Customer Testimonials

Parent(s): Sharon S.
Location: Arnold, Missouri
Pet(s): Maddie and Gracie
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"I am so very pleased and lucky that I found the Wags and Whiskers website! I didn't know what I was going to do for an extended period away from home. My spoiled “Princess and the Diva” were not going to be happy campers if I boarded them. Found the web site, read the testimonials, got in touch with Sandy , she came over, we talked and introduced ourselves, she gave me information and references and soon I was leaving the dogs in her care with barely a moment's hesitation. I was going to miss them terribly, but I knew that they would be in the best possible care. Sandy is so very conscientious and she loves the animals as much as they love her. I would not even pause if asked for a reference; I wouldn't hesitate to have her back when ever the situation arose."

Parent(s): Enis, Beata and EJ H.
Location: Arnold, Missouri
Pet(s): Brnio
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"Sandy has been with us since February of 2005. She loves our dog the way we do. She pets him alot, gives him tons of hugs and kisses. She takes him for daily walks, does great brushing and gives him a lot of attention. She always has done everything we asked of her. She is very reliable, trustworthy, dependable, but most important for us is Sandy's true love for animals. We've been very pleased with the care and love she has given to our dog Brnio. She provides us with peace of mind and comfort while we are at work. Brnio loves Sandy so much. He's looking forward to her arrival everyday. She's part of our family, we love her!!!"

Parent(s): Diane T.
Location: Imperial, Missouri
Pet(s): Lily, Kittums, Hermie, and Squeaks
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"I trust Sandy to watch my pets over any of my friends or family because she is around animals all the time and I can count on her to be there to properly take care of my kitties. She is always available and happy to take care of them whenever I need her. I would recommend her service to anyone."

Parent(s): Brett and Sara G.
Location: Arnold, Missouri
Pet(s): Precious, Squirt, Little Dog, and Gidget
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"Sandy has been helping us with our pets for the past year. She has been great. The pets love her."

Parent(s): Cindy B.
Location: Missouri
Pet(s): Cat named Jake

"Such a relief to know Jake was in good hands. He's a people person and looks great upon my return home.
He'll probably miss your daily visits. Thanks!"

Parent(s): Kate and Drew M.
Location: Imperial, Missouri
Pet(s): Shiloh
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"We never realized that someone else could possibly love our dog as much as we do until we used Wags and Whiskers. Our family would highly recommend using this pet sitting service."

Parent(s): Mark and Amber W.
Location: Fenton. Missouri
Pet(s): Daisy
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"Wags and Whiskers Pet Sitting has been a life saver! Our boxer, Daisy is a rescue dog that was abused by a previous owner. She is a nervous dog at times, so a kennel is a last resort option. Sandy is extremely reliable and accommodating. She truly cares about the animals she watches and goes out of her way to make sure they are happy and healthy when we return. I highly recommend Wags and Whiskers."

Parent(s): Kathleen N.
Location: Arnold, Missouri
Pet(s): Ralph, Nader, Gizmo and Lester
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"Finding a drop-in pet sitter was a top priority after moving to the St. Louis area with my husband and four-legged children. I interviewed several people offering services in Arnold. My two dogs helped with the interviews. Ralph and Nader are large and pushy. I needed to see that their new sitter wouldn't be bowled over or bullied by them. Most of the people I talked to passed this test. But it was also important to me that my new pet sitter treat this job as a serious business. After talking with Sandy for a few minutes, my decision was an easy one.

While everyone had a clear love of animals, Wags and Whiskers was set up as a professional organization. She asks great questions, follows directions precisely, leaves good notes with any comments or concerns from the visit and follows up if we're gone for an extended period to be sure we've returned.

I've told Sandy often that she provides me with the peace of mind and security that lets me leave my house when she is scheduled to come over. She's "Aunt" Sandy to our two dogs. And the cats make sure they get their fair share of attention too. Our neighbors that see her just assume she's a family member helping. That's kind of how I feel too. Sandy doesn't know this, but if I move again, she's going to have to move too."

Parent(s): Rich and Diane F.
Location: Missouri
Pet(s): The Cats

"We have been very please with Sandy's care of our four cats when we travel. Taking a trip with a baby is stressful enough without worrying about our "babies" back at home. We highly recommend Sandy if you need a responsible, trustworthy pet - sitter."

