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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Shaina was a great sitter for my cat Lionel. She was great with communicating before the sit and was willing to come meet me in person before the sit. She also kept me updated throughout the sit, with photos and little notes. When I returned home the flat was tidy and Lionel seemed happy!
Chris and Julia were our very first sitters and are the most perfect house/pet sitters anyone would ever want!!! Julia sent video/pictures of our fur babies everyday and we noticed early on that our animals were very relaxed and happy!! This made our trip so enjoyable and stress free knowing that our animals were safe and being spoiled and loved the whole time. They even trained our dog to sit while her leash was being attached and was able to pet and hold our cat that is somewhat nervous around strange people he doesn't know. When I got back from the trip, the house was very clean along with Julia/Chris had washed the bed sheets, bath towels, vacuumed, dusted etc., and even washed the pet bedding. They also left some SE Asia treats for us to try which so sweet of them. Definitely the perfect house sitters!!!
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!
Sharon and Milton are two of the nicest people I've met in my life. This is my first time having a sitter fly in from out of state and it was so simple, stress-free, and didn't affect any part of me getting ready for my trip, leaving for my trip or returning from my trip. Sharon was very communicative before, during and after I returned. It just couldn't have been more wonderful! If you're considering applicants stop looking and choose Sharon and Milton. They are just delightfully wonderful wonderful people!! They go above and beyond just housesitting and pet sitting! Tidy, clean, respectful down to earth and the most kind and loving people. I do believe Milton really is a cat whisper!! They slept with my sweet babies, and even followed silly grooming instruction on one of my cats. Would have them sit for me absolutely anytime.
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.
Lindsey was super communicative, friendly, responsible, and an excellent sitter for our two cats. When we returned, our home was clean and our cats relaxed and happy as if we had never left ! She sent us photos and updates every day, as requested, and when a random mishap occurred in the apartment, she let us know right away and was proactive in handling issue. We felt like both our cats and our home were in very caring, capable and respectful hands. Excellent! Thank you Lindsey!
Catherine was wonderful! She took care of my cat and house while I was out of town and left and Jack the Cat very and calm and the house in perfect shape which I so appreciate. I could return home and attend to other things rather than cleaning house. I would recommend her as a sitter to anyone. She was easy to communicate with, provided updates and pics of Jack, willing to jump in and assist me as I left or returned. She has a sweet and warm personality and enjoys what she does with house sitting. Thank you Catherine!
Nathalie and John were great! They were great house sitters to watch our two dogs, 2 geckos, our old cat and bull frog. Their two girls took good care of the animals as well. The house was exactly how we left it. We really appreciated their help!
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.
Cat and Paul were wonderful sitters - our cats were contented and calm when we returned. And the house was spotless. Plus Paul mowed our entire yard including the back meadow - what a surprise! We very much enjoyed visiting with them as well and getting to know them. Highly recommend :)
Is it better to board cats or leave at home?
Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home overnight at Sittsy.
How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?
At least $ per visit, 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!
Kathleen has just started cat sitting for my babies. I feel like I won the lottery in finding her! From the first phone call (loved her vibe) to the meet and greet she was so caring and receptive. Her referrals checked out and the rest is history. My cats are both seniors and do require some extra care with meds. She gives my Sassy eye drops 2x a day with no issues. Communication is great! I always receive a text and pics during or after each visit. This means the world to me while not at home and able to take care of my girls. Kathleen is one in a million and you can't go wrong with her and her business. I would give her 100 stars if I could!
Our family and our pets love Kathleen! Our little guys look forward to seeing her for their walks. Kathleen is always professional and very friendly!
Kathleen is dependable, responsible, and absolutely loves animals. She has pet sat for my two reactive and sometimes skittish dogs. They both love her I know I can count on them being safe and well cared for with her.
Bringing my pet to Kathleen has been one of the easiest and best experiences I’ve had with pet services. Not only did I see a boost of confidence in my dog, but she also was getting all the exercise she needed. Having kathleen and her family take care of my pet has been a wonderful experience. I know my puppy loves going over she gets so excited. she knows shes loved at Kathleens.
