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!
Young was the perfect house sitter for us. From the moment you meet her, you can tell she is animal person and is detailed oriented and will take great care of your house and pets. She exudes a peaceful and grounded energy. She was comfortable with each our pets from the high energy dog to the shy skittish cat. She played with the dog in the yard every day and took him on walks. And she was also very attentive to our cats and figured out how to maintain the equilibrium in the relationship between the cats and dog. She is an excellent communicator; she asked questions when our directions weren't clear and kept us updated on the pets. She is also an amazing photographer. She sent us pics of our pets every day that totally captured each of their personalities.
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!
Toby and Chloe were one of the best house sitters we have ever had! As a small animal vet I have seen many types of pet sitters and these guys are top notch. Our pets are not easy either. We have special needs dogs, cats on medication, dogs with behavioral issues, horses, chickens, goats and a large (100 lb) Sulcata tortoise who needed close monitoring of the temperature in his barn. Everyone was thriving and happy when we came home. They read through the packet and asked thorough, thoughtful questions. They went above and beyond grooming, mucking and grazing the horses and goats everyday. They chopped greens and fruit daily for our tortoise. If we had known how amazing they were we would have booked a 3 week trip instead! Can't recommend them enough.
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.
Karen was an extraordinary house and pet sitter who I hope to invite back again soon. You would be extremely fortunate to have her take care of your pets and home. From the very beginning she radiated calmness, knowledge, caring and curiosity. We had a great initial conversation where Karen answered questions I didn't even know I should be asking, and asked excellent questions so she could be prepared and understand the special needs for both my cat and home. She flew into my city the day before I was leaving and stayed at a nearby hostel so that we could meet in person and do a walk through of my home. They say pets have an intuitive nature about people, and I knew Karen would be a winner when my normally very shy/nervous cat came right up and let her pet him. Karen sent wonderful pictures and updates while I was gone and asked questions when she wasn't sure about something. When I returned home everything was spotless and my cat was content. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better house sitter experience. Thank you Karen!
My husband and I reached out to Toby & Chloe after reading their profile and impressive reviews only a week before our trip, since our scheduled sitter had to cancel at the last moment. They were very friendly and quick to respond to chat from the very beginning, and ended up exceeding our expectations during their two week stay. It was evident they had thoroughly read our Welcome Guide beforehand, as they arrived knowledgeable and prepared to care for our home and pets. They were very willing and happy to take the necessary time with us to walk through the house and meet our cats, as we got them acclimated with our daily routines and answered any questions. Shortly after we left, our city had a heat wave come through, and after immediately notifying us, Toby went beyond the call of duty and inspected our struggling AC unit to pinpoint the issue. As far as cat care is concerned, we have two seniors (who have more sensitive tummies) that can get irritated after a fur ball or swallowing anything out of the ordinary. When this occurred, Toby & Chloe stepped in and took wonderful care of our cat duo; softening their food and even cradling while hand-feeding them for extra comfort. We truly could not have asked for more affectionate and responsible sitters. We returned to a spotlessly clean home, happy cats, and well maintained plants and pool. (They even cleaned our dusty Kitchen pendant lighting, which requires a steady hand and is definitely a time-commitment …We felt like professional housecleaners had been there!) On our way back, Toby & Chloe stayed in communication with us to monitor our arrival time, allowing them to care for our cats until just before we got home. Overall, they are very reliable and trustworthy sitters whose genuine goal is to provide a top-quality sit, while maintaining your household and seamlessly transitioning to your pets daily schedule.
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!
Steven was a great sitter for our black lab Souris and cat Pinot. They were well looked after and really liked Steven. Our house was in good order when we got back and Steven was kind enough to give us a lift to and from the airport. He was very flexible, arriving day early so we could show him around.
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 £15 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!
