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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Florence and Robert were outstanding sitters. We asked them to arrive a day early as our guests to learn the routine on our farm. In getting to know them we found them to be good hearted, down to earth people with a love of animals and diligent in learning our routines to care for our poultry, cats and dog as well as our garden and orchard. Not a typical or easy sit. We travelled with ease knowing our critters were being well taken care of. Arriving home, the house was very clean and looked well cared for. The animals were healthy as were the garden and orchard. Out pets missed them when they left – our dog stared down the driveway after them until their car was out of sight. It is nice to find sitters we would like to hang out with and we look forward to having them sit for us again.
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.
Jeanne is a repeat pet sitter for us. She is wonderful and takes great care or our cats and our home. We have peace of mind when we travel knowing our kitties are under her care.
Quinn was an amazing sitter for my cat Moon! She regularly checked in with updates on moon while we were away on a two week vacation, and seemed to give her plenty of attention, play with her, etc. Communication was easy and she left our apartment spotless after departing. Highly recommend her as a pet sitter!
Paige, David, and family were WONDERFUL sitters for my crew! They were so pleasant and personable, and the pets warmed up to them very quickly. Even my rescue cat who tends to stray away from men loved David. I received regular updates and communication (before and during the sit). I truly did not have any concerns while I was away knowing that everyone had such great care and attention given to them. (I know the dogs had a good time because when I came home there was no commotion over my return.) I was away on NYE and Paige had no issues keeping an eye on one of the dogs who has anxiety surrounding loud noises. The family cleaned up after themselves and may have left the house cleaner than when I left! Truly such a great family who I would welcome back any time!
Ruthee was a fabulous pet sitter for our three cats while we were gone for a month. Prior to the sit, she was consistent and communicative; she even came over early for a meet and greet to learn the routine. During the sit, she took great care of our three cats by playing with them (she made a fun cat toy!), scooping litter, feeding and watering them, and sent us text updates and pictures. We came home to happy fur babies and a clean home. She left the place very tidy which was greatly appreciated! We are so thankful for Ruthee and would recommend her should the opportunity arise. Your fur babies would be lucky to spend time with her. Thank you again for everything, Ruthee!
Oh wow! Everyone should be so lucky to have Nicholas and Veerle watch their house and pets. These lovely people are pros! They communicated early and often, were super accommodating to some last minute changes (it was originally going to be only our cats to watch but we decided to keep the dog home as well so that added to the schedule and care needs) and they left the house spotless and all set up for another sitter who came in after them. We didn’t get the chance to meet because my departure and arrival times but I dearly hope I get to in the future because they were just great! I even heard how nice they were from My neighbors who say them out walking our dog. :-) They also sent regular pictures of the pets which look like pro-photography! Cannot recommend this couple enough! Your pets and house will be in good hands!
We couldn't have asked for better sitters than Pares and Mark. Since our initial contact, it was straightforward to communicate with Pares. We were lucky enough to get a chance to meet Pares with our dog Luna, and Luna got along with her immediately. During our time away from home, she kept us informed about how both our dog and cat were doing, and they were both cuddling with her since the first day. We got a lot of pictures and knew that they were safe and happy. The apartment was exactly as we had left it when we came back. Pares and Mark even ran the dishwasher and the washing machine for us. We couldn't have asked for a better sitter, and it made our trip very easy knowing they were taken care of so well. We'd have Pares and Mark back to our home without any hesitation.
Jose was a wonderful pet/house sitter for us recently. We highly recommend him. He was wonderfully reliable and responsible and took such good care of our two pets. On short notice Jose drove down from Grass Valley to the East Bay for a bit of a quiet get-away while working a really hard job teaching online. We know how hard that is firsthand and partly why we needed our own get-away for a last-minute backpacking trip. We have a recently rescued pit bull and a rescued cat that we're still introducing to each other to make sure the dog doesn't eat the cat (as he seems to want to), and the cat doesn't blind the dog (as she would if he tried to eat her). That might be more background than is needed in a review but Jose made us feel comfortable about everything because of how conscientious and responsible he clearly is. We could tell when we talked to him that he was genuinely kind and eminently trustworthy. We are very grateful and hope Jose was happy with everything too because we know what a value his care was to us. Jose truly deserves any and all house-sitting gigs that strike his interest. Ours was not the easiest and he was amazing. Get him if you can.
