Annie sat for our cat, Tuna, over a long weekend. She was extremely kind and self-sufficient. When we arrived home, Tuna was relaxed and happy and our apartment was as clean and tidy as we had left it. Annie would be welcome to sit for us again any time, we'd highly recommend her.
I could not have asked for a better first experience with zeewoi! Jordan and Nataki were great at communicating from the very start, and they sent me pictures and updates every day. I didn’t have to worry for a moment that my cat Anya was feeling lonely because I could tell she warmed up right away, even though she’s usually quite shy! They also went above and beyond making sure my apartment was tidy for when I got home. So grateful and would definitely be honored for them to sit for me again any time!
Francesco has been taking care of my furry babies and my place while I'm away for well over a year now, and I couldn't appreciate him more. He is a joy to communicate with, and the most reliable person one could hope for. Being able to count on him while I'm traveling makes a world of difference, because I know I don't need to worry about anything while I'm away. Benny and Zumba love him and are very well taken care of. I know because I come home to two very relaxed and happy kitties. I am super grateful to have found Francesco!
Hannah and Joseph were so kind, so communicative, and clean! Kevin seemed so happy in all the photos they sent. Not only did they wash my sheets and towels they used (without my requesting it, simply out of the kindness of their hearts), they ALSO then put my fresh sheets on the bed! 🥹❤️ Such incredible sitters. 10 stars!
Misti was wonderful! She was able to come by before I left town to meet my dog, Grace, which I really appreciated. She sent daily pics or videos and made sure that Grace got tons of snuggle time, which is a major requirement to keep my dog happy :) Cats and skateboards are evil enemies to Grace and it sounds like Misti experienced both and handled it flawlessly! Misti was a great communicator, left everything tidy for me when I got home and Grace was super mellow and relaxed, which tells me she got all the care she needed while I was gone. I highly recommend Misti - I'll definitely be asking her to sit again!
Lilly and Thomas stayed at our house and cared for our dogs for a month. I think they took the dogs to the beach nearly every day. Seeing pictures of our dogs on the beach made our time away from them feel so much better. Our house was immaculate when we returned, and we felt so fortunate to have such kind and loving people step in for us in our absence. Anyone would be super lucky to have them in their home.
Gwynn was wonderful! She was super communicative, flexible to come to our house beforehand to get oriented, and attentive to details. She connected with our pup, Scout, immediately and we felt so assured that he would be well cared for with her. We hope Gwynn can come stay again another time!
I was thrilled to have Courtenay as our sitter. We had a few last minute changes and she was very accommodating. She is a very pleasant, well spoken person who bonded very quickly with our dog, Pepe. We were in Europe and Courtenay keep us we’ll informed via internet, pictures and all. We came home to a clean house, a happy pet and a delicious pie she left for us in the refrigerator. You would be very pleased to have her as your sitter. Lucy Hottle
Wendy was great, she kept us updated on the dogs and all the fun she had hiking with them on the mountain. I returned home to a very tidy house. My dogs just loved her. I will definitely have Wendy sit for me again and would be very lucky to have her do a sit for you.
Julian and Susan were amazing, we came home to happy healthy creatures and a clean, tidy home and yard. They communicated with us during our vacation, both about anything unusual and just to let us know when things were going well (as they were the majority of the time). They are very adaptable and capable people, I highly recommend them for your home and pet needs.
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I was fortunate to have Hillary return for a second sit. She took excellent care of both my cat and my home. She got on well with my neighbors and even allowed my friend to come visit Suley while she was there. I especially appreciate how flexible and accommodating she was regarding arrangements for a sitter who would be taking over for the second part of my very long absence. All in all, Hillary is a gem!
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!
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.
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.
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!
Karen was an extraordinary house and pet sitter who I hope to invite back again soon. You would be extremely fortunate to have her take care of your pets and home. From the very beginning she radiated calmness, knowledge, caring and curiosity. We had a great initial conversation where Karen answered questions I didn't even know I should be asking, and asked excellent questions so she could be prepared and understand the special needs for both my cat and home. She flew into my city the day before I was leaving and stayed at a nearby hostel so that we could meet in person and do a walk through of my home. They say pets have an intuitive nature about people, and I knew Karen would be a winner when my normally very shy/nervous cat came right up and let her pet him. Karen sent wonderful pictures and updates while I was gone and asked questions when she wasn't sure about something. When I returned home everything was spotless and my cat was content. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better house sitter experience. Thank you Karen!
