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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.
We are thoroughly pleased with and impressed by Daniel's kind, generous, and careful care of our cat and our house. He is a committed and experienced sitter who completely understands his role and responsibilities and also how to gently win the confidence and affection of a pet. He is an excellent communicator, and he kept us regularly up to date on our cat's well being--sending us texts and photos at least once/week as we requested. Our cat who is a little afraid of new people, grew fond of him, and we have returned to a very calm, contented cat. We highly recommend Daniel, and we ourselves would be thrilled to engage him again when the need arises.
Susan and Miranda are amazing! I've had the pleasure of working with many sitters and they are truly exceptional. They were great at keeping in touch, sent lots of updates, asked good questions, really bonded with the cats, clearly very experienced working with animals and understanding their needs, and generally lovely to deal with. They were really patient putting up with a whole bunch of deliveries and even assembled a spare bed! They also left the place spotless with clean sheets on the bed. I'm pretty sure the cats loved Susan and Miranda more than us by the end of their stay! I'd highly recommend them to anyone and would love to have them stay again any time.
Daniel and Vasylyna were incredible house sitters and we would welcome them back to sit for us again any time they are available! They were fantastic communicators, making sure to work out details far in advance and they sent frequent picture updates of our animals which made us so happy while we were away. When the power went out in the neighborhood while they were here leading to a technology issue with our alarm system, they handled everything well. Upon our return, the house was clean, the garden was thriving and well cared for, and our dog and cat were clearly very loved while we were away - in fact our dog was sooooo sad to see them leave! I had the pleasure of getting to know them a bit before I left, and they are such a kind, adventurous, and great couple. I would highly recommend having Daniel and Vasylyna take care of your house, plants, and animals!
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!
Ruthee was a fabulous pet sitter for our three cats while we were gone for a month. Prior to the sit, she was consistent and communicative; she even came over early for a meet and greet to learn the routine. During the sit, she took great care of our three cats by playing with them (she made a fun cat toy!), scooping litter, feeding and watering them, and sent us text updates and pictures. We came home to happy fur babies and a clean home. She left the place very tidy which was greatly appreciated! We are so thankful for Ruthee and would recommend her should the opportunity arise. Your fur babies would be lucky to spend time with her. Thank you again for everything, Ruthee!
If you are looking for someone to take care of your fur babies and your house while you're away, Daniel is your guy! I had discovered zeewoi just a couple of weeks before I was to leave on vacation and I was not only apprehensive if the website was too good to be true, but also under a real time crunch. I reached out to over 100 local sitters and several possibilities fell through. I was confident I would find the right sitter and when Daniel applied for the sit and I started to text and converse with him, I knew I had found the perfect sitter for my two cats! Daniel was upbeat and positive, articulate and personable, warm and caring, and he asked all the right questions about Lilly and Eli (I hadn't had the time to complete my Welcome Guide, yet!?!). I shared that I had an easy cat and problem cat -- Lilly, who is sweet, social and eats dry food, and Eli who is skittish, was periodically pooping outside the kitty litter box and was eating prescription canned food twice a day mixed with a probiotic and stool firmer. I asked if he thought he was up for the job and he happily said he was. Since he flew all the was from Chicago, I thought the least my husband and I could do was pick him up at the airport. When he arrived, he pulled out his notebook. He patiently walked with me as I reviewed kitty care, showed him around the house, and where he would be sleeping. He immediately picked up Lilly who was excited about meeting her new friend and Eli bugged out and down the stairs to the basement (his favorite hiding place!). We got Daniel connected to the internet, set him up at our dining room table and headed off to airport, leaving our house and kitties in the best of hands. Daniel wanted to make sure I felt comfortable and assured while we were away. He made sure to text with me every other day (he had asked my preference earlier), sent photos of Lilly being her cute self while Eli hid during the day although he gave me assurances that he was eating his food and using the litter box (there were a few accidents, but Daniel never complained about these additional duties). When we returned from our vacation, the house was also spotless and well cared for and Daniel had even washed the sheets for me! It is with utter happiness and complete confidence that I recommend Daniel as a fantastic Sitter. He is trustworthy, responsible, caring, and competent, and you can rest assured that both your house and sweet pets will be watched over and treated with TLC -- and will truly be in the best of hands while you are away!
Jinnie was an excellent house sitter for me and my cat Felix. Completely responsible and reliable and helpfully flexible. She was willing to work with me as I dithered on whether I was actually going to go on my trip (which was dependent on good weather), and when I finally decided on making my trip one day shorter. House was clean and organized on my return, and, more importantly, my cat was calm and relaxed on my return. I would happily have Jinnie come sit for me and Felix again.
