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Cynthia was a perfect pet sitter for our little kitty. We knew from her extensive experience with cats that Nala was in good hands. She was extremely responsive via texts when we were away, ensuring us that the 2 of them were having a great time. She went absolutely above and beyond by scrubbing our bath and toilets to remove our mineral deposit rings that we haven't been able to get rid of! She even left the name of the product she used so we can get more in the future. The house was cleaner than when we left. We'll have her back anytime!
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.
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!
Ruoyi was the perfect sitter for our cat Toni! We would highly recommend her to any pet owner, and hope she can sit for us again in the future. Ruoyi was very thorough - she made sure there was full alignment on all the specifics of her pet duties, and she asked thoughtful questions regarding details we forgot to include in our guide. She always provided us timely updates at the agreed cadence, and gave us a ton of photos. From the photos, it's clear she got in a lot of play time with Toni, which we really appreciated! :) We were able to enjoy our entire vacation stress-free knowing Toni was in such good hands. Ruoyi left our apartment completely clean and offered to wash linens.
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!
Elyse was one of the best pet sitters we've ever met! Couldn't recommend her more. We hope she stays at our place again. She sent many pictures of our beloved cats throughout our absence. We returned to our cats seeming relaxed and happy as ever. She also left our apartment sparkling clean. 10/10 :)
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!
Danny and Jo did a great job caring for our 3 cats and fish AND lots of plants (and home of course) while we were out of town for 3 weeks. We came back to a very clean house, sheets, and towels all clean and folded and fresh sheets on the bed they were using. The plants were all alive too, which is a first for us (again, we have a lot of plants!). The cats were happy to see us and they were all accounted for (a past sitter lost a cat for a week - they escaped outside as a non-outside cat). Everything was in its place and looked great. We received regular updates (via text) with photos of the cats lounging about which was important for us. Danny asked good questions when they visited us before the sit, and when reviewing our pet/house sitting instructions. The only thing we noticed that was different was that our 2 young cats were a little lighter (not necessarily a bad thing) but we understand that being gone for that length of time can be stressful on our furry family, which almost always affects their eating habits. All in all, we would definitely have them again!
Tonya was great and filled in after our other sitter had to cancel. She was very self sufficient and navigated acclimating herself to everything since she arrived after we left. She gave thoughtful updates on my cat and I could tell she really enjoyed her, so that means the world to me! She left the place immaculate and we will certainly have Tonya back!
Chris was a fantastic cat sitter for our elderly and high maintenance kitty. Chris was the perfect combination of responsible and on top of her medication needs while also being calm and relaxed about her picky eating habits and the need to monitor her food and medication consumption. He was prompt, easy to get a hold of, responsible, and overall, a great sitter. I would definitely recommend him and most certainly hope to have him stay with her again.
Is it better to board cats or leave at home?
Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home overnight at Sittsy.
How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?
At least 20$ per visit, $19/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!
We’ve left our 2 dogs with Lindsay several times now, and I highly recommend her services! She’s reliable, professional and friendly. She happily gives our dogs medications, treatments and special food. Recently, she notified us of one dog having an upset tummy and prepared him a special diet of white rice and chicken. She’s communicative and always shares pictures when requested. Your pups will be in safe , loving hands at PPR!
Leaving your fur baby with Potomac Pet Re-Treat is like leaving them with family. Mason is always happy and exhausted when he comes home as if he has just returned from a wonderful vacation!
We've been using Potomac Pet Retreat for our elder diabetic dog, especially for overnights when we travel and can't bring him with us. The onboarding process was simple, and being able to schedule entirely online is great! They respect and take care of our home, and we know our dog is in good hands.
I don't know where to begin! I am so thankful for Potomac Pet Re-Treat! Lindsay has been helping with my girls, Sammie and Abbie, for about the last 12 years( Sammie is 12 and Abbie is 11) It started with over nights once a week and then when I was working full time we added in daily walks so they wouldn't be inside all day. My girls get so excited when I tell them Lindsay or Julie are coming to pick them up for their play date (an overnight stay) they run to the door with tails wagging. It is truly my girls home away from home. I love that Potomac Pet Re-Treat is cageless boarding. The facility Potomac Pet Re-treat has is large and perfect for my girls, they also have a nice size fenced in yard for outside play. The entire staff is wonderful and so good with the animals. They not only walk, play and feed my girls, but the give them their medicine as well, which includes giving one of my girls a shot twice a day. They are very dependable and answer calls and e-mails it a timely fashion. I just can't say enough great things about them! They offer a superb service and I would highly recommend them to all pet owners!
We have been using Potomac Pet Retreat's services for almost 10 years (can you believe that?!) with 2 different dogs. Lindsay and Stephan treat all dogs like family and the added bonus of transportation is such a relief when traveling if boarding your pup. My dog is so excited to go to daycare every time and we are so grateful for this business.
We have been a client of Potomac Pet-Retreat for over ten years. The staff is exceptional and their services have always exceeded our expectations. Our dogs LOVE them and we are grateful to have found them!
Potomac Pet Re-Treat did a great job with our dog. they constantly kept us updated during our vacation trip. Everything went very smoothly, thank you! WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM
We love potomac pet retreat!! We can count on their awesome team to love and care for our pets, whether for walks while at work or while we are on vacation. Dependable, communicative, and professional!!
Awesome and caring place to leave your pets. Exceptional overnight pet sitting services and dog walking. I would recommend to anyone!
I never have to worry when my kitties are being cared for by Potomac Pet Re-Treat!
We have been using Potomac Furbabies daycare services since August 2023 and they are the best. I did some research to see the options we had around the area and they were my preference from the beginning. From the space, the reviews, etc. …
Tracy and Hernan are the owners of Potomac Furbabies, and were highly recommended by Paw by Paw dog training. Our dog has been going to Furbabies for both daycare and boarding for the past three months. I can say that both we and our pup …
Tracy and her team have found their calling and answered it! She is truly a dog whisperer who goes above and beyond as only an owner could. So many kennels have people punching the clock, who don't know you from Joe and don't care to get to …
Tracy and Hernan take the best care of our dog for day care and boarding. He is so happy to see them when they pick him up! We love following their Instagram feed to see pics of our dog during the day as well.
I cannot say enough good things about Tracy and the team at Furbabies of Bethesda in Potomac, MD. We just moved to the area with our golden retriever who was in need of a good grooming session. We found this place through a google search …
Not recommended - took my dog for a 2 hr drive instead of taking her to Furbabies and did not tell me.
Beautiful walk along an arm of the Potomac