Providing Pet Sitting in the Durham, North Carolina
Best companions & carers for your pets & home. Experienced, patient, attentive
If you are lucky enough to get Chris and Geoff to request a house sit, say yes quickly! We went overseas for a whole month and left our dog... who is nothing short of my animal bestie. They walked her every day(twice!) and stayed near her for large chunks of the day... and they also did magic on the garden -- keeping our newly planted trees alive and our garden thriving. Within the first few days of their house sit, we had some exchanges on text that showed me how wonderful Chris and Geoff would be-- making themselves at home in our neighborhood and with Lucy. I was able to enjoy my holiday even more because our dog and home were deeply cared for. Lucy's behaviour when we returned was noticeably settled. She had not gained weight or becoming clingy like she has in past when I left her. I think she misses them. :-) Thank you, Chris and Geoff!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Durham, North Carolina
Trustworthy, animal loving couple ready to give you the housesit you deserve!
Julie and Scott were spectacular house/pet sitters! They were very thorough with asking questions and understanding Murphy’s routine. They sent lots of pictures. They left the house clean (even washed the towels and sheets they used!) Can’t say enough good things about them. We highly recommend them and will definitely ask them back!!!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Durham, North Carolina
Cats and dogs fans
Both Mariia and Anton were delightful, arrived in good time, listened carefully, paying attention to details and clarifying things I hadn't even thought about. They were thoughtful and kind before, during, and after their time here. Odin took to them immediately and seemed just fine with my leaving. They were unusually gracious about the AC going out pretty soon after I left, even when a serviceman couldn't come until the end of the Sit. They understand the dynamics of increasing air flow to cool down a house and made that happen. When I got home they'd planned on having me join them for the supper they made, which I did. We had a lovely chat during the meal and afterwards about many things. So good to get to know them better. The house was in great shape, all clean and in order. Odin was happy to see me, but still wanted to be with them too. A good sign. We had breakfast they'd made the next morning, then spent a while saying our good-byes, including Odin. I would love to have them stay at Dancing Oaks again. A Great First Zeewoi experience.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Durham, North Carolina
Responsible, tidy, remote-working married couple who love all animals
Looove these 2! So organized, great communication, provided updates on the regular, left the house immaculate. My dog seemed to love the. They made her feel relaxed and comfortable, and I think she really enjoyed their company. Would highly recommend and would absolutely use again!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Durham, North Carolina
Resourceful reliable and loving pet and housesitter happy to care for your pets
Donna, is an experienced house sitter. She was easy to get on with and self sufficient. We would definitely welcome her again.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Durham, North Carolina
Love all animals and travel!
It was wonderful meeting Brandy. She took excellent care of Willow. She sent me pictures and managed Willow’s separation anxiety very well. My home was well cared for during this short visit.
Providing Pet Sitting in the Durham, North Carolina
Powerhouse couple who love to give time and attention to furry friends!
Paige and David were great pet and house sitters! The place was beyond clean and dogs were beyond well cared for. The communication was perfect. The bonus was that Paige took amazing photos of the dogs. She should be a professional dog photographer! Would have them again. Thanks Paige and David!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Durham, North Carolina
Happy couple shares love of animals!
I could not have asked for better pet sitters for Avery than Mary and Johnny. Avery, an abused dog, is difficult to deal with at the beginning of a sit. She does not trust people, nor will she get close to them. But, through patience and love, Mary and Johnny were able to win over Avery during the sit. They took her on many walks. When your neighbors tell you that Mary and Johnny were the best pet sitters I’ve ever had, you know they were outstanding. It is my hope that they will want to return and take care of Avery on another sit. They were definitely six out of five stars!!!!!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Durham, North Carolina
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We were so happy that our sit fit into Nicole’s schedule. This was her third sit for our pets and our home and fur babies were well cared for. Our trip was worry free. We recommend her with no reservations!
Providing Pet Sitting in the Durham, North Carolina
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David was great. He is quite experienced with pets and knows their needs. Great communication with a sense of humor. Very responsible. He dealt with and fixed a failing refrigerator in my absence. You would be fortunate to snag him as a sitter.
Prashant and India were fantastic pets sitters for us. Both were dependable and were even kind enough to allow some service people into the home to do some repairs. Our dogs were well looked after and we got daily updates on how the dogs were doing. Prashant is very knowledgeable and gave us a few strategies to combat some negative behaviors that we were seeing with the dogs. Could not recommend them more. They will be missed.
Lisa and her friend Sara were amazing pet and house sitters! We can't say enough great things about them - our pets were so calm when we returned from our trip and so happy... Lisa and Sara kept in touch with us regularly and sent us beautiful photos of the pets as well. We returned to a spotless home, fresh flowers and a note with polaroids of Soy, Calvin and Chickie! We absolutely loved hosting Lisa and Sara and highly recommend them, they are some of the best sitters we have ever had and they're welcome back anytime!!
Angela did a great job caring for Willie for 10 days while we were out of town. She was easy to communicate with and kept us informed about Willie, along with sending photos of him out on walks and at the beach. Angela was very accomodating when we needed to come home a day early - Thank you! The house was left in good shape and it's clear that Angela is organized and reliable and clearly loves her pet charges. I'd recommend Angela and will definitely include her as one of our top sitter choices in the future! Thanks again, Angela!
