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This was our first time using zeewoi and we were a little apprehensive, especially as we were going away for almost 5 weeks, but we really didn’t need to be. Mary and Kevin were fantastic from the start. They had excellent communication and put us at ease straight away. They looked after both our cats with lots of care and we came home to two very happy and content kitties. Mary and Kevin struck the balance just right whilst we were away by keeping us informed of how the cats were and sending pictures of what the cats were up to every couple of days. It was so lovely to know that the cats were enjoying themselves and being so well looked after whilst we were away. Mary and Kevin also looked after our house extremely well and we came back to a very clean and tidy home. We would definitely recommend Mary and Kevin to anyone needing a house sitter and would love for them to sit for us again if they were ever back in the area.
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! 
Amanda is truly our trusted sitter "find"! She comes back regularly, so much so that our kitties think she is their secondary owner! Always reliable, clean, responsible and most of all loves our cats as much as we do! Good communicator, self reliant - all in all a perfect "10"!
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!
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!
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!
Ann Marie was an excellent house sitter who went above and beyond. She flew in a day early and stayed at a local hotel so we she could meet my cat and get the keys before my early flight the next morning. When I returned, she and Tryke were best friends and the house was immaculate. She even washed the sheets and towels, and remade the bed. I strongly recommend Ann Marie for any future sits!
If Cung ever applies to your post for a house or pet sit, I strongly encourage you to jump at the offer. You will not be disappointed. Cung is among the top (if not the top) sitter I’ve ever had and I’ve been on this site for years. Primarily, Cung is very organized. In the weeks and days leading up to the sit, Cung kept me abreast of his plans and status. I felt very comfortable in the days leading up to the sit because I knew the plan we made to exchange the keys and walk him through the instructions would work as planned. Second, Cung really cares. When he got to my apartment after what I assume was a long day of traveling, I explained the care instructions and he was very attentive and cared about the details - asking very specific questions on how to care for my cat and apartment. I had some pretty specific rules about how to feed my cat and take care of him and Cung followed those exactly. Third, Cung makes you feel comfortable while you are away. I got daily or twice daily updates about my cat. I got pictures which made me feel like my cat was having a good time. My cat came out within an hour of me being away - very fast for my cat as he is shy. Cung must have a calming energy towards animals. Cung was also very responsive when I reached out first - replying within 5 minutes. I really appreciated that. My cat threw up at one point and Cung answered all of my questions to assess whether my cat was sick or had just eaten too fast. Fourth, Cung will take good care of your apartment/house. I came back to a SPOTLESS apartment. The sheets were washed and folded on my bed. The towels were washed. The apartment had been vacuumed. The kitchen was clean. The dishwasher had been run. Everything was in its place when I returned. Honestly, cleaner than when I left it which is difficult since I am a very clean person. Cung also respects your property. I have an extensive computer setup that he used for work and he was very respectful of that equipment. He asked if he could use it beforehand, which was incredibly polite since he could have used it and I wouldn’t have known. In sum. You need to jump at the opportunity if Cung offers to sit for you. I came home to a very happy cat. Hope he will sit for me again sometime!
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 $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!
Very happy with the service at Julies Boarding Kennels, staff are really friendly, happy, helpful and very caring, our dog was well cared for and was happy and healthy when we picked her up. Thank you for the amazing service you provide and for taking great care of our furbaby. I highly recommend this kennel. Thank you
Julie's kennels provided excellent care for my Dog's recent stay. She entered the kennels with a previous injury which required 4 different medications to be administered during her stay. She had a bandaged foot which had to remain dry, she had to wear a cone, and she also required a prearranged vet visit to change the bandage. All of this was accomplished without hesitation. I would highly recommend Julie's kennels.
My dog has stayed twice now for a week each time. He has been happy and very relaxed away from home. Staff are passionate about caring for each of their guests. They were able to give me a detailed handover on my dog’s experience. What he did, what he ate, if he got on well with other dogs etc. I would definitely recommend this boarding kennel. Staff deserve 5 stars as well. Thank you 🤩
We had the worst experience at this kennel, staff lying and making offensive false comments about our dog just to prove she is correct. We previously had great service and accommodation for our dog when Shannon was in charge, but since she left, the service has gotten extremely bad! the owner, Julie, doesn't understand anything about customer service, rather than diffusing a tense situation, she further escalated it, she is absolutely irresponsible and very unreliable, don't trust your beloved family pet to these people.
First time leaving our doggy, the care seemed fine, I liked how they let the dogs have a play with the ones that get on.
We sent our fur baby in for a week.we have sent him to another boarding kennel before and he was happy and relaxed when he came back. We chose this place as it was nearer to our home.However, when we dropped him off he was happy. When we picked up, its been 2 days and he seems withdrawn and quiet with tail tucked under. He is always a happy and active boy, its sad for us to see him this way. Makes us wonder what might have happened.The lady at the teception seemed flustered and generally staff there did not seem friendly.We are definetely not sending our fur kid back there again. 👎
I can highly recommend Julies Boarding Kennels to anyone looking at boarding kennels for theirs dogs! Shannon was absolutely amazing with Amy and we are so grateful for the time Shannon spent with us leading up to Amy’s first stay. After a not so nice experience with another boarding kennel it was a huge relief to find Julies boarding kennels. We were so impressed with Shannon and Lexy’s experience with challenging rescue dogs like Amy, I felt extremely comfortable with leaving Amy in their capable hands for the weekend. Amy came home happy, content, soft and clean! Thank you both for taking such good care of Amy and bathing her! We look forward to using Julie’s Boarding Kennels again when we are away next.
