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Hilary was a fantastic pet sitter for our cat - you would be so lucky to have her care for your pet and home. She took exceptional care of her and our home. Hilary played so much with her and took the best care. She was communicative, easy to coordinate with, and left everything super clean for us when we came back. Five stars is understating how extraordinary she was - we cannot recommend her enough!!
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.
Nia is a wonderful sitter - punctual, considerate, caring, and tidy, and also a lovely person, who I enjoyed spending time with before and after the sit. While I was away Nia sent photos and videos of my cats Tommy and Arthur every day, with witty updates and observations on their personalities and behaviours, and it was obvious that they adored her. Arthur has a mild neurological problem, so it was particularly reassuring to know that Nia feels especially connected to animals with specific physical or emotional needs, and knowing this contributed hugely to my peace of mind while I was away. I have no hesitation in recommending Nia as a sitter.
Stefany helped me out big time by stepping in when I asked. She's a local sitter and I wasnt' having any responses so I contacted her and she fit me into her schedule even during the holidays and right after another sit across the country. She took great care of my two cats and home and I very much appreciate it!
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.
Elisabeth was an excellent sitter for our cat. We were away for two weeks and received daily photos and notes from her about Catman's activities (i.e., sleeping and eating). She is definitely a cat lover and that was evident from our cat's calm behavior when we returned.
Lindsey was super communicative, friendly, responsible, and an excellent sitter for our two cats. When we returned, our home was clean and our cats relaxed and happy as if we had never left ! She sent us photos and updates every day, as requested, and when a random mishap occurred in the apartment, she let us know right away and was proactive in handling issue. We felt like both our cats and our home were in very caring, capable and respectful hands. Excellent! Thank you Lindsey!
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!
Jinnie was an excellent house sitter for me and my cat Felix. Completely responsible and reliable and helpfully flexible. She was willing to work with me as I dithered on whether I was actually going to go on my trip (which was dependent on good weather), and when I finally decided on making my trip one day shorter. House was clean and organized on my return, and, more importantly, my cat was calm and relaxed on my return. I would happily have Jinnie come sit for me and Felix again.
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, $15/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 absolutely love this place. I board my dog here every time we leave state. They have a Facebook page where they will post pictures of your dogs to which is really nice. The prices are affordable and it is also a family owned business which just makes it that much more lovable. They are very accommodating and helpful to animals. My dog takes anxiety meds and they were willing to give him his meds while we were on our trip as well. I actually have our next trip already booked for the end of this year. I highly recommend taking your pets here 10 out of 10 experience with them. My absolute only complaint would be that you can only reach them by phone four specific hours of the day. With that being said, though if you leave a voicemail, they always call you back! I added some of the photos they added to Facebook. Update: 7 months later and they are still amazing !! Thanks for 15k photo views of my baby ❤️. I promise they will take great care of your baby as well!
Honestly, you get what you pay for. They're cheap, forgetful (they took my dogs food dish for their own, the lady was about to hand it to me, and just walked away with it. If i wasn't so preoccupied with seeing my dog i haven't seen for almost a week i would have said thats mine but it didnt register with me till i got home now i need to go back and grab it or just buy a new one), and hours of operation are extremely odd. Past that it's an okay place to leave your pup.
Absolutely pleased with boarding my baby Dane here for two nights! He came home exhausted and snuggly from a few days away from the family as we went on a small vacation. Seeing them post photos and updates was a nice ease of mind without constant texts and updates. They said he did so well and had a great time playing. Next vacation I’ll be boarding all three of my pups here and for any future needs. Thank you for taking care of my sweet boy.
The results of my dog Otis after being attacked by a Pitbull while in the uncompassionate and unprofessional care by the young untrained staff at Happy Hound. I did not know of the incident until I went to pick him up and found him bleeding from the front foot due to the injuries sustained while entrusted in the "care" of Happy Hound. With the only first aid they could come up with was an old dirty sock, I had to take him in for emergency medical/surgical Care at Blue Pearl in Blaine, some 60 mi away. At no time did the staff of Happy Hound contact me regarding his status, until I made my previous Google post. And at no time has Happy Hound even hinted about taking any responsibility for their negligence..