Mary Jessica was a wonderful house and pet sitter for our GIANT dog Mamma Mia. She took extremely good care of our house with it cleaner than we left it upon our return. Our neighbors remarked on all the walks she gave Mamma and Mamma seemed very pleased with the entire experience. Mary Jessica was self sufficient, needing very little instruction outside of our Welcome Guide. She followed everything I wrote and asked how much communication I’d want. I’m very pleased and would both recommend her and love to have her again.
Bryan and Dana were the perfect sitters for Cella. We were delighted that they were able to arrive a day early so that we could enjoy dinner with them and get to know one another. We would be honored to have them sit again. On top of their great care they left us a thoughtful friendship gift. zeewoi continues to be the best site ever. Not only do we have great pet sitters for Cella, we also have the opportunity to meet great new friends. Thank you!!
Richard was exemplary as a house and pet sitter. He was attentive and thorough with his review of instructions, compliant with requests, provided regular home/pet updates, and maintained our home perfectly. An excellent citizen, mature house sitter and reliable.
Ce was an amazing house sitter for our best bud Atlas. She not only took amazing care of our needy pup, she took great care of the home as well. I honestly think she left it cleaner than I left it for her! We certainly hope she is around the next time our best friend needs a friend. If you're looking for a responsible caregiver for your pets and home - look no further!
I could not have asked for a better first time sitter experience! Terry & Vinnie were absolutely wonderful people. They took stellar care of my beloved pets and my home. Their communication with me was enough that I felt perfectly at ease during my time away and in turn, they were super responsive if I contacted them. My pets were relaxed and happy when I returned!
Angela and Joe are wonderful house and pet sitters sitters in every way. They have a great loving way with animals and my shy dog warmed up to them right away. They are warm, organized, confident, and thorough. They communicated very well and gave me frequent updates and sweet photos of my dog Chica. They also took excellent care of my home. My only regret was that I didn't get to spend more time with them, because they're such lovely and interesting people. I give Angela and Joe my highest recommendation and feel that anyone would be very lucky to have them their sitters! I hope that they return to sit here again.
Absolutely Incredible.... I will not lie, I was hesitant because David did not have any pet sits before this one (gotta start somewhere) but because he did the background check I decided to contact him. We had a great phone conversation and the decision was made. He came to my house the night before I was leaving to learn all the ins and outs of taking care of my fur babies and then put himself up in a hotel for the night before the sit date. The next day he came over in the morning to learn a few more details before I left. I could not have chosen a better house sitter for my 2nd house sit . David communicated with me daily, sent pictures and we spoke via facetime. My little guy was feeling sick when David started and with diligence, love and kindness he was able to get my little guy eating again and feeling better. I would invite David back into my home over and over again but I am pretty sure he is going to be in high demand. Thank you David for everything!
What do most pet sitters charge per day in Durham, North Carolina?
From to for the cat sitting and from $50 to $150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 40$ for the cat sitting and $120 for the dog sitting. On Zeewoi you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.
Do pet sitters come to your house?
Yes, you can find a home pet sitter to stay in your house with your pet overnight and provide 24/7 care for your pets. You can include in your listing time the advisable timeframe that the pet sitter should adhere to and not leave your pet alone in the house. Usually, it's not to leave the pet alone for more than 4 hours.
How often should a pet sitter visit?
The pet sitter for the cat should visit at least once a day. For the dogs, the pet sitter should visit at least three times per day, the best solution is if the sitter stays overnight and watches your pets all the time.
How to find a trustworthy pet sitter in Durham, North Carolina ?
Look at the pet sitter with a high rating, and many previous bookings with good reviews, ask the sitter to make a meet and meet before confirming the booking online or in-person, and reach out to the pet owners where the sitter stayed before asking about reference.
What are the red flags in a pet sitter?
Common red flags in pet sitters are bad reviews from previous pet owners, a high cancellation rate after approval, a sitter who doesn't have a background check, a sitter who refuses to meet and greet in person or online, and a sitter who wants to make bookings outside of the platform.
Is it safe to hire a pet sitter?
Yes, it is safe to hire a pet sitter it's still advisable to see if the sitter has a background check, good reviews, and past bookings and make a meet and greet before confirmation in this way you can reduce risk to the minimum.
Do pet sitters stay all day?
Yes, pet sitters stay all day in your house and also they stay overnight, the sitter can leave your home for up to 4 hours or for a different time that you can discuss during the meet and greet.
Tonya is the best around. She always takes good care of my 14 year old Bella and I never have to worry about her while I’m gone. Thank you for all you do!
My pups enjoyed going to see Tonya and her furbabies for daycare!!
Bev rules. It’s tough finding a dogsitter for an anxious dog, but Bev has been an incredible professional from the start. This was our second time working with Bev, with her watching our dog Noodle for a week. We always felt like she respected our structure for Noodle care, and we came back to a happy and relaxed dog. She provided great pupdates (such as the included pic), and her communication was always clear and friendly. I can’t recommend her highly enough, and I’m always happy to be a referral for her.
