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!
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!
Carole and Ron are excellent cat-sitters! They took very good care of my cat Lola and of my house. I came home to a happy cat and a very clean and tidy house. They sent me pictures of Lola and kept me updated, so that I had a very relaxed holiday. I very highly recommend them as cat- sitters and I would be thrilled if they would come back to sit for Lola again. Thank you so much!
Kathy and Ron have sat for us several times in the past and have always been excellent. They are our "go-to" pet and house sitters and we always check their availability before we post a sit. They are trustworthy, organized, communicate very well, and take great care of our cats and our house. We hope they will continue pet sitting for many years to come!
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 🐈⬛❤️
Raquel was simply terrific! She and her husband, Miguel, had to fill in at the last minute for another sitter who had a death in her family. This meant that the length of the stay and sitting they had originally signed up for doubled. Completely undaunted, they did a GREAT job for us. Our cat and dog got lots of love and affection, and plenty of exercise, food, and rest. Our house and yard were cared for with equal conscientiousness. It was wonderful for us to be able to rely so completely on these super zeewoi. We recommend them 100 percent!
We couldn't have asked for better sitters than Pares and Mark. Since our initial contact, it was straightforward to communicate with Pares. We were lucky enough to get a chance to meet Pares with our dog Luna, and Luna got along with her immediately. During our time away from home, she kept us informed about how both our dog and cat were doing, and they were both cuddling with her since the first day. We got a lot of pictures and knew that they were safe and happy. The apartment was exactly as we had left it when we came back. Pares and Mark even ran the dishwasher and the washing machine for us. We couldn't have asked for a better sitter, and it made our trip very easy knowing they were taken care of so well. We'd have Pares and Mark back to our home without any hesitation.
If Cung ever applies to your post for a house or pet sit, I strongly encourage you to jump at the offer. You will not be disappointed. Cung is among the top (if not the top) sitter I’ve ever had and I’ve been on this site for years. Primarily, Cung is very organized. In the weeks and days leading up to the sit, Cung kept me abreast of his plans and status. I felt very comfortable in the days leading up to the sit because I knew the plan we made to exchange the keys and walk him through the instructions would work as planned. Second, Cung really cares. When he got to my apartment after what I assume was a long day of traveling, I explained the care instructions and he was very attentive and cared about the details - asking very specific questions on how to care for my cat and apartment. I had some pretty specific rules about how to feed my cat and take care of him and Cung followed those exactly. Third, Cung makes you feel comfortable while you are away. I got daily or twice daily updates about my cat. I got pictures which made me feel like my cat was having a good time. My cat came out within an hour of me being away - very fast for my cat as he is shy. Cung must have a calming energy towards animals. Cung was also very responsive when I reached out first - replying within 5 minutes. I really appreciated that. My cat threw up at one point and Cung answered all of my questions to assess whether my cat was sick or had just eaten too fast. Fourth, Cung will take good care of your apartment/house. I came back to a SPOTLESS apartment. The sheets were washed and folded on my bed. The towels were washed. The apartment had been vacuumed. The kitchen was clean. The dishwasher had been run. Everything was in its place when I returned. Honestly, cleaner than when I left it which is difficult since I am a very clean person. Cung also respects your property. I have an extensive computer setup that he used for work and he was very respectful of that equipment. He asked if he could use it beforehand, which was incredibly polite since he could have used it and I wouldn’t have known. In sum. You need to jump at the opportunity if Cung offers to sit for you. I came home to a very happy cat. Hope he will sit for me again sometime!
Kristi was an exceptional house / pet sitter and we appreciate her being so flexible as were not sure how long our vacation was going to be. She was prompt, courteous, and even drove up the weekend before to meet with us. She took great care of our house and our dog snd cats loved her. I would highly recommended her.
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!
From the moment our dachshund Frank stepped into 'In the Doghouse' home boarding, it was clear he was in for a treat. Jen and her team introduced him to Lilly, Baxter, Penny, and Paolo during the meet and greet, making him feel right at home among his furry friends. Every day, Frank relished lengthy beach walks with the gang, soaking in the joy of the outdoors. Jen's personalised care made us feel like Frank was part of their family, we highly recommend this home boarding experience to anyone seeking a warm, loving environment for their beloved pets.
