Dog Sitters in Saggart

Superb place! Our dog had a blast at his week long stay. Girls looked after him very well, agility course included in stay helped us with walk trainings. He had field fun, made new friends, came back happy and clean. Already booked another stay. 6 minutes drive from Citywest/Saggart.

The doggy day care facility is good for the price point; my main issue is with the grooming service. I included screenshots of the messages since I did not take pictures at the scene. As a former employee I had no idea of the state of the grooming salon on my first day; I was asked to groom three dogs using a hair dryer, the blades were rusted and blunt and there were no scissors. I sent all three dogs home after apologising to their owners; I suggested that they ask for a refund. It seemed to me that the owner was to make some ‘easy’ money. I strongly suggest you find another grooming facility; BIFE, Cathal Brugha and DFEI offer free dog grooming from September to May. I suggest going to any of those if you are looking for a good cheap grooming for your dog.

Amazing service. My dog Lucy and my sisters dog Lily have an amazing time in the doggy day care. They come back happy and exhausted from hours of play, smells and fun. Would highly recommend to any dog owners looking for this service. They have a grooming service also and were so flexible to fit us in. Torsha has been a pleasure to deal with and very professional and kind.

Teddy had an amazing overnight stay, I received plenty of videos and pictures of him settling in and playing, I’ve never seen him happier which put me totally at ease as this was his first time away from us. Staff were excellent and so kind to Teddy, when I went to collect him he quite literally did not want to leave and lay down refusing to budge. We look forward to having him stay with you guys again soon 😊

While it was a little difficult to find the location first time, don’t let that bother you. They are amazing. Our dog spent several days there between Christmas and New Year. Púca had a wonderful time and was very well taken care of. We got an amazing feedback form to let us which activities she did over the few days. We have booked her back in again in a couple of months time.

Despite other reviews saying this place doesn't exist, I can verify that it does indeed exist. I visited with my Dog for their open day and then booked her in for 7 nights while we were away over New Year. The staff are amazing. The facilities are amazing. They kept in touch with us and sent videos and photos while we were away. The location is in the hills behind Saggart/Rathcoole and is very accessible. We are very happy and can't recommend this place highly enough. Its a badly needed service in the area.

We had our 2 crazy newfoundlands in for a groom before Christmas and we were so impressed with the facilities that we booked Our 8 month old British bulldog puppy skye in for a week while we were away over new years. She had the best time and we got regular updates and pics which put us at such ease knowing how well looked Fter she was. She made puppy pals and got tucked into bed at night. Skye also had a cherry eye at the time and was due to have surgery the following week so needed drops everyday and it was no problem to the team at charlies to add that to her care. Will definitely be back and highly recommend.

We have been dropping our dog Lily up once a week while wer in the office working. Lily has a ball! She comes home exhausted from all the fun she’s so happy there. We are delighted we found such a great place for her to go. Highly recommend !!

Our dogs were well looked after over Christmas & New year period. Staff were all friendly, and it was very nice to receive photos & videos. Highly recommended!

Fantastic facility, lots of space for our best pals to run and play. Alfie doesn't even look back when he's dropped off, he is so happy here. Great peace of mind knowing he is being looked after here.

Our dog Bowie loves the girls at Doonane, he never wants to leave! Emma, Holly, Barbara and the team do such a great job, they take great care of your dog while you're away. The daily 'pupdates' are fantastic, we see him having fun in the fields every day, chasing balls and running around. The girls always go the extra mile with him, and Doonane is a home from home for Bowie. I wouldn't leave him with anyone else now, the care is beyond anything I expected! Don't hesitate to leave your dog in Doonane, you won't regret it!

We started Toto in Doonane in Feb 2024 after a bad experience in a different kennel. He absolutely loves his stays with his buddies in Doonane. Emma, Holly, Barbara & all the girls are great with him & care so much for all the dogs. We don’t ever need to worry about dropping Toto off he loves it there. The daily updates are great to see him with his friends 🐶

We love Doonane. Rua has been going for almost a year and he is always so happy and excited to stay! He runs in the gate and doesn’t look back! Anytime Rua is in Doonane, I know he is getting the best of care. Emma, Holly, Barbara, Caitlin and the team are all so kind and give us lots of updates (and do cute photoshoots on special days like Valentine’s Day and birthdays). We are so happy we found Doonane!

