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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Cynthia was a perfect pet sitter for our little kitty. We knew from her extensive experience with cats that Nala was in good hands. She was extremely responsive via texts when we were away, ensuring us that the 2 of them were having a great time. She went absolutely above and beyond by scrubbing our bath and toilets to remove our mineral deposit rings that we haven't been able to get rid of! She even left the name of the product she used so we can get more in the future. The house was cleaner than when we left. We'll have her back anytime!
Ally was great! We got to meet for a few minutes before I headed out and I felt super reassured that both Goose and my home were in good hands. My cat is picky when it comes to strangers, but he was comfy in Ally’s lap right away the first night! She communicated well and sent cute pictures while I was away. My home was clean and Goose was happy when o got back. I highly recommend Ally as a sitter and she’s welcomed back anytime!
I was fortunate to have Hillary return for a second sit. She took excellent care of both my cat and my home. She got on well with my neighbors and even allowed my friend to come visit Suley while she was there. I especially appreciate how flexible and accommodating she was regarding arrangements for a sitter who would be taking over for the second part of my very long absence. All in all, Hillary is a gem!
The best cat sitters ever! They loved our cats and spent so much time playing with them and making sure they were happy! We had photos and videos every day with funny little messages and we came home to two very happy, healthy cats. The house was spotless and they even washed the linen and towels! They left us some cute Easter presents and breakfast shopping in the fridge, as we were returning after a long flight. We would definitely recommend Michael and Jeanne to anyone and hope they will come back to Teignmouth in the near future. Thanks very much for looking after our beautiful cats and our home x
Kathryn was amazing. She helped me figure plans out after another sitter dropped out at the last minute and saved the day! My cat and fish were well taken care of, and she was super communicative when my tank had a problem child moment. Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, helpful, and caring sitter!!
Amber is as good a sitter as you will find anywhere! She treated our cats with such love and care, as if they were her own. She left our house in perfect tiptop tidy shape, and made sure to wash all the towels and linens before she left. She even cleaned out our coffee maker and took up our weekly trash without us even mentioning it! Amber is super kind and personable and we welcome her back to sit for us anytime! If you are looking for a sitter, you should definitely accept her application!
Raquel was simply terrific! She and her husband, Miguel, had to fill in at the last minute for another sitter who had a death in her family. This meant that the length of the stay and sitting they had originally signed up for doubled. Completely undaunted, they did a GREAT job for us. Our cat and dog got lots of love and affection, and plenty of exercise, food, and rest. Our house and yard were cared for with equal conscientiousness. It was wonderful for us to be able to rely so completely on these super zeewoi. We recommend them 100 percent!
Anna was a wonderful sitter for our furry friends. My dog, Luke, bonded with her and was sad when she left. My cats would crawl under the covers and curl up with her at night. She is a true animal magnet and lover. I highly recommend Anna to anyone who wants their pets to recieve first class love while away.
If you are looking for someone to take care of your fur babies and your house while you're away, Daniel is your guy! I had discovered zeewoi just a couple of weeks before I was to leave on vacation and I was not only apprehensive if the website was too good to be true, but also under a real time crunch. I reached out to over 100 local sitters and several possibilities fell through. I was confident I would find the right sitter and when Daniel applied for the sit and I started to text and converse with him, I knew I had found the perfect sitter for my two cats! Daniel was upbeat and positive, articulate and personable, warm and caring, and he asked all the right questions about Lilly and Eli (I hadn't had the time to complete my Welcome Guide, yet!?!). I shared that I had an easy cat and problem cat -- Lilly, who is sweet, social and eats dry food, and Eli who is skittish, was periodically pooping outside the kitty litter box and was eating prescription canned food twice a day mixed with a probiotic and stool firmer. I asked if he thought he was up for the job and he happily said he was. Since he flew all the was from Chicago, I thought the least my husband and I could do was pick him up at the airport. When he arrived, he pulled out his notebook. He patiently walked with me as I reviewed kitty care, showed him around the house, and where he would be sleeping. He immediately picked up Lilly who was excited about meeting her new friend and Eli bugged out and down the stairs to the basement (his favorite hiding place!). We got Daniel connected to the internet, set him up at our dining room table and headed off to airport, leaving our house and kitties in the best of hands. Daniel wanted to make sure I felt comfortable and assured while we were away. He made sure to text with me every other day (he had asked my preference earlier), sent photos of Lilly being her cute self while Eli hid during the day although he gave me assurances that he was eating his food and using the litter box (there were a few accidents, but Daniel never complained about these additional duties). When we returned from our vacation, the house was also spotless and well cared for and Daniel had even washed the sheets for me! It is with utter happiness and complete confidence that I recommend Daniel as a fantastic Sitter. He is trustworthy, responsible, caring, and competent, and you can rest assured that both your house and sweet pets will be watched over and treated with TLC -- and will truly be in the best of hands while you are away!
