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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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!!
Kendra was a great cat sitter to Genepi and she truly is a cat whisperer. Genepi usually takes 4 days to make friends with a new person but she came out and made friends with Kendra Day 1! Kendra regularly sent wonderful videos and pics of Genepi purring happily. The apartment was neat when we returned and our garden was blossoming. Would absolutely ask Kendra to sit again and highly recommend her. Thanks Kendra!!
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.
Quinn was an amazing sitter for my cat Moon! She regularly checked in with updates on moon while we were away on a two week vacation, and seemed to give her plenty of attention, play with her, etc. Communication was easy and she left our apartment spotless after departing. Highly recommend her as a pet sitter!
Hannah and Joseph were brilliant sitters - totally reliable and trustworthy. Quick to respond to queries and their past experience with dog/ housesitting was very apparent. Our 2 dogs and 1 cat were well looked after and the house was spotless on our return. We are totally happy to recommend them.
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!
Oh wow! Everyone should be so lucky to have Nicholas and Veerle watch their house and pets. These lovely people are pros! They communicated early and often, were super accommodating to some last minute changes (it was originally going to be only our cats to watch but we decided to keep the dog home as well so that added to the schedule and care needs) and they left the house spotless and all set up for another sitter who came in after them. We didn’t get the chance to meet because my departure and arrival times but I dearly hope I get to in the future because they were just great! I even heard how nice they were from My neighbors who say them out walking our dog. :-) They also sent regular pictures of the pets which look like pro-photography! Cannot recommend this couple enough! Your pets and house will be in good hands!
Kristine was wonderful again as our local sitter from just down the street. The boys take to her like she is their best friend whenever she comes to sit with them. She sent us photos of them playing, relaxing, drinking water and eating so we knew they were well taken care of. The house and the cats were in excellent shape and excellent hands while we were away. It is wonderful that she enjoys the house and the cats so much and tells us so. Kristine comes with our highest recommendation! Thank you Kristine!
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, $10/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!
Sarah is so caring and loving with our fur babies. We have had her watch them on two separate occasions now and we will never leave them with anyone else. She takes the time every day to send texts and pictures. I have absolutely no worries while my pups are with her. We can actually enjoy our time away knowing that our fur babies are being very well cared for. Ollie and Pixie love her and so do my husband and I. Sarah is family now ♥️
Sarah is full of energy and she loves dogs! She went above and beyond to make sure my dog was happy and well. He loved Sarah and I do, too.
Sarah and Claire have watched our 2 dogs on several occasions and they’ve done a great job! They also stay at the house which is really nice for peace of mind. Our dogs are always looked after very well and from the photos we receive throughout the stay, look super happy! 10/10 recommend.
Sarah showed up for our meet and greet and was delightful. I had a long trip going east, and a gentleman staying at my house that she was going to be able to communicate with. Well, I was in midflight in my airplane going east she got upset that she couldn’t communicate with me and she quit the job. She hadn’t given me all the forms prior to my travel I had arranged her accommodations almost months before. And had plenty of time to make sure I had everything set. She left four dogs and one cat and two horses uncared for! My cat died! There was urine all over my house by the time I arrived back at home I had to ask my neighbors to let my dogs out while I was in travel to get back in the man that was spending the night could only be there in the evenings to feed the pets. Prior to me leaving. I would not leave my pets with I would tell you to be very careful she’s not reliable she doesn’t set up her forms efficiently before hand . What kind of pet sitter quits in the middle of the job with someone is literally from Montana all the way to Delaware. It’s not like I can just tap my magic shoes and be home completely irresponsible. I would not run.
Sarah is the best! She came often to check on our cats and sent pics! She is a gem, the cats were well taken care of. She even tidied up the house after our extended vacay. I highly recommend Sarah and her pet sitting service.
Here this last week, we had Sarah watch our 2 golden retrievers, and what a positive experience. First, inviting someone into your home and knowing nothing about them at first was uncomfortable, but Sarah’s professionalism, experience and knowledge really took our worries away. She is for real with her compassion and love for animals. You’ll see that with how your pet interacts during the first meet-n-greet session. So rest assure, your pet and home will be in safe hands. Don’ t hesitate, book your reservation you won’t be disappointed. The meet-n-greets are cost free. Thanks
Excellent rapport with my difficult cattle dogs. Was so nice to leave for a trip and know my dogs and house would be cared for. She was so communicative and interactive. I got updates and pictures constantly. I would highly recommend Sarah.
Sarah rocks and is so reliable, she does the exact job you hire her for but goes above and beyond to ensure your pets safety and comfort! If you're in the Bitterroot and need a pet sitter, she's your girl!
I just wanted to let you know that if you are like me and stress about who's going to watch your fur babies, stress no more! Sarah is beyond awesome in how she takes care of the pets under her supervision. I have been using Sarah as my petsitter for a while now ... at least 7 months. I travel a lot for my job and used to live in Montana. Just moved out of state for my job. (I was just doing too much traveling so I bought a house). But every time I had to travel, I would use Sarah to keep my fur babies safe and loved. I have two dogs, Daryl & Carol (#iykyk), and two cats, Maggie & Judith (again, #iykyk). Sarah is always in communication with me and letting me know how my animals are all feeling and doing throughout the day. She takes excellent care of animals.