As our dogs are not just pets they are family, it is very hard to find people who we can fully entrust and have peace of mind whist we leave them. We can not fault Jenni and her care, we have 3 large breed dogs one of which has nervous aggressive issues, so obviously we wouldn't dream of leaving him in a home boarding situation, clearly this is setting him up for failure and putting other dogs at risk. However our other 2 love Jenni and family and we don't give a second thought to leaving them. I am highly picky as where I leave my babies and cannot recommend this place enough, not only do I fully trust the care and love they receive I also trust their choice of client therefore I'm assured my pets will be safe and happy. Well done guys great to see people doing a job for the love of animals and putting their needs 1st 👍
Absolutely Amazing home from home boarding for dogs. Jenni and her family welcomed Hunter into their home with lots of love & affection. Lots of updates on all the fun Hunter was having with the other dogs and when Hunter was unwell they were totally exceptional in the love and care they gave her until we returned from holiday. I highly recommend using In The Dog House.... ⭐️Thanks Jenni !
Since moving 2 years ago we have used In the Dog House regularly for our miniature schnauzer Bruno. To say he adores going is an understatement as he impatiently scratches at their door to get in or by their gate even if he’s not going when out on a walk. I absolutely love that I can see how happy he is and know that Jenni, Gordon and Georgia treat him just as if he is theirs when they are looking after them. Best dog sitters we have used by far!!
With 2 large bouncy dogs I’m extremely cautious about leaving them with anyone, and both being rescues they have their “quirks”... Jenni took the time to meet us all beforehand, and took in all my rabbling and concerns, and made me feel much more relaxed about them staying. From the minute they got to “in the dog house” I could see they were given the care and attention as if they were Jenni & Gordon’s own. The regular photos and updates on social media further confirmed it! Kael & Finn had an absolute blast, and were spoiled rotten with love and exciting walks. Wonderful people, offering nothing less than a 5 star service. Cannot recommend enough.
Jenni and Gordon and their daughter Georgia are the best there is. Millie loves going there and it really is home from home. I just wouldn’t go anywhere else. Every time we pass the house Millie keeps trying to get back in. Every time she sees them she practically wets herself with excitement. I love that we have somewhere for Millie to go where she is loved, is safe and is happy.
Cannot fault the service provided by In The Dog House. The owners are lovely and want your dog to be as happy with them as they are in their homes. Dogs get fantastic walks and fun (woods, rivers, the park) and I love that all dogs that stay are vetted beforehand to make sure they are friendly, will fit in with 'the pack' and not cause anyone's dog anxiety. My dog loves staying 'ITDH' and it show by his waggy tail. I also love that there is no limit to the number of cuddles he gets, he gets to sleep on the couch and we get photo updates while our dog stays with them. If I could give 10 stars I would!
2 nights cost me £270, my son had to collect the dog after 2 nights, no refunds. Ruby hated her stay there.
Attitude! Would NOT recommend.she says my dog is aggressive, she can't control her dogs, attacked a little dog in the village the other week.Did she apologize........ No.She also tried to kick my dog when he was a puppy.shouldnt be allowed to look after other people's dog's!!! I'll tell the truth unlike you Jenni the liar
Fabulous place to leave your beloved dog when away. They will be treated like one of the family. Excellent
My dogs have been vacationing at Woodside for 7 years. They are happy on arrival. I know they are safe and well looked after. Fantastic team and venue.
This is an excellent kennel. My dogs were in the kennel for a month and were very well cared for. My wee girl dog has to have regular medication at specific times and they worked this perfectly especially when they are so busy. I would highly recommend this kennel and have regularly used them for a couple of years now. Well done to Leigh and Chelsey and all the workers there. Thank you for caring for my dogs so well. I think they are missing you all.😍
So glad I found Woodside! We left our Harvey for 2 weeks and it was lovely to see photos on Facebook of him running round the paddock with the other dogs there, he looked like he was having a great time! A very clean kennels with lovely staff. Highly recommend!
We feel genuinely lucky to have Woodside in our dog's life. Travis loves it here!
Have been using Woodside for a few years, my dogs love it, get to meet up with their pals for their holidays, they don't want to leave, staff know all the dogs and treat them like their own.
It's so great to have a place like this that our puppy loves going to!
this wee fat American staffy says he loves the big blue ball ... lol perfect place for a perfect pooch to go to highly recommend 👍👍👍 …
The best kennels we have ever used, hands down!
