I would definitely recommend this company. They are my go-to whenever we need someone to take care…read moreof our fur babies. SLDW's caregivers are so very reliable and patient with our very delicate (and nervous) chihuahuas. One thing I REALLY like about SLDW is that the same person visits each time--you know exactly who's coming and going in your home, whereas other companies may assign different people per schedule. My pups get to know their caregiver, get lots of love and attention, are fed correctly, cleaned up after, and I always receive photos and videos with each visit. All this has really allowed me to focus on whatever business may be at hand while away or to completely enjoy a vacation. Trustworthy, reliable, friendly, patient, takes time and gives love to my animals...A+

I've used Peter and his team for years, and they're great. They send me pictures of my cat every…read moreday along with a note to let me know how she's doing, and whenever I get home, she's happy and relaxed - I can tell that she likes them!

If you are looking for a dog walker or a sitter, the butler is the way to go. They make my long…read moredays at work so much easier. I never have to worry about whether or not someone will show up, I just work and wait for my photos and story of the days events to show up on my phone. The best part, I know they love on my fur babies just like I would if I was home. Hiring an independent contractor, you are not going to get this kind of customer service or consistency. They go above and beyond every time. I can update my schedule very easily, add a walk in case of an emergency and they send out holiday reminders if you need to cancel your walk! And cater to your pets needs such as medications or special instructions. I have recommended them to everyone in my building and I will keep recommending them to everyone!

If you want to use these walking services, you MUST commit to 2x per week or they will not let you…read morebe a client. That means, not when you travel, not sporadic, but committed to 2x per week. Not being able to meet the dog walker prior to giving them a key to your house? Guessing I'm not alone in thinking that's pretty whack.

I have used Brian twice and will definitely use him more in the future. My new job requires a lot…read moreof travel, so the idea that I can leave my little dog at home where she's comfortable (and not a kennel) and have Brian walk her throughout the day is a very comforting feeling; and he is very accommodating to requests and needs; he is responsive to messages when I'm out of town and want updates, and he's always been willing to send pics of her so I can see how she's doing. He has a great feel for dogs and makes my little girl feel very loved. Definitely worth the investment!

Brian has been walking our doggie Bruce for almost a year and he has been very dependable. He comes…read moretwice a week and will check in to see how Bruce is doing with training. We discussed with him walking Bruce for 30 minutes and Brian will walk him for a longer period of time many times. This gives Bruce more exercise while we are at work. Brian has also helped us in a pinch when we needed boarding. We highly recommend Happy Dog STL!

I asked if there was anything I could do for her to write a recommendation : so here it is..Daryn…read morehas been taking care of my two dogs and cat for over three years now. So I just want to say she is the most compassionate and caring person. If you're concerned about who's going to take care of your pet while you're out of town look no further. Always very professional, and courteous. Plus my animals just love her! It gives me such peace of mind when I go out of town, to know that my animals are going to be well taken care of and loved while I am away. She takes pictures of them every day at the conclusion of her walks or feedings.. and sends them to me b/c she knows that I am very anxious about being away from them. I just can't speak highly enough about her..anyway thanks so Daryn. You're like a part of our little family now.

Pros: she showed up everyday, cost was reasonable. Cons:…read morewater was not refilled for two weeks, it seems that no / minimal attempt was made to find or play with the pet. I traveled internationally for two weeks and needed a pet sitter to care for my cat. I decided on Hailee because the cost was reasonable. Throughout the duration of my vacation I was routinely told that my cat could not be found. It seemed like little to no effort was made to find or play with my cat, luckily my family was able to visit and play with my cat using minimal effort. She filled up food but did not fill up the water in the two weeks leading me to believe that she was unreliable, however she did show up everyday and was able to bring in packages. I will not be using her services again in the future, I do not feel that I can trust her with my pet.

Fern is amazing! We adopted a doggy from Saint Louis Humane Society in January for our son. At…read morethe shelter this cute little doggy seemed very well mannered, which she really is but little did we know that she has separation anxiety. She cried and scratched up the door pretty bad when we just went downstairs to do some laundry. Well long story short.....I needed to get back home (Hawaii) but I know my son and his new best friend, Daisy, would need some help. Of course, I look on Yelp. I see only 5 star reviews for Extended Arms. So, I called and spoke to Fern for about 30 mins. I was giving her the situation that we were in and she was giving us advice. I asked her if she could come over and speak to my son and show him some of her "tricks or hints" that could help Daisy with her anxiety. She was more than willing to help us. My son was very impressed on how thorough Fern was and how much time she spent with him and Daisy. Fern is very honest and open lady. She's been helping and taking care of fur babies for many years and she truly loves it....it really shows! Thanks again, Fern.

I am so glad I found Fern, she is amazing! As well, one of her associates, Carolyn, was wonderful…read more They watched my two kitties while I was away for a week and did a great job. Normally when I leave for the weekend I come home to shredded toilet paper, things knocked over, and just general destruction... But with the love and attention from Fern and Carolyn I came home to no destruction and two very happy kitties! Fern sent me pictures and videos of my fur babies while I was away which was awesome. As well, she was very flexible with my schedule and even coordinated a key swap with my sister instead of me due to my schedule. I have never used a pet sitter before and I am so happy that I found Fern because my first experience with pet sitting was fabulous. I will definitely be using her services anytime I go out of town.

