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Amanda and her adorable family took such great care of our dog Steve! She kept me up to date on how things were going and sent pictures of Steve snuggling with the family. I could tell he was having fun and well cared for! She also did an amazing job of taking care of the house and plants. I am pretty sure I came home to my house cleaner than when I left it! It was a pleasure having them stay in our home!
We had such a lovely time looking after Sherbet and Toothless, the cats (the doggie was elsewhere) in Kerry and Ed’s beautiful home. Their instructions were really clear, and we enjoyed the generosity of a bottle of champagne on our arrival! We had a fairly long stay there, and there were no problems at all. Toothless is very shy, and we barely saw him, but he survived our company so that’s good! It was a lovely area to explore - the local woods and canal paths are great for walks and runs - and it’s a very peaceful place to live. Views of horses in the field next door - bliss! A perfect house sitting experience!
We enjoyed good clear communication with Lori, including a great walkthrough of the house and meeting Mr Bigz during our video chat. Lori’s welcome guide matched what she’d told us, right down to the labels on the kitchen cabinet doors and drawers, making it easy to find things. We were able to arrive a day early and stay overnight, enjoying a delicious home cooked meal and getting to know Lori and Mr Bigz before she left the following day. Lori took us on a walking tour of the trail across that street that runs along the Rio Grande. The view of the Sandia mountains is spectacular and picturesque, and Steve enjoyed riding the tram to the top (reservation required). Mr Bigz is such a sweet and lovable kitty, and oh so talkative, letting us know when he wanted to eat or play, maybe go out for a walk in the backyard on his harness and leash, or out to his brand new catio. It is rare that we sit for a cat that doesn’t want investigate everything we own so that we were able to leave the bedroom door open and he slept with us some nights. He also loves being brushed so I made a routine of sitting on the living room floor with him every night while we watched TV, playing and brushing, until he fell asleep. Lori couldn’t have made us feel any more welcome and we’re sure we’ve made a new friend. Oh, and the three-tiered backyard is so beautiful; the perfect spot to watch all the hummingbirds after we filled the feeders each day. Rio Rancho is a great location to explore lots of interesting things, pueblos and cave dwellings and so much more. Don’t miss the beautiful drive to/from Cuba an hour away. We tried a couple of the restaurants Lori listed and K’Lynn’s Southern and Cajun Fusion was our favorite! If you have the opportunity, Steve and I highly recommend house sitting for Lori and with Mr Bigz. Maybe we’ll get to return some day, too!
Julie was an excellent communicator from the moment we started chatting! All the instructions were crystal clear and Daisy was a joy and easy to care for! She’s extremely vocal and loves human affection. Julie is such a nice person to chat with, and I really appreciated her hospitality!
I had a wonderful experience housesitting for Ginny and her perfect kitties! Ginny is hospitable and kind, and the home is beautiful — light filled and airy, yet private; beautifully decorated yet cozy. And the best part — Samantha and Bella are a joy! Sam is such a gentle soul who loves neck and shoulder rubs (and also boxes and mealtimes!). She is always happy to guide you to the kitchen and is a mellow and perfect sweetheart. Belle is a complete lovebug— she loves to snuggle and get belly rubs, and is the most perfect and respectful spooner at night. She has the tiniest and most adorable meow. The home is located close to everything, and has terrific wifi as well as great indoor and outdoor spaces. Loved my time here and am still missing these two perfect kitties! 🐈🐈⬛
What do most pet sitters charge per day in Villas, Florida?
From $30/week to $125/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 Villas, Florida ?
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.
My fur baby has been coming here for a few months now. We keep coming back for the friendly staff and peace of mind knowing our fur baby is happy and healthy! We love the daily photos and save them. It’s so nice to know she is having fun and making friends. The staff even knows our girl by name!
