My wife and I have been clients of Fur Pet Care for many years, and for very good reason. In all that time, they have without fail been responsive, communicative, and dependable. Above all, they have cared for our dogs just as much as we do. Whether they are caring for them at our home while we are out of town, or taking them to the park and play dates during a workday, we always rest easy knowing that they are in the very best of hands. We cannot recommend them highly enough, and will continue to rely on Fur Pet Care for as long as we have pets. read more

Instant response and guaranteed availability for cage free boarding and dog sitting. Mike and Patches have been very responsive to my requests and extremely helpful. They also offer pickup and dropoff options. Prices are reasonable. P.S., They take amazing photos of my dog:) I will definitely continue my services with them. read more

They took amazing care of our dog while we were out and we're extremely attentive. We got regular updates and it was clear when we got home that our dog was very happy and comfortable while we were gone. 100% would recommend. read more

Could not be more pleased with Fur Pet Care, and especially Mike! I was very nervous going to work as a night shift nurse and needing a dog walker after adopting my dog who the shelter deemed to have "behavioral issues". Mike has been great with him from day 1, and I give him all the credit for helping him overcome his elevator phobia. Mike is extremely reliable, responsive and flexible and I feel 100% confident with my dog being in his care. The cute photo updates are an added bonus. read more

We've used Fur Pet Care's "at home" petsitting services for four years now, and couldn't be happier. I think our two dogs like Mike better than they like us! Not only is it easy to schedule, but Mike has always been a reliable option when we're in a pinch. He's extremely communicative in sending us regular updates and pictures of our boys and we trust him whole-heartedly. We honestly can't recommend Fur Pet Care more! read more

Soooo greatful to have met Mike where he took such amazing care of our dogs - we were able to enjoy our vacation knowing that they were in Mike's capable hands! Very happy with the daily updates/pictures that Mike sent us so we had complete peace of mind! read more

Great pet care services! Very trustworthy, affordable and availability is great. Im glad I chose Fur to take care of my four legged furry children. read more

I highly recommend using Fur for petsitting services. Heather stayed at my apartment with my dog for a week while I was away, and she was wonderful! She sent me daily photos of their outings and updates, and took Sterling on walks two times a day. She cleaned my place before I got home and left me a really sweet note. It was so nice to know that my baby dog was so well taken care of! I highly recommend using Fur for any type of pet service they offer. read more

I'm still using FUR for all my dogs and I'm still thrilled with their service almost a decade later! Bernice has been a huge help with getting our pandemic puppy socialized with various dog park outings and hikes while I've been working from home. read more

I'm on the fence about writing this one, as I had a great experience upon first meeting the owner and pet sitters of FUR. The operation is quite brilliant, and pretty affordable for the special attention given to your pup when away. However, our issue was not being made aware of the smoking in the home of where our boy stayed while we were away. Because he is a labradoodle, his hair locks in smells like human hair, and we were greeted with a smokey smelling pup - toys- and bed. We are not smokers, therefore this was just a few more steps to get him and his belonging clean after the trip. There are plenty of other pet sitters within FUR and I'm sure we could've worked something out to continue using them, however a friend now watches our little guy and we are very happy to have this option. If we need a boarding group again, we would come back to FUR for another conversation. UPDATE: Thank you for following up with us after this review and for the grooming gift certificate. Very nice gesture. read more

After starting a new job that's located practically in Oklahoma and living in deep south Austin I knew I needed to do something to help my best friend make it through the day. I found FUR and was immediately put at ease. Bernice was able to come meet me and Penny late in the evening and Penny has been in love with her since. Bernice and her staff are dependable, reliable, and just plain nice. I love coming home knowing that Penny had some company and finding notes letting me know what Penny's adventures were that day. They really make my day! I'm able to request an off schedule walk if needed and always get a quick response. I trust Bernice and her staff in my home and with my most favorite and valuable thing - my Penny. read more

We've used Fur the last two trips that we've taken and we cannot recommend them enough. Their online portal is so easy to work with - You can see all their services & pricing, schedule the pet sitting/dog walking, and even pay the invoice online. Anna has been our main person and she's AMAZING - friendly, great with dogs, and takes photos of our boys during every trip. While away, you get an e-mail with pictures & a summary of the visit shortly after she leaves - it really helps put our minds at ease while away from our fur babies. We are planning to take another trip later this month and we will be for sure be using them again! read more

