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Chris and Julia were our very first sitters and are the most perfect house/pet sitters anyone would ever want!!! Julia sent video/pictures of our fur babies everyday and we noticed early on that our animals were very relaxed and happy!! This made our trip so enjoyable and stress free knowing that our animals were safe and being spoiled and loved the whole time. They even trained our dog to sit while her leash was being attached and was able to pet and hold our cat that is somewhat nervous around strange people he doesn't know. When I got back from the trip, the house was very clean along with Julia/Chris had washed the bed sheets, bath towels, vacuumed, dusted etc., and even washed the pet bedding. They also left some SE Asia treats for us to try which so sweet of them. Definitely the perfect house sitters!!!
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!
Sabre is a sweet, honest person who stepped up at the very last moment (after the prior sitter flaked out) to watch our dog and cat for 17 days. When there were a couple minor accidents, she informed us of them right away. One involved a burnt pan (easy to do if you’re not familiar with an induction stovetop) which she offered to replace. Sabre also washed the towels and sheets, and made up the bed before we got home. The yard was pooper scooped and litter box was clean. Pets seemed well-cared for. When she had to leave town for several hours one day, she made sure to arrange for our neighbor take care of the pets. Additionally, I appreciated how she didn’t assume that it would be ok to bring her cat. When we found out she was going to keep her cat in a kennel during her stay here, we told her she could bring him which worked out fine. Overall, I would confidently recommend Sabre to watch your pets and house.
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!
Kimberly was a wonderful sitter who watched our two cats for us while we were out. She was willing to come a day early to help acclimate herself with the animals, and this was exceedingly helpful in making sure the cats would be comfortable with her during our absence. I would highly recommend Kimberly if you're looking for a responsible, caring sitter.
Kathy and Ron arrived at our home with a most fantastical toy for our cats and a giant apple pie. Need I say more? They are very experienced sitters and brought personal items that they prefer. We knew we were leaving out cats in good hands. A large part of their 'job' was hand watering our garden and Ron took that in stride. Everything is thriving. Our cats are usually distant with new people but we received photos of them keeping Kathy and Ron company in various situations which was reassuring. They clearly won our cats over. Although Ron and Kathy had a ferry to catch on their last day, they took time to wash their linens and hang them on the clothesline. They also left us a gorgeous plant for our garden. We would very much like to have them back for a longer sit if possible.
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!
Jenima is an excellent sitter! She is organized, communicative and flexible throughout the stay. We needed a sitter at the last minute because Jazz got sick, and Jenima saved us. We left a little worried about him, but Jenima took care of him really well and kept us informed. Cats love her! We definitely recommend her to take care of your pets!
Tracy was an ideal pet sitter when we left for 12 days. She was communicative, friendly, and most importantly took perfect care of our two cats and our house. I would highly recommend her for any sit!
Tonya was great and filled in after our other sitter had to cancel. She was very self sufficient and navigated acclimating herself to everything since she arrived after we left. She gave thoughtful updates on my cat and I could tell she really enjoyed her, so that means the world to me! She left the place immaculate and we will certainly have Tonya back!
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, $23/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!
We reached out to Five Paws very last minute to see if they would be able to watch our dog who had significant medical needs. They were wonderful from start to finish and I was so confident each time that she was in such great care. We've previously had her boarded and she would seem so stressed when we picked her up. We were desperate to find an alternative and we didn't look back once we started using Five Paws. They give updates, pictures and each time we came home she was as happy as can be. They provided such peace for us knowing she was in good hands and was happy especially given all of her medical concerns (dog dementia, blindness, hard of hearing, pain, etc..). Our Sahara has since passed but I would use them again and again with any dogs we may have in the future and cannot recommend them enough.
I don't trust anyone else with my pets when I'm away! I love that I know I will get photos of my cats and a report of how the visit went from the sitter. They take time to give the cats individual attention, not just coming in to feed, clean, and leave. Scheduling is very easy and the rates are reasonable.
Hi: Kudos to Five Paws Recently had Five Paws cat sit our cats and pond fish. The team at Five Paws hit a homerun with us. The team is very professional, respectful and loving to our gang. The team of Melinda and Blythe were so observant of our pets, even going out of the way to feed our strays, without blinking an eye. Special shout out to Melinda who really saved the day as she was feeding the fish in our pond, when she noticed that one of our goldfish got stuck in the filter. Without any hesitation she jumped in to save him, which would have been a disaster if she didn't as he would have passed and fouled the pond water. Five Paws definitely takes the worry out of leaving our pets while away. Five Paws you ROCK!!!!! Thank you very much, The Liberati's
Five Paws provides the BEST pet-sitting service around! Finding them has made time away from our dogs stress-free, as we get fun updates and photos after every visit. The sitters have really gotten to know our dogs, and even our super-shy pup now loves when they come. Highly recommend!
Five Paws has taken excellent care of all my pets (rabbit, cat, mice) for many years now and they do an excellent job! They were even able to give my cat pills (in pill pockets) and coordinated with my vet once when she stopped eating and I could not be reached. They are reliable, responsible, trustworthy, and professional. I will continue to use them when I go on vacation and highly recommend them!
They've taken great care of my cats for a few years! I can relax on vacation, and love getting the photo reports each visit which show how my pets are doing.