Sarah is the best! She is reliable and does great with all animals and their feeding and play time! We always go to Sarah for all of our pet sitting needs.
Daly Dog Care is quite simply the best care available. Our beloved pup-pup became ill while there, and the care and effort that they demonstrated was above and beyond reasonable expectations. They truly love 💕 the creatures in their care as much as their owners. Love all around! …
We are so grateful for Daly Dog Care! Melissa and her team are so positive and kind. Our dog a Willow has stayed at Daly Dog Care several times and our other dog, Sunny, stayed there recently for the first time. The individual attention and understanding they have for each animal is so comforting. We appreciate all of you so much!
Daly Dog Care is a 5 star accommodation my dog loves to play in and stay in! The owners are devoted dog lovers who treat your pet as if it were their own. My puppy cannot wait to jump out of the car to join her pals and see Melissa and Delilah .
5 STARS ACROSS THE BOARD!!! I wouldn't take my dog anywhere else! My pup screams with excitement as we pull into the parking lot of doggy day care because he knows he's in for a great day of fun and play. He comes home happy and exhausted. The staff here is incredible. They are attentive, and accomadating, and truly care for all the animals lucky enough to be a part of this awesome place. Whether it's for a day of play, or boarding for an extended period of time, I know and trust Daly Dog Care to watch after my pup. And having that peace of mind is priceless. Simply the best!
Daly Dog Care is the BEST! Melissa, Edward, Delilah, and crew are so wonderful. They took the absolute best care of our senior dog, Jessie; and I always felt so comfortable leaving her in their care. They always went above and beyond, especially with the extra care required of a senior pup, and Jessie always came home happy and content with a belly full of treats :) I always loved getting to pick her up and hearing all the stories of doggie shenanigans from her day. I can't recommend them enough!
We have been taking our dog to daycare for about a year now. With new owners we were initially hesitant as we have had a great experience... but I must say they are awesome! They have made the transition very easy for us humans and our four legged child. They have plans to improve the facility and to make picking up and dropping off easier. The place is clean. They are attentive to each dogs needs and we know our dog is safe and has fun while we’re at work. We love Daly Dog Daycare!
I've only taken my dog here a couple of times, both were to kennel him, and they have been absolutely fantastic to deal with. Most importantly my dog seems okay with the idea of being left here and hasn't shown any inhibitions to give concern.
My dog had really knotted up hair and Daly Dog care, took wonderful care of my baby and she came out looking like a brand new dog! So happy to have a business like this here in the Bitterroot. 5 STARS!
Melissa and Edward are the best! When I drop my dogs off there I feel like I’m just dropping them off to stay with friends. They are very thorough in their care and go out of their way to give each dog individual attention. Other doggy daycare providers charge extra $$ for things like playing fetch with your dog one on one 😳. You won’t have to worry about that here! The last time I picked up one of my dogs from an overnight stay Edward had already washed and dried his bedding! That’s the kind of service that keeps us coming back every week. The new owners that took over last year, (Josh and Daniel & their family) have made a lot of small changes that add up and make a big difference in the overall experience, one of those being something as small as providing toys for the dogs to play with and providing them with a kiddie pool to play in the water on hot days, which my big doggo LOVES! He comes home and sleeps for two days after each visit from all the playing he gets to do 😂. It’s more of a puppy playground now and less like just a concrete kennel. We can’t wait to see what else they do next with it. Keep up the awesome work!
Great staff that truly cares about the well being of your dogs. They have a great online presence with both their website and social media! The place is kept very clean and they have tons of toys and treats for the dogs! Great place to have your dog get used to other dogs and gives you some time to relax or get things done at home! Would highly recommend for anyone needing daycare or boarding services!
The groomers are so wonderful! My sweet dog has severe anxiety and the first time there she destroyed a drying kennel and tried to tear the tub from the wall. I felt so bad but those ladies were so kind about it. We paid for the damage of course and I was so surprised that they had no hesitation having her back. They accommodate her personality and she still goes every 10 weeks with no further issues. They are so friendly there and I understand why they are always so busy, definitely the best groomers I've met.
I was nervous to board my German Shepherd while I went on vacation because I was afraid his separation anxiety would flare up again. He seemed very content and well taken care of when I picked him up. The Pet Palace also accommodated my GSD with moving him to a indoor/outdoor run as soon as one became available. I was pleased with the service and care, as well as the price. Will definitely be returning in the future.
My husband and I brought our dogs here to be boarded while we lived in the area and it has been by far the best dog boarding experience we’ve had. We had a bad experience with a previous boarder and the staff at Bitterroot Pet Palace did everything they could to ease our worries. They took incredible care of our babies and one of the staff even sent me near daily picture updates of them while there. If we still lived in the area, this would be the only boarder we’d use! Highly highly recommend!
I have only utilized the dog grooming services and the groomers here rock! They take such good care of my reluctant dog. Their facility is clean. And their prices are reasonable. They are so friendly and truly love the animals. Must book far, far in advance because they are always full!