Cat and Paul were wonderful sitters - our cats were contented and calm when we returned. And the house was spotless. Plus Paul mowed our entire yard including the back meadow - what a surprise! We very much enjoyed visiting with them as well and getting to know them. Highly recommend :)
We've had many pet/house sitters over the last few years and Cat and Eugene will reside at the top of the list of favorites! From my first email with Cat I knew I liked her. She has all of the qualities of a good house and pet sitter: Reliable, a good listener, organized, flexible, caring, and honest. She and Eugene arrived exactly on time for our pre-sit visit, where they got to meet Maya and become familiarized with the house. It was a delight to visit with them and become comfortable knowing Maya would be in good hands. Our scheduled dates changed somewhat and they were extremely flexible and easy going about the changes. Upon our return home, we found the house pretty much in the exact condition we left it in. I can tell that great care was taken for Maya and for the house. Maya seemed to still be looking for them the next day, wandering around the house wondering where the other people who loved her went. I would recommend Cat and Eugene for anyone looking for reliable, kind, respectful, caring, tidy, and honest sitters. If I am lucky, I will get to have them back to sit for me again.
Kristi was an exceptional house / pet sitter and we appreciate her being so flexible as were not sure how long our vacation was going to be. She was prompt, courteous, and even drove up the weekend before to meet with us. She took great care of our house and our dog snd cats loved her. I would highly recommended her.
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 £15 per visit, per overnight watching in your home, otherwise you can find a free sitter at Sittsy.
What do people do with their cats when they go on vacation?
Inviting a cat sitter to your home, boarding the cat with a local business, asking a friend, family or neighbour to feed and check the well-being. The most efficient way to leave your cat during your vacation is with Sittsy cat sitters overnight, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!
We leave our wee Barney and Rosie with Alison and Fraser and know they get totally spoiled, it's totally home from home and gives you great comfort when you go away. Lovely wee haven for our pampered pooches 😂😂😂❤️ …
I was anxious about leaving my pup with strangers as he is very timid around new people. But when I collected him he was so happy and playing with the resident dogs! The owners couldn’t be lovelier and I would highly recommend!
This was the first time we have left our 15 month old ALD with anyone other than family. We only left her a few days but when we went back to collect her, she had already made herself at home and was quite happy amongst the other doggy residents - I was so pleased and can’t recommend Alison & Fraser highly enough. Alison and Fraser even had time to sent me a pic of Roxy chilling on the top of the sofa 💕💕💕🐾🐾🐾. Thank you again Alison & Fraser for taking such good care of our girl. She’ll be looking forward to visiting you again in July . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Alison and Fraser are great with wee Dolly. She loves it there as it's more like another home for her. We feel she's sage, cared for and indeed loved there.
Our buddy been visiting for days n sleepovers for 2years now its a second home to him now our wee bonnie also visiting too, Alison and frazer treat the dogs as their own, brilliant place for boarding be it day or night also holidays wouldn't put my dogs anywhere else big safe secure property, I can go to work or on holiday knowing my babies are looked after.
Alison is fab, our wee Lhasa, he loves going on his holidays and Alison always caters to our wee old man’s needs! He can’t wait to come back later this year only this time he’s bringing a puppy along with him 🫶 …
Amazing my bundle of 3 had a great time , such a lovely couple and dogs are well looked after. Like a home from home already booked in for next visit. Thank you so much ❤️🐶🐶🐶 …
amazing dog boarding and lovely people. Always know our boys are well looked after when they are staying
Always great to see the dogs having a good time
Best dog minder ever
Gail is a true cat whisperer! She made friends immediately with my house cat during her initial visit, and she sent photos of them playing every day, which was super reassuring. Arrived home to a very happy cat - fabulous option for cats who like their home comforts. Will definitely use the Kitty Sitter again next time we’re away!
Can’t recommend Kitty Sitter Gail enough. I booked at very short notice for a week over Easter and she proved to be very reliable and caring for our two very individual cats. One cat requires medicine twice a day so we needed her for 2 visits and that was not a problem for her. The other is very shy and she even managed to persuade him to say hello now and then. I loved the daily photos and updates on the cats. I normally dread coming home to some sort of carnage from the cats but there was nothing to have worried about. Will definitely be using Kitty Sitter again. Thank you Gail
Gail is a wonderful cat sitter and we are so glad to have found her. She can deftly handle both human and feline alike. She established a bond with our cat right away and was very good at explaining to us the business ins & outs. Although our kitty is on the friendly side, I have never seen him so relaxed after coming back from a trip. Throughout our time away Gail was brilliant about keeping in touch. When our trip was delayed one day due to bad weather she very generously offered to take care of cat longer. Having someone so kind and capable taking care of our pet is an incredible resource and we will remain customers for as long as we live in the area.
Gail is an experienced and professional cat sitter. She was communicative and made sure we were updated, and she even called in help when she was going to miss one evening's visit. I will definitely use her services again in the future!
