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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, $21/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!
Karen is an amazing professional caring kind sensitive pet sitter. She took care of our cat Jade who was very shy but she was able to find her each day and made sure she was safe healthy and happy. She even sent me pictures every day which was great because it was our first time leaving her and she really reassured us she was ok and being loved. Thank you Karen. If you need a pet sitter she is exceptional!! Love Jade and family
Karen has been an absolute gem of a dog walker for my Shiba Inu, Lucy, and I couldn’t be happier with her care. Lucy *looovvvesss* her, and it’s clear that Karen has a special connection with dogs. She’s incredibly reliable, friendly, and professional. I never worry about Lucy's walks because I know she’s in the best hands. Karen is more than just a dog walker; she's a trusted friend to Lucy, and it's a joy to see how excited Lucy gets for their walks together. Highly recommend Karen to anyone looking for exceptional pet care!
Karen is an awesome dog walker. My dogs love her, she's always on time, sends pics of their walks and is very responsive. She's very flexible and willing to do extra walks when needed and if she isn't available for a given time she can usually help me find another dog walker who is. I know my babies are safe and cared for with her!
Karen is a true leader of the pack when it comes to all things dogs! We are so happy we have her taking care of our fur baby. Her communication and dedication to service are unmatched. She is so reliable and has been able to help us out in a pinch. We cannot express enough how lucky we are to have her looking after our little guy (5 month old puppy from the SPCA). 1000% recommend to anybody looking for a pet sitter, walker, extension of yourself for all your pet needs!
Karen is reliable, friendly, and most importantly our pup loves her! She has had great tips and suggestions for training, leashes, collars etc. she has really shown up for our family and I couldn’t recommend her more highly.
Karen has been our cat sitter while we are away for years now. We immediately felt comfortable with her and you instantly pick up on her love for animals. She's fabulous to work with, super dependable and reliable, and just a very sweet person overall! Karen is wonderful with our cats and it gives us peace of mind knowing they are being so well cared for while we are traveling. I would recommend Karen to anyone in the area looking for someone to take great care of their pets!
I have been sending my hound to Karen for years. She is so caring with him. He gets so much love when he’s with her because she truly loves animals. Karen doesn’t overbook to ensure your pet gets the attention you would want for your fur baby. Her dog is a sweetheart also. I have used Karen for both overnight boarding and daycare and highly recommend her to anyone with a dog. She books up fast though so reach out in advance.
Karen is a trustworthy, attentive and thoughtful pet sitter! We are able to travel at ease because we know our two cats are safe in her hands. She takes her time with them, sends videos and updates, and is gentle and good with our elderly near-blind kitty. My wife was previously a professional dog walker and pet sitter and has a high standard, which Karen exceeds every time. She is great and we are so glad Peekskill has her in the community!
Karen was just simply wonderful with my boys and most importantly trustworthy! When we were in New York Karen dropped in on my boys for about 2+ years and became Auntie Karen to them really quickly. They loved her and so will your pups!
We are so lucky to have found Karen to care for our three cats! We were out of the country for a month, during which Karen sent us photos and videos daily, keeping us updated and informed. Our eldest kitty has special needs and requires multiple medications twice a day; Karen handled her beautifully, with genuine care and affection. She graciously took a piece of feedback regarding petting this kitty, and helped our cat feel so much more comfortable. Our two others are extremely shy and usually don't appear around new people, but they became Karen's new best friend! I can't overstate how delightful and shocking that was, and I think it speaks to the professionalism and love that shines through when Karen cares for your pets. Karen is fair, trustworthy, and very communicative; her pricing is also an excellent value. We'll rely on Karen any time we need pet care, and I couldn't possibly recommend her more!
Stephanie is amazing at taking care of animals. I have had others watch my cats with some issues. Not Stephanie! She was able to find my senior cat and hand pill him 2 times a day. She visited 3 times a day, giving him lots of pets and attention. She ran my tub faucet for him. She misted our hermit crab too! She sent us frequent updates on our trip that put our mind at ease. Our 15 year old cat was in the best hands with her! We highly recommend Stephanie for pet care. She is the best!
I am so relieved to have found Stefanie to care for my 2 cats when I am away. She is very attentive to them. She keeps me updated on her visits with adorable photos. My cats aren't stressed when I come home either, so I know that she is doing a great job!
Fabulous, loving, fun, generous, and so many more wonderful words come to mind when describing the experience we have had with Stephanie. Max, our now 12 year old Wheaton terrier has boarded with Stephanie and her family many short and long stays over the past few years. He has always been treated as if it were his own home and came back to us happy and healthy. Stephanie sends pics and videos everyday of max playing with her adorable and sweet French bulldog Lucy in the house, in the backyard, taking walks, and just relaxing. She is incredibly caring and careful about food and medicine, allergies, picky eating habits etc. And Stephanie has always been very flexible about drop off, pick up and last minute timing changes. We feel so calm and comfortable that max is happy and safe and are thrilled that we found this wonderful second home for him.
