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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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!
There are not enough words in the English language to express my deepest gratitude to Teresa and all the amazing love and care she showed my sweet cat Milo. From the moment she met Milo, I knew there was going to be a very special bond. He instantly relaxed when he first met and already looked so happy and at peace with her. The bond between the two of them only seemed to get stronger and stronger with every day that I was away. This two-week trip was so important for me as it was the first real "vacation" I had taken in a few years. I was in desperate need of a mental and physical break and knew that in order to have a true "time off', I needed to feel completely at peace with Milo being well-taken care of. Well my prayers were answered as Teresa was the "cat whisperer" I was hoping for. I could not have asked for a better, more compassionate, self-reliant, and intuitive sitter ! Teresa was also so diligent in sending me her daily picture and video updates of my cat. With every picture and video I saw, I knew that Milo was so happy being with her and I never worried for one minute while I was away. What a gift ! Teresa was also a serious life-saver for me as literally an hour before I was leaving for my trip, I found out my cat's tracker app was not working and after a few emails and phone calls, we found out the tracker's server was down. Teresa took the initiative to follow up with getting the tracker to work again which was a HUGE stress-relief for me . She is not only wonderfully savvy with animals but also with technology as well ! I feel so fortunate to have Teresa in my life now, not only as an amazing sitter for Milo but also as a wonderful friend for life! Thank you, Teresa for everything.... Milo and I so appreciate you .....
Kira was the best sitter we have ever had! I chose Kira because of her reviews, ability to sit during the dates I needed and willingness to communicate with my daughter/neighbor who co-parents Colby with us. I am always a bit anxious about having someone in my home and trusting them with our fluffy son. Kira put us at ease almost immediately. I received photos and videos everyday throughout the stay. I got updates on Colby’s activity and the fun they were having together. My heart felt full knowing that Colby was being well loved and cared for. Additionally, Kira was so kind to keep us posted on any deliveries that arrived at the house. Finally, when I arrived home, the house was tidy and clean! Again, I am so grateful that Kira was there keeping the house and my cat safe! I hope she will come back and sit again. I know Colby would love to see her again.
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.
Quinn was an amazing sitter for my cat Moon! She regularly checked in with updates on moon while we were away on a two week vacation, and seemed to give her plenty of attention, play with her, etc. Communication was easy and she left our apartment spotless after departing. Highly recommend her as a pet sitter!
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.
Anna was a wonderful sitter for our furry friends. My dog, Luke, bonded with her and was sad when she left. My cats would crawl under the covers and curl up with her at night. She is a true animal magnet and lover. I highly recommend Anna to anyone who wants their pets to recieve first class love while away.
If you are looking for someone to take care of your fur babies and your house while you're away, Daniel is your guy! I had discovered zeewoi just a couple of weeks before I was to leave on vacation and I was not only apprehensive if the website was too good to be true, but also under a real time crunch. I reached out to over 100 local sitters and several possibilities fell through. I was confident I would find the right sitter and when Daniel applied for the sit and I started to text and converse with him, I knew I had found the perfect sitter for my two cats! Daniel was upbeat and positive, articulate and personable, warm and caring, and he asked all the right questions about Lilly and Eli (I hadn't had the time to complete my Welcome Guide, yet!?!). I shared that I had an easy cat and problem cat -- Lilly, who is sweet, social and eats dry food, and Eli who is skittish, was periodically pooping outside the kitty litter box and was eating prescription canned food twice a day mixed with a probiotic and stool firmer. I asked if he thought he was up for the job and he happily said he was. Since he flew all the was from Chicago, I thought the least my husband and I could do was pick him up at the airport. When he arrived, he pulled out his notebook. He patiently walked with me as I reviewed kitty care, showed him around the house, and where he would be sleeping. He immediately picked up Lilly who was excited about meeting her new friend and Eli bugged out and down the stairs to the basement (his favorite hiding place!). We got Daniel connected to the internet, set him up at our dining room table and headed off to airport, leaving our house and kitties in the best of hands. Daniel wanted to make sure I felt comfortable and assured while we were away. He made sure to text with me every other day (he had asked my preference earlier), sent photos of Lilly being her cute self while Eli hid during the day although he gave me assurances that he was eating his food and using the litter box (there were a few accidents, but Daniel never complained about these additional duties). When we returned from our vacation, the house was also spotless and well cared for and Daniel had even washed the sheets for me! It is with utter happiness and complete confidence that I recommend Daniel as a fantastic Sitter. He is trustworthy, responsible, caring, and competent, and you can rest assured that both your house and sweet pets will be watched over and treated with TLC -- and will truly be in the best of hands while you are away!