I dropped my 2 dogs off and they've never been boarded before. It broke my heart off to leave them for the weekend but as soon as I saw the personalized service I was instantly relieved. Niki was there to greet us and then I was shown where they would be. When I arrived to pick them up they were in great shape. All in all it was great for them and me to get away for awhile. I will use them again and I recommend them highly. One thing I noticed is that it doesn't smell like a kennel. It was super clean and highly Pythagoras. A+
It's always hard to leave your pets, but I never feel anxious when I drop them off at Bitterroot Pet Palace! The owners are amazing and the employees are simply just delightful people. They always remember my pups and go out of their way to make sure I'm feeling good about their visit. So glad to have found them!!
Our dogs all love the groomers here, and they do fantastic work. A year ago, our dogs caught the business end of a skunk and needed a major bath. They got me in that same morning and did a great job getting rid of the skunk odor. We rescued a dog from a neglectful home and he came to us covered in mats and in desperate need of a haircut and bath. Even though they were booked up, they made an exception worked him into their schedule because of his situation. They truly care about the animals that come to them, and they take excellent care of them. We've boarded our dogs here, and with our past experiences with the people at the Pet Palace, we knew our dogs were in good hands.
We love these folks. And our 2 big (78 and 65 pounds) puppies (8 months), love this place. Always excited when they arrive. And a great value for the price. And the ladies who run the place are great. Friendly, professional, sweet and obviously love animals. Our new favorite "dog hotel" when needed.
Our dogs, Cassie and Lily, stayed here for the first time for about 9 days last month and we’re very happy about how things went. Sarah called us several days in to let us know she had a coughing dog in the kennel and she was working with the owners to remove it in the event the dog was contagious (kennel cough or another virus). She let us know our dogs were doing fine but she would get in touch if anything changed, and she provided a brief update on our dogs. She could have simply flown under the radar on this and called us only if our dogs had symptoms, but she did the best/right thing and gave us a heads up. She nailed it. Sarah and another staff member made a point to tell us how sweet and polite our dogs were. I thought maybe they had our dogs confused with someone else’s. It’s always great to get compliments on your kids’ behavior from strangers. What a relief to know they are only Little Monsters at home. 😆
I was a customer of Bitterroot pet palace when the old owner owned the company. My experience with him was NOT great. Each time we'd pick out dogs up, they smelled like urine. My dogs also contracted kennel cough while he owned the facility, and were treated without our knowledge with an over the counter cough suppressant. He also often would tell us that our dogs didn't get to access the large yard because they wouldn't listen to him when he wanted to come inside, and that was THEIR problem, not his. He "doesn't play that game". When we found out the Pet Palace sold, we were VERY excited, and thrilled to meet the new owner. Right away, Sarah was AMAZING. We often traveled on the weekends, returning on Sundays. If we were every running a couple minutes behind, or cutting it close to closing time, Sarah ALWAYS offered to stay so we could still pick our dogs up. They no longer smell like urine when we pick them up after being boarded, nor have they had another issue with Kennel Cough. Furthermore, one of our dogs was recently diagnosed with epilepsy. Sarah and her ENTIRE team has been AMAZING at going above and beyond for us. She accommodates our schedule, when she doesn't have to, AT ALL, which is a HUGE help. We have been dropping our dog off with her at day care for the team, while he gets used to his seizure meds, which can take a little while. Whenever I call, whoever answers give me updates, and makes sure they answers all of my questions regarding his status. Tracy, Sarah, Julie, they're all AMAZING, and do a WONDERFUL job at monitoring our dog giving me updates regarding his status. They also let both of our dogs out into the big yard, so they can run off some of their energy and have said they don't have any issues, that dogs will be dogs and it's OK. I seriously cannot say enough how happy we are with her being the new owner, and we will continue to take our dogs to her for any needs that we have. From daycare, to boarding, I trust them ALL with our dogs, no matter what.
My dog loves going there. She howls with delight and gets to play with other dogs. The owners are fantastic with the care they give the dogs and make sure that they don't allow contact with other dogs that don't seem to get along with each other. I can't say enough good things about this place. I highly recommend it.
We have been boarding our dog at Big Sky Dog Ranch for six years, since he was a puppy. My wife and I can't say enough good things about their facility. We always know that our dog will be very well cared for. The very first time we boarded our dog there he was a tiny 6 month old puppy . My wife was concerned that he might not eat. We conveyed this to Dorothy, one of the owners, and she reassured us that if our tiny puppy didn't eat, she would cook some chicken and hand feed it to him. In addition, she encouraged us to call to check on him anytime. So now, 6 years later, our dog enjoys his stays at the Big Sky Dog Ranch. It is his home away from home.
Simply the best boarding kennel we've ever used! Our dogs get so excited to go there-jumping at the front door to get in. Dorothy and Robert are the nicest people and their business is so clean and spacious. I highly recommend!
We have brought our Bernese Mountain Dog here on overnights and for day care and it’s always a wonderful experience! Highly recommend.
Big Sky Dog Ranch is a fantastic place to board your dog in the Bitterroot Valley. Robert is great with our dog Gracie and she enjoys staying there. With other places we have tried she has been stressed and come home with hot spots but she seems perfectly content and very well taken care of at Big Sky Dog Ranch and that all you can ask for. I would highly recommend this boarding facility. Katie Gerhard
Could not ask for a better boarding kennel. By far the best boarding facility around. Very clean and well kept. The dogs have large spacious indoor outdoor runs and also have huge yards to play in. The owners are wonderful caring people and I don't worry about my dogs when they stay here.