I highly recommend Kathleen as a pet sitter. I have known her for many years. She cares deeply about animals, and has rescued, fostered, and pet sat for countless animals of all kinds over the years. She provides a loving, safe, and comfortable space for pets. My dogs both love her!
Kathleen is great with all animals. We have birds, dogs and cats. Even our one dog that hides from EVERYONE has come up and sat on her feet. I love her positive reinforcement techniques. Her compassion truly shines through.
Kathleen has set up her home to be very dog friendly and treated our girls like her own. Her backyard is set up to allow outside time but well fenced, which was very important for our rescue who likes to find a way out. She only books one client at a time so we knew our dogs would just be interacting with hers. Recommended her to a relative who has already used her for a couple of extended stays - highly recommend!
Kathleen is awesome and takes amazing care of our doggos whenever we’ve needed a place for them while we’re away! From feeding, playtime, and text updates with cute pictures, she’s does a great job of communicating with us to make sure that there’s nothing for us to worry about. Highly recommend her services!
November 2024 was the first trip my family has taken since we adopted our German Shepherd, Charlie. She doesn't like being alone and is generally mild tempered. I was nervous trying to figure out a place to house her while we were out of town for a week. We initially looked into a doggy hotel but weren't too thrilled about the limited outside playtime or being potentially medicated if she was too anxious/barking uncontrollably. Charlie isn't an aggressor by any means but she'll stand her ground if barked at. By a stroke of luck I was able to find Kathleen's Pause-4-Paws. I took a leap of faith and trusted everything was going to be ok. We met with Kathleen and her pups before I dropped off Charlie and they all got along well. Charlie has a good sense of people's aura's and she felt comfortable with Kathleen from the very beginning which put me at ease immediately. Kathleen is very warm and inviting. You can just sense how much she loves animals. She kept me updated while I was out of town. With permission she posted video's of Charlie on social media. She sent me links so I could see her. Kathleen was great with communicating and answering any questions I had. It was so nice to be away for a family wedding and not have to stress about how Charlie was doing. I knew she was getting plenty of outside time and playtime. Kathleen was gracious enough to give Charlie treats. Charlie became her shadow and I'm glad Kathleen was ok with that. I hated the idea of Charlie being in a crate for too long every day for a week. Kathleen only takes 1 pet owner's pet at a time and reduces the risk of any potential harm to herself, other dogs, and most importantly, my pup. I'm glad this option worked out so well for us. Definitely would recommend Pause-4-Paws for your pet sitting needs!!
Kat provides warm and loving care for day visitors and overnight fur babies. They love to snuggle on her lap or couch. Her beautiful dogs Patsy and her tripod , Champ, are great companions. I recommend her highly.
I have known the owner of this business for 10 years. She provides excellent service to her clients. I am really impressed with the extra care she takes with each individual animal ... she really goes the extra mile for them. When dogs stay at her home, it is like a "home away from home" for them. They get lots of attention! I highly recommend King Louie's Pet Sitting!
Linda is so amazing with my little dog. She goes the extra mile to take care of her needs and treats her like her own.
So I needed a dog walker in San Diego who could take care of my best friend while I’m at work. I met Jen and let me tell you something there are dog people in animal lovers and then there is Jen loves pets. They go the extra mile an extra step to make you know and feel comfortable leaving them in charge of your furry friend. While I’m gone, I receive updates of whether my little buddy went one and two, I also receive photos, and sometimes even a video of his antics as he goes for his daily walk It’s very difficult to find someone who cares that much about your animal They don’t treat it as a job they treated as a passion and I can’t believe I looked into finding out about this business because I can’t imagine anyone else walking my Smoky.
