Seàn was an amazing pet and house sitter! He was super communicative and took amazing care of my dog Nala and cat Bruce. They were happy and loved while I was away- I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for the two little fur babies! He sent great pictures and checked in every day so I had nothing to worry about. On top of all that, he also kept my place immaculately clean and left my place in wonderful shape. We can’t wait to have him back to sit and I would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone looking for a sitter!
I feel that Julia is simply the best person and pet sitter I could ask for. They really cared for our cat and gave him lots of attention. She is flexible, upbeat, reliable, considerate and great at communicating. I highly recommend Julia and Chris.
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!
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!
We literally cannot say enough positive things about Susan and Miranda! They are the best! From start to finish, they did an amazing job communicating with us, giving our 3 (somewhat needy) cats extremely high quality care and tons of attention, and keeping our house clean and plants watered. They took adorable pictures of the cats and sent them to us several times a day, played with them and gave them so much love and affection, and when we got home the house was even cleaner than when we left. We even asked them for some tips on how they were caring for the cats because our cats seemed happier and more relaxed than ever when we returned home to them! This was by far our best cat/house sitter experience to date. We hope Susan and Miranda are available again in the future to sit for us and would invite them back without hesitation.
I highly recommend Daniel as a pet sitter and house sitter! He took care of Pipa for over three months this winter and did an outstanding job. From the first day, it was clear that he had a genuine love for animals and a great deal of experience with pets. He was very attentive to his needs and always made sure he was comfortable, well-fed, and had plenty of playtime. In addition to his pet-sitting duties, Daniel also went above and beyond by processing my postal mail and keeping the house well-organized. He was very responsible and reliable, always arriving on communicating, putting the bins out, and watering the plants on time, and keeping me updated with photos and messages. I felt completely at ease knowing that my cat was in such good hands and that my home was well-cared for while I was away. When I returned from my trip, Pipa was happy, healthy, and well-adjusted, thanks to Daniel's excellent care. I would definitely hire him again and recommend him to anyone in need of a trustworthy, caring, and responsible pet and house sitter!
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!
Tracy was an ideal pet sitter when we left for 12 days. She was communicative, friendly, and most importantly took perfect care of our two cats and our house. I would highly recommend her for any sit!
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!
Cat and Paul sat for me in December and kept a watchful eye on my trusty sidekick Jake. All I can say is my gosh what a great job they did giving Jake a lot of TLC. He obviously missed them since he wandered around our home looking for them after their departure. My home was left in the exact same condition and they did a great job of communicating with me during my trip, letting me know exactly how Jake was getting along. I can't thank them enough for taking great care of my home and showing Jake a great time. I hope that during the coming year they will volunteer to do another sit for me. If you need any other specifics about how awesome a sitter Cat is please feel free to call or email me and I will be more than happy to give you more details. Hope you have an opportunity in the future to use them as house and pet sitters! Regards! Edward
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, $60 per overnight watching in your home or $40 for a cat boarding, 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!
I've used Happy Hounds twice a week for the last several months and had my Boomer stay with Holly for a week. I'd give them 10 stars if I could! Very dependable & very loving! Never worry about a no-show or that my baby wouldn't be well cared for plus Boomer loves them! Highly recommend!!
I just moved to the Charlotte area and had to go out of town for a wedding. I contacted Happy Hounds regarding a meet and greet. From the first message, Holly was amazing. She was very prompt in responding and took the time to meet with us to see if home-style boarding would work. The online portal made it very easy to schedule, communicate and pay for the services. When I picked up my dog, he was very happy and I could tell he had the best time :) Huge peace of mind knowing that my dog is in great hands! All around a wonderful, stress-free experience. I highly recommend Happy Hounds!
What an amazing discovery finding Happy Hounds has been! Such a relief to find an alternative to boarding and kennels. Holly with the Happy Hounds team is amazing and will leave you with such peace of mind knowing your pet is safe (and happy). They sends text updates and pictures of your pets, which is such a great treat! From the initial consultation with Happy Hounds, I knew this was going to be a perfect fit! I have recommended them to all of my friends and will continue using them in the future. Thank you for bringing such an amazing service to Charlotte!!
Happy Hounds is the best boarding option for me in the Charlotte area! I have been in-home boarding with Holly for several years. I could not recommend Happy Hounds highly enough. Your dogs are treated like family, and the communication is wonderful; I always am reassured and reminded that my senior dog is having fun and being an angel. I will be using them for dog walks in the future, too!
We had a wonderful experience with this service! We left our dog with Holly during a week-long trip out of town. He normally has some anxiety issues so boarding him was not an option for us. For the same price we were able to leave him with a passionate, caring dog lover in a home-like environment who treated him like family. We got lots of reassuring photos and updates while we were gone and Brownie was very happy! We will definitely use Happy Hounds again and again!
