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Seàn was an amazing pet and house sitter! He was super communicative and took amazing care of my dog Nala and cat Bruce. They were happy and loved while I was away- I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for the two little fur babies! He sent great pictures and checked in every day so I had nothing to worry about. On top of all that, he also kept my place immaculately clean and left my place in wonderful shape. We can’t wait to have him back to sit and I would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone looking for a sitter!
"A relaxing and long time away from home made possible by the best pet & house sitters we could have asked for!" Judy and Steph went the extra mile over their entire one month stay at our home. Both our cats became fast friends thanks to the care and dedication provided for them. We were routinely updated with spectacular photos of our furry girls throughout our leave that helped us be anxiety-free the entire time. Even our older shy cat spent time sleeping on their laps or hanging out on shoulders. As for the house, Judy and Steph left it even cleaner than when they arrived! We had a few tasks to maintain the lawn and potted plants outside, which were completed perfectly. They even tended to our vegetable garden where needed! During a 'risk of severe hail storm' alert, Judy and Steph kept us in the loop and went even further to place potted plants under shelter out of harms way. In summary, we recommend Judy and Steph and would happily have them return again if our schedules cross paths.
Carole and Ron are excellent cat-sitters! They took very good care of my cat Lola and of my house. I came home to a happy cat and a very clean and tidy house. They sent me pictures of Lola and kept me updated, so that I had a very relaxed holiday. I very highly recommend them as cat- sitters and I would be thrilled if they would come back to sit for Lola again. Thank you so much!
Brian is a very professional sitter that does a good job, pays attention to details and is easy to work with. I have a lot of plants. A lot. He suggested me do a video for the plant care so he could be sure of which ones needed what. Brilliant! I’d never thought of that. They were in great shape when I returned. I explained that I needed some flexibility with travel dates, he agreed and rolled with the punches like a champ when my dates did indeed change. Unfortunately, he was a bit allergic to my cat but made it work anyway. He was really awesome about everything including a tree that fell next door in a storm and blocked the road for three days. I appreciate that he appreciated how funny and how much personality Boo has. They got along well and I received some great videos. I returned home to a happy cat and a house well taken care of 😊. I would definitely recommend Brian.
Raquel was simply terrific! She and her husband, Miguel, had to fill in at the last minute for another sitter who had a death in her family. This meant that the length of the stay and sitting they had originally signed up for doubled. Completely undaunted, they did a GREAT job for us. Our cat and dog got lots of love and affection, and plenty of exercise, food, and rest. Our house and yard were cared for with equal conscientiousness. It was wonderful for us to be able to rely so completely on these super zeewoi. We recommend them 100 percent!
Elyse was one of the best pet sitters we've ever met! Couldn't recommend her more. We hope she stays at our place again. She sent many pictures of our beloved cats throughout our absence. We returned to our cats seeming relaxed and happy as ever. She also left our apartment sparkling clean. 10/10 :)
If Macie and Roman ever apply to your post for a house or pet sit, I strongly encourage you to jump at the. offer. You will not be disappointed. They are among the top (if not the top) sitter I've ever had and I've been on this site for years. Primarily, they are very organized. In the weeks and days leading up to the sit, Macie and Roman kept me abreast of their plans and status. I felt very comfortable in the days leading up to the sit because I knew the plan we made to exchange the keys and walk them through the instructions would work as planned. Second, Macie and Roman really care. When they got to my apartment after a very long morning of traveling, I explained the care instructions and they were very attentive and cared about the details - asking very specific questions on how to care for my cat and apartment. I had some pretty specific rules about how to feed my cat and take care of him and Macie and Roman followed those exactly. Third, Macie and Roman make you feel comfortable while you are away. I got daily or twice daily updates about my cat. I got pictures which made me feel like my cat was having a good time. My cat came out of hiding very quickly and was snuggling with them and letting them hold him. It was so nice to see the pictures of them all bonding! Macie and Roman have a calming energy towards animals for sure! Macie and Roman were also very responsive when I reached out first - replying within 30 minutes. I really appreciated that. Fourth, Roman and Macie will take good care of your apartment/house. I came back to a SPOTLESS apartment. The towels were washed. The apartment had been vacuumed. The kitchen was clean. The dishwasher had been run. Everything was in its place when I returned. Honestly, cleaner than when I left it which is difficult since I am a very clean person. Macie and Roman also respects your property. We had a room we asked them not to enter and they respected that. In short, Macie and Roman are amazing. I would have them back in a heartbeat. If you have any questions I would be happy to answer them. Ask Macie and Roman for my number.
