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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Julia was an amazing sitter and we couldn't be happier with our experience! From our first contact to when we arrived home after our trip, communication was excellent and we were able to enjoy our time away with complete peace of mind that our pets and our home were in good hands. We particularly appreciated how clean and tidy everything was when we got home with the linens and towels all washed and dried! Our cats clearly didn't miss us a bit - they were relaxed, their coats brushed and were giving us side-eye "oh, so, back to normal then? " looks as we unpacked. Thanks for everything Julia!
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.
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.
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.
Kathryn was amazing. She helped me figure plans out after another sitter dropped out at the last minute and saved the day! My cat and fish were well taken care of, and she was super communicative when my tank had a problem child moment. Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, helpful, and caring sitter!!
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!
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!
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!
Steven was a great sitter for our black lab Souris and cat Pinot. They were well looked after and really liked Steven. Our house was in good order when we got back and Steven was kind enough to give us a lift to and from the airport. He was very flexible, arriving day early so we could show him around.
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, $25/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 baby loves the ranch. Playtime with all her friends while .Mom and Dad get thier stuff done. She's always happy and healthy when we pick her up. Freshly bathed. The best!! She's been here twice and we have an event out of town so looks like she will be visiting again. I know she will be in good hands. Thats the important part.
My dog Kima loves coming here, and I love bringing her. It's a really great facility and the staff is very attentive and caring. Pricing is very reasonable and I love being able to make reservations on their website. Typically I will call them an hour before arriving to pick up my dog and they will have her waiting for me ready to go. I'm so grateful that Double Dog Ranch is around, not sure what we would do without them.
I try to bring my dog here on a fairly regular basis because she loves it! I love it too for a number of reasons: staff are professional and friendly, grounds are a well maintained and spacious, I know that all dogs are current with their vaccinations, and that the dogs are watched on a regular basis. This is a great doggie daycare as well as for long term boarding.
Fantastic directions on the website! My phone took us to a dead-end and got us lost, but the right-brained directions got us back on track. I dropped our dog Blaze off with Amber for a trial at double dog ranch and when I picked him up, it was obvious she was real attentive to how he was doing. I'm very confident this place makes sure the dogs are well taken care of. A few days later Blaze was very happy to see Amber again when we dropped him off for a long stay. He was a little overweight, but he had so much fun running around we got him back at a healthy weight and we've been able to maintain that since.
We have been bringing our dogs here for years. Dana is a wonderful host and I wouldn't think of taking them anywhere else. We call it the dog resort on the mountain. The staff are excellent. They have a great attention for detail. They knew when my dogs were due for vaccines before I did. I highly recommend them.
They are the best. The ONLY place our dog Ailani likes to stay when we have to go somewhere far.
I have a German Shorthaired Pointer, hunting dog, whom I’ve boarded at kennels where he was caged all day except for potty walks twice a day. When he was there he’d refuse to eat and come hime 5-6 pounds lighter plus have diarrhea for a week. Once a friend told me about this place I knew it was the place for my boy as all he wants to do is be outdoors all the time searching for moving small critters. At the ranch he got everything he needed and I got the piece of mind knowing he was being taken care of. The best thing of all is that my dog would always come home with more muscle, no weight loss or diarrhea. Best thing for any dog if they’re used to a dog park setting Thank you for your care and dedication to all of those special kids you take care of
Dog did well. People are very nice. Both times I picked up my dog he was in a crate, though. I would have liked him to have gotten some socializing and exercise.
We love Double dog ranch almost as much as our dog! If you want your dog to run, play, chase squirrels and make a lot of friends you will love this place!
Our boy has loved his time here, so far only trial and daycare, but more to come. Great peeps, he can't wait to get out of the truck!
Let me start by saying if you have that fear or worry about leaving your Fur family member(s) who you absolutely love and you know it’s hard to trust anyone with them, please know you’re not Alone!! I found Candy on Yelp with great reviews! I haven't traveled in so long due to the worry of leaving my labs with just anyone You have no idea how happy and calm we feel now that we have found Candy . She is absolutely amazing with our boys. She was wonderful from the time she walked into my home and made it point to let me know this was their house and she was the guest lol… she was calm from the start. When we walked into our home our labs were so happy and calm .We have experienced pet resorts a couple of times and they were nice people , but It was so important to us that they stayed in their own environment and stress free . To them they just had someone fun to play with . Candy reached out to check on our older lab who had surgery and cared so much to remember.I write this with tears in my eyes knowing if you and your fur babies have the chance to meet her you both are in great hands! Thank you Candy and as I have mentioned you have become family to us!
Candy of Posh Pet Nanny was a terrific find. After our long-time cat sitter moved away, we had a couple of sitters who were less than professional and lacked integrity. Over the holidays, we were unexpectedly called out of town and found Posh Pet Nanny at the last minute. Candy was the only one of three different pet services who returned my call in a timely manner. The other two have yet to call me back. Candy managed to fit us into her schedule. We are delighted with her work and will use her excellent services again.
We first met and hired the Posh Pet Nanny in November but had to cancel our trip on short notice due illness. She was understanding and accommodating without any $ penalty. We hired her again to watch our pups over Christmas and she did a fantastic job. She kept a great schedule visiting them regularly and getting medication to one of them on time without a fight. She fed the fish and helped us orchestrate a great Christmas surprise for the kids when they got home. Rushed over when a neighbor thought they saw the boys running the streets (false alarm), and sent adorable and hilarious updates. Definitely recommend and will use again.
Candy has gone above & beyond for my dogs. My pups are always fed, used the bathroom, & they’re happy to see her. She’s always on time & lets our dogs take their time going potty & eating.
Candy is always on time and goes above and beyond for our animals. We also have her do errands for us as we’re part timers and often need help with logistics, repairs people, etc.
Candy is the type of caretaker that goes above and beyond. She’s warm, professional and so good with animals. Our cats immediately curled up beside her, instantly putting our minds at ease. We’ve used her services while on vacation multiple times and we always come home to calm and happy pets!
The Posh Nanny not only takes great care of all our pets, but goes above and beyond when it comes to the safety of our home. She spools our pets, especially our pet chicken. Who though quite the sweetheart, can be a handful. I highly recommend her.
Candy is so awesome! We had an unexpected extra night out of town and she was able to accommodate feeding our kiddies!!
Fantastic service. My dog loves when Candy watches him.
I love my work!!