Bev was amazing!!!! She visited the cat boys twice a day fir 5 days and sent text of what they were doing, along with funny pics!! Highly recommend her… first time using her!!!! She is the best!!!!!
I am deeply grateful to you for the trust you inspired with your obvious caring and expertise - Your professionalism in supplying forms and asking great questions was very much appreciated. I enjoyed our face-to-face meeting where you showed immediate understanding of my stand-offish kitty - you had only been in my home for a brief time before she felt comfortable enough to lie on the rug, stretch out and show you her stomach! The pictures you sent via email while I was away put my mind and heart at ease. Though I missed my kitty, I never worried about her for even one second. That means more than I can say. I highly recommend your services! Jenny Justice
It takes a long time for our rescue dog to trust people. He had a rough start in life. Remarkably, he took to and trusted Bev instantly. She is caring, thoughtful, courteous, communicative, and pro-active. She is a delight to work with and all of us give Bev our highest endorsement.
Bev is hands down one of the best dog walker’s/pet sitter’s I have ever had. My sweet dog just loves her and always enjoys his walks. Bev is an excellent communicator and I’m so fortunate I found her!
Bev was truly an incredible sitter. She house-sat and took care of our precious cat while we were gone for 2 weeks, and we could not be happier with her professionalism, her prompt communication, and her thoroughness with tending to everything. Our cat absolutely adored her! We will definitely be booking her for future long trips, and I highly recommend her services!
Thank you Bev for taking excellent care of our sweet crazy girl! Bev watched our energetic young dog for one week during our wedding and 2.5 weeks during our honeymoon a couple weeks later. In addition to taking great care of our pup, she went above and beyond by making an additional visit to our home in between sittings to discuss some ideas to help our girl be more relaxed during the next pet sitting. She also left the house extremely clean with a couple nice welcome home touches, which were much appreciated. Highly recommend!
Bev did a terrific job with our dogs and cats! You can tell she really loves animals. One of our dogs is terrified of new people, but she even made some progress with him over the course of three days. We definitely recommend her to care for your furry family!!
Bev has been so wonderful about taking care of our cats. One of our cats is a bit of a terror, and he requires insulin shots AND seizure medication to be administered daily. We've had a number of pet sitters tell us they can't handle that, but not Bev! She's so patient with him and we just know we'll use Bev's sitting services as long as she'll let us, haha. We can't recommend her enough.
Bev did an amazing job staying with my 4 dogs when I was out of town. When I came home, they all seemed calm and relaxed, unlike on previous trips. Bev sent lots of updates and photos that were so cute and reassuring. The house was also spotless. Even the plants were well cared for. I will definitely use Bev for all future pet sitting and recommend her to anyone.
Everything about their services are wonderful from what Zeus & I have had the pleasure of experiencing so far. Front desk staff is always so very nice, polite & knowledgeable. If they don't know the answer to a specific question I have, they're always more than willing to figure it out & promptly let me know. I trust these guys with my dog's life & that's HUGE for me as I don't trust much of anyone with my boys. I hope to soon be bringing our newest addition to our canine family, Hank to join the Camp Bow Wow pack. Thank you guys for your hard work, attentive demeanor & your amazingly caring staff.
The staff are great! They know my dog and seem to genuinely like her. And my dog loves them. She's always excited to be dropped off at day care.
We have used Camp Bow Wow - North Durham many times for both boarding and day camp. They are great! My pup has food allergies, and they are very careful about giving her only food and treats that work for her.
Our three year old beagle absolutely loves Camp Bow Wow for boarding and daycare too. The staff really cares, we get great communicative updates with photos when we book snuggle time, and we love seeing him play with his friends on the live feed. My family can travel with confidence and comfort knowing our special little dude is well-cared for and having an absolute blast. I would recommend Camp Bow Wow North Durham to anyone looking for dog care.
We've been taking our pup here for a couple years now and we've always been impressed with Camp Bow Wow. They take great care of the dogs and make sure that each one has enough time to play and to rest. The staff are all incredibly nice and they all genuinely care about the dogs. Special shout out to Lexi for taking some great pictures of our boy, Delta, during their "Snuggle Time"!
Tate had a great experience at Camp Bow Wow! The staff was awesome....very friendly, efficient and great attitude. Also, very sweet to Tate and it was clear they loved the furry ones! Thanks to Camp Bow Wow Durham!
My pup is a rescue who came out of a very bad situation and has a lot of anxiety. Because of this I have been trying very hard not to board her at all; however a situation came up that it became essential. I considered other dog places but really wanted to keep her anxiety to a minimum so we checked out Camp Bow Wow. I love that she gets exercise and socialization throughout the day and she isn't just in a kennel. I also appreciate that the staff is keenly aware of overstimulation and dog behavior. You can tour the facility. They have a very clean place. I also LOVE I can always check in on my pup throughout the day. We've only been twice but they already know her by name and I see her getting loved on by the staff. Whenever I have had a question they are quick to find out the answer and respond. They have good customer service and a great place for pups.
Our goldendoodle and Aussiedoodle always have a great time when staying at Camp Bow Wow! We love being able to watch them on the live cam!