My border loved it so much she was pawing at the car window to go back! Love the added dog washing facility too 👌 …
Thoroughly recommend this boarding kennel. Our dog had a great time, the kennels were very clean and the staff were really friendly 🐶🐕🐾 would 100% use them again next time we are in the area. …
Fiona has been walking our terrier for 3 years now and we could not be been more pleased with her. She always brings back our wee guy happy and ready for a snooze. She has always been so helpful if we are stuck and need an extra walk as well. She is so accommodating and would hugely recommend her to anyone. Thanks for everything Fiona!
I can't recommend Fiona highly enough: she is a totally reliable professional who has a love of dogs at the heart of everything she does. Fiona has walked my little dog for the past 4 years and has done a wonderful job making Hattie more confident around other dogs. Hattie gets so excited about going for her walks with Fiona. This is no mean feat as Hattie is rather fussy about the people she trusts! Fiona keeps me updated about how the walks have gone, shares super action shots of Hattie having fun and raises concerns if she spots something isn't quite right. I trust Fiona with my special pooch and have no reservations in recommending her dog walking services.
Fiona has been walking my springer spaniel Loki for nearly 8 years. He adores her and his walks with her and she is incredibly flexible and reliable. He always comes back tired and ready for a snooze.
Fiona is a fabulous dog walker and completely trustworthy and reliable. She walked my GSD before she moved area to Dunbar and he especially loved his beach walks. As an added bonus Fiona is also a dog trainer and my younger dog has been through her puppy, intermediate and advanced classes and had great fun.
Fiona has walked my high maintenace German Shepherd Ellie for me on several occasions. She is brilliant and Ellie loves her! There are not many that would cope with my crazy dog but Fiona does with ease. Highly recommend Paw Tracks
I googled 'dog walkers' where I lived and Fiona came up. I read the reviews, just like you are now, and I gave her a call. She came to my house, met me and my best mate, Buddy, and that was that. She is extremely good at what she does, but she's also a lovely person, trustworthy, empathetic, goes the extra mile and then more.
Both my dogs went to stay with Julie for 8 nights and appeared to have a ball. Julie posted and sent pictures of their holiday, walks on the beach a.nd cuddles on the sofa. Would highly recommend. Till next time.
My dog goes there one day a week and loves it. They make you feel so welcome and really care about what they do. I get pictures of Charlie throughout the day which really puts my mind at rest. I wouldnt take him anywhere else, lovely people so kind.
Our dog loved her stay with Leigh and family 🐕 Tilly was totally spoiled and enjoyed her time playing with the other dogs and all the attention she received. Would highly recommend ...definetly a home from home! …
My 2 jack Russell's had a ball highly recommend
Better than home!
Very loving atmosphere with brilliant service
I recently needed a dog walker and used Tickly Paws. I'm so pleased I did, Gillian is professional and genuinely cares about the dogs, also being a qualified dog trainer is a bonus. I've found Gillian to always be on time and my dog loves loves loves her to the point where he sits at the door waiting for her. If you need a dog walker you can trust I would highly recommend you give her a call you or your dog won't regret it.
Can’t recommend strongly enough! I’ve used several dog walking services in Gateshead/Newcastle and Gillian is by far the best, by a long shot. Extremely trustworthy and reliable service, and absolutely great value for money - Gillian walks the dogs from your front door so no time is wasted travelling. She’s also extremely knowledgeable about pets and is always able to offer advice about my pup if needed. 10/10
Gillian looked after my elderly cat squeak really well, she was really chilled out when I got home, have already booked her again
Thank you for giving Tickly Paws 5 Star's
Ruth at PetStay is an absolute legend. Every time I’ve needed to book our toller in she’s linked us up with a wonderful carer (same family every time luckily, our dog loves them). She also linked a family members dog up with a carer a week before our wedding when there were no other options which saved the day. Fab service and can’t praise enough 😊
Could not recommend Petstay or Ruth highly enough. Immediately felt at ease during our first meeting with Ruth and Ann & Les. It is very obvious they love dogs and Max could sense that too as was not bothered when we left him. Regularly updated with photos & videos of his adventures. Max had a ball. He can't wait for his next visit in a few weeks.
Avoid, avoid, avoid. Pet Stay said they could cover a weekend for me. Booked to meet a carer - I had to take a day annual leave because the carer’s availability was so limited. Pet Stay cancelled this at short notice. They then rebooked me with someone else. This was also then cancelled. Spent a month wasting time emailing back and forth in total. This seems like a really disorganised and unreliable company - I’d not trust them with my dog.
