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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.
Our review is written by Steven (house owner, host + my father) + also by Kim (the daughter). Written by Kim: This was our first house sit since the passing of my mother in late Dec 2023. I was helping my father Steven (whose profile it is) manage all the emails + try + find a great house sitter + came along Gretchen’s profile! Not only is she a cool cat + someone you might want to get to know, I found myself quickly talking to her. I shortly found out her profile is just a glimpse of how interesting she is but talking to her was so much better! She is a world traveler with many experiences + stories to share. We quickly became conversationalists who could talk forever + probably will continue to do so! Thank you TH! She is easy to communicate with + continued the consistent communication all along our journey of having her as our *first* guest after my mom’s passing. It was clearly a time filled with anxiety + sensitivity so there were some sensitive topics to go over + Gretchen got it right away. A few of our rooms in the house were off-limits (as they housed my mom’s things) but we reassured her the house has ample space for her to enjoy + there are many lovely outdoor spaces to boot! When she arrived she felt she was in paradise + really relished in the outdoor beauty + the indoor coziness. We were happy to share it with someone who appreciated it so much! She also was very understanding with the fact that both my dad + I would both be involved as we both handled different parts of the stay. Me, writing + setting up the Welcome Guide + would go over the situation but then upon her arrival my dad would take over + answer any questions mostly during her sit. The good part of having 2 people is she had accessibility to us both, in the case she needed it + sometimes it came up! She juggled all the communication oh so well. My mom usually handled most of the logistics so this being our first time we were nervous something would come up we might not know but it didn’t! It was new territory for us + we wanted to make sure she had everything. Gretchen handled it all with such ease, seamlessly, really respecting our wishes/desires + taking all the information into her hands + making it seem easy on her end to do so. She was easy to coordinate schedules with! There was a gap in her 1st + 2nd sit but everything went seamlessly even when my flight had a day long delay. She was able to coordinate schedules with me arriving in between, then leaving, my dad arriving different days + us extending the trip too. It all worked out! We were all a good team! She absolutely loved our older cat, Benny + he fast + furiously fell in love with her oh so easily. When I saw him, he looked oh so loved + after saying hi to me went over to ‘her’ bed + slept there waiting for her to come back. She sent many pictures, videos + even cute creations + toys she made for our Benny + it was obvious the house + our Benny were her first priority. She even asked us if she could help prune our flowers/shrubs, something my mom used to do + honestly it was an honor to hear her ask that. She was welcome to set up her art studio + play away. She was very communicative when our house cleaner, landscape gardener + house manager showered up for different reasons. When I arrived back for a short stint before she came back the 2nd time our mail was so well organized it was an assembly line! She also offered to take down our xmas tree (as we were a bit behind in taking down our xmas decorations) + she was sensitive to the fact that we were adjusting to a new normal. Thank you so much Gretchen! You made our first sit in a long time so seamless + such a relief that we are ready now to host again. We only wish we could have more Gretchen’s! (She’s also a super talented artist!) Written by Steven: Overall, Gretchen has been an absolute treasure. She has fulfilled our goals for a house sitter perfectly - she took good care of the house, great care of our treasured pet, Mr. Benny + took care of the grounds such as watering a few plants + trees. She excelled in all the above + is welcome back anytime I will be out of town in the future.
Great pet sitter - took perfect care of our cat and our home. They were super communicate leading up to and during the sit and left our apartment in great shape. I'd absolutely recommend them to any future sitters!
Kimberly was a wonderful sitter who watched our two cats for us while we were out. She was willing to come a day early to help acclimate herself with the animals, and this was exceedingly helpful in making sure the cats would be comfortable with her during our absence. I would highly recommend Kimberly if you're looking for a responsible, caring sitter.
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.
Paige, David, and family were WONDERFUL sitters for my crew! They were so pleasant and personable, and the pets warmed up to them very quickly. Even my rescue cat who tends to stray away from men loved David. I received regular updates and communication (before and during the sit). I truly did not have any concerns while I was away knowing that everyone had such great care and attention given to them. (I know the dogs had a good time because when I came home there was no commotion over my return.) I was away on NYE and Paige had no issues keeping an eye on one of the dogs who has anxiety surrounding loud noises. The family cleaned up after themselves and may have left the house cleaner than when I left! Truly such a great family who I would welcome back any time!
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!
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!
Chris was a fantastic cat sitter for our elderly and high maintenance kitty. Chris was the perfect combination of responsible and on top of her medication needs while also being calm and relaxed about her picky eating habits and the need to monitor her food and medication consumption. He was prompt, easy to get a hold of, responsible, and overall, a great sitter. I would definitely recommend him and most certainly hope to have him stay with her again.
