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"A relaxing and long time away from home made possible by the best pet & house sitters we could have asked for!" Judy and Steph went the extra mile over their entire one month stay at our home. Both our cats became fast friends thanks to the care and dedication provided for them. We were routinely updated with spectacular photos of our furry girls throughout our leave that helped us be anxiety-free the entire time. Even our older shy cat spent time sleeping on their laps or hanging out on shoulders. As for the house, Judy and Steph left it even cleaner than when they arrived! We had a few tasks to maintain the lawn and potted plants outside, which were completed perfectly. They even tended to our vegetable garden where needed! During a 'risk of severe hail storm' alert, Judy and Steph kept us in the loop and went even further to place potted plants under shelter out of harms way. In summary, we recommend Judy and Steph and would happily have them return again if our schedules cross paths.
I feel that Julia is simply the best person and pet sitter I could ask for. They really cared for our cat and gave him lots of attention. She is flexible, upbeat, reliable, considerate and great at communicating. I highly recommend Julia and Chris.
Ally was great! We got to meet for a few minutes before I headed out and I felt super reassured that both Goose and my home were in good hands. My cat is picky when it comes to strangers, but he was comfy in Ally’s lap right away the first night! She communicated well and sent cute pictures while I was away. My home was clean and Goose was happy when o got back. I highly recommend Ally as a sitter and she’s welcomed back anytime!
Sabre is a sweet, honest person who stepped up at the very last moment (after the prior sitter flaked out) to watch our dog and cat for 17 days. When there were a couple minor accidents, she informed us of them right away. One involved a burnt pan (easy to do if you’re not familiar with an induction stovetop) which she offered to replace. Sabre also washed the towels and sheets, and made up the bed before we got home. The yard was pooper scooped and litter box was clean. Pets seemed well-cared for. When she had to leave town for several hours one day, she made sure to arrange for our neighbor take care of the pets. Additionally, I appreciated how she didn’t assume that it would be ok to bring her cat. When we found out she was going to keep her cat in a kennel during her stay here, we told her she could bring him which worked out fine. Overall, I would confidently recommend Sabre to watch your pets and house.
Ruoyi was the perfect sitter for our cat Toni! We would highly recommend her to any pet owner, and hope she can sit for us again in the future. Ruoyi was very thorough - she made sure there was full alignment on all the specifics of her pet duties, and she asked thoughtful questions regarding details we forgot to include in our guide. She always provided us timely updates at the agreed cadence, and gave us a ton of photos. From the photos, it's clear she got in a lot of play time with Toni, which we really appreciated! :) We were able to enjoy our entire vacation stress-free knowing Toni was in such good hands. Ruoyi left our apartment completely clean and offered to wash linens.
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.
Kathryn was such nice and kind sitter that both of my boyfriend and me were grateful to have, including my cats!! My cats seemed having great time with her, being around her, chilling on couch with her, or even sitting on her. I got several photos of my cats from her with whort updates. I’m thankful that she let me do facetimes with her when I missed my cats. The house was clean and tidy when we came back. I definately will ask her again to sit my cats and house when I need. Thank you Kathryn!!:)
Elyse was one of the best pet sitters we've ever met! Couldn't recommend her more. We hope she stays at our place again. She sent many pictures of our beloved cats throughout our absence. We returned to our cats seeming relaxed and happy as ever. She also left our apartment sparkling clean. 10/10 :)
Jenima is an excellent sitter! She is organized, communicative and flexible throughout the stay. We needed a sitter at the last minute because Jazz got sick, and Jenima saved us. We left a little worried about him, but Jenima took care of him really well and kept us informed. Cats love her! We definitely recommend her to take care of your pets!
Tonya was great and filled in after our other sitter had to cancel. She was very self sufficient and navigated acclimating herself to everything since she arrived after we left. She gave thoughtful updates on my cat and I could tell she really enjoyed her, so that means the world to me! She left the place immaculate and we will certainly have Tonya back!
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 $25 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!
I've used Eastway a few times when we had to go away and couldn't bring the furkid along with us. I'll definitely use them again. I am quite confident that she is fully spoiled and well-cared for. They have awesome options for playtime and outdoor exercise. They also offer grooming during your dog's stay if desired. My only complaint, which is why I took off 1 star, is that their only forms of payment are debit and e-transfer, which isn't noted on their website (at least not from what I could see) and it was a surprise at pick-up the first time, so be prepared.
