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Seàn was an amazing pet and house sitter! He was super communicative and took amazing care of my dog Nala and cat Bruce. They were happy and loved while I was away- I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for the two little fur babies! He sent great pictures and checked in every day so I had nothing to worry about. On top of all that, he also kept my place immaculately clean and left my place in wonderful shape. We can’t wait to have him back to sit and I would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone looking for a sitter!
"A relaxing and long time away from home made possible by the best pet & house sitters we could have asked for!" Judy and Steph went the extra mile over their entire one month stay at our home. Both our cats became fast friends thanks to the care and dedication provided for them. We were routinely updated with spectacular photos of our furry girls throughout our leave that helped us be anxiety-free the entire time. Even our older shy cat spent time sleeping on their laps or hanging out on shoulders. As for the house, Judy and Steph left it even cleaner than when they arrived! We had a few tasks to maintain the lawn and potted plants outside, which were completed perfectly. They even tended to our vegetable garden where needed! During a 'risk of severe hail storm' alert, Judy and Steph kept us in the loop and went even further to place potted plants under shelter out of harms way. In summary, we recommend Judy and Steph and would happily have them return again if our schedules cross paths.
Kendra was a great cat sitter to Genepi and she truly is a cat whisperer. Genepi usually takes 4 days to make friends with a new person but she came out and made friends with Kendra Day 1! Kendra regularly sent wonderful videos and pics of Genepi purring happily. The apartment was neat when we returned and our garden was blossoming. Would absolutely ask Kendra to sit again and highly recommend her. Thanks Kendra!!
Toby and Chloe were amazing pet sitters. It wasn’t the easiest sit - a nervous dog and 3 cats with various ailments and medication to have, but they took it all in their stride and cared for them so well without any issues. Our nervous dog Zelda warmed to them in just 2 days which is a record for house sitters so far! I also really enjoyed getting to know them over dinner the night before I left, they’re very easygoing and positive people. They also left the house spotless for when I came back. I would love to have them sit for us again. You can rest assured your house and animals are in safe hands with this lovely pair!
Cung was a wonderful cat sitter and housesitter and we would happily invite him back again. He was excellent with our cats and sent plenty of photos, and also left the house impeccably clean. We had to come back a day early and so we got to spend some time with him which we enjoyed as well. 10 out of 10 recommend! 
Kristi was an absolutely incredible sitter -- I think our favorite one ever! She was easy to communicate with, kind and personable, and took great care of our pets and our house. It was the first time we had left both our dog and our cat with a TH sitter and Kristi went above and beyond. She was very self-sufficient but provided fun updates and pictures and our pets loved her. Highly recommend!
Elyse was one of the best pet sitters we've ever met! Couldn't recommend her more. We hope she stays at our place again. She sent many pictures of our beloved cats throughout our absence. We returned to our cats seeming relaxed and happy as ever. She also left our apartment sparkling clean. 10/10 :)
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!
Chris was a fantastic cat sitter for our elderly and high maintenance kitty. Chris was the perfect combination of responsible and on top of her medication needs while also being calm and relaxed about her picky eating habits and the need to monitor her food and medication consumption. He was prompt, easy to get a hold of, responsible, and overall, a great sitter. I would definitely recommend him and most certainly hope to have him stay with her again.
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 €15 per visit, 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!
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We sent our 6 month old pup out to Niall recently. He had such a good experience when I went to collect him he didn’t want to come home with me! Was nervous leaving him for the first night but was reassured he would be totally safe. Niall is such a lovely man with a great set up for the dogs. You can tell he really cares for animals. Will be 110% sending our pup out again.
A lovely place for our pets to relax and enjoy there stay, very caring owners and very clean and well looked after kennels, one of his favourite places x
Fantastic place to leave your pets, Niall and Martina really looked after our two dogs so well. Thanks guys.
One of the better places to leave your pet. Very good and the anim are well looked after. Ran by very nice caring people. It's like our dog is on his holidays
Top class, Niall & Martina are so kind & caring . Cannot recommend them enough ,
Niall solved our problem of finding a safe ' holiday' venue for our four legged lady.so happy to leave her knowing she is well cared for.
I have been leaving my dogs here for a number of years now and I wouldn't leave them anywhere else. True dog lovers Niall and Martina, dogs are always well loved and cared for.
Best doggy daycare I have ever used!! My dog loves it here and I know he is being well looked after. The facilities are 1st class.
Family bussines, lovely staff. Our dog loves them and gets excited every time we go there. I won't leave my dog in any other place
Lovely, Lovely fella. Had the cats there for over two weeks. They came back in great condition.
My pug, Bobby has been going to Trails for Tails, for quite some time now and he has spent many nights boarding with T for T. I truly cannot recommend and praise Connie and Trails for Tails, highly enough. I have always felt 100% comfortable knowing Bobby is with Connie because then I knew he was in safe hands and he being in his happy place. Trails for Tails is a home from home environment for all the dogs and every dig is treated as one of their own. Very highly recommended!!!
