I'm convinced that Rachel would be a superstar at anything she endeavoured to do, but lucky for me she chose to operate a cat- and hamster-sitting business. I reached out to her by email for the first time during the week leading up to a long weekend. She did not hesitate to respond and to accommodate my schedule with a free consultation a couple of days later where I gave her my key. She did not charge an extra fee for the holiday-weekend service. In fact, I found her rates to be extremely reasonable considering the high quality service she offers. At our first meeting I found Rachel to be personable, generous with advice, thorough and organized. She comes prepared with supplies just in case someone doesn't have toys, claw trimmers, Feliway calming spray etc. I told her I would leave her bags for the litter but I forgot and she used her own. My favourite part of using her service was the photo updates I received during each visit (quality photos that I will keep, thank you Rachel!). I felt so comfortable leaving my anxious cat with her for the long weekend. She visited him 6 times in 4 days. It may sound like a lot for a cat, but it absolutely improved my vacation because I had peace of mind that he wouldn't be too lonely or afraid. Rachel is a very professional person who does what she says she is going to. I am already looking forward to calling on her for my next weekend away, and I recommend that you do too. read more

Rachel recently looked after our cat Wilder for 10 days, and we can honestly say without any embellishment that Rachel's approach, professionalism, and competency were to the highest standard we've seen - she is nothing short of amazing! She was also incredibly flexible in being able to accommodate us on very short notice (we had to fly out of province for a family emergency), but without compromising her standards or integrity; and most importantly, the care and attention she provided to our cat. Regarding the service itself, the best testament we can provide is that we came home to a well-adjusted, calm, stimulated, well-groomed (nails trimmed multiple times!), and happy animal. She sent us beautiful pictures daily, and even taught him a few tricks! She also cared for the plants and kept the house in order, going beyond what we expected. Truly, Rachel is a gem and a consummate professional, who is so valuable to the Montreal pet-owing community. We feel a large measure of relief and tranquility in knowing that we can trust someone fully to care for our pet the next time we are away. Thank you again Rachel!! read more

Rachel is the best! She has taken care of our two indoor cats, Molly and Felix, several times, for up to two weeks while we travel. We love our kitties so much, and are so happy we found Rachel to care for them. She is super reliable and knowledgeable, and has a great connection with our cats. They love her, and want to climb all over her when she visits. We know because she sends the most amazing photographs - seriously, she is a talented photographer! Rachel's photos make our day, and help us feel close to our dear furry ones. We trust Rachel absolutely. Felix has urinary blockage issues and requires special food and attention. She knows exactly what to watch for and has taught us ways to better manage his fluids. She brushes them, cleans up after them, plays with them, no wonder they love her! With Rachel, we know when have to leave them that they will miss us, at least a little, but they're also going to be thrilled that they get to have her visits and special attention. Rachel is the consummate professional; what great fortune that she has chosen this profession, and that we have her on our team. Thank you Rachel! read more

Rachel looked after my hamster Ham Solo for two weeks while I was home for the holiday break and I had a very positive experience with her services! I had been very nervous about bringing Ham Solo in to board for the first time, having only had him for less than two months in which I had seen little progress in getting him to trust me, let alone other people. Knowing his anxious personality I was worried the change of setting would stress him out and take a toll on him, but Rachel's daily updates and pictures put me at ease, and when I took him back in Ham actually seemed very content, and has even opened himself up to interacting with me more since. Rachel clearly knows her hamsters and understands how to help more nervous hamsters like mine be comfortable during their stay with her, and I will certainly be bringing Ham in to board with her again in the future. I would definitely recommend her services to any other Montreal hamster owners who need a trusty professional and hamster expert to look after their pet at a very reasonable price! read more

I went on holiday for over a month and Rachel had no problem taking care of my kittens Jyn and Rey, even over Christmas. I was very weary at first to leave them for such a long time, and taking them out of the house to a pet hotel was not an option. After the consultation with Rachel I knew that my babies were going to be in great hands and I had no worries after that. She was very professional and organized about the situation and put my worries to rest. She sent me pictures everyday with updates and was very patient with my more shy and protective cat Jyn, and by the end of the trip they were very comfortable with her. I will definitely be calling Rachel again for whenever I go on a trip for a long or short term and I will be recommending her to friends and family. Thank you Rachel! Jyn and Rey are missing you, From Shannon, Margaux, Jyn and Rey! read more

Rachel took care of my two cats while I was out of town over the holidays. She was incredibly organized and thorough when first setting up the service request, and sent me daily updates with pictures while I was away. As someone new to Montreal, this attention to detail and impeccable communication was so appreciated and made being away much easier. Rachel is hands down a fantastic pet-sitter and it was easy to trust her with my nutty cats. My cats were so chill when I got home, which is a testament to the quality of care they received while I was away. Her fees are very good and there is no surprise additional costs: she is upfront and clear about everything. I have such immense gratitude for her reliability and high standards of care. Bottom line, she's awesome. read more

