Lisa is incredible! She is our go-to for our 4 year-old goldendoodle and has been ever since she…read morewas a puppy. Our dog is very attached to us, but the minute she sees Lisa, she runs to her without hesitation. That is the best gift of all! Lisa takes the dogs to dog parks every day for exercise and socialization and sends us lots of photos along the way. Can't say enough positive things!

We were traumatized by our experience with Loving Pet Care. Our goldendoodle is our fur child, and…read morewe absolutely adore him. I told the owner that our dog had separation anxiety and could only be left for 2 to 3 hours at a time. She assured me this would be fine, and assigned a dog sitter Scott who worked from home. 3 days into our trip, we got a text that our dog was injured (self-inflicted hotspots from anxiety). I immediately asked Scott how long he had left him, and he said just a few hours. This did not add up at all for us, so my husband checked the outdoor security cameras and Scott was gone eight full hours! He outright lied to us. Since our trust had been broken, I had a family member come pick our dog up and take him to the vet. The vet called and said the staff was literally crying - they said they had never seen wounds this bad from anxiety. He had licked himself raw in so many places, it was horrific. We had to come home immediately, and forfeit our entire vacation. We have gone on vacation many other times before with sitters who did what they said they would do, and he was absolutely fine. I took months to write this review because I was too upset to deal with it. Insurance did cover lost expenses after a lengthy process, but our dog is still healing months later. I hate writing bad reviews, but we would never use this company again or recommend them to anyone.

Pat and Jen take great care of my Mac…read more Consistency and trust is what Mac and I are looking for and what we get from Pat and Jen. Their here when they say they will be here, let me make last minute requests, which is needed with my crazy work schedule, and treat Mac like one of their own. Great Care.

I have been using this wonderful pet sitter for my 15 year old Papillon and highly recommend them…read more The first time Pat took care of Cosmo he needed drops three times a day diligently and Cosmo is a biter but Pat put his gloves on and made it happen. I was very worried about my dog but he would send me pictures and updates about his health so I can enjoy my vacation. When I got back from my vacation I couldn't put his drops in by myself and Pat continued to come by and help me out with a Cosmo. Truly going above and beyond has call of duty. Last night Cosmo was attacked by another dog in his face and was bleeding profusely I called Pat and he drove me to an animal hospital. Once again going above and beyond the call of duty. Not sure what I would've done without him last night. So if you're looking for a pet sitting service that truly cares about your Pats I highly recommend Pat and Jen

Melissa is exceptional and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for pet care…read more Finding someone to care for your fur babies while you're away can be challenging to say the least. After meeting with her, I knew she was the perfect choice. She's thorough, warm and caring. I've used many pet sitters over the years and have yet to find one so compassionate and capable.

We have used Cedar Park Pet Sitting Services (CPPSS) twice - each time for extended trips. Melissa…read moreis amazing...and she has a wonderful team of people who truly care about animals. Reason for this review: There's obviously a lot of trust involved in letting people take care of your pets and access your home. We have 100% confidence in Melissa and her team and want to share our experience because - when we were looking for long-term pet sitting - we didn't have any recommendations to help us. Five-star details: 1. Outstanding Communications. Melissa is always available, including by phone, text, and email. She does what she says she is going to do. We've spoken on the phone & Melissa has a great app which gives you updates and photos of your pet! 2. Genuine Caring. On our most recent trip, the weather got cold. Melissa's team members worked with us to turn on our well heater, ensure our pup was kept warm and cozy, and gave us detailed updates and photos. 3. Going Above & Beyond. Melissa called me about the cold weather to alert us in case we didn't know it was going to be below freezing and to ensure our pet was fully taken care of. Her team actually plays with your pet, spends real quality time, and ensures your pet feels loved. They brought our dog extra treats which was incredibly thoughtful because our dog is a senior citizen - and they actually know about dogs so they brought treats that are great for his health as well as being yummy!