Coco has been spending 3 days a week in puppy day care with Trails for Tails and we have nothing but positivity for Connie and her business. She offers such a personal service incluing walks / home day care and home boarding that we shall miss her so much! If you need a reliable, professional kind person to love your dog like you do... this is the place for you!
Connie is a remarkable and highly qualified person, who really cares about the dogs in her charge. She is also a meticulous administrator when it comes to running her business. Our 5-year old chihuahua, Pixie, has been with Connie for daycare and boarding since she was 6 months old and she couldn't have received better care. To Pixie, and to us, Connie is a member of our extended family. 100% recommended!
We have been using Trails for Tails for 5 years and have been extremely pleased with them. We sent our puppy there as soon as he was old enough to enable him to be socialised and have longer walks than we could give him. The posts that Connie puts on Facebook/Instagram for the owners are a delight. We know that our pets are happy and enjoying themselves. Monty goes in tail up and wagging. He comes home tired but very happy. We cannot recommend Trails for Tails strongly enough. It will be difficult to find someone as trustworthy and we will miss Connie enormously. ◦
Bill went to daycare for 6 years with Connie and now she has our new puppy Bailey. Bailey gets so excited when he sees her coming up the drive. He comes home exhausted because of all the playtime with the other dogs and the lovely walks he has with Connie. I would highly recommend Connie, it’s a true home from home service. Connie has given us many tips and professional help with raising our new puppy. 10/10 service. Thank you
Connie has been looking after our Mini Schnauzer Eva for the past 4 years both in day care and home boarding. We cannot rate Connie enough, not only does she collect Eva and take her on beautiful walks with videos posted on Facebook so we can see her but drops her back exhausted and content. Her home boarding is outstanding and we know Eva is safe and loved and we can enjoy peace of mind on holiday knowing Eva is having a great holiday too! You are so lucky to be having Connie coming home to Ireland we are devastated to be losing her and her amazing dog care. Eva will miss her cuddles and care and we only have to see how excited she is when she sees Connie to know how well cared for she is. Good luck Connie !
I cannot recommend Connie and her services enough, TFT is a trustworthy, safe and flexible service. With a owner which really cares about the animals. I recommend 100%
Connie minded my dog for my wedding in August and was absolutely brilliant. My dog would be nervous so it was great to know she was in such caring hands with Connie!
Amazing service provided by Connie at Trails for Tails. Professional reliable and a true lover of dogs. Extremely knowledgeable about all breeds of dogs.
I have 3 puggies and I know that they are loved and cared for as if they were at home with me. I am able to leave them in the knowledge that they are "home from home" without any worries ❣️
Our dogs enjoy their time with Margaret, Helen and all the staff, as they are kind and caring. The dogs invariably wag their tails, as we arrive and travel up the driveway. We are sent videos, plus daily texts updating us of status. Having somewhere safe, welcoming and a 'home from home' is so reassuring as leaving them is a hardship.
Holly and Molly really enjoyed their 10 day holiday with Perfect Paws. They are looking forward to their next 5 star experience there 👍🏻👍🏻 …
Fantastic facilities Great attention to your pet Lovely caring staff Spotless clean Excellent grooming service My dog is so comfortable and happy there.
Helen, Margaret and staff are always so helpful, friendly and caring. I know my dog is well looked after because when we take him out if the car he runs straight to Helen for his hug and great welcome. It is also comforting to get regular updates by text when we are away and it's great to know he is doing well. All in all I wouldn't leave my fur baby with anyone else and highly recommend Perfect Paws !!
First time leaving our dogs with Perfect Paws and thought it was great. Felt really comfortable leaving them with Margaret and the dogs seemed to really enjoy their time here too!
Great place. Lovely staff, my dog was safe and happy on return.
Absolutely amazing team. We wouldn't leave our dog with anyone else. Helen and Mags are truly the best to care for your pet. We are always happy to leave our dog knowing she'll be so well looked after.
First time for my dog who is not used to other dogs. I was worried but I got constant updates and a video. Will definitely be using for next holiday.
Always have our dog stay here when we're away, extremely friendly staff, our dog Roxy loves it here, she loves her walks and perfect paws also let's you know how your pet is doing which is great, would highly recommend perfect paws your pet is in safe hands here.
My dogs Hooper and Taz had a great time ! Great to go on holidays with complete peace of mind knowing my dogs are in good hands . Highly recommend
Orla is just amazing. We have booked our cat and dog in with her and both settled very well and came home very happy after their stay. Would highly recommend and will use Guillamore Kennels again
5 🌟 PLUS Recommendation... Orla treats OUR furbabies like family... takes time to understand all personalities, animal and human 😊... her knowledge and experience is so reassuring.. Her facilities offer security, safety and socialisation.. every guest receives home from home love and care ❤.. …
I've used Guillamore Cattery many times. Orla is great and it's obvious she really cares. I'd highly recommend.
