Providing Pet Sitting in the Gemeente Laren, Netherlands
Our home is where we are
Edwin and Maxim were wonderful housesitters for us and were great companions for our little dog Toby. They spent about a month taking care of our apartment in Lisbon, Portugal and keeping Toby happy and without separation anxiety. Furthermore, they kept our large apartment spotlessly clean, going well beyond what would be expected to clean, polish, dust, and vacuum and maintain the kitchen and bathrooms perfectly. In addition, they made sure the car was started each week to keep the battery charged, collected the mail each day, and watered the plants on our balcony. Both Edwin and Maxim are charming with delightful personalities, and they are a pleasure to work with. In addition to providing excellent care for our dog Toby and the apartment, they kept us informed with near daily reports, photos and videos. We wholeheartedly give them our very highest rating and would be happy to have them back the next time we travel.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Gemeente Laren, Netherlands
Experienced & Enthusiastic Pet Sitting Couple
Jacki and Aaron looked after my two cats for three weeks this summer and I would have no hesitation in having them back again. They bonded with my cats very quickly and in each photograph they sent me, I could see how happy and relaxed Ianto and Iolo were with them. They were very personable, reliable, and trustworthy; they sent me regular updates and I really felt both my home and my cats were in very, very safe hands. I would highly recommend Jacki and Aaron! Thank you both for taking such good care of Ianto and Iolo!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Gemeente Laren, Netherlands
The Most Responsible Person You'll Ever Meet
Our dog was i great hands with Christine, she was well looked after and cared for. We received pictures and updates. House and plants were just as well cared for, super tidy and considerate. Even gave us feedback as it was our first sit which helped a lot for the next (instruction manuals etc)
Providing Pet Sitting in the Gemeente Laren, Netherlands
Cat Lover & Dog Friend, Exploring the World
Steffy looked after our cat and house for the second time and for an extended period of several months. We are very pleased with Steffy, she is very organised and our cat loves her. Steffy is self supporting doing other things than just housesitting, looks after the pool, exactly what you want! We love to get Steffy back on a next occasion. Thanks again for your great help!!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Gemeente Laren, Netherlands
Experienced, organised, practical and caring, with a deep love of the natural wo
This was our very first time using the service and we were absolutely blown away by Dian's approach from start to finish. Being a highly-rated and experienced cat-sitter, Dian reached out to us in less than a day and make the process much easier for us. Recognizing that we were new to the world of cat-sitting, she guided us through everything and even arrived early to help us out. We returned to find two happy cats, a spotlessly clean apartment stocked with fresh groceries and meals ahead of our arrival. Dian even put her own plans on standby to stay longer just in case we got delayed in returning home. She went above and beyond our expectations and we were absolutely delighted to hear that she enjoyed her time cat-sitting for us. Dian is a genuine cat lover. The feeling is mutual -the cats loved her instantly and she dedicated her time to lavishing attention on them. She found inventive ways to get both cats to participate in play even though one of the cats overshadowed his shy brother and wanted all of the attention. It was very reassuring to know the cats were in such good hands and she did everything possible to make them feel relaxed. Dian is very thoughtful and proactive always anticipating future needs. She selflessly shares her experience and expertise when it comes to cats, she observes each cat and knows how to keep them stimulated. Personally we learned so much from her about the best types of toys and games to use to keep each cat entertained and she sent us photos and videos regularly so we could see what our cats were doing in our absence. Clearly we missed the cats more than they missed us and that in itself is a testament to Dian's great way with cats. She prioritized the happiness and well-being of the cats even above her own plans and chose to maximize her time with them. Dian gave us a great recommendation for a lovely hiking route in our area, left us some thoughtful notes about other things the cats would enjoy and even left us a little gift to thank us for trusting her to look after our cats and our home. It goes without saying that Dian is 100% welcome to come back to us and we would wholeheartedly recommend her as the cat-sitter of choice.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Gemeente Laren, Netherlands
Lots of Love and Tender Care for Your Furry Sweetheart(s)!
I highly recommend Elize. She was respectful of my pets and my home. She followed my guide so that my pets usual routines were maintained. She went beyond my expectations.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Gemeente Laren, Netherlands
We are digital nomads travelling the world & love to take care of your pets.
Emile and Floris were exemplary guests/sitters. Friendly, kind, communicative and showed genuine interest in Higgins’ care and well-being. Needless to say, I was assured that he was in good care and was worry-free while I was away. They were also remarkably tidy and respectful of my space which made it such a pleasure to come home. great guys!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Gemeente Laren, Netherlands
I love animals and have made many furry (and human:-) friends in petsitting
Marja is a wonderful, discreet petsitter and absolutely reliable. When I came home, my two cats were very happy (as if I never left). Marja left the house tidy and clean. She updated me every day, which was very calming. I can totally recommend her as a sitter. Thank you, Marja! Best wishes Vio, Sunny & Carolin
Providing Pet Sitting in the Gemeente Laren, Netherlands
Dutch housesitters family/couple/solo/with a friend.
