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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Cynthia was a perfect pet sitter for our little kitty. We knew from her extensive experience with cats that Nala was in good hands. She was extremely responsive via texts when we were away, ensuring us that the 2 of them were having a great time. She went absolutely above and beyond by scrubbing our bath and toilets to remove our mineral deposit rings that we haven't been able to get rid of! She even left the name of the product she used so we can get more in the future. The house was cleaner than when we left. We'll have her back anytime!
"A relaxing and long time away from home made possible by the best pet & house sitters we could have asked for!" Judy and Steph went the extra mile over their entire one month stay at our home. Both our cats became fast friends thanks to the care and dedication provided for them. We were routinely updated with spectacular photos of our furry girls throughout our leave that helped us be anxiety-free the entire time. Even our older shy cat spent time sleeping on their laps or hanging out on shoulders. As for the house, Judy and Steph left it even cleaner than when they arrived! We had a few tasks to maintain the lawn and potted plants outside, which were completed perfectly. They even tended to our vegetable garden where needed! During a 'risk of severe hail storm' alert, Judy and Steph kept us in the loop and went even further to place potted plants under shelter out of harms way. In summary, we recommend Judy and Steph and would happily have them return again if our schedules cross paths.
I am struggling with naming our top adjective to describe Michael and Jeanne. "Conscientious" will likely be it but then again, "personable," "reliable," "organised," and "animal-loving" are top contenders. If you are reading this review and contemplating inviting this couple to watch your pets, then look no further. We have had a number of excellent house sitters but this pair was next level in terms of the love they showed our cats, Maxx and Nala. When we came back, we could our animals already missed them. These cats, who have never slept with anyone other than us, were getting in bed with them each night -- and that meant climbing stairs! The day before our trip, Nala got an ear infection and had to be put on steroids for asthma. Michael and Jeanne did not sign up for that when the sit was booked but they took it in stride. In the last-minute rush, I relayed that Nala needed her oral steroids morning and night. Michael read the RX label, indicating one dose a day, and contacted the vet to clarify. So you can see why "conscientious" is right up there. They saved Nala from an overdose! We were gone three weeks and they sent us just the right amount of pictures and videos. They bought cat toys (I forgot to put ours out!) and actively engaged with them, including 20-minute massages for Maxx. I truly believed them when they said they fell in love with our fur babies. The house was spotless (which was not important to me but truly appreciated) but I smiled when all six water stations in our yard were filled. They took seriously my love for and the needs of the wildlife in our yard. Our plants were all in good condition as well. Sensing they were "next level" when I met them, I predicted they would want to leave a meal for us upon our return. I asked them not to but they found another way to bow out with class. They made a donation to a nonprofit I work with instead. This I learned from the lovely thank you note they left. I hope they will consider Charles and I friends because we certainly feel that way about them now. What special people. If you book them, treat them well because they are going to do that for you for sure.
Kristi was an absolutely incredible sitter -- I think our favorite one ever! She was easy to communicate with, kind and personable, and took great care of our pets and our house. It was the first time we had left both our dog and our cat with a TH sitter and Kristi went above and beyond. She was very self-sufficient but provided fun updates and pictures and our pets loved her. Highly recommend!
Elisabeth was an excellent sitter for our cat. We were away for two weeks and received daily photos and notes from her about Catman's activities (i.e., sleeping and eating). She is definitely a cat lover and that was evident from our cat's calm behavior when we returned.
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!
Anna was a wonderful sitter for our furry friends. My dog, Luke, bonded with her and was sad when she left. My cats would crawl under the covers and curl up with her at night. She is a true animal magnet and lover. I highly recommend Anna to anyone who wants their pets to recieve first class love while away.
Jenima is an excellent sitter! She is organized, communicative and flexible throughout the stay. We needed a sitter at the last minute because Jazz got sick, and Jenima saved us. We left a little worried about him, but Jenima took care of him really well and kept us informed. Cats love her! We definitely recommend her to take care of your pets!
Caroline is an amazing sitter ! We were far away, had never left our cat for such a long period of time and we felt really confident with her. She took great care of our cat Honey as well as she did for the house, pool and garden. She was even able to handle the end of the refection of the bathroom which was a last minute surprise… We felt Caroline was reliable and self sufficient. We had a great communication with her during our stay abroad. We even found many nice intentions when we came back from our vacations such as fresh fruits and bakeries for a nice and welcomed breakfast after a night in a plane ! We definitely recommend Caroline for your sittings and we will obviously call her back !
Rick and Sally are marvelous cat sitters and we would gladly have them back anytime. We highly recommend them to any and all pet owners. They arrived when they said they would and were ready to go when we returned, making sure our cats were present before departing. Our home was left spotless, undoubtedly better than we left it for them. We can't urge you enough to engage them if you can!
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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?