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 $30 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!
Tayla has been walking our dog for a few months now and she's honestly the best dog walking service I've ever had. The dog is always excited to go on walks with them. He's always pooped after the walks. Really professional service and always quick to reply to changes in service requests. Plus you get really cute photos of your pooch on every stroll
I moved to Sydney in March 2018, I was really worried that bringing my Australian cattle dog to the big city was going to be a big disadvantage for her life. I quickly found Tayla through a mail drop in my local area. Once Tayla started walking / looking after Coconut (daycare) all my worries went out the window. Tayla is one of the most epic women I have ever met. She is caring and kind and looks after all the dogs like there her own. I felt like Coconut was as loved with Tayla as much as with me. Coconut always came home tired as though she had been for a gigantic walk (which is what she needs). Tayla is so understanding and adaptable to all of the dogs that she looks after. I cannot recommend her enough!
Our puppy Lonnie was so beautifully taken care of by Tayla during his three night sleep-over. Lons is a real homebody and takes time to get to know new peeps in his life - when we met Tayla we knew we instantly knew he'd be a-ok! We loved seeing the photos of his doggy adventures and Tayla kept us up to date on how he was doing. Tayla, thanks for all your care and love for Lonnie. He gives you four paws up!
Tayla is an amazing dog walker! We have an anxious dog, and he loved going out on adventures with Tayla! He even became less reactive towards other dogs and more friendly when he meets dogs! He especially loved going on swimming trips to the beach, and would come home very happy! We highly recommend Tayla! She is very trustworthy and caring, and we appreciate all that she did to help us with our dog!
Tayla loves dogs and dogs love her. She is amazing!! I highly recommend Tails with Tayla for anyone looking for someone who they can trust to take care of their dog in a fun, energetic and safe way! 5 stars plus.
Tayla is a wonderful person who has the dogs best interest's at heart. My dog adores Tayla and the friends she has introduced to her. Tayla took on another client's gorgeous dog who was extremely timid but patiently working with her and Introducing this dog to mine, has encouraged and brought the timid young dog out of her shell and they have lots of fun together. Fantastic Tayla, thank you
Tayla is an absolutely incredible and devoted pet professional! I always feel completely assured in leaving my dog Otis with her! He always has an amazing time, is always wearing a smile apon his return and rarely wants to come home with me after! Incredibly flexible and cooperative. I wouldn't trust anyone else in the world with my Dog as much i would Tayla!!!!!
I took my Doggo Milo to Tayla after a not so good experience with daycare, Milo has HEAPS of energy, so I was so surprised to see him fast asleep on the couch when I got home. Thanks so much Tayla!
Tayla is the best! Our dog loves playing with the other dogs and she handles his never ending energy amazingly! He always comes back super tired after a day with Tayla and omelette. Would highly recommend her.
Tayla is an amazing person with an exceptional work ethics. She goes above and beyond with my puppy every time. Excellent communicator and treats all he pups with extra care. so much respect for this girl :)
Courtney is an absolutely fantastic dog walker for Reggie, our beagle. She’s professional, reliable, and truly cares about dogs. Reggie loves his weekly walks with her, and the photos she sends of his adventures with his doggo friends are amazing and brighten our days when we’re at work! We love seeing how much fun he’s having. Her pick-up and drop-off service is also a huge convenience, always timely and efficient. Courtney’s communication is great, and we never have to worry about Reggie when he’s with her. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for top-notch dog walks and care!
Courtney walks my dog Porco twice a week and he absolutely LOVES running around with the other dogs. I work full-time, so giving him that extra social interaction has really improved his quality of life. Courtney is super reliable and flexible, and her prices are very reasonable. Also absolutely love getting photos of their adventures, it's the highlight of my day! :)
My two rescue greyhounds have been walked by Courtney for the last two years and they love their walks! Zanzi, Courtney’s Bernese mountain dog, sometimes joins as well which is great for the socialization. Courtney is always very reliable and also has been very flexible and accommodating when I needed to change their walk days at short notice. I also love the picture updates Courtney sends, there’s nothing better when you’re having a boring or bad day at work than getting a text with some pictures of my puppies having a great time, it always makes me smile.
Our bulldog Eddie LOVES his adventure walks with Courtney and all his doggo friends!! Could not recommend Courtney more highly, Eddie always looks like he is living his best life in the update photos :)
Courtney is incredible and our puppy Sergio has the most amazing adventures with his best friends every time he goes out with her! Courtney is so good with every type of dog and the pick up and drop off service she offers really suits out busy lifestyle. If your dog needs socialising and exercise Courtney's Kooky K-9's are for you.
