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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Kira was the best sitter we have ever had! I chose Kira because of her reviews, ability to sit during the dates I needed and willingness to communicate with my daughter/neighbor who co-parents Colby with us. I am always a bit anxious about having someone in my home and trusting them with our fluffy son. Kira put us at ease almost immediately. I received photos and videos everyday throughout the stay. I got updates on Colby’s activity and the fun they were having together. My heart felt full knowing that Colby was being well loved and cared for. Additionally, Kira was so kind to keep us posted on any deliveries that arrived at the house. Finally, when I arrived home, the house was tidy and clean! Again, I am so grateful that Kira was there keeping the house and my cat safe! I hope she will come back and sit again. I know Colby would love to see her again.
Sabre is a sweet, honest person who stepped up at the very last moment (after the prior sitter flaked out) to watch our dog and cat for 17 days. When there were a couple minor accidents, she informed us of them right away. One involved a burnt pan (easy to do if you’re not familiar with an induction stovetop) which she offered to replace. Sabre also washed the towels and sheets, and made up the bed before we got home. The yard was pooper scooped and litter box was clean. Pets seemed well-cared for. When she had to leave town for several hours one day, she made sure to arrange for our neighbor take care of the pets. Additionally, I appreciated how she didn’t assume that it would be ok to bring her cat. When we found out she was going to keep her cat in a kennel during her stay here, we told her she could bring him which worked out fine. Overall, I would confidently recommend Sabre to watch your pets and house.
Best house and pet sitters we've ever had! They definitely gave our cat and dog plenty of love and attention.
Marianna was an incredible house sitter and cat sitter. She gave our property and sweet kitty top notch care. She is kind, easy to communicate with, thorough, etc. Would highly recommend her, you will not be disappointed.
Kathy and Ron arrived at our home with a most fantastical toy for our cats and a giant apple pie. Need I say more? They are very experienced sitters and brought personal items that they prefer. We knew we were leaving out cats in good hands. A large part of their 'job' was hand watering our garden and Ron took that in stride. Everything is thriving. Our cats are usually distant with new people but we received photos of them keeping Kathy and Ron company in various situations which was reassuring. They clearly won our cats over. Although Ron and Kathy had a ferry to catch on their last day, they took time to wash their linens and hang them on the clothesline. They also left us a gorgeous plant for our garden. We would very much like to have them back for a longer sit if possible.
Ruoyi was the perfect sitter for our cat Toni! We would highly recommend her to any pet owner, and hope she can sit for us again in the future. Ruoyi was very thorough - she made sure there was full alignment on all the specifics of her pet duties, and she asked thoughtful questions regarding details we forgot to include in our guide. She always provided us timely updates at the agreed cadence, and gave us a ton of photos. From the photos, it's clear she got in a lot of play time with Toni, which we really appreciated! :) We were able to enjoy our entire vacation stress-free knowing Toni was in such good hands. Ruoyi left our apartment completely clean and offered to wash linens.
We can not exaggerate the care and love Juliet and Laurent gave to our cat, Piero, during his the last few weeks of life. While we left for our trip thinking he merely had a bladder infection, his symptoms turned for the worse a weeks into their sit and later revealed he had cancer. No one would wish their sitter to need to hospice their cat but Juliet and Laurent showed such compassion for Piero and volunteered to be with him when we made the decision to put him down. It was an emotional time for all of us and we will be forever grateful to our two caring cat and house sitters. We have had many fantastic housesitters through zeewoi but Juliet and Laurent top the list. Their professionalism, constant communication and compassion were exceptional. Should you have the opportunity to have them in your home, do not hesitate to book them, you will have no regrets. We do, however, regret that they had such a short time with Piero and had to experience such a painful event.
Tracy was an ideal pet sitter when we left for 12 days. She was communicative, friendly, and most importantly took perfect care of our two cats and our house. I would highly recommend her for any sit!
Steven was a great sitter for our black lab Souris and cat Pinot. They were well looked after and really liked Steven. Our house was in good order when we got back and Steven was kind enough to give us a lift to and from the airport. He was very flexible, arriving day early so we could show him around.