Pennee and Bill were the BEST pet sitters and guests ever! I really wanted them to stay forever ! Our cat, Miss Kitty bonded so much to them, that she really wasn’t that happy to see me when I got home .Our cat is a finicky eater and they tried all different types of food and treats for her. They sent me regular photos of miss kitty and I knew everything was great when most of the pics had miss kitty on their lap. Our cat doesn’t take to many people but she immediately fell in love with them. Pennee sent us our mail and prescription meds on a regular basis , and went out of her way to take care of any issues . They fell in love with the neighbors and community and just made our lives so easy . We experienced the Covid 19 virus outbreak quarantine during this time and Pennee and Bill agreed to stay a month longer at our home . They were extremely flexible with their travel plans so that everyone would be safe. Upon our arrival home, we were greeted with a bouquet of flowers , beautiful hanging basket of flowers for outdoors and a beautiful bottle of wine . And our house had never been cleaner ! Bill and Pennee are a pet owners dream couple !I felt extremely lucky to have found such a great petsitter and new friend . We will be visiting each other in the future .
Is it better to board cats or leave at home?
Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home overnight at Sittsy.
How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?
At least 30 A$ per visit, per overnight watching in your home, otherwise you can find a free sitter at Sittsy.
What do people do with their cats when they go on vacation?
Inviting a cat sitter to your home, boarding the cat with a local business, asking a friend, family or neighbour to feed and check the well-being. The most efficient way to leave your cat during your vacation is with Sittsy cat sitters overnight, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!
Oz Pet Minders have been a reliable, efficient and caring dog sitting organisation that has impressed us. Our dog has beet treated very well with many long walks that he loves. They take great care of the dogs in their care, keep us updated and do as they promise. Our dog is always happy to go off with Oz Pet Minders and is equally happy and healthy when he returns. We highly recommend them
Up until tonight the service of dog walking has been great. Tonight though I came home and my dog was missing. When I tried to contact the business there was no answer. I never got a call back till an hr later in which time I was beside myself with worry. They had my dog for the whole afternoon and forgot about him. So disappointed and upset.
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Patient paws is truly the most amazing community for your pup! My Golden Retriever Kevin has been part of their pack for 6 months and it is his favourite place. When I first joined their classes I was struggling with my high energy puppy and now he has good doggy manners and we have the most amazing bond. That is all because of the patient paws aunties and I cannot thank them enough for their love and support. Kevin loves going to daycare once a week, learning in group classes on the weekends and getting cuddles from the patient paws aunties. It will truly be the happiest place on earth for your pup 🐶🧡
I couldn't be happier with the service at Patient Paws! My dog Boston always has a blast playing with his daycare friends, and it’s such a relief to see him so happy. They also go above and beyond with special activities – from a fun Kissing Booth on Valentine's Day, Christmas Decoration Making and Painting, and even adorable Photoshoots with the Easter Bunny for Easter. The attention to detail and the effort they put into making the experience enjoyable for both the dogs and their owners is truly exceptional. Highly recommend Gemma and the Patient Paws Team to anyone looking for a place where their dog will be well cared for and entertained!
