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Phil
Anna was an excellent sitter - she took great care to understand all of the intricacies of taking care of the house and cats, asked lots of questions, and arrived on time and ready for the sit. During the trip, she checked in with updates, and upon returning home, left the space tidy and clean. The cats were happy and healthy, and seemed to have had a great time during the sit. Thanks Anna!
Meghan
Kristi was an absolutely incredible sitter -- I think our favorite one ever! She was easy to communicate with, kind and personable, and took great care of our pets and our house. It was the first time we had left both our dog and our cat with a TH sitter and Kristi went above and beyond. She was very self-sufficient but provided fun updates and pictures and our pets loved her. Highly recommend!
Regina
Hannah and Joseph housesat our three kitties for a week and a half while we were traveling for the holidays. They were very communicative and conscientious. We received daily updated on our cats with cute and funny pictures. When they noticed our 17yo cat, Amber, wasn’t eating very much, they let us know and we were able to resolve the problem quickly. They were also very resourceful and understanding when we ran out of some cat supplies. Hannah and Joseph took great care of the house. Everything was very clean and tidy when we arrived back, and we had a short time to get to know them on our arrival. We would be fortunate to find more house sitters like them, and would of course love to have them back in the future! We wish Hannah and Joseph luck in their travels!
Jessica
Kathryn was amazing. She helped me figure plans out after another sitter dropped out at the last minute and saved the day! My cat and fish were well taken care of, and she was super communicative when my tank had a problem child moment. Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, helpful, and caring sitter!!
Nancy
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.
Hannah & Dominic
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.
Alison
Anna was a wonderful sitter for our furry friends. My dog, Luke, bonded with her and was sad when she left. My cats would crawl under the covers and curl up with her at night. She is a true animal magnet and lover. I highly recommend Anna to anyone who wants their pets to recieve first class love while away.
Nancy
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!
Marni
Danny and Jo did a great job caring for our 3 cats and fish AND lots of plants (and home of course) while we were out of town for 3 weeks. We came back to a very clean house, sheets, and towels all clean and folded and fresh sheets on the bed they were using. The plants were all alive too, which is a first for us (again, we have a lot of plants!). The cats were happy to see us and they were all accounted for (a past sitter lost a cat for a week - they escaped outside as a non-outside cat). Everything was in its place and looked great. We received regular updates (via text) with photos of the cats lounging about which was important for us. Danny asked good questions when they visited us before the sit, and when reviewing our pet/house sitting instructions. The only thing we noticed that was different was that our 2 young cats were a little lighter (not necessarily a bad thing) but we understand that being gone for that length of time can be stressful on our furry family, which almost always affects their eating habits. All in all, we would definitely have them again!
JANELL
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.
Cat Sitting FAQs
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!
Nearby Paid Pet Services in Portarlington
Dog Walking and Boarding Services
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5.0
(11 reviews)
Recent Reviews:
A friend recommended Tanya to me for minding our 2+ year old Schnauzer boy. Although it’s always daunting leaving your pets in the care of other people, I felt comfortable leaving our boy in Tanya’s care from the start. We did a trial sleep over and it was evident he settled in quickly and had an enjoyable time. Tanya and her family is very experienced with dogs and clearly have a passion for animals. Our boy was safe, treated as their own and well cared for. We had absolute peace of mind leaving Cooper with Tanya for 2 weeks, it was a long time and not so easy, but he was in excellent care. She regularly shared videos, photos and texts. He had daily walks, and even had the luxury of picking a soft toy for himself to play with from her kid’s room. I would without a doubt recommend Tanya!
Tanya was really accommodating and helpful. She took great care of our two dogs and sent us pictures and updates so I was very reassured. Will definitely be a returning customer.
Tanya took care of my little beagle toto while myself and the rest of the family were away, she was brilliant even though i had given such late notice. Tanya took great care of her and gave me daily updates and pictures of toto which i absolutely loved and just reassured me she was in great hands. I would definitely recommend using this service 😁😁
We found Tanya absolutely amazing in taking care of our dog Willow would totally recommend and look forward to using her services again..
Great service, minded my 4 month old puppy for 4 nights and he loved every second and learnt so much. Sent me regular updates and videos. Will be back again for sure!
Very satisfied with dog sitting services at Tanya’s. She was very patient with my dog and did all his favourite activities during his stay. I would highly recommend her.
Tanya looked after my two Jack Russell terriers over Christmas. She has a lovely way with animals - patient and kind. My dogs were very well cared for. I would highly recommend her boarding services and will certainly use again.