Super nice sitters and extremely flexible. Really enjoyed their company and I only regret that I was too frazzled to chat with them more and get to know them! Kept the house super clean, pets loved them. Dog especially. Had a little problem with my new kitten not meshing well with the older cats (which was not too surprising since cats can be territorial). Pennee was very patient and gave me constant updates and tips. And the older cat was much more calm when I came home. Highly recommend and welcome back anytime!
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, $35/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!
My cat stayed here for nearly 2 weeks whilst we found at apartment. She had flown in from the UK and the staff were fantastic at making her and us feel welcome.
Tails of Terra Linda is just the best. It is abundantly clear that each staff member loves animals. Every time we drop off our doggie I know I can trust the staff to take excellent care of our fur baby. It fills me with joy to know that he is having fun with his friends. I feel so much gratitude for Tails of Terra Linda! Thank you!
I have taken my dog BB here for boarding several times over the past few years. She also gets her nails clipped, and glands done monthly. The staff is friendly and the facility is welcoming.
We brought my family's cats here when we were gone a couple days. They took good care of them. We asked if they'd do nails and a wash too but for some reason they didn't do it. My guess is that it's because when we met the groomer he told us he'd try but if the cat isn't going for it they would not force it. So I think they felt they weren't into it? Im not sure. He wasn't there when we picked the cats up so I couldn't ask. Other than that it's a safe affordable option to keep your pet in a space like its own little hotel room.
My dog loves it here and I love the people!! Thank you for watching Dolly when I can’t!
I boarded my Samoyed at “Tails of Terra Linda” for 10 days in July. I was anxious about leaving her there because I had never left her in a commercial facility before and thought she might have a difficult time adapting. The kennels and group play spaces appear very clean and the staff are quite friendly and happy to answers lots of questions. When I picked her up she had clearly bonded with the dog handlers, she looked great and seemed happy. Now when i bring Juno there for day care, she pulls me with her tail wagging to the front door .
This place is beyond the best! I cannot begin to tell you what great care they give to my dog. He cannot wait to go there and play each day. The "hotel" boarding is wonderful and I have so much trust that he is in the best hands when I'm traveling. Oh- and their groomer is AMAZING!
Our dogs enjoy Tails. They have been going here for four years. The facility is clean, staff is super responsive and our dogs always come home happy. I would highly recommend this kennel.
Love this pet resort. Rates are good, staff are friendly and the facilities are extremely clean. It's owned/ run by the vet clinic next door, so if anything happens, I have the peace of mind by knowing there are vets nextdoor to help.
Horrible experience . I was out of town and my 80 year old mom and 81 year old aunt had to join me. They where manipulated, no written estimate nothing. Bill first started at $1800 . I contacted the owner, his immediate response was his business was with my mom not me. My dog got kennel cough, a severe eye infection even though they supposedly gave Jackson the vaccine for kennel cough. Then they almost gave my mom the wrong dog upon her return.
They take great care of my cats while I’m traveling. I’ve had many different pet sitters through them and all of them have been great. I recommend them wholeheartedly!
My business uses them all the time, they are always on time and super nice! I would definitely recommend.
Great with my fur baby. Very dependable.
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The only place my dog likes being boarded at. He's typically shy and reserved and doesn't like strangers but when we walk into Tail Haven he runs up to the staff and gives them licks. I can't recommend them enough, they really seem to care for your furry friend. I board here with 100% confidence knowing that my dog is in the best hands.
A friend recommended TH to me for some last minute daycare while visiting the Bay. What a gem. I wish there was something on par with this in LA. Staff is so caring, warm, friendly, clearly love the dogs and offering a great gift to the community. The owner Matt and staff member Steven took loving care of my girl Remi. This is the place to entrust your four legged family members.
We've dropped our cattle dog Pete for day care & weekend boarding at Tail Haven and been very happy with the care he gets. I like that it's a very secure facility since I know he managed to sneak out when I boarded him at a dog walker's home a few years ago and I was so worried. Thanks, team Tail Haven! Update 11/22/18 - Pete the pup is also trimming down a little, which will make our vet happy! It's been such a blessing to be able to take him for a couple days of fairly indoor playtime during all the bad air days from the Camp Fire. We were all getting a bit of cabin fever at home. Update 6/2019 - Pete's gotten a lot more confident with the staff at Tail Haven petting him, and we got compliments from the vet on how much better he is about his annual exam there. So glad we have a great place for him to spend some days while we're at work or away.
