Pet Sitters in Joyland

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!!

I owned a pet care business for over fifteen years, and my standards for myself and my performance were very high. As a client this time around, I was curious to see if Bull City Pet Sitting would be able to meet my expectations or not. I have been very happy with the level of service that I've received from Bull City Pet Sitting. I've used their "Goldfish Service" many times to keep my home safe and secure while away, even when no pets are involved. Melissa has been fantastic! She completes all of my "To Do" items for each visit thoroughly, and sends photos and updates immediately. Her care and level of detail give me peace of mind whenever I'm away. I highly recommend this business!

For the past few years, we’ve used Bull City Pet Sitting for our cat during the holidays. They are trust worthy and reliable. We appreciate the updates and pictures. I also like how they did a meet up with us to learn about of cat and get to know him at our apartment.

As a cat parent who is always very anxious about leaving my kitties when traveling, I cannot recommend Bull City Pet Sitting enough. They have been outstanding. The online scheduling and messaging system is a breeze and makes the logistics of scheduling and keeping in touch while traveling very simple. I love getting the visit summaries and photos of every visit. During our most recent trip out of town, Jane went above and beyond with one of our cats who is very shy and remained well hidden throughout most of the trip. She really helped alleviate the worry I was experiencing during this time. It's always tough to leave your pets behind when traveling but knowing they're well taken care of helps so much.

We have used Bull City Pet Sitting twice, and have had a very good experience. My favorite part is getting updates with photos at every visit. They provide care for our older cat as well as our chickens, and we've really appreciated their professionalism and attention to detail.

Bull City Pet Sitters (BCPS) looked after our two cats while we were out of town for 12 days. Ashley came by our house 3x a day to feed, pet and play with our cats and communicated to us (by text and with pictures) each and every time regarding her visits. The cats both seem to love Ashley and this gave us great peace of mind while we were away for so long. She also did a great job of keeping the house looking clean and tidy while we were away. I would recommend BCPS, and Ashley, in particular, to anyone who needs their animals cared for while they are away from home. It will make your trip more enjoyable and, most importantly, it will really help your pets be less stressed and more comfortable while you’re away.

Reliable and caring pet sitters who my cats love! I really appreciate getting updates and photos every day, and they ways they go above and beyond (wiping my cat’s eye, watering my plants when they need it, and even taking care of a chipmunk my cat brought inside!). Highly recommended.

Bull Sitting Pet Sitting has come to the rescue many times. I travel frequently on the weekends and Bull City is always there to take care of my shy cat. My sitter has gotten my cat to come out from hiding to meet her, which is an amazing feat. They are patient with my old dog and send me updates and beautiful pictures of my babies. I have also had Melissa provide massage services for my elderly lab, suffering from arthritis. She was able to get my boy moving more freely again. I appreciate her patience and love she showed my old boy. I highly recommend Bull City Pet Sitting!

You will not find better care than Bull City Pet Sitting. They go above and beyond in caring for your pet. I could not be happier and more grateful for the love and attention they give to our dog, even when she has the zoomies :) They gave us the confidence to leave our dog in their care during our 10 day vacation -- I think she had a better time than we did! THANK YOU, Bull City Pet Sitting! You are one of a kind and a gift to all pet parents!

We LOVE Bull City Pet Sitting! We've used them multiple times and every time has been fantastic. Since they're a small, local business, they are reliable and fantastic with communication. They take the time to get to know every new customer and ask questions about your animals to get to know their personalities and preferences. Every sitter that we've experienced has been on time, clean, and taken care of our dogs and cats like they were their own. We honestly could not be any happier with a pet sitting service.

Bull City Pet Sitting has been a wonderful resource for in home care of my aging cat as needed. They are always kind and gentle with her and I think she is slightly disappointed when we return and it's not her favorite pet sitters coming through the door. Thank you!

The best boarding facility ever! It’s like a sleep away camp for dogs. Mollie is always so happy to go and I love how they send me pictures daily and even dress her up sometimes in costumes!!

Me and My Doggies LOVE Dog Tales! Bonnie and Charlie are always so excited the second we pull into the driveway. I know that they take wonderful care of our doggies. I love that they send you pictures each day, and sometimes dress our babies in costumes for Halloween or valentines day. My dogs are always so tired when they get back from playing so hard that they sleep all day. It's like a extra free day. Love this place- take your dogs here, they will be so happy.

