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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!
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.
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!
Nathalie and John were great! They were great house sitters to watch our two dogs, 2 geckos, our old cat and bull frog. Their two girls took good care of the animals as well. The house was exactly how we left it. We really appreciated their help!
Jenny was an absolute delight, lovely to speak to and patient with last minute changes. I have had bad experiences with trusting people with my cats before so was really anxious as Jenny is the first house sitter I have used from zeewoi. But, I felt at ease as soon as I spoke to her, she has a lovely manner and she came round the day before the sit to male sure she had every detail right. But I think the thing that helped the most was her regular updates about my cats. I could see from the videos she sent they were given lots of love and attention. My cats don't usually play with people but my little girl seemed to love her! My flat was immaculate when I got back as well, I am so grateful to Jenny for all her help and really hope to have her sit for me again!
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Kathryn! I needed to extend dates for the sit after we had set it up and she was able to accommodate this so was actually here from 10/4-20. She was timely and communicative throughout - and she is a very nice person. She kept the house really tidy and followed all instructions well. My cats took to her quickly. When I returned, they had been very well cared for and seemed fully content even though I'd never left them for long before. While away, I reached out to Kathryn by text several times regarding deliveries, etc. She was very prompt in responding and adept at handling issues as they arose. I highly recommend Kathryn as a house sitter - and would happily work with her again!
Florence is everything you want in a cat sitter! We have two cats that need a lot of human attention. One takes multiple medications twice a day and they both are used to eating on their own schedule and having people around so it is always very important to us to find a pet sitter that will be spending a lot of time in the apartment and that doesn't mind being very attentive. We were able to meet Florence before our trip and felt 100% confident that she would take great care of our cats. Florence is comfortable giving medication, she sent us photos and updates and left our apartment spotless. We were so happy that we had her come back the following week when we went away again for a short trip! We will definitely contact Florence again whenever we travel and hope that she is available!
Oh wow! Everyone should be so lucky to have Nicholas and Veerle watch their house and pets. These lovely people are pros! They communicated early and often, were super accommodating to some last minute changes (it was originally going to be only our cats to watch but we decided to keep the dog home as well so that added to the schedule and care needs) and they left the house spotless and all set up for another sitter who came in after them. We didn’t get the chance to meet because my departure and arrival times but I dearly hope I get to in the future because they were just great! I even heard how nice they were from My neighbors who say them out walking our dog. :-) They also sent regular pictures of the pets which look like pro-photography! Cannot recommend this couple enough! Your pets and house will be in good hands!
Pennee and Bill were the BEST pet sitters and guests ever! I really wanted them to stay forever ! Our cat, Miss Kitty bonded so much to them, that she really wasn’t that happy to see me when I got home .Our cat is a finicky eater and they tried all different types of food and treats for her. They sent me regular photos of miss kitty and I knew everything was great when most of the pics had miss kitty on their lap. Our cat doesn’t take to many people but she immediately fell in love with them. Pennee sent us our mail and prescription meds on a regular basis , and went out of her way to take care of any issues . They fell in love with the neighbors and community and just made our lives so easy . We experienced the Covid 19 virus outbreak quarantine during this time and Pennee and Bill agreed to stay a month longer at our home . They were extremely flexible with their travel plans so that everyone would be safe. Upon our arrival home, we were greeted with a bouquet of flowers , beautiful hanging basket of flowers for outdoors and a beautiful bottle of wine . And our house had never been cleaner ! Bill and Pennee are a pet owners dream couple !I felt extremely lucky to have found such a great petsitter and new friend . We will be visiting each other in the future .
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 20$ 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 have been boarding our fur baby at Pawington for a couple of years now and they never disappoint. Everyone is so friendly and they seem to genuinely care about your dog when they stay here. One time on the camera while we were on vacation, we saw one of the employees giving our dog a hug before she went to bed. More recently, we saw on the camera that they had even tucked her into her blanket. It's the little things like this that gives you peace of mind when you leave your fur baby in their care. Thank you for always taking such good care of our baby when we're away.
I couldn’t be happier with the care my dog received at Pawington! I was a bit anxious initially, having seen some boarding places in the Bay Area that were not up to standard. But Pawington exceeded my expectations, allowing me to relax and enjoy my trip. My dog came back happy and wagging. A huge thank you to Carolina for the exceptional care—she checked us in smoothly, spent time playing with my dog, paid special attention to his meals, kept me updated, and even gave him a bath on short notice. Pawington’s attention to detail and genuine care for my dog gave me total peace of mind. Highly recommend!
