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Cung was a wonderful cat sitter and housesitter and we would happily invite him back again. He was excellent with our cats and sent plenty of photos, and also left the house impeccably clean. We had to come back a day early and so we got to spend some time with him which we enjoyed as well. 10 out of 10 recommend! 
I never met Joi because due to her work, she arrived after I left and was gone before I returned home. This wasn't a problem at all. She was very self-sufficient and seemed to find all that she needed in my house. The house looked exactly like I left it and my cat seemed very content when I returned. Apparently they had a nightly routine of Luna getting brushed. Joi is a very experienced sitter and it shows.
I am struggling with naming our top adjective to describe Michael and Jeanne. "Conscientious" will likely be it but then again, "personable," "reliable," "organised," and "animal-loving" are top contenders. If you are reading this review and contemplating inviting this couple to watch your pets, then look no further. We have had a number of excellent house sitters but this pair was next level in terms of the love they showed our cats, Maxx and Nala. When we came back, we could our animals already missed them. These cats, who have never slept with anyone other than us, were getting in bed with them each night -- and that meant climbing stairs! The day before our trip, Nala got an ear infection and had to be put on steroids for asthma. Michael and Jeanne did not sign up for that when the sit was booked but they took it in stride. In the last-minute rush, I relayed that Nala needed her oral steroids morning and night. Michael read the RX label, indicating one dose a day, and contacted the vet to clarify. So you can see why "conscientious" is right up there. They saved Nala from an overdose! We were gone three weeks and they sent us just the right amount of pictures and videos. They bought cat toys (I forgot to put ours out!) and actively engaged with them, including 20-minute massages for Maxx. I truly believed them when they said they fell in love with our fur babies. The house was spotless (which was not important to me but truly appreciated) but I smiled when all six water stations in our yard were filled. They took seriously my love for and the needs of the wildlife in our yard. Our plants were all in good condition as well. Sensing they were "next level" when I met them, I predicted they would want to leave a meal for us upon our return. I asked them not to but they found another way to bow out with class. They made a donation to a nonprofit I work with instead. This I learned from the lovely thank you note they left. I hope they will consider Charles and I friends because we certainly feel that way about them now. What special people. If you book them, treat them well because they are going to do that for you for sure.
Anna was an excellent sitter - she took great care to understand all of the intricacies of taking care of the house and cats, asked lots of questions, and arrived on time and ready for the sit. During the trip, she checked in with updates, and upon returning home, left the space tidy and clean. The cats were happy and healthy, and seemed to have had a great time during the sit. Thanks Anna!
Kristi was an absolutely incredible sitter -- I think our favorite one ever! She was easy to communicate with, kind and personable, and took great care of our pets and our house. It was the first time we had left both our dog and our cat with a TH sitter and Kristi went above and beyond. She was very self-sufficient but provided fun updates and pictures and our pets loved her. Highly recommend!
Best house and pet sitters we've ever had! They definitely gave our cat and dog plenty of love and attention.
Nathalie and John were great! They were great house sitters to watch our two dogs, 2 geckos, our old cat and bull frog. Their two girls took good care of the animals as well. The house was exactly how we left it. We really appreciated their help!
Ruthee was a fabulous pet sitter for our three cats while we were gone for a month. Prior to the sit, she was consistent and communicative; she even came over early for a meet and greet to learn the routine. During the sit, she took great care of our three cats by playing with them (she made a fun cat toy!), scooping litter, feeding and watering them, and sent us text updates and pictures. We came home to happy fur babies and a clean home. She left the place very tidy which was greatly appreciated! We are so thankful for Ruthee and would recommend her should the opportunity arise. Your fur babies would be lucky to spend time with her. Thank you again for everything, Ruthee!
If 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!
Jose was a wonderful pet/house sitter for us recently. We highly recommend him. He was wonderfully reliable and responsible and took such good care of our two pets. On short notice Jose drove down from Grass Valley to the East Bay for a bit of a quiet get-away while working a really hard job teaching online. We know how hard that is firsthand and partly why we needed our own get-away for a last-minute backpacking trip. We have a recently rescued pit bull and a rescued cat that we're still introducing to each other to make sure the dog doesn't eat the cat (as he seems to want to), and the cat doesn't blind the dog (as she would if he tried to eat her). That might be more background than is needed in a review but Jose made us feel comfortable about everything because of how conscientious and responsible he clearly is. We could tell when we talked to him that he was genuinely kind and eminently trustworthy. We are very grateful and hope Jose was happy with everything too because we know what a value his care was to us. Jose truly deserves any and all house-sitting gigs that strike his interest. Ours was not the easiest and he was amazing. Get him if you can.
