Rainbow Hills, San Antonio
Ian and Karen Reynolds
This isn’t our first time to have the amazing and wonderful Ian and Karen sit for our dog (Lancaster Heeler) but it is our first in our new home in Spain. We gave them the option of sitting for us and they took it. FIrst of all, they sat for us when we lived (previously) in Austin, Texas. They are exemplary housesitters and awesome humans. If they apply for a housesit/pet sit, look no further. THey will enter your home as pro sitters and leave with that same “title” but you will add “friends” to the equation. They show up to help you not just care for your dog. Top it off, they both have interesting backgrounds which make whatever they do in life to be exemplary people.Oh, and they are quite interesting and If they apply, no need to look any further. They will love and care for your dog. Your home will be well cared for. If any problems pop up, and they will handle them responsibly and like real pros.
Rainbow Hills, San Antonio
Responsible, mature, professional sitter with over 40 sits through the app.
Sarah was awesome. I have 3 cats and they all made quick friends. Sarah was very communicative before and during the week long stay - could not ask for better. House was cleaner when I got back! I have already requested another week later this year!
Rainbow Hills, San Antonio
Reliable & Bubbly Housesitter Ready to Help You Travel With Ease (:
Jo was amazing! Communication was good and fast, cats were very happy (got some amazing pictures), apartment was very clean, everything was perfect! Thanks very much for everything!
Rainbow Hills, San Antonio
Lynn & Doug Walsdorf
Lynn and Doug truly are 5-star Zeewoi! They took fantastic care of our house and our dog, Rizzo. They took Rizzo on walks and hikes and really embraced him. When we returned, we walked into our home, which was beautifully clean and tidy. Throughout the entire process, they were a delight to communicate with. Having Lynn and Doug at our home taking care of our dog really allowed us to enjoy our time away even more.
Rainbow Hills, San Antonio
Experienced and Compassionate Pet Lover: Your Home and Furry Friends in Trusted
Zoltan provided excellent care of our two Standard Poodles whle we were gone. Communication before the sit was excellent. He arrived the day before we left town to meet our dogs. Immediately we were comfortable with the idea of him taking care of our dogs and our home. We took him out to dinner that evening and enjoyed our visit. He communicated via text throughout the stay and frequently sent us pictures of our dogs. The dogs were in great shape when we returned. It was obvious that they had been walked regularly and that Zoltan had spent time brushing out their ears. A limb from a neighbor's tree fell into our backyard while we were gone and Zoltan sent photos and helped us coordinate clean-up. Mail was neatly organized when we returned. We found the house in perfect condition. We will try to coordinate with Zoltan in the future because our dogs LOVE him. I cannot imagine anyone doing a better job.
Rainbow Hills, San Antonio
Bilingual, responsible, adaptable, online teachers, animal & nature lovers
Upon returning from WA Pima and Tess were happy to see us and obviously had been well care for. The house was clean and they had their bedding and towels in the washer and dryer so less work for us! We would recommend them to anyone who is looking for pet and housesitters.
Rainbow Hills, San Antonio
Caring, Responsible, Experienced Sitters that Bring YOU Peace of Mind
Daniel and Diana are such wonderful people. This sit unfolded perfectly! They flew in from TX to my home in FL the same day I left on vacation. Then 2 weeks later, they flew out right before I arrived so sadly we didn’t get to see each other in person. But the sit was flawless. No problems, lots of updates. I arrived home to a clean and tidy house with clean sheets and towels, a snack and a gift! Plus, most importantly, a happy cat. Ellie’s behavior lets me know when all has gone well with sitters; she was as happy and content as could be when I got home. This is the 3rd sit with Daniel and Diana, and I hope I’m lucky enough to have them sit with Ellie again in the future. Thank you both!
Rainbow Hills, San Antonio
Responsible animal lover with years of experience and repeat clients!
I was really lucky to have Anne as a housesitter again - she is a great communicator, sent lots of updates and she left the place really clean and tidy. My cat Iris loves her and they clearly bonded really well...she even joined Anne for yoga and pilates! I highly recommend Anne as a great house and pet sitter to all.
Rainbow Hills, San Antonio
Retired couple. We have 9 children, 20 grands! Love cats & dogs. Ready to help U
This was our second time having Tony come to housesit and dog sit for us. Judy was not able to make it, but Tony did a great job. When we came home, the house was tidy, and the dogs were all tired out and content. One of our dogs, Piper even looked out the window, hoping he was returning. We felt completely at ease while we were on our trip knowing that things were well taken care of. Tony and Judy are welcome back anytime! 
Rainbow Hills, San Antonio
Dietitian on Sabbatical
Amanda really was a great sitter. She was great with the pups and was easy to communicate with. She even was a lifesaver and helped us when we had a lost phone by using our home computer to locate it! Seriously, I’d have her back any time.
Toby and Chloe were amazing pet sitters. It wasn’t the easiest sit - a nervous dog and 3 cats with various ailments and medication to have, but they took it all in their stride and cared for them so well without any issues. Our nervous dog Zelda warmed to them in just 2 days which is a record for house sitters so far! I also really enjoyed getting to know them over dinner the night before I left, they’re very easygoing and positive people. They also left the house spotless for when I came back. I would love to have them sit for us again. You can rest assured your house and animals are in safe hands with this lovely pair!
Florence and Robert were outstanding sitters. We asked them to arrive a day early as our guests to learn the routine on our farm. In getting to know them we found them to be good hearted, down to earth people with a love of animals and diligent in learning our routines to care for our poultry, cats and dog as well as our garden and orchard. Not a typical or easy sit. We travelled with ease knowing our critters were being well taken care of. Arriving home, the house was very clean and looked well cared for. The animals were healthy as were the garden and orchard. Out pets missed them when they left – our dog stared down the driveway after them until their car was out of sight. It is nice to find sitters we would like to hang out with and we look forward to having them sit for us again.
