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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Seàn was an amazing pet and house sitter! He was super communicative and took amazing care of my dog Nala and cat Bruce. They were happy and loved while I was away- I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for the two little fur babies! He sent great pictures and checked in every day so I had nothing to worry about. On top of all that, he also kept my place immaculately clean and left my place in wonderful shape. We can’t wait to have him back to sit and I would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone looking for a sitter!
Florence and Robert were outstanding sitters. We asked them to arrive a day early as our guests to learn the routine on our farm. In getting to know them we found them to be good hearted, down to earth people with a love of animals and diligent in learning our routines to care for our poultry, cats and dog as well as our garden and orchard. Not a typical or easy sit. We travelled with ease knowing our critters were being well taken care of. Arriving home, the house was very clean and looked well cared for. The animals were healthy as were the garden and orchard. Out pets missed them when they left – our dog stared down the driveway after them until their car was out of sight. It is nice to find sitters we would like to hang out with and we look forward to having them sit for us again.
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.
I feel that Julia is simply the best person and pet sitter I could ask for. They really cared for our cat and gave him lots of attention. She is flexible, upbeat, reliable, considerate and great at communicating. I highly recommend Julia and Chris.
Ally was great! We got to meet for a few minutes before I headed out and I felt super reassured that both Goose and my home were in good hands. My cat is picky when it comes to strangers, but he was comfy in Ally’s lap right away the first night! She communicated well and sent cute pictures while I was away. My home was clean and Goose was happy when o got back. I highly recommend Ally as a sitter and she’s welcomed back anytime!
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!
Joi did a wonderful job caring for my two cats and two guinea pigs, as well as caring for my home! She is coming back in November for a long sit while I am out of the country and we all can’t wait. Joi had experience with rabbits and jumped right in with guinea pig care. She is so calm around them that they were sitting on her lap day one! She spent time preparing their vegetables and kept their enclosure and room clean, which requires daily effort. She even washed the floor mats in their room so it was fresh when I returned home. She went above and beyond sending me daily photos and videos so I could see that everyone was healthy and happy. It was apparent to me that she spent a lot of time with my pets, which is very important so they don’t become stressed and lonely when I am away. Joi also took excellent care of my two cats. They receive daily wet food with some medication and she ensured that they received it on time. My cats barely noticed when I returned because they got so much attention from Joi. She took excellent care of my front garden flowers and my tomato and herb hydroponic gardens. These take some daily attention and time in the summer, and I returned home to them looking great! Joi is a very caring, clean, and thoughtful sitter and I hope she comes back many more times!
Quinn was an amazing sitter for my cat Moon! She regularly checked in with updates on moon while we were away on a two week vacation, and seemed to give her plenty of attention, play with her, etc. Communication was easy and she left our apartment spotless after departing. Highly recommend her as a pet sitter!
Wow, what a find Justin is! I feel as though I won a lottery. As I was revelling in the communication we were having during his stay, I looked over his profile and realized either that he had updated it during his stay OR I never even read it. I was so impressed with his initial application that described multiple stays taking care of cats in Turkey that I knew he was going to be a great choice. So I'm not sure that I even read his profile or reviews. Turned out...he was more than I could have EVER hoped for. Justin is VERY organized and clear with his communication. Just as--or maybe more--important, he is a poster child for what zeewoi can be: more than just an economical way to get a pet sitter or a place to stay. Justin embraces the barter economy and the opportunity it presents to get to know people. Although we only met the day that I turned the house and my 2 cats over to his care, we had delightful communication throughout his stay. He wanted to be sure he was providing the right care to all living and non-living elements of my home as well as just chat beyond what we'd had an opportunity to cover when we were face to face on the handoff day. Bottom line: I'd have Justin back even if I wasn't going anywhere! I've met a friend. And my neighbors did as well! Oh yes, and my two cats were well looked after, the house was in ship shape, and Justin was able to brief the next sitter in person (I'd had to extend my time away and Justin already had another commitment). To say I felt confident leaving my pets and home in Justin's care is an understatement. Justin is a real adventurer and believer in the power of both human and animal connection. Without a doubt, I would recommend him as a sitter...and a friend! Thank you, Justin for a great example of how to wrestle so much more meaning out of zeewoi.