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!
Josephine and Chris are a godsend! We have a very energetic and dog reactive Pudelpointer and they have been taking great care of her off and on for the last 2 years. She gets plenty of love and has been able to socialize with many dogs which is helpful in her behavior training. Highly recommended service!
Chris and his team have been so wonderful! Chris is responsive, and works with my ever-changing schedule, and is great with my dog. I love that he uses the Pet Check technology - I get an email when they arrive, and again when they leave with a note about the walk, and sometimes a picture :) Paying invoices is smooth and easy. After using two other dog walkers, we've stuck with Chris for quite some time now and I highly recommend using him and his team.
We've used Chris and Peticular Charm Per Care several times. They've always done a great job and have been consistent, reliable, and professional. Our dogs are French Bulldogs and they have special needs. Chris and team did a great job with them and the dogs loved them. Finally, you can tell when you meet Chris and team that they are really animal lovers...
I highly recommend Peticular Charm Pet Care to anyone who is looking for dog walking services in the DC area. Chris is always very responsive and helpful when I reach out to him via email about scheduling extra walks or cancelling walks. Our little dog adores his walker and looks forward to his daily afternoon walks. Our walker is diligent in checking in with us and texting us updates as needed. Lastly, the app used by Peticular Charm is very convenient--you can see when your dog was walked, what route they took, and what your dog, ahem, *did* on his walk. I really trust Peticular Charm to look after my dog and give him the walks he craves in the middle of the day.
Chris and his team of walkers are great. Mark has walked our dog for a number of months and we've been super happy (as has our puppy). Their use of the Pet Check system makes tracking and paying for service so easy and convenient. We have recommended them to several families already and will continue to do so.
I’m thrilled with the dog walking services of PETicular Charm! The owner, Chris, came by to meet our little guys, took notes on behavior and routine. Very good rates! An added plus is that Chris and his crew can board a dog at the last minute in case we have an emergency. I trust Chris and his employees explicitly with our dogs and our house! Chris is also a very well read, traveled, cultured musician with a fascinating life. My dogs are in interesting company - kinda jealous!
The team at Peticular Charm has been great! We use them for daily walks, doggy daycare once a week, and they also watched our 8 month old puppy when we were out of town for a week. They sent daily pictures and videos so that we knew our puppy was having a good time. Honestly, I think our puppy would rather live with his friends from Peticular Charm than us!
We met Chris while he was out walking one of his clients and enjoyed talking with him so much, we decided he would be our new dog walker. He is reliable and wonderful with our scaredy-pup. I've recommended him to our neighbors and friends, and we rest easy when we leave town knowing Chris is looking in on our pup.
We have had multiple dog walkers in the last few years and Chris and his team are definitely some of the best. Peticular Charms is very accommodating, very flexible and reasonably priced. They use Petcheck technology, which is great. I highly recommend Peticular Charms.
Peticular Charm City dog walker was absolutely the best! She not only walked my pup she also did the overnights, all on a very short notice! So thanks a million to Chris and his great walker Annie! Otto adores you......
Boarded my two large furbabies for 15 days while I was on vacation. These folks are phenomenal. Highly recommend. Prices are reasonable, staff is experienced, knowledgeable, and really cared for my pets as though they were their own. They gather very in-depth data on your pet prior to boarding, as well as a face to face visit to determine temperament. Check them out for your day care or boarding needs.
Outstanding Care for Senior Pets! We moved to the area in 2021 and have been bringing our Min Pins, Tigger and JJ, to Southern Oasis ever since. The care they’ve received has always been top-notch. As JJ aged and his health declined, the staff went above and beyond to give him the extra attention and TLC he needed. Their dedication to senior pets is phenomenal. Sadly, JJ crossed the rainbow bridge this year, but Tigger continues to enjoy his stays at Southern Oasis. I know Tigger is in good hands whenever I drop him off. The staff understands his needs as he enters his senior years, and they always greet him with excitement. He’s spoiled rotten during every stay, and it gives me such peace of mind. Tigger has also stayed at their Clinton location in the Small Dog House and has done just as well there. Both the Waldorf and Clinton locations truly go the extra mile to keep Tigger happy and healthy. I can’t recommend Southern Oasis enough for anyone looking for a caring, attentive place for their pets, especially seniors! I can’t say thank you enough to the ownership and wonderful staff that make Southern Oasis great!
