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Beautiful house and neighborhood, kind hosts with quick and easy communication, and sweet pets. I fell in love with Ramen who loves to play and cuddle (especially in the mornings!) Thanks, Marisa!
Oh what a blessing and treat of a sit. Daina is a Pet Parent who is kind , clean, and has love for her girl Gracie. Gracie is a beautiful well kept poodle who is a loving and playful. This pet family was a DIVINE blessing on so many levels. The ambience of the home and the guest bedroom alone, would get me back; if the timing aligned.
We had a great time at Lyn's amazing place. The dogs are huge but kind, gentle and fun. We really enjoyed our time with them even if Iorek "the baby" was a bit anxious around us. Binky is a loveable grand old lady, and Miska the most perfect teddy bear, super friendly and always by your side. Great cats too, beautiful animals, very friendly and full of cuddles. The house and grounds are beautiful and everything was there to endure our stay was comfortable. Thank you Lyn and family for a wonderful weekend.
We spent some beautiful days with Enqui and Isa. They both welcomed us with great affection. Enqui is a very happy dog, he wants to play and be on top of all the time. He enjoyed walking and spending time outside together. Isa is a very intelligent kitten and at night she enjoyed coming close and cuddling to sleep. On the other hand, Maxi and Maria Jose welcomed us very well. Since the firs conversation they were very kind. The house is really very comfortable and the landscape is beautiful. We highly recommend coming to spend a few days with these adorable pets.♥️
We could not have asked for a nicer sit than caring for Hammer and Wink in Blanco, Texas. They are two of the sweetest dogs we’ve cared for! Consider yourself blessed if the Chile’s choose you to spend time in their beautiful home, with a nice hot tub and pool. They are a delight to work with, very gracious people.
Bella was wonderful to watch. She is friendly and she likes her walks. She also likes to play with her toys. We had a good time playing. She loves a good head rub, and she will put her head in your lap when she needs a cuddle. Christina was kind and accommodating during my stay. Christina’s prompt responses to any questions ensured that I felt informed and helped me settle into the sit quickly. The neighborhood is very close to DC. The metro is 5 minutes away. You can also walk to Old Town Alexandria where there are a lot of great restaurants and things to do. The home is comfortable and secure, and I felt safe in the neighborhood on my walks with Bella. I would happily sit for Bella and Christina again. I miss Bella already. Bella is easy-going and Christina is quick to communicate with and ready to answer any questions. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
What do most pet sitters charge per day in Melrose, Connecticut?
From $25/week to $120/week for the cat sitting and from 29.9950 to 29.99150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 29.9940 for the cat sitting and 29.99 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 Melrose, Connecticut ?
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.
Jackie and Randy are awesome. I love the set up that they have and all the dogs get along so well. The have a few fenced in play areas and a heated pool for the dogs. Every detail is covered so you can leave your most cherished loved one and not worry. We did a meet and greet and can't wait for them to do daycare and boarding.
Our dogs Carey and Ranger had a great time with Jackie and her husband Randy! They sent us a lot of pictures and gave us a lot of updates, which we so appreciated! We highly recommend them and will be using them again!!!
Jackie and Randy treat the dogs as their own! Tito loves going there every time. He starts whining as soon as we pull into the driveway! I will not take Tito anywhere else since finding Jackie. She is the best!
Best place ever!! She was always giving me photos and updates on my babies. She was able to watch my 3 dogs at once. Couldn't recommend her enough!
Very nice ppl great with animals
My boys have been cared for by Olivia for almost two years now! I can't speak highly enough about her. She takes her job seriously, is responsible, walks in whatever weather is thrown at her, and always has a smile on her face. She has great control of both dogs when she's walking and I never worry when they are with her. My big guy has been on a weight loss journey, 😂, and thanks in part to Olivia, he's lost over 20 lbs!! My little boy is a rescue and takes some time to adjust, but let me tell you, he warmed up immediately to her. She shows nothing but love. When Olivia shows up, all I have to say is, "Boys, your girlfriend is here." They fly to the door and cover her in kisses. Highly recommend! Give her a try and tell her Thunder sent you!
