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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Shaina was a great sitter for my cat Lionel. She was great with communicating before the sit and was willing to come meet me in person before the sit. She also kept me updated throughout the sit, with photos and little notes. When I returned home the flat was tidy and Lionel seemed happy!
Cung is a diligent and communicative cat sitter and house guest, and we'd highly recommend him! We hope to have him back again soon
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.
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.
Daniel and Vasylyna were incredible house sitters and we would welcome them back to sit for us again any time they are available! They were fantastic communicators, making sure to work out details far in advance and they sent frequent picture updates of our animals which made us so happy while we were away. When the power went out in the neighborhood while they were here leading to a technology issue with our alarm system, they handled everything well. Upon our return, the house was clean, the garden was thriving and well cared for, and our dog and cat were clearly very loved while we were away - in fact our dog was sooooo sad to see them leave! I had the pleasure of getting to know them a bit before I left, and they are such a kind, adventurous, and great couple. I would highly recommend having Daniel and Vasylyna take care of your house, plants, and animals!
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.
Ruoyi was the perfect sitter for our cat Toni! We would highly recommend her to any pet owner, and hope she can sit for us again in the future. Ruoyi was very thorough - she made sure there was full alignment on all the specifics of her pet duties, and she asked thoughtful questions regarding details we forgot to include in our guide. She always provided us timely updates at the agreed cadence, and gave us a ton of photos. From the photos, it's clear she got in a lot of play time with Toni, which we really appreciated! :) We were able to enjoy our entire vacation stress-free knowing Toni was in such good hands. Ruoyi left our apartment completely clean and offered to wash linens.
Hannah and Joseph were brilliant sitters - totally reliable and trustworthy. Quick to respond to queries and their past experience with dog/ housesitting was very apparent. Our 2 dogs and 1 cat were well looked after and the house was spotless on our return. We are totally happy to recommend them.
Caroline is an amazing sitter ! We were far away, had never left our cat for such a long period of time and we felt really confident with her. She took great care of our cat Honey as well as she did for the house, pool and garden. She was even able to handle the end of the refection of the bathroom which was a last minute surprise… We felt Caroline was reliable and self sufficient. We had a great communication with her during our stay abroad. We even found many nice intentions when we came back from our vacations such as fresh fruits and bakeries for a nice and welcomed breakfast after a night in a plane ! We definitely recommend Caroline for your sittings and we will obviously call her back !
Pennee and Bill were the BEST pet sitters and guests ever! I really wanted them to stay forever ! Our cat, Miss Kitty bonded so much to them, that she really wasn’t that happy to see me when I got home .Our cat is a finicky eater and they tried all different types of food and treats for her. They sent me regular photos of miss kitty and I knew everything was great when most of the pics had miss kitty on their lap. Our cat doesn’t take to many people but she immediately fell in love with them. Pennee sent us our mail and prescription meds on a regular basis , and went out of her way to take care of any issues . They fell in love with the neighbors and community and just made our lives so easy . We experienced the Covid 19 virus outbreak quarantine during this time and Pennee and Bill agreed to stay a month longer at our home . They were extremely flexible with their travel plans so that everyone would be safe. Upon our arrival home, we were greeted with a bouquet of flowers , beautiful hanging basket of flowers for outdoors and a beautiful bottle of wine . And our house had never been cleaner ! Bill and Pennee are a pet owners dream couple !I felt extremely lucky to have found such a great petsitter and new friend . We will be visiting each other in the future .
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 $ per visit, $11/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!
Absolutely fantastic people and dog care! The staff is extremely kind, upbeat, and understanding. They obviously take the time to know each dog individually, and they are sensitive to each dog's needs. My 14 year-old retired Service Dog Bonnie is completely blind; and every time I go to pick her up either after a superb grooming or a stay, she is contented and peaceful. Sonya was a wonderful staff member. They all have been. The only suggestion I have is perhaps investing in a more renovated facility - they are obviously doing the best they can, but sprucing the place up a bit would make it better for the staff, as well! I will keep on coming - and I am a Service Dog trainer by profession. Great work, Lu and Rue's!!
