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Pam and Jan were two lovely people who work well together. They came the day before we left to get to know our pets and so I could show them the routine. I felt comfortable with them from the word go they are so professional and very conscientious about everything. They communicate well before and throughout the sit. I really enjoyed their company and so did the animals we returned to happy animals and lovely clean tidy house. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone with any variety of animals. I really hope we can have them back when we go away again.
Kenny and his son watched Charley on very short notice. He was easy to communicate with and took great care of our dog - lots of walks, hikes and fetch (her favorite). He left the house in great condition. Would definitely recommend!
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 19.99 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!
1st time at this kennel. We will definitely be using them again. Knowledgeable & friendly. Bernie was tired from playing and socializing.
A caring and reliable service, my dogs did not want to leave.
Lucky loved his stay at Dougliehill. Good value for money, cared for as one of the family, great fun socialising with the other dogs and lots of exercise in the yard. Lucky will be back 😀 …
Cracking kennels, friendly staff, dogs are well looked after.
My pups favourite place. I can rest knowing he is safe and happy while I'm away or working all day. The people who run it are amazing and caring.
Thanks Liam you've restored our faith in Dog Boarders. Levi had a great time and we won't hesitate to book him a longer stay Thanks fir helping us.
Had to find Poppy kennels at short notice and Dougliehill where fantastic and took her in for a week. Can't thank Liam and family enough and will certainly use you again. Thank you.
Obi loves it at dougliehill
Very friendly, great location, & very reasonable rates, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend using these kennels. 🙂 🐶 …
Friendly owners our koda loves going here
Our dog George (see photo taken by Elaine) has been visiting the Happy Hound Hotel for 8 years and we think the set up there is brilliant. The best bit is that the dogs are free to come and go between the house and the yard as they please, and they get a big field to run around and play together for exercise. This is so much better than being stuck in a concrete cage and getting a perfunctory walk around a yard, which is the set up at the other places we looked at. Elaine is really nice and looks after the dogs well. One time I turned up with George unexpectely as there had been a mix up on dates. I turned up at Elaine's front door and her husband answered it (holding a new baby). As he wasn't expecting me he had every reason to be a bit put out, but the way he greeted George it was like one of his family. In summary, a great place for your dogs; I can't recommend it enough. Only thing to watch, is book early as places get booked up quite quickly.
We're really happy that we found the Happy Hound Hotel as our two dogs love it. The rooms are great and the outdoor space is brilliant with different enclosed runs and a big paddock for the dogs to play in. Elaine is great with our two girls, one of which is a rescue, and she is happy to cater for raw food as well. She sent us lots of pictures when we were last away and it was great to see the girls so happy. So much better than traditional kennels.
We've been using Happy Hound Hotel for our dog for a few years now and we highly recommend this place. We love receiving photos and updates about our dog and it's reassuring to know he's having a wonderful time and he's settled. We love the outdoor area and the clean rooms provided for dogs. We think of the Happy Hound Hotel a holiday home for our dog where he has a chance to play with other dogs and run around. We are confident he's well looked after as as he will be at home. Please book well in advance as the demand is high for such a good service.
The Happy Hound Hotel have been looking after our much loved dogs for a good number of years now. Our first dog had boarded in a few different places both in Ireland and Scotland but never seemed to enjoy the experience - the Happy Hound Hotel was just a world apart. He was so relaxed and happy and as an owner you know when they're really content and they happily skip back when they get to visit again. I was worried about leaving our second dog but things couldn't have been better. The premises are beautifully decorated and kitted out with lovely beds, sofas, decor - the only difference to other hotels are the very happy dogs enjoying the amenities instead of humans! More important than that, Elaine, Andy and family are so good to the dogs. Quinn has been treated like one of the family and even the children remember the dogs by name and the dogs are as pleased to see them. The dogs get fantastic walks in the stunning surrounding landscape and the genuine loving care that you would give your own dog. Make sure you book early as they're rightly very popular and fill up much more quickly than most places. I think everyone who's used them turns into a returning customer for life!