Anna was an excellent sitter - she took great care to understand all of the intricacies of taking care of the house and cats, asked lots of questions, and arrived on time and ready for the sit. During the trip, she checked in with updates, and upon returning home, left the space tidy and clean. The cats were happy and healthy, and seemed to have had a great time during the sit. Thanks Anna!
There are not enough words in the English language to express my deepest gratitude to Teresa and all the amazing love and care she showed my sweet cat Milo. From the moment she met Milo, I knew there was going to be a very special bond. He instantly relaxed when he first met and already looked so happy and at peace with her. The bond between the two of them only seemed to get stronger and stronger with every day that I was away. This two-week trip was so important for me as it was the first real "vacation" I had taken in a few years. I was in desperate need of a mental and physical break and knew that in order to have a true "time off', I needed to feel completely at peace with Milo being well-taken care of. Well my prayers were answered as Teresa was the "cat whisperer" I was hoping for. I could not have asked for a better, more compassionate, self-reliant, and intuitive sitter ! Teresa was also so diligent in sending me her daily picture and video updates of my cat. With every picture and video I saw, I knew that Milo was so happy being with her and I never worried for one minute while I was away. What a gift ! Teresa was also a serious life-saver for me as literally an hour before I was leaving for my trip, I found out my cat's tracker app was not working and after a few emails and phone calls, we found out the tracker's server was down. Teresa took the initiative to follow up with getting the tracker to work again which was a HUGE stress-relief for me . She is not only wonderfully savvy with animals but also with technology as well ! I feel so fortunate to have Teresa in my life now, not only as an amazing sitter for Milo but also as a wonderful friend for life! Thank you, Teresa for everything.... Milo and I so appreciate you .....
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!
Wow, what a find Justin is! I feel as though I won a lottery. As I was revelling in the communication we were having during his stay, I looked over his profile and realized either that he had updated it during his stay OR I never even read it. I was so impressed with his initial application that described multiple stays taking care of cats in Turkey that I knew he was going to be a great choice. So I'm not sure that I even read his profile or reviews. Turned out...he was more than I could have EVER hoped for. Justin is VERY organized and clear with his communication. Just as--or maybe more--important, he is a poster child for what zeewoi can be: more than just an economical way to get a pet sitter or a place to stay. Justin embraces the barter economy and the opportunity it presents to get to know people. Although we only met the day that I turned the house and my 2 cats over to his care, we had delightful communication throughout his stay. He wanted to be sure he was providing the right care to all living and non-living elements of my home as well as just chat beyond what we'd had an opportunity to cover when we were face to face on the handoff day. Bottom line: I'd have Justin back even if I wasn't going anywhere! I've met a friend. And my neighbors did as well! Oh yes, and my two cats were well looked after, the house was in ship shape, and Justin was able to brief the next sitter in person (I'd had to extend my time away and Justin already had another commitment). To say I felt confident leaving my pets and home in Justin's care is an understatement. Justin is a real adventurer and believer in the power of both human and animal connection. Without a doubt, I would recommend him as a sitter...and a friend! Thank you, Justin for a great example of how to wrestle so much more meaning out of zeewoi.
Laura came across the country to sit for us. She arrived a day early and from the moment my pets met her our Lokie was smitten. We have one shy cat Luna and she was out and about on the first night. Laura kept us updated and shared her Adventures as well. We do live in a small hideaway of a town so seeing that she was able to enjoy herself was nice. We returned to a clean home, laundry done also, and very content pets. Lokie was sad for a few days as he missed his friend. We would recommend Laura as a sitter to anyone and would have her back again. 5 plus stars. ⭐
Ruthee was a fabulous pet sitter for our three cats while we were gone for a month. Prior to the sit, she was consistent and communicative; she even came over early for a meet and greet to learn the routine. During the sit, she took great care of our three cats by playing with them (she made a fun cat toy!), scooping litter, feeding and watering them, and sent us text updates and pictures. We came home to happy fur babies and a clean home. She left the place very tidy which was greatly appreciated! We are so thankful for Ruthee and would recommend her should the opportunity arise. Your fur babies would be lucky to spend time with her. Thank you again for everything, Ruthee!
Caroline is an amazing sitter ! We were far away, had never left our cat for such a long period of time and we felt really confident with her. She took great care of our cat Honey as well as she did for the house, pool and garden. She was even able to handle the end of the refection of the bathroom which was a last minute surprise… We felt Caroline was reliable and self sufficient. We had a great communication with her during our stay abroad. We even found many nice intentions when we came back from our vacations such as fresh fruits and bakeries for a nice and welcomed breakfast after a night in a plane ! We definitely recommend Caroline for your sittings and we will obviously call her back !
Jose was a wonderful pet/house sitter for us recently. We highly recommend him. He was wonderfully reliable and responsible and took such good care of our two pets. On short notice Jose drove down from Grass Valley to the East Bay for a bit of a quiet get-away while working a really hard job teaching online. We know how hard that is firsthand and partly why we needed our own get-away for a last-minute backpacking trip. We have a recently rescued pit bull and a rescued cat that we're still introducing to each other to make sure the dog doesn't eat the cat (as he seems to want to), and the cat doesn't blind the dog (as she would if he tried to eat her). That might be more background than is needed in a review but Jose made us feel comfortable about everything because of how conscientious and responsible he clearly is. We could tell when we talked to him that he was genuinely kind and eminently trustworthy. We are very grateful and hope Jose was happy with everything too because we know what a value his care was to us. Jose truly deserves any and all house-sitting gigs that strike his interest. Ours was not the easiest and he was amazing. Get him if you can.
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!