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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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.
Hannah and Joseph housesat our three kitties for a week and a half while we were traveling for the holidays. They were very communicative and conscientious. We received daily updated on our cats with cute and funny pictures. When they noticed our 17yo cat, Amber, wasn’t eating very much, they let us know and we were able to resolve the problem quickly. They were also very resourceful and understanding when we ran out of some cat supplies. Hannah and Joseph took great care of the house. Everything was very clean and tidy when we arrived back, and we had a short time to get to know them on our arrival. We would be fortunate to find more house sitters like them, and would of course love to have them back in the future! We wish Hannah and Joseph luck in their travels!
Becca was fantastic - we cannot say enough about how great she is as a pet and house sitter and as a human being! Becca committed to the sit 8 months in advance and was great with her responsiveness in communication during the long lead up to the sit. She arrived early and got the low downs on the animals and house stuff prior to us leaving. She woke up crazy early to help us get to the airport and picked us up when we returned, which made the traveling so much easier on our end. She left the house spot-less (and this is no exaggeration), with the linens cleaned, and a wonderful meal waiting for us upon our return. She is an absolute gem of a person with a great sense of humor and a kind and compassionate nature, and she really enjoys the animals in her care. Our dog and cat were very well cared for and totally at ease upon our return. If you are lucky enough to have Becca sit for you, you will be very pleased at how well she does the job!
Joi did a wonderful job caring for my two cats and two guinea pigs, as well as caring for my home! She is coming back in November for a long sit while I am out of the country and we all can’t wait. Joi had experience with rabbits and jumped right in with guinea pig care. She is so calm around them that they were sitting on her lap day one! She spent time preparing their vegetables and kept their enclosure and room clean, which requires daily effort. She even washed the floor mats in their room so it was fresh when I returned home. She went above and beyond sending me daily photos and videos so I could see that everyone was healthy and happy. It was apparent to me that she spent a lot of time with my pets, which is very important so they don’t become stressed and lonely when I am away. Joi also took excellent care of my two cats. They receive daily wet food with some medication and she ensured that they received it on time. My cats barely noticed when I returned because they got so much attention from Joi. She took excellent care of my front garden flowers and my tomato and herb hydroponic gardens. These take some daily attention and time in the summer, and I returned home to them looking great! Joi is a very caring, clean, and thoughtful sitter and I hope she comes back many more times!
Brian is a very professional sitter that does a good job, pays attention to details and is easy to work with. I have a lot of plants. A lot. He suggested me do a video for the plant care so he could be sure of which ones needed what. Brilliant! I’d never thought of that. They were in great shape when I returned. I explained that I needed some flexibility with travel dates, he agreed and rolled with the punches like a champ when my dates did indeed change. Unfortunately, he was a bit allergic to my cat but made it work anyway. He was really awesome about everything including a tree that fell next door in a storm and blocked the road for three days. I appreciate that he appreciated how funny and how much personality Boo has. They got along well and I received some great videos. I returned home to a happy cat and a house well taken care of 😊. I would definitely recommend Brian.
Elisabeth was an excellent sitter for our cat. We were away for two weeks and received daily photos and notes from her about Catman's activities (i.e., sleeping and eating). She is definitely a cat lover and that was evident from our cat's calm behavior when we returned.
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.
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!
Kristine was wonderful again as our local sitter from just down the street. The boys take to her like she is their best friend whenever she comes to sit with them. She sent us photos of them playing, relaxing, drinking water and eating so we knew they were well taken care of. The house and the cats were in excellent shape and excellent hands while we were away. It is wonderful that she enjoys the house and the cats so much and tells us so. Kristine comes with our highest recommendation! Thank you Kristine!
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!
A++++ Dog Town & Kitty is our go to for kenneling our dog! We were updated every few days on how she was doing and her progress while on vacation (other kennels we have used don't do this..so highly appreciated)!!!! When we picked her up she wasn't in her kennel, but playing with other dogs in the play area! Thanks so much! I appreciate play time vs her being locked in a kennel 24/7. Already booked her next stay!!!
