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Beth and Matthew have been my first house sitters - and I was their first house sit too. Beth and Matthew have been great. I was a little nervous as this was the first time I've the zeewoi platform and service. Beth contacted me to let me know that one of my dogs had a sore on her chest and sent me a video to let me see and decide what to do. We agreed my dog needed to be seen by a vet and within a few hours my dog had antibiotics. Beth even popped into a shop to buy my dog a jumper to wear as the vet had recommended this to stop her scratching the sore. When I got home Beth had washed all their bedding and the house was clean and tidy. Both Beth and Matthew are a lovely couple and I would definitely recommend them both if you are looking for reliable and trustworthy house and pet sitters.
Erica was great! Easy to communicate with and very self -sufficient when we ended up being out of service for several days. Pingo and the house were clearly in good hands, we came back to a spotless house with a freshly made bed and a happy dog. We'd definitely have Erica again!
I am so grateful to Victoria for taking such wonderful care of my elder cats,, Zoe and Mischief, my home and my garden! She stayed in touch, and even sent photos of Zoe and Mischief, which further reassured me that my kitties and my home were in good hands while I was away. In short, I feel lucky to have connected with Victoria through zeewoi, wouldn't hesitate to call on her again, and recommend her without reservation.
This was my first time using zeewoi. Not only did I have to prepare my home for a guest but prepare myself for leaving my boys with someone I had only met through a zoom call. Right away, I was put at ease as Sharon just gravitated right to my boys. She asked questions about info that I had missed in my welcome pack that made me rest assured that she was on the ball. Throughout my trip, Sharon kept in touch with me about how the boys were getting along... I was so relieved hearing that their usual playful selves was apparent. Given that our flight home was going to be late, she insisted on waiting until we were heading out of the airport before leaving the boys with their last walk until we came home. When we walked through our front door, the boys were chilling out, our home was spotless, and she even washed the bedding. I can recommend Sharon with 100% certainty that your pets will be in great hands. Thanks Sharon for everything.
Jaclyn was a wonderful sitter for our dog Tucker! She was always quick to respond to communications, she was easy-going and excited to sit with Tucker, she shared updates (with pictures) while we were away, and she left our house cleaner than when we left - she even ran the dishwasher, which we forgot to do before we left! She and Tucker bonded immediately, and when we returned home it was clear that he had a great time with Jaclyn. We can't recommend her highly enough!
I can’t say enough good things about Felicia! She was willing to come over ahead of time so we could meet her. Lele took an instant liking to her (and I think it was mutual).😁 Felicia showed up on time, checked in on a regular basis while I was away, and sent photos of Lele, too. I tend to over prepare, and Felicia was accepting of that and helped me feel okay about my preparation and absence. I felt very comfortable leaving, knowing the most important thing, Lele, was well taken care of. This is my first time using zeewoi, so I didn’t really know what to expect. Felicia far exceeded all of my hopes and expectations. I would absolutely love to have Felicia come back again!
I am so glad that my cat, Duque, and I met Sharon! She is a wonderful person, very kind with pets, thorough with house care and communicative. Sharon's cleaning (and brownies!) went above and beyond and my cat did not seem to have missed me much when I got home. I recommend Sharon if she applies for your sit and we hope to welcome her back to our home one day.
Julie and Adrian were ideal pet and house sitters. Julie and Damian are very friendly and made sure to go over details and ask questions when they arrived. We came home to very happy and contented pets. Our dog and cat clearly got lots of love and attention (also clear from the great photos that Julie and Adrian sent us). The house was immaculate when we came home. We could not ask for better, more trusted, house sitters.
Although they are experienced pet sitters this was their first sit with zeewoi and they were wonderful. Jyoti (our cat) was completely at ease and spent plenty of time on their laps. The chickens were well looked after and they managed the broody one efficiently. Excellent communication before and during the house sit. They followed our detailed instructions conscientiously and left the house clean and tidy. They cooked a meal for us on our return and we enjoyed getting to know them. We would welcome them back any time and highly recommend them for future sits.
Lea was so wonderful, we highly recommend her. She was friendly and communicative throughout, sending us daily updates and photos. We returned back to a beautifully cleaned house and a very happy cat, we are so grateful- she was an absolute delight
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!
