Furry Spot

Dania is the BEST! She goes above and beyond. Took care of my very sick cat and entertains Luther so that he is not so lonely when I travel. She even helped me out when I was locked out!
Can’t say enough about her and the service. So thankful!

We used Furry Spot for close to 3 years & would have used longer if we had not moved out of the area! I did not mind the pre-​pay because Dania & other walkers were very flexible with our frequent schedule changes. This was a bonus for us in cases when our diving in Key Largo stretched out longer than we planned or we had unexpected longer hours at work. It was also very easy to get in touch with Dania, a definite plus. Our dog appeared to really like the various walkers and they followed parameters that we set. Due to the high-​turnover of walkers (that’s the way the industry is), Dania provided proof of her license & bond.

I am the crazy cat lady who (almost) doesn’t like to travel because I worry about my kitties. Dania takes away most of my irrational fears that my boys will turn suicidal while I am gone. She has made herself available on short notice and shares photos and tidbits of each visit, so I know my babies are okay.
Unlike other pet sitters I’ve used, she truly loves animals and it shows. In fact, my older boy Julius Caesar has been known to throw up all over the place, while Napoleon whees on everything that’s soft and cushiony out of protest that I am not there. None of that has happened under Dania’s care. I highly recommend Dania as a reliable and pleasant stepmom to your pets. She is very organized and professional and asks all the right questions. She even manages to brush my long haired Persians, which can be tricky to say the least!

We’ve used Dania twice and have been very satisfied both times. While it’s easier to find a dog sitter, finding a cat sitter is a bit harder. From start to finish we’ve been happy with Dania, and her teams service.
Dania started with a consultation, in which she brought with her the sitter that was going to be working with our little ones. She explained she thought it was important that we get to know the actual person watching the cats. We obviously agreed and appreciated the opportunity to see the sitter interacting with the cats. We interviewed another service where the owner of the service came alone. Not only was he allergic to cats, he couldn’t tell us who would be the actual sitter.
A couple of days before our 2 week trip out of the country Dania’s sitter left for a different job opportunity in a different field. Instead of keeping this from us she called us and arranged for an interview with another member of her staff. In all regards I have found her to be extremely pleasant and forth coming. We genuinely appreciate her honesty and understand the challenges of running a small business.
The most important thing when you travel is knowing your sitter is visiting on a daily basis and your pets are taken care of. It clearly gives you the peace of mind to enjoy your trip. Dania has taken multiple different pictures of her visiting the cats over the course of her time sitting for us. The photos are awesome, not only because our cats are the awesomest cats ever, but because they prove she’s actually there.
Notably, we bought a package with Dania. There was about a 9 month span between when we first used part of our package and our next use of the package, we still have a one or tow sits left over. Other than a quick holiday note, we hadn’t had much interaction with D in the period between sits. When we called inquiring about her availability she was once again very warm and very upfront. She notified us we still had a number of sits left over and offered to make herself available to us. I appreciate her attentiveness to record keeping and service.
In conclusion we’ve never come home to an upset cat or an accident. We are grateful and appreciative for the services she provides, and strongly recommend her. I am open to email questions as a reference.
If your in Brickell and have cats give her a shout. Not everyone services cats in Brickell.
Thx Dani– you make going away less stressful for us and our cats.
KM

I expect a pet sitter to be 100% trustworthy and honest. Their job is to give you peace of mind that your furry child and your personal property are in good hands. I have not been impressed with Furry Spot and I agree with the reviewer about prepaying — you might not get the best care every time but you’ll pay for it anyway. (FYI, Dania is the owner and she hires contractors for walks/​feedings.)
I went out of town for a week in June and Furry Spot was MIA for some of the days (they promise a photo of your cat every day, but I didn’t always get one and couldn’t reach anyone). I had a bad feeling before I left because the girl was supposed to come by for instructions but flaked. When I came home I found FLIES in my cat’s food bowl and the rest of a can of food on the counter wrapped in a paper towel (Read: «Refrigerate after opening»). With that many flies, I seriously doubt she had come by for at least 2 days. The food bowl was FILTHY — obviously not washed between feedings. Took a couple of soaks and scrubs to get it clean.
Even more troubling (though not surprising, based on what I just told you) was that my cat vomited 3 – 4 times the day I got home and he was really agitated.
I had to leave town again in a few days — but had prepaid and it was too late to find someone else — so I was freaking out. I was also REALLY upset that Dania had not tried to call me despite my text messages asking her WTF went wrong (not in those words, of course). I finally got her on the phone and she was too stressed out about her employee and other customers to pay much attention to my concerns. No refund. She believed that the employee had come every scheduled day… because «she told me she did.» On a positive note, this time Dania did the visits instead of giving them to a contractor. My cat seemed healthy when I returned and no flies!
Another thing related to trustworthiness:
Earlier in the year we agreed to trade services — pet sitting for tutoring. I discounted my fee, overlooked no-​shows, accommodated requests to «pay next time.» She was really happy with my services, but when it came to paying, told me for months that business was «really slow.» Never paid me, never refunded what I overpaid her and didn’t use. Never returned my keys (had to change the locks).
Hope this is useful to some of you.

