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Jeannette was the absolute best pet sitter anyone could ask for! She was communicative and easy going. She took very good care of the house, but most importantly she took superb care of my dog, Bodhi. She took him on long walks and fun adventures everyday. While I was out of the country, I received pictures and updates of their "vacation". I loved seeing Bodhi's and Jeannette's smiles in all the photos. They definitely bonded. :) I would highly recommend Jeannette as a pet sitter and also as an excellent person who cares about people, animals, and the planet.
Another amazing sit by Anna and her lovely family - our cocker spaniel Holly has had the best fortnight with these guys with lots of adventures and endless amounts of love and attention! Highly recommend as 5-star house and pet sitters - thank you Anna - hope to see you again!
I felt that my dogs were in good hands with Billy & Cherice - both pups seemed happy and well cared for when I returned from my 3-week trip. My home was also clean and tidy. This was my first experience using an unknown sitter and I felt nervous to leave my dogs for so long while traveling abroad. If they were to stay again I would request more regular photo updates, but otherwise was very happy with Billy and Cherice's pet and home care.
Anant was a great sitter and a friendly guy. Kept me up to date re his arrival and with Marie & Toulouse during the sit. Found my house exactly as I had left it. Would highly recommend Anant to other pet parents.
Lisa and her friend Sara were amazing pet and house sitters! We can't say enough great things about them - our pets were so calm when we returned from our trip and so happy... Lisa and Sara kept in touch with us regularly and sent us beautiful photos of the pets as well. We returned to a spotless home, fresh flowers and a note with polaroids of Soy, Calvin and Chickie! We absolutely loved hosting Lisa and Sara and highly recommend them, they are some of the best sitters we have ever had and they're welcome back anytime!!
Tom provided a last minute sit when my 2 week long trip got extended to the 3rd. The previous zeewoi sitter was no longer available for the 3rd week, and Tom came in as a savior. As requested, he started his sit a day prior to the posted dates (thank you for being flexible). He met the prior zeewoi in person, since I was not in town, and got to know the house and cats quickly. He sent pictures of the cats each day and added a note about their well being. He was independent and was able to figure out how to use the litter genie on his own. I returned to a clean home and healthy happy cats. Would love to have Tom return and recommend him to anyone leaving their pets in his care.
Martin was a very conscientious and thoughtful house sitter who took excellent care of our pets and our home. He was reliable, self-sufficient, and a very good communicator. He clearly enjoys and cares for animals, and our house was spotless when we returned. We recommend him wholeheartedly!
Anna and Alan were absolutely brilliant. This was my first time using a sitter for our pup and from the start Anna was reassuring and put me at complete ease. They sent regular pictures while we were away and were incredibly easy to communicate with. I'd highly recommend Anna and Alan for any pet sitting needs. Robyn
Melanie and Steve were excellent house & pet sitters. They sent me so many pictures of my 3 cats without me even asking and it made me so happy to see them enjoying their company. I'd say out of all the house sitters I've had, they spent the most time with my cats which means a lot to me. They are kind, easy to connect with and I'd welcome them back anytime. As far as caring for my house - top notch.
Melissa did an AWESOME job with our 4 pets! Her personal style and communication via text, video, and pics were stellar and super comforting while we were out of town for 2 weeks. She showed up before the sit to go over instructions for the pet care and was even here when we returned (before she left for her next engagement). You would never know this was her first TH sit. She quickly earned our trust, asked for clarification when needed, and overall is just a GREAT PERSON!! Her kindness showed through in the care of each and every one of our furry babies. She will be a great sitter for others and is looking to travel across and see more of the US while remote working. We have adopted her into our family and she is welcome in our home anytime. Our whole family hopes to see her again-either for a visit and/or for a sit :) Thank you, Thank you, Melissa!!!
What do most pet sitters charge per day in Hurt, Virginia?
From $15/week to $100/week for the cat sitting and from 20$50 to 20$150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 20$40 for the cat sitting and 20$ for the dog sitting. On Sittsy you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.
Do pet sitters come to your house?
Yes, you can find a home pet sitter to stay in your house with your pet overnight and provide 24/7 care for your pets. You can include in your listing time the advisable timeframe that the pet sitter should adhere to and not leave your pet alone in the house. Usually, it's not to leave the pet alone for more than 4 hours.