This place is a gem! First steps with our puppy such as socialization, some commands and behaviors were so important and helpful to get in place to have an easier time with our dog. We had previous experience, with different dogs we had, with different trainer, but the combination of, Tay, Zoom class and in class dog socialization is brilliant. We took our puppy, Luna, to S.T.A.R puppy course, and Tay in a positive, kind and patient guidance, has helped us shape Luna to a much relaxed, well behaved puppy. As puppy gets so easily distracted, it always good to start with minimal distractions, and add some, once behavior is established, so working from home in Zoom, was an excellent idea, which also left us more time, to communicate with Tay, ask her many questions - to all we got answers. The place where puppies get to socialize, is super clean, you get to see the puppies in video in Zoom, and see how well they manage it. Overall, super easy and enjoyable, not to mention puppy socialization is a must, and well behaved puppy makes life so much simple! Thanks team, and hope to see you in CGC class!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Jen and her team! They have taken such good care of our two cats, I will never trust anyone else with them! They are reasonably priced and I love the daily updates and photos they provide. Such a nice touch! Jen has such a kind heart. She really helped us out recently when I was in the hospital longer than planned and we needed last minute care for the cats. I recommend her and her team to everyone I know who has pets!
JenLovesPets is amazing! The team truly loves the pets they care for! They are awesome with more difficult pets too, my dog is reactive when she's on leash and the team stays alert to keep her away from other dogs. I always feel the love in the messages from each visit, and the pictures help ease my separation anxiety from my dog! My dog doesn't always love new people, but she is always ecstatic to see her JLP friends and I'm pretty sure she likes them more than me!
JenLovesPets is a lovely team of professionals! My two kitties are my world, and whenever I am away, I know they're in good hands. Jen and her team really love what they do, and it shows with the amount of love and care they give to my girls. I receive detailed notes on how they're doing and what they're up to each visit - and the pictures are adorable, too! I always feel safe leaving my kitties with Jen and her team - they're the best!
JenLovesPets is amazing! Jennifer and her team are always amazingly attentive and genuinely love their pup-clients. We never have a worry about our babies when Jen’s team is on the job! We have been with her company for over four years. Jen and her team have always been so loving and more importantly EDUCATED on proper care and training (positive reinforcement) with our pups. She even taxied our pups to/from our wedding venue and watched them the entire night of our wedding until we arrived home. I can’t rave enough about this crew! If you genuinely love your fur-family, don’t get a fly-by-app pet service...get the real deal!
JenLovesPets is so awesome! When I had unexpected surgery, I needed a company to come walk my two 8 month old puppies immediately. Jennifer responded and scheduled a time to talk to me almost right away. When we spoke, she was so sympathetic and told me that they could absolutely help. Within an hour, I had a schedule for the next ten days. The walkers have been outstanding! Sweet, kind to the pups, and they send great recaps of their walks. I am so grateful for their support!
JenLovesPets is a team of pet loving professionals that I trust with taking care of my kitty! My cat is very attached to me so I feel guilty whenever I have to go away for a few days, BUT the reassurance I get from the JenLovesPets squad is amazing! I love the detailed visit notes with cute stories and pictures of my kitty. He loves his JLP friends! You can tell they love what they do
Jen Loves Pets is the best pet sitters I've ever used. For the past three years we have trusted them with the care of our cat Mellow when we left town and always come back to a happy and well loved Kitty. Getting daily updates on how he's doing, along with many pictures, really sets your mind at ease. I was always able to relax more knowing he was being taken care of. When I told Jen we were moving she offered to help me find a good pet sitter in my new city. She not only took Mellow's well being seriously when he was under her care, she's help assure he'll be taken care of when we move. I can't recommend them enough!
The premier dog sitting business in North county San Diego! Amazing trusted service from a team that really cares! Jen is a passionate and dedicated business owner, I really appreciate how she took the time to have a one on one meet and greet to get to know my cat! Nadia, Tiffany, and the rest of the girls take great care of my tabby whenever I travel! The notes are always very thorough and traveling is a bit easier knowing that my furbaby is getting plenty of love. Time to pet (app) and the pictures are an awesome feature! I also love following the Instagram account @JenLovesPets so many adorable pictures!