We’ve been taking our pup, Peggy, to Woofits for a few months now, the staff are all really friendly and make you feel at ease, you get sent photos throughout the day and Peggy loves it there and playing and mixing with the other doggies and has made lots of new friends. Would highly recommend to anyone considering daycare for their dog.
Other than home, this is Ronnie's favourite place to be! I have been sending my 7 month pup Ronnie to daycare at Woofits since June 2020 and he loves it. As soon as I pull up he is bounding with excitement. Allie and Sammie are great with not just Ronnie but all the dogs, they know their stuff which makes me 100% comfortable to leave him knowing he will be properly cared for and having lots of fun. I receive regular updates on how he is doing throughout the day with some great pictures. I highly recommend!
Alfie absolutely loves going to Woofits. He bounds out of the car, pulls to the door and tries to jump the counter to get to Allie and Sammie as fast as possible. Alfie used to be a bit nervous around other dogs and was unsure of how to play with others. He went for an initial meeting with Allie and Sammie to decide if it was the right setting for him and now he is a different dog! Allie and Sammie are wonderful, making time for all the dogs and sending regular photo and video updates throughout the day. I am 110% happy knowing how well he is cared for and how much fun he is having at Woofits. Highly recommend!
Woofits is absolutely amazing. Dory gets so excited when she gets there and realises she's at 'nursery' for the day! I get photos of Dory throughout the day so I can see what she's been up to. The dogs get to be outside, free to run around, and they have rest breaks so they don't get too worn out! When I pick Dory up she sleeps all evening because she has played with her friends and ran around all day. The staff are so caring and absolutely love the dogs. They are accommodating with last minute bookings too which is so helpful. Best doggy daycare around!
I have been taking my German Shepherd to Woofit Walks for several years now. Allie and Sammie are brilliant. They are both so good at looking after all the dogs and are very professional. My dog loves it there and I have peace of mind knowing I can leave her to have a safe and lovely time every time she goes to Woofit Walks. Highly recommended.
Daisy has been going to woofits for a few months now and she absolutely loves it. She’s quite a needy dog and needs lots of cuddles but the girls make sure she gets all the attention she needs and she’s blossomed since going couldn’t recommend enough 😊. Her sister Rosie goes too and they are the best of friends so cute 🥰
I can't recommend the team at Woofit Walks highly enough. I have no hesitation in leaving my little schnauzer with them at all. He literally skips into the home of Allie & Sammie when he is dropped off. I get short videos and pictures throughout the day, I can see how much fun he is having and just how much the team play with him and encourage him. He is in a safe, fun environment and I do not need to worry about him at all. This place is definitely a 5 star stay for our beloved 4 legged friends. We are all so happy we found Woofits, Merlin included
If you are looking for a friendly, reliable, caring and fun place for your furry bestie to spend the day, look no further than Woofits!! I have complete peace of mind when my pooch is there, I get regular pupdates throughout the day, she comes home happy, well exercised and knackered, what more could you want. The girls are brilliant and professional and clearly love all the dogs they look after. Love sending my little scruffy rescue to them, this place is gold, don’t hesitate to use xxx
Allie, Sammie and staff are amazing. Walter loves it here and starts woofing when I get off the motorway. He trots off without even looking back. 😍 Arts and crafts included.... Received Christmas and Valentines Cards and a bauble for the tree 🎄😍❤️ Platinum service. Why would you choose anywhere else
Our cocker spaniel puppy, Dougie, has been going to woofits for over a month now, I honestly can't recommend them enough. You get regular updates through the day and with him being a puppy they have slowly built his hours up, he loves it and all his friends 🥰 …
Well what can we say...Craig and his family provide the most highest standard of care our baby boy baxter. This is his home from home, baxter loves going to dotties day care and he is so very loved there. We can not praise or recommend Dotties enough and Baxter loves seeing you all! Thank you so much, Emma, Mike and Baxter x
Couldn't recommend Craig more for cat-sitting, our 2 were very well looked after with twice-daily visits while we were on holiday. Craig sent lots of photos and was very patient with our more nervous cat. You can really tell how much the team at Dottie's love animals 😃 We will definitely be using them again. …
A very professional service! Craig and his family looked after our two dogs for the weekend. They provided excellent care in a safe and secure environment. Our two dogs are not used to boarding but they settled immediately. The team go the extra mile to ensure your pet and their owners are given five star treatment. Plenty of photos and updates to put your mind at rest. Our pets certainly made themselves at home. We can’t thank Craig and his family enough for their wonderful care and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the service to friends and family.
