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Shaina was a great sitter for my cat Lionel. She was great with communicating before the sit and was willing to come meet me in person before the sit. She also kept me updated throughout the sit, with photos and little notes. When I returned home the flat was tidy and Lionel seemed happy!
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!
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!
Kathy and Ron have sat for us several times in the past and have always been excellent. They are our "go-to" pet and house sitters and we always check their availability before we post a sit. They are trustworthy, organized, communicate very well, and take great care of our cats and our house. We hope they will continue pet sitting for many years to come!
Sharon and Milton are two of the nicest people I've met in my life. This is my first time having a sitter fly in from out of state and it was so simple, stress-free, and didn't affect any part of me getting ready for my trip, leaving for my trip or returning from my trip. Sharon was very communicative before, during and after I returned. It just couldn't have been more wonderful! If you're considering applicants stop looking and choose Sharon and Milton. They are just delightfully wonderful wonderful people!! They go above and beyond just housesitting and pet sitting! Tidy, clean, respectful down to earth and the most kind and loving people. I do believe Milton really is a cat whisper!! They slept with my sweet babies, and even followed silly grooming instruction on one of my cats. Would have them sit for me absolutely anytime.
Kathryn was a wonderful sitter for Princessa! She was flexible and communicative and took great care of my cat and home.
Nathalie and John were great! They were great house sitters to watch our two dogs, 2 geckos, our old cat and bull frog. Their two girls took good care of the animals as well. The house was exactly how we left it. We really appreciated their help!
Kathy and Ron arrived at our home with a most fantastical toy for our cats and a giant apple pie. Need I say more? They are very experienced sitters and brought personal items that they prefer. We knew we were leaving out cats in good hands. A large part of their 'job' was hand watering our garden and Ron took that in stride. Everything is thriving. Our cats are usually distant with new people but we received photos of them keeping Kathy and Ron company in various situations which was reassuring. They clearly won our cats over. Although Ron and Kathy had a ferry to catch on their last day, they took time to wash their linens and hang them on the clothesline. They also left us a gorgeous plant for our garden. We would very much like to have them back for a longer sit if possible.
Jose was a wonderful pet/house sitter for us recently. We highly recommend him. He was wonderfully reliable and responsible and took such good care of our two pets. On short notice Jose drove down from Grass Valley to the East Bay for a bit of a quiet get-away while working a really hard job teaching online. We know how hard that is firsthand and partly why we needed our own get-away for a last-minute backpacking trip. We have a recently rescued pit bull and a rescued cat that we're still introducing to each other to make sure the dog doesn't eat the cat (as he seems to want to), and the cat doesn't blind the dog (as she would if he tried to eat her). That might be more background than is needed in a review but Jose made us feel comfortable about everything because of how conscientious and responsible he clearly is. We could tell when we talked to him that he was genuinely kind and eminently trustworthy. We are very grateful and hope Jose was happy with everything too because we know what a value his care was to us. Jose truly deserves any and all house-sitting gigs that strike his interest. Ours was not the easiest and he was amazing. Get him if you can.
Pennee and Bill were the BEST pet sitters and guests ever! I really wanted them to stay forever ! Our cat, Miss Kitty bonded so much to them, that she really wasn’t that happy to see me when I got home .Our cat is a finicky eater and they tried all different types of food and treats for her. They sent me regular photos of miss kitty and I knew everything was great when most of the pics had miss kitty on their lap. Our cat doesn’t take to many people but she immediately fell in love with them. Pennee sent us our mail and prescription meds on a regular basis , and went out of her way to take care of any issues . They fell in love with the neighbors and community and just made our lives so easy . We experienced the Covid 19 virus outbreak quarantine during this time and Pennee and Bill agreed to stay a month longer at our home . They were extremely flexible with their travel plans so that everyone would be safe. Upon our arrival home, we were greeted with a bouquet of flowers , beautiful hanging basket of flowers for outdoors and a beautiful bottle of wine . And our house had never been cleaner ! Bill and Pennee are a pet owners dream couple !I felt extremely lucky to have found such a great petsitter and new friend . We will be visiting each other 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, $23/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 Highly recommend Heather. Let me explain a brief history of my 3 year old Rottweiler , pre visit with Heather . For just about a year we had been battling Chronic Pancreatitis with our Rottweiler, in and out of the Vet . Many emergency visits and thousands of dollars. She was put on a low fat gastrointestinal prescription diet. But she still kept getting flare ups and she would refuse to eat for days at a time and she would whine in pain. She laid around all day just looking depressed. She didn't want to play much and her energy levels were way down for her. She also had such bad breath. I decided to message Heather she got right back to me and we had the most informative appointment. We followed Heather's recommendations and We changed our Rottweiler food from the prescription diet to me preparing her food. I knew the first few days after starting her on her new diet that she was feeling better. She started having more energy, wanting to eat and not whining in pain when she ate. We are 2 months into this new way of eating and we have not had one Pancreatitis episode, no pain , no throwing up, her coat is so shinny she doesn't smell and she is just happy . It's worth the meal prepping and worth not having to go to the vet . Thank you Heather 😊.