Jan arrived from Holland the evening before our departure allowing us time to get to know a bit about him and for us to explain a few things about the house and our dog. He was very easy going and we felt happy to leave him in charge. He seemed to enjoy his time here and sent us information on his experiences and photos. The house was left clean and tidy and the dog was clearly very relaxed and well cared for.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Gemeente Laren, Netherlands
Mum calls us St. Francis 'cause "you speak to animals without saying anything"
We were very happy with Laura and Marco. Laura was here for longer than Marco who could not stay as long. Laura left the apartment in great condition but we especially appreciated the good care and updates about Bolingo while we were in Japan. Thanks Laura and Marco!
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! 
The best cat sitters ever! They loved our cats and spent so much time playing with them and making sure they were happy! We had photos and videos every day with funny little messages and we came home to two very happy, healthy cats. The house was spotless and they even washed the linen and towels! They left us some cute Easter presents and breakfast shopping in the fridge, as we were returning after a long flight. We would definitely recommend Michael and Jeanne to anyone and hope they will come back to Teignmouth in the near future. Thanks very much for looking after our beautiful cats and our home x
We were so pleased to meet John and Trisha! We had them come in a day before we left and enjoyed a nice meal with them and they got to meet Delilah (even if she didn’t seem interested) but she soon warmed up to them - except for the Cat Videos - she wasn’t very interested 🤣 When we returned our home was so clean (probably cleaner than we left it)! We got frequent pics and updates on our Princess! They also left us with a Progress Report with Delilah’s activities and what they did at the house before they left. We would highly recommend John & Trisha if you are lucky enough to have them apply for a House Sitters job! Bill, Kathy & Delilah 🐈⬛❤️
Ruoyi was the perfect sitter for our cat Toni! We would highly recommend her to any pet owner, and hope she can sit for us again in the future. Ruoyi was very thorough - she made sure there was full alignment on all the specifics of her pet duties, and she asked thoughtful questions regarding details we forgot to include in our guide. She always provided us timely updates at the agreed cadence, and gave us a ton of photos. From the photos, it's clear she got in a lot of play time with Toni, which we really appreciated! :) We were able to enjoy our entire vacation stress-free knowing Toni was in such good hands. Ruoyi left our apartment completely clean and offered to wash linens.
Denae and Burl were absolutely fabulous house/pet sitters for 4 weeks, Dec 2022- Jan 23. They are very friendly and intelligent, caring towards the animals (2 cats and 1 lively dog), and left our home clean and tidy. It all went very, very smoothly. It was a pleasure to deal with such nice people. We have invited them back whenever they want and hope the rest of their exploratory mission is a great success. I would be pleased to be contacted if anyone needs a further reference.
Anna was a wonderful sitter for our furry friends. My dog, Luke, bonded with her and was sad when she left. My cats would crawl under the covers and curl up with her at night. She is a true animal magnet and lover. I highly recommend Anna to anyone who wants their pets to recieve first class love while away.
Oh wow! Everyone should be so lucky to have Nicholas and Veerle watch their house and pets. These lovely people are pros! They communicated early and often, were super accommodating to some last minute changes (it was originally going to be only our cats to watch but we decided to keep the dog home as well so that added to the schedule and care needs) and they left the house spotless and all set up for another sitter who came in after them. We didn’t get the chance to meet because my departure and arrival times but I dearly hope I get to in the future because they were just great! I even heard how nice they were from My neighbors who say them out walking our dog. :-) They also sent regular pictures of the pets which look like pro-photography! Cannot recommend this couple enough! Your pets and house will be in good hands!
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!
Caroline was a fabulous sitter and looked after our cat and the house beautifully. She is sensible and very self-sufficient but also kept us informed. We came home to a happy cat and a tidy house. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others and hope she will sit for us again in the future!
Super nice sitters and extremely flexible. Really enjoyed their company and I only regret that I was too frazzled to chat with them more and get to know them! Kept the house super clean, pets loved them. Dog especially. Had a little problem with my new kitten not meshing well with the older cats (which was not too surprising since cats can be territorial). Pennee was very patient and gave me constant updates and tips. And the older cat was much more calm when I came home. Highly recommend and welcome back anytime!
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 for free at Zeewoi.
How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?
At least $20 per visit, per overnight watching in your home, otherwise you can find a free sitter at Zeewoi.
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 Zeewoi cat sitters for free, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!
Super kind to the animals and also individual attention for each animal separately
Great for your dog if you need to get rid of your animal for a while.
This is an animal shelter. There is a dog boarding facility included.
They take great care of my cat. I do not have to worry at all when I travel. They send pictures and videos. All are very friendly!!