Happy Hounds is amazing! Happy Hounds is the first pet sitting we’ve used and they completely exceeded our expectations. One of our dogs is blind and Holly was super comfortable with her. When we came to pick our dogs up, they were happy to see us but not happy to leave! Highly recommend!
Absolutely love this service! We got an 8 week old puppy which we were completely unprepared for in regards to potty training and needing multiple walks per day. Needless to say when Monday morning came around I panicked. Holly was so accommodating on such short notice. She came over to meet my baby free of charge and was able to give me multiple options for us to choose from in order to best meet our needs. Our little one requires 2 and sometimes 3 walks per day, our schedule may very week to week and this has been no problem at all for a very reasonable price. Our puppy is always calm (as a puppy can be) and happy when we get home. Holly pays such great attention to our baby and has been great in reinforcing all of her training needs. I get wonderful text messages and pictures that help reassure me that she is doing well and she always looks so excited to be out with Holly. Happy Hounds is a caring attentive service for your pets needs and is extremely reliable and affordable .
Happy Hounds is the BEST. Holly cares for my dog 4 times a week while I am at work. This has been so helpful for me because not only does Holly walk her and let her out, she is also super flexible and caring. She can give my dog treats and chew toys that I only want her to have for half the day, leave her in or out of her crate, etc. Holly sends me a status update and picture every day, which I love getting! She's also really been there for us in a pinch when I unexpectedly need a last-minute walk and has even cleaned up puppy accidents a couple of times... My dog also home boarded with Holly over a long weekend. She was so well-cared for and it was so easy for me because Holly picked her up and dropped her off for me. The prices are also the cheapest I have seen in Charlotte. I didn't think I would be able to afford a dog walker but Happy Hounds has been tremendously valuable to me (and cheap)!
I've used a few different pet-sitting services over the years and Happy Hounds is by far the best! Holly is amazing. Not only does she take excellent care of my dog, but she's respectful of my home as well. She brings in the mail and trash bins; knows how to work my alarm system; will turn lights on and off and will even spend the night when I have to go out of town for work. She is responsive to new sitting requests and always sends an update (and picture!) via text when she's at my house. Best of all, she loves what she does and it shows! Her human clients and her pet clients love her equally as well!
This place is horrible! Dogs out in heat it was 80 degrees and dogs outside with no air-conditioning. Lots of poeple around and pestering and bothering the dogs. All the dogs looked very sad and hot.
My two rescued Jack Russell mixes have rarely been away from home. When I needed boarding for them in Charlotte over Christmas, Joanna came highly recommended, and I completely agree. My dogs did very well with her. Joanna sent text updates and many pictures / video during the time she had my dogs in her care. When my family asked for me to stay longer, Joanna was quick to reply that she could keep them longer. After the initial worry when they left my care to when the first photos of Sophie and Jack came back to me, I saw there was no need to worry. It was easy to see that they would be very well taken care of. I will bring my dogs back to Joanna in the future without any worry in the future. Stephen Moore
Joanna was absolutely AMAZING caring for my cat while on a week long trip. My cat can be needy and annoying at times, but she loved him, and care for him like one of her own. This was my first time leaving my cat to be taken care of by someone i didn't really know, so i was hesitant, but after meeting her i felt so comfortable. She is super reliable and responsive, and will give you plenty of status updates if you want! I truly feel like she cared about my cat, and it let me enjoy my vacation. I cant recommend her enough!
I have a 14 year old standard poodle (Barkley) a sweet & gentle guy but one that needs extra care. Joanna took time to have an intro session with me & my pooch so I could go over medications, feeding & walking routine, etc. While I was gone she stayed in constant contact (video & text) to assure me that my dog was doing well and eating (he’s a very picky eater these days). I’ve since called upon Joanna every time I’m forced to travel, and it means a great deal to me that I can have peace of mind - knowing Barkley is in good hands - while I’m away from home.
I was very nervous leaving my animals for the 1st time in a very long while; we have 11 cats & a rambunctious dog. Joanna did a fabulous job in calming them & me. She was very professional & really went the extra mile to insure that my husband & I had no worries while hundreds of miles from home. We would recommend her to anyone with no reservations . N. Edge
Joan is so responsive and easy to work with! I was able to book her last minute to help out with feeding my cat and giving her some love and pets while I was gone for the weekend. My cat can be picky with who she likes and doesn’t, but she loves Joan and I know she is well taken care of when I can’t be at home. I would recommend Joan to anyone looking for a trustworthy, sweet, and reliable pet sitter!
