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!
Florence and Robert were outstanding sitters. We asked them to arrive a day early as our guests to learn the routine on our farm. In getting to know them we found them to be good hearted, down to earth people with a love of animals and diligent in learning our routines to care for our poultry, cats and dog as well as our garden and orchard. Not a typical or easy sit. We travelled with ease knowing our critters were being well taken care of. Arriving home, the house was very clean and looked well cared for. The animals were healthy as were the garden and orchard. Out pets missed them when they left – our dog stared down the driveway after them until their car was out of sight. It is nice to find sitters we would like to hang out with and we look forward to having them sit for us again.
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!
There are not enough words in the English language to express my deepest gratitude to Teresa and all the amazing love and care she showed my sweet cat Milo. From the moment she met Milo, I knew there was going to be a very special bond. He instantly relaxed when he first met and already looked so happy and at peace with her. The bond between the two of them only seemed to get stronger and stronger with every day that I was away. This two-week trip was so important for me as it was the first real "vacation" I had taken in a few years. I was in desperate need of a mental and physical break and knew that in order to have a true "time off', I needed to feel completely at peace with Milo being well-taken care of. Well my prayers were answered as Teresa was the "cat whisperer" I was hoping for. I could not have asked for a better, more compassionate, self-reliant, and intuitive sitter ! Teresa was also so diligent in sending me her daily picture and video updates of my cat. With every picture and video I saw, I knew that Milo was so happy being with her and I never worried for one minute while I was away. What a gift ! Teresa was also a serious life-saver for me as literally an hour before I was leaving for my trip, I found out my cat's tracker app was not working and after a few emails and phone calls, we found out the tracker's server was down. Teresa took the initiative to follow up with getting the tracker to work again which was a HUGE stress-relief for me . She is not only wonderfully savvy with animals but also with technology as well ! I feel so fortunate to have Teresa in my life now, not only as an amazing sitter for Milo but also as a wonderful friend for life! Thank you, Teresa for everything.... Milo and I so appreciate you .....
Stefany helped me out big time by stepping in when I asked. She's a local sitter and I wasnt' having any responses so I contacted her and she fit me into her schedule even during the holidays and right after another sit across the country. She took great care of my two cats and home and I very much appreciate it!
We were so pleased to meet John and Trisha! We had them come in a day before we left and enjoyed a nice meal with them and they got to meet Delilah (even if she didn’t seem interested) but she soon warmed up to them - except for the Cat Videos - she wasn’t very interested 🤣 When we returned our home was so clean (probably cleaner than we left it)! We got frequent pics and updates on our Princess! They also left us with a Progress Report with Delilah’s activities and what they did at the house before they left. We would highly recommend John & Trisha if you are lucky enough to have them apply for a House Sitters job! Bill, Kathy & Delilah 🐈⬛❤️
We literally cannot say enough positive things about Susan and Miranda! They are the best! From start to finish, they did an amazing job communicating with us, giving our 3 (somewhat needy) cats extremely high quality care and tons of attention, and keeping our house clean and plants watered. They took adorable pictures of the cats and sent them to us several times a day, played with them and gave them so much love and affection, and when we got home the house was even cleaner than when we left. We even asked them for some tips on how they were caring for the cats because our cats seemed happier and more relaxed than ever when we returned home to them! This was by far our best cat/house sitter experience to date. We hope Susan and Miranda are available again in the future to sit for us and would invite them back without hesitation.
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!
If Cung ever applies to your post for a house or pet sit, I strongly encourage you to jump at the offer. You will not be disappointed. Cung is among the top (if not the top) sitter I’ve ever had and I’ve been on this site for years. Primarily, Cung is very organized. In the weeks and days leading up to the sit, Cung kept me abreast of his plans and status. I felt very comfortable in the days leading up to the sit because I knew the plan we made to exchange the keys and walk him through the instructions would work as planned. Second, Cung really cares. When he got to my apartment after what I assume was a long day of traveling, I explained the care instructions and he was very attentive and cared about the details - asking very specific questions on how to care for my cat and apartment. I had some pretty specific rules about how to feed my cat and take care of him and Cung followed those exactly. Third, Cung makes you feel comfortable while you are away. I got daily or twice daily updates about my cat. I got pictures which made me feel like my cat was having a good time. My cat came out within an hour of me being away - very fast for my cat as he is shy. Cung must have a calming energy towards animals. Cung was also very responsive when I reached out first - replying within 5 minutes. I really appreciated that. My cat threw up at one point and Cung answered all of my questions to assess whether my cat was sick or had just eaten too fast. Fourth, Cung will take good care of your apartment/house. I came back to a SPOTLESS apartment. The sheets were washed and folded on my bed. The towels were washed. The apartment had been vacuumed. The kitchen was clean. The dishwasher had been run. Everything was in its place when I returned. Honestly, cleaner than when I left it which is difficult since I am a very clean person. Cung also respects your property. I have an extensive computer setup that he used for work and he was very respectful of that equipment. He asked if he could use it beforehand, which was incredibly polite since he could have used it and I wouldn’t have known. In sum. You need to jump at the opportunity if Cung offers to sit for you. I came home to a very happy cat. Hope he will sit for me again sometime!
