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Seàn was an amazing pet and house sitter! He was super communicative and took amazing care of my dog Nala and cat Bruce. They were happy and loved while I was away- I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for the two little fur babies! He sent great pictures and checked in every day so I had nothing to worry about. On top of all that, he also kept my place immaculately clean and left my place in wonderful shape. We can’t wait to have him back to sit and I would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone looking for a sitter!
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!!
Toby and Chloe were amazing pet sitters. It wasn’t the easiest sit - a nervous dog and 3 cats with various ailments and medication to have, but they took it all in their stride and cared for them so well without any issues. Our nervous dog Zelda warmed to them in just 2 days which is a record for house sitters so far! I also really enjoyed getting to know them over dinner the night before I left, they’re very easygoing and positive people. They also left the house spotless for when I came back. I would love to have them sit for us again. You can rest assured your house and animals are in safe hands with this lovely pair!
Joi did a wonderful job caring for my two cats and two guinea pigs, as well as caring for my home! She is coming back in November for a long sit while I am out of the country and we all can’t wait. Joi had experience with rabbits and jumped right in with guinea pig care. She is so calm around them that they were sitting on her lap day one! She spent time preparing their vegetables and kept their enclosure and room clean, which requires daily effort. She even washed the floor mats in their room so it was fresh when I returned home. She went above and beyond sending me daily photos and videos so I could see that everyone was healthy and happy. It was apparent to me that she spent a lot of time with my pets, which is very important so they don’t become stressed and lonely when I am away. Joi also took excellent care of my two cats. They receive daily wet food with some medication and she ensured that they received it on time. My cats barely noticed when I returned because they got so much attention from Joi. She took excellent care of my front garden flowers and my tomato and herb hydroponic gardens. These take some daily attention and time in the summer, and I returned home to them looking great! Joi is a very caring, clean, and thoughtful sitter and I hope she comes back many more times!
We literally cannot say enough positive things about Susan and Miranda! They are the best! From start to finish, they did an amazing job communicating with us, giving our 3 (somewhat needy) cats extremely high quality care and tons of attention, and keeping our house clean and plants watered. They took adorable pictures of the cats and sent them to us several times a day, played with them and gave them so much love and affection, and when we got home the house was even cleaner than when we left. We even asked them for some tips on how they were caring for the cats because our cats seemed happier and more relaxed than ever when we returned home to them! This was by far our best cat/house sitter experience to date. We hope Susan and Miranda are available again in the future to sit for us and would invite them back without hesitation.
Jeanne is a repeat pet sitter for us. She is wonderful and takes great care or our cats and our home. We have peace of mind when we travel knowing our kitties are under her care.
My husband and I are so grateful for Cendy staying with our ~1yr old cat for nearly a full month. We were nervous to leave her for so long but Cendy had Wilma literally eating out of the palm of his hand and snuggling with him in no time. Cendy was incredibly communicative with us and attentive to Wilma consistently for the entire duration of the sit which was such a relief and gave us the piece-of-mind needed to fully enjoy our trip. We returned back to an impeccably clean apartment and a very content kitty. For the first few days back Wilma was definitely looking around for Cendy, missing her buddy. We (and Wilma!) would welcome Cendy back any time, especially for a longer stay knowing how responsible of a sitter he was. Couldn't recommend enough!
Catherine was a wonderful sitter for our 17 year old cat Zabba. She sent us pictures twice a day and kept us informed about Zabba’s daily activities. We came home to a clean home and would definitely recommend her as a pet/ house sitter. My only concern was that she doesn’t drive and with an older cat, I just prayed that Zabba didn’t need to go to the vet…. And he didn’t 🥰. We will ask her again for sure.
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.
If Cung ever applies to your post for a house or pet sit, I strongly encourage you to jump at the offer. You will not be disappointed. Cung is among the top (if not the top) sitter I’ve ever had and I’ve been on this site for years. Primarily, Cung is very organized. In the weeks and days leading up to the sit, Cung kept me abreast of his plans and status. I felt very comfortable in the days leading up to the sit because I knew the plan we made to exchange the keys and walk him through the instructions would work as planned. Second, Cung really cares. When he got to my apartment after what I assume was a long day of traveling, I explained the care instructions and he was very attentive and cared about the details - asking very specific questions on how to care for my cat and apartment. I had some pretty specific rules about how to feed my cat and take care of him and Cung followed those exactly. Third, Cung makes you feel comfortable while you are away. I got daily or twice daily updates about my cat. I got pictures which made me feel like my cat was having a good time. My cat came out within an hour of me being away - very fast for my cat as he is shy. Cung must have a calming energy towards animals. Cung was also very responsive when I reached out first - replying within 5 minutes. I really appreciated that. My cat threw up at one point and Cung answered all of my questions to assess whether my cat was sick or had just eaten too fast. Fourth, Cung will take good care of your apartment/house. I came back to a SPOTLESS apartment. The sheets were washed and folded on my bed. The towels were washed. The apartment had been vacuumed. The kitchen was clean. The dishwasher had been run. Everything was in its place when I returned. Honestly, cleaner than when I left it which is difficult since I am a very clean person. Cung also respects your property. I have an extensive computer setup that he used for work and he was very respectful of that equipment. He asked if he could use it beforehand, which was incredibly polite since he could have used it and I wouldn’t have known. In sum. You need to jump at the opportunity if Cung offers to sit for you. I came home to a very happy cat. Hope he will sit for me again sometime!
