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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Carole and Ron are excellent cat-sitters! They took very good care of my cat Lola and of my house. I came home to a happy cat and a very clean and tidy house. They sent me pictures of Lola and kept me updated, so that I had a very relaxed holiday. I very highly recommend them as cat- sitters and I would be thrilled if they would come back to sit for Lola again. Thank you so much!
Chris and Julia were our very first sitters and are the most perfect house/pet sitters anyone would ever want!!! Julia sent video/pictures of our fur babies everyday and we noticed early on that our animals were very relaxed and happy!! This made our trip so enjoyable and stress free knowing that our animals were safe and being spoiled and loved the whole time. They even trained our dog to sit while her leash was being attached and was able to pet and hold our cat that is somewhat nervous around strange people he doesn't know. When I got back from the trip, the house was very clean along with Julia/Chris had washed the bed sheets, bath towels, vacuumed, dusted etc., and even washed the pet bedding. They also left some SE Asia treats for us to try which so sweet of them. Definitely the perfect house sitters!!!
There are not enough words in the English language to express my deepest gratitude to Teresa and all the amazing love and care she showed my sweet cat Milo. From the moment she met Milo, I knew there was going to be a very special bond. He instantly relaxed when he first met and already looked so happy and at peace with her. The bond between the two of them only seemed to get stronger and stronger with every day that I was away. This two-week trip was so important for me as it was the first real "vacation" I had taken in a few years. I was in desperate need of a mental and physical break and knew that in order to have a true "time off', I needed to feel completely at peace with Milo being well-taken care of. Well my prayers were answered as Teresa was the "cat whisperer" I was hoping for. I could not have asked for a better, more compassionate, self-reliant, and intuitive sitter ! Teresa was also so diligent in sending me her daily picture and video updates of my cat. With every picture and video I saw, I knew that Milo was so happy being with her and I never worried for one minute while I was away. What a gift ! Teresa was also a serious life-saver for me as literally an hour before I was leaving for my trip, I found out my cat's tracker app was not working and after a few emails and phone calls, we found out the tracker's server was down. Teresa took the initiative to follow up with getting the tracker to work again which was a HUGE stress-relief for me . She is not only wonderfully savvy with animals but also with technology as well ! I feel so fortunate to have Teresa in my life now, not only as an amazing sitter for Milo but also as a wonderful friend for life! Thank you, Teresa for everything.... Milo and I so appreciate you .....
Susan and Miranda are amazing! I've had the pleasure of working with many sitters and they are truly exceptional. They were great at keeping in touch, sent lots of updates, asked good questions, really bonded with the cats, clearly very experienced working with animals and understanding their needs, and generally lovely to deal with. They were really patient putting up with a whole bunch of deliveries and even assembled a spare bed! They also left the place spotless with clean sheets on the bed. I'm pretty sure the cats loved Susan and Miranda more than us by the end of their stay! I'd highly recommend them to anyone and would love to have them stay again any time.
Kimberly was a wonderful sitter who watched our two cats for us while we were out. She was willing to come a day early to help acclimate herself with the animals, and this was exceedingly helpful in making sure the cats would be comfortable with her during our absence. I would highly recommend Kimberly if you're looking for a responsible, caring sitter.
Paige, David, and family were WONDERFUL sitters for my crew! They were so pleasant and personable, and the pets warmed up to them very quickly. Even my rescue cat who tends to stray away from men loved David. I received regular updates and communication (before and during the sit). I truly did not have any concerns while I was away knowing that everyone had such great care and attention given to them. (I know the dogs had a good time because when I came home there was no commotion over my return.) I was away on NYE and Paige had no issues keeping an eye on one of the dogs who has anxiety surrounding loud noises. The family cleaned up after themselves and may have left the house cleaner than when I left! Truly such a great family who I would welcome back any time!
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!
Karen was able to step in a sit for me on short notice after another sitter canceled. She was very thorough and communicative and I felt I had left my apartment and cats in good hands with her. I came home to a clean apartment and happy cats. I definitely recommend Karen as a sitter.
Super nice sitters and extremely flexible. Really enjoyed their company and I only regret that I was too frazzled to chat with them more and get to know them! Kept the house super clean, pets loved them. Dog especially. Had a little problem with my new kitten not meshing well with the older cats (which was not too surprising since cats can be territorial). Pennee was very patient and gave me constant updates and tips. And the older cat was much more calm when I came home. Highly recommend and welcome back anytime!