We boarded our Aussiedoodle for one day. When I went to pick her up, in just going into the office the stench was extreme. Dog kennel are going to have this smell, but aga8n the smell was extreme. My dog only weighs 18 pounds and when I put her into the car, she reeked of the smell. I had to bathe her to get it off. The staff were very pleasant and accommodating and this just might a bad day, but I don't think I would chance a return visit. Perhaps you might judge based on the smell as you walk into the office.
We went to the Oregon Sand Dunes and needed to board our dogs. Lu & Rue's took great care of our fur babies for a VERY reasonable price . Would use again and recommend to all.
Miss Roxy had a fabulous time at your facility. She is looking forward to another stay. Thank you.
We love bringing our dog here for daycare 3x a week. She gets so excited. We've only had her groomed once here with no issues. The staff are so friendly and treat each dog as if they were their own. We couldn't be happier with them!
So grateful to have this daycare in town! Their whole staff is super warm, capable, and kind. Our pup absolutely loses his mind with excitement the second we pull into the parking lot. They even encourage him with the little training cues we have been working on with him at home - totally not expected but so appreciated. The in-house grooming is great, too! Thanks, Lu & Rue’s!
Our dog trainer recommended Lu and Rue’s. Everyone was very friendly, and our dog came home without the bad habits she normally develops when left for overnight boarding. Thanks so much!!
My fur babies are well cared for when I have to travel for work! Definitely my go-to for boarding or as I prefer, sleep away camp for doggies. Also our go to for grooming, primarily toenail trims. But if they're in need of a good scrubbing they're where I'd go 💜
I am very grateful we have Lu & Rue's in this area. My dog loves it there and gets so excited when she knows we're close. She loves to play with the other dogs plus they have a great groomer. I can't recommend them enough!
Lu and Rues runs an awesome business. We have been taking our 6 month old Labrador retriever for the past couple months. They truly enjoy their job and have an amazing love for animals. Our pup loves going to daycare and comes home tired. They are a professional and accommodating business.
After a few bad experiences with other groomers in town happy tails is the only place I'll take my dogs. They ladies are so good with my dogs. And I don't have to leave them all day which is a plus. Just make sure you call ahead, they book up really fast...😍 (photos of dogs for fun) …
I would give zero if there was an option because I didn’t receive any service to review. I called about my three dogs needing their nails trimmed. I’m new to the area and needing a good place to take them. She answered my question about the cost of the work then hung up. So I called back asking about walk-in or appointment only. And she replied appointment only. If you’re keeping up then you’ve realized I hadn’t ever given the option to make an appointment due to her hanging up on me immediately. If you can’t take the time to address the business coming to you directly you don’t deserve the business. Needless to say I’m still looking for a good groomer in the coos Bay Area. Piss poor customer service.
Took my Akita in for a bath, brush, and nail trim and they did an excellent job with my baby. I'm super pleased and so is panda.
I finally found a groomer that Fred and Barney like. They came out really happy. Their nails weren’t rough at all and they smell sooooo good. I give them six stars. Edit 2 years later: I most certainly have not changed my opinion at all. Becky and Tanner are like family to our dogs. The boys will not be going anywhere else as long as they can take care of them. First class operation.
I kept getting the older lady who for some reason couldn't handle my frenchie. The last time I took her the lady refused to trim her nails. Although the younger lady was delightful, I won't be bringing my little girl back. The younger lady is the only reason I gave them the second star. I now have a far better groomer for my little frenchie.