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Jess is fantastic. She did wonderful providing top quality care to my 2 dogs. Vacation was a joy not having to stress about them by knowing they were in great hands. Highly recommend
Look no further if you and your dog are ready to be pampered. From treats for your pet to facilities, ease of drop-off and pick-up, and consistent, clear, and effective communication - Everything is professional and personalized. Your pet is going to appreciate you for giving them a vacation at JK9 Pet Services!
Much different from the Camp Bow Wow I know from Maryland. I’ve taken my 3 dogs a few times here while I was temporarily living in the area. Their play yards are not large. They have multiple yards, but seems to me only 1 is utilized as the main yard at a time. Is there not enough people to supervise the dogs? There are too many dogs packed in one yard. You could easily split the dogs in different groups based on breed/size/temperament and put them in different yards. One of my 3 dogs was allegedly aggressive the last time they were there. Funny, he is actually the friendliest of the 3 and most timid. Perhaps this location was too overwhelming for him. All my dogs have been to many doggy daycares in multiple states. Never had this concern before. My pups have a lot of energy, but a decent daycare should be able to handle it!
Bailey and I had a great experience here. Caty was an incredible instructor that really give me the tools and knowledge necessary to train my puppy. I do intend on coming back for phase 1 sessions In the future. Overall, I would strongly recommend anyone going to caty for dog draining as she is the real deal!
My only experience with Camp Bow Wow was with their Level 1 Puppy Class since our puppy wasn’t quite ready to stay there for the day camp. Catey, the trainer, was patient and engaging during the sessions. I could tell how much she truly loves dogs - even our puppy who doesn’t like when strangers touch him. She had a lot of good hints and tricks for how to help him with his lack of self-confidence. We had a nice group of puppies and owners, too, so it was a good experience overall.
Melissa called me a few days into a week-long stay to tell me my dog was having stomach issues overnight. I really appreciated how they kept me informed and took special care of my dog feeding her rice and pumpkin to help make her more comfortable. They also returned her bed cleaned and good as new. I am very thankful for their above and beyond service.
I will say we did use them once for boarding years ago and didn’t have any issues and that the facility seems clean. Unfortunately, for them, they now offer an interview to meet the staff and allow you to view their webcams to let you see what really goes on day to day—which appears to be bored dogs without water or a place to lay comfortably. My recent observations from the cameras are there is absolutely no stimulation for any of the dogs; the play areas don’t show any water bowls; and there doesn’t seem to be places to lay down. The only things dogs seem to do is follow the person with the treats around the pen and maybe climb stairs. If your dog is lazy, it doesn’t appear there is anywhere for them to rest or lay down, so your dog is simply roaming all day trying to avoid being jumped/nipped at. If your dog gets thirsty, who knows maybe they’ll get sprayed with a water bottle since that is the only water I could see. If your dog happens to be active or enjoys play—this is likely also not likely the place for them. To make an extra buck, they will try to sell you a 6-week behavior class when your dog wants to play or gets nipped at for attempting to interact with other dogs. If the nipping dogs have been through these courses or if the person offering these courses doesn’t see a problem with the nipping dog, I am definitely not going to be enrolling my dog in the courses you’re trying to upsell. I highly recommend popping into the webcams before booking to see that most dogs are not “playing” in the “play yards” and to see the lack of water/rest areas. I also recommend meeting the staff to see how they interact with your pet and to see how little they seem to understand the animals they work with.
Mickey loves every experience he has had at Camp Bow Wow. He has done Day Camp, Boarding, and training. Catey is an awesome trainer! She does a great job of making the skills she is teaching easy to understand. Although it is a group class she gets to know the dogs and their needs and quirks (owners too!). We always feel like we are getting individual instruction. We have taken Level I and Level II classes, and look forward to Level III.
Staff is friendly, love the web cam feature so I can check in!! Puppy gets to play all day and is nice and tired at the end of her play time 😁 Update: Lucy just had her first overnight stay, and loved it. Added some extra ‘cuddle time’ to her stay, and got an email at bedtime telling me how her day went, including pictures of the staff reading her bedtime stories during cuddle time. Such a relief to have somewhere to take her when we have to go away overnight; the staff takes such good care of my fur baby!!
We love that our dog Coco loves Camp Bow Wow. She gets so excited every time we leave the house in the morning because she knows that means she's going to daycare. We feel confident boarding our dog with them as well, knowing she is well taken care of.
I highly recommend Camp Bow Wow! I have used Camp Bow Wow - Southwest (Greentree) for boarding, daycare, and training. The facility is nice and the staff took their time with our dogs to acclimate them to daycare. We always see a familiar face when dropping our dogs off, which is comforting. When we board our dogs they send photo updates during their enrichment sessions so we can see how much fun they are having. Catey led our training class and she was knowledgeable and fun. Our youngest dog graduated from her Level 1 training and we look forward to Level 2 with Catey!