After a very hectic and stressful night of being rushed and admitted to the hospital I was faced with the challenge of not being able to properly take care of my service dog Lucy. I am very picky who handles her and whatnot. I found and called Miss Joanne from google. Immediately I felt at ease with her, and she ran straight over to take care of her. She has been awesome Everytime she comes to take Lucy out and feed her. My Lucy loves her and if you ask me the feeling is mutual. She is very reasonable priced, and very respectful. She has gone above the call of duty more times than can be counted. I highly recommend using her service!!
Joanna takes extra special care of my dog and is always sending text updates while I’m gone. Would highly recommend!
Alisha has taken wonderful care of our senior cats since they were babies. She is a true animal whisperer and spends quality time making sure they feel loved. Highest recommendation!
Alisha has cared for my pups for over 5 years. She has been an absolute saint for us. Even though we only lived on a 1/10 of an acre lot, she has managed to wrangle a snake, rescue baby bunnies, save a baby birds nest all while tending to my pup's needs. While our new home was under construction, we had a lot of last minute requests where we needed help with short potty breaks on the weekends. Alisha stepped up to the task, with no question. She has been the best dog walker we could ask for and we are so dearly going to miss her once we move. I have never had trust issues with Alisha, and she even sends a progress report daily so that I know she has been to the house. She leaves me an invoice once her pay period is up. She is very professional and we are so lucky to have had her with us for so long. You will not be disappointed!
Anyone who needs a super friendly, reliable, incredibly kind pet sitter should check into Alisha's business. I have utilized Alisha since I moved to Charlotte in 2012. She came highly recommended from a friend, and I can absolutely see why. When I travel, Alisha spends an hour with my cat Chaka for some much needed 1 on 1 time. He's very cuddly and needs as much attention as possible, and I know she takes care of him like one of her own - which is saying a lot. Alisha is a true animal lover. I get pictures texted or emailed to me with updates, and I love seeing the treats she brings over for him. There's no one else I'd trust more than Alisha to watch Chaka!
I recently started using Alisha and my cats absolutely loved her. They were very happy when I got back from vacation. I will be using her every time I need a petsitter now. I highly recommend her to everyone!
I have known and used Alisha Tomlinson at Heavy Petting Pet Sitting for 10+ years. She is amazing - dedicated, caring, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. You cannot find a better person to look after your beloved furry ones!
We love and trust this company. So warm and caring! Just good people who love animals. Highly recommend.
Hello Tahal, you are not a client of mine. Why did you give a one star review when you have never used my service?
I love sending my dog to Heads or Tails! He’s always very shy and doesn’t warm up to people easily and within minutes he always is comfortable and happy to be there. Laura has the magic touch and makes me feel at ease leaving Douglas with her. She’s always sending updates and pictures. I can’t recommend her enough to anyone who needs someone to watch their dog!
Laura is seriously the best! Our doodle Coco loves going to her house! It’s so nice to have someone reliable and trustworthy to watch our fur baby. We have complete peace of mind when we travel internationally. Highly highly recommend - I wouldn’t want to leave our baby with anyone else! Thanks Laura for being the best pet sitter we appreciate you! Oh and she also lets coco share a pillow with her - how can you get any better than that! :)
Laura and her dog family are amazing! She truly loves dogs and it shows through her care of not only her own dogs but also those she is around. Rugger (4 year old male doberman) LOVES his stay at Laura’s. He comes home tired and happy. He starts wagging his little tail as we round the corner to her place as he knows he’s about to have a lot of fun. I would definitely recommend Heads or Tails Pet Care to anyone looking for someone to love their pet like their own while they are away.
We absolutely love leaving our pup with Laura! We got Brooks last winter and had been so worried about leaving him when we traveled. But luckily we found Laura! She let us come by to meet her dogs and showed us where Brooks would be staying beforehand I felt totally comfortable leaving him in her care for our week vacation. She sent plenty of pics and videos everyday and let us know how he was doing. We leave Brooks with Laura whenever we travel and she has even offered to watch him for an extended stay for our upcoming wedding/honeymoon and we know he'll be in great hands!
Our pup Ralph loves going to stay with Laura and the other doggos! She always sends pictures and videos to keep me updated on how he is doing and treats Ralph as if he was her own. I love knowing that he is so well taken care of when he is with Laura. He is always exhausted when he comes home because of all the fun he has! So happy we found Laura!
Laura is so good with our pups! I never have to worry when they are with her! My pups love playing in her yard and always come home exhausted in the best way! She sends me updates multiple times a day, and is flexible for pick up and drop off!
