REVIEWS FROM PREVIOUS STAYS
Sherry B - Great stay for the dogs. I really enjoyed the pictures!
Ellen H - There is nothing more relaxing than taking a three day get away especially knowing that your family pet is loved and cared for. That is what we have when we leave our Soxie with Tracy. Soxie loves to play catch and Tracy does not disappoint her. I am amazed when I take Soxie to Tracy's home, she can hardly wait to jump out of the car to get to inside the house. When we pick her up to take her home we know she has had a great time as she goes to her favorite spot and sleeps. I cannot imagine leaving her with anyone else.
Christopher R - As always, Tracy is the best! I don't know what we would do without her! Indy always has the best time and Tracy always sends us pictures of Indy during playtime!
Janine H - Tracy was everything we would want and more. This was an excellent experience in every way. Tracy is interested and genuinely kind to dogs. She was organized and her understanding of dog care was perfect. The level of commitment and expertise made my husband and I know that we had made the right choice. We would be very comfortable leaving our dog with Tracy and hope to do so whenever we travel.
Michael C - This was my first time using DogVacay and the first time my pup was actually away from my home in the 7 years I have had her. When I found DogVacay, I went through profiles, reading through reviews and contacting only the people who seemed to make me feel comfortable. My first meet and greet was with Tracy and it was the only one I had to have. I chose her right off the bat. She took great care of Wynnie, sent plenty of photos/updates throughout the days she had her and it really made me feel more comfortable. I would recommend her to any friends or family in the area and will absolutely be using her again in the future!
Brandon D - Tracy was excellent. She really knows what she is doing and is great with the dogs. Look at all her outstanding reviews... She has earned them. Thanks so much, Tracy.
Britt L - I could make a kind note about Tracy every day, and it would never be enough. She's truly life changing for me and my family by providing a safe, nurturing place for my Great Dane, Atticus. I've never been able to leave one of my dogs with confidence and security until I met her. Not only does Atticus have a blast, but Tracy keeps me updated with pictures and details about their day together. She treats each customer equally and with her full heart (which has to be pure gold)! She's also able to get him to eat a little bit, which is something I never thought would happen while away from home....I cannot express enough gratitude for Tracy and her family and all that they do. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for being YOU in all of your glory because you've proven to me that there are animal lovers out there who are just like me - you are making the world a better place Tracy Z! Keep up the phenomenal job, you have such a positive impact! Much love :)
Sherry B - Each time the dogs stay with Tracy they come back happy and healthy. They always seem eager to go and she treats them like family! Thanks for the great experiences Tracy!!
Christopher R - Tracy is the absolute best! We always take our little girl Indy to Tracy's when we need someone to watch her. Tracy is without a doubt the most flexible, nicest, caring person you could find to take care of your puppy. I would recommend her to anyone from anywhere.
Breann M - Tracy was awesome! I couldn't have asked for a better sitter for my pups during my wedding weekend. She updated me with cute pics throughout the weekend of my boys. This was my first time leaving my boys with someone other then family and it was a great experience for all of us! Next time we leave to go away we will be using Tracy again! Thank you Tracy! You are wonderful! XOXO
Ginger M - Another great weekend with Tracy! We have left Tessa in Tracy's care three times now. Each day, we receive an update or a picture of Tessa playing with her puppy friends. When she gets home, she is exhausted! We are really happy we found Tracy!
Joyce S - Another great stay at Tracy Z's ... our Golden puppy almost looked sad to come home ... he already misses all of his new friends !!! Thanks for taking such great care of our fur-baby :)
Lauryn E - Tracy was amazing with our 11 month old Doberman! We were worried about him since he is not neutered. Tracy took the time to assess Virgil and see who he paired best with during playtime. Turned out he got along with everyone! This was such an awesome experience for our puppy and we were able to enjoy our vacation knowing he was in good hands. He had the biggest smile when we picked him up and his energetic self was nice and tired!
Sherry B - Tracy was great! The dogs were happy and I felt this was a great experience. Thanks!
Ginger M - Our dog, Tessa, is a huge part of our family and when I needed to find someone to care for her, I did my homework. We have used the bigger stores to board Tessa and it became too expensive. You have to pay for play time, treats, and any extras! Tracy Z was my answer! Tracy and her family are caring, fun loving people! Tessa took to Tracy, her family, and her animal friends right away. The care that Tracy gave Tessa was above and beyond what I was expecting. Her home is clean, her yard is nicely fenced in, and her neighbors support her care. I feel confident leaving Tessa in her care for any length of time, and know she will be well taken care of! Thank you Tracy Z for welcoming Tessa; she had a wonderful vacation!
