Pet owners near Kittery who have already found a free sitter.
Pet owners near Kittery who have already found a free sitter.
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Rose and mark were fantastic. Very professional and caring sitters. I never felt that I needed to worry about anything. They left my home in the condition as if they had never been there. I, absolutely couldn't have been more impressed and pleased.
Lifelong pet lover, longtime pet sitter!
Annie sat for our cat, Tuna, over a long weekend. She was extremely kind and self-sufficient. When we arrived home, Tuna was relaxed and happy and our apartment was as clean and tidy as we had left it. Annie would be welcome to sit for us again any time, we'd highly recommend her.
Spending life's adventure caring for your animal loved ones, big & small, w/ TLC
I could not have asked for a better first experience with zeewoi! Jordan and Nataki were great at communicating from the very start, and they sent me pictures and updates every day. I didn’t have to worry for a moment that my cat Anya was feeling lonely because I could tell she warmed up right away, even though she’s usually quite shy! They also went above and beyond making sure my apartment was tidy for when I got home. So grateful and would definitely be honored for them to sit for me again any time!
Caring and loving pet-sitter.
Francesco has been taking care of my furry babies and my place while I'm away for well over a year now, and I couldn't appreciate him more. He is a joy to communicate with, and the most reliable person one could hope for. Being able to count on him while I'm traveling makes a world of difference, because I know I don't need to worry about anything while I'm away. Benny and Zumba love him and are very well taken care of. I know because I come home to two very relaxed and happy kitties. I am super grateful to have found Francesco!
Fit and fun "young" retired couple offer peace of mind while you are away!
Everything was great even though they were here for some unfortunate circumstances (hurricane and extended power outage). Sent frequent updates and our cat seemed to like them.
Experienced housesitters looking to travel and make some furry friends!
Hannah and Joseph were so kind, so communicative, and clean! Kevin seemed so happy in all the photos they sent. Not only did they wash my sheets and towels they used (without my requesting it, simply out of the kindness of their hearts), they ALSO then put my fresh sheets on the bed! 🥹❤️ Such incredible sitters. 10 stars!
WFH researcher excited to provide quality care to your furry loved ones!
Misti was wonderful! She was able to come by before I left town to meet my dog, Grace, which I really appreciated. She sent daily pics or videos and made sure that Grace got tons of snuggle time, which is a major requirement to keep my dog happy :) Cats and skateboards are evil enemies to Grace and it sounds like Misti experienced both and handled it flawlessly! Misti was a great communicator, left everything tidy for me when I got home and Grace was super mellow and relaxed, which tells me she got all the care she needed while I was gone. I highly recommend Misti - I'll definitely be asking her to sit again!
Experienced and zeewoi with excellent references!
Lilly and Thomas stayed at our house and cared for our dogs for a month. I think they took the dogs to the beach nearly every day. Seeing pictures of our dogs on the beach made our time away from them feel so much better. Our house was immaculate when we returned, and we felt so fortunate to have such kind and loving people step in for us in our absence. Anyone would be super lucky to have them in their home.
Intrepid traveler and animal lover
Gwynn was wonderful! She was super communicative, flexible to come to our house beforehand to get oriented, and attentive to details. She connected with our pup, Scout, immediately and we felt so assured that he would be well cared for with her. We hope Gwynn can come stay again another time!
Experienced sitter, 5-star reviews. Meticulous, quiet, non-smoker.
I was thrilled to have Courtenay as our sitter. We had a few last minute changes and she was very accommodating. She is a very pleasant, well spoken person who bonded very quickly with our dog, Pepe. We were in Europe and Courtenay keep us we’ll informed via internet, pictures and all. We came home to a clean house, a happy pet and a delicious pie she left for us in the refrigerator. You would be very pleased to have her as your sitter. Lucy Hottle
The Hound and Tabby Nanny is ready to take care of your fur babies.
Wendy was great, she kept us updated on the dogs and all the fun she had hiking with them on the mountain. I returned home to a very tidy house. My dogs just loved her. I will definitely have Wendy sit for me again and would be very lucky to have her do a sit for you.
Retired professional gardeners available to care for your home, garden & pets.
Julian and Susan were amazing, we came home to happy healthy creatures and a clean, tidy home and yard. They communicated with us during our vacation, both about anything unusual and just to let us know when things were going well (as they were the majority of the time). They are very adaptable and capable people, I highly recommend them for your home and pet needs.