Courtney offers an amazing service. I heard about her through word of mouth at the dog park and couldn’t be happier with the service she provides. My Monty is always so excited to go on the group dates with Courtney and pals. I just leave the gate unlocked on walking days and she comes and picks him up, takes him to the best spots with his friends, drops him home again and freshens his water and hey presto - he’s just had the best day! My partner works away a bit so having this service just helps me out during the week and gives me a day off walking. I just loooove getting the message complete with photos as to what they’ve been up to, he always looks so happy and I don’t have to feel so guilty about leaving him. I have a large Bernese mountain dog and turns out Courtney does too, so she knows how to handle a big breed which is also comforting. We’ve bumped into Courtney at dog parks at the weekend and Monty can never hide his excitement when he sees her, which again just shows how much care she takes with him. I’d be lost without her great service! So affordable too, and money well spent in my eyes! (And Monty’s)
Courtney walks my dog Sammy 3 times a week to get him out of the apartment during the day when I’m at work to keep him happy and healthy. Love getting pictures and updates of Sammy’s adventures and I appreciate Courtney’s flexibility when I need to move days around. Most importantly, Sammy loves Courtney and the socialization with other doggos :)
Amazingly good - trained and knowledgeable about canine behaviour with an obvious love of dogs. My pup’s tail nearly wags off when he hears Courtney or Erin nearing. It’s a great feeling to know Buster’s walking the local parks and trails safely and happily while I’m at work. Erin has achieved the impossible by getting my human friendly (but not so sure about other dogs) rescue staffy to trot along with her long suffering Panda. Also awesome photographers if you need a daily dose of pup to brighten up work.
Courtney and two ladies that work for her walk our two cavoodles, and they send some gorgeous photos every time! Courtney is very flexible and replies to your messages super quick! I would recommend Courtney to anyone -our boys love her.
Great service, we use Courtney’s service every week, very reliable and great with the dogs. Keep up the great work.
Very fair quotation and speedy response response to my initial enquiry. When I arrived it was very easy to find and I could tell straight away I was leaving my two dogs with caring people just by the way they had a genuine interest with my dogs. I didn't have to worry at all and when I picked them up they were very happy and smelt so good. The owners were very friendly and interested and I would definitely recommend them to anyone with fur babies that want that personal service. Beats any kennel or resort hands down. If I could give more stars I would.
Would recommend pet stays to anyone! Happy i found them. Janene & Res are great & give updates of your pet during the day! My dog goes 2 x per week :)
Our 7.5 month old Golden Retriever Ocean had her first doggy day care session here last week. We were very thankful that we could get a daycare spot last minute, as we had to head out of town for the day. We got update pictures and she looked very happy playing with all the other dogs. She made some new friends and was very from all the play, that she didn’t even want to walk up the stairs to go to bed. We will definitely be bringing Ocean back for more play dates. Thanks so much for taking such good care of our girl.
We love sending Winnie and Mini here, they always come back home completely exhausted and always excited to go back! Jeannene is really fast and efficient. Also noticed the development in our puppies training. We love it hear!
We highly recommend the service of Pet Stays, professional, warm and caring Team who looked after our Teddy while we were on holidays. Jeannene and Reza are doing an amazing job. Thank you! We are very grateful! We will definitely ask your service in the future.
I have had the best of experience! Jeannene and the team at Pet stays They are wonderful caring and totally understand that you’re missing your pet when you’re away. Sending you photos and updates of them making new friends & how they are enjoying their time away. I have one and a half year old labrador that is a happy friendly dog I know when I drop him off with the team at Pet stays he will be safe in their care & I will get to have quality cuddles because he will be so tired after having a party with his new friends Thank you again, Emma & Hector
I was lucky to find PetStays when the pet hotel cancelled Chloe’s accommodation at the last minute. Jeannene made the effort to answer all my questions and assist me with arranging pick-up for Chloe. Chloe enjoys her stay at Pet Stays and has been there for long vacations since last year. She is always excited to be picked up by Jeannene. I can tell that Jeannene, Reza and the other staff took great care of Chloe, as she always returns home happy and well-groomed. I get lots of photo updates every week. They help Chloe socialise with the other dogs and pamper her with treats.
Thank you Jeannene and Reza! Ronnie loves his stays with you and we love receiving the cute photo updates. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for taking such awesome care of our fur baby! Hearing how excited she was to see you every morning totally made our day while we were away. We can’t recommend your services enough and will definitely be back! Thanks for making both us and our big fur ball feel so welcome and loved!
Alfie loves going for his adventures to Petstays. He enjoys the extra company while I am at work. It’s great to know that he is safe and entertained while I’m at work. A little on the expensive side compared with alternate daycares, but the personal experience is a positive.
