Wow we we're anxious about this. Kind of like "give your keys to the favorite car for the first…read moretime, the only car, to the cat and genuinely wish her a good time." I imagined her making brownies, popcorn, having a BBQ and not turning off the grill afterwards. Carried away-then I remembered this is Molly, our favorite cat, and prepared to have someone else in our messy house. The manager "Mollie" was very organized. We, were very detailed. I organized food in one cabinet, with post-its for info, post-it where her room litterbox was after already giving info to the manager I think it helped make things simpler. We started getting daily reports, with "basics" box checked. They were thorough, precise, and complete. My Dad worked for Polaroid for 20 years, and these pet sitters were awesome at taking pictures. Every day we'd open up the emails and this noise would come out of our mouths: not ooh! Yecch! But...: Awwww, look at how cute she looks. Her wariness and caution as a cat showed, but her shyness rounded the corner a bit. Sitter4paws let us take a long vacation worry free at what we thought were reasonable prices, for a truly truly worry free vacation. Great communicators, responsible, and reliable, and awesome photographers. Thank you!

Tl;dr: Do not use this company if you have a pet with medical issues that needs medication. Hit or…read moremiss with individual sitters and you have no choice or control over who they send over. I will never use them again after my TERRIBLE experience. Initially used this service for a short business trip with success so tried again for a longer trip to see family between Christmas and NYE. The company sent a sitter I had never met who incorrectly used the pill injector on my sick, elderly cat and forced her to swallow the over inch-long applicator tip. Resulted in $3,000 emergency vet surgery to remove that I had to manage from out of town. So deeply stressful for me but mainly my poor elderly asthmatic cat!! They handled it but SO unnecessary and only happened bc of their bizarre business model where they pick whichever of their employees are available, not someone who knows your house/pet. So if you get one who knows what they're doing you don't necessarily get them again - it's totally random from the customer's perspective. Instead of enjoying my family I had to spend the time managing the emergency they created from afar, stressed and fuming that I trusted this company to send someone competent to care for my sweet older cat. After the first disastrous pill delivery issue they sent the **same person** again a day later who clearly doesn't know how to give a cat medication and she, again, incorrectly gave my cat her medication!!! My cat gets ill if she misses just one day, the medication is a high-dose steroid for her asthma. The employee did not know how to give her the pill, but still marked the medication as administered on their form (I only figured out it didn't happen when I read the notes) and instead of giving her the pill rubbed it on her gums -?!? I am FURIOUS for my poor cat and at the incompetence of this employee they continue to use, along with the management that assured me they know how to give cats medication and yet still sent this individual out after it was proved that they cannot give a cat medication effectively. The other employees seemed to be ok but I had no choice over who they sent over, meaning every visit was a gamble. If you need anything beyond the most basic service, avoid avoid avoid!!!

OUTSTANDING service! I was a little nervous about finding a dog walker for my little doggo, but…read moreFetch was exactly what I was looking for! I spoke before hand with the owner and told her all of my concerns and after a day she called me and arranged for a meet and greet with Gabby (dog walker). On the first day of the scheduled walk my dog did not want to have his leash put on and even growled and showed his teeth to gabby. She was so kind and patient with him!! She spent 1 hour trying to get him to walk with her... she truly loves what she does and it shows!! He eventually got acclimated to her and now he loves her!! Thank you Fetch from the bottom of my heart for taking such good care of my beloved doggie!! They keep a journal of each day's walk and also send you photos and you really feel like your pet is in the BEST of hands!! I highly recommend them!!

I trust Fetch to take good care of our cat while we are away. Tom is awesome!!!! Teresa S.read more

Brings dogs into dog park leaves them unattended for up to 5 minutes at a time to bring in more…read moredogs from car. On Thursday February 27th 10am I witnessed one of her dogs get attacked, she was not present and I had to break up the fight. She brought a small tan French bulldog with a birthmark on its hind leg that was pinned to the ground and attacked by a medium sized boxer. The dog she was responsible for could have been seriously injured by the time she returned. I would think twice about sending your dog here.

Had my daughter's wedding in Pasadena and needed to board my nine month old puppy for a couple…read moredays. After extensive research, I decided on The Pawhouse Estate. Erika, the owner, is very responsive, knowledgeable and open. We initially met her at a dog park so that our puppy could meet her, her pack and some of the dogs in her daycare. We had never taken our puppy to a dog park and were quite nervous, but she gave us tips and feedback that were helpful. After 30 minutes, we felt confident that he would be well cared for and in the right environment for a high energy puppy like ours to get the mental and physical stimulation he needs. During his stay, I shared with Erika that I was having separation anxiety, and she kindly shared various videos, provided updates and assured me that he was doing well. When we picked him up, he turned back to look at Erika with such appreciation and care that we knew he'd had a blast and felt safe with her. If you are looking for a caring, happy and fun-filled place to leave your beloved pet, The Pawhouse Estate is the perfect location. Their prices are comparable and affordable, and their service is excellent! Highly recommend!

If there was no stars that would be my rating. This is about 6 months overdue- so this is not an…read moreemotional review. Our experience with Julia was so bad. For our first actual walk, after our first "meeting" she came 30 minutes early and apparently knocked on our door. Our neighbors saw her come up and just leave as we were home, making lunch so that we could start our day after. She was so upset we didn't "answer" the door she was about to take off. She reluctantly with full on attitude came back up to "walk" our dogs for our practice run. She walked half way down the street and decided she was going to be late for her next appointment and took off. The funny thing is, when I screen shot the actual appointment time, and how she was 30 minutes early- it was her bad. I even went out of my way for not hearing her knocks. Mind you- we have 3 dogs, that will bark to hearts content if there's someone at the door. I'm sure ALL DOG people know this. She's either a scam artist, and/or a narcissist. She refused to apologize, terminated our account and we wasted a day with plans with our daughter because of her mistaken times. She is irresponsible and pretends to be someone she's not. Our community is very small, so I'm surprised she would try to pull a fast one. She not only wasted our day we planned for our daughter but she also makes me worry about her going into people's homes and caring for their pets. Shame on you! I extended my grace and i apologized for not answering when it was your fault! Good riddance! People- there are way too many great walkers around. I'll be posting the actual text soon!

