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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I'm delighted to have found Lisa as a sitter and hope to have her back again! She was detail oriented and clearly cared about my cats' well being. She asked good questions about the cats' routines and needs and about the house to be sure she'd meet my expectations and have a comfortable and successful sit. She communicated very well before and throughout the sit and even though I was unreachable for much of the time I was confident everyone was in good hands. Lisa left the house in immaculate condition and the cats were relaxed and happy when I got home. What a delight!
Stefany helped me out big time by stepping in when I asked. She's a local sitter and I wasnt' having any responses so I contacted her and she fit me into her schedule even during the holidays and right after another sit across the country. She took great care of my two cats and home and I very much appreciate it!
Becca was fantastic - we cannot say enough about how great she is as a pet and house sitter and as a human being! Becca committed to the sit 8 months in advance and was great with her responsiveness in communication during the long lead up to the sit. She arrived early and got the low downs on the animals and house stuff prior to us leaving. She woke up crazy early to help us get to the airport and picked us up when we returned, which made the traveling so much easier on our end. She left the house spot-less (and this is no exaggeration), with the linens cleaned, and a wonderful meal waiting for us upon our return. She is an absolute gem of a person with a great sense of humor and a kind and compassionate nature, and she really enjoys the animals in her care. Our dog and cat were very well cared for and totally at ease upon our return. If you are lucky enough to have Becca sit for you, you will be very pleased at how well she does the job!
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.
After seeing the numerous positive reviews, I knew Cung would be an easygoing and professional cat sitter and house guest, and he was :-) Easy communication, prompt updates and clear concern for Boz & Artie's wellbeing, and pictures of cozying up on the couch together all made our time away secure and stress free. Upon returning home, the cats were chill and the apt was left spotless, as though he hadn't even been there.
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.
Kathy and Ron arrived at our home with a most fantastical toy for our cats and a giant apple pie. Need I say more? They are very experienced sitters and brought personal items that they prefer. We knew we were leaving out cats in good hands. A large part of their 'job' was hand watering our garden and Ron took that in stride. Everything is thriving. Our cats are usually distant with new people but we received photos of them keeping Kathy and Ron company in various situations which was reassuring. They clearly won our cats over. Although Ron and Kathy had a ferry to catch on their last day, they took time to wash their linens and hang them on the clothesline. They also left us a gorgeous plant for our garden. We would very much like to have them back for a longer sit if possible.
Kathryn was such nice and kind sitter that both of my boyfriend and me were grateful to have, including my cats!! My cats seemed having great time with her, being around her, chilling on couch with her, or even sitting on her. I got several photos of my cats from her with whort updates. I’m thankful that she let me do facetimes with her when I missed my cats. The house was clean and tidy when we came back. I definately will ask her again to sit my cats and house when I need. Thank you Kathryn!!:)
If Cung ever applies to your post for a house or pet sit, I strongly encourage you to jump at the offer. You will not be disappointed. Cung is among the top (if not the top) sitter I’ve ever had and I’ve been on this site for years. Primarily, Cung is very organized. In the weeks and days leading up to the sit, Cung kept me abreast of his 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 him through the instructions would work as planned. Second, Cung really cares. When he got to my apartment after what I assume was a long day of traveling, I explained the care instructions and he was 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 Cung followed those exactly. Third, Cung makes 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 within an hour of me being away - very fast for my cat as he is shy. Cung must have a calming energy towards animals. Cung was also very responsive when I reached out first - replying within 5 minutes. I really appreciated that. My cat threw up at one point and Cung answered all of my questions to assess whether my cat was sick or had just eaten too fast. Fourth, Cung will take good care of your apartment/house. I came back to a SPOTLESS apartment. The sheets were washed and folded on my bed. 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. Cung also respects your property. I have an extensive computer setup that he used for work and he was very respectful of that equipment. He asked if he could use it beforehand, which was incredibly polite since he could have used it and I wouldn’t have known. In sum. You need to jump at the opportunity if Cung offers to sit for you. I came home to a very happy cat. Hope he will sit for me again sometime!
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!
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 Zeewoi.