Jaime has been walking our dog Dexter for a couple of months now and we could not be happier with the service we receive. Dexter loves his walks and Jaime is amazing at making sure every dogs need is cared for. We would be lost without Jaime 🩷 and cannot recommend her highly enough 🐶 …
We all know how worried we get when we have to leave are fur baby's well I can tell you are boys can't wait to go and stay with their antie Jamie they love it They jump in the van and don't look back they get to see all their mates go out on lots of long walks then home to the couch home from home we gets lots of pictures of their adventures and updates so we can go away knowing are boys are happy and safe just look at their happy faces Would highly recommend Poochies go Walkies 5*
Jaime has been walking our two cocker spaniels for the past 18 months and they have also boarded with her on several occasions while we have been on holiday. She is amazing with them and they always look so happy when they leave to go with her. She treats the dogs like her own and they look so comfortable when we are away, Jaime always ensures we get plenty of updates. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a competent and wonderful dog walker and boarder.
Jaime is such a lovely dog walker, our dog is always excited to see her and comes back from his walks very happy. She provides excellent photos of the walk showing how much fun he is having. Would highly recommend Jaime and Poochies go Walkies.
Jaime is fantastic at what she does, I was apprehensive at first at the thought of letting my dog Daisy go out with someone else and with other dogs but Jaime made me feel at ease and I always know she’s in safe hands with her. Daisy absolutely loves her too which I think speaks volumes. Couldn’t recommend more! I will also definitely be using Jaime for her pet sitting services.
Dog boarding - greatful we found Jamie! originally was booked in elsewhere but was cancelled on last minute so ‘Poochies go Walkies’ stepped in and helped with dog boarding our puppy sausage dog. The professionalism and consent updates (texts & photos) made me feel so at ease and never felt so comfortable leaving our baby. Wouldn’t go anywhere else! Jamie & Mable have become great friends with Tank and he can’t wait to stay again. X
Poochies go walkies looked after hunter for 7 days, Hunter looked like he had a great time, regular update pictures, would recommend and would use again. Thank you Jamie
Poochies go walkies are very professional dog walking service, extremely friendly and trustworthy. Jamie has been walking my dog for some years now and she has been excellent from day one, trusting someone with your dog can be somewhat daunting but I’m always confident that Poochies go walkies provide the same care as I do when caring for my boy, Hugo 🐶 thank you so much and i would definitely recommend Poochies go walkies !!! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Jaime and the team are fabulous! Very professional. Our dog has some health needs and the team always take extra care to ensure our dog doesn’t become ill. I cannot recommend them enough!
Jaime looks after our three cats when we go away for short breaks. She’s very caring and keeps us up to date with WhatsApp photos of the cats so that we can see that she’s been in to feed them and that they’re ok. She keeps the bowls and litter spotlessly clean and brushes up any litter granules that have scattered beyond the tray. Jaime is reliable and she’s also flexible if our plans have to change. We’re really glad to have found her and will continue to use her services.
Harris Hounds have walked my dogs 3 times so far. And I fully intend to use them again. They are so professional. I met with them at their paddock before the first walk to ensure both they and I were happy with how our dogs were - this is the first time we’ve used dog walkers. I was away for the first walks but was more than happy for them to have a key to take the dogs. I’ll be honest, I was a little nervous about that first walk (one of my dogs is a beagle!), I needn’t have been - both my dogs had a great time and it was lovely to see a video update with them looking so happy! I’d highly recommend Harris Hounds. They live and breathe dogs and are far more than simply dog walkers.
Harris Hounds are in our opinion “Simply the Best” Our Jack goes on regular walks, boards a few times a year and gets groomed by Charlotte at Harris Hounds. We wouldn’t go on holiday and leave him with anyone else. They are such an important part of our Jacks life we couldn’t recommend them any higher. Thank you Chris and everyone at HH we think you are Stars 😎😎💚💚
Can’t fault the service we receive from Harris Hounds. Our dog has such an amazing fun time in the paddock. It’s fantastic to be able to watch her via the Facebook postings. Thank you guys, you are doing a wonderful job.