My husband and I have 3 cats and have been using Stefanie and Creature Comforts for over 2 years almost exclusively. She’s incredibly responsive, sends updates and pictures after each visit, and really cares about our pets. I’d definitely recommend her to anyone in the area.
Stef is the best, and has been walking our dog for over 4 years. She is trustworthy, dependable and flexible. We also use her dog boarding services and it definitely gives us peace of mind when we go on vacation. She’s always sending us photos and videos to let us know our dog is safe and happy. I highly recommend her services.
Stefanie was wonderful and took amazing care of our kitty Bella! Vacation was so the better knowing Bella was in good hands!
We love the family vibes of all staff members loving and taking great care of our Dakota Mae and Wallen as soon as we walk in, in the mornings. Turning into the parking lot, our pups get super excited to see where they’re going! They were very accommodating and kept watch while he was struggling with his back paw before surgery. We love all the cute events they have monthly to keep the dogs interested and entertained! When there’s bubbles, you’ll know Dakota will be there!!! Having an easy 123 text system to be able to check in, ask questions, etc, being watch on the cameras brings lots of comfort and peace watching our pups play, and having social media to see many posts of the fun event days is the best part of my day! We love dogtopia 💕
We love Dogtopia! My dog was adopted from what we believe to have been a puppy mill situation when she was between 2 and 3 y.o. When we adopted her, she was extremely shy, afraid of children, and sometimes aggressive with other dogs due to fear. She didn’t know how to play with toys, but she did love adult humans. She’s 12 now, and has gained more confidence from regular dog park visits and play dates with friends’ dogs. Dogtopia has been a huge part of her overall happiness and wellness for the last two years. The people who work here are very careful and loving towards all the dogs in their care. They’re always well staffed and the dogs are never le ft unsupervised. They always remember my dog’s name, preferences, health information, and personality, and we only bring her here once a week. I’ve recommended see them to friends, as well. My dog LOVES Dogtopia, and we love them, too!
Our dog absolutely loves it here, she’s high energy and the environment allows for a great mix of socialization and rest. The staff is incredibly kind, patient, and helpful! It’s very clean and well kept and I like that the dogs are separated by size so it’s not too anxiety producing for smaller dogs. I feel good leaving our pup here to play! The app makes it really easy to book services and having access to the daycare camera is a great benefit, I love checking in to see what our girl is up to! Usually trouble, which is another reason the staff is so amazing!
I appreciate the convenience of being able to drop off my dog for the day, knowing he's in good hands. The staff is very friendly and clearly passionate about dogs. I also love the app, which allows me to check in on my dog whenever I want.
The staff is very friendly and helpful. It is a well organized and structured facility to allow the maximum fun at the most safety for the dogs.
I always feel like I am dropping my pup off at a place where she is safe, loved and well cared for! My dog is very high energy, so daycare is a fantastic option to keep her well exercised during the work week. The staff members have all been very kind and quick to address any questions or concerns that I have brought up. I also love all the themed days and photo ops, such as back to school picture day, Halloween costume contest and pictures with Santa!
Mookie goes to Dogtopia at least 2 to 3x a week. He absolutely loves it! He comes home super tired from a day of playing with his friends. The staff is really helpful and friendly! We love how easy the app is to use to book daycare and boarding appointments. We also love that we have access to the webcams so we can see what our pup is doing. Also, the themed days are so fun and we love to get pictures of Mookie!
Friendly, flexible and so understanding of our most precious pups. One (who will remain nameless - Pia lol ) who is so calm until she meets someone and then becomes a “jumper” but Dogtopia understands and our other good boy is just the sweetest …..just excellent understanding and care !
The staff is great. Our dog always comes home worn out from his day of play. He runs to the door when we say Dogtopia or doggie daycare.he especially likes the pup cups.
My dog loves it here! The staff is great, and the web cams are a wonderful resource. I love that they have 3 different rooms so there are not too many dogs in one playroom. Another place I tried while ago had WAY too many dogs in the play room. This way there are plenty of dogs for my Bernice to play with and the staff is able too monitor them. Bernie is happy and gets lots of exercise and socialization.
When I leave my baby here I leave 100% confident and relaxed that he is in the best care. The owner can’t be more professional, knowledgeable, and caring towards the dogs. My dog loves coming here and we are very blessed to have found a doggie paradise ♥️
We received regular photo and video updates, and they were in touch with us regularly from the beginning. Honey had a lot of fun with them and their dogs, and he was returned to us happy and healthy! They were fantastic and we will definitely use them again.
