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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Cung was a wonderful cat sitter and housesitter and we would happily invite him back again. He was excellent with our cats and sent plenty of photos, and also left the house impeccably clean. We had to come back a day early and so we got to spend some time with him which we enjoyed as well. 10 out of 10 recommend! 
Sharon and Milton are two of the nicest people I've met in my life. This is my first time having a sitter fly in from out of state and it was so simple, stress-free, and didn't affect any part of me getting ready for my trip, leaving for my trip or returning from my trip. Sharon was very communicative before, during and after I returned. It just couldn't have been more wonderful! If you're considering applicants stop looking and choose Sharon and Milton. They are just delightfully wonderful wonderful people!! They go above and beyond just housesitting and pet sitting! Tidy, clean, respectful down to earth and the most kind and loving people. I do believe Milton really is a cat whisper!! They slept with my sweet babies, and even followed silly grooming instruction on one of my cats. Would have them sit for me absolutely anytime.
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.
Amber is as good a sitter as you will find anywhere! She treated our cats with such love and care, as if they were her own. She left our house in perfect tiptop tidy shape, and made sure to wash all the towels and linens before she left. She even cleaned out our coffee maker and took up our weekly trash without us even mentioning it! Amber is super kind and personable and we welcome her back to sit for us anytime! If you are looking for a sitter, you should definitely accept her application!
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.
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. ⭐
Florence is everything you want in a cat sitter! We have two cats that need a lot of human attention. One takes multiple medications twice a day and they both are used to eating on their own schedule and having people around so it is always very important to us to find a pet sitter that will be spending a lot of time in the apartment and that doesn't mind being very attentive. We were able to meet Florence before our trip and felt 100% confident that she would take great care of our cats. Florence is comfortable giving medication, she sent us photos and updates and left our apartment spotless. We were so happy that we had her come back the following week when we went away again for a short trip! We will definitely contact Florence again whenever we travel and hope that she is available!
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!
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, 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!
I love this place. My favorite part is that they divide the dogs by temperment for play time. I can't stress how important this is. When theres 50 dogs in a room, my dog gets nuts. This place is so much better. I used them for boarding, too. She came home stinky, i shouldve gotten the groom. However, the groomer was able to trim her nails, which no one has been able to do. I was recoended this place by someone in the pet sitting industry. Its the only place she would board her pets!
Great for playtime but if your dog suffers from anxiety and has issues being in small enclosures this may not suit them. I had boarded two huskies one age 4 who did great and the other one is 17 Who did not do well in the size of the kennel. They really are to small for bigger breeds. She Did great in group play though. The workers did what they could and listened to my concerns after calling to check in on her. I love the report cards and the groomer did a fantastic job with my girls. One who was blowing her coat so bad, it was coming out in chunks! Needless to say she looked and smelled like a brand new girl and they gave them bandanas as well. The only reason they did not get 5 stars, is because of the size of kennel, and all the extra charges for medications and group play in which are NOT included in the boarding price. Just an FYI They also want to charge you if you bring your own food. Which to me does not seem fair as I’ve used other boarding facilities and have never been charged for that. Not a bad place to board just not the greatest experience for one of mine. Which is no fault of the facility. I absolutely Loved being able to check in on my girls with the cameras.
I have nothing but great things to say about this place! Zero (our 9 month old American Bully) absolutely loves going to daycare & boarding. He has been very well taken care of when we’ve boarded him. The establishment is always very well kept up, clean, attention to detail has been great, and if there’s ever been any kind of issue or question we’ve been immediately called!! The staff is extremely kind, loving, & friendly to him and us! it’s such a comfort to be able to check on our boy throughout the day when he’s at daycare or boarding and also to make sure he’s getting his exercise and staying out of trouble. If you have any reservations about not coming to have them look after your pup, DON’T because we’ve had nothing but great experiences since we started attending 6 months ago.
In a sea of endless pet boarding locations AAPR is my absolute favorite. Great staff, clean location, fair prices, and fantastic experience for pet parents with extended drop off and pick up times. The pre boarding meet and greet/trial was by far the easiest here. The last place we used required us to board our dog at cost for a day as the trial.
My big boy Dexter loves coming here. The entire staff is so amazing. Jacqueline, Angelina and the rest of the staff are the best. They took the best pictures of Dexter and are so accommodating. I so recommend this place. A wonderful experience by a staff who care. Dexter and I appreciate everything. Thanks..
We needed a place to board our dog while we travelled. Friendly, patience staff. I like the fact that you can watch your dog via camera (even though we didn't pick that option) We will definitely use this company in the future.
We needed to board our 16 yr. old Labradoodle for 7 days and were very concerned about how he would handle being away from us. We decided to keep him at All American because they have 24 hour staffing. The facility and staff are wonderful! We enjoyed our trip because we knew he was in great hands and we could check in on him anytime via the 24 hour cameras. They took care of his medication and they brought him to the lobby as the 'reception dog' during the day :) I recommend All American Pet Resorts Lakeshore for any age dog, but especially for our seniors who may require special TLC!