Karen was able to step in a sit for me on short notice after another sitter canceled. She was very thorough and communicative and I felt I had left my apartment and cats in good hands with her. I came home to a clean apartment and happy cats. I definitely recommend Karen as a sitter.
Kathy and Ron are the most accommodating sitters you will ever find. At my request they arrived a few days early and also made it clear they would be willing to extend their stay as needed. While at first they were a little uneasy about giving pills to our cat Sparky, they soon got the hang of it and did an excellent job caring for both cats even though the cats have very different schedules and needs. Kathy was great about keeping in touch with us and we knew they would be just fine for the several days when we were out of communication range. I would gladly invite Ron and Kathy back anytime and highly recommend them to you for your next getaway!
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, $20/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!
Cash is proud to be part of the Sun Dog family. Allison is genuinely interested in his well being. Her breath of knowledge and experience makes us very comfortable boarding Cash there during our trips out of town. She always takes time to chat with us about his stay before and after and has been helpful in making us better Aussie owners.
I'm pretty sure my dog enjoys being at camp with Allison more than she enjoys being home. Leaving my dog for 2 weeks was easy, since I knew she'd be so well cared for, and that she'd have a blast playing with her friends at camp.
Sundog is the best home away from home for our dogs. All of the dogs love Allison, and so do we.
I can't imagine anyone else caring for my fur babies. I like to tell friends that Allison takes better care of them than I do. :) She is so accommodating and thoughtful and always has the dogs' best interest in mind. She is also super giving to the canine community and just a great person! I appreciate her so much!
I am so grateful to have Sun Dog Kennel and the owner Allison in our life. We have 2 dogs and have been using this kennel for years. I never have to worry about my dogs when we are away as they have sincere and expert care, a beautiful facility, lots of outside space and a great deal of personal attention. We’ve had nothing but professional and positive experiences with Sun Dog Kennel, and it is the best kennel we have ever had! Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!
Ellie is the 2nd generation of my family to enjoy her time at SunDog, as my Yogi did years ago! She loves to run and play in the big yards with old and new friends, and the fact she isn’t in a kennel run for 23 hours a day. As a retired owner/operator of a pet sitting business, I appreciate Allison’s attention to detail on my picky feeding prep😉. And she goes above and beyond on numerous occasions. Will never forget her bringing Ellie to visit me at the rehab facility, on Mother’s Day, as I recovered from spinal surgery❤️ Dogs that go to SunDog camp are happy, luck dogs!!
I have always had great experience with SunDog Kennel! My Charlie is a super shy boy and would really just prefer to cuddle at your feet instead of wrestling around with other doggos. Allison has always been extremely understanding and accommodating. She allows Charlie to sort of hang by himself and do his own thing when its play time outside, and even lets him hang out with her in the office so he can get some of the human interaction that he craves. Thank you as always for being amazing and for taking the extra time to make not only Charlie, but myself feel comfortable when I drop off my best friend.