I have just got back from a weeks holiday this was the first time we had put my dogs in somewhere when we went away so i was very anxious about them but i found Dotties and craig was brilliant he really put our minds at rest before we went and while we was away sending photo and videos of my dogs settling in and relaxing with craig and his family i would definitely recommend and be will be using again thank you for taking such good care of my doggos for me while i was away .
Craig looked after our cat for a long weekend. She was in very good hands, regular updates given and the service has been amazing. Will definitely use in the future.
We reached out to Craig at dotties pet care and he stated that he did not take dogs that are not neutered, which is understandable. Craig then got back in touch pretty much straight away and stated that there was someone else available who boards dogs on his behalf when they are unavailable/fully booked. That’s when we were put in touch with sue. Sue stated that she could look after our Bobby last minute and she was so lovely and her communication was fab. Bobby enjoyed his time with sue and came back all tired out, as he had been on lots of walkies with sue. I don’t think he wanted to come home haha. We would recommend sue to anybody and we can tell Bobby has been well looked after and enjoyed his time there. Will definitely be using again. Thank you sue. And thank you Craig for pointing us in the right direction so last minute. X
Craig assessed my puppy for a couple if hours. He wasnt phased by his boisterous behaviour. He was relaxed and had an obvious passion for dogs I felt totally relaxed and confident that my puppy would be well cared for. He sent me photos of my puppy to put my mind at rest. Am looking forward to using Dotties petcare in the very near future. 😁😁😁😁
I recently reached out to Craig at Dotties. We were all set to go on a family holiday when our home boarder let us down. Five weeks before flying and we had no one to look after our charming, clever furry cockapoo friend. Craig empathised and did everything to accommodate the family dog. I found the interaction with Craig very warm, confident and caring. He and his family are lovely people who go beyond a home boarding service. They looked after our dog with such love and introduced him to new friends. Our dog even showed Craig that he had a trick or two to share with his new doggy friends. One trick shared was his ability to reach for and open living room doors and then to invite his pals upstairs. Craig, was light hearted about this canine trick. We really appreciated receiving the text messages from Craig, while we were on holiday to say the furry friend was doing well and enjoying his time with other dogs. A truly wonderful family, doing more and more for the animal world. Their love for animals is incredible; this is more than a service, it is the ultimate place for dogs to be cared for - it’s Dottie’s place. Thank you for being amazing people.
100% recommend Dottie's pet care. The family are lovely and welcoming and put me at ease as I was worried leaving my dog for the first time. My dog was loving life there! She came home tired and had a good long nap! She loved playing with the families dog Dottie who is lovely. Definitely use this service!
We have been looking for a Doggy Day Care for our black lab for a while due to our previous one going on maternity and others just being a let down... Dottie and the family have made up for that lost time for our black lab. We met within such a short space of time of messaging and were accomidated so quickly, the fact we met the family and Dottie (and Freddie) just made us see how much they adore the dogs they care for and we started him straight away. My dog absolutely adores them all and recognises Dotties name of a morning when I say "should we go and see Dottie!?" Me and my partner couldn't be happier with the care Cole receives, his relationship with Dottie was meant to be! I also LOVE the pictures and videos I get sent, they make my day! Would recommend to absolutely anyone :-) Thanks for all you've done so far and what you will continue to do, we appreciate it!
Great home from home comforts , excellent care . Our two dogs are completely at ease when staying with Jayne. They literally have their own holiday ! Our dogs have never been happier- no stress at all. Would recommend 100%
Canine Comforts Wigan, is a fantastic family run business that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a safe boarding establishment for their dog. Jayne looked after my dog whilst I was away on holiday and sent me regular pupdates of her on walks in the local park and playing in the garden. A wonderful service from wonderful people who care for dogs they look after as if they were their own.