I see some people who seem very upset about the sickness that recently went through this establishment. Well, sorry, it happens. And when it happens you have angry people attacking the establishment, calling to attack the owner (Paula), and her staff. Kennel cough is a dog cold. Plain and simple! It happens everywhere dogs are contained together. I'm sure this can get frustrating for an owner. Paula did an excellent job informing everyone that does business with her about what was going on and that she was closing for the well being of the animals. Which is her top priority! She made sure the place was cleaned thoroughly before reopening to the public. If you want to listen to some folks who want to try and hurt a business owner because they felt like their little feelings were hurt, I can't stop you. If you want to take your dog (or cat) to a very clean and professional place where your animal can have fun all day, this is the place! My dog Dublin howls with happiness when I pull into this place. She rips my arm off trying to get in the door she loves it so much!!! It gives her exercise and socializes her to other dogs. And I know she is cared for extremely well. Keep up the good work Paula and don't let these people get you down! :-)
They've been so great with our animal nail trimmings, they're so friendly and we're usually in and out in under 10 minutes.
We absolutely love Dog Town Kitty City. We use them for dog daycare and grooming with Megan and couldn't be happier. We recently boarded our 2 dogs for 9 days for our son's destination wedding. This was their first time being boarded, but they were so well taken care of! We received pictures and updates all week of their playtime. This facility is spotless and the staff is very nice. We wouldn't go anywhere else.
This is the best doggy daycare that I have ever been to, I have been to a few, and the staff here are so friendly and very helpful . It's so clean and organized. my dog snickers. Just love's it here !! Thank you all .
Dog Town is the best around!! We have used them for doggy daycare, as well as boarding quite a few times. It's hard to find a good honest, extremely clean, and caring place for our particular Fur-Babies!! Whether it's a quick drop off for them to play, or we have to go out of town, they take care of them. Recently had to take one to the vet a day before having to drop them off because they love to explore, worried that Dog Town wouldn't want to help take care but they still welcomed with open arms to take care anyway they could, assuring us to enjoy our time away!! They are always exhausted from all the play time, and pictures seeing them play is a plus! They treat our Fur Babies as if they were their own. Highly, Highly Recommend!!!
If you're looking for a boarding facility and daycare that truly cares about your pet's well-being, look no further than Dog Town Kitty City. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking a safe, fun, and loving environment for their furry family members. We've used this facility (since 2021) for grooming, overnight boarding, and daycare for both of our dogs. I appreciate that safety is a priority, especially when it comes to vaccine mandates. Scheduling pet care is very easy using their daycare app. Their rates are competitive, and the value they provide is unbeatable.
My dog Luna loves to go to daycare- she's excited when we pull in the parking lot! As a huge benefit, she's a better dog attending daycare. The place is always cleans and smells good! Paula the owner is fabulous and runs a great business!! Thank you Dog Town Kitty City for showing this fur mom feel good knowing my dog is well cared for and safe!
I take my 4 year old lab here for day care as he gets separation anxiety being home alone too long. He loves coming and gets so excited when we pull in. The staff all know him and now much he loves to play fetch. The facility is very clean and they use top of the line cleaner. Never had any issues and highly I recommend!
Was in there last week to board my dog and heard a lady yelling I think it was the owner and it sounded like she was yelling at one of her employees.. this is the second time I’ve been in and probably won’t go back. Update: I was in there with my girlfriend. She puts him under her last name. Regardless. What was heard was heard. If you do it with customers by the desk. I’m sure it happens when they’re aren’t. Keep it professional though 👏🏻
My pup loves it here! I see how happy he is with around the staff. I feel very comfortable leaving my puppy in their hands. They are always so welcoming, friendly, and attentive.
My dog loves it here! The staff is all extremely friendly and my dog gets excited the second the building comes into view! I also appreciate the COVID precautions they are taking at this time. 100% recommend! Edit: Roughly a year later and I now have TWO dogs here. Both have been going since they were puppies. I still have nothing but good things to say! I want to add that my new dog is a Samoyed and we've had him groomed at BarkTown USA by Tanya several times - she is the best! He was not great with grooming at first due to a prior bad experience at a different facility, but she has been so patient with him that he's pretty tolerant now. I will always give BarkTown USA my business as long as I'm living in the Howell area! I highly recommend them!
My dog loves it here! Employees are very well-trained on how to handle dogs with different temperament. My dog was "dismissed" from a different doggy daycare because of his temperament (he is very active and wants to play play play all the time); however, employees here have been able to handle him just fine! My dog gets so excited to come here and I love knowing that he's very well taken care of while he is here.
Excellent service and care. Dogs get ample play time. Have indoor and outdoor play areas. Reasonable rates. Highly recommend, your dog will love it here!
We absolutely love Barktown USA. Our first dog Jack Bear went there for nearly 11 years and now our new puppy Sterling goes 2 times weekly. April and her team are incredibly compassionate and knowledgeable about all breeds. We cannot say enough great things because we would exceed the characters allowed for this review. Simply the best!