We have been using Five Paws for a few years now, for small weekend trips or week long vacations. They have been so wonderful with our pups. It is a relief to know my dogs are in good hands and they can remain comfortable in their own space while we are away, instead of in a kennel which would stress my 13 year old pup too much. I always hate to leave them behind but I am so grateful to know they are happy and healthy and having fun while I’m gone.
We used Five Paws for our cat while we were on vacation. It was the first time we left her behind without family checking in, and I was a nervous wreck. Faith was our sitter, who took wonderful care of our girl. After every visit, we'd receive an update with multiple pictures. We've already put in our vacation request days for this summer!
I HIGHLY recommend hiring Five Paws of Delco! The owner is fantastic, the scheduling process is so simple, and all of the sitters are wonderful! They are EXTREMELY reliable and trustworthy, which is so important when you're away. They also have a great app used to communicate with each sitter and to see pics of your pups! I always receive such a sweet and detailed update from our sitter after every visit. I had an experience where I was out of the country using a different sitter (not Five Paws of Delco) who was supposed to watch my dogs at their house for the week. They decided that they no longer wanted to watch them after a couple days, so they dropped them back off at my house, alone. I was panicking, just having arrived in another country, so I reached out to Five Paws of Delco who immediately responded and scheduled multiple last minute visits for me. I cannot thank them enough for being there during this very stressful time! It's so comforting to know we always have them available to sit for our dogs. I promise you won't regret hiring this company!
We have been using Five Paws for a little over two years for noontime walks and visits for our miniature poodle. They are absolutely the best to work with! Jenn is highly responsive and accommodating. Their staff love what they do and our dog adores all of his Five Paws friends! I trust anyone from Five Paws that comes in to our home. I also love that there is a modern portal for scheduling and billing. We love Five Paws!
Anna Marie, Michelle and Stephanie were great and my cats were very happy to see them every visit. Steph’s Pet sitting were able to accommodate my last minute request. They are highly recommended!
I had a fantastic experience with Steph's Pet sitting! They took such great care of my cats during their visit, showing exceptional attention to detail and making sure both my cats needs were met. I could see that my pets were very well cared for and felt at ease with them. The communication was prompt and professional, and I truly appreciated the updates during the sitting. I highly recommend "Anna Marie" for anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter.
We have really appreciated the exceptional care that Steph's Pet Sitting has provided our 2 pets - 1 elderly dog and 1 elderly cat. They both have special needs, and Steph and the sitters (Kerri, Naomi, Anna Marie) have been so accommodating. The service, website, and people have all been easy to work with and my pets have been well cared for. We are so thankful that we can go away for the day or a week and know that all is ok at home. We love the daily messages and pictures letting us know how everything went. Thank you.
Steph and her team are so kind, generous, and thoughtful. They truly go above and beyond taking care of our elderly kitty and sharing thorough updates to keep our minds at ease. There have been multiple occasions when unexpected things happened with our cat's health right before we left town and Steph's team was quick and nimble with adapting their plans to make additional efforts to take care of her. Especially with a senior pet it's been such a huge relief knowing she's in such good hands when we're away. Highest recommendation!
Steph's Pet Sitting is a wonderful business. We have a variety of "pets" who are our family members including kitty, Sam the frog, and Monique and Sandy our chickens. When we go away we book Steph's Pet Sitting to take the best care of our family who can't go with us. Steph vets the most caring and professional staff and has a fabulous business. Our kitty is also on a prescription medication which they are able to give her! After each visit from your pet sitter you will get an email update with pictures which eases your mind and lets you enjoy your trip stress free. We have used Steph's Pet Sitting for more than a week away from home and short trips. Fabulous service they provide! Thanks Steph, Amy, and Anna Marie who recently took care of our animal family!
Caring, prompt and reliable. Caregivers spent time with our pet who isn’t the most friendly and for her engaged over a long trip. We will continue to use Steph and her team in the future for all our trips.
I can't thank Steph and Kerri enough for my last minute dog sitting request so I could continue with a planned trip out of town. My dog was a previous dog walking client when I used to work in the office and it was great to have him taken care of by Kerri again. Steph and the software have thought of all the necessary questions for a pet to be looked after. I loved the per visit status and pet pictures - they gave me such peace of mind.
I was very nervous leaving our boys for 10 days. Our sitters Anna Marie and Naomi took great care while we were gone, sending daily updates and pics so I was reassured all was well at home. In addition to feeding and cleaning litter, they spent time playing with and entertaining them! The portal they use for updates is very easy to use. I would strongly recommend Steph’s Pet Sitting and will definitely be using the next time we go away.
We used Steph’s Pet Service for our 4 cats while we went away for a week. We were so happy with the service she provided. She provided a daily update and spent time getting to know the cats. We had total peace of mind knowing our babies were in good hands. When we came home, the food and litter areas were impeccable, the Mail was stacked neatly on the island and most importantly, the cats were clean, healthy and happy. Highly, highly recommend!!!
We have been using Steph’s pet sitting services for 5 years (after prior service disagreed with the time we scheduled for dogs to be fed and another time forgot to feed them at all!) Our 2, 10 yr old golden doodles now very well cared for when we schedule with Steph who manages a great service: she personally meets with new customers and their pet(s) along with 1 or 2 of her employees to get oriented to our dogs and home and neighborhood. All visits followed promptly by pet photo and detailed report. Scheduling and billing easy online. Norman and Kitty Haase
My dog Sadie goes here for regular baths and nail clipping. She is always happy to go so I know they treat her well. She comes out smelling and looking well groomed and wagging her tail! The staff is always friendly and genuinely care for your furry baby!