I could not be happier with my experience. I received daily pictures of my dog out on a "nature" hike or running around having a blast every day I was gone. As other reviews said, my dog didn't want to come home. I wish I could give this gem of a place more than 5 stars. The staff care very much about the dogs.

We love Dog Tales! We have been coming here for about 3 years with our pups and trust no one else to care for our fur babies for camping and boarding needs. Thank you so much Dog Tales staff for always taking such wonderful care of our Bentley and Sadie May!

My "Big Mack" loves all his friends at Dog Tales and they love him too! ❤️ It's one of his favorite places in the world!

Our beagle stayed at Dog Tales recently! We can't say enough good things - everything was attended to and our little girl had a great stay! We really like the woodsy and "country" atmosphere for the dogs and how few dogs they take at one time!

We absolutely love Dog Tales! We found them after trying several boarding places that were over-crowded and didn’t give our dog, Wanda, the attention we wanted. I can’t say enough good things about it- it’s truly a place where dogs can be dogs! Every time I get a “pupdate,” I can see my pup is so happy and well taken care of. She jumps out of the car every time we arrive and the staff truly treats her like family. Most recently, Wanda had a medical emergency during her stay that wouldn’t have been caught without the watchful eyes of the staff. Because of their attention, they were able to get her to our vet for life-saving care. They handled the situation perfectly and we truly owe them so much. The peace of mind we have during Wanda’s visits is unmatched- they are like family to us and I would recommend to anyone!

Everyone at Dog Tales is the ABSOLUTE BEST!! I've been bringing my little guy Jax here for almost 2 years now and he LOVES it. I can't say the names Mary or Sam in my house without him looking around and getting all hyped up! I take him here once a month just because I know how much he loves it and that he is so well cared for and gets actual activity and interaction time! We're at the point where I book a year out to make sure Jax will get to see all of his friends that he's made there!

Ya’ll! Dog Tales is absolutely IT. They hit 5-stars on every front. Facilities, experience, communication, and staff are all exceptional. From Remy’s first trial night, we knew we had found the place we could feel comfortable leaving him at while away. While looking for a dog boarding facility, I was most concerned about finding a place that wasn’t spread too thin and was able to give Remy the necessary attention. Dog Tale’s has a limit on the number of dogs they board at once and every staff member I interacted with seemed like they knew Remy on a deeper level. It’s clear Dog Tales staffs folks with a passion for dogs and who excel at giving them care. As we move away from Durham, truly one of the worst parts will be not having Dog Tales around to care for Remy. Thanks for all you do, Dog Tales team!!

DogTales is the bomb! My dogs love it when they go. The staff is friendly and professional. They are there for the dogs and want to make sure every dog that visits them is comfortable, relaxed, and has a good time. We just took our second pup there for the first time recently and she fit in well. They are very thorough and make sure all dogs have their vaccines and are healthy before they can stay. They will send you pics of your dog having fun, and be in touch with you right away if there is a need. The wooded area is a perfect buffer from the noises of the city and they have walking trails and large play areas so the dogs can get plenty of exercise. Mine come home ready for a long nap after going and it helps with my big dog's anxiety. Our little one loves to get her energy out and play with the other dogs. If you have to board your dog or just give them a day of fun while you're at work... Dogtales is a great place for it!

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

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!

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!

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.

Kato and her team did a very thorough job learning about our cat's needs and preferences before our trip. This attention to detail paid off, as our pet sitters Ginny and Becca both went above and beyond in taking care of our little Hazel. They sent us a detailed summary of their visits twice daily, including several photos and amusing anecdotes. In addition, they took care of our home while we were away, took out trash, collected mail, etc. We would not hesitate in recommending Bone-A-Fide to any pet owner!

If I could give them ten stars, I would! Kato and the team helped take care of my cat during many trips over a span of three years, and I can say with confidence they are the best of the best! From the start, the team has always had excellent communication, and really helped ease my mind. I had never used pet sitting services, so their thorough interview and information gathering process was eye opening as to the level of detail and care they put into each pet sitting job. The entire team is professional, knowledgeable, and clearly pet lovers! Each visit was always accompanied by a detailed explanation of the visit - the good, the bad, and everything in between! I was never left wondering how my cat was doing or if she was okay, I knew the Bone-A-Fide Team would take care of her. Each visit also featured plenty of photos, I could make a whole album! I've always told anyone who would listen to try out their services. I moved out of their current service range, which was a tough choice to make. Staying close by so I could continue to enjoy their services was part of my moving considerations, and I'm sad to say goodbye to the wonderful Bone-A-Fide Team! If you're looking for a pet sitter, definitely give them a call!

