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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Seàn was an amazing pet and house sitter! He was super communicative and took amazing care of my dog Nala and cat Bruce. They were happy and loved while I was away- I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for the two little fur babies! He sent great pictures and checked in every day so I had nothing to worry about. On top of all that, he also kept my place immaculately clean and left my place in wonderful shape. We can’t wait to have him back to sit and I would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone looking for a sitter!
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!
Pares is an experienced and quality sitter and we knew our cat Juniper (and a few plants) was well cared for. We received regular updates and photos which was really nice to have during our travels. While we missed Juniper, we could see that she enjoyed receiving cuddles and attention from Pares. Upon returning home, our flat was clean and tidy, and Juniper was very happy! Thank you for taking care of her!
Carole and Ron are excellent cat-sitters! They took very good care of my cat Lola and of my house. I came home to a happy cat and a very clean and tidy house. They sent me pictures of Lola and kept me updated, so that I had a very relaxed holiday. I very highly recommend them as cat- sitters and I would be thrilled if they would come back to sit for Lola again. Thank you so much!
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.
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.
Kimberly was absolutely wonderful, and we couldn't have had a better sitter for our first experience with zeewoi. Marshmallow loved Kimberly instantly and our cats (who can be a little standoffish) opened up right away with her. She asked great questions that helped us tailor our Welcome Guide to make sure we could be good hosts. Thank you, Kimberly!
Danny and Jo did a great job caring for our 3 cats and fish AND lots of plants (and home of course) while we were out of town for 3 weeks. We came back to a very clean house, sheets, and towels all clean and folded and fresh sheets on the bed they were using. The plants were all alive too, which is a first for us (again, we have a lot of plants!). The cats were happy to see us and they were all accounted for (a past sitter lost a cat for a week - they escaped outside as a non-outside cat). Everything was in its place and looked great. We received regular updates (via text) with photos of the cats lounging about which was important for us. Danny asked good questions when they visited us before the sit, and when reviewing our pet/house sitting instructions. The only thing we noticed that was different was that our 2 young cats were a little lighter (not necessarily a bad thing) but we understand that being gone for that length of time can be stressful on our furry family, which almost always affects their eating habits. All in all, we would definitely have them again!
Karen was an extraordinary house and pet sitter who I hope to invite back again soon. You would be extremely fortunate to have her take care of your pets and home. From the very beginning she radiated calmness, knowledge, caring and curiosity. We had a great initial conversation where Karen answered questions I didn't even know I should be asking, and asked excellent questions so she could be prepared and understand the special needs for both my cat and home. She flew into my city the day before I was leaving and stayed at a nearby hostel so that we could meet in person and do a walk through of my home. They say pets have an intuitive nature about people, and I knew Karen would be a winner when my normally very shy/nervous cat came right up and let her pet him. Karen sent wonderful pictures and updates while I was gone and asked questions when she wasn't sure about something. When I returned home everything was spotless and my cat was content. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better house sitter experience. Thank you Karen!
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, $18/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!
I was so nervous leaving my baby girl at a daycare facility. I didn’t know what to expect, but Millie went for her first week. (Mom & Thursday) and houndstown has been AMAZING. The staff are all so friendly and we’re so kind to my baby. The place is nice and clean and they clearly love the animals they care for. And Millie has come home both days ready to Sleep. I am so excited to continue to bring her and get to know more of the staff and the doggos! Thank you houndstown!
Hounds Town Reading is Remy's favorite place to be! He absolutely loves it there, and in fact, is very disappointed if he doesn't get to go to daycare! He comes home a very happy, fulfilled, tired puppy. We also took our tripod dobbie, Nemo (who has since crossed the rainbow bridge), there and they were so gracious in accommodating him and his special needs. Mitch and all the staff are fabulous and you can bet they will love your dog as much as you do. I have 100% confidence in leaving our beloved furbabies with Hounds Town!! So grateful!
This was the first time our pittie was here, and she was very happy and exhausted when we picked her up from playing with her new found friends and family. We want to Thank everyone one for your kindness and care. We will be seeing you soon.
A fantastic experience! Very clean facilities and super nice staff! It was both dog’s first time in daycare and they did great! It’s no joke about the “Houndstown Hangover” because they were exhausted from hours of play!! The staff treated our dogs like their own and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. I know our dogs can’t wait to go back! Plus they got great report cards!
The first time we went into HT my dog put on his brakes before going in. After his first doggy daycare experience he was pulling us into the building with excitement to play with his new friends. What a relief to know I don't need to worry about him.
This was our first experience with boarding and it was so wonderful. I could relax on my vacation knowing she was safe and happy!
Everyone I met has thr dog's best interest at heart. Having a dog evaluated before they agree for care is wonderful, and made me feel at ease taking my dog. The free daycare day is a great add on before boarding. The facility is clean, and smells great. The staff has been wonderful.