Recently went out of town to visit family, and left my two shy cats (plus a feral outdoor girl) in…read moreJulia's care. Both of them took a liking to her and she sent happy photos of them from her visits. It was great to know they were being loved on and I didn't have to worry. Thanks from all of us!

The Pet Groupies are the absolute best group of pet loving humans there is! Nicole runs a super…read morecommunicative business with great technology and has assembled an incredible group of walkers. My dog was an anxious and reactive German shepherd who did not like strangers coming in the house and she always ensured she had someone who he was familiar with and knew his quirks which gave me such peace of mind. Not to mention, when my dog passed, Nicole went above and beyond to help me donate his things and make sure I was supported through my grief which I didn't know to ask for, but she was kind and thoughtful enough to offer. I've personally recommended them to all of my friends and family and everyone has had amazing experiences!

Love The Pet Groupies! I have been using them for years ever since my dog was a puppy. I appreciate…read morethe cute photos and even cuter notes they send after each walk. They take instructions very well and have an easy app to book walks on. All the walkers have been so kind to myself and my dog Billy. I also appreciate the flexibility to cancel when needed since I'm a freelancer. Thank you for all that you do for my Billy boo!

We are setting up dog walking for my elderly mother who isn't currently able to walk her dog. I…read morereached out to ask some questions and the response has been fast, precise and professional.

Was going away from a few weeks and my regular catsitter wasn't available, so looked for a back up…read moreand found Sitter4Paws had awesome reviews. And after my trip and their care, I can certainly see why. The entire process was thorough and thoughtful, from the initial call to get details about my cat, to the detailed communication throughout the visit. I had lots of pesky questions about liability and key/fob hand off as well as preferences to how many sitters would be in my home, and they truly handled them with grace - it's clear their policies and standards are communicated well and carried out by their sitters. Alexandra W. was fantastic in her care for Mackey and in her communication with me about it. She really went above and beyond, particularly when I was out of reach and she had to make a few judgement calls on her own. I couldn't be happier with how it went. Often my active cat will be worked up by the time I get home, but this time he was chill as a cucumber. The pricing is also fair and quite competitive with other services. Thank you so much Sitter4Paws - I will certainly request to use your services again!

We are so happy to have found Genevieve out here in Kanab. She truly is a blessing. She is prompt,…read moreloving and caring. Our dogs are definitely a handful. She sends texts and pics updating us throughout the day. For most of our outings, we do not have a signal, she has never let us down. We are grateful beyond words to have a trusted friend/ family member! Highly recommend.

Genevieve is the best!!! We were on vacation in Kanab and needed someone to walk our pup while we…read morewere out visiting the national parks. She took great care of our baby and we feel as though we made a new friend. I would highly recommend her for any of your pets needs. She is super sweet and our puppy loved her.

My dog loves Big Sky Dogs and so do I!…read more I have a 10 year old dachshund, Jackson, is playful, smart, and stubborn. Ken regularly keeps my him when I travel for work and takes the very best care of him. I don't always have much notice before I travel, and Ken always responds promptly. When I drop Jackson off, I have the peace of mind he will have a blast and be happy. I wouldn't want anything but the best for Jackson so that's why I choose Big Sky Dogs!

Went on their website, as I was considering hiring them as needed. The "GET STARTED" button just…read moretakes you to an error page. That, plus a few of the more recent reviews leads me to the conclusion .... Not gonna use their services. Bye Bye!

Always love Julie watch our fur babies! They enjoy the attention she gives them. Have been happy…read morewith her care for the past 15+ years!

Julie is AMAZING!!! I know i don't make it easy with my lists, routines and specific things my…read morekitty babes "need" etc. but she does it anyway and with so much love for them. We left for Hawaii the day before the fires broke out and i watched on my camera system in horror as our windows blew out from the severe winds filling the house with embers, ash and branches from outside. She was there making sure it was taken care of and that all babies were still inside. She also ran to all her pets in immediate danger and evacuated them to her own home. She went even more above and beyond than she normally does and i will be forever grateful.

We are so grateful for Tatiana!! Charlie is now three and loves her and her dogs so much! Thank you…read morefor all that you do, Tatiana!!

My daughter invited me to stay the night in Santa Barbara Fri to Sat. I reached out to Tatiana to…read moresee if she was able to fit in my cat's feeding with other duties as it was a long weekend. To my surprise, she didn't even hesitate and instantly agreed. She was very punctual for our first meet and greet. That gave me comfort that she would be on time for the feeding schedule. I left her written instructions and Tatiana followed them like it was a military operation. She asked a lot of questions which demonstrated that she was not only there for the task at hand, but was there for the wellbeing of my pet. While I was away, Tatiana text me to let me know she had arrived. She sent photos of my pet eating. She left all the supplies as organized as I had left them. She closed the door to my gate as I had instructed her. Heck, she even chopped a chord of firewood for the winter! [Hahah...I don't have a chimney]. My cat's came running to me when she heard the car pull up to the house. But she stopped short when she saw me get out. She had that "OH, it's YOU" look on her face. She went to roam the grounds, presumably to look for her new BFF. YES, Tatiana did a great job!!!