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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I am struggling with naming our top adjective to describe Michael and Jeanne. "Conscientious" will likely be it but then again, "personable," "reliable," "organised," and "animal-loving" are top contenders. If you are reading this review and contemplating inviting this couple to watch your pets, then look no further. We have had a number of excellent house sitters but this pair was next level in terms of the love they showed our cats, Maxx and Nala. When we came back, we could our animals already missed them. These cats, who have never slept with anyone other than us, were getting in bed with them each night -- and that meant climbing stairs! The day before our trip, Nala got an ear infection and had to be put on steroids for asthma. Michael and Jeanne did not sign up for that when the sit was booked but they took it in stride. In the last-minute rush, I relayed that Nala needed her oral steroids morning and night. Michael read the RX label, indicating one dose a day, and contacted the vet to clarify. So you can see why "conscientious" is right up there. They saved Nala from an overdose! We were gone three weeks and they sent us just the right amount of pictures and videos. They bought cat toys (I forgot to put ours out!) and actively engaged with them, including 20-minute massages for Maxx. I truly believed them when they said they fell in love with our fur babies. The house was spotless (which was not important to me but truly appreciated) but I smiled when all six water stations in our yard were filled. They took seriously my love for and the needs of the wildlife in our yard. Our plants were all in good condition as well. Sensing they were "next level" when I met them, I predicted they would want to leave a meal for us upon our return. I asked them not to but they found another way to bow out with class. They made a donation to a nonprofit I work with instead. This I learned from the lovely thank you note they left. I hope they will consider Charles and I friends because we certainly feel that way about them now. What special people. If you book them, treat them well because they are going to do that for you for sure.
Young was the perfect house sitter for us. From the moment you meet her, you can tell she is animal person and is detailed oriented and will take great care of your house and pets. She exudes a peaceful and grounded energy. She was comfortable with each our pets from the high energy dog to the shy skittish cat. She played with the dog in the yard every day and took him on walks. And she was also very attentive to our cats and figured out how to maintain the equilibrium in the relationship between the cats and dog. She is an excellent communicator; she asked questions when our directions weren't clear and kept us updated on the pets. She is also an amazing photographer. She sent us pics of our pets every day that totally captured each of their personalities.
Marianna was an incredible house sitter and cat sitter. She gave our property and sweet kitty top notch care. She is kind, easy to communicate with, thorough, etc. Would highly recommend her, you will not be disappointed.
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!
Ruoyi was the perfect sitter for our cat Toni! We would highly recommend her to any pet owner, and hope she can sit for us again in the future. Ruoyi was very thorough - she made sure there was full alignment on all the specifics of her pet duties, and she asked thoughtful questions regarding details we forgot to include in our guide. She always provided us timely updates at the agreed cadence, and gave us a ton of photos. From the photos, it's clear she got in a lot of play time with Toni, which we really appreciated! :) We were able to enjoy our entire vacation stress-free knowing Toni was in such good hands. Ruoyi left our apartment completely clean and offered to wash linens.
Laura came across the country to sit for us. She arrived a day early and from the moment my pets met her our Lokie was smitten. We have one shy cat Luna and she was out and about on the first night. Laura kept us updated and shared her Adventures as well. We do live in a small hideaway of a town so seeing that she was able to enjoy herself was nice. We returned to a clean home, laundry done also, and very content pets. Lokie was sad for a few days as he missed his friend. We would recommend Laura as a sitter to anyone and would have her back again. 5 plus stars. ⭐
Jenima is an excellent sitter! She is organized, communicative and flexible throughout the stay. We needed a sitter at the last minute because Jazz got sick, and Jenima saved us. We left a little worried about him, but Jenima took care of him really well and kept us informed. Cats love her! We definitely recommend her to take care of your pets!
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!
Caroline was a fabulous sitter and looked after our cat and the house beautifully. She is sensible and very self-sufficient but also kept us informed. We came home to a happy cat and a tidy house. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others and hope she will sit for us again in the future!
Steven was a great sitter for our black lab Souris and cat Pinot. They were well looked after and really liked Steven. Our house was in good order when we got back and Steven was kind enough to give us a lift to and from the airport. He was very flexible, arriving day early so we could show him around.
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, $21/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!