Gail completely understands cats, their quirks and how they should be treated - and how they may treat her too! 😂 Gail has been absolutely amazing with our pair and watched our 2 cats for an extended period as we weren't around for a few weeks: I'm pretty sure they wonder where she is! Rates are very fair from the Kitty Sitter, I'd recommend Gail to anyone for cat sitting, she's very friendly, knowledgeable and trustworthy. We've been delighted with this service and fully intend to keep engaging with The Kitty Sitter - as long as she'll have us!
Gail has been amazing in looking after our cat. You can tell that she is a cat lover and will do everything required to make your cat feel comfortable whilst you are away. It has been great to find someone who is reliable and trustworthy. Will definitely be using Gail’s services in the future!
Gail is absolutely wonderful with cats. I was very very nervous about leaving my three indoor cats, I'd never left them before and was thinking about any bad situation that could happen. Gail kept me up to date with everything was going on and sent me evening updates with pictures (because she knew I needed the reassurance.) One of my cats is very nervous and I knew that she might not necessarily eat. Gail worked through this until she gained my cats trust and by the end of the week they were friends. She also cleaned the litter trays, filled the water bowls, played with and gave the cats cuddles. Take it from someone who is neurotic to the extreme about her fur babies, Gail is the best person to leave with your cats and I will 100% ask her to care for them again.
We are very glad we found Gail! She is very friendly and professional and took good care of our cat while we were gone. She was sending us updates daily which helped put our mind at ease. We would definitely recommend her.
Gail is an absolute gem. She took fabulous care of our two girls and kept a watchful eye on the house whilst we were away for a week. Would definitely use again without hesitation. Words can’t do her justice!
Would highly recommend Gail's service. Really friendly and helpful, took great care of our cats and gave us regular updates which was reassuring during our trip away. Will definitely be using her from now on.
5 stars is just not enough in my opinion, if I could give 1000++ I would!! Evelyn and the team at Barkmoral are just absolutely amazing, without a shadow of a doubt, I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my dog other than them. After having a terrible experience with another boarder whilst on holiday, I was so nervous to leave him with someone else again, but Evelyn was so patient with me and put my mind at complete ease every step of the way, with regular updates and pictures of him having the greatest time! He has the best time with them and doesn’t actually want to come home with me when I go to pick him up!! Whenever I drop him off he gets SO excited in the car going up the driveway - this says a lot!! Evelyn and the team are so experienced and qualified with the proper insurance and also council registered - which just put me more at ease. They really do offer a “home away from home” for your dog and treat them like their own. I feel so comfortable leaving my dog in their hands when I’m away and I can’t thank them enough for that ❤️
This is not a kennel, this is a hotel! Evelyn and Lauren just love dogs, the only place we would leave our dogs when on holiday.
Thanks for your fantastic review, Peter!
Thanks so much for your 5-star review Andrew!
So glad I joined safe paws. I had such an anxious little pup who couldn't stand to be away from me, now he can't wait to get into the centre in the mornings. Really changed his life! So grateful to all the staff and everything they have done to help him. Can't recommend them enough!
This place is a wonderful example of how to run a dog day care centre. Well organised and run with the safety of the dogs paramount. Shirley is supported by a wonderful team who all made my training a very worthwhile experience. The course is well structured which provides plenty of safe, supervised practice with the dogs. A great experience and comes highly recommended to anyone who wishes to become a day care provider.
Attended the 3 day training course for opening. Highly professional and wealth of knowledge. Practical training was to a high standard. Lovely to see such well trained staff, happy dogs and a well run daycare centre. I would recommend training course to anyone starting up their own daycare and to any owners looking for Dog daycare in Stirling. Kèep up the awesome work Shirley and staff team
I attended the dog day care trainers course here and absolutely loved it! Shirley is so knowledgable and down to earth, no question goes unanswered. The centre is fantastic with well trained staff who make sure no dog is ever left out, any dog is lucky to be a part of Safepaws!
Excellent my dog comes home thoroughly exhausted. I can now take him for walks and he will integrate with other dogs. He says he loves going. How they get him to nap at lunchtime!! Is a 5 star in my eyes. Thoroughly recommend to anyone who has a dog staff so patient and love their job. Long may they keep going.
I’ve used safe paws since my dog has been 12 weeks old. He loves his day each week and is now 7 years old and still acts like he is 12 weeks of age every time he goes through the door. Fantastic service and wonderful staff
My gorgeous boy lenny loves his days with safe paws. He has made lots of doggy friends. Thank you safepaws for also teaching him recall! Highly recommend
What a fantastic training course Shirley delivers :) had the most amazing experience learning with the team, All the dogs and pups seem so happy here and get 10/10 care from the handlers
Henris favourite place. Can't ask for more. Great facilities friendly staff and look out for your dog.