This is an amazing place. My dogs absolutely love going - for daycare and boarding - and love all the staff who are incredible. You can absolutely tell how much they all love animals. Know that your pet will be in great hands here.
Worst experience ever! They cancelled on us last minute, leaving us struggling to find another option for our pet boarding. The dog has all vaccines up to date, except for one which our vet recommended not to do. We sent all documentation over a week ago. They said someone will contact us, but nobody did. They sent us a message last minute, Friday evening and we are flying tomorrow morning. You just don't play with people's lives like this. Very unprofessional. I do not recommend this company. I am sad I cannot leave zero stars!
Unfortunately, we had to cancel our booking, but the registration process was so thorough that it instilled us with confidence that they care about their boarders' wellbeing. Staff was very helpful too.
Our dog LOVES this place. We were nervous at first about leaving our dog in someone else’s care but we travel a fair bit so we had to try. We have used Eastway for all 5 years of our pets life. They post pics of the dogs enjoying themselves and reach out if there are any issues. I know the pictures are legit and my dog is having fun because she is tired for two days after coming back. It’s nice to know she is in good hands. I would absolutely recommend them. We use the Navan location. We always keep our pets vaccines up to date and it’s important to me that they request the same. Owning a pet is a privilege and responsibilities come with this privilege. I’m happy they take this part seriously.
Years ago, we brought our little guy to petsmarts pet hotel. After many issues, we moved to Eastway. They have been absolute stars since. We exclusively bring our little guy here when we go away on vacation. They treat all pets with so much love. They also listen to specific care needs, which in our case is vital for our pets continuing health. The facility is clean, they have air conditioning and most importantly a generator if ever they lose power. The owners live 20m away also which is another safety thing. The staff is so dedicated and it shows. When we used petsmart, we always came back to a face infection. Not anymore. Couldn’t recommend Eastway more.
When I need a space for my dog they can’t accommodate me it’s because they have clients that book ahead for the entire summer so no one else can get a spot ask me if this is fair. That’s the second summer like that . It’s preferred treatment
We have used Eastway several times since 2020 and have never been disappointed. They are responsible, caring and communicate with us regarding any concerns or questions. Our dogs always come back happy and tired out from all the fun and attention. We are grateful for the excellent care and it helps so much to be able to see the photos on the Facebook page while we are away. Love the report cards that are issued upon pickup! Thank you to all the staff at Eastway! ❣️
Friendly and accommodating. Very helpful staff. My girl loved it. Although she has anxiety at times times she got along well with the staff. Will be using them for my long-term vacation later this year.
Super friendly, responsive, and qualified staff. Place is clean and only 20 mins from downtown Ottawa. We can travel worry-free because we know our pups are well-cared for!
I am very pleased with the excellent care that has been provided to my two dogs on three separate occasions by Eric and his family. It is obvious that a very careful eye is kept on them so I don't have to worry at all when I leave them at LÉAM Acres Dog BnB. The best thing I like is that my dogs are treated with kindness, love and respect. Highly recommended.
We had a wedding out of town, Eric came to our rescue last minute. Thank you again for taking good care of our Remmy, Eric and family. Would visit you guys again in an instant! I'm sure Remmy would too!
Very friendly and caring. Left my dog there for 5 nights and she had a great time. It was my first time bringing my dog to a kennel so I was a little nervous. After seeing how she was when I got back, I would definitely bring her back. Thank you for taking care of my puppy! ☺
Personnel are not trained or equipped to Handle dogs that are nervous, scared, or aggressive in the least ! Brought my boy there for a weekend while we went to the states, the kennel was filthy, sooo many barking dogs- you couldn’t hear yourself think- I left him there Friday and immediately regretted it. Called my son and he went Saturday morning to get him- the owner told him she would not and HAD not taken him out of the kennel to go pee/poo because he was aggressive ( he wasn’t like that when I dropped him off) he was so scared when my son went to get him that he showed his teeth to him and snarled- behaviour he has never exhibited before!!! His enclosure was FILLED with flies and feces and urine ! I hope NO ONE ever takes their pet there. She even admitted to my son that 2 dogs attacked another dog there, while in her care and she had to hit them with a shovel to get them off the other dog ! I do not recommend this place ! If I could give a no stars I would !!! This place should be closed down !!!