Absolutely amazing visit with Jeff at No Dogs Left Behind, a rescue mission bringing War dogs home to recover from the trauma of war time . The facility also took in a bunch of poor pooches that suffered through a terrible house fire. I was honored to be given the royal treatment by these fine specimens of both the canine + human variety with a tour of the facility where they are given a new lease on life , one full of love + peace where they can recover from the trauma of wartime battles. I salute y'all, at No Dogs Left Behind + hope + wish for the best for you all.
Have been bringing our dogs to Maple Ridge for years. The kennels are clean and the people are so friendly and caring of your pets and their needs. Styles has been involved with dogs and training for years and this experience shows in the way he and his wife continue to provide this kind of care for pets.
Wouldn't trust my dogs anywhere else, they are always excited to visit. We are always treated like family here, I never worry about my dogs when they stay at Maple Ridge. Clean, safe, attentive and kind, don't risk it anywhere else.
VERY DISAPPOINTED TO HEAR NO DOGS LEFT BEHIND has/will be taking over management and the owners have aligned with the organization. Future boarders BEWARE!! No Dogs Left Behind cannot even taken care of their own dogs, how will they take care of a stanges?
Great kennel! Very clean, and there is allot of peace of mind knowing the family and staff are right there on the premises all the time. Styles obviously has a passion for bird dogs and your dog gets the same treatment his personal dogs do on the property.
Maple Ridge Kennels are owned by to of the best dog people out there . They have raise and train English Settlers for many many years . Their staff keep the dogs safe and well treated as well maintaining the kennel by hard work . The kennel is cleaned and sanitized every day .
We have taken our dog Rascal here for overnights and they have gotten to know him. We have no qualms about leaving Rascal in their capable hands. He is always well taken care of and we will continue to use them when needed.
No Dogs Left Behind is the owner of this property now, and is saving dogs and changing the world!!! Look them up online to learn more and please, donate what you can.
I've never used a kennel before but they are clean and treated my Teddy very well he actually was excited to go a second time.
Nice people, very clean, my dog was not stressed (he has some separation anxiety), reasonably-priced.
I adore the staff here. They genuinely love the animals. I feel confident and comfortable when I leave my pup for a spa day. They're always asking the right questions to get all the info they need for my pup. I like the fact that they don't use hot air for drying my pup's fur. They use cool. It takes a bit longer, but it reassures me that my pup won't get a heat burn from a hot hair dryer. And of course, my pup always leaves with an adorable bandana!
I have no idea how this place has such good reviews. This is the worst boarding and grooming place we’ve ever taken our dog to. Boarding: He’s starving. We left him there for two days while we went to Montreal. All of the treats I left him are still in his bag. He hasn’t stopped eating since he got home. Grooming: This is not what we asked for at all. We wanted him to have the same cut but shaved halfway. He’s completely shaved. His ears are filthy. And his face looks so shabby. He also doesn’t smell good at all. I’ve attached pictures below. He was there for two days and he got what looks like a rushed job. Pros: It was cheap. Clearly you get what you pay for. I wish I would’ve seen a review like this one I would’ve never left him there in the first place.
Went up for the weekend to go to a memorial. Unfortunately dogs weren't allowed. Bows and Bandanas let us drop her off when we got to the area and she had a blast with the other dogs and absolutely enjoyed herself. We were very pleased with how they were towards her. She loved everyone there. Wish they lived in our area. The price is great and they are amazing.
I work in the area but live out of town, and Bows and Bandanas allows me to bring my dog with me for my 7 day work rotations. I was nervous at first because my dog and I never separate, but my experience has been great. My dog is always excited when we pull in the parking lot, and he is always clean, happy and healthy when I pick him up. They also allow me to visit him and take him out during days I’m free. Boarding him there has greatly increased his social life as well, and he has gotten noticeably calmer around people and other dogs. The people there really care about him, and are always a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend!
I took my cocker spaniel there today for the first time, after some glowing recommendations from a friend, and I am in awe. Incredible customer service, a fantastic grooming (at an incredibly reasonable price point), and the CUTEST little bow in her hair. (At the recommendation of one of their staff). Athena can be a little bratty with new people, but she clearly felt very safe and pampered by all of the wonderful people that work there. They've absolutely earned a customer for life.
Super affordable, my pup looked & smelled great. Definitely an experience for the dog as much as a haircut.