My dog loves this place and I love knowing he is happy and cared for when he can't be with me. He is always excited to go, and always happy when we pick him up. The owners go the extra mile and send me pictures when I'm away :)
Dorothy and Robert are both amazing people. They care for our fur babies like they are their own. Our “kids” love going to play with all the other doggies!
No words can describe how wonderful this place is. They are absolutely amazing and take wonderful car of all their guests. Our dog can not wait to get out of the car and go play with her friends.
My two dogs had the an amazing time! They were welcomed with such caring and love, they immediately felt comfortable meeting new "friends"....which was new for them. What a great experience!
We had a trial run at Old Farm Kennels and our dog stayed for the work day. Right off the bat I was really impressed with the facilities, they seemed really clean and nice. I was also really happy with how they treated our dog. She is very reactive and when we came in to drop her off she immediately started barking and growling, but the staff did not seem scared of her at all and were being very sweet to her. They were really kind and understanding, and our dog seemed to do great throughout the day. While we didn’t end up boarding her for a longer stay due to a change in circumstances that allowed her to come with us, we will definitely be boarding our dog with them in the future.
We have been clients of Old Farm Kennels in Florence since Sept. 2022 On Monday, 7/8 I dropped my 2 dogs off for boarding and they were picked up Wednesday, 7/10. During their stay both dogs received severe burns from being turned out into gravel yards that were too hot. All four paws on both dogs have been burned. I understand they can't control the weather but being unable to properly care for dogs staying at their facility is unacceptable. Paws should never be burned - especially to this degree. For reference, the dogs have an air conditioned kennel with outdoor access, 3x/ day the dogs are turned out into a gravel yard. The gravel yard is where I believe they were burned. In addition to our dogs being burned they failed to administer my immunocompromised dog's medication. I provided detailed written and oral directions to staff at drop off and they never attempted to contact either my husband or I with questions. One of our dogs paws are so severely burned she cannot walk (which says a lot for a food obsessed husky mix), her feet are swollen, raw, and bloody. We have to carry her to the yard for potty time, and bring her food and water. Her feet are in so much pain she sometimes attempts to walk on her tip toes or nails when its time for food. I am sharing this not to publicly shame OFK but to hopefully save someone else's dog the pain and torment ours went through. (I would also like to make a side note that both these dogs and I lived in the desert for a couple years with a gravel yard that they always had access to and never had paw burn injuries from the 100+ degree weather we endured)
All of the staff at Old Farm Kennels made our boarding experience better than we could have imagined and we couldn’t be more grateful for the exceptional care they provided for our special needs pup. With the needs our dog has, we have never been able to feel comfortable boarding her before this experience at Old Farm Kennels. The staff were so kind and patient and accommodating with us and allowed us to take the time away from home for the first time in years to go to a work event and know that our dog was safe, cared for, and in good, reliable hands. Thank you so much to you all, we are beyond grateful!
We took our 10 year old GSD for her first ever spa day at Old Farm Kennels and the results were amazing. Our Marlee girl looks so good. The groomers did such a great job with her and were so patient with her. Thank you OFK for being so close and so AWESOME. Side note - we have been using the Kennel for boarding and love it as well.
My two dogs stayed here for a week. I requested staff to use our higher quality dog food with the feeding schedule all written out, packed, and organized in a nice doggy duffel bag, but the food packed was hardly used and our dogs came back noticeably skinner and extremely anxious. We thought the staff seemed nice, but the communication between them appears to be negligent. My partner and I are hoping there wasn’t a negative experience between our dogs and a staff member as they seemed scared at pickup and anxious to leave. I do want to say the dog grooming services were great upon getting our dogs back. My partner and I just didn’t leave feeling confident in the staffs communication or concern with the care and requests of our pups. The price was attractive to give these guys a try, but I think we’ll pay extra somewhere else next time. We’re pretty bummed to not be part of the many other 5 ⭐️ reviews.
My dog loves his friends at Old Farm Kennels. They take such great care of him. I only worried the first time I brought him. Now I just drop him and go. He is always so excited to see everyone and doesn't even bother to give me a goodbye look.😆 I leave him when I go on a trip or drop him at daycare when I have a long day so he can run off some steam. Appreciate the the staff so much and love how my dog loves them! ❤❤❤
The people were extremely friendly and helpful. The kennel was loud with many barking dogs but it was clean (smelled and looked very clean) which I loved! The kennel spaces were very nice with a door from the inside to the outside kennel. My scaredy cat 10 month old Daniff was terrified when we went in but he came out happy and not barking at anyone so all in all a successful first visit. Love that they offer a free 4 hour first time visit!
Wonderful folks at Old Farm Kennels! A kind person dropped off our 2 dogs after they had escaped the yard for a grand adventure, going several miles from our home. The dogs were welcomed, hydrated, and cared for by the staff until our arrival. Thank you all very much!
Our dog was a newbie to Old Farm, but spent an enjoyable 4days there when we were out of town. They accommodated his needs, were on top of our requests and treated Winston with respect and kindness. He wants to go again!