Emily (and her little helper) is so wonderful with animals. Not only does my dog LOVE going here, it is also a battle getting my kids to leave the Kennel! Thank you Emily for your awesomeness (and patience). We appreciate your amazing service (at super competitive pricing)! Ellie and the kids are already looking forward to the next visit ❤
We brought our 2 dogs there a few weeks ago, and we are bringing them again this week and also at the end of July! It's a wonderful place, great price and I know my dogs are well taken care of. It will definitely be our go to place from now on!
Last May we adopted Kookie, she is a Boston terrier.Want to say thank-you
My border collie enjoyed his stay and had lots of the family to play frizbe. He had fun with the other critters too!
The place is filthy, the enclosure is too small for dogs to play. Owner is very unprofessional, every second word was a swear word.
Always welcoming, and accommodating, reliable affordable option for pet boarding
The owners are nice and it's an affordable option when you need someone
I would board my kids here.
Loving Paws was recommended by a family member and surpassed our expectations! Sophie took great care of my two cats while we were away. She kept in touch with me to let me know my cats were happy and doing well. What impressed us the most was when Sophie brought a slow feeder and let us keep it because the cats ended up loving it! Truly a great service that genuinely cares for the animals they take care of. The prices of Loving Paws services is much more affordable than the prices of pet hotels around the city which was big plus! Highly recommend!
We hired Loving Paws to look after our three cats during a short vacation in February. The intake was very detailed and included an option to leave two sets of keys in the possession of the sitter and back-up sitter, which we did. We were surprised to learn that our primary sitter was a vet tech, which was great because one of our cats is diabetic and needs insulin injections. Unfortunately, our experience was not ideal— our sitter was unable to ensure our admittedly stubborn cat ate his wet food in the time they were at our house, so he missed several doses of his insulin (ultimately this was the correct decision on our sitter’s part, but the fact that the sitter was not able to encourage the cat to eat a sufficient amount and that extra time for this kind of medical complexity was not built into the schedule was not great. It was clear that the sitter had a tight schedule and this just didn’t work for our situation). My husband spent an hour per day of our time away coaching the sitter via text on how to work with the cat to ensure he was fed and medicated. Ultimately he only received 3/6 of his insulin doses. The sitter did communicate extensively with us but we did not feel confident that the care our cats received was up to the standard we expected. We feel that in a situation where there were no medical needs, the care would’ve been quite good, but due to the complexity of our situation, we felt our sitter/this service was not a good match for our pets. We decided to take our keys back upon our return and though we were able to get our keys back the next day from our primary sitter, we spent two weeks trying to negotiate a meeting with the back-up sitter. This was incredibly frustrating. In the end, we had high hopes and wish things had gone differently. I think we learned from this experience that our expectations needed to be adjusted, but unfortunately, were disappointed overall.
Loving Paws is a great service and I highly recommend them. Helen in Ottawa has watched over my two cats and if you can request her services specifically, I suggest you do. She provides excellent care, always lets me know the cats are okay, doesn't hesitate to ask questions if needed, and my cats are very comfortable around her (including my one cat who is not too keen on strangers). It's a relief to be able to go away and know that my cats are in good hands.
I have benefited from Loving Paws services since 2012. It is so easy, as a returning customer, to book a cat sitter when I have travel plans. The cat sitters come and care for my cats, but they also play with them and look after the house. The regular visits ensure my house insurance stays valid and I come home to happy kitties. I have recommended Loving Paws to many friends and they have all had great experiences too. Thank goodness for a business like this!
During several trips, my two cats have been well taken care of by a visiting sitter. The best part is reading the daily diary of how things are going no matter where you are and little anecdotes along the way. Since then, ongoing medical appointments every 3-4 weeks have gotten us through, and most recently, a couple of boarding requirements were arranged on short notice. The service is quick to understand the need and timely in its responsiveness. I recommend Loving Paws to answer to your needs in many ways. Please give them a call if you're looking for a hand with any pet need.
We are very pleased with the homesitting services provided by Loving Paws. We don't have pets, but needed someone trustworthy and reliable to check in on our home to water our plants and check the mail while we were away. Caroline did an excellent job and even ran our taps, flushed the toilets and checked for any leaks. This gave us great peace of mind while on vacation. Now that we know this company exists, we might even consider getting another cat! Thanks again Caroline:)
We had a very positive first experience with Loving Paws. Our caregiver Audrey was just lovely! She kept us updated about our two cats and our mail. She is super friendly and loves animals so much. We will definitely recommend Loving Paws to our friends and family and will definitely have Audrey over again to watch our pets.