They took good care of my baby . She came home one happy camper I was very satisfied with the service. Very affordable as well. So nice to find some place that she can tell us at home.
I went in with an anxious dog which I expected would be common but apparently they didn't know how to handle anxious animals. The bath took maybe 20-30 minutes and they were done. They didn't try to dry him which also means they didn't brush out the loose fur. I went home with a wet dog. When I got home, he had so much lose hair that I had to brush him and 2 hours later his hair was all greasy again. I understand that my dog was anxious so I gave them the benefit of the doubt. I went somewhere else yesterday (Russells Groom and Board) and not only did I get a full groom but they calmed my dog. When I came back 2 hours later, he was perfect and happy. He had no issues with the dryer. I explained to this place the same thing I explained to the other place and they handled it so much better. He was playing in their daycare playhouse when I came back. I was able to pay and talk and he was just laying at my feet as opposed to being anxious. In comparison, I am not at all pleased with the service I received at bows and bandanas and I will never go back. EDIT: My dogs name is Spartacus and we went on March 13, 2021.
I have gone here for past 14 yrs ,from pups to elderly stages, they always have spoiled them all. Now its Maggie's turn to add, she has gone from the time I got her till now, she super excited to go every single time, they are more than accommodating to her 10 mo old 75 lb of exuberance. I can't say enough about their wonderful care. Dogs actions are a good indication of how they are treated. It's good to see her come home and collapse to sleep after her fun filled days there.
Amazing my puppy loved it there it's a very friendly environment and the workers are very kind hearted. Everything is in well order and all the dogs seemed very happy. My puppy is one be wild and when he was there he behaved well and he was comfortable in the environment. This was overall the best place for boarding and haircuts for your pets
We love Bark Avenue! I take my two labs there once a month and Erica always does such a great job. One of my dogs is totally blind, so we don't let just anyone work with her. They are so sweet to her and handle her so well. On top of being friendly, it is always clean and smells surprisingly good in there. We will keep coming back for sure!
Erica does a fantastic job of bathing , trimming and dremmeling his nails for my my dog, Chance. He is part Jack Russell and part Beagle. His coat comes out so soft. Thanks Erica for fitting him in whenever I call. Marsha
My dog was comfortable there, even the first time. Got a bath and nail trim and came out looking like a million bucks! And she smells amazing! I have a feeling we will be coming back a lot 😁
Always on time , always professional, always top notch when it's comes to my pup!!!! 20 years of amazing service. Trust them with everything!
Everytime I take my cat there I feel welcomed and the owner is always smiling and welcoming, she is fast yet my cat always smells good and clean. I have a very stubborn cat and she knows how to handle her, she is a true cat whisperer! 😄 Thank you so much …
I had a fantastic experience with Erica at Bark Avenue - she spent quality time with my pup removing all the mats throughout her fur and she's never looked better. Would recommend!
They were very nice and did a great job grooming my dog. Prices were extremely reasonable as well.
MarleeMae always looks so good after she has her haircut. Erica is great.
They do a wonderful job with our dogs. We love taking them there!
T;they do a wonderful job on my dog Sammy
This little cherub looks and smells 1,000 times better and was super happy hanging out with the girls for a bit this morning. Super affordable and great customer service! Already made our next appointment!
Corinne does a great job! She takes great care of her clients and is super friendly. I highly recommend her grooming service!
Larry has been grooming our miniature schnauzer for the last 3 years. He is the best groomer we have ever had. Larry gives him the perfect haircut every single time! Also, my dog loves him!
My dog Teddy has finally found a forever stylist. Larry did an absolutely wonderful job on giving Teddy his summer look. The compliments are never ending so I let them know that if you want quality and professionalism, head to Dog's Best Friend. Larry, YOU ARE THE BEST.
Couldn’t be happier with my experience here. Because of the weather, I couldn’t make it for my original appointment and they were still able to get my dog in on the same day. They were very polite and professional, even had her done faster than estimated. She came home happy and beautifully groomed. Will definitely be back and refer my friends.
Thank you so much. Chloe is so soft and smells wonderful! With it being her first groomer experience I was nervous and wasn't sure how she would be around other dogs/people. To my joy my girl is a lover/pansy not a fighter and did good...hehe Thank you so much!!! We will definitely be back!! 😀 …
I love this place. They have done a wonderful job on our Australian shepherd. They are simply the best. I've seen & there wonderful with all of the dogs I've seen there. Thanks a bark. Love you guys. Thank you for opening up... Jeanine Measheaw
We always love bringing our beloved pomeranian Teddy here because the job they do is absolutely amazing. Professional and very friendly staff. It is clear that they care about the animals and their work.