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, $18/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!
I have been taking my babies here for 4 Yrs to have their nails clipped.I have tried many different groomers,I wouldn’t take them anywhere else!!!! You can feel the love and caring they have for your babies.
I have a very hyper 1 year old Lab and I was worried how she would do since this was her first time at a groomer. They were fantastic and did such a great job! Their pricing was great as well! I just keep hugging her and loving how beautiful her fur looks and how clean she smells even days later now.:) They did such a great job on her nails. They are so smooth and no sharp edges anymore! Highly recommend them:)
If you want your dog to look like this, go to Southern Paws. They did not finish our dog’s haircut or cut his nails because “he became too squirmy.” They also refused to finish his grooming the next day. This is the second time his grooming has been very poorly done here. Not one to leave reviews, but I just wanted to issue a word of warning to those looking for a groomer in the area. It is very irritating to pay full price for an incomplete service, then be left to attempt to finish the job yourself.
I want to thank all of you for the wonderful job you did on Abbey yesterday. All of that hair had just gotten away from me and she was a hot mess, but thanks to everyone she now is a beautiful girl once again. Her head looks incredible and her face shows her elegant look. Thanks so much again! We will see you again in July.
We love Southern Paws! We've been using them for quite some time and our girls enjoy being there and playing with other dogs. They always look and smell great after going.
I have never given a poor google review in my life. I think, for the most part, you should give the benefit of the doubt. However, my standard schnauzer looks absolutely atrocious! And we have had a time getting her paw to stop bleeding. This is an absolute hack job by a groomer that clearly doesn’t care about the pets or customers they service. A piece of advise, if you feel a dog had mats that will take more time and attention than you care to address, call the owner and give them the option to pay more for your service or pick the dog up untouched. My biggest concern is the aloof attitude and lack of patience that has this paw bleeding and my Lucy unrecognizable. Below pictures are 6 weeks ago and today.
They are so kind and helpful. They were able to get my dog in before the holidays with very short notice. Clifford thanks you so much!
Love this place and all the staff! They treat my baby like family! And always do a perfect job with her! Highly recommended groomers! ❤️❤️
I have four little seniors and am very particular about boarding. My little ones did great here! If I could give 10 stars, I would! Wally, T, Zelda and Shawnee did extremely well and I can tell that they got all the attention and love here just as they do when at home.
Amazing groomer! I have a very very small old Yorkie and it's hard for me to find a good groomer that doesn't nick her. Today was her first visit and most definitely not her last! They did a wonderful job! Highly recommend!
I would give a zero rating if could!!! I'm extremely unhappy with this place ,my boyfriend dropped of my 2 schnauzer for full care ,my white girl looked fine but my brown schnauzer came home looking like a drowning rat ,he had no skirt which he had going in he was shaved complete off no hair ,and to top this now both my dogs are sneezing and coughing I'm taking them to our vet because I'm pretty sure it's kennel cough and my dogs never leave my house our outside ,I'll be calling them about this because if my dogs are sick it's from there business and I expect them to pay cost ,plus they were rude, no communication, and I went early to check on dogs before pick up they were dogs lined in small cages ,I could go on but I'm extremely unhappy with this place, I will NEVER TAKE THEM BACK, bear before he went he just needed a bath and nails and his face and ears trimmed I already had him mostly cut and brushed before he went ,I'm extremely mad 😠 he doesn't look like a schnauzer at all his skirt is gone and now both my dogs sick neither dog has there skirt, and bear has cuts in and on his ears !!!
I wouldn't take my dogs anywhere else. My dog is my family and I'm comfortable leaving her here. Prices are good and the service is 5 stars. A wide range of services is available from a quick nail trim to a full groom to boarding.
The ladies at the Doggie Dude Ranch are absolutely amazing! The most nice and polite place I have ever been to honestly!! I highly recommend taking ur pet to these ladies!! The prices are very reasonable and affordable and the ladies are great with the pets. I will most definitely be taking my pets back to them!!!!