Terrible experience. My male dog has been left with a female dog and the kennel owner found them "stuck" and it resulted in an unplanned pregnancy for the female dog. They didn't even contact us but were told when we picked up our dog. Very unprofessional and shocking from a long established boarding kennel.
Loki and I love coming here… Loki has his friends and his favourites… the staff are friendly and I adore Brittany and Lexi who have such loving personalities. When I leave my Loki Bear. I know he is safe and has a great time because he basically walks himself to the back door and barely says goodbye. Little jerk.
I can't reccomend these guys enough! Working FIFO sure has it's Downfalls around leaving my furbabies behind, however, knowing my pets are in great/safe hands makes it that little easier being away. Julies Boarding Kennels and Cattery go above and beyond as well as empathetic towards other people's lifestyles working FIFO. I also want to say thank you the Team and especially Tania (Reception/Admin) for all your efforts and always being in positive spirits! Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed, so thank you!😁
This is Daisy! Daisy spent a night at ticketyboo boarding kennels and loved it. Lots of room to run and socialise with other pups. Brilliant owner. Highly recommend.
Our pet sitter cancelled on us last minute and these guys were able to help us out with no issue. They are SO lovely and Riley obviously had a really awesome time with them. Highly recommend taking your dog here and we will definately be using again when we're in the area! Thankyou again!
Have taken my dog here several times while we were away. He's very nervous around other dogs but within a day they have him out and about interacting with the other dogs. He always comes home with a big smile on his face.
First time putting our dogs in a kennel and the owners were fantastic. They made accomodations for our highly anxious dog. Would recommend!
Best place! We had to board our 5 month old pup unexpectedly and we’re obviously stressed about having to do so. However, our little LuLu didn’t want to come home with us! Owners looked after her as if she was their own and it was very obvious that they loved dogs and knew what they were doing. We got back a very happy and content pup. Highly recommend.
We picked our dog Mia up today after a 5 days stay and couldn't be happier with the service Steve and Gaye provide for all the dogs. They made sure she is well fed and happy. They even managed to find a dog friend for our very reactiv, easily overstimulated dog. 5 stars from us and we would always sent our dogs there again.
Happy doggy ❤ It was a little hard to find the kennel due to road works, but our pupster was well looked after over the weekend. She was worn out when we got home and had obviously had fun with her doggie friends.
First time coming here, the owner are so lovely. They do amazing, my boy Ardi seemed to not want to come home. Had his head out the window looking back to stay. We will definitely be back soon! 😇 …
Just picked up our boy Rosco Rosco has been going for 3 years now He doesn't stress and looks very happy when we pick him up . Nothing is any trouble with Gaye and Steve. Our boy doesn't really settle in kennels but here he jumps out the car and doesn't look back . Very happy to see him go in Would totally recommend Ticketyboo for your dog . Thanks guys Lea
Our second visit was great. We were so happy the first time last year that we took our 2 back. The owners asked questioned about their health, socialising and eating and genuinely cared when we checked them in. Such friendly and accommodating service. Plus our dogs came home very happy again! We will always bring our dogs back here when we visit family in the south.
I have been a pet sitter through Pawshake for over 10 years. Great service and easy to use website. 90% of my clients come through finding my profile page on Pawshake. Everything is transparent and as advertised.
Finding Pawshake has led me to the most amazing pet sitter for my pet. Pawshake is a relatively easy site to use, where you select the sitter based on reviews and their information. Your experience will be determined by the relationship with your individual sitter. A meet & greet arranged before you book. I was so lucky to pick Rosie. I go away and rest assured my fur baby is in good hands every time. Rosie is amazing! My cat thinks so too!
We had a great experience with Pawshake. Nicola our sitter was so reliable and trustworthy. Her communication was great and she met twice with us to meet our dog Benny and cat Harmony. The system is user friendly and payment is automatic. Highly recommended. Will use again
I could not have been happier with my sitter. Came home to a very neat clean house and a very happy dog! Will definitely be using pawshake again. App was so easy to use.
We used Lauren from Forrestfield. She was fabulous. Visited every day and fed and played with our cat. She sent us updates, photos and videos. We trusted her with our cat and our home. She was so reliable and trustworthy. We have more trips planned this year and we will definitely use her again. So much better than a cattery.
Highly recommend Pawshake - we quickly found the perfect sitter in Hannah - first time our pup had been away from home and she was well taken care - we received regular photos and updates which was fantastic! Will definately be a regular customer.
I can highly recommend Pawshake app as it’s easy to use and helped us find a house sitter. It was our first time using the app and we successfully found a young lady who took great care of our home and our pets. Will definitely be rebooking in the future.