Larry does a wonderful job on Odie . He always comes home relaxed & feeling better. Larry just loves all Fur Babies. Thank you for being you!
I have a tea cup Maltese and she always looks amazing after. Prices are reasonable and he really cares about the animals!!
What a great experience! Glenn and his wife, Jen, are the best. Our pup, Bell, got along famously with theirs and they even sent photos to make us feel that much better about her stay!! When we were delayed an entire extra day and Glenn had no problem accommodating our travel issues which was truly a lifesaver. We can't say enuf great things about this experience ❤️ -Danny, Rene & Bell
Habi (pronounced Hobby) is a shy old boy. He likes dogs, if they aren’t too barky and pushy! I loved the idea of him being able to perch his 18 lb 10 yr. old self in a comfy place where he could look out a window and stay out of the way of potentially raucous play amongst the youngsters of the pack. Glenn and Cedar made him feel very welcome. I’m so relieved that he could stay in a safe homey environment with the added bonus a walking trail and a grassy yard. Definitely a luxury canine vacation! Thanks Glenn! Habi will be back.
My young pup Fergus had a great time staying with Glenn! I was afraid he would have a difficult time adjusting to a new place but he seemed to settle in pretty quickly. Glenn sent me photos of Fergus walking alongside another dog, which warmed my heart and helped with my separation anxiety! Highly recommend!
Our dog had the best time at Adirondog Vacations with Glenn and the other dogs that live and board there. She was clearly well taken care of and we immediately could tell he loves dogs and is great with them. The next time our dog needs a little vacation we will be sure to send her here. Thanks again Glenn!
Our Dog was happy and well cared for. Glenn was able to let us have her for a day to take into the Park as we were from out of town on Vaca. and our rental house did not allow for pets.
Update: June 2024 - Rocket enjoyed his 4th stay with Adirondog Vacations. Glenn was very accommodating when scheduling Rocket's drop-off and pick-up times. I always appreciate the pictures he sends throughout Rocket's stay. It is comforting to know that he is safe and being well-cared for during his stay. We look forward to coming back again next year! Update: June 2023 - Rocket enjoyed his 3rd stay with Adirondog Vacations. Glenn continues to have great communication and flexibility with drop-off/pick-up times. I truly feel at ease leaving Rocket there for several days and know that he is getting excellent care. Rocket is already planning his next Adirondog Vacation! Update: June 2022 - We had another wonderful experience with Adirondog Vacations this summer. Glenn and Cedar are gracious hosts and Rocket had a great stay! June 2021 - Glenn was super responsive and very flexible when I was scheduling Rocket's drop off and pick up dates/times. He answered all of my questions and put my mind at ease about leaving Rocket for several days. It was so nice to receive pictures of Rocket during his stay! I would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone and will definitely be scheduling another Adirondog Vacation for Rocket when we visit next summer!
Glen is very very accommodating. I feel so relieved when I leave Remy with him, and Remy goes berserk w/joy when I mention Glen and Cedar (Glen’s dog), as we travel to their place for the drop off. Great asset in the Adirondacks.
Our dog, Rascal, had never been away from us overnight until we left him several days to attend a family funeral on the west coast. Glenn did an incredible job making Rascal feel comfortable. He sent us several photos to ease our minds about how things were going. Additionally, he was flexible with ever changing airline flight information. Definitely a great place for a dog to stay when his humans are out of town!
My two pups loved their time at Adirondog Vacations. They spent a lot of time outdoors taking in the fresh ADK mountain air. The resident pup, Cedar, was a welcoming host and I’m glad my dogs had more time to socialize. I received photos of my pups while I was away which made me feel good to see them so happy. Would definitely recommend booking with them!
Glenn is a wonderful dog sitter and very accommodating when we made a reservation last minute. I can’t recommend him enough!
Loving Paws was recommended by a family member and surpassed our expectations! Sophie took great care of my two cats while we were away. She kept in touch with me to let me know my cats were happy and doing well. What impressed us the most was when Sophie brought a slow feeder and let us keep it because the cats ended up loving it! Truly a great service that genuinely cares for the animals they take care of. The prices of Loving Paws services is much more affordable than the prices of pet hotels around the city which was big plus! Highly recommend!
