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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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! 
Great pet sitter - took perfect care of our cat and our home. They were super communicate leading up to and during the sit and left our apartment in great shape. I'd absolutely recommend them to any future sitters!
Sabre is a sweet, honest person who stepped up at the very last moment (after the prior sitter flaked out) to watch our dog and cat for 17 days. When there were a couple minor accidents, she informed us of them right away. One involved a burnt pan (easy to do if you’re not familiar with an induction stovetop) which she offered to replace. Sabre also washed the towels and sheets, and made up the bed before we got home. The yard was pooper scooped and litter box was clean. Pets seemed well-cared for. When she had to leave town for several hours one day, she made sure to arrange for our neighbor take care of the pets. Additionally, I appreciated how she didn’t assume that it would be ok to bring her cat. When we found out she was going to keep her cat in a kennel during her stay here, we told her she could bring him which worked out fine. Overall, I would confidently recommend Sabre to watch your pets and house.
Best house and pet sitters we've ever had! They definitely gave our cat and dog plenty of love and attention.
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.
Amber is as good a sitter as you will find anywhere! She treated our cats with such love and care, as if they were her own. She left our house in perfect tiptop tidy shape, and made sure to wash all the towels and linens before she left. She even cleaned out our coffee maker and took up our weekly trash without us even mentioning it! Amber is super kind and personable and we welcome her back to sit for us anytime! If you are looking for a sitter, you should definitely accept her application!
Daniel and Vasylyna were incredible house sitters and we would welcome them back to sit for us again any time they are available! They were fantastic communicators, making sure to work out details far in advance and they sent frequent picture updates of our animals which made us so happy while we were away. When the power went out in the neighborhood while they were here leading to a technology issue with our alarm system, they handled everything well. Upon our return, the house was clean, the garden was thriving and well cared for, and our dog and cat were clearly very loved while we were away - in fact our dog was sooooo sad to see them leave! I had the pleasure of getting to know them a bit before I left, and they are such a kind, adventurous, and great couple. I would highly recommend having Daniel and Vasylyna take care of your house, plants, and animals!
Wow, what a find Justin is! I feel as though I won a lottery. As I was revelling in the communication we were having during his stay, I looked over his profile and realized either that he had updated it during his stay OR I never even read it. I was so impressed with his initial application that described multiple stays taking care of cats in Turkey that I knew he was going to be a great choice. So I'm not sure that I even read his profile or reviews. Turned out...he was more than I could have EVER hoped for. Justin is VERY organized and clear with his communication. Just as--or maybe more--important, he is a poster child for what zeewoi can be: more than just an economical way to get a pet sitter or a place to stay. Justin embraces the barter economy and the opportunity it presents to get to know people. Although we only met the day that I turned the house and my 2 cats over to his care, we had delightful communication throughout his stay. He wanted to be sure he was providing the right care to all living and non-living elements of my home as well as just chat beyond what we'd had an opportunity to cover when we were face to face on the handoff day. Bottom line: I'd have Justin back even if I wasn't going anywhere! I've met a friend. And my neighbors did as well! Oh yes, and my two cats were well looked after, the house was in ship shape, and Justin was able to brief the next sitter in person (I'd had to extend my time away and Justin already had another commitment). To say I felt confident leaving my pets and home in Justin's care is an understatement. Justin is a real adventurer and believer in the power of both human and animal connection. Without a doubt, I would recommend him as a sitter...and a friend! Thank you, Justin for a great example of how to wrestle so much more meaning out of zeewoi.
Heidi was an outstanding cat sitter for my Luna! She was very communicable via calls or texts. She followed all my guidelines for feeding and care of Luna. Luna was very content when I arrived home thanks to Heidi! My home was immaculate when I arrived and she did some snow shoveling. She even pulled a large broken tree branch off my roof following a windstorm. I hope Heidi is available for my next trip because she is awesome. Jim
Jose was a wonderful pet/house sitter for us recently. We highly recommend him. He was wonderfully reliable and responsible and took such good care of our two pets. On short notice Jose drove down from Grass Valley to the East Bay for a bit of a quiet get-away while working a really hard job teaching online. We know how hard that is firsthand and partly why we needed our own get-away for a last-minute backpacking trip. We have a recently rescued pit bull and a rescued cat that we're still introducing to each other to make sure the dog doesn't eat the cat (as he seems to want to), and the cat doesn't blind the dog (as she would if he tried to eat her). That might be more background than is needed in a review but Jose made us feel comfortable about everything because of how conscientious and responsible he clearly is. We could tell when we talked to him that he was genuinely kind and eminently trustworthy. We are very grateful and hope Jose was happy with everything too because we know what a value his care was to us. Jose truly deserves any and all house-sitting gigs that strike his interest. Ours was not the easiest and he was amazing. Get him if you can.
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, $18/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!
We used Jessica last year to walk our dog, Hudson. We were going to be gone all day and she came and walked him 3 times. I recently needed a one day walk and texted her to see if she remembered us. She did and even remembered that our dog was the love of our daughter’s life. She texted me the day before to make sure everything was still on which it was. She walked Hudson, sent me a picture of him, and let me know how everything went. I had complete confidence in her to take care of Hudson. And from the picture, he looked like he enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend Jessica to anyone who has a fur baby and needs a little help to walk/take care of them
Jessica walks our two pups for their midday break whenever one of us is away. Our dogs love her! We trust her completely with our precious fur babies and the keys to our home. I would highly recommend her!
