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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Cynthia was a perfect pet sitter for our little kitty. We knew from her extensive experience with cats that Nala was in good hands. She was extremely responsive via texts when we were away, ensuring us that the 2 of them were having a great time. She went absolutely above and beyond by scrubbing our bath and toilets to remove our mineral deposit rings that we haven't been able to get rid of! She even left the name of the product she used so we can get more in the future. The house was cleaner than when we left. We'll have her back anytime!
Toby and Chloe were amazing pet sitters. It wasn’t the easiest sit - a nervous dog and 3 cats with various ailments and medication to have, but they took it all in their stride and cared for them so well without any issues. Our nervous dog Zelda warmed to them in just 2 days which is a record for house sitters so far! I also really enjoyed getting to know them over dinner the night before I left, they’re very easygoing and positive people. They also left the house spotless for when I came back. I would love to have them sit for us again. You can rest assured your house and animals are in safe hands with this lovely pair!
. We were absolutely delighted with the care Summer provided for our cats. Without a doubt, she is the best cat sitter we have ever had the pleasure of working with. Her attentiveness and genuine affection for our cats were evident in every interaction. Throughout our holidays, she kept us constantly updated with daily pictures and detailed updates, which gave us immense peace of mind. Additionally, she maintained our house in immaculate condition, keeping everything clean and tidy. This level of consideration and dedication went above and beyond our expectations, and we deeply appreciated her efforts. Summer’s exceptional service made our holiday experience truly worry-free and enjoyable.
I never met Joi because due to her work, she arrived after I left and was gone before I returned home. This wasn't a problem at all. She was very self-sufficient and seemed to find all that she needed in my house. The house looked exactly like I left it and my cat seemed very content when I returned. Apparently they had a nightly routine of Luna getting brushed. Joi is a very experienced sitter and it shows.
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.
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.
Laura came across the country to sit for us. She arrived a day early and from the moment my pets met her our Lokie was smitten. We have one shy cat Luna and she was out and about on the first night. Laura kept us updated and shared her Adventures as well. We do live in a small hideaway of a town so seeing that she was able to enjoy herself was nice. We returned to a clean home, laundry done also, and very content pets. Lokie was sad for a few days as he missed his friend. We would recommend Laura as a sitter to anyone and would have her back again. 5 plus stars. ⭐
My husband and I are so grateful for Cendy staying with our ~1yr old cat for nearly a full month. We were nervous to leave her for so long but Cendy had Wilma literally eating out of the palm of his hand and snuggling with him in no time. Cendy was incredibly communicative with us and attentive to Wilma consistently for the entire duration of the sit which was such a relief and gave us the piece-of-mind needed to fully enjoy our trip. We returned back to an impeccably clean apartment and a very content kitty. For the first few days back Wilma was definitely looking around for Cendy, missing her buddy. We (and Wilma!) would welcome Cendy back any time, especially for a longer stay knowing how responsible of a sitter he was. Couldn't recommend enough!
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 .
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.
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, $14/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!
We used pet lodge USA many years ago for daycare and occasional lodging then we moved out of state and loved them. When we moved back we lived to far to do daycare so had to find another daycare closer to home and work. We needed a pet lodging quickly because we needed to go out of town u expectedly and our daycare was full. Pet lodge was able to make accommodations quickly for us with no problems. Our senior dog (that used to attend daycare there) was on medication for her arthritis and lumping and the new pup (which attends a daycare but has never stayed away from home) adjusted quickly. When we picked them up our senior was not limping anymore, was running out like a pup and was so happy. The pup, he was exhausted from playing and got all kinds of love from the staff. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
They over book dogs lock them together when customers paid for private suite and also put them in small cages they been reported to ohio department of agriculture with alot more videos and pictures group text etc. Feed animals wrong food don't feed some of them I quit there it was driving me crazy the way they neglected the animals
I was nervous to board our dog because he has anxiety and has never been boarded before. I went in person to ask questions and was assured that he would be well taken care of. When it came time for drop off, I was disappointed. It was quick and impersonal. Pick up was even worse. There was absolutely no feedback or report on how he did. When I asked how he did, the only response I got was a seemingly annoyed one saying that he was going crazy in the crate. I specifically wrote in his paperwork that he has anxiety and doesn't do well in crates so in my opinion if they cared about the dog, he should not have been in a crate especially long enough to get annoyed at him for being "crazy". The person at the front desk was just unfriendly and unwelcoming. If I didn't ask that question, I think I could have left without a word spoken to me besides how much I owe them. I sent extra food and treats just in case and didn't get any of it back. He also was a different dog when I picked him up. At first I thought he was upset with us but it wasn't that. He was completely out of it for two days. So basically I have no idea what happened while he was there because there was absolutely no communication. They advertise care and compassion but that is not what I experienced. I'm sure some employees care about the animals but that is not what is put out by the front office. I feel terrible for leaving our dog there and won't be doing that again. UPDATE: The owners called me and apologized for my experience at the front desk and said that is not thier expectation of how customers get treated. They thanked me for bringing it to thier attention so they can address it and not let it go any further. They gave me more information on how Jake's week went and I feel more comfortable. They also explained their procedures a little more. Also explained that the days are active and they may not get as much rest there as they are use to so he may have just been tired and catching up on sleep which is why he seemed out of it. Since I had no other information and my only interaction was with the person at the front desk, that is all I had to base my opinion on and it didn't feel good. I am going to trust the owners that Jake was well taken care of and that they will address any issues that arose. I am adjusting my rating from 1 star on faith that my interaction with one person does not represent the integrity of a whole business. I am still deducting stars for him being in a crate when he shouldn't have been. They did apologize and will address it with employees but that was still my experience and I want to be honest. I do appreciate that they called and were willing to hear me out and work on things that shouldn't have happened.