Our Dalmatian, Neuhaus loves his visits so much when he sees me packing up his food & toys the whimpering begins. He really enjoys the play time with his friends and we love the Pet Cam! It makes our vacation less stressful knowing he is having fun in a safe loving environment.
My Shih Poo George came back happy and tired from his first time boarding for two days and was very soft and fluffy from his exit bath. The staff was friendly and fantastic! I will become a regular customer going forward!
Staff was welcoming as soon as I walked into the door; pleasant, greeting, and top shelf hospitality. Tabby, our calico cat, was not stressed or scared as she entered the cat boarding area. Will definitely use again!
The staff at Best Friends were so nice and took such great care of my dog. They were very understanding when she got a little anxious of the new surroundings and new people. We will be going back to Best Friends!
Our pooch loves Best Friends like it's her second home. We've been boarding our dog here for about 3 years and the staff has always been phenomenal. Everyone is very friendly and it's a very welcoming environment. I admittedly get nervous when my dog and other dogs "meet," but she always does great at group play at Best Friends. I don't know what kind of magic they work but I get a little bit of a "training session" myself each time I chat with the staff at Best Friends when I pick her up. They're all great people and willing to provide helpful tips.
From my experience Best Friends always keeps our dog happy safe and well fed during his trips there. Anytime I have a concern or question or change in schedule they always try to accommodate. They love seeing Charlie’s face when he arrives and their new groomer has bonded with him which is not easy to do!!!
Over the past few years I boarded my dogs at Best Friends for weekend or week long stays. Having the opportunity to “check in” via video is a terrific addition to the boarding service. My dogs have always been happy when they realized they were going to spend time at Best Friends. Their reaction as we entered the doors made me feel they had a good time during previous visits. I highly recommend Best Friends!
Best Friends is our ultimate doggy destination! My German shepherd Moon is so excited to attend the day camp at Best Friends, he practically pulls me through the door. Moon has such a blast playing with his furry friends and the staff who clearly adore dogs, and always comes home happy and ready to conk out for a well-deserved nap. And thanks to the clean environment - NO doggy daycare funk!! We have also used Best Friends for longer stays, and Moon always comes back the same tired, happy pup. Knowing that he is having fun and being well cared for allows us to relax and enjoy our time away.
My two golden doodles were well taken care as first time boarders by very experienced staff that were highly responsive to the individual needs of my dogs. Planning, drop off, and pick up were well coordinated and timely. I will definitely be using Best Friends Pet Hotel in the future and highly recommend their services.
About five years ago, I received a recommendation to use Shawe’s Paws. I had just rescued my dog Charlie and needed a dog walker during the days. Jenn at Shawe’s Paws was there from Charlie’s first walk and is still walking Charlie today! Not only is Jenn friendly, reliable and loves Charlie as if she was her own, but she knows how to handle Charlie’s quirks and personality. I feel 110% comfortable using Shawe’s Paws, they are trustworthy, dependable, flexible and I know my dog is always well-taken care of during her mid-day walks!! ❤️❤️❤️
Jen is truly one of the best dog walkers out there. Our dog Oscar is obsessed with her - to the point where she tries to walk quietly by our house if she's going to walk our neighbor's dog so he doesn't hear her! On Oscar's first birthday, I was traveling for work and Jen took Oscar to the store to get him a birthday cake toy. It's the smaller, thoughtful things like this that make her irreplaceable in our pup's life. She also takes super cute pictures (attached) and sends an email about how each walk went. She makes leaving Oscar for work trips less hard because I know that he'll be so excited to see her when she comes for his walk!
Jen and the Shawe's team have been walking my family's dogs for 7 years or so. They have always gone above and beyond to accommodate shifting schedules, schedule or cancel on short notice, and even pick up the phone to talk about any pet concerns we might have (unrelated to them! just for advice!). My pup Ollie loves seeing his walkers and I could not do my job without the peace of mind that someone responsible will come take him out and play with him while I work. Bonus - they take the best pics of my little guy while they visit!
We have been using Shawe's Paws for over 6 years and we couldn't be happier! They are responsive, flexible and have always taken great care of our dogs. And now with the new portal it's easier than ever to schedule and get feedback from the walk (and pics!). Thank you to Jen and her team!!
We have had an incredibly positive experience with Jen and her team at Shawe's Paws! When we first moved to Philadelphia, our dog was very shy and timid around walkers that we would hire through various apps, but then Jen came and saved the day. She goes above and beyond to make Benji comfortable and now he gets excited when we just say her name. They send photos and updates during the walks, they make scheduling so easy and they are very accommodating! We have also had positive experiences with a few other members on her team! Everyone at Shawe's Paws is reliable, trustworthy and they all just love Dogs! We would recommend their company to everyone!
I have been using Shawe’s Paws for over a year now and have nothing but amazing things to say about the company!! After several bad experiences with other dog walking services, finding Jennifer was such a relief! My furbaby is in love with her and her assigned walker, Jake. She is always accommodating and treats my dog as if she is her own. Their app makes scheduling and paying so easy. I highly recommend Shawe’s Paws!
