Lucky Pawz
Dog walking, pet sitting, day visits, and
overnight services at your home. They
focus on West Seattle, but they of-
fer services throughout the Puget Sound
area. $10 surcharge on official holidays.
care@luckypawzpetcare.com
(206) 854-6548
PetsHotel
A division of PetSmart, PetsHotel offers
boarding in Bellevue, Tukwila, Woodinville,
and Issaquah. Bring papers verifying your
dog or cat is up-to-date on its vaccina-
tions. If your dog is comfortable away from
home and digs the company of other dogs,
this might work for you, though private dog
suites are sometimes available.
PetsHotel website
Sniff Seattle
Winner of the Evening Magazine's 2013 Best
of Western Washington poll, Sniff Seattle
offers dog walking, pet sitting, overnight sit-
ting, and daytime potty breaks. They'll even
take your dog hiking.
sniffSeattle@gmail.com
(206) 478-5183
Absolutely Reliable Cat Sitting
Barbara Lorell specializes in cats and works
in the downtown Seattle area. She prom-
ises longer-than-usual cat time with your
furbaby.
barb@absolutelyreliablecatsitting.com
(360) 479-0554
you can see how she interacts with your pet.
If you're uncomfortable having a stranger in
your house, look for a reputable pet-care
facility.
Ideally you will have a chance to visit the
site to make sure it's clean, spacious, and
safe. Look for gates or fences around open
areas where pets play, and ask if they
segregate large and small dogs — also a
good inquiry might be how they choose to
separate more aggressive dogs from the
others. If your animal is old or has health
problems, look into alternative options such
as boarding him at a veterinarian's office. "It
may not be as fun as a traditional kennel
with other pets around," says Murray, "but
for some animals, it makes more sense. And
at least you know your pet will be watched
carefully."