We have been using Bone-A-Fide Pet Care for overnight pet sitting and daily care for over a year now. Our fur baby, Lucy, is 14 years old and the care given to her has far exceeded our expectations. Kato, Laura, Marisa and Hillary are professional, quick to respond and caring. Communication is top notch and Hillary, who has been providing sleep over care for Lucy is beyond awesome. She always leaves our house neat and tidy, is kind and caring to our old girl’s special needs, and Lucy loves her. We are so grateful we found Bone-A-Fide Pet Care!

We have used Bone-A-Fide for bi-weekly dog walks for 7+ years. First for one dog, then with several fosters, and finally with the addition of our 2nd dog. They have always been very responsive and attentive to our dogs’ needs. They have worked with us through training challenges, occasional illness, extreme weather and even the pandemic! After each walk, we always get a full report – with photos, and it’s obvious that the dog walkers really care. Our dogs LOVE their dog walker – and we trust her implicitly. Highly recommend!

I am new to BoneAFide and a new cat person. They took wonderful care of Taco Cat while we were away! The daily update with pictures was perfect and Taco was happy as can be when we returned. BoneAFide pet care is perfect for the week long pet care with easy scheduling online. Hillary easily won over Taco’s heart and they were playing together in no time. She took great care of the plants and house, too, above and beyond what we expected! Professional and personal all at the same time. We have already booked future services for Taco!

We love bone-a-fide! I'm so grateful we found them. Kato, Marisa and Laura are very professional and extremely easy work with. They definitely care about your pets. I never have to worry when I leave my cats in their hands! They always send a daily update with pictures and let us know that everything is going well. I recommend them to anyone looking for pet care!

Kato, Keya and Becca did a fabulous job taking care of my Ruark !!! Their attention to detail was amazing. Ruark loves his new heating pad Kato had suggested . My boy needed some medicine and the team handled that well. Their care and attention to the specific needs of my sweet fellow helped me enjoy my vacation and not worry he would feel lonely without his “mommy”. Suzi B.

Bone-a-Fide Pet Care has taken care of our 2 cats multiple times and I cannot say enough about how amazing they are! Hillary and Kato go above and beyond basic care; they play with our cats, give them attention and affection, and cater to each one’s personality and needs. The updates and pictures they share after each visit are so helpful and reassuring, and truly give my husband and I peace of mind while away from home.

I have used Bone A Fide Pet Care services several times and was blown away by the care and professionalism. I will definitely use them again and I trust them completely in their care for my pets. The website is clear and the app they use is fairly intuitive. I found them really flexible and easy to work with and all of the staff I have met in person have been pleasant and capable. They always sent pictures of my dogs during walks, which was a comfort to see when I was out of town. I highly recommend them.

Bone A Fide was amazing. They did a great job of giving us daily updates as well as pics. The portal and app they use are fairly easy to use as well. Each of our pets (4 bunnies) was just as healthy and happy as we had left the. I really appreciate the care that was taken of our pets, our property, and the pet's areas. Will definitely be using them next time we travel.

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!

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!

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.

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!!

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!

Great pet sitters. Took good care of my kitties while I was gone. They sent pictures everyday. I will definitely use them again. Highly recommend.

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 is the most caring cat sitter and I feel so lucky to have found her when we moved here! I have so much peace of mind knowing my cat is in great caring hands😀 …

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 have 2 cats and a dog that needed a sitter while we were out of town. We have only been in the area a short while so we hadn't been able to establish a pet sitter previously and our dog takes a while to warm up to new people. Edward from Lucy's Pet Care was a godsend. He was so patient with our dog while she warmed up to him and because of his patience she was so excited to see him and play with her new friend when he came to see her every day. We got daily updates and photos and you could tell our animals were very happy and well taken care of while we were away. We will definitely be using Lucy's again. On top of the great staff, booking is easy once your account is set up, and the company really works to find the perfect staff person to meet your needs. Communication was great as well from everyone. So thankful we found Lucy's.

