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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'm delighted to have found Lisa as a sitter and hope to have her back again! She was detail oriented and clearly cared about my cats' well being. She asked good questions about the cats' routines and needs and about the house to be sure she'd meet my expectations and have a comfortable and successful sit. She communicated very well before and throughout the sit and even though I was unreachable for much of the time I was confident everyone was in good hands. Lisa left the house in immaculate condition and the cats were relaxed and happy when I got home. What a delight!
Kathy and Ron have sat for us several times in the past and have always been excellent. They are our "go-to" pet and house sitters and we always check their availability before we post a sit. They are trustworthy, organized, communicate very well, and take great care of our cats and our house. We hope they will continue pet sitting for many years to come!
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.
Jenny was an absolute delight, lovely to speak to and patient with last minute changes. I have had bad experiences with trusting people with my cats before so was really anxious as Jenny is the first house sitter I have used from zeewoi. But, I felt at ease as soon as I spoke to her, she has a lovely manner and she came round the day before the sit to male sure she had every detail right. But I think the thing that helped the most was her regular updates about my cats. I could see from the videos she sent they were given lots of love and attention. My cats don't usually play with people but my little girl seemed to love her! My flat was immaculate when I got back as well, I am so grateful to Jenny for all her help and really hope to have her sit for me again!
I highly recommend Daniel as a pet sitter and house sitter! He took care of Pipa for over three months this winter and did an outstanding job. From the first day, it was clear that he had a genuine love for animals and a great deal of experience with pets. He was very attentive to his needs and always made sure he was comfortable, well-fed, and had plenty of playtime. In addition to his pet-sitting duties, Daniel also went above and beyond by processing my postal mail and keeping the house well-organized. He was very responsible and reliable, always arriving on communicating, putting the bins out, and watering the plants on time, and keeping me updated with photos and messages. I felt completely at ease knowing that my cat was in such good hands and that my home was well-cared for while I was away. When I returned from my trip, Pipa was happy, healthy, and well-adjusted, thanks to Daniel's excellent care. I would definitely hire him again and recommend him to anyone in need of a trustworthy, caring, and responsible pet and house sitter!
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!
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!
Caroline was a fabulous sitter and looked after our cat and the house beautifully. She is sensible and very self-sufficient but also kept us informed. We came home to a happy cat and a tidy house. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others and hope she will sit for us again in the future!
Pennee and Bill were the BEST pet sitters and guests ever! I really wanted them to stay forever ! Our cat, Miss Kitty bonded so much to them, that she really wasn’t that happy to see me when I got home .Our cat is a finicky eater and they tried all different types of food and treats for her. They sent me regular photos of miss kitty and I knew everything was great when most of the pics had miss kitty on their lap. Our cat doesn’t take to many people but she immediately fell in love with them. Pennee sent us our mail and prescription meds on a regular basis , and went out of her way to take care of any issues . They fell in love with the neighbors and community and just made our lives so easy . We experienced the Covid 19 virus outbreak quarantine during this time and Pennee and Bill agreed to stay a month longer at our home . They were extremely flexible with their travel plans so that everyone would be safe. Upon our arrival home, we were greeted with a bouquet of flowers , beautiful hanging basket of flowers for outdoors and a beautiful bottle of wine . And our house had never been cleaner ! Bill and Pennee are a pet owners dream couple !I felt extremely lucky to have found such a great petsitter and new friend . We will be visiting each other in the future .
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, $19/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!
Peanut had the best time at Iva’s. Everything about our first experience was wonderful. We felt so comfortable leaving our pup overnight. We got lots of pictures and updates! I am happy we found a place that doesn’t just put her in a kennel. She was “part of the family” while she was there. She can’t wait to go back.
