Annie sat for our cat, Tuna, over a long weekend. She was extremely kind and self-sufficient. When we arrived home, Tuna was relaxed and happy and our apartment was as clean and tidy as we had left it. Annie would be welcome to sit for us again any time, we'd highly recommend her.
I could not have asked for a better first experience with zeewoi! Jordan and Nataki were great at communicating from the very start, and they sent me pictures and updates every day. I didn’t have to worry for a moment that my cat Anya was feeling lonely because I could tell she warmed up right away, even though she’s usually quite shy! They also went above and beyond making sure my apartment was tidy for when I got home. So grateful and would definitely be honored for them to sit for me again any time!
Francesco has been taking care of my furry babies and my place while I'm away for well over a year now, and I couldn't appreciate him more. He is a joy to communicate with, and the most reliable person one could hope for. Being able to count on him while I'm traveling makes a world of difference, because I know I don't need to worry about anything while I'm away. Benny and Zumba love him and are very well taken care of. I know because I come home to two very relaxed and happy kitties. I am super grateful to have found Francesco!
Hannah and Joseph were so kind, so communicative, and clean! Kevin seemed so happy in all the photos they sent. Not only did they wash my sheets and towels they used (without my requesting it, simply out of the kindness of their hearts), they ALSO then put my fresh sheets on the bed! 🥹❤️ Such incredible sitters. 10 stars!
Misti was wonderful! She was able to come by before I left town to meet my dog, Grace, which I really appreciated. She sent daily pics or videos and made sure that Grace got tons of snuggle time, which is a major requirement to keep my dog happy :) Cats and skateboards are evil enemies to Grace and it sounds like Misti experienced both and handled it flawlessly! Misti was a great communicator, left everything tidy for me when I got home and Grace was super mellow and relaxed, which tells me she got all the care she needed while I was gone. I highly recommend Misti - I'll definitely be asking her to sit again!
Lilly and Thomas stayed at our house and cared for our dogs for a month. I think they took the dogs to the beach nearly every day. Seeing pictures of our dogs on the beach made our time away from them feel so much better. Our house was immaculate when we returned, and we felt so fortunate to have such kind and loving people step in for us in our absence. Anyone would be super lucky to have them in their home.
Gwynn was wonderful! She was super communicative, flexible to come to our house beforehand to get oriented, and attentive to details. She connected with our pup, Scout, immediately and we felt so assured that he would be well cared for with her. We hope Gwynn can come stay again another time!
I was thrilled to have Courtenay as our sitter. We had a few last minute changes and she was very accommodating. She is a very pleasant, well spoken person who bonded very quickly with our dog, Pepe. We were in Europe and Courtenay keep us we’ll informed via internet, pictures and all. We came home to a clean house, a happy pet and a delicious pie she left for us in the refrigerator. You would be very pleased to have her as your sitter. Lucy Hottle
Wendy was great, she kept us updated on the dogs and all the fun she had hiking with them on the mountain. I returned home to a very tidy house. My dogs just loved her. I will definitely have Wendy sit for me again and would be very lucky to have her do a sit for you.
Julian and Susan were amazing, we came home to happy healthy creatures and a clean, tidy home and yard. They communicated with us during our vacation, both about anything unusual and just to let us know when things were going well (as they were the majority of the time). They are very adaptable and capable people, I highly recommend them for your home and pet needs.
Create your free profile and find a trustworthy sitter near you today!
Add your pet care details and dates, then invite as many sitters as you’d like.
Pick a sitter and confirm the sit. Relax knowing your pets are at home instead of in a kennel.
Your sitter will send updates while you’re away. After the sit, write a review for your sitter.
. 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.
Anna was an excellent sitter - she took great care to understand all of the intricacies of taking care of the house and cats, asked lots of questions, and arrived on time and ready for the sit. During the trip, she checked in with updates, and upon returning home, left the space tidy and clean. The cats were happy and healthy, and seemed to have had a great time during the sit. Thanks Anna!
Kathy and Ron have sat for us several times in the past and have always been excellent. They are our "go-to" pet and house sitters and we always check their availability before we post a sit. They are trustworthy, organized, communicate very well, and take great care of our cats and our house. We hope they will continue pet sitting for many years to come!
I was fortunate to have Hillary return for a second sit. She took excellent care of both my cat and my home. She got on well with my neighbors and even allowed my friend to come visit Suley while she was there. I especially appreciate how flexible and accommodating she was regarding arrangements for a sitter who would be taking over for the second part of my very long absence. All in all, Hillary is a gem!
Joi did a wonderful job caring for my two cats and two guinea pigs, as well as caring for my home! She is coming back in November for a long sit while I am out of the country and we all can’t wait. Joi had experience with rabbits and jumped right in with guinea pig care. She is so calm around them that they were sitting on her lap day one! She spent time preparing their vegetables and kept their enclosure and room clean, which requires daily effort. She even washed the floor mats in their room so it was fresh when I returned home. She went above and beyond sending me daily photos and videos so I could see that everyone was healthy and happy. It was apparent to me that she spent a lot of time with my pets, which is very important so they don’t become stressed and lonely when I am away. Joi also took excellent care of my two cats. They receive daily wet food with some medication and she ensured that they received it on time. My cats barely noticed when I returned because they got so much attention from Joi. She took excellent care of my front garden flowers and my tomato and herb hydroponic gardens. These take some daily attention and time in the summer, and I returned home to them looking great! Joi is a very caring, clean, and thoughtful sitter and I hope she comes back many more times!
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.
Hannah and Joseph were brilliant sitters - totally reliable and trustworthy. Quick to respond to queries and their past experience with dog/ housesitting was very apparent. Our 2 dogs and 1 cat were well looked after and the house was spotless on our return. We are totally happy to recommend them.
