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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It was my first time using zeewoi so I was slightly apprehensive, but as soon as I heard from Kendra I knew both my cat and my apartment would be in safe hands. Kendra was great with communicating and coming back quickly, very friendly and clearly experienced with sitter jobs. Whilst staying at my place she sent me regular updates. Once I returned home the flat was spotless. I would highly recommend Kendra and I would certainly use her again. She’s great!
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.
Young was the perfect house sitter for us. From the moment you meet her, you can tell she is animal person and is detailed oriented and will take great care of your house and pets. She exudes a peaceful and grounded energy. She was comfortable with each our pets from the high energy dog to the shy skittish cat. She played with the dog in the yard every day and took him on walks. And she was also very attentive to our cats and figured out how to maintain the equilibrium in the relationship between the cats and dog. She is an excellent communicator; she asked questions when our directions weren't clear and kept us updated on the pets. She is also an amazing photographer. She sent us pics of our pets every day that totally captured each of their personalities.
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!!
Brian is a very professional sitter that does a good job, pays attention to details and is easy to work with. I have a lot of plants. A lot. He suggested me do a video for the plant care so he could be sure of which ones needed what. Brilliant! I’d never thought of that. They were in great shape when I returned. I explained that I needed some flexibility with travel dates, he agreed and rolled with the punches like a champ when my dates did indeed change. Unfortunately, he was a bit allergic to my cat but made it work anyway. He was really awesome about everything including a tree that fell next door in a storm and blocked the road for three days. I appreciate that he appreciated how funny and how much personality Boo has. They got along well and I received some great videos. I returned home to a happy cat and a house well taken care of 😊. I would definitely recommend Brian.
Lindsey watched our cat and dog for a long weekend when we went out of town. She was a very communicative sitter sending frequent pictures and voice notes with updates. She did a great job of following their schedules and giving them attention. The animals seemed to be happy and relaxed when we returned home and I believe Lindsey enjoyed getting to discover all of the eateries our town has to offer. A win-win for everyone!
Ann Marie was an excellent house sitter who went above and beyond. She flew in a day early and stayed at a local hotel so we she could meet my cat and get the keys before my early flight the next morning. When I returned, she and Tryke were best friends and the house was immaculate. She even washed the sheets and towels, and remade the bed. I strongly recommend Ann Marie for any future sits!
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 :)
Super nice sitters and extremely flexible. Really enjoyed their company and I only regret that I was too frazzled to chat with them more and get to know them! Kept the house super clean, pets loved them. Dog especially. Had a little problem with my new kitten not meshing well with the older cats (which was not too surprising since cats can be territorial). Pennee was very patient and gave me constant updates and tips. And the older cat was much more calm when I came home. Highly recommend and welcome back anytime!
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, $18/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!
We started bringing Lilly here last year for daycare because of her severe separation anxiety while we were away at work, and very quickly, the staff made us feel like family! They love her like she is their own, and it is absolutely priceless to know that your baby is safe while you're away. Lilly loves going to see her friends, and I can see just how happy she is when I drop her off and pick her up! They have our full trust, and I can't thank them enough for taking such good care of us.
My dog looks like a rat. I drop her off at 7:30 in the morning when she called me the first time to pick her up around five or six she was like oh I know you said you didn’t want to cut a lot of hairs around, but we tried to Save much as she can but in 10 minutes, she was like if you’re not here she was gonna lock the door so I got there by 10 minutes. She was already gone so I had to call the emergency number on the door to try to get him to open the door so I can pay pay for her and get her when I saw her she looked exactly how she looked in the picture. Her haircut was patchy and she have a bald spot
This is my first time back here in years after living out of the country for a while. I first called after hours and for a call back about 30 minutes later. Told them what I wanted and he told me to “come on at 7:30am Friday”. I was there and was greeted and also helped by several of the staff members. I’ll continue to bring my poodle back, and continue To give Great reviews on this business. Thank you again for Taking care of Ivy’s first grooming. #StandardPoodle #AKC
First time coming to this grooming facility. Highly recommended from a friend. Thank you so much for filling our shih tzus in. The staff is very nice, attentive to our animals. One of my pets suffers with seizures, the staff made sure to tend to his needs and be very mindful and sensitive with his grooming. They all looked amazing. If you’re looking for great care with your pets grooming please consider this location. I have tried several in the Augusta Area, and by far this is my favorite. Thank you again everyone ! See you soon!
I was so hesitant about boarding our golden retriever puppy, but The Animal Boutique earned every star! They kept me updated, sent pictures every time we asked, and most importantly, loved on him! My family was so impressed with their customer service! He was also bathed before we picked up and he looked so well taken of! We will definitely be using them again!
I took my Australian shepherd Willow here for grooming and they did an amazing job on her! They did everything that I asked for and were so kind and welcoming! I will definitely be coming back!
My wife and I love using Animal Boutique for our pet’s boarding needs. The customer service is great. We always feel like they love our little Yorkie princess like she’s their own.
I do not recommend taking your cat here. I was looking for some help with my long-haired cat, and most groomers only do dogs. I called, and the woman I talked to said they could give what she called a "sanitary trim". When I brought him early that morning as instructed, the place was already loud with dogs barking and I was worried about the stress it would cause my cat. I decided to drop him off anyway, thinking this was just a few dogs that would calm down, and assuming that the cat area would be far enough away. Besides, as I said, it's hard to find a place that will do cats. The woman told me they would call me when it was time to get him, and gave me an estimated time of when to expect it. I waited all day, until finally I just called them myself. I had dropped him off right at opening time, it was long past the estimated time I'd been given, and I was worried. The woman said he'd been ready for a long time, and claimed that someone had called me, but they hadn't. When I told her they had not called me, she insisted they did. (After I hung up, I double-checked the call log on my phone just to be sure I hadn't missed a call, but I definitely did not have a missed call from any phone number at all.) But there was no point in arguing about that; it wouldn't change anything and I was just upset that he'd been there any longer than necessary. I went to get him, and the din from so many dogs barking was worse than that morning. They brought my cat to me in his carrier, I paid, we left. When I got home and let him out of his carrier (which I couldn't do before we left because I definitely was not going to let him out in a terrifyingly loud place full of dogs), I could not tell that they'd done anything at all! I was not about to take him back for them to actually do it. So my poor cat went through this horrible experience for nothing, I paid money for nothing, and I was lied to: both about something as simple as a phone call, and that they done what I took him there for when they had done nothing. This was some months ago (it only just occurred to me that I could warn other cat parents by writing this), so I don't remember names, and to give them the benefit of the doubt, maybe things have changed. Maybe they got rid of the person or people who didn't do anything and who lied. Maybe all grooming places are this loud - I've never been in one before this. But saying you'll take cats, and then being full of barking dogs that sound like they're right on the other side of the door behind the counter from the get-go (what must it sound like when you actually go back there?), means you either know nothing about cats or you don't care, and either way this is not a place to take your cat to.
Animal Boutique are/were by far the best cat groomers in town, hands down. They were so good with my two kittens who are terrified and skittish. I am not sure what technique they used, but it was some kind of "fear-free" technique where my girls gave the groomers no issues during bathing or nail-clipping. It is my understanding they no longer offer grooming services for cats (perhaps the website should be updated if this is the case?), but I would love to do business with them again, if this service becomes available in the future. Super awesome staff, and I don't know if I can find any other company that is as gentle with my girls as Animal Boutique is. I am very heartbroken :-(
Awesome team. My dog Chief loves to be groomed there. That’s the best place to get his hair done and his nails did. Kee is an awesome young lady and she makes him look so dapper.