My two pups Bandit and Dorian stayed with Laura for a few days this month, and I am so thankful I found her! She was wonderful and very communicative, sent photos daily and was available to answer any questions or concerns I had. Really glad to have someone I trust for the boys when I have to leave town :)
Our dog had a great time with Laura for her long weekend stay! Laura made the process so easy by offering pick up and drop off. She also sent so many cute pictures to keep us updated on what our dog was up to. Will definitely ask her again soon and recommend to friends!
Laura always treats our dog Drako as her own. It gives us so much comfort knowing he’s in her care and feels at home. Not to mention her knowledge and confidence with dogs and caring for them allowed us to enjoy our vacation with minimal stress or worry. Leaving your pet with Laura is leaving your pet with a friend. Something you can’t get at a regular boarding facility.
Laura has been a lifesaver when it comes to dog sitting. My boy would stay with her when I worked (long shifts) and she would always send pictures/ updates. Archie was always so excited to go over Laura's and always came home tired out. I'm sad to be moving and can only hope to find a sitter as wonderful as Laura.
Hands down the BEST pet sitters in Charlotte. Affordable, very communicative, and send updates/pictures every morning when they check on the kitties. It’s so nice to have a reliable company to trust so I don’t have to worry when I’m traveling. Rebecca is the greatest and has built such an amazing place!!!! 10/10 recommend!!!
We trusted Midwood Pet Sitting with the care of our two cats over the Christmas holiday. Rebecca and her team were phenomenal from the moment of first contact. She took the time to learn our house and the unique personalities of both our kitties several weeks before our reservation began. While they were sitting we got detailed daily updates, adorable photos, and even some celebratory videos when our shy cat finally emerged and began to play. The Midwood Pet Sitting team was very consistent in the time of day they visited (good for animals on a routine), loving and enthusiastic in their play and care with our furry guys, and incredibly responsive to us as clients whenever we had questions or updates. Highly highly recommend!
The Midwood Pet Sitting team is incredible. Not only are they caring with our pets (who absolutely LOVE them), but their customer service goes beyond what we've experienced with other companies. They're very flexible, allowing us to handle unexpected events at work by helping with our dog on a minutes notice. On top of that, their prices are incredibly reasonable! I literally can't say enough good things about Rebecca and her team.
Rebecca is the best. THE! BEST!!! She truly loves my babies and sends updates after every visit. The piece of mind i have when she is with my dogs is incomparable. Her prices are affordable and she will send amazing pics of your animals while they are in her care. Check out her instagram for some of her clients (midwoodpetsitting). Truly, Rebecca is wonderful!
Rebecca is the best and has always taken great care of our dog! She is responsive and takes extra time to provide us with updates and sends pictures of how our dog’s day is going :) I feel lucky to have crossed paths with Rebecca, and our dog, River, loves her!
Rebecca and team are just the best. I trust her 100% with my pup. She is so patient with her, and will work with your routine. We are currently working on loose leash walking with our energetic pup, and we have seen a tremendous improvement with her walking. My dog absolutely loves going on walks and get's so excited every time she sees Rebecca for mid day walks. I love the notes she leaves us, and the texts right after. Love getting that update during my work day. <3
Rebecca was amazing watching our cats while we were away. One of them needed drops in his eyes 2x and she had no issues. Sent daily updates and was super awesome to work with. Couldn't recommend enough!
Rebecca and her team are the best pet sitters that the Charlotte area has to offer! Award-winning, established, licensed and bonded pet professionals to help take care of your fur kids while you travel or work. Don't drop your babies off at a "bar" or worry about a rotating cast of strangers in your home. If you live in the 28205, you deserve the best- and it's available to you!
Rebecca has been taking care of our 3 fur pups for 4 years now! They range in age from 2 to 15 and she knows just what each one needs. We trust her to stay over with them when we are out of town and she has become part of our family! She can do quick lunchtime visits or longer stays....she loves the animals and has an amazing work ethic!
Amazing!! Rebecca and her husband do such a wonderful job caring for my 55lb lab mix. They fill his water, give him approved treats, take him on nice long walks, play with him, plus attention and love all for a minimum charge. It was such a relief to know my fur baby was in good hands and getting extra love during the long work days. They were flexible when I needed days switched and even accommodated my request for time of day which made all the difference. They offer additional services like mail pick-up or snagging packages to put them inside, watering plants, etc. to ensure you are happy and satisfied with service. I cannot recommend their professionalism, care, and overall love for animals enough! Thank you, Midwood Pet Sitting! Love, Leo & Shannon
I can’t recommend this dog Hakuna Matata enough! When we first started, my dog (Mimi) was very shy and hesitant around both the trainers and other dogs. But thanks to their patience and expertise, my pup quickly started to come out of their shell. Michael, in particular, is absolutely wonderful. You can tell he truly loves his job and pours his heart into working with the dogs. His calm, caring demeanor made all the difference in helping my dog feel comfortable and confident. The progress we've made is incredible, and I’m so grateful to the entire team for their dedication. If you're looking for a training program that not only gets results but also prioritizes the well-being of your dog, this is the place to go!
