We have been using Katie and her staff for about 5 or 6 years now and could not be more satisfied with their service. When I recommend them to others, which is quite often, one of the first things I say, is that when Katie started this business, she considered EVERYTHING, EXACTLY, and MORE than what a pet owner would want in a pet sitter. She and her staff execute those high standards with every visit. We used to board our dogs when we would go away for vacations, they would return to us, sluggish, and dehydrated because they didn't want to eat or drink at the kennel. Once we started using HWB, it was a complete 180. They are happy, well cared for and excited dogs. The availability and flexibility HWB has shown on a number of last minute calls to care for our dogs has proven invaluable to us on more than one occassion. It is so nice to know that when we come home, the dogs are happy, the mail has been brought in, the trash was taken to the curb (800 feet away from the house), the fish have been fed, and the activity shown at the house proves someone is actively monitoring it while we are away. Frankly I'm shocked that there exists anything other than a stellar review of this business. The only thing I can think is that the reviewer is either a troll, or has serious anger issues. Trusting someone with a key to your house is no minor thing, and I recommend HWB without hesitation in that regard. read more

Katie and her staff are some of the best pet sitters I have ever used. My husband is in the military so we move often and always have to find new pet sitters/dog walkers for our special needs pets. We felt so fortunate to fine Katie and Homeward Bound Petcare when we moved to Ohio. My husband and I were impressed with Katie from the first time we met her during our initial introduction session. She was professional, friendly and very organized. Our dog, who can be shy, was immediately fond of her. After hiring Katie, we had several different walkers tend to our dog and check in our cat. They were very accommodating of our pets' health issues (and carefully followed any instructions we left them about feeding and appropriate play) and always sent us prompt updates and pictures of our dog during and after our walks. I saw with my own eyes several times how excited my dog would get when one of them came over. Katie is also very flexible as far as scheduling - with small children at home who often got sick at daycare, we often had to change or cancel a walk. Katie was very accommodating and never charged us a cancellation fee, which we appreciated. I can't say enough nice things about Katie and her staff. They always treated us and our pets with kindness, patience and professionalism. I highly recommend them! read more

I dont know what we would do without Homeward bound. They have been such an amazing company to work with. My husband and I are both extremely busy and we always know that our pup is well taken care of every day. We love that we can schedule online and they have never missed a day or been late. We get a journal entry as soon as they leave the house letting us know what our dog, PJ, did and if they brought in any mail or the trash cans (which is such an awesome added bonus). There have a been a few times where Katie and her staff have called because our pup did not seem to be acting like he normally does. They are always so quick to recognize any irregularities and willing to take him to our vet if needed, for no extra charge, which is amazing. Luckily, the one time PJ was not feeling well, I was able to rush home to take him myself, but it is so comforting to know that they will do whatever it takes to make sure my dog is well taken care of. There have also been a few times where PJ has made a mess and they always clean it up without any questions. I recommend this company to everyone I know that has a dog and they all have loved working with them as well. read more

We are so fortunate to have found Homeward Bound. The first time we used them was in July 2014 when we were going to be gone on vacation for over a week. The night before we left, our air conditioning stopped working .... in July! Katie and her staff were so great to work with us in making sure our pets were comfortable. They placed fans around the house so there was at least some air flowing. They offered to be there when the A/C people came and kept us informed not only about our pets, but the status of things at our house. It would have been a very stressful vacation if not for them. We have used them many times since then, and have always been so pleased with the care and attention our pets receive. The daily email updates are great. A truly professional group of people! read more

I have used Homeward Bound for 3+ years and love Katie and her staff. I travel for both work and pleasure and knowing that someone kind and dependable will be there every day to take excellent care of my 3 cats is invaluable piece of mind for me. They don't just "feed, water and run".....they stay and play/snuggle with my fur-babies and even send the occasional pictures. And for a very reasonable price, they do extras like bring in the mail and packages, rotate lights on in your house, water plants, etc. They are very customer focused and some of the nicest people I've ever worked with! Over the past few years, I have referred at least a dozen friends and co-workers and every, single person has told me how pleased they've been with the HBP team. read more