I have owed these guys a review for awhile now. I have been using them for in-home pet-care visits while I'm out of town for probably a couple of years. It's far and away the best choice for me: way, way cheaper than boarding, and easier on my little buddy, too, since he gets to stay in a familiar environment. Now, I only have one easy-peasy kittycat with no health issues or complicated routines - but *I* am sort of high-maintenance, in that I tend to be super disorganized and down-to-the-wire when planning my travel. They are not kidding when they say they guarantee availability for repeat clients. They have always been super responsive, kind, and reassuring in communications when I am feeling frazzled and worried about securing care at the last minute, and always ready to come in to save the day! Bella (Isabella) is not the owner but she runs the show day-to-day, I believe, and she is awesome, friendly, capable, and great at responding to messages. Depending on who does the actual service, I sometimes get photos and text updates and sometimes don't, but it has always gone well. Everyone seems trustworthy and like they are genuine animal-lovers. The only slight downside is that in the past they have seemed a little disorganized with invoicing/billing (repeat bills or not getting one at all) but now they have a new system that works very well. It also allows tips, which I appreciate, since I don't usually have cash on hand to leave as a tip. (Note for people new to pet-sitting services: you should leave a tip! I had to learn this.) Anyway as a single person, new to the area, and without a lot of people I feel comfortable asking to do favors for me, it is a great comfort to have this affordable service to rely on. I think I first chose Fur because they were willing to help me over a holiday, when other places said they wouldn't be able to accommodate a new client, and because of a Yelp offer. And I stuck around after using that coupon! read more

Heather has been an absolute angel when it comes to watching our pets. She takes amazing care of them all and sends constant updates, including pictures, when she comes over to watch them. It has definitely helped put my mind at ease when going on trips. I 100% would recommend. read more

Fur has been our go to doggie care for years. This review is sooooooo overdue. We have two dogs, one who likes other dogs too much, and one who mostly does not like other dogs. Knowing our older dog gets to stay in her familiar environment is fantastic! Knowing our young spry dog gets a walk all on his own is equally fantastic! Fur has been dependable, super easy to work with, really just overall awesome. Bernice was kind enough to keep our younger dog during the holidays. We had family coming over and our small space could not handle his energy during their visit. When our older dog needed surgery while we were on vacation, Mike brought her home and made sure she got the rest and medication she needed. When our flight back to Austin was cancelled, it was easy to request additional visits. We have had several times that emergency trips out of town were required and getting doggie care was the LEAST of our concerns. We are exceedingly grateful to have found such and awesome service. read more

I have been using FUR Pet sitting services for several months now. They have been extremely accommodating and are more than happy to satisfy my requests - seeing as that I'm a little 'crazy' about leaving my pet at home alone! I've had two of their sitters come to watch Sid on a couple different occasions, Mike and Aliya, and they have both been wonderful. They send me pics and videos of Sid and assure me of his well-being. They have even shared responsibilities to make sure he has consistent care. I will use their services as long as I live in Austin area! read more

If I could give her 10 stars I would! Bernice is incredible. Being new to Austin, my wife and I were nervous about leaving our pup in her new home over the holidays, but after meeting Bernice, all worries went away. She is kind, warm, communicative and most of all, amazing with our dog. While we were away, we got updates throughout the day, along with many photos, and were constantly reassured that everything was going well and was taken care of, allowing us to enjoy our time with our families. When we came home, you would never have known that someone had been staying there; it was so clean! Absolutely use Bernice/Fur. You will not regret your choice :) read more

Bernice and FUR are incredible. We had FUR stay overnight with our dachshund while we were on vacation and Bernice took the time to come out TWICE beforehand to meet and get to know our dog. She sent pictures and kept us updated the whole time. She watered the plants and fed our fish. Could not recommend highly enough. read more

I'm so thankful for Fur! Mike has been caring for my cat when I'm out of town for years. Always completely dependable and responsive. Mike goes above and beyond, and booking is quick and easy. read more

I have worked with the owner of FUR for over two years. They have taken care of my two cats so many times that my big guy now wants to go home with the petsitter! They are consistent in who they place with your fur family so that stress is reduced when you are away because your pets become friends with their staff. They spend more time with your pets than what is required. They text me with updates so I won't be worried. And when I get home, my place is spotless. And, their rates are so reasonable. I cannot recommend them more highly. If I ever move, I'll have to kidnap my sitter! read more

I had a great experience with Bella, our petsitter from FUR! She really knows what she's doing and I was not at all worried to leave our 18 year old kitty in her care during our 2 week vacation. Bella followed all of our instructions to a T and was completely communicative the whole time. Prices were very reasonable for such good quality care. Highly recommend! read more