We always leave our cats here when we go on holidays. They take very good care of them and the place offers a lot back to the cats. It costs €10 per cat per day and the best is that they regularly upload pictures of the cats to Facebook so you can track them on the social media ... haha ! Really recommend the place in exchange of asking the favor to someone instead
Highly recommend it here! We drive from Amsterdam to here because our cat loves it. The pension is super clean and is like a luxe playground for cats. They do photo and video updates via Facebook twice a week, which is such a nice treat. You can tell the people who work here love their job and take such good care of the cats. There's also a lot of space for the cats to explore. After two weeks, our cat was happy and healthy! She didn't gain weight like she did at another cat hotel. I feel very confident to bring her back for a future stay and so happy that we found a place for her for when we go on holidays!
Very good experience leaving our two cats here for one week during the summer vacation. Our cats were well looked after. Thank you!
Great cat hotel. They really take care of the cats and aren't too expensive either.
Great for cats
My cat came here for 3 weeks while we were on vacation and she had a great time! The cats have plenty of space, inside and outside. My cat was wonderfully cared for! Thanks to the people who take care of the cats at the boarding house! You are real cat friends and it shows in the cats that stay with you! Thank you for taking good care of our Lemon!
Extremely satisfied!🤗 My cat Luna came home super happy and healthy. (The second seems obvious, but she has previously been to a cat hotel in Oudewater where she came home seriously ill.) Several times a week I saw nice photos of Luna on the socials of Kattenpension Hilversum, she often sat outside in the enormous outdoor run. Luna will definitely come back during the holidays!🫶🏻
After a stay of 6 days I pick up Mikah in good health, but the next night I have to take him to the vet, he has gotten a bladder infection. This is separate from the cat pension, they can't do anything about it. Mikah has spent the night with them before and everything went well. The vet indicated that he had been under too much stress this time. Next time I will look for a location that is a little smaller with fewer people, maybe that will make a difference. Nothing else to complain about, loving staff for sure! And a good price!
Without a doubt the best cat boarding facility in the Gooi. All attention for your pet, fair prices and loving staff. What more could a cat lover want?
I reached out to Hayley as previous dog training we followed was not for us and we were looking for practical advice that we could apply to Charlie. I highly recommend Hayley as she explains dog behavior (and how your own behavior is received by the dog), the exercise, the result to aim for and sends you notes and recommendations after each session. She’s very knowledgeable and responds to your questions timely. I’m so glad we found her! We are enthusiastic after every session and have no regrets. Highly recommend her!
Hayley is wonderful. She helped me a lot with my 2 girls :) she is the cool aunt to them and they absolutely adore her ! They also love Nabby and Echo her dogs :)
We asked Hayley to help with our dog Henry, who is a rescue dog from the Ukraine. Hayley was extremely professional and always helpful. She was able to explain Henry's behaviours instantly and provide helpful training which was like gold dust in the initial stages of having him. I appreciated write ups after the training so that I could read over her information again. I still think of Hayley's dog training each day and think I always will...I would highly recommend Hayley!
I wish I had a Hayley for every aspect jn my life! So skilled and compassionate. As soon as she walked in she read the body language of our dog and she has learned us how to read it as well. She noticed very quickly what the character of our dog is and what she needs. Also, she is so passionate about animals, it’s really lovely to see. Afterwards she sends me notes about the topics we discuss so I can fully focus on the things we practice during our sessions. She also encourages me to ask any questions I have in between sessions. She is truly the best choice when you’re looking for someone to help you with your dog training.
Hayley was great with our puppy and gave us the confidence and knowledge to implement the right techniques. She was also very friendly and flexible tailoring the focus on our particular needs. Every dog owner needs a Hayley!
I asked Hayley to help me figure out a strategy for my dog’s reactivity to other dogs in our building. She was not only very knowledgable but also friendly. I really appreciated her approach to dog training which helps us, the owners to become caring leaders for our pets and provide them with the feeling of safety. After a few consultations and some training my dog (and myself!) became much more relaxed in the perimeters :)
Hayley is a critical part of our family system!! She trained our dog from when she was a puppy, and continues to help and support us in all things dog related like watching and walking her! Always happy to answer any crazy questions we have, sends us great walking spot recommendations, Not to mention she also takes care of our cats while we are away. We would be lost without her amazing self!!! Can’t recommend her more.
Hayley has been very helpful with our puppy. She is extremely knowledgeable and gives sound and practical advice. I have seen huge improvements with our dog after our training sessions.
Our family learned so much from Hayley. Some really great and easy-to-apply training advice to set us and our dog (Callie) up for success. She also knows the tendencies one breed of dog might have compared to another so she can specifically help yours. We also loved that she followed up by sending information of what she covered during the training (including links) so that you could refer back and read more on your own. Instructions with Hayley are always very clear and direct, and we really enjoyed training with her!
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Hayley since my pup was 3 months old.. She is extremely knowledgeable, simply loves dogs and they love her and she was very patient with training and teaching us how to train my pup. She gave us tips and tricks which we use even today. I would highly recommended her services !