We spent a lot of time taking advice and visiting Many local boarding options for our two very special Samoyed twins. For us it was almost love at first Sight Happy Hounds Hotel is quite frankly like no other. Elaine the owner is very friendly and attentive And frequently sends us photos of our two On what’s app while we are on holiday. It’s so much Easier to enjoy your time away knowing your paw Family are settled. The set up at happy hounds is perfect plenty of secure gates lots of exercise areas and numbers strictly limited to 8 boarders. All of whom must pass Elaine’s friendly test before being Admitted to this 5 star hotel. Our only issue is the fact our two don’t want to leave when we pick them up on our return 😃. Well done Elaine and family don’t know what we would do without you guys keep up the great work. 😃
Calvin our cockapoo has been going to the Happy Hound Hotel for his summer holidays and other short breaks since we got him three years ago. He’s always well looked after and happy there. We didn’t want to put him in kennels and this is a great alternative. The dogs have much more freedom and a comfy room to stay in. Elaine the owner is lovely. She sends us photos while we are on holiday. Calvin always looks happy running about the fields. Calvin always looks well cared for when we pick him up at the end of our break. Highly recommended!
We left our 4 year old cavachon with Elaine and Andy for 2 weeks .It’s the first time we’ve ever left her and Elaine sent us pictures of her throughout her stay . We could see how happy and well cared for she was . I wouldn’t ever hesitate to leave her with Elaine and Andy , she had a ball and we had peace of mind .
We have been a regular user of the Happy Hound for 7 years now and my dog loves it. Elaine & Andy are great & I have no worries about leaving my boy with them. They have the dog’s best interest at heart and make their stay with them comfortable & fun. On my summer holls away I get photos & regular up dates on how he is doing & I think I am missing him more than he misses me. I would definitely recommend the Happy Hound hotel. We would be lost without them. X
My dog loves his stays here, flys out the car and doesn't look back. Great secure areas for dogs to run about.
The best dog place ever. I have not booked holiday if I can’t get my girls into the Happy Hiund Hotel. They love it. It’s like a home from home and I feel really safe leaving them there. Elaine is really lovely and cares about the dogs she looks after. Highly recommend her and also the dog grooming business she does too.
Wonderful Una so friendly and very clearly a dog lover. My two dogs stayed at the kennels for 4 nights and where Happy and full of life when we picked them up. Thank you for looking after my hairy babies so well. Would happily recommend and will use again and again.
Our dog, Freckles, just loves going there. Una is terrific with him. He is well cared for and looked after, loves mixing with the other dogs. I would recommend Margaret's Mill Kennels.
Dog had a nice 3 night stay there. She was a bit freaked at first with all the barking but soon settled down. Good clean promises. Very welcoming owner. Looks like dog will return!
My border collie stayed here for 2 weeks while we were on holiday he had a great time una is so loving and caring would not hesitate to send him again .
If your going away for a long or short period you can rest assure your will be looked after and in the best of hands my dogs always come home in the same condition I drop them off top class kennels
Dogs have been going here for a couple of years always come back happy and Una couldn't be nicer
Great kennels, my dogs first time, when I picked him up he was fine
looked after my pooches for a few days well run kennels.
Lovely. Friendly people.
Great dog breeder
Trina and Gregg have known my pup since she was just over 11 weeks. She went to puppy club to help socialise her and then onto pack walks. They are great with the dogs and keep you up to date all the way. My dog Bute just loves her walks and is so happy. Highly recommended.
Trina has been looking after my two 'boys' Alfie & Teddy for almost two years for both weekly walking and boarding during holidays. The dogs absolutely love Trina and get so excited when I mention her name and rush out the door when she comes to pick them up. My dogs are like my children and Trina treats them like that too and I can totally trust her to look after them. She is totally reliable, always accommodates last minutes requests for me and is great value especially having two dogs. The walks are varied and it's great for them out walking with other dogs. I'd highly recommend Trina if you're looking for someone to look after your dog. She's the best!
