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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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!
Kerry and Megan were wonderful sitters and took great care of our two cats while we were on vacation for two weeks. They were responsive, gave us regular updates, and seemed to really care about Tumba and Cappa. When Tumba was more timid toward the beginning of our trip and not eating her meals fully, Kerry was sure to ask for additional suggestions from us on how to coax her to eat more. Kerry and Megan also left the house just as we'd left it for them. We really appreciated them going the extra mile to ask about additional cleaning products so they could clean our bathrooms. It felt great to come home and just relax without needing to remake the bed. Thanks for everything, Kerry and Megan! We would certainly entrust our home and kitties to you again in the future.
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.
Lindsey was super communicative, friendly, responsible, and an excellent sitter for our two cats. When we returned, our home was clean and our cats relaxed and happy as if we had never left ! She sent us photos and updates every day, as requested, and when a random mishap occurred in the apartment, she let us know right away and was proactive in handling issue. We felt like both our cats and our home were in very caring, capable and respectful hands. Excellent! Thank you Lindsey!
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!
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.
Laura came across the country to sit for us. She arrived a day early and from the moment my pets met her our Lokie was smitten. We have one shy cat Luna and she was out and about on the first night. Laura kept us updated and shared her Adventures as well. We do live in a small hideaway of a town so seeing that she was able to enjoy herself was nice. We returned to a clean home, laundry done also, and very content pets. Lokie was sad for a few days as he missed his friend. We would recommend Laura as a sitter to anyone and would have her back again. 5 plus stars. ⭐
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!
Kimberly was absolutely wonderful, and we couldn't have had a better sitter for our first experience with zeewoi. Marshmallow loved Kimberly instantly and our cats (who can be a little standoffish) opened up right away with her. She asked great questions that helped us tailor our Welcome Guide to make sure we could be good hosts. Thank you, Kimberly!
If Cung ever applies to your post for a house or pet sit, I strongly encourage you to jump at the offer. You will not be disappointed. Cung is among the top (if not the top) sitter I’ve ever had and I’ve been on this site for years. Primarily, Cung is very organized. In the weeks and days leading up to the sit, Cung kept me abreast of his plans and status. I felt very comfortable in the days leading up to the sit because I knew the plan we made to exchange the keys and walk him through the instructions would work as planned. Second, Cung really cares. When he got to my apartment after what I assume was a long day of traveling, I explained the care instructions and he was very attentive and cared about the details - asking very specific questions on how to care for my cat and apartment. I had some pretty specific rules about how to feed my cat and take care of him and Cung followed those exactly. Third, Cung makes you feel comfortable while you are away. I got daily or twice daily updates about my cat. I got pictures which made me feel like my cat was having a good time. My cat came out within an hour of me being away - very fast for my cat as he is shy. Cung must have a calming energy towards animals. Cung was also very responsive when I reached out first - replying within 5 minutes. I really appreciated that. My cat threw up at one point and Cung answered all of my questions to assess whether my cat was sick or had just eaten too fast. Fourth, Cung will take good care of your apartment/house. I came back to a SPOTLESS apartment. The sheets were washed and folded on my bed. The towels were washed. The apartment had been vacuumed. The kitchen was clean. The dishwasher had been run. Everything was in its place when I returned. Honestly, cleaner than when I left it which is difficult since I am a very clean person. Cung also respects your property. I have an extensive computer setup that he used for work and he was very respectful of that equipment. He asked if he could use it beforehand, which was incredibly polite since he could have used it and I wouldn’t have known. In sum. You need to jump at the opportunity if Cung offers to sit for you. I came home to a very happy cat. Hope he will sit for me again sometime!
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, $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!
I boarded my Border Collie Trixie for 8 days while on a trip to the East Coast. She had a very good time and was well taken care of. I will definitely take her back for daycare and when I go on vacation. She also got a bath and a nail trim so she came home sweet smelling, trimmed and tired. I would recommend Parkland Pet Resort for your dogs.
Luna did well during her 4-hour temperment test. They have a nice and large back area with canopies for the dogs to play while we are on vacation. We plan to leave her in their care for 9 days at the end of October beginning of November. We live in San Francisco and the price difference is steep for pet boarding. I'm saving $600 having my pet boarded in Hollister. Luna has been doing great during her stay! The staff send updates and pictures of her playing frequently. We will definitely use this service in the future. We have family in Hollister that can be our contact for Luna while we're away. I think you should try this pet resort! They seem really nice.
A great place for daycare, boarding or grooming services. The facility is very nice and clean. Staff is friendly, caring and competent. Our dog can’t wait to get in the door and play with the other dogs and we appreciate receiving the updates and photos. I definitely recommend Parkland Pet Resort for reliable & caring pet services.
