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    Furry Godmother

    4.9 (56 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    1 day

    Services - Furry Godmother

    Dog walking

    Pet boarding

    Pet sitting

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    In-home pet sitting

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    Taking our angel, Abby, on a walk.
    Jodi S.

    Great service for someone who really worries about leaving animals at home. Esta and her staff send picture updates and are very responsive to any needs. Our elderly animals are so appreciative.

    Meredith D.

    We've been using Furry Godmother for cat sitting for seven years. The client portal is extremely self-explanatory and reliable. And the pet sitters are always consistent, kind, and helpful! They go above and beyond. We have two very anxious cats, who are nervous around new people, but I always know they're in good hands with Furry Godmother. Every day, the updates come in via email like clockwork and they reassure us that our cats (and home) are doing well. Highly recommend!

    Example of a service report on cat sitting. Includes details of services performed, including cat visit and litter box cleaning.
    Susan H.

    I almost don't want to leave a review. Almost. That's because Furry Godmother's pet sitters are so awesome, I want to make sure they're always available for MY pets! We've used Furry Godmother at least 5-6 times over the past three years. We do 30 minute checks on our cats when we go out of town. The service's website makes it easy to request services virtually, no phone calls or texts needed. You can leave detailed notes about each pet, their routines, house access, etc. After each visit, we get a couple of photos plus a description of how the cats are doing. We've had perfect attendance from the sitters--we have never been left hanging. The sitters are great about following directions. They always feed our cats as instructed, scoop litter, provide some pets, top off water, and secure the house. Sometimes they've even done light house work like sweeping the floor or bringing in mail. The pet pictures they send always give us peace of mind while we're gone. Sometimes we've gotten sitters who have left comments about repeat visits and their history with our cats, which we love. I appreciate the service, and we'll keep using them for our pets.

    Gloria G.

    Used Furry Godmother for first time this past weekend when my regular Walker was unavailable. I loved the secure and thorough sign up on their site and the attention to gathering good instructions. The walk went well and I approve photo updates of the walk and my pooch. Definitely recommend this dog walking service.

    Julie D.

    We just moved to the Indianapolis area from Chicago a few months ago and decided to try the Furry Godmother to take care of our two cats when we went out of town. Our experience has been fantastic! The owner of the company, Esta, is friendly and helpful. I like the fact that she runs this as a business, so the people who work for her are dedicated and experienced. Before finding Esta and Furry Godmother, we had a few false starts from sitters who ultimately didn't cover our area (Fishers/Geist). Because FG has numerous full-time and part-time employees, it sounds like they can cover many different areas. We met the woman who would be our normal sitter when available (Jane), and I felt great about leaving our kitties in her care. Overall, I highly recommend and the Furry Godmother will continue to be our first-choice pet sitter.

    Actual pic of my baby during a visit!
    Mandy C.

    I was recommended to FG by a former neighbor who had a great experience with this company. I have had them visit my dog when I go out of town for work, and I couldn't be happier with the ease of scheduling/payment (via a secure portal) as well as the communication from Esta. The employees are loving and trustworthy as well, and I always get a brief synopsis (via email) of their visit accompanied by photos of my fur baby having fun. Highly recommend this locally owned biz!

    Zsuzsa B.

    Outstanding pet sitting service - they took care of my cats according to instructions and sent a daily update (including photos of the cats).

    Bartholomew J.

    Furry Godmother has been so helpful taking care of our two dogs! They are very flexible and have even been able to help out last minute when we forgot to book. They are quick to respond to texts and emails. The website is very convenient. I highly recommend for anyone needing help with their pets!!

    Sarah F.

    This was our first time using a dog sitting service and I am so happy we went with Furry Godmother! I wanted a reliable company that we would look to use long-term for our vacations and am happy to report we found just the right company. The owner of Furry Godmother was extremely responsive and impressed me right away with how quickly she answered all of my questions. We also received timely reports from our pet sitters after each visit - including pictures of our dog each time. Communication was one of the top items on my list when looking for a pet sitter and I believe anyone who uses this company will be very happy with the timely communication from the owner and the pet sitters, the flexible visit options and competitive pricing. It's a huge relief to know we now have a reliable company we can trust to take care of our dog while we are away for future trips.

    Furry Godmother is so very helpful to me and my cat, Bennie! I love them for the convenience and the care that they provide to Bennie. But, even more, he responds better to them than to the other pet-sitting options I have tried, i.e. boarding and friends coming to my home. When I return from being out of town, he is content, but happy to see me. I had a recent issue where I entered the wrong month into the dates of service for them to come to my home. I called in a panic, as he had been by himself for four nights. They came to my home within and hour and assured me that he was fine. They played with him and gave him extra love and snuggles!

    Service report pics which are emailed after each visit.  These are just a few of many!! He looks so happy.
    Tiffany W.

    We have been using this service for just about seven years now and for good reasons. They LOVE my boy, Truman. To know his back story helps paint the picture...we used to use a well known kennel in Avon, but Truman was abused there. To this day, he has never been the same. However, with Furry Godmother, Truman never has to leave the comfort of his own home. He gets to have "friends" come over, feed him, take him on walks and give him tons of scratches and attention. He is SAFE with them and that feeling is priceless. A special touch they provide is an email report with each visit that includes photos of how he's doing. When we're away and missing our baby, those emails are just heart warming and give us a peace of mind that our home and precious fur-baby is safe. I strongly recommend this service to anyone who loves their dog!!

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    Sim N.

    We love our Furry Godmother. I've been using Esta for 9 years to care for our clan of dogs. I'm writing this review and giving her services a perfect rating because after Esta and her team being in my home a few hundred times, I've never been disappointed. Not one time. I can't think of any other service I can honestly say that about. I don't have kids and over indulge my dogs and appreciate how anytime she is needed, I don't worry about the care and love they will receive. It's great to get the little updates and photos when traveling. I fully trust her and am delighted to provide this endorsement.

    Andrea C.

    The Furry Godmother crew has been a lifesaver for me and my kittens. I travel a lot for work and they aren't trustworthy enough to be left alone. Visits and the pictures/post visit report give me peace of mind that everybody is ok! I cannot recommend them enough!

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    This crew of amazing people are the best. I trust them 14/10 with my fur baby. Absolutely recommend!!

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    Ask the Community - Furry Godmother

    Are you available in July? I'm interested in your mobile grooming service. I have a standard…

    Thanks for your inquiry. We are a mobile pet sitting service, we do not offer grooming. Best of luck in your search!

    Do you do any dog boarding we are going on vacation first week in Oct. my little dog and I have not been apart and I am not sure whether to take her or try a boarder. If not do you have any recommendations?

    We are a mobile service and provide care only in your home. It may be a nice idea to try our overnight care, then your pup would have care throughout the day and overnight, while being in their own environment. Many dogs do just fine with multiple… Read more

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    I've used Furry Godmother a handful of times and have had Esta take care of both our dog Daisy and cat Nala.

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