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!
Briar Cove has been Brody’s home away from home for almost 3 months while I transition to a new job in Buford. Doug and his wonderful crew are the best and we will miss them all. I highly recommend Briar Cove and would love to tell everyone. The love and genuine care for our fur babies is so amazing. Thank you Doug, Joann and Jennifer!! You made this move for me and Brody so much easier. Love you all.
Read reviews and asked locally if others have used this facility. With affirmation I brought our new pack member there for an overnight stay. She entered like she knew them, to her she entered an amusement park. The people there treated her like their own. When I picked her up the next day, she had the look she enjoyed her time there, not cowering or looking scared but playful and happy. We will happily use Briar Cove Kennels in the future and highly recommend them.
My boys, Zeus and Sebastian love Doug and the crew here. They are so happy when they realize where we are going and they smell so good when they come home. Very reasonable prices!!
My little dog "Punkin" loves this kennel, she comes for a play day and over night stays. She loves this place and they love her. When I get her things back they are always nice and no nasty odors. If you want someone to take car of your fur baby this kennel is awesome, I give it a 6 star rating
We couldn’t be happier with the service we receive from here. Our dogs are well taken care of and enjoy their time at this kennel. They accommodate us well given we feed raw (diff diet than other dogs). They work well with our dog Louis who no one else can cut his nails. Thank you. Highly recommend for your loved ones (doggies).
They took exceptional care of our cane Corso. Highly recommend. When a 140 lb beast goes right up to someone without hesitation or aggression that's something. Thank you for taking such wonderful care of our "children"
Love Briar Cove Kennels. Scarlett loves it too! They take really good care of her, and she always comes home smelling good. I've got Scarlett on a three meal regimen, and they actually take the time to keep her on schedule. Which I know has to be time consuming since they have other dogs to take care of. And they don't mind if I call or email to check on her multiple times. I'm really appreciative of them taking care of my little girl. The ONLY suggestion I have is that they take pictures of the dogs while at play or just hanging out and post them on social media. Would love to see Scarlett having fun because she has such a goofy personality.
This place is awsome! We couldn't find a pet friendly room for Labor Day weekend so we contacted Briar Cove to keep our dog at night. They were great and our dog loved it.
Dogs have been going there for their whole lives! Doug and crew are awesome as always.
Great people with a great attitude. They were very helpful when I needed to get vaccination records from my vet. The dogs seemed normal when I picked them up. No issues. It does smell like dogs in there but that's not a surprise.
Laura and her staff are amazing! We trust them with our aging baby girl. That is huge. They recently added on to the retreat and it was a great upgrade. The photos they post while your pet is at play in their care is awesome. Our Raven is always excited to go stay with Miss Laura.
Not only is the location on the facility's top drawer immaculate, but the staff is so loving and caring, and they take such individual care. I have two completely different dogs, and they love both of them, and they treat them like their family. I highly recommend the HAPPY DOG retreat. I wouldn’t go anywhere else and wouldn’t leave my dogs anywhere else
It is a ‘happy cat retreat’ too! I brought my baby, Teeter, here for two nights while attending a wedding and couldn’t be happier. They had comfortable, separate accommodations for cats which were extremely reasonably priced. Each cat gets a private cat “condo” with multiple levels and food/litter boxes are provided. The staff were extremely kind and helpful. The entire process was hassle-free and my baby seemed to have a nice time too. Thank you!
I love my dog like she’s my child and I am SO picky about who I leave her with. The first time I dropped Josie off I cried (worried mom x10), but the team was clearly awesome and put my worries at ease with their positivity and obvious love for dogs and what they do. When I picked her up, she was clearly beyond happy and so well cared for! They are my only go to for boarding now. I travel frequently for work and can travel with peace of mind knowing she’s well taken care of while I’m gone ❤️
I cannot speak highly enough about this place. We were in a bind having to leave town for a beach vacation and the other place we were going to board our dog fell through the day we had to leave. I called Laura at the last minute and she moved mountains to get us in for the week. Our goldendoodle Hunter had never been boarded before and she made us feel at peace with leaving him. I called to check on him every day and they posted pictures of him playing on Facebook, which eased our minds. This place is VERY clean and the staff were all incredible. They loved Hunter like family and we will definitely bring him back. We live almost an hour away from Happy Dog but it’s worth the drive to know he’s safe, loved, and cared for!
My dog just started day.Care at this place and it's awesome. The people that run it are great, very friendly, very helpful.And they love all of their animals. He's very happy there and he can't wait to go every day.
I was worried about boarding my 14-year-old dog.. as he had never been boarded before. I couldn't be happier with the service they provided and the care they took of my dog. I would recommend them highly to anyone who wants good care for their animal
Beautiful and Picture Perfect establishment! Outstanding employees who love animals!! Owner is very professional. Excellent and everyone goes above and beyond! Thank You Everyone for being so kind and caring.
Wonderful place to take your dog or cat for an extended stay! Friendly staff and the owner is Wonderful!
We left our pet here for 5 days. He was happy to be there! When we picked him up he was clean and smiling. I would highly recommend this place for boarding.