Looking for a dog sitter

[angelique]

I know there are a lot of dog lovers here... Could someone recommend a good dog sitting service? I would just need someone to come by 2-3 a day to feed/walk/play with my two dogs.

Thanks in advance
Angelique

[meagen]

Post if you find someone good! I bribe my father to come down from Utah and watch our animals

[Jellybean]

They have quite possibly the worst website I've ever had the misfortune of clicking on, but we used these guys last time we went out of town. http://www.theanimalskingdom.com/ The dogs were still in one piece when we came home. Short of installing nanny-cams around the house, you never can be sure what happens when you aren't there, but it appeared as if they were well taken-care of.

While we're on the subject of dogs, I'm seeking an exceptional groomer, preferably a mobile one since one of the dogs has a car sickness thing. Any recommendations?

[meagen]

Jellybean, I have used Lydia at Wag 'n Wash a few times for our German Shepherd and our English Bulldog. However, they don't require cuts. What kind of dog do you have? I consider Lydia an angel because she patiently does the job even though our GSD barks for the *entire* time he's there.

Which sitter did you use at The Animals Kingdom?

Angelique, you might consider asking your vet for a referral. I'll post on a local dog list I'm on and see if anyone has a referral.

[brenta]

Fetch is a new service in central phoenix... http://www.fetchpetcare.com

You can call Vicki at 602-903-4385; she's very personable. I can't speak for the other Arizona areas, but I personally know one of the sitters, Jen Henry who works in Central Phoenix.

[michaelv]

We are 'north central' - near 32nd and Shea, and have been using Polly's Paws for a few years. Do not think they travel south of Squaw Peak.

This is without question the most professional service we've encountered...but certainly not the cheapest

http://www.pollyspaws.com/

Given the size of the valley, make sure any potential service will come to your area.

[angelique]

Thanks all for the recommendations... most helpful!

[angelique]

I wanted to update this post. After trying out a few folks I found an incredible pet sitter several months back... her background is as a vet tech and she's one of the nicest people I know. She is extremely reliable AND well priced. She takes extra good care of my dogs and I have total peace of mind when I am traveling! I would recommend her without reservation.

http://wigglytailspetsitting.com/
Tina Doherty
Owner/Veterinary Technician
(602) 930-6609
wigglytailspetsitting@yahoo.com

[brenta]

Since my last post... Jen Henry has started her own service...
http://www.jenhenry.com/

MoPho's will particularly like her graphics (not that they won't like her services, but you get the idea)...
http://www.jenhenry.com/Artists.html

[meagen]

Another vote for Jen's Pet Sitting! We used her services over Thanksgiving and were so happy, she sent us a text every day (to ease our minds), left a daily report card, a toy for the cats and some cookies for us. What wonderful personal touches! Highly recommend her!