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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Sofia and Nicole were excellent sitters to our 2 playful cats (an adult tabby and a BIG Maine coon kitten). They gave us a couple updates daily with pictures, as we requested. They were easy to communicate with before and throughout the entire sit. When we came home, our apartment was tidy (probably neater than we left it!) and our cats were relaxed and happy. They were also kind enough to leave us with some sweet bandanas for our boys. We were super pleased with the quality of care, and would happily recommend Sofia and Nicole to anyone in need of a pet or house 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!
. We were absolutely delighted with the care Summer provided for our cats. Without a doubt, she is the best cat sitter we have ever had the pleasure of working with. Her attentiveness and genuine affection for our cats were evident in every interaction. Throughout our holidays, she kept us constantly updated with daily pictures and detailed updates, which gave us immense peace of mind. Additionally, she maintained our house in immaculate condition, keeping everything clean and tidy. This level of consideration and dedication went above and beyond our expectations, and we deeply appreciated her efforts. Summer’s exceptional service made our holiday experience truly worry-free and enjoyable.
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!
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.
Becca was fantastic - we cannot say enough about how great she is as a pet and house sitter and as a human being! Becca committed to the sit 8 months in advance and was great with her responsiveness in communication during the long lead up to the sit. She arrived early and got the low downs on the animals and house stuff prior to us leaving. She woke up crazy early to help us get to the airport and picked us up when we returned, which made the traveling so much easier on our end. She left the house spot-less (and this is no exaggeration), with the linens cleaned, and a wonderful meal waiting for us upon our return. She is an absolute gem of a person with a great sense of humor and a kind and compassionate nature, and she really enjoys the animals in her care. Our dog and cat were very well cared for and totally at ease upon our return. If you are lucky enough to have Becca sit for you, you will be very pleased at how well she does the job!
Kathryn was a wonderful sitter for Princessa! She was flexible and communicative and took great care of my cat and home.
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. ⭐
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!
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, $28/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!
Roberta of Pampered Pooches really loves dogs and animals, this shines through in her 5 star personality! The Bishop area in the summer is just too hot for big dogs to be outdoors all the time even though she does have misting set up outside to help cool them down, but I feel that an A/C indoor room is necessary to accommodate for the hotter temps and to bring the dogs in for a break from the heat and dust. The small Pooches do have an indoor room. My 20 months old retriever got a cold and bad cough (he has all shots up to date), Roberta quickly called the vet to get advice for this and took care of him and I'm grateful for her prompt care, but I believe his coughing and sneezing was in part due to the constant yet necessary misters and also the huge dusty horse corals that are all part of the facilities and he was also exhausted when we picked him up (usually he's very high energy). I do recommend Pampered Pooches for no longer then a two to three day stay in the summer (my pup was there for five days), unless an indoor A/C room gets set up, then I would not hesitate to board my baby there longer.
You could not find a better place for your doggie to be cared for than here. We came up to ski & wanted to leave our girl in the warm loving care that she is used to at home. This is exactly what we hoped for. In fact she wasnt too sure she wanted to leave💞 …
We left our pooch with Roberta for two nights. We felt so at peace with leaving him here and like he was well taken care of. She made it a point to bond with our dog and let him warm up to her. She also does dog vaccinations and dog bathing.
We needed a place to board our two pups for a day and glad we stumbled upon Pampered Pooches. Roberta was able to get us in with only a days notice. Make sure your dog has received the K9 flu vaccine prior as it is required. Fortunately we were able to get it on our way into town. As for all the sensitive pandas on here and other sites complaining about her personality..grow some thicker skin and get over it. She is a dog person and loves dogs. Not everyone is going to be your cup of tea but that's no reason to trash a business online. Our interactions with her were genuine and fun. When we picked up our dogs they were happy and we have no reason to think they had anything but a great time
Roberta is pretty awesome. She made a point of bonding with our Labrador this morning before sending us humans on our way for a one-night overnight. I’ll update my review after we pick up our lab tomorrow afternoon.
I was going out of town and needed a sitter which I had never needed before so it was new to me and my gang. Roberta was comforting to me when I left my furbabies with her and her staff for a week. Prices are very reasonable. Hidden amongst the horses hooves, the drive in is beautiful. I was in a pinch really and I'm just really grateful for the boarding services available. True blessing.