Trina from It’s a Dogs Life has been walking my dog for over 2 years now (since a puppy). I honestly don’t know what I’d do without her. Trina is professional & extremely accommodating and my dog absolutely loves his walks with her and the other pack dogs. She considers the dog’s confidence and behaviour before joining them into the most appropriate pack walk. What I also love, are the photos & videos she takes when on her walks so we as owners can see what our fur babies have been up to. I also use Its a Dog Life for boarding and I know my dog is treated like one of her own. I would have no hesitation in recommending It’s a Dogs Life.
Trina had been taking my dog for puppy club and now group walks this year. It has been great for his socialisation skills whilst he's still a puppy and young dog and he really enjoys it. He gets really excited when I mention her name and will wait at the door when he knows she's coming to take him out. I trust trina to look after him just as I would as she treats him as her own. Would recommend!
Trina has been taking my staffy Luna for walks and boarding from summer 2019. Trina has helped us out with boarding and walks during some tricky times, often last minute too so she's been a god send at times. Luna absolutely loves going out on her pack walks, she loves it so much that when she hears Trina's van outside she goes crazy. Luna always arrives back from boarding knackered (which is lovely) I feel at complete ease leaving Luna with Trina overnight as she is spoiled and pampered just like at home. I highly recommend It's a Dogs Life for walking and boarding services, Trina is a gem.
We have used the services of Its a dogs life since June / July of this year, I can honestly say its the best thing we have done for our dog. He is really well looked after by Trina and gets some amazing walks / socialisation with other dogs. Trina treats Jura like her own dog and even on the most trying of days with Jura he still gets a cuddle. I trust her completely and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dog walker.
My cockerpoo Clio has been going to daycare with Trina and Greg for a couple of months now and she loves it! It has also really helped with her separation anxiety so that's an unexpected bonus.
My little Bobbi goes to daycare with it’s a dogs life, he absolutely loves it, and he also stays overnights occasionally with Trina and Gregg… they do an amazing Job and I thoroughly recommend this daycare x
Brodies just back his holiday with Trina & Gregg he had a ball & I didnt have to worry about leaving him Also Trina sends pictures off Brodie while with them so you can see how happy he is. xxx
Marnie can't wait to get to daycare with all the other dogs, she has a fantastic time when she is there ,she loves it. Thank You. I.A.D.L
Cannot recommend this lovely gal enough! She looked after our dog Bambi when her flight was delayed before she moved to live with us in the UAE and was absolutely fabulous. Super flexible and kind with our crazy situation and the absolute best with Bambi who is just a bag of nerves!
Amy and Anna from Cardonald dog walking are the perfect dog walkers. Nothing is a bother and they are so caring and considerate of our elderly dog. My dog is raging when I'm on holiday and it's me walking her. Highly recommend for anyone who needs a dog walker or dog boarding services.
Amy at cardonald dog walking is the most amazing girl ever with dogs and mine love her ❤️❤️ I’ve been using Amy’s service now for a number of years on and off due to having to change invetween the odd times for different reasons but Amy is by far the best and still use her now. She is simply amazing and would highly recommend. ❤️❤️ Thanks Amy ❤️❤️ D&T&I xx
Hamish has really enjoyed his walks with Amy. Amy always responds to our messages and keeps us informed on how Hamish is settling in within the group. Amy is trustworthy and responsible, so much so that we often get her to check-in on our rabbits when we're away on holiday.
It's been so great having Amy and Anna to walk Bailey as it gives her a really good chance to socialise with other dogs which she really missed out on in her early years. Both Amy and Anna really care about Bailey as if she was their own dog and would always recommend then.
Thank you to Amy for taking our dog Finn out twice a week he has thoroughly enjoyed the group walks 😊🐶❤️ …
Gillian took Casper out on his first walk plus an extra hour on Friday. It was great receiving pictures of him whilst out a walk/playing and finding out how he was getting on and behaving with her. Its a great service to have especially if you have a busy schedule and dont have the time to take your dog out the long walks they need. Will definitely be using again thanks again gillian xx
Gillian has looked after my two cats for me when I had to go away for a while. The cats were looked after very well and they love Gillian. They still come to see her when they see her about. Thank you x
Gillian is a genuinely lovely person.