Sitters care for free in exchange for a unique travel experience. No money changes hands.
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Sitters choose pets they love and dates that fit. They live like locals and enjoy time with animals—all while providing free care.
Come home to a happy pet, a tidy house, clean sheets, and fresh plants—no post-vacation chaos.
We feel like we’ve won the pet and house sitter lotto with Scott. Most importantly, he’s taken great care of our much loved little dog, giving him a lot of care, affection and attention. He paid close attention when Tingsha began scratching (allergy to an insect bite) which needed vet care, with great communication with us. He even took Tingsha to his agility school class each week (great fun had by all) and to get a groom. We’ve come home to a contented and very happy dog. The house is spotless, cleaner than we left it, with fresh flowers and the bed all made up. Perfect! We had regular contact with Scott all through our five week trip and being “fellow travellers” (in all senses) enjoyed sharing lots of local travel tips and experiences as we each visited new parts of the world. We were happy to lend Scott our car and he’s been great with it, super responsible. Scott is a really terrific guy and a fabulous journalist and story teller (you must listen to his podcast about his travels, it’s a cracker). In sharing our home and trusting our beloved dog with him, we feel like we’ve made a new friend along the way. We recommend Scott without any hesitation and thank him for a wonderful experience, we’d love him to come back and see us, anytime. Thanks a bunch!
I felt that my dogs were in good hands with Billy & Cherice - both pups seemed happy and well cared for when I returned from my 3-week trip. My home was also clean and tidy. This was my first experience using an unknown sitter and I felt nervous to leave my dogs for so long while traveling abroad. If they were to stay again I would request more regular photo updates, but otherwise was very happy with Billy and Cherice's pet and home care.
Anant was a great sitter and a friendly guy. Kept me up to date re his arrival and with Marie & Toulouse during the sit. Found my house exactly as I had left it. Would highly recommend Anant to other pet parents.
Martin was a very conscientious and thoughtful house sitter who took excellent care of our pets and our home. He was reliable, self-sufficient, and a very good communicator. He clearly enjoys and cares for animals, and our house was spotless when we returned. We recommend him wholeheartedly!
Duncan was an excellent pet sitter and looked after our old girl Cookie really well.
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!
Elaine was the best dog and cat sitter I have ever had! She was so loving to the boys, kind, reliable, capable and took fabulous care of my two dogs and cat welfare. Walked them every day and would even sing to them (-: I am so very grateful to have had the pleasure of meeting Elaine and I would recommend Elaine to anyone wanting first class care of pets and home!!! We all miss having her around and wish her a fabulous world trip and safe journey back to the States.
I have had 4 pet sitters this year so far. And Liz was the best! She was wonderful with cats. She has an easy going manner and is very comfortable to be around. Very smart and she is a great communicator. She followed all directions and left the house spotless. I highly, highly, highly recommend her! I would have her again anytime!
Toby and we were SO lucky to have Tom be our home and pet sitter for our Thanksgiving Holiday trip! From the very beginning Tom was responsive and communicative. He was even able to arrange a "meet and greet" with us and Toby before beginning his stay. While here Tom took great care of our home, and, most importantly, provided wonderful care of Toby! When we got home everything was in perfect order and we could tell that even though Toby was happy to see us he was going to miss Tom. I would be thrilled if we could have Tom as our zeewoi again. You will be lucky if he can do the same for you. :)
What do most pet sitters charge per day in Kittery, Maine?
From $40/week to $125/week 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 Kittery, Maine ?
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.
I trust Lori implicitly, both with my dear cats and my home. I had a two week long trip to Europe and Lori took excellent care of Jack and Moe. She fed and played with them, cleaned up after them, sent pictures and updates daily, came to our home regularly, and I was worry free the entire time. She is professional and loving! I recommend her highly to anyone seeking trustworthy care of their fur babies.
Our family has been so fortunate to have found Lori! Our nervous pup was not used to being home alone, and Lori has stepped in and created a great bond with him and eased his anxiety. We know that our pup is safe, well cared for, and happy while we are away. Lori sends photos and videos as well as text updates so we know how they are doing, and she has been so knowledgeable and helpful!
Lori at Seacoast Pet Sitter went above and beyond in both her care for my kitties and in keeping us informed about how they were doing while we were away for 4 weeks. It was such a comfort to get her frequent text messages and know that the kitties were not only well cared for but very content. Lori's care made our vacation even better.