Best.....place....EVER!!! In the years we have had GSD'S never have we ever seen them so excited to go to a boarder/ day care..... clearly they are showing love to these pups!!! They return home happy, healthy and when we bring them back they are unbelievably excited to be there!!! Good job!!!
Meghan and her husband were incredible when I was on my vacation to Montana when I needed care for my pooch Ollie to attend an unexpected funeral. They took Ollie almost instantly gave him the true love I give him. The facility is extremely spacious with tons of running room with her home adjacent to the facility. It's outside of Missoula in Lolo so its pretty quiet but easy to find from the highway. The rates were extremely reasonable and I never had one worry my pup was in great hands. Ollie gives it 4 big paws 🐾 and one short tail up (River Pic was a happy Ollie after his stay)
Furever friends is incredible! Not only are they so accommodating but have the cleanest facilities and beautiful play space for the pups. They take into consideration each dogs social needs and communicate wonderfully. So professional. It wasn’t until we tried another Missoula daycare when furever friends was fully booked that I realized What I was taking for granted. We will never return to the other place we tried and will be forever friends of Furever friends :) Thanks for being incredible!!!
Tabatha & Matt are the best. I have been taking my husky there for a few years. He is well cared for with plenty of playtime and interaction
Love this place! Smaller dog/handler ratios than most places means your dog is keenly watched and has a more enjoyable, less stressful day. The staff and owners are awesome and really care about the dogs. On those dangerously hot days, everyone comes inside to cool off and play in the a/c. My dog, Finley, really enjoys his play time at Furever friends!
Our small-to-mid-sized dog enjoys his stays. Spends the days playing with the other dogs and comes home exhausted. He never minds going back.
I just picked up my dog from a 3 day stay. Let me tell you about frank. He’s a high energy insane dog. Won’t stop. Ever. He yells in the car 100% of the time and runs around when he’s not buckled in. Today when I picked him up he got into the back of the car and layed down then proceeded to snore the loudest snore I’ve ever heard. I’ve never seen him so exhausted and I’m so happy he played his little heart out. Worth every single penny. Frank will be back!
A great place for dogs, they are always welcoming and sweet to our boys. We have one timid guy and he does well. They are comfortably taken care of for our long weekends away. Thank you Matt and Tab!
I can’t say enough wonderful things about this business and the owner. The place is spotless with excellent indoor and outdoor play areas and always has a good mix of friendly pups for my big ole boy to play with. Prices are great! Hours are great! Location is great! I know my dog is really well cared for and safe with them.
My little PomChi wakes me up each morning waiting to go to Forever Friends Doggy Daycare. I Live up the street from them, that said, yesterday (Sunday) my little guy snuck out the front door. Typically opening the car door makes him run right back. NOT this time, instead he ran up the road to the daycare. NOW if that doesn't tell people that they are an amazing dog loving environment, then I don't know what will. They are clean, happy, fun and always with the animals. Thank you for the wonderful care you give my little guy.. Not to mention he is EXHAUSTED at the end of the day from playing. :)
We absolutely love this doggy daycare. My boy, Spike, is always excited to go and see his friends! 100% recommend!!
We have been boarding with Ms. Kathy for over 15 years, past kitty and doggie. We now board our BIG Golden Retriever and he gets excited if we go toward where she lives if we pass a certain turn in the road. He knows it is play time! I trust her with my babies without question.
Kathy runs an outstanding facility and cares for our 4 dogs frequently. They actually know when we get close and get quite excited. They love Kathy, and as she is a professional vet tech, we know they will be well cared for should a health issue arise. Great camp four our four legged kids.
Cathy is super nice, but this facility just doesn't work for me or my dog. In the winter, be prepared for mud everywhere - on YOU and your dog. The dogs bark and bark and bark at you while you walk to the door and once your inside. It is headache inducing. She does a great job at grooming and she clearly loves dogs. But we just can't deal with the rest of it.
Clark's Canine Camp is our go-to whenever we need our dogs to be groomed, boarded, or for our frequent doggy day care! Kathy, the owner, is professional, knowledgeable, caring, an truly loves ALL the dogs in her care. My wife, Sandy Gates, would probably lose her mind without Kathy's help. Our 4 yr old Standard Poodle is a special needs dog with a crazy personality and Kathy completely "gets" him! Her facility is clean and comfortable for the dogs and kitties who are with her. And how many dog boarding facilities would cook turkey and mashed potatoes for the animals in her care for Thanksgiving, have doggy campouts in her back yard, make Christmas presents to give to the furbabies, and keep the peace in the pack. Thank you, Kathy, for all you do for us, Rio, and Panda Bear!
Kathy is my dog angel. She knows my dogs, loves them, cares for them. She is an amazing groomer too. She has a giant fenced area for the dogs to play as much as they want, toys galore even a "room" for the dogs to lounge. She is the best!
Are you kidding. I have taken my dogs there for years. I am planning on taking my 11 year old lab there for a week and I know she will be the best of the best. I chose not to have my girls, who are animal lovers, take care of him because I know this is the best place for my lover boy.
My pets haven't ever stayed at a kennel before. I felt comfortable leaving them in the doggie den/home setting. The dogs seemed content.
