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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Hilary was a fantastic pet sitter for our cat - you would be so lucky to have her care for your pet and home. She took exceptional care of her and our home. Hilary played so much with her and took the best care. She was communicative, easy to coordinate with, and left everything super clean for us when we came back. Five stars is understating how extraordinary she was - we cannot recommend her enough!!
I never met Joi because due to her work, she arrived after I left and was gone before I returned home. This wasn't a problem at all. She was very self-sufficient and seemed to find all that she needed in my house. The house looked exactly like I left it and my cat seemed very content when I returned. Apparently they had a nightly routine of Luna getting brushed. Joi is a very experienced sitter and it shows.
Cung is a diligent and communicative cat sitter and house guest, and we'd highly recommend him! We hope to have him back again soon
Kira was the best sitter we have ever had! I chose Kira because of her reviews, ability to sit during the dates I needed and willingness to communicate with my daughter/neighbor who co-parents Colby with us. I am always a bit anxious about having someone in my home and trusting them with our fluffy son. Kira put us at ease almost immediately. I received photos and videos everyday throughout the stay. I got updates on Colby’s activity and the fun they were having together. My heart felt full knowing that Colby was being well loved and cared for. Additionally, Kira was so kind to keep us posted on any deliveries that arrived at the house. Finally, when I arrived home, the house was tidy and clean! Again, I am so grateful that Kira was there keeping the house and my cat safe! I hope she will come back and sit again. I know Colby would love to see her again.
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.
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. ⭐
Paige, David, and family were WONDERFUL sitters for my crew! They were so pleasant and personable, and the pets warmed up to them very quickly. Even my rescue cat who tends to stray away from men loved David. I received regular updates and communication (before and during the sit). I truly did not have any concerns while I was away knowing that everyone had such great care and attention given to them. (I know the dogs had a good time because when I came home there was no commotion over my return.) I was away on NYE and Paige had no issues keeping an eye on one of the dogs who has anxiety surrounding loud noises. The family cleaned up after themselves and may have left the house cleaner than when I left! Truly such a great family who I would welcome back any time!
Ruthee was a fabulous pet sitter for our three cats while we were gone for a month. Prior to the sit, she was consistent and communicative; she even came over early for a meet and greet to learn the routine. During the sit, she took great care of our three cats by playing with them (she made a fun cat toy!), scooping litter, feeding and watering them, and sent us text updates and pictures. We came home to happy fur babies and a clean home. She left the place very tidy which was greatly appreciated! We are so thankful for Ruthee and would recommend her should the opportunity arise. Your fur babies would be lucky to spend time with her. Thank you again for everything, Ruthee!
Florence is everything you want in a cat sitter! We have two cats that need a lot of human attention. One takes multiple medications twice a day and they both are used to eating on their own schedule and having people around so it is always very important to us to find a pet sitter that will be spending a lot of time in the apartment and that doesn't mind being very attentive. We were able to meet Florence before our trip and felt 100% confident that she would take great care of our cats. Florence is comfortable giving medication, she sent us photos and updates and left our apartment spotless. We were so happy that we had her come back the following week when we went away again for a short trip! We will definitely contact Florence again whenever we travel and hope that she is available!
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.
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, $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!
What a relief to find a kennel that understands not all dogs are alike. Teal is caring, knowledgable and down to earth. Options for private or group, as well as walks in a fenced off yard. True 'country inn' experience for dogs - clean, secure and reassuring.
We left our three fur babies with Teal while we took a family vacation that lasted 20 days. Had previously used Country Inn Kennels for a long weekend trip and felt 100% confident that they were all in great hands. Teal even gave them all a bath before we picked them up; went well above and beyond our expectations! Rates are very reasonable and will 100% use them again for future trips! Thanks again for watching our three knuckleheads! :)
My dog loves coming here. They offer pictures and updates while you are away. As well as pick up and drop off if needed. My dog gets lots of play time and always come home in a great mood. I am so happy I found them and will continue to use them.
Country Inn Kennels provides excellent, loving care with lots of communication and pictures. They did great with my large dog who has a habit of being stubborn and silly and I got pictures and constant reassurance that he was doing well. I would highly recommend them and will continue taking my pup there!