I have had my Westies groomed at many places around Ft Myers over the years but my search for the best has ended with Brandon at Buster's Happy Tails! My babies have never looked so good. I admit they were a mess, overgrown and matted with the hurricane and everything. Even with them being shaved short there were no clipper marks or burns like I've experienced with many other groomers. They were silky smooth and their faces were done perfectly. They even got a real Westie ear cut. Even our friends love how cute they look. Their three dogs looked great too! You will not be disappointed with the care and professionalism you will get at Buster's. Brandon is a master groomer for all breeds. I already made our next appointment!
They have great grooming and daycare services. My dogs practically lunge out of the car when we pull in. They are pricey but to be honest, they’re on the cheaper side for the area. We will continue to go to the them for daycare and grooming!
I absolutely love this place. I have a very large puppy....80+lbs at 10 months. He is always happy to go and play with his friends. They treat him well. We boarded our puppy on a recent vacation and it went excellent. Great place for puppy daycare and boarding.
This place is absolutely HORRIBLE!! Too many accidents!!..the owner takes no responsibility for your pet if something happens.. she's shady as hell.. if you love ur fur babies at all, you'd go elsewhere!! Please..go elsewhere! She's a nightmare and so is her business!! Worse place ever for dogs! Smh... just horrible what goes on behind closed doors.. very sad.
Buster's is great for training, grooming, boarding, & daycare. The staff truly loves animals and you can trust your furbaby is in good hands. Their facility is top notch! There are several sections for outdoor play and indoor rest. Outdoor yards have things to climb, access to shade, fan misters, and my husky's personal favorite, multiple shallow pools to cool down in. They also take pics of the pups daily and post them to their Facebook page, so if you're out of town you can see what fun they're up to. Great ownership and staff.
I bring Django at least once a week for daycare and he gets to excited to go! He has also boarded overnight here as well. I love the fact that he can get a bath after playing with all his buddies to come home refreshed! You can tell Django loves everyone at Busters!
We took our dog Enzo to Busters Happy Tails for his very first doggy daycare experience today. All staff were so friendly and accommodating and you can't beat the price! Busters definitely made our first doggy daycare experience easy for Enzo and us! Highly recommend 😊
So grateful for this place! I had to stay in Fort Myers for work during a few weeks, and they were able to accommodate my Boston Terrier quickly. He attended daycare for about 3 weeks while we were there and loved it! They go through screening first to know the dog better and make sure they are not bringing bad behaviors into the group. He made lots of friends and if we're ever back in the area, we will definitely return. Staff is super responsive and organized, the facilities are clean, and the people looking after the dogs are responsible and definitely pay attention and know their dogs.
We absolutely love Busters and are so thankful to have found them. Our English Yellow Lab enjoys here home away from home anytime she is with Busters. We are worry free when we have to travel because the staff treat her like their own. Thank you Busters for providing such a safe, fun place for Keke.
This is the first time I had to bring my dog for an overnight stay at the Barker Lounge. My dog has never stayed in any facility. This place was highly recommended. They made me feel at ease when I left her. I feel like she had a good time and she ate her food which is always a good sign. She stayed one night. I would return in the future if I needed a place to bring her.
During Pierre's first couple of stays, he had stress leading to tummy/ GI issues. After I shared this w/ the team, they made sure Pierre had a quieter kennel for his visits and gave him extra human touch and attention which is very calming to Pierre. I have gone through a tough November with losing my dear mother. Knowing that Pierre was well cared for meant so much. The owner, managers, and every staff member really care for the pups here. Highly recommend!
Our two Italian greyhounds love to spend time at Barker Lounge. Always friendly check in and attentive to our needs. I love the reports we get after boarding overnight, which they have done several times. Highly recommend for your pets!
My dog is so happy at the Barker Lounge. He is excited to get in there every morning and never looks back to say bye. He comes home exhausted and happy. *photo credit Barker Lounge pic 1-5 and 7
Barker Lounge provides exceptional service for us and our pet. Everyone is accommodating and makes us feel appreciated. We never worry for over-night stays - we know our boy is in good hands.