I have been using the services of HBP for almost 4 years. I have been nothing but completely satisfied with their services. They are reliable, friendly, competent and always looking out for what is best for your pet. I love receiving an email after each visit, outlining what our dog did on the walk, if he was fed, etc. They even will water your plants if requested, and without being asked, bring in the trash container from the curb if they happen to be there that day. I especially appreciate HBP fitting in a visit on short notice, which I try not to do, but sometimes can't be helped. If you need wonderful people to check in on your pets, I suggest you give Homeward Bound a call. You won't regret it. read more

I've been fortunate to have Homeward Bound Petcare watching my dog for over 2 years now. I can't imagine having anyone else take care of my dog-sitting needs. Katie and her team are truly the best. They are always there to answer any question and accommodate my dog's needs whenever. I always try to book my visits with as much advance notice as possible, but sometimes emergencies come up. When emergencies do arise, Katie and her team always find a way to make it work and get my pet taken care of. Whenever they visit, not only am I assured that my dog is taken care of, but my house as well. I highly recommend Homeward Bound Petcare to anyone. Hands down, the best! read more

Almost 1 1/2 years ago I found myself in need of day time care for my 2 new baby boys Peyton and Reggie. It had been three years since I had to say goodbye to my first baby boy and I had prayed long and hard about whether I could love another puppy. After lots of searching for "just the right person" to care for my new boys, I found Katie and her team. I instantly knew I could trust her to care for my babies like they were her own. I not only receive daily online journals of the teams visits (Love ya Sandy!!), but they also leave me hand written notes so I know exactly how the visit went. I cannot imagine anyone other than Homeward Bound caring for my boys!! read more

What an amazing group of people who will put caring for your pets as their #1 priority. I've been so impressed with everyone who has watched over our animals when's we couldn't be there. I've always found them to be very flexible and I love that they send a detailed journal after every visit. I know that my furry family is always well taken care of with Homeward Bound and would recommend them to anyone. Thank you so much for all you do for our family. read more

Homeward bound has been a godsend, Great company with very reasonable prices. Katie and her staff are very professional and accommodating. They respond to questions or requests timely and send emails immediately after each visit with updates and pictures to know your pet has been cared for. They have done everything from potty break visits to helping me care for my lab after surgery with a very detailed medication regimen. Highly recommend this business. read more

Homeward Bound Pet Care is an amazing company! I can tell that they truly care about our dog from the comments and pictures we receive in our daily journals. There have been days when I've left for work and our dog hasn't felt well/hasn't been herself - when I let Katie and her staff know this, they are great about following up with me to assure me that our dog is doing just fine. We are very fortunate to have Homeward Bound in our lives! read more

I give Homeward Bound a 10+! I have been using them for over a year and couldn't be happier with their service, and concern for my 2 small dogs! I am very choosy about who enters my home when I am gone and also who takes care of my babies! Katie (the owner), takes pride in her business, making sure that all pets are well cared for by responsible pet loving employees! Thank you all for a job well done! read more

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED......The level of service that Homeward Bound provides is second to none and I could not be happier with the choice I made. Communication, Customer service, Petcare. The full package!! The entire team is great to work with and my dogs are always well taken care of!!! My hats off to Katie and Team. Keep up the great work!!! read more

Highly Recommend them! We use them to watch over our two labs whether we are out of town for the day or week. Katie and her staff are friendly and super easy to communicate with. I love the online scheduling and the detailed journals after every visit. I always know my pups will be well taken care of when we are gone. read more

We are relatively new to Homeward Petcare (4 or so months) and I wish we had found them sooner! These ladies are amazing and I feel as though they love my animals as much as I do. I appreciate the daily journal entries and pictures of my dogs. To know that they are loved on while we are away is very comforting. read more