Lisa is great! She is communicative, reliable, and I feel like my pets (1 cat and 2 frogs) are in great hands! I have hired her 3x.
Lisa has been caring for my cats in my home for 12 years! I’ve had cats with medical issues who required medication, and I’ve always trusted her 100% to care for them while I’m away. She also takes care of my home - getting mail, watering plants, and making my home look like someone’s home. I highly recommend Lisa’s Furbabies to anyone who needs someone they can trust to care for their pets.
Lisa provides excellent pet sitting. She's reliable, compassionate, and very friendly. She came to our house to pet sit my dogs and birds. My dogs also spent nights at Lisa's where they were well taken care of and able to run around in her fenced back yard---so much nicer than being in a kennel all day! Plus I could call Lisa anytime to see how they were doing.
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Phenomenal experiences every time we go. Our dog loves this place so much, he plays and swims and even had a dog bestie! The staff and Lori and Don and honestly everyone we interacted with is friendly and you can tell how much they prioritize and love working with all of the dogs. Don even helped us with some training on one of our long stays and we got a couple pictures too. It is so reassuring to know our fur baby is in such great care when he can’t be with us and also having so much fun. I could not be happier nor could I recommend or rate highly enough! They are by far the ONLY choice for us when we have to go out of town as they loved our pup like he was their own. Thank you so much!
This place is amazing. I cannot overstate how great it is. I work from home 40-50 hours a week. And I have a 5 month old very excitable puppy. Having her go to Two Paws Up twice a week has changed her life and mine. Every single person who works there is great, and I really appreciate them. They really care about the dogs well being in a way that I deeply appreciate. For people looking into dog obedience training, Donnie is great. He's very good at it, and takes the time to explain why to do / not do certain things. I don't do reviews for places very often, but I want everyone to know how much I love this place! And so does my dog!
Two Paws Up is a fantastic facility for anyone looking for daytime, overnight or extended stay options for their dog. The property is divided into different yards and play areas, including a pool. Each animal is treated on an individual basis. Excellent care and supervision is provided by trained staff. Top level customer service at every point in the process. Our 4-yr-old 100-pound German Shepard mix (a rescue) just returned from a 7-day stay (his longest). He came home happy, healthy and clean (free bath w/ extended stay). Thank you Donnie and Laurie at Two Paws Up! See you soon.
Our 2 border collies love spending time at Two Paws Up. They have a great time interacting with the other dogs & staff. Freedom to run and play in a safe supervised place makes me happy for them. They come home tired.
I have a golden retriever. We used to go to another place in valley center, but they closed down. And to be honest, I love this place way more!! Someone is always on site, the dogs are not crated but have areas they can sleep and lounge. If you stay more than 5 days, they give you a $20 credit on a dog wash that covers a basic wash. You can also add other grooming services, which is awesome. My dog always comes back clean, happy and tired! My only critiques/what would make it perfect: an up to date IG page for daily pix of the dogs and/or doggie cams...so when I am out of state and missing my dig I can peek in and see all the fun she is having.
Owner Lori really cares about the dogs. I have taken several generations of dogs there and have referred friends to them as well.
Great place! Met the owner, and he was not only su9er nice but gave me some advice on my dog. And all I went there for was to ask, how much? Btw... great price for the services. Honestly, I haven't used the yet, but when I need them, I'm definitely gonna!
These people are the best. My furbabies are my family and I would never leave them with people who didn't treasure them as we do. Lori, Donnie and staff are outstanding. My furbabies are safe, secure and well cared for. The minute we start preparing the car they can't wait to get loaded up to go!! Thank You Two Paws up!!!
I can't say enough good things about Two Paws Up! We have a nervous dog and with Lori and Donnie's experience, they know how to deal with him and help him manage his fears. We send both our pups to the doggie daycare and boarding when needed and they always come back tired and happy. Thanks for everything!
Love, love, love this dog camp! The dogs have fun and they are very well taken care of. My dog gets so excited on "Camp Day" - she loves it there! I highly recommend this dog camp.