I’ve used Jen and her walkers for over 5 years now and I honestly would never use any other dog walking service in Philly. She is trustworthy, reliable, AND LOVES all of her dogs. And my dog absolutely loves her dog walkers, as I’ve been able to see a couple times when my dog will go running toward them, tail wagging if we happen to bump into them on the street. Jen uses an easy-to-use app to schedule walks/pay invoices and to see the daily walk reports which is super convenient. Also Jen makes herself available for every client and will always try her best to accommodate any late requests - I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve had to put in a last minute request for a same-day dog walk or for an overnight stay the week-of and Jen will always make it work. Aside from that, it’s great to get pictures of my dog on her walk while I’m at work - I truly never have to worry Sophie when I’m not at home because I know she’s in such great hands. Love Shawe’s Paws!
Jen and her team has been taking care of our dog since he was brought into our family as a puppy! From consistent walks, amazing walkers and just all around dog people to overnight stays, she has been there for us throughout his life (and will be for the many years yet to come)! Jen is understanding and flexible with last minute changes, which for us happen a lot! Her walkers leave a note about their walk every time and even text/call us from time to time with updates. I have never noticed a thing out of place in out of place after a walker left. The Shawe's Paws team is the only team I trust to take the best care of our dog! Both my wife and I HIGHLY recommend them for all of your dog care need! If you live in Philly and have a dog, CALL JEN!
Jen has been in my dog's life for years (even though we've since moved to the suburbs.) She and her staff are flexible, reliable, and they LOVE their charges/pets. They truly understand my quirky, sweet dachshund and he loves them for it. He even got to sleep over Jen's house!! Jen is super responsive and capable and she chooses excellent staff members. I could go on and on, cannot recommend highly enough!
There is absolutely no one I would trust more with our pups than Shawe's Paws. They are fantastic and dependable for daily walks, and they are there for you if you need to travel without your dog. Shawe's email updates provide you with a story about your dog's walk and a number of pictures as well. We have been a client for six years now. We have no idea what we would do without Shawe's Paws!
We have worked with Julie and her team for more than three years. They have been consistently excellent with our dog and very reliable in terms of pick up and drop off arrangements. It is clear that they have spoiled our dog every time we pick him up!
My older doodle has boarded w Julie’s families for several years w good success. Her families are carefully vetted. Also important to me is that Julie checks on the dog’s well being throughout the duration of the stay.
We have used Dog Boarding with Families (DBF) multiple times and at multiple local locations (eg Wayne) in the past 6 months. We have had a great experience from everything to pre-meeting our host families to logistics including drop off, pick up and payment. More importantly our dog has received great care and adjusted well with the families. We highly recommend their services!!
What a great experience ! We had to go out of town and I was so stressed out because our usual dog sitter was on vacation, I called Julie because I needed someone the next day , Julie was so helpful she found us someone right away, she paired our dog Millie with Judy who was also absolutely amazing , Millie stayed with with Judy for three nights. I would definitely recommend Julie and her team , thank you so much Julie
Julie and her team are not only professionals they are true animal lovers. Our sitter Alex went out his way to make our shy dog comfortable! Our house was kept clean and organized and our pets were calm and happy when we got home!!
Boarding with a family is a great place for your fur babies. Our puppy max loves to go there!
Julie has been helping me find a friendly, loving, comfortable home for my dog Rocky for the past six years. It makes taking a trip so easy. I never worry about Rocky when we are out of town. He is cared for just as he would be in his own home. He has stayed with a few different families over the past years and each one has been wonderful! Sharing lots of pictures and letting him snuggle next to them on the couch just like he enjoys doing with us at home. Julie knows what she is doing and offers a valuable service!
We are very happy with the family Julie placed us with. We continue to drop off our dog, Boomer, with them when we travel. We have gone on 3 trips and have already booked them for a trip in September. The family is very nice and takes great care of Boomer. We highly recommend Julie and her boarding business.
Wow! This experience for our family was amazing! Julie was thorough with matching my pup with such a fitting family. Process was easy with great communication. I received pictures of my pup living his best life. It was such an easy process with no stress. Definitely recommend!
The best boarding option for your dog. Our dog Boris has stayed multiple times and it’s a relief to be able to go away knowing he is in excellent hands. By staying in a loving home with outdoor space and sometimes other furry friends to hand out with we know he is having a wonderful time. He loves it so much it’s like a vacation for the dog! I highly recommend.
We are so grateful to have found this business! Every Wednesday we send our dog, Finn, to doggy daycare. Finn usually hates car rides, but when Brooke or Leah come to the door we can hardly get him in his harness before he’s running out the door to hop in their cars! The dogs in their care are very well taken care of, get to run around the yard all day, and come home exhausted! We also LOVE that we get pictures and videos texted to us throughout the day! This place is amazing!! 100% would recommend to anyone with an active dog that needs to be exercised regularly, or even if you have an easygoing pup who may be an only child and needs some social interaction :)
Review for For the Love of Dogs (FTLOD) Generally: Great company. Easy to work with. Would recommend. Review for Heather C. Specifically: I have been withholding writing this review for fear that Heather would become too busy and not be available when I need her, but my senior dog (Zeus) has crossed the rainbow bridge, so it is time. Heather is one of the best dog walkers and people I have had the pleasure of getting to know these past two years. Going above and beyond just seems to be ingrained in who she is as a person. For the past roughly two years Heather walked Zeus 4-5 times a week, catering each walk to Zeus's needs. Toward the end, Zeus could not handle a 30 minute walk and really needed help eating. Heather happily started taking him on shorter walks and using the remaining time to hand feed Zeus his wet food while sitting on my floor because that's what worked best for Zeus. She always sent me detailed updates about how Zeus was doing, and you could tell Zeus really loved her (both through how she'd describe his behavior in her notes from walks and because when I had her come over while I was home, Zeus got excited to see her and went to the door for their usual routine). She definitely pours her heart and soul into this job, and I am forever grateful. She treated my dog like her own in every way, and I could not recommend her enough.