I have used Loving Paws for many years now and they are great. Better than others I tried before I found them. Their Pet Sitters really care and take great care of my cats. My current sitter is Nick and he goes above and beyond the call of duty. One of my cats passed this last November and over the Christmas holidays I am usually away and I was very worried about my other cat being alone. Nick was so good with her and me. He took the time to send me photos of Brianna to show me she was OK and he even did an extra visit just to make sure she was doing fine. You will not find that kind of understanding and caring somewhere else. Price is reasonable and service is great. Can't recommend them highly enough!!
I have utilized Loving Paws several times now for pet sitting services. Excellent customer service from the admin staff. They are very courteous, professional, understanding and responds promptly to inquires. My pet sitter Naomi is caring, efficient and does a wonderful job with my kitty Simon. She cleans up my home of tracked kitty litter so well it was like I never left. Her daily notes are wonderful to read when I return home. She is a true gem! I would recommend Loving Paws and Pet Sitting to anyone who requires pet or home sitting services. I can leave my Simon in their care and feel confident and have peace of mind that he will be safe and well taken care of. I am happy to have found them!
My experience with Loving Paws was excellent. For two and a half years Stephanie came to the house every 3 days to administer subQ fluid to my cat who suffered from Chronic Kidney Disease. On occasion when Stephanie wasn’t able to come she arranged for Caroline to do the treatment instead. Both Stephanie and Caroline were great. Their dedication meant my cat never missed a treatment and I believe that is a big part of why he lived comfortably and happily until the age of 20. After I put my sweet boy down Stephanie stopped by with flowers from both her and Caroline, which I found quite touching during such a difficult time.
Heather is so kind and runs a tight ship! Our first meet she brought all her credentials and walked us through the different package options. We got daily updates with videos and she took the time to give updates about our geriatric kittens! And she checked in with us for our arrivals home incase things like flight delays happened. Very thorough!
I was nervous about leaving my cats for the first time before my meet and greet with Heather. After our encounter, I could tell that Heather is a skilled and thoughtful petsitter with high standards. My two energetic and somewhat mischievous young kitties were well-cared for by Heather and her staff. Additionally, I think their vacation was better than mine. 😂 You are very remarkable, Heather, and I am so glad to have found you.
The FAB beast Pet Sitting business in Stittsville took care of my cat Parker and sent me daily text updates with photos. Very caring and detailed. Highly recommended ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️
We have three dogs and recently needed to go away for a long weekend to attend a wedding – bringing all three of the dogs with us was not an option and we knew the dogs would be most comfortable staying in their own home vs going to a sitter’s home or a kennel. Thus, we started our search for an in-home dog sitter in the west-end Ottawa area. We wanted a professional service company with a good reputation; through our research we stumbled upon The Fabulous Beast and we are so thankful that we did! From the moment we got in contact, Heather clearly laid out all of the options (we ended up going with the “puppy pyjama party” service with an add-on for a lunchtime visit each day) and she was receptive to finding someone within her team who could accommodate the specific needs of all three of our dogs (e.g., one of our dogs has recently recovered from IVDD and needs to be carried up and down stairs, one was a puppy and needed more frequent outings, etc.). During our weekend away we received consistent updates at least twice a day, including photos and videos! It was really great and helped put our minds at ease that our anxious dogs were doing okay. This was our first time having someone stay in our home, and our first time leaving all three dogs in the care of someone else and overall we had a really great experience. We left with full trust in The Fabulous Beast and would absolutely book them again for future trips away. Thank you so much Heather and team 😊
Choosing The Fabulous Beast Pet Sitting to look after my beloved Mojo while we were away was the best decision I have ever made on his behalf! He was healthy and happy for the whole two weeks we were away. I could tell from the daily pics that he was relaxed, unstressed, well fed and clean. Heather and her team did everything possible to make sure that he was safe, stimulated and cuddled every day and they reported, in great detail, how he was looking, eating and behaving. So very happy with this service and won’t hesitate to choose them again.