How often should a pet sitter visit?
The pet sitter for the cat should visit at least once a day. For the dogs, the pet sitter should visit at least three times per day, the best solution is if the sitter stays overnight and watches your pets all the time.
How to find a trustworthy pet sitter in Hurt, Virginia ?
Look at the pet sitter with a high rating, and many previous bookings with good reviews, ask the sitter to make a meet and meet before confirming the booking online or in-person, and reach out to the pet owners where the sitter stayed before asking about reference.
What are the red flags in a pet sitter?
Common red flags in pet sitters are bad reviews from previous pet owners, a high cancellation rate after approval, a sitter who doesn't have a background check, a sitter who refuses to meet and greet in person or online, and a sitter who wants to make bookings outside of the platform.
Is it safe to hire a pet sitter?
Yes, it is safe to hire a pet sitter it's still advisable to see if the sitter has a background check, good reviews, and past bookings and make a meet and greet before confirmation in this way you can reduce risk to the minimum.
Do pet sitters stay all day?
Yes, pet sitters stay all day in your house and also they stay overnight, the sitter can leave your home for up to 4 hours or for a different time that you can discuss during the meet and greet.
They did SUCH A GREAT job on my girl! She’s a little crazy, the staff was understanding, supportive, and very kind to her. She had such a great time, she keeps trying to go to the car now! Yay!
There should be more than 5 stars to really show how much we appreciate the fantastic way all the folks at Precious Paws take care of our Miniature Australian Shepherd Jack. We went by a few days ago so I could show Susie the location of the new facility and Jack got really excited when he recognized where he was. He gets so excited when he goes for haircuts and is happy when we pick him up from a visit. He loves everybody at Precious Paws and it's obvious he's had a great time. Thank you all at PP for your great work.
Great place , great job they do at your request of what you want done to your pet. Staff us wonderful and kid and patient.
My sweet pup loves going to Precious Paws! She is an older girl and is so well loved and cared for! The new facility is awesome and Melissa and her team do an EXCELLENT job loving on my sweet girl! Thank you all!
I took both of my pomeranians here to get Grooming done they offer great services and my babies looked and smelled amazing!! Definitely recommend
I have been going to Precious Paws for 4 years now. They are always so friendly and kind and they’re very gentle with my fur babies. 10/10 recommend!!!
They answered the phone and I was able to book an appointment within 5 days. The ladies were very friendly and helpful. In 2 hours my doodle received a great summer cut. He is so clean and soft. Thank you for a great experience.
Yesterday was the 1st visit at Precious Paws Dog & Cat Grooming for Angus. He loved it!! I was very pleased with his grooming. Melissa is so nice and welcoming and you can tell she truly loves animals!! The place is clean, nice and very welcoming!! Thank you so much for taking care of my sweet boy!
Rolly had his first grooming today with Jill. He was a little nervous going in but she was soo understanding and he felt very comfortable with her. Jill did an amazing job! My little fella looks soo adorable and he was soo happy when i picked him up. He’s been showing off his cut all day now 😀. Thank you Precious Paws and Jillian for a wonderful experience! We will definitely be repeat customers!!
I have been getting my mini schnauzer's hair cut there for the last year. It's always a friendly calm environment that my dog doesn't mind going to. I called on short notice and she was able to board both my schnauzer and weenie dog for a week. She text me! She sent videos! If I text at 9 at night she responded! I can't explain how awesome it felt to not have to worry about my 4 legged babies! When I came for pick up, she scheduled pick up around me. The dogs were bathed, hair cuts, and toe nails trimmed! Just an overall 5 star experience for my family! Not to mention her staff! I could go on and on. If your looking for someone to put your faith and trust in, look no further!
My little puppies love it here!! They have been to Little Ponderosa the past 3 days, the past two days, they run to the front door! They do tours on Monday/Tuesday too! My favorite part of the day now is getting pictures of my little babies playing 😍 …
They are extremely pet oriented here. Our dogs love going here and the prices are reasonable for what you get. Oh, and our dogs have their first album coming out soon!