We've had many pet/house sitters over the last few years and Cat and Eugene will reside at the top of the list of favorites! From my first email with Cat I knew I liked her. She has all of the qualities of a good house and pet sitter: Reliable, a good listener, organized, flexible, caring, and honest. She and Eugene arrived exactly on time for our pre-sit visit, where they got to meet Maya and become familiarized with the house. It was a delight to visit with them and become comfortable knowing Maya would be in good hands. Our scheduled dates changed somewhat and they were extremely flexible and easy going about the changes. Upon our return home, we found the house pretty much in the exact condition we left it in. I can tell that great care was taken for Maya and for the house. Maya seemed to still be looking for them the next day, wandering around the house wondering where the other people who loved her went. I would recommend Cat and Eugene for anyone looking for reliable, kind, respectful, caring, tidy, and honest sitters. If I am lucky, I will get to have them back to sit for me 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, $25/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!
Jess has worked with our golden retriever for a little over a year now and when we find out she was starting her own daycare that involved outside play and training we were so happy. She takes her time with your dog and truly loves them like her own. Highly, highly recommend using Jess for your dogs! You won’t be disappointed
Jess is truly the best dog trainer!! She has so much experience and my dog loves her! My dog can be very reactive but she has helped so much and was ready for the challenge. I can see a huge difference in her behavior in just a short amount of time. Will definitely be continuing to use her!
We’ve known Jess for years and she handles our very high energy pup, Jake, better than anyone else. Shes an excellent trainer and knows everything about dogs, but probably most importantly, she loves her clients’ dogs like they’re her own. Jess is highly skilled and extremely trustworthy, and we can’t recommend her enough.
Great trainer! My dog is overly friendly with other dogs (lunges and playbows) and has a lot of energy and she was able to help him keep focus around other dogs and made leash greetings much easier! She’s always willing to explain and go the extra mile to make sure you understand everything needed to know. Both my dogs love her 🥰 …
Our Havapoo has played and stayed many times over the years under the most wonderful trainer and dog lover, Jessica. Jed loves her , and we were always reassured he was safe and having lots of fun!! We love her and would recommend her services to anyone who loves their dog!!
I have had the pleasure of working with Jess as my dog's trainer for the past two years at Rover Ranch starting from when my pup was just a puppy. Throughout this period, Jess had consistently demonstrated exceptional training skills and a deep understanding of canine behavior. She was always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that both the dog and the owner feel confident and supported throughout the training process. I highly recommend Jess to anyone seeking a professional and reliable dog trainer.
Not all dogs are built for the indoor day care facilities that have an outside option. Our Dutch shepherd/Belgian Malinois/GSD mix loves it at his day care, but at times gets anxious and restless while he is mixed in with a bigger pack in a more confined space. He’s a working/herding dog that needs more mental stimulation, space and jobs to keep him busy! Pawsitive Pack Training turned our anxious, reactive boy into a calm observer. They are the best in the business and designed to help dogs engage with their surroundings with an outdoor day care experience, 1:1 training, pack walks & activities while holding space for individual needs and lots of attention. Pawsitive Pack Training is a game changer and is an affordable option with all that you get! It’s cheaper than other places we have considered with a similar model, but not quite as individualized as this is, nor as easy on the wallet for even more personalized training that is involved. We get more ‘bang for the buck’ with Pawsitive Pack Training and it works! We can walk Bodie with ease now and are enjoying him that much more. He’s happier, we are happier and so grateful to have this option. We love the door to door service and how happy & worked Bodie comes home each day. We highly recommend Pawsitive Pack Training!
Jess got my baby Tank at 6 months old and quickly became a fav of ours! She continued to work with him on additional issues as they arose and even helped him conquer his fear of jumping in the car within a few days. She continued to work with him as the years rolled on to ensure he kept up his progress! She has an amazing gift!
Jessica really has an amazing way with dogs. My dog absolutely loves her. She is warm and caring. She makes sure she get the attention that she needs. We love love love her.
There is no one my husband and I trust more with our baby than Jess! She has something special with her connection with dogs (and their owners!) and is amazing at what she does!!