We hired Loving Paws to look after our three cats during a short vacation in February. The intake was very detailed and included an option to leave two sets of keys in the possession of the sitter and back-up sitter, which we did. We were surprised to learn that our primary sitter was a vet tech, which was great because one of our cats is diabetic and needs insulin injections. Unfortunately, our experience was not ideal— our sitter was unable to ensure our admittedly stubborn cat ate his wet food in the time they were at our house, so he missed several doses of his insulin (ultimately this was the correct decision on our sitter’s part, but the fact that the sitter was not able to encourage the cat to eat a sufficient amount and that extra time for this kind of medical complexity was not built into the schedule was not great. It was clear that the sitter had a tight schedule and this just didn’t work for our situation). My husband spent an hour per day of our time away coaching the sitter via text on how to work with the cat to ensure he was fed and medicated. Ultimately he only received 3/6 of his insulin doses. The sitter did communicate extensively with us but we did not feel confident that the care our cats received was up to the standard we expected. We feel that in a situation where there were no medical needs, the care would’ve been quite good, but due to the complexity of our situation, we felt our sitter/this service was not a good match for our pets. We decided to take our keys back upon our return and though we were able to get our keys back the next day from our primary sitter, we spent two weeks trying to negotiate a meeting with the back-up sitter. This was incredibly frustrating. In the end, we had high hopes and wish things had gone differently. I think we learned from this experience that our expectations needed to be adjusted, but unfortunately, were disappointed overall.
Loving Paws is a great service and I highly recommend them. Helen in Ottawa has watched over my two cats and if you can request her services specifically, I suggest you do. She provides excellent care, always lets me know the cats are okay, doesn't hesitate to ask questions if needed, and my cats are very comfortable around her (including my one cat who is not too keen on strangers). It's a relief to be able to go away and know that my cats are in good hands.
I have benefited from Loving Paws services since 2012. It is so easy, as a returning customer, to book a cat sitter when I have travel plans. The cat sitters come and care for my cats, but they also play with them and look after the house. The regular visits ensure my house insurance stays valid and I come home to happy kitties. I have recommended Loving Paws to many friends and they have all had great experiences too. Thank goodness for a business like this!
During several trips, my two cats have been well taken care of by a visiting sitter. The best part is reading the daily diary of how things are going no matter where you are and little anecdotes along the way. Since then, ongoing medical appointments every 3-4 weeks have gotten us through, and most recently, a couple of boarding requirements were arranged on short notice. The service is quick to understand the need and timely in its responsiveness. I recommend Loving Paws to answer to your needs in many ways. Please give them a call if you're looking for a hand with any pet need.
We are very pleased with the homesitting services provided by Loving Paws. We don't have pets, but needed someone trustworthy and reliable to check in on our home to water our plants and check the mail while we were away. Caroline did an excellent job and even ran our taps, flushed the toilets and checked for any leaks. This gave us great peace of mind while on vacation. Now that we know this company exists, we might even consider getting another cat! Thanks again Caroline:)
We had a very positive first experience with Loving Paws. Our caregiver Audrey was just lovely! She kept us updated about our two cats and our mail. She is super friendly and loves animals so much. We will definitely recommend Loving Paws to our friends and family and will definitely have Audrey over again to watch our pets.
I have used Loving Paws for many years now and they are great. Better than others I tried before I found them. Their Pet Sitters really care and take great care of my cats. My current sitter is Nick and he goes above and beyond the call of duty. One of my cats passed this last November and over the Christmas holidays I am usually away and I was very worried about my other cat being alone. Nick was so good with her and me. He took the time to send me photos of Brianna to show me she was OK and he even did an extra visit just to make sure she was doing fine. You will not find that kind of understanding and caring somewhere else. Price is reasonable and service is great. Can't recommend them highly enough!!
I have utilized Loving Paws several times now for pet sitting services. Excellent customer service from the admin staff. They are very courteous, professional, understanding and responds promptly to inquires. My pet sitter Naomi is caring, efficient and does a wonderful job with my kitty Simon. She cleans up my home of tracked kitty litter so well it was like I never left. Her daily notes are wonderful to read when I return home. She is a true gem! I would recommend Loving Paws and Pet Sitting to anyone who requires pet or home sitting services. I can leave my Simon in their care and feel confident and have peace of mind that he will be safe and well taken care of. I am happy to have found them!