I am in tears as I author this review. I was visiting the DMV area for an event and also for work, so my husband and I decided to travel with our miniature Dachshund and board him in the area where we would be attending the event. The website for this establishment was constructed beautifully. The reviews were amazing and the customer service via phone was awesome. I knew this was the perfect place to board my Charley. The required documents requested were a plus for me. It identified just how meticulous this establishment was. Loved, loved the detailed questions that needed to be answered. I even had to get Charley an influenza shot so he could be boarded there. I see why it was required. Arrived at the facility and oh my gosh what a BIG disappointment. I had a bad feeling when we were directed to a dirt road but just figured it would all come together. It never came together. I should have did a map view of the area. As we parked, we saw all the man made boards to construct the establishment and was very reluctant to get out. Walked inside with my Charley in my arms, requested a tour and my eyes could not believe how this could possibly be a pet resort.Tiny dogs in crates in this tiny room that were literally so tight together they could paw each other. Did not see windows, feel or smell any freshness to this 2x5 area. Oh lord and when I asked where else would Charley be, I was introduced to the outside. I ran for my Charley’s life and mine. My baby would not have survived there. I have never in the 10 years of boarding Charley seen such a —can’t find the words. I am still in disbelief and truly not understanding how owners could leave their furry love one in a place that simply looks unhealthy. In tears. Thank God we were able to find a safe and healthy place to board our baby. It was worth the extra hour drive and money for a peace of mind during our stay in DMV area. I pray all who decide to board their babies at this facility, that they are safe and remain healthy.I did not take any photos.
I love Southern Oasis Pet Resort, and so does my dog Pippin. She literally runs to the van when she sees it, and this is a dog who can sense when I am taking her to the vet and shakes in fear the whole car ride. The staff is comprised of true animal lovers. I really love my dog, but I‘m not one of those people who loves every dog - I do not fawn over strangers’ pets. At Southern Oasis Pet Resort, every staff member is a person who loves ALL dogs. I almost feel like they love my dog more than I love my dog! :-) I have had babysitters for my children that have given me much less detailed reports of what they did with my kids than Southern Oasis Pet Resort gave us of Pippin’s time and activities with their caretakers. Their pick-up and drop-off service is fantastic and staffed with equally caring and attentive people. 5 stars!
Update: Management called immediately after this 3 star review. I appreciate the sincere apology and willingness to make my overall experience enjoyable moving forward. My first experience with daycare was positive. The staff was friendly and answered all my questions. This experience was very different. I walked in to drop off my fur baby, the young lady at the desk was very polite but the young man seemed irritated that another dog was coming in 🤷♀️ he stood up, let out a sigh…… I asked was everything ok? He looked at me, never answered and walked away. I was going to cancel BUT didn’t want one person change my opinion of this place. After a day, something didn’t sit right with me. I canceled my trip and picked up my fur baby the next day vs letting her stay 3 more days.
They treated my dog very well which is very important the only thing that I didn't like was the payment process. I had to correct her on the amount because she tried overcharging me. Then, they say military discount on their website but they have to copy your military ID which is illegal. She said there was no other way even though I told her it was wrong, so obviously we didn't let her take a copy. That just left a sour taste in my mouth about the place.
I'm a first time dog mom to a baby Chihuahua/Yorkie name Kobe, and I needed last minute assistance with him because I was going out of town for 5 days. It was my first time leaving him and I was super nervous. They made me feel super comfortable at drop off. They were very professional, caring, and I love how fun and festive their business is (from outside to inside). When I came back to pick Kobe up, they gave me a portfolio of pictures of Kobe they took and put together while he was in their care. They also gave me a bag and inside was a toy for Kobe, and a welcome packet full of information, and a few coupons. You can truly see through their pores that they love and adore dogs, and Kobe loved every minute of being there. I am very pleased with their service, and overall I will HIGHLY recommend them.
My fur babies were so happy! This was my first time leaving my pets (dog and cat), and I was very apprehensive. Dee totally eased my fears. The kennel was clean and bright. There was lots of room for my dog to play in the yard. My cat had a pretty spacious area, too. I could tell that the attendants really love working with animals. They were gentle, patient, and professional. Dee sent pictures of my pets, which was super nice because my kids were missing them. I'll happily use this kennel again and recommend this place to anyone and their pet.