How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?
At least $20 per visit, $19/week 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 overnight, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!
My dog LOVES her days at Mountain Dogs! The staff take excellent care of her and she gets supervised playtime with all the pups. 10/10 recommend!
The owners and staff are dog people that you can trust! They know and love dogs and make sure to adapt to every dog’s quirks and needs. Really kind and helpful too. Thank you!
Love this place! Knowledgeable and friendly staff! Elizabeth went out of her way more than once to source the moose antlers my dogs LOVE!
We have brought our dogs to day care a couple of times now when we ski. The owner, Adam, is very good with them when we drop them off. Our youngest dog is shy and she is getting better each time she goes. I would recommend it. The price is reasonable.
Veronica and Steph know and love dogs and it shows! When we pull up to the parking lot my dog (Agnew) gets so excited he can hardly contain himself. He is always happy and tired after a day of romp and chomp with his buddies!
Mountain Dogs is the best!! The staff is very accommodating, friendly, and kind. My dog absolutely LOVES his daycare visits! He literally can’t get out of the car fast enough when we pull up, and he’s nice a tired when I pick him up! I highly recommend Mountain Dogs Romp and Chomp for your furry friend!
In order to attend Leadville's recent Boom Days, I was forced to find temporary care for my two small dogs, as the city had an aggressive "No Dogs" policy. Luckily, I found Mountain Dogs Romp and Chomp. In my many years of extending RV'ing, often requiring temporary care of my dogs, I have never encountered a more caring, attentive, and safe facility. From scheduling services to individualized care, Mountain Dogs provided a level of interest in my dogs that would rival any in-home setting. I am highly thankful for their efforts and strongly recommend Mountain Dogs Romp and Chomp.
Under new ownership! We took our dog there for day care, and he had an amazing time. The owner and the staff are all extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and great with animals. It's so great to see people who are so enthusiastic about their business. I highly recommend it, and can't wait to come back again.
Picked up some CBD treats that were real lifesavers for my dog who is overstimulated in the car. Very reasonably priced, and I am so grateful they provided relief (to me and the doggo).
Absolutely phenomenal people run this pet store. I've known the owners for a decade plus and the love that they shine into caring for animals is going to be extremely hard to find anything even half as good. They provide excellent service and truly care about both the services and the products they are offering both to people looking for pet supplies for purchase or delivery in Leadville, CO AND outside (like me!) in offering shipping! My baby girl Karma LOVES their Barkcutterie bags and the vast selection of great treats I was able to get through them.
This place and their team are amazing! We came in looking for booties for our dog and a few other things and we got 5 star customer service and support. They took the time to measure our dogs paws and made great recommendations on which types of boots might be best for our uses helping us weigh pros and cons of each. The team also had really great first hand experience with all of their products which meant they were super knowledgeable about everything they carry. They have a really great and well curated selection of products for being a smaller store. Will be stopping here anytime we go through Leadville!
Super friendly and helpful staff! Dogs are their passion and they really know how to meet the needs of every dog’s individual personality. Thank you Grateful Paws!
The self-serve dog wash was a lifesaver! We were in the area camping and our dog had some rough allergies to something at our campsite. Grateful Paws had availability and provided all the things we needed to give her a thorough wash. The person helping us also gave us some great advice & product recommendations for protecting our pup’s skin and snout.
This place is awesome! Took Meatball for a bath and he loved it! The staff is epic and truly loved our dog! Thank you so much!!
Great prices and a pretty good selection for a small boutique pet shop. Really thankful they are here so we could resupply our pups hassle free!!!
Jill has helped me with several issues. I was a vet tech and can do lots of things on my own but she made nail trims easy on a strong, nervous dog. She knows her stuff and her staff is awesome. Love the self service dog wash too. A total asset to Leadville.
We are so pleased with Grateful Paws, the owner is very knowledgeable about dogs, is very easy to work with, and we love getting report cards with videos and pictures. The shop has a lot of great supplies which is very helpful. A tired Doberman is a good Doberman.