Very relieved at the great service that Elyse provided from Pawshake. My 20 yo pussy needed a lot of attention and cleaning up after and I was extremely happy to see she was looked after. Elyse even sent me videos so that I did not worry while on holiday. Excellant Service.
It was very easy to find a sitter with Pawshake. The app is well done and the communication with Charlie, our sitter was also very easy. Our 4 month puppy Paku has fallen in love with Charlie and her dog Opinel. We will use Pawshake again and Charlie is the perfect carer for Paku. We had a very tired and happy boy at home that night.
Easy online service to use. Brittany had a meet and greet with our 2 cats and took wonderful care of our boys, even sending some photos to us! Our cats were very relaxed when we came back. Will definitely use this service again
I had a fantastic experience having Sharon from Pawshake care for my cat while I was away. She was wonderfully communicative and kept me up to date on my cat’s care - despite my cat hiding from her throughout the week I was away! Pawshake was very easy to book care through and easy to use!
I discovered Pawshake when looking for in-home care for my rescue dog, and I was able to get in touch with some great local pet-sitters. Since then I'm using Pawshake regularly when my dog needs some extra company or a walk while I'm at work - and I've had nothing but positive experiences. The pet-sitters on Pawshake are all genuine animal lovers who have all been so kind, professional, and taken great care of my fur baby! Being able to organise meet and greets before booking is so valuable too. A great service.
Our cats were well looked after and our sitter was terrific in caring for their wellbeing. They began to warm up to her in just a few days. We have already booked her for our next holiday.
Thanks Pawshake for the creating a unique service like this. Having recently adopted a puppy, I was hesitant to put him into a dog kennel / hotel. As a child the only option we had was dog kennels, and our family dog was always traumatised when we collected her. Admittedly, things have improved since then, but even recently, I saw one Dog Hotel that offers just 30 mins of play time per day! And you have to pay extra if you want more socialisation. Unbelievable! With Pawshake we connected with a great petsitter (my glowing review of her is on the app) and it meant that our pooch had a holiday while we were away on our holiday! Regularly photos of him made us feel at ease, and when we collected him, he looked happy and well looked after. (And in addition, it was a LOT cheaper than dog hotels / kennels). Thank you!
Thank Pawshake for the service and let us to find the reliable dog sitters so easily. This was the first time for our dog to leave home, but he had a good time with the sitters. We received our dog's photos through Pawshake everyday and were very happy with it.
Pawshake was very easy to use and reliable too. Left our little dog for the first time in March. Was very happy with the sitter so used them again when we went away for the long weekend recently. Our little Teddy was cool and collective when we picked him up after he spent 3 nights with the sitter. Highly recommend the use of this website for doggy sitting.
Helen made me feel reassured that leaving our 5 month old puppy over Xmas was no hardship. Mimmi was happy to see me when I picked her up but calm & happy
Mia was excellent with our dog (3yo) on our wedding day. She knew so well on how to get his attention, she even helped with pics, and saved our day even after the wedding, by leaving us some poo bags when we had run out. We even had a foster kitten at the time and she took the time to feed her too. And her experience with RSPCA was just the cherry on top making me feel comfortable leaving our baby with her knowing he's in very good hands. Thanks so much Mia and Vanessa!
Thank you, Mia, for taking such great care of Frodo on our wedding day! He was happy, comfortable, and looked so handsome in the photos. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands. Highly recommend Mia to anyone looking for a caring dog sitter!
Our experience with Mia was truly exceptional. She went above and beyond to help bring our red heeler, Penny, from my sister-in-law’s house to the wedding in the city for photos after the ceremony. Leading up to the day, I was quite anxious about the 36-degree weather forecast and how Penny would handle being in a new environment with the heat. Mia was incredibly reassuring, promising to do everything possible to keep Penny comfortable—and she absolutely delivered. On the day, Mia exceeded all expectations, ensuring Penny had plenty of water and gentle guidance throughout. She was punctual, organised, and it was clear how much she genuinely loves and cares for your pet. To top it all off, she captured some fantastic behind-the-scenes videos and photos of Penny’s day, which were such a nice bonus. I would highly recommend Mia to any couples looking to include their pet in their special day. She’s simply the best!
Mia was absolutely incredible with my little two! She kept them well-behaved throughout, and we ended up with amazing photos and content. I couldn’t recommend The Poochie Mumma highly enough! Professional, talented, and an absolute pleasure to work with.