Wonderful care for our service dogs. The staff and wonderful and really care about the animals in their care. I love the webcam feature so that we can see how our pups are doing during their stay. I also love the fact that they give back to the community by supporting local nonprofit animal rescue organizations and charities. Thank you Camp Bow Wow!
I’m not sure who loves Camp Bow Wow more, me or my puppy! She gets so excited when we pull up outside and is always greeted with excitement. Staff is so attentive during playgroup, they constantly monitor dog behaviors and emphasize very safe play. They even give dogs a break throughout the day for rest which is a must for me and something we enforce at home with our other dogs. I couldn’t recommend this place enough.
I love Creature Comforts! The one star review left by the lady who is upset about the food and supposed nail trim she “paid for” is absolutely ridiculous. I have been going here daily for 3 years now, for daycare and for boarding purposes as well as grooming purposes, and they take the utmost care of their animals. At one time I was planning to work there and got a tour of the facilities, and the cleanliness, as well as the love and care shown to each pet was incredible. Grooming is always done as requested, and extra care is taken if your pet has any known reactions or aggressive tendencies. They communicate fantastically about anything regarding your pet, and if you want will even send you pictures whenever requested. My dog is always so thrilled to see any of the staff, and coming from an anxious, reactive dog who is not comfortable with people at all, says a lot to me. Plus they are in the same parking lot as their vets office, which really puts me at ease having a senior dog, knowing that she will be in good hands should anything (god forbid) happen to her healthwise. I absolutely recommend this place! People just want to get things for free and don’t remember what they said before so when they lie it really shows through.
We take Buckshot to Creature Comforts for doggie day care and when we are out of town. They know our dog and he gives them 4 tail wags for reliability and TLC. The only negative is they are closed on Sunday
I spoke with Kim about a last-minute reservation for some unexpected travel I had to undertake. She was incredibly kind, sweet, empathetic, and helpful. She made sure I could get my pooch in that day and that he would be beyond comfortable while I was gone. I was nervous about boarding my dog since I’d only recently gotten him recently, but the services provided were excellent. I’m sure that he had a great time playing with other dogs while I was gone and getting lots of attention from the staff. I will definitely bring my dog back here, and I’m so happy they could accommodate me last minute.
We have been taking our dog Lola here for nearly a year now and we are so happy with their services! She is also a patient next door at Cornwallis Animal Hospital which not only makes it convenient for us, but also assures me that if there were any emergency, the vet is right there. The staff at Creature Comforts Inn works with Lola's high energy and have even helped her with socializing better with the other dogs. It's great that there somewhere I trust with my baby when I have to head into the office and don't want to leave her at home alone. I'm very grateful for them!
My dog Millie loves boarding and daycare at Creature Comforts Inn! She is always so excited to go and spend time with the team (both caretakers and doggos!) Excellent facility and excellent staff that will accommodate a lot of needs. My only gripe is that I wish they were still open for pick up on Sunday, but five starts nonetheless.
My dog, Cooper, has been going to doggy daycare everyday at Creature Comforts Inn since August 2020. They have been an absolute life saver for me and my dog with my work schedule. They take such an amazing care of my dog and have been so easy to work with. Cooper is excited to go to daycare everyday and always comes back to me just as happy. They have really customized Cooper's care to fit his needs and I could never thank them enough for that. I would recommend Creatures Comforts Inn to anyone looking for a safe and fun place for their dog to go while you work.
They treat the dogs and cats as if they were their own. Morning and afternoon play times for the pups. Wading pools in the summer. If too hot or cold playtime is inside.Cats get personal attention, a comfy condo & ? playtime. Highly recommend this place, one fills out a form ahead of time each time for specifics preferences & needs for your pet. Our dig pulls us into Creature Comforts & barely has time to say goodbye, she is that excited to be there with her friends!
How very grateful I am for Creature Comforts Inn!! Excellent staff, great prices, and all around a good place to take your dog!!
We bring our dog Otis to daycare at Creature Comforts Inn at least once a week and he LOVES it. It is so wonderful to be able to socialize our dog (and simultaneously get a break from him) at a place where he is getting the best care. All we have to say is “daycare” and he runs to the door with excitement. The prices are the best, the hours are perfect, the care is fabulous. Do yourself a favor and check them out asap!
My dog Chester LOVES coming to Creature Comforts Inn! The staff clearly cares about him and his well-being. Pickup/dropoff is a breeze. The prices are very fair and they offer packages at a discount. You can easily request and manage daycare sign-ups using their online portal. Added bonus is that there is an animal hospital right next door if anything should ever happen, I know my dog will be taken care of quickly.
I relocated to the area a few months ago and found the Pet Wagon from positive Google reviews. My dog is normally very vocal if he is distressed in any way and displayed unwanted behaviors at home when he had a bad boarding experience at a different facility- however, he is always relaxed when I pick him up from the Pet Wagon, which reassures me he is content and well taken care of. The staff is professional, communicate well, and are great about sending pictures, even when he’s just there for a few hours for daycare which is much appreciated!