I have a Great Pyrenees, who is a total love, but a lot of work. The staff at Tail Haven always treats him with such patience and love. Julia, Brian and the rest of the staff make me feel so at ease when I’m at work or traveling and he is in their care. I couldn’t recommend Tail Haven more!
The staff at The Tail Haven Hotel & Day Lounge are so helpful and kind. Both Lili and Mat offered such great customer care when I was looking for daycare for my dog. Lili took the time to get me set up in the system when I called and had a daycare request to make with short notice for the next day. Mat was also very helpful in sharing about my dog's time during the in-take/observation appointment. Thanks, Tail Haven!
Our dog loves it. He's small and defensive of his owners, but is at ease in this place. He plays with the other small dogs and is friendly with the workers. They say he is well behaved when there, just as he is at home. Plays all day and sleeps when tired, but you wouldn't know it when he's home.,. Passed out.
Our canelo bear had the best time . Love how they take photos of the dogs everyday to show families ❤️
***Update 3/27 *** Pictures are being uploaded again! :) _______________________________________ Wish the San Rafeal site uploaded pictures again... We where told we'd have pics during the holidays, but we didn't receive any. But other than that, this place is amazing, my pup is always so happy! Not like WAG Hotels where he looked so sad and super ready to dash out of there! The tail Haven is a great place with great staff for your pup! This is definitely our permanent boarding place :)
I have no doubt that my dog was well-cared for on his recent stay but I was distressed that when I picked him up he stank of dog urine so badly that I needed to take him immediately for a $17 bath. My dog is 7 and has boarded since he was a pup. There was only one other time that I had this experience in Baltimore and was told that other dogs were peeing on him. I hope this wasn't the case here but I don't have another explanation.
I just can't say enough good about this place. My dogs were well taken care of but just as important my worry wort partner was so afraid that one of our three Keeshounds was not doing well that he actually booked a flight from Montana so he could check on her. Nuts right? Well the staff here stepped up to the plate and made sure that we got a few extra pics of Rosie smiling and having fun and allowed him to relax and trust the staff to do their jobs. No place is perfect but I trust The Tail Haven to care for and protect our dogs they were happy and healthy when we picked them up and that's good enough for us.
Oh my gosh! I just picked up my 5 month old poodle puppy from her grooming and she is looking so good, we are amazed! Matt did such an amazing job, her haircut is beautiful and exactly what we asked her but better. Thank you Matt, we are excited to have found you!
So great! They were able to cut my lil Cockapoos nails, so grateful
This review is long overdue. I have no idea what the 1 star review below is talking about, that seems like spam. These guys are great. They’re super easy to deal with, incredibly reasonably priced, and most importantly, they treat our dogs great!
I have taken my little Shih-Tzu to B&B a couple times for full grooming. Excellent results. Very happy. Excellent customer report. Laura is super friendly and gave my dog the hair cut exactly how I wanted him to be groomed. My dog is excited to go inside ...unlike other grooming places where he shakes like a leaf. Very happy to have found an excellent grooming service that I will continue to use. Very reasonably priced. 🐶
I took my two Malteses to get groomed by Laura at bed & biscuits and as soon as I met her I could tell that she really loves dogs and has a big heart. I saw her snuggling and being so sweet with another pup as she was working on grooming him. She asked lots of questions about how I wanted them groomed. At other places, my dogs were locked in a cage for 8 hours while they got groomed but Laura finished than both in about 3 hours and they got the best hair cuts! She cut them exactly how I asked, but Laura also promised me that if there was anything I didn't like about their cuts, she would fix it for free which was a true display of what excellent customer service is. Overall, I'm so happy I found this place and have recommended Laura to my friends with small dogs. I will definitely be back.
This place is busy! And for good reason. Great people doing great work and making a great contribution to the local community! They have a division that has people with special needs taking care of rescue dogs. It's beautiful. And my dogs are beautiful when I pick them up from grooming!