Fantastic 1st class service from Jayne, Millie loves going each week, she is more than well looked after and I receive lots of pictures and videos throughout the day for reassurance. Jayne is very caring and I would highly recommend her to others, I wouldn’t leave Millie with anyone else
I was so delighted with the kind thoughtful care that Jayne gave to Teddy my dog recently . To be kept up to date with pictures and videos of him while I was away was so reassuring . I will certainly book him in again. Thankyou. Regards Jean Cox
Charlie absolutely loves his time at canine comforts Jayne is so good with the dogs - treats them as her own - I love the updates i receive too whilst he is there via video and message. Highly recommend 😀 …
Jayne has looked after my pooches a few times now. She is extremely welcoming and trustworthy...which i find is one of the most important things about choosing someone to look after my fur babies.
Lexi always has a great experience here when we are on holiday , she loves it 💕 Jayne sends us regular updates/ videos so we don’t fret too much ! Highly recommend …
My little boy loved his holiday at canine comforts! Will definitely be returning to Jayne the next time we go away.
Happy to leave our beloved Beau with Jayne. She treats him like her own x
Katie is trustworthy, caring and so reliable. She is amazing with Kobi, he adores her and it completely puts my mind at rest knowing she's not only taking care of Kobi but also trusted with our house key. If you need an outstanding pet service that comes with lots of smiles and warmth, Katie is for you ❤️
Katie is a doggy guardain angel. I don't think I'd trust Max with anyone else. Max adores her and all his new buddies he's made at daycare. I love the fact we get daily updates with a raft of photos of the dogs daily activities and updates. He comes back knackered every time after a day full of fun and adventures. He's been with Katie from being a young pup and I credit her for helping him being so socialbe and playful with other dogs. Definitely the best decision we made contacting Katie for daycare.
We had other dog walkers and doggy daycare for our dog before we found Katie and she is 100% the best dog walker we have ever had. Our dog, Ruby can be quite anxious but Katie has such a natural empathy and understanding of dogs that she really gives her confidence and reassures her. Ruby absolutely loves Katie and is so happy when she hears her van outside. I would have no hesitation in recommending Katie to any dog owner. She takes the time to get to know each and every dog in her care and treats them as her own.
Katie is amazing with our dog, she very reliable and has gone above and beyond many times. I am actually suspicious our dog may love her more than she does us. Amazing dog walker.
Katie is simply the best at what she does and a such a beautiful human to go with it! As soon as my dog sees her, he cannot contain his exitement! He loves every minute of his time with her and I would not trust anyone else more xx
Lexi has been going to Katie since she was 16 weeks old and has thoroughly loved it. She is now 6 and whilst she doesn't go as much now, as we are retired, she still goes when we are on holidays.Katie has always been professional and caring and I wouldn't trust my baby with anyone else 👏👏👏 …
I have complete trust in Katie, she truly cares and has the well-being of each animal she cares for at heart. This cannot be said of all pet sitters. My cats have been happy and content in her care and they haven’t been stressed when we have been away on holiday. I cannot recommend Katie enough .
Would always recommend Katie, dogs are always well looked after and well exercised. Our dog loves going! She treats them as her own, provides regular updates and pictures. id trust her 100% with my dog, her house is like his 2nd home 👌🏽🐶 …
I have 4 dogs and have used Katie’s pet care a couple of times for over night stays while I’ve been away. Brilliant service , sends photos and video updates if wanted. Good price and have booked again. Highly recommended!