As long as they continue to offer the same level of service and care, our dog will not be going any…read moreplace else. They are awesome from top to bottom. Day care, boarding, and the other services (ie. nail trimming, etc) are top notch. When our dog is there she only spends time in a crate for nap/sleep time. The rest of the time it is open play in a gym-like area or outside. You know the place is pretty awesome when your dog, upon know she is in the parking lot, goes nuts and can't wait to get inside and then greets the staff by giving kisses and rolling around on the floor.

Being a dog sitter I have to go and pick up a dog I'm sitting for today. The one thing I have to…read moresay is that this is a very fun place for dogs it looks like they're all happy in there and you can actually view how your dog is doing with other dogs where there's cameras everywhere. Which is pretty epic I think and the one thing I would say is when I went to the front they didn't want to hand me over the dog so they're being very careful which is a good thing to hand me over the dog I'm sitting for today. As a matter of fact she was being very careful given me the dog to take with me. Even though they know my name and they knew I was coming in today. Furthermore they had his name wrong and they called him a different name which I corrected them. So other than that I have sat this particular dog several times in the past and I always pick them up at Dogtopia, love this! I also noticed they do have dog treats in the very front and a jar. That was a nice gesture to give treats to visitors and their dogs bringing them in or taking them. As a dog lover myself definitely would recommend this location they're very careful with your dog and make sure they're treated with great respect and treated very well. They even send you home with a report card of how the dog did while being at this Cool place! One negative I have to point out they have a school right across the way for children so they do tend to have a lot of parking and 1 guy that was backing up almost hit me today. I had to yell at him but he seemed like he might have been a little off. Picking up his children. So that is the only negative I have to say is that when people are picking up their children you could back into them so you have to be very careful at this location. Other than that I'm sure I'll be back again for another dog sitting job. Happy yelping guys!

Karla and her team are amazing. They are able to adapt to my critters every needs. And they are ok…read morewith my series of pet babies multiplying every time they come. Theresa was our last sitter. Our pup children and kitties love her. My 2 kitties 2 puppies, hamster, bearded dragon, and plants all thrive when I'm gone. I get picture updates twice a day with messages. I wouldn't use anyone else.

We have used this service several times and have always been very pleased with their service. They…read morearrive at the requested times and always send a follow-up email with photos. I highly recommend them!

Debbie checked in on our four cats while we were away for a few days and did a great job. We highly…read morerecommend her and would definitely use her again.

I love Lago Vista Sitter! We used this service for cat sitting when we were out of town and I…read morehighly recommend Debbie! Our animals absolutely loved her and she was reliable and thorough. We appreciated how quickly she responded to our inquiries about how the cats were doing and she even sent a photo to ease our worries. Great service! Thanks so much!

We went to Taurus because the day we were leaving for a family vacation, that the dogs couldn't go…read morewith us ,the place we have already booked told us they couldn't. We couldn't be happier with how things went. At Taurus they received us with the best service and love for our dogs. Totally recommend anyone to bring their furbabies here. If I could give them more than 5 stars I would.