‘Woohoo! As good as it gets!’ is the 5 star rating description, and i think this about sums it up. Dania came my apt on a Friday afternoon on very short notice (as we were leaving the next day) after a prior agreement from a friend to mind our cats fell through. We arranged for 3 visits to feed and empty litter for our two cats and spend 30mins with them. I trusted her with the keys, paid up front. Came home to happy cats and the keys left on the side. Easy to deal with and professional. Thanks Dania!

Really? Is this about caring for your pet or is it about the money you’re getting out of it?
I am a therapist, I go to my patient’s homes to provide my therapy services. Never had I asked any of my patients to pay me for the session before I actually have served them. So I called furry spot after reading all these great reviews. Dania was very detailed over the phone which I liked. However, when she asked to be paid in advanced, well, oh well… That was a disappointment. I’ve had other dog walkers in the past (not here in Miami though, but Broward and L. A). Never before was I asked to prepay before. You pay as you provide your service. Unless it is a pet hotel.
Anyway, now I know something new

Dania is awesome! We have two yorkies and they absolutely love this place. You can tell when we pick them up they are tired from playing and they actually sleep in a few extra minutes the next morning! Which means a lot to us :) She is so trustworthy and you can just tell she cares a lot about the doggies. We’ve left our dogs with her on a weekend trip and single days as well. She keeps you posted and sends pictures of them to us which is just going the extra mile. I believe she enjoys taking care of dogs she is a great person! We’re so lucky we found her!

After having to go on Unilocal and make sure to write a review on my bad experience with my last pet sitting service, I am SO happy to say that I finally found a trust worthy company. Dania (the owner) was super attentive and is very detailed in getting all the information on my cats as well as being professional enough to make me fill out all types of information on them. They want to make sure they get to know my pets well. I appreciate that. As tedious as forms are, I rather they know too much about my pets than too little. They made sure to send me pictures each time they went to check on them and I came home to happy pets. I left feeling that they were in good hands and came back to see that they truly were. I highly recommend Furry Spot as they are professional, reliable and cost efficient. =0)

Dania and Furry Spot are the best! We started with them when our English Bulldog, Millicent, was just four months old (she’s now 6 months) and from the beginning Dania has been fantastic. She is professional, punctual, and most importantly loves our puppy and takes excellent care of her. We get report cards after walks and text message updates with pictures so we know our little girl is having a great time. We also use Dania for pet sitting when we have to go out of town and Millie always comes back home happy, clean, and best of all tired. I highly recommend Dania and Furry Spot to anyone with a dog. You will thank me later.

I have Goldendoodle puppy with tons and tons of energy. He is the kind of dog that needs to be exercised every day, otherwise I come home to lots of unwanted surprises like Jimmy Choo’s that have been used as chew toys and holes in my Hermes blanket!
Dania from Furry Spot is not your typical dog walker/​sitter. She loves animals and devotes time and energy to your best friend as if he was her own. She is professional, dedicated and punctual. She walks and takes Snoopy to the park 3 times per week and has never been late or missed a day. I come home to a happy dog who is tired and calm. Dania leaves feedback and has even offered me a few suggestions on training and care that I have implemented.
Since hiring Dania, I have used her for pet sitting as well. I can enjoy my frequent vacations now that I know my puppy is happy and in good hands.
Furry Spot has changed my life. Thanks Dania!

I first experienced the services of Furry Spot last year when I traveled to Europe. It was the first time I left my special little guy with someone other than my mom and I didn’t know what to expect.
Well, I would like to take a moment to share my personal experience with you. Dania, the owner, came by prior to my departure, in order to meet with me and my dog, Lilo. He took to her right away and within minutes they were playing as if they were long time friends. She asked me all the vital questions relating to Lilo and his lifestyle and I knew I was leaving my dog in the right hands. While I was away, Dania kept in touch with me every day and I was even able to skype with Lilo on a few occasions. When I returned, Lilo looked very happy and content and I know it is because of the care that Dania at Furry Spot provided him with.
Furry Spot’s services are ‘spot on’ and I will continue to use and recommend them in the future.