Caroline was a fabulous sitter and looked after our cat and the house beautifully. She is sensible and very self-sufficient but also kept us informed. We came home to a happy cat and a tidy house. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others and hope she will sit for us again in the future!
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, $21/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!
Our Cat “Big” was sorry that we came home after being gone for a month! Judy is loving, organized, & completely reliable. She took great care of Big, our interior & exterior plants, & mail, etc… We highly recommend July to taking care of your home and fur babies while you are away!
Absolute God send. Contracted to cover my dogs for three days and due to an emergency in our family out of town she ended up helping us for months! So easy to work with, very understanding. The boys say hi!
Judy stayed overnight with my dog and cat for four days, visiting them twice during each day. My pets were very happy with her. Thank you Judy.
Judy is reliable and my dogs love her. I appreciate how accommodating she is with scheduling, meds, and special needs. I don’t worry about a thing when she cares for my dogs.
Judy provided excellent loving care for my two outdoor cats. Sometimes they can be tough to wrangle in at night, Judy got them in with no problems. She also brought to my attention our leaky water heater preventing damage, as well as bringing in packages that had been delivered. She could have ignored both but went beyond what was expected. I feel confident in having Judy watch my animals and be in my home.
Judy is great! We had a last minute trip out of town and Judy was so flexible and accommodating to us and our pet’s needs. We felt 100% confident leaving our pets in her care. She is very responsive and dependable. I will definitely be using Judy again soon in the future!
Your fur babies are in great hands with Judy. She's trustworthy, kind, and very knowledgeable about cats and dogs. We've had the pleasure of her services for years and highly recommend her for your pet care needs...our three cats do too!
Judy was professional, attentive, and clearly cares about the animals she sits for. She sent us updates and pictures which was very nice. She was also flexible and willing to provide a combination of check-in and overnight services to accommodate my cats' needs. I would absolutely recommend her services.
Our two kitties are our "kids", so we did extensive research for pet sitting services. We had never left them under someone else's care and we were apprehensive. Judy has the experience and expertise that sets her above other services we considered. We came home to two relaxed, well-cared for cats. Peace of mind is an excellent benefit! We're so thankful for Judy--she's a true animal lover! We look forward to calling her again.
Judy is amazing! She is super caring and attentive to our cats’ needs. We love our pets and trust her whole heartedly with their care. Highly recommended!
Claire and Willian and all the trainers at Tired Tails are absolutely amazing. A lifelong dream of mine was to adopt a dog of my own. Shorty after turning 18, I fell in love with a fearful, sickly puppy that most likely would’ve been euthanized while volunteering at the animal shelter. I took her to every trainer in the county as soon as she was well enough to start training, and Tired Tails was the answer to all my hopes and dreams. Ivy was not succeeding in indoor positive reinforcement only group classes and I was told she was reactive by multiple trainers there. A “Feisty Fido” group class was not the answer to helping my fearful puppy succeed in life. We’ve only been with Tired Tails for about a month, and the confidence i’m already starting to see in Ivy is truly incredible. They tailor your dog training experience to you and your dog and will help you succeed in life. They prepare you and your dog for any and every real-life situation.They make well rounded, TRAINED dogs- not dogs that can just “behave” in one specific environment. xoxo -Liora and Ivy
We have done a ton of private sessions with Nick & I cannot recommend working with Tired Tails enough! Nick worked with our schedule, came to us, and even met us at the beach to work on getting our pup more settled at the beach! We are so grateful for all of the time Nick spent with our puppy, and look forward to continuing to train her with the rest of Tired Tails for group classes!!!!
I’m SO grateful to have found Tired Tails! Claire, Willam, Nick and Katherine have all been so wonderful. I adopted a very sweet and energetic 1 yr old doodle and was in serious need of guidance and tools to meet her needs. I’ve done private at home visits, summer school walks and pack practice. My new dog is doing great! We couldn’t have done it without the TT team.