Jack loves getting groomed and new bandanas. Always love the results.
They always do a great job taking care of cleaning up my pups. Will refer to anyone.
Incredible facility and service. I would highly recommend using them for your pet boarding needs.
Always happy to see my dog at the end of a trip, knowing she’s been well cared for and safe!
My pup Finn loves to stay! He romps like crazy in the big play yard and the kennels are clean and warm.
my dogs loved it there!
UPDATE TO RESPONSE:It's alarming that not once did you apologize, show compassion or take responsibility for anything we experienced.You've just denied and disputed everything which says it all.My review was 100% honest whether you like it or not. You did not verify his rabies.Below is a text from Richard about Aggy's demeanor I felt important to share.You also told me he was welcome back Anytime when I picked him up and asked about a 10+ day stay in November.You've really twisted things and that's not ok. ___ I have contemplated whether to leave a review or not and have decided it’s important to share my first and last experience at this boarding facility. My dog Aggy stayed for 4 nights/5 days from September 30-October 4, 2024. I was hopeful reading all the 5 star reviews that my experience would be the same but it was far from that. I told them I was nervous it was Aggy's first time there and was greatly looking forward to updates and photos and was told they would send photos and updates and not to worry. I heard absolutely nothing and I finally reached out at the end of the second day asking if everything was ok.After he responded I was told that I would definitely get photos and an update the next day. Again the time came and went and I heard nothing and finally had to call to get an update. When I picked him up things seemed ok except there was more than a days worth of food left.I had measured out the exact amount for him and when I questioned it I was told he was fed correctly and the left over food was dismissed. They also told me "was eating well" during his stay. I took him straight for a bath and as I washed him I found 4 huge cuts on his body that had scabbed over.These cuts were deep and were either from aggressive dogs or unsafe fencing/sharp objects. When I took him for his evening walk that day his ENTIRE poop was PURE wood. I gasped because I was so confused and concerned.The amount of time it must have taken him to eat an entire stomach full of wood was alarming. Then, two days after bringing him home he started to be sick with diarrhea and not feeling well. This ended with a $300 emergency vet visit where the vet said he got an infection from another dog.He got antibiotics and it took him about a week to be back to normal. Also I feel it is important to note that at the initial meet and greet they did not actually check any vaccination records. Richard just asked me and took my word that everything is up to date.My dog is up to date but when there are 20-30 dogs flowing through this place daily and they are not actually checking rabies dates and records and verifying it’s not good, safe, or professional. From lack of properly checking vaccination records, to coming home with extra food, to him being left unattended to for long enough to eat an entire stomach’s worth of wood (which I now believe he was hungry from not getting enough food) , to cuts on his body and then being sick from another dogs illness leaving me with a $300 vet bill, and then not getting any updates or photos from his entire stay unless I contacted them was all just really upsetting and I feel terrible Aggy had to go through all that. I also find it interesting that you can only see 5 star reviews. And the most recent review is from a year ago and longer for others. It looks like there are other 1 star reviews but I cannot find them to read.I could be wrong but I find it very interesting that the low reviews are hidden. I have taken my dog to many MANY different boarding facilities and day cares and he has NEVER come home with cuts on his body, illness from another dog, a full stomach of wood or left over food. For one of these to happen I can be understanding but for ALL of this in a matter of 4 nights and 5 days is completely unacceptable in my opinion. I am glad this place works for others but it is not somewhere I will ever use again and I have also shared my experience with others in the area. Had I known I was going to leave a review I would have taken photos of the cuts on his body and wood in his stool.
Can't recommend this place enough! So easy to work with and obviously take such good care of our dogs- one being an anxious guy who needs near constant attention. We just had to go out of town last minute for a funeral and they were able to get our dogs in right away, and I was able to get all of my business taken care of without having one worry about the dogs. I just am so appreciative of this business and family!
Pet Pals Bed and Biscuit has become our first choice for boarding our dogs. Richard and Alice are fellow dog lovers and their house offers a home like atmosphere rather than dogs being placed in a kennels. They are attentive to our dogs needs and take very good care of them. Thank you very much.!!
The owners are so accommodating, friendly, and knowledgeable. I feel at ease when my dog is staying with them. It's also a great way for my dog to socialize when I have events where I can't take him with me. I love how they let the dogs have various indoor and outdoor spaces to play so they aren't confined in one area the whole time. This is the only place I recommend to others for boarding.
Pet Pals Bed & Biscuit is the only place I would trust to board my dogs! The owners are great about scheduling and sending me udpates when I am gone. They are super accommodating even with my fearful border collie, 2 small dogs, and my large senior dog. They always tell me who my dogs are playing with and how they are spending their days; i can totally relax knowing my dogs are happy and safe!
Richard and Alice make such a huge impact in what they do, and truly care for each animal as if it was their own. Our dog is very odd, putting it lightly. We never worry having him stay with Pet Pals because from the first meeting it was clear he was in no better hands. I could not recommend a boarding service for your furry family members with any higher regard.