Lucy's Pet Care provides the BEST service and care for your pets while you are away! After knowing exactly who was coming to my home, I knew that my pets were in good hands. I was very impressed with Callie, who took care of my three dogs while I was away. She gave any medication that was needed and sent me an email update along with photos of the furry ones at the end of each day. It gave me much relief knowing that my dogs were well taken care of. When I needed additional pet sitting, it was easy to get in touch with Lucy and Callie. I came home to an incredibly clean house with very happy pups there to greet me. I will definitely be recommending this service to anyone who needs a good pet sitter for either a relief walk during the day or a pet sitter while away for an extended period of time.

We had a wonderful experience with Lucy's Pet Care. The pet sitter who came to our house was very nice and extremely reliable. He came once before we left for vacation to meet our cats and get all the information about their usual routine. We had him scheduled for twice daily visits and he was here like clockwork! He also texted daily updates and photos of our boys, which we really looked forward to everyday. I highly recommend Lucy's for your pet sitting needs!

We recently moved to the area and had to take a short trip away. We were nervous about leaving our 3 little cats in the hands of strangers, but had to do it. When I first contacted Lucy, I left a message late in the evening, thinking that she would return the call the next day. I was so wrong - she returned it within 5 minutes! :) Needless to say, this was indicative of our entire experience was with Lucy's Pet Care service. Everyone is very friendly and very efficient AND, most importantly, very caring of our pets. Our cats were well cared for, had clearly been playing and enjoying the company of Daiane, who stayed overnight. What a wonderful gift to know that your pets are loved and receiving not only the food, water and litter changes, but also the attention, fun and love they all need. We continue to use them and will likely do so in the future, because we have always received the best care from Lucy and her staff. They are simply wonderful! :)

Lucy Moore has done two overnight stays (Dinner 'til Dawn package) with our two dogs and cat at our home in recent weeks. We have been very pleased and don't have a single complaint. Before the overnight visits, Lucy came to our home, spent some time with our animals, and talked through their whole routine with us to make sure she understood their needs. She also uses a full online profile to keep detailed records on the animals and their routines and requirements. Lucy was very prompt in all communications with us. She even arrived a bit early the first night she stayed at our home. She was great about keeping us up to date on how all three of our animals were doing, sending us pictures and text messages throughout her stay. She left our home in perfect condition, brought our mail in, and left us a detailed note about her visit. Most importantly, she took loving and thoughtful care of our animals while we were out of town. Our older dog needs medication and she was diligent about providing this to him right on schedule. We feel very comfortable having Lucy as a guest in our home. She is an excellent and trustworthy care giver and offers very affordable services. We will unquestionably use her service again in the future, in fact we already have two additional visits scheduled in the next month. Highly recommend Lucy's Pet Care!

We are new to Durham and have just discovered Lucy's Pet Care. We were matched with Callie, who recently took care of our two kitties while we were out of town for 4 days. The service was highly professional and well thought out. They went way beyond what we had expected when we first started looking for a pet care service. Callie came to our house prior to our leaving at no extra charge to meet our cats and to discuss their routines. We got daily texts- and pictures!- about how they were doing. Extras like bringing in mail, turning lights on/off, etc. were no extra charge. Both Lucy and Callie were delightful and I would highly recommend the service.

I Love Lucy's Pet Care Service. I have found there service to be easy to use with their online request for visits and scheduling. The billing process is easy also. Plus, the most important part is that they take care of my dog Lucy as if she were there's! They are always accommodating and flexible with my needs and changing schedule. I highly recommend this service to anyone seeking high quality pet care.

I've used Lucy's Pet Care for my cats for five years. It's a fabulous service I rely on and don't have to worry about. The website and administrative pieces are easy and smooth. My pet sitter is reliable, caring, communicative, and flexible. I trust them completely and it simplifies my life.

Lucy’s is a LIFE SAVER for anyone who works or travels and has four legged children at home. My husband and I both work full time and can’t stay home all day. Our walker, Claire, is so kind and so great with our fur babies. She always sends us pup-dates after the visits with photos and videos, and it’s such a relief to know that they are in good hands while we are gone every day!