We stopped by to get a harness for Axel. The lady at the desk was very sweet and we really appreciate the help with the food choices and the Harness. We'll be sure to stop by next time we get up to Leadville.
We were visiting Leadville for the weekend and I stopped by to get some canned dog food and toys to keep our 2 year old cattle dog busy. They had several different types of bones that she LOVES. She couldn’t get enough of the baked bone marrow bone! We also got her a safe non-rawhide bone that she’s in love with. Thanks for the great bones for our sweet little girl!
This place is awesome! Dead themed and super employees/owner! The kind folks at Grateful Paws got us scheduled for the self service dog wash, and blocked off enough time to wash both of my filthy mutts! All of the shampoo and conditioners are good quality and smell delicious. (Now, if only they had a dog ID tag machine...hmmm?)
Mountain pals is in unique, even “boutique“ sort of service. You could be dropping your dog off at some doggy daycare, where he or she spends part of their day in a kennel and part of their day running around a 30’ ring with other dogs. Not here, your dog will be enjoying a day in the wilderness running in a pack as nature intended. There are risks involved here. If you want your dog to enjoy life as a nature intended you need to be sure that your dog has been trained or naturally has the desire to stay with the pack. Rebecca treats your animals like one of the family Including opening our home to them. Instead of a cage, they hang out on the couch. Dogs enjoy a great diet, lots of exercise, sunshine, and the company of others. We all appreciate the photos that Rebecca sends out of the dogs throughout the day. There’s nothing more fun than getting a picture of your pooch enjoying his day while you’re at work It’s reassuring and it makes us feel like a better pet owners. Rather than kenneling a dog and seeing that somebody stopped by to let him pee, our dogs is out having the day that I wish we could! The pictures, the excellent personal service, transportation services and most importantly the expert facilitation of socialization in a pack setting and mentality using the Colorado wilderness as her classroom, Rebecca is hands down the best at what she does. Im not one to write fan letters but this one is merited. Rebecca is very dedicated to her business, to customer service but most importantly to improving the life’s of the animals in her care. A great service.
If you have been searching for someone in the mountains to care for your dog look no further. My three year old lab has been going to daycare at Mountain Pals since he was six months old and it has been nothing but a positive experience all around! Rebecca is very accommodating with booking + pickup/drop-offs, payment is easy, daily pictures from the walk and updates about his new pup friends are the best to get each day while I'm at work. It is also fun to track his miles on his GPS collar that he wears on his adventure hikes at Mountain Pals. The only problem is now he ALWAYS wants to be at daycare with Rebecca and his pup friends. :)
Rebecca does an amazing job caring for our two miniature Heelers. They go on daily hikes, which they love tremendously. Rebecca is very caring and LOVES dogs. She has been our only pet sitter since 2009, we like her that much! She always texts us with updates and pictures. When she pulls up to pick up our dogs, both go running to her with excitement. Mountain Pals has always taken the utmost responsibility and care for Midge and Dickey Bob, as well as Josie and Donna Jean in the past.
My Stevedog loves mountain pals. Rebecca provides an awesome mountain dog retreat. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
I cannot recommend Rebecca enough for all your pet sitting. She watches my special-needs dog and does the most fantastic job. She has a lot of knowledge when it comes to dogs in general, and I feel totally safe and secure with my dog in her care.
The dog sitting service met all my expectations. She took great care of my dog and provided daily hikes, which ensured he got sufficient exercise. I appreciated their method of slowly introducing the dogs to each other, as it made me feel confident about my dog's safety. They were reliable and well-organized.
Rebecca has taken my dogs on multiple adventures! I always feel safe when they were in her care!
I needed a dog sitter on short notice and Rebecca at mountain Pals came through! Rebecca kept me updated while I was away and sent lots of pictures and videos of my dog having a great time.
As the pictures show, when your pet is with Rebecca, they have fun! I have a malamute who really needs to be exercised, so he would not do well in a traditional kennel setting. Rebecca and Mountain Pals ensures that the dogs get their adventure time in, which makes me feel better (and less guilty) when I leave my dog. The other thing that I love about Rebecca is that she treats all of her charges as if they are her own, so they get to experience so much more when away from home. Thank you Mountain Pals!
