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.
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It was my first time using zeewoi so I was slightly apprehensive, but as soon as I heard from Kendra I knew both my cat and my apartment would be in safe hands. Kendra was great with communicating and coming back quickly, very friendly and clearly experienced with sitter jobs. Whilst staying at my place she sent me regular updates. Once I returned home the flat was spotless. I would highly recommend Kendra and I would certainly use her again. She’s great!
I am struggling with naming our top adjective to describe Michael and Jeanne. "Conscientious" will likely be it but then again, "personable," "reliable," "organised," and "animal-loving" are top contenders. If you are reading this review and contemplating inviting this couple to watch your pets, then look no further. We have had a number of excellent house sitters but this pair was next level in terms of the love they showed our cats, Maxx and Nala. When we came back, we could our animals already missed them. These cats, who have never slept with anyone other than us, were getting in bed with them each night -- and that meant climbing stairs! The day before our trip, Nala got an ear infection and had to be put on steroids for asthma. Michael and Jeanne did not sign up for that when the sit was booked but they took it in stride. In the last-minute rush, I relayed that Nala needed her oral steroids morning and night. Michael read the RX label, indicating one dose a day, and contacted the vet to clarify. So you can see why "conscientious" is right up there. They saved Nala from an overdose! We were gone three weeks and they sent us just the right amount of pictures and videos. They bought cat toys (I forgot to put ours out!) and actively engaged with them, including 20-minute massages for Maxx. I truly believed them when they said they fell in love with our fur babies. The house was spotless (which was not important to me but truly appreciated) but I smiled when all six water stations in our yard were filled. They took seriously my love for and the needs of the wildlife in our yard. Our plants were all in good condition as well. Sensing they were "next level" when I met them, I predicted they would want to leave a meal for us upon our return. I asked them not to but they found another way to bow out with class. They made a donation to a nonprofit I work with instead. This I learned from the lovely thank you note they left. I hope they will consider Charles and I friends because we certainly feel that way about them now. What special people. If you book them, treat them well because they are going to do that for you for sure.
Chris was an outstanding pet sitter and I would definitely use him again! He is reliable, responsible, and thorough. I was able to FaceTime Chris prior to the sit and he spent a lot of time answering and asking questions. I felt confident after speaking with him. Throughout the weekend, Chris communicated clearly through texting. He let me know when he arrived and left which was helpful. He also sent photos and updates of both my cats. My boy cat has occasional anxiety issues which cause UTI's. Andy had a flare up while I was away and Chris was very attentive to him and let me know how he was doing. Chris did not seem to mind taking extra care of him which I very much appreciate. Chris left my house clean and even washed the sheets and towels he used before leaving!
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!
Chris and Julia were our very first sitters and are the most perfect house/pet sitters anyone would ever want!!! Julia sent video/pictures of our fur babies everyday and we noticed early on that our animals were very relaxed and happy!! This made our trip so enjoyable and stress free knowing that our animals were safe and being spoiled and loved the whole time. They even trained our dog to sit while her leash was being attached and was able to pet and hold our cat that is somewhat nervous around strange people he doesn't know. When I got back from the trip, the house was very clean along with Julia/Chris had washed the bed sheets, bath towels, vacuumed, dusted etc., and even washed the pet bedding. They also left some SE Asia treats for us to try which so sweet of them. Definitely the perfect house sitters!!!
Lindsey was super communicative, friendly, responsible, and an excellent sitter for our two cats. When we returned, our home was clean and our cats relaxed and happy as if we had never left ! She sent us photos and updates every day, as requested, and when a random mishap occurred in the apartment, she let us know right away and was proactive in handling issue. We felt like both our cats and our home were in very caring, capable and respectful hands. Excellent! Thank you Lindsey!
Amber is as good a sitter as you will find anywhere! She treated our cats with such love and care, as if they were her own. She left our house in perfect tiptop tidy shape, and made sure to wash all the towels and linens before she left. She even cleaned out our coffee maker and took up our weekly trash without us even mentioning it! Amber is super kind and personable and we welcome her back to sit for us anytime! If you are looking for a sitter, you should definitely accept her application!
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.
Ruthee was a fabulous pet sitter for our three cats while we were gone for a month. Prior to the sit, she was consistent and communicative; she even came over early for a meet and greet to learn the routine. During the sit, she took great care of our three cats by playing with them (she made a fun cat toy!), scooping litter, feeding and watering them, and sent us text updates and pictures. We came home to happy fur babies and a clean home. She left the place very tidy which was greatly appreciated! We are so thankful for Ruthee and would recommend her should the opportunity arise. Your fur babies would be lucky to spend time with her. Thank you again for everything, Ruthee!
Catherine was a wonderful sitter for our 17 year old cat Zabba. She sent us pictures twice a day and kept us informed about Zabba’s daily activities. We came home to a clean home and would definitely recommend her as a pet/ house sitter. My only concern was that she doesn’t drive and with an older cat, I just prayed that Zabba didn’t need to go to the vet…. And he didn’t 🥰. We will ask her again for sure.
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, $18/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!