A terrific place to board our Bernese Mountain dog, Lexi. Staff are dedicated to providing the best care for our girl. She is always looking great and happy when we pick her up. Thank you Barker Lounge.
We have a dog who is very anxious, especially with others in the lobby. The staff at The Barker Lounge not only accommodates him, but does it with kindness and caring. I never feel we are putting them out. We take him there weekly for daycare and frequently for boarding. Even with extended stays, he comes home happy (and tired!) They send pictures of him playing and having a great time.
We recently boarded our dog Cash here for a week. We got updates on how he was doing, eating, playing and pictures which were much appreciated and made me feel so much better about being away from him! Cash can be a handful sometimes w his high energy and loud bark, but the staff there were good with him, and we appreciate them taking good care of him so much.
Our dog had a very good experience at The Barker Lounge. It was clean and well kept. We got photos and a report on how he was doing while staying there. He will stay here in the future when we need a place for him to board.
The Barker Lounge is a pleasant experience for my dogs (having good times), my wife (worry level drops another notch), and myself. (happy wife happy life!) :)
Always this place is great. The hours are very accommodating for my busy schedule. Finn (my pitt bull has a great time when he is there and makes friends everyday. The staff is very polite and easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Great staff. Arrived close to closing the night before Thanksgiving to pick up my friend’s two dogs and they couldn’t have been kinder! Jenn helped me give them both a bath so their parents could come home from a tough trip to clean puppies. Not often do you find such nice, compassionate people.
Dog Resort is the best dog care facility! They take care of our sweet puppy and is the only place we trust. We LOVE crate free boarding and she’s always greeted by name!
My Jackie was there last week. A few days later she started coughing sporadically. By the middle of this week it was nearly constant. I got her to the vet. Kennel cough. I love the people here and I’m not out to ruin anyone’s business. I genuinely love all the staff. But they didn’t have my Jackie’s or my mom’s dog Roscoe’s updated records. They shouldn’t have let them in until they had the records. — now of course I emailed the records immediately. But how many don’t? And how many people have dogs in there that aren’t vaccinated? Sharing water and my Jackie was shy in the kitchen so one of the dogs in there must have been a carrier. That’s the tricky part- a dog could not show any symptoms yet and be a carrier. Today is October 25 2024 so just be careful. It possibly could be spreading throughout the kennel now … Oh! Something food- they gave us sample bags of this AMAZING food and I will be buying that. It’s healthy and my Jackie loves it. They have a nice little shop on the lobby with lots of cool stuff.
We have been using the Dog Resort for our dogs daycare needs for years they have been fantastic. Service is great snd they take wonderful care of the dogs. Recommend them to everyone in the Fort Myers area.
The Dog Resort has always been so good for our older fur baby Toby. He is very comfortable with the staff. The staff treats every dog like it’s their own 🥰 …
There is NO place like the Dog Resort!! Best place ever to leave my baby knowing he is well taken care of with love!! It’s better than going to Grandmas house! The staff is awesome and Kooper comes home clean and tired from so much fun!! LOVE LOVE LOVE THE DOG RESORT!! ❤️❤️❤️
This doggy day care and boarding is the best in town hands down. Our Dog is obsessed. Anytime we say "daycare" she goes nuts. She has the best time there and they take amazing care of all the pups!!
Good people never had an issue .most importantly the rescue dog I take there for a shelter loves the people and going there. Sometimes i have to pull him out of there to go home.. People there treat him good .animals don't lie..
Such a blessing having a place like this available. They did an amazing job taking care of Milo. I loved the little report cards they sent me every night to keep me posted. I highly recommend not only for the care but for the reasonable prices.
I highly recommend Preppy pet. They treat our little girl all 85lbs like their own, they spoiled her rotten, I trust them vs anyone else. They loved my girl. They gave her so many hugs petting she had way too much fun there. I also checked others (places) (they were all about $$ other places) unlike Preppy pets. I would never take my girl anywhere else. I trust Preppy pets with her life. THANK YOU Preppy Pets for taking good care of her.