We loved the care and attention our dog Landon received from Robert! Robert sent pictures from each visit, wrote detailed recaps of their time togther and was very responsive. I already put a request in for our next trip! Thank you!
They are great! I was worried about leaving my two dogs for a week but they made me feel at ease and provided me with updates along the way. Definitely an improvement versus a kennel!
I had a fantastic experience using For the Love of Dogs when I recently went on vacation. First of all, Leah has a great system for getting you all set up to use their services. She was very responsive and the process was very simple. Then I had an introductory meeting with my pet caretaker, Debbie, to get her introduced to my five kitties and show her around my house. Debbie was awesome! She obviously loves animals and is committed to providing excellent care. I had no doubt my cats were in great hands. While I was away, I received daily text updates with pictures which really put my mind at ease! Next time I travel I will definitely be calling FTLOD and highly recommend them to anyone with a pet!
I can't say enough about Leah and her team at For the Love of Dogs. We have three dog children and moved to the area a year ago. We had several bad experiences before finding For the Love of Dogs. Karen is wonderful and house and dog sits regularly for us. The entire team makes you feel confident in their services and you can relax knowing your pets are in excellent hands! Highly recommend.
This company is hands down the best in Home dog sitting/ walking service there is in this area. The owner Leah was absolutely a pleasure to work with. Leah was incredibly professional and made everything easy with scheduling, payment, and understanding expectations. The dog sitter we had was Melissa and she was amazing! She communicated with us each time she arrived at the home, and sent us pictures. The dogs adored her. They honestly were so spoiled by the attention and love they received from Melissa, that after we got home they waited at the door for her to come back. Our dogs had just as much of a vacation as we did because of her. Lastly, the pricing that this company charges is more than fair. For the amount of walks, cuddles and time spent with someone in the comfort of your own home, what you pay is a steal. Please use this company if you are looking for in home pet sitting or walking. I love supporting local hard working businesses and if you are like me, then you will love using them as well.
Great service, great people to work with and our dogs were super happy with the love and attention they received. We have three dogs, two with disabilities (one is blind and one is deaf), and this was not at all an issue. Leah and her team set up a schedule and made sure our babies were well cared for. If you’re looking for a service that will come to your home and take good care of your fur babies, For the Love of Dogs is it. We will definitely call again for all of our pet sitting needs. Thanks again!
We used For the Love Of Dogs training for our 8 month old beagle puppy. He was very dominate and thought he was in charge in the house. We needed help fast. I was pregnant, and had fears of bringing an infant into the house with the way the dog behaved. He was unpredictable. Miranda was our trainer. She quickly took charge and showed us how to train and teach our dog Louie. Louie is now submissive and loving little guy. I am no longer afraid to bring a new born into our house. For the love of Dogs helped us in so many ways!!! They were professional and understanding. Which is exactly what we needed. I would recommend them to anyone having dog issues or a dog sitter.
The entire team at Leah's company is second to none. They have taken care of my now 2 year, 4 month old puppy since I got her when she was just less than 4 months old. For The Love of Dogs was recommended by a neighbor in my development. Whether it's three visits on Thanksgiving while I'm with friends downstate or during s peak work season when it's twice a day, their care, communication (texts/handwritten messages) and top of the heap dependability have always shined brightly. They are also very, very familiar with alarm systems' functions. For the Love of Dogs, I am so grateful that you care so well for my pet. Thank you a thousand times; you are appreciated. Ken
Lisa is incredible. She has helped me so tremendously I can’t even put it into words. My cat Homer is a 16 year old newly diagnosed with diabetes, which makes leaving for holidays and events a bit harder due to his injections. Lisa has helped me more times than I can count, and Homer loves her! It is such a weight off my mind that he is being cared for so well. She sends updates and photos and is always so generous with her time. I can’t imagine what this past year would have been like without her help.
I have used Lisa Burke from Family Style Pet Sitting as my pet sitter for 13 years now. My old dog would actually get excited when he saw us packing for vacation because he knew he was going to go to Lisa’s house for his “vacation.” I never worried about him because I knew he was in the best possible hands. When he was sick and required special care and medicine, she was the only one I trusted. She also takes care of my two cats and my new dog, and she used to take care of my chickens when we had them as well. Highly recommend!!
Lisa was a God send for our family. We had a vacation planned which got changed around a few times due to a family emergency. Lisa was ready at every corner to adjust as she was able. She showed up on time and as expected. She will be used again on our future trips it is nice to have someone that you can trust. Thanks Lisa!