Orla was amazing with our cat monty, so accommodating and reassuring (first time ever using a kennel). Orla even helped secure him in the cat for the journey home. Would highly recommend Guillamore kennels and, will definitely be using them in the future!
Thank you Orla for looking after Sammy again for us Would highly recommend the cattery Orla loves all the animals and treats them like her own Such a pleasure to deal with Until the next time
Cannot speak highly enough about this kennels. There is proper individual care & attention given to every single animal. Place is clean, tidy & very secure. Owner is a top class lady!
Excellent...our dog stayed 3 nights and was very happy here. Orla was excellent and ke p t up informed on how she was getting on.
Facilities for cats great, but mainly the care the owner has, made me a return client.
Orla is fantastic and her service is top class I can not recommend orla enough
Really nice people, my dogsloved it when they were there Cheap as well
Wouldn't trust anywhere else with my dogs. Love watching there Instagram page for updates too. Would definitely recommend them 😊 …
Mt dog absolutely loves the place. They offer great updates on Instagram so you can see how your dog is getting on
This place is the Only 1 that I'd TRUST with my Pet, Riley. 🐕 …
A brilliant service that our dog loves. Staff are amazing. Really couldn't recommend more.
Excellent service and they just love dogs. Booked in for obedience classes for my pup,looking forward to it
Amazing service and staff. My dog loves going to the park with Craig and Luke 🥰 …
My dog loves this place and the staff are so friendly
Let people who really love your dog take care if them!
It's a really nice erea for ur dog
Care well
Timaru Big thumbs up, the place to go if you’re looking for a new pet. I initially contacted Fionnuala about adopting a second greyhound having seen a lovely looking dog on the website. From the get go Fionnuala was so helpful and informative. She asked us about our lifestyle, routine, location, people and animals living in the house etc etc and quickly advised that the dog I was looking at would probably not be a good fit. A few days later she sent me photos and a description of Ruby, who has been living with us just over two weeks now. Throughout the whole process Fionnuala was so helpful and accommodating. First we visited Ruby in Limerick and were able to bring both our kids and our other greyhound to that meeting. We met Ruby in a nice quiet room and were able to sit down and get to know her for a good half hour. Both dogs (and children) were allowed off lead to sniff (and lick) us all with Fionnuala and James quietly watching to ensure all went smoothly. We took Ruby home a week after first meeting her and again, Fionnuala has been so helpful and attentive. She texted morning and evening for the first few days to make sure everything was going well and then once a day for the rest of the first week and checks in every couple of days now, so I never felt like I was bothering or annoying her with questions . Most importantly, following Fionnuala’s advice on what greyhound would suit us has paid off in spades. Ruby has settled in amazingly well in our very noisy house. She is happy and confident but also relaxed and gentle with our kids. Our current greyhound is happier for having company and the two of them potter around the garden like little old ladies despite being quite young! Judging by the happy and healthy dogs there, it’s evidently clear that Fionnuala loves and nurtures the dogs in her care. She knows each dog and knows what kind of environment they will thrive in.
I cannot recommend Fionnuala, James and all at Timaru Kennels enough. From the first moment I went to Timaru Kennels, I was welcomed with warmth and compassion by Fionnuala and James. They took the time to understand my preferences, lifestyle, and answer any questions I had. Their dedication to matching the right dog with the right owner was evident, and they made the entire rehoming process smooth and stress-free.The kennels do a fantastic job of caring for the dogs in their care. Coco was well-groomed, healthy, and had received all necessary vaccinations. I received her passport too. I cannot express enough gratitude to the team at Timaru Kennels for their dedication to caring so well for every animal that they can. Their compassion, professionalism, and genuine love for these animals shine through in everything they do. Thank you Timaru Kennels, Coco has brought so much happiness to my home.