Amazing sitters - I feel so fortunate to have had them stay. Chapeau was treated to daily walks and belly rubs, and my cat Tica was overflowing with contentment from having been taken care of so well. The house was cleaner than I left it and I was treated to a nice note and a lovely candle upon my return. Also, they left a checklist of item that they had done while here. Truly above and beyond!
Chris was a fantastic cat sitter for our elderly and high maintenance kitty. Chris was the perfect combination of responsible and on top of her medication needs while also being calm and relaxed about her picky eating habits and the need to monitor her food and medication consumption. He was prompt, easy to get a hold of, responsible, and overall, a great sitter. I would definitely recommend him and most certainly hope to have him stay with her again.
Cat and Paul were wonderful sitters - our cats were contented and calm when we returned. And the house was spotless. Plus Paul mowed our entire yard including the back meadow - what a surprise! We very much enjoyed visiting with them as well and getting to know them. Highly recommend :)
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, $20/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!
Our Belgian Malinois Zeus completed the 3 week board training program and came back home with obedience skills well beyond our expectations! Neighbors, friends, family and even strangers are “wow’d” by his obedience level and focus! Aside from that, he has been more pleasurable to have inside and out of the house without having him attached to a lead or leash all the time any more. We can’t thank Steve, Joellen and they’re kids enough for taking Zeus into their home and working with him through his transformation! 10/10 recommend Cross Rifle K9 training!
Cross Rifle K9 has been boarding our German Shepherd Isaiah, for over a year. Steve and Jolene are amazing with Isaiah. Isaiah is a strong will 2 year old German Shepherd, but as soon as he is in their presents with their kids he turns into this dog that wants to listen to their every command! Their interaction with Isaiah and the love they show him is a beautiful blessing. Isaiah is now with Cross Rifle K9 for a 3 week board and train. Isaiah has been with them for 1 day! Isaiah has learned more in 1 day; than he learned in 2 weeks with his previous trainers at a cost of 3000.00 for the 2 weeks training. If you’re looking for a trainer that will love your dog like their own, Cross Rifle K9 is your Trainer Period! They are amazing people with a loving heart for every pet they service! Thank you, Steve and Jolene for making the difference that nobody else could! You guys Rock… 😉💕
The Gowings are such a beautiful family! I’ve boarded my German Shepherd, Grigio, with them many times and I wouldn’t leave him with anyone else! Grigio also did a three week board and train with the Gowings and it was a game changer! He walks beautifully on leash now, doesn’t jump up and I can take him to the local battlefields and play fetch with him without having to worry about him running away! Every time I bring Grigio to Cross Rifle K9 for boarding, he gets so excited to see them again; I have a hard time getting him out of the car in a calm manner! The Gowings were also a huge help to me over this summer. My father was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer very suddenly. The Gowings took Grigio for me without any hesitation and cared for him while my father was so sick. They always treat Grigio like family and I’m so thankful to be able to board Grigio with them!
I highly recommend the board and train services offered by Cross Rifle k9, dog trainer and their family. My 6-month-old puppy came home well-trained and displayed impressive obedience skills right from the start. The trainer skillfully addressed my puppy's car anxiety, making car rides stress-free. Training took place in a family environment, ensuring my puppy learned to adapt in various social settings. The continuous support, guidance, and genuinely kind nature of the trainer and their family made the entire experience enjoyable. Don't hesitate to choose this outstanding team for your dog's training needs.
I am so thankful for Cross Rifle K9! I have an anxious cattle dog and they are wonderful with him! He started off nervous to stay for the day, but it didn't take long for him to love it at their kennel. The dog space is so clean! I appreciate that my pup has his own space when he stays with them, has a great yard to play in with supervised play time. Steve and Joellen are friendly and they have been so helpful and encouraging with my dog training questions. My pup LOVES them!
Cross Rifle K9 was absolutely wonderful with our two pups. One of them who is especially anxious with new places. The kennels are really clean and they have great yard space. Will definitely recommend them and will be boarding with them in the future!
Our pup, Stella, stayed here while we were on vacation. I was somewhat nervous because we had never left Stella with anyone before and she is used to having us home all the time. I shouldn't have worried. Stella had a great week. We got texts, emails, and photos to let us know she was doing well, and when we picked her up she was obviously healthy and happy. I definitely recommend Cross Rifle K9 and we will use them the next time we need boarding services.