Ellen H - My dog can be a challenge as she is often anxious and has a rather loud bark. When we dropped her at Tracy's she was not on her best behavior and I worried that she would not enjoy her stay and that Tracy would need to remove her from the rest of her guests. Tracy sent me so many pictures that first day of her stay and gave me updates that I began to relax as I knew that Tracy was also feeling as if things were going better. Tracy spent time with my pet, throwing a ball so she could get her exercise. Allowing her to sleep next to her bed, and spending some one-on-one time with her. I looked forward to her daily pictures and her text messages. I would not hesitate on asking her to take our pet again.
Britt L - Before I review my experience with Tracy, I think it's really important for prospective clients who are looking for a safe haven for their fur babies to know that I am one of those "crazy" dog moms who loves her pups as children - which means that I am beyond terrified of the thought of leaving one of my dogs behind for even an hour. With someone I know. So to leave my youngest fur baby, Atticus, overnight with someone I found on the internet for a night?! (I think I've had nightmares about this exact situation) I couldn't have imagined a better, kinder, more loving person to take care of Atticus, than Tracy. I was really in a bind because we had 2 days to figure out where Atticus could stay and when I found Tracy after being referred to this website by a local kennel, I was ecstatic (for about 2 seconds because I noticed her calendar was totally booked). I sent her a message anyways, because her profile had my full interest, even if she couldn't keep Atticus! Tracy asked me to call her and she asked a lot of questions about him, which only verified that she knew what she was doing. Tracy took great care of Atticus and she even managed to send me several photos of him throughout his stay. She had a house full of animals but she made me feel like Atticus was her only pet. I mean that in the best of ways because I have no doubts that she did that for all of her "vacationers". I cannot praise her enough. I am more than grateful that I've found Tracy.
Kathy S - Tracy obviously loves dogs. She had many friends for my Annabelle to play with. Annabelle was happy and well cared for.
Heather S - Tracy and her family were amazing for our pup, Porter. He came home with a smile on his face and tired from playing all weekend. Highly recommend Tracy and will not hesitate to contact her in the future when we need someone to love our pup for a few days.
Joyce S - I would recommend Tracy to any dog owner ... our 6 month old puppy TJ had as good as a vacation as we did knowing he was in such good hands ... she was careful at our meet and greet to insure our puppy was safe and he fit right in with her family fur-babies :) ... we will absolutely be taking TJ back there for another dog vacay ... p.s. he even learned to swim ... thanks Tracy for taking care of our sweet baby !!!
Gregg C - Drop off and pick up went smoothly. I received photos of Mandy several times during the week. Tracy was very easy to work with. This was my second time working with Tracy and plan to continue to have her care for Mandy when I leave town. Overall an excellent experience.
Corey A - Tracy has watched our 2 dogs the past 2 years. They love it there! She sends text messages and pics while we are gone and gives them special vacation treats. She is always very accommodating with the schedule and even kept them an extra day both times when we were unexpectedly delayed. Cannot say enough about the care they receive.
Monica L - We love the updates from Tracy while we are away. She provides lots of play time, attention, and flexible pick up and drop-off times. Our dog has a great time!
Katie W - Tracy is the BEST! My puppy Gigi stayed with her family for a week while we were vacationing in Florida and she sent updates and pictures to us everyday of Gigi playing with the other pups. I could tell from the first meet and greet that Tracy's family was a perfect fit. She is an animal lover and I could tell that Gigi had a blast on her Doggy Vacation! I will be booking with Tracy again! I strongly recommend her!
Christopher R - My wife and I couldn't ask for a better place for our girl Indy to stay. Tracy takes such amazing care of the dogs she boards and treats them all like one of her own. She puts dog parents at such ease with pictures and updates to our email addresses and text messages to our phones. It's almost like you're there with your puppy even though you may be far away. We would recommend her to anyone that is looking for the perfect place for their dog(s) to stay. Thank you to Tracy, her wonderful family, and to her own lovable dogs for always treating Indy like she's part of the pack and part of the family!
Larry R - I love the updates and pictures
Marie N - Tracy was amazing!! I don't think my pup (who is quite spoiled) ever looked happier! From the moment you meet Tracy you realize she has a real passion and love for animals! We were so lucky to find her last minute when our dog sitter cancelled on us. What a blessing, I now can't imagine having Chester stay with anyone else! She is amazing!!