I‘ve been working with Charlie & Friends Pet Care for almost a year, and I couldn't be happier with the service! Olivia is absolutely fantastic with my 1 year old Golden Retriever. From the moment I met Olivia, it was clear she had a genuine love for animals. She is responsible, trustworthy, and incredibly attentive to my dog's needs. Her professionalism and reliability have given me peace of mind knowing that my dog is in good hands. Not only does she provide regular walks and exercise for my dog, but she also sends me a picture of him after each walk and lets me know how he did. I highly recommend Charlie & Friends’ services to anyone in need of a caring and dedicated professional for their pet. My dog and I are both grateful for the exceptional service!
Olivia is amazing with my cats! Kind, hardworking, and always replies in a timely manner. My pets love her just as much as she loves them!
Diane is wonderful! She has a loving caring energy with animals. My anxious dog was immediately taken with her. I am rarely away from my dog, but I had to be out of town. Diane came for home visits throughout my being away. She sent photos & updates on both my dog & cat throughout each visit. Her communication is excellent. When I returned home, both my dog and cat were relaxed, the house was as neat as I left it... I could tell everything went very well. I highly recommend Diane & will be using her for any future times I need to be away from home.
Please DO NOT believe the first review, the people were reviewing ANOTHER pet sitting service called Wagging Tails in another part of the state. Wagging Tails in Enfield CT is owned and operated by Diane Mozes, and she is a lovely woman who has taken care of our dogs, and our neighbors dogs over the last 4 years. She charges a fair price, and water's plants, takes in mail, and actually PLAYS with your pets. She texts messages to us to let us know how they are doing and sends us pictures of them playing outside. I can't tell you how comforted we feel knowing Diane is giving our dogs the amazing TLC while we are away. This year we even have a frisky new puppy and while we were away Diane took such good care of her. I suffered a heartbreaking loss after losing my beloved golden retriever after coming home from a local kennel and I vowed NEVER to use a kennel again..if I couldn't find someone I trusted to take care of my dogs... I wasn't going anywhere. I am so very happy I found Diane, and you will be too. I promise. Call Wagging Tails, (the one in Enfield) you won't be sorry.
I am so disappointed that I have to leave this post but out of fairness to others, it is necessary. I just called Waggin Tail to ask about dog sitting at the time of a family wedding in the spring. The phone number that I called was listed on the website, and was answered by a woman with a "Hello". Not "Hello this is Waggin Tail" or any other identification. I had no idea if I had reached the correct business so I asked if this was Diane (she is a friend of my sister so I knew a first name but that was it), and she said yes. I then asked if this was Waggin Tail and she said yes. I explained that I wasn't sure when she answered the phone since she did not identify the business. She stated that it was her personal phone. Again, I called the phone number that was listed on her website and I explained that. The next thing that I heard was "Oh what a day" and she hung up on me. Very unprofessional. I truly wanted to give her my business as she would have taken care of several dogs, but will find another pet sitter who is not so rude.
They are crooks! Do not use them! Our family went away for a week and we came home to a disaster. The owner offered a refund on our voicemail but three months later we still have not received it.
Great in home service!
Rene and George took wonderful care of our 14 year old ShihTzu. It was the first time she was with someone other than family. Within an hour of drop off we received a picture of her snuggling up with George!!.Would 100% recommended, and will definitely book again. Loving,gentle home atmosphere.
My senior dog was so well cared for! I will NEVER leave my pet in a kennel again! For a comparable price, the quality of care given here is exceptional!! Full of gratitude for Renee and George and their network of pet sitter partners!
We are thrilled with Audrey. She is reliable and trustworthy. We have one indoor cat, one outdoor cat (who vanishes when we travel), fish and plants. All are always well taken care of, giving us great peace of mind. Audrey does not hesitate to contact you if she has a concern. We had a bad cat fight during our last trip (Feb.). Audrey found blood and fur on the snow on the deck and was worried about our outdoor cat. Fortunately our security cameras captured the fight and our cat was not involved. We were able to share the videos with Audrey so she could also have peace of mind. Our outdoor cat showed up a day after our return looking no worse for wear.