Our little Maltipoo, Bert, has stayed with Emma and the team in Doonane twice and he just loves it. We have peace of mind knowing Bert is having a great time. We see photos of him every day on FB and insta which are so reassuring. A million thanks to Emma, Holly and everyone at Doonane for minding our little love so well ♥️

I have boarded my three dogs with Doonane Kennels for over 10 years now and I have always found them to be both professional and friendly. I trust them totally which is very important as my dogs are like my kids! They have a great time too, by the way 😃 …

Ruby loves going to Doonane. Emma and her team are fantastic with the dogs in their care. The facilities are brilliant and doggies get to run free in enclosed fields. Would highly recommend

Doonane is a first class boarding facility. I highly recommend it. All the team there are brilliant. They genuinely care for your pets welfare. Our four little dogs love going there, and always run in without a second glance back! We are so happy we found Doonane and a huge thanks to all the team for you care, feedback, and photos . Having peace of mind when away from our girls is priceless.

I can't speak highly enough of the team at Doonane - they always take such good care of our dog Fudge, he loves going and can't wait to get in the gate when we arrive. Emma, Holly, Barbara and the whole team are the best - with the daily photo updates and so genuinely concerned for the welfare of the animals in their care. 5+ stars all round :)

Doonane is absolutely a wonderful place for Dogs! Our dog Riley has been going here for year's, everytime we arrive he can not get through that gate quick enough!! From daycare, long stays and grooming, everytime it is perfect! The care and attention they give all the dogs is amazing. We would be lost without you! Many thanks to Emma and all the wonderful staff at Doonane 🐶

We have been using Doonane for a number of years and are very happy. Bailey loves it, and clearly has a lot of fun from the pictures we can see posted. It's great to be away with peace of mind. A wonderful place. Emma and her team are amazing and provide a safe, fun and enjoyable stay. We highly recommend

Our dog Mia stayed with Adrian for 2 weeks. She is home almost 2 wks. She came home a fit and happy dog. Adrian sent me photos and didn't mind keeping me up to date on Mia's stay with him. He collected and delivered Mia home. He's a very nice and interesting person and has a great understanding of dogs which is assuring. He's extremely punctual. We hope to have Mia stay with Adrian again soon.

Great service!!! Adrian looked after my golden doodle for 9 days and I was completely at ease the whole time. We were kept up to date with pictures and how my dog was getting on. I would highly recommend!! Thanks Adrian

Thank you so much for looking after my 2 little Maltese so well. They were beautifully groomed on their return to me and I was very happy with the care they received. I can highly recommend Little Delights pet boarding.

I highly recommend Little Delights for pet boarding. My dog Bella gets so excited everytime she sees Adrian! We really enjoy the at home boarding as our dog does much better in a home environment. He provides updates and photos which is so helpful for my peace of mind while away. From the moment we met Adrian at the complimentary meet and greet prior to her first stay I could tell she would be in good hands. You can tell he has an extensive knowledge of dogs and truly cares about their comfort and well being. The collection and drop off service is always prompt and very handy for organizing around travel. If you are looking for somewhere to board your dog in a home setting or someone to care for your animal Little Delights is a fantastic option!

I recently contacted Adrian for dog boarding. We had a meet and greet. Adrian is a lovely man and shows true passion for dogs/animals. Our dog Hugo stayed for 9 days with Adrian, I received photos and updates on Hugo while on holiday. This gave me peace of mind. I came home to a very happy boy. I highly recommend Adrian.. I am so happy that I have found someone I can trust to take care of my dog.

I left my dog and cat in Adrian’s care and he did a wonderful job looking after them both. The dog stayed with him while the cat remained at home. I was very happy with the updates and service and the animals were very well cared for. I would have no hesitation in recommending Adrian to mind your fur babies

Adrian has been looking after my 2 cats for the last few years. He gives such a fantastic service and it is great peace of mind knowing they are well looked after when I am away. He sends a text after his visit so I know they have been fed and everything is ok. I recommend Adrian and Little Delights if you are looking for a pet sitter!

