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Cynthia was a perfect pet sitter for our little kitty. We knew from her extensive experience with cats that Nala was in good hands. She was extremely responsive via texts when we were away, ensuring us that the 2 of them were having a great time. She went absolutely above and beyond by scrubbing our bath and toilets to remove our mineral deposit rings that we haven't been able to get rid of! She even left the name of the product she used so we can get more in the future. The house was cleaner than when we left. We'll have her back anytime!
I never met Joi because due to her work, she arrived after I left and was gone before I returned home. This wasn't a problem at all. She was very self-sufficient and seemed to find all that she needed in my house. The house looked exactly like I left it and my cat seemed very content when I returned. Apparently they had a nightly routine of Luna getting brushed. Joi is a very experienced sitter and it shows.
Sharon and Milton are two of the nicest people I've met in my life. This is my first time having a sitter fly in from out of state and it was so simple, stress-free, and didn't affect any part of me getting ready for my trip, leaving for my trip or returning from my trip. Sharon was very communicative before, during and after I returned. It just couldn't have been more wonderful! If you're considering applicants stop looking and choose Sharon and Milton. They are just delightfully wonderful wonderful people!! They go above and beyond just housesitting and pet sitting! Tidy, clean, respectful down to earth and the most kind and loving people. I do believe Milton really is a cat whisper!! They slept with my sweet babies, and even followed silly grooming instruction on one of my cats. Would have them sit for me absolutely anytime.
We were so pleased to meet John and Trisha! We had them come in a day before we left and enjoyed a nice meal with them and they got to meet Delilah (even if she didn’t seem interested) but she soon warmed up to them - except for the Cat Videos - she wasn’t very interested 🤣 When we returned our home was so clean (probably cleaner than we left it)! We got frequent pics and updates on our Princess! They also left us with a Progress Report with Delilah’s activities and what they did at the house before they left. We would highly recommend John & Trisha if you are lucky enough to have them apply for a House Sitters job! Bill, Kathy & Delilah 🐈⬛❤️
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.
Toby and Chloe were one of the best house sitters we have ever had! As a small animal vet I have seen many types of pet sitters and these guys are top notch. Our pets are not easy either. We have special needs dogs, cats on medication, dogs with behavioral issues, horses, chickens, goats and a large (100 lb) Sulcata tortoise who needed close monitoring of the temperature in his barn. Everyone was thriving and happy when we came home. They read through the packet and asked thorough, thoughtful questions. They went above and beyond grooming, mucking and grazing the horses and goats everyday. They chopped greens and fruit daily for our tortoise. If we had known how amazing they were we would have booked a 3 week trip instead! Can't recommend them enough.
Florence was a great sitter for my cat Lily. I booked her a bit last minute, as a previous sitter had to cancel, but was very happy to have her. She was reliable, prompt to respond, and sent picture updates daily at my request. Judging by the pics, Lily warmed up to her nicely and they spent some lounging time together - which is high praise from a cat! Would recommend Florence for your next sit.
Heidi was an outstanding cat sitter for my Luna! She was very communicable via calls or texts. She followed all my guidelines for feeding and care of Luna. Luna was very content when I arrived home thanks to Heidi! My home was immaculate when I arrived and she did some snow shoveling. She even pulled a large broken tree branch off my roof following a windstorm. I hope Heidi is available for my next trip because she is awesome. Jim
Kathy and Ron are the most accommodating sitters you will ever find. At my request they arrived a few days early and also made it clear they would be willing to extend their stay as needed. While at first they were a little uneasy about giving pills to our cat Sparky, they soon got the hang of it and did an excellent job caring for both cats even though the cats have very different schedules and needs. Kathy was great about keeping in touch with us and we knew they would be just fine for the several days when we were out of communication range. I would gladly invite Ron and Kathy back anytime and highly recommend them to you for your next getaway!
Rick and Sally are marvelous cat sitters and we would gladly have them back anytime. We highly recommend them to any and all pet owners. They arrived when they said they would and were ready to go when we returned, making sure our cats were present before departing. Our home was left spotless, undoubtedly better than we left it for them. We can't urge you enough to engage them if you can!
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 $30 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!