If you’re looking for a safe & fun place to leave your fur child for the day, or to do some training, this is the place! I am so grateful to have found Patient Paws and my young Rottweiler Freya, is too. The Aunties of Patient Paws are truly wonderful, they remember you & your dog when you walk in, Freya lights up with excitement as soon as she sees the building. The training tips are also wonderful! Gentle, relaxed, and without treats which is wonderful to know you can rely on your dogs behaviour even without a treat in your hand. Thankyou to all the Aunties of Patient Paws, from me & my family, and Freya, THANKYOU!!
We absolutely love Patient Paws, so grateful for the services they provide. Bonnie was a different dog after our very first group class where we learnt training methods without having to bribe her with treats! We’ve since been involved in their off-leash training weekends and Bonnie attends day care as well. Thank you so much for all your support and love, Patient Paws Aunties!
Would highly recommend patient paws!! We did their 5 week puppy school program, we learnt so much from them. The dog trainers are so lovely and helpful. Our Mack loves it there.
Dante has been going there for three years He was a rescue puppy at 6 months old I took him to patient paws and he had his one on one training He passed with a few home work things to do He just loves going there every morning he’s looking for his lead and straight into the car Dante can’t get there quick enough Dante loves all his fur friends and loves all the aunties that look after him Dante has lots to play with and even helps the aunties out at times I couldn’t ask for a more inviting place to leave him for the day Thank you so much for all you have done Dante will have many more years there
If you’re looking for an exceptional dog training experience, Patient Paws is the place to go. The team at Patient Paws creates a supportive and welcoming environment that makes both dogs and their owners feel like family. Both of my dogs struggled with being around other dogs, and the team made me feel very comfortable bringing them in. Their professionalism and genuine care are evident in the results of the training. It’s clear they are passionate about helping dogs and their owners build strong, positive relationships. Highly recommended for anyone seeking outstanding training and a supportive community atmosphere.
I take my 2 year old Mastiff to training there, and she absolutely loves it. Gemma and the staff are all professional and friendly. Highly recommended for good dog training and daycare your dog will love. I now take my 5 month old puppy, and she can't wait to go.
Very friendly staff, great puppy school programs and fun Doggy day care however, some training methods didn't sit right with us (squirting with water, circling and halties) or work for our pup so we've switched to a qualified positive reinforcement trainer.
I've only been attending Patient Paws with my pup for a short time, but already they've helped me immensely in changing the way I train and communicate with my dog. If you'd asked me to make my dog drop, and walk away for a minute without him breaking it, I don't have confidence we would have been able to. Now, I can easily ask him to drop for an hour, and he will relax and not get up until I ask him to. The 3 day course was such a good investment. We picked up things that I think would have taken so much longer to learn casually. Gemma created such a wonderful and supportive learning environment, and teaches a really effective method of communicating with your dog. I can easily use all the principles learnt to reinforce the things covered, and apply them to other areas of manners around the home (like stop chasing the cat!). My dog is not treat motivated, and using this method, we made more progress in 3 days training than we did in weekly training over a 12 month period. And we both had so much fun throughout! We will definitely be regulars in the weekly classes, to continue helping him develop into a wonderful, well mannered and well trained dog.
Peppa loves going to DayCare! She races through the door and doesn't look back. Tara and her family treat her like their own and she's matched with dogs that suit her temperament. I could not be happier with the service we receive.
Our pup Kira has been going to CYT since she was 20wks old and has loved every second of her time with Tara and her CYT friends. She has her gal pals and boyfriend & lives her best life on the days she’s in care. Tara takes amazing care of the pups and treats them like they’re part of her own family. We couldn’t speak more highly of CYT & Tara herself.
Not sure why my name is Harry I’m Sue. Chase your tail is like a second home for my dog Inky. Tara and the team go over and above to provide a nurturing stimulating caring safe and welcoming environment for all the dogs. Extremely grateful we found Chase Your Tail Highly recommended
Peppa loves visiting Tara’s house. She’s matched with dogs of similar temperament and she always comes home happy but exhausted after a day of play, snoozes and walks.