Preppy Pet has been our choice for boarding our three babies. They offer many options for boarding and are very receptive to any questions or concerns you may have. After a long getaway, each are taking life easy again. Thank you, Preppy Pet!!
My puppies loved it there! My dogs, Abby (5 months) and Lily (4 years) went there for 3 days while my family and I were out. I was so scared to be without my dogs, they sent me pictures of them and let me know how they were doing every day, and I was worried less about it!! The staff was amazing, and worked through our doggies problems for us/ with us. When we came to pick them up they almost didn‘t want to leave. I really recommend this place I haven’t had any trouble with it at all!!
I don't leave our dog often, and when I do, it's with people I know. This was new to leave him at a new place away from home while we went to Key West for 4 days. I researched online and hoped I chose well. I did. They were great, even posting pictures on their Facebook page so I could see him having a good time. They even called me to let me know when pictures were up because they knew I was nervous about leaving him. Add ons available to the kenneling, including a play area with other dogs, bigger spaces to stay, bath and more Would definitely use them again.
The Preppy Pet team is so great with my boys. My boys are so excited when I drop them off. I know they are in good hands. They are so good at keeping me updated with their stay. They are always able to be there when I need them most. I wouldn't go anywhere else. 🐾💟 …
The Preppy Pet of fort Myers crew took really good care of my fur baby Chico. Everyone is happy friendly and caring to fur babies.. 💙 …
Our 1 yr old pup loves this place. He jumps out of the car and runs to the front door when he sees where we are. Pup has many new "friends." Staff is great with him. They have good hours too.
They are caring & friendly. I am always given a full report of my Finn’s stay & i know he’s in good hands!
From Pictures and our dogs responses when taking home, they seem to have a good time and enjoy going to Preppy Pet for Board with Day Care.
What are they hiding? I went to inquire on a first time boarding. I was not allowed to take a tour. So consequently I was unable to assess the following: staff interaction with the dogs, access to drinking water, size of the kennel, play area, cleanliness, and odors. This same day I went to 3 other boarding businesses and was given a tour of the facility. Why would I utilize a boarding facility that could not be evaluated? RESPONSE to owner that could not give name (i did not speak to the owner when there, it was a young girl)Yes, I declined to look thru the door. How can u actually see the kennels when they were at right angles to the door or see access to water, cleanliness, or odor. I also did not see staff interacting with the dogs. If a safety issue, why was I able to tour other facilities. Again, what are you hiding?
Megan provides top notch dog service for our dog Ricky. She communicates clearly before the stay and through out with a ton of photos and videos. We know he is well taken care of the entire time and are so lucky we found her as a dog sitter who takes our dog in her own home.
Just brought my Chocolate Lab, Van Halen here for a few days and couldn’t be happier. Megan and her family treated my dog like one of their own. Their home is perfectly set up with lots of room inside and a large yard outside. Van was spoiled from the time he was dropped off until the time I picked him up. There were many pictures sent and check ins to let me know how things were going. We are blessed to have found such a great place for Van to stay while we are out of town for business or pleasure.
BEST OF THE BEST!!! I do not worry in the slightest when we go away. Our dog is always well taken care of, Megan is in constant contact with us throughout our dog’s stay, and is so easy to schedule and communicate with. 6 out of 5 stars if we could!! So thankful we found her.
Highly recommend! Megan took such good care of my pup! She even sent photos and kept great communication with me while I was away. Very reliable. I will definitely be using her services again in the future!
Contacted Top Dog daycare on short notice. Megan was timely responding and extremely accommodating. She sent photos of my pup having a good time,. so there was no need to wonder. She has a fenced yard, and works from home! It was the perfect situation. Highly recommend her.
I cannot recommend Top Dog Daycare enough!!! Megan is absolutely incredible. She treats the dogs she works with like they’re her own! She went above and beyond to ensure that my dog felt comfortable in their space and sent pictures of her throughout her stay. Highly recommend!!
