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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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!
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!
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!
Becca was fantastic - we cannot say enough about how great she is as a pet and house sitter and as a human being! Becca committed to the sit 8 months in advance and was great with her responsiveness in communication during the long lead up to the sit. She arrived early and got the low downs on the animals and house stuff prior to us leaving. She woke up crazy early to help us get to the airport and picked us up when we returned, which made the traveling so much easier on our end. She left the house spot-less (and this is no exaggeration), with the linens cleaned, and a wonderful meal waiting for us upon our return. She is an absolute gem of a person with a great sense of humor and a kind and compassionate nature, and she really enjoys the animals in her care. Our dog and cat were very well cared for and totally at ease upon our return. If you are lucky enough to have Becca sit for you, you will be very pleased at how well she does the job!
Best house and pet sitters we've ever had! They definitely gave our cat and dog plenty of love and attention.
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.
Denae and Burl were absolutely fabulous house/pet sitters for 4 weeks, Dec 2022- Jan 23. They are very friendly and intelligent, caring towards the animals (2 cats and 1 lively dog), and left our home clean and tidy. It all went very, very smoothly. It was a pleasure to deal with such nice people. We have invited them back whenever they want and hope the rest of their exploratory mission is a great success. I would be pleased to be contacted if anyone needs a further reference.
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!
I whole-heartedly recommend Carly and her partner Fanny to sit for you! They were fabulous and reliable house sitters from start to finish. Carly was timely and thoughtful in all of her communications and let us know the state of affairs in our apartment with our cat and plant babies while we were away. They followed our directions to a 'T.' We came home to find a happy cat, thriving plants, a spotless apartment and laundered linens. We would definitely consider contacting them again to house sit for us!
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, $20/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!
I am always scared to leave my dogs in a kennel, especially since they are older and my one dog has Cushing's disease which requires medication. I was instantly at ease when I was told they have an animal with it, also. I dealt mostly with Kacy and you can tell she has a genuine love of animals. She sent me pictures and captured one of the best pictures of my older dog. My dogs made friends while they were there and they weren't clawing at the door to leave, which says a lot to me. I don't know how to explain this, but my older dog seems to have reversed in age. She's moving around easier and is acting like a pup again. I highly recommend this facility if you are looking for peace of mind while you are on vacation.
We have used Bridgewater boarding twice now. Our kitties seemed well cared for and happy. When I called to check on them they made me feel better as I was really missing them. Thank you for being so good to cuckoo and tippy.
We Love Bridgewater Boarding and our pets do too! Kacy is so sweet and great with the animals. She really spends time getting to know the animals staying there and it shows. We are so thankful we found Bridgewater!
We had a great experience for my 6 dogs for their one week stay at Bridgewater! The owner/staff are really friendly and reassuring. Our dogs and the other dogs there seemed comfortable and happy!
The wonderful people at Bridgewater treat my rambunctious puppy well, giving him lots of positive attention and making sure he gets safe exercise time.
They really took good care of my dog and cat when we went on vacation. It's nice, that they let the dogs have a playtime together, out in the yard. Awesome staff and awesome boarding kennel. We will use them for our future vacations.
Bridgewater pet boarding went above and beyond to make My lab puppy Maize very comfortable and they loved him! Maize definitely misses everyone there and I want to thank everyone for taking amazing care of Maize. I highly recommend Bridgewater pet boarding for anyone who is not able to take their pets on certain trips or just to give the pets a day or two vacation! Maize definitely loved it and loved playing with everyone! thank you so much!!!
Paws up!! Our 4 dogs loved it here. Super friendly and organized. Loved that we got updates and photos of the pups while we were gone on vacation.
We have a (large puppy) doberman and we were so hesitant to take her anywhere. We found Bridgewater pet boarding and went there to check it out first. I’m so glad we did. They are great and our Zeta just loves it there. She has new friends now! When she hears us say “doggie day care”, she jumps up and is so excited she can hardly contain herself. She’s been there several times and overnight. Kacy is exceptional and she clearly has a love for animals. Read update below. Update from original review: in December of 22 and January of 2023, Zeta went there again. Within 2 days she started to become ill. Kacy had Covid but the dogs were already exposed. it is harder to test for it on dogs but she got very I’ll. We had to rush her to the vet where they treated her for a virus. Unfortunately she progressively got worse and worse. I notified Bridgewater immediately but the damage was done. It was all bronchial. We had to take her back again where they ran more tests and X-rays but she wasn’t responding. 2 1/2 months later and two Z-packs later she finally got better. Bridgewater isn’t the cleanest place and I doubt thorough cleaning was done. I can’t in good conscience recommend them. Our dogs health is very important to us. We have since found an exceptional boarding facility that is super clean and she gets exceptional care. Now instead of being in a kennel all day except for potty breaks, she gets to play all day long in the indoor and outdoor yards and only goes in the kennel to sleep at night. And it is super clean.
We always board our aging St. Bernard here. She’s well cared for and has plenty of space! She loves the doggie pool and all the great attention she receives. I can go on vacation feeling at ease knowing our big fur baby is in good hands. I highly recommend Bridgewater Pet Boarding.
When we lost our cat unexpectedly, our vets office organized cremation services through Country Kennel. I just want to commend them for being so thoughtful about something that is so painful yet important to us. Our boy’s ashes were returned to us in a beautiful metal container with everything labeled, we got a clay paw imprint, stamped paw prints, and a card. I’m grateful we opted for a private cremation and now get to have these mementos of our beloved family member, and I’m extremely grateful to Country Kennel for handling it with such care.
No frills quality care facility. My dogs and cats are comfortable in their home away from home. I trust they are watched and cared for every time I drop them off. The owner and staff all know us and our animals and I feel good about who is caring for them. The dogs run to the kennels when they arrive. I know they are excited. Always reasonable.
Country Kennel is a trusted place for our dog while we are out of town. We have been going there over 20 years and they have always taken excellent care of our pets. We highly recommend Mark and his crew. Thank you for all you do for our family!
My pets have been coming to this kennel for over nine years now. The owner is a nice guy who cares about our fur babies. He and his staff makes sure our pets have all their shots and a current poop sample that is clear of parasites, etc. Which is peace of mind for us and our pets. I would highly recommend them. I have recommend them to our friends and our neighbors! Jenny and Gary Ware
We love Country Kennel Pet Care. I’ve boarded my dog and my two cats and their experiences were positive. The friendly staff are welcoming and very in tune with animals. They were so careful to make sure that my dog was comfortable before an overnight stay. Really experienced folks and clean facility.
I leave my two dogs there when i travel they take great care, and the staff are wonderful pets owners ❤ I highly recommend this place
Very loving, sweet and compassionate people run the operation. Kept prompting me for questions during an extremely difficult time. Very receptive and understanding when I called back to inquire and ask additional questions about the cremation process. I would strongly recommend Country Kennels to any and all who seek the very best care for their furbabies. Thank you from the bottom of my broken heart Country Kennels. Zacch and I are forever indebted to you.
We go through Country Kennel for all of our family's needs when a pet passes away, for over 15 years now. Mark and his staff have always been compassionate and kind to our family. We recommend them whenever someone is looking for any service that they offer.
Country Kennel does a *wonderful* job taking care of our doggo when we are away (she hates to travel). We have them play with her twice a day, and she loves Michelle, Mark and the whole staff. We feel ultra comfortable leaving her at this kennel when we have to be out of town.
My Max LOVES his stays at Country Kennel. Mark, Michelle and crew take excellent care of him. He's always excited to stay when I drop him off. He loves his play time with the other pups, too.