Greetings Pet People, I am a bit late leaving my review for Kristine who is local to us and has taken care of our kitties Max and Luis a few times this year. After COVID-19 was announced in March, our travel plans came to an abrupt halt. We had to cancel a lot of trips we had planned but decided that it was safe to go camping a couple of times this summer. We called on Kristine as one of our favorite sitters on this site. We discussed safety protocols and agreed to cleaning that we would do to leave the house safe for her to enter. She shared protocols that she had taken with other homeowners and had sound processes to make us feel safe leaving our cats and our home in her care. She even purchased batteries for our automatic cat feeder when it failed to let one of our confused kitties to eat. Kristine is a smart, humorous and a thoughtful person. I would not hesitate to recommend her for your sit. She truly loves animals and taking care of your home. Highly recommended! Thanks Kristine!
Is it better to board cats or leave at home?
Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home overnight at Sittsy.
How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?
At least $20 per visit, $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!
Cecil is the owner/caretaker. What a wonderful lady. We took our kitty for a long weekend. I couldn't have asked for better care of my little pet. Total professional care, clean and impressive grounds. Full intake before and upon arrival. Obviously, she cares for her charges. I feel so fortunate to have found her.
Cecile is lovely, and takes care of the dogs with her whole heart. The estate is large and secure. My dog loves coming!
Cecile is awesome! She’s always so helpful and clearly loves the animals that come to visit including speaking French to them. Highly recommend and check them out for your dog or cat boarding needs.
Absolutely wonderful place to board your pets. I've taken my pets here for years and Cecil has always taken great care of them. Both cats and dogs are on separate parts of the property, but it is very secure and clean. The cats are inside of her house,have their own cages and necessities. My pets had a blast and she even spoke French to them! Definitely recommend.
Best and most caring place to bring your pets! Cecilia always makes sure the pets are happy and comfortable! Great for a planned vacation or a last minute carpet cleaning ! Would recommend to everyone. My mom brought our cats there as children and now I have my own and still bring them to happy pets ❤️
We take our one year old puppy here all the time and he loves it. Cecile (the owner) is a very caring pet lover. Your dog will have plenty of room to run and play.
The BEST place to take your four-legged family member! We have been taking our dog(s) to Happy Pet's Inn for over 15 years. Cecile and Jean Pierre are simply the best. They treat our dogs like part of their family. Zeus, our German Shepard, starts getting excited when we are about 3 miles away. He always comes back happy and healthy. We left him ONCE at another place...NEVER again. ONLY Happy Pet's Inn for him. Our previous Golden Retriever, Shane, LOVED Happy Pet's Inn. He too would get excited on the beautiful drive a few miles before we arrived. We have had many of our friends board their dogs at Happy Pet's Inn and ALL have been extremely satisfied. Cecile and Jean Pierre are truly a blessing. It's so nice to NEVER have to worry about our dog when we are away. It may seem like a long way to go for those who live out of the area, but it is well worth it and a lovely drive. As an added bonus, Cecile and Jean Pierre are the most patriotic couple that we know...but that's another story. You won't regret using Happy Pet's Inn. There is nothing that can compare to the care and love that Cecile and Jean Pierre and their staff give to the dogs and cats. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM!