We've been using Pet Pals for a few years now, and have turned a couple friends onto it as well. Nothing but absolute satisfaction. Our dogs love it there, always come back tuckered out and tired from being able to play and run around with other dogs. The owners have always responded quick and been happy to send videos and pictures on request when we're missing our dogs while away on trips. They've been quick to let us know if any issues arose with our dogs (our skiddish one just tweaked his back with a minor playing/moving injury which went away in days. But they let us know right away and what happened). Can't recommend Pet Pals enough for dog lovers who don't like kenneling and just in general as well.
We have left our two dogs here many times and each time has been great. They take such great personalized care of each of our pups and are amazing communicators. Their prices are fair and we love supporting this local business.
Alice and Richard at Pet Pals are my "life line" for excellent care for my high energy dog Oakley. Oakley looks forward to his routine of day care and overnighting at Pet Pals every week. He is completely happy to be with Alice and Richard, and under their great care, so much so that I can travel out of town without any stress at all. Pet Pals even provides safe pick-up and delivery to Missoula when I can't transport Oakley there myself. Excellent service! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Alice and Richard!
We had a wonderful experience for our dog Brody! Richard & Alice treated our dog as their own! He even slept with them at times! We strongly recommend this place to leave your dog! It is the best!
I started bringing my dogs here 2 years ago per the recommendation by another dog kennel that this facility was accommodating of dogs with social and/or behavioral problems. – the impression I received is the friendly staff would work with them to find the right groups that fit. I always felt great and relieved leaving my dogs there in good faith as that is what was advertised to me, as I know one of my dogs can be troublesome sometimes. This policy must have recently changed to not welcome dogs that do not do well in all groups to be watched at their facility. I was called to their office and informed my dogs were "not welcome back at daycare" anymore as they are “too anxious” to play in groups. I wish I would have received information and maybe some kind of warning about this matter sooner, preferably before we were not welcomed back and before I learned my dogs were being isolated during the days I paid for daycare under the impression they were in a group catering to their temperaments. If your dog is anxious or has any type of behavioral quirk/issues, just look for another facility or you will likely join us as doggy dropouts. If your dog does great with others, this facility will probably be great for you.
Ruby has been to day care at Happy Paws. The staff there take such excellent care of her. They are so sweet and loving to her. They work with her anxieties to make sure she has a good stay. Also, Ruby has been groomed by Jadence twice. She did a great job. I'm so grateful for Happy Paws
Our experience with Happy Paws started out promisingly enough. We entrusted them with our golden retriever puppy for several months, and for the most part, everything seemed fine. The staff always seemed friendly, and we consistently received positive feedback about our dogs behavior. However, our perception of Happy Paws took a nosedive when we were unexpectedly pulled aside by management one day. To our shock, we were informed that our dog had too much energy and couldn't be matched with other dogs. Consequently, he was often isolated in a separate area for the entire day. This left us feeling frustrated and mislead. Why were we only now being informed of this issue? Why did we receive nothing but positive feedback until this point? We had been paying for daycare services under the impression that our pup was enjoying himself and socializing with other dogs. We can no longer in good conscience recommend Happy Paws to other pet owners. Since this occurred, we've been taking our dog to Woof Haven and it's been a great transition. They do a temperament test to ensure compatibility of dogs and often post updates of the dogs on social media (neither of which are done by HP).
We couldn't be happier. I boarded our large American Bulldog, Stella, with the folks at Happy Paws for the past 10 days. Super great experience. I recommend them to anyone in the Missoula area. They made her a Christmas dinner. And took better care of her than I could ask for. Thanks so much guys. It really means a lot to me and my family that you treated our dog as your own.
Such a great place to take your pups for a fun-filled day. We have a high-energy Aussie who absolutely loves coming here for doggy-day-care. She comes home exhausted and ready to nap the rest of the day. The staff is so nice and helpful and seems like they truly love being there. “It’s a lot better than an office job” is right!
Happy Paws is the best. My dog is a high energy puppy who was the disruptor of the Earth. She has been intuitively cared for and switched up to areas and groups where she can be carefree and entertaining. 😂 She is so happy to go there and the staff is so awesome with her and puts up with god-knows-what. She has become the best pup who is well adjusted and is tired when she comes home, which is the ultimate blessing! She loves Happy Paws and so do we!!
Best place to bring your dog in Missoula! Our 2 dogs love going for daycare and boarding. We never worry about them when we have to leave them for a stay, which is priceless peace of mind. Our pups are always excited when we make the turn down Miller Creek cause they know they're in for an awesome day. Even better they come home completely tuckered out and relaxed like they have been on a trip too, which is great if you live in an apartment and don't have access to a yard. We send them for daycare here whenever they start to get stir crazy during the week so we don't come home to find that they have decided to entertain themselves while we are at work. Usually by chewing on whatever they're not supposed to have while we're home. Also helps keep them from neurotic barking at every sound late at night, waking up our neighbors. If we ever need to drop them off, and one or both of ours dogs have medication to take, the staff is diligent and accurate at making sure they take their meds. Yet another huge relief! We can't thank your always friendly staff enough for the help they provide for us. Happy Dogs + Happy Humans, all thanks to Happy Paws! Much love from Miles + Rory!
