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It was my first time using zeewoi so I was slightly apprehensive, but as soon as I heard from Kendra I knew both my cat and my apartment would be in safe hands. Kendra was great with communicating and coming back quickly, very friendly and clearly experienced with sitter jobs. Whilst staying at my place she sent me regular updates. Once I returned home the flat was spotless. I would highly recommend Kendra and I would certainly use her again. She’s great!
Stefany helped me out big time by stepping in when I asked. She's a local sitter and I wasnt' having any responses so I contacted her and she fit me into her schedule even during the holidays and right after another sit across the country. She took great care of my two cats and home and I very much appreciate it!
We were so pleased to meet John and Trisha! We had them come in a day before we left and enjoyed a nice meal with them and they got to meet Delilah (even if she didn’t seem interested) but she soon warmed up to them - except for the Cat Videos - she wasn’t very interested 🤣 When we returned our home was so clean (probably cleaner than we left it)! We got frequent pics and updates on our Princess! They also left us with a Progress Report with Delilah’s activities and what they did at the house before they left. We would highly recommend John & Trisha if you are lucky enough to have them apply for a House Sitters job! Bill, Kathy & Delilah 🐈⬛❤️
Jeanne is a repeat pet sitter for us. She is wonderful and takes great care or our cats and our home. We have peace of mind when we travel knowing our kitties are under her care.
Angel was absolutely the best house sitter we could have hoped for. She is a very warm, open and diligent person and our two cats adored her. She looked after our house and garden with really conscientious care. She won over our very timid cat, Billie, and sent regular photos of both cats looking supremely content which gave us perfect peace of mind. The house was completely spotless on our return and the garden was fabulous... no mean feat since there was a heatwave while we were away and she kept everything watered and in great condition. We would have Angel back at the drop of a hat and cannot recommend her highly enough.
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. ⭐
Kathryn was such nice and kind sitter that both of my boyfriend and me were grateful to have, including my cats!! My cats seemed having great time with her, being around her, chilling on couch with her, or even sitting on her. I got several photos of my cats from her with whort updates. I’m thankful that she let me do facetimes with her when I missed my cats. The house was clean and tidy when we came back. I definately will ask her again to sit my cats and house when I need. Thank you Kathryn!!:)
This was the second time Cung sat for us and once again he was amazing! Cung was great with our cat, giving him lots of love and attention. Our cat was so comfortable he snuggled up with Cung frequently, which he doesn’t always do with strangers. We got daily updates and pictures. When we returned we could tell our cat was well taken care of. Cung was so organized and clean, as well. Our apartment was spotless when we returned. That’s always nice after coming home from vacation. You should definitely have Cung sit for you! One of the top sitters on this site.
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!
I whole-heartedly recommend Carly and her partner Fanny to sit for you! They were fabulous and reliable house sitters from start to finish. Carly was timely and thoughtful in all of her communications and let us know the state of affairs in our apartment with our cat and plant babies while we were away. They followed our directions to a 'T.' We came home to find a happy cat, thriving plants, a spotless apartment and laundered linens. We would definitely consider contacting them again to house sit for us!
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!
My troublesome terrier, Eddie, has been going to Waggy since January 2023. It's such a relief to know he is happy, safe, and having fun while I'm at work. He The staff are wonderful and treat every dog as an individual, respecting their boundaries. They offer a pick up and drop off service. I use the drop off service and it's great as I don't drive and would have to change my work hours to be able to pick him up myself via the bus. They also offer a grooming service on-site which is also very handy. Eddie loves going, he sings an 'arrival song' (very loudly) as soon as we get through the door. I honestly cannot praise the staff enough. Never mind 5 stars, they deserve 500!
Took my cockerpoo here for a groom after a traumatic groom elsewhere due to severe matting. Anna was amazing from start to finish- we communicated on text messaging and she answered my questions and had such a positive, calming manner, and was more than willing to help. On the day of the groom she suggested I bring in dog treats, favourite toys etc to make the experience as easy as possible for my dog. The groom is amazing, and I can’t thank Anna and the team enough for understanding our situation and really helping my dog to feel at ease. We won’t be going anywhere else
Our Yorkshire Terrier Alfie spent two days at the Waggy Dog Crèche whilst we visited York on a short holiday. We wanted to take our dog away with us and Vanessa and her team were wonderful. He clearly enjoyed his days there and I highly recommend the Waggy Dog Crèche and doggy day care in general to help your dog socialise whilst having a good time in a safe environment.