Sent my dog Charlie today from Melbourne to Brisbane, was our first time and Hanrob and Virgin Cargo were amazing 👏 made us feel comfortable and worry less. I will definitely be using them again. Like to mention and thank Kirsten especially for her help. Thankyou Hanrob ☺️
Our Golden Retriever Auggie has been in the care of Hanrob a few times. The last time was for over a month because of relocation overseas. The staff was always willing to provide an update, when Auggie needed to go to the vet they were very clear in their communication. But most of all we had peace of mind because we knew he was safe, in loving and caring company with the staff of Hanrob. Now he’s all safe and sound with our family.
Such a great place to leave our Dante. He absolutely loves being at Hanrob. The staff are terrific. Would not consider leaving him anywhere else.
Although my dog left Hanrob happy, I can't recommend it, at least not for dogs that have had prior surgery. My dog had recovered from leg surgery almost a year ago, and although the workers were made aware of this, she did leave the hotel with a pin in her leg having come out, which has now led to another surgery and a further $700 in vet bills. I have before and after pics that confirm that the new injury happened at the hotel, and she had her own room and solo play, so the issue could have only occured through rough housing with a worker. I wish I could leave a better review, but it doesn't seem reasonable to do so considering the health of my pet and the further costs. Edit: After contacting me to shift blame onto "potholes", I supplied a vet note as they requested and asked that all further communication to be done via writing, and have then been ghosted by the company for past 2 weeks, and have had to contact solicitors
The staff were so kind, caring and looked after my dog Pippa as if she was their own! Highly recommended if you want top tier care and peace of mind that your fur baby is in the best hands! Pippa will definitely be staying again.
We left our aging 15.5 yr old dog with Hanrob recently and he wasn't weight bearing on one paw. Felt bad leaving him that way but had been to the vet 3 times that week but not able to find out what the cause of the problem was. The staff at Hanrob looked after him well and on our return 3 weeks later he was putting a little weight on his paw again so I guess the rest had done him good. The staff kept me updated and even managed to get more medication as there wasn't quite enough. Many thanks to the Hanrob staff.
Hi i have been taking my dog lani to HANROB TULLAMARINE, I have found everyone from the front desk staff to all the workers to be Very caring and concerned for the development of lani, Marty is mine and lani's trainer, with the help of obie who is Marty's dog he has helped with socialising lani, Marty not only teaches you to correct behaviours, he shows you how, and explains why , and it helps you to understand why lani is doing certain things, Marty also has corrected things I was doing that is confusing to Lani and explains why , recognising when bad behaviour is going to occur and techniques to correct before they escalate, I'm proud to say that he has helped so much, Lani got a certificate from the local vet as Patient of the day when she had an operation...thanks to the care and teaching at Hanrob, Merry Xmas
Our beautiful beagle Chamois is a semi regular guest at Hanrob and each visit has been a happy and beneficial experience. We know she's safe and secure, has lots of playmates both human and furry! We highly recommend Hanrob for their kind and caring staff and exceptional care.
Very inpersonal service. Couldn't even talk to the ones who looked after your dogs. For the price, better service should be provided. Given a report at pick up with one line of their time there after being there a week. The staff advised they are not allowed to put anything negative in it. So disappointing. Never again.
My dog was traumatised when picked up, he did not stop yelping and crying hysterically. We confronted the staff on why our dog was acting like this and questioning them for detailed reasons (which they couldn’t provide), he was scared to come near us his parents, he wouldn’t even let us pick him up. We have never in 11 years heard our dog yelp and cry the way he did on pick up. It was absolutely heartbreaking. The staff couldn’t care less of what was happening right in front of our eyes. The vibe of the staff was disgraceful and rude, like they couldn’t care less. Could only imagine how they treated my baby when know one was around. They told us he just returned from a paid played time, yet as soon as we got him outside he went to the bathroom and was super dehydrated drank half a bottle of water before getting into the car. Our dog has constantly been shaking, fretting and steps back every time we go to touch or pat him. Like his scared his going to get hurt. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY, they shouldn’t even be allowed to operate. What a horrible experience, please keep your pets safe and avoid using this place at all costs!!!! Then to top it off the luxury room we paid for was nothing like what was advertised on the website. Was like a jail cell with a trampoline bed. I would assume the paid extras were not really done as well as you don’t receive any correspondence or evidence of this being completed. Sounds like the company is more about making money than caring for our babies. The detailed instructions left for staff to do with our dog and food instructions were not followed (in his bag food was labeled for each day and the wrong days were used). Again we know this as we picked him up earlier then expected. Our dog would not allow me or my partner to go near him/pick him up for 3 days. Still not his full self after a week being back home. Seems sad, isolated, not wanting to go for walks which are his favourite. We decided to pick up our dog 4nights earlier as the correspondence email receiving from reception staff (I wanted check up dates provided in writing) did not seem genuine, nor relate to our dogs usual behaviour. Was like a standard copy and paste response. Lucky we followed our gut instinct and returned early from our trip to collect him.