Pawshake App was a good find to locate the perfect dog boarding home for our Labradoodle Charlie. Everything from the booking, the meet n greet, Charlie boarding with Tina, to collection on return home from our short break away went smoothly. Very happy and will use Pawshake again for sure!
Pawshake is easy to use and great if you need a decent sitter at short notice. As a first time user of this service I was very impressed. Miles ahead of other services in terms of quality and efficient processes.
So happy to have found Pawshake and a terrific pet sitter that was prepared to look after our little dog in our home for 4 full days. We have already re-booked
I couldn’t recommend Emily enough!!! The care she has given to our fur babies over the years has been unmatched. She has a genuine love for all animals and goes above and beyond every single visit. Unfortunately we no longer use Pet Friends due to a job change and moving house however I would highly recommend anyone needing a pet sitter to use Pet Friends & Emily. We can’t thank her enough for all the love she has given to our babies- mostly to Luna love bug- we are convinced he loves his aunty Em more than us!! You can be assured that your pets are in the best care.
Emily from Pet Friends provided exceptional care for my 5 much loved kitties, exceeding my expectations in every way. Her attention to detail and dedication to their daily routine were impressive. Upon my return, I was thrilled to find my kitties happy, healthy, and content. Emily's outstanding care and compassion have earned her a permanent spot as my go-to pet sitter. I'm already looking forward to booking her services again in November 2025. Thank you, Pet Friends, for your outstanding service of care and peace of mind.
I highly recommend pet friends From the very 1st phone call communication was clear and Sharon did all she could immediately from then the service was started and my pets were very taken care of I felt nervous at the start but it was very short lived as everything is documented and the reports were excellent I cant thank you enough for the response even as my request was very last minute.cant recommend enough
It is always a little nerve racking leaving fur children at home, but especially when they are old. We were so relieved with the care and compassion shown by Jenny from Pet Friends in looking after our 4 cats - 1 requiring some special care. Receiving daily updates and gorgeous photos helped with our stress of leaving them home and allowed us to really enjoy our holiday knowing they were in great hands. Thank you Jenny & thank you Pet Friends for your fabulous service.
She is usually very stress with stranger after attacked by a neighbour dog last year. Her first time boarding with Helen for 9 days when I am away to attend business conference. I can see that she is well taken care of and happy. Thanks Helen for being patience and giving so much love to her and keep me updated. I am one happy fur mama. Highly recommend!!
We have used Pet Friends twice now, both times with Susan pet-sitting for our GSP puppy. The booking process was a pleasure and Susan is a confident and experienced dog handler. We look forward to using Pet Friends again in the future and are grateful for their efficient service thus far.
We Highly Recommend! Cathy took the time bond and understand our Dogs needs. The service reports put our mind at ease with the updates and photos. We knew he was in good hands. This was our first time using a pet sitting service and we will definitely be booking again! Thanks Again to Cathy and the Pet Friends team. :)
They are so nice, professional and patient with fare price. Elsa and Shelley are the best for taking care of Guinean pigs. I highly recommend them! They will send pictures and notes to me every time after they take care of my piggies, and they help me feed them and clean the space. They are great!
We returned home from our little getaway down South. Walked in and the house was immaculate ! Cathy went above and beyond our expectations ! Our dog Bowie was extremely well cared for, happy and content. We cannot praise Cathy high enough ! We will be recommending Petfriends to all our friends ! A big thank you to Sharon and all staff at Petfriends, especially Cathy, for such an amazing service. Kay Hayes 🙂🌺
We used the team at Pet Friends last month after our other pet-sitting plans fell through last minute. Their admin staff were very timely and professional with their communication and the sitter did an exceptional job with our pets and our home. We will continue to use their services in the future and definitely recommend them to others.
Thanks Hayley for another stress free stay for Zelda. We booked Zelda in over a horrible heatwave and I was a bit worried as Zelda is a bit of a spoilt brat (she’s a rescue and had a rough start so deserves to be a four legged person) but Hayley quickly reassured me that the kennels are airconditioned and the dogs are kept cool. Sure enough, I once again picked up a happy (very loudly happy) dog ready to slot right back into family life.
Our Aussie Shepherd spent the long weekend at Furry Friends and returned home happy and healthy. Prices are very reasonable for the service provided and we will definitely be back to take our boy here any time we are unable to take him with us. Thanks for the great service 👍
Our Aussie Bulldog has just returned from his first holiday with Hayley at Furry Friends Boarding Kennel. He has come home happy, relaxed and looking fresh! Hayley is very welcoming and made sure our boy was comfortable during his stay. Thank you for taking such good care of Arnie, Hayley. He is looking forward to his next holiday with you!
I have got both my dogs through Borderton. One is a Border Collie and one is an Aussie Shepherd. Hayley and Tim are great and maintain open communication once you take your dog home. Definitely recommend.
Hayley always takes great care of our fur children when away. They always love going there and come back so tired!
My dogs have always been very happy to come here. I drop them off to Haley and they don’t look back. Love my dogs very much and would only trust sending them here 💕💕💕💕 …
This place is fantastic. Our dog goes weekly for daycare and absolutely loves it!