Lori at Seacoast Pet Sitter was such a great find. She took care of my sweet Mr Gray, taking the time to pet him (his favorite activity). Will definitely be using her again in the near future.
I was a looking for a dog walker for my deaf 14 1/2 year old dog and couldn't have been happier with Lori! My dog loves her walks and Lori would take her for a nice long mid day walk, send pictures and a little update every day! I will definitely be using her again and have already recommended her to my friends and neighbors.
Lori was great! We needed someone to come and check on our cat while we were out of town. It was only a couple of days, but he has health issues and is a social boy, so I wanted to make sure he had some people interaction while we're gone. Lori came for a meet and greet and took detailed notes on the best way to take care of our kitty. I expressed my concerns of him being an escape artist, but Lori had plenty of ways and solutions to make sure he stayed inside where he was safe. She sent several video updates while we were gone, which I appreciated, and was super communicative through the whole process. We will definitely be sure to used Lori again in the future if we need to!
We are so happy to have Lori. She has been great working with our new pup and keeping consistent with reinforcement of the training we are doing with him as he is out on walks with her. Thanks Lori!
Lori was wonderful. It was such a relief to have someone trustworthy to watch our dog. She was timely and responsible. I always loved getting picture and video updates while we were out of town. I would highly recommend her if you need someone to take care of your pets for a stress-free time away from home. She’s awesome!
Lori was great at communicating. My cats were happy when I got home. She also went above and beyond cleaning up after my cats when they gorged themselves on dry food in her absence.
Cannot recommend Seacoast Pet Sitter enough. Lori is fantastic. Sends pictures and videos every day, will bring your pets to the vet if needed, and spends lots of time with them each day. When I got home, my cats barely registered I was back--they had clearly been well loved while I was gone. I felt so comfortable being away from home because of Lori, and will use her again in a heartbeat.
Kristin was amazing! Linus loved her company and really thrived while we were away. We could not ask for a better dog sitter! Your pet(s) will be in great hands.
Rebecca at Whiskers Pet Sitting Services was great! My wife and I took a two week vacation, the longest we had ever left our 3 year old cat Buffy at home alone. Usually, for shorter trips away, we'd recruit the help of friends and family to look after our little kitty, but for a trip this long, we thought we'd be better off with the assistance of a professional. Their rates were great, and the level of service was incredible. Rebecca met with us ahead of time to plan the time away, asking great questions to obtain all the critical information she needed. We felt that she was very organized. At our request, she texted us every 2-3 days to give us updates on Buffy's status, including photos and descriptions of Buff's condition. We could tell that Rebecca was very in tune with Buffy's needs, and filled us in on how she'd manage any behavioral hiccups (of which there were fortunately very few!). We strongly recommend Whiskers Pet Sitting Services!
Rebecca adjusts the pet sitting to suit your pet's needs--playing, petting, administering medicine, walking, etc. Takes trouble to really get to know your pet. Will visit more than once if required. Related beautifully to all the successive Cats I had and dogs my friends had. Will also take in your mail, if you're away! Can't think of any business I'd trust more.
I am so grateful to Whiskers Pet Sitting Services (I used their pet taxi service). My cat, Moose, had a urinary blockage and needed to go to the vet ASAP. Marsha came to the rescue and was able to pick him up and take him to our vet. Marsha was so responsive and followed up to ask if Moose was okay, I can tell she really cares and is an animal lover. Thank you so much!
Rebecca has been a wonderful sitter for my cat. She came over to meet and greet ahead of beginning to visit with my Alyx the first time. I highly recommend her care n service!
They were so wonderful and our 3 kitties were so happy during our week long trip! Rebecca was so thorough and lovely! We highly recommend and will definitely have them again. Thanks again 😻 …
We started using Wag Wagon the beginning of August. Tammi, our dog walker has been 100% reliable. She is extremely nice and a wealth of information. I was home one day when she arrived and our dog was so happy to see her. It’s as if he’s known her for a very long time. We are very pleased and would highly recommend her.
We have used Wag Wagon Pet Services many times since moving to Portsmouth. Tammi is dependable, caring and very passionate about dogs. She has a beautiful way with them, and they respond to her in kind. We recently went away for a 10 day trip and left her in the care of our 2 pugs in our home, was so nice to have the pups at home and she left our home neater than when we left. She also kept us informed about them every day. On her adventure day visits, my pups cannot wait to hop in her car and go. She is an amazing pack leader. Honestly, I cannot say enough good things Wag Wagon and Tammi, other than you need to try her for yourself and see, she is the "BeSt"…….