Tired Tails came very highly recommended from previous/current clients of theirs that is a close friend, with a high energy and well trained Labrador, so we knew they were the real deal. We were a little intimidated bringing our new large breed puppy, Red, home (and we are seasoned dog people!). He was already 6 months old and had only known life on a farm (no collar, leash, inside time, etc.), so starting from scratch at an older puppy age was going to be a journey! Claire took the time to call us before we even picked him up to walk us through first steps and new pup protocol, as well as invite us to participate in group walks the first week we had him to acclimate to the new environment. Both Claire and William’s patience, experience, and thorough care are obvious! We felt so much more at ease bringing Red home, and know we’ve got trainers that will continuously support us. We’ve done multiple group walks/trainings, an at home visit, and overnight 5 day boarding with Claire and William, and I cannot speak more highly of them and their whole team. Red has blossomed into a wonderful and socialized puppy, and we are excited to keep on this training journey with Tired Tails, as Red’s training has only just started!
We can’t say enough about Claire and her husband William and the entire tiredtails community! Claire and William trained/fostered our Siberian husky, Echo, for three months before he found us and his forever home. He had been abandoned and abused and was fearful of people. He wouldn’t even come out of the crate initially because he was so afraid of being around humans. They worked diligently with him and were patient and consistent with his training. He made huge leaps and bounds in his recovery under their care. We couldn’t believe what a wonderful dog he was when he came to us!! Before we brought him home, they sat down with us and gave lots of tips to help us and Echo be successful with his transition into our home. The advice really came in hand many times! They are both very knowledgeable! We travel for work and they have been very receptive/supportive with his continued training via FaceTime sessions and calls. They are approachable and encouraging! Their compassion and true love for animals shows through in their work! We definitely plan on using them in the future for their board and train services when we travel abroad. We are so thankful for the kindness and love they showed to Echo and for their continued support. Becca, Adoria, and Echo 🐾
I cannot recommend Claire and William from Tired Tails highly enough! They have truly transformed my experience with my 6-month-old Boston Terrier, Milo. When I reached out to them in June 2023, my goal was simple: I wanted to be able to walk Milo calmly in public spaces, particularly at places like the grocery store where he had been struggling. From our very first session, Claire and William demonstrated an incredible level of expertise and compassion. Their training methods are not only effective but also engaging for both me and Milo. They took the time to understand Milo's behavior and tailored their approach to meet his specific needs. I was amazed at how quickly they were able to identify the root of his anxiety and barking in public. One of the standout features of Tired Tails is their commitment to ongoing support. Claire and William have been incredibly responsive to all my questions, no matter how small. They genuinely care about their clients and their furry companions, making me feel confident that I am not just another client, but part of a community. The group classes they offer have been invaluable for Milo's socialization. These sessions not only provide him with the chance to interact with other dogs but also allow me to learn alongside other dog owners who are facing similar challenges. I've seen a remarkable improvement in Milo’s behavior during our outings, and he is now much calmer and more relaxed in public settings. What I appreciate most is the trust I have developed with Claire and William. Knowing that I can leave Milo in their capable hands is a huge relief. Their passion for dog training shines through in every interaction, and I feel fortunate to have found such dedicated trainers. If you’re looking for professional, compassionate, and effective dog trainers, look no further than Claire and William at Tired Tails. They have truly made a difference in both my life and Milo’s, and I look forward to continuing our training journey with them!
Love these guys and all their programs. They offer tons of different ways to help build a better relationship with your dog from 30 minute classes to all day adventures. They have built an awesome community of clients and there’s a reason they are so popular. Highly recommend.
Claire and the Tired Tails team are AMAZING! She boarded and trained our 5 month old Lagotto puppy, Monty for 3 weeks. We could not be happier with our decision to have Claire work her magic with Monty. She worked on socialization (with other dogs and humans of all ages), walking, leash work, place work and much more. She would take him to the beach, breweries, wineries, farms, downtown, pretty much everywhere you would want to bring your dog. Monty was truly apart of her home and I knew he was safe and in great hands! She was extremely responsive the whole time. Along the way she was giving constant updates with photos and videos of Monty’s progression. We look forward to staying in touch with her. Thank you, Claire!
I don’t have enough good things to say. Not only is Claire an inspiration when working with your dog, but she’s an inspiration in how she lives her life. she is an example of doing what you expect your clients to, leading with kindness, eliminating shame & insecurities & making sure your dog and you live your best lives.
Claire & Nick are both amazing. We brought home our dog Vivian from woods and she was a little rambunctious! We have a 8mo old baby at home so the house was pretty hectic. Just in the few weeks we’ve been utilizing there flexible services, we already notice a huge difference. She’s much calmer and more composed. Gives us and our house more respect and is getting used to loving her crate & place ! We can’t wait to continue to work with Claire , Nick & Vivian and build a great relationship with our dog. Highly recommend 10/10