I loved not only how much my Rocky and Anna received such a good regiment of exercise but how they literally got to be part of a 'pack' while participating. Rebecca offers real Home care, the kind I give to them at home, it's like she is an extension to our family in their eyes! She offers an experience like no other. I have had both my pups at doggy day care programs and all have come extremely well recommended but none of them had my pups jumping for joy into the programs person like they do when we go to Mountain Pals, none of them have my dogs completely exhausted from so much fun, and none of them offer the experience to run as a pack!! Rebecca is an animal lover and it shows with the love she shares with all the animals in her presence and all the love she receives from them!! I can't wait to return!
Awesome place to visit… very close to Vail… the Soup buffet is best for after trail walk or skiing adventure!
Nancy is great and attentive. Our dog has a lot of fun and comes home tired.
I have used The Dog House for both daycare and boarding for my 1 year old Bernedoodle. Check in and check out is easy. Thaddeus has such a nice calm demeanor and provides great customer service. The communication was great and he went the extra mile with our pup as she can be a little shy in new situations. We paid for a bath after a 3 night stay and Frankie came home happy and clean.
Though my dog, Chief, is currently waitlisted I am super impressed with The Dog House. We're trying to get in in July and they consider their regulars top priority. I completely understand. I'm a company owner as well and local biz and recurring biz is of utmost importance to take care of the work family. Thank you, Dog House, and I appreciate your professionalism and frequent communication throughout my wait-list process!
We were visiting Breckenridge for 5 weeks. We took our 3 year old chocolate lab Lacie 4 different days so she wouldn’t be home alone all day while we were skiing. Staff was super friendly. Extremely loving and genuinely seemed to love our Lacie. Each time we picked her up we would hear who she played with and what she did. She got lots of play time and came home exhausted each time. Will be using them again next year and highly recommend. Thanks for everything!
My fiancé and I are regulars at The Dog House. Our dog absolutely loves it there. She's very anxious with new people and she's only ever been excited to be there since the first day we brought her. It's very comforting knowing she's with people who care about her, will snuggle and play with her, and take great care of her. The staff there are super helpful and knowledgeable. Can't recommend The Dog House enough. :)
We are dog people - we grew up with dogs, have had a dog almost every day of our more than 33 years together, and we absolutely LOVE the Breckenridge Dog House! We’ve been taking our little husky to the Dog House regularly ever since we moved full-time to Summit County over four years ago, when she was a puppy, and she still gets SO excited when we tell her she is going to “visit her friends”. She starts whining and barking in the car when we turn onto Continental Ct. because she knows where she is headed and can’t wait to get there! Thaddeus and Megan and their team have always been SO good to her and we feel 100% comfortable with the care and the attention that she receives. It was a true blessing for us to find this place and know that the furriest member of our family is always happy, loved and so well cared for there. If we didn’t have the Dog House, the frequent times we have to travel without our dog would be so stressful as we would worry about her, but with her at the Dog House we know she is in the best home away from home we could possibly ask for! We highly recommend!
Really nice people and dog lovers! I’m one of those dog moms who freaks out when I have to be away from them, but they did great at the Dog House while we skiied. The communication from everyone was so great and we appreciated that they went above and beyond to make sure our pups were comfortable and having fun. We will be back!
We LOVE the dog house and our pup does too! Megan and Thad take great care of our guy. They have a wonderful facility and our dog can’t wait to get out of the truck and play with all of his friends. He has been to other boarding facilities and the dog house is the only place we will take him. Friendly staff, and great service!
I reached out to explore the option to have our dog stay at The Dog House for daycare. I expressed I wanted to see the facility and understand where my dog would be hanging out all day. The man representing The Dog House was adamant that they do not do tours of the facility. When I asked if a FaceTime tour was possible so we could at least see and understand where our dog would be he refused. He was very defensive and I find it very suspicious that a facility that is meant to take care of living beings would refuse access to their facility physically or virtually. Since our dog Tito is our family we would never leave him somewhere without understanding the facility.