The caregivers from Lucy's Pet Care were very kind and thorough taking care of our dog and cat while we were away on a long weekend. The house was as clean as we left it, and the pictures they sent after each visit put our minds at ease on how the animals were doing. They even set the newspapers on our current stack neatly and out of the wet plastic!

I adopted a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy and he became available before I had anticipated he would be available. I travel for work and was in an area where I was unfamiliar with the Doggy Daycares. I was so fortunate to find Barkmore House! Hollie was extremely helpful with ensuring all our paperwork was in order and actually met with Astro (puppy) and me on a Sunday afternoon, so we could start daycare on Monday. Barkmore House has a beautiful yard and when not outside he was in a home environment. I was sent pictures every afternoon, which besides being a nicety, was how I learned that Astro loves being around big dogs. I had taken him to a dog park where we live, but he never seemed very interested in the small dog area. After seeing the pictures of him always near the big dogs, I took him to the big-dog side of the dog-park area and he has a grand time running and playing with the Labs and Golden Retrievers. If you’re in the Chapel Hill/Durham area in the need of Dog Daycare/boarding, I highly recommend you checkout Barkmore House. You will not find a more loving and personalized daycare and boarding! With the exception of two, most of these photos were shared with me from Barkmore House. Please note, the one where he is sleeping peacefully in someone’s arms, that is at Barkmore House, I don’t think you can find loving attention anywhere else!

I’ve been with the Barkmore house for at least a year now and they are wonderful! Colby is always excited to go and happy when I pick him up at the end of the day! They always send me pictures while he's in their care which gives me peace of mind while I’m working, and they are great with communication! Definitely worth reaching out if you’re looking for a trustworthy and loving environment to bring your pup :D

I moved to Durham for a psychiatric nurse practitioner residency at the Durham VA in fall of 2023. With me, I brought my precious companion, a miniature Australian shepherd named Jedi. I am so grateful for Barkmore House. It was like leaving my dog with family. I cannot say enough about the kindness and professionalism of the owners and all staff. The play area was clean and well constructed . It is bar none, the best doggie day care in Durham. I cannot sing their praises enough. I'm happy and my dog is ecstatic to go each day. Thank you Barkmore House for all you do for us

We absolutely love Barkmore House! Hollie and Joe are so kind and my dog loves going there! Historically, my dog does not like to be left anywhere, and acts incredibly skittish and fearful when I try to drop him off. But that is NEVER the case with Hollie and Joe. They send me regular pictures and updates when he is there. He is a happy dog when I drop him off and a happy dog when I pick him up!! All of the pics are ones they have sent me while my pup is there - I have so many pictures from them that it was hard to choose, but this is a small sampling of what you can expect to receive. We LOVE Barkmore House!

We have been using the Barkmore House for a little while now. We love Hollie & her family. We are always at peace of mind knowing our girl is safe and sound here. We get frequent updates and quick responses! Junnu (our black lab) loves Hollie and her family. We have used the Barkmore House for both daycare & overnight stays and wouldn’t want our dog going anywhere else!

We absolutely adore Barkmore! We have left our pup Hudson with them multiples times, for 3 weeks at one point! He ends up having the best vacation of us all! Hollie is so communicative, sending pics and video updates so you can see how your pup is doing. She makes the drop off and pick up process so easy, and has transformed her entire yard into a dog’s playground. We couldn’t recommend them more if we tried! I’d give more than 5 stars if I could. Thank you Barkmore and Hollie!!!

Hollie and her family at the Barkmore House truly love the dogs they care for and it shows. My dog came home happy, healthy and tired after his 6 day stay. I received pictures and videos of everything from him playing with his new doggie friends to cuddling with the family in bed. I highly recommend them for anyone looking for a safe alternative to a kennel.

I’m so glad we found Barkmore House! Nandor grew too fast and became really uncertain of his body. He was nervous when meeting other dogs in the large doggy daycare chains and when I brought him to meet Hollie for the first time, I knew he was going to be in good hands. It’s so comforting knowing that someone will care for him the way I would in my absence. I love being able to take him to Barkmore House for the day knowing he will play, and be loved and be exhausted when he comes home. This is the perfect daycare for us and we love the updates we get during his visits!