Tracy at Happy Hounds is amazing!! She goes above and beyond!! Happy Hounds staff treat all animals like their own. I have my dog Lily stay there anytime I go away. Great accommodations, grooming offered, and kind staff.
I have used their services a couple of times so far, and let me tell you that coming from an animal lover, they made the first time much more bearable on being away for a while. They do their best to keep you informed and treat your furry family member as one of their own. The rates are reasonable as well. Give them a chance!
Our dog Odin has been boarding here regularly (when our family goes on vacation) for over three years and these folks are top notch. They have pictures posted our your pets visit which is nice to see what they are up to while you are away. Our dog has so much fun here and even cries with happiness as we enter the property which makes leaving him so much easier because we know he loves it. We drive over an hour to the facility (we live in the twin cities) because the service, friendly staff, and care he gets here is unapparelled. They are the absolute best!
Do NOT bring your dog here!!! This morning 9-22-23 we picked up our dogs only to here the employee screaming at them over and over again to "come on". I didn't see this, but when one of them is scared she will NOT go anywhere! She come out ten minutes later red faced and visibly very angry, then when we have the nerve to ask where their beds are we get, I think they chewed them up or "ate" them I don't know I'm not always here, neither dog has ever touched their bed's except to lay on them, do not bring your dogs to this dog torture chamber!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If I could give it negative stars I would!!!!!!
My dogs came home quite contented. Usually when they've been at a kennel they come home frantic like they thought I would never come back. I tend to believe this means they were treated well and were happy while I was gone.. prices were quite reasonable staff was very friendly I have no complaints we will be back ☺️
We used The Happy Hound over the 4th of July for our two dogs and they did a nice job. It was our first time. Our dogs are high maintenance, highly allergic to many foods and one is a poop eater, so they carried our two dogs outside instead of leading them to be sure they wouldn't eat any spilled food on the ground and then made sure the pen they were using for their exercise was clear of all dog poop before putting them in there. I thought this was nice that they went the extra mile for them like that. The staff is real gentle and very caring. I also thought the kennel was very clean and the prices reasonable. I would use them again.
I moved to the Pine City area a few months ago and one of my main worries was finding someone I trusted to watch my dog. Vanessa has been more than just someone I can trust— my experience with her has been above and beyond. She has also been incredibly flexible and communicative with me. She’s taken on Ziggy when last minute travel plans changed, done drop-ins at my place while I’m at work, and most importantly, generously caters to him and what he needs. Every time I pull up to her house, he practically pulls me down to get inside. Not to mention, Ziggy is reactive to other dogs. It’s been such a relief to have a boarding option that is set up to accommodate that. I can confidently say this is my favorite and the best pet care I’ve experienced. I’m so thankful for Vanessa and can’t recommend Rock Creek Critter Care enough!
Vanessa and family are amazing to work with. It is great to know our furry family member is treated like one of their own and well taken care of. The flexibility and outstanding care with our high energy fox terrier is beyond what my words can express. I am so lucky to have found a sitter that I can count on and feel at ease while vacationing! Thank you so much to you all!
We have Vanessa do drop-ins for our two labs. She is always quick to respond, and is usually available, especially with quick turnarounds. Our two dogs love when she stops in to let them out for a break during the day. We’ve used her for over a year and will continue to use her for all of our pet service needs.
My dogs can be jerks for strangers so I was nervous about leaving them in someone else's home. Thankfully, my worrying was pointless because they were well cared for and had a great time. I received text updates about how they were doing (which really put my mind at ease). I will definitely be returning!
Vanessa and boys love your animals as if they were theirs. Highly recommend