My Dogs love this place . For Grooming and Boarding. They feel so comfortable, that they just walk in like it's their second home
Roberta was the only one in town who could cut my cattle dog Rosy's toe nails. Rosy did not like her nails being trimmed but Roberta got it done in seconds flat. Five stars for being good to the dogs.
LOVE This Facility and Roberta really knows Dogs! My 2 Cattle dogs Love it There! They feel the KINDNESS !!🐾🤎 …
Love it here. They are always able to take our dog last minute and care for him. He seems to really like it there.
Our huskies have been clients for many years, its doggie heaven being able to run free and play in the streams. They howl with excitement as soon as we turn off 395, realizing where they're heading. Our family is very grateful for such an amazing place to board our dogs.
We have day boarded our pups here many times - and when we ski mammoth our pups love it here. Last year we left the dogs for a couple weeks. It's like a vacation for the dogs - ponds and big wide spaces to run and play.
Beautiful grounds in Round Valley. The dogs run free during the day and are crated at night. There are no kennels and minimal oversight, but it’s clean. Smaller yards for smaller dogs. My thirty-five pound cattle dog spent the weekend here and was put out in the general yard with larger dogs with the aggressive pack and ‘dog park mentality.’ She came home with a deep scratch across her nose to just under her eye. That said, Donna’s Dog Ranch is not for every dog, but it’s heaven for some.
Amazing! They took such great care of my husky Nami. She was a happy tired pup when we picked her up. She got to romp around outside all day with her new furry friends and it was perfect. Editing after 8 months, we use Donna's every trip we take now, making it easy and stress free to travel! Nami knows where we are going when we turn off the highway and gets super excited. If I could give more than five stars I would.
We traveled up to mammoth and our really big puppy got to come here for a day while we were on the mountain. He had a blast. Allie and Judy were wonderful, very accommodating last minute, and kept our favorite little guy safe all day. He got to play all day while we did too! I highly recommend this place for boarding/ day care! We will definitely be using them again.
It’s hard leaving your fur babies behind even when you’re doing something exciting like hiking Mt Whitney. I am so happy we found these guys! Everyone was super friendly, including the other pups and horse! They did such a good job with our shy girl they had her bouncing around carefree and when we pulled up she didn’t even notice us! 10/10!
It's a miracle I ever found Donna in the first place. Her kennel is unlike any on Earth. Even friends who come to visit from down south admit they haven't seen anything like it before. Rusty the husky is very anxious and hyper-responsive, but he never turns down a stay a Donna's! Unable to explain how comforting it is to have a place you can leave your family member and not have to be worried if they are being taken care of and enjoying themselves!;*) Summer
Horrible experience. The owner (overweight man, poorly groomed, rude) met me and my puppy at the gate. My 10 month old chocolate lab puppy was super excited and jumping up and down as puppies do. The man took her leash and started YELLING at my puppy, “sit” “wait” and “down” while pulling hard on her leash. He then asked me if I had another collar (she wears a harness). I said, no and he said, “this isn’t going to work.” I asked for my money back and left. This man should not be allowed to handle anyone’s dog. I can’t imagine what he would have done to my puppy if I wasn’t standing right there. Jody Martin, Bishop, CA
Had a hard time getting a spot, but one I did I realized it's because this is a great place. The owners took time to get to know my dog during the intake and went the extra mile via text to let me know she was having a great time. We'll be back!
Our dog Bleu's first Day Camp experience has been a great one! Beautiful surroundings with wonderful "Camp Leaders"! Highly recommended.
Sierra Dog Ventures is THE place to send your dog when you're out having a not-so-dog-friendly adventure. My dog Cole is my #1 trail buddy, but when my partner and I wanted to take a day trip to Yosemite, we knew it wouldn't be a good fit for bringing Cole since the park has lots of restrictions on where pets are allowed. Cole got to have his own adventure at "camp" with Sierra Dog Ventures while my partner and I spent the day in Yosemite. Since the trails in National Parks aren't dog-friendly, we would not have been able to pull this day-trip off it weren't for Sierra Dog Ventures. We left at 5am and didn't return until dark. But knowing Cole was having the time of his life with Christi and the dog pack meant we didn't feel guilty about being gone for the full day. Christi picked Cole up from our house and had him out for the full day (about 9am-4pm). We came home to a tired, happy (and still a bit wet from his favorite activity--swimming) Cole.