Sundog boarding kennel is like no other. It is like sending your dog over to your best friends house for a week of sleep overs. Allison has a personal connection with every client. That said- I mean the canine clients! The dogs are not crated. Though she does have several crates near the front door in the office. These are for current pick ups or drop offs. Making sure Nobody gets out due to an open door. She has 2 large fenced in areas. One for the big Dogs and for for the Little’s. I happen to have a little dog who thinks he’s a big do so he plays over there. She has couches ...just for Dogs. Allisons attention to detail with all the dogs in her care is amazing. She truly is a dog person. She spends her time exercising and socializing the dogs with each other. Now because of how she spends her time during the day... with the Dogs. She is not sitting by the phone or the computer. Most likely she is outside throwing a ball, She is a one woman show with a life outside of her business. She communicates via text or email. You must bring your dog over for a pre visit. She is pretty thorough about what she expects in dog behavior. I believe that once you are a client you are well taken care of. The problem is getting her away from her passion ... the Dogs. But once you have ....you will not be disappointed. If you are looking for a commercial kennel with an office staff and dog walkers this probably is not the place for you. This is DOGTOWN!
Emailed, texted and called. Received a complimentary email telling me that I would hear from them soon... a day and a half later I get a text explaining that they were out of town and asking me for my dog’s information and experience with boarding. I write back with the information and a couple of pictures, a day and a half later, still no response. Good thing I took the precaution of making arrangements somewhere else after the first 24 hours!!! The terse message at Sun Dog says that dogs are her first priority, but I am the one writing the check and how I’m treated tells me how my dog will be treated. Clearly other people have had great success there, but I think she also has a reputation for not responding well, as quite by chance I talked with someone else who had the same problem. Maybe you’ll have better luck if you have the time to wait a week to make an appointment.
I bet they are great with dogs but good luck with getting a hold of them. I had our dog care back out last minute and I called and texted to no avail. They texted to let me know they were busy watching the dogs and that was it for 2 days. A simple "we're full" would have been acceptable. But instead I was ghosted.
Hands down the best pet sitter I have ever known. Ellen takes great care with my dog and I have complete confidence leaving her with Ellen for a day, overnight, and beyond. This is saying a lot, because I am super picky about entrusting my "baby" to anyone. As another reviewer wrote, Ellen sends me pictures, which are so much appreciated. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Ellen is the best. Taking your dog to Ellen is like going to the ANTI-KENNEL. Instead of cold, concrete floors and cages, she keeps the dogs with her in her beautiful and very clean home. It's the best possible experience for your pet. We wouldn't take our dog to anyone else.
Reliable dependable dogs kept inside in a loving environment. I never have to worry. Ellen will even send you pictures while you're away on vacation so you can rest at ease.
The best place you will ever fine,for taking care of your love one!!
Tara is truly amazing with our two boys. They love their play time where they get to run around together and play catch with Tara. We also like that she takes and shares pictures of them playing. I highly recommend Aunt Tara's Creative Canine Solutions!
I cannot share enough about how amazing Tara and her staff are. We have a special needs pug with limited mobility. Tara and her staff welcomed our dog with so much love and care. He was well taken care of during his week long stay and it gave us great peace of mind. The facility is spotless and well kept. We can’t wait to use Aunt Tara’s again!
Tara was absolutely wonderful! We had traveled to the area with our 3 year old chocolate lab. Our pup wae not getting along with her pup cousins and we needed a place last minute for boarding. Tara worked our dog in. Upon check in we were immediately put at ease. She assured us our dog would be well cared for. Our dog takes daily pills and she was able to administer them. When we picked up our dog she was happy and healthy. Overall, it was an amazing experience. I highly recommend Tara and her staff.
Aunt Taras' is fantastic ❤️, our dogs were well taken care of, they did good, especially since it was the 1st time we left them anywhere. I'd definitely let them stay there again.
I highly recommend Aunt Tara's for boarding your dog. Whenever I leave my dog there, I can rest assured that Rocky is well taken care of. Tara is not just the owner, she is also the caregiver for the dogs. She treats them as she treats her own dog. Aunt Tara goes above and beyond! My dog gets a vacation at the same time as my family. Additionally, the facility is clean and well maintained.
My dogs have always loved Aunt Tara's for their away from home needs. Everyone is so VERY kind and thoughtful. My dog returns home happy and healthy.
Tara was awesome and worked with us to board our dogs for a friends wedding.
Aunt Tara is the best! Highly recommend boarding your pups here.
Mudbud had so much fun with Tara, he didn't want to leave!
