Annie sat for our cat, Tuna, over a long weekend. She was extremely kind and self-sufficient. When we arrived home, Tuna was relaxed and happy and our apartment was as clean and tidy as we had left it. Annie would be welcome to sit for us again any time, we'd highly recommend her.
I could not have asked for a better first experience with zeewoi! Jordan and Nataki were great at communicating from the very start, and they sent me pictures and updates every day. I didn’t have to worry for a moment that my cat Anya was feeling lonely because I could tell she warmed up right away, even though she’s usually quite shy! They also went above and beyond making sure my apartment was tidy for when I got home. So grateful and would definitely be honored for them to sit for me again any time!
Francesco has been taking care of my furry babies and my place while I'm away for well over a year now, and I couldn't appreciate him more. He is a joy to communicate with, and the most reliable person one could hope for. Being able to count on him while I'm traveling makes a world of difference, because I know I don't need to worry about anything while I'm away. Benny and Zumba love him and are very well taken care of. I know because I come home to two very relaxed and happy kitties. I am super grateful to have found Francesco!
Hannah and Joseph were so kind, so communicative, and clean! Kevin seemed so happy in all the photos they sent. Not only did they wash my sheets and towels they used (without my requesting it, simply out of the kindness of their hearts), they ALSO then put my fresh sheets on the bed! 🥹❤️ Such incredible sitters. 10 stars!
Misti was wonderful! She was able to come by before I left town to meet my dog, Grace, which I really appreciated. She sent daily pics or videos and made sure that Grace got tons of snuggle time, which is a major requirement to keep my dog happy :) Cats and skateboards are evil enemies to Grace and it sounds like Misti experienced both and handled it flawlessly! Misti was a great communicator, left everything tidy for me when I got home and Grace was super mellow and relaxed, which tells me she got all the care she needed while I was gone. I highly recommend Misti - I'll definitely be asking her to sit again!
Lilly and Thomas stayed at our house and cared for our dogs for a month. I think they took the dogs to the beach nearly every day. Seeing pictures of our dogs on the beach made our time away from them feel so much better. Our house was immaculate when we returned, and we felt so fortunate to have such kind and loving people step in for us in our absence. Anyone would be super lucky to have them in their home.
Gwynn was wonderful! She was super communicative, flexible to come to our house beforehand to get oriented, and attentive to details. She connected with our pup, Scout, immediately and we felt so assured that he would be well cared for with her. We hope Gwynn can come stay again another time!
I was thrilled to have Courtenay as our sitter. We had a few last minute changes and she was very accommodating. She is a very pleasant, well spoken person who bonded very quickly with our dog, Pepe. We were in Europe and Courtenay keep us we’ll informed via internet, pictures and all. We came home to a clean house, a happy pet and a delicious pie she left for us in the refrigerator. You would be very pleased to have her as your sitter. Lucy Hottle
Wendy was great, she kept us updated on the dogs and all the fun she had hiking with them on the mountain. I returned home to a very tidy house. My dogs just loved her. I will definitely have Wendy sit for me again and would be very lucky to have her do a sit for you.
Julian and Susan were amazing, we came home to happy healthy creatures and a clean, tidy home and yard. They communicated with us during our vacation, both about anything unusual and just to let us know when things were going well (as they were the majority of the time). They are very adaptable and capable people, I highly recommend them for your home and pet needs.
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Sofia and Nicole were excellent sitters to our 2 playful cats (an adult tabby and a BIG Maine coon kitten). They gave us a couple updates daily with pictures, as we requested. They were easy to communicate with before and throughout the entire sit. When we came home, our apartment was tidy (probably neater than we left it!) and our cats were relaxed and happy. They were also kind enough to leave us with some sweet bandanas for our boys. We were super pleased with the quality of care, and would happily recommend Sofia and Nicole to anyone in need of a pet or house sitter!
Cung was a wonderful cat sitter and housesitter and we would happily invite him back again. He was excellent with our cats and sent plenty of photos, and also left the house impeccably clean. We had to come back a day early and so we got to spend some time with him which we enjoyed as well. 10 out of 10 recommend! 