Hakuna Matata is amazing!!! We HIGHLY recommend their training for your pup! We have full trust with Mike, Joselyn and all the trainers at Hakuna Matata! They truly care about your pup and take amazing care of them as if they are their own. The amount of time, effort and care they put into the training is comforting and it is shown through the results. Additionally, they offer boarding and daycare as well which is equally as amazing as the training! We love taking our pup to boarding and daycare at Hakuna Matata because we know our pup will get full attention, love, care and also reinforcement training. They also send tons of photos and videos of your pup at boarding/daycare, which is an added bonus! Hakuna Matata is truly one of a kind and we can’t recommend them enough to any dog owner!
I love this company! We brought our 7 year old Goldendoodle and our fresh 4 month old Bernedoodle to Hakuna Matata for board and train 2 weeks and the customer service and kindness exceeded our expectations! The whole staff are SO loving towards the animals and each of them really do an awesome hands on job! Not to mention the amount of content I got of my pups showing me what they were working on and their improvements was reassuring and heartwarming. I appreciate that they come to you after training and very patiently walk you through how to keep it up at home! 10/10 will recommend to anyone who asks me!🩷
From the get-go, Hakuna Matata’s dog training customer service has been amazing. Their knowledge and passion for working with dogs is evident from the start. Our dog, Milo, is a high-energy pup who was struggling with leash pulling and had began to “herd” and lunge towards cars on our walks. After training with Mike, we noticed a huge improvement. We appreciate their personalized approach to understand Milo’s training needs and temperaments. Not only did trainer Mike work with Milo, but also he equipped us with the right tools and knowledge to continue Milo’s training at home. Our pup is still too smart for his own good sometimes, but we now have a better understanding of his behavior and how to approach it in an effective way. We might be biased, but Mike and Joselyn and their team at Hakuna Matata dog training are the best of the best!
Words cannot express how happy we are with our big boy’s training and growth at Hakuna Matata Dog Care & Training, LLC! From the time we dropped him off we felt at peace, even though our hearts broke for leaving him for a two week overnight training. Michael and his entire training staff posted and sent daily videos/pictures of Lee’s progress. He also welcomed any questions we had and was quick with responses, suggestions, etc. On Lee’s graduation day, Michael spent several hours at our home going over EVERYTHING in detail and example and even worked with our other 2 dogs to help with transition. This is a lifetime commitment and consistency is a must but we are so grateful to Hakuna Matata for establishing the foundation for Lee’s success!! FIVE STARS don’t seem enough🥰🐶🐾❤️
Hakuna Matata is AMAZING! We have a four year old doodle that had picked up some bad manners and the leash pulling (she was walking us) and leash aggression were two of our biggest concerns. After a great intro call, we sent her there for two weeks of training. During those two weeks, both Mike and Joselyn were fantastic about sending us updates and we couldn’t believe the progress our girl was making. Upon completion, Mike came and spent five hours working with us on everything Luna had learned and how we could continue working with her. I could have cried when we went out and were able to pass other dogs without Luna barking and pulling. We continue to send Luna weekly for doggie day care and she gets SO excited when we turn onto their street. We also just boarded with them for the first time and it is so nice to know Luna is at a place she loves so much and is well taken care of. We would and do recommend Hakuna Matata to anyone who is thinking about training. It has made our lives, and lunas, so much better especially since we have been able to take her more places :)
There are not enough incredible things I can say…we LOVE everyone at Hakuna Matata! Our now 1 year old male golden retriever, Harvey, did the 2 week board and train program back in March when he was about 9 months old. Harvey is so strong and easily distracted…this made simple walks and off leash opportunities very stressful for us. He would pull us down the road and was regularly distracted by anything and everything outside. As with all puppies, his energy was very hard to manage sometimes and he was constantly overstimulated. We did basic commands with him at home, but were out of our scope when it came to all of his other behaviors. We heard about Hakuna Matata from a work friend and began our research. Harvey is like our son and we love him so much, so there was no chance we were going to just trust anyone with him. We were so impressed with Joselyn and Mike during our phone consultation - their knowledge and passion for what they do is so evident and after just one call, I knew they would care for him well. During his board and train program, we got numerous updates throughout the day along with photos and videos to show his progress. Joselyn and Mike were both so responsive and answered all of our questions and concerns. When Mike brought him back to our house at the end of the program, he spent very intentional time with us walking through what Harvey had learned and how we, as his people, can best support and reinforce his training. Harvey was a completely different dog, in the best way. It has completely changed our relationship with him, but he absolutely still kept his silly and goofy side. (I was always a little weary that he would become a robot dog, but that was not AT ALL the case.) Mike and Joselyn are open to texts when we’ve had questions on how to redirect a specific behavior. Harvey now boards there when we go out of town and gets lots of love, play time, and reinforcement! Harvey is our whole world and there is no one we trust more than Hakuna Matata. We truly cannot recommend them more.