Lucia and her crew are marvellous with our pooches. They walk them several times a week and sometimes have them overnight. They care deeply for dogs in their care and use excellent training techniques. Their communication is second to none. I highly recommend these wonderful people. Your pooches will adore being cared for and wag with excitement when they come to your door.
Lucia and Brianna are amazing! They have been walking my little doggies for about 2 years now, and I know they’re in great care! My doggies go crazy from excitement when they see them! Trustworthy, reliable, flexible and super caring. Highly recommend
Paw Prints Across Melbourne have been looking after my beautiful dog Stanley for a number of years. Stanley looks forward to Lucia's visits and I know he enjoys his adventures with her. I know that he is having an awesome time and is completely safe when he is with the team. Highly recommend without any hesitation at all. Paw Prints Across Melbourne are the best.
I cannot recommend Lucia enough. Our Lab absolutely adores her and she was very helpful with some training suggestions when he was going through a "teenage" stage. Lucia is so easy to deal with, incredibly flexible and goes above and beyond
Lucia has looked after my two kitties with in house visits a few times now and she's fantastic! They love her and she is so reliable, friendly, and she genuinely loves animals. Highly recommended
Cant recommend these guys enough. Its hard to find a trust worthy & reliable walker but you will definitely get this from Lucia and Co. They also post daily Instagram photos of their adventures which is also a great addition and shows us the fun they have :)
This service is run by lovely people who really care for animals. The communication has been fantastic. The bookings allow flexibility to have multiple visits a day if your pet is unwell or needs extra attention. Excellent service. Thank you.
I've been using Lonely pets club for 4 years now and would recommend them to anyone. I was nervous the first time thinking of someone in my house and with my cats (who aren't keen on new people or cuddly), and it has been a great experience. Our carers have taken such great care of the cats and they love the carers. They always stay for the time booked and spend quality time with the pets. I recommend this service as it's not only great for any pets at home, but also like a house sitter as the carers will put out bins (plus clean litter trays), water plants and check the mail. They service many areas around Melbourne with the same great service.
We had Jess look after our two cats while we went away at Easter and then again when we went away for 2 weeks just recently. She was awesome, keeping us updated about the kitties and sending pictures. We felt like our cats were well looked after and loved while we were gone and will absolutely be using their services next time we're away.
Miranda was fantastic. Our precious dog was very well cared for as was our house and garden. The booking process was very easy and professional and we were happy to be dealing with a real dedicated business rather than a uni student of some random website.
Used LPC for the first time over Easter. The office staff immediately removed my nervousness about leaving my cat and home under the care of a stranger. The carer, Marty, was super professional and my normally shy cat loved him straight away, making my time away stress free. I will be using this service whenever I go on holidays.
I have been using LPC for a few years now and they are nothing but professional and caring. My regular sitter Jess goes above and beyond, and has managed to forge a relationship with my cats who usually take a while to warm up to people. Jess unexpectedly had to give one of my cats some medication on the most recent visit, and she handled it with the care I have come to know. Thanks Jess and LPC.
This guys did a great job of looking after our very special puppy Junior. I highly recommend them to take great care of your pets. Will be using them again and again and again, aswell as recommending them to all my friends.
Have used Lonely Pets Club a few times now and they have been fantastic every single time! So grateful for this service - is so convenient and every carer I have had has been totally lovely.
Carer was wonderful! Very professional, took good care of my cat and my garden. Wonderful service! Will be using them again!
My carer was really professional and went the extra mile. My cat was so relaxed after we came back from holidays which is not normally the case when we go away.
Great service and Hassel free but it is on the expensive side so keep that in mind. I opted for the pick up, cage and pee mat (add on services) and it came to $425 for a week day flight. Only feedback I have is that the flight was delayed over an hour and there was no notification or updates provided by dogtainers. Bowie's (cat) flight was due to the land at 11:20am, got the pick up at 12pm and Bowie wasn't available until 1:15pm. Overall Bowie was fine it everything was pretty streamline.