We could probably write so much but will try and reflect important points. We are a family of 4 with 2wee kids 7 years and another 18 months. We always wanted a Dog but didn’t know where to start. Got in touch with IRGT and they put us in touch with Timaru Kennels (Fionnula) who understood our family circumstances and working schedules. We were matched with Xena our gorgeous girl and we were provided with all the details, information about her and all our queries were answered in absolute professional way. Fionnula had been so helpful in making this whole process so easy and it was a wonderful experience. Finally the day came when we drove from Co. Monaghan to Co. Limerick to meet the pet And she was exactly what we were hoping her to be🥰 We had a tour of Kennels and got to see the other dogs and we must say they were in excellent condition, cared for and looked very happy. We rightly knew that we were in right place to get our first greyhound! We brought Xena home and she settled in well. All her vaccines and other stuff was up to date. We got her passport too. And after few weeks we received the transfer of ownership too in the post. Hats off to Timaru Kennels for doing such a fab job, it’s not easy to match a dog to a new family with kids, different lifestyle, working hours , etc etc when it can be so complicated, but Fionnula knows her dogs what can I say- more than we could imagine! Xena has settled in so well, it’s been 1 month now and during this time Timaru Kennels have been in touch with us whenever we needed their help- providing support to us being new dog owners, really great help! Thanks for everything 😊 We will be back very soon to adopt another Greyhound from Timaru Kennels and we highly recommend their services. A fine piece of advice- Get a dog that’s recommended by Kennel, you’d never regret it! Keep up the good work Timaru Kennels 🙏🤘👌
We have been sending our collie to Timaru Kennels for the last 2 years. He is a dog that doesn't 'take' to everyone, however he loves it at Timaru Kennels. Fionnuala and James clearly have a gift with animals. Buddy is always so happy to see them and always looks great when we collect him. We can't recommend the guys at Timaru Kennels enough, they are exceptional.
My Dog loves it at Timaru Kennels. Both Fionnuala & James are so obliging and are naturally kind and caring to the dogs 🐶 Highly Recommend this Kennel and their wonderful Service.. We will be back again soon 👍 …
We adopted our greyhound, Sharky, from this wonderful kennel three months ago, and we couldn't be happier. As first-time dog owners, we received invaluable advice and support from Fionnuala and James, making the transition smooth and enjoyable. Their dedication to the well-being of the dogs is evident, and they continue to be there for us whenever we need help. Highly recommend for anyone looking to adopt a well-cared-for greyhound!
Superb service from Timaru Kennels. Have used multiple other kennels in Limerick but they are the best by far. Our dog looks forward to going there.
Thank you IRGT and Fionnuala for helping us re-home the perfect companion for our family particularly with our toddler. Fionnuala clearly has a passion for the best welfare of animals under her care.
I adopted a beautiful greyhound two weeks ago via the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust from Timaru Kennels and cannot thank Fionnuala and her husband enough for their care, advice, and support. They truly love these incredible dogs so much and do everything in their power to find them excellent homes, providing support to the new owners from before adoption to way way after. These wonderful gentle dogs are beautifully cared for and prepared for their new lives as domestic pets in the best way possible. I will always be grateful for the help and support I have received, but most of all for the gorgeous boy who has come into my life through Timaru Kennels. You two are very special people 💕
James & Fionnuala are really animal caring people and our Irish setter Rosie struggled with kennels in general but found her place now at Timaru when we need to be away. They have a great setup and you can tell Rosie is at ease with them at all times. Thanks as always guys for your care when called upon!
The experience we have had with Audrey from start to finish was second to none! Contact response was super quick, Audrey is very efficient. The quick drop off was so easy and Audrey’s love for dogs is clear as day. Audrey kept me posted throughout the weekend with their adventures and my mind was at ease from the minute I text her to look after her. Nala settled in with Audrey straight away and came home content, with her bed washed and everything! Thanks so much Audrey we will be seeing you again soon.
I was able to get in contact with Audrey about taking my husky blue for a couple of nights. As a typical husky he is very hyper and full of energy but not when he came home! He had gone on so many walks and runs with Audrey that he was exhausted when he got home! It was great blue loved it, so much so he nearly didn’t want to leave! Audrey was also great over the couple of nights with communication as when I text so see how he was getting on she snapped back a couple of pictures which really put me at ease. 5 out of 5 service from blue and myself will definitely be back! 👏
Audrey took the absolute best care of our 2 dogs while we were away , she kept regular contact and sent pictures everyday which we wanted. They were walked morning and evening, when they weren't out and about they were cosied up at her fire on lovely beds. It meant so much to us to know the dogs were with a genuine dog lover and they will absolutely be going back to her again.
We were away for three days, and Audrey, who minded our dog Obi, was amazing. It is very clear that she has a great love for all animals, which really put our minds at ease. We could really enjoy our holiday knowing Obi was in a home where he was being well looked after. I got lots of lovely updates each day about how he was doing, which we loved seeing. Thank you, Audrey, for being so kind and caring with our dog. We will be recommending your dog-sitting service to our family and friends.
Audrey was excellent with our dog Louie. We were very happy she accepted him on very short notice .We got lovely updates while we were away, which was excellent for us, knowing Louie was very happy .Will send Louie. Thanks, Audrey
Left Lizzie with Audrey on short notice she was welcomed as one of the family straight into this homely environment the setting and facilities are ideal and she even brought Lizzie into Limerick city centre Monday morning there are people just born to look after your pets Audrey is one of these special few and would not hesitate in leaving Lizzie with her again this really was a 5/5 experience from start to finish.