Tammi from Wag Wagon takes our 3 dogs out on adventure walks often, sometimes several times a week. They absolutely love her and they come back tired and happy. She has also stayed with them at our house overnight when we had to go out of town. Knowing they were in her good hands allowed us to relax and enjoy our time away. I would recommend the Wag Wagon to anyone who needs someone they can trust to help take care of their dogs.
We adopted a rescue puppy and, after only having her for 2 months, left her in Tammi Searle's care (of Wag Wagon Pet Services) for 7-days. She had been moved between several foster homes before finding her forever home with us so we were very nervous about how she would adjust. Well, there was absolutely no need to worry! When we returned, she was even better adjusted than when we left! Tammi took wonderful care of her - bringing her on daily adventure walks and trips to the beach. We received many updates throughout the week by text message and video as well as through Facebook. If that wasn't enough, Tammi picked her up at our home the day we left and brought her back home just an hour before our flight landed. I can't say enough about Tammi - she's fantastic and will provide your dog with tons of love and an extraordinary level of care.
It is difficult to add any more superlatives regarding Tammi's commitment and pure love for the pets she is entrusted to care for each day to this review. I echo all of the well deserved comments posted on Google about her. Our two pups are like our children and we feel lucky that Tammi had time to add them to her daily schedule over a year ago. Each day we look forward to her brief text about her visit and the action photo of our dogs playing on Facebook while we are at work. She's the best!
We love Wag Wagon Pet Services! I dont know what our family would do without Tammi Brown and the Wag Wagon. Tammi is professional, reliable, full of pet knowledge for those panic moments - and she really truly cares for each and every pet in her care. Homer loves his "adventures" where he romps with a pack of other dogs on the seacoast parks and beaches, he gets his exercise, a potty break, and to be a dog while we are at work! Tammi has gone above and beyond to show her commitment to our pup and our family, on more than one occasion when Homer had run away from home she came to the rescue within minutes with her own dogs to help lure him back. When it comes down to it, I trust Tammi with my dog more than I trust myself, I cant recommend her more highly!
Hi my name is Barney - I'm one of Miss Tammi's Wag Wagon dogs. I'm too young to have my own account so I have to use my mom's. I took a midnight train from Georgia up to Maine last year to live in my new home. I'm a shy guy who is a little scared of new things - Miss Tammi has been patient and kind with me. She has worked me down with her sweet talk, fun walks and yummy treats! I love my time with Miss Tammi and look forward to maybe doing some pack walks with her when my training is a little better. I want everyone to join the Wag Wagon family - the more dogs the better I say!
I started using Wag Wagon’s services for my goldendoodle just after she was in an accident and dislocated her left pelvis, around 1 year old. Tammi (the owner) was a huge part of my dog’s recovery. We started with individual walks and moved on to daily “adventures” with other dogs. Tammi has also kept my dog overnight at her house for the weekend. She even offered to go check on my dog on a really hot summer day while I was at work. You can trust Tammi and her judgement when it comes to your dog! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My dogs love Wag-Wagon! They get really excited every time they see Tammi. Tammi has also cared for our cat while we were on vacation. She is professional and reliable. I recommend Wag-Wagon to everyone who loves their pets!
Tammi Keech has been an absolute godsend to our family since she started walking our Labradoodles! We work extremely long hours and our boys were sitting home with their paws crossed desperately needing to go out until we found the Wag Wagon! When the boys see Tammi pull into the driveway they get so excited because they know that it is time for adventure club! We have a hard time even saying her name in our house without them losing their minds in anticipation of their time with her.
Alas, I was scheduled for a first time meet and greet with Crystal, which was confirmed on email AND for which I was sent a reminder. The scheduled day and time arrived and Crystal never showed. No response from email, voicemail or text. I am still none the wiser for what happened. I do know one thing that happened though: we had to cancel our trip the day before our departure because we were left without cat care.
Unreliable. Hired to care for elderly cat for 3 days. Met with both care givers. Came home from 3-day weekend and found they had never been here.
I love taking my dog Luca here, he ALWAYS has a great time and is well taken care of. I appreciate how transparent and kind the staff is. They always have a smile on their face and answer questions if you have any. I also appreciate that photos are posted throughout the day. Love seeing how much fun all the pups are having. Thank you Playtime, Luca loves you 💙
Monty absolutely loves coming here! All of the employees are so wonderful and seem to know the personalities of each and every dog. Monty often falls asleep on the short car ride home from Play All Day because he has had such a fun time! I’m so happy to have found this spot!