Tanya has minded our dog Charlie on a few occasions now for sleepovers. He comes home super chilled out. It is evident that he is very comfortable in Tanya’s home and with her family. Definitely a home from home for him. It makes going away much easier when we know he is being well cared for. We would have no problem recommending Tanya for pet services
Lovely lady looked after my dog Flash. Great service definitely recommend it!
Quality service! After a few false starts of trying to find suitable boarding for our very energetic cocker spaniel we found Tanya and her lovely family. Wouldn’t leave our dog now with anyone else. Tanya sends regular updates and photos while you are away which is such a comfort. Would definitely recommend, and have done, to family and friends.
Home Away Boarding Kennels
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4.9
(17 reviews)
Lughill, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, W34 Y092, Ireland
Recent Reviews:
2 doggos came back in great form and met the lovely owner outside, went mad to greet her 😂 The kennels are spotless, and there are plenty of outdoor spaces with a large run. Definitely recommend and will be back if there is available space. …
My dogs are very happy going and staying in Home Away Boarding Kennels Tina is lovely and sends messages and videos to me while I'm away
Tina is fabulous, our Louis had the best time on his holidays, the care love and attention tina gives is priceless. The kennels were very spacious, spotless, and the open fields for running were fantastic and very safe, Louis thanks you too Thank you Tina
This place is amazing, has everything your dog needs to be feeling at home. We left our dog ‘Adelaide’ there for 9 days and she was very happy there. Tina is amazing and knows how to deal with dogs better than anyone, she even sent some videos and pics of our dog playing around, we really appreciated that. We will for sure leave our dog again and again
Fabulous, spotless kennels and runs. Very secure and spacious accommodation. Delighted to leave my little dudes there. The lady that looks after them is very kind and accommodating. Highly recommended.
I really want to thanks Tina in Home Away Kennels for looking after our 2 dogs over the extended Bank Holiday. It was easy to see that the dogs loved it there! Russo didn't want to leave! The space in the kennels and outside is brilliant and very secure. Tina didn't mind that I rang a few times to check on them while we were away - we were a bit nervous leaving them - we hadn't done it before. But now it won't be a problem, I've already booked them in for the Summer. Highly recommended. Amanda.
Just a little note on homeawaykennels.ie, if you're looking for somewhere that your fur baby can stay, that they are relaxed and you are not filled with anxiety, I would very much recommend giving Tina a call. The kennels are spacious, with lovely space outside & each dog really is looked after individually. It is such a weight off your shoulders, knowing you can go away in confidence & enjoy yourself and know your dog is doing the same. Absolutely delighted with this service & the fact that they are now doing daycare is just so handy, no need to feel guilty not finding time for walks nd playtime when your schedule is very busy.. just call Tina. I know we will be regular visitors now.
Excellent kennels. Very very clean and tidy. Our dog was very looked after during his stay. Will bring him there again.
Tina is great with the dogs, we left our lad there for two weeks and we got him back in great condition. Would recommend.
Tina is fabulous, she takes such great care of our dog. Highly recommended.
Twin Peaks Cattery & Kennels
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5.0
(15 reviews)
Twin Peaks, Clonkeen, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 CH99, Ireland
Recent Reviews:
We contacted Tracey and she couldn't have been more accommodating from the very beginning and at such short notice. Our cat, Monty, came back to us in brilliant form showing that he was cared for like one of their own (if not better!) Sending him to Tracey and all at Twin Peaks puts our minds at ease when we're away. Thank you so much again!
We've booked in our beloved cat with Tracey for a week while on holidays. Every previous pet hotel was a stressful experience for him. But this time was different thanks to Tracey. She put a lot of personal approach and care to make him feel comfortable and relaxed. We will be back again. Thank you Tracey!
We leave our cat Jewel with Tracey @Twin Peaks Cattery when we go on holidays. Jewel loves the room where she stays and is so relaxed when we drop her off and on pick up. Our kids are reassured that Jewel is well looked after by Tracey when they went to the cattery and seen Jewels behaviour in the cattery and with Tracey. It was so relaxed and like she was at home.Tracey also spends loads of time with the cats under her care daily which is also reassuring. We highly recommend Twin Peaks Cattery to anyone looking for a safe friendly environment to place their cat whilst on holiday.
I only ever go to Tracy. She takes fantastic care of my two cats Simba and willow and goes above and beyond. She understands my attachment to them and she treats them as if they are her own with such love and care. She is absolutely fantastic and an absolute gem to deal with.