I was visiting Breckenridge and needed a place to board my dog. Looked these guys up on the web and couldn't have been happier. They are adamant about vaccinations. They keep the dogs in a playgroup, but my dog is more introverted. So I used the suite option which is more expensive but meant that Cleo wasn't bothered by other dogs. A couple of weeks before we arrived there was a health scare at the Dog House, and they notified everyone, closed down for a couple of weeks, made sure everything was safe. I appreciated the diligence and the communication. When I dropped Cleo off, the attendant was prepared for her and spent a few minutes building trust before taking her in They asked pertinent questions. I was very confident Cleo would be treated well and she was.
Not only unsafe, but rude. The idea that there is not even a video tour available so that we can understand where we would be leaving our beloved family member for the day is ridiculous. I’ve never used a dog daycare service that doesn’t require an owner accompanied 30-60 minute trial session and provide a full tour. We fully understand that you don’t offer any sort of tour. We are telling you that it’s ridiculous not to. And rude to boot!
We needed someone to watch our dog, Titus, at the last minute when plans fell through. PlayTime Pet Sitters was able to help and made the process so easy! They were quick to respond to our last minute request, friendly, and easy to work with. Titus got his food, his walks, some love, and all was right with his world! He was clearly happy to have a new friend visit him based on the pictures we got while we were away! Thank you so much for taking care of him!!
My dog loves her PlayTime walkers! They have been really responsive, easy to schedule, and reliable. They always send text updates with cute pics after the walks, and leave a "report card" for how the walk went. I would not hesitate to recommend them.
Where do I even begin? Susan and her staff have been quintessential for my family’s well-being. My husband and I are both officers in the Army, and we frequently deploy to training rotations and have recently had a nine month deployment overseas. PlayTime Pet Sitters has been a pillar of our pet care while we are away at work. We have an assortment of pets, which includes three birds and two dogs. I simply would not trust any other business to take care of my animals in my absence. There is a lot that I could write about the special care and authentic love for animals Susan and her staff have, but, I will instead summarize it with a single event. In January of 2022, our beloved dog swallowed a plastic squeaker that became lodged in her small intestine. I was alone, as my husband was deployed to a training center, and it was the middle of the night when I took my dog to the Emergency vet. About $7000 later, my dog underwent emergency abdominal surgery, and was recovering well. It was about 9 PM by the time I got her care plan, and I was overwhelmed with anxiety about how I was going to manage her post-operative care, as I had a week-long field exercise starting the following morning and I would not be home. I contacted other pet sitting businesses in Colorado Springs, and they all refused to schedule visits so last-minute despite my desperation. I contacted Susan at PlayTime that evening around 2 AM, in tears, desperate for a sitter that could care for my first and only dog as an adult at the time. Susan could not have been more superb; she reassured me that she would help me, and provided me with caretakers that gave my dog the best post-op care. Including feeding her baby food three times a day, and administering all medications with only written instructions from me on a letter I left for them in my home. PlayTime Pet Sitters has taken care of my family for well over a year. Their care is unmatched, and their dedication to animals is admirable and almost unbelievable. I have had a wide range of pets my entire life, including iguanas and a variety of farm animals. I am passionate and serious about my pets receiving the best care possible. I do not and will not give my business to anybody else in Colorado Springs. I would pay double the fee if it meant I could guarantee Susan and her team would look after my pets. If you are looking for a business that will love your furry, scaly, and feathered family members as much as you do, look no further. Thank you Susan, Linda, and every other incredible caretaker that has been a part of our pets’ lives. You have made our oftentimes challenging and unpredictable lifestyle more secure.
We had a great experience with PlayTime! In the past we’ve boarded and had friends watch our cats, but this was much better for the cats and us. They are very thorough, attentive, and professional. We felt good knowing that some of the people watching our cats actually had experience as vet techs or were studying to become vet techs. We got pictures and messages at each visit and it was nice not having to worry about the cats at all while we were away. And when we got back the cats were completely themselves! In the past they’ve had about a 2 day period of being mad at us.