I was in business school for two years and had my dog stay at The Barkmore House whenever things got too hectic and it by far has been the best boarding experience we've had! Hollie and the rest of the Barkmore House crew will treat your dog like family. I couldn't recommend them more.

Holly, Joe, and team are great dog boarders and day care for dogs. They genuinely care for dogs and especially their client dogs. I really enjoy the photos, videos, and notes they provide daily to provide updates on your furry family members. Highly recommend the Barkmore House!

Rachel just watched our two Cockapoos, a female 17.5 y/o, & a 12.5 y/o male for13 days at her house while we were out of the country. My wife said it was the 1st time she never worried about the dogs while we were gone. Rachel's house is a perfect "dog oasis" a dedicated sunroof w/ furniture & slate floors, as well as a beautiful backyard for them to explore. Our older dog was so well taken of by Rachel, that we both commented that she looked "younger" after her "spa vacation". I would not hesitate to ever use Rachel again.

My little pup had the time of her life at Loving Care. I had heard from neighbors how wonderful Rachel was and about her extensive care with animals. This past week, I was able to “see” it all in action. From the moment I met her, there was instant trust and I was able to see that my pup would be in loving hands and, more importantly, she would be safe while we traveled. Rachel is attentive, organized, insured, licensed, and the list goes on and on. Also, Rachel is very cautious about the introduction of dogs to ensure there is a safe bond. Furthermore, she only has 2 guest dogs at any time. My pup was a part of her household and life which allowed her to be more comfortable while we traveled. I highly recommend Rachel and am so happy I used her for our past trip.

Rachel enabled me to enjoy my vacation without worrying about my dog and cat. Rachel took my young, extremely active dog for daily hikes, sent pictures of their adventures and sent gps generated maps so I could see what kind of fun my dog was having. My shy little kitty Slept with Rachel!! I felt totally at peace leaving my beloved pets with Rachel.

Rachel is everything she tells you she is. I came home to a happy and tired out puppy who had solid fun and adventures the whole time I was away. I was kept up to date throughout with photos and videos and notes about how things were going. I’ve never been so comfortable being away from my beloved dog and home. We love Rachel!

Our experience was wonderful ❤️Rachel’s attention to detail made me so comfortable. 3-5 mile hikes daily ( this is my routine so I was thrilled that Rachel kept it up) I home cook for Bella and usually have to precook and freeze but Rachel made her food fresh daily which saved me tons of time. Got pics and texts every day, along with personal details. Rachel uses a Whistle tag that she sent to show me Bella’s progress. The peace of mind I have knowing my girl is in capable hands no matter what comes up, along with all the love and personal attention she gets is priceless.

Love. Love. Love. We are so excited to have found such a caring professional to take care of our fur nuggets when we are away! We have a large dog with some behavioral quirks that make it difficult to find care (ie he gets kicked out of day care, lol). But Rachel used her experience and skill to win him over in the end. She stayed at our house for 5 nights and sent us updates with pictures like we asked. It is so nice to have peace of mind when we need to be away. Thanks Rachel!!

Rachel is absolutely wonderful! It was great to be able to take a few days away knowing that our dogs were in the best care possible. We highly recommend Rachel and look forward to having her take care of Cooper and Niki again.

I cannot recommend Loving Care Pet Sits of Raleigh highly enough. We have never left our 14 YO miniature schnauzer with a sitter, but that has changed now! The environment Rachel creates for your pet is adaptable to be perfect for what they need. In our case, our Charley wanted to stay separate from the family pets, but try to win the humans over--both things were possible with the set up they have. She really settled in and got all the care and attention we could have wanted while we were away. This is a well run business and a loving environment for your pet.

Rachel is a reliable and caring pet sitter. She took care of our 3 cats for almost two weeks each time. Rachel sent us text messages with pictures to update us on how our cats were doing, so we were reassured that they were well taken care of. She also spent time playing with them and bringing them some toys that they were interested in. One of our cats had an accident, but Rachel cleaned everything up so it was nice to come home and not to worry about cleaning the floor after a long flight. Overall, Rachel is a trustworthy and caring pet sitter who we highly recommend.