My experience with Loving Paws was excellent. For two and a half years Stephanie came to the house every 3 days to administer subQ fluid to my cat who suffered from Chronic Kidney Disease. On occasion when Stephanie wasn’t able to come she arranged for Caroline to do the treatment instead. Both Stephanie and Caroline were great. Their dedication meant my cat never missed a treatment and I believe that is a big part of why he lived comfortably and happily until the age of 20. After I put my sweet boy down Stephanie stopped by with flowers from both her and Caroline, which I found quite touching during such a difficult time.
Definitely the best kennel that I've ever taken my dogs to in Upper state New York. Pick-up and drop-off times are not fixed which is a good thing because people have multiple schedules. I just text an hour before and my dogs are ready or even 30 minutes. Never had an issue on odd times I'm picking up or dropping off my dogs what makes it convenient.
My gf and I were up for the weekend camping on Wellesley Island, we brought the dog with us however we did have 2 days planned we couldn't bring him along. Russ was able to take my Caesar man on a Saturday and Sunday without any prior reservation or contact. Very accommodating, he was well taken care of in a new facility that was being built by Russ himself. Id recommend anyone vacationing up north NY to bring your pup along and let Russ watch over him while you go have some fun, where the family pet can't go. We probably called 15 different animal boarding places within a 1-2hr radius of our campsite on the Island and Joneseys was the only place open for Saturday and Sunday, cheap, no notice or appointment and Russ seemed to just be alright with anything you throw at him. Was a great experience.
My experiences doing business over the last 10 years with Russ have all been positive. Have gotten three of my Dobermans from him and if need be will get a fourth. Visited the kennel and very happy with everything I saw, but especially happy with a healthy, well socialized, well bred pup. Russ goes above and beyond to accommodate, he has lifetime of experience and knows his dogs through and through. He is always there for years to come to give advice and just catch up. What a blessing.
This is a great kennel. The owners are very knowledgeable and live right there on the property. The facilities are top of the line. The individual kennels are big enough to accommodate two large dogs comfortably and they have access to an outside portion of their kennel. I drive from an hour away to board my two Labrador Retrievers here and they love it. The owners are very accommodating for drop off/ pick up times, friendly, and respectful. This is the only place I board dogs and I’m confident anyone who chooses Jonessy Kennels will feel the same.
I needed boarding services unexpectedly and was so pleased with the responsiveness from Rusty and his willingness to take our dog for a few days with very short notice. Our dog had only been boarded one other time, and she did very well under Rusty's care. Highly recommend!
we've brought our girl there twice now and she was well taken care of! the building is new and beautiful. the kennel is a good size with an outside caged in portion for your doggie to go out in. Russ is very friendly and personable. he has alot of space there so availability hasnt been an issue for us and he is also very flexible with pick up and drop off times and price is decent. I loved that I was able to see where my dog would be living while I was away and the owner was close by. we already hate having to leave and board her but I'm happy that we can and be rest assured that she will be well taken care of! he updated us throughout the days and even sent us photos of her ! thanks again Russ!
Dropped off a perfectly healthy adult dog, and picked up a dying dog a few days later. Owner told me nothing was wrong every day when I called. After my dog lost 7lbs from severe sickness, I called to see if any other dogs were sick, and they wouldnt answer. The price is great, and now I know why.
Idk about joneseys, I've always heard it called monkey Hill. My dog is a big dumb sweetheart and when it's too peopley and chaotic we've always depended on the monkey hill kennel. Last time, I picked him up and he had been freshly washed. If he can't be with me it's the next best thing.
Great local place to bring your dog. I live a hr from here and wouldnt go anywhere else. Great people and take great care of my boxer! Honestly feels like she comes home behaving better then when I brought her. Love it
Customer service is out of this world! I was in a bind and needed to board DUCKS yes ducks and they went above and beyond to find a way for me even a pool for them to swim. The stress they relieved was insurmountable and I will always recommend them! Thank you so much!
This is my Joey's go-to and he loves his "Aunt Kim!" All of the dog technicians are super friendly and I appreciate the availability and quick response to my dog boarding needs.