After moving to Stittsville we were in need of services for pet sitting. Upon reviewing various pet sitting services online we chose The Fabulous Beast and have been extremely happy with the service that we (and our cat) have received. Heather is very friendly, professional, attentive, responsive and our cat loves her which is very important! While we were away we received daily updates and photos. We definitely enjoyed the peace of mind knowing that our cat was well taken care of while we were away. We highly recommend The Fabulous Beast pet sitting services, you won't be disappointed and it will be the only pet sitting services we'll be using moving forward!
Heather and her team provide an exceptional level of service. They have taken great care of our cat on two occasions where we’ve been away — most recently for 7 days. The visits are consistent, daily updates are thorough, and Heather’s communication is amazing. I would highly recommend The Fabulous Beast to anyone in the area who’s in need of quality in-home pet sitting services.
Heather did a great job of looking after our cat. Jar Jar is very shy and did her best to hide but Heather was able to ensure she was still eating regularly, playing and using her litter box. Heather texted me and kept me aware each day of her visits and what was going on. It was a really great experience knowing that someone was so invested in ensuring Jar Jar was well looked after while we were gone. I would not hesitate to refer anyone to Fabulous Beast Pet sitting and without a doubt I will be engaging their services again.
Thank you Heather and Jade for doing such a marvelous job looking after my cats. They took great care to make sure that my "babies" had a great experience. Although my cats are shy I have photographs of them making new friends. Best of all, when we arrived home they acted like we had never left them. Yes they greeted us immediately but the "guilt trip" never happened. I will definitely call The Fabulous Beast Pet Sitting next time we vacation. April 2023 We have been using "the Fabulous Beast Pet Sitting" service for several years now. I have nothing but great things to say about Heather and her team. They come to my house twice a day and I receive concise reports for every visit and pictures of what my girls are up to. We "chat" whenever necessary. I am grateful to have such caring people looking after my now elderly cats. I would like to thank them and I highly recommend them.
Heather and her team did an amazing job of caring for our cats while on vacation. The oldest was recently diagnosed with diabetes and we were still in the learning stage. Heather and her team put us at ease knowing that Levi was being monitored and well cared for. The youngest has separation anxiety but there were no issues while we were away. They even were able to make friends with her. I’m sure they miss the attention that Heather and her team gave them each visit. Thanks to all.
We have 4 x cats at home and were looking for 2 x visits per day during are vacation. We reached out to Priority Pet and Boarding. The entire process from the beginning was seamless and the communication throughout are vacation was great! We were very satisfied with Adam and felt are cats were well taking care during are time away. We will definitely use their services in the future!
** Unprofessional and Irresponsible Care at Priority Pet ** We recently trusted Priority Pet with our dog, Lucy, and paid extra a household stay instead of cage boarding, hoping she’d get the best care [total of $372.90 for 5.50 days]. Unfortunately, our experience was far from what we expected. When we picked Lucy up, we were told by the sitter, Sophie Cleroux, that Lucy had limped after getting tangled in her leash. Shockingly, the sitter used Lucy’s indoor collar instead of the no-pull harness we specifically requested for her walks. This oversight could have easily led to an escape or more serious injury. Even worse, we discovered that Lucy’s paws were badly burned during the last heatwave, likely from being walked on hot pavement for too long. It was heartbreaking to see her in pain, and it left us questioning the attentiveness of the sitter. To make matters worse, despite being promised that Lucy would be the only dog during her stay, there was another dog there when we arrived. This lack of transparency really shook our trust. When we brought these concerns to the owner, the response was dismissive and unprofessional. Instead of taking responsibility, the owner deflected responsibility, emphasizing their "99.999999%" satisfaction rate—irrelevant when your pet is part of the unlucky fraction that didn’t receive proper care. They downplayed our concerns and even suggested that injuries like Lucy’s are often the fault of pet owners, which was both offensive and inappropriate. We ended up with vet bills ($223.80) that could have been avoided if Lucy had received the care we paid for. If you’re considering Priority Pets, I’d urge you to think twice. Our pets deserve better care than what Lucy received.
Great service from Wyatt and the team. We had to board our 3 cats multiple times on short notice this fall and had a smooth process each time. Received regular updates even though the trips were very short, sometimes less than 24 hours in length. Highly recommend.