Parent(s): Jonathan and Regina F.
Location: Imperial, Missouri
Pet(s): Shiloh and Chloe
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"Kennels can be good – we’ve tried the finest in St. Louis. But even with the best TLC, our pets always returned home from kennels agitated and feeling as if they were nearly abandoned. This broke our hearts. Then we tried a pet sitter, and the difference was unbelievable. Just the fact that our babies stayed on their home turf while we were away made them comfortable and secure. When we got back, it was like we simply came back from the store.

Now we’ve had experience with several pet sitters over the years, and we’ve found that Sandy Oates of Wags and Whiskers Pet Sitting has consistently equaled or exceeded them all – in all areas. We have a Cocker Spaniel named Shiloh and a part Siamese cat names Chloe. The most important concern is Sandy’s true love of animals. It always comes through when she cares for our pets, so we end up feeling like someone in the family is caring for them.

As for the business side of things, her prices are more than reasonable for the excellent service she provides. She is available when we need her, even at inconvenient times. She’s bonded, but even beyond that, her honesty and integrity are beyond reproach; and for this reason we trust her completely with our pets, our home, and all its contents. She perfectly carries out any requests we might have and has shown complete responsibility when holding down the fort for us.

The bottom line is we always felt very uncomfortable leaving town because of the need to kennel our pets. Now, it’s not even an issue. You won’t go wrong with Wags and Whiskers. It’s just the friend your pets need."

Parent(s): Clint and Marian T.
Location: Barnhart, Missouri
Pet(s): April, Ivy, Pumkin, Nicki and Sadie
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"We have been using Wags and Whiskers since 2001 and have been extremely pleased with the care and attention given to our home and pets. It is obvious to us that she really cares about our pets.

We highly recommend her service."

Parent(s): Dr. Craig and Julie S.
Location: Imperial, Missouri
Pet(s): Riley and Newland
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"Obviously we were looking for a sitter that loved animals. Sandy is very dependable and trustworthy. We trust her with our pets. We trust her with the key to our home. Our spunky dog enjoys her energy. Our older cat enjoys the compassion and attention."

Parent(s): Dr Lisa and Tony M.
Location: St Louis County, Missouri
Pets: Ariel, Lila and Phoebe
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"Sandy has helped take care of our pets for over 2 years. She makes daily visits to see our girls (Ariel, Phoebe and Lila) while we are at work and also takes care of them when we are away on vacation. I do not have to worry when Sandy is looking after the girls. She is like a second Mom to them and I know she is giving them the TLC they deserve."

Parent(s): Cheryl M.
Location: Manchester, Missouri.
Pet(s): Moppet, Janx, and Tribble

"Sandy is the best rabbit sitter ever! When she first came to visit us, I knew she would be a great sitter. The rabbits immediately came up to her. Even my shy one will let Sandy pet her. I did not get that reaction from my first sitter. Sandy is always willing to listen and follow through on my long list of instructions. She is reliable and I feel the house is in good hands. She is prompt at returning calls which was not my first experience. When I leave on vacation, I know I have provided the best care possible for my three girls."

Parent(s): Debbie and George D.
Location: Barnhart, Missouri
Pet(s): Otis, Buddy, and Angel
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"Sandy has been the best friend to our pets. When we go away, we have the confidence, they are in the best care. Leaving the pets in their own environment, makes our vacation more relaxing and having Sandy's extra loving and attention to our pets, shows each visit. We will recommend her service to anyone that will benefit from her experience. Thank you Sandy, for being there for our beloved pets"

Parent(s): Steve and Laura W.
Location: Arnold, Missouri
Pet(s): Flash
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"We have been extremely pleased with Wags and Whiskers Pet Sitting Service. We have complete confidence in Sandy and her services which we utilize on a regular basis. This is the "one and only" service to use when you have to leave your beloved pet behind. Keep your pet(s) in good hands by choosing Wags and Whiskers!"

Parent(s): A.M.
Location: Arnold, Missouri
Pet(s): Tigger and Bear

"We have used Wags and Whiskers Pet Sitting for many years. Sandy has taken very good care of our pets every time. We like the convenience of leaving our pets at home and not in a kennel while we are away. We would recommend Wags and Whiskers Pet Sitting Service."

Parent(s): Charlotte D.
Location: Herculaneum, Missouri
Pet(s): Cassie and Chelsey
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"I find this service a tremendous help to me whenever I need to go out of town. I absolutely hate to leave my dogs at a kennel with strangers.
Sandy is wonderful with my two cocker spaniels! There is no need to take them out of their home environment, and this is what I appreciate most of all. There are always very happy and content when I return. I feel very comfortable and reassured knowing that a caring dog lover is taking care of my "critters". I have total confidence in Sandy's ability and trust her completely with my very special family members. "