Cat Sitting in Marco Island

I have had Patricia and Saul pet sit for me several times now. They are the best! They are very attentive and loving toward my dogs. They are very reliable and tidy and everything is in perfect condition when I get back. They love both cats and dogs. They are great communicators and send lots of nice photos and messages to keep up with what's going on at home. I would highly recommend them. I will definitely have them again.

We keep asking them back! We are so happy they are available to take care of our parrots and home. It's a great fit! Birds love them and our home is spotless. Thank you Rubert and Daniela for an amazing job!

Todd was great with our cats and house. The cats were very contented this morning and didn't even greet us when we got home ! They acted like nothing had phased them. Would recommend Todd with 5 + stars !

Lauren was a great sitter! She took good care of my cat Reba — (I came home to see her all snuggled and asleep on the couch) and she left the home in tip top shape!! She was very self reliant and easy going. Thank you, Lauren!

Estelle was fantastic. She checked all the boxes and more - great communication even though the stay was short, Bogie and Leo were happy and well cared for, she went above and beyond with tidying up and cleaning our home for when we came home. We would definitely have her back. And she's very personable, Thanks Estelle..

Veronique (Ronnie) is a great housesitter! She took a great interest in my dog Tori and helped treat some itchy skin issues in addition to giving her lots of attention and love! Tori appeared to have been perfectly content! Ronnie was great at keeping me updated daily with texts and photos which is my preference when I travel. My home was clean, sheets washed and dried and bathroom spotless! I would choose Ronnie to stay in my home again if she is available!

It was an absolute pleasure to have Daniel and Vasy watch our home and kitten, Scout. They moved their trip up a day to be able to meet us and Scout prior to leaving. They were extremely communicative, understanding, and kind. Daniel even fixed our door while we were gone! I feel so lucky to have met them and would highly recommend them to anyone! Thank you guys!!

Leslie is amazing! She stayed at my home for over a week and took wonderful care of Penny and my house. I felt comfortable the whole time I was away that Penny was in good hands and Leslie sent me photos and updates so I knew Penny was happy! I highly recommend Leslie and welcome her back to my home anytime. :)

David and I clicked on the Zoom interview, but it was not a great fit, ultimately. The pets are fine, so the most important thing is that. And the house is fine. I guess I've been spoiled by great sitters who left our house impeccably clean and communicated daily with pictures and information that clearly indicated they knew our pets well and were taking really good care of them and our house. This seems to be the zeewoi standard. But I had to contact David every time I wanted information. He never contacted us once, although he did respond within the hour when I contacted him. But not a picture. Nothing. He even jokingly complained that our cat wasn't being warm enough to him and he considered himself a cat whisperer and was a little peeved. I laughed along and shrugged it off because he was such a nice guy. But I think he found my detailed instructions too informative? Over the 25 years I've had pet sitters some have joked about my very thorough instructions, but everyone, until David, told me they very much appreciated too much information rather than not enough. It doesn't appear he paid them much attention. He didn't recycle. He didn't take in our mail, several days worth was left sitting in our mailbox, which he explained was because we hadn't explicitly asked him to bring it in. The same was true about sending pics of the animals or communication. If I'd asked he would have, but I didn't, so he didn't. The same went for a package that was delivered the day we came home. It arrived at noon, 5 hours before he left our house, but he just left it outside. He said he figured it "would be fine" out there until we got home. He also left earlier than we'd agreed to over text. It's clear if you read the instructions what time the dogs eat dinner and I told him to please stay until dinner, walk them as instructed and then feed them before he left. He left an hour and a half earlier than that to meet friends at the beach. He also didn't follow the instructions for feeding one of our cats, about not leaving her food out because the dogs would eat it before she got a chance to. He did this at least twice that I know of. There was a coating of sand in the shower. The bed was made-ish. He didn't bother with the wash cloth on the bathroom counter I asked him to use to wipe it down so the poured cement doesn't stain. It was untouched, perfectly folded and the post-it note was still stuck to it . The floor was not swept, lots of fur tumbleweeds, although I'd left the vacuum out. And when I challenged him his response was that, "he was not a professional." Except that this site is based on a pay-based membership and at least I expect professional behavior from the sitters who I entrust with my pets and my house. He was taken aback by my texts challenging him when we got home and had discovered all the above. He said he's received nothing but good reviews before and I have no reason not to believe him. He also said he "probably won't use the app again." He said he was "feeling a little attacked" by my observations, even explaining that he'd been asked back by other sitters, and one even paid him some $, though he hadn't asked for it and never would. I've never ever had anything but great relationships with the sitters I've had in my home, through this site or before over the years. Some were long-term sitters for over a decade. I liked David very much as a person over the phone. I have to say we were not a good match once I came home and saw the lack of attention to our instructions, and that he hadn't cleaned up after himself thoroughly before leaving. Not all fits are good ones. This one wasn't for me., though I wish David the best, as he did me.

I have had many people look after my animals, but none like Elizabeth. She was beyond my expectations. there was never a disapointment, but many moments where i was in awe of what she did. Sparkle got taken care of beautifully, and my house and car were cleaner than when i gave them to her. Her 13 year old son was an added bonus for my very active dog. plenty of frisbee, fetch and snuggles. Much could have gone awry in the 4 weeks i was gone, but Elizabeth held the fort down beautifully; taking Sparkle to the vet for a scheduled appointment, regular trips to play in the woods, minding the mail and the flowers too. I only hope that we will see her again! Sparkle misses her.