Georgie loves going to Pleasant Paws. He comes home after a day at the "inn", happy, healthy and exhausted from playing! This is a family run clean daycare and they love and care for my boy! The pictures are Georgie hanging in the backyard where the dogs play !
Great place to leave your dog for a day or board for longer stays. My boy Blue absolutely loves this place, sometimes I think more than home with us. He gets a great workout with his buddies and is exhausted when I pick him up. Billy knows dogs and I trust him immensely with our pup.
Our dog Hudson loves going to Pleasant Paws Inn. Julie and Joe are terrific! They take good care of our pup. We feel very comfortable bringing Hudson there for daycare and boarding overnight. Great family-run place!
I cannot speak highly enough of Julie and the team at Pleasant Paws Inn. I left my dog Meadow at Pleasant Paws Inn for over a week and was so impressed with the care, love, and attention that she received. Super-responsive, excellent customer service and, after picking my dog up this morning I could tell she had an absolute blast! I will be recommending Pleasant Paws Inn to all of my friends and family going forward. Thank you to Julie and the team for taking such great care of my Meadow!
I would give them 20 stars, if I could. I only wish I had found Pleasant Paws Inn sooner! My dog is a bit on the anxious side and I have never been comfortable with the idea of boarding him in a typical kennel environment. It is clear that everyone at Pleasant Paws has a genuine love for the animals in their care and importantly, they are fantastic about communicating with me while my pup is there. The best thing I can say is that every time I have brought Finnegan there, he is happy to go and every time I pick him up, he is happy to come home. Perfect <3 !
Pleasant Paws has been our dog Fiona’s home away from home for a little over a year now. Both the indoor and outdoor spaces are clean and well- maintained and the outdoor play area is spacious and allows the dogs to run, play and exercise together. Most importantly, Julie and her staff are kind, caring and attentive - they are tuned in to each dog’s personality and make a real effort to accommodate their needs and behaviors. Fiona loves being there, and I love being able to look on FB on the days that she is there and see pictures of her throughout the day! We are always confident that she is well taken care of when we leave her at Pleasant Paws, and that has given us enormous peace of mind.
Wonderful, dependable, and friendly staff and clean, spacious indoor/outdoor crate-free facility with lots of room for the pups to run and play. My dog Elliot runs up to the gate every time I drop him off! I highly recommend Pleasant Paws Inn for boarding or daycare.
Our dog Clover has gone to Julie and Pleasant Paws Inn for nearly 3 years now. Clover loves it there, whether for daycare or boarding. She can't wait to get out of the car and be with them for the day or the weekend. In particular, it has been such a relief for us to know they're available whenever there has been a family emergency. They're so responsive and ready to take Clover on short notice. We never have to worry.
Julie and the staff at Pleasant Paws are the best in the business. Our boxer puppy Cooper spends two days a week at daycare there. When I pick him up after work he is exhausted and happy from playing all day long! Just this past weekend Cooper spent Friday through Monday at PPI while we were away on a weekend trip. Cooper did GREAT! We got to see pictures of him playing with his friends on Facebook while we were away. When I picked him up on Monday I couldn't even get him out of the car he was snoring so loud! It was so nice to know that even though we missed Cooper while we were away he was well taken care of and didn't seem to miss us too much! Thank you Julie and everyone at Pleasant Paws for taking such good care of him!!! You have a friend and client for life!!!
Great family owned business. They take great care of the dogs and treat them as part of their own family. I highly recommend them.
Joan is absolutely the best! I have peace of mind knowing my cats are in reliable, loving hands when I’m away. Joan has been caring for my two cats since I adopted them over 10 years ago. She’s always been responsible, kind, and caring. When my mom passed away I needed to be away unexpectedly for several weeks, and Joan stepped in to take care of my kitties on very short notice - I’m beyond grateful. She responds to inquiries quickly, and posts pictures of both cats each time she visits! Joan is a true blessing.
Joan is a reliable professional. She took care of my cats many many times while I was living in New York. She developed a relationship with a couple of shy cats and I could always count on her. She gave me peace of mind when I couldn’t be there with my precious babies.
Joan is wonderful! She is very conscientious, caring and reliable. I left my elderly dog and 2 cats in her care for 10 days and didn't worry about them. She sent me pictures and video regularly and got my shyest cat to come out and play with her. She really loves animals. Anytime I have to go out of town, I'll be calling her to take care of my fur kids! Highly recommend!
Joan is absolutely wonderful! She is super responsive and sends photos every day. It’s clear she loves animals and is always available when we need her! I would recommend her to anyone looking for a cat sitter.