We just had our first experience with Playtime Pet Sitters this weekend and we are amazed! Susan is incredibly responsive and reliable, and Sara and Deb took great care of our sweet Indy. I was impressed with their punctuality and their communication, and when we returned home we couldn't see any signs that anyone had stayed overnight that weekend. They took great care of our home and possessions, and we are very thankful to have found Playtime. Loyal customers from here on!
Playtime Pet Sitters is the best pet sitting company in Colorado Springs! The prices are reasonable, but that’s definitely not the only great thing. They truly care about your animals, and isn’t that the most important thing? We hired them to care for our pets during a weekend away, and I will never hire anyone else. They came ahead of time to meet our dogs and see where the dog food and crates were. They were polite and thorough. I made a mistake in the scheduling, but they were happy to work with me and make sure the pets were cared for. They came each day at the scheduled time and took lots of pictures! They even leave a little handwritten report of what happened while you were away. I never worried about the dogs because I knew they were in the best hands. If you’re on the fence about hiring them or still looking around, you’ve found the right place. You will not regret it! You won’t find a company that can give you as much peace of mind while you’re away from your fur babies!
Loved my experience with PlayTime Pet Sitters! I went on a last minute trip out of town for a weekend and they were able to accommodate my request and were very professional which I appreciated. My cat and I got to meet my sitter (Susan) before my trip and it’s clear she has a lot of experience with pets and is very trustworthy. She made a lot of effort to understand my cat, his habits, quirks, favorite toys, and so on, which made me more comfortable with leaving him for a weekend because I knew he would be in great hands! It’s a little pricier compared to getting a pet sitter from a site like Rover but at the end of the day, I want to hire people I trust with my pet and will continue to use PlayTime Pet Sitters for my pet sitting needs. 🙂
We had the best experience with PlayTime Pet Sitters. They looked after our two kittens over the Christmas holiday. We loved how they sent us a message update after every visit and how sweet the sitters were to our kittens. Our sitters were Amy and Laura - I highly recommend them to anyone!
We needed a pet sitter to care for our new cat and they took such great care of him while we were gone! Followed instructions to a T and sent lots of cute photos from the visits. We came home to a happy kitty, a nice report card of how they spent time with him , and all of our mail stacked neatly inside. Prior to the first visit, we had a home visit where the sitters met us and learned where everything was. Easy to book and pay online and the sitters were kind and professional. Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a great pet service!
Play time pet sitters was the best choice for our family! They were so communicative and understood all of our animals needs. We also got daily updates on how our animals were doing. They also left an itinerary of what was done each day. We came home to very happy animals and had no issues at all. Thank you Sarah and Amber for taking care of our fur babies!
Everyone reading this, just know that you are hiring the best of the best. I have a husky and two kitties that are so loved and taken care of when we are out of town, because Vanessa is amazing! We have certain needs for our pets and Vanessa not only makes sure those are met, but goes above and beyond. Highly recommended! Be assured that your expectations for your pets are met, because she CARES. That is hard to find these days, but you just found it!
Vanessa is an excellent communicator and always responds promptly. Tracie has such a good energy to her and takes very good care of my dog! Very happy with the service and doesn’t break the bank!
Above the Clouds Pet Sitting is the best. We have several pets and find it difficult to find good trustworthy care. A friend of mine recommended Vanessa and we’re so glad that we found her. She communicated with us during our trip everyday. It was a reassuring feeling knowing that our babies were doing okay. We appreciate everything she did and we will be calling her again. Please reach out to Vanessa for the loving care for your 4 legged babies.
When your puppy or grown dog, goes to Vanessa's house for daycare or overnight care, there are a number of things you can count on. 1. Your dog will be treated like a member of the family. Vanessa welcomes the dogs she cares for into her home and her family. 2. Your dog will become a member of a pack. Vanessa has 3 of her own dogs and screens all new dogs coming into that pack for compatibility. No mean aggressive dogs allowed! 3. Your dog will come home exhausted and happy! Vanessa offers lots of play time for the pups in her care. She even provides a kiddy pool to cool off in on hot days. Lots of play time and interaction with other dogs always guarantees a happy and content dog upon pickup. Vanessa came to my rescue after I brought home an energetic Australian Shepard. I work full time and was not able to give this new puppy the attention and exercise she needed. I started taking my pup to Vanessa's at about 5 months old 2 - 3 times a week. When I brought my pup home, she was quite content which made my training so much easier. I am very grateful to Vanessa and her kind and professional approach to taking care of other peoples fur babies.