If you care about your dog, stay away from this place! They mistreated my dog, tying him up throughout the 3-day boarding period. It's unbelievable that my dog ingested a 14-inch leash while in their care, and I wouldn't have been aware if he hadn't vomited it the day after we retrieved him from this terrible experience! Adding insult to injury, when I contacted the business, they vanished! We chose Pawington based on positive Google reviews, despite the higher cost. We consider our dog a part of the family and are willing to pay more for quality care. However, these individuals exploited our love for pets and failed to gain our trust. We boarded our dog here during the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. On the second day of boarding, they informed us that our dog tried to escape due to separation anxiety and requested our consent to administer sedatives for better management. Although we agreed, knowing our dog occasionally experiences anxiety from separation, two days later, when we picked up our dog, its condition was simply terrible! On the second morning after bringing our dog home, I discovered that the dog was continuously vomiting. We consulted the vet, who suggested it might be due to mental and appetite disruptions from being away from the owner. However, when the dog vomited out a 14-inch leash from its stomach, we could hardly believe it. It was much worse than we had imagined. And the most frightening part is that the boarding company has been silent about what happened! They actually attempted to cover up the truth. We contacted the pawtington immediately, but their response was disappointing. They insisted Oreo was fine and just trying to escape. Despite showing them the evidence of the 14-inch leash our dog vomited, they refused to acknowledge it, citing a rule against tying up dogs. I questioned their explanation, and they gave evasive answers, claiming no one reported such incidents. I have too many questions, but due to the business constantly covering up the facts, I couldn't get a reasonable explanation. I suspect that when our dog experienced separation anxiety, they not only gave Oreo a tranquilizer but also tied it up with a leash to prevent escape. Our dog never eats randomly, and it's unlikely it ingested the leash in a secure environment. The only explanation is they tied up our dog for a long time, causing it to attempt escape and accidentally ingest the leash. They claimed not to find any evidence of our dog swallowing the leash. However, if their staff checked the remaining pieces diligently, they would have discovered damage or even a missing 14-inch segment. Yet, they said they found nothing unusual. They tried to blame us, stating our dog attempted to escape and damaged two doors. The truth is they only called us to ask if we could give it tranquilizers. If I had known they would mistreat our dog during boarding, I would have preferred buying a plane ticket to bring it home instead of leaving it there! I expressed my concerns to the responsible manager and requested them to cover the expenses for our dog's examination. The manager promised to report to the owner but couldn't guarantee reimbursement. Despite their emphasis on caring for our dog, a week has passed without any follow-up, solutions, or even a message expressing concern. I love Oreo deeply and have been a loyal customer of Pawington. This week has been an extremely painful and shocking time for me. We chose Pawington attracted by their positive reviews on Google, despite their higher fees compared to other boarding services. We were drawn in by their advertising, believing that Oreo would continue to receive love even in our absence. However, they took advantage of our love for pets and trust in them to engage in the mistreatment of dogs. I am heartbroken and furious about this treatment. I am still waiting for a response from you and hope other dog parents do not choose to leave their dogs here!!
I am just going to list 4 simple FACTS about our experiences with The Pawington (I have all the evidence): 1. My dog vomitted 14+inch leash after coming back from them. It looks very similar to what they'd use to leash the dog. 2. The dog looked lethargic and was experiencing diarrhea too. 3. The management team said they care about the dog and they'd get back to us ASAP. But unfortunately, we have not received any further communication from them for a week. 4. We then wrote a negative google review and surprisedly they showed up in 10 min and accused their customer of lying about their experiences. Beyond heartbreak and anger, what would you do if you were in our position?
Phenomenal place. Visually, the place is spotless. Smells pretty clean given the number of dogs that are there anytime of the day. I drop off my 7 month old lab puppy occasionally and I like to check in on her on the web cams as she is still not socialized around other dogs, so her interactions with other dogs are of a concern for me. Well, I can verify that she's actually having a pretty good time! She stays in a large space surrounded by dogs that are her approximate height, weight, and temperament, so she is surrounded by even-tempered snd curious dogs. I paid for a private lake play today, and the handler was so fun for my little girl. The handler was super enthusiastic so my dog was zooming around and in the water, just having the best time. It's so heartwarming to see your precious pup enjoying her time away from her paw-rents and I couldn't be happier or more satisfied customer. Thank you to the lovely and attentive, courteous and friendly staff. Your pup is in great hands!
Old age finally caught up with my dog and sadly, he passed away. I am writing this review because The Pawington was such an integral part of his life. He was a rescue and clearly had been abused by his previous owner. The staff at The Pawington took great care to attend to his psychological needs as well as his physical ones. They made him feel safe, and loved, and for that I will always be grateful. The made his last years remarkable! The opportunities for dogs at The Pawington-- lake play, indoor/outdoor day care, grooming, are wonderful! But of course, it is the people at The Pawington that make it such a special place. My sweet Shakespeare loved them all, and that is saying a lot, given his anxiety. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to all at "The Paw" who took care of and loved my precious fur baby. If I could give The Pawington ten stars, I would. Even my vet said that it is the best pet resort in the Bay Area. I agree, wholeheartedly.