Iva's Place is wonderful! Our dogs boarded there for 5 nights and we were so impressed with the care they received. TL communicated with us every day with fun updates and loads of pictures for us to see our girls. Our 3yr old had a blast running around with her new friend group - jumping in the pool and exploring the expansive grounds. Our 14yr old, whom we were worried about leaving, spent time in the yard with her older peers, and rested on the porch or inside for some quiet time. We were able to enjoy our vacation without worry, knowing they were in such good hands and in a safe environment. TL and her partner opened up their home and welcomed our girls like they were their own. They catered to each dogs individual needs and made sure they were well taken care of. We couldn't have found a better place for them to be while we were away, we will definitely be back!
If I had a place like this close to my home in Illinois I would have no fears about leaving our dog to go on a trip! I cannot say enough good things about Iva's Place and Tracy, the owner. We were in town on vacation and needed somewhere to bring our dog for the day and I had never brought our Golden Retriever to a daycare before and was so nervous. After talking to Tracy on the phone and making sure our dog had all the required health checks, she insisted on doing a meet and greet/tour before moving forward to make sure it would be a good fit. I loved that she was so thoughtful about making sure my dog and the others she was caring for would all get along before saying yes. The property is wonderful and our Mischa had such a great time! I will definitely be bringing Mischa back again the next time we are in town!
Iva’s Place was recommended to us by our groomer as we were looking for a home away from home for our 14 yr old pup. She never did well in traditional boarding situations (caged most of the time). The environment that TL has created at Iva’s Place is truly remarkable. She has opened up her heart and home to provide the best care for your pup just as if they were her own. She has an amazing property and plenty of dog friendly spaces to accommodate any special needs you and your dog may need. Her communication efforts during our time away were remarkable and comforting. We received photos throughout the day and message updates. She and her support team took any worry away while we were traveling and as a result our human getaway was even more enjoyable. TL even followed up with us after Sophie was home 2 days later to check on her transition. Another thing we appreciated was the fact our dog is on medication and is attached to her routine, TL was sensitive to these needs and made sure Sophie felt like she was part of the pack from the very start! Our recommendation—Go on vacation, and while you’re at it book a vacation for your dog as well…. at Iva’s Place.
TL loves our Junie like she’s her own! She lets her sleep with her in the bed! She gives us several updates a day with photos. Her place is awesome and the doggies have so much room to run around.
Beau recently had his first overnight at Iva's Place. We were so impressed with the care he received, as well as the communication from TL! There were text updates with pics throughout his stay, and it really put our mind at ease to see he was having a good time. TL has a very good handle on dog behavior and care, and she obviously has everything under control. :) Beau is looking forward to a longer stay in a couple of weeks!
Me and my husband absolutely LOVED this place!! We were very worried about boarding our little June because of a terrible previous experience with another facility, but Tracie Louise and her partner were wonderful with our dog! They treated her like their own as soon as we dropped her off, and she had a BLAST; they sent us multiple updates with pictures during the day, and our dog improved so much in her chewing training in just three days of boarding! (which I’m really grateful for lol) We will for sure board June again at Iva’s Place, and I highly recommend this to everyone that is very protective and anxious about their dog dog because for the first time me and my husband were able to relax for a weekend without a single worry!! Thank you so much, we will see you very soon! 😊❤️
Came in from LA with my protective dachshund, Bernie, to visit my parents with their 2 rambunctious (and loveable) labs. Rather than having a confrontation at home, I was recommended to Iva's Place and hoped that the socialization and expansive yard would do wonders for my anxious dog. Sure enough, Bernie blossomed! He became fast friends with Otis, a bloodhound easily 3x his size. When I came to pick Bernie up, Otis stayed at the fence until we drove away. In LA, Bernie lunges at every dog we pass on walks, so having a hound buddy surpassed any expectations. None of this would be possible without Tracie Louise's supervision and love for the dogs. I reached out to her about a month in advance to submit paperwork and all that, but ended up just chatting about dogs via text. She was always extremely responsive and enthusiastic. Even for Michigan, the location feels pretty out there, but the signage, attention to detail with no-escape fenced in yard and tranquility of being in the woods made it feel like a doggie paradise. I can't thank TL enough for making me feel at ease and helping Bernie gain some more confidence. And now, some pictures of the greatest love story ever told: Bernie & Otis
We're very grateful to have found Iva's place. The owners are exceptional, and the property is absolute dog paradise. Our high energy Australian Shepard, Lab, Pitty, Cane Corso mix puppy has the absolute best time meeting new doggy friends, chasing her buddies around, playing in the pool, exploring the grounds, and generally living most of her day outdoors. She leaped out the car window upon our last arrival, and she always returns extremely happy (and all tuckered out). I'm super thankful the dogs can roam + sleep wherever they please, and I'm very grateful for TL's attention to eating + behavioral quirks. The daily photos are an appreciated personal touch, plus you receive a detailed report card after every stay. 10/5, cannot rate highly enough!