My doggos love going here!!!.. Great place and not that expensive highly recommend
Wiggle Butts and Waggin Tails gave our 7 month old Cavapoo the best place to stay this past weekend. We highly recommend their place. It was our puppy's first time boarding and they prepared us and our puppy on all the things to expect. Very clean and organized facility. You will not be disappointed by their hospitality for you pet. We will definitely be back.
Brought my little Frenchie here. Discussed with owners on the phone the dogs age and sent them all the paper work from our vet which listed each and every vaccine he had. Was told there was no issue with bringing him in for 4 days. Went on vacation and got a text the next morning, after having driven 6 hrs away, that they weren't equipped to handle our dog because he wasn't old enough to board there. I had to pack my family up and head home to pick him up. Wasted $2500 in lodging for our vacation. WARNING.... NOT RECOMMENDED.
This was our first time boarding dogs ever. We have two cattle dogs, both young & FULL of energy. The staff at Wiggle Butts was so beyond fantastic with them. They sent us photos and kept us updated. They gave them their medications as directed. They also followed directions to keep our dogs together at all times because they are highly anxious otherwise. This is an affordable, clean, and trustworthy boarding facility. 10/10 will use again. Thank you guys!!
Kathy and Dave were amazing! We went on vacation up North and found Wiggle Butts and Wagging tails online as we wanted to have our 2 year old dog close to us. Chloe was well taken care of and happy when we picked her up. Kathy was quick at responding emails before and during her stay. Love that they have a large outdoor area that dogs can play and enjoy the outdoors. We will be retuning here next time we have a vacation up North!
Kathy and Dave are very personable! I trust them with my 1 year old Golden doodle. He loves going to doggy daycare at their facility! I would recommend them to anyone.
Dave and Kathy are SO kind and they’re great with animals. My little dog loves coming here to spend time with them and the other dogs. They’ve really made a special connection with her and with my family. This is the only place we board her because I know she’ll be well taken care of. They have great rates as well and are very flexible.
Kathy and Dave did a GREAT job helping my kennel-averse rescue acclimate to their place by having her do several short day care stints before she boarded there for several nights. They even texted an update while we were gone. My pup was happy, well cared for, and is still excited when we drive up. What's more, their location is convenient, clean, well organized and a great value. HIGHLY recommend!
Dave and Kathy greeted us and our dogs with open arms as soon as we arrived. Very clean, neat, and organized dog boarding! I could tell they were animal lovers as soon they walked us back. Dave set out some blankets for our pups to borrow while they stayed. We will DEF be using Wiggle Butts and Wagin Tails again next year. Very happy.
My dog, Bruce, loves coming here; and I love it because when I pick him up at the end of the day, he is TIRED. Dave and Kathy are the sweetest people. There is always the perfect amount of pups for him to play with. Great for socialization as well as exercise! Pick-ups and drop offs are easy and fast. They are by far the most flexible with pick up/drop off times for any place in the area, which makes it great for working dog owners who may need to work earlier/later than typical 9-5 work hours. I can't recommend Wiggle Butts and Waggin Tails enough! If you're looking for doggy day care or a place to board your dog, look no further.
I boarded my two mini Dachshunds over Thanksgiving. We all had a great experience! The kennel is new and well designed and the owner (who live on the property) are very patient and loving to their guests. I called several times and they texted me pictures, they reassured me many times my furbabies were fine. I will definitely use their services again. I highly recommend this lovely facility .
Diane is a next level cat care person. She LOVES cats. We took our daughter’s cat to stay in Diane’s cat dream house while we had (allergic) guests. The cat clearly didn’t want to get off his perch when it was time to come back home. And he’s currently sitting in our much bigger house meowing at the windows. I’m truly convinced he wants to go back for more Diane attention. Your cat will love this place or Diane’s care at your home. Diane is a speaks to animals kind of human. Excellent!