We will not be returning. We did two grooms at Happy Tails for our miniature bernedoodle puppy. Their shop has moved down a corridor of the mall I never knew existed. If you enter the door near their old shop and sign it's promptly a left turn down a small hallway past the human hair salons. The first groom was fine, a little shorter than I would have liked and very much a poodle cut in the face, but fine and it cost $75 for my 35lb dog. It grew out. Booking an appointment is a bit of a struggle if you don't want to leave a message or have a specific question. It's a mother/daughter team and the phone is often neglected. When we returned for our second appointment, which had to be booked about three weeks out, I was quickly called back and informed that my dog was "too matted" and they would shave him down to his skin, I protested. My dog is a poodle mix. I understand he needs to be brushed and I brush him out entirely about every other day. He had a minor amount of matting that could have easily been cut out with scissors. They acted like I'd never seen a slicker brush and comb before and booked another appointment a week and a half later, with homework to get him brushed out. I brushed him for a solid week every day literally with a fine tooth comb. When we returned his hair was like butter. They put him on the table without really checking his coat and sent me on my way. Four hours later, I got a call that he'd be ready in about 15 minutes, when they had told me it would be about two hours. As I was ending the conversation I was met with a sharp "$120, cash or check only." I don't like to argue, I went and picked him up and paid the surprise 50% increase over last time. The cost was inconsistent, they shaved his underside entirely when I know it wasn't matted, they very much did what they wanted rather than following instructions, and we're never going back.
Always do a great job with the pups. I usually call ahead to be sure they have the time and staff to trim some nails (always better with two people and they care enough to not want to have the pets associate it with you!)... one to snuggle and one to trim. Always friendly, even when busy busy busy with work.
Just picked up our little girl and she looks terrific! It was her first time at Happy Tails and she will be back!
Owners are really wonderful! The shampoo they used smelt amazing! We have a Shi Tzu and they did a great job on her first hair cut. Price was excellent. Love this place.
My husband took our dog Toby there. He’s a difficult one due to abuse in his past and he has issues with people touching his feet. He looks amazing, they weren’t fully able to get his feet. But they did the best they could with our difficult doggo. I appreciate their effort, thank you so much.
Nice staff and they took good care of my dog. I was also able to pick her up for an afternoon and bring her back for the night.
This the second time we have boarded our hyper dog at Howl A Day. Was unsure the first time (just because the dog is a little out of control) but she was treated very well . The second time we brought her in she was excited to go see the staff. I would trust Miss Lisa and her staff with my pup ANYTIME . You guys are awesome!!! Even Luna thinks so!! 🐾
What an awful experience!! Cried for hours thinking about the negligence towards my favorite dog in the world and his brother left in their care for four days. I was heartbroken to say the least. They left the dog in the cage the entire time and was discovered upon arrival to be covered in urine and feces. Both dogs were visibly scared and deprived. Was there a way to prevent this? Did they communicate the lack of love and space afforded to boarding a pet? Never again would they get my business! I had to throw away the dog bed and give multiple showers following the weekend at Howl-All-Day-I'm-Scared Inn. DON'T RECOMMEND THIS PLACE AT ALL! Perhaps PETA or Better Business Bureau needs to be alerted.
They are awesome with your dog/s and very nice people.... they have great prices and nice kennels for you loved pets. Will be using again and highly recommend them.
Probably an awesome place for social dogs, not a great place for my cat. Totally take responsibility for not having the forethought that a co-species boarding place would scare my cat and therefore would probably scored higher if not for the fact that my cat came home sick. Upper respiratory infection.
If I could rate it 0 stars I would. NEVER take your dog to them. Dirty conditions, no apparent care of the animals. I walked in to take my dog home and there was no evidence of anyone around and finally found a hand written sign that was out of the way that said to honk horn because they were in the grooming shed. Meanwhile my dog is crying and screaming so I took her out of the kennel and put her in car. Very curtly the woman finally came to take my pay and said I could not just "take my dog." Well, apparently I could and anyone else could have as well. She was obviously under stress and I kept thinking if she is treating me so rudely, how do they treat the animals. My dog was frantic and either through chewing or dirty conditions or both, she had horrid infections on both rear paws. Needless to say, I would never go back to this and probably never do any sort of kennel boarding again.
We board our 2 dogs here several times a year. Never have had any issues. During cold weather they have dog hammocks so they are off the cement. Our Border Collie is afraid of the dark, so they put him in a kennel across from the night light. The dogs get exercise daily.
We were traveling and had a "rolled in dead animal" emergency. Wonderful, kind owner. Took us in after hours on the weekend and cleaned the smell right out of my daschaund, and trimmed his nails.
Puppy dog's were very happy to see us, the people who work there treat our furbabies wonderfully.
I love that my dogs are taken great care of. They know us and go above and beyond to make sure our dogs are happy.