The Best Pet Sitters
We graded 18 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 2,892 Google reviews of 18 top-rated pet sitters nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Cat grooming” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about cat grooming
Elizabeth7 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. · 9 months ago★★★★★
Boulder Falls Pet Resort & Day SpaOur family is obsessed with this blue-eyed chonker, Martin Luther. He developed mats on his low back and under his chin, and because he was attacked by a coyote before he became ours, I didn't know how he would do being transported in a carrier again and we were nervous for him. I didn't need to be! At Boulder Falls…
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of pet sitters).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (35%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.Reliability (15%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).Craft & service (20%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.Value (10%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.Momentum (8%): Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.Track record (7%): Review volume and years with reviews.Accountability (5%): Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.One letter per factor, by percentile among peers: A = top 20%, B = next 20%, and so on. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  FurBabies & FriendsPhoenix, AZ | A 81How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%97+33.9Reliability 15%92+13.8Craft & service 20%89+17.8Value 10%77+7.7Momentum 8%38+3Track record 7%42+2.9Accountability 5%33+1.7Experts Score= 81Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AAABDCD | 5.00 | — |
| 2 |  Yesspet Pet CarePhoenix, AZ | B 68How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%92+32.2Reliability 15%86+12.9Craft & service 20%54+10.8Value 10%57+5.7Momentum 8%38+3Track record 7%19+1.3Accountability 5%33+1.7Experts Score= 68Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AACCDFD | 5.00 | — |
| 3 |  Nadia's Dog Nanny Services LLCPhoenix, AZ | B 65How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%64+22.4Reliability 15%58+8.7Craft & service 20%68+13.6Value 10%97+9.7Momentum 8%26+2.1Track record 7%53+3.7Accountability 5%92+4.6Experts Score= 65Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BCBADCA | 4.90 | — |
| 4 |  Pet Sitting by AliciaEverett, WA | B 63How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%81+28.4Reliability 15%75+11.3Craft & service 20%39+7.8Value 10%83+8.3Momentum 8%21+1.7Track record 7%36+2.5Accountability 5%67+3.4Experts Score= 63Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABDADDB | 4.95 | — |
| 5 |  Dogtopia of Uptown PhoenixPhoenix, AZ | B 62How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 44%58+25.4Reliability 19%97+18.2Value 13%30+3.8Momentum 10%97+9.7Track record 9%25+2.2Accountability 6%47+2.9Experts Score= 62Not enough data for craft & service; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CA–DADC | 4.83 | — |
| 6 | Boulder Falls Pet Resort & Day SpaPhoenix, AZ | C 59How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%86+30.1Reliability 15%64+9.6Craft & service 20%32+6.4Value 10%10+1Momentum 8%74+5.9Track record 7%75+5.3Accountability 5%14+0.7Experts Score= 59Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | ABDFBBF | 4.87 | — |
| 7 |  Pet2Vets - Pet Taxi, Pet Boarding, Doggie Day Care and GroomingPhoenix, AZ | C 59How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%75+37.5Reliability 21%47+10.1Momentum 11%50+5.7Track record 10%14+1.4Accountability 7%67+4.8Experts Score= 59Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC––CFB | 4.94 | — |
| 8 |  Bark Industries - Pet Sitting & Dog WalkingPhoenix, AZ | C 55How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 38%53+20.2Reliability 16%36+5.9Craft & service 22%96+20.9Value 11%50+5.4Track record 8%8+0.6Accountability 5%33+1.8Experts Score= 55Not enough data for momentum; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CDAC–FD | 5.00 | — |
| 9 |  DOG WALKER-PET SITTER -STICKS N BONESEverett, WA | C 53How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 50%69+34.5Reliability 21%53+11.4Momentum 11%38+4.3Track record 10%3+0.3Accountability 7%33+2.4Experts Score= 53Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | BC––DFD | 5.00 | — |
| 10 |  Pet Play House PhoenixPhoenix, AZ | C 52How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%42+14.7Reliability 15%69+10.4Craft & service 20%11+2.2Value 10%63+6.3Momentum 8%91+7.3Track record 7%92+6.4Accountability 5%97+4.9Experts Score= 52Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CBFBAAA | 4.81 | — |
| 11 | C 50How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 39%47+18.3Reliability 17%81+13.5Craft & service 22%18+4Momentum 9%68+6Track record 8%64+5Accountability 6%58+3.2Experts Score= 50Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | CAF–BBC | 4.84 | — | |
| 12 |  TAILored Pet Services LLC and Four-Legged Fun ZoneEverett, WA | C 49How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is a percentile (0–100) against the other companies in this category, then weighted:Satisfaction 35%36+12.6Reliability 15%42+6.3Craft & service 20%75+15Value 10%17+1.7Momentum 8%79+6.3Track record 7%47+3.3Accountability 5%81+4.1Experts Score= 49Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | DCBFBCA | 4.84 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.