We're so glad we discovered Happy Paws last year. Audrey took great care of our 13-year-old cat while we took a few week-long trips during the summer. Audrey texted updates & photos so we always had peace of mind, especially since Curtis the cat is very social & gets anxious when no one's around. While he doesn't currently have health problems it's good to know she can monitor him when we can't. And based on reviews from her other clients I'm confident she'll handle any such health issues should they arise while she checks on Curtis during our upcoming trips.
We couldn't be happier with our experience with Happy Paws. We utilized their services to help with our elderly cat while we went away for Christmas. Our cat required medications (topical, specialized feedings and oral syringe) twice a day and Audrey was not only reliable and dependable with delivering the meds, but she also sent us some updates with texts and pictures. Audrey was very thorough and attentive from the initial interview throughout the entire process. We highly recommend Happy Paws for your pet sitter needs.
Audrey has taken care of my two pups for years and she is amazing. She shows love and care for my pets as if they were her own. She is extremely reliable and just a genuine wonderful person. Appreciate deeply all you do for my two pups! Michelle
Audrey took fantastic care of our three cats while we were away for a week. She truly loves animals and it shows. By the time we came back, the cats were happy to see us but not desperate to see us - the true sign of a well-cared for cat. We will hire her whenever we are away.
When I met Audrey I was so relieved to find a pet sitter who I could trust with my fur babies. I was disappointed with all the kennels we had tried and was looking for a safer stress free option for my Goldendoodle and Siamese cat. Audrey has been our only pet sitter now for a year and a half. Audrey is great and easy to reach . I enjoy seeing photos or videos of my pets on Audrey's Facebook page. She has also watered my plants and shipped a package to us that we needed. I highly recommend Audrey for your pet sitting needs!
I'm so thankful that I have Audrey to check in on my dog Elvis !! Audrey is visiting Elvis several days/week and she is so patient with him. Elvis is a senior dog that is blind so he can't be rushed while outside or to do anything really, except eating of course :) Audrey is excellent with him and 100% reliable. Audrey is also very good at communicating if there is anything I need to know. Can't recommend her enough to anybody in need of a reliable and very caring dog walker or pet sitter.
I have zero complaints when it comes to Happy Paws Pet Care. Audrey goes above and beyond to meet her customers needs, whether that customer has two feet or four paws. My husband and I are extremely grateful to have Audrey check in on Tsavo and Chloe when we are away from home for long periods of time. I highly recommend this service to anyone looking for pet sitting/walking.
When it comes to pet sitting there is no need to reinvent the wheel! Happy Paws provides exceptional service as relates your pet care needs. We would never again use any kennel service after having our dogs cared for by Audry. They never have to leave our home saving them from the trauma many animals go through when they are dropped off at a kennel when we are away. This is a 5 star service! Greg & Brenda
Audrey is the best. Such a relief to have someone to care for my two fuzzy babies when I'm away. Definitely will book with her again and recommend!
Donna was awesome, helped me out in a pinch and took very good care of my pups while I was away on business. Would definitely use her services again and would highly recommend!
Great service! I recently had surgery and wasn't able to clean up after my pets, but Donna made sure everything was handled quickly and efficiently. She had a great rapport with my pups, and was very responsive!
Donna at Best of Buddies waste removal is absolutely worth the money! If you are like me and limited on time but love your dogs she is the woman for you. Whether it be walking them or cleaning up after them. Im so grateful she has taken this off my shoulders. It’s so worth it cause i can cuddle my pups instead of being in the yard.
Donna has been our dog care provider for over 14 years, with our standard poodle in the past & now with our toy poodle. She’s responsible & communicates & loves our pets!
Highly recommend! Donna did a great job with waste removal for 2 dogs during their owner's recovery from surgery. Prompt communication and great rates, too.