Melanie L - My dogs had yet another wonderful stay with Tracy! They always get SO excited when we pull up to the house. Tracey send pictures & videos during their stay so we always feel connected to them while we are away!! We feel so blessed to have found Tracy she loves our dogs like they are her own and we never worry about them while they are in her care!!
Marie G - This is the second time Ava has stayed with Tracy. She updated me daily with pictures and texts to let me know how Ava was doing. Tracy is awesome!!
Monica L - Tracy is great! We are now repeat customers. She will send updates & make sure that your dog has a great time. We will be back!
Tamatha L - We Love Tracy Z! We have been using her for over a year now and couldn't be happier. She always sends photo texts and updates on our lil guy. I no longer worry about him while away. Because I know he is being cared for and having a good time.
Christopher R - Tracy took such wonderful care of Indy Anna for us! She sent pictures to us every day while we were on vacation and eased our every concern. We couldn't have found a better place for our puppy to stay and we would recommend her to anyone. Thank you DogVacay and thank you so much Tracy! We'll be calling you again very soon!
Melanie L - Brought my dogs to Tracy and they had a great time!! She sent pictures, videos and text updates the whole time. They were in the best hands with Tracy! We will definitely be bringing them back
Elizabeth B - Tracy was great and sent me frequent pictures and updates. I would definitely recommend her!
Susie H - Tracy is great and always takes my dog when I am in a bind and have to go out of town or something and she's flexible with pick up/drop off times which is great. My dog loves going here.
Susie H - My dog loves going to Tracy's house. He always comes back tired out and she always sends me picture updates which is awesome!
Gregg C - Top notch experience in all aspects. Would definitely have my dog stay here again without reservation.
Marie G - Tracy was awesome with my pups, sent me pic updates and let me know how they were doing everyday. And Ava, my husky got lots of playtime.
kathy S - Annabelle loves Tracy and was well cared for...
Jim Z - We left Murphy with Tracy for a week and it turned out to be a pleasant experience for all. We appreciated her photo and video updates every day. Murphy always looked like he was having a good time, playing with the other dogs.
Bonnie R - Tracy is the best. Coco had the best time ever. She has so many new friends and can't wait to see them all again . I think Coco secretly did not want to leave. I would highly recommend Tracy without hesitation .
Kelly G - Harley and I love Tracy. It's so awesome to know we have a place where he is happy when I have to travel. Tracy really loves the animals she cares for and always makes us feel welcome and a part of the family. I love that the animals basically have the run of the house (just like at home) and I don't have to worry about him being cooped up in a crate. I appreciate her flexibility as well. She really is a life saver and I don't know what I would do without her!
Kelly G - I adore Tracy and so does Harley. We've used her several times and have her booked for several more trips. She is so good with the dogs and so accommodating with my schedule. Harley loves the playtime with his new buddies and the walks he gets to take. I love the pics Tracy shares while he's there and knowing that my boy is in good hands while i'm gone. So thankful to have found her.
Sheri L - I was very lucky in choosing Tracy! I moved from Europe to the US and needed a place for my puppy to stay while I closed my house in Europe and headed with my family to Chicago. I found Tracy on Dogvacay and was at first nervous and a bit skeptical about who our puppy should stay with, because she is a big part of our lives. She is our first family dog and my kids were very worried about her. That is until I received the very 1st email from Tracy. She totally put our fears and anxiety to rest. She wrote me all the time, everyday, and that is even before she had our puppy. Then we took our 12 hour flight to Chicago and met with Tracy. She instantly makes you feel like you are part of her family and she takes you in and you are hooked! I had to return to Europe and everyday, she sent pictures and updates as to how our puppy was doing. Tracy is great! I cannot recommend her enough. You can just tell how much she loves and cares for your dog when you leave. I highly recommend her to everyone! When I returned to pick up our dog, she almost didn't want to come home with us. I think she was even missing her best friend, Sassy Patty. All the best to you Tracy! You are terrific and totally made my worries go away. Especially in a time when I had LOTS of worries, but, our puppy being with you, was definitely not one! THANK YOU!!!
Theresa R - Tracy was very attentive and kept me informed every day with photos and texts and phone calls about how my dog, Buster, was doing.
Monica L - Tracy did a wonderful job with my dog. I looked into several options and I'm very happy that I chose Tracy. She sent pictures & text updates on how things were going. The updates were very helpful and made our time away much better because we knew our dog was well taken care of.