My dog, Bruce, loves the pet wagon :) he’s made so many friends there, both canine and human. I felt very confident leaving him there for daycare knowing how secure and safe the environment is.
I’ve been taking my German shepherd Bennett here for over 2 years and have only positive things to say. After changing jobs I tried a few other dog daycares out of convenience - Pet Wagon is by far the best and the only place I’ll continue to bring him. They take extra measures that go above and beyond & show they really care about safety, your animal and every animal that’s there. Based on my experiences, I’ll share a few things I think would be helpful to other dog owners and what makes Pet Wagon stand out. 1. This was the only place that would accept him without being neutered after 8 months old which was important to me being that it’s not recommended for his breed’s health to be neutered that young. 2. The dogs are separated into specific play groups and closely supervised with an appropriate dog to staff ratio. I’ve seen other places have many large dogs in an enclosure, sometimes with 1 person monitoring all of them. 3. They don’t just “watch” the dogs play - they put in extra effort to improve less than ideal behaviors included in each visit. I noticed an improvement in Bennett’s play manners soon after he started going. When I struggled with other behaviors at home and reached out to discuss training options, Maria patiently listened to my concerns and came up with a plan for additional measures while at daycare/boarding until he could get formal training. 4. My dog doesn’t come home dirty or stinking like a kennel. Other places would send him home covered in mud, dusted in dirt to the point his black coat looks brown, or smelling so bad I’d have to wash him that evening. The Pet Wagon has even gone out of their way to give Bennett a full bath after an upset stomach episode so he was nice and clean when I picked him up, bless them for that. 5. They text the CUTEST photos which I especially appreciate when he’s boarded. I’m always reminded he’s in a good place and being well cared for. Thank you to the owners and staff for providing a safe and loving environment at the Pet Wagon. B and I appreciate you!
The Pet Wagon is the only place I trust to board my 9 year old golden retriever, Clover. I travel an hour and a half specifically to bring her to this location because of the great experiences we have had with them. Clover has separation anxiety and hates to be in kennels. The rooms they have for the doggos are cozy and they do an amazing job at loving on her while she's there. She always is so tired after her vacation at the Pet Wagon from playing so hard! I definitely recommend them for your boarding needs! I wished I lived closer and could use them for day care.
Pet Wagon NEVER disappoints! I am very precarious and over protective and hate leaving my dog with anyone including family however when we take a long family vacations Pet Wagon is who I trust to take care of him. It's been 14 yrs now and they always seem to exceed my expectations and my dog's actions let me know he had a amazing time. He comes back not smelling like a dog, hydrated , loved , and obviously had a lot of attention and I owe that all the the WONDERFUL STAFF ! From the time you walk in the door you feel the love. The lady at the desk runs a tight ship and for that I really appreciate the staff and a huge thank you ! --~Rufus 's mom🐶
You know the Pet Wagon is doing something right when your dog does a wiggly happy dance whenever he comes in. Grogu is a bit high strung and anxious and in most other cases gets upset if he gets separated from us, but every time we come here to drop him off and an employee comes to get him, he RUSHES towards the employee with a wagging tail and follows them right to the door! I love seeing the photos they send me, Grogu always looks so happy and like he's having a blast! The Pet Wagon rocks!
I have been bringing my dogs to The Pet Wagon for the past 5 years, for day care and boarding, and my experience has always been overwhelmingly positive. The staff is caring and attentive. The owner, Juan Galvis, is clearly committed to providing the highest standard of service to the community. The Pet Wagon is “best in class”, hands-down, and I would recommend it without hesitation.
My dog always looks happy and well cared for after his boarding stays. It’s been a challenge to find a boarding facility that is consistent, reliable, and still affordable. I love that pet wagon doesn’t charge extra fees for every little thing, since my dog does require medications. I was given a tour on my first time there and you can really tell the staff enjoy their jobs and the facilities are kept super clean. They also send the cutest dog pics :)
Our 1 y/o rambunctious lab positively LOVES Pet Wagon! We take him to day camp once a week and board him several times per year and every time we drop him off he is just as excited to be there as the last time he went. The staff learns the pups and forms relationships with them — even notice when they’ve skipped a few weeks. So grateful for their easy system, availability and love for our pup!
I love these guys so much! My puppy generally hates being away from me, but she loves it here! I always get cute photos during the day and I'm confident she's having a great time. She also comes home pretty tired, which is great for me!
Kate’s Critter Care takes such great care of my two cat sons while I’m traveling. I can’t recommend their services enough! I really appreciate the dependability and stellar communication/updates while I’m away. Peace of mind is priceless.
Wow, where to start and what to say about our incredible experience with Kate's for our kitty-care... Let's start with our two spoiled princesses, Mimi and Dora, one inside and one outside that we dote-on daily. As we had planned to fly out of town, their care was a huge stress-point for us, and we researched a service for weeks. Add to that is the home-security factor as well. Having Kate's team being so experienced, and secured, we've found that not only peace-of-mind, but an invaluable part of our support system for our kitty-girls. However, even more than that, is the incredible and amazing care and attention to detail they brought to the service, and... AND... connected us with Michelle who unbelieveably bonded instantly with our ultra spoiled indoor kitty Mimi (who warms up to noone). Not only did Mimi bond with her, she loved Michelle's coming over! We have the camera footage, plus Michelle's awesome daily photo's and video's too! It's almost impossible to convey our appreciation and happy stun-factor, but EPIC is probably the best word! 5 Platinum Stars Incredible!!!!!