No license No insurance The owner works all day Who is watching your dog cat Cant be trusted, Lies a lot Try and find someone who will steal the money you gave her for dogfood.. Called the police for this review. Do your pet a favor Dont take them here, Your dog will thank you IF you believe this info is incorrect like the owner claims. Call parkside police dept for more info on this unlicensed uninsured business. Ask her what days she works at middletown school or church of media. Full time employee She lies like a trooper My dog ended up in PennVet with an ailment from this unlicensed place. Caught fleas from her 10 cats many times she blamed it on me. Ask before you go Do all animals Dogs, cats, turtles hamsters, have shots before they come to stay? Are shot records on file? Is she licensed, Ask for insurance info. Is there some one watching your pet when she works all day. and is a caterer by night. How many different species of animals stay here. what is the maximum number allowed My dog is wonderful and healthy He gets the finest of care at Matthew Ryan Penn Vet hospital spruce st phila. See emergency room bill attached 2 followups at pet mechanic south street It was me who called police when she wouldnt return dogs leash or food container also stole the 100 dollars i gave her for his food two days prior 2/7 she is calling and harassing me about this honest review Look at the bills 2500 plus meds special food lost work time etc etc
try and find some one who will watch your pet with 2 hrs notice on x mas eve for 4 days...
Amazing service! Consistently goes above and beyond. Couldn't be any happier 😁 So glad I found you!! …
When dogs chew the plastic, it needs to be replaced, when they have an accident, it needs to be cleaned immediately, so they n employees don’t fall. Aggressive dogs can not be mixed in, you end up at hospital. If someone that knows what they are talking about offers suggestions, listen. Keep dogs moving, people want dogs having fun, playing, interacting, unless they can’t n are elderly. When they come home from work they are tired and their dog should be happy to see them but also feel like they had a busy day. Not , gee! Me, me, me, let’s walk n play for hours now, I had hours of boredom while you were at work! No non spayed or neutered, all shots. If any chance of illness…no do not endanger 50 for 1. The location has the ability to be wonderful. N children should not be brought in to middle to lay around n play with dogs. It is a business, dogs are wonderful animals but once you put 5 together anything can happen. It’s not a child day care a I repeat, kids do not belong on the floor with clients dogs. If a dog bites once you are putting him at risk for bitting again. Step on them, if you bang into them n they have cancer n you don’t know it, a nice dog will bite. You now created an issue for dog owner because you thought it would be fun to have your kids on the floor of a dog day care/ boarding business.
Very expensive for a fair job. I left it to the groomer’s discretion and although my girl was very pretty when I picked her up, they barely cut any hair. i will need to bring her for a haircut elsewhere and pay a nominal fee. Anyway $95 dollars for a wash and a trim for a 10 pound dog is absurd. I will not be returning. Chris and Zoe
Amazing service! I first sent Chloe just for grooming. Then she has done doggy daycare a few days as needed. Always is happy when she sees where we are going. Lia and the team are AWESOME!!!
Our favorite doggy day care spot! Our dog, Houie, goes a few days a month and he absolutely loves the whole team there. He goes running in as soon as we walk through the door. Highly recommend!
They did a wonderful job grooming my Corgi! Everyone there is friendly and their prices are very reasonable. So happy we have a new groomer!
Fuzzy Butts Is The Best Doggy Daycare Out There! I Highly Recommend Bringing Your Dogs To This Establishment Because They Take Excellent Care Of My Pup (OREO) And She Loves It There!!! It's A Win Win 🏆 🐶 …
Amazing place! The team consists of friendly, experienced dog lovers who greet every pup that walks through the door as if it's their own.
I have two rescue dogs who I have to board occasionally, they have high anxiety and we have had bad experiences at previous places but I feel so comfortable leaving my dogs at Fuzzy Butts. It is clear all of the staff I have met care so much for the dogs here and treat them as their own. My dogs who hate going places, love going here even to board! The staff are so accommodating and they communicate so well during their stay.
Our daniff goes to fuzzy butts for regular daycare and boarding. When we get out of the car he runs to the front door and is genuinely excited to see everyone and spend time with his other doggie friends. He had major separation anxiety and a very particular diet due to his size (he needs three meals plus a day) and fuzzy butts has been more than accommodating. The staff are extremely friendly and we love the daily picture updates!
Fuzzy Butts is top tier! The staff is extremely friendly and personable. They go above and beyond to make your pup feel at home. On top of all that, their facility is state of the art. I am extremely happy that my dog is a Fuzzy Butts pup!
See the pics attached. They show my dog's mangled haircut. Looks like someone with NO experience worked on my Morkie that day. We spent $80 for this service... not worth 80 cents.
I am writing a recommendation for any dog owner to try the Dog House of Delco's Grooming option. The business is run by a very friendly, professional group of people. I have interacted with Sean, Taylor, and other friendly associates. I took my dogs here after one of them experienced a terrible time with other groomers, causing him to become fearful of the process. He's huge, and floofy, and too much for me to groom on a daily basis. I tried Dog House of Delco, and explained his situation. They took him on, and, the positive change in him is remarkable. They are so kind and professional that I drop both of my dogs here now. The cuts look wonderful. My dogs are oriented to people rather than other dogs, otherwise I would try the daycare. :). Thank you to Sean, Taylor(groomer), and all of the friendly, patient, talented people at DHOD!
Can’t say enough about how friendly and responsive the staff and owners are! Our dog loves going to the Dog House and we are grateful for the care and attention they give to our pup!