Greetings Pet People, I am a bit late leaving my review for Kristine who is local to us and has taken care of our kitties Max and Luis a few times this year. After COVID-19 was announced in March, our travel plans came to an abrupt halt. We had to cancel a lot of trips we had planned but decided that it was safe to go camping a couple of times this summer. We called on Kristine as one of our favorite sitters on this site. We discussed safety protocols and agreed to cleaning that we would do to leave the house safe for her to enter. She shared protocols that she had taken with other homeowners and had sound processes to make us feel safe leaving our cats and our home in her care. She even purchased batteries for our automatic cat feeder when it failed to let one of our confused kitties to eat. Kristine is a smart, humorous and a thoughtful person. I would not hesitate to recommend her for your sit. She truly loves animals and taking care of your home. Highly recommended! Thanks Kristine!
Caroline was a fabulous sitter and looked after our cat and the house beautifully. She is sensible and very self-sufficient but also kept us informed. We came home to a happy cat and a tidy house. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others and hope she will sit for us again 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 $ per visit, $19/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!
So happy that we met Maria on our family ski trip to Sun Valley. Maria impressed us because she has been so intuitive with our two chocolate labs. Each and every day, she starts the day with a two hour hike in a remote flat area. Our dogs were so happy and exhausted upon their return. Absolutely the best addition to our trip.
Maria has been our pet nanny since our dog was a puppy and the service she provides is second to none. When she takes our dog she picks him up and drops him off which is so helpful, but what she does is so much more than a hike . The value of having your dog work within a pack under her leadership is not replicable when you hike your own dog. He has become such a social easy going dog who can sit and stay around wildlife and respond quickly to commands. We love following her instagram and being able to watch videos of how he did on his walks, when you're gone all day from home it makes you feel better seeing how much fun your dog is having! When Maria sits overnight she includes daily hikes, and we come home to a house even cleaner than how we left it. I trust her fully and feel so fortunate to have her in our lives, I don't know how we could do it without her!
Maria is the best dog sitter *ever.* She has taken thoughtful care of not just my dog but so many others I know of in the community. They are loved, cherished, and looked after not to mention taken on wonderful adventures where they get to experience amazing new sniffs. My dog is totally enamored of "Auntie Maria." It's hard to leave your pets when you have to travel and can't take them but have no fear, their paws are in incredibly safe and caring hands with Maria. Five stars and then some!
We a had a great experience with the Pet Nanny.
I had to leave for a month to go out of town and my dog sitter fell through the night before. Alpine Kennels was able to help and provide my dogs with a great home for the duration of my trip. My dogs were well taken care of. Taylor and her family are simply amazing and very kind. They have lots of room for the animals to play, and my dogs were happy Alpine Kennel campers. To top, their rates are affordable.
My sister took her furbaby here and they loved it! Their Golden did too! The dogs get exercise, monitored socialization, and fantastic care!! If we lived in that area, our dogs would only go here!!
I have mixed feelings about this place. They have very nice fenced in backyards, a kind staff and very competitive prices. On the other hand, I worry about attentiveness, as this is pretty much a kennel in someone’s yard run as a side gig. The instructions I gave for feeding were not noted or followed and we were given about 2/3 of our food back after 3 days when we expected it to be almost all gone, so we know he was pretty underfed during his time there. There didn’t really seem like there was a dedicated person watching the dogs, they were just playing outside and someone came out of the house when we arrived and went back in after we left. He was put in to the kennel right away when we got there, so we never actually saw him playing or how much of his time was spent in the individual kennel. Overall, I would recommend boarding your dog here (mostly short-term), but just know it’s primarily someone’s house with a dog kennel in the back.
We had such a great experience at Alpine. Our puppy was able to run in the grassy areas and get lots of exercise. We will definitely use Alpine again. Thank you Hannah!!!!!
Our rescue Jack Russell has made great strides with socializing during day care at Alpine. He also comes home tired. Wahoo!!
We've been taking our dogs here for many years. Every single time was great. Dogs run to get in. They seem to always have a good time.
What a wonderful place! They took such amazing care of my husky for a week. We will be using them again.
Friendly staff, nice dogs, the price is comparable to other kennels. They provide food. Second dog is a bit discounted. They take credit cards.
Extremely friendly and very caring!
We always have a great experience with April when she cares for our Shepherd Knox. She makes sure that we are kept informed about him each day and sends photos or fun videos! We enjoy a worry free getaway because of her experience with him. She is extremely professional and you can leave your pets with her without thinking twice. Thanks again April! Knox thanks you too! February 6, 2022
Hound + Haus is a very conscientious pet caregiver. She has watched and cared for my furr babies since they were young and has provided them with lots of love. She is very responsible with feeding, walking and playtime and ensures that they are in a safe environment at all times. With her vast experience and knowledge of working with pets I never had to worry about my pet while in her care, she has always kept me informed of their activities. I would highly recommend her as a furr baby walker/sitter, your pet will be very well looked after and will enjoy seeing her every time she visits!
April did more than we asked her to do. Our dog seemed better off when we got back from our trip than when we left. We loved the video updates and our house was in great shape when we returned. Very relieved that we can leave our dog and our house in great hands. Will use her again and I highly recommend her.
I can always rest easy when I go out of town knowing that April is watching my best friend, Bill. I've asked her to watch my four-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix multiple times over the years for various reasons and I've always been able to leave knowing that Bill is in good hands. I absolutely recommend April for your pet sitting needs!
The gratitude and trust I have in April at Hound + Haus is immeasurable. From barn cats to my beloved dog and very valuable horses, I know they each get the best of care when I need to be gone.
Hound and Haus is awesome! April is organized and great at communicating, and clearly loves animals. I highly recommend April / H&H!