We absolutely love Kate’s Critter Care. We’ve used them a few times now and they really give us peace of mind when leaving our 3 cats alone at home. We would like to give a shoutout to our most recent caregiver Jane, who responded extremely quickly for an emergency visit after we realized one of our cats was stuck behind our refrigerator (seriously, cats are troublesome as they are cute). It was after 8pm, but Jane was at our house in 10 minutes and with the help of some neighbors, our kitty was freed. Honestly, don’t know what we would have done without her!!
I hate leaving my dog, but Kate's Critter Care made it so much easier! Beth was amazing! She provided updates throughout the visit and so many adorable pictures of my dog. My dog is high anxiety, and Beth really took the time to work with her and get her trust. Our flight got delayed, and I texted Beth and she was able to add another visit on super short notice to check on my dog. Highly recommend!
We've been using Kate's Critter Care for a couple years now, and it gives us so much peace of mind. Mariana is a magical human that has completely won over our kitties. She is the only other person besides us that one of our cats will come out of hiding to spend time with. The sliding scale has also been helpful so we can adjust our rate a bit based on where we're at in life while still receiving such great care for our boys. While Mariana is our regular sitter and pretty much another family member to us at this point, we have also always received great care from the other folks with Kate's Critter Care (including some special on-call cat sitting when I went into labor!).
Kate's Critter Care is incredible. We have been using them for about five years to come to our house and watch our cats when we go out of town. Special shoutout to Rosemary who is absolutely wonderful and takes care of our cats as if they were her own! Thanks KCC for great service and allowing us to always know that our cats are taken care of.
I never write reviews but I have to express my infinite gratitude and appreciation for Kate’s Critter Care. I had a business trip scheduled, and then plans suddenly changed when a death occurred in the family unexpectedly. I was able to add and change services almost overnight, and my petsitter, Mariana, has been so excellent with my girls (they might like her more than me by the time I come back!). I feel so much more at ease knowing someone can look after my cats in another state while I try to figure things out. Thank you to everyone at Kate’s!! (And featuring a photo of my babies taken by Mariana!)
We had recently moved to Durham when we needed a weekend pet sitter. Setting up the pet services with Kate's Critter Care was very easy and meeting with Rachel was great as she was very warm and caring. She stayed with our dog for the weekend and helped relieve both our anxiety and his when we had to leave him behind to go on vacation. Rachel did a great job caring for our dog and our house while we were away. I would definitely recommend Kate's Critter Care to anyone with pet needs!
Kate's Critter Care offers great service and has taken great care of our 2 cats while we are away! Whether it is a long weekend away, or a two week vacation we can always rely on receiving a daily update. We are always able to book a sitter, even when we wait until the last minute. Although I recommend booking in advance, especially around the holidays to get the sitter of your choice. We have 3 sitters in rotation now and all of them have been wonderful to work with. I highly recommend Kate's Critter Care.
I was a client of Kate's for 1.5 years, until we moved to a neighborhood outside the service area. We have a menagerie of animals, but the primary client was our aging dog, who received exceptional care through Kate's Critter Care. Kate is very responsive, responsible, attentive to detail, and trustworthy. She is also very reasonable and flexible. All of our sitters were wonderful and went the extra step as they provided care and medications to our dog, who a was always eager to see his sitters. Overall, we felt that our pets were in caring and capable hands. We were very happy with the services received and would recommend Kate's Critter Care without reservations.
We've never used a pet sitter before but Robin was fantastic! She went out of her way to make time for us for an otherwise busy fourth of July week and worked with us on our preferred schedule. Our two cats can be a lot of work but Robin left us incredibly detailed messages of all she did, took lots of pictures, and even let us know we were almost out of something so we could pick it up before returning home! We're so thankful we can leave our pets without worry!
What a wonderful experience- Robin is amazing and after this week I think my cat might like her more than me! I was nervous to leave Juniper alone for so long but after the first update I knew there would be no issues. Robin made sure to send in depth notes about each visit and lots of photos (which always made my day). I’ve never come home from a trip away without June being sort of grumpy at me but this time she was relaxed and very happy, like we hadn’t left at all. I should also mention that the set up process was a breeze and we had a meet and greet beforehand just to get everyone acquainted. I can’t recccomend Robin and Pure Love enough!!
We have been using Pure Love Pet Sitting for the past two years and I can honestly say that our vacations and work trips are more relaxing knowing our pets are in good hands. Not only are they hands on and loving with our fur babies, they are amazing when it comes to leaving little updates and notifications with each visit they make. It’s always comforting to see photos of happy pets while you’re away and even more comforting to be able to allow the pets to stay in the security of their own homes as opposed to having to board them.
Pure Love Pet Sitting is an amazing experience for your fur baby. Robin is so attentive to my pups needs and helping us with gaps of time when he needs some time outside and some love. She genuinely adores her clients and takes such detailed time to send photos and a write up of her visit in real time not hours later . I highly recommend Pure Love Pet Sitting . There should be a rating higher than 5 stars !