We travel a lot and also have a second residence out of New York. The cats do not travel well so we rely on Joan to take care of the girls. I sleep well knowing that they are in the professional hands of Joan. She is amazing, never missing a day with them and sending me updates frequently. I don’t know what we would do without her. Thank you Joan!
I have only had fantastic experiences with Joan. She treats our cats lovingly, sends photos, and she even helped during a crazy snowstorm once. She goes above and beyond, and I’d recommend her to any pet owner who wants to endure their pets are in great hands.
I love Joan and more importantly my cat loved her too. She was always very fast to respond to emails or texts, made sure to tell me how my cat was doing, and always spent enough time with him to make sure he wasn't lonely. I found Joan to be reliable, even on very short notice - I think she loved my cat as much as I did. Hire Joan if you want to come home to a happy cat!
Joan has been our cat sitter for more than ten years now, and we cannot speak highly enough about her. We return from trips and weekends away with our cats happy, well fed, and calm. When our senior cats died, she was one of the first people we texted, as we knew she had forged special relationships with both of them. When we got our kittens (who are now four year olds), we knew that they would be in capable hands always. She is reliable, thoughtful, and caring. She goes above and beyond to play with and show affection during her visits, as you can tell by the condition the kitties are in when we return (mad at us, but overall content!). The best is when she posts "proof of life" photos on Instagram and Facebook so you can see their sweet faces when you are not at home. I would recommend her to anyone in the area who needs top of the line pet care, and her rates are very reasonable.
My two cats and I have been very lucky to have Joan in our lives for the past five years. I could not be happier with my experience as a customer and my cats could not be happier to have Joan as a friend. Joan is always easy to schedule with – she always responds promptly and confirms that she’ll be there, whether I’m organized and giving her a week’s notice or if I’m making a last minute trip and need her help the next day. I have two older cats, one of which is diabetic and requires shots twice a day, and one of which has allergies and must be given a daily pill, and is also quite shy. Joan has been able to handle these extra care needs without any problem. And she has even taught me a few tricks to get the shy one to take her pills! Joan goes the extra mile to do things like empty the recycling bin, wash the dishes in the sink, bring in the mail, etc. Most importantly to me, my cats love and trust Joan, and so do I. She has taken the time to really build a relationship with each of them. She was especially patient in getting my shy cat to come out of her shell, and I really noticed a difference that she became even more affectionate with me! When I come home from being away, my cats are always happy and at ease and my house is in order. It is worth every penny to me. Years ago, before I had Joan in my life, I would ask a friend or neighbor to check in on the cats, and there were often signs of stress – most frequently they would pee on something, like my bed – oh, so fun to come home to that! When my older cat become diabetic about five years ago, I knew I needed to engage a professional I could trust to come twice a day at scheduled times, and who had experience with giving insulin shots. And I am so glad that this led me to find Joan. It was truly life-changing. Instead of spending my vacations worrying about my babies, I knew they were in good and loving hands. I could not recommend Joan more highly or enthusiastically!
Joan has been our pet sitter for over ten years, and she has been extremely helpful and reliable. She always takes excellent care of our cats -- even the difficult one! -- and even helped us figure out how to get our stubborn, elderly cat to take her medication. She is dedicated and caring, and there's no one else we would trust our little ones with. She is part of our cats' extended family.
Cheryl is the absolute best. She walked my two dogs from when they were puppies and provided them with so much love, and me with so much comfort knowing that they were in good hands whenever they were with her.
Cheryl at Your Place or Mine is absolutely amazing! She took care of our dogs while we were on vacation and it couldn't have gone smoother. She put us at ease and went above & beyond our expectations.
We found Jen when she relocated back to the east coast, and she is wonderful. She visited our two older cats daily whenever we were traveling. Sadly, she is moving to another area so I will be losing her, but I cannot recommend her highly enough for those in her new territory. She came for a consultation before we went away the first time to get to know our house and cats, and immediately impressed us. She is the definition of professionalism when it comes to animal care - very thorough, clean and communicative. Even though our cats are very shy with strangers, she is excellent with animals and I always felt so comfortable knowing she was the one they would see each day. She is fantastic and we will miss her - her new clients will be very lucky to have found her!
What a gift Jen has been in our life. The love, warmth, caring and fun she has given Rookie is a blessing. To have someone care so much for your most important person (doggie❤️) is something I wouldn’t have dreamed. Jen is great, so many other words to say but anyone lucky enough to meet Jen will agree. an angel sent to us at a time when we needed one. Thanks Jen, my friend. and Rookie pants girlfriend😋.
Jen always treats our dog, Luna, as if she were her own dog! I am confident Luna is safe and having fun while in Jen’s care. I highly recommend her!