I am so thrilled to find a wonderful place that loves and cares for my fur baby!! My 11 year old pup has never been boarded or attended puppy day care as I have always lived where I knew people who could house sit for me. I am going on vacation and new to the area and needed someone to take care of my pup. Daycare was successful and I will rest easy knowing Reese’s is safe and happy!! Thank you!! 💛💛
My expectations and standards for the care of my dog are extremely high. I do not trust just anyone with my dog especially after her recent bout with cancer and liver disease. My dog requires daily medication and intensive behavioral monitoring, but despite her medicinal conditions I was reassured by the owner Theresa and her staff that Lola would receive the level of care and love that their own animals receive. With only a recommendation from my primary vet, I took a chance with Happy Paws. And I was blown away by the level of compassion, care and the accommodations for my pets medical needs. Lola was with them for nearly a week and received exactly what I was looking for. They monitored her, spent time with her, and when her wound became infected (this is not because of level of sanitation being low, but Lola’s decreased immune system from her medication) Theresa drove her into the emergency vet personally and was actively communicating with me via the phone on her condition. Lola is doing much better now and on the road to full recovery. If you bring your pet here, I can vouch that from the owner to the staff that they will treat your pet with the same love and care that you do. Highly recommended, will bring my pet back here should the need arise. Thank you again to Theresa and her amazing staff at Happy Paws!
Finding Happy Paws has been a huge relief. We had two dogs when we first found them and one of our dogs is a rescue who can be a bit reactive when around other dogs and strange people. She's not a bad or unusual dog, she just needs someone willing to take the time to understand her and what she needs to feel secure. Every other place we took her never took the time and just isolated her away from the other dogs and people while we were gone. On her very first weekend with Happy Paws, she was playing with other dogs and having a blast. When we commented on how surprising that was to the owner, she said she had simply put our dog with other dogs who respond well to her personality type. It means so much to us to be able to leave town and know that she is being well taken care of and not just shoved in an area by herself. We recently lost our second dog and Happy Paws not only grieved along with us but has done everything they can to help our rescue navigate her own grieving process, which has also meant a great deal to us. Happy Paws has given us peace of mind that our babies are being cared for (emphasis on the word care), understood, and loved. We will never go anywhere else for dog care.
The staff is so friendly! Kendra cut my kitty cat's hair and he looks so very handsome. I've had other people trim him before and always looks like they trimmed him with a spoon lol anyways, Kendra did amazing job. Here's a picture of him modeling his new do. Enjoy!
This dog food place is way beyond just a retail dog food store. Billie and all the people there are truly amazing! Our 220 pound English Mastiff rescue( we got her as a pup) has the worst food Allergies! We had her in Sentiel as she was breaking out in hives, throwing up, and listless. The doctor at Sentinel told us to go over here and speak to Billie. We even had Simba on Hydroized Protien as a last resort for the last 2 years! Billie set up up with a raw diet of Salmon and Sweet Potatoe along with a kibble, mostly made of sardines. Simba is back to 100% and loves her food, even noses us to say she is hungry! Billie and the staff are truly knowledgeable and know their products. We are even given her Pork raw diet treats. She loves themselves. If I could give a 1000☆ I would! Thank you all.
Quick Paws is the absolute best! Charla and her entire staff are so helpful and friendly and really really care about my dog and her well being. I just boarded my dog for 11 days and she was so well taken care of. She came home healthy and happy. Such a piece of mind when traveling. Thanks Quick Paws!
The waitlist was well worth it for my Pom, Indie! The groomer was very knowledgeable of her coat and did an amazing job. We are excited to go back!
I boarded my cat with quick paws and I am so happy for it. It felt good to know that he would get some one on one time. He stayed for two weeks and when I got him he looked happy and healthy. The notes I got from staff who spent time with him were heart melting. Truly grateful for this service and the staff who watched after my kitty.
We took our 15 year old cat to Quick Paws. Kendra did an amazing job. Jack had his hair and mats shaved off and his nails clipped. He can move around so much better. Thank you Kendra and everyone at Quick Paws for taking awesome care of Jack.
Simply fantastic! Our experience with Quick Paws was amazing for our cat boy Muggsy. We recently had fallen on hard times and Quick Paws came to the rescue with caring for our pet when things were uncertain, they worked flexibly with us financially as well and cannot thank them enough for all they do.
Outstanding place with incredible staff. Our dogs are so well taken care of. We can't thank you all enough.
I’m giving five stars because some doodler decided to give one star. Melody, if your mom’s doodle was shaved, it was because it was a matted mess. Meaning your mom was neglecting the dog and not brushing it properly. Dematting the dog would have been cruel and painful. The only way to deal with extreme matting is to shave it off. You are the reason why groomers are turning doodle owners away. Y’all want the teddy bear look, don’t maintain your dog, and get mad when a groomer can’t magically restore your dog’s matted to the skin coat. The well being of the dog be damned.
Absolutely LOVE this place!!! Took my dog here last year on his birthday and will be doing it again this year. I’m not going to lie I was very nervous leaving him for the first time at the groomers. I looked at about 7 groomers in town before I decided on this place. The poor staff were so kind to me and answered all my overbearing questions with a smile on their face. The building was nice and clean and they truly care about the animals. My handsome little boy loved it there and I can’t wait to bring him back. Thank you Quick Paws for unbelievable costumer service and your love of pets!!!!