I have been taking my dogs to All American Pet Resorts Lakeshore for years 🐶 🐶 Their staff is very knowledgeable, friendly, professional and it’s clear they love our dogs! The resort itself is super clean and smells clean. It is also beautiful and well maintained. They have staff there 24 hours a day and their overnight people even walk all the dogs in the middle of the night! That gives me peace of mind I can’t find anywhere else 😍 Each dog gets its own spacious suite with comfy bedding options and lots of playtime. They have live streaming cameras so I can watch my dogs play and while they’re in their suite. None of the other places in the area come even close to the quality of care and value! We won’t take our dogs anywhere else!
I being my puppy here every day and the staff is always very friendly and the place is so clean. My puppy wakes up every morning anxious to come! Recommend it to anyone reading. They even take pictures of our dogs for us!
Hands down the best place for daycare/boarding. The staff is very friendly, the facility is always clean, and prices are fair.Whst more can I say.😁 …
The best place to board your dog!! Our dog Charlie does not like a lot of people besides his Family but he seems to love everyone at Shores Kennel!! We can't thank you enough for taking such great care of him!! You guys are awesome!
100% Satisfied!!! For Starters, ANY RESERVATIONS YOU MAY HAVE, DON'T WORRY! We had never boarded our pups before, so the worrying was there. Meeting the owner Donna, it went right away! Her professionalism, caring, and compassionate manner towards animals provided comfort in our decision. Our Husky is Deaf, not able to go to just any boarding facility. Donna and her Crew were able to cater to not only his needs but our big goofy Dane, Odin as well! The process was easy during dropoff and pickup. We picked our fur babies up freshly bathed. They must've had an amazing time , because they slept the day away! Shores Kennel is now our GO-TO, as we will be using them for the future INDEFINITELY! We cannot thankyou enough for taking such good care of our Kiddos!
Went on a trip this week & we took our fur baby to Shores Kennels. He had such an amazing time, definitely will be back when we go on vacation again! Everyone that helped us & our dog was so sweet & caring!
We brought our boxer mix here. She loved it and we love the pictures of her that were taken and updates given. This was our first time boarding our dog because when we got her years ago she was abused by her former owners. She's over time had to learn to trust people. But I'm glad we found shores kennel.
Shores Kennels has been wonderful for our dog Chandler! Donna, Ben, and the rest of the staff are absolutely awesome and love your pet as much as you do. We board Chandler quite a few times per year and it’s a great experience every time.
Read a lot of reviews, called a lot of places before we landed at Shores Kennels for boarding. Our dog was a “special adoption” and we were looking for a place that understood and appreciated what we needed. Ben did a great job setting expectations around how they would manage diet and exercise putting me at ease. The staff took great care of our pup to the point he was almost hesitant to leave. Fantastic experience and will return. Really appreciate you guys.
I used Shores Kennels for my 11 month old golden retriever while I had surgery last week. I can’t say enough good things about them as a facility as well as great owners. They were more than accommodating and made sure to ease my mind about boarding my puppy. Even when I needed more time to recover than originally planned they were flexible with me on that as well. I sincerely appreciate Shores Kennels and will definitely be using them again for boarding as well as daycare in the near future.
Donna of Shores Kennels is an angel on Earth. In March 2017, she saved 3 lives when an EMT/former police officer was faced with the possibility of having to surrender his two best friends to the Humane Society. Tons of people shared the story in an attempt to save the dogs from a shelter. Donna stepped up and took the dogs in with no money up front. She's still boarding them & taking exceptionally good care of them. She posts lots of pics of the dogs on Facebook so that their human can see them and bridge this time apart. She has received very little money so far, from fundraising efforts. When Donna first contacted me, she said she was doing this because she would hope that someone would do the same for her if she were in that position. If it weren't for her, 3 lives would've been destroyed. Literally. God bless this woman & staff. ♥ Thank you!
This is an amazing kennel! Our dog is a lot to handle and doesn't always play well with other dogs. The did not hesitate to take us on as a client. They ensure the safety of our dog as well as all the other dogs. They individually know each dog/family. When you walk in with your dog you feel like family and have such a piece of mind leaving your dog there. There is no other kennel I would pick for my dog. The kennel is also very clean and well maintained.
I am the owner of two rescue Great Danes, one still being a puppy. Both of my dogs came from very sad abuse backgrounds, where they were hurt badly by people and forced to be surrendered. Because of this they suffered badly from separation anxiety and are skiddish around new people if I’m not there with them. I was absolutely amazed with how this kennel did with them, and how happy they were after their 2 day stay. I absolutely love the pictures they take and how kind the whole staff was to my doggies. I truly think this is a perfect place if you need to board your dogs. What an amazing job they did! All the appreciation in the world to these people. I can confidently say I’ll be boarding here again in the future. And they have such reasonable prices!