I would reccomended Iva's Place to everyone with enthusiasm!! My 2 pups (Creme Golden Retriever and German Shepard) stayed here this past weekend while we were away for a wedding. It was the first time I have ever been away from my girls overnight, and I was very nervous. TL sent me frequent pictures and updates on how they were doing and it put my worries at ease to see how much fun they were having! They were able to run and play with new friends, but most importantly for me, they were in a home environment where they could play and rest where they liked (not crated or in a kennel). TL loved my babies like she would her own while we were away! We had looked at other places before finding Iva's place and I loved that my girls could receive love and care here without additional charges- it just comes with the stay! ❤️. It's a little bit of a drive for us, but worth it knowing my pups are safe and loved while I can't be with them.
These guys are fantastic! They are so accommodating, and go above and beyond to make things happen for your schedule. My dog Tilly gets excited to go; everyone (including the cats) is so friendly with her. They’re very thorough; when I pick her up she’s shiny clean, soft, nails trimmed well…she looks and feels great. Thank you!!!
My 2 dogs stayed there for 2 nights. One came back with respiratory infection and the other with her mouth split open from getting bit or scratched. The wound was left untreated and is now infected. What a terrible traumatizing experience. Not to mention they will never answer your call. Strongly do not recommend
Great place and affordable!! Definitely, a very trustworthy establishment. They boarded my puppy and gave him a bath and nails trimmed. Very happy
Have dealt with these folks for decades with numerous dogs! They are very caring and take good care of our animals for grooming and housing!
My family has used Melanie for years, with multiple dog breeds needing various levels of grooming. Just recently took my rescue Pomsky in for a full grooming and she has never looked better. Would recommend their services to anyone!
Mel & Company have done wonders for my little dog Mayvis! (Rescued, unsocialized and frightened Yorkie Mix) Not only does Mayvis always look beautiful once they have groomed her; she views them as part of her pack. They are also the only place I know ,in this area, who live in the same building that also house the kennels so they always know what is going with your pup. They are a family owned business and see your pets as part of their family! A special thanks! Mayvis & Gracie
We are relatively new to the area and used this place three times. The last time our dog was returned after we paid and he had a gouge in his fur. When I called back to find out what happened I was told by the owner, Melanie, that “well, I didn’t just wake up this morning, look at my calendar and decide to screw up your dog’s grooming. It was an accident! It happens!” No offer of an apology until I asked for one. Charged me full fee of $95 and suggested that, if I wasn’t happy with that she would cancel our next appointment and I could never return to her shop. Wow! So, we found another experienced groomer, Stay & Obey ($75), and I called and cancelled. Beware. She has and attitude and doesn’t like to be held accountable.
Dropped my dog here for only a couple days. My dog is cut up, they apparently didn’t notice anything (???) Don’t bring your dog here unless you HATE them.
Love them. And they love my Mistletoe she always looks so good and so happy.
Always very great with my tea cup. She’s only three pounds and loves going there and gets excited every time I take her! Staff is very friendly and they treat her with tender loving care ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
If you need someone to trust with your dog, I recommend Deb! She has such passion for dog caring and her house is designed for the care of her and your animals!
Great care for dogs!!!
Took wonderful care of my greyhounds.