BEWARE!!!!! While this place started out ok with our dogs and they actually enjoyed going,, the care has significantly gone downhill as has the cleanliness. The last three times our dogs stayed - they have gotten kennel cough, eye infections and significantly sick. This most recent time, was for 3 days and both dogs came home violently ill. One of our dogs was so lethargic we took him to the emergency vet. When we called to ask about how they did - the team was very dismissive and simply said kennel cough is going around. This is only after my husband picked them up and they said the dogs did great. This is completely unacceptable. When I mentioned how sick my dog was - they never even followed up. It is now going on almost 10 days and neither dog has recovered from this last bout. We also provided them with allegory medicine which it is clear they did not administer as our dog also came home with sores on his body. We will never bring our dogs back here again - there is clearly a management and care issue. BEWARE
My puppy loves coming here and EXHAUSTED when she gets picked up at the end of the day. The staff is fantastic and so welcoming, they are great with being attentive with details and communicating behaviors of your pups. We are so sad that we will have to talk a break for a few months until she’s fixed but we will be back in the future 100%!
Very convenient location and hours of operation, kind and polite staff, and best of all, the treat my dog like a prince. He is always completely tuckered out after pick-up and is clearly happy from hanging out with his buddies. To top it all off, when I had to bring him in on his 2nd birthday, the staff made him a handwritten card and a goody bag with treats and his now favorite toy (a little squeaky turtle!)! Just above and beyond in all aspects. Also- if it helps anyone else out there - my boy is a larger breed (bloodhound) and it can be tough for him to make friends and play with “smaller” dogs. These guys are pros at all shapes and sizes, keeping everybody safe and happy!
I just retired and started working here for some fun and a different setting. I'm very critical of dog care facilities and think they should go above and beyond. I'm 2 months in and the staff is very attentive, treats each dog as an individual, is wary of the weather, play dynamics and well...the place is very clean! New owners, new management. Let's see what the future holds.
The staff is always so friendly and helpful. When we arrive my pup is always sprinting out of the car to head inside and play. She seems to love it which makes me happy!
My dog has been here a few times for daycare and just spent 2 nights for boarding. All the staff we interacted with were friendly and helpful and quick to assist. They kindly checked in with me when he didn’t feel like taking one of his supplements one night and gave me a report that he had “played all day!” He’s been sleeping since he got home and seems to have had a great time. My favorite thing about Play All Day is that they put your dogs in a group of dogs with similar energy levels, which is key for our active, younger dog.
I have been bringing my dog here for 3+ years and she loves it! The staff is wonderful, they always remember my dogs name and will call if she isn't acting like herself. My dog has never come home with a scratch on her but is always exhausted at the end of the day. I love the staff and how they treat my dog!
I’ve been going here for a couple of years and I haven’t been in 6 months due to traveling with my job. I was very impressed with the new look and the staff is still top notch. I’ve sent my dog to a lot of day care places and this one has them all beat hands down.
I had my beautiful Standard Poodle Zinc groomed here and was above and beyond happy with Morgan’s expertise. the whole atmosphere was calming and quiet and he had space to relax and chill. I’m thrilled that I found my groomer here-thank you, Morgan! 🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼🐩🐾🐩 …
My dogs have been going here for years. Reasonable prices and staff that truly love their job taking care of the dogs. Amy, the owner is busy creating a rainbow bridge for her clients furbabies have passed. Birthdays are free!
Cant say enough good things about Amy and her team. They are fantastic and our dog enjoys his day care and boarding here. He used to come with his sister who he was very strongly bonded to but when she passed he didn't like being separated from us. Continuing to come here after she passed definitely helped with that. We love the daily the pictures that they put up on their facebook group and really appreciate the hard work that everyone puts in to make sure the dogs have a good time. Thank You Dogs Tale!