Mike and his team are a rare team that advocate for your furry family member above anything else. From our time observing (see below for the training experience) it was clear that Mike has a passion for helping dogs become the best version of themselves. It is clear that the fundamental training is the same across the board, but the learning experience is catered to the needs of the dog. Every dog is different and they respond to different levels of corrections. THE TRAINING EXPERIENCE: After two weeks of training, Mike sat down with my partner and I to talk about the fundamentals that our dog, Chou, had learned. Mike did start us off by saying that Chou was very stubborn and strong willed. We knew he was dominant in behavior, but we didn’t realize just how bad this level of dominance was. Watching Chou sit and stay in place was mind blowing in of itself…. add environmental distractions and still no craziness was just SHOCKING. While watching Chou protest and attempt to be stubborn was not surprising, it was surprising how Mike would correct this behavior and how well Chou was respective to the corrections. The foundation the team has placed in Chou is something we could have never done on our own and Mike has provided us with tools to help keep these commands engrained.
We were so lucky to have been recommended to Mike, Joslyn and their wonderful team by the foster mom of one of our little rescues. We are fairly new to Charlotte and this is our first time as parents to canine fur-babies. We were super nervous about leaving them for the first time but Mike and Joslyns love for dogs was so evident from the first meeting. They advised we stagger the dogs over the 2 week program with one going in a week before the other so we would not be overwhelmed when they returned and we needed to continue to reinforce the 1:1 training. Mike came over this morning with fur monster 1 and spent 5 hours with us going over all the training. Our rescues are very young and one is particularly excitable and was very overwhelming handling her particularly on a leash. The progress after a mere 2 weeks is amazing. Hakuna is giving us the skills and confidence to continue with her (their) progress and we feel so lucky to have them as a local resource as we continue our training journey. Can't recommend enough.
I literally couldn’t say enough about Hakuna Matata. I have puppy #3 heading to them for training because of the work they do. The last puppy we had trained, Camila, is a pit/boxer mix so to say she has high energy is an understatement. They continued to work with me after training to guarantee results and make sure I am knowledgeable when reinforcing commands. They care so much about your baby’s success and I couldn’t imagine not having my dogs trained by them. Our pups are also OBSESSED with daycamp. They love going and come back home so tired! I get pictures throughout the day of them with friends and it is the cutest thing!
We have been a client of For Pet Sake for over 6 years and honestly cannot say enough great things about our experience. We have a pet sitter that comes at least once a day and as needed for evenings and weekends. We love that all of the pet sitters are very experienced, responsible, and professional individuals! We are also thankful that for the daily visits (and most add-on visits) we consistently have the same pet sitter so we always know the person coming into our home and our dog is very comfortable with the person. We have had 3 long-term pet sitters from For Pet Sake and we have loved them all dearly and consider them extended family!
We have the absolute best experience with For Pet Sake! Over the 5+ years we have been engaged with this organization we have been treated like family, and I know that I can trust my pets to be taken care of with the same love, attention, and care that we give them.
For Pet Sake is amazing! They are so kind, always reliable, professional and, most importantly, my dogs LOVE them! They send a great report after each visit that includes a picture. They are the only pet sitting service that I trust to take care of my pups!
For Pet Sake has been taking great care of my dogs whenever I am away - have been relying on them for over 10 years. One of my dogs is diabetic and the sitters are very experienced with giving insulin shots so it is great peace of mind. Love that they text me to give updates and also text to make sure that I made it home from each trip. It is great to be able to leave the dogs in the house and know that they are in great hands!
We’ve been happy For Pet Sake customers for nearly ten years now. The service is always top notch: great communication, professional and punctual pet sitting, and proactive sitters who treat our dogs with love and our house with care. The best part is that over the course of our entire tenure at For Pet Sake, we’ve only had three different sitters. The continuity helps us and our dogs feel safe. Highly recommend.
We chose For Pet’s Sake years ago after thoroughly researching many services and they did not disappoint. They have been walking our dog almost daily for four years. They are dependable, prompt and most of all caring. We love that we can schedule the services easily at any time from our app. It gives us great peace of mind when we have to be in the office that he is getting such loving care!