Our sweet cat Oliver has been boarding here since he was a kitten. Usually 5-10 days at a time while we are camping or on another vacation. He always has a lovely time. He gets tons of attention, is kept well fed, and clean. Whenever we are missing him I just ask for a photo and I get one right away. We are very happy with our experience here.
Country Inn Kennels is the best facility to bring your dogs! Teal has a heart of gold and a love and knowledge of animals which immediately reassured me that my dogs will be well taken care of. I first boarded my two elder pekingnese with Country Inn Kennels during the unprecedented heat wave of July 2021. Teal installed proper air conditioning so the dogs would be cool. When I dropped them off their kennels were cooler than my house! I never worry about my dogs when I am traveling and that peace of mind is priceless. Teal has also started socializing my dogs with the other smaller dogs and its a fun enriching experience for them and for me knowing they are living a full life. This facility let's your dogs be dogs and experience the beautiful countryside in a safe secure well managed setting. Thank you!
Our dogs have the best time with Country Inn! There’s no one else we trust more to take care of our babies. Our male is a sensitive guy and can take boarding hard. CIK is the only place we’ve found where he comes back as his happy self. Our female is a social butterfly and has lots of energy. She also comes home happy since CIK provides lots of play time. They take care of all our needs. The staff is very attentive, kind and caring. We 100% recommend this place!
Due to covid I have spent practically no time apart from my rescue pup, so I was incredibly stressed about having to leave her for 10 days. I could not be more impressed with Teal and the amazing care that she provided for my baby. She is so incredibly kind and understanding and gave so many helpful suggestions to make my pups stay a bit easier for her as she is very anxious. She kept me updated everyday with lots of pictures which was so nice and made being apart from her so much easier!! If you are looking for a place to leave your pups I would highly recommend taking them here!
First test run boarding our dogs tonight. My kids loved our host the minute they met her.
Kaitlyn is absolutely amazing. She's been trimming my Japanese Chin for several years. I have had to take him to other groomers before, and the results were awful. We love you, girl!
We love taking Ozy to Holiday Kennels. He is a rescue pup and has separation anxiety but he barely says goodbye to us now when we drop him off! The staff is friendly and we feel good about leaving him in their care.
The staff are amazing! They are kind and knowledgeable and take such great care of the animals. My standard poodle, who has some separation anxiety, loves it there!
I've taken my dog here for about 10 years. The staff is great and they always take great care of my pup! They are an absolute life saver for owners of bigger dogs which can be more difficult, or may not get along well with others. They even handle the administration of medications, or other special needs. I don't know what I'd do without them!
This is a wonderful place with people that genuinely care about animals. They are so sweet and communicative! Highly recommend them to anyone and everyone
We really love that our dog is happy to go here every time. The staff seem to like him being there too and this makes our hearts happy. We feel very confident knowing our fur baby is taken very good care of when we leave him here. We would highly recommend them!
I took my dog here for the first time before a 2.5 week vacation, which was the longest I've ever had to board him, and I was nervous about it for him. When I arrived, there happened to be another woman in the exact same boat, and she took the time to rave about her past experiences to me, detailing how great the staff was and how excited her dog was in the car to come back each time. It helped put me at ease, as my dog can be pretty anxious. It ended up being a great experience for us too, as they provided photos and updates on how he was doing. Being an anxious dog, I don't know if he will ever be jumping in the backseat in excitement to return to a boarding facility, but he seemed to do really well there and it was the best I could have hoped for.
I would highly recommend Holiday Kennels! They clearly care so much about the pets they look after. My dog has a lot of separation anxiety and really seems to do well here. The satff does amazing work and their prices can't be beat! Support this local business and trust your animals to Holiday Kennels!
My wife and I travel fairly often and are more than happy with the treatment both of our dogs receive at Holiday Kennels. By the time we are dropping them off the dogs are no longer paying attention to us and are excited to be somewhere they can socialize. They do an excellent job in grooming, they love animals, and the pricing is up front and fair. I have nothing but great things to say about this kennel and recommend to all of my friends when they ask for a place to board their animals.
Our dog spent 7 days at Holiday Kennel during our vacation to Las Vegas. She was well taken care of and we would not hesitate taking her there in the future.
