I agree with all the great reviews for Cuddles On Call! Megan and Justin did a wonderful job and I…read morewasn't worried about the medicine that my cat has to have twice a day; they were happy to do so, 12 hours apart -- and they are skilled at giving meds in general. They video taped the cats hanging out and getting lots of attention and sent it to me while we were gone. I actually got home a bit early, so it was terrific that Justin could give lots of attention to my male cat (who obviously adored him and wouldn't stop rubbing up against his legs) while I brought my stuff in. Justin even offered to help me unload, but it was even better to see how much the cats loved them! I would recommend them to anyone who has to leave their homes -- it's reassuring to know that pet sitting isn't just a 'job' to them -- they love animals! If I still had dogs, I would also hire them in a heartbeat! Carroll H. PS Sorry it took me so long to post this, guys!

Veterinarian here! I highly recommend Cuddles on Call for all of your pet care needs. They walk my…read moredogs every weekday and my dogs absolutely love them. All of their sitters are highly dependable and skilled. You can tell they are passionate about caring for animals and providing the best service possible.

We had such a great experience working with Raleigh Pawz! Everyone we interacted with was…read moreprofessional and friendly. Our dog is very nervous around strangers, but our weekend away went so smooth for him thanks to Lindsey. She was clearly experienced working with dogs and was very patient with him as he slowly warmed up to her. She also gave us great updates each visit with lots of photos which was so sweet. Can't recommend enough if you're looking for a pet sitter!

When you need to leave your furry little friend going on vacation, who can you call? Raleigh Pet…read moreSitters! I always feel a bit guilty leaving my Bengal cat behind when I take off but what can you do? Thankfully, Raleigh Pet Sitters has become a reliable part of the team that makes my traveling life a bit easier with pet-sitting and general home upkeep. Before you sign up as a client they do an in-house visit to first get the details, smart idea. At $19/day for a visit which includes taking care of kitty-fido, grabbing mail and more, I've used them several times over the last year or so. They've been reliable and good with communications while I'm out. They also try to pair you up with the same pet-sitter for consistency which is a nice plus. And if you follow their Facebook page, they post regularly on their visits which is a good way to stay engaged. So overall no complaints about Raleigh Pet Sitters, they have done a very solid job for me and yeah, I'm pretty sure I'll be using them again. If I could only get my cat out from under the bed while I'm gone, now that would be a pet-sitting miracle...

I've been using Bone-A-Fide for over a year now so I can now leave an 'experienced review'. They…read moreare not like the others: Kato runs a very professional service. Yes, there are a lot of questions to answer and paperwork to do when you sign-up for service, but everything has a purpose and you'll be glad you went through the process so then, when you leave your pets in their care, you know they're in good hands. They keep you updated, follow through and go beyond the extra mile if needed (if you have pets you know what I mean). The only limitation is that she has a limited coverage area but if you're lucky enough to be within it, you won't find any better!

Kato and team do an EXCELLENT job caring for my cats. I've used many sitters in the past and none…read morehave met the quality and care that she and her team provide. Their system/process is very thorough and makes me feel at peace when I'm away, knowing that have a firm understanding of our travel and kitties. Each visit they spend quality time interacting with our cats and send the best updates and photos. They've even surprised my cats with toys that they absolutely love. We always return home to happy kitties, full bowls, and a clean litter box. We are so relieved to have such a trustworthy and caring cat sitter(s) -- highly recommend!

Reining Cats and Dogs has been my go-to catsitter for two years and they are amazing! I have two…read moreshy cats who get very unhappy when left alone for long periods of time, but when Denise started coming by when I traveled, they completely changed. Rather than coming home to attention-starved, destructive cats, I found happy, well fed, and relaxed kitties. From the moment Denise arrived at her in-home interview with me, she formed a connection with the cats and they loved her! And on the human side, I was always impressed with her detailed reporting, excellent pet care, and flexibility! When I was trapped at an airport during a snowstorm, she answered my late-night call and added the necessary extra days to her schedule without complaint or hassle. In short, Reining Cats and Dogs gave me incredible peace of mind and took wonderful care of my cats (and plants) in all conditions. I would recommend them in a heartbeat!

From the owner: At Reining Cats and Dogs Pet Sitting, we know that traveling can be stressful for you, especially…read morewhen leaving your sad-eyed best friends at home. Knowing your pets and horses are well cared for by a professional pet sitter eases your stress and gives you peace of mind. Our philosophy is simple: Treat your animals as you would like to be treated yourself. Reining Cats and Dogs Pet Sitting offers professional animal care including mid-day dog walks, in home pet sitting, and on site horse care to north Raleigh, northern Wake, and eastern Durham counties. A highly qualified pet sitter will come to your home one or more times per day, depending on the needs of your pet(s). Fresh food and water, medications if required, walks, and a clean litter box are part of our service. Of course, lots of love and affection are included free with every pet sitting visit! We are licensed, bonded, insured and Pet First Aid and CPR certified for everyone's peace of mind.