Recommend. Our labrador Timmy goes for 1 day a week and absolutely loves it ❤. Has really gained in confidence with socialising with so many other dogs Rushes to get in and always happy and tired when we pick him up. Lovely team of people and completely trust them to take good care of our dog 🐕
Visiting the area while on holiday from Scotland. Contacted the waggy dog creche a good few weeks ago to see if they could help by having our 2 1/2 year old labrador for a day while we visited the non dog friendly sights in York. We got a quick response advising us of the criteria, documentation and vaccines etc that our dog needed to fulfil before he could be accepted even for a day. Vanessa was super hopeful and accommodating at every step. Fergus our labrador was literally smiling when we picked him up and had clearly enjoyed his day. I would thoroughly recommend The Waggy Dog Creche and we will wouldn't hesitate to use them again.
My pup had a lovely time at the Waggy Dog Crèche - she didn’t want to come home! The team were really helpful, friendly and put my mind at ease with a couple of pupdates. I would highly recommend and wouldn’t hesitate to use them again. Thank you!!
Leave my two little ones here a couple of times a week and they always come home happy and tired 🙂 Everyone working here is really friendly and always happy to see you. I would definitely recommend. …
Just back from holiday to York with our dog Buddy. Waggy Dog Creche is an excellent facility with great staff who ensured Buddy had great fun the days we visited Jorvik and York Dungeon. They are very centrally located and are 2minutes away from Grimston Park and ride. If you plan to use Waggy Tails for your holiday toYork make sure to contact them a couple of months before your visit so they can complete the necessary screening documents so your dog can visit
We have our rather grumpy dog groomed here and the staff look after him and do a fantastic job.
I have taken my shih tzu for grooming for 3 years and she loves it. So keep going.thank you for the help.
Just the absolute best, I wouldn't ever use anyone but Hazel to look after my furry 4.
Really helpful. My timid, elderly cat loves Hazel!
Lovely food lovely staff
Thank You Top Dog Luxury Boarding Kennels ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommend as always. My 3 x Miniature Dachshunds have just spent a week there whilst i have just had a much needed week away after a not so good 7 months. I was contacted during this week with lots of videos of my 3 playing with the girls and looking very happy. It put my mind at ease even though i already knew they would get the best care. My oldest Dachshund is now Diabetic & also has Cushings disease. It wasn't a problem for trained staff to administer his medication twice daily. Lovely clean environment. Excellent staff Great communication I was able to take my Dachshunds to the room they was allocated and put their things just how they like them at home. Thank You very much to you Martin & your amazing staff.
We have recently had a wonderful experience using Top Dog Kennels for the first time for our precious (and rather needy!) boxers Reggie & Lottie. We were extremely nervous so being able to visit with them prior to our stay was a godsend- as we’re all the wonderful videos of the dogs having a great holiday of their own! Reggie is very nervous and has not done well in kennels before - but this is different. The team at Top Dog were patient and kind and looked after him so well; we really felt they knew our dogs- and it was kisses all round for them from Lottie before we left for home! We cannot thankyou enough or recommend more. 👏🐾🐾
It's all in the name! My little dogs, Bow and Billie has visited this holiday home twice now. The second visit was for 19 days whilst I was away traveling. Every day I received a video of there walks and even had a video of them singing happy birthday to one of my pooches. I can completely trust this kennel and the girls are great with the doggies. Super clean, tidy and a very nice enviroment. Nothing is too much and the communication is top notch.
We've just used Top Dogs for the first time for our Cocker Spaniel, Monty. This was the first time Monty had stayed away from home so were a little nervous but as soon as we met Martin and his team we knew Monty would be really well cared for and fit in well. When we arrived the team were kind and attentive and helped us settle Monty into his temporary new home. Whilst away we received fabulous videos and photos showing Monty having lots of fun on his walks and chasing his beloved ball. We cannot thank Martin and his team enough for the wonderful care they provided and have already made another booking for next year.