Monty, my miniature schnauzer has been going here since he was 12 weeks old, his tail wags when we approach the entrance, he is a very happy doggo and the staff are amazing
Brilliant, caring and attentive cat sitting provided for my kitten by Rose. No hesitation in recommending her. My kitten particularly enjoyed being brushed by Rose. 😻 …
First time leaving me two cats with a pet sitter well I must say it is the best thing for them and for me . Rose was wonderful she kept me updated daily with pictures and videos . I think they were disappointed to see me rather than Rose. Already booked Rose for my next break . Highly recommend her. Julie
Very impressed with Rose's service. Our first time using a cat sitter and would definitely recommend. Our cat can be very reserved around new people but took to Rose right away. The daily updates certainly left me feeling reassured we'd made the right decision.
Rose took great care of our furry ones and made sure they were happy while we were away. We received daily updates and photos of them playing which was reassuring. Cats were settled and happy when we returned. Will be booking with Home Loving Cats again - super service!
Would happily recommend Rose. She cared for our cat when we were away and reassuringly sent us photos and updates. Will not hesitate to call on Rose again.
Rose has been a fantastic support as I settle a new rescue in, being able to respond quickly and effectively when I reach out. She communicates clearly in advance of any visit, agreed expectations with you, and supports you to understand your needs and how she can best assist. When Rose visits she takes lots of pictures and videos with your pooch, and comes with her own toys to boot. Rose is a genuinely warm and caring cat sitter and I can’t recommend her and her professionalism enough, book her now, you won’t regret it!
Can’t recommend Rose highly enough, I’m so happy we found her. Every day while we were away, she sent pictures on WhatsApp and let us know how our cat was getting on. We all loved seeing them, I actually think he’s missing her more now than he missed us!! It was also really helpful that she put our bins out and tried to keep our plants going. For anyone whose cats hate catteries, Rose is the perfect solution, our cat was definitely happier in his home environment.
Rose is so reliable and fantastic at what she does. Really makes us feel at ease with the updates and is helpful in whatever you need (even taking out the bins for our collection day!!). She will take great care of your cat.
Very happy with the service provided by Rose. Rose came over before our holiday to meet our cat and learn about her routine etc. and did a fantastic job of taking care of her while we were away. Would recommend Rose and would definitely use this service in the future. Thanks again Rose!!
Rose is amazing, she looked after our two fur babies with utmost care. We enjoyed the daily updates and it gave us peace of mind that they were well cared for. Thanks Rose!🐈⬛🐾🐈 …
Kerry was kind enough to help us out with dog sitting at very short notice. We have an anxious lurcher with separation anxiety, but Kerry was an absolute hero, taking Ripley’s “quirks” in her stride. She kept us updated with photos and texts, reassuring us that Ripley (and herself!) was OK. I couldn’t have asked for a better dog sitter to help us out, it’s such a shame we live in Edinburgh or we would have been ecstatic to be able to have her walk Ripley on a regular basis! We will definitely use FurFriends in future for all our dog sitting and walking needs when we are through in Stirlingshire. Thank you again Kerry for going out of your way to help us out during such a difficult time. Ripley sends her love ❤️
Bodhi absolutely loves his group walks with Kerry and all his new friends. He can be a little anxious but he took to Kerry and the walks straight away. Kerry clearly loves all dogs and extremely knowledgeable and so natural with them. She keeps us up to date with how he is doing and uploads pictures from each walk so you can see how much fun your beloved pets are having. My mud loving boy always comes back spotless too, I would recommend Fur Friends all day long!
If you are looking for a friendly, reliable Dog Walker then I can’t recommend FurFriends enough! Our boys Rupert and Rafiki have been walked by Kerry for several months now and they couldn’t be happier. They are always excited to see her and come home thoroughly worn out! Kerry even takes the time to give them a clean down before bringing them back!
Kerry & Nicole are very caring & professional dog walkers and they provided excellent care for our big girl Tequila :-)They quickly bonded with our doggo & literally saved us. We really appreciate their exceptional service,clear communication and overall attentiveness to our dog. Thank you girls once again:-)
Kerry is absolutely wonderful with our dog Maisie. She is so caring and kind to the dogs and I would absolutely 💯 recommend her. We got Maisie just before lockdown and she was not very good with anyone apart from us but Kerry definitely won her heart and she goes off with her with her tail up. So happy.
Japser loves his walks with Fur friends and his recall is even improving. 3rd walker we've tried, much prefer walks on his own, he's much more settled in the evenings and the advice to have a morning walk for him has stopped him wrecking the house. Kerry knows him so well already and even the cats go to her which is unheard of! She really cares like they are her own. 5 stars all round.
I use FurFriends for my cat Ginger when I’m on holiday, away overnight or working extended hours. He is an extremely timid cat, but has taken to Kerry so well. Friendly, reliable service and a real animal lover. Highly recommend!!
Archie loved his walk with Kerry. We are going to work on some 1 to 1 recall and then he hopes to return to his group walking in the near future.