My beloved dog Pretzel, is a frequent visitor to Russell’s. Kim, Eddie, and their staff, take such great care of her and all the pets entrusted to them. Pretzel can’t hold back her excitement when we arrive!!! Thankfully, she is also happy to see me when I arrive to pick her back up!
My happy, 2-year-old, black lab mix grand-dog loves this place! He plays and plays with other pups and is obviously very well taken care of while he is there. My son and daughter-in-law go 30-40 minutes out of their way to bring him here! I have heard nothing but good about Russell's Groom and Board!
They always take great care of our dog, he loves spending time with them. The owners are super friendly and helpful.
This was my six month old puppy’s first time being away from me for so long. Kim provided me peace of mind when we visited the area. Throughout my vacation she sent updates and videos of my guy. He also received his first grooming and he is just a beautiful handsome boy! Thank you so much Kim! I speak for Charlie as well when I say we will be happy to walk into those doors again! You and your team rock!
I can not say enough amazing things about this place. Kim is amazing with the animals and her facility is clean, organized and exceptional. I am an extremely nervous and over protective "dog Mom". My baby is a fur child, and if we go on vacation I will not hesitate to board him with her.
My wife and I are completely comfortable leaving our fur-babies here when we cannot take them with us.
Excellent! Friendly staff. They seem to really enjoy the dogs. Flexible and easy drop off and pick up. Super reasonable price.
I highly recommend this place. I had to head out of town on short notice. They took care of Bruno my 4 and a half month olde English Bulldog. We will definitely be back for baths and boarding.. thank you to the staff.. much appreciated
Very friendly and always does amazing work. When unexpected emergencies happened with my family she was willing to work with me on drop off and pick up times!
We are so happy we found Becky at Hardscrabble to take care of our pups. She is kind, caring, and takes excellent care of our dogs when we are away. She updates us with any changes or problems and is always quick with communication. The facility is clean and comfortable for the animals. I highly recommend her services!
I’ve had nothing but great experiences! Becky and Eileen were patient and understanding with our rescue dog, and Becky communicated with me numerous times during his first stay. The kennel is meticulously clean and the property is so peaceful. A completely trustworthy facility.
We had such a great experience. She went above and beyond to make sure our dogs were comfortable with the boarding situation and she communicated up dates to us throughout the stay. I highly recommend!
We have followed Becky to Hardscrabble because she is amazing at her job! She is very thorough, consistent, friendly and most importantly loves the dogs! The dogs love seeing Becky and are never stressed from being kenneled. The kennel is immaculate and always clean,. The dogs are very well taken care of. I would highly recommend Becky!
We have been boarding our 11 year old lab with Hardscrabble Farm Pet Boarding for the past 6 years. The kennel is kept immaculately clean. Becky, who operates the kennel, has been totally awesome in her care of our lab Stanley, who has been suffering with arthritus for the last few years. She takes him out for exercise and play 3 times a day in their spacious outdoor enclosure. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an exceptional kennel to board their pets. Greg & Chris Campbell
I have boarded my, "high-needs", dog at Hardscrabble for over a year. It is an absolute blessing to have found this place, and Becky!! She exceeds my expectations for taking care of, and loving my dog. The kennels are amazingly clean! Becky is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and personable. 💖🐕 …
Great safe place to board your pets! The owner keeps in touch daily during your pets stay with a summary of the day, including meal time, play time, and sends pictures. She is very fast to respond to any messages, questions, and check ins. If she is booked during times you have requested she will do anything she can to make it work for you. Provides notice well in advance when popular times are booking up. Highly recommended.
We boarded our standard poodle pup for a week while on vacation. The owners were very communicative & knowledgeable. I felt very comfortable leaving our four legged family member in their kind & capable hands. Would highly recommend!
First experience with our young and energetic dog was very positive. I was worried that our dog would get bored and be disruptive/destructive not having interactive dog play... but the personal attention and play experience was exceptional. She came home happy and exhausted. Professional and trustworthy, as well as offering helpful training tips. We highly recommend and will be back.
I’m always 100% sure that when I leave my dog at Hardscrabble farm he’s getting the absolute best care. The kennels are very clean, Rebecca is on top of everything the dogs need, they have a great fenced in play area, and I know she treats my dog as if he’s one of her own…….You can’t ask for better than that!