I have known Diane more than 20 years & have observed how well she takes care of cats. She gives them much personal attention - talking to them, hugging, brushing, playing, medicating if needed. She is conscientious about providing proper food, fresh water & clean litter. Diane's "cat cottage" is the "cat's meow"! Her safe cottage is kept at a comfortable temperature. She spends much quality time with the cats in the cottage. The cats have hiding places as well as fun toys & windows to look out. I have observed her cat boarders become more lively, playing & purring during their visit. I would highly recommend Diane as a cat sitter in your home or her cat cottage. Thanks for all you do for cats, Diane. Patti Donnelly
I left my very shy eleven year old cat, who is a very finicky eater with Diane in her cat cottage . The cottage is meticulously kept , and set up perfectly for a cat to enjoy, with windows to watch birds, cubbies to hide in, climbing shelves , as well as a loft. We were gone about five weeks, so I definitely did not want to use a kennel, that would have been extremely hard on our kitty. We returned to find our cat happy, relaxed, and healthy. Diane has a real rapport with felines, is very knowledgeable as far as health and diet needs. I would not hesitate to use her to care for my cat again, and feel fortunate that her services are available for my cat in the future .
Diane took excellent care of my cat. She is extremely caring and attentive to her feline visitors. She wrote me a lengthy note about how my cat did during her time there along with some suggestions for better health of my very old cat. I would highly recommend Diane's care for cats!
Finally... quality boarding for CATS!!! Diane has taken a concept, ( previously available only to dogs) and built an incredibly cat-friendly place where any cat will be comfortable. This “ Cattage” is safe, well appointed, and just plain awesome! A must see for sny cat owner troubled by ‘ what to do’ with their purrballs when traveling. Thankfully, a cage in a vet’s office is no longer our only option. Dogs owners have had ‘ kennel ‘ options for years. Now cats have a place to stay designed solely for their needs. Thank you Diane for this overdo opportunity for cat owners in Leelanau! Sincerely , Barb Wood
Exceptional Cat House, safe, secure, designed for all cats, cats who are shy, there are spaces for them to shelter in and feel safe; cats who are gregarious, there are lookouts, numerous toys and stimulation to keep them happy throughout the day and night. I've known this cat addict for 32 years and we have gone through many life experiences together. Cats are her world and she is a meticulous caregiver. I give her my unequivocal recommendation.
Diane is the most caring, responsible and reliable cat sitter I have ever known. She has had cats all of her life and treats them with the utmost respect and concern, as if they were her children. Her "cattage" is a great addition and a wonderful idea for anyone who needs to board their cat while they are away. she also offers exemplary and thorough home visits. I would not leave my cats in any else's care, except for hers. You will NOT be disappointed! She is the best!
Beau has stayed at Bokhara many times and they are wonderful with him. He’s always well cared for and happy. He started going at 7 months and they were so sweet and good with him. I highly recommend and I won’t use anywhere else!
We had our dog recently banned from Bokhara for, what I feel, is the fault of their new groomer. We’ve had our dog groomed there by Ellen for six years and never had an issue. Ellen retired and the groomer they have now has been out of the business for a while or something, but whatever she did made my dog anxious and he attacked. NEVER had that issue with Ellen. So, they said he’s welcome to board there? Sorry, too many finer establishments in the area. Stay away. (I can’t post without a 1-star rating, but I wouldn’t even give them that.)
Our pup had an amazing stay at Bokhara! We loved that she was greeted the moment we walked in, they were waiting for her! Erika made us feel so warm and welcome. After checking Ellie for temperament, we were shown Ellie's "room" and were able to set her up and get her comfortable. We were able to see much of the facility, and all our questions were answered. Ellie got walks every day and we were even invited to take her to the lake when we picked her up. Ellie showed us right where to go. She was so comfortable there and looked really happy and content when we picked her up. I called once to check on her and all my questions were answered and I was told Ellie was eating well and visiting. I'm so pleased with Bokhara and look forward when we can visit again!
