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Susan and Miranda are amazing! I've had the pleasure of working with many sitters and they are truly exceptional. They were great at keeping in touch, sent lots of updates, asked good questions, really bonded with the cats, clearly very experienced working with animals and understanding their needs, and generally lovely to deal with. They were really patient putting up with a whole bunch of deliveries and even assembled a spare bed! They also left the place spotless with clean sheets on the bed. I'm pretty sure the cats loved Susan and Miranda more than us by the end of their stay! I'd highly recommend them to anyone and would love to have them stay again any time.
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.
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.
Marianna was an incredible house sitter and cat sitter. She gave our property and sweet kitty top notch care. She is kind, easy to communicate with, thorough, etc. Would highly recommend her, you will not be disappointed.
Angel was absolutely the best house sitter we could have hoped for. She is a very warm, open and diligent person and our two cats adored her. She looked after our house and garden with really conscientious care. She won over our very timid cat, Billie, and sent regular photos of both cats looking supremely content which gave us perfect peace of mind. The house was completely spotless on our return and the garden was fabulous... no mean feat since there was a heatwave while we were away and she kept everything watered and in great condition. We would have Angel back at the drop of a hat and cannot recommend her highly enough.
Florence is everything you want in a cat sitter! We have two cats that need a lot of human attention. One takes multiple medications twice a day and they both are used to eating on their own schedule and having people around so it is always very important to us to find a pet sitter that will be spending a lot of time in the apartment and that doesn't mind being very attentive. We were able to meet Florence before our trip and felt 100% confident that she would take great care of our cats. Florence is comfortable giving medication, she sent us photos and updates and left our apartment spotless. We were so happy that we had her come back the following week when we went away again for a short trip! We will definitely contact Florence again whenever we travel and hope that she is available!
Elyse was one of the best pet sitters we've ever met! Couldn't recommend her more. We hope she stays at our place again. She sent many pictures of our beloved cats throughout our absence. We returned to our cats seeming relaxed and happy as ever. She also left our apartment sparkling clean. 10/10 :)
Hope and Julian were great sitters for our cat. They are easygoing and communicate in a timely manner. Our cat seemed very happy and our home was clean and in great shape upon our return. It was great having Julian and Hope here and we highly recommend them for any sit. Great people!
Karen was able to step in a sit for me on short notice after another sitter canceled. She was very thorough and communicative and I felt I had left my apartment and cats in good hands with her. I came home to a clean apartment and happy cats. I definitely recommend Karen as a sitter.
My husband and I reached out to Toby & Chloe after reading their profile and impressive reviews only a week before our trip, since our scheduled sitter had to cancel at the last moment. They were very friendly and quick to respond to chat from the very beginning, and ended up exceeding our expectations during their two week stay. It was evident they had thoroughly read our Welcome Guide beforehand, as they arrived knowledgeable and prepared to care for our home and pets. They were very willing and happy to take the necessary time with us to walk through the house and meet our cats, as we got them acclimated with our daily routines and answered any questions. Shortly after we left, our city had a heat wave come through, and after immediately notifying us, Toby went beyond the call of duty and inspected our struggling AC unit to pinpoint the issue. As far as cat care is concerned, we have two seniors (who have more sensitive tummies) that can get irritated after a fur ball or swallowing anything out of the ordinary. When this occurred, Toby & Chloe stepped in and took wonderful care of our cat duo; softening their food and even cradling while hand-feeding them for extra comfort. We truly could not have asked for more affectionate and responsible sitters. We returned to a spotlessly clean home, happy cats, and well maintained plants and pool. (They even cleaned our dusty Kitchen pendant lighting, which requires a steady hand and is definitely a time-commitment …We felt like professional housecleaners had been there!) On our way back, Toby & Chloe stayed in communication with us to monitor our arrival time, allowing them to care for our cats until just before we got home. Overall, they are very reliable and trustworthy sitters whose genuine goal is to provide a top-quality sit, while maintaining your household and seamlessly transitioning to your pets daily schedule.
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, $19/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!
Tom and Val of the Pet Buddy Service are the "best." I have used their service for a number of years and have nothing but great things to say. My dogs are so happy to be at home while I am away because they know Tom will be here to play, feed and love them, especially my old girl Charlie. He is patient and understanding of all the dogs needs, is an excellent communicator and extremely trustworthy! If you need pet care the Pet Buddy Service is the way to go! Highly recommend!!!!