I was very nervous to leave my dog at a kennel for the weekend, but it had to be done! We tried Holiday Kennels because of the excellent reviews here on Google. When I first went in I was a bit shocked because it didn't look fancy like the other kennels we had looked at online. It looked like the Humane Society - no frills, cement floors, cages. Anyway, I freaked out a little bit and the staff were incredibly understanding and patient with me. They said that they could put my dog in a special part of the kennel for nervous dogs (even though my dog wasn't nervous - it was me!). They said they understood if I wasn't comfortable leaving my dog. They were so kind that finally I calmed down and realized that these were the kind of people that I wanted to care for my dog. I also told myself to be more reasonable - dogs don't care about fancy decorations in their kennel - they care that it's dry, clean, safe and warm. Well, it is all those things. There was almost no smell. When we picked up our dog, she was happy and everything was fine. They told us about how she had done while she was there so I know they pay attention to the dogs. I wish that our dog had come home with a bit less pent-up energy but she is a high energy dog (border collie) and it's difficult to wear her out even in the best of times. I'll recommend Holiday Kennels to all my friends.
We have been taking our Golden Retriever puppy for a few months now for Day care and Training. He absolutely loves it there.. it’s a wonderful safe place to leave your dogs. I never have to worry because I know he’s always being well taken care and he always has the best time playing with his friends and all the handlers. Rachel has been training our dog and after only 6 sessions he has made huge improvements as far as behavior and listening. I Highly recommend opportunity barks we couldn’t be Happier.
We have been taking our dogs to Opportunity Barks for at least 11 years. They have gone above and beyond to help us and our dogs even during evacuations. They provide a happy safe place for dogs to socialize and play and enjoy their lives. Our dogs know days they go, remind us if we miss the turn, Love going to Opportunity Barks. Thank you will all our hearts
Definitely the right place to take your barking, four legged friends. My puppy Theo just can't wait to get inside and meet and greet--after several years of weekly day care. The dog-minders are wonderful--- devoted to making every dog's day the best (whether in the dog days of summer or the frozen dark days of winter).
Our family always feels so confident leaving our pup. She LOVES it and comes home tired from all the playing! Thoughtful on integration and getting a new pup comfortable.
One of the things we are most thankful for this Thanksgiving is Opportunity Barks. It is such a relief to have a place for our dog to stay while we travel and have complete confidence that he is safe, happy, and well cared for. Seamus, our siberian husky, is very sensitive and wary of new situations. We are crazy dog people and it is NOT easy to leave Seamus behind when we go out of town. Whenever we pick him up after a stay at Opportunity Barks, he is tired from all of the play but he is no worse for wear. The best part is that the staff really seem to know Seamus. When we pick him up at the end of a stay, we get a complete rundown of how his visit went along with funny little details about his behavior and interactions with other dogs. It is clear that the staff have a hands-on approach and are really engaging with the dogs. They even dressed Seamus up for Halloween! I really can't say enough good things about Opportunity Barks and how important they are to our family. So grateful for Ayla and the team!
We (particularly our yellow lab, Dusty) have been thoroughly pleased (read "thrilled" where Dusty is involved) with the day care (twice weekly) as well as the boarding arrangements (four or five times a year) provided by Opportunity Barks for a number of years and have every intention of continuing to use their services. All of the personnel are courteous, friendly, clearly knowledgeable and thoroughly professional in their treatment of the pets entrusted to them. These are good folks. You can't go wrong doing business with them.
The absolute best place for your dog! We board our Goldens here regularly, and they go to daycare once a week, sometimes more. I never worry about my fur babies when they're at Opportunity Barks. They get lots of exercise, and even more love! ❤ You won't find a better, more caring and professional place for your pups anywhere!
This kennel saved us after we moved back to Eugene. We needed a good kennel and this one surpassed our hopes. Annie can sleep in her own bed while at Opportunity Barks, takes naps between play-times outside or inside, and received her medications and meals when she needs them. Staff members enjoy their play with the dogs. I have yet to be concerned about her while we are traveling.
I love this place! I have GS pup with some separation anxiety and the staff has been very willing to work with this. Melanie is great with my pup. I so appreciate being able to work on this issue at opportunity barks.. highly recommend!!
Very friendly and thorough staff. We had to reschedule our initial appointment multiple times and they were kind each time and supportive of our dog when he did start. They asked a lot of questions to make sure they understood his behaviors and we appreciate that.