Great service. Very happy to be able to leave our dogs with someone who loved and cared for them. Thanks Marilyn
Our Corgi Steve looks forward to going to daycare every time! We get to drop him off whatever time we like and they bring him home for us in the afternoon. They do a screening test for each dog to see who they're compatible with and let them play with the dogs that match your dogs energy! We love that they go the extra mile and offer frozen treats and have parties for the dogs like Taco Tuesday, pool days and Christmas, Easter and Birthday parties! I also LOVE their instagram stories and seeing all the happy dogs 🥰 Steve comes home so tired and happy from interacting with the other dogs and staff all day! We love doggy daycare ❤️
We couldn’t be happier with the care our dog, Arlo, receives at Off the Bone. He absolutely loves this place and always has the best time! Sarah and Declan looked after him while we were away for six weeks, and they took such good care of him that he felt just at home. Now, Arlo goes to daycare there every week, and the staff are consistently fantastic. Their passion for dogs is evident in everything they do, and it’s clear they genuinely love and care for each and every dog. We highly recommend Off the Bone to anyone looking for a loving and safe environment for their furry friends!
OffThe Bone is a great place for my Assistance Dog in Training Trix to develop his social skills, while playing and being happy. I know that my adolescent dog is in the best of professional hands and supervised with care and relevant knowledge. Sarah makes also every effort to be accommodating and flexible to suit my time table. I am glad that I found this place via the recommendation of my Assistance Dog trainer.
Off The Bone doggy daycare has been a lifesaver for us, and our separation anxiety prone dog, Scout. Declan and his caring team look after the dogs as if they were their own, and provide a fun, and safe environment. It's a great place, and our boy LOVES to go each day, and is so tired out at the end, but energised to go again the next day. Scout has stayed the weekend a few times as well, and settles in to his home away from home. The new shop at the front is an amazing addition - selling locally made pet treats. I highly recommend Off the Bone to anyone looking for great care for their fur-babies!
By far the best doggy day care in the shire. Daisy loves coming here and is well looked after. Thanks Declan and crew
Declan and Sarah from Off the Bone are amazing!!! My GSD Doja Absolutley loves her two days a week, With a variety of all breeds and sizes of dogs Doja gets to socialise well. Declan and staff are so kind and real animal lovers. I highly recommend if u are needing someone to take care of your fur baby to get in contact. I have used Off the Bone for stay overs as well and Doja loves it. Always happy times with Off The Bone.
Not only a fabulous, fun place for my dog, but also a much-needed service within the area. My dog Nala loves her weekly visit, where she is looked after by Declan and his great team. They are so caring and great at what they do, and Nala comes home tired after such a fun and stimulating day. We love Off The Bone.
We send our boy Henry here twice per week. He absolutely loves Declan, Caitlin and the team. I love the photo updates on Instagram. The smile on his face speaks for itself!
Riggs the Border Collie absolutely loves Declan and the humans at Off the Bone. They provide a safe fun environment for the doggos to be doggos.
I’ve had multiple great experiences here both with grooming, doggy daycare and Saturday play group. The employees are all very kind and Misty is always exhausted but very happy when I pick her up. I chose them specifically because she can see the groomer and daycare staff regularly and have a little group of humans she trusts. Extremely happy and I highly recommend them.
We used mad paws to guarantee a sitter. You pay a premium for this. They can cancel at the last minute and have no email or contact number to reach to help manage their unreliable sitters. Mad paws pls respond. We need not just a refund of the sitter but our 3 day accommodation because you have no customer service. Be warned, mad paws all care but no responsibility, it you are planning a trip you cannot count on them.
Love Mad Paws! So nice to have my dog cared for by Savin and his family each time we go away 🤩 I know my dog is looked after and loved. So lovely to receive pics of him while we’re away too. Thanks so much for caring for my little darling while we’re away 🥰 …
We recently had an unfortunate experience with Adrian, who we found through MadPaws. Our 6-year-old Golden Retriever, Benji, stayed with him last week, and while the sitter had great reviews and the meet-and-greet with his Maremmano dog went smoothly, our experience was far from what we had hoped for. When we picked Benji up, we noticed a lot of blood on his thigh. At first, we thought it might be a scratch, but once we got home, we discovered five puncture wounds, which were clearly bite marks. We were devastated and rushed Benji to the emergency vet twice that night to ensure he received the care he needed. We messaged the sitter to let him know what had happened and shared photos of the wounds. Initially, he denied that his dog could have bitten Benji, claiming he always monitors the dogs. While we weren’t accusing him, we simply wanted to share our experience so he could take extra precautions in the future. Unfortunately, he did not respond to our concerns at first. After following up to express how upsetting the situation was and mentioning we would leave feedback on MadPaws to inform other pet owners, he finally apologized. However, we felt that the response lacked genuine empathy or acknowledgment of the seriousness of what happened. We are sharing this feedback not to defame the sitter but to inform other pet owners. If you are considering this sitter, please be aware of his dog’s behavior and ensure your pet’s safety. We don’t want any other pets to go through what Benji endured. Benji is recovering now, but this experience has left us deeply shaken. As pet owners, we understand how important it is to ensure our furry friends are safe and well-cared for when we’re away, and we hope this feedback helps others make an informed decision.