Vanessa was a true professional that took care of our animals like they were her own. Dependable, trustworthy, and caring, she did an amazing job looking after our fur family. She updated us on our pets continously and even sent pictures! We have tried other pet sitters but Vanessa provides a level of service that is exemplary. We have found our go to pet sitter and truly appreciate her caring and compassion for our animals.
I am so happy I found Vanessa - she is a true professional! She is wonderful with my dogs and I love that she provides check-in reports, complete with photos. Vanessa cares about her pet-clients and their humans, going as far as making sure I got home safely after my vacation. I'd been looking for someone reliable and friendly to watch my furboys when I go out of town, and I feel that I've hit the jackpot! Cannot recommend Vanessa highly enough!
There are not enough words to describe the love and care that Vanessa and Nathan gave to our two dogs while in their care!! I have never felt so comfortable leaving my babies as I did when I left them at their home!!! I loved that Vanessa did a initial meet and greet prior to their stay! What a great idea!! After seeing the accommodations, I was really impressed! Then to receive daily updates on how they were doing was very comforting! I would highly recommend Above the Clouds Pet Sitting hands down!! Bear and Cali are looking forward to their next stay already!! Thank you again Vanessa and Nathan!!
Vanessa has taken care of my pups many times, and our experiences with her have always been wonderful. She truly cares about the critters in her charge...we think she is amazingly flexible and responsible. And provides great value!
Vanessa is amazing and we feel very fortunate that our paths crossed. Our “Ellie” came from an abusive situation so she has trust issues with new people. When we recently relocated from another state to Colorado we knew it would be challenging finding the right connection to care for her while we are out of town. If we could have moved our FL doggy sitter with us it would have been nice, as there was much anxiety about finding a new caretaker. Vanessa has been nothing short of incredible. She drove up to our home and did three introductory visits prior to us going out of town. This was beyond our expectations and we were thrilled to see how Ellie took to Vanessa. Since then we have taken two trips out of town and Vanessa has been wonderful. Each and every day we received text messages giving us an update on Ellie, along with several pictures of ‘play-time’. It brought such peace of mind knowing that she was being well cared for, and in our home. We felt very connected the entire trip, and never worried. Typically when one boards their pet it is always comes with a sense of worry. However, this has not been the case with Vanessa. I always felt at ease, and excited when the next text message would arrive with a new daily update. Not to mention the fact that she goes above and beyond making trips during winter storms to ensure Ellies' needs were taken care of. From the moment you meet Vanessa you will see that she is compassionate about animals, excited about her work and always seems to have your pets care as her top priority.
Above the Clouds Pet Sitting was like having our dog stay over at our best friend's house. Very personal, intentional, loyal, and collaborative. Vanessa handled River with great care and affection at a time when she really needed it. Not only would we do it again, but we're already scheduled for the next visit.
My dog LOVES the team at Walkin the Dog! We've been to a lot of daycares around the country, and he is always the most thrilled when he sees the handlers at WTD <3
We had some last minute plans that required us to put our 9 mo old Boxer pup in day care. Merrill and Marissa were amazing! Our pup got a lot of attention and exercise and came back to us completely wiped out! This place is great, highly recommend!!
My 6-month-old puppy, full of energy, is at daycare 2-3 times a week. She loves it. The owner and employees are nice and friendly!
This place is terrible and the owner is one of the meanest people. She somehow gets her 1 star reviews deleted off yelp. There used to be a bunch but now they’re gone for some reason.
Awesome place. Awesome staff. My dog jumps out of the car and races to the front door every time and loves being there comes home happy and tired.
Such a cool (and clean!) facility! Very friendly people!
They are the best people and truly care about the animals. 100% recommend them!!