Charla is amazing! She is always very accommodating to my schedule and takes great care of my pup!…read moreMy dog Sagan has been with Charla since she was little and she absolutely adores Charla - and you can tell the same is true about Charla toward Sagan! It's always great to get pictures of the two out and about. I highly recommend PPP!

From the owner: Frank is not just my pet; he's my family! And his well-being is my utmost concern when I am unable…read moreto be there. Just the same, it is my belief that my clients' and their babies' needs are of the utmost importance and I am committed to meeting those needs. Pawsitively Purrfect Pampering is just as the name describes: I welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry. Whether you need just one visit per day, a full day or several days of services, I can manage those needs.

WOW! I cannot say enough about how absolutely wonderful Dog Tired and Heidi are. We had a pet…read moresitter back out of watching our foster dog (through the foster agency) and I called Heidi in tears at 9 pm at night. She was already watching our other dogs for our vacation and we were leaving the next morning. Heidi came over to meet the foster at 10 pm and was amazing with her. She is not an easy dog and Heidi was fantastic. The foster broke out of her kennel later in the trip and Heidi cooked her sausage and bacon and gave her peanut butter Kong's. Not to mention, Heidi is our go to person for our dogs every vacation we take. She sends daily updates with photos. This is the third time we've used her and I was completely at ease the entire trip as I knew all of my dogs were in the best of hands. The dogs adore Heidi so much and give her kisses when they see her. You can tell she truly loves what she does and goes above and beyond. Thank you so much, Heidi! We don't know what we'd do without you! Katie, Jon, Hampton, Moose, RJ and Charm.

Heidi is my top choice when I travel and need a pet sitter for my two dogs and older cat. She is…read moreso good with my lab-pit mix rescue who can be a little anxious when I'm away. Outstanding service at an affordable price.

We took our boy there when we left for 5 days. Michelle had first met us at a park and explained…read moreall of her business practices. She also asked me several questions about our dog and took notes. I could tell instantly that she is a dog lover. While we were gone, she sent me photos of him and gave me updates. He was much happier sleeping in a home (vs an outdoor kennel) and she even provided the dogs an outside kiddie pool to enjoy. When I picked him up, she seemed genuinely sad to see him go. Normally, he jumps up on me when I've returned to a boarding businesses to retrieve him as he is so happy to go home. This time, he was very calm and took his time hopping into my vehicle. I could tell he was well cared for! The price is fair and comparable to other boarding places. We have found a new caretaker for our pet!

From the owner: The Dog's House specializes in the personalized care of your pet by exercising, socializing,…read moreplaying, and being closely watched and loved by a professional pet sitter.

While my pet sitter, Linda took great care of my fur babies, I would not recommend this business…read more Due to the recent travel mess with Southwest, it was very possible that our flight could be canceled. I reached out to Cindy asking her if the funds could be refunded in the event of a cancelation. Cindy never responded. We had a medical emergency 12 hours before our flight and it was chaotic. I didn't get a chance to get cash to leave gratuity for Linda. Again I reached out to Cindy to ask about electronically giving a gratuity. And, again, Cindy never responded. Not the way to handle a business.

Well...Critter Sitters MAY be good at pet sitting, but I wouldn't know because they are apparently…read moreNOT good at running a business, as it's nearly impossible to even get in touch with someone! I reached out to Critter Sitters last week to inquire about taking care of my two cats while we are out of town for a week. My initial contact was through email, of which it took two days to hear back from anyone. When I finally did, I was speaking with Cindy who gave me very little information over email (not answering questions I had asked) and told me to call her. I did so, left a message (their recording says they will call you back that day if you are calling earlier in the day, or the next day at the latest). I received no return phone call! That should have been my first clue, but I decided to reach back out two days later over email and ask her to call me. Which leads to the next problem...no one answers the phone....ever. You have to listen to this long, drawn out recording every time you call just to leave a message. So we played phone tag a few times and I finally told myself that I would leave her one more message to call me and then give up. That was two days ago. She hasn't returned my phone call. So, needless to say, I reached out to another pet sitter, who actually answered her phone (imagine that!), and she will be taking care of my kitties while I am away and getting our future business (we travel a lot). If a business can't even answer their phone, let alone follow up in a timely manner with a potential new customer, how can they be trusted to be reliable enough to care for something as important as your pets? Do better Critter Sitters, or you will continue to lose potential clients.

Took great care of our elderly cat, including brushing her and giving her medicine 2x a day…read more Definitely will use this service again!

Daria is fantastic! I was searching for a cat sitter about a week before my trip, and Daria…read moreresponded promptly, and was quick and efficient with setting up our contract. She came over to meet the kitties and get a key, and even brought them a toy! While I was away, she sent photos of both cats every day at the same time along with updates. She is truly excellent at what she does, and a very caring person on top of that. I will definitely hire Daria again.