Dont use these services, just google pet sitters and walkers and have a chat with one of them about options, all pet sitters are different and you will be able to find someone who suits your needs without letting Mad Paws take a cut for no reason at all, they provide nothing.
Tiago and his partner were absolutely wonderful with having our puppy sleep over for a night. They were lovely to deal with and treated our little man with such care and kindness. We highly recommend Mad Paws. What an awesome and easy service to use. 🐾
Terrible company, after contacting about 50 sitters who are either overpriced or keep declining I’m still yet to find someone who can look after my pets. The app is horrid and keeps crushing and the fee they want to take makes the whole sitting unaffordable. Would not recommend
Great business very easy to use and our pet sitter was amazing our dog loved her stay. Will be using her again for sure. Can 100% recommend Mad Paws
I have been trying to sign up as a sitter on madpaws for a few months now. I cannot get any email answered from their customer service team. Shocking service
I've been using mad paws for over a year and had great sitters each time. I like that you can see reviews before booking with someone. We have a few sitters now that we use on a regular basis.
Mad Paws is a fantastic service that put me in touch with great dog people. The system was really easy to use, I was able to review potential pet sitters based on their profile, reviews and proximity to my home. Booking and payment was secure and simple. Each pet sitter has looked after our puppy perfectly and sent photo updates while we were away. Our dog returned home happy and relaxed. I can highly recommend this service.
I will rate 10 stars if I can! I found them because they replied to me so quick and very polite. They arranged meet and greet before house visit so that we can see whether our puppy loves them. The answer is 100% YES! They are so kind and real animal lovers. They will meet every requirement you need. They will send you many photos to keep you updated of your fur baby. It’s so important for us to trust them while we are out working. Our puppy absolutely loves to stay with them. I highly recommend if you are needing someone to take care of ur fur baby to get in contact.
Todd is great with my Pumba, she loves going for walks with him. He is very patient with her and she is tuckered out when she gets back ☺️ Todd is also easy to deal with and kept in communications!
Todd has recently started walking my dogs in the last few weeks and they really enjoy seeing him! Todd is very good with the dogs, always prompt and easy to communicate with
Todd was our pet sitter and house sitter for most of August when we were away overseas. Todd was fantastic, sent us lots of photos of our pets and kept us informed. The house was well looked after and it gave us great peace of mind to know that Todd was there looking after things. The price was reasonable and we would not hesitate to use Todd and Ruff Pet Day Care again.
Honestly hands down best in the business! I have a staffy with anxiety and Samantha comes and looks after him and he really adores her. She’s always gentle and calm with him as he stresses out a little bit so he needs someone like that. The owner Todd is also amazing to deal with stress-free experience when booking in any walks or overnight stays. I’ve had people make me feel silly about having a dog with anxiety but they honestly make you feel at ease and will do anything to help. You couldn’t recommend enough.
Todd and Jo were amazing with our 8 month puppy Nova. It was the first time we had left her with people that were not family and she had never stayed at another person's house. We did a meet and greet about a month prior and we left feeling confident Nova would be well cared for and have the time of her life, and we were not wrong. We loved the updates and following her on Instagram and seeing how lucky she was to be at a home away from home. It enabled us to have a relaxing break knowing she was being well looked after and mentally stimulated. Nova has made some new friends that I know will become part of her future as well.
Found Ruff Day Pet Care when frantically searching for last minute pet boarding. Todd was quick to respond and very flexible with pick up and drop off times. We were kept up to date with messages and photos of little Donald, he looked like he was having such a good time I didn’t think he’d want to come home! We picked up a very happy and sleepy pup! Absolutely trust Todd with Donald and will be using his service many times in the future.
Our Golden Retriever absolutely loves Todd and his team. He is a big boy with lots of energy and is always exhausted and happy when he arrives back home. Todd is awesome to work with, professional and we’re so comfortable leaving Beau in his hands. Wouldn’t recommend anyone else!
Felt very comfortable leaving my fur babies with Ruff Day pet care. They came and stayed at our house to ensure the best care was given. It was our first time and would definitely use them again. We received updates and photos of our beautiful dogs. Greatly appreciated! Thankyou!
Todd has been exceptional from the first time we contacted him. Responds immediately and looks after our girls like his own. Annie and Chloe are going to miss Todd when we move to WA, they get so excited when they see him and know they’re going for a walk that will tire them out! We used Todd’s dog walking and day care services and cannot recommend him highly enough!