Wendy E - "As Good As Home". Leaving our Bella with Tracy is the easiest part of going out of town. Bella gets as much or more attention than she does at home and has even learned to like cats thanks to Tracy's laid back one. Our family has even noticed Bella"s social skills have improved. Tracy is great with sending us texts with Bella's picture so we feel better about being away. We now we have a good fit because Bella is so relaxed when we pick her up as opposed to how she was when we used to board her. Dogvacay is great and our host Tracy terrific!
Ronald S - Our experience with Tracy was excellent! The initial "meet and greet" helped eliminate any concerns that we had, and the environment was superb for our dog. It's great to know that our dog was well-cared for while we were away. We highly recommend Tracy!!
Lee C - Tracy was really great with our dog Champ. We were going on a 10 day vacation and I couldn't imagine kenneling him for those 10 days. That's when I found Tracy. We were able to come and meet her and her family prior to our stay. Everyday she texted pictures and sent updates. Champ was very happy staying with Tracy. We will use her again for our next vacation!
Rodney M - Tracy was AWSOME!!! We were so lucky to find her. She cared for our dogs like they were here own. The best part was, while we were out, she sent us daily updates along with pictures of them playing so we could see how they were doing. Also, her house is 100% set-up to care for dogs, with how she keeps them separated and they all have a lot of room to play. We will without a doubt be using her again and again. Thanks Tracy !!
Tarnisha L - Cubbie, our 3 year old lab had never been away from us since we got him at 8 weeks old. He'd also never really socialized with other dogs. Tracy was amazing with him- she got him through his nervousness and confidence issues, and Cubbie had a ball! He made some friends, and learned some doggy manners by socializing with the other dogs. Tracy sent pictures and a summary of his day every evening while we were on vacation. She also gave him a bath; he looked great when we picked him up. We are looking forward to many more family vacations now that we've found Tracy and her wonderful family of animal lovers :-)
Tamatha L - Love using Tracy Z when we have to go out of town. She is like a 2nd mom to my little dog. She keeps in touch by sending photos of what he is up to. It is so sweet and thoughtful!
Carrie M - Tracy was great! Very flexible with dropping and pick up times, my dogs seemed very happy and comfortable there and we're very tired when they got home :)
Renae S - Tracy was amazing with Joey and Lady! I would highly recommend her. We got lots of cute photos. Tracy and her family were generous with her love and knowledge for the dogs and birds. They had a better experience with this family than a kennel could ever provide. If you love your dogs take them To Tracy!! :D
Joel B - Tracy is awesome. She welcomed Annabelle into her home and made her part of the family. She played well with Tracy's dogs and loved the play area designed just for pups. It actually was like our wheaten was on vacation! Would recommend to anyone who asks where to board their pup. Will definitely use Tracy's services again!
Tamatha L - This was our first time leaving our little pup with anyone. Tracy made our trip stress free by sending updates and pictures every day. Next time we will not be so reluctant and Tracy will be our first choice! Thank you so much for opening your home and hearts to our little pup!
Natalie Z - Tracy was able to help my dogs out again - this time for my short trip. I was able to drop them off and pick them up around my flight schedule, which made it easy for me. Tracy communicated well and was ready for the dogs' overnighter. I enjoy this sitter and highly recommend her.
Heather W - Our dogs were very well cared for, we felt completely at ease leaving them for a couple days in Tracy's care.
Angelika P - So happy with Tracy! She made me feel so comfortable leaving my pup with her. She sent daily pictures/texts giving me updates on how Jules was doing. We will definitely use her the next time we go out of town!
Kim S - Tracy was wonderful. Our dog came home happy and exhausted. He loved playing with his new puppy pals. Traci sent us a picture of how he was doing. I highly recommend her. Waffles will definitely be staying with Traci again!
Natalie Z - Tracy was very responsive to my initial request and suggested I bring my dogs over a prior date so all the dogs could meet each other. We all enjoyed meeting each other and the sitter was ok with my energetic dogs that are still in training. The sitter and her family are very organized and love dogs! My dogs were at a great place for the 10 days and I got many fun pictures of their activities during the stay. I highly recommend this dog sitter.
Meg K - Tracy is great!! My dog came over to her house for another play date. Tracy made sure that she was comfortable and at ease. I know that she is in great hands and plan to continue to have Tracy watch her when ever indeed to be away.
Susie H - I had such a great experience with Tracy. Diesel had such a good time and it was so nice to get updates while I was away. I would recommend Tracy to everyone who needs someone to watch there dog!