We have boarded our Bongo at Little Ponderosa for several nights, as well as taken him for Doggie Daycare on a few occasions. Bongo has gotten his nails trimmed there twice as well. He is so excited to see his human and dog friends there. I love the messages and pictures the staff sends us to let us know our pup is doing fine and having fun. Great staff and clean facility!
Could not have any better place for our Brandi to visit. Perfect for all of your pets needs. Boarding, Daycare and not to mention Annette's training! Brandi also loves her baths and nail treatments!
This is the BEST kennel we have ever used and we are so grateful to have found them!!! We have owned multiple Australian Cattle Dogs, and our current dog Bailey can be a handful. We struggled for several years trying to find a kennel that would love Bailey and understand the nature of this breed. Multiple kennels didn't work out. But from the get go, the team at the Ponderosa has not only made it work, but they love our dog Bailey, they play with him regularly (he needs lots of exercise), they send us photos, and he is happy and healthy when we pick him up! The Ponderosa is great with all dogs, they adapt their services to meet the needs to insure the best care possible. Each dog has lots of room to play, with and indoor/outdoor kennel and play yards. We are so grateful for the Ponderosa -- to finally have peace of mind knowing our special needs dog is safe and happy. Thank you so much to the owners and staff. We love you guys!
Super passionate caring hard working individuals that love your dog just as much as you do. They send pictures to you to ease your worries and love what they do. Highly recommend! Can I check myself in?!
We have been bringing our year old Lab rescue to Little Ponderosa for daycare. The staff is wonderful and it's easy to see that they enjoy their job and are great with the dogs. Additionally, it's the cleanest kennel I've ever been in. Our boy is always happy from a day of play there.
Harley, our Springer Spaniel, loves his visits to Little Ponderosa. He jumps out of the car, runs into the office and heads back to the boarding area without a backward glance. He loves the play time and we love seeing the pictures the staff sends of him playing with other dogs. We appreciate knowing he is happy and well cared for while we are out of town.
Doolittle so appreciates the warm greeting and (name) recognition when we goes for a stay. You can add on services (bath, nails, etc) to be done upon your return and daily reports are sent so you can "oooh" and "awww" over your pet enjoying his or her stay.
Our dogs love Little Ponderosa Pet Resort! We love the fact that they send daily photos of your pets having a great time! We can go on vacation and know they are well taken care of!❤️
Pet Cabana loved my sweet Kevin truly like she was their own dog. I don't think I could have taken better care of her during the day myself. They left on her so much and knowing that she was at a place during the day that she was loved and cared for made me feel much more confident being at work and knowing my little puppy was having a good time. Suzette always did a phenomenal job grooming her and she was always so so happy to go to daycare and play with all her little friends. We started taking her to day care at just 8 weeks old and the first day I was so worried leaving her but quickly knew that she was in an excellent place that was taking great care of her. They let the dogs play and develop friendships but also keep a really close eye to keep them all safe. Right after Kevin got spayed I had asked that they just keep an eye on her and they were extremely diligent to make sure she kept her cone on and stayed in the office with them so they could monitor her movement. I have recommended all of my friends take their dogs here because I am confident that the dogs that they have in their care will feel safe, loved, and entertained.
I cannot praise the owner and her staff enough. We moved to Jacksonville, NC from Forest. My husband and I are disabled and we have a beautiful rough collie. Lady had enjoyed daycare and grooming at Pet Cabana before we moved. I tried 3 different groomers in NC. They scrubbed her undercoat and by the third one, her coat was awful! Matted and tangled. She hated going and I had to pick her up before they were done. We traveled all the way to Forest to see if Suzette could save her coat.. Just Look!Posting on website!
Hannah is my pups groomer and she is AMAZING! Professional, does great work, great customer service! Suzette is blessed to have her on the Pet Cabana Team! Hannah takes great care of my babies and I feel completely comfortable leaving them with her everytime! 💕 …
Miss Felicia should get a million stars !!!! I cant express enough gratitude , she was so sweet and patient with my yorkie boy boddie.I've taken him to one particular place for several years and they just became so rude and impatient with his scaredness to where they told me he would have to be medicated before they would touch him. He is just a baby, and when i called her when my boss referred me to Pet Cabana ,she was very understanding and would get him and take care of him . I can't thank her enough for her patients and sweetness she showed my sweet baby boy.