To sum up our experience of Traceys' kennel service..I,d simply say theres not near enough in 5 stars above to show our utmost Respect and Appreciatian for Everything both Tracey and Dave did to look after our Dog Spot during his stay with them.Tracey picked up from our very first conversation I was a bit nervous about leaving Spot into a kennel service...we were only gone on holidays a few hours when I received the first of daily lovely videos showing Spot living his best life being utterly spoilt rotten and getting the best of care and attention from Tracey, Dave and family...we are actually of the opinion Spot was on a holidays blues when we brought him home..We Genuinely think he was on a bit of a downer missing Tracey and family...folks take it from a Person that would,nt leave my Dog with Anybody..if you want peace of mind and confidence in knowing yours will be taken care of to the very best with genuine love and care....Give Tracey a call...I did, Spots going back for a lavishing holiday with Tracey and Dave in September again.Best regards Jamie,Trish,Demi and Spot🐶
Bart has stayed with Tracey twice now in Twin Peaks and would I recommend… Absolutely. Your cat will have plenty of toys to entertain themselves with, that’s when they are not sitting on a hammock watching TV . Each cat is adored whilst in Tracey’s care and totally cared for. Photos and videos sent to pining cat Mom’s, who are drowning in self inflicted guilt. No need, cat is on his own Holidays 🥰 Bart is awaiting his next trip over to Twin Peaks
Tracey is a fabulous lady and looks after my pet cat Rizzo so well whenever I am away. Rizzo is very sensitive and hates going out of her comfort zone, but Tracey always goes out of her way to calm her and make her feel safe and comfortable. She is so kind and caring and it's obvious that she adores animals. She even sends pictures of your pet to put your mind at ease. She has plenty of toys to keep pets entertained and also plays with pets herself! I would highly recommend sending your pet to stay at Twin Peaks. Thanks Tracey!! 😊
What a wonderful place to board your cat or dog. Tracey has looking after my pet dog, Portia, for a number of years now and treated her like a princess every time, caring, loving and has taken her at short notice, with long walks. I would highly recommend Twin Peaks, a best kept secret in Laois. I would not leave my pet dog anywhere else.
I always leave my two Rottweilers with Tracy. They are alway well looked after and very happy to go back. Tracy also sent me videos of them out playing in the many fields and out on walks. I 100% would recommend Twin Peaks. My daughter and niece also drives from Dublin to Portlaoise for Tracy to mind their pur babies.
I have 3 cats and I would never consider putting them anywhere but here. A real sign to me as to how well my cats are treated is that they dont want to come home with me and when I do manage to get them home they settle right back in, I know then that they have been well looked after while Im away. I trust that twin peaks looks after my fur babies as well as I do and that is saying something as I may have them a little spoilt. As you can see from the photos they are very relaxed there.
Fern Boarding Kennels
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5.0
(44 reviews)
Barrettstown, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Recent Reviews:
Cared for our dog incredibly well and we never had a bad word to say about that aspect of their service. Found their drop off / collection times incredibly inflexible times in the morning between 10-11am and in the evening between 5-5:30pm only. For a working person it was almost impossible to get them there in their time frame and I found we ended up paying for an extra night when it wasn’t necessary. Also after traveling across the country and paying a couple hundred of euro to have our dog looked after I was 15-20 minutes late for their 5-30 cut off and I got a ear full from the owner which just put a massive downer on the fact that they do care for dogs incredibly well. Would also say their capacity is very limited and unless you book well in advance it’s almost impossible to get them in so you end up having to look for an alternative kennels anyway so found it unreliable for anyone who had a short notice trip.
My 2 girls stayed here for 4 nights, they love it and are looked after very well. Sandra and paraic are very good with the dogs, couldn't recommend highly enough
Sandra and Paraic are absolutely fantastic with our fur baby Oscar. They are so professional and care for Oscar so well. We know Oscar is always having the best time when we're away and comes home smelling beautiful 😁 if we could give 10 stars we would ❤️ …
Roxy has been a guest here over past few years. I can rest easy she is well looked after by Sandra and Co. Photo credit Sandra.
We gave used Fern's on and off for years. This really is a 5* facility. We have smaller dogs and they stay in a small house called The School House. The dogs are kept in pens and not cages. The house even has heating and a TV. Sandra is absolutely lovely and we feel 1000% happy leaving the dogs in her care
Highly recommend Fern Boarding Kennels. We booked our dog in here for a week. A lovely place for dogs. I left knowing our dog would be well looked after. Sandra and Padraic are fantastic. I would definitely recommend anyone looking for dog boarding to enquire here. I will definitely be using Fern Boarding Kennels going forward. Thanks so much Sandra and Padraic.