Dropped off for a glands cleansing and nail trim, first thing I noticed was employees who clearly weren’t trained in the profession. A bunch of girls who seemed they were only there to see the “cute dogs” and not actually work. They tried clipping her nails and cut clear into quick on her nails and she left bleeding. One of the girls was very rude and said “I’m not holding this dog” and stormed off because Kloyie wouldn’t stay still and was nervous since this was her first time at the groomers. They did a pitiful job cutting her nails and didn’t drimmel the ends of them. Moving onto the glands cleaning, they put a clearly DIRTY towel up to her butt and barely pushed. We could still smell the glands as soon as we got back to the car. They didn’t put her harness back on her and we had to ask for it to be given back to us. Once she gave Kloyie back to us the manager said “That will be $10” so I handed a 20 since it was all I had and she very quickly said “Thank you have a good day” and didn’t offer change back. We will not be back and I advise no one else take their pets there either. While the price was reasonable, I would pay the extra bit and make sure they are being handled by professionals rather than people who clearly have no idea what they’re doing.
Amazing with my old girl Cheyanne. She is nervous with groomers since she had a near death experience at one before but after a few times at doggie dude ranch and actually gets excited to go
The 2 dogs got skunked. Doggie Dude Ranch took them in last minute and cleaned them up. They were so nice and professional.
Kim and her team are first class people. We appreciate the great work they do. Milo is showing his "old man" face in this photo! 😂 …
I needed to board my pup. I was nervous because I called with a little less that a week before I needed them. They were great. Answered all my questions. When I dropped my dog off they took an inventory of everything, wrote out his feeding schedule, and put me at ease. When I picked up my dog, he was happy and looked well taken care of. Highly recommended. I think next time I will have him get a groom before I pick him up. Love that they even post pics of them for me to see.
We recently had to make a trip and leave earlier than expected, so we had some family members drop off our dogs at doggy dude. One of them is a rescue that has bad separation anxiety that we let them know about in advance. Before our family members had left to drop her off she jumped the fence and came back to the car. They brought her back in and told our family they would take care of her in an enclosed kennel. We received a phone call later that afternoon while out of state that she had escaped this enclosed kennel. Eventually she was found hours later through friends helping them look. Our other dog was fine we’ve had him since he was 12 weeks. When we were called about her escaping they didn’t know her gender and kept saying “something is wrong with that dog.” Our rescue was just scared to be alone for the first time. I wasn’t going to leave a review because we got to pick up our other dog early but this morning I saw on their Facebook that a little dog had escaped so it seems like a common occurrence. I wouldn’t bring your dog here if your dog has separation anxiety or is larger breed or needs lots of attention. Pictured below is the one who escaped and “there is something wrong with her “
Stopped by for a nail clip, a very reasonable 5 dollars! An amazing job on a very large dog with thick nails! I was very pleased by how well this young man handled my big dog.
I called & made an appointment for 2 puppies. When I arrived to drop off my puppies, I was greeted by a guy with a mouth full of dip. I literally could see it on his lips. He asks if 1 is a good pickup time. I got them there at 9:45, appointment was at 10 am. I ask, could I get them a little early? He said he would ask & took my number just in case. I called the groomer because I didn't want her to rush, so if I needed to wait, I was taking my family back home. No one answered. Then I got a call from her that she needed 2 hours per puppy. She then let it slip she had 2 dogs scheduled ahead of us with a pickup time for 1. So she gave our appointment away, basically. I offered to wait because she said it would be 2 before she could be done. She said I would need to reschedule so she didn't rush my puppies through their appointment! Do not use these people, very unprofessional!
Not sure why it’s called Steve & Leslie’s? Steve left and came back and now has moved out of state. He was a very good groomer when he was there. Now it’s always too long a wait every time I try to get an appointment. Have switched groomers.
Leslie is great! She does an amazing job with our baby. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
These people are great! They treat every dog like their own animals. They are so friendly with all the clients too. You feel welcome as soon as you walk in the door, no one is a stranger. I wouldn’t take my dogs anywhere else.
Very friendly DOG WORLD,all sizes, playful, very comfortable,best around!
Leslie and Steven are the most loving caring with dogs... They also care about people as well. No matter how you want your dog groomed they go above your expectations and great prices!! In my book they are the greatest!!!
I took my little Chihuahua Bentley to Steve for a long time until he died. I actually took him to Steve when Bentley was starting to die. Steve was so good to Bentley. Steve showed Bentley so much love and care. He always treated him with great treats for being a good dog. This place has always been very special to me! This has me shedding tears because I miss Bentley so bad! I finally agreed to let my daughter Hannah Faith get another Chihuahua. I could never imagine taking her anywhere else but to Steve! I’m fixing to take Sadie Mae for her first time to get her nails done. Steve is the only one I would ever trust with her. She is spoiled rotten Steve LOL
my experience at Steve and Leslies Grooming is always a good experience. They are friendly and very kind to my Lexie. She seems to love the interaction with the other dogs too
Steve and Leslie are AMAZING! They kept my skittish baby calm, and took such loving and beautiful care of my sweet Cookie! Thank you! 😍 …
Only been there once. Leslie took care of my dog. She did an excellent job, as well as being. Very friendly and professional. I’ll be going back.
Quinn has the best vacation while we are on vacation. Carmen does a wonderful job personalizing technical things Quinn needs to work on. We sure trust, rely on Inspiring Paw to take meticulous care of our fur baby!
Inspired Paws takes great care of our Beagle Sporty! We board him there at least once a month and he loves going there. Sporty boarded there during obedience school with Thunderhawk Canine. Carmen and staff genuinely love dogs and treat them like family, highly recommended.
Cocoa stayed at Inspired Paws for 5 nights this November. During her stay, Carmen sent us regular photos of her activities. I think they enjoy the doggies as much as we do! Cocoa even made a cute little lick painting that we have on our fireplace. Cocoa was happy to see us but also content, like she had her own little vacation. I highly recommend Carmen and her team. She has a very calm understanding of dogs and their special quirks. Inspired Paws is the best!
They always take care of our three boys. Our pups come home happy and it is like they get a vacation when we do. Each time when we arrive the boys are excited to see the staff. That says it all! They are loved when they stay at Inspired Paws.
First time dropping of my rescue pup to board and a little nervous about leaving him. Inspired paws was wonderful. Got an update with multiple photos of him on his adventure walk. Staff very friendly and quick to respond and very affordable prices! Definitely will use again!!!
My dogs can be pretty high maintenance when it comes to care and handling lol! Having a lot of high energy working breeds that are a range of ages from young to old, they have lots of rules for their care such as this one can be out with that one or that one but these ones can’t go out together. Or this one is on this medication 3x a day and these supplements. It can be overwhelming to say the least! There’s not many places or people that I would trust to take care of them the way I would. I’m sure I could count them all on one hand and still have fingers left over. Carmen and all of her staff at Inspired Paws of Cookeville are consummate professionals who care for every pet as if they’re part of their own family. They’re 1000% dedicated to going the extra mile and making sure every need is met and then some. Carmen’s years of experience in dog training services makes her the ideal candidate to care for every dog; from a couch potato pup to dogs that require extra special handling and care. Whether your dog is a goofy social butterfly who loves everything and everyone or whether they’re a little more select in their clique and slow to warm up, every dog will find a second home at Inspired Paws and a degree of care that is hard to match.
I love inspired paws! They really do treat your dog like family while you are gone. They created ornaments for my Christmas tree durning there stay. It made me so happy to leave them here. will continue to leave my doggos here!
This is a wonderful boarding kennel. My dogs have trained and boarded since 2018 (Thunderhawk, boarding now Inspired Paws.). The dogs love Carmen and she loves them. They are well taken care of. Carmen treats them as her own dogs. Carmen provides excellent service. My Shepard has allergies and skin issues and Carmen watches for any outbreaks. She feeds them their homemade food and gives them their medicine. The dogs enjoy their stays and my golden will sometimes walk back to Carmen when it's time to leave. 😅 I highly recommend Inspired Paws of Cookeville for boarding.
I know Scarlett is loved while we are away. She has fun playing outside and they are great to send pics while we are away. This visit she even did a painting 😆❤️ …
We have a pitty baby Bobo. We have left him with them about 4 or 5 different times and we absolutely 💯 % love them as well as bobo. They love our fur baby like he was their own. …
Jane Ellen has been sitting for our older cat Ada for several years, and we couldn’t be happier with her work. Ada loves Jane Ellen, and we always come home to a happy, content cat. Thanks Jane Ellen!
Jane Ellen is wonderful! My dog absolutely adores her! Very prompt and communicative and kind. We wouldn't use anybody else. 💜 …
Watched our pet while we were on vacation. Couldn't come more highly recommend.