We entrusted Taurus Academy of Lake Travis with our two dogs while we were on vacation, just as we…read morehad done multiple times before over the years. Because of our history with the facility, we had no reason to believe there would be any problems. What happened instead has been one of the most upsetting experiences we have ever had as pet owners. Four days into our trip, we received a phone call informing us that one of our dogs was in serious condition. She could not stand or walk. She would not eat. Staff could not get her to take her medication - don't worry, the treats used to give her the medication were unopened so I'm not sure how they attempted to even give her the medication. She was vomiting bile and suffering from bloody diarrhea. Faced with the possibility that our dog was critically ill, I cut my vacation short and booked an immediate flight home. All along, Taurus repeatedly stated that she must have picked up a bug while here; however, according to our vet, the most likely explanation was not some minor stomach issue but a massive anxiety response. Taurus has repeatedly characterized what happened as simple "GI discomfort," but that explanation does not align with what we witnessed, what our veterinarian treated or the lasting changes we continue to see in our dog weeks later. The physical symptoms eventually improved, but the emotional and behavioral damage has not. More than two weeks after bringing her home, our dog is still not the same dog we left in Taurus's care. Before this stay, she was remarkably independent, confident and friendly. This is a dog who routinely stayed home alone for 8-10 hours without issue. She was fully house-trained, comfortable meeting new people and rarely showed signs of significant stress. Today, she can barely go ten minutes without someone nearby before having an accident in the house. She has become fearful of unfamiliar people. She is noticeably more anxious and clingy. Situations that never bothered her before now seem to overwhelm her. Rather than the confident and secure dog we knew, she behaves like an animal that has experienced a traumatic event and no longer feels safe. Perhaps the most heartbreaking change is that she has begun displaying behaviors we have never seen in her before. In all the years we've had her, she has never growled at me and never bitten me. Since returning home, she has done both. For a loving, gentle dog who has always trusted her family, that change is deeply disturbing and speaks to just how profoundly something has affected her. Anyone who has cared for a traumatized dog recognizes these signs. Trauma doesn't always leave visible scars. It can manifest as separation anxiety, loss of confidence, regression in house training, heightened fear responses, hypervigilance, emotional dependence and even defensive aggression from a dog that previously showed none. Watching those changes unfold in a 5 year old dog who never displayed those behaviors before has been heartbreaking. What makes this situation even more frustrating is the complete lack of meaningful answers. Something clearly happened during her stay. Healthy, well-adjusted dogs do not suddenly become unable to stand, refuse food and medication, vomit bile, develop bloody diarrhea, and return home exhibiting signs of severe anxiety and behavioral regression without a cause. Yet despite the severity of the situation, Taurus's explanation amounts to little more than "GI discomfort." That explanation is simply not credible based on what we experienced. The financial costs of veterinary care are one thing. The ruined 25th anniversary vacation is another. What hurts most is seeing the lasting impact on our dog. We left a happy, confident, independent companion in Taurus's care. We brought home a dog that was physically ill, emotionally distressed and behaviorally changed. We trusted Taurus Academy of Lake Travis because of our prior experiences there. After what happened to our dog and the lack of accountability that followed, we will never board our pets there again. Pet owners deserve transparency, honesty and confidence that their animals will be safe and cared for while they are away. Based on our experience, Taurus Academy failed on all three counts.

I took the 2 dogs I'm fostering to Lago Vista Pet Retreat & was 1000% impressed from start to…read morefinish! Michelle was so kind, knowledgeable, & informative! She text me daily updates on how they were doing, including videos! Every area was clean & didn't even smell of doggies (or their poo)! I highly recommend them, and this is coming from a VERY particular person when it comes to doggy care! :) Thank you Michelle!

From the owner: Dog boarding and Doggy Daycare fun! At Lago Vista Pet Retreat our dogs spend almost the entire day…read moreplaying and socializing outside with direct supervision at all times. Your pup will have the opportunity to explore four different play areas. We have shade to take an afternoon nap or areas to lounge in the sun when desired. Our play area features ramps, bridges and tunnels for play time fun for everyone. At night your pup will be ready to sleep on our comfortable raised beds in our luxurious climate control rooms while listening to comforting sounds of DogTV. Before your pups stay you can call us for a tour along with a meet & greet to ensure your pup will feel at ease upon his/her stay. Pets love us and you will too!

Lisa and Starr looked after my two-cat house for a week, which included administering insulin shots…read moreand keeping the cats separated (they don't get along). I was very pleased with their service. They updated me while I was gone and left me a nice note about how the cats did. I thought their rates were reasonable and they were responsible and responsive.

Lisa is perfection! She's reliable and sweet and sends photos of your animals when she checks on…read morethem. It made traveling super easy to leave my dog and 2 cats at the house in their comfort zone. We will definitely be recommending her to friends and using her again!