Cecile was absolutely amazing, we needed a pet sitter for our chihuahua for a day and couldn't find anywhere else to take her but she said she would and our little schunk was very well taken care of :3
I have known the owners of this exceptional pet friendly facility for more than three decades. They are some of the most hard working and dedicated people that I have ever seen. These people have a genuine love and devotion for animals that goes well beyond what one would expect from from any type of pet related business. The Happy Pets Inn is the real deal twenty four seven and I don't know of a better place for any pet to be cared for. They have taken care of my animals over many years when I have had to deal with out of town family emergencies. I feel blessed knowing that in my absence my pets were cared for far better than I could have hoped for. You won't find a better place to leave your pet. Sincerely, R.D. Martinez
I have been boarding my dogs here for years. I wouldn’t consider any other place. Cecile is wonderful and the facility is a dog’s idea of heaven. My pooch(es - past and present ) have always been happy to vacation here!
I had a work trip in Napa and my Fiona tagged along with me ... She went to Maranda Ranch Kennels each day and had the best time. She played all day. By the time I picked her up she would sleep all the way back to the hotel, eat dinner and go to bed. Highly recommend Maranda Ranch and their team of amazing Pawfriends. 🐾
We recently boarded our pups at Maranda ranch kennels. Our dogs got alot of attention and playtime, the staff is great. The added bonus for us is our mini aussie Sophia was born there and was part of Setters 2019 June litter. This past stay she was able to see and play with her sister Goose, who is still part of the ranch. We will continue to board our pups there in the future. Also many thanks to Marybeth.
I’m not gonna lie, back in March, I hated the idea of putting my little man in a kennel. But Maranda is different! He has so much fun there (pictures to prove it) and gets excited pulling up to the check-in area. Thanks guys for taking great care of Leaf and giving me the piece of mind an anxious dog dad has!
My dog's 3-day stay was a horrific experience! (Photos below). Her paws were so infected and swollen she could hardly walk when I picked her up. And she was so heat exhausted I had to stop the car on the way home to make sure she was still alive! When we got home she shivered for over an hour. It cost over $100 at our vet, which included having to give her antibiotics for a week. And, my dog is super-sweet and mellow but her brand new canvas bag that had her stuff in it was ripped and the handle torn off -- which no one told me about when I picked her up nor would they tell me about it later when I asked. The only thing they said when I picked her up was, "Bring more food next time; she was hungry". They only feed once a day (!) so I brought her extra meals but no one bothered to call me to ask about feeding her more (I would've been paid extra) because they were perfectly fine with her going hungry!?! THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT YOUR DOG, only about your money. Maribeth the owner said she would call me back and she didn't even when she was told our veterinarian was concerned. My dog's favorite thing in the world to do is to go for walks, but her paws were such a mess from being there she didn't want to go for a walk for three days. Three days! She was traumatized and I was so upset it ruined my vacation. This kennel needs to be shut down!
This place is fantastic. My dog has been to at least three other boarding places and while they were all perfectly fine, he was always not himself when he comes home. He would act like a wild dog that doesn’t recognize the family at first and then would seem depressed and not want to eat until he was home for a few days. The first time he stayed at Maranda Ranch was for 2 weeks, longer than he’s ever been at any boarding, and he was his normal happy self when I picked him up. That alone makes me trust this place. He also had a bit of a medical issue while there and they took wonderful care him. He will definitely be staying there again when needed and I highly recommend this place.
This is a great place! I also own a kennel, so I knew what to ask about and what to look for. Everything was clean, the dogs were well taken care of, and the staff was wonderful. They made my vacation better by easing my mind and heart while I went on day trips. Thanks for taking such good care of my pups!
Amazing place to bring your pups and doggies! Our 3 year old has been going there since he was born, and I have run into friends out there as well. The dogs are well cared for and have so much fun playing on the trampoline or splashing in the kiddie pool on warm days. Maribeth, who previously trained guide dogs for the blind, is beyond experienced and has created a true doggie daycare and retreat. Every human out there is so kind and loving. Can't say enough about this place!! Ohhhh, and the best part might be that they do almost daily videos of the dogs so that you can watch them on Facebook while you are on vacation thousands of miles away!