Effie's now had two "walking" sessions with Nikita at Harris Hounds and her posted videos show her being her normal sassy self, playing and interacting with other dogs which means she is quickly learning to be better mannered and understand the signals and body language of other dogs and at the same time have a whale of a time and always comes home happy and worn out. Although only once a week it is a great opportunity for her to grow socially and enables us not to worry about her being left all day once I return to work. But Harris Hounds isn't just about dog walking. We have attended their loose lead and off lead training sessions allowing us to learn more about Effie and how to teach her skills to keep her safe. Also, we have attended several Harris Hounds social/wellbeing sessions with walks in the woods (mainly off lead and ending with a swim in the Plym - the first real swim Effie has had and now she loves being in the water), evening beach runs/swims and lately, the amazing dog social swim at Mount Wise pools before they closed for the season. Harris Hounds seem to work tirelessly and I really don't know where they get the time to do it all. It's been a great experience for us and Effie and feel safe leaving her with them and their expertise.
WOW!! What can we say about these guys. We started using Harris Hounds in March 2024 to look after our little Cocker spaniel while we were away on holiday. We were so pleased with their love,care and attention for the dogs,we decided to carry on. Coco goes with them twice a week. She loves Chris and Nikita,waiting patiently for their knock on the door on a Tuesday and a Thursday. We cannot thank them enough.
Our dog ralphie goes Harris hounds to be groomed by Charlotte! The service provided is top draw! If you want a professional service and great value for money look nowhere else then Harris hounds!! I highly recommend and doubt your find a better dog walker and dog groomer!!!
I took my puppy Lowena for her first groom (she is a white Golden Retriever) Charlotte was gentle and steady with her, with treat in hand led her into her grooming parlour. Where I know she got great treatment, and encouraged to settle in a new place with ease - she got the works, Lowena came out looking like a snow queen and smelling divine. Not stressed and very calm. Since grooming I was so super surprised when I went to bath her (normally a traumatic experience at home with her desperate to vacate the bath tub) she was much more accepting of the bath time and I put that down to her previous pleasant experience with Charlotte - she now knows it’s ok and not nearly so fearful, it made bathing her so much easier. So a massive thank you Charlotte for showing Lowena it’s a great time being bathed. Highly recommend this caring and loving business to anyone. This is Lowena after her pamper session.
Chris has been walking my dog Ruby for some weeks now as I just seem to be so busy with work at the moment and can't give her the time outdoors she deserves. Chris is clearly a dog lover through and through, Ruby took to him the minute they met. After the first free 30 minutes get to know each other walk she was sold and I signed up there and then. I have complete peace of mind when Ruby is out with Chris, knowing that she's in great hands and being well and truly looked after. Ruby loves the interactive and varied walks she has with Chris and the other pooches. An absolutely fantastic service all round and such reasonable prices.
Chris and the team always provide a fantastic service, very flexible and our rather large dog loves all the walkers. Have had him walked for a long time now several times a week and can't speak more highly of them. His recall can at times be poor and that is down to us as owners but Chris always works well with him and his recall always improves after time with Chris.
Took my 10 month old cocker for her first groom with Charlotte today and I'm really happy with the result. She was kind, didn't force her (didn't trim one paw as my pup not happy for her to) and was prepared with lots of treats. My pup smells great and was happy. Charlotte managed her excitable nature brilliantly. Wish we'd raken her from 12 weeks. We'll be back. Thanks again!
Fabulous service at all times - highly recommend.
Pilot’s Pack is an amazing doggy daycare and I cannot recommend them enough. They ensure your dog will get on with hers before she agrees to take you on, rather than the other way round, which was a huge plus in my eyes as it showed how much attention she pays to each doggo, to make sure they are comfortable. Whatever my dogs needed, Phoebe seems to go out of her way to do it so that my doggos have the best time. My dogs don’t even say goodbye when they see the house, they shoot straight in the door and forget about me, they love being at Phoebe’s that much! Thanks for everything Pilot’s Pack, they can’t wait for their next stay 😊🐺
Murphy loves his day with the Pack. Rushes to Phoebe each Weds morning and is absolutely cream crackers when I pick him up.
Bella loved her stay at Mutts About Dogs, so much so that she didn't want to leave when I arrived to collect her. Would definitely recommend and will use again in the future when going away.
Thank you so much for looking after Eccles Ted and Boris for 2 weeks loved looking at the photos on the daily walks can't recommend you enough for the love care and kindness see you in Feb 2022 🐕🐕