Megan is amazing!! We were traveling for 3 weeks and have never left our Bailey before since rescuing her about a year ago. We will never leave her anywhere else!! Megan sent updates and photos to us every day which we looked forward to. Absolutely 5 star!
Megan did such a phenomenal job watching my two furbabies. She is attentive, caring and very communicative. I highly recommend her for all your puppy needs!
When it comes to taking care of your fur babies, I can honestly say that I don’t think there is a person out there who will care more for them. Megan truly loves any/all dogs. I would highly recommend her to watch your pups while you’re away!
This is more than a business for Megan, it’s her passion! She is detail oriented and will make sure your puppy gets everything they need! I highly recommend her to take care of your fur babies!
This was my first time using Qualified Pet Services and I will be using them for my pets in the future! I cannot say enough about Lindsey. She was quick with her communicate ,very helpful to meet our schedule needs and provided me updates after both walks & a handful of picture (who does not love pictures of their animals!). Beyond happy with my decision to use Qualified Pet Services & cant wait to continue to work with them more!!
I highly recommend Qualified Pet Services! Lindsey is great! We work longs days and truly trust her to take care of our dog. She is very reliable and has even helped us out last minute! We even get pictures of our golden retriever out on his walk…. Better pictures than we can ever even take of him. If you need someone to take care of your pet trust Qualified Pet Services!!!!
Such an amazing service! Our pet sitter fell through and we reached out to this service on Tuesday night when we were leaving town Thursday morning. They got back to us Wednesday morning and did the meet and greet that same night. Our cat, Pepe, loved Lindsey. My fiancee and I felt completely at ease knowing our kitty was in good hands. Lindsey went above and beyond, bringing in packages for us and sending the CUTEST pics of our cat while we were away. We could not be happier with this service and highly recommend it for anyone with a loving pet
Lindsey is just amazing with our 3 cats! We have never in 9 years left them with anyone but our son. Lindsey does an amazing job and has allowed us peace of mind to go away on family vacations now knowing they are loved and in such good hands! Thank you so much!
Our small dogs who are very spoiled had a great time with all of their sitters! We enjoyed wonderful updates as well as really cute pictures. They followed all of our very detailed instruction. We will definitely use Qualified Pet Services again as well as verbally spreading their excellence!
Wow!! I was so lucky to find such an amazing company. I was able to use multiple services that they offer while out of town. I had one overnight and did their day services as well. I really enjoyed that they offered a meet and greet before heading out of town. It was so nice getting daily updates from the staff. I was alerted when they arrived and received several adorable pictures of my pets. Thank you all for taking such great care of my kids and giving me peace of mind.
This was our first time using QPS and they will be our go-to Pet service from now on! Lindsey was wonderful to work with and our 3 kitties fell in love with her! She’s very professional and kept us informed, sending pictures each day of our fur babies. Excellent experience, highly recommended!!
Lindsey is kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, & skilled. My 2 Chihuahuas get a bit nervous with new people or with having their nails/glands tended to - Lindsey handled them beautifully. I appreciate her coming to us & highly recommend her!
Excellent team to work with! Lindsey and Vanessa took care of our cat for three weeks while we were away. Always prompt, left detailed messages explaining when they came and left (confirmed with my security system), what they did while here and shared pictures of the cat. Very reliable, responsible, friendly and caring. Will not hesitate to use them again and recommend them to friends!
Qualified Pet Services is actually the best service you could possibly get. All the staff I have worked with are incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating to you and your pets. Highly recommend hiring them for pet sitting and dog walking. My animals love them and their prices are fair for the peace of mind.