Our boys had an amazing time at Top Dog Kennels! Throughout their stay I had regular updates on how they were getting on, including some beautiful pictures taken by Katie and Darcy! Will definitely use them next time we want to go away. The dogs are so well looked after, all home comforts including beds, usual food and toys go with them so it’s like a home from home. Very impressed! Their attention to detail and devotion to the service makes them the best hands to leave your loved pooches in.
This is such an amazing place! We’ve just picked up our 3 dogs from their long weekend staying at Top Dog for the first time. Two of the dogs - aged 7 and 4 - have never been to kennels before and we were really worried about leaving them but our concerns were totally unfounded. From the moment I booked them in with Martin on the telephone to the very thorough check in process with the wonderful Katy we felt totally reassured. On the photos they sent us our dogs looked relaxed and happy which made us relaxed and happy. Katy and Darcy are angels - thank you so much to you both - we really appreciate all your kindness, thoughtfulness and the love you showed our dogs, and Martin is a total star. Thank you so much - we will be seeing you next year!
Just collected our 5 spaniels from their 3rd visit to Top dog. Absolutely thrilled as always with the care they have received. Martin, Lesley and the team treated them just as they are at home and they have returned happy and healthy. We received numerous videos during our time away, showing just how much fun they were having. It isn’t easy to find somewhere to safely accommodate 5 dogs at once but here they are wonderfully cared for and are all able to stay in the same room, the kennels themselves being extremely roomy and a perfect home from home. Many thanks again to you all- we highly recommend :). Now completed our 4th visit- yet again our 5 dogs came home happy and healthy - thank you to Martin, Lesley and the team for taking such good care of our fur babies and for administering necessary medications . Thank you also for the lovely videos showing them enjoying the fabulous paddock . We shall see you again next year 🤗. Jane & John Houseman.
Beautiful place and wonderful team! My dog (Trufa) stayed here for two months, and Martin and the team took so good care of her. They are all so caring and supportive. Many thanks to Katy, Darcy, Lydia and Emma for sending regular pictures and lovely edited videos of Trufa. Special thanks to Katy for spending much of her days with my dog. She even brought her back in her car in her day off so I’m extremely thankful for all the support they gave us. Definitely recommend this place, it is a bit far away but it is worth the travel, as you can be certain that your dog will be in good hands. Also, they have plenty of space for dogs to explore and run. I’m sure we’ll come back! Many thanks!
A fabulous place for dogs to stay - the best I have ever come across! This really is a home from home and our two dogs, Bill & Tess were extremely well looked after. Martin is friendly, caring & extremely knowledgeable about dogs and what they need. You know on first meeting him that your dogs are in safe hands. Many thanks to Katy, Darcy & Charley for their hard work & kindness & for all the great photos & videos of Bill & Tess that they sent regularly while we were away. Looking forward to seeing you all again very soon!
I planned a trip , short notice and booked a dog hotel in the South of York for our Larger than life Dog , Bruno. We decided to go view the property the night before and were horrified. It looked like a run down SPCA. Bruno was found at the SPCA. We panicked and started to frantically google new places. We then came across Top Dog. I gave Martin a call who went out of his way to help us on very short notice. The facility is fantastic. The staff were wonderful. We received many updates on Bruno and how he was doing. I highly recommend Martin and Top Dog. We will definitely be back. They might be a little more expensive but you get what you pay for.
I am extremely pleased with the service that Nigel and Emma offer. We have a lively young terrier and a nervous senior cat. At the preliminary visit, we were very impressed by N and E's professionalism and understanding of the needs of both pets. We have used their service many times since and have found them to be both flexible and reliable. I am very confident leaving both pets in their care. and caring am confident leaving both in their care.
Nigel and Emma are very reliable and ensure my dog Xena has a great walk. Xena is always very excited to see them which only reaffirms that she has a great bond with them. They are also very trustworthy and lovely people to deal with. They will always try and accommodate for last minute requests too which really helps us out. I would definitely recommend their services to others.