Highly recommend A Dog's Tale LLC. By far this has been the best grooming facility we have brought our dog to. Our dog gets very anxious when taken the the groomers, but the moment I walked in I felt at ease. Every one I came across with was friendly, knowledgeable, and most important I can tell how much they love and care for the dogs. Our dog gets matted very easily & they were so patient and loving with him. I will also add that grooming was done in a timely matter and prices a very reasonable. I can't be more happy with the service provided. Royal & I are very grateful. I picked up one very happy and handsome dog today thanks to A Dog's Tale LLC. 😊
My first time here.Brought my golden retriever Bo here. He came out looking so amazing ❤️ Everyone was so nice to deal with, very welcoming. Morgan was our groomer and took the time to talk to us about the different ways to trim him and the results were better then I hoped. Will definitely be bringing him back. Definitely recommend
Awesome place and the owners are awesome as well paid a visit to see my future boy and he comes home with us on Monday nice place to find that fury friend and daycare to bring them
Wonderful place, people, and care for our dogs. But the best review may be from another dog who did not want to leave. I watched her owner try to get her into the car and the dog did everything it could to stay. This is a happy place!
Our dog is 12 and has been going here for daycare (3-4 days a week) and boarding since she was 7 months old. It is her home away from home. She loves being there and we have total peace of mind that she is being well cared for during daycare and when we are out of town on vacations. The owner Amy does so much for animals in general, raising money for the SPCA. Her love of dogs really shows in her approach and in the staff she hires and trains. I’ve recommenced a Dog’s Tale to several friends and they’ve all had the same experience. Great place.
Best doggy daycare and boarding facility in the Southern Maine area if you ask me! Having been a previous employee here for the last 2 years, I can reassure you that your fur babies are treated with the best quality care we can give them! Not only do we have 3 giant yards outside and 2 playrooms inside, but your dogs are allowed to play and run like the wind in these areas at all time, if the weather allows, of course. Looking for a cheap, clean and amazing place for your dog to come play and spend the night? A Dog's Tale is the place to take them!
Excellent grooming of our squirmy old lady cockerpoo. She came home beautiful, clean, and not stressed, with no nicks or cuts. Definitely recommend.
As a part time groomer at Creature Comforts the post regarding the dog going without water is distressing. More distressing is a false review. Upon looking at the posters information, the poster has not brought a dog to Creature Comforts in over 2 years and never had the pet been here for grooming. I want to ensure that all the pets in for grooming are offered water at regular intervals as well as taken out to relieve themselves. Grooming animals will generally take a little water while here but not to the volume that they would when resting around their own home. The pets are going to act a little differently when out of their own environment as is normal. The staff does their best to ensure all pets are comfortable and shown compassion while here. This is why many of our staff members have been here for 10, 15, and 20 or more years.... as I have.
This is in response to Robert post. Roberts wife was hired to to be our Kennel Manager, I hired her to help me fix many of the problems that we were having due to our building age and facility limitations. She was to help us to take our 1980's Kennel into this day and age where the focus is pets being family members not just animals. In the 70's and 80's that was not the case; our kennel was built to house pets at a reasonable cost, keep them safe, warm, fed, and well cared for until their family's returned from vacation. Now a days some people may want more luxury, and frills in their boarding experience then just kennels and that's ok. Over the years we have found that not everyone wants to, or is able to pay for what that type of experience would cost us in renovations. We will always be limited by our footprint, and potentially by our building, but the quality and compassion of my kennel staff and the veterinary staff who care for each of your family members while they stay with us is, and will always be, the best your furry kid could ask for. We love seeing each dog and cat that board with us, many come every week, we know them by name, and they stay for long periods of time. Our facility is old, but it is clean, warm, dry, and your pets are very well cared for. I can not apologize for that, but I am sorry that Roberts wife felt so bad while she was here.
My wife worked at Creature Comforts for several months...or as long as she could take it. She came home crying and upset on a regular basis due to the way the animals were housed and treated at Kittery Animal Hospital/Creature Comforts. The condition of the facility is very dirty, outdated and poorly maintained, resulting in inhumane conditions for the animals boarded there. The regular staff are complacent (at best). Very sad indeed.
My dog went there to be groomed...he was HEAVILY panting when I picked him up...he headed STRAIGHT to the water dish when he came home. NEEDLESS to say, they WITHHELD WATER from my dog for HOURS. TOO CHEAP to supply water but NEVER TOO GREEDY to CHARGE a SHITLOAD of $$$$.
They trimmed my ferrets nails. She was in and out within a couple of minutes.
Danna is awesome! She came over to watch our cats for a week and we could tell they were very well-cared for. Having Danna come over took so much stress off of us during our vacation. She’s reliable, responsible, and a huge animal lover. When we came home, waters were filled, cats were fed, and the litter box area was in prestine condition. Highly recommend!!