We planned a 21-day trip across the country, something we had never done in our 50+ years of marriage. Initially our biggest concern was not the planning and scheduling, but the care of our fur babies while we were gone. We were so blessed to find Heather. Being that she is a Registered Certified Vet Tech gave us confidence that if any medical or physical issues would arise, they would be addressed immediately and professionally. But we got more than that. She opened her home and her heart and focused on their physical comfort and emotional needs, as well. Before we arrived, she had purchased a “tree house” for “CC” the kitty, so she could get accustomed to her surroundings before allowing her to roam free around the house. She welcomed our puppy's, ”Obie” and “Mia”, with all their bedding, toys and food to make sure they felt at home as much as possible. On top of everything else, she kept in constant contact with us reporting their activities and sending photos of them sleeping, exploring and playing. She went to great lengths to make us confident they were happy and well cared for, and for that we are so grateful. Her efforts provided us with a comfortable, carefree vacation and we would recommend her service to everyone. Doris & Steve Madison
Heather is an amazing veterinary nurse who is very knowledgeable and caring. We had a phone consultation with her because our dog had irritation post-grooming. Heather was very helpful and provided us with options and gave us advice to help the irritation. She also answered all of our questions and made us feel much better after the call. We highly recommend Heather!
I highly recommend Botanical Vet Tech Pet Nurse. Thay were wonderful to my Little Yorkie. Sunshine is everything to me, and to leave her for 3 days was a hard decision to have to make. But Heather and her family was just great with her thay really made her part of their family and spoiled her just like I do. I was sent daily videos of her enjoying her time with them. She was walked every day and she played and ate normally. Seeing this made me feel really good about leaving her. Heather will go above and beyond to make your pet comfortable and loved in her care! I would gladly let her take care of my precious Sunshine again. So will you!
Botanical Vet Tech Pet Nursing took excellent care of our 10 year old chihuahua/fox terrier mix. It was so nice to travel knowing our pet was in a loving family home. Her temperament upon our return was calm and happy! I would highly recommend this business!
My name is Tamara. Heather has helped me with my personal dogs and a number of rescue dogs. She is always there when I come across a health concern. My current dog Piper a 10 yr old boxer mixed was diagnosed with liver and kidney failure. Since starting her on enzymes probiotics and overall health supplement along with diet change. Piper has shown improvement in her overall wellness and her levels in her blood work have decreased . Which is an improvement that even surprised her vet. I can't say enough about Heather's compassion. For the animals and humans alike. I would definitely recommend setting up a consult with Heather if your pet is suffering from an Illness or you just want to improve there overall health.
Heather helped me determine next steps with my 3 year old Scottish Terrier who is having GI issues out of the blue. While I trust my vet, he is interested in treating the symptoms, which is great, but doesn’t get to the bottom of the potential issue. Heather helped me with questions for my vet, suggested testing, and long-term diets for my likely food sensitive pup. After taking an extensive history and asking all the right questions, Heather shared her knowledge and resources with me. I’m so grateful for her help!
People !! Do not hesitate to book Heather. She is a valuable resource in your Pet’s care. I used her for a ‘difficult’ nail trim and nutrition counseling for my two young Cats. She came prepared with like 3 simple devices as a back up plan, should we need them for the trim. We discussed what might work best, and it turned out we needed none of the tools. Of course my ‘nail trim monster’ was basically an angel for us. I loved that I learned about 3 new things in my arsenal, should I need them later. I knew before I met her, that we were like minded in the nutrition and care dept. She is a mix of conventional educated care, with a wealth of knowledge in the Herbal Dept. It was obvious to me from her FB that she was a passionate animal person. Sometimes cats are underserved by professionals, so you need to find the right person to help. We spent around an hour discussing my cat’s weight issue, health concerns, and she had researched every single food and treat I had submitted to her before our meeting. She had practical , useful, changes that I Could make right away, and she offered me many alternatives that I’d never heard of. She was worth very penny and is in incredible wealth of knowledge. Do this to educate yourself, do this for your pet , prevent Vet visits in the future by making simple changes now. I live in Redding, she is located in Red Bluff. If she was closer she’d absolutely be my number one choice as a Pet Sitter, etc. If your struggling with giving your pet a pill, or new medical procedures you need to do for your pet, learning how to do it yourself, aftercare from surgery, etc. Anything pet related, you will want Heather.
I have had a great experience with heather. I reach out to her because my Dalmatian Elsa was having allergie symptoms. Heather helped me and educated me about what’s best for Elsa health. I’ve learned what foods to feed as well as various supplements to incorporate in her diet. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and is able to answer all of my questions in a way that makes sense and is easy to understand. She’s caring , patient, understanding, and compassionate, and her support and guidance has helped me make a change in Elsa’s life for the better. She truly loves animals .
Heather is a wonderful caring person. Daisy, my 14 year old diabetic chihuahua terrier mix boards with Heather. Heather texts pictures. Daisy is very happy and safe. There is no one I trust more with my baby.