My Mom's Dog Obi loves this Bef and Park. My husband and I sometimes take Obi to the resort. Beautiful place lots of room and great care takers working their. Very professional and kind hearted people 😉! Obi gets so excited when we arrive just like a kid at a carnival. I recommend this place to all 🐶🐕 Dog lovers. Awesome place the staff are excellent
Southern Oasis is awesome and their staff is excellent. I went to tour their facility and explained to Ms Paula how my dog was a senior and this would be her very first kennel stay. Without hesitation, Ms Paula offered me her personal cell phone number and told me I could call at anytime and check on my beloved dog, Precious (15 yo dachshund). She also said that if she was working she would put her on FaceTime with me. That was so sweet of her and at that point my anxiety was relieved and I knew the perfect place for Precious! During my vacation, Ms Paula texted me random pictures of my dog and gave me updates! When I went to pick her up after 5 days, I was given a bag that contained treats, pamphlets, important information and most importantly, they gave me a summary report to include what she did daily and pics. I’m so pleased that I chose Southern Oasis! I planned to use them for two more upcoming vacations this summer.
Kate's K9 has friendly and reliable dog walkers who really care for our pets. The dogs are always excited to see them at the door!
The best dog walkers in the DMV. My pup Winston looks forward to seeing the walkers. They ensure he has fresh water in his bowl and give him plenty of love and attention before securing him in our home. We are thankful for the services they provide our furbaby.
This is an awesome company. I would not want to trust my boys with anyone other than Kate’s K9.
I absolutely love this company!! The first meet and greet, Kate and her colleague came to meet our puppy and go over in detail what was expected during her dog walks, training, habits etc. She also shadow her colleague on the first few days to make sure it was a smooth transition for our girl. We have been customers for almost a year now. 100% reliable, caring, pay attention to detail and my dog loves her caretakers! The best part is our work is both mental and physically tiring so to come home to a happy tired dog is worth every penny. They also communicate in detail with photos, map of their walk, what your dog did and a report card on the visit. A huge THANK YOU to our team Natasha and Steve! You are all amazing at what you do and so happy to have you on our care team for our dog!
We absolutely love Kates K9 pet service. All the dog walkers have been great and our dogs love them. The app makes it so easy to request a day and time, make payments and communicate. We love the photos we get after every walk and the update they send letting us know how the walk was. If your looking for a dependable dog walking service look no further they are great.
I am really enjoying Kate's K9 Pet care service. I was very fortunate to find Kate online. Kate provide top quality service to my pet. She is very compassionate, and show great patience with my puppy. Kate visits has really made my puppy more adorable, and well behave. I strongly recommend Kate service to you, and you will be very satisfied with her care, dependability, loyalty and faithfulness.
Kate's Pet Care is without a doubt the best I have had in the area. She is so kind and my cat and dog love her. I never have to worry when I am away that they are not getting the best care or attention, and I always get lots of updates on her app about the visits. She offers a great value for what she provides. I tried other services like Becky's Pet Care and had a few really bad experiences. I have a dog, cat, and a fish tank, and she has taken care of all of them.
Kate and her crew are absolutely wonderful. Very reliable and accommodating; they do their research and are more than willing to give individualized special care for each pet. Travis was excellent taking care of my minipig while I was away, following instructions down to a tee and making sure she got everything she needed. I didn't have to worry one bit. The report cards are great so you know how your pet is doing during each visit.
I’ve been using Kate’s K9 services for a year and have been very pleased with their professionalism, genuine care for my dogs, and good communication in every visit. I highly recommend.
I found Kates pet sitting service after looking for a long time for someone to watch my pets. I have a dog who is very shy but super sweet and most people are scared of him, and won’t give him a chance. Kates team is super patient with him and it shows. They are very professional and I feel very comfortable leaving my pets with them which is hard for me cause they are my babies. I highly recommend them!!
Adonis, loves aunt Paula but, is always glad to hear mommy's car engine!
Wonderful place to take your pet for grooming and boarding. Great friendly reliable and trustworthy staff.
Paula is awesome! She's very knowledgeable about dogs and takes good care of your furry family members when they're at the kennel. I've been boarding my dogs there over the past 20 years and have always had a great experience. Just …