I boarded both of my labs for a long weekend. Dropped them off on Wednesday called on Thursday everything was fine they were eating and no issues. Came back to pick them up on Monday and was told my older lab who is almost 13 would not eat so they switched her food and she had diarrhea. She ended up being so sick it cost me almost $700 in veterinary bills. My vet could not believe they switched her food. They never reached out to me before making the change. No call, no text, no email, no communication whatsoever. My other lab came home with an eye infection which was even more cost in vet bills. Absolutely horrible experience, I would never trust Tiki Tails again & this was not the first time we have used them. I don’t know if they have new management or what but this was not handled appropriately at all. In response to Tiki Tails Response to me: you offered two days of boarding to resolve this. Why would we want to bring our dogs back to you so we can incur additional vet bills? No way! Also, you did not try to resolve this in additional emails. In fact, my last email was never acknowledged or responded too and that has been well over a week ago.
Our sweet Charlie loves going to Tiki Tails! They take such great care of him!
Had an awful interaction with the angry mess of an owner. She literally threw a fit in the waiting room. As an animal lover, I don't think any pet should be left alone with someone like that. Went to make a review to warn other pet owners, and was confused to see they have 4 stars as I've heard (and now seen) awful things about this place. Then, upon further inspection I see that every google review under 5 stars receives a personal attack. Seriously, go on google and look for yourself! No wonder people are scared to leave bad reviews! One review even begs the owner not to attack her online just for telling her story about her dog being mistreated. And yup, you guessed it, there was the owner throwing a tantrum down below. Owner threw her fit at me for being 5 minutes late to an appointment. (9:07 by the time she showed up.) I didn't speak but once to quietly apologize and try to leave, but she continued her angry rant. Gosh she was such a mess. I gave her time to call and apologize, as I was sure this wasn't normal behavior, but nope. If I receive an online attack trying to turn it on me, I will gladly voice what was said to me. I only spoke once to apologize for being late. How I was treated was NOT okay. Protect your pets!
Highly recommend Tiki Tails daycare and boarding. They have created a fun and safe place for dogs to play and socialize. Each of their associates is professional and caring. Can't say enough positive things about them!
We love Tiki Tales! Best in the business service! We know our pooch is loved and cared for as much or more than when he’s home.
Maggie Mae loves going to Tiki Tails to play! The staff is very interactive with the dogs and we always pick up a happy dog who I sometimes think she would rather stay and play longer! The staff is great! Groomers are very good!
Tiki Tails is a great place to bring your dog - for both daycare and long-term boarding. They post stories to Facebook so you can get a peek into the day and they are starting to set up webcams for when your dog is there so that you can see on your own. Everyone there is friendly and attentive and I feel safe leaving my boy there.
After moving to SW Florida my Aussie was missing all his friends. We had lived in a townhome and he had LOTS of friends and now even though we had a great backyard, we felt he needed more. I had found out about Tiki from a friend. We finally got everything together and did Scooters interview. I am so glad we did. They suggested we do a few days in a row to get him used to it. The second day when we pulled onto the road and into the driveway he was so excited and couldn’t wait to get inside. He may not be ready to play with all the other dogs, but at least he isn’t resisting going and all staff has been amazing.
We love Tiki Tails!! We are new to the area and were looking for the right place for our dog as he is a bit shy and learning how to socialize and play. He absolutely LOVES Tiki Tails. As soon as we park he is so happy to be here which confirms that the staff is amazing, attentive, and caring. I love being able to watch him on IG stories! He loves going to play for the day and we've boarded him a few times as well. Each time he's been boarded the staff has been extremely communicative on how he's doing which gives us ease of mind! I can't say enough good things and we're excited for the new facility. Thank you Tiki Tails for always taking great care of Sunny!
I brought my dog for daycare three days in a row while in the area. She absolutely loved it! She was excited to go back - a clear sign to me the staff are not only loving and attentive but keep the group safe and controlled as well. As someone who has worked in the dog boarding/daycare industry for years, I am PARTICULAR and everything about Tiki Tails surpassed my expectations. The staff were welcoming and incredibly friendly (with people and pets!) and I was obsessed with watching my dog on their Instagram stories while she was there. Thank y'all very much for keeping my baby safe and happy, I would bring her back in a heartbeat - highly, highly recommend!
