner ones. Both dogs are on certain meds so it was important to do the baggies. My husband went to pick the dogs up , 2 of the bags were not used. Bottom line is, Peter told us they don't read the bags, so our dogs were given the wrong food and wrong meds. One of the dogs has blood coming out of his bum due to getting wrong food. My husband explained everything to the wife including meds being in the baggies of food for each dog. Maybe this place is ok for people that don't have a way to know if their dogs are being fed properly but we knew they weren't . Bowls were also filthy
Absolutely fantastic! We've left our Aussie, Crixus, here twice and each time we came back to a happy boy. He has his own private room and a big area to run around, complete with a horse friend. We recommend highly, they treat your dog like their own.
The owners were very friendly and made a point of getting to know my dog. She was only there for a day while I towards something and they were conscientious of not putting her in a stressful situation. They seem very knowledgeable about all their animals. I felt very comfortable leaving my puppy there.
Contacted the owner to watch our dog while we explored Fortress Louisbourg for the day. They were very accommodating and gave us lots of tips for exploring around the fort. Great option for those looking for a quick and easy place for their dog for the day!
After a few trips there that I learned my dog was not getting to play or be social with the other dogs. It was very heartbreaking 💔. That was there last time there!! They also don't ask for medical records to made sure your dog is up to date!! You don't sign papers to show you dropped off your pet, and so many other things to me are infractions!! WHAT WAS I THINKING . I BLAME MYSELF!!!! Ask questions, ask for a receipt to show you did drop off your family member and when your picking them up.... weird things happen these day and who knows , your best friend may not be there when you come back!!! What proof do you have they were ever there... A COVID MISTAKE I MY PART!!! BAD, BAD, BAD!!!
Peter and Michelle always take great care of our dog. The place is clean and its obvious they run an organized operation and care for the animals. Highly recommend them if you need a kennel for a day or longer.
Looks like dog hell for any dogs that wouldn't be okay being left alone.
Great folks to deal with, they are very good at what they do. Kennel is clean and feel safe leaving our pet with them. Highly recommend them
I have never experienced such friendliness from groomers. My pup Dominic loves getting bathed, and he especially loves it when Michelle is there to great him. He is always so soft, fluffy and happy after his bath, thank you for taking such good care of him.
We have been getting our English Springer spaniel has been going there for what we call Ozzie spa day. They go up and beyond to care for Ozzie. I know that they check him very closely all over for any problem there maybe that we have not noticed. Thank you for such great service. Rick MacMillan
Thank you, The Dog Place! Pepper was amazingly calm and content each time she returned home from being groomed. She was beautiful, her coat was soft, fluffy, and expertly trimmed along with the nails. I received great advice from the groomer and above all, we are always treated well.
This place is an awesome place to bring your kiddos🐾🐾, whether it's for daycare or grooming. They got you covered from head to toe. When I drop mine off, I know I have no worries they're in caplable hands by all staff. …
Was very pleased with our German Shepherds grooming, she looked so nice after her bath and combing. Not so much hair around the house today. Thank you for such a good job.
Can't say enough of how great That Dog Place is! The quality of service and the care of our dog was superb. We new our dog was in great hands and she was calm and comfortable throughout the grooming process. The owner also was very knowledgeable and gave us some great tips. We highly recommend anyone booking an appointment with That Dog Place. You will not be disappointed, thanks again!
NS works is in there..marks is a good store. The little bakery has coffee and baked goods. Tables to eat. Could use massage chairs. :)
What an incredible place! The staff is so friendly and accommodating and Michele is fantastic. Today he had his first grooming and he’s a whole new dog - so fresh, clean, not shedding, clean ears, wiggly and happy! Thanks guys!
Fully integrated boarding and grooming facility with amazingly large play areas for pets. Along with free time, organized play time for all dogs. Day rates and long-term rates are available. Friendly, courteous staff, headed up by Michele, super congenial owner of the facility.
Absolutely love this place and would highly recommend it to anyone with a dog, no matter the age or breed. Michelle the owner is an absolute sweet heart and shows how much she cares about the dogs. Super nice and clean facility, with 2 big outdoor fenced in areas. Best puppy social in the province.