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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Shaina was a great sitter for my cat Lionel. She was great with communicating before the sit and was willing to come meet me in person before the sit. She also kept me updated throughout the sit, with photos and little notes. When I returned home the flat was tidy and Lionel seemed happy!
Cung was a wonderful cat sitter and housesitter and we would happily invite him back again. He was excellent with our cats and sent plenty of photos, and also left the house impeccably clean. We had to come back a day early and so we got to spend some time with him which we enjoyed as well. 10 out of 10 recommend! 
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!
Best house and pet sitters we've ever had! They definitely gave our cat and dog plenty of love and attention.
Toby and Chloe were one of the best house sitters we have ever had! As a small animal vet I have seen many types of pet sitters and these guys are top notch. Our pets are not easy either. We have special needs dogs, cats on medication, dogs with behavioral issues, horses, chickens, goats and a large (100 lb) Sulcata tortoise who needed close monitoring of the temperature in his barn. Everyone was thriving and happy when we came home. They read through the packet and asked thorough, thoughtful questions. They went above and beyond grooming, mucking and grazing the horses and goats everyday. They chopped greens and fruit daily for our tortoise. If we had known how amazing they were we would have booked a 3 week trip instead! Can't recommend them enough.
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!
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!
Heidi was an outstanding cat sitter for my Luna! She was very communicable via calls or texts. She followed all my guidelines for feeding and care of Luna. Luna was very content when I arrived home thanks to Heidi! My home was immaculate when I arrived and she did some snow shoveling. She even pulled a large broken tree branch off my roof following a windstorm. I hope Heidi is available for my next trip because she is awesome. Jim
Ann Marie was an excellent house sitter who went above and beyond. She flew in a day early and stayed at a local hotel so we she could meet my cat and get the keys before my early flight the next morning. When I returned, she and Tryke were best friends and the house was immaculate. She even washed the sheets and towels, and remade the bed. I strongly recommend Ann Marie for any future sits!
Tonya was great and filled in after our other sitter had to cancel. She was very self sufficient and navigated acclimating herself to everything since she arrived after we left. She gave thoughtful updates on my cat and I could tell she really enjoyed her, so that means the world to me! She left the place immaculate and we will certainly have Tonya back!
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!
I highly recommend Canine Cottage Salem if you are looking for daycare, boarding or grooming! We started coming in September and my dog absolutely loves it. He gets his energy out, gets to socialize and has so much fun. The staff is always super friendly and they take great care of him while he is there.
Summer did an amazing job grooming our new puppy, Calli! We were nervous about who to trust and wanted to make sure future grooming weren’t miserable for her/us since this was her first grooming, but we all had an amazing experience! She looked amazing just in time for traveling and Christmas. Booking (especially to be right before the holidays) was so simple and convenient. Calli will definitely be back and we will definitely be recommending Canine Cottage Salem to friends and family.
Maizy has the best time at Canine Cottage in Salem. She is exhausted from playing all day. Such a great way to socialize dogs. The staff is pretty terrific too!!
My dog has been coming here for daycare since the beginning of the year and absolutely loves it. The staff is great and very attentive, we love how they post daily pictures of the dogs playing outside. My dog also sees Summer for grooming and she is amazing too! Highly recommend
Canine Cottage has always been a great place for us to board our Great Dane, but when the new owners took over in 2024 it has improved even more! We felt so comfortable with leaving our pup. They were so accommodating to our dog and us! Our pup is about 140 pounds and can be a handful, but they handled him with ease and made him and us feel very comfortable! You will not be disappointed when using their services.
The new owners are amazing. They go above and beyond to meet each dogs personal needs. I was extremely pleased with Summer who groomed our dog. Upon arriving, the facility is very well kept and clean. We were greeted by the owners who welcomed my hyper boy with a treat and some good belly rubs. We will continue to use Canine Cottage for all of grooming and boarding needs. Highly recommend.
Summer did SOOO GOOD on my dog. I’ve never been happy with his haircuts when he comes back from the groomer and i was so amazed today. She took really good care of him and was really nice! Will definitely be my new spot to take him! Thank you so much!
Rebecca and Corey are two amazing owners. From the moment I walked in, I felt comforted by talking to them about my dogs and previous situations at another facility. After scheduling a trial daycare day, they loved my fur babies as well. I felt totally at ease, leaving my 2 girls for a week, to be boarded in their care. I would highly recommend! 12 out of 10!
This grooming facility is GREAT and Summer English is awesome! She treats the dogs like they're her own. She is FANTASTIC!!!
We took our 8 month old rescued male Shih Tzu for grooming. The staff was kind, and attentive to our concerns with our Eolas. The cut was excellent. I recommend taking your fur babies to Canine Cottage.
Had to leave our pup for a week while we had to travel. Our pup loved the staff. They loved her. I felt so comfortable leaving her. She also had playcare a couple of days. Worked out great because we didn't have time to play with her while we were getting ready for our trip. They are very affordable as well.
The staff is absolutely AMAZING! Vanessa has so much knowledge regarding animals! Clean, organized facility. Everyone I've had the pleasure of dealing with has been awesome. They even have a pool day for the pups during warm weather. They monitor the dogs, and the owner is extremely professional and transparent! Great for long-term boarding or just for the day and reasonably priced. My baby dogs are always happy when we get in the car bc they know we're headed to City Dogs and they're always happy when I pick them up!
We had a wonderful experience here! We had to leave town for a few days and our typically go to was full. The staff were friendly right from the start! We were happy to learn when we checked our dog in that they offer swimming every day as an add on. Our dog LOVES swimming, so it was a no brainer. She was happy and tired from a fun stay when we picked her up :)
My dog Chloe (an Airedale) loves City Dogs, and so do I. You can tell that the people there love dogs and care about providing a nice home away from home. Highly recommend!