*UPDATE - Rocket still loves day care here and goes twice a week! He also had his first boarding stay (2 nights) when we had to go out of town for a weekend and he was ZONKED when we brought him home. He got a nice bath and was clearly well cared for. We felt great leaving him there, especially since he knows the building and the staff knows him from daycare. We don't know what we'd do without Dog House!* New customers, but we cannot say enough about Dog House of Delco! The communication has been so efficient, timely and friendly; we emailed with a list of questions prior to our first day dropping our little guy off, and everything was answered/nothing was brushed over, which made us feel confident about entrusting our pup to their care. But, more importantly, our little guy seems to LOVE it. We bring him for daycare once a week so he can have some fun and socialize while we are both at work, and will probably have the occasional week we bring him twice. He goes right back with the staff without hesitation, and after his first day, we had the most tired, content pup on our hands! He is only 7 months old so we cannot wait to see how this enriches his life for years to come. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend at least their daycare services to anyone who is in or around the Broomall, PA area!
Our dog stayed here for a week. The staff was incredible - responsive, friendly, and kind. Shawn (manager) took the time to follow up after our visit to see how the dog was doing. Highly recommend if you're looking for a trustworthy place to take care of your best bud!
Thank you to The Dog House of Delco for making our Scout girl super clean and fluffy! We’ve gone other places but Shawn and his team are hands down the BEST groomers we have been to! And grooming an Aussie is a lot to handle! Thank you for always making our girl beautiful!
Great boarding and daycare experience for my pup! I love that they have a capacity for daycare si that you know they're not cramming as many dogs as they can in one space. There's even an outdoor area for them!
Updated review: I appreciate that the owner, Shawn, called me in response to this review and apologized for this incident. He also refunded my dog's stay, which I didn't expect, but I do value a company who will acknowledge a mistake and rectify it. I'm disappointed that we didn't have a better experience here. The owner with whom I initially scheduled my dog's boarding stay was very friendly, helpful, and accommodating. He said we could do an early drop off at 8:00 a.m. on a Saturday as, he explained, someone will be there at that time even though they don't open until 9:00 a.m. I also called two days before the boarding date to confirm the 8:00 drop off and was told by another employee that this would be fine. However, when we arrived at 8 a.m. to drop off our dog, the door was locked and no one was there. We waited awhile, called repeatedly, left two messages, and received no response. We had planned our trip departure based on dropping the dog off at 8 a.m., so we were now an hour late and had to adjust our entire itinerary. At 9:00, an employee was there to check in my dog and he apologized, stating that he was not notified about the earlier drop off. As a new customer, I'm frustrated that despite leaving two messages asking for some clarification as to why this occurred, no one ever called me back or acknowledged this happened when I picked up my dog after her stay. I also received no feedback regarding my dog's first boarding experience there, so I had to assume that she was okay. I had hoped to use The Dog House of Delco for frequent boarding stays, but as a new customer, I'm disappointed that no efforts were made by the company to address this miscommunication and inconvenience.
Our experience at The Dog House of Delco has been phenomenal. Even though we visit the business sporadically, many of the workers still remember the names of our dogs (two Yorkies) and welcome them when we enter. We have both used this business for short term (one day) and long term (a week or more), and our dogs were taken care of and returned to us happy and healthy each visit. The owner is personable and flexible, helping us one time with a last-minute booking, which he certainly didn’t have to do but found a way to make it happen. We have had a very positive experience overall, and the prices for services seem reasonable. You can always call in to check on your pets if you miss them like we do. When you enter, pay attention to the signs, as the way you are supposed to navigate the parking lot has changed over time.
Dog House of Delco did a great job with our young Shiba Inu. She came back looking great after a week and seems to have been well cared for. If we need to board her again, we'll be back.
Terry Lynn is the most incredible and conscientious person who lovingly takes care of our cat. She takes the worry and anxiety away when we would travel. I feel completely comfortable and at ease knowing she is caring for our dear friend. She is reliable, dependable, flexible and always provides informative updates with her visits and sends terrific pics of our friend keeping her close in heart until we come home. I totally recommend Terry for you pet string needs we finally have peace and know our pet is in good hands and receiving the best care.
I have a very anxious, older dog, who is unable to be kenneled. With a family trip to Disney coming up, I needed to find an alternative to a traditional boarding facility. Terry has provided us with so much more than just that. She gave us comfort and peace of mind. We did weekly daycare visits leading up to our trip so that my dog could get to know Terry and get comfortable with her. This helped so much with her anxiety. When it came time for our trip I knew that my dog was in good hands and that she would feel comfortable and safe with Terry. Terry took care of her, like she was her own and sent me daily updates letting me know how she was doing, which I loved. I will definitely continue to use Terry’s services and recommend her to everyone!
We left our 4 year old hound pit bull mix cookie with Terry knowing she will be in good hands and we could relax during our vacay . Cookie walked eagerly towards Terry - whenever we drop her off so we know she’s happy there with someone who truly cares .
I’ve trusted Terry for over 8 years! She is amazing and does great handling my dogs with special needs. She loves them like her own and is so accommodating and flexible. We would be lost without her. Thank you Terry!!!
Terry Lynn is very much dedicated and devoted to caring for pets - her own and yours! She scheduled a meet and greet with us for all 3 of our dogs, providing a sense of relief in leaving them overnight. She has soothing music playing at all times and easy access to the secured yard. Terry Lynn was kind enough to send us pictures and reassurance throughout the pups' entire stay. She is kind, professional, and a genuine animal lover. Her prices are extremely reasonable and she provides superb care to your fur babies, even insulin administration. We highly recommend her services. Thank you, Terry Lynn!