Excellent kennel. Just pulling in the driveway you will realize that your dog will have their own resort while up north. The pine trees along the drive way will have dog name crossings, and once you pull up you will find a friendly staff ready to give your dog attention that you will feel comfortable with. There are a list of options to pamper your dog including access to Elk Lake for a swim, or even check out your pet by boat while on Elk, or the other Chain of Lakes. Our dog is a medium to small dog and had made friends with the other dogs while there. Be sure to have your pets vet records ready. Will have our dog stay there again the next time we are in the area! Rates cheaper than hotel dog rates.
Thank you Erika so much for taking such good care of George and Charlie!! We really appreciate the excellent care and spa treatment you provided. Georgie has never been so clean and fresh! Even Charlie was happy to visit you!! We'll be back again for sure!! Thanks soooo much!!
We've been boarding our Rhodesian Ridgeback here for about 4 years and have had nothing but good experiences. Staff are really friendly and I like the grooming options as well as the additional play time/walk options.
Fantastic cat boarding service. Boarded my kitty here for several weeks and it was a great experience. All staff including the owner are extremely kind people.
Our gsd puppy went for her first grooming with her sister. The staff was super accommodating in letting them stay togather. They came back looking and smelling great.
Took my cats there for a week got them back covered in feces, and we're obviously traumatized, I would never take my pet to this place again
Nice drive. Nicest lady ever!!! My dog is just beautiful!! I Found my new groomer.
Megan is wonderful with my fur children and is incredible. She helped me out so much when I rescued Molly, who suffers with separation anxiety. My fur children love seeing her and it is such a good feeling knowing that they are being cared for and loved. I highly recommend her for any pet sitting needs!!
Megan does a fantastic job with our pets. I completely trust her, she always communicates clearly, and she is very flexible when our dates sometimes change. I have no question that when we are gone, our pets will have the care they need.
My husband, son, and I vacationed in Traverse City recently for a wedding and had to bring our energetic boxer who obveously couldn't attend and we didn't feel comfortable leaving him at the hotel alone for hours. I found Pooch and Purrs website and decided to contact Megan in regards to having her watch Mac. Upon meeting Megan and her family, I knew that our dog would be in great hands and we could enjoy our family wedding! Megan sent me pictures throughout the evening, and my family and I could tell that Mac was relaxed, loved, and having a good time with their beautiful golden retriever . I would definately ask Megan again to watch Mac as well as recommend her to anyone! Thanks Megan for taking such good care of our fur baby!
Megan takes care of my cats when I am on vacation. She is very organized and reliable. She comes every day, does the food and litter, and cuddles with my kitties for awhile. She also brings in the mail and walks through the house to make sure nothing is wrong. I don't know what I would do without Megan. I hate leaving my babies, but I know they are safe with her.
Pooch and Purr is the best! Megan has been our go-to pet sitter for the past several years. The cats look forward to her visits! She spends quality time with them at each visit and does an amazing job of reporting to us through email or texts about how they are getting along during our absence. I highly recommend Pooch and Purr. Kathy Gray
Excellent!!!! Megan always takes great care of my pets when I am out of town for work. She makes sure my dogs are calm, comfortable and happy. I can tell how much she loves animals!
Megan treats my dog like her own. Her professionalism, experience and insights have been a comfort to our pooch and our family. I highly recommend her!
I love! love! love! Megan! She is timely, helpful beyond measure and very connected to animals. I wouldn't have made it through the first year with my puppy without her help.
Professional, dependable, kind, and amazing. A true animal lover and dog whisperer. I can always relax knowing Megan is taking care of my fur babies while I’m at work or on vacation.
The best for so many reasons. Very reliable. Been around for years. Easy to deal with tons of references. Prices are great. We are lucky to have these guys in the area.
Tulamar Kennels have been caring for our dogs for 35+ years. Our puppies are a part of our family. The family at Tulamar have taken care of all our dogs with attention, affection and most importantly they are safe. Thank you
I highly recommend Tulamar Kennels. Tulamar has an extra large kennel for very large dogs. My dog is 155 pounds and the kennel is perfect her. She's been to other places with barely any room for her to even turn around. Heather is accustom to handling large dogs and does very well with Belle. The kennels are clean and dogs have an opportunity to go outside into a fenced area directly from their kennel. Heather and Kayla are both very accommodating and friendly.