Huge sigh of relief as we've already found our Austin petsitters. We had a long relationship with some wonderful women in Alexandria, so we were really nervous to leave our meows alone here for the first time. Worries no more: We settled on FUR based on Yelp reviews, the positive interactions we had with them via email and at the in-person meeting, and the great job they did this weekend! Our meows were relaxed and well-fed. I really appreciated getting text and picture updates throughout the holidays, as I always feel a twinge of guilt that they're alone on Christmas (even though I know they don't know it's Christmas). Looking forward to working with FUR for a good while! read more

These super people bailed me out of my obligations on pet sitting for a friend when I had a family medical emergency. They coordinated everything with aplomb. Bernice visited our house and kept three "wilier than thou"cats fed and in clean litter. This was over a weekend on short notice. I'm a lucky man. read more

Bernice is amazing! I am so lucky to have found her. She even leaves treats throughout the house so my dog has something to do while I am gone. She sends me pictures and keeps me updated while I am gone which really keeps me stress free and then leaves a detailed report at the end. My dog loves her and he doesn't really like anyone. Definitely recommend!!!! read more

Highly recommend fur pet care!!!! They are absolutely amazing. I have used them a couple of times now when out of town. It's never fun having to leave your pets behind but Bernice definitely makes it easier. She sends updates and pictures and takes great care of our kitty. Also something happened to our furnace when we were out of the country and Bernice helped out big time meeting with the repair man to fix it. Highly highly recommend this company!!! read more

Wow...we are so lucky to have found such a reliable pet-walking/pet-sitting company. We have two high-energy Boxers whom we love dearly. However, one is very dog-reactive. He needs extra care when going on walks (maintaining a "safe" distance with other dogs, pulling over and sitting when passing other dogs, etc.). We had a hard time finding people we trusted that could handle his special needs (or honestly, people that were willing to even try). And we finally found it with Fur. Bernice has done a fabulous job and we always know our boys are in good hands. She even jogs them sometimes to get some of their extra energy out. And Isabella is always very responsive to questions and is a pleasure to talk to. So far, their staff has been wonderful. And I know anyone who walks them is educated about Murphy's special needs and takes extra care with him. It has been so nice to have someone we can call if we have to work late or will be away from home for too long. And if that wasn't enough, they have also been extremely accommodating and understanding of another special circumstance. My husband and I are expecting our first child any day now. Fur has agreed to have someone "on call" for us that will come stay with our dogs while we are in the hospital. Being able to work with us on that, to me, goes above and beyond. I don't think many pet-sitting companies would agree to have someone on-call, especially during the holidays. I highly recommend Fur to anyone is the Austin area that needs reliable, educated, and very friendly dog-walker/sitter. read more

Bernice and her team at Fur are wonderful! She sends frequent updates of your dog along with photos from the dog park and her home. It's clear that your pup gets to spend time with other dogs and her family. Before I used a service that sent updates, I didn't know how much I would enjoy it. But I ws so surprised by how much it put my mind at ease. Although I was anxious to get home to see my darling dog, I was confident from the pictures that he was having as much (more??) fun as me. Bernice is very professional and came to meet my dog before his "vacation." She also picked him up and dropped him off at no additional cost. I have used other boarders/doggie daycares and Fur is by far the best. I can't recommend Bernice enough and will be using her every time we go out of town, or sometimes just as a special occasion for our pup when he needs some extra play time! read more

I swear by Bernice, Mena, and team. Always dependable, always flexible, and always give service above and beyond what's promised. Most importantly, my dog loves them! Hard not to when a quick walk during lunch ends up turning into a day-long trip out to a ranch every now and then. I was out of town for a wedding a while back, and instead of having friends or a kennel watch my dog, Mena picked her up the day I left and dropped her off right before I got home. She's usually crazy wound up whenever I get back from trips, but she was shockingly calm when I came home from the wedding. They took great care of her and definitely tired her out - tough thing to do for a 2 yr old lab! read more

We have had nothing but the most amazing experiences with FUR Pet Care! Our dog loves them and they've helped us out several times on short notice and in a pinch. They're very detail oriented, have never been late and are generally just pleasant to work with. They also have this great online portal that you can use to schedule, read notes and pay and track invoices. Can't recommend them enough! read more

