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Oscar & Mavis we’re lovely house sitters. They took the time to come and meet us and our two fur babies the week before they were house sitting. While house sitting they gave us updates on how everything was going and sent photos of the cats who were obviously enjoying the attention! Oscar even fixed my clothes line for me so I no longer hit my head on it 😃 Thank you Oscar!! We wish Oscar and Mavis all the best for their future house sits, we really appreciated them taking care of Mr Lockey and Mr Grey for us 🐾😻
What a wonderful couple: can't thank Martin and Christine enough for looking after my cat, house (and garden) so beautifully. Enjoyed their company before I went away and it was lovely knowing I was leaving everything in safe hands. And I came home to a spotlessly clean house and a happy cat - what more could I ask?
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 35 per visit, 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 were worried about Prince doing daycare, as the last time he did at another place, he got super stressed and had to be picked up early. This place was incredible! We did the daycare/training. They said Prince did great and they used treats to reward him being calm. We'll be coming here for every boarding. We got a video and report card for Prince as well!
We booked our 3 year old Mini Dachshund in for a 3 week train and stay experience and I couldn’t recommend KIP more. He has some complex issues and behaviours but nothing felt like too much for any of the team to handle. We were assigned Megan as our trainer and she is greatly educated in how she trains both the dogs and us as the owners. We could really see she has a passion for her work and an immense care for our boys needs. He came home with more confidence and a much more relaxed demeanour and we now have the skills shown by Megan to carry on his training at home.
Recently had our senior 9 year old Samoyed Meeko at Kips for 2 and a half weeks with trainer Megan. We were provided almost daily updates of her progress as well as a comprehensive handover after picking her up. Her behaviour has improved dramatically and Megan has steered us in the right direction. The training is worth every penny and I highly encourage anyone give it a go if your furry one isn’t the most obedient.
Our dogs, Leni and Bobbi, absolutely love their time at Kip! It gives us peace of mind knowing that while we're on holiday, our fur babies are not only safe and well cared for, but they’re also enjoying a little getaway of their own.
I sent my seventeen month Golden Retriever to Kip as he was reacting to other dogs and pulling on leash. I have noticed a big change when i picked him up. The trainers are fantastic, they send videos and photos every day, and give a lesson when you pick them up. I highly recommend Kip. Special thanks to Alex.
This was our first time using Kip Kennels, and wow, what an amazing experience! Our dogs usually experience kennel stress for at least three days after returning from other kennels, but not this time. Kip Kennels provided daily photos and playtime, which were absolute winners. We couldn't be happier with the care and attention our dogs received. Highly recommend!
I can not fault Kip south east from the enquiry process to the handover. I was skeptical to put my 14 month old German Shepherd in for a long stay. After the inquiry process, the head trainer contacted me for a lengthy conversation to suggest the best program based around my needs and expectations. We committed to the three weeks Board and train and The process has exceeded my expectations. As a first time puppy owner of a large breeder, especially, I probably needed more training than my dog. Through this service kip covers all bases to ensure success. Shout out to all the team working so hard. Thank you.
Our 11 month old German Shepherd absolutely loves attending the Daycare & Train. The staff are all wonderful and welcoming . He has thrived on the training, as he is very energetic it's been a godsend to discover this place. Highly recommend!
I have had my boys stay in Kip Melbourne South East a couple of time in the last 4 months and cannot fault their service. I receive daily updates with photos and videos of them playing with the carers and other dogs and they always look like they are having a blast. They are always so happy to go back again that they pull me through the door. It’s very reassuring to know that they are being well taken care of when I am away.
Where do I begin… before Meg and the amazing team at Kip, my banh mi was a big, uncontrollable, strong, very excited puppy! At 7 months she remodeled the house by smashing the doors of their hinges, she broke a whole shelf of cups with her big tail and the list goes on.. Banh Mi boarded at Kip for 3 weeks while we were on holiday and she has come home a different dog! She is soo calm, she listens, I can actually take her on walks instead of being dragged around and the best part is banh mi still has her beautiful bubbly personality!!! Meg and the team are truly a god send! No words can ever express how grateful we are for their love and care for banh mi! THANK YOU!!!
