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Critter Sitters, Inc.

Pet sitter · Atlanta, GA · reviewed since 2017

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%83+20.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%20+1.4Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.84SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#51 of 115 pet sittersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 56%
4.9 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · 10 photos
96%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
1%reviews answered by the owner
Nov 2026latest review

Critter Sitters, Inc. at a glance

Google reviewers rate Critter Sitters, Inc. 4.9 out of 5 based on 72 reviews, highlighting reliable in-home care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Customers frequently praise punctuality, consistent communication via photo updates, and flexibility for short-notice requests. However, low-star comments indicate occasional scheduling failures and unreliable visit times. The owner replied to only 1% of these reviews.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 72 reviews (96% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 72 Google reviews (68 with written comments, 4 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 1% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: November 2, 2026.
  • Service: Pet Sitter serving Atlanta, Georgia.

Data from Google, last updated November 10, 2026.

Score profile vs other pet sitters

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction89Reliability83Craft & service98Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews20Satisfaction: 89 (median 85)Reliability: 83 (median 79)Craft & service: 98 (median 97)Value: 100 (median 96)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 20 (median 57)
Critter Sitters, Inc.Pet Sitters median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Critter Sitters, Inc.: 89/100 on this factor. Category median: 85.A
89
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Critter Sitters, Inc.: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 79.A
83
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Critter Sitters, Inc.: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 97.A
98
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Critter Sitters, Inc.: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 96.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Critter Sitters, Inc.: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Critter Sitters, Inc.: 20/100 on this factor. Category median: 57.D
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Star ratings

72 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars6996%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars23%
  • 1 star11%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 68 written reviews

  • Praise9598%
  • Complaints22%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price457%
  • Reasonable343%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Would recommend2425%
  • Staff & attitude2223%
  • Honesty & trust1819%
  • Quality & results1212%
  • Speed & response1010%
  • Communication1010%
  • Price & value11%

What customers talk about

We read 68 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Highly recommend to anyone looking for dependable care for their fur babies!”
  • “They have demonstrated consistent caring about our 2 dogs.”
  • “They are reliable, and loving people who love dogs!”
  • “We always have a wonderful experience with Critter Sitters.”
  • “Carolyn and her crew have been very responsive regarding scheduling.”
  • “She is sweet, patient, responsive, on time, kept me posted with pictures, videos, and any other updates.”
  • “We are grateful for her promptness and cost efficient service.”

People customers mention

  • Alex 8 reviews
  • Billie 6 reviews
  • Garrett 6 reviews
  • Shannon 6 reviews
  • Bella 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Critter Sitters, Inc. for 4 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Adam5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Teresa is reliable and communicates well. We always appreciate her looking after our cats.

Reasonable priceCat sitting (in-home)
Robin4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Carolyn and her crew have been very responsive regarding scheduling. They have demonstrated consistent caring about our 2 dogs. We have felt very comfortable leaving our dogs with our sitter when we have been out of town. We wouldn’t be able to live our busy lives without them!

Reasonable priceDog walkingDog sitting (in-home)
chipLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Carolyn Huffman and her team have been life savers for us. Our two schnauzer love them. They are reliable, and loving people who love dogs!

Reasonable priceDog walkingDog sitting (in-home)
AshleeLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★

Gretchen is our preferred sitter for our two cats and they absolutely adore her! There is no one else we trust in our home with our girls. Highly recommend Gretchen Yinger!

Customer photo from Ashlee's review
Cat sitting (in-home)
Sara9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

We love Teresa!!! She takes such good care of us and our pets (specifically our pet lizard)!! We rely on her for us to be able to travel and feel confident that all will be well at home. I highly recommend Teresa!!

Great priceOther pet boarding
GregLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Doug and the Critter Sitters team have been great! We needed someone to take care of our pups for several days on short notice, and Doug was out quickly for a meet and greet. He's been flexible, accommodating, and the doggos love him! Would definitely recommend!

Dog walkingDog boarding

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 72 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

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Stephen DeLorme5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Stephen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Doug took great care of our cat!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Cat sitting (in-home)
Adam Finley5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Adam has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Teresa is reliable and communicates well. We always appreciate her looking after our cats.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Cat sitting (in-home)
Robin Underwood4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Carolyn and her crew have been very responsive regarding scheduling. They have demonstrated consistent caring about our 2 dogs. We have felt very comfortable leaving our dogs with our sitter when we have been out of town. We wouldn’t be able to live our busy lives without them!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog walking, Dog sitting (in-home)
chip underwoodLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews chip has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Carolyn Huffman and her team have been life savers for us. Our two schnauzer love them. They are reliable, and loving people who love dogs!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Dog walking, Dog sitting (in-home)
Ashlee SoderquistLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ashlee has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Gretchen is our preferred sitter for our two cats and they absolutely adore her! There is no one else we trust in our home with our girls. Highly recommend Gretchen Yinger!

  • Services: Cat sitting (in-home)
Sara Dudley9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We love Teresa!!! She takes such good care of us and our pets (specifically our pet lizard)!! We rely on her for us to be able to travel and feel confident that all will be well at home. I highly recommend Teresa!!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Other pet boarding
Greg MarshallLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Greg has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Doug and the Critter Sitters team have been great! We needed someone to take care of our pups for several days on short notice, and Doug was out quickly for a meet and greet. He's been flexible, accommodating, and the doggos love him! Would definitely recommend!

  • Services: Dog walking, Dog boarding
Russ MeekerLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Russ has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Doug Jervey has been my dog’s sitter twice and he has been awesome. I know my dog and I can tell from the pics he sends that she’s happy with him. And he got her to play with toys that I could hardly get her to touch. Doug is very dedicated and obviously loves animals. I highly recommend him!

Natalia Crynock2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Natalia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We always have a wonderful experience with Critter Sitters. Tim has been our sitter this past year and we are impressed with him! Highly recommend to anyone looking for dependable care for their fur babies!

  • Price assessment: Great price
Madeline Beck1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Madeline has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Scott from Critter Sitters has provided top-notch care for our cats for several years. Scott invests extra time in caring for our cats and giving them ample attention while we are away. Our cats, who are often shy, enjoy his visits and greet him at door. And Scott goes out of his way to ensure that our house stays tidy--ensuring that sinks are empty, deliveries and trash bins are brought in, stairs are swept, etc.

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