Amazing customer service, the staff were so friendly too. I booked my Dads dog Moolah in to be picked up from the Melbourne quarantine facility and taken to the airport to fly to the Gold Cost. She was then also delivered to my Dads home on arrival. The whole process ran so smoothly. They went above and beyond and took her for a walk before her flight. Tristan sent photo updates which was so nice to know she was safe and happy. I would definitely book through Dogtainers again :)
Dogtainers are fantastic. I booked them to transport my Dalmatian from Melbourne to Perth as we were relocating. The complicating factor was my dog had to arrive after me so Tristan from Dogtainers had to pick her up from the kennel. He was brilliant - Tristan sent me a text to confirm that she’d had a walk and had been a good girl complete with photos, which reassured me that she was ok. In Perth, Margaret called me 2 hours before the expected arrival time to let me know her flight had been delayed by half an hour. This meant I didn’t panic. When Margaret arrived she told that my girl was quite relaxed and smelled beautiful. She was right. Our pup was relaxed after her big day, looking calm and healthy and smelling like she’d been a the groomers. I couldn’t have asked for a more helpful and professional service. It certainly eased some of the stress of relocating interstate. Margaret and Tristan - you are excellent at your jobs - thank you so much!!
Dogtainers offer a really great, reliable service. We use them twice a year to get our two dogs interstate for holidays with us. It’s cheaper than sending them to kennels. Staff are friendly and when I ring up to book, our details are on file. I can have the virgin flight options on my computer while I’m on the phone to Dogtainers - they book our dogs on a flight and I book us on the same flight. It couldn't be easier. Highly recommend. (Ring for a quote as their website auto generated quotes are way higher and inaccurate.)
My cat and dog were brought across from Melbourne to Newman, including time in boarding in Perth and we couldn't have asked for better service. Courtney was knowledable and organised everything so well. The team who looked after both my cat and dog were fabulous and special thanks to Lewis, Leanne and Hannah for accommodating all of their needs as well as providing endless photos and text updates. They have only been back with me 12 hours and already they are settling in beautifully. Thank you all so very much!
Don't trust what they told you! It's a unnecessary service that you mandatory have to pay for them book a flight for your pet in your behalf and with all that, they do it worst that it will be yourself doing it... What's the point?! I called first their services , before making my own flight ticket booking. To ask which fly could I take that My dog will be able to be on the same plane that mine. They give me the names of the airlines that accepts pets. I asked too if their services had different prices between week days and weekend and they say no. I booked on a Sunday with Quantas with the expectations to book with dogtainers their services to come for and drop my dog to my destination address. After having my flight booked I call and discover it cost me an extra of 400$ with dogtainers services because it was weekend even though they told me no differences in the first call. I decided then not to book with them their extra services of coming for my dog and dropping at home. But still on my dog ticket booking form, I ask them to put him on my flight and give the info of my own flight. They didn't and booked with Virginia in a flight 2h later than mine. I call back and they told me because it was less expensive to book with Virginia ( why they didn't tell me when I asked on the first call?). But that's not all, I decided to let it be, and wait for my dog at my destination. What I didn't know and nobody in Dogtainers tell me, is that I couldn't drop my dog in the airport more than one hour before the pet flight , but my own flight leave 2h before that time, so it was impossible for me ! Luckily the girls from the Virginia cargo make a change on the flight of my dog and put her in an earlier flight. Why dogtainers didn't do it she ask me, well good question! Because they wanted me to have to pay for their services of keeping the dog or transport by them to the airport? I pay them to do it all wrong and if it wasn't because a nice and flexible person in Virginia airlines all would be lost! And happy that I didn't booked any extra services with them ( because of their customers services misinformation). I travel a lot with my dog, it will be for sure the last time booking through dogtainers. But my dog arrived well to destination, even though that's thanks to Virginia cargo people. And yes the crate I rent from DogTainers. But nothing else! That's what the 2 stars stand for.
What a fantastic and stress free service, great communication and even though we had a little delay we were kept up to date and offered solutions. Best of all we had photos of our dog getting lots of love and smiling, generally living his best life with the team at Dogtainers. Arrival at the airport for us to collect was seamless, they provided us with an easy and efficient way to make sure we had all the information we needed to collect our dog. Definitely would not hesitate to recommend Jess and the rest of the team.
We have been reunited with Asha and would like to thank Elora and Team for all the assistance. It was quite stressful when the PEQ facility called and said Asha would be ready to leave the facility on a Sunday (the day before her flights were booked) I counted the quarantine days excluding Sundays. Elora was on emergency contact duty when I called to ask what I should do. Elora and the Dogtainers team acted quick to change dates for her collection. They also arranged for Asha to board with them the night before her flight. Asha is now with us in Brisbane, and we are really happy we chose Dogtainers to assist us. We highly recommend using Dogtainers for transporting any fur babies.