New to Austin and needing to find someone to take care of my yellow lab (something I'm not use to doing), I was fortunate enough to find FUR and Bernice. She was outstanding. She met with me prior to my trip so I would feel comfortable. I knew right away I had found the right person. Dropped Chloe off at Bernice's home which was a great place for my dog with no stairs as she is 13 years old and has a difficult time climbing stairs. Bernice emailed a picture showing Chloe asleep on her bed along with other updates letting me know she was in good hands. She was also very accommodating with both the drop off and pick up times. I highly recommend FUR and already have another trip scheduled in the next two weeks. read more

Bernice is amazing! Our labradoodle tore his ACL two weeks before our family was to leave for a trip to India over the holidays. The vet put him on a month of meds and we were warned he might need surgery. The kennel where we had him booked was not a suitable place for him to be as he healed. I thought for sure I was going to have to cancel my trip, but then I came across Fur. I called Bernice and she said she could take him in her home, so we went over to check it out. I was a little nervous because she has a puppy and small children and our dog was supposed to rest, but, boy, she knew exactly what to do. She took great care of our dog while we were away, making sure he took his meds, avoided stairs, and rested tons. She sent us pictures and updates every day. It warmed our hearts to see him looking so comfortable in her home. We'll be calling on her again because the experience was so wonderful: the kennel is now a distant second choice for us. We joke that our dog is bored at our house and wants to go back to Bernice's! And best of all, the leg seems healed so no surgery, which is a huge relief. read more

Bernice and the gang at FUR are fabulous! My baby has "vacationed" with Bernice many times in the last 2 years while my husband and I traveled. Katy is a rescue dog who usually cries and shakes when she is left with a caretaker, this never happens with the dog lovers at FUR. During my trips, they send me emails and pictures of my baby having a great time. I can not tell you how great is is to know that my dog is happy and healthy! Whenever I need it, Bernice is able to stop by our home to take Katy for a mid day walk. Thank you FUR for all your help and TLC! read more

Needed a somewhat last minute overnight sitter (during closing weekend of SXSW no less) and FUR was able to do it no problem. Cannot recommend them or Aliya high enough. These guys are super professional and truly love what they do. read more

I just tried Fur for an out-of-town trip and Aliya did a great job. I have cats, dogs and a chicken and she handled all with no problems. My landlord decided to do some construction work on the outside of my property while I was out of town, but Aliya didn't mind at all the last minute requests to keep the doggie door closed, etc. I plan to use them again for an upcoming trip. read more

We have been trusting Bernice and Fur with our dog Brisbane for almost two years now and after so many wonderful experiences it's finally time to let Austin know how great Fur is! May of our trips during the last few years have been a week or longer and often our trips are last minute. Bernice has never failed to be available at a moment's notice and she's never failed to give our Brisbane the best care while we're away. We just returned from a week and a half long vacation and it was the same old story... nothing but the best from Bernice and Fur. Highly Recommended!! read more

Bernice and her team are incredible! While we were gone for the Christmas holidays, Bernice watched our cat and sent us updates every single day, including Christmas. She even brought our cat some toys and cat nip as a Christmas present! Not only is she polite and very professional, she always is there to help for any last minute trips. read more

I have been so pleased with Fur Pet Care! We use them once a week for dog walking/feeding and have used them for pet sitting in our home when we were out of town. I had never left my dog home alone before (it was over Christmas so they were booked up and leaving the pets at our home was the only option) but it went great and our fur babies got to stay in the comfort of their own home. They have always been reliable and always show up during the schedule time (I can see what time they turn on/off our alarm system on my phone). They send texts/pictures when they are with the pets and leave nice notes describing how the visit went. I've been really pleased with them in the months we've been working with them! read more

Tried to call this morning around 6ish because I have an emergency and I needed to see if they would board my cat. No one answered my two calls and the mailbox is full. Very disappointed, website said they opened at 6am and no one was available. read more

This review is long overdue. I've been using FUR since I brought my newly adopted fur baby home 2.5 years ago. I'm very particular about the care my dog receives and I can tell you no one does it better than Bernice & her team. They are so flexible & accommodating & have helped me out of multiple jams, more than a few times. I use them for quick potty breaks during the week when I'm at the office, and take advantage of their in home boarding for those vacations when my little puggie can't come with me. Sally absolutely loves staying with Bernice. So much, in fact, that she didn't want to leave with me when I came to pick her up after her most recent sleepover. she then whined/cried the whole way home and was very depressed the rest of the afternoon. While it did hurt my feelings a smidge, it was actually kinda cute and I love knowing how happy she is during her slumber parties/overnights. It lets me know Bernice is still going all out for her customers. read more