Nigel and Emma have been walking our dogs for many years since they took over Petpals York. They have also looked after our cats when we’ve been away. They have always been professional and utterly trustworthy. They have been flexible to accommodate ‘doggie quirks’ and adjusted their routine for exercise when any of the dogs has been unwell or injured. They are highly recommended.
Nigel and Emma have always been wonderful with our Cat, Remus. We use Petpals to look after our cat when we are away from home. They are great with him, reliable, flexible, great value and trustworthy. They also send us pictures of how Remus is getting on via Whatsapp which we love! Far less stressful for the cat than a cattery, and great value.
Although I’ve not needed to use their services during the pandemic, it has been lovely seeing the happy posts from Petpals as they’ve continued to provide support for some very content looking cats and dogs. Having used Petpals many times in the past for my cats, I will certainly be calling them again as soon as I can travel again. I’m a bit disorganised, but Nigel and Emma have always responded straight away and helped me out with my last minute bookings. Thanks to you both, and stay safe.
Petpals York have been walking our 8 year old Boxer since he was a young lad! They are very compassionate and professional and our family highly recommend them. Our doggie was poorly a couple of years ago and Nigel and Emma were very supportive and adjusted to our needs at that time. We can't thank them enough for loving our dog as much as we do.
We have used Nigel and Emma for the last three years, whenever we have gone away for more than a night or two, to look after our cat. They are professional, attentive, caring, and always keep us updated throughout. We have never had any issues, and will continue to use them as long as we need a cat-sitter. Would highly recommend their service!
Petpals is fantastic! Our cats got very stressed when we used to take them to a cattery. Now it's "business as usual" for the cats and we can go away knowing they are being very well looked after. It's extremely easy too - all we do is send and email and pay! We can't recommend Petpals enough.
excellent service. Emma and Nigel are so dependable and clearly care about the work they do. I have no hestation in highly recommending them for all your dog walking needs.
Nigel and Emma are brilliant - highly recommended due to their professionalism and fair prices. We'll be using their services to look after our cats Frank and Brian for some time to come I would imagine!
Fantastic dog walking and day car service in York. Andy is very professional, and also just a generally great guy. We feel completely at ease handing over our 1 year old retriever to Andy to look after. Would highly recommend!
Great service really helpful
We’ve used Emma’s services (cat sitting) a couple of times now. Emma is professional, kind, caring and understanding. The price range is amazing too. Although our cat isn’t the most sociable cat, Emma took/takes the time to get to know her and understand her needs. Both my partner and I would recommend Emma in a heartbeat. It takes a lot for us to trust someone to come into our home and look after our pet. However, we never ever had any worries with Emma. Emma kept us updated throughout and her caring nature really showed
Emma came highly recommended when i was looking for help with feeding my 2 cats and fish whilst away on business. She's reliable, dependable and organised. I would recommend her to anyone that has a pet sitting need. She has thought of absolutely everything! I trusted her to be in my home and around my animals and she didn't disappoint! I will definitely do business with her again! Thanks Emma :)
Emma has been walking our dog since we got him 3 years ago. She’s reliable, friendly and clearly loves her job. I know that when I’m at work, our dog is getting the exercise and attention that we’d give him ourselves. Brilliant service!
I would recommend A Dog's Best Friend to anyone. I have every confidence in Emma. My dogs Paisley and Bella are always very excited to see her and I have peace of mind knowing they are happy and well looked after whilst in her care.
Emma and Aimee have both looked after my fur ball Bob and I cant thank them enough for the care they have given him.. If you are looking for a dog walker or dog sitter, look no further
Emma is great!
My little Urchin stayed here for just over 2 weeks and was so well looked after the whole time. The daily updates and 24/7 live-stream provided much needed reassurance to help me enjoy my holiday. I wouldn't have wanted her to be looked after anywhere else. I would highly recommend Josh to anyone looking for hedgehog care, he not only meets their specialised needs but also went above and beyond and truly seemed to care about her which really helped ease my concerns.
Pepper stayed for 6 nights while I went on holiday and was extremely well looked after which gave me peace of mind while I was away. Anyone with an African Pygmy will know they have specialist needs compared to other pets and Yorkshire Hedgehog Pet Sitters possess a wealth of experience and have all the accommodation needed to keep your hedgehog warm and stimulated throughout their stay. The daily health check reports, camera feed (both live and with playback through the night) and excellent communication were the cherry on the cake, so I thoroughly recommend to anyone looking for somewhere for hedgehog boarding!