Terry Lynn’s critters is our dog Harper’s favorite place to be! Harper has been going to Terry’s since she was a puppy and we have had nothing but a wonderful experience. Terry is incredibly accommodating to our work schedules as my fiancé and I both work in healthcare. She loves all the dogs at daycare as her own and we are so thankful to have Terry love our Harper.
Terry took care of my 3 cats while I was out of the country for 10 days. She sent me photos, in and of itself a feat because I never expected them to come out, and communicated with me frequently. She had to have a medical procedure during this time and still made sure my cats were taken care of. I highly recommend.
Terry is a fabulous, caring pet-sitter. Our dogs, Ollie and Ellie, and kitty, Tommy, love her and she treats them like family! She did at-home visits while we were away sending texts and pictures frequently. Our kitty needs medication administered twice a day and she had no problem doing that for us. She brought in the mail and even refilled my bird feeders when they were empty. She goes above and beyond. It is such a great feeling to be able to get away on vacation knowing your pets and home are well cared for. I highly recommend Terry.
Terry is the absolute best pet sitter I’ve ever found, and truly the only non blood relative i’ve ever totaly trusted to take care of my sweet, adorable and very challenging rescue bichon, Spencer. Spencer came to me as a last-chance foster off death-row, after burning his way through shelters and foster homes. He suffered from the most intense separation anxiety- a vet even suggested putting him down at one point, to end his suffering! He came a long way with training and a behavior consult, but he never was able to shake his separation anxiety…. enter Terry. This woman made it possible for me to attend law school and work, and Spencer actually enjoyed week long stays while I vacationed out of the country. I’ve moved out of the area, but have yet to find any one as sweet, kind, caring, responsible, trustworthy and knowledgeable as Terry! your fur babies will thank you.
My family has relied on Terry Lynn’s for over 10 years for cage- free dog boarding and home visits for our cats. She is caring, reliable, honest, responsive and an expert in taking care of animals large and small. She makes every effort to accommodate her clients while always having her furry guests’ best interests in mind. I can always count on Terry, and trust her judgement, as we have been through a lot together through the many years and our many pets!
We love Camp K-9! Our puppy has been going to Camp K-9 for daycare for a few months and is always ecstatic when we pull into the driveway. She loves playing with the other dogs and she also loves the staff. The pricing for daycare is very reasonable. We also love how they post photos of the dogs and share what they were up to that day. They also have cameras you can access if you would like which is a nice option. We highly reccomend Camp K-9 to anyone who is looking for a safe daycare for their pup!!
Camp K-9 Paradise for Paws has been a lifesaver for me and my dog. From training classes, daily dog days and grooming this team is top notch. We have been with them for 9 years and have never had an issue. The team goes out of their way to know your dog and ensure they are safe and best of all tired when you pick them up. Kudos to Jason and his Camp K-9 Team!!
We’ve been taking both of our dogs here for years now and have had nothing but great experiences. The owner Jason and the staff are great and knowledgeable in what they do. My dogs get so excited to go and come home exhausted, it’s truly their “home away from home”. I wouldn’t trust any other place!
Our social, rambunctious rescue pup has loved coming to Camp K9 several days a week throughout the last year. He comes home tired and happy. The staff are professional, efficient and loving towards the dogs. We highly recommend!
We’ve been taking our dog here for daycare for about 2 years and have had the best experience. Staff is friendly, they have great hours, and all around really well run family business that I highly recommend! Thanks Camp K9! Our pup and us love it!
We have been coming here for a few years now and look forward to being greeted by Julia and Juliana at the front desk. Always with a smile. Lexi and Margurite as well as Amelia are always so professional! I highly recommend Shannon as a groomer to all of my friends! She knows how to groom any dog specific to their breed. She is truly a hidden gem among dog groomers in the area. I would give Camp K-9 six stars if I could.
I have been taking my girls to Camp K-9 for 7 years now. They were not the easiest dogs when meeting new people or other dogs (two rescues). I took both girls to 3 levels of training classes when they were younger (but not puppies). They both still love going to Camp. Jason and his staff are warm and welcoming and love seeing the girls.
My Boxer Quinn absolutely loves being there! She’s been going since she was close to 1 year old and is she is 5 now. They take good care of the dogs and I know she is in good hands when I take her ! Thank you!🙏 …
Was excited for our pup to attend day car here but unfortunately he was refused for being a little too defensive in the presence of some of other dogs. Jason explained our pup needed some additional training and offered to work with him, took our info and said he'd reach out to us within a week or so but we never heard from anyone. I called about a month later and requested that Jason call me back but it's been weeks since then and still no call. Was very disappointing to find out our pup didn't meet his standards but even more so that he didn't follow through on what seemed to be a sincere desire to work with our little guy. Even a phone call to say, "I'm just too busy at this time" would be better than being ignored. Had high hopes for this place but now that we feel dismissed, we'll be looking elsewhere for our pups training and daycare needs.
We have been taking our dogs to Jason and his staff for a couple of years now. Our current dog is only a few months old and has recently been going to their day care service and he is loving playing with other dogs and the friendly staff. Plus days that he goes to day care, when I pick him up, he is normally pretty exhausted. I will continue to be using there services for all of our pets. Also we had our pup groomed a few weeks back and he came back looking sharp and fresh.