Samantha with Premier Pet TLC is awesome! We had a trip planned and boarding arranged for our two…read moredogs when we discovered our oldest needed to start some significant medical care. We had scheduled to take him in just before we left, but right before that, there was a technical issue at the vet, which meant he'd have to wait two weeks to start treatment - this could make a major difference in the outcome. With such a short time frame, we were in a bind and starting to panic. Luckily, the vet recommended we call Samantha. That day, she swung by our place to meet our boy, answer our questions, and grab some of his favorite treats to keep with her for his transport. She contacted both the boarding place and the vet on her own to let them know what was up (and make sure that our buddy didn't get fed before his procedure because that'd cause rescheduling.) That made us feel like we could take the trip and get his treatment started. Day of the appointment, she arrived at the boarding place on time, took him for his treatment, waited to make sure everything was good, then brought him back to get settled at the boarding facility, plying him with treats and petting on the way. He needs a special halo harness because of his poor eyesight, and it was no problem for her to get him secured. She sent pics and updates as the morning went. That absolutely reduced our anxiety and made it possible for us to enjoy the trip. She's professional, proactive, responsive, and clearly loves dogs. Thank you, Samantha! We'll definitely be calling on Premier Pet TLC again.

I hired Scott to walk my mini mutts and I am pleased. He calls me before he comes and the dogs…read morelike him. Finally they are getting exercise.

Carmen (the owner) did an absolutely fantastic job with my cat while I was out of town. I was…read moreworried about leaving the cat alone, but Carmen sent me updates every time she visited along with photos of my very happy pet. It made the trip much less stressful and I would absolutely hire her again for any cat or dog needs! She also has a medical background, is able to give shots and knows where all the emergency vets are so I was never worried that there might be an emergency that she was not able to handle. 5 stars

Carmen is amazing! We've had so many cat sitters over the past few years and none are as dedicated,…read morereliable, and thorough as Carmen. We are able to fully relax and enjoy our vacations knowing that we will return to happy, well-cared for pets and a clean home. Carmen always finds special touches to go above and beyond. Couldn't recommend more highly!

I have owed these guys a review for awhile now. I have been using them for in-home pet-care visits…read morewhile 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!

My wife and I have been clients of Fur Pet Care for many years, and for very good reason. In all…read morethat 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.

Pet & Pamper is really a great upgrade from your run of the mill dog walking services. They are…read morereliable, consistent, and really love your dog like it is their own. My dog's walker, Amy Schalk, keeps my pups entertained and takes them to different walking locations throughout the area. Apparently their favorite is the Bull Creek Greenbelt, at least it appeared so from the photo updates I got. Amy is full of patience and has a calm and warm nature with dogs. You can tell she really loves dogs (and they love her too).

From the owner: Pet & Pamper is a professional, pet-loving and reliable pet sitting and dog walking business…read moreserving Austin, Texas. We are a proud member of Austin Pet Sitters Organization and we are fully insured and bonded.

The staff at Game Time are the best! We can't say enough great things about Amy (the owner) and the…read moredog walkers. We trust them in our home and with our three dogs. They are reliable, friendly, easy to contact, great communicators and true dog lovers. We especially look forward to the updates they send post walk with pictures. It makes our day! I would highly recommend Game Time to anyone looking for a dog walker in Austin.

We have used Game Time for a decade, and they're awesome! I trust them with our little dog anytime…read moreand KNOW she's safe, being cared for like she is when she is at home, and I love all the updates. If you've never used a pet sitting service or if you have worries about your dog's needs (senior, scared of storms, anxiety, needs meds), skip Wag & Rover and call Game Time. You'll be glad you did.

Carrie has been taking care of my dogs and cats for years! She is diligent and thorough, and knows…read morea ton about animals and their care. She isn't in and out the door. She spends time with my babies and they love her. She is THE BEST.