Jessica has a genuine love of all animals. We are fortunate we found her to take care of our two sweet cats, whether during an overnight trip, or long vacation. She understands how important it is they receive full attention…not just to be fed and have their litter box scooped, but to spend time with them with petting and play time. We also appreciate the availability and flexibility in her schedule she offers. Thanks Jessica!
We can't say enough about the great care Jessica gave to our 4 cats. She made our recent trip worry free and we appreciate all her hard work. Her daily pics of our fur babies were a joy . Jessica is a real animal lover and you can be assured your fur babies will be well cared for.as ours were. We actually think they preferred Jessica over us . Thank you again Jessica, you made our recent trip worry free and feel comfortable enough to plan future trips since we have you to depend on..... Jamie and Maryann V, Union Hall..
Jessica cared for our 3 cats while we were away for 10 days recently. She gave one of our cats medication. She did an excellent job caring with all three (and one needs special attention as she is blind) and is truly an animal lover. Jessica is compassionate, knowledgeable and very reliable. I have already booked her for our next trip!
Jessica takes great care of our cats when we are away! It gives me peace of mind knowing that they are getting her TLC.
Jessica took great care of our two cats while we were out of town. One of them has medical needs that she took care of without issue. Her daily updates left us comfortable and confident that our fur babies were doing well. She clearly loves animals and goes out of her way to make sure that all their needs are taken care of and that you as the owner feel comfortable that they are being well taken care of.
Jessica was wonderful with our Oreo and Rosie!! She cared for them as if they were her own. She was reliable and added an extra visit to provide extra care for our older fella. It is such a relief to know that your pets and home are being cared for while you are away! Thank you again, Jessica!!
Jessica is a caring, loving animal lover. Her services are invaluable. When my mom passed away and we had to head out of town unexpectedly, she jumped right in and cared for our dog Joey. Thank you Jessica for your excellent service.
Jessica rocks. She watches our cats when we travel. She's very detailed and conscientious. We highly recommend her services.
Bryan was fantastic!! We have an anxious cat who usually makes a huge mess when we leave. Bryan met all her needs so we came home to a happy cat and a clean house. He even put the trash out for us on trash day. I loved getting daily pictures. I’m so glad we found him because he is now our go-to pet sitter.
Bryan has been taking care of our dog for about 5 years, first with another pet service and now with his own company. He is reliable, easy to deal with, and most of all, caring. He also does little extras like picking up our mail and playing with our dog. We never worry when we go away because Bryan is tending to our girl. And she is always as good or better when we return. We absolutely recommend Bryan and you won't be sorry!
Bryan is the best in the business. He is professional, kind, and attentive to my pets’ needs. He even sends fun pictures of them occasionally. We don’t travel often, but when we do, Bryan is the first person we reach out to for pet care! Banjo and Bella love him and the house and the pets always show they’ve been well cared for on our return.
I could not function without Bryan Pena helping with my pets. For the past 20 years, Bryan has taken care of my pets, from times when I was on vacation to weekly dog walks. He was even with me to say good-bye to one of my beloved dogs. He truly connects with the animals and they love him. All I have to say to my dog, Isabella, is "Uncle Bryan is coming today," and she sits and waits at the window, watching for him. I would recommend Bryan to any family who has beloved pets. I trust him explicitly and adore him as well.
Bryan Pena has provided attentive, reliable care for my cats for years. I particularly appreciate his willingness to fit into his schedule nearly daily visits with a pair of brothers I adopted as kittens three years ago, helping keep them busy and healthy when I am working. Bryan has taken my cats to the vet, tended them while I was out of town, and stayed overnight with them when I was on an extended trip. My cats are precious to me and I confidently and peacefully entrust Bryan with their care.
This is the only company we would trust to take care of our cat after he developed cancer. Bryan is extremely communicative - he always texts me pictures and updates. He spends extra time giving our cat treats and love. Now that our cat is sick, Bryan pays close attention to his special needs....his wounds, how much he's eating, etc. Bryan is incredibly experienced and has an impressive knowledge of animals. Most importantly, he really cares about the animals.
Pet sitter was comprehensive on service to be and not to be provided. Essentially a full house visit with pet care in mind.
Paws pet sitting service is the best if you need professional, compassionate care for your animals. We went through a long period of having several geriatric dogs and cats with various medical issues. They needed LOTS of support and Bryan always delivered. He made it possible for us to travel and to be away from home during the workday. We have worked with Bryan for several years and couldn't ask for better pet-sitting service. He is extremely competent and capable. Our pets love him!
Bryan does an incredible job taking care of our dog and cat. He is very reliable and has no problem doing extra small tasks like bringing in the mail. Our dog really enjoys his visits, and loves playing with him. I highly recommend this business.
We’ve used Bryan’s pet sitting services for many years now and have always been happy with the care he takes with our dogs. He’s responsive to texts and emails when we’ve reached and he’s very reliable. Our dogs are always well cared for and happy when we get home so we know they must like him a lot! We highly recommend his services.