Our dogs are well cared for there. We are regulars.
I have been looking for a new groomer for my dog as the old one hurt him the last time he was there. I saw this place in passing the other day so I decided to call. The lady that answered was very rude. I could hear her huffing and puffing in the background as if it was an inconvenience to do her job. You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
Excellent service. Highly recommend it! 🙌✨ …
They saved my girls coat! We will drive from Jacksonville 4 times a year. Nobody else will touch my Lady girl!
Very poor communication. Owner agreed to refund but would never issue it. Do not recommend.
Very gentle with my dog when grooming her. She seems to enjoy her overnight stays there.
We have been taking our dogs here for 3 years and if dogs could speak our language they'd say they feel like part of the family! We always take our own dog food and beds simply because a dogs diet and bedding should always be the same as to what they sleep in everyday. The owners are people who truly care about your pet.
I’ve taken my dogs to the Barkin Bungalow for several years now and always had the best experience. The owners are extremely dedicated and you can see how much they love the dogs who stay with them. I always feel like I’m leaving my Doberman with a friend and they’ve gone above and beyond to make sure he’s given the best care. I highly recommend them!
We have used Barkin Bungalow for years for our dogs, cats and even our parakeet, and the pets seem to enjoy going there. It is very obvious they treat our animals well and they love animals, which makes me confident to leave my pets in their hands. No complaints, just compliments to them!
Please do not take your pets here. I am currently sitting at the emergency vet waiting on my 8 month old Goldendoodle and to pay the $725 bill. We dropped our two dogs off on Wednesday at 4:00. I had given them a bath just before taking them. We picked them up Friday at 4:00 pm so they were only there two nights. When they brought them out they were matted and there is no way to completely explain the way they smelled. It was the strongest urine smell I have ever smelled. They were completely covered in it and God only knows what else. We had to ride home with the windows down and I had to bathe them both immediately when we got home. At 2:30 am our Goldendoodle began throwing up. She threw up constantly and began throwing up nothing but blood. I brought her to the emergency vet and was advised that she has a severe gastrointestinal infection and that it is a result of severe stress and trauma. They advised that it was a direct result of being boarded here these past few days. Please, please do not take your pets here. Save them the trauma and you the money.
My dog has been boarding at Barkin Bungalow for many years now and they have always taken excellent care of him. Small, family owned business that truly cares about animals.
I was only dropping a pet off for my friend. I'd never take my pet here. Office was unkept and they seem unprofessional and a bit rude. I had to pick the dog up less than an hour later because they said she was chewing through the wire cage. What kind of kennel has wire cages a dog can chew through? Save yourself and your pet, pick somewhere else.
The large dog runs are a nice size. Bring a crate if you don't want your dog sleeping on the cement floor. They will help you bring it in. The owners were friendly but the facility is inadequate for my dog to stay there longer than one night in these ways: Large kennel room doesn't have natural light. The dogs never go out in the grassy yard that appears to be for this purpose. They only go in a small gravel-and-weeds zone to do their business, not enough room to exercise and they do not take them out on leash for a larger walk. The dogs aren't vetted to be able to play together. Their insurance does not allow dogs to play together. However for that reason if you need your dog to be physically safe for a night cheaply, in a pinch this might be OK.
I have been using Barkin Bungalow for about 2 years now and Bella comes home happy and seems to get treated well. Awesome place and would highly recommend!
Nice people that love animals.
Been taking Bear (my dog) here for about 3 years. I have not had any problems with the service and Bear comes home happy...i would recommend
It is only because of Patsy that I am able to fully relax on my vacation. One of my three kitties, Bambi has epilepsy and must take meds daily. She is also very timid and shy. Patsy is so patient and follows instructions precisely. The rates and visits are extremely reasonable. I highly recommend Home Sweet Home! (She also takes care of bearded dragons!) Phenomenal service!
All of the above words and phrases fit Patsy perfectly ! Thanks to her I have the ability to be able to relax on a vacation that I wait all year for! Great quality, Professional, Reliable, and Responsive...and best of all: Peace of mind! I moved to Lynchburg last year and called Patsy 1 month after moving here. I'd never used a pet sitter. Upon meeting her, she immediately put me at ease! She texted me a couple of times letting me know how my Big Fatty was doing! If I'd asked she probably would have texted me every day! It was after a few days that I realized that I hadn't been worrying about my kitty! Thank you Patsy and I'll see you next year! From, Lorna M. and Big Fatty
Patsy is amazing..