I am struggling with naming our top adjective to describe Michael and Jeanne. "Conscientious" will likely be it but then again, "personable," "reliable," "organised," and "animal-loving" are top contenders. If you are reading this review and contemplating inviting this couple to watch your pets, then look no further. We have had a number of excellent house sitters but this pair was next level in terms of the love they showed our cats, Maxx and Nala. When we came back, we could our animals already missed them. These cats, who have never slept with anyone other than us, were getting in bed with them each night -- and that meant climbing stairs! The day before our trip, Nala got an ear infection and had to be put on steroids for asthma. Michael and Jeanne did not sign up for that when the sit was booked but they took it in stride. In the last-minute rush, I relayed that Nala needed her oral steroids morning and night. Michael read the RX label, indicating one dose a day, and contacted the vet to clarify. So you can see why "conscientious" is right up there. They saved Nala from an overdose! We were gone three weeks and they sent us just the right amount of pictures and videos. They bought cat toys (I forgot to put ours out!) and actively engaged with them, including 20-minute massages for Maxx. I truly believed them when they said they fell in love with our fur babies. The house was spotless (which was not important to me but truly appreciated) but I smiled when all six water stations in our yard were filled. They took seriously my love for and the needs of the wildlife in our yard. Our plants were all in good condition as well. Sensing they were "next level" when I met them, I predicted they would want to leave a meal for us upon our return. I asked them not to but they found another way to bow out with class. They made a donation to a nonprofit I work with instead. This I learned from the lovely thank you note they left. I hope they will consider Charles and I friends because we certainly feel that way about them now. What special people. If you book them, treat them well because they are going to do that for you for sure.
Kira was the best sitter we have ever had! I chose Kira because of her reviews, ability to sit during the dates I needed and willingness to communicate with my daughter/neighbor who co-parents Colby with us. I am always a bit anxious about having someone in my home and trusting them with our fluffy son. Kira put us at ease almost immediately. I received photos and videos everyday throughout the stay. I got updates on Colby’s activity and the fun they were having together. My heart felt full knowing that Colby was being well loved and cared for. Additionally, Kira was so kind to keep us posted on any deliveries that arrived at the house. Finally, when I arrived home, the house was tidy and clean! Again, I am so grateful that Kira was there keeping the house and my cat safe! I hope she will come back and sit again. I know Colby would love to see her again.
Joi did a wonderful job caring for my two cats and two guinea pigs, as well as caring for my home! She is coming back in November for a long sit while I am out of the country and we all can’t wait. Joi had experience with rabbits and jumped right in with guinea pig care. She is so calm around them that they were sitting on her lap day one! She spent time preparing their vegetables and kept their enclosure and room clean, which requires daily effort. She even washed the floor mats in their room so it was fresh when I returned home. She went above and beyond sending me daily photos and videos so I could see that everyone was healthy and happy. It was apparent to me that she spent a lot of time with my pets, which is very important so they don’t become stressed and lonely when I am away. Joi also took excellent care of my two cats. They receive daily wet food with some medication and she ensured that they received it on time. My cats barely noticed when I returned because they got so much attention from Joi. She took excellent care of my front garden flowers and my tomato and herb hydroponic gardens. These take some daily attention and time in the summer, and I returned home to them looking great! Joi is a very caring, clean, and thoughtful sitter and I hope she comes back many more times!
Hannah and Joseph were brilliant sitters - totally reliable and trustworthy. Quick to respond to queries and their past experience with dog/ housesitting was very apparent. Our 2 dogs and 1 cat were well looked after and the house was spotless on our return. We are totally happy to recommend them.