The Pet Buddy Service is simply AMAZING!!! We’ve been using them 2 years now on a regular basis. We have been gone 1 day up to a week at a time. We are so happy we found them for our dogs and guinea pigs. We travel often and with them we can actually enjoy vacation knowing our pets are in great care! Our pets get fed, taken out, go on walks and have snuggles. Our dogs have high anxiety so it’s nice they can stay in their own home. Their communication is stellar! One of the things we love most are the texts and pics at each visit of our pets. Our pets love them and so do we! We won’t travel unless we have The Pet Buddy Service! Highly recommend! 🐾 🐶
This was my first time leaving my dog home alone while going out of town. He’s old and takes medication for congestive heart failure so traditional boarding wasn’t an option. Tom and Valerie were amazing! They sent daily picture updates, took him on walks and handled his meds. One of the days he was being a butthead and wouldn’t come from under the bed. I was nervous I was going to have to get a family member to go get him but Tom and Valerie managed it. I was able to have a great vacation and knew my dog was in great hands. I highly recommend them if you need pet sitters!!
My dog is 3 years old and I have done business with The Pet Buddy Service since my dog was a puppy! They are so kind, reliable, and trustworthy. They spoil my dog - to be honest, my dog probably likes them more than she likes me! :) They send me a photo of her every single time they come to take care of her! I would highly recommend this service to anybody who wants their pet taken care of with the utmost love. (Below is one of the photos they sent to me)
Tom and Valerie are fantastic. When they are pet sitting, I enjoy my time away without worry because I know my furbabies are in good hands. They are terrific about sending updates on my pets, and they take care of my home as well by checking the mail and watering plants when needed. I have used a few different pet sitters over the years; The Pet Buddy Service is by far the best!
I used Pet Buddy for the first time for my 13 year old dog when I went on an 11 day vacation last week. For the last two years I didn't leave her for more than a few hours so I was very nervous leaving for so long. I didn't need to worry because Tom and Valerie took such good care of her I don't think she missed me! They spent a lot of time with her each visit, handled meds and her special needs, and sent me tons of pictures so I wouldn't worry. I highly recommend Pet Buddy Service!
I am so happy with this service. After boarding my two dogs for my last trip I decided to have pet sitters come in and care for the dogs plus my cat. So much better, no worries about picking them up from a boarder and last time they were boarded my older dog could barely walk even though he was with senior dogs it was too much. He needed steroids to get him better. Keeping them home was stress free for them and me. This service sends pics and updates with every visit. GREAT, GREAT SERVICE!!!
Always our complete pleasure to be able to count on Pet Buddy to take care of our dogs. Professional and personal touch is awesome! Very comfortable and confident to leave them in their care! Truly! M & B
Tom and Valerie take excellent care of our dog and help us immensely! They're very trustworthy and our dog loves his visits with Tom!
Definitely recommend Pet Buddy 💗 Tom and Valerie are so nice and took great care of my cat! Getting pictures and updates was very reassuring as a first-time pet owner, and I would definitely use their services again! …
An incredible place to keep your furry brothers & sisters safe & happy. My doodle muts ADORE their time there and love to play in the yard with Ashleigh, one of the owners :)
Thorough, caring, and trustworthy! Any pups taken here are in the best hands. Ashleigh is amazing!!!
We left our little girl for her trial night. She did very well. Next week she goes back for longer stay. Hard to leave our baby, but we know she will safe, loved on and well taken care of. Loved the pictures and video.
Cleaner than a four star hotel. Very impressed. Dropped our Giant Schnoodle off for one night and all he did on the way home was talk about Dionne and how much fun he had.
We stopped into register our dog for future daycare there and they were very organized, clean, and accommodating. Make sure you bring in your pet's vaccine certificate signed by a vet as well as give yourself time to fill out the necessary paperwork. Looking forward to our next trip and a new adventure for a pup.
I have a big pitbull (who's a giant baby) and a Lab/Pit mix (who's a crabby old lady) They get the best care here! The staff is so accommodating to their needs, as they have some anxiety around other animals, and allow them to have time outside by themselves. I can't say enough good things about this kennel! Wrigley and Rizzo absolutely LOVE it here!
Called left a message never got a return call. -EDIT: They called me back after they were closed and I had already decided on another service at this time. However the lady was polite and kind enough to call after hours to try to go the extra mile. It would be so bad if they had more staff and better hours. I don't want my dog someplace there's not going to be someone with her. Most hours of the day so from noon to 5 the dog is alone and then from 5-6 someone is there and all night long gone again. Then from 9am-11am with someone 2-3 hours that they are open. She's high anxiety and needs people to be with and be loved on 70% of her day.
We drive 4 hours to take our dogs to this resort. Dionne & staff are wonderful and our dogs are so happy to see her when we get there. She truly loves her job & there is not anywhere else we trust with our babies as we do Dionne! Kiki & Samantha are looking forward to their next " vacation" at Paws N Wiskers!!
We Love Paws and Wiskers in Brooklyn. Book early it gets filled up fast. But my dog who isn't leashed trained Loves this place. Benji and Mr Squeekers favorite place to go... They are so good with your pets....
Very caring staff, it's clear they love animals. Had to give my dog a lot meds and physical affection and attention, they did a wonderful job. I never had to worry about Sassy when I went away; they would email me how she was doing and send me pictures.