I've used Miller and Carolina Pet Sitters for close to two years, and couldn't be happier! They're…read morethe only ones I trust with my rescue babies, one of whom is about 15. The other can be a handful on walks, so we aren't comfortable with just anyone trying to take her out. Miller is 100% dependable-- even when I mess up he dates or have a travel-related delay! We love not having to worry about our pups or house when he's there.

Don't be apprehensive about hiring Carolina Pet Sitters to care for your animals. Miller and his…read morecompany are true professionals. We have used CPS since 2012 and have never been disappointed. They leave a little summary of their interaction with your pet which is always nice to read when we come home after being away. I wouldn't trust my cat with anyone else.

Andrea took great care of my 2 dogs and 2 cats while we were out of town. They were happy and not…read morestressed out when we got home. Any time I've boarded them while we travel they all seem stressed and very upset when we return to get them. We will be calling Andrea to take care of our babies from here on out!!

From the owner: Owner operated. I own the company and I do all the visits by providing pet care in your home while…read moreyou are away. Southern Comfort Pet Services has been serving the Lexington area since 2010. I am a Certified Veterinary Assistant with a lifetime of experience working with dogs, cats & birds. I offer "care, kindness and companionship." Affordable, competitive Rates! Being able to offer your pets the comforts of their own home while you're away leads to a happier, stress- free pet when you return. I spend quality time with your pet. I do not just fill their bowls and leave. I am 110% dedicated to providing your pets with the ultimate care and companionship. I am a non-smoker. I have no "per-pet" fees, no "key return" fees and no additional "holiday" fees.

Julie with FUR-lough Pet Care is one of the sweetest, kindest and loving souls I know!!! If you…read moreare in Blythewood, SC or the NE Columbia area and are in need of a pet sitter, pet walker, etc and you are LUCKY enough to be able to work with Julie, secure her services!!! She is the best and truly cares for all animals!!! She will treat them as her own and send you updates on how they're doing while you're out!!! Julie is the BEST!!!

From the owner: FUR-lough Pet Care specializes in reliable, professional, and fun pet care. We offer dog walking,…read morescheduled check ins, overnight care and more! You love your pets, let us remind them while you're away. Wether you are away on vacation, or stuck in the office we are here for you and your pets! Let us help by keeping your pet on their schedule, happy, healthy and stress free!

What a great service these ladies provide! Upon inquiry for cat sitting, we were handed over to the…read more"Cat Whisperer" Diana, who was very responsive and set up a time to come to our home to understand what we needed while we were away. She asked great questions and took copious notes. Every day we got a timely report and pictures to show how everything was going. Could not have asked for a better experience--especially for such a reasonable price (based on the length of stay each day; we opted for 30 minutes). She also took in the mail, attended to cat boxes when needed, and handled the outside trash cans. Wonderful experience and we will use again!

We could not have been happier with Dawn's care of our Australian Shepherd, Sadie while we were…read moreaway! We always knew how Sadie was doing because Dawn was fantastic with communication and sending photos and/or videos on every visit. Our older dog needed special medication to manage her seizures along with being fed a special diet. Dawn even brought Sadie into an emergency vet very early in the morning on our last trip away because Sadie had difficulty standing and kept us informed every step of the way. If you are looking for an incredibly experienced pet sitter who genuinely loves animals and truly the animals love her (you can tell :) then look no further and book Dawn now! A++++ experience!

I love Kris! You can go to her but she prefers to come to you. I've used her three times and its…read morebeen a great experience. She even came out to my office in downtown Columbia to give a coworker's kitten a sanitrim.

Kris is absolutely amazing!!! My cat,Tara, will be 19 years old in April and she has always been…read morea grouchy old lady. Tara is NOT a lap cat and I have always been the only one who can pet her. Kris came in and shaved Tara's belly and sanitary area. She then combed all the knots out of Tara's back, neck and legs. Tara has a long Maine Koon coat. Tara complained loudly, of course, but seemed to know that Kris would help her feel so much better! Kris did all this in record time and cleaned up afterwards as if this were HER home. I have only high praise for Kris. CALL HER!!! She is the best!

Everything went well, from initial visit to boarding her for a week. My dog loves going and the…read morestaff are always kind, considerate. Super helpful it's close to home as well!