We have been using DCCC for over 2yrs and we will never trust anyone else to watch our fur babies. They do such a tremendous job of learning our pups, building a relationship with them and us as owners, communicate updates and truly treat each animal as their own! The property is beautiful, well taken care of and clean. I love the fact each dog gets one on one time outdoors, they post photos of your dog throughout their stay for you to check, they offer grooming options, and there is an option to keep dogs that live together staying together. Thank you for taking such great care of our fur babies!
My dogs love her. Takes good care of them when we go out of town. Reasonable price.
I literally drive 90 min round trip to board my dog here. I have a terrified rescue who I only have to board occasionally. She always comes home happy as can be. I’ve tried a few other places including vets and it’s never worked out. The staff at Dumplin are amazing. I highly recommend.
The lady who works there is so friendly and really cares about all the animals. We dropped our dogs off for the afternoon and I had no worries. She lets them out individually( each kennal) periodically to run in the backyard which i know my pups appreciated. We will definitely be using this kennel in the future ❤
I have been using Dumplin Creek Critter Care for over a year and I believe this is one of the best groomers in Sevier County, TN. I have a wild goldendoodle and she is some how able to get her to relax while she grooms her. Fair prices and quality work with a smile. 100% recommended.
This is by far the best place to take your animals to. The owner is awesome and loves every animal like they are her own. She will post a ton of pics on social media of your pets playing and enjoying getting attention from her. I feel 100 percent better going out of town knowing that my furkids are in the best hands. They have fun while they are there and are always super excited about going on their own vacation when we drop them off.
I have been boarding and grooming my dogs here for years, and I will not take them anywhere else. I know they are loved and cared for here.
Great staff, lots of space for your pup, and super reasonable prices. I will be bringing my girls back here!
Excellent place to board animals. The owner is super friendly and works with you on short notice. Best prices around Knoxville!!! Easy to get to and worth the extra 15 minutes of driving for me.
I love Dumplin Creek Critter Care the owner has had many years of experience working in a Veterinary Hospital so I trust her fully to take care of all my furr babies the way they should be ! I have standard poodles and have been looking for a groomer every since the groomer they had closed her shop and with Deidra at Dumplin Creek Critter Care they are back to looking beautiful again !
Our two dogs Seamus and Fiadh have boarded at Cedar Bend for several overnights/long weekends and one 10 day stay. They are always happy to go and seem to have been well taken care of each time. We are very pleased with the care they get there and know we don't have to worry about them when we are out of town. We have recommended Cedar Bend to friends.
Clean and professionally run kennel. Our German Shepard has been several times and has no hesitation re entering each stay which says a lot to us.
We left our dog there for about a week, and he clearly loved it! I really liked seeing the photos of him on their FB page too. Our dog is very social and enjoyed all the attention. They gave him a bath too and his coat was feeling really nice! Highly recommend-- thanks again for taking such good care of our pup Cedar Bend Kennels!
Love cedar bend for my big dog! They are kind and take great care of your dog highly recommend
My dog LOVES to go do doggie day camp here!!! Great staff!
Love this place for my fur baby! The staff will take the time to visit with him when I drop him off and before I take him home. The facility, the structure, and the time that is given to the dogs is top notch! I have been recommending Cedar Bend to all of my friends. We love it here!
For the past 2 years we have been taking our dog to both doggie daycare and overnight stays at Cedar Bend and couldn't be happier. The staff and the owner are genuine, caring and super nice. It's always a delight to take our dog here. I must say before finding Cedar Bend we tried two other places and both times our dog came back unhappy and stressed, his face told me everything and at one facility he came home covered in other dogs slobber, so he was tormented the entire day 😡!! Obviously, we were upset but I learned (the hard way) my dog will tell me if a place is good or not. At Cedar Bend my dog gets so excited when driving there and when we pick him up he comes out so happy. He absolutely loves going there. He absolutely loves the staff (we do too!) and I know he is in the best hands and being taken care of all while having fun socializing/playing with other dogs. The staff is with the dogs all day during doggie daycare ensuring their safety. The facility is set back from the road. The grounds are immaculate. BTW we were given Cedar Bends name by a neighbor who also loves them. This is without a doubt the best place to bring your doggies. So glad we found this wonderful place!
I highly recommend this kennel! My husband and I were looking for kennels out of state and we were starting to get worried when all nearby kennels were booked solid or were priced too high. I saw CB Kennels had great reviews and that it was a family-owned business (all factors that tend to gain my trust). We kenneled our pup for a week and when we picked her up, she was happy and healthy. This is a very affordable and reliable kennel and we will certainly be bringing her back again when we visit our family in Knoxville! 5/5!
My Chihuahua was there for a few days when we went on vacation. It was her first time being boarded and it went great. They treat the dogs like they are family and they aren't caged up all day. It's truly a home away from home. UPDATE 8/16/2022: I could not say enough good things about Cedar Bend Kennels. We now take our Chihuahua and our two Australian cattle dogs here when we go on vacation. I don't even consider any other places. Their prices are very fair and you can tell they really love working with the dogs. I always have peace of mind when our pups are here.
This is a beautiful, well maintained facility. This combined with the friendly and pet loving staff provide a happy, healthy experience for our fur girl, Roxie! She has both boarded and enjoyed the day camp both providing plenty of fresh air and free play. It seems she knows where she is going and gets so excited when I begin to pack her bag!