Great place. My 2 dogs came home happy and tired from playing all weekend while boarding. Anyone complaining about the smell of urine needs to just stop. It is a dog boarding facility with a lot of dogs, what do you expect? Love you guys and will always come back. Thanks again for all that you do.
I had high hopes for this location and will never board my dogs here again. I've board twice in the last 30 days and each time, when you walk in it's hot and musty. They have lots of fans going and that doesn't even help. But when I get my dogs they are dirty and smell of urine. This time my dog came home with a double eye infection. Very disappointing.
I have been using city dogs for years and I always liked it because it has always been easy to drop my dog off for boarding, however, I left him there for one day this weekend and he came back after just being groomed smelling like feces. It was one day. I can’t imagine what they do to him if this is the condition he is in when he’s returned. I had to come home and give him a bath today after he was just groomed because of this place so unfortunately now we will not be using city dogs again. If you can’t even keep your facility clean and not smelling disgusting then I can’t imagine that my dog is taken care of very well.
I think (and our two dogs -- adult black lab + mini golden doodle puppy think) place is fine, and manager Kevin knowledgeable and highly-accommodating (for us, airline schedule). We knew going-in that CD is large, with plenty of dogs, is noisy (bark! bark!), smells like dog, and all with plenty of run-around playtime (in designated groups). Their approach is not just to stick their dog-guests into crates (even pristine ones), and then only take them out briefly three times a day. So...if that's what your dog is used to, then this probably is not the place for you (or the dog). Truth be told, our older one likes things a little quieter than the highly-energetic pup, so i asked that she be "excused" from too much free time romping. Both came-back after six days in good shape, with bath final afternoon (recommended). Would use again.
Caring, attentive staff. Learned our dogs names on the first visit and remembered them months later. When the dogs need boarding, I feel relieved knowing how well they are cared for here...even the antisocial dog behaves herself here. The grooming is priced well and they do a great job. Recommend 10/10
Having super early hours at the hospital, this is one of the few playcare places that is open before 7 am which is fantastic. I really appreciate the flexibility of pick up/drop off and my dog always seems super excited when we pull up. My two little small notes are that my dog always comes home smelling like dog pee/the facility smells like dog pee. I totally understand that there is a lot of dogs they are taking care of and they try to clean everything as best as possible, but I would just adjust expectations. The other small note, is that there are no cameras/updates during the day so it's hard to know if my dog has been playing outside all day or has been trapped in a kennel or what not. This is still my first spot I go to for playcare, just has some potential for minor improvements.
Brittany has groomed both of my dogs several times now and they love her!! She’s amazing! So is the other staff that I’ve interacted with! My babies are always happy when we get there and leave nice and fluffy! I can’t imagine taking them anywhere else! She is great!!!
Here is my updated review. We have been extremely happy with boarding our 45 lb dog. She is calm after being kenneled and did well with her first professional bath! She is happy to go every time and is making her first dog friends. When house sitters cancel and dog walkers are busy, Klub Kanine is there!
My dog, Shadow, has been there twice, and he loves it!!! He wakes up in the morning excited and ready to go! I felt so welcomed, and I and my husband are so pleased with the outcome of this union. I strongly recommend Barkley and Rover🤗 …
I have been taking my Golden Retriever here for daycare consistently for two months. He loves daycare and enjoys socializing and playing with his “friends”. The staff is friendly and cares about each dog. I highly recommend Klub Kanine and Barkley and Rover to anyone who works full-time and is considering daycare options in the Roanoke Valley.
We have been bringing Murphy here since he was approximately 6 months old. He started on the Klub Kanine side and they made him welcomed with open arms and loved. Fast forward to him presently at the age of two on the Barkley and Rover side. To say that my sweet boy is super excited to come to daycare everyday would be an understatement. The employees are so sweet and friendly. The genuinely seem to care about him and love to see him when he gets there every morning. Currently the daycare is going through some renovations and I am so very excited to see what changes will occur to benefit all the sweet pups. Keep up the GREAT work and thank you for loving our dogs!!!!
Klub K-9 kept my little weiner dog happy and healthy while we were on a week long vacation. They were extremely accommodating seeing as we had to book last minute due to our pet-sitter bailing out. I've never had to board my puppy before, but the employees were so very kind and made everything as smooth as possible for us and our fur-baby. Highly appreciated and Highly recommend! We will be booking him a stay there again in the very near future 😀 🙌 👍
Barkley and Rover is a great place. My dog has boarded there and also goes to play. She is hyper and not very open to anyone who is not me, but they have made huge strides getting her to come around, and she enjoys her time there and comes home completely exhausted. Kudos to the team at Barkley and Rover, they are kind, considerate and friendly to everyone. Its like taking my dog to a family member. The owners have amassed a great group of people! Thank you!!!!
We love taking our dog to get groomed here! Brittany has been so wonderful with our dog Luna. I always know that she will be completely taken care of and she is always so sweet with her. Always happy with her hair cut and they are great not to keep her too long which I love!
My Doberman just started coming here. These are the nicest, most professional people I've dealt with in a long time. It is obvious they care about all of the dogs. My dog is worn out when he gets home and is so happy and that's all that matters to me. Bravo to the owners / managers and to the staff for being top notch. I'm so glad I found this place.
My girl LOVES Klub Kanine! Seriously, they are so caring and she is so well socialized because of her interactions. They all love her and I can tell it’s genuine. Highly recommend!