You might want to start clearing out those small cages you put the dogs in when you lie to people and tell them that their pet is getting it’s own suit. Pictures of your facility and tags with dogs names are blasted all over social media.also can’t say it only happened a couple times because there are time stamps!!! Lots of pictures! Don’t bring your pups or cats here! Your responses to these people who love their pets are just as disgusting as this dog prison. I hope you don’t own any animals.
I recently boarded my pup with them over a long holiday weekend. I dropped him off in the afternoon. The drop off was great, the two younger girls were friendly and asked a lot of questions. It made me feel good about leaving him there, since it was his first time being boarded. That good feeling faded quickly when I arrived to pick him up on a Monday morning. The staff was different from the drop off. I asked how he did and was looked at like that was a foreign question by the man behind the desk. He then asked another worker who said “oh he did great with the other dogs.” Great, but I specifically signed a paper that advised he should not be with other dogs due to a guarding issue and I was looking out for the best interest of other dogs staying at the location. She clearly had no idea nor did she look at any computer or paperwork to give me an answer. To add insult to injury our pup who is fully vaccinated caught kennel cough. I am giving them 2 stars for the employees at the intake. I do not recommend them.
They do excellent work on my dog nails I need to take your time to work with the animals
My dog has been getting hair cuts from this place for a while now and used to stay in the lodge but recently we've had a very bad experience with the hair groomer. She was very nasty when we picked up our dog and our dog seems traumatized and is now limping after her hair cut. We've incountered her 2 times now and the first time I caught her yelling at my dog to sit still in the tub. I have an old small dog who barely moves during baths other then her head away from the water. I will not be bringing my dog back and would not reccomend
Just had a terrible experience at pet lodge and pulled my dog from there due to them being dishonest at point of signing up. Found out almost a year later that I was basically paying for my dog to be shoved in a kennel the entire time he was there. (I don’t need daycare so when I signed up I specifically said I wanted to pay for him to just come during play time and was told 9-12 he would be playing. This was a lie and I only found out after he hurt himself in the kennel.) so out of 3 hours he’s supposed to be playing, he might have gotten 30 minutes IF the weather was good. Apparently your dog only plays with dogs their size so when other dogs are playing (small, medium, or large) they go in a kennel or crate. IT IS NOT A SUITE. Some dogs apparently don’t even get the luxury of a kennel and are put into crates of there’s no room. They have sent him home covered in feces (I thought he might have ran through a dogs poop and they accidentally thought it was mud) now realizing it was probably his own from the anxiety he gets being put in a crate. Especially since he had no comfort items with him due to us thinking he was never being put in a kennel😡. He also has developed fear aggression that he never had prior to going here. I originally thought it was my negligence of socialization (even though he’s around people very regularly with me and no bad interactions)but after hearing many other’s experience's with this daycare, I’m thinking not so much.
Confused and concerned. When we set up to board our dogs there, what we told and what we got charged were 2 entirely different things. Drop-off was ok, but they are unwilling to show you where your animals will be staying. No one answered the phone when you call to check and when we went to pick up, there was no conversation, no explanation, and no one was really working to answer questions. My husband comes home with just a debit receipt, and that's it. No papers, no invoice to show why we were charged so much, nothing but the promise that they will email us. I left a message, and I'm waiting to hear back. Will update my review after a conversation with them. Update Even though we were told drop off time between 630 am and noon and pick up time before noon, We got CHARGED an extra day. The gal on the phone says that drop off time (so as not to be charged a DAYCARE fee or an extra night) drop off is AFTER 3 pm and pick up before noon. STILL DOESN'T QUALIFY AS 1 EXTRA day. If it is all inclusive then why a daycare fee for when I am paying you to watch my dogs anyway. Liars and cheats. Unfortunately things need to get put into writing, and they are the only boarding place near us. Total for 2 dogs 1 night 88, 2 nights 176, even if you try to break down their invoice non of the pricing matches up.
Calvin got his nails done by Becky and he feels much better!