This review is long overdue. We used Bull City Pet Sitting for two years for daily check-ins/potty…read morebreaks for our senior dog before he passed away last August. Melissa and Stacey were his primary caregivers. They looked after our sweet boy with such care, showering him with love and treats while we were at work. They always sent the sweetest pictures of him and updated us with how he was doing. On two occasions BCPS looked after him while we were out of town. They accommodated our timeframe requests for the number of visits we wanted him to have, administered his medication, catered to his picky eating habits, and showered him with lots of love. BCPS always had excellent communication and put us at ease when we were on trips. When our boy passed away last year, BCPS grieved along with us and sent the sweetest sympathy card in the mail. It meant so much. When the time is right, we will adopt another dog and will absolutely work with BCPS again. They are amazing.

Very reliable and great communicators. Daily updates with photos. Your pets are in good hands with…read morethis team.

This will be edited in a few days once Sheena has spoiled my furbaby, but I really wanted to give…read moremy first impression. It turned out I found out I am traveling for the holiday and needed to find someone to watch my kitty. I was lost. It was a week from Christmas making finding an opening a Herculean task. Enter Yelp and all of the great businesses! I found the reference for Phoebe's and really liked what I read. I called to make an appointment and the owner Melissa got right back to me. We set an appointment to meet the next day in the afternoon and she would bring the sitter. I was nervous because while my girl is friendly, she is VERY particular. I didn't have to worry. She immediately took to Sheena putting all of my anxiety to rest. They both asked great questions on my cat's care and wanted to know everything on how to give the best care. They went over everything from food to litter to cost...which considering the timing is not bad. It's $20 per visit and they would cover everything from feeding to getting the mail to taking out the trash. If you need to leave town and need someone to take care of your beloved fur baby...don't hesitate! I'm sure Melissa and her crew will be more than happy to take on the job!

I was nervous about changing companies when we moved here but Melissa is by far the best person we…read morehave EVER had care for our Westies. I initially chose her because of her RVT background. On the initial interview she blew me away with her questionnaire. She was very specific about learning their habits and asked about the pet emergency kit! That's when I knew she was serious! She's been doing daily walks for over a year. My husband and I are nurses and we have ever changing schedules and Melissa has shown so much flexibility with us. I feel so lucky to have her daily medical and behavioral assessments. She has helped us enrich the lives of our dogs by making suggestions for treat puzzles, stroller for my old man dog, minimizing competitive behaviors, and urgent trips to the vet. I can't emphasize her influence here enough. She truly cares about the physical and mental health of the boys. She takes extra special care of my elderly 17 year old man dog. They love her so much they howl when they see her drive up! She is also quite the photographer. It's wonderful to receive pictures of my boys enjoying their day with her while I'm at work. Many of them are "frame-worthy." We feel so lucky to have gotten a spot with Melissa, peace of mind with your pets is priceless! I also want to say that Melissa found an injured turtle in my neighbor's driveway. She took it to NCState for treatment. She is an angel!

We have been using Kate's Critter Care for many years to provide in home care for pur sweet pooches…read more(Pepsi and Sprite). The care, love and sincere affection for our pooches in addition to their RELIABILITY, CONSISTENCY AND FLEXIBILITY that Kate's Critter Care has provided makes them a premier service provider for anyone who loves their pets. The list of times they have made adjustments to accomodate our needs is endless, and our pooches truly do love them! I urge anyone and everyone to become long term clients! Kate's Critter Care rocks!!!

Wow, where to start and what to say about our incredible experience with Kate's for our…read morekitty-care... Let's start with our two spoiled princesses, Mimi and Dora, one inside and one outside that we dote-on daily. As we had planned to fly out of town, their care was a huge stress-point for us, and we researched a service for weeks. Add to that is the home-security factor as well. Having Kate's team being so experienced, and secured, we've found that not only peace-of-mind, but an invaluable part of our support system for our kitty-girls. However, even more than that, is the incredible and amazing care and attention to detail they brought to the service, and... AND... connected us with Michelle who unbelieveably bonded instantly with our ultra spoiled indoor kitty Mimi (who warms up to noone). Not only did Mimi bond with her, she loved Michelle's coming over! We have the camera footage, plus Michelle's awesome daily photo's and video's too! It's almost impossible to convey our appreciation and happy stun-factor, but EPIC is probably the best word! 5 Platinum Stars Incredible!!!!!