Love Love Love this place. My dogs are so excited at the mention of going to see their friends at the ranch
I can't say enough good things about my experience here for day care for Bud. It is large, clean, and well maintained. The section Bud was in had her in an indoor/outdoor space to herself. She is a shy dog. Right outside her run was the large group play area with a water feature. It was shaded and quite large. I think this was the small dog section but don't quote me on that. I was so pleased I booked an extra day. When I picked her up I got a report of how she did. I always appreciate that.
Our vet recommended Maranda Ranch, and we could not be more grateful ! They warmly and efficiently care for the unique needs of our arthritic old lab, as well as our "crazy" young boxer. Our dogs can have time together there, but also space apart from eachother, and our boxer can run out his energy playing with the other dogs who are staying - so we found him a LOT less stressed out than he was after staying at other facilities in the past. I can bring in my own food with the dogs, but find it convenient that they will feed their own high-quality food at no additional charge. Plus, we got a small discount for boarding multiple pets at once. If that's not enough, it feels great supporting a local family-owned business.
James and team take care of your dogs like they are part of their own family. Our dog Winston is happy and safe there. 5 stars!
We love this place. My dog can’t wait to go for daycare to overnights. The staff is amazing and they truly love the dogs and what they do!!
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The gal running this business is so sweet! Very professional and you can tell she really cares about the animals like they are her own. I went on vacation during the summer and she was so proactive about keeping my house cool for my cats and going above and beyond leaving extra bowls of water just in case. I used to not be able to travel because of my animals, but now Gayta has helped me to get back to doing what I love! Thank you!
Great pet services from Gayta and her son Alex. Very professional and cared so well for our dogs while we were away for 3 weeks.
We recently boarded our German Shepherds here. They were happy and healthy when we picked them up. The staff at Happy Paws even sent us photos during their stay! Thank you Happy Paws for taking such great care of our doggos♥️
One of the only places we trust to leave our slightly reactive dog. It is a bit out of the way for us, but the peace of mind that she will come back exactly as we left her is worth it. She is well taken care of. The photos are a nice bonus
Happy Paws and all its people took amazing care of my older black lab/ husky mix. He had a great time with them. Ive already booked a longer stay in October 2024.
I waited a while and now our dogs have had multiple stays here. Basically, it's wonderful! I've been on three surprise tours and they've all been great! My timid dog has gotten more and more comfortable and happy to get there. We did a few …
I recommend Happy Paws Kennels for your fur baby or babies :) The process to check in for boarding was really easy and quick. Plus, they have a new office located beyond the gates, which is always nice because you'll have a chance to see the other happy dogs that are boarded there. They were also very communicative and made it easy for bookings. They also gave me complimentary baths at the end of their stay, which was very nice! One feedback that I would add is that I wish they would send pictures of the dogs as a compliment to the stay. A suggestion for Happy Paws is to provide the options for clients to choose the option of receiving pictures and updates during the stay. I think that will really enhance and add value to the experience. Overall, the experience was great, and my dogs seemed happy.
Boarded my dog here for 2 nights, and it was a very good experience! Friendly, experienced staff. This is a very clean facility and the dogs get plenty of excercise(weather permitting)!
Where to begin…I dropped my dogs off yesterday and my truck decided to just die right then and there. The team was SO fantastic and helpful trying to get it up and going. Above and beyond thoughtfulness. I can’t thank them all enough for the help and genuine concern. Getting to what their business actually offers — Our dogs LOVE it here - we are new to the area so have only done day visits so far, but I am sleeping well at night knowing they are here while I’m away for the first time. I’m so glad we found Happy Paws!! 🐾 thank you for the caring service!
We absolutely love these guys. They took such great care of our puppy baby. She slept for 2 days when we got home from all the fun and exercise she had. We plan on going back regularly. They have great rates and a military discount. Thanks for really taking care of my baby.
A really nice facility with options for a bath! Loved getting clean puppies to take home. Very nice staff, we brought extra bedding, a couple of toys and like that they allow that..
My pet had a wonderful time.. we will use this place again