My hedgehog Pixie was boarded for 13 nights and I can honestly say I couldn't have asked for a better place for her to stay. Josh was just amazing, giving us daily feedback on how she was doing and what she'd been up to, plus gorgeous photographs and videos. I felt she was really cared for and looked really happy whilst in their care. The fact that I could view her vivarium via video link was just an added bonus and totally put my mind at ease due to it being the first time I'd ever left her. The service provided was outstanding and I would highly recommend them. I will definitely be bringing Pixie back! Thank you so much.
Nell stayed with Yorkshire Hedgehog Pet Sitters over Christmas and they were amazing! Friendly, knowledgeable and quick to respond - I felt relieved knowing she was in such safe hands. We got daily health reports and could also watch her on a 24 hour videolink which was brilliant. We'll definitely be bringing her back for our next holiday!
AMAZING hedgie sitters! Very professional, and looked after my Strawberry as if he was his own. Had peace of mind while travelling for almost 2 weeks as I got daily updates as to how Strawberry was doing, lots of cute snaps of him everyday, plus I was able to watch him on a special Twitch camera at anytime during the day and at night when he was active. Truly brilliant. Can't recommend enough!!!
I wouldn’t leave Apricot with anyone else. They cared for my Apricot like she was their own hedgehog 🦔 With this service you get quick replies, constant updates and can watch your hog 24/7. They are incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and reliable. I 100% recommend them!
My Louis stayed at The Yorkshire Hedgehog Pet Sitters for two weeks whilst I was away on Holiday. To say he got the best care would be an understatement. I received daily health checks, photos, a 24 hr live stream and communication from Josh. Louis was looked after like family and I couldn’t recommend this place higher. Knowing that Josh knows so much about hedgehogs compared to other ‘exotic pet sitters’ means I know I have nothing to worry about when I’m away. I’m so so pleased somewhere like this exists and it is an absolute bargain considering everything that’s done (washing, health checks, nail trimming, bonding time, live treats, daily updates). Thanks again Josh!!!🦔😊
I left my hedgehog at Yorkshire Hedgehog Pet Sitters for two weeks while we left the country on holiday and was astonished at just how high quality his care was! Every day I received photos and a health report. I also had access to a continuous livestream of his activities, which I could rewind and rewatch whenever I wanted. Between the daily treats, direct handling, and quality cage facilities, you won't find a better place for your hedgehog to stay. We will absolutely be using this brilliant service again.
My hedgehog Bear has returned from a few nights stay with YHPS and all I can say is that they were just brilliant with him! I’ve never left him with someone before but Josh & Co were reassuring from the moment I made contact. When Bear was staying with them I had access to his camera 24/7. Every morning I received a health report and information about how he was settling in, what he was eating etc I also got pictures/videos sent to me daily. I’m so pleased I used them and would not hesitate to use them again or recommend to fellow hoggie owners. Thank you once again for taking care of my boy 🦔💙
Excellent service and top-notch peace of mind while I was away. My little guy was so spoiled and well taken care of. The live feed was a fantastic way for me to keep tabs on my Maui to ensure he was comfortable in his surroundings. I will definitely be leaving my hedgehogs with Yorkshire Hedgehog Pet Sitters again.
My 2 cats stayed over the Christmas break and I would definitely recommend this place. Alyse is experienced at what she does and it really meant a lot knowing they were in such good hands. The surroundings are green and leafy; the facilities are quiet and clean with plenty of views to interest the cats. It made us feel confident knowing our pets were safe and secure while we were away.