If you want your little pup to feel loved, cared for and secure hands down Bed and Biscuits is the place. All of the staff is warm, attentive and massive dog lovers. My puppy loves coming here so much he leaps out of my arms and across the counter at drop off. Laura is a special person who is not only a superb business owner, she also is actively involved in serving her community with her rescue group and her program that invites adults with disabilities to walk the dogs. I love supporting this business!
Perfect for small dogs away from home. They have kept my dogs 4 many years during personally happy and sad times. Dogs return home relaxed clean and happy. Belongings are in order. I think my dog PePe enjoys his time there. He is also always happy to return home. IDEAL.
First time here, and we will definitely come back. This is the best haircut that Cooper has had. Thank you Matt!!
Amazing grooming! My dog always looks great when I pick him up. The groomer Alyssa really knows how to work with him - my dog is somewhat squeamish when he gets his nails clipped, but she knows how to work with him.
Fetch made is so easy to find a great sitter for our dogs. Ours dogs loved the company each night while we were out of town. Would highly recommend!
We moved to Sonoma 2 years ago and feel so lucky to have found our petsitter Lois, through Fetch. She's reliable, caring and easy to work with. Our two older cats now require medication and Lois has been very accommodating with their changing needs. Most importantly, the kitties are completely comfortable around her and we feel good knowing we've left them, and our home, in capable hands.
Fetch has become my go-to dog walking service over the past couple of years. It’s easy to schedule dog sitters and I’ve been able to use the same two wonderful walkers, giving me great peace of mind. Robyn, the owner, is wonderful to communicate with, and I’m also able to communicate directly with my dog walkers. The status reports with pictures and updates for each visit are so thoughtful and appreciated. Fetch is the best. I’ll keep coming back! 🎾
We had the most wonderful pet sitter through Fetch! She was so attentive and her updates were charming and detailed and so much fun for us to read - and the photos were fantastic! We were able to relax on our trip knowing our kitties were in very capable and conscientious hands. Cannot recommend Fetch more highly.
I’ve been a client of Fetch for several years and I would highly recommend them to any pet owner. We use Emily to visit our three cats and could not be happier. Prompt, professional, trustworthy. What else could anyone want.
Fetch is a truly great company with a wide variety of services, reliable and caring staff, quick response rates, and reasonable rates. I’ve used them for several years and have never had a problem.
Fetch! were a huge help when we were staying at Cavallo Lodge with our dog and needed someone to come to the hotel and stay with her on New Year's Eve. They found a perfect match for our pup. They were responsive and very professional and our sitter put us (and our pup) quickly at ease that our pup was in good hands. We would definitely use them again.
Fetch! Always takes care of our two cats! They always manage to fit us in with a pet sitter even at the last minute. Really helpful company. Would recommend highly.
We have used Fetch Pet Care for our 17 year old poodle. Because of her age she needs a little extra TLC. Fetch has proven very dependable and kind with out dog. They kept us posted while we were out of town how she was doing and contacted us with any questions. Our house was left in perfect condition and we came home to a very well cared for dog.
We have been using Fetch for many year to care for our cats while we travel. It has always been a great comfort to know that the pets we loved were being so well cared for. The daily journals and pictures we received showed are cats as active and happy. The litter is always clean when we return. In addition, our plants had been watered and mail taken in. Once, part of a tree fell in our yard, and the pet sitter texted us pictures, which allowed us to schedule tree service as soon as we got home. Our current pet sitter is a delight to work with. We sometimes think our cat is disappointed when we return. In short you could not do better than using Fetch for your petcare needs.
The folks at Park-a-Pup truly love and care for my dog. I’ve had a few experiences where I dropped her off for daycare/boarding and didn’t recognize the employee at the desk. The employees, however, all recognized Bambi and eagerly tell me how much they love her. They know so many details about her personality that they could only know from spending time with her. It’s comforting to know that she’s being taken care of so well.
Our favorite place in Marin for dog boarding and day care! They have a great system for making reservations, friendly staff and grooming services. Our 2 y.o Amstaffy always comes home exhausted which tells us he's actually playing and engaging in activities. They also provide report cards upon request which is so helpful when leaving for a longer trip. Love them so far!