My dog has been going here for daycare since she was a puppy and we couldn't ask for a better place. The owners and staff are all great
Merrill and Marissa are just incredible folks with dogs. Our boys are always so excited to stop in for a day.
Our Ellie has had the most positive experience With Walkin The Dog in daycare and overnight stays. Wouldn't use anyone else! We love them and she loves them.
Words can’t begin to describe how thankful we are to have found The Dog Chalet. We’ve utilized both doggie daycare and boarding for our “enthusiastic” (as we like to say) 1.5 year old Blue Heeler, Franklin. We started bringing Franklin for doggie daycare on a weekly basis earlier this year and he has absolutely loved it. My mother-in-law actually cried the last time we were in our hometown after having watched Franklin for a week because she said he was a completely different dog (in the best way) with how well he listens, his temperament, and obedience and I sincerely believe this is due to his weekly visits to TDC. He always comes home healthy, happy, and tired — we couldn’t be more grateful. Like most young heelers, Franklin isn’t always the easiest but TDC has always shown him patience and love, and we’ve never doubted that he’s in the best of hands when he’s there. As our time in Summit County is winding down, we are so sad to be missing our weekly visits to the dog chalet but are so thankful to have had the opportunity to utilize their services— it has truly been one of the best and most impactful choice’s we’ve ever made for Franklin. Thanks for everything, Kelly and the entire Dog Chalet team! WE LOVE YOU!!! *cue the ugly crying and the song, Graduation (Friends Forever) by Vitamin C*
We had a great experience at the dog chalet. The people (we met 3, including the owner) are super friendly, and loved on our dog from the moment we walked in. We were able to submit all of the forms and records ahead of time, which was nice, and made for a simple check in process. This was such a great option for us while we visited the ski resorts in the area-highly recommend. Do try to book ahead of time just in case…they were super accommodating, but they don’t always have spaces available last minute.
My dog is dead because I entrusted these people with her care. I am a competitive snowboarder and I had to go out of town for a contest. I brought my dog to the Dog Chalet because I wanted the best care possible for her. I wanted her to be safe when I was gone. My dog was attacked by another dog under their "care". Apparently nobody was aware that my dog was attacked until several days had passed and her bite was severely infected. By then it was too late. The infection was in her bloodstream and she died. My dog's attack went un noticed for several days. That is negligence and now she is gone because of this place and their lack of care. The owner also refused to help at all with the vet bills I racked up trying to save her life. My dog was an active service animal of two years, adopted from Costa Rica, and my very best friend. I don't want anyone else to ever have to go through this. Don't entrust the Dog Chalet with your pets care.
The Dog Chalet is our go to dog boarder in the area. We have used both their boarding and day care services. Our dogs come back happy and always enjoy their stay here. The Dog Chalet is friendly and easy to work with and I highly recommend them for your boarding needs! They will take great care of your fur babies!
Had to take our dog here last minute for a weekend stay. They were very accommodating. Kenzi had a great time and loved playing with the other dogs. We we were able to take her out during the day to go on hikes. Staff was nice and gave us some tips on hikes to check out. Would have her stay again. Thank you Kelly!
My little girl Penny Lane comes to day care a couple times a week and she absolutely loves it. She is overjoyed to see all her friends, and comes home tired. All of the employees who work here are friendly and fantastic. Penny has also stayed overnight for boarding and everything went great. Cannot recommend this place enough!
This place is wonderful!! Our dog is our baby and the staff here gives him so much special love and attention. He always comes back happy and tired from a full day of playing with friends! Would recommend to everyone! This is a great way for the dogs to socialize while being cared for with top quality and attention!
We took our dog here all winter in 2022. The staff was great, and took really great care of our dog Cole. He was really excited to come here every day, pulling on the leash as we got closer to the door. The staff is so kind and caring and gave us excellent customer service. The dog chalet is the best dog daycare in Summit county!
Amazing comfort and communication while we were in a pinch. Will always come back here and not even think twice about it
OK place in a pinch for daycare but overnight boarding in kennels with no attendant. Not a quality or even a real grooming salon located above it anymore. It was sold in Jan 2024 to a chick that had zero grooming experience.