This was Whiskeys second stay at Southern Pines while we went on vacation. We chose Southern Pines…read moreafter looking at a few other places. The staff keep the place clean and treat Whiskey very well. They have been accommodating and helpful when booking his stay. My daughter always gets him the deluxe stay package and is pleased with the attention and care he receives. She also likes the pup dates because that gives her peace of mind when we are away that he's being well cared for. The staff is so friendly and courteous that they wanted to keep Whiskey. Wonderful place and wonderful people. We highly recommend.

I wish I could give six stars! I have a zoo (three dogs and two cats) and had such a bad previous…read moreexperience with a pet sitter that made me weary to hire another overnight pet sitter. Starnes Pet Services has made me feel at ease leaving the babies. We receive pictures and updates throughout the stay and come home to happy animals.

From the owner: I would LOVE to care for YOUR precious pets! I offer pet boarding, house sitting, drop-in visits,…read moreday care, and walking for your lovable furbabies! After watching the pets of friends and relatives for many years, I officially started pet sitting on Rover.com in July of 2019. Then I founded and opened Starnes Pet Services in January of 2020. I applied for and received my LLC in June of 2020. In addition, my pet sitting business is insured through Pet Sitters Associates. I love all animals and have years of experience working with them. You can trust me to provide a safe, comfortable, fun, and healthy environment for your furry friend. Whether it's taking them for walks, coming by to feed them, or providing at-home care, I will watch over your pet as if it were one of my own. I am proud and honored to serve the surrounding communities of Prosperity, Little Mountain, Pomaria, Newberry, and Chapin in South Carolina. Many of you know that I specialize in cats/kittens, but I also have experience with dogs and am also open to working with other types of animals. Please share with your family and friends in the surrounding area if you ever need a pet sitter/boarder throughout the week, weekends, or holidays! To contact me by email, just send me a message here: StarnesPetServices@yahoo.com Ask how to get $20 off your first booking with me. I am VERY excited about meeting all of your sweet furbabies!

I just terminated a relationship with Pet sitting by Denise due to what I would consider animal…read morecruelty. I should have left them when this happened the first time but it took me two times to learn my lesson. The sitter did not show up when supposed to and left both of my rescue pups to wallow in their feces and vomit. Both are house broken and one of them was able to hold it but the younger one could not. Our hearts were broken when we got home from work that day. We rescued them to remove them from these types of situations not put them back in them. I was a customer for over 9 months (4 times a week) and spent over $3000 with them. Assume nothing with them and use at your own risk, hopefully your pets will not be tortured as well. I usually don't do things like this, I just want to try to save the heartbreak for owners and potential poor treatment for your pets.

Can I give less than 1 star? We used Denise for about 5 times in a year and what started off as a…read moregood thing, became something that I was okay with (several rude comments that I overlooked) and ended terribly. I had to fire her mid-job and find a replacement while out of town. She threatened my dogs, called my parents (the emergency number) and was extremely rude and bossy to them, and then took her time returning the remainder of my money when I had to fire her mid-job and have someone else take over. I was half-way across the country at the time and worried sick. She charged my card in full before formally accepting the job, was rude, and her threats made our trip more torture than vacation. Use her at your own risk. Highly unprofessional.

Positive Reinforcement Training If you need a dog trainer,…read moreRashaad of Jack's Pack Dog Development is your Guy! He has been a lifesaver for me. Rashaad uses positive reinforcement training as a reward (treats, praise, toys, anything the dog finds rewarding) for desired behaviors. He understands that because the reward makes dogs more likely to repeat the behavior, positive reinforcement is one of your most powerful tools for shaping or changing your dog's behavior. Rewarding your dog for good behavior sounds pretty simple, and it is! But to practice the technique effectively, you must follow some basic guidelines, and there is NO ONE better to guide you on your journey than Rashaad! He is a natural (I watch him in awe) as my puppies listen to his every word. Not only is he a great trainer, but he is also an excellent teacher passing on his knowledge to me so I can continue the process. His passion for dogs, understanding of how positive reinforcement training works, and affordable prices enabled me to keep two rescue puppies. If you want quick results that last, call Rashaad!

Rashaad is so wonderful and caring. Super demeanor with the dogs and has my wild, young Golden…read morebehaving quickly. He personalmixes the training to each dog and the owners goals.