Staff answered all my questions and took care of my Pup like their own while under their care for doggie daycare! Staff was very accommodating to all our questions and needs. My 8 month old Golden Retriever pup spent the whole day in the Doggie Daycare and came home exhausted after a full day of play! Report Card is a great thing they do here, as it gives you a recap of your pups day! We know our Dog will be in great hands later this week as we are going away for 3 days and our pup will be boarding with them.
Hounds Town Reading has been such a blessing for our family! This was our first week long vacation without our boy, Alfie, and I felt such relief to leave him with amazing staff, comfortable accommodations, and all his doggie buds! The staff interacts with the dogs and takes many pictures and videos which put my mind at ease whenever I was thinking about him. I can tell how happy and well cared for he is every time I pick him up from here! Worth every penny to know our boy is not only safe but getting lots of exercise playing with other dogs. Daycare/ boarding here is the best way to get his puppy energy out, we love Hounds Town!
Took our dog there for the first time and Cooper loved it. First time playing with other dogs, being away from home. Was a little nervous at first but didn't take him long to join in and have a time of his life. Staff is great post pictures constantly and live the first day of daycare report card.
I had 'THE BEST' experience with 'The Berks Pet Care' team, and will definitely use them again. I was a little skeptical at first when trying to decide if I should hire a pet care agency, but; my fears were short lived. The team members were all very warm and welcoming! Their communication skills were exceptional. I received daily photo's of the my kitties, with updates on their food and treats. All team members were polite and professional. Everything was kept neat and clean, just as I left it. Yes, I would highly recommend this team!
I have used Berks Pet Care to take care of my cat during multiple vacations. Every day they share pictures of my cat and report on how she is doing. They take the time to sit snd play with her for a while and the pictures show me how much she enjoys their visits. She especially loves her visits from Brandon.
I cannot express how much I value everyone at Berks Pet Care. We started using them last summer instead of boarding. Not only can my dog stay comfortable at home, but I didn't have to get him all of the dangerous vaccines that are needed for boarding. I have had ZERO concerns while my dog has been in their care. The daily updates, photos, checklist and messages they send on their app are amazing. Scheduling and communication are effortless. I would recommend them to anyone looking for in home care for your animals while you are away.
Jill and her team have been caring for our pugs for years, with professionalism, compassion and a genuine love of animals. We feel confident being away for an evening or for a few days knowing our girls are being taken care of in their own home. Communication is excellent, starting with detailed profiles of each pet's needs and preferences. We especially love the visit updates with pictures, where we can see in real time how happy our girls are during the visits. We appreciate you and your whole team!
The team at berks pet care has been taking care of my dog now for about 2 years and they are amazing! I couldn’t recommend them more! They are very caring and thoughtful. The scheduling process is so easy as well. If you’re looking for someone to let your doggie out while you’re at work or away for the night contact them for sure! You will be very happy with Jill and her team!
Jill and her team are simply the best! We have been using them for over four years and every experience has met or exceeded our expectations. They take excellent care of our pets, from dogs to guinea pigs, and each sitter treats our pets and home with the utmost respect. I continue to recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable pet sitter.
With Berks Pet Care I know my kitties are being fed & cared for with a reliable service. I get notes & photos everyday so I can check-in on my babies. The guilt of leaving them is a little less worrisome knowing there are caring loving pet lovers coming into my home, I can trust, to take care of my kitties. Thank you Berks Pet Care! Debbie Moore
As someone who has always been cautious about leaving my lively cats with anyone else, finding a dependable and caring pet sitting service was a huge relief. My journey with Berks Pet Care started unexpectedly during a local 5k event where they were distributing frisbees meant for dogs. I kept the frisbee I decided to explore their services. Right from our initial contact, Jill at Berks Pet Care was incredibly accommodating and understanding. She even managed to squeeze in a day on short notice, which immediately impressed me. When Brandon, their designated sitter, arrived, it was clear he had a genuine love for cats. He diligently followed the schedule we had discussed, ensuring my cats were not only fed and their litter box cleaned, but also showered with affection and treats. What stood out the most was the update I received, complete with photos and a detailed report on how my cats were doing. This level of care not only put my mind at ease but also strengthened my trust in Berks Pet Care. Knowing that my beloved pets were in such capable hands allowed me to fully enjoy my time away without any worries. I wholeheartedly recommend Berks Pet Care for their professionalism, sincere passion for animals, and exceptional service. If you're like me and hesitant to entrust your pets to just anyone, give Berks Pet Care a try—you'll be glad you did.
I have had a great experience with Berks Pet Care. Everyone who has walked my senior terrier mix Lucy has been great. I look forward to my Lucy pictures after each visit. I know Lucy approves!
This company is not interested in providing the best care it can to your pets or ensuring that they are treating your property in the best way possible. They will not send the person that will be taking care of your pet to an initial visit to ensure that special requirements are communicated properly. Instead they have someone else fulfilling this requirement creating a second hand information situation that will inevitably lead to misunderstanding of your specific requirements. I would never recommend this company for anyone that desires the best care for their pet or to maintain a secure home. They will probably cow tow this review but I stand behind it. The owner is only in it for the money.