If you are looking for someone to take care of your fur babies and your house while you're away, Daniel is your guy! I had discovered zeewoi just a couple of weeks before I was to leave on vacation and I was not only apprehensive if the website was too good to be true, but also under a real time crunch. I reached out to over 100 local sitters and several possibilities fell through. I was confident I would find the right sitter and when Daniel applied for the sit and I started to text and converse with him, I knew I had found the perfect sitter for my two cats! Daniel was upbeat and positive, articulate and personable, warm and caring, and he asked all the right questions about Lilly and Eli (I hadn't had the time to complete my Welcome Guide, yet!?!). I shared that I had an easy cat and problem cat -- Lilly, who is sweet, social and eats dry food, and Eli who is skittish, was periodically pooping outside the kitty litter box and was eating prescription canned food twice a day mixed with a probiotic and stool firmer. I asked if he thought he was up for the job and he happily said he was. Since he flew all the was from Chicago, I thought the least my husband and I could do was pick him up at the airport. When he arrived, he pulled out his notebook. He patiently walked with me as I reviewed kitty care, showed him around the house, and where he would be sleeping. He immediately picked up Lilly who was excited about meeting her new friend and Eli bugged out and down the stairs to the basement (his favorite hiding place!). We got Daniel connected to the internet, set him up at our dining room table and headed off to airport, leaving our house and kitties in the best of hands. Daniel wanted to make sure I felt comfortable and assured while we were away. He made sure to text with me every other day (he had asked my preference earlier), sent photos of Lilly being her cute self while Eli hid during the day although he gave me assurances that he was eating his food and using the litter box (there were a few accidents, but Daniel never complained about these additional duties). When we returned from our vacation, the house was also spotless and well cared for and Daniel had even washed the sheets for me! It is with utter happiness and complete confidence that I recommend Daniel as a fantastic Sitter. He is trustworthy, responsible, caring, and competent, and you can rest assured that both your house and sweet pets will be watched over and treated with TLC -- and will truly be in the best of hands while you are away!
Karen was an extraordinary house and pet sitter who I hope to invite back again soon. You would be extremely fortunate to have her take care of your pets and home. From the very beginning she radiated calmness, knowledge, caring and curiosity. We had a great initial conversation where Karen answered questions I didn't even know I should be asking, and asked excellent questions so she could be prepared and understand the special needs for both my cat and home. She flew into my city the day before I was leaving and stayed at a nearby hostel so that we could meet in person and do a walk through of my home. They say pets have an intuitive nature about people, and I knew Karen would be a winner when my normally very shy/nervous cat came right up and let her pet him. Karen sent wonderful pictures and updates while I was gone and asked questions when she wasn't sure about something. When I returned home everything was spotless and my cat was content. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better house sitter experience. Thank you Karen!
Tonya was great and filled in after our other sitter had to cancel. She was very self sufficient and navigated acclimating herself to everything since she arrived after we left. She gave thoughtful updates on my cat and I could tell she really enjoyed her, so that means the world to me! She left the place immaculate and we will certainly have Tonya back!
Steven was a great sitter for our black lab Souris and cat Pinot. They were well looked after and really liked Steven. Our house was in good order when we got back and Steven was kind enough to give us a lift to and from the airport. He was very flexible, arriving day early so we could show him around.
Is it better to board cats or leave at home?
Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home overnight at Sittsy.
How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?
At least $20 per visit, $15/week per overnight watching in your home, otherwise you can find a free sitter at Sittsy.
What do people do with their cats when they go on vacation?
Inviting a cat sitter to your home, boarding the cat with a local business, asking a friend, family or neighbour to feed and check the well-being. The most efficient way to leave your cat during your vacation is with Sittsy cat sitters overnight, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!
My pups absolutely loved Jamaria!!! She was amazing about sending updates on my babies and even working with them on listening! Will definitely be using Rising Moon Kennels again!!! Thanks so much for making my vacation less stressful!!
We had an incredible experience with Rising Moons Kennels! J was fantastic in helping us train our new puppy, providing us with the tools we needed for everything from leash training to managing problem areas at home. She explains everything so clearly and makes training a high-energy puppy enjoyable and effective. Highly recommend her services to anyone looking to bring out the best in their dog!
My experience having my dog boarded with Rising Moon Kennels was amazing. I boarded my 11 month old dog with them for 17 days and the care and attention given was superb. Every day I received pictures and videos of my dog showing how she was doing and she was doing marvelously. It was obvious that she was getting the time and attention needed to keep her happy and content. I cannot recommend Rising Moon Kennels enough. This is the best place to board your dog or dogs. Your dog will thank you for it.
I highly recommend Ms.J kennels. I went to the Dominican Republic for a few days. This being the furthest I have from my boy Khaos. Just the pre boarding session I was already sold and comfortable. Hands down a solid person to work with. Khaos was spoiled with love and care. Looking forward to doing business again. Thanks Ms.J
This was our first time boarding our 2.5 year old, Nala. Rising Moon Kennels answered all our questions, and was extremely patient with us as we navigated boarding for the first time. The care and attention given was beyond our expectations. We received videos and photos daily showing how she was doing, and she was doing fantastic. Nala got the time and one on one attention she needed. And we cannot recommend Rising Moon Kennels enough, and will definitely be using in the future.