Veeru was wonderful taking time to allow my little anxious dog to relax and get comfortable prior to the clean. The results were amazing. We will now take our other dog for a teeth clean and will return for ongoing maintenance. So much better for our dogs (and wallet) than going to the vet.
Reggie, our mini groodle, had his teeth cleaned by Veeru. I was so impressed with the result and particularly, by avoiding an anaesthetic. When I picked him up afterwards he was a very happy boy and giving Veeru lots of kisses. This showed me he was not traumatised at all. I would highly recommend this procedure as the risks are greatly reduced, and the results are amazing. Reggie’s teeth are now dazzling!
Veeru took exceptional care of our two spoodles over a recent long weekend. Our boys had such a great time , we think they missed her on returning home !! Veeru sent photos across the weekend and showed great care and affection for our dogs and others who were staying with her . We highly recommend her services. Thank you Veeru and family !!
I couldn't recommend Veeru more highly! She looked after my Jack Russell Peggy for a long weekend and I don't think Peggy wanted to come back home! Veeru also cleaned Peggy's teeth anaesthetic free, and the result is excellent. Thanks Veeru - you're our new go-to for doggy minding and dental care :)
I would recommend Veeru for the care of your dogs. We had our dog's teeth cleaned and are happy with the result, anaesthetic free. The after care and tips she gave was very helpful too.
I’ve entrusted Veeru to look after my beloved dogs many times. She is caring, professional and has wonderful dog-handling skills. I will be using her for future dog-dental cleaning too. Highly and confidently recommended for walks, doggy-day-care and pet-sitting.
Veeru took great care of our pup whilst we went away for a long weekend. We also taken advantage of her pet dental services recently in which she did a superb job Thank you Veeru
I wa a little apprehensive as first time teeth clean for my 2 year old border collie. Veeru was absolutely wonderful, very caring & did a fantastic job with his teeth. Would highly recommend.
Veeru and her family did a fantastic job looking after our dog Albert! They went on so many walks, and was beautifully washed when we collected him. The photos were wonderful while we were away. Veeru's house is a pet paradise! Thank you!!
Veeru was really good with our two dogs while we went away. They were well looked after and we were well informed while we were away. We highly recommend Sandy Paws (Veeru)
Our 4 year old, Paprika, had the pleasure of staying with Bayside Pet centre for 2 weeks and she clearly had a fabulous time - wanted to stay with her new friends! She looks great, smells great and was loved whilst we were away. We would definitely send her again and recommend them. Thank you to the team!
We have had our dogs here twice now. Not only do our dogs love going but the staff are warm, friendly and passionate about what they do. We will always bring our dogs here.
My 4 yr old JRT Regi loves coming to stay with Jenny and the crew at Bayside. This is such a relief as she is a little anxious until she acclimatises generally. She always is so happy, is and looks so fit and healthy after being outside and playing with her fur friends all day and eats well on the lovely food Jenny makes herself for them. It is so nice to be able to relax when I’m away knowing she is safe and being well cared for and loved. Thanks Team 🙏🐶
We left our boy Boots here for 3 weeks. Jenny was just amazing organizing for boots, who has had hip displacer, a suitable buddy to team up with him. The other staff were great and kept in contact with photos and report on progress. Highly recommend Bayside Pet Centre, and would not hesitate going back. Sue and Brian Heard.
Love Bayside Pet Centre. The customer service is amazing and everyone is so lovely. Our 2 dogs love it there and are always super happy (and exhausted) whenever we pick them up. I think the concept is awesome when compared to other boarding kennels. Other boarding kennels will charge extra for “extra walk” or “extra cuddles”. But at Bayside, they are outside playing with toys, running around, playing with other dogs and they also match your dogs with others they will get along with. I cannot praise this place enough and it will be the only place we will send our dogs.