Alright, so we have been coming here for the last two years. They have typically done a great job. However, today is a different story. My significant other arrived at 953 to pick up our dogs, I was not feeling well and elected to stay behind. She was met with an open door, a sign that said the business was open until 10, and an individual at the counter. This individual informed my significant other that the facility was closed and that we could pick our dogs up at 4 pm when they open again. Mind you, there were still 7 minutes left until they were scheduled to close. I would understand if this was a resturant or an establishment were your property and family pet were not being taken care of. To quite literally deny my significant other of the ability to take what is rightfully ours home is completely unacceptable. I will follow up with what the manager and owner say. ------------------------------- Follow up a few hours later. Spoke with the owner, who looked into everything. After talking with the owner, it's clear that they are understanding of the emotions as well as the disappointment in the service. They are looking back to see how often this has been happening and will be dealing with the situation.
Competitive prices, hours are good and the people there are just great with my dog. She loves it there, it's like a little vacation when I take her over for a weekend or few days when I'm going to be out of the house too long to leave her alone. They have always been great with any concerns or anything going on with my dog and communicate very well. I live nearby so that's easy for me, location is great, just off the Warredale exit of 79 and not far from the Wexford exit also. They also offer in home services, and recently got a groomer there with her own hours. If you are looking for a place for your pet, check them out, they have been really great for my dog.
PLEASE READ !! ** We took our chocolate lab puppy here twice to board. This second visit is one I wish I could undo. Our dog came home limping on his back left paw, you can see some marks on this paw in the attached image. Furthermore, his pee upon arrival home was extremely dark as if he had not been given water for quite some time and was scarfing down his food which is highly abnormal for him. When I called and questioned the woman on the phone and asked when the last time he was fed and given water, she initially said "this morning" and then started jumbling her words together and changing her story. Mind you, it was nearly 5:30 PM when we picked him up. Lastly, the man that brought our dog out to us at the front desk was hoisting our dog up by his collar to walk him as he was visibly struggling to breathe and coughing. Meanwhile the leash we brought was in his other hand serving apparently no purpose. I'm wondering, if that's how they treat our dog in front of us, what is going on behind closed doors ?? A day after dropping our dog off, I called and asked if he could be bathed due to the smell and dirt from the last time we took him here. The woman replied by saying that was an impossible task due to his high energy. My dog and I both weigh roughly 100 pounds and I can bathe him here at home with no problem. So I'm wondering how a dog place such as this one is unable to perform such a simple task. Overall, I would not recommend this place to anyone who considers their dog more than just a wild animal. Be prepared for an outdated and very dirty location, not to mention the lack of care from the owners and staff. We recently moved here and I can assure you this will not be the location where our dog is cared for, I would rather drive the 45 minutes to our old kennel any day before taking him back here. Highly disappointed and still wondering what went on in the few days we were gone.
Excellent care, David was very accommodating to our dates, my dog was always happy to see him, I would recommend them anytime, David went above and beyond his duties, thanks Dave
Dropped two Golden Retrievers off over the Christmas Holidays. My wife and I found the owners thoughtful and conscientious, and the were well cared for. We even picked them up a day early due to a change in travel plans without issue.
Amazing!!! As a new dog owner, I’m was not comfortable leaving my dog anywhere. However, that is not my issue anymore! When I dropped off my dog I noticed the dog kennels are extremely clean and well kept. The owner is professional and very knowledgeable about all animals in general. It made my family feel comfortable to know that our baby was in good hands! Will use them again and again!
The staff Donna Dave and Michael have been taking excellent care of my dogs through out the years. They provide excellent care in a friendly clean environment. They understand missing your pet too. The dogs enjoy their vacation at Rustic Ridge ...tails wag upon our arrival. A professional animal provider will call should a concern arise and take the pet to the vet. if necessary; all while keeping you up dated. The best for my pet.
The runs are basic and allow the dogs access to the outside when the door is lifted. They offer extra services, including 30 minutes of playtime each day. I asked for the additional playtime when I dropped my dog off for a week long stay but she didn't receive it, she also seemed more stressed when I picked her up than when she stayed at other kennels. The price us reasonable but I'll look elsewhere next time I need to board my dog.
I have brought all my dogs here throughout the years and I will continue as needed. Can’t beat the price! My dogs love to go in and out all the time and that’s what they got, with the door they go as they wanted. I feel it is very clean and staff was professional and personable. I drive a little further as I have moved, but this is my dogs vacation resort!
We have been boarding our dogs with Rustic Ridge since 1980. The owners have been wonderfull to deal with. My dogs have been exited to arrive, greeting whoever is in the office. They have always come home in very good condition and, obviously, well fed. The kennels are spacious, with both indoor and outdoor space.
We've been taking our dog here for years. It's run by a wonderful family who truly enjoys my dog. I feel like they take great care of him.