We’re very pleased to have found Alyse and this cattery! Conveniently located in York, provides a true 5 star service. We have been impressed by their professionalism and meticulosity. Our cat is rather anxious, but we felt reassured by their approach and Alyse taking the time to listen to our concerns. Our cat’s first stay has definitely been enjoyable, he seemed happy and relaxed when we took him back home. He has his ways of telling us when he’s not been happy; we have had the experience in the past when he needed a long time to ‘recover’ after boarding in a cattery. Not this time though. We will most certainly return. 😼
Couldn't recommend this place enough. Our cat Freddie is always well looked after and Alyse will go out of her way to make room for him if the cattery is busy. We also appreciate the discounted rates and free upgrades for being returning customers. We can go away with peace of mind knowing our pet is taken care of 👍🏻 …
It’s difficult finding somewhere you trust with your dog, but these really are the best kennels. My dog is always so well looked after and always so happy. They get one on one attention which is great as my dog sometimes struggles with other dogs. The girls are all so amazing and Aylese is unbelievable with all the animals. They are so clean and they have their own kennel too and some are even heated on the floors! I love the photo updates on line too always nice to see, I also used them over Xmas and they sent me Xmas day pics! And she even got a present! 100% would use them and will keep using them! 💗💕
We have been using this cattery regularly for over 10 years and have recommended it to friends and family who have also been happy with the service. The owner is always very accommodating to our cat's needs. You can tell that she is a cat lover and understands how fussy some cats (and owners!) can be and always puts our minds at rest. Our old cat used to need medication and was very timid and they always cared really well for her. On our most recent visit in Sept 2021, I was delighted to see the upgrades that had been made to the cattery. New, larger catio apartments have been created which Alyse took the time to show me around. The care and attention she has put into these was impressive, she really has thought of everything. We highly recommend this cattery.
Reliable, friendly and very accommodating Like many pet owners, I expect my pets to be looked after with as much love, care and attention as I would give them at home myself. Boarding my cat, Luna at the Red House really is home from home for her! The service and staff are genuine and always happy to accommodate any kind of special requests (which is perfect for worried owners like myself!). She always comes back happy, and I feel very comfortable boarding her here as I know she is safe, well-fed and watered, warm and comfortable and most importantly, happy! I was so pleased with the quality of service that I applied for a job at the Red House; after working here for almost 6 months, it is clear that all cleaning and preparation is thorough and there is a genuine love for all the animals boarding! Would definitely recommend this place for all, especially worried or fussy owners! Fantastic, reliable company.
We have used the Red House on a number of occasions for our old dog who will be 15 this year. She always comes home happy and relaxed and even seems pleased to be there when we arrive! They have always been flexible when needed and the girls always greet our dog as though she’s an old friend which is lovely considering how nervous she can be, it makes a big difference. The kennels themselves are clean and well maintained and I’d have no hesitation in recommending them to friends and family.
I can't recommend this cattery enough. Have used this cattery two years running over Christmas and my cat always comes home looking well and settles quickly. Alyse is very friendly and it's clear that the cattery is spotless and that my cat has been very well looked after. Alyse also posts photos online if you like to put your mind at rest that your pet is being well cared for. Thank you Alyse! Thank you Alyse
Excellent as always. I think we've left our dogs with the Red House on at least 15 separate occasions. I can honestly say we've never had a single issue. The staff are very friendly and caring towards the dogs. The location is easy to get to, close to York, and yet very tranquil. Some time ago the daughter of a family friend worked there and if there was anything out of order it would have been picked up. There wasn't. The set up is solid. What's not to like? So seeing some bad reviews pop up got me wondering the lengths people will go to tear an excellent long running family business down. Not to mention getting their mates who have never been to the kennels to leave a review as well. I seem to recall a similar thing happen to another boarding kennels in York. The Red House Kennels has always been great for our dogs. It's run by genuine animal lovers who tend to each animal if it were their own. Don't just take my word for it (or any other for that matter). Come and see for yourself. You won't be disappointed. Unless your mate tells you to be disappointed. But why lie? The place is great. And our dogs are always happy when we approach it, when they see the staff, and during their stay. 5 stars is not enough.
We have left our dog Nuts and cat Biscuit here at least twice a year for the last 8 years and this year they were joined by their new younger doggy brother Archie. We wouldn't entrust any other establishment with our furry children!! You know your pets and can tell when they are happy and unhappy , relaxed, stressed or upset. All our pets without fail are happy and relaxed and look extremely healthy after being left for their holidays at Red House. Our dog Nuts strains on his lead with excitement to greet Lucy when we arrive for the start of his holidays at Red House, a sure sign that he is happy to return. We love that we can go away on our holidays safe in the knowledge that our pets are enjoying theirs! Thank you to Alyse and team for consistently providing such a safe and loving haven for our pets!!