I wasn't going to leave a review but as I have now tried to find a new day care / dog sitter who wouldn't take us as we had "fallen out" with Katie I feel like people should know we don't allow her to look after our dog anymore .. (my partner cannot do this review as she has been blocked from the page.) Katie came for our dog in the morning he was the first pickup , I went with her to the van (normally she would collect him from inside the building ) She placed my dog in a cage that had faeces in ... I don't know why but I didn't say anything as I was shocked , I thought about it all day and in the evening I asked her , she got quite aggressive and said it was not faeces and that it was sick !!!!! ... This is just as bad it carries just as many germs .. Either way it was not acceptable and rather than just calming the situation argued with me .I am not unreasonable and understand that maybe she was running late (which sadly was another problem we found on a regular basis) or had missed the cage and would have accepted that as a reason as we are only human and can make mistakes .. but no she argued .. so even though our little dog enjoyed his time out I cannot send him there anymore as I do not agree that my dog should lie in sick or faeces and that I should be answered back to after looking after my dogs best interests . This did happen a few months ago and as I said I wasn't going to write a review. However, having tried to find a new sitter, who before I told them my dogs name...already knew it, and that we had dealt with Katie before and also knew we had had issues with Katie. So I now feel like we have been talked/gossiped about on a group chat that all the local dog sitters are on (that another sitters has told us about). So due to the lack of hygiene in Katie's van and the fact we have been blacklisted , we are the ones who suffer as we cant use any local people. God knows what has been said about us .
My Lilly loves going here, always so happy and tired when I pick her up from playing all day. Really enjoys her sleepovers too when mum and dad go on holiday! Kirsty is fab and genuinely loves the dogs. Can’t recommend enough x
Absolutely amazing dog walking and boarding service from Kirsty. She is great with my 2 labs and puts you at ease staright away. Kirstys genuine love for animals and her job shines through and she always goes above and beyond. My labs are always so happy to see kirsty and i love getting photos of them enjoying their walk. Couldnt recommend her enough!
Kirsty's Pawfect Pet Boarding was brilliant in accommodating our 3 guinea pigs while we had a family week away. The piggies had a holiday too; well looked after and pampered by Kirsty! We were also kept informed and sent pictures of our precious pets by Kirsty during the week. We will definitely ask Pawfect to look after our pets for future trips. Thank you Kirsty!
I have absolute peace of mind when my dog is with Kirsty. She has him for walks, day care and boarding. He is so happy when he sees her and comes back having obviously had a fantastic time. Knowing he is getting a good run around with his friends and staying in a home environment is so important for our family pet and Kirsty meets our needs perfectly (pawfectly).
First time used kirsty’s services and I must say absolutely marvellous. We were kept updated throughout our dogs stay and it was obvious that our dog was being well cared for in a home environment that included being taken for walks. Kirsty was extremely helpful and thoughtful. Our dog obviously loved the experience and it was peace of mind taking into account the age of our dog. Would not hesitate to use again. Thank you very much.
We have been taking our border collie to Kirsty every week (for daycare) since October 2023, and our dog absolutely loves it! Kirsty is professional, experienced and passionate about working with dogs. Shes taken the time to build a good relationship with our dog and learn all his personality and little quirks. She is so attentive and caring, I wouldn’t recommend anyone else for doggy daycare/boarding. It’s great peace of mind knowing that your dog is in a happy, safe place while you’re away!
Kirsty is great, I have been taking my chocolate Labrador (Charlie) for doggie daycare for over 12 months and he absolutely loves Kirsty. He has so much fun and especially Kirstys new pup who has taken a little fancy to Charlie 😁. Also nice to see the pictures Kirsty sends me of Charlie and all the other doggies having a great time and when they are all cuddle up having a little nap, soo cute. I would highly recommend Kirsty and her services .
Kirsty is very welcoming and down to earth. I love that she regularly updates us on our puppy’s day. The love and warmth she provides him is outstanding, he runs into Kirsty’s day care like it is his second home and comes away exhausted from a fun-filled day. Kirsty regularly communicates with us, making sure she is providing our puppy with the same training we are to keep consistency for him. So reassuring knowing we know our pup is happy and looked after whilst we work. Could not recommend Kirsty enough and will forever be grateful for the kindness, caring nature she provides.
Kirsty is amazing, really great knowing that our pup is somewhere with someone who has all the time in the world for him whilst we are at work. He always comes home happy and it's great knowing he's getting lots of interaction and exercise with the other dogs. Can't recommend enough, she loves all the dogs like her own!
