Chez Pup...and Kitty

So far so great! I have an FIV+ cat with glaucoma and, like most pet parents, I hate leaving him to go away. But, he is in the best hands with Larissa. When I first met her, she sat on the floor and my guy was immediately taken with her and began playing (he’s not anti-​social by any means, but he doesn’t usually just start playing with strangers). More importantly, when I returned from my last trip, I returned to a happy cat — thrilled to see me, but not peeved that I left or stressed at all. And, I get email and/​or text updates while I’m away. Now that’s good stuff. I’m happy and my guy gives her two paws up.

I recently had to leave my dog behind for a long weekend trip. It was our first more-​than-​overnight separation, but Larissa really calmed my nerves. She was great with the dog, was flexible with pickup/​dropoff times, and she had no problem administering the 3x/​day eye meds that my puppy was on at the time. When I got home, my dog was happy and tired, like she’d just been at the park for 4 straight days. We’ll definitely be back!

When I first moved here a year and a half ago, I had two cats. Shadow, who was 18 and diabetic, and Abigail who is now 7. I travelled often for work, and tried out several pet sitters. I would come home to some very unsettled cats, who would torture me for leaving them for several days after my return. Then I met Larissa! I found her through Society Hill Veterinary Hospital in Philly. I asked who they would recommend, as there were many cards posted there, and they immediately gave me Larissa’s information. What a lifesaver! She is wonderful, and the cats LOVE her! I would come home, and it was as if I never went away. They were calm and relaxed, and she left me wonderful little notes on how they did while I was gone. Here is what makes Larissa and Chez Pup even more special. Shadow, my 18 year old, started having complications. I was distraught, and trying to juggle my work schedule with trips to the vet. Larissa offered to take him, and get me on the phone when the vet came into the room. I mean, who does that?! Larissa does! Shadow unfortunately was put to sleep in November due to heart failure. It was just as my fiancé and I were getting ready to go away for our wedding. The guilt and stress I felt of leaving Abigail home alone without Shadow for 10 days was awful, but I should have know Larissa would be amazing! She sent me email updates, and when we came home Abigail was craving some constant attention, but was otherwise a very happy and content kitty. I couldn’t feel more strongly about recommending Larissa, Bonnie and Chez Pup for your pet sitting needs!