It's always difficult leaving your dog for any amount of time, but we were definitely reassured by leaving our dog at this kennel. There was plenty of outdoor space for our dog to run around and play, and they were very supportive of matching certain breed types based on activity levels. The kennels were tidy and the staff were very friendly, even during repeated calls to check up on our dog during out trip. The only drawback is that photos are expensive to request, but appreciative this also takes time for the staff to do. Posting daily photos on social media of all the dogs instead would be really amazing if possible!
We left our chihuahua mix here for 4 days while we went away. We usually leave him with family so I was anxious leaving him at a kennel. Staff were friendly and really reassuring and they offered for us to come and see the premise prior to his stay. They were also accommodating to our needs, given that our dog doesn't really "play" with other dogs, prefers to be with humans or on his own. It wasn't easy getting through on the phone but they responded quickly to all of my emails. Jenny and other staff were great, we'll be back.
Been using their service since 2021. Always easy to book in and no time wasted - just shoot them an email or book through their website, replies within a day. Pet always come home clean and healthy. Highly recommended
My fur baby Jake comes back so excited and has lots to say.Telling me all about his fun day out and his doggy friends hes made..As soon as i put on his orange collar he knows whats about to happen FUN FUN!!! He waits on his bed looking out the window waiting for the gate to open.. Ive find the staff are very friendly and very caring.and have noticed positive changes in Jake. Thankyou too the Bayside Dog Lounge staff .
Please do not send your dog here, we left our dog here for two weeks. She was 22kilos whenever we got her we where in shock at her appearance she was so then and ribs where showing we weighted her and she was 15 kilos and not the same dog. I have called twice and sent two emails and they have ignored all!! We will take further action
Wonderful care for our recently rescued 8 year old greyhound. They really care about dogs and they gave fantastic feedback about how our greyhound “Whisper” coped in kennels. We were very impressed with how they gradually introduced her to playing with other older dogs. They even introduced her to a bath but only when they felt she was okay with it. Can not praise Lyndhurst Pet Resort enough. Shout out to Rae. She is a very special person.’
Thank you for taking such great care of our two Shepherds whilst we were on holidays! They’ve come home happy and tired from having such fun! Thank you for driving them home to us also, that was very convenient when we had tired kids that didn’t want to be in the car any longer 😆 …
We had some false starts trying to find the perfect place to board our American Staffy, but I'm so glad we found Lyndhurst Lodge. They truly do treat the pets in their care like family. Our pup is always excited to go and we've never had an ounce of worry, be it an overnighter, or a three week international holiday. We know Tilly is in great hands with the team. I love that the dogs are exercised more than once a day (for no extra fee, like other kennels in the area), and I've even heard of Tilly receiving lots of love and pats. Really top notch value for money and amazing peace of mind every time we've boarded. I'd never send Tilly anywhere else.
Saint always has a lovely time here! Whether it’s to socialise during the week or if he needs to board. Always comes home happy and tired from playing!
Our dog goes here when we go away. He is always is happy to go and that reinforces that they look after him
My dog stayed for two weeks for training. I was so very impressed with the care afforded him in the boarding facility and the dedication and commitment from the trainers. With the help of all the staff my dog, Mead, will be a better companion for me. Thank you, Lyndhurst Lodge Pet Resort.
Always so welcoming and kind! I have a not so dog friendly dog, so I worry about leaving her at kennels. She is always happy to be there and come home. They always tell me how cute and sweet she it 💕 …
This was the first stay away from home for our little guy, Buster the schnoodle. Lyndhurst Lodge Pet Resort came highly recommended from some friends and we could not be more impressed with the professionalism, communication & care from the team. My husband called to check in during the week and received a lovely update, on the spot, about Buster having lots of fun playing outdoors with other pups his size. Buster came home to us smelling amazing (bath included in his stay) and clearly well cared for. We have already booked again for next year!
Much better living arrangements than other kennels. Genuinely love animals. My girl always excited to go and comes home clean, happy and healthy.
Great place with the best Staff for pups and dogs, a great day care centre with facilities for short and long term boarding. My dog, Teddy loves the staff and the place.