Rachel and Loving Care Pet Sits is the absolute best! I was very hesitant to leave my 2 small dogs behind as we usually travel with them but this vacation was going to have to be without them. From the moment we were in contact Rachel made me feel so very comfortable. You can see that she has plenty of experience with animals. She was very thorough in finding out all the information regarding each of my dogs behaviors and habits. She stayed overnight for 4 nights and it was great getting updates and pictures. The dogs were extremely well taken care of, loved and treated like hey were her own. I would highly recommend Living Care Pet Sits!!

I recently used Best In Show for the first time and I, along with my dog, had an outstanding experience. Hillary was phenomenal with my dog (60 pound boxer) and was extremely loving and caring with him while I was on my trip. Hillary's love for animals in general is in her aura. I received consistent updates while I was away and any time I reached out, she ALWAYS responded immediately. I can't thank Best In Show enough for being my new pet sitting service go-to. Best in Show Pet Sitting is nothing short of best in class service for both you and your pet. 10/10 would recommend!

Hilary did a wonderful job winning over our crazy young guy, Tommy, and even managed to keep an eye on our Lucy, who spends most of her time hiding under the bed from strangers… Thank goodness I read other great reviews about Hilary and Best in Show, because I was at my wits end trying to find a new cat sitter after our long-time sitter retired. We travel regularly and boarding is hard for everyone under the best circumstances! I highly recommend Hilary for her personalized service, attention to detail and the videos she sent to keep us in the loop. Tommy definitely recommends her!

I recently used Best In Show Pet Sitting to watch our two kitties while my family was traveling for a week, and it was such a great experience. Hillary made the process so easy, and the cats loved her. She kept us updated via text including adorable pics and videos of our babies every single day while we were gone. It was so comforting to see the kitties each day, and to know that they were being so well-cared-for. I will gladly use her services again when we need to leave home for an extended duration.

When your cats don't look excited to see you when you get home from vacation, then you know they like the Pet sitter! I have 2 older cats, 15 and 17, both on medication. Hilary came in and was great with both cats! Best in Show is the first pet sitter I've used and we will always call Hilary when we need a sitter after the great care that our cats received! Hilary is very detailed and thorough, I didn't worry while away and she was very good to keep in contact with us the whole time we were away. I highly recommend Hilary from Best in Show!!

For anyone who wants COMPLETE peace of mind that their fur baby is absolutely 100% loved and taken care of when you can’t be there…I can’t stress enough that Hillary at Best in Show Pet Sitting is your girl!! I looked for the perfect pet sitter for quite a long time, and I found her. Hillary is absolutely the most loving person to my dogs, and so so reliable and trustworthy. The dogs have loved her from the minute they met. She makes being able to travel or be gone all day so UN-stressful. I just know they are in the very best of hands until I get home. You will not go wrong trusting your pets to her!

Hillary watched our 10 year old King Charles Spaniel who is deaf and has separation anxiety while we were out of town. She was reliable, communicative, was very attentive to our dog and spent extra time with her so she wouldn’t feel lonely. Thank you, Hillary for taking such good care of our fur baby!

We had a great first-time experience with Hillary at Best in Show. She went above and beyond to ensure both our cats were well-cared for and to make the experience hassle-free so we could enjoy our time away. We felt secure and appreciated her devotion to professionalism. It was great to come home to everything in order and happy pets. Thank you, Hillary!

Great experience and kind loving care for my fur babies while I was away!!! Hillary took time to send videos and text me daily so I would not worry. This was top notch service and the absolute best care I could have asked for to give peace of mind. Thank you Best in Show!!!! My doggies love you!!!! ❤️

Hillary was great! Her online scheduling system used to set up meet-and-greets/visitations is convenient and easy to use. The daily pictures and videos that she sent of my cat melted my heart. I will definitely be going to Hillary for pet sitting in the future.

If you are looking for a reliable and expert pet sitter for your fur babies, we highly recommend Hillary of Best in Show Pet Sitting. We recently had to go out of town for several days, and Hillary took great care of our two cats while we were away, providing them far more than just the daily necessities such as food, water, litter box maintenance, et.cetera. One of our cats has health issues and Hillary, besides administering the needed medications, provided comfort and socialization to her. One of our cats doesn't eat all of her food at once and may not always eat enough, which can be a health problem. Hillary took the extra time to make sure the cat ate enough. Hillary often sent us text messages and photos to let us know how our kitties were doing. We appreciated her service very much, and she gave us peace of mind regarding our kitties and our house as well.