We boarded our pitty and Doberman here on such short notice for a weekend. Cross Rifle K9 was very accommodating and took my babies in no problem. We had no problems and look forward to boarding with them again and maybe even doing a board and train soon!
I can not say enough positive things about Steve and his wife. They are absolutely incredible to work with. They treat my dog like he’s one of their own. Otis gets so excited to see them each and every time. Otis has done board and train, daycare and overnight boarding. I would not trust anyone else with my dogs. Otis gets so excited to see them when we get there he tries to climb over me to get out of the car first, he wouldn’t be this excited if they didn’t treat him so well. Cross Rifle K9 is absolutely amazing, they are professional, caring, understanding, and accommodating. I would recommend them to anyone who needed any kind of care for their dog and will continue to use them to care for mine
We had a wonderful experience with Cross Rifle K9. We boarded our two dogs with them when we went on vacation. The dogs were well taken care of and I would certainly recommend them to others. We will be booking with them again for our next vacation.
I’ve always had a great experience there. Got a sweet six-year-old female German Shepherd there today.❤️
Janis is like a second mother for our 2 year old GSD. Whenever we have to go out and Archie can't travel with us, we feel confident that Archie is safe and happy at his second home.
I trust Janis with my fur baby. She is very knowledgeable on dogs, really all animals! My girl loves coming to see her. I would highly recommend.
We’ve been using Highland Oaks for over 10 years. Nearly my entire neighborhood uses this Kennel. I cannot recommend Janice (sp?) more! Absolutely amazing.
Janis is wonderful with dogs. Her decades of experience clearly shows with the way she handles all the different types of dogs that she cares for. Highly recommended!
Janice is a friend of ours and she also takes care of our two dogs when we travel. We will continue to take our dogs there because of the care and attention they get from Janice.
I highly recommend Highland Oaks. I would never leave my precious pup with anyone else other then Janice.
Great place to board your dog. Owner is very nice and friendly.
Wonderful location for boarding! The owner takes a special interest to make sure your pet is happy.
What a lovely place for your dog to hang out while you're on vacation! Great home away from home!!
Nathan is amazing!! My dog is not other dog friendly and I’ve never entrusted someone before to walk him. Nathan though is a true professional! My dog is very comfortable with him and looks forward to his walk.
Nathan has been pet-sitting my two house cats for at least a year. He's reliable, trustworthy, and loves the pets. I can see how much they love him, too. It's in the pictures he sends! I travel a lot for work. Even with short notice, he schedules my cats in! Nathan makes his services affordable. It's wonderful to have a person with a service that cares that much!
Nathan is fantastic. We have a mini golden doodle who is our fur baby. We just have such a hard time leaving her. She has been to Nathan’s five times during the day due to work around the house. He has also watched her for a short two day and two night trip. He sent us updates and pictures. We are so thankful we found him. Highly recommend
Nathan is great. You can tell he genuinly Loves dogs. He has taken care of our Lexi several times when we travel and is so competent. Highly recommended.
Nathan was great with my Dalmatian, Niko. We did a test night before I took a 10 day trip to see family back in WI. I was pleasantly surprised how well things went that first overnight because Niko can be wary of strangers and this was the first time I'd be leaving him in the care of someone else. Those 10 days were stress free because I knew Niko was content and in good hands with Nathan. Nathan also helped me out by bringing Niko to the vet to get neutered and restraining him for the sedation!
Nathan has taken extra special care of our Golden "Honey" for over a year whenever we are out of town. Honey adores him & will often lay at the gate when she comes home just hoping Nathan will be back! Nathan is kind, reliable, trustworthy & truly loves dogs 🐾 …
Nathan does a wonderful job taking care of our dog! He's super friendly and has a passion for taking care of animals.
Angus has been going to Nathan’s for over a year now and he loves it. In the morning when I say “ready to go see Nathan” the excitement starts and doesn’t end until we are in the driveway and Nathan is getting him out of the car. We couldn’t ask for anyone more wonderful to care for our big guy
Thank you Nathan for watching our dogs. What an amazing job we could not have asked for a better dog sitter. Our babies can't wait to come back to see you!
Nathan is the best at caring for your 4 legged family members!!!! I trust him with our dogs and wouldn't use anyone else!!!