My cats and I absolutely love it here! The staff have never been anything but incredibly friendly, professional, and accommodating. Everyone there is so thoughtful in creating a calm atmosphere for all of the animals and I know my cats are happy and extremely well taken care of when staying there- Kris especially is always so kind and communicative; it’s obvious that it’s not just a job to her and that she really loves the animals in her care. I highly recommend Great Bay Kennel for anyone who wants peace of mind that your animals are in safe and loving hands when you’re at work or traveling.
Did not have a good experience with the groomers here! They asked me to drop off my dog between 9-10am which I did, but then when I called 4.5hrs later(!!) they hadn't even touched my dog yet. I should have immediately went and picked her up but they insisted they would get to her next. Seems like they finally took her out to pee after the call (no water, poor thing was so parched) and bathed her with a quick trim (nails weren't done). Then to top it off, charged me twice and still no refund weeks later. Please go to another place that has better schedule management skills (and refunds!) down, so your pup won't be traumatized.
Over the past 6 years we have been using Great Bay Kennel for our 4 dogs! We have done day boarding, grooming for both our Bulldog and Great Pyrenees, as well as weekend and overnight boarding. The excitement our pups get when I pull into the parking lot is like no other! They jump out of the car and forget I even exist. Everyone at Great Bay is phenomenal and I cannot recommend them enough! They are attentive, kind, and love these dogs like they are their own. They make sure they feel safe and give them SO much love. I never worry about leaving my pups with them because I know that they are in great hands! The facility is SPOTLESS. I have never seen a cleaner kennel. The staff are always making sure their food dishes and kennels are clean. The bedding they provide is always clean and my pups LOVE the beds. Also, don’t be worried about your pups getting cold because their floors are heated and the facility is always at the best temperature! The groomers at the Kennel our beyond wonderful. My bulldog has severe skin allergies and they take such great care of her! She hates baths at home, but absolutely loves them here. My Great Pyrenees enjoys rolling in the dirt and is an absolute fluff ball, but Great Bay does an incredible job getting her looking fresh again! They take their time to make sure that she looks perfect. I have not found another groomer that does a better job. We drive the hour to come to Great Bay because of the amazing work they do. I have NEVER been disappointed when I pick them up! I can’t say enough great things about the staff at the kennel. The manager Kris is attentive, kind and treats my pups like her own. She always keeps me updated throughout their stay if there are any issues. You can truly tell her and all the staff at the kennel care deeply about the animals. Kris never fails to greet us with open arms and all of the pups LOVE her. She always takes the time to hear about my pups special needs and answer any questions I have! She truly is incredible! All of the staff remember everything about our pups, provide them lots of love and take the best care of them. I always see them making sure they animals are comfortable and playing with them! They give my dogs their meds when needed, too! If you are worried about leaving your pups (or cats, small animals or other pets) at the kennel, DON’T BE. I have NEVER trusted another pet place before and I gaurentee you, you will not be disappointed with the services at Great Bay. You may only be disappointed that you didn’t try Great Bay sooner!
My dog - 2.75 year old yellow lab - loves it here!! He goes to daycare once or twice a week, sometimes three times and has been for about 5 months. The team at the daycare are amazing! He always has a good day and is tired after - can sleep for our whole hour long ride home! The photos they post are awesome and let me know what he's doing and that he's having a great time! I especially love seeing him photographed with another dog he knows - they love to hang out together whether at day care or other places.
First time ever we had to board our diabetic cat. I was nervous dropping her off but the staff really made sure she got her insulin shots on time and she seemed to absolutely love the place. We had issues getting her back into her carrier upon pickup because she didn't seem like she wanted to leave. Definitely will be using them in the future and was very happy with the staff.
Boarded our 3 dogs and 1 cat for almost a week twice in one month. Everything went as expected. The staff has been polite and courteous, plus gave me good info when I called for status updates. Two thumbs up!
I have been bringing my dog to GBK for a couple of years now for grooming and boarding and I have nothing but positive things to say. I am always welcomed by a smiling front desk worker and usually my dog loves when she sees Tam working. Michelle in grooming has always done a phenomenal job with my doodles haircuts as well. Also, how wonderful is it when you leave your pet and see a picture of them on the Facebook site playing outside with their friends. I would highly recommend Great Bay Kennel to anyone looking for quality care for their pet. Thanks for all you do!!