Adrian provides an absolutely fantastic service, he is reliable and is so great with our dog, so great in fact she gets so excited when Adrian collects her! We have been using Adrian since we got our dog during covid, it’s very refreshing to know our dog is being looked after with such care when we are away. I could not recommend Adrian enough.

Adrian is excellent! He's been minding our pets for several years now and both our cat and dog are very comfortable with him. He's reliable and very trustworthy. We highly recommend Little Delights pet sitting and dog walking services.

I have been a client of Little Delights for 10 years and can highly recommend Adrian, the owner of the company. He is utterly reliable, trustworthy, he has a natural affinity with animals and has been a trusted minder of my little dog for 10 years. I would recommend Adrian without hesitation.

A kennel should be a place that takes care of your pets and not just a place where they sleep while you are away. You trust a kennel with the well-being of your dogs and expect them to be taken care of in case they become ill. Both of our dogs had infections when we picked them up. The owners refused to acknowledge that this happened on their watch and took no responsibility. Extremely disappointing and unprofessional!

Please do NOT leave your dogs here! I picked up my dogs, both with eye infections. its week three now and one is still. But the worst part was that when I gave the owners, Brendagh, feedback she denied it and basically accused me of lying! They are very unprofessional. I do not advise this place at all.

When I leave my dog Hunter with the kennels he is always looked after very well. He always is a happy dog going there. They send updates of how he is getting on, it's a home from home for Hunter.

West City Kennels & Cattery 👍 Owners and Staff are animal lovers! My dog has been looked after and loved while I am on holiday! Also my daughter's dog and my brothers dog!!! Dogs came home healthy and happy!! Trust me you would be lucky to get your pet into these Kennels!! A big thank you to west City Kennels for their service!!! …

West City Kennels & Cattery have been looking after our dog for years now (Casper), and we wouldn't feel comfortable leaving him anywhere else. I would highly recommend them 👌 …

Had left our pet at this place. We were updated daily but would have been better to get the updates proactively rather than us asking for it. Drop and pickup was very smooth. The vaccination cert for your pet is a must before you drop your pet.

To say we were nervous leaving our 7 month old puppy at a kennels while we were away for a weekend is an understatement, but the team here were fantastic. Mabel walked in without a second thought, was very clearly well cared for during her stay there, and was very happy and full of beans at collection time. Next time we have to go away, we know she'll be well cared for by the team here

Our little bichon has stayed here on a number of occasions, Alan and the team always look after her very well and she is absolutely full of beans when we come to collect her. I didn’t realise till recently that they do grooming too, so now I’m going to book her in for a groom with them. Thank you for providing a great place for our pets. I would just recommend adding a few pictures of the kennels on the website, as we are not allowed to go see them.

Great service, even with short notice, they still took my little girl on board as my sitter ended in hospital. Very much recommend

A well deserved 5 Star Review.I’ve left my Dog “Sam”here on several occasions & he’s so well looked after.He is greeted by very friendly & professional owners.I get him groomed during his stay & a brilliant job done.when I collect him he’s always very content & I know he’s been well looked after.Highly Recommended

Our dog Luca loves staying here. He gets to run in the field with other dogs. Always comes home happy!

We left our dog for a week! We came back to pick him and he was filled with scratches at least 10, one of them is on his eye! Our dog is so sweet but he is a big dog 40 kilos so for him to be that hurt it means he had lots of fights. Beside this he was very very dirty and he came back very sad! it took him 3 days to become his normal self! Never again! This place might has the potential but lacks the care!

I have left my dog (Woody) here for 2 years now, at times he stays there for 2 weeks. I know that I will have no issues while travelling with my dog and I trust the people working there in case anything happens (although nothing has ever happened to Woody). My dog goes back home happy and healthy! Totally recommend it!

I won't be leaving my dog here again. We left our golden retriever archie here for one week. It was very affordable with a handy location but once we got archie home we noticed the fur on his tail had been cut (usually it's big and bushy) but the kennels owners never said a word to us about this. Also, his poo's contained large amounts of hair for a few days. Archie is a divil for eating things he shouldn't but clearly he wasn't supervised for long periods to the detriment of his own health. We also noticed a dog grooming room at the kennel which was full of hair and appeared to have not been cleaned for years. We suspect archie managed to get into this room and eat large amount of hair. We haven't had these issues at any other dog kennel we have used. I won't be using Pine forest again.