First stay for this dog, she seemed happy and calm. Clean. Caring, responsible owners.
Dogs loved it and came back after a weekend away to 2 very happy dogs
Travelled to Derwent kennels today 18/06/20 with our little man Bear the Jack Russel for his very first haircut. He has a few issues bless but he was looked after fabulously, his hair cut was great, we will definitely be going back. Thank you so much
We ( Mike & Lesley Lambert) first used the kennels around late 2015. We have 2 dogs and had been having a lot of health issues after pick up when using a DIFFERENT kennel. So understandably we were very concerned about leaving them again. Initially we tried a short visit, no issues, a longer one, no issues, then a 2 week stay in July 2017, again no issues. Our dogs have been returned to us happy and healthy ON ALL OCCASIONS. We are totally confident that our animals are being fed correctly, allowed to play in the paddock daily and generally being well looked after and catered for here. WE WOULD ABSOLUTELY, WITHOUT RESERVATION, RECOMMEND DERWENT KENNELS.
Wouldn’t go anywhere else !!
A fantastic place for my beagle
Just awesome
My Hamster Gus Gus was regularly handled and such well cared for will definitely use Charlotte again whenever we go away! We were consistently updated with pictures, so happy with her services!
Charlotte is amazing at looking after our little piggies, we've never had to worry about them whilst they've been in her care. We've used Charlotte's services a few times now and can't fault her. We love getting regular updates and pictures of our piggies and will continue to use Pippin Pet Boarding for the foreseeable future.
Our rabbit, Puddles, has stayed with Charlotte three times. She is always very well cared for and we receive regular updates. We are always very happy with Pippin holidays. Charlotte clearly loves animals.
My bunnies Nibbles and Isabelle have stayed at Pippin many times, most recently in the new luxury lodge which is a whole summer house and garden for them to roam freely. But it is the care and love that they receive from Charlotte who apart from being highly experienced in small pet care obviously adores animals which makes it more than just a business. I wouldn’t send my beloved rabbits anywhere else. Prices are more than fair for the level of service and you will get regular lovely photos and updates. Highly recommended in every way.
I would highly recommend Pippin Pet Boarding. Charlotte has been looking after our hamsters for the past few years now and we have always received an excellent service. Charlotte is really friendly and from the first visit we knew our hamster would be in safe hands. Charlotte always sends us photo updates throughout their stay so we can see how they are getting on which is great!
My two little Russian Dwarf hamsters, Pudding and Crumpet, have just spent 10 days with Charlotte at Pippin Pet Boarding and they had an absolutely amazing time ! They were looked after with the utmost care and attention . I received regular updates and some really cute pictures of my two girls which was sooo nice and comforting as I missed them a lot ! Charlotte was very friendly and professional , and was sooo considerate and flexible when arranging drop off and pick up times ! I highly recommend Pippin Pet Boarding for all your small animals, an all round FANTASTIC service :) :) :)
Charlotte looked after my canary "Biscuit" for two weeks and he was very happy and healthy when I returned to collect him. I was given regular updates about him throughout my holiday, including lovely photos of him free-flying around safely. Reasonably priced and reliable! Will definitely use again!!!
Milo, our hamster had a great stay, we loved our mid week update and photos. Highly recommended pet care service ! Thank You ! Summer holiday booking on its way 😁
Charlotte is always happy to look after our old bunny 🐰 and sends pictures to show how he is doing. …
Pipping Barding is just first class accommodation for small animals 🥇Charlotte is very dedicated and cares for her charges with 100% dedication my two girlie guineas Wendy & Daphne have been twice for two pretty long stays I have no hesitation at leaving them .The updates while you are away are fabulous we all know small animals can suddenly go downhill it’s something we always discuss but thankfully it’s never happened .Makes going away on holiday so much easier !
Can't fault Lorraine and her York team - they have been so helpful, our dog loves his visits and walks, and they can help with small pet holiday checking. Would happily them recommend to anyone