I am a new customer and have taken my rescue Frenchie at this place 7 times. The first couple of day care, it was a positive experience for me and my Olivia. She comes home always highly stimulated and happy. Day 4 or 5 of her day care I noticed I don't see her in the webcam often. I was informed that when dogs are too hyperactive they are are removed from the yard for a break or time-out. I agree. Last Tuesday (7/2), one of the hottest days this week, Olivia came home not her usual self. I was told she was put on time out twice because she nipped another dogs ear. I was told the area where she was put is a separate room but is still within the yard with a bucket of water. I don't know what the actual condition was in that room but suffice to say, Olivia came home dazed, lethargic, and not herself. I took her to the vet the next day and although all her vitals are good, the vet believes something must have happened that day because she is in a trauma state. I asked for a full account of what happened but of course the establishment is not going to admit to any wrong doing. The weather temperature was a big factor but in my eyes, they failed to ensure that Olivia was not overheating. I am very disappointed because this place was highly recommended to me. Maybe this is a one off incident but it is a one off incident that happened to MY DOG and that is enough for me to not trust this establishment.
My lab has been boarding and going to day care at Pawington for 8 years. She loves going - at drop off she barks at the front desk waiting for someone to take her back to one of the well supervised play areas. The staff is very sweet and responsive. They are also excellent with their email communications. I always feel confident that my pup is safe and well cared for when she’s at Pawington.
I highly recommend The Pawington to any cat owner in the Bay Area looking for a place to board their cat. I had to travel for most of the last few months and after touring multiple places I decided to go here based on their great facility and friendly staff. After my cat Cosmo stayed there for week, I knew this would be my go-to place while I was out of town. Cosmo stayed there for a total of ~60 days and I'd say she is probably a VIP guest at this point lol. Yes the Pawington cat suites are quite expensive, but you definitely get what you pay for. The staff took great care of Cosmo and constantly sent me pictures and called me with updates. Cosmo loved the room, it was very spacious and had a 24/7 webcam that is good streaming quality. The front office was flexible when I needed to change plans or extend her stay. I am super thankful for The Pawington staff who spoiled my cat while I had to travel. Every staff member I interacted with here was top-notch.
I needed boarding for my 6 month old pup, and I boarded him at the Pawington, which was recommended by my dog trainer. My pup had a great experience, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. There was a fair amount of paperwork to submit and you have to schedule a temperament test for the dog before you can board there, but I think that's commonplace at all boarding facilities. It was reassuring to be able to check on my pup with the webcams, both in his suite at night and in the common play areas during the day.
we used Adele a few times for our cat and we had never been disappointed, always serious sending each day an email with a picture reassuring us. She is very reliable and prices are more than correct for all she can do while you are away (also mail, plants, trash bins)
Incredibly responsive and helpful via email, very professional initial contact, all the relevant information and forms provided upfront, and proactive in helping me work out compromises and suggesting alternative services to contact when schedules didn't line up. Really appreciate that the focus was on working together to find the best solution.
Adele is fantastic! She loves what she does, and is very experienced. Great all around provider.
Very reliable, exceptionally loving and caring pet sitter. We 100% trust Lori to take care of our cats. She makes sure we know they are doing fine with pics and little videos. Our cats love her and we know we don’t have to worry about them and can relax and enjoy our vacation. Highly recommend Lori both as a pet and house sitter.
Lori is the absolute best! She treats our fur baby with the utmost love and care. She is so dependable and loving, we feel so lucky to have had her in our lives for the past several years. We can go out of town with ease because we know our pet is getting the care he deserves. Thank you Lori!
Lori is a wonderful, caring pet sitter who will go out of her way to make sure your pet is loved and professionally taken care of when you are away. She sends a constant stream of texts and photos, and is always there for your dog or cat!
Lori did an excellent job watching our elderly pets (cat 12, dog 15)! Lori was very professional and courteous as well as lovely to work with. Lori was very attentive to their needs and gave them their many medications they required over …
Lori exceeded all my expectations of an outstanding pet sitter! She cared for my shy little kitty for one week. Lori is dependable and conscientious. Upon my return my cat was not the least stressed (as she usually was with previous pet …
Lori’s been a phenomenal pet sitter for our rabbit Sybil. Lori goes above and beyond to make sure Sybil is well looked after. Beyond the basics of just feeding her, giving her water and changing her litter, Lori spends time to play and …
I recently had to travel for work on short notice and none of the friends who usually cat sit for me were available. So I went to a professional pet sitter for the first time. …
My husband and I left our fur angel baby (wirehaired dachshund) with Lori for four days, and it was our first time leaving him with a petsitter so we weren't sure what to expect, and we were a bit nervous. Well, we had no reason to be, …
Lori went above and beyond for her love and attention to my two cats Oscar and Lucy! She even helped me better organize my home to fit my and their needs. She sent regular updates and was 100% responsive and reliable for their care, even …
Lori is a wonderful Pet sitter, great at her job. She likes to keep things clean, and will really manage your house and pets very well. She has been sitting my two rabbits for a few years now and they love her!