In short, awful. If you care for your dog, do not use this place. Our dog was left in for 2 nights as our usual spot was unable to take her. From the first meeting, the feeling was off. There seemed to be little to no interest in the dogs. The pens in which the dogs are kept are bare concrete. We had packed our dogs bedding etc but we were told that this was not wanted by the owner and that she uses newspaper and cardboard for them all. The dogs are given free reign to run around an outside grass area together and play which is one plus but the vibe given off is that the business owner does not keep an eye or really pay attention to them. The dogs are let out in the morning and brought in for the evening into the horrible bare concrete pens. Our dog is on a specially controlled diet due to allergies etc so we provided the food for her. When we collected her, the food was not touched. Not even moved from where it was placed when she was dropped off. When asked why the food was not used the reply was "I forgot which one she was" and "I didn't think it'd matter for two days", the dog has her name on a tag on her collar! She has returned exhausted and dehydrated. The level of care is basically non existent. The place is a joke. Will never return and will actively tell others to not go. Please, for your dogs sake, do not use this place.

Would not recommend. One of our dogs came out of the kennel having been bitten by another dog. Kennel owner hadn’t noticed. Also lost his dog collar which they also hadn’t noticed during the week and was eventually found in the field. When I asked how they were getting on during the week I got a 2 word reply. We’ve had dogs in a few kennels over the years but won’t be going back to this one.

I was a little concerned about leaving our dog in kennels as we usually have her minded in a persons home where where she is the only dog. But she was in great form when we collected her and she mixed very well with the other dogs with lots of space to run around. Its also very reasonably priced. I would use them again.

I left my labrador retriever here for a week in November. I would not recommend this place to anyone. My dog was so depressed when he came home, and the smell off him was so bad. He had a really bad tummy when he came home so I had to bring him to the vet. He has to take medication for a week. The vet also weighed him as she thought he looked very lean and it turns out that he lost weight while he was there. It was very upsetting to think that he was not well looked after while he was there.

We just wanted to share our experience at Pine Forest Boarding Kennels: We were very happy and relieved that they took us without a booking. As we struggled to find anywhere with open spaces. However, when we returned we were not expected (even though we had agreed on the time) and we found our puppy dirty, skinny and smelling of urine. They didn’t even know for how many nights he stayed when we tried to pay. My puppy cried and slept in minutes of getting into the car. Then he woke up for a minute or two, cried and slept again. The poor dog was exhuasted and underfed. It took us days to clean him up from the smell after multiple washes. In a day or two he started to settle into his routine, but still he was refusing to walk for long on his walks (he wanted to go out just refused to walk for long and wanted to be carried) In a few days he became ill. He started coughing up mucous, kept sniffling and was so weak he couldn’t walk and fell off the couch. So we took him to the vet and they told us that he had gotten kennel cough. So I am overall very disappointed in my experience at Pine Forest Kennels. After 10 days back home he is still recovering; taking medicine and skipping the walks for now. I would never recommend this place to anyone. I’m writing this review so I can help others to make their own decision.

Our Labrador spent 5 nights with Andrea at Pine Forest Kennels. He had a great time out running in the fields and playing with the other dogs. He came happy & relaxed.

I was nervous about leaving my baby Bobbi for 13 nights as she had never been left without us before and is very needy. Peter from the very beginning was so reassuring and asked me so many questions about her when first booking in which really put me at ease. He sent me regular updates and pictures throughout my holiday which I loved. Peter is a cat lover and that’s exactly what you want for your baby. You can trust him completely. I would 100% use this cattery again. I can’t wait to see the next step for your updated cattery when you reopen! Thanks Peter :)

Highly recommend! New Cattery although unfinished at present was functional, clean and will be really lovely when complete very soon. Our cat Basil was well looked after for the Christmas period.

Both our cats settled in well and had a great time with Peter. They were well looked after. Delivery, collection and payment were all seamless. Would definitely recommend. Thanks Peter!