My dog Gizmo went for a haircut here for the first time and Tanya did an amazing job with him!! She texted me throughout his appointment to keep me updated. He came home just as happy as ever and way less hairy!! We will definitely be back for his next cut!!
I have been taking my dogs to Barktown USA since Koda was 5 months old; he turned 12 in May! April and her team are very kind, caring and knowledgeable about all aspects of dog behavior and training and make my dogs' time there very enjoyable. It has been a great experience for them and i don't worry about leaving them.
Dogs have so much fun here! The owner and her staff are super qualified to take care of your dog or dogs. All such beautiful and amazing people who are very experienced and educated on how to care for dogs of every breed. They love dogs and it shows. They go the extra mile for each and every dog.
Tanya is great! So sensitive to my girl's insecurities about changing groomers. We will definitely be back🙂 …
April is excellent. She works with your dog and has lots of guidance. Our dog is always happy to visit. The other gals here, Jamie and Ruth, and others, clearly love the dogs.
Pet Nanny has been a great partner for taking care of our cats when we are out of town. Michele has been visiting several times, she takes care of all and informs daily on the cats. Great peace of mind.
Pet nanny does a great job of Watching our animals and keeping us informed. The midday services we receive are generally quite good. And if there is a snag, Janice the owner makes things right.
We have loved our experiences with Pet Nanny! Dani has taken excellent care of our two cats over long stretches of time and always keeps us updated via text with pictures. Dani also took the time to meet our cats and learn the ins and outs of our home before watching them for the first time. Highly recommend!
I've had many years of great experiences with Pet Nanny and the owner Jan Conner. She's always ready to provide the care we need during our long travels in Europe. We've been able to enjoy our time away worry free. Jan's employees are totally reliable and take great care with pets, mail and plants. I was so happy to see all of plants healthy when I returned home and our macaw was perfectly healthy and content as well. The sitter Jenn always kept us informed and we enjoyed working with her.
Pet Nanny provided excellent care of our dog while we were out of town. It was easy and efficient to request care. The provider, Monique, was thorough in care of our pet and in considering our owner need for occasional communication. We will use Pet Nanny service again.
I can’t express enough how wonderful The Pet-Nanny service was. We met our caregiver Nikki prior to our trip and she spent time greeting the dogs so they were comfortable with her. She sent us texts and pictures every time she came to take care of them, took them for walks and always updated us on how they were doing. When we got home there were detailed sheets of the boys activity for each day, a welcome home card and Nikki even left a rose. Our boys had such a good time with Nikki they were kinda moaping around missing her. I think they were a little disappointed when we got home and they realized she wasn’t coming over -LOL. The pet nanny delivered notch service and I would highly recommend them
We have been using Pet Nanny for a while now. I had various pet sitters from Pet nanny over the years and every one of them were great. Currently we are having Dani sit our pets while we were on vacation a few times. We are so happy to have Dani look after our pets as she does a splendid job. Keep up the great work.
I have used the services of Pet Nanny for 15 years. Jan and her workers have provided the best of care for the several dogs and cats that I have owned over the years. There was never a worry as to the care my pets received as they left notes, text messages, and photos to keep me informed while I was away. I would highly recommend them and will continue to use their services in the future.
Pet Nanny has done a super job for us and our cat, Molly. Our particular caregiver for our recent vacation was Katie and she was fantastic! She is competent, kind, caring and totally charming - sent us videos every day of Molly doing her Molly thing! When we walked through the door, I was pretty certain Molly would have been happier to see Katie instead of us!! With Pet Nanny, your pet(s) and your home are in safe, good hands! Kudos to Jan Conner for having someone as wonderful as Katie on staff!!
I contacted Pet Nanny via email asking about a dog walker while we are on vacation. (A family member is staying with our dog, but was unable to walk her.) I let her know our dog's breed and informed her that she was a rescue. (Pet Nanny's photos only showed pedigree dogs, which is why I inquired.) She replied, "We don’t have any dog walkers in the area until summer." That seemed odd. No services until summer? Then I asked about house-sitting for our dog, as we were looking into that as well. Considering her previous reply that her services are not available until summer, I also asked if she was comfortable with all breeds Jan replied, "House sitters are not available, sitters have families and some work." Really? A pet nanny with absolutely NO openings for any service for months on end? What kind of "business" is that? I then replied, "So none of your services are available until summer?" and she never responded again. Why not just say that you don't work with all breeds? I was asking for services 2 months from now. If it isn't the breed, then how does this business function?