Sandy K - My dogs loved being with Tracy for the day, and Lily, a rescue dog, was calm when I picked them up. I plan to use Tracy to watch them again, because I know they will be in good hands.
Meg K - I had Tracy watch my dog Zoe for the day to make sure that she would be okay leaving her. Zoe has separation anxiety which also makes me have anxiety when I have to leave her. But Tracy and her family were awesome!!! She made sure that Zoe was comfortable and at ease during her stay. I definitely plan to continue to use Tracy to take care of Zoe when I have to go out of town or need to have someone watch her during the day. Thanks again for being so great!!!
Susie H - I had my dog Diesel over for a few hours to make sure he would be fine for when I go out of town over the holiday. I am so pleased to know he will get along with the other dogs and he will be in a safe and loving home. Tracy is awesome she even sent me a few pictures to show me how he was doing. Now I can really enjoy my holiday knowing my dog is in good hands. I would recommend her for sure and will be thinking of her anytime I go out of town or just want my dog to be able to play with other dogs. Thanks again!!
Carly E - There's really nothing to say except that Tracy is amazing. Poor woman, I told her I love her! Every night she sent us pictures, and I know she took great care of our boy. As soon as you meet her, you'll understand!
Dan B - Being new to the area I wasn't sure about leaving my dog for a couple days while away for business. I found Tracy on dog vacay as I wanted to at least leave my pup locally, and I couldn't have picked anyone better! Tracy was so great with Ivy and I made a great new friend. Being a bachelor I didn't have a lot of options but I would recommend Tracy to anyone looking to board their dog...thanks Trace! You're the best!
Annalisa C - Tracy is wonderful!! She was such a great sitter to my two dogs. As soon as I met her I knew right away she had a passion and love for dogs and was extremely knowledgeable about caring for dogs too. Her home was warm and welcoming to both myself and my dog babies. My dogs fell in love with her right away and I knew she was an instant YES!! Not to mention they got to play with her other dogs which is great for socializing! I was away out of town for about 4 days and Tracy was so great about updating me on how they were doing, sending me pictures of the dogs playing and enjoying themselves. That to me is huge and so comforting to know that my babies are being so well cared for while I'm away. I would definitly recommend Tracy to anyone needing a pet sitter. She is the best and I would use her again in a heart beat!! Annalisa
Ellen H - There is nothing more relaxing than taking a three day get away especially knowing that your family pet is loved and cared for. That is what we have when we leave our Soxie with Tracy. Soxie loves to play catch and Tracy does not disappoint her. I am amazed when I take Soxie to Tracy's home, she can hardly wait to jump out of the car to get to inside the house. When we pick her up to take her home we know she has had a great time as she goes to her favorite spot and sleeps. I cannot imagine leaving her with anyone else.
Christopher R - As always, Tracy is the best! I don't know what we would do without her! Indy always has the best time and Tracy always sends us pictures of Indy during playtime!
Janine H - Tracy was everything we would want and more. This was an excellent experience in every way. Tracy is interested and genuinely kind to dogs. She was organized and her understanding of dog care was perfect. The level of commitment and expertise made my husband and I know that we had made the right choice. We would be very comfortable leaving our dog with Tracy and hope to do so whenever we travel.
Michael C - This was my first time using DogVacay and the first time my pup was actually away from my home in the 7 years I have had her. When I found DogVacay, I went through profiles, reading through reviews and contacting only the people who seemed to make me feel comfortable. My first meet and greet was with Tracy and it was the only one I had to have. I chose her right off the bat. She took great care of Wynnie, sent plenty of photos/updates throughout the days she had her and it really made me feel more comfortable. I would recommend her to any friends or family in the area and will absolutely be using her again in the future!
Brandon D - Tracy was excellent. She really knows what she is doing and is great with the dogs. Look at all her outstanding reviews... She has earned them. Thanks so much, Tracy.
Britt L - I could make a kind note about Tracy every day, and it would never be enough. She's truly life changing for me and my family by providing a safe, nurturing place for my Great Dane, Atticus. I've never been able to leave one of my dogs with confidence and security until I met her. Not only does Atticus have a blast, but Tracy keeps me updated with pictures and details about their day together. She treats each customer equally and with her full heart (which has to be pure gold)! She's also able to get him to eat a little bit, which is something I never thought would happen while away from home....I cannot express enough gratitude for Tracy and her family and all that they do. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for being YOU in all of your glory because you've proven to me that there are animal lovers out there who are just like me - you are making the world a better place Tracy Z! Keep up the phenomenal job, you have such a positive impact! Much love :)
Sherry B - