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.
Create your free profile and find a trustworthy sitter near you today!
Add your pet care details and dates, then invite as many sitters as you’d like.
Pick a sitter and confirm the sit. Relax knowing your pets are at home instead of in a kennel.
Your sitter will send updates while you’re away. After the sit, write a review for your sitter.
Pares is an experienced and quality sitter and we knew our cat Juniper (and a few plants) was well cared for. We received regular updates and photos which was really nice to have during our travels. While we missed Juniper, we could see that she enjoyed receiving cuddles and attention from Pares. Upon returning home, our flat was clean and tidy, and Juniper was very happy! Thank you for taking care of her!
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!
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.
Elisabeth was an excellent sitter for our cat. We were away for two weeks and received daily photos and notes from her about Catman's activities (i.e., sleeping and eating). She is definitely a cat lover and that was evident from our cat's calm behavior when we returned.
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!
Jenima is an excellent sitter! She is organized, communicative and flexible throughout the stay. We needed a sitter at the last minute because Jazz got sick, and Jenima saved us. We left a little worried about him, but Jenima took care of him really well and kept us informed. Cats love her! We definitely recommend her to take care of your pets!
Tracy was an ideal pet sitter when we left for 12 days. She was communicative, friendly, and most importantly took perfect care of our two cats and our house. I would highly recommend her for any sit!
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.
Kristine was wonderful again as our local sitter from just down the street. The boys take to her like she is their best friend whenever she comes to sit with them. She sent us photos of them playing, relaxing, drinking water and eating so we knew they were well taken care of. The house and the cats were in excellent shape and excellent hands while we were away. It is wonderful that she enjoys the house and the cats so much and tells us so. Kristine comes with our highest recommendation! Thank you Kristine!
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.
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 $ per visit, $19/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!
The dogs come home happy everytime we leave them there. Kennels are clean with good outdoor access for the pups. Connected indoor kennels are nice because we have 2 dogs and 2 puppies so they can stay together but not be crammed in. 10/10 would recommend.
The kennel area is very clean. They have an indoor/outdoor kennel for each dog and the outdoor area is covered. My dog came home as clean as I left him. This is not always true at other places. There are security cameras in place and they keep music playing so the dogs don't get worked up hearing things from outside.
Josie is a wonderful lady....she always accommodates....even on short notice. Her facility is always clean and neat. We have just moved farther away, but will drive the extra distance for boarding.
Great owner. Great pricing. Clean.
Canceled my reservation last minute due to a barking sog she was boarding and her neighbors complaint. Sue told me she was no longer boarding puppies due to their high energy and anxiety. We were very bummed.
Josie is hands down one of the best Shar Pei breeders in the world. Just look at her dogs bloodlines and pedigree, many, many champions were born in that kennel. The temperament of her dogs is exceptional.
Our Husky, Storm, received great care while on his doggy vacation at Ricketts Pet Resort. He will be returning!
Great experience for my dogs.
Love Josie awesome lady. Know a lot about dogs. Clean
Clean, new place. Dogs were taken care of.
Willson loves it! I especially appreciate the private play options since my guy had double knee surgery and can't actively play with other dogs. Reasonably priced with attentive care.
This place is absolutely incredible. If my dog ever ran away, I would probably check here first (because it’s her favorite place to be). The staff is experienced and they care about every single dog that comes in. The owner will ask you in for an interview first to make sure it is a good fit. She really just wants to make sure your pup will be comfortable there and that you understand what a typical day looks like/how they operate. They don’t have 24/7 online pup cameras and if you need that, you probably need to take a few breaths anyhow ;). They DO have a Facebook and they will post playtime pictures of your dog that day which is always fun to see. DEFINITELY choose this place. They also do boarding which we’ll be using in May.
My four dogs go there all the time. They can't wait to get in the door when we get there. Krista and her staff treat my dogs like one of their own. And the prices are very affordable. I would highly recommend Doggie Detailing
My dog loves coming here! Krista and her staff are so nice and professional. We love boarding and daycare here! Also really love the photos they post on Facebook of the dogs during the day.
Hatty has so much fun each time she goes and she hops out of the car each time we return. Great staff!!
I put down a $50 deposit to reserve a spot for my dogs to stay over the weekend due to a last minute work event. I feel like the deposit was a reasonable request. When I came in to fill out paperwork the day before they were going to stay, I was asked to pay the rest upfront in cash, which I did. At the absolute end of the transaction (after I already paid), they laid out shock/bark collars and told me that the dogs must wear them during their entire stay… I don’t feel like this is a common requirement. Also… Very strange that I was unable to view the area the dogs would be staying in. Although I never followed through with bringing my dogs here, it was a terrible experience, super sketchy and misleading. After talking with friends who live in the Grand Haven area, I learned they also had negative experiences with this business. EDIT::: I had to edit this review due the response from this business. The person who wrote the review and came in the evening they are referring to is my boyfriend… We didn’t want him to write the review under his name because we were still fighting to get back the money we paid.
Brought my pups for the first time yesterday and they LOVED it! Everyone was friendly and informative, and they made me feel comfortable leaving my pups there all day. I highly recommend Doggie Detailing and Resort for daycare and boarding. I'll definitely be bringing my dogs back for daycare and also have boarding scheduled.
The problem with this place is that my dog loves it and now he is asking me " hey Dad can i go back to Doggie Resort? I love it there.Sure , it is nice here but they have better beds and my buddies are there and I bet they are all having fun...plus I can meet more young dogs there...they are more fun and not like the old dogs in our neighborhood" FINE HANK!! I yell. We will schedule another stay. Be careful, your dog may end up like Hank - a Doggie Resort addict!
Friendly and helpful staff. They take cash only. They treated my dog with care while I was away from home. My dog isn't neutered so there was an additional fee and he wasn't in group play. If your dog isn't neutered then look elsewhere for socialization.
Our pups seemed very happy with their stay! We were visiting from out town for a wedding and booked two nights for our Pomeranians. I have to admit I found the drop-off times a bit inconvenient but when we arrived everyone seemed very happy and friendly. I am disappointed that they forgot to return our dog beds and rabies paperwork when my husband picked up the the dogs. That's partially his fault too but I expected they would have everything ready at our scheduled pickup time. Unfortunately we had to leave out of town right away and did not have enough time to return to pick everything up. Overall I felt the price was great and my husband said our dogs were very happy when he picked them up.