Best pet sitter around
Everyone takes the best care of my 3 cats. She/they send me texts after every visit with adorable pictures! Highly recommend. Very trustworthy and reliable.
Always the best care! I have senior, special needs dogs and Kiki makes sure they get their medicines, has patience with their quirks and make me feel comfortable going on vacation or going to work each day as she checks in them weekdays. If you want the BEST, closest to your own, call Kiki! 😁🐶🐾🐈 …
We loved Kiki watching our dogs. Our dogs are older so need some extra loving and cleaning up after. Kiki was so kind and loving to them. I think they were sad we came home she spoiled them so much. She stays in contact with you giving you updates each visit including pictures. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Kiki is wonderful! I cannot say enough good things about Kiki. She is so kind and passionate about caring for your pets. She is truly a blessing! I have always been very nervous about leaving my dogs, but Kiki made me feel comfortable while I was away visiting family. I had Kiki do overnights and home visits during the day. I have two dogs with very different personalities and she was great with both of them. I loved that she sent me frequent updates with pictures to let me know how they were doing. She brought some different toys and treats to help keep them entertained on the days it rained while I was gone. One of my dogs is on the more timid side and by the second day she was out with Kiki instead of hiding in the bedroom (which she normally does she when I leave town). Kiki also made sure my dog’s medication was given and any and all training rituals were followed while I was gone. Additionally, I had my flight canceled and Kiki was flexible and was able to care for my dogs two extra days at the last minute. I had no concerns about my dogs being with Kiki while I was gone and I will definitely be using her next time I go out of town!
Kiki did a wonderful job taking care of our kitties while we were away. Loved the pictures and updates she sent with each visit. Will definitely use her services again. She is very caring reliable and very through in making sure your wishes are met.
If you need a professional pet sitter you must choose Kiki’s Pet Care. We recently had Kiki care for our cat Jasper while we were away on vacation. This was our first time using a service and we were a bit nervous. She came in advance of our trip to meet Jasper and we were so impressed with her questions and the detailed notes she recorded to make sure Jasper would receive the proper care. We left for our trip knowing that he would be in great hands in our absence. Kiki sent daily video and pictures showing the excellent care he was receiving and how comfortable he was in her presence (he can be disagreeable at times). We were 100% pleased with his care and Kiki’s Pet Care is who we will always call in the future.
We hired Kiki to stay overnight at our house and visit several times during the day to feed, walk and play with our 2 dogs while we were out of the country. She also dropped them off and picked them up from daycare. I am usually a nervous wreck thinking about leaving my dogs if I go out of town, but I was completely at ease with Kiki and Amber taking care of them. They even downloaded WhatsApp on their phones so they could send us updates and photos while we were gone. What an amazing find! I've already recommended Kiki's services to a co-worker. Will definitely use her again!
Kiki was a lifesaver for our two dogs! My wife and I were nervous about dropping our dogs off at a local boarding facility due to their anxiety and not being familiar with the environment, so we were looking up different options and came across Kiki's site. Her response times were very quick and her prices are extremely reasonable. We ended up paying less for our two dogs to stay home in an environment that they were comfortable in rather than having them being anxious and nervous in a brand new environment. You can also tell Kiki loves and cares for the pets she looks after. We received pictures and updates after each visit and saw our nervous and shy dog warm up to Kiki in no time and even give her some kisses! We will definitely be doing business with Kiki in the future!
Kiki took excellent care of my pets while I was away on vacation. She was very thorough in taking notes during the initial meeting and sent photos and/or video updates every day that she cared for them. Her prices are reasonable and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a professional pet sitter.
Kiki's service has been amazing for our cat. Our cat is a bit shy towards the skittish side but she was perfectly comfortable in Kiki's care. She played with our cat and also put radio for her so that our cat wouldn’t feel lonely. Kiki is very personable and treats your fur baby as her own. She sends texts with pictures after every visit. I’ll highly recommend her to any one looking for a pet sitter.