Don’t bring your doodles for grooming!!! I brought my Sophie for her first haircut and they just did a horrible job :( It doesn’t look like a goldendoodle’s haircut. They said she was amazing during her haircut so it wasn’t her fault.
Great place to board your pets! My dogs are happier to go there than they are to see me when I pick them up!
Tulamar Kennel has been an incredible find for us! Our dog Clark can be a bit challenging with strangers / new people, so we’re rarely able to board him or send him to day care as many kennels don’t understand how to interact with challenging dogs. But the staff at Tulamar understand exactly what he needs and how to care for him. We are so grateful to them and will absolutely use them again!
My pups are not great with other dogs, and in their 5 1/2 years have never had to be kenneled before this past week. To say I was nervous to leave them is an understatement. But, I could not have been more pleased!! When I picked them up, I could tell they had fallen in love with Heather and her staff. And most importantly they were so obviously well cared for. I will be using them again and I would recommend to anyone!!
Heather and staff are very friendly, efficient and caring. The grounds are beautiful, quiet and safe. I feel good about leaving our four legged family members there when we can’t take them with us. The grooming is good too. They do just what you ask for. Highly recommend this kennel & grooming.
We own a min pin of a certain age who requires only the best care. We won’t board him anywhere else.
Heather and Kayla are fantastic. We never take our dog, a rescued schnauzer mix, anywhere else for boarding or grooming. He gets so excited when we get nearby that he whines and jumps around until we pull up!! They take the absolute best care and always do an incredible job with hair cuts, baths, nail trims, you name it. Our dog can be skittish with new people but he adores the team at Tulamar. We feel so lucky to have discovered this hidden gem years ago and so appreciate this special place!!!
Just got home from picking up my dogs for their first appointments at Tulamar. The dogs look wonderful and their trim styles are exactly what I wanted. Staff was warm and friendly and the price reasonable. Gorgeous location, too, and easy to get to. I will definitely use them again for grooming and will add boarding. Thanks, Tulamar staff!
Love,Love,Love this kennel! I am so glad we found this place. I don’t have to worry about my fur baby at all. They send you updates and pictures everyday your away. He got to keep his toys and blanket that smells like home with him so he would feel comfortable. They give your pups food and make it even more special by putting toppings on it. Have plenty of play time with them and give them so much attention that they sleep from tiredness for days. The staff is loving and fantastic!! Thank you Beaus Chateau For Pets!!
Been taking my pup to Dianas personal touch since 2019. When I heard that in Sept of 2023 there were new owners taking over I'll admit I was a bit nervous. But after talking with the new owners and staff I felt completely at ease leaving my best friend there for an extended stay. It was apparent the knowledge, expertise and love they had for each animal under their care. Recently I had to go out of town, unexpectedly. They made it so easy to get my boy in there. I'm not away from him often so I had my own anxiety about how he was doing. I was pleasantly surprised to have gotten a text update on how he was doing and pictures of him playing with other dogs! I am so happy with all the services they provide. I wouldn't recommend anything that I didn't belive in, but Beau's offers great services to people and their pets. You won't be disappointed!
I love this place. I have older rescue dogs and worry about their anxiety and being left and I’ve had nothing but phenomenal experience and Katie. The new owner is fantastic. My dogs actually look forward to coming. I had three at one time and now I have two they’re always Great and are happier than when I drop them off so thank you so much
Incredibly thankful for the last minute booking g they accepted by us on vacation so we could enjoy a full day on the boat. Our dog had the best time and we received the most reassuring updates with pictures. Highly recommend. We will be back next vacation.
I bring my girl here very often (4-5 days a week) for the daycare, the staff at Beaus are incredible! They take their time to get to know your dog, spend lots of 1 on 1 time and have always been available whenever I needed services. I would recommend anyone who would has a pet and they just need some day play or boarding for a vacation! They will send you photos throughout the day and even a daily report. I cannot speak more highly for this business, bring your pets here where it can feel like a second home!