I really appreciate For Pet Sake’s amazing service. They are extremely trustworthy and provide excellent care for my pets while we are away. I appreciate that I get the same team of caregivers, so that my pets know them and look forward to their visits. I appreciate that they know my pets and their needs and quirks. I like that they enjoy playing with them and taking them for walks too. I like that my pets get to be comfortable at home. It’s also so nice that they keep an eye on our house bringing in packages, paying attention to security, and taking out the garbage. I really cannot say enough nice things. Thank you for your excellent service, ease of scheduling, and communication!
I have been using For Pet Sake to take care of my cats for the past 15 years. The sitters are exemplary.......kind and very detailed and responsible people. They even text me photos of my cats when I am away. They pill, feed, change cat litter and PLAY with my wonderful pets! They take a lot of time with my cats. I highly recommend them and their services. I am totally comfortable when I am away knowing all is well because For Pet Sake sitters are the best!
I have been using For Pet Sake since the early 90’s. Great service, each sitter I have had has been fantastic! I have a new rescue with some issues and they work so well with him. Frequent communication, pictures, reports and updates give me such peace of mind when I travel. Highly recommend!
We love For Pet Sake, have been using them for over 10 years now. Petsitters really love animals and I enjoy peace of mind while on vacation getting pictures and comments from each visit through the app. Highly recommend! ❤️
I was very grateful to find Queen City Pet Sitting. This was the first extended vacation I took with my parents, and usually we are each other's sitters when we travel. I rely heavily on reviews and stumbled upon QC Pet Sitting and I could not be happier! Stacey the owner immediately responded to my query and provided me with a quote. Their prices are fair and reasonable compared to their competitors and the services did not disappoint. Sarah stayed with our 3 pups in my home while we were on a 7-night cruise. I was very nervous since this is the longest any of has have left our furbabies with someone who wasn’t family. However, Sarah was extremely professional and gave us a huge sense of security and relief knowing they were safe in my home taken care of and treated like family. She sent timely updates and photos (and snuggled in bed) with every visit and kept me in the loop the entire vacation! I cannot thank Sarah and Queen City PS for their services. It is so wonderful to have this option in the future. We are already planning our next trip!
We have been using Queen City Pet Sitting for over a year now and I have nothing but wonderful things to say about their service. Booking my reservation was easy. The management is professional and prompt to get back to you if a question or concern arises. The sitters that we have had have been wonderful with our 4 legged baby. They were both very good about communicating and sending pictures and updates, frequently. We will definitely use their services again in the future!
We’ve used Queen City Pet Sitting 2-3 times now and would highly recommend them for anyone in the area. Our pet sitters came to meet us, get the layout of the house, introduce themselves to the pets (5 cats, some more skittish than others), and set up the schedule with us. Each pet sitter was diligent in letting us know when they stopped by the house and sent pictures of the pets (have added some of those to this review). We’ve had great experiences with them and will continue to use them when we have trips out of town! Stacey, the owner, and the staff are very communicative, friendly, and quick to answer questions whenever asked!
My family had a long trip planned, at the last minute I realized I needed pet care, my usual sitter wasn’t available. One of my neighbors uses someone from Queen City and loves them. So I reached out, the owner Stacey immediately called me, she hooked me up with the best pet sitter ever! Sharon took such good care of my babies, went above and beyond doing things that needed done like bringing in packages. I was nervous at first because I didn’t know her, but Stacey reassured me she’d been thoroughly background checked with lots of glowing references. She lived up to all the praise!! It’s so nice to have someone like that to trust your fur babies and your home with when you leave town. I’m so grateful to Stacey and Sharon…they took care of me and my babies when I was in need!
We were really happy with the care that Dennis took over our two cats while we were away. He visited us beforehand to learn the routine and meet them, and then communicated really thoroughly with us about each visit, including photos. That really set our minds at ease that the cats were being well looked after. We'd highly recommend him and Queen City Pet Sitting.
I have been using QCPS for about 2 months now and they have been there for me during 3 separate trips over that time period. I cannot say enough good things about this service. Stacey (owner) is absolutely fantastic and goes above and beyond for her clients. My dog, Whiskey (pictured), is a bit of a "special needs" case as he does not get along well with other pups. Additionally, I happen to live in a high-rise filled with other pups. So, getting him in and out safely can be a challenge. I have now had three visits without incident. The team (Casey and James) that have looked after Whiskey have taken the time to get to know him, understand his routine and ensure that my travel has not come at the expense of my best friend, Mr. Whiskers. In my most recent business trip, we were almost unable to find anyone to watch him and I was facing the possibility of driving 9.5 hours each way to and from Florida for a video shoot. Stacey came through in the last minute, offering up her office manager as a solution. Her words, "I put myself in your shoes and I just couldn't do that to you." These people are incredible, reasonably priced, care about you & your fuzzy buddies personally and I am just so very thankful I found them!