No pet sitter availability in EH5/6/7/8/9 Post codes.
Fantastic service, I will be using Petstay for my dogs whenever I’m out of town.
My dogs didn't even want to come home with me, highly recommend!
I've been taking my two greyhounds to Valley Forge for the past couple of years and they've always been excellent. Whenever I'm dropping my dogs off they're always very excited to see everyone with their helicopter tails. It shows that they obviously have a great time there. I also really enjoy seeing the pupdates on the Facebook page. As I'm unfortunately moving abroad, today was the last day I'll be needing to use Valley Forge so thank you for looking after my dogs so amazingly well and you'll be missed!
I remember being nervous the first time we left our puppy anywhere. Since she first stayed here a couple of years ago, however, she has been back several times and always loves her stay! Caroline and her team here are the kindest and most caring people you could possibly wish to leave your pets with. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Thank you for taking such good care of Remy so we could have a much needed holiday. It was her first kennel experience and Caroline kept us well informed about her well being and sent pictures. She's adjusted really well now that she's home again. Will definitely be using Valley Forge again in future.
Murphy loves his holidays at Valley Forge. Great facilities and amazing staff. Highly recommend.
We come to Valley Forge for grooming, kennels and cattery. The grooming service is excellent - Joyce has worked skillfully with one of our dogs who was extremely nervous about being groomed but now accepts a full trim, almost happily! Our spaniel stays at the kennel if we are away and readily trots in - she is always delighted to see Caroline. And lastly, our elderly special needs cat has stayed here. This was daunting for us as he needs particular medical attention. However, he was well looked after with his individual needs catered to, which include medication, diet, way his food is prepared, continence issue, heat pads and more... I couldn't recommend Valley Forge more. We really do appreciate their care, skill and hard work with our animals.
Ella absolutely LOVES her time here - sometimes get the feeling she'd quite happily stay longer! The care and attention has been second to none and her individual needs are totally looked after. It's always nerve wracking to leave your pets but the facebook updates are hysterical and let you relax and know you're in very safe hands.
found a place that my dog really like kind and loving he was very relaxed when I picked him I liked having photos of him this was a trial run and I'm extremely delighted with his care Alice
I take my dog here every time we need to out him in kennels. My dog can be quite nervous but he loves it here. He runs over to the staff as soon as we arrive. Staff are amazing and play with the dogs on a one to one basis so the dogs get plenty attention too. Wouldn't leave my dog anywhere else.
We had never left our dog at a kennel before and we were so nervous, but she was so well taken care of. We have no reservations leaving her at this lovely kennel. We know that she got a lot of attention, because when we picked her, our very sensitive mongrel, was acting completely happy and normal. They said they practiced some training with her because she is so shy. They really take the time to get to know your dog.
I have used Valley Forge several times over the years for our three dogs. The attention and care that Caroline and Christine provide is second to none! Our three bunked together comfortably and loved staying there. Having an onsite groomer (Joyce) is a great bonus and the craft gift shop is a lovely creative touch too.
Highly recommended, first class service. The dogs are safe and cared for when boarding. I’ve been boarding my dogs at Animal Paw prints for the last 16 years. Wouldn’t take them anywhere else.
Just collected my girls after a mobths stay with Carol. Delighted with their condition and obviously been very happy staying at Animal Park Prints. They will be back next year, can highly recommend 5*
Excellent service! I feel completely safe leaving my dog with Carol. First place my dog is not bothered to go for a couple of days.
Carol was very helpful and a pleasure to leave Tikka with. Would definitely recommend! Enjoyed my holiday knowing she had been looked after.
My dogs were really well looked after and I would recommend the kennels and cattery. High standard of care.
Use regularly always great service my dog actually happy to see them and is off wagging his tail.
Fantastic professional and very clean. Proprietors are very lovely too! Would highly recommend.
Professional, other dogs appeared happy and got can get them trained too!
Fantastic service at animal pawprints nothing to much trouble.
The best kennels by far
Barking Mad Edinburgh is a great reliable service and I can't thank the girls enough for their attention to detail, great service and care. No problem is too big and they are always willing to go above and beyond. Highly recommended and we look forward to using Barking Mad Edinburgh in the future!
Tina and Stuart are genuine animal lovers and that left me feeling so relaxed, knowing my pups were being loved and looked after. Definitely recommend!
A great and reliable service, can't recommend them enough!