We recently went on a 10-day vacation and it was the first time we had to leave our two senior dogs alone at the house. Donna was the absolute best! She was in constant communication during the whole trip, making sure that we knew exactly how the dogs were during the whole time. She spent extra time with them out of the goodness of her heart. I will absolutely have Donna watch our dogs again and would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a pet sitter!
for keeping our yard poop free and sanitary for the pups! Donna does an excellent job & even hauls it away. No more bugs hanging around or flies by the poop can. What the same in your yard? Give them a try.
Donna is awesome! Very responsive from the start. She does a great job and is meticulous. I really appreciate her help. She also found a few balls my dog had lost (reminder to myself not to buy balls that match the grass).
Donna is a professional with the way she runs her business, and loving and attentive to our puppy Jaxon. She dedicates the time she is with him to making sure he is engaged and exercised, and also keeps us well informed.
Donna from Best of Buddies pet care has been fantastic to work with! I have two big dogs, and with work/life it can be hard to find time to pick up their waste outside. Donna picks it up for me every week, and always communicates once it is finished! Now I have more time to spend with my dogs, thank you Donna!
My pup has been attending Happy Dogs for training & Yappy Hour since he was a baby. He’s almost 4 now and always looks forward to going to Yappy everyday!
Jan and her team are excellent. They are knowledgeable, professional and passionate about training pups to be their best puppy selves! We’ve been bringing our dog, Carmie, once a week to Yappy Hour for quite some time and she has come a long way. Because of Happy Dogs at Home training, Carmie is well behaved and absolutely excellent with other dogs and has gone from a total scaredy cat to a much more confident young lady. 🐶
Mylo has been a Happy Dog with Jan and her staff for over 13 years. Jan trained Mylo when he first arrived in our home. He loves seeing her for walks and fun!!
I used Happy Dogs @Home for overnight pet sitting for 2 trips I went on and they were wonderful both times. Jan, the owner, scheduled a visit ahead of time to meet my dog and find out more about him. My dog doesn’t tend to warm up to people right away, but he warmed up to Jan immediately, so I knew that was a great sign! I was able to go on vacation knowing my dog was at home and in good hands. Anytime I reached out for an update, I’d get a quick response with a photo attached. Jan was also able to help out with my dog’s mealtime behavior. He has always been a picky eater and mealtime was always difficult; one week with Jan and now he eats his food as soon as I set it down. Thank you Jan!
Jan’s training was the best and so helpful for us as new pet owners. Now Poppy attends happy yappy hour. She loves getting to run around with all of her friends!
Absolutely love Happy Dogs and so does my pup! All the handlers treat my dog with the best care and i feel so comfortable with him in their capable hands. They truly care about their clients and their pets. Would b lost without them. They are a local business too....even better!
This small business is one of the most professional and personal there is around! My dogs are my children and I know I can be a handful with how picky I am about their care, but Jan and her business make my dogs and I feel like family. I trust all my training and pet-sitting needs to this them, able to vacation comfortably knowing my dogs are looked after as if they are the sitter's own.
I am more than happy to highly recommend the services of Jan as a professional trainer and pet sitter. I first met her at a group dog walk about a year and a half ago and was very impressed with how well she communicated with the many dogs. I then contacted her to sit for my 1 year old Wheaton Terrier while I was on vacation. Brady was so undaunted by my absence that I have used her pet sitting services every time I travel. My goal for Brady is to go into pet therapy and recently asked Jan to train him for that role. Under her tutelage, he has shown great potential and I give her great praise for training both of us! In short, I can only say that Jan has made my relationship with my dog much simpler, less stressful, and a lot more fun! She just “gets” how to communicate what you want your dog to do in a way that both you and your dog understand.
Amazing small business that truly cares about you and your pets. They take the time to get to know each pet individually, and care about your pet being happy! Definitely true to their name and wouldn't recommend anyone else
The owner is amazing with people and dogs alike, an all around good person. Very knowledgeable and compassionate. The only dog care business I trust with my pup.
My dog said he was not actually sat on though.
Hi Laura, you haven't been one of my clients. If you need any pet sitting done in the future, please visit my site.
Hi Cathy, you haven't been one of my clients. If you need any pet sitting done, please visit my site.