It was the best place we have ever used. I would recommend her to anyone. Loved the videos she sent daily. And the camera so you can see your fur baby. Just a wonderful place for your fur baby.
Last week was the first time boarding our dogs and we were so very pleased with the care they received at RMK ! Jay is awesome and really loves and cares about the dogs. She sent photos, updates and videos daily which allowed me to relax and not worry about my babies. I will definitely go to RMK for future boarding.
My girl J was amazing with my baby Ace. Upon first talking with her you would've thought we had known eachother for years. She was very professional, loving, caring, and flexible. She worked so well with my family and I in obedience training with Ace and we seen results in the first week. I would definitely trust her to dog sit my baby. Thanks J you are amazing girl❤️❤️
Jamaria was amazing to work with. I recently adopted a 2-year old, adult dog who was in need of obedience training and improvements in manners. After finishing the training, he's improved in all areas of concern for me, which were heeling, recall, and not jumping when meeting new people. Jamaria is very patient, personable, and knowledgeable in many techniques used in obedience training. We will continue to apply what we've learned from our sessions to continue to improve. I highly recommend! Thank you!
J took amazing care of our fur babies! We have two young, very energetic pups who want nothing more than to play all day. This was the perfect place for them! We loved that dogs were able to do a meet and greet before boarding. When the time came to drop them off, they immediately recognized the driveway and were excited to be there. We felt so confident with leaving them in her care and look forward to boarding with J again!
We have been clients of A Barking Good Time for the last 7 months and have had a wonderful experience. Krystyna runs a great team; the most impressive part is the reliability – in the course of our time with them, there has never been a late or missed appointment. In addition, they send pictures and a status update upon each visit! The status update includes pictures of my dogs and what was done during the visit (bathroom, play, love, feeding, etc). Seeing these updates, truly sets us at ease during the day knowing that our dogs are getting love and attention! Would recommend A Barking Good Time for anyone needing the services they provide.
I have nothing but amazing things to say about A Barking Good Time! We have used them the last few years for walking our fur baby and have also boarded with them. Krystyna and her team take such good care of our pup while we are away. They even have an awesome app that allows you to know how the walk went and see photos. It is also used to schedule and pay, making it a super easy process. They are very communicative, trustworthy, and really make you feel like they consider your pup their own! I would recommend A Barking Good Time to anyone in the North Suffolk area if you want to support a great local business and have your furry family member cared for while you are away!
We absolutely love Krystyna at A Barking Good Time. We get daily walks for our three dogs, and her service is absolutely amazing. In addition to being friendly and reliable, she has an awesome app that let's her send daily pictures, walking routes, and puppy report cards directly to our phones. Best dog care in the Western Branch, hands down. She is amazing - if you need pet care, you will not be disappointed.
We boarded our female Hound/Lab mix for a week with them, and she loved it! I loved the updates with pictures and videos too! They were great with her and really know what they’re doing when it comes to taking care of dogs. I wanted my dog to be in a loving home with a yard to play in while we were on vacation instead of in a boarding facility locked up in a crate. I felt very comfortable leaving her with them, I highly recommend boarding your dog with A Barking Good Time! We will definitely be using them again for our next vacation
We have been using services from A Barking Good Time for 10 months now and feel so fortunate to have found such an incredible pet care service. Krystyna runs her business like the boss babe she is. She has spoiled our sweet girl with their walks and backyard play time and every meet up between them results in some fabulous photos of our dog enjoying herself to the max! I can’t say enough fabulous things about Krystyna and her company A Barking Good Time LLC. Professional, prompt, trustworthy, great communication, post walk reports (w/pics)...! Rain or shine, she will tire out your dog! If you need dog walking or boarding services, please contact her! If our dog could talk, she would give rave reviews so instead she will give two paws up!
We love this service! Krystyna cares for our dogs as if they were her own! While in her care they become part of her family and enjoy lots of love, playtime and runs in the yard! The pictures and updates she sends are wonderful! They are always so happy in her care! We wouldn’t use any other boarding service.
Our Mookie loves Karla and Krystina and A Barking Good Time!!! These ladies are fantastic and love our Mookie. Pictures, playing, feeding, loving and just being her friend twice a day helped us ease into me going back to work full time without feeling too guilty about leaving her at home. They are the best and I’d leave Mookie or any pet with them any time!!!