I can't recommend Rachel highly enough. She provided professional and reliable service for our three furballs over the very cold Christmas break, allowing me to relax, knowing they were well taken care of. I had asked not to be updated unless an issue arose and she respected that, only contacting me when necessary. She even checked in with us on the last day to make sure our flight was not delayed in case an additional visit to the house was needed because of a delay. I will continue to use Rachel's services in the future and would highly recommend this service to others. Rachel runs a professional business and really goes the extra mile for the animals in her care. read more

Rachel took care of my rabbit for four weeks as I was gone for work related travel. I hadn't ever used a pet sitting service before, since I adopted him just six months ago, so I was a bit skeptical researching pet boarding online- but Rachel made it super easy and worry-free. Very responsive, knowledgeable, and thorough. Beforehand she made sure she had all his information and she showed me her license/insurance papers. She sent me updates and photos and treated him like family, and kept close watch on his behavior and eating habits. I would definitely leave my rabbit in her care if I go away again. read more

I first required to meet with Rachel and see were my little pets would stay shes a very nice person, she took care of my 2 , 4 year old guinea pigs for 5 days gave them a safe place to stay, followed all of my requirement with my 2 little critter and they are Very demanding they need lots of attention and love and food which I provided because I am also very picky and they follow my specific diet, Rachel was very good at giving me update every day with picture and video which I really appreciated, I deffinetly recommend her service and my self will for sure use her again in the future. read more

Rachel looked after my cat at short notice for a long weekend recently and I can highly recommend her. She was really quick in replying to my initial contact and when she visited my home I found her both very professional but also very friendly. I immediately had confidence in her and how well she would look after my cat. She also taught me a couple of things that I didn't know about cats. I really appreciated the updates and photos she sent me, it looked like my cat was having a great time and not missing me at all! Thank you Rachel! read more

Rachel cared for our cat Chouquette during two weeks with relatively short notice. She is very reassuring in her work ethic, explaining how her services are set up, the portal, the messaging system and all else. She clearly knows her way around our little friends. During our holidays, we'd get regular updates with photos on whatsapp which is always nice. In addition to playing and cuddling, Rachel would clean her teeth and ears and trim her nails. I couldn't ask for more! Will definitely be using her services again. Thanks, Rachel! read more

Rachel recently took care of my plants while I was back home in the US. She was very thorough with being as clean and safe as possible which was incredibly appreciated given covid! My roommate and I were both pleased to receive updates on our plants as we were away for a while - and Rachel was very understanding of our situation dealing with coming back a little later than expected. She is very professional and friendly - I would recommend Rachel for anyone who is looking for someone to water plants for a couple weeks while away. read more

I was blown away by the exceptional care Rachel gave to my cat Oliver while I was away for two weeks. He looked super chill and purrfectly groomed when I got back. The daily updates and photos of Oliver were very much appreciated. She clipped his nails and even took apart and cleaned his water fountain! This was my first experience with a cat sitter and certainly not my last. Rachel is efficient, professional and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to care for their furry loved ones while on vacay. read more

Noisette, notre petit cochon d'inde, a eu la chance d'etre Chouchoutée par Rachel qui en a pris soin avec professionnalisme. Elle nous a aussi donné des bons conseils (car c'est notre premier cochon d'inde). Nous avons aussi beaucoup apprécié le contact régulier pendant nos vacances avec elle sur whatsap avec des photos de notre Noisette qui nous manquait! Rachel nous a aidé en urgence car notre retour a été retardé de manière imprévue et elle a pu garder quelques jours de plus Noisette. Un grand merci et à bientôt! read more

I was so happy to have found Rachel! She looked after my cat for 1 week while my husband and I were on vacation. Each day she came to the house to check on my fur baby, fed her, cleaned up after her, and sent me pictures of her every day. She was even able to swing by the house an extra day when our flight got delayed last minute. Rachel is extremely kind, responsive, and professional! I will definitely call her again when I need a pet sitter. Thanks, Rachel! read more

On top of my 2 cats, I'm currently fostering 3 cats. Rachel came and took care of all 5 kitties! I could not be more happy with her service! It's always a little nerve wracking leaving so many cats to be taken care of. That said, everyday I got a little update with tons of photos so I knew everyone was doing well! I'm also pretty sure that the area around the litter boxes is now cleaner than when I left! I will definitely be hiring her for my future vacations! read more

I was so pleased with Rachel Reisner's pet sitting service! She kindly looked after our cat with relatively short notice. Rachel's fees were fair, and she was prompt in responding to messages. I particularly enjoyed reading her daily updates while I was away. Our cat was comfortable and content around Rachel at the consultation. Ultimately, Rachel is a really nice person, and provides a very professional pet sitting service. read more

Rachel was fantastic. she allowed me to fully enjoy my vacation, knowing my cat was in safe hands . Its hard for pet owners to take time off with worrying about their pets . I can assure you , Rachel is the right person . Daily updates and pictures were provided . Communication was timely and easy . I highly recommend using Rachel and look forward to using her services in the future . read more

Rachel did a superb job. I went on a weekend vacation and Rachel took care of my cat during this period. She followed all instructions perfectly, gave feedback on every visit and left everything organized. Luna and Rachel became friends very fast! This was the first time I used this type of service and would definitely use it again and highly recommend her services for your pets. read more