This place has great people who love my dog, and she loves them. She gets sooo excited coming here. We do daycare and boarding during some weekends and most holidays at Park a Pup. The included bath for daycare is amazing and makes this an even better deal. Novato facility is nice and new but SR facility still does the trick! Dogs love it either way 😉
My dog, Panda, had her trial day today and I knew going in she was very anxious. The staff was aware and attentive to her needs and kept me updated throughout the day. By the time I picked her up, I could tell she was happy to be going home but also know she did have a good time and was taken well care off. Thank you to everyone for the experience!
I have held off writing this review for five years, but after another incident with this kennel today, I feel compelled to provide a review. And I HATE leaving one star reviews, I really really do. I give companies the benefit of the doubt and if there is ever an issue I will always call them first to sort it out. Almost all companies try their best and I don't want to hurt their reputation. That said, here goes... Our dog died at this kennel in 2019. Perfectly healthy 10 year old dog that had not a hint of disease, issues, sickness, nothing, nada. On the second day of his visit the owner called and just said they found our dog dead in the morning in his bed surrounded by other dogs and don't know what happened. They had him cremated before we got home so we weren't able to see his body and learn what may have happened. This was beyond traumatic, still gives me chills to write about it all these years later. It breaks my heart that our sweet pup whom we spent ten years with day in and day out, died alone and we never got to say goodbye. Heart breaking. The owner was very nice about his death (whatever that means), comped our stay and paid for the cremation. We didn't retaliate, weren't angry with him, we were just in total shock. He said it seemed like a natural death, and maybe it was, we will never know. Again, we were very nice about it and just cried, no mean words and no aggression. Assumed sometimes unfortunate events happen. Fast forward to 2024, we have a new four year old dog and were again looking for a kennel to house him while we travel. For the past few years we have been at Bridewell Kennel in Novato, it has been great and we've no complaints. Only reason we are considering a new kennel is because Bridewell is the last exit in Novato before Sonoma County and we live in Southern Marin, it is just a bit of a haul to drive there. We interviewed a few kennels in Southern Marin and for some stupid reason, contacted Park-A-Pup to discuss what had happened with our previous dog and asked about possibly brining our new one. They assured us it would be okay and they would be a safe place for him, would be supportive etc etc. Yes, I am sure all of you reading this think we are idiots for even considering this place again. Today was our dog's test playdate, which is required before you can leave for overnight kenneling. Only three hours into it the front desk called us and said that our dog will not settle and is upset there, barking, scared and peeing. They said he doesn't seem like he can handle being kenneled and is over stimulated by all the other dogs. They said he is not a good fit and to come pick him up. Super strange because at Bridewell the staff not only says he is a favorite amongst the other dogs, but the staff actually gets excited when we call to book and when we drop him they always welcome him by name with a treat and a thorough petting. He also does great with other dogs. This seriously doesn't make sense. Ok Park-A-Pup... one perfectly healthy dog died at your kennel and our second is so scared he can't settle. Both dogs whom thrived and loved Bridewell. What the heck is going on? Hard pass.
I've been bringing my shih-tzu/poodle to the SR location for 7+ years, usually 3x/week (also some weekends and long holidays ) - can you tell we both love this place? He gets to play outside with other doggies for hours and are supervised by caring and attentive staff (often the owner Paul, a super great, experienced guy is also present). Paul and the staff have become like family to us - I'm grateful for everything about Park-A-Pup.
My dogs have boarded quite a lot this month and I always know they are well taken care of. They come home tired and happy 🥰 …
Park a pup is a fantastic place to leave your pups. Friendly staff and my pup is always so excited to go
I really had a great experience because my new Pup Tbow means the world to me I could tell he had fun !! I love the attention they give to the dogs I love Park a Pup!!!
Our two mastiff mutt rescues love Park a Pup - and we do too! Everything is great - been sending our dogs here for day camp and sleepaway camp for a few years. Only great things to say about the staff and how happy (& tired) our dogs are on every visit! Six stars out of five.