These ladies take great care of my GS puppy. She is quite the handful and they have done an amazing job taking care of her while I am at work. They have even taught her how to do tricks. I would definitely recommend!!!(:
Gregg, I am sorry you feel as though we do not deserve a 5 star rating. I would like an opportunity to provided dog walking and/boarding before you rate us based on a service that was never provided.. Thank you!
I'm so happy I found Whiskers & Tails. In the past 2 months, I've used both in-home pet sitting and boarding in a Whiskers & Tails home. The employees took time to get to know my dog and put me at ease, prior to using the services. They always greet my dog first, before greeting me. That's how you know this is more than just a business. They really care for my pets. When I return, my dog, she is happy. She is not ticked that I left her for so long! When I picked my dog up from boarding, she acted like she didn't want to leave. That's how I know my dog was in good hands. It's rare to find a business to which, I’d give 5 stars. I'm truly happy with the service I've received and I intend to continue using this service.
Yvonne is fabulous ♥️ She took excellent care of my dog and cat. I received daily updates, with photos, and clear communication throughout. She's an excellent companion for your animals, and you can be confident that your furry family will receive the best care!
Whiskers and tails is great! There is a wide variety of services offered at reasonable prices. I feel very comfortable with the care they give my pets, and how well they take care of my home. They are very reliable and communicative. The app is great also- it makes it so easy to schedule, and I can also monitor the care of my pets while I'm gone. I love the summary and pics from each visit! It is clear that they truly care for animals as well!
Yvonne does a great job with all of our pets. We have a literal zoo at our house and she tends to them all with the care and attention she would give her own pets. She is great at communicating what she does with your pets through daily pictures and text messages. I wholeheartedly trust her in my home when we're gone and I highly recommend Whiskers and Tails to anyone with pet sitting needs.
Absolutely LOVE Whiskers & Tails! I am at ease leaving my pup at home during the work day with professional and fun dog walkers! My dog loves Stephanie and I know he is under great care. I love getting pictures of him at work and reading the little notes that she writes about the visit. Yvonne is so friendly and wonderful to talk to, and has great communication! 10/10 would recommend. VERY flexible and VERY reliable. If you need a dog walker or even just someone to take out your pup when you are gone for a few hours, look no further than Yvonne and Stephanie!
I love this service!!! We are so excited to have a professional dog walker that services our area of Suffolk. Yvonne and her staff are experienced, professional, and crazy about animals! Our dog, Apollo, loves them! From the first time we used Whiskers & Tails until now, we are thrilled with this service and we would recommend them to anyone!
Yvonne and her company are absolutely amazing! The experience has been nothing but spectacular. We have been so impressed with Yvonne and Brooke. We have a German Shepherd Dog puppy who needs a lot of walking and they always work with us to give him the best/longest walk they can within our budget. When he was sick, they even heated up his lunchtime meal for us - how awesome is that? I cannot recommend them enough, and if anyone is unsure whether they can afford it, let me tell you: It's one of the single best things we've done for our puppy and we will go without cable before we cancel Yvonne!
My kitties and I are new to the Smithfield area and when we had to leave our beloved pet sitter on the Peninsula, we were super bummed! I met Yvonne at a BNI group meeting and was excited to find a new pet sitter that we could rely on while on travel! We've worked with Yvonne twice now and have been so pleased! She includes lots of photos (make sure you check for them online on the doTimely app/website-I didn't realize for the longest time that there were photos being sent until after the fact b/c they weren't coming thru my phone!) and my three kitties are very comfortable with her. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a great pet sitter in the Smithfield area!
Going away from the kitty babies has always been hard, but having Yvonne and her team taking care of them has given us great piece of mind. Not only does she care for them but also considers things like switching different lights so ppl will think your home, grabbing your mail.....and our heat went out she grabbed a couple of safe heaters and made sure that the kitties and house would be warm. You couldn't find this in regular pet care, she goes over and above, and as a person whom strives to do the same, I will tell you it's rare these days! Highly recommended!!!!!
These pix are from May of 2018. Our sweet Obie needed special care while we were away for a few days. I cannot say enough about Yvonne, her professionalism and the wonderful care she gave our elderly dog. He left us in June of 2018, so it meant alot to us to give him a great life with dignity during his waning days. We Love You, Yvonne and Whiskers and Tails!