We have been using doggie paradise since last December and every experience since has been delightful. Doggie paradise staff know how to take care of our goodledoodle, mahalo, every time we bring him he runs straight to the staff and is ready to play. Mahalo comes home after every trip happy and tired! We could not be more thankful.
I have place my dog many times at Doggie Paradise and everytime was a winner. The staff is very friendly and will go the extra mile. I love their cameras so I can see how well she is playing with the other dogs.
Our dog Shortee spent 5 days at Doggie Paradise. The team was so good with him. He loves all of the caregivers! They sent a daily email providing an update and pictures. Shortee was well cared for as he’s been when he’s there for day care. Thanks for offering such an amazing and safe place for my pup!
Best daycare for my pup!! She has loads of fun all day long and comes home exhausted. Staff is friendly and attentive. Only minor complaint is the smell in the lobby. More air fresheners needed or something lol
We started going to Doggie Paradise 10 years ago when we lived in Rutherford. We bought a house 35 minutes away 8 years ago but still will ONLY go here. We trust them with our dogs so inherently - they are caring, kind, they really get to know each of our dogs and their personalities, and when we pull into the parking lot, our dogs get SO excited....which tells us everything we need to know.
It's a great sign that Tillie gets so excited when we mention that she is going to Doggie Paradise. She loves it there. I love watching her play with all the other dogs. on the cameras. I know she is in good hands when she goes there on vacation for a few days. This place is the best and I wouldn't send her anywhere else. Here my pittie with her cousin Rookie ( lab).
Ive been using Doggie Paradise for about a month and I love this place. The place is clean and the staff is great. Chloe loves the staff. She’s always excited as soon as we pull up to the lot. She knows she gets to play with her friends. They take care of my pup. The pricing and packages are more affordable than other daycare I have looked into. I highly recommend this place if you are in need of a daycare for your pup.
First time trying Doggie Paradise grooming services. They were very professional and kind towards my pup and I. My dog is 12 years old and going blind so they listened to my concerns and were very patient with me. The groomer Rafael was so nice and did a great job, and the front desk lady was super helpful.
My 3 1/2 year -old Havanese loved playing with the other dogs and even ate while boarding overnight, which is something he usually does not do. The staff is caring and friendly. We will be back.
I was very happy using Doggie Paradise for the 1st time boarding my dog for 12 days/nights. They sent me daily reports with a pic of my dog each time, which I greatly appreciated. I would be happy to use them again
I leave my dog with Blurry almost every work week. She is great and my dog has made many other dog friends. She also sends our entire family pictures and videos of him playing which is so nice of her. 10/10 would recommend
Blury is just amazing. I went away for two weeks and she cared for my Coco like her own. She sent daily updates of Coco which kept me at ease. I was able to enjoy myself knowing my Coco was in great care. I would highly recommend Blury. I am so greatful.
I love this place - I leave benji - only at blury's she is amazing . sends videos photo's through the day - always great to communicate . Benji loves her - as is evident when he runs to her everytime we leave him. Our pets are like our children and she is really very good to them. her house is properly secure for small dogs
Blury is an amazing dog walker. We have been getting our dog walks from her for about over a year now and she is just amazing at what she does. She is very professional, prompt, kind, and so much more. She treats us and our dog like family …
I've been with Blury for almost three years. I've used her services for daycare and boarding. My Maltese loves spending time with her. The minute he sees her, he gets excited and runs to her. She's not just a dog sitter/walker...she's a dog …
Blurry is amazing! My dog has some special issues: she was afraid to walk, could only eat gluten and dairy free, had difficulty with other dogs, and often wanted to chase animals rather than be walked. Blurry …
Blury is an amazing dog sitter! She treats my dog like family. She communicates frequently with phots, videos, and texts. Blury is flexible and kind. She ensures that each dog receives attention, exercise, and socialization. I recommend her services to everyone!
Linda B. Jan 18, 2023 We have known Blury for years. She was always great with dogs. Once we became …
I would be lost without Blury! I have been using her since 2019 and she has cared for all three of my rescues since then. Finn has a blast at Blury’s. He has stayed there for a day and even slept over for a few weeks while I was out of the …
Blury is fantastic! She is so dedicated to the dogs in her care, and she gives us regular updates so we know our dog is doing well. We highly recommend Blurry!