Greetings Pet People, I am a bit late leaving my review for Kristine who is local to us and has taken care of our kitties Max and Luis a few times this year. After COVID-19 was announced in March, our travel plans came to an abrupt halt. We had to cancel a lot of trips we had planned but decided that it was safe to go camping a couple of times this summer. We called on Kristine as one of our favorite sitters on this site. We discussed safety protocols and agreed to cleaning that we would do to leave the house safe for her to enter. She shared protocols that she had taken with other homeowners and had sound processes to make us feel safe leaving our cats and our home in her care. She even purchased batteries for our automatic cat feeder when it failed to let one of our confused kitties to eat. Kristine is a smart, humorous and a thoughtful person. I would not hesitate to recommend her for your sit. She truly loves animals and taking care of your home. Highly recommended! Thanks Kristine!
Cat and Paul were wonderful sitters - our cats were contented and calm when we returned. And the house was spotless. Plus Paul mowed our entire yard including the back meadow - what a surprise! We very much enjoyed visiting with them as well and getting to know them. Highly recommend :)
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, $22/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!
Marlie and her family are wonderful! I must have toured 5+ places before I found a place that I really liked for my special boy. Hilariously, my dog cannot wait to leave me once I drop him off. Ramsey absolutely LOVES his stay at Pet Adventures, and it makes me feel so happy knowing he is in the best of hands.
Justin and Marlie are our pups 2nd family! We've been blessed to have them take care of our 7yr old since he was a puppy and now we've added another puppy (9 months) into the mix. We use them for both the day-care and overnight stays (weeks) and the pups come home like they've been on a vacation. Justin and Marlie are fantastic, both personable and professional, always flexible and willing go the extra mile.
Marlie & Justin are THE BEST! Our 1 year old Goldendoodle had never been to a boarding facility before...so Marlie and Justin made sure our puppy was lovingly cared for and that all his needs were met. I am so impressed with their professionalism and their prompt communication. I HIGHLY recommend their services!!
Justin and Marlie are like leaving your pups with family! Our pups always have a great time while hanging out at their facility. When we are out of town they give us updates on how the pups are doing including photos!
Marlie and Justin are simply the BEST dog sitters we have ever had! Our pups love going there for daycare, and they love going for sleepovers! One of our dogs has a lot of medical issues and medications, and it makes us feel so comfortable that Marlie was a vet tech, just in case something happens! We adore their pickup and drop off service, which is great for two busy professionals. We are so happy to have found them!
We cannot recommend Marlie and Justin highly enough! They have been taking care of our pups for so many years... way back to when they first started their business. They so kind and caring and feel like family to us. It is so reassuring to know that our dear Emma is safe, happy and so loved when we have to go out of town... we never worry about her and know that she is treated by her family like one of their own. They are the best!
Our dog, Steve, and our family absolutely LOVE Justin and Marlie. We’ve known Marlie since our Lab was 6 months old as she used to work at the Vet we take him to. He is now 8, so most of his life, prior to them relocating north, he spent with them playing and having sleepovers :). There were times that we would just send him overnight because we knew he missed being there and they missed seeing him. They are both extremely professional and have a true passion for animals which can be seen in all areas of their business. We love you guys! And miss you down here in San Diego.
Marlie and Justin, who own Pet Adventures, are very caring and genuine people. My dog can be somewhat shy and they made her part of their sweet family...a home away from home. Marlie has a background as a vet tech and knows a lot about dogs. I trusted her insights. Justin is so heartfelt and allowed my dog to bond with him, which helped her to feel safe and secure. Many times they came to my rescue when unforeseen things would arise and I needed help with boarding. I was so grateful for all that they did for both myself and Kioni!! I miss them as they are now in Gold Beach, Oregon. The bar has been raised and it will be difficult to find another facility as comparable. Marlie and Justin are a kind and loving gift for those lucky to have found them! 🐾💕
We can’t begin to say how happy we are with the care Marlie and Justin give our dog Beau. They are so accommodating and knowledgeable and the best part is Beau loves them and loves going there. We have boarded with them too and the feeling of knowing your animal is safe and loved is the best part! We can’t thank them enough for working with Beau, he’s a strong willed large puppy and they have really helped us with him. He comes home tired and happy and calmer! I would give 10 stars if I could!
Our family has entrusted Marlie and Justin with our family dog Brody’s care many many times over during the last 5 years. Brody’s stays ranged from extended weekends to multiple weeks at a time. Each and every stay Brody was over the moon happy to go with Marlie and Justin, never looking back. When Brody returned home he was always in good spirits and well taken care of. Booking our stays was always easy and hassle free. These two are super reliable, timely, professional, and overall genuinely kind people who will treat your pets like family. We were devastated to hear that the family was moving as finding good pet care is never easy to find. If you have the opportunity to book your pet’s stay with Marlie and Justin, do not hesitate for a second. It will be the best decision you make for you and your beloved pet. Annette, Tim, Alyssa. Harrison and Brody.