We have trusted our dogs with GB kennel in the past years; we don't mind the drive from Manchester, but this last time the experience was awful. We left our dogs for over a week, and only upon bringing them home we noticed that one had developed a very nasty skin infection. There was a lot of pus and skin was literally falling off of him. When we called asking for explanations, the person just said that they noticed the water bowl was being knocked over often, so we suspect the dogs were left sitting in a pool of water, which caused the infection. The dog with the infection spent all the time licking its wound (until we put a cone on him), so it is very hard to believe that no one noticed it. The infection took antibiotics, ointment, steroids and two weeks to heal; considering that the vet is the same compound, we could not believe that no one had the thought of asking his professional opinion, and left us dealing with it after we picked them up; the infection - and the dog's suffering - could have easily been treated by the vet promptly. The total for the stay was $895. After the fact and our calls asking explanations, the vet did offer to visit the dogs free of charge and offered the prescriptions. We were very disappointed with the lack of care on our dogs and the professionalism of the staff entrusted with their care.
Wonderful staff, very accommodating. I have a dog who doesn’t do well with others and they have been able to take care of her still and it has been wonderful to have that peace of mind when I need to leave town!
Alison is very good with Charlie. He is an anxious boy when it comes to grooming and having his nails trimmed.
Beyond grateful that take five offers cat boarding options. My kitty Bristle has epilepsy and needs her medication at the same times every 12 hours so it is hard to plan trips. I’m so happy I can bring her here where she’ll be taken care of and receive her medication. I also adore the photo updates!
Take Five was highly recommended to me as I searched for daycare/boarding for my 7 month old lab. This was a first for me and I was filled with emotions! First impressions are so important and the team at Take Five put me at ease the minute we walked through the door. They were all very welcoming and assured me that Rosie was in good hands! It was evident to me that Rosie had a blast as she slept comfortably on our ride home to Kittery! I am so glad Take Five was recommended and I will happily pass this onto others! Look no further…..Take Five is the place to go! Thank you again! 🩷🐾🩷
As an owner of an anxious guy, I was worried about trying a new place to board my Jackson. Due to limited availability over Thanksgiving his usual boarding place was booked and I decided to try Take Five in Lee based on their great reviews! When picking him up this morning I learned that he had a great stay and enjoyed playtime with the other dogs. Everyone there was very kind from check-in to check-out. You can tell this is a place that genuinely cares about animals and enjoys the work they do. Thank you all at Take Five for the work you do. It is very much appreciated!
This is the best doggy daycare around. I have two dogs that could not be more opposite. One is very outgoing and the other needed some time to warm up to both people and dogs due to her past. The staff here worked with her to slowly gain the confidence she needed. The staff always checks in when the pups are out to make sure they are okay. The facility is always clean, the staff is always wonderful and truly love their jobs which shows in their care for the animals. I recommend this place to everyone!
I really love the design of the boarding building putting the dogs in their own pen area when taking breaks. Their outdoor time playing with other dogs and walks. They will accomadate for your specific dog. Communication is great. I felt relieved that Take five was taking care of my dog. I highly recommend Take five!
We love Take Five! Our pup, Reese can’t get in the door quick enough! The staff treats her like she is their own. She comes home exhausted after a day at the daycare and we especially love the days when she goes to the spa to get pampered! We would recommend Take Five to anyone!
Absolutely wonderful place for our Golden Doodle. I would rate 6 stars if I could. Super friendly and positive staff, they take excellent care of Leo every time. We do a couple days a week of doggy daycare and Leo has the best day ever! Also very happy with the grooming services.
Take Five Dogcare is a unique place, that truly puts in extra time with all the animals that board with them. I highly recommend this place. They provide updates on your dogs while you’re away and are so pleasant to work with. My three love to visit:)
This was our dog’s first stay at Take Five. When we picked him up he seemed very happy and not at all stressed out. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful when we went to check the place out and during drop off and pick up. When unpacking his bag at home we were disappointed to see that none of his daily joint supplement or daily greenie were given to him despite us filling out directions online and including instructions taped to his bag.
This was our first time boarding, and we weren't sure how our shy, timid dog would do. But they took her right in and she was so happy. She was actually whining as we left! They even helped us out when our flights got canceled and needed an extra day. We will definitely bring Tesla back again and again. It's great to know we can take a trip and breathe a sigh of relief, knowing she's in good hands. Thanks everybody!