I have been bringing my dog Harley to there 1st place in Salinas and always have been pleased with the quality and care they give them. Now that they are in Hollister & only 5mins from me I have been here 5-6 time now & couldn’t be more grateful for the same great care they provide for all dogs here. I would highly recommend Parkland Resort & will always continue to bring my dog. With such a great staff why would I go anywhere else.
I’ve been taking our chihuahua here for a few weeks. He’s being staying just a few hours at a time “day care”, to prepare him for some upcoming overnight stays. The location is well kept and staff are friendly and helpful. They send me updates via text with any behavioral concerns for my dog. He seems to enjoy the time he’s been spending socializing with other dogs. I will continue to bring him here.
I just boarded my 1 year old dog at Parkland for 5 days and he had such a blast. It was the first time boarding in general and we had a great experience. The staff was friendly, communicative and they even sent us a couple update photos on pickup day. I am so glad we have such a great facility in Hollister!
I was looking for a safer place for my dog to get socialization other than the dog park. A friend recommended Parkland to me, and to my surprise, they are a very legit company. They know dogs. All dogs go through a four hour temperament test, not all dogs make it past because they are very strategic on what pack your dog fits into, which is how it should be. For example, If I am a Sales Person, you would not pair me up with a Software Engineer, because we just would not really get along, we have different energy and energy output. The facility is top notch, and they have an online portal where you can book and schedule everything you need, and also pay. Which is awesome for me because I am a corporate girly, with little time. I am very grateful to the staff at Parkland, and to the owners who took a risk to open the facility.I cant even imagine not having them anymore, and dont know how i managed before they opened. Thank you for everything, seriously.
The question is, am I going on vacation or is my dog? I’ll let you answer that when you see this place. Beautiful new facility and the staff is awesome! Really knowledgeable and super nice. I know (we’re both) excited for the next trip away.
I always know my dog gets good care here.
My wife whose standards are extremely high took Sophie in for a all day boarding ! They are professional, friendly and very organized staff in a very clean nicely laid out area..The best possible review is that she thought this outfit was better than the dental office she was treated at after dropping Sophie off!
Our Journey loves Pooches, she goes two days a week and plays with all her doggy friends! We are told she is the hostess to all new comers, making them feel welcome and included!
My dog just loves going here, both for daycare and boarding. My new puppy has now been twice and she seems happy too. Great play time with Tara. Laura the owner is great and accommodating. My dogs always come home tired but happy.
I would not recommend A Pooch's Paradise facility for kenneling. Laura (the possible owner operator) was very abrasive and short during my two interactions with her. Her only interest seemed to be money, not our dogs' care. During our pick-up, I was not given any information about how the dogs did during their nearly 12-day stay. Did they eat or play well with other dogs? Zero info, and on top of that, both dogs smelled absolutely awful. Little scary knowing our two furry family members spent so much time in this lady's care. Proceed with caution with this facility.
Always a Great experience! My dog has been to daycare twice a week for many years... Love Laura and her right hand Tara... both are are amazing! The entire facility is spotless! I have recommended A Poochs' Paradise to numerous friends ... all have been very pleased. She does her best to accommodate special requests for drop off and pick up. Best of all.. Rosie is so excited when we pull up and enjoys her day immensely!!
We recently went on a trip and decided to check out A Pooch's Paradise as a home away from home for our 15 yo dog. I appreciate that Laura can be easily reached via text or phone and we set up a meet and greet. The facility was clean and well maintained. There is a large outside area where dogs of similar size and temperament can socialize under the watchful eye of a caretaker. And a separate area in an indoor area where each dog has their own secure sleeping area. We decided to board our dog with Laura, especially since we were impressed with the thoroughness and pertinence of the questions she asked about our dog. She got right to the point and listened to us. We would recommend A Pooch's Paradise to others. Thanks Laura!
I absolutely love my doggy daycare. My sweet lab retriever needs to run and play and be others to socialize and she can do all that in a safe environment at pooches paradise. The caregivers are very attentive and I leave there knowing she’s having a great time in good hands!
Can't wait to start my puppy class there on Tuesday. Friendly and highly recommended.
We’ve been boarding our boxer here for well over 2 years. Everyone is so professional, amazing with all dogs big and small. Super friendly, very responsive and accommodating and reasonably priced. We’ve boarded our baby 5-7 days at times for vacation and he always comes home happy, healthy and without signs of stress. We will he customers for life!
My 2 dogs love this place. Laura is phenomenal. She is always able to get the dogs in at last minute. Her staff is great with our dogs and we love the BIG property. Dogs always get plenty of exercise and socialization. I highly recommend Pooch’s Paradise.
Our Jake loves this place 100% He gets excited going in, super happy seeing Keira and Laura like family. He has a happy lully look and relaxed when home after a day or weekend there. Gets to socialize play outdoors and has chill out time too. Would absolutely recommend best dog care ever use.