Best service ever! Stacey, Queen City owner, has been beyond phenomenal with scheduling and providing top notch service. My sitter, Savannah, is truly exceptional. She has given such love to my elderly dogs, one of which we recently lost. Her compassion exudes from her. Hugest gratitude for their service. Recommend with zero hesitation.
We started using Queen City Pet Sitting ~ 1 1/2 years ago. Stacey has been wonderful & always extremely responsive. And, our pets—two medium-sized dogs & two cats—love Tristian’s & Lea’s visits. We highly recommend their services.
I have had very positive experiences with QC Pet Sitting. Our sitter Jeremy is wonderful! He texted me updates and pictures of our dog during his visits, and he spent extra time and showed lots of patience when he was being temperamental. Stacey is very responsive and has provided several ways of getting in touch with her or a staff member if needed. Highly recommend!
We have been using Queen City Pet Sitting for about a year now to take care of our cat when we’re traveling. It’s awesome that he gets cared for in our home where he’s comfortable and has everything he needs. We can tell that our sitter Liz really cares about our kitty and we love that she sends us pictures of him every day while we’re gone. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend QC Pet Sitting or Liz to anyone who needs a pet sitter!
Emily watches my two cats, Dot and Bonnie, they love her and so do I! Can’t recommend her enough. She’s watched them several times now and every time I come home my girls are happy and my place is tidy. Thank you Emily and Little Friends!
We have the best pet sitter and she works for Little Friends Pet sitting. Her name is Val H. She treats our fur babies like they are her own. Makes very minute at our house about our babies care and comfort! Val provides awesome texts and pictures from every visit and doesn’t hesitate texting with a question or concern. Val always goes above and beyond!!! Love you Val🐾🐾💕💕
Val is the best! We have had her take care of our 2 cat babies multiple times. We feel at ease with her looking after our cats. She always sends us pictures and updates regarding her visit. She's friendly and very personable. Would totally recommend!
We have been using Little Friends for years to take care of our pets when we go out of town. All of the sitters are friendly and provide loving care for our pets. We look forward to see the pictures that they send with each visit, it really provides a great sense relief. Thanks to all the caring pet sitters at Little Friends!
I’ve used Little Friends Pet Sitting since moving back to Charlotte in 2020. Every provider has been communicative and truly cared for and loved on my senior kitty. Most recently Erin took care of my cat Hercules. Her daily messages provided me with pictures and a detailed message about her visit. I never had any doubt he was being well cared for. Highly recommend!
I have used Little Friends Pet Sitting & Dog Walking since I moved to Charlotte a few years ago. I prefer to use this service instead of having to board my little dog, and I know she prefers staying at home and being taken care of in her space. I have always had great experiences with Little Friends! They always take the best care of my little dog. They send you updates and photos after every visit. Heather is fantastic, and I'm so happy when I see that someone who has pet sit in the past gets to again. It is comforting to know that they are familiar with my dog and look forward to visiting again. 100% recommend this company and especially Heather!
We've been using Little Friends Pet Sitting since 2018 and have consistently had excellent experiences with them. They are consistent with communication and quality of care provided to our kitties. Makes us feel so much better knowing they are in good hands when we go out of town, with sitters who go above and beyond to attend to everything from the necessities (food, water, litter box) to playing and enrichment. We have had excellent sitters over the years, Haley R and Caroline A especially stand out. They've earned lifelong customers with us!
We used Little Friends to check in on our two cats twice a day for about 2 weeks and I couldn't ask for a better service! Faith came out ahead of time for a meet and greet and, after talking about our one cat's health concerns, she was able to relate and it put more at ease. During our travels, we received a thorough report with pictures for each visit - it put us at ease and we enjoyed being able to see our pets doing well! If we had a concern to check at the house, they were quick to respond and reply. They spent time with our needy cat and were even able to get our super shy cat out for pets! I have been recommending them to everyone - there wasn't anything that I wished they did different. Thank you SO much for such great client service!
I've used Little Friends multiple times and my experiences have been 5-stars all the way around. The business seems to run an extremely tight ship and has very well-organized processes in place for practically everything. I especially appreciate the thorough checklist/updates I receive every time the pet sitter swings by! My go-to sitter has been Paris; she has been fantastic!
I had Hanna as my dog walker for 5 days and she was WONDERFUL! Her pictures and updates were very thorough and so sweet/thoughtful. She took amazing care of my dog while I was away at work and followed all instructions. She was a great communicator and always on time. I highly recommend her for any pet care services!