This was the first time we used this facility, and will defo be booking my two cats in with Peter again. My female cat in particular was so relaxed and laid back while staying there. My tomcat was a little more reserved, preferring to stay in bed all day, typical male lol! They're back home and settled in already, usually from previously boarding cats, it would take a couple of days for them to settle. Goes to show how relaxed they were with Peter. He is the Irish version of Jackson Galaxy lol, true cat man! 🐈

Peter looked after our two cats during our recent holiday. He was so good with them! I would 100% recommend to everyone!

Very happy with LittleLions. My two cats stayed for a few days. Peter kindly listened as we outlined our cats personality. He accommodated our two cats to their specific needs. Peter enjoys his job and is very knowledgeable. Our cats were treated very well and you could see that Peter enjoyed their stay. No hesitation in recommending LittleLions and we will be using their services in the future.

Peter looked after our two cats for a few weeks while we had work done on our house. He was so kind, went above and beyond to send us pictures and videos during their stay. You can tell he really loves animals, even when they can be spicy like our one 😅 Thanks again!! …

Peter looked after my cats Chaos and Cosmo for a few days and was very considerate of our needs for them. Cats had a lovely time and was very reasonably priced :)

Where to start, we found Peter and Little Lions and we went away for two weeks with peace of mind knowing that Smokey and Bandit were in good caring hands. Peter is amazing he keeps you updated on their moods eating habits and even checked in on them after we took them home. He really cares about all the cats in his cattery. We are already planning a trip away next year because we know we can go and enjoy a guilt free break thanks to Peter.

In October 2023, we visited Peter's 'cattery' to book our cat for the Christmas week. Contrary to what's portrayed on social media, the reality is starkly different. The 'cattery' is a shed with stacked enclosures on one wall, lacking natural light and proper ventilation, a detail conveniently hidden in his photos. Despite our reservations, and with no other options due to fully booked catteries, we proceeded with a full upfront payment, an unusual practice compared to only deposits required elsewhere. He might tell you he lets the cats out in his yard, but in our case, we told him not to do that, as our cat is not comfortable with strangers or other cats and scares easily. This is also a very unsafe practice. The enclosures vary a lot in size, Peter said he only had 4 bookings at the time for the week we needed, and he’ll give us one of the big enclosures. This was important to us, as some of the enclosures are way too small, no cat should ever stay in those, and you definitely need to see them before you put your cat in there. A few days before dropping our cat (late December), Peter got in touch to ask what our dates were again and if we had made the payment. All of that was confirmed and payment made the same day we visited his shed in October – obviously, he keeps no records. The day before going on our Christmas holiday, we took our cat to Peter’s house. Peter's demeanor raised concerns. On arrival, he appeared nervous and admitted to overbooking, claiming the shed was overcrowded, even having to resort to housing cats in his spare bedroom “because he was very scatty” - This rang serious alarm bells for us and he got very annoyed. Peter was reluctant to take us to the shed with our cat. When he eventually did, as soon as he opened the door, we were greeted by a very strong smell of cat waste. He showed us the two empty large enclosures and said those would be taken by two cats the day after (despite having said we were going to get one of the larger enclosures) He said the only space he had left was a tiny cage (because that’s all it was) on the ground behind the door. I had to literally get on my hands and knees to look inside. There’s no space in there for a bed and a litter tray. Total animal cruelty, pure and simple. Don’t be fooled by Peter’s apparent love of cats and how nice and well looked after his cats might be, it is clear he does not care about other people’s cats. He’s clearly in it for the money, cramming cats in everywhere and asking for full payment upfront. Your cat will be in a hellhole for his/her entire stay. Needless to say we took our cat and left. We didn’t say a disrespectful word to Peter, but on our way out he was abusive and threatened us, saying “don’t piss me off, you wouldn’t like it”. Despite requesting a refund several times, we received only insults and hostility. He very quickly deleted those messages, but we have copies – available on request. It's evident that Peter's priority is profit, not the well-being of the cats entrusted to him. His claims about his enclosures being comparable to DSPCA's are far from accurate. I strongly advise against leaving your cat here. Go view the place and judge for yourself. What appears okay in pictures is very deceiving, as it turns into a dark, poorly ventilated shed once the door is shut. And you will not know if you’ll get lucky and get a bigger enclosure or one of the horrid holes. And whatever you do, DO NOT pay in advance. Be cautious about the true conditions your pet might endure.