Thank you to the team at Dogtainers. Rex our dog had a seamless trip from the East coast to Perth . He arrived well rested and happy from the care provided by the Dogtainers Staff who displayed a friendly and compassionate attitude in the handling of Rex over a full day of travel. We were very impressed with the ease of communication with Ethan in setting up all the arrangements and in being available for any questions we had. The handover at our home in Perth was efficiently done with updates and times , and the staff member displayed a lovely caring approach in handling our pet. I would have no hesitation in using Dogtainers again if the situation arose to transport our pet, and I highly recommend the service that this company offers. I give Dogtainers five out of five star rating.
My dog Mochi was collected from quarantine in Melbourne by Dogtainers. Mochi arrived in Adelaide very comfortable and relaxed ! Dogtainers team also updates and sent a photo of her collected from quarantine. I want to especially thank Ethan Leppala! Provide specific assistance on this transportation, also very thankful to the service group.
Our darling girl Lola, loves Buddy boo. The staff are always pleasant and truly adore the dogs. I also love that it teaches her social interaction with dogs of all sizes and shapes. Highly recommend!
I can't say enough good things about Buddy Boo Doggy Day Care – it's a fantastic place for our furry friends. On our first day at Buddy Boo, they took the time to get to know my dog and assess her personality and needs. I was pleasantly surprised by how accurate their assessment was – they gave me good advice on introducing my dog to their doggy daycare. The level of understanding of my girl gave me immense confidence in their ability to provide tailored care for my dog. The staff at Buddy Boo are an absolute delight. They go above and beyond to ensure that every dog under their care feels comfortable, loved, and engaged. It's heartwarming to see how genuinely they interact with the dogs, making them feel like part of a big, happy family. Their dedication is evident in the way they remember each dog's personality. But what truly sets Buddy Boo apart is the genuine care and affection they provide. Whenever I drop off my dog, I can tell she's excited and eager to spend her day there. That's a testament to the warm and welcoming environment Buddy Boo has created. Buddy Boo shares many photos of our furry friends so the owners can see how they spent time at the daycare - which I always look forward to seeing them. In conclusion, if you're looking for a pawsitive experience at doggy daycare, Buddy Boo is the place to go. Their loving staff and dedication to the well-being of our furry companions make it a standout choice. I wholeheartedly recommend Buddy Boo to any dog owner seeking a safe, fun, and loving environment for their four-legged friend.
My dogs Harry and Dora love buddy boo! It is an Amazing daycare and salon. Cassandra does an amazing jog grooming my dogs! Everytime my dogs leave happy and looking fab. Both dogs previously were scared of going to the groomers. But now they happily go with Cassandra. I highly reccomend Buddy boo and Buddy boo beauty salon :) See Buddy boos instagram page for Grooming photos!
Buddy Boo is an amazing facility which my dog Ollie loves attending each week. The staff are incredible and make me feel really comfortable in leaving him for the day, as I know he well looked after and having a ball. Buddy Boo go to extra measures and post pictures daily to their Facebook of what the dogs are up to, which is extra comforting to see how much fun they are having. Highly recommend Buddy Boo!
Friendly service at a competitive price, with Monday fees reduced! Staff were also happy to accommodate my dogs dietary (snack) requirements. I’ve also been alerted regarding any abnormal behaviour, which makes me feel confident the staff are observant. Polly loves her days at Buddy Boo!!
Buddy Boo has been a wonderful place for our dog. He is an only child and daycare provides the dog play that we can't give him. With hours of socialising with a range of dogs, he has learned good social skills. The Buddy Boo team clearly care about the dogs and I love seeing photos of my dog cuddling them. They even give him birthday presents!
Our 2 and a half year old Cavoodle has been going to Buddy Boo daycare, 1 day a week for around 12-18 months now and absolutely loves it! He heads there in the morning and by the time he is collected in the afternoon he is pooped and spends the night curled up on the couch snoozing. The staff there are lovely, knowledgeable and passionate about ensuring the dogs are happy and safe while they are there. Highly recommend this service.
Buddy Boo has been wonderful for my dog. We moved into the area about 7 months ago and she has been twice per week - sometimes more - since then. The staff are wonderful - they love dogs, care for them well, and provide owners with plenty of feedback. My dog loves it so much that I only have to say "daycare" in the morning and she does circles with excitement!
Buddy Boo is the best doggy day care we have ever used. Our puppy loves his time at the day care and even refuses to come home! 😂 the carers at the day care are amazing and takes excellent care of your fur baby. Would 100% recommend Buddy Boo! Thanks guys, Benji can’t wait to visit again! …
I am happy and confident leaving Rupert in the teams care. Most importantly Rupert loves attending Buddy Boo. When I ask if he is ready to go to Buddy’s he gets so excited, jumps and dances around then runs to the front door to wait for me to catch up.