Excellent.. Sandra and her Team are expert dog carers and from the moment you meet them you feel confident if the fact that your pooch will be well looked after and cared for to the highest standard. They even had a birthday party for her...I'm always afraid when I arrive back to pick her up up she wont want to com home! Couldn't recoment them highly enough.
This place is wonderful for dogs. My 2 collies are very anxious dogs but Sandra and Paraic made them feel so relaxed and comfortable. it made me feel happy and safe leaving them with them. Its like a second home for them. Both Sandra and Paraic are lovely, warm and gentle owners and very dedicated. Im so happy i found this place.Highly recommended to all!
My girls Cleo and Jess stayed with Sandra and family last week . This was their first holiday stay . They absolutely loved it . Saw videos every day of them having a ball . I can’t thank Fern enough for looking after my girls as if they were their own .
So highly recommend Fern, my dog Millie just loves it, for short or long stay she's always happy to go.
Fancy Tails
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4.8
(4 reviews)
Cilsileach, Ballyfin Rd, Knockmay, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 FNH9, Ireland
Recent Reviews:
Our hyper pup went for a meet and greet and absolutely loved it! He'll be going for an overnight stay soon enough and I have no concerns at all that he's gonna love it!
John and Sarah provide a fantastic and trustworthy service for our dog, who attends daycare twice a week and loves the socialisation with other doggies 🙂 We have left our dog with them overnight on many occasions and would highly recommend them! …
I send my pupper to day care and she runs in wagging her tail happy to be around the other dogs and people. When she's collected she's happy to come home and nap. They are lovely people very easy to talk to and treat the dog like one of their own.
My boy enjoys visit her friends and he loves Sarah! Such peace of mind, knowing he is cared for when he visits.
Midland pet sitting
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5.0
(2 reviews)
Kilbrennan, Gaybrook, Co. Westmeath, N91 X3C8, Ireland
Frans Home Boarding for small dogs
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5.0
(7 reviews)
Eaglehill, Suncroft, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Recent Reviews:
Would highly recommend Fran Boarding and pet sitting service. Fran takes such good care of yoyr pets, she treats them like they are her own. My two dogs had such a great week with Fran. They are minded all day in her own house so they have company all day.
Brilliant. The dog loved it too!!
Friendly professional service
Excellent.
Holly's Fur & Feathered Friends
★
5.0
(4 reviews)
Ardrew Heights, Dún Brinn, Athy, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Recent Reviews:
I can't recommend Belinda highly enough! She has been walking our dogs now for a year and a half, twice a week every week, and is so professional, reliable and our dogs absolutely love her! We know they are in good hands when we are in work, and they absolutely love their walkies with her. She has been there for us last minute when we needed, and has even come and minded the dogs in the house post surgeries etc when their walking was limited. We would be lost without her! Sarah, Kieran, Bosco and Bailey
I have my frenchie walked every other week by Belinda with this company and I can't recommend them enough. Belinda took time out of her day to firstly visit myself and Luna so that she could get to know her a bit before she started her walks and answer any questions i had as well as making sure she knew all the important things regarding Lunas requirements/personality. Not surprisingly they became best friends instantly as Belinda has such a warm and kind energy to her. I have been using her service for three months now and I couldn't be happier. Belinda is always on time, super reliable and always sends me a text to let me know how Luna got on. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone in the south kildare area looking for someone they can trust with their precious fur babies while they have to leave them to go to work. She even got a little Halloween present on her last walk with her 😍😍😍 love them
100% recommend for dog minding and wedding service. Belinda took care of our dog Misha before, during and after our wedding ceremony in Ballintubbert House and Gardens. She lives nearby which was ideal. She arrived in advance and brought her for a walk around the venue while everyone was getting ready, took care of her during the ceremony and was waiting for us after and we got gorgeous wedding photos with our dog ☺ she stayed around for some of the drinks reception where lots of our guests could say hello to Misha. It was so lovely be able to have her there for part of our day while also knowing she was in safe hands. Then Misha went to stay with Belinda at Holly's Fur and Feathered Friends for 2 nights and was dropped back to us the morning we were leaving. I am so glad to have found Belinda, she was a pleasure to deal with and took great care of Misha for us. Any couples getting married that want to include their dog in their wedding, Belinda is fantastic, super flexible for whatever you need and great with dogs of course!
Belinda is the most caring and wonderful person that takes care of our pups as if they are her own. Highly recommended!
Portarlington, Ireland
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