Very glad I tried this place. I don’t board my dogs often, but feel totally comfortable leaving them at Beaus. My dogs actually get excited to go there which puts me at ease. My dogs are a handful and I can tell that the staff really enjoys having them there. My senior husky was groomed there today and she looks absolutely amazing. I couldn’t be happier with the staff and their services.
Max & Harper continue to attend doggie daycare at Beaus. They absolutely love to go here to play A LOT with their friends. (The vet praised Harper for losing 10 more pounds from playing at daycare!) They walk in like they own the place! The staff greets & spoils them every time they arrive. They come home very tired! A tired dog is a good dog! 💖. You cannot ask for a better facility & staff in Traverse City! You can see their pics after being groomed by Krysten, Harper saying hi to staff, & my dogs sound asleep after playing at daycare! Thank you to Katie & the rest of the staff for treating my girls like they are your own!
We were there in September of 23 with our dog Casper. We are so excited to be coming back in July and look forward to him staying there for daycare. They did such excellent service and he loved his experience there. Thank you and we will see you soon.
The staff has been amazing! Our dog is a pretty reactive/protective dog. She was a pound puppy with a pretty bad history. The staff has gotten her to safely socialize. They know her by name on sight. They give us a report card about her stays, which is a highlight of picking her up. They are fantastic! Can’t recommend them enough.
Beaus Chateau is the BEST! They love on our two Golden's as if they were their own. They know how to treat each of them (differently) and both our Fur Babies LOVE going there every time. We can photo updates throughout their stay, a report card of how they did afterwards and the entire staff is very engaging with both us and our dogs. I couldn't love this place more!
I highly recommend Carol and Whisker Sitters. I have had Carol do my weekend pet sitting for 2 dogs for the last 13 years, and I can ALWAYS count on her to take exceptional care of my dogs and my home. I trust her 100% on both aspects, and she is a total pleasure to work with. I always know she will show up, and I never have any worries. That peace of mind is completely worth it. Her communication is excellent also. You won't find a better pet sitter in this town!
We have been using Carol for about 2 years and she is amazing! Cares for our pets as though they are her own! Our younger pup is VERY anxious around new people but Carol is so patient and works with him so well that he is totally cool with her when we are away. She has even given meds and fed our fish for us in the past. Never have any doubts letting her into our home, we always receive prompt communication and picture/video updates every visit. 1st class service and she will love your pets like they are her own!
I'd highly recommend Whisker Sitters. Carol's professionalism and passion for cats & dogs truly show with her services, and I felt very confident in allowing her into our house while we were away. Prompt communication was also greatly appreciated and she was very good at providing updates, and being flexible with minor changes.
Super awesome pet sitting service. Carol took care of my cat Millie while I was on vacation for a week in Florida. She sent me daily text and video updates which my whole family loved. She kept Millie's litterbox and food areas perfectly clean and refreshed her water everyday. She even made an extra key so she didn't carry around my emergency key (as there were issues with the key I gave her, and she was very patient about that). Great service all around.
AMAZING! Whisker Sitters is truly the best pet sitting service I have ever used. Whisker Sitters takes care of my pets like they are their own! I feel so reassured leaving knowing they are in her capable and loving hands!
What a great experience for us and the pugs! Whisker Sitters came into our home and treated our fur babies as their own! We loved the text and video updates and are very pleased to have a pet report card waiting for us when we got home and have it on the refrigerator for all to see our fur babies earned an A+. I would recommend Whisker Sitters to anyone!
Leaving my puppy at Whisker Sitters definitely gave me a peace of mind. I knew she was well loved and cared for in the way that she would be at home. I was given periodic updates including texts and video clips so that I could see how well she was doing. Thank you, Whisker Sitters!!
Carol takes care of our two cats while we are away from home. The peace of mind she provides is immeasurable. Very glad we have her service.
Carol is the best, the cats love her, very affectionate, caring, responsible and professional. Couldn't ask for a better cat sitter!
She took excellent care of my pets. Will use her again.