Kirsty understands George's needs and accommodates them all, as an old Jack Russell there are plenty. He looks forward to going to stay and its reassuring for us to be able to relax on holiday knowing he's well looked after. Would highly recommend
I couldn't be happier I found Star Paws , my dog goes to day care twice a week and he loves every second. Angela is so loving and caring towards my dog and looks after his every need whilst he is with her . I get updates though the day, I really love this . The walks are fantastic that they go on. Highly recommend star Paws . 🐶🐶🥰🥰 …
Fantastic !
Would highly recommend We Love Pets Chorley. We’ve had amazing service via Caroline with her great team Elkie, Mandy, Kate & Abbey. We always receive a great update of Vespa including photos/ videos of him on his walks with his furry friends. Would definitely recommend, such an amazing team.
Mandy is excellent with doggies. Especially Milo. Her knowledge with having a boxer is outstanding. She totally understands him. Mandy not only does her job well she does it with love and care. Mandy took some brilliant photos of our boy. kept us updated and put us at ease. We enjoyed our four days away. Milo certainly enjoyed his 4 days with Mandy. I would highly recommend
We went on holiday and had We Love Pets look after our 2 cats and our 4 rescue hens!! They sent Sarah who was perfect. Sadly one of our hens, who had been poorly before we left, passed away. She’d fought hard to survive, but she was too tired in the end. Sarah gave me the news straight away. Very hard for her, but she was so caring and considerate. Throughout the week she sent photos and videos and daily updates. The most amazing service!! We came home to this… a photo of the lady we lost, a lovely plaque and handwritten card xxx this is a priceless service, that went above and beyond. I highly recommend this service if you’re going away and don’t want your pets to be uprooted and upset!!! 10/10 priceless service!! Thank you xx
We use “we love pets” to do puppy visits to our gorgeous Hugo. The ladies are amazing - they all visited beforehand to meet him and now come whenever we need them. Hugo loves them all and loves to play with them. We get great photos (thank you Elkie and Carol) and can tell he is safe and enjoying himself. Cannot recommend them highly enough. Hugo would give 6* if he could!
We had a wonderful experience. Mandy really took great care of our cocker spaniel and introduced him to lots of play buddies. Everyday we received updates from his walks out and Oakley really missed his holiday fun when he came home. Thanks again, for the care and attention you gave our four legged pal ❤️
Our little boy has the time of his life with the ladies at we love pets. He has been going with them now for over a year. He had problems with other dogs while out but now loves his little gang and loves his walks with them. They have a reslly good understanding of what your dog needs to enjoy the walk and take care and are very patient. They always collect him on time and leave him back at the house with fresh water and a treat. He is always happy to go with them. While we are away he stays with our mother and he is collected from there with no worries and they are always happy to change arrangements to fit in with us and what's best for the dogs they care for. I would recommend them to anybody who is looking for dog walking services.
We love pets, helped me out with an urgent 2 night boarding. Meeting Mandy for the first time in her home, I instantly felt her warmth towards me and Chester, it was certainly home from home for him , her understanding of his needs and dedication shown, with updates of text and videos during his stay was so reassuring, I will definitely use the services offered by we love pets again
We love Pets Chorley, are absolutely incredible they have been so accommodating to us and we couldn’t be more than thankful. Elkie has been walking our dog since he was a puppy and she has bonded so well with him and knows actually how to handle our boy especially when he is one of his crazy puppy moods. Elkie initially started with the 1-1 puppy call around but has now moved on to have a big boy walk where Elkie takes him for an hour and we couldn’t be so lucky it’s with another Hungarian Vizsla and they’ve become the best of friends and we love it when we’re both at work and they send through all the videos and pictures that day. Thank you for everything 🧡 x
Ted has the absolute time of his life when out walking with Elkie or any other member of the team! His recall and relationship with other dogs has improved no end. I know I can call on Caroline at short notice and our needs are always met. Ted is often out longer than the time I have paid for and is always dropped off clean & dry, which for a mud magnet takes some doing! I have 100% confidence in the whole team and would recommend them without hesitation.
We have had such positive experiences with our two girls, Mandy is very attentive on her visits and sends us ample photos and videos of them, taking the time to play their favourite games. Our cats are very lucky to have someone so wonderful check in on them when we have to go away!