Had a great experience with my cat last year, not as good the second time around. Wyatt is amazing and very quick to respond, the sitter I had seemed wonderful, however we were not told our cat would be socializing with other cats in the house. She came home with broken whiskers and a big black mark on her nose and some scratches in her chest (it’s been 2 weeks and the mark where her hair is missing is still there), her collar was taken off of her for some reason, and I was told when picking her up that her dry food spilt so I was sent home with no dry food. I do not think the food was spilt, I believe it was kept by the sitter as it was more than half a bag of Hills Science diet (not cheap) and because I also did not get the food scoop that I had in the bag back from the sitter (which should have been given back to me if the food spilt, also who just throws out dry food when it falls on the floor?). Again Wyatt was amazing and offered to cover any vet bills. But I was not happy at all with the state of my Cat when I picked her up.
It was Jiji’s first boarding experience and his first interactions with other cats. It was the best experience for him, and was extremely comforting to us, knowing that he was not stuck in a kennel all day. Wyatt and his family treated Jiji like he was one of their own. Jiji returned home a more socially interactive cat. Thank you!!! He will be back again soon!!!
Bronn had an amazing stay! Knowing that my boy was receiving EXCELLENT care helped to reduce my stress while moving. Bronn WILL be back and I would highly recommend Priority Pet Boarding. Not your typical boarding experience.
Priority Pets was the perfect place for my cat Pinot! He does not adapt well to regular cat kennels but Priority Pets was the perfect solution! Pinot was spoiled and pampered and received all the belly rubs and chin scratches that a cat can get in a day. He was so happy he even wanted to stay longer. I can't say enough about the whole team as both Wyatt and hosting home were very responsive and understanding to scheduling changes at the last minute. I highly recommend Priority Pet Boarding Services and will definitely be calling them again for future travels.
This place is a cat heaven. The couple was very helpful and caring for my cat. This place is the best place if you want your cat to go on a little vacation.
Wyatt set up a family to look after our senior (and pretty annoying) cat Rocky while we were out of town. Rocky was extremely well taken care of and she had another cat in the house to interact with. Pickup, dropoff, payment, all were extremely easy and we felt very safe using their services. We look forward to our next travel especially knowing our cat will be safe and sound. Thanks, Wyatt
Priority Pet boarding services is the best place you could board your cat while traveling. It was my first time leaving Louie and I was worried how he will manage to be in a new place around other cats because he stresses out when never I take him outside home. PriorityPet has taken a good care of Louie. They loved him a lot and I could see from the photos that he was really enjoying his stay with them. Plus he got to know Bernie (his best friend 😸). Wyatt and his wife are very awesome people. It was very easy to communicate with them, friendly and caring. I would leave Louie again with them because I know he is with good hands. Thanks for great experience.
Emily at No Ruff Days took amazing care of our dog, cat, and turtle while we were out of town, and we couldn’t be happier with her services. She truly spoiled our dog Oakley, playing his favorite game of fetch with tennis balls. Though Oakley is usually hesitant around new people, Emily quickly won him over—they became best buds in no time! We had her come by once a week before our trip to bond with him, and it made all the difference. Oakley, who doesn’t warm up to many people, absolutely adores her. Emily even stayed overnight with him, giving us complete peace of mind while we were away. She’s like a dog whisperer! We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and loving pet sitter. Photo is part of a video she sent us. She also keeps you informed during her visits.
Don't be fooled by imposters...there is no other person we trust with our dog than Bone Voyage! Our Bernese Mountain Dog is really high maintenance but he LOVES going to see his favourite caregivers (even if he loathes the car ride!). We've been using BV for all of our Conan's life (4 years) and have left him with caregivers for a day, a weekend and for a week and each time, we have peace of mind knowing he is safe and healthy. Even when we fail to plan ahead, Sandi is always very accommodating. We trust her implicitly with the wellbeing of our dog, whether he is staying with her or one of her team. You can't ask for any better than Bone Voyage!
I just dropped my two Goldens off with Sandy for the weekend, and I couldn’t help but smile at their happiness walking into her house. This is the girl’s third visit with Sandy and her incredible family and I already feel like it’s their second home. Sandy is the most beautiful, reassuring person and Colin’s love of dogs is so evident. The girls were even overjoyed to see Sandy’s daughter greeting them at the front door, you can really tell they quite simply adore dogs. My girls have had a tough time trusting after previous sitters have let us down, so I can’t believe how lucky we’ve gotten. Thank you for everything ❤️
I have been a loyal client of Bone Voyage for years and have always appreciated their exceptional service. However, I’m sad to say that my recent experience has been far below expectations. For the first time since the pandemic, I submitted a booking request expecting a prompt response, as indicated on the website. Unfortunately, despite reaching out multiple times via email, phone, and even text, I received no reply whatsoever. After contacting my previous dog boarder, I learned that Bone Voyage is now under new ownership by someone named Sandy. While I understand transitions can be challenging, the lack of communication and responsiveness has been extremely disappointing, especially from a company I once held in high regard. This is no longer the reliable, professional service I used to count on.