Robin is the best! I have a senior dog with some behavior quirks and Robin worked with me to make sure my dog was comfortable with her before sitting for my 3 day trip. This was the first time I have tried in-home sitting and it was a great success! Robin is calm, confident and loving with my dog, which I think makes a huge difference in my dog being comfortable with her. All of my instructions were followed to a T. I received a detailed written report with pictures after every visit. I loved seeing the pictures of my dog playing and snuggling with Robin; happy as a clam at home vs stressed at a kennel. Highly recommend Pure Love Pet Sitting!
Robin is a cat whisperer! My cat is afraid of everyone….except Robin. He actually greets her at the door when she comes to feed him and lets her pet him. This was the best experience I’ve had with a pet sitter! My cats are messy eaters and worse with the litter box. Robin is amazing at cleaning up everything!! She communicates all details and sends great pictures!! I felt so relaxed knowing my cats were in great care! I would high recommend Pure Love Pet Sitting!
Robin and Jeremy are absolutely the best. Do not hesitate to reach out to them if you are in need of pet sitting. One of our pups was diagnosed with pancreatitis prior to leaving town. With the meds and strict food intake, and the idea of boarding them we almost canceled our trip. Instead, I reached out to the Pure love team and they scheduled a meet and greet to meet the dogs and come up with a scheduled plan. They exceeded our expectations and we will be a forever customer. The dogs loved Jeremy and he sent us updates and photos through the affiliate app they use. It's easy to access and message for updates and questions. I cannot thank them enough for caring for our fur babies!
Robin took excellent care of my cats while we were on vacation. It was great not having to worry about them and enjoy the trip! Communication was top notch. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a pet sitter.
We were fortunate to have such a kind and caring person as Jeremy taking care of our cat (Winslow) while we were away. Jeremy went the extra mile during each visit, including vacuuming around the litter box after scooping it out and cleaning up where he saw that Winslow had thrown up. My wife keeps marveling at how clean our house was when we returned! Jeremy also sent us lots of wonderful pictures of Winslow each day, including the three that are posted. It was clear from the pictures that Winslow was very comfortable with Jeremy and was enjoying his usual routines of drinking from the faucet and getting lots of attention. Jeremy may have taken better care of Winslow than we do! I’m sure Winslow is looking forward to the next time we leave town so that he can be completely spoiled again. We felt very comfortable with Pure Love Pet Sitting taking care of our cat and our house while we were away and enthusiastically recommend them to anyone!
Robin is amazing!!! I reached out to her last minute within days of our trip and she was able to squeeze us in her schedule no problem. The app she uses to schedule the visits is easy to use and leaves no room for confusion. She went above and beyond during her visits, sent us a bunch of pictures and details of what the visit included. I love how detail oriented she is, she not only took care of our dog but made sure our home was safe too. We knew our dog was in good hands and we were able to relax and enjoy our trip 100%. Would definitely recommend, Robin is the best!!!
Elise is absolutely fantastic. She comes to feed and stay hello to our two kitties every time we go away and makes sure our chickens are out in the morning and tucked and secured in the coops at night. We never have to worry when we go away. She always shares pictures each day she stops in and even gets good shots of our very shy cat! He never does that for anyone but obviously feels comfortable with her. She’s absolutely lovely and it’s so nice to be able to pick up for a few days away and not have to worry about the feather and fur babies.
Francis, our almost 12 year old beagle, has been going to Sunny Acres for more than 10 years (!) and three years ago her sister, Abby, almost 4, joined her. Until I retired 4 years ago, Francis was a Sunny Acres camper every day during the week and LOVED it and she continues to be happy as she ages. Abby howls as we turn into the driveway and both girls pace inside the car until we go to the holding area. This is Donna’s family owned business with her children joining her along with an amazingly caring, loving, efficient and exceptional staff. The staff love animals which is obvious as you see the campers interact with their caretakers. Francis and Abby rarely look back at me as they prance off to play the day away. You will appreciate how caring the Sunny Acres staff is! You will love how the staff get to know your furbabies’ names and how well cared for they are. Sunny Acres Pet Resort is THE place where you want your pet to play either during the day or as they board for a weekend or a week or longer!
Can't say enough good things about Sunny Acres. We board our Bernese Mountain Dog here at least a couple of times a year and they take excellent care of her. We usually add on a bath and nail trim on her pick-up day and she comes home happy, healthy, and clean. She's always excited when we drop her off!
They really know how to groom Goldens! So trustworthy & truly love all dogs!! I love this place and the people that run it are so professional! They even offer taxi service for a very small extra fee. We are picky where we send our fur babies’ No hesitation sending them here to board or get groomed or for play day! They are clean and truly love all dogs! The grooming was the BEST our dogs ever had! Their toanails for the first time ever were actually cut shorter and all fur was cut out of paws You can tell they take the extra time with your pet to make sure they are properly groomed! Would give 10 stars if an option! Kyle is the best and only hires the best staff! Thank you Sunny Acres, we trust you 100% with our “babies”!!