Thank you to 4 Paws for taking care of our Luna whilst we were away on holidays. Our rescue pup usually avoids people at all costs, but instantly warmed up and felt at home at 4 Paws. Wouldn’t take her anywhere else.
Fee and Paul are absolutely awesome when looking after my old Pomeranian, Tiny. While she misses me she always gets so excited to when she goes to 4 Paws. I couldn't recommend them enough!
Lonely Pets Club is absolutely fantastic, they have been a lifesaver many times when I've had to go away and leave my cat. I always feel confident that my cat is in great hands and is well looked after. They are a pleasure to deal with and booking is fast and easy. Morven has looked after my cat many times and does a wonderful job keeping my place neat and tidy, watering plants etc. I would highly recommend Lonely Pets Club for peace of mind and exceptional service.
Lonely Pets Club are fantastic! Our carer, Morven, has looked after our 3 cats for a few years now and I can highly recommend her. Our cats are always so relaxed and happy when we get home. It is great value for money and I'm never worried leaving them in her care. I don't know what I'd do without Lonely Pets Club!
We have been using Lonely Pets now for almost 6 years and would never go anywhere else. Paul is a great carer who our cat now knows and trusts. We are sometimes away for 4 weeks at a time and never have any hesitation is using Lonely Pets and always ask for Paul specifically. We love having regular updates and photos and it is also good to know that the house is being checked daily too. Fantastic five star service
I've used lonely pets club, Brunswick, for a few years now for my cat. I've had two different cat sitters. At first I was apprehensive trusting someone to visit while I am away as my cat is totally reliant on them to survive. I asked the sitter to call me everyday from our landline and they were happy to oblige. Now when I get the call I look forward to hearing how my cat is behaving and whether she is snuggling to the sitter or not! Brunswick tries to send the same sitter so your pet gets to know them and now our cat is very comfortable around our sitter. It's also nice to know nothing has happened to your house while you are away. Mail can be taken in, lights on, bins out etc. It is a very valuable service. We go away several times a year and my cat is elderly and finds going in a car and to the cattery too stressful. She is much happier at home. The only small teething issues we've had is just about communication, such as one cat sitter flushing the soiled litter down the toilet instead of putting it in the bin.
Have used Lonely Pets Club a few times now and I am really happy with the care that my cat gets. Before I knew of this business I had left him in catteries where I always returned to a find a stressed out, upset, skinnier and often flea riddled cat than I'd left. He absolutely hated it. In home care is now our preferred option and our carer, Mia, is friendly and kind and I am confident leaving Naboo with her to care for him. The communication while away is appreciated, it's great to know all is well. An added bonus is getting the mailbox checked, plants watered and bins taken in and out. Wonderful service.
We have been happily using the services of Lonely Pets Club for many years with our different pets. What a wonderful service! We love having Antoinette take care of our beloved pets so we can enjoy a relaxing time away stress free with our family. The care provided by Antoinette is first class, happy and very caring. No request is a problem. Thank you for the lovely service.
I have been using Lonely Pets for many years now and would not look elsewhere when it comes to ensuring my pets (cats/rabbit) are looked after in my absence. I have found LonelyPets responsive to my booking requests even at late notice. Paul has been very reliable and is good at keeping me updated on how things are at home when I am away which is reassuring . This helps me to enjoy the break without worrying about the pets at home. The pets are happy because someone is looking after them. My family is happy because we can get a break without being tied down. Excellent service and highly recommended.
Our cats Macca and Lenny have been cared for several times by Paul. We always come home to find them very relaxed and happy. On occasions our travel plans have been altered at the last moment and Paul has always been excellent about it. Highly recommend Paul and the lonely Pets Club. Thanks for a fantastic service!
I have been using this service for a few years now and throughly recommend it. Our carer Sylvia has been fantastic and clearly has great affection for our cat (of the same name!). Thoughtful things like sending pictures of her and reporting on her activities mean a lot while you're away. A reliable and caring service.
It's been a great relief to have the lonely pets club on hand. Paul is very reliable and my cat is really well looked after while I am away. The security of someone coming over. Daily to check on the house and my pet enables me to relax while away