Our dog always loves her days here. We regularly get photo updates and couldn’t be happier
We were worried about Prince doing daycare, as the last time he did at another place, he got super stressed and had to be picked up early. This place was incredible! We did the daycare/training. They said Prince did great and they used treats to reward him being calm. We'll be coming here for every boarding. We got a video and report card for Prince as well!
We booked our 3 year old Mini Dachshund in for a 3 week train and stay experience and I couldn’t recommend KIP more. He has some complex issues and behaviours but nothing felt like too much for any of the team to handle. We were assigned Megan as our trainer and she is greatly educated in how she trains both the dogs and us as the owners. We could really see she has a passion for her work and an immense care for our boys needs. He came home with more confidence and a much more relaxed demeanour and we now have the skills shown by Megan to carry on his training at home.
Our dogs, Leni and Bobbi, absolutely love their time at Kip! It gives us peace of mind knowing that while we're on holiday, our fur babies are not only safe and well cared for, but they’re also enjoying a little getaway of their own.
Recently had our senior 9 year old Samoyed Meeko at Kips for 2 and a half weeks with trainer Megan. We were provided almost daily updates of her progress as well as a comprehensive handover after picking her up. Her behaviour has improved dramatically and Megan has steered us in the right direction. The training is worth every penny and I highly encourage anyone give it a go if your furry one isn’t the most obedient.
I sent my seventeen month Golden Retriever to Kip as he was reacting to other dogs and pulling on leash. I have noticed a big change when i picked him up. The trainers are fantastic, they send videos and photos every day, and give a lesson when you pick them up. I highly recommend Kip. Special thanks to Alex.
I can not fault Kip south east from the enquiry process to the handover. I was skeptical to put my 14 month old German Shepherd in for a long stay. After the inquiry process, the head trainer contacted me for a lengthy conversation to suggest the best program based around my needs and expectations. We committed to the three weeks Board and train and The process has exceeded my expectations. As a first time puppy owner of a large breeder, especially, I probably needed more training than my dog. Through this service kip covers all bases to ensure success. Shout out to all the team working so hard. Thank you.
Our 11 month old German Shepherd absolutely loves attending the Daycare & Train. The staff are all wonderful and welcoming . He has thrived on the training, as he is very energetic it's been a godsend to discover this place. Highly recommend!
I have had my boys stay in Kip Melbourne South East a couple of time in the last 4 months and cannot fault their service. I receive daily updates with photos and videos of them playing with the carers and other dogs and they always look like they are having a blast. They are always so happy to go back again that they pull me through the door. It’s very reassuring to know that they are being well taken care of when I am away.
We had both our dogs stay here whilst we were on holidays for three weeks and they both had a great time. One dog was in for boarding, and our energetic Border Collie for board and train. Megan was AMAZING with her and they formed such an amazing bond. The daily updates were so great and made us feel comfortable they were happy and not missing us too much. And their follow up with the training has been so helpful and appreciated. Both came home happy, healthy and well cared for. Thank you team!
This was our first time using Kip Kennels, and wow, what an amazing experience! Our dogs usually experience kennel stress for at least three days after returning from other kennels, but not this time. Kip Kennels provided daily photos and playtime, which were absolute winners. We couldn't be happier with the care and attention our dogs received. Highly recommend!
After 11 days staying with Kim and her dog Rocky, my cavoodle came home happy to see me, but definitely much more settled and happier than our other boarding kennel experiences. I knew he was well looked after. In all of the other kennel experiences he had, as soon as he got in the car, he would tell me about it in his own way, he would usually be hoarse from all the barking often experienced in those places, and very nervous days after. Going on a longer holiday than usual, I wanted to make sure my furbaby was going to be well looked after. I chose Pets N Paws because Kim provides daily playtime and walks, she gives treats which is lovely, as my dog loves that and treats are not usually offered in kennels, she has a big fully enclosed backyard with a huge covered area so I could feel secure knowing he couldn't escape, and I had peace of mind that he would be indoors at night. When I met Kim and Rocky, I felt at ease to leave my boy in her care. Bringing him home, I'm glad we did. Thanks Kim
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