Great experience. Drop off is extremely easy and efficient. Staff is super passionate, energetic and friendly! Buy the package and save!
The facility was nice and clean and the staff was friendly and helpful. The dogs were cheerful and happy upon pickup. Not a complaint, just a possible suggestion... would be nice to have a once daily text/email with an update on care/activities and a quick picture to assist with the heartfelt absence of our k-9 companions. 🐾🐕🦺🦴
The entire staff at Sunny Acres is the absolute BEST! For the past 11 years, they all have given my dog so much love and attention. She doesn’t like going places anymore, but as soon as she sees the flags at the entrance she gets so happy and excited. I will not board or have my dog groomed anywhere else. We love Sunny Acres!!
We’ve only used their grooming services but their work is excellent. They make drop offs and pickups as easy, friendly and seamless as possible. And most important, our groomer does an amazing job on our golden doodle! Highly recommended.
I am sooo very thankful for the grooming services at SA! My very nervous 55-lb dog has been going there for about 1.5 yrs to have her nails trimmed (dremel). Kyle is experienced and thorough. My dog is in, done, and out within a few minutes, and the results are great. We've been very pleased with their services.
We are so happy to have Sunny Acres close to our home for our dog. We have taken advantage of the daycare numerous times and overnight boarding twice now. He gets so excited before we even get close to the entrance! He seems to be well cared for and comes home happy and tired. We highly recommend Sunny Acres!
A few weeks ago I took my dogs to Sunny Acres because I had heard great things and I needed a place to take the dogs to have their teeth brushed, nails clipped, ears cleaned, and one of the dogs needed her anal glands expressed. When I arrived and met the man (I cannot remember his name) who was going to be doing all of that for my dogs, he wasn’t friendly or welcoming which I was going to initially brush off but I am bringing it up here just because it did still rub me the wrong way. He was also on phone calls/on his phone the ENTIRE time he was talking to me while I was there which I found unprofessional, I can completely understand an emergency or a special circumstance but the entire appointment time is unacceptable service. When my dogs went back individually with him to have what they needed to have done done, they each came back to me looking frightened and 2/3 of my dogs yelped very loudly while they were back with him and he didn’t stop the treatment to consult with me first. My dogs have had those exact treatments done before at other places and have NEVER had that sort of reaction. I forgot to mention but the man wasn’t just unfriendly to me, but to my dogs too which I guess is what I’m more upset about. The dogs were new there and he hardly took a second to greet them or recognize their existence. While the dogs were back with him for their treatment, each dog was not back there for long at all and it makes me wonder the quality of the work that was done because each dog could not have been back there for longer than 5-7 minutes. A few days after this appointment, we left a voicemail saying that we would like to speak to someone about the poor experience and the next day or so I was called but could not answer as it was a busy week for me so I called back within the next couple of days. When I called back, I was told that the manager wasn’t in and there wasn’t another one to talk to so the receptionist would ask him to call me the next day. I agreed to this, but the next day I waited by the phone, both my cell phone and home phone, and never received a call so this is why I am leaving this review because I received poor service and wasn’t able to talk to a manager. I have had my dogs for years now and I know them very well and for all of them to seem scared after a basic appointment when they never have before tells me that something is wrong. I don’t know about the daycare service, but for the grooming service I would recommend that nobody take their dogs here based on my experience.
Marianne is fantastic. Nothing like a dog lover taking care of your pet baby. Definitely will use her services again. Flexible and dependable...
Loving Bond Pet Service offers an amazing service. We have used them at least 3 times for extended periods of time. I have three dogs with varying needs. I have an older dog who needs more care and medication, a very shy and skittish dog, and a very active six month old puppy. I always feel at ease leaving them with Marianne and Jenny. We receive amazing feedback with constant updates and pictures of our fur babies. It is evident that they really love taking care of your pets and my dogs seem to adore them! I hated boarding my dogs and I am so grateful I found such amazing pet sitters. It makes going away much easier. I highly recommend Loving Bond Pet Services!
We absolutely love Marianne and Jenny, but most importantly, our two pups do! We have an older pit and a very energetic lab/pit mix. They take care of and love on our boys so well. We get pictures every visit and they make sure the boys are happy and healthy. What blows me away is how thoughtful they are. We have a new baby at home and Marianne saw we needed a filter to be changed, so she grabbed one we had stowed away and took care of it for us. Noone else will take the time to see that and address it - such a small thing but speaks volume of who they are. Will never use another dog sitter if they’re okay with it lol
Marianne has taken care of my cat a few times while I've been away. He can be a bit of a handful, so I need the right person who knows how to handle him. I was lucky to find Marianne; she is great with him and is always very reliable. Before my last trip out of town, he had a minor medical situation that she had no problem handling. I know that when I'm away he will be in very good hands!
We’ve used them twice now and both times have been great! Our pups are a bit high maintenance and require extra care. Our boxer mix is very skittish and they took the time for an extra visit to make home more comfortable. They do great check-in’s and give very reliable updates. We trust them with our babies and would recommend highly!
Marianne took great care of our cat when we were away. Extremely grateful to have found such a reliable pet sitter!