Cat Sitters in Sunset Farm, WA

Clay Swidler
-57% off
9.0 miles away
Limited time deal
4.50
• 2 reviews
/night 70.00
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This was our first time using Clay for a sit at our Maui home. Clay was very friendly and super responsive to all of the planning and set up for his sit at our home. He asked all the right questions on getting ready to come to Maui and be with our dogs. This was also our first time to use a solo only sitter. All our previous sits have been with a couple or team of two. Prior to selecting Clay; we reviewed and disclosed with him that our dogs are strong for their small, compact and muscular size. We clearly reviewed with him the previous feedback from past sitters to emphasize the strong nature of our dogs and what they can do if they decide to pull hard on a leash walk. We felt really good about our interview with Clay and selected him right away. Unfortunately; when Clay arrived at the Maui airport, he reported to us fairly quick, that he had tweaked his back at his hometown airport when he left to come to Maui. The pain he reported was coming from his chronic sciatica in his back. We felt super bad for Clay and were really worried that the dog sitting was going to compromise his back health since he reported harsh back pain. Fortunately; we had a clear and honest discussion with Clay and he let us know that he was totally up to perform the dog sit (bad back or not) and for us not to worry about him and the dogs. We trusted his decision and left for our trip. He let us know that this was a long term chronic back condition so he assured us he knew his limitations and everything would be fine for this stay. We really appreciated his honesty and candor and felt fine to leave. During our nearly 3 week trip; Clay gave us updates on his time taking care of our dogs with feeding, play time and walks. We got frequent updates from Clay and the dogs appeared happy playing and being with Clay. Clay reported that the dogs were happy during his stay. We had a mix up on our return date from South America. Normally our sitters are requested to leave the day after we arrive back from a trip to make sure we make it to all the way home to Maui. However; a mistake was made and I gave Clay the travel date we were leaving South America as the date to plan his return travel. Long story short; Clay's return flight to his home from Maui left 4 hours before we were scheduled land back on Maui. Fortunately; our return flights were all on time and we got home in plenty of time to greet our dogs with lots of hugs and kisses with them only having a 6 hour home alone time. We didn't get a chance to say goodbye to Clay in person; but we did speak on the phone and reviewed the sit a day or so later. After this sit; we would recommend Clay for pet sitting because of his responsiveness and caring to do a good job.

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tolga
Having June and Mark in our house with our 2 dogs was the best decision we've ever made. Since this was our first time going through this process, it was so smooth from the time I've posted until coming back home after a month. June and Mark were amazing throughout the process. They took care of our dogs and our home like their own. During our vacation, both June and Mark send us photos and videos of our dogs and how they were having fun with them. Our dogs were so happy and had great time with them. As I've stated before, we've had a "Peace of Mind" while we were on vacation not worry and think about our dogs and home. They were in great hands. Not only June and Mark took care of our dogs, they really took care of our home as well.  House was spotless. If we have to do this  again, i would leave my dogs and home with June and Mark anytime.Rather you have a small 10 pound dog or 200 pound dog, they know how to take care of your pet. They have lifelong experience handling any pet with their love and support. It was great to meet them in person before leaving home and after coming back home. All our neighbors also praised them. They've also surprised us with hosting a dinner for us when we've arrived back home. It was unexpected but an amazing time together.
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Diana
Joanne looked after Luna so well.  I don't think Luna had seen so much countryside in such a short period of time!  She was obviously very attached to Joanne and looked rather crestfallen when Joanne left.

Poor Joanne had to put up with the boiler packing up for a couple of days (luckily not cold weather) and dealt very efficienty with the boiler repair man.  

Communication was very good. The house was left very tidy and clean, and I would not hesitate to recommend Joanne as a sitter.  She is very personable and easy going.

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