Carrie just took care of my three cats while I was out of town and they LOVE her! Even my two goofy…read moreshy boys warmed up to her right away. When I got home, they were happy to see me, but not frantic - that's a sure sign that they were well cared for. I am a bit of a worrier when it comes to my fur-babies, and it was such a comfort to know that they were being taken care of and given lots of love while I was away. She sent great daily texts with photos to let me know how they were doing. Carrie did a great job and I will absolutely hire her again.

Sometimes, I feel like a bad cat mom. I mean, I pet my cats, and I feed them twice a day, and I…read moreplay with them and talk to them (though not in that weird possessed-baby voice that some people use with their pets)... but sometimes, I just think that they don't get pampered the way they should. You know, like when I go out of town. After having preyed on the kindness of friends and family alike for years, I finally decided it was time to find a pet sitter. I found Bone Star through http://www.austinpetsitters.org. While I was hesitant about just picking somebody out from a list (after thorough website and photo scrutiny, of course), I thought, "Well, it can't hurt to just meet them face to face and see what the kitties think." And I was amazed. My two boys are pretty nervous around most people - one much more than the other (to date, he hadn't willingly let anyone else but me pet him). As soon as Raynor walked in the door, they both sort of scooted out of the room - but after her being there for less than 20 minutes, they were practically eating out of her hand! She has a genuine passion for animals, and it shows. I left my kitties in her care while I was gone for a 5-day weekend, and I returned to find them with little kitty smiles on their faces. Raynor had left a detailed diary of her comings and goings, and evidently, they just loved her. Even my nervous one let her pet him! Having her come by to feed, pet, and play with my kitties while I was gone gave me a peace of mind that - as the previous reviewer wrote - was priceless. And best of all, It made me feel like a good cat mom all over again. Thanks, Raynor!

We are (relatively) new to Austin and needed a sitter for our three cats for the weekend. After…read moredoing some research, I decided to invite Raynor for an interview. We hit it off immediately, no need for any other interviews. I like the forms she offers and the information she asks for. She leaves detailed notes about who did what, who was hiding, etc. The hiding cats warmed up to her faster than I thought they would. I am so glad we found someone we can trust and our cats like. Makes it so much easier to relax on vacation!

I have had the pleasure of using Cathy for close to two years. She is amazing with my two terriers…read more She has helped me with daily pet potty breaks and also short and long term in home pet sitting. Once was for 9 days and her rates are still similar to boarding but without the stress on my dogs. I have boarded my pups too but one tends not to eat when away from home. She is great for last minute things and has wonderful assistants to help out when it is the busy season or if she is out of town. My pups are so excited when they see her and she even helped me with some minor pet training. I love her and am only stopping her service due to moving out of the state. The pups and I both wish we could pack her up and take her with us. Can't sing her praises enough and my pups are my children.

This is my first Yelp review - but I feel compelled to warn people about Cathy and reinforce…read moreMichelle E.'s bad experience. I used Cathy for several years with no apparent incident - she was friendly, responsive and always said the right thing. Come to find out, she will say whatever she needs to and cannot be trusted. The last time I used her (summer 2012 - we've since moved), we had an express agreement that she come first thing in the morning and again in the evenings. The morning visit was especially important to me because one of my cats needs special food and was being fed separately from the others and is always ravenous in the mornings. I came home at 3pm on the last day of our trip to find her in our home. She was supposed to have come before 10am. The fact that she was so late was bad enough. When I asked her, "did you already come this morning?" she said yes, and then mumbled something about being confused about whether I wanted her to come in the afternoons too. It made no sense. In all the years I used her, I never once asked her to come in the afternoons. It was just a lie, which she later admitted. She confessed later that she lied because she was caught off guard. Ok. The "truth" was her son had been doing some of the visits for her because she needed to deal with her aging father and she was just there cleaning up since it was the last day. Maybe that's true, but even so, it is unacceptable. We've never met her son, she gave us no notice of the situation, and we don't want a stranger in our home. My other cat needs nightly medication, which I entrusted Cathy with - not her son. This is exactly what happened with Michelle E.'s review so beware that her's was not a unique experience! If you're like me, pets are family and trust is paramount with a petsitter because you really have no way of knowing what goes on in your absence. My advice - look elsewhere.