My husband and I love to travel and try our hardest but can't always bring our fur baby with us. We have the most ultimate trust in Sylvie (Our pet sitter)! Sylvie is very accommodating and just a lovely person in general. Our fur baby is treated like family while she's there. The website is user friendly and very detailed to make sure you get matched with the best family. Prompt responses and easy to pay the invoices. Honestly couldn't say more about bone voyage!
I CAN'T RECOMMEND THIS SERVICE ENOUGH! I was VERY nervous about leaving my two little dogs with someone I didn't know. My dog groomer recommended I reach out to Bone Voyage. I filled out all the information about what kind of home I wanted them in, their sleeping arrangements, how they are with kids and other dogs. I was VERY specific. Low and behold, I was matched with a family that was beyond perfect. I honestly couldn't believe how accurate the pairing was. Karen - the women who took care our my dogs - is absolutely amazing. She has a wonderful home and you can just tell that her and her husband love having dogs around all the time. They sent me 4-5 updates over the 2.5 days they looked after my Parker and Leo. She sent me pictures of them playing and cuddling them. I never felt nervous or worried about them. Bone Voyage is a great business and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone who is looking for a dog kennel alternative, is nervous about leaving their dogs with other people. It's actually really cost efficient as well, which is a bonus. THANK YOU BONE VOYAGE!
We boarded our golden with Sandy this past weekend. What a great experience. Denali almost didn't want to leave when the weekend was over. Our dog is terrified of thunder and there was a thunderstorm at 4AM one night. Sandy was up conforming Denali until the storm passed. We would definitely use Bone Voyage again.
Being new to Ottawa and with a beautiful yellow Labrador that has health issues we had many reservations about where to leave her when we want to go away. Our vet recommended we try Bone Voyage and boy are we ever glad we did. Christine (despite suffering damage to her home from the tornado) was quick to respond and answer questions and concerns.She found us the perfect fit for our girl. Christine is a professional and runs her business efficiently and professionally. When you make a booking you pay a deposit that ensures your part of the deal as well as theirs. She will find a good home for your dog and if something happens to that booking she will find another home. We decided to try our pet sitting family for one night before our other long trips and know that we made the right decision. Tom and Caroline obviously love dogs and Summer was welcomed with open arms. We know she is in good hands. When we picked her up she was full of excitement and had lots of kisses for both Tom and Caroline as well as mom and dad. They have a very dog friendly home and we're attentive to her needs. It was Summer's home away from home. For us, Bone Voyage is the perfect solution for our pet sitting needs. Well done Christine and thank you Tom and Caroline!
I cannot speak highly enough of my experience with Bone Voyage. They were able to help arrange transport to and from the airport with ease and I truly felt like my pup was getting the best care possible. Her boarding family was incredible; attentive, caring, and communicative. Thank you very much to everyone involved with Taiga's care!
We have been using this fantastic service " Bone Voyage" for more than 6 years. We have always been extremely pleased when our dog returns home healthy and happy. Christine, the owner, is extremely reliable. All host families exercise the dogs regularly and comply with all dietary requests. The families that host the dogs are carefully chosen by Christine. "Bone Voyage" even accepted our dog when she had a damaged tail which meant changing bandages and trips to the vet. We would never use any other service. Our dog is very unhappy when we return from vacation.
We've been using Bone Voyage for two years (approximately 8 stays) and the service has been excellent every time! Christine is exceptionally fast (and friendly) at replying to inquiries and the families we've had our dog placed with have been fantastic. Before our first stay we filled out a very comprehensive questionnaire that covered everything from Hudson's routine to his medical history. Afterwards, we were matched with a family that could accommodate a large, high energy, Golden Retriever. We particularly liked that we could meet the host family and visit their home before making any final decisions. Hudson has stayed with two different families (we usually request the same one for him because he loves visiting them) and it was clear that they are both dog-lovers. For the same cost as a kennel, you can have peace of mind that your dog is being placed with a loving family - makes for less stressful travel.