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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!
We were so pleased to meet John and Trisha! We had them come in a day before we left and enjoyed a nice meal with them and they got to meet Delilah (even if she didn’t seem interested) but she soon warmed up to them - except for the Cat Videos - she wasn’t very interested 🤣 When we returned our home was so clean (probably cleaner than we left it)! We got frequent pics and updates on our Princess! They also left us with a Progress Report with Delilah’s activities and what they did at the house before they left. We would highly recommend John & Trisha if you are lucky enough to have them apply for a House Sitters job! Bill, Kathy & Delilah 🐈⬛❤️
Nathalie and John were great! They were great house sitters to watch our two dogs, 2 geckos, our old cat and bull frog. Their two girls took good care of the animals as well. The house was exactly how we left it. We really appreciated their help!
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.
Raquel was simply terrific! She and her husband, Miguel, had to fill in at the last minute for another sitter who had a death in her family. This meant that the length of the stay and sitting they had originally signed up for doubled. Completely undaunted, they did a GREAT job for us. Our cat and dog got lots of love and affection, and plenty of exercise, food, and rest. Our house and yard were cared for with equal conscientiousness. It was wonderful for us to be able to rely so completely on these super zeewoi. We recommend them 100 percent!
Kathryn was such nice and kind sitter that both of my boyfriend and me were grateful to have, including my cats!! My cats seemed having great time with her, being around her, chilling on couch with her, or even sitting on her. I got several photos of my cats from her with whort updates. I’m thankful that she let me do facetimes with her when I missed my cats. The house was clean and tidy when we came back. I definately will ask her again to sit my cats and house when I need. Thank you Kathryn!!:)
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!
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!
I whole-heartedly recommend Carly and her partner Fanny to sit for you! They were fabulous and reliable house sitters from start to finish. Carly was timely and thoughtful in all of her communications and let us know the state of affairs in our apartment with our cat and plant babies while we were away. They followed our directions to a 'T.' We came home to find a happy cat, thriving plants, a spotless apartment and laundered linens. We would definitely consider contacting them again to house sit for us!
Kristi was an exceptional house / pet sitter and we appreciate her being so flexible as were not sure how long our vacation was going to be. She was prompt, courteous, and even drove up the weekend before to meet with us. She took great care of our house and our dog snd cats loved her. I would highly recommended her.
Is it better to board cats or leave at home?
Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home overnight at Sittsy.
How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?
At least 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 absolutely loved Bark Louisville! I take my dog Rye there for all of the services! She gets to the door and instantly knows where we are and is so excited! Another one of my favorites has been getting her groomed there. Doodle cuts are so niche and hard to find someone who does a good job but every time I have taken her I love her new cut! Highly recommend Bark Louisville!
My poor poodle Kyla was a matted mess after I got stuck out of town for 2 weeks and she wasn't brushed, bathed or groomed in my worst nightmare scenario. I thought she would be fully shaved and naked after taking her in for grooming, but when I saw her come out I was in shock by how beautiful she was! So much of her precious floof had been kept and she was prettier than ever! I normally do her haircuts myself but I never would've managed a job like that and I will definitely be bringing her back for big jobs.
My dog, Judge, absolutely loves Bark! Judge would always hide behind me when I took him to other boarding or daycare places. At Bark, he happily walks in and doesn’t look back at me. We use Bark for all their services! They provide the best daycare, grooming and boarding! Judge gets the cutest haircuts and they always give him a personalized bandana after each haircut. We love Bark!
We absolutely love this place. The staff is so friendly and fun. Our dog Reese jumps out of our car and straight into the building. Doesn’t even look back. The staff is attentive and you can tell they truly care. They also do fun optional parties. Can’t recommend this place enough. We were so happy we found it.
I recently had a disappointing experience with Bark Louisville, and I feel compelled to leave a negative review. This was the second time I had been quoted a certain price, only to be charged significantly more when I arrived to pick up my dog. In both occasions, they claimed that the initial quote was just a starting price and that the final price would depend on the difficulty of the groom. This felt like a bait-and-switch tactic and left me feeling extremely disappointed. During my first visit, I asked for a breed standard groom and cut for my Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier, so I understood that such a cut could be a lot of work and paid the extra amount they charged me. However, during my most recent visit, I only asked for a simple grooming service to trim my dog's beard and face close to the skin. Despite being quoted a certain amount multiple times over the phone, checking their online price list which listed SCWT at the same amount quoted, and double-checking with the staff the morning I dropped off my dog, they still charged me a significantly higher amount at pick-up time. This extra amount didn't make any sense since it was only a simple grooming service with a #4 clip all over the body, with no long hair to style or brush on the legs, chest, or skirt. I had even made sure that my dog didn't have any knots or mats in her face before the groom, yet they still charged me significantly more than the quoted price. In addition, the quality of the cut left a lot to be desired, with lots of uneven lines on the body and face (see pictures). The grooming was not done to the standards that I expected, given the price that I paid. The simple grooming service I asked for was nothing out of the ordinary and should have been priced according to their online price list. As a customer, I expect transparency and honesty from any business I choose to work with, and I felt that Bark Louisville did not meet this basic standard. Overall, I am extremely dissatisfied with Bark Louisville's service, and their pricing practices felt misleading. I do not recommend their services to anyone.
Decided to try this place out as a groomer for my little man and I'm so glad that I did! Pre-visit: Bark has an online registration system where you can sign a waiver (make sure you both sign the document itself and ALSO click "sign document" on the dashboard or it'll forever think it's unsigned), fill out basic information and vaccine information about your pet, and request an appointment time. Note that online system lets you select a specific time but **regardless* of time, all dogs should be dropped off by 11am. They will call you when your pet is ready. Drop-off: The location is in downtown Louisville, but the curb directly outside the front door allows for quick parking. They'll greet you, check your dog in, and that's it! Took maybe two minutes. Pick-up: Was informed my pupper was done within a few hours (he only went in for teeth, nails, and glands) and was able to pick him up before the morning was over. He was happy, smelling fresh, and sporting a brand new, custom bandana they had thrown in for free! His nails and teeth were absolutely perfect and well taken care of. In short, Bark was professional, quick, friendly, and also very personable. They have won me over as a customer for life and I look forward to trying out their full grooming or boarding services.
These are wonderful people. My dog is a puppy mill rescue and was terrified to go in here for grooming because of all the loud noises. But the staff helped him feel comfortable and gave him love. They were patient and gentle with him. Even called me to make sure I knew he was doing okay. They opted to not trim his nails as he was stressed about it, and I really appreciated that the groomer used their judgment to not push him beyond his limits. He looks super handsome and was calm and comfortable when I picked him up showing no signs of distress. These people understand dogs and genuinely care about them. I would absolutely recommend them!
Wilson always has a blast when he attends Bark Louisville and comes home happy and satisfied. The staff are fantastic and often address Wilson by name when we arrive and always notify me if there are any issues. Also, I love being able to look for him on their webcams!
Having recently moved to Louisville with an extremely active dog and a busy job, I spent weeks researching daycare and boarding options in the city because leaving my dog at home wasn't an option. None of the doggy daycares in the city provided the level of care and thoroughness as Bark Louisville does. The facility itself is brand new and seems like it was actually thought up by a dog because of how perfect it is. The dogs are kept crate-free and have their own playground sorted by dog size with web cams throughout so you can see your dog any time of day. Below is my dog before and after daycare everyday, very few things keep him as entertained and active. My Siberian Husky is a very nice, very shy dog and immediately fell in love with the place and the staff who are all well trained and considerate of each dog's needs. Ana, the owner, treats each and every dog like they are her own to the point where my dog greets her with the same excitement that he greets me (I try to act like I'm not jealous). She has truly put her heart and soul into the business and it shows. If you're a healthcare worker at Norton or U of L this is the most ideal place in the city for you to take your dog since it is walking distance from the medical campus. It has the best combination of price, convenience, and quality in the city by far and trust me I've looked.
Sadie absolutely loves going to Bark Louisville. The are always a lot of other dogs to play with and they even have a playground that the dogs can play on. The staff there are super friendly and cooperative. Our favorite doggie daycare in town!
They have all this extensive advertising as taking care of exotic pets/ bunnies until when you call they cannot take you unless you are an existing pet patient of the vet next door. Will not even allow for me to sign a consent to treat if there is an emergency. Their advertising is a whole lot of fluff. One star only to allow me to post this review. What a disappointment. The guy was rude and told me to let my vet do the boarding. My vet is upfront and doesn’t lead the public on with false advertisement.
Terrible service. I've called and emailed multiple times about rabbit boarding, and they've ignored me. I already thought the 'pet needs to be a patient' thing was annoying, but when I asked how to make her a patient, they started ignoring me. Crazy.
We have taken our dog there for 4 years. He loves it and staff knows him. I trust them with my pet.
We had a lot of issues with our Aussie doodle being scared/timid about everything. Almost home eased her into their daycare program, giving her the special attention that she needed until she was comfortable being with the other dogs. Now over a year later she is as confident/socialized as can be! Very thankful for almost home and their staff.
Love these folks. They know my dog by name even though I only board twice a year. She always comes home happy and loved. It feels like she doesn't want to leave.
Thank you all so much for boarding my puppy. You all helped so much with potty training and encouraging her to go to her crate on her own. The distance was a little far from me but extremely worth it and I look forward to using your services in the future
I refer everyone of my pet owner friends and colleagues to Almost Home. I have two high energy dogs both of whom I've been bringing to Almost Home for daycare since they were puppies. It's been a little over a year since I started coming in and I could not be happier with the staff and the facilities. They know the dogs by name and treat them as if they were their own pets. When one is absent the staff actually notice and ask after them. Boarding has been such an easy process as well since I know the dogs are being taken care of and getting some loving attention. I have also found Almost Home to be very affordable, having heard from others the outrageous prices they've paid for boarding their own animals. Could not be a happier dog dad!!!
Best boarding in the Ville! Our dog is always excited to go!
It’s very difficult to find a boarding place that boards exotic animals let alone boards them CORRECTLY. i’ve had my rabbit for three years now, and I’ve always chosen this boarding place when I decide to take a trip. He gets a full room and lots of love, and everyone knows him by name. Most places offer to keep my rabbit in a cage for the duration of my absence. But here, he gets to roam just like he does at home. This last visit, he got anxiety and almost went into GI stasis and the staff was quick to notify me and also nurse him back to health. They even went out of their way to buy my bunny treats and greens. I’m so thankful for what they did for my fur baby. If you have an exotic pet I absolutely recommend this place!! Thank you to the staff here for caring for my Baloo like he is your own<3
Been taking my dogs here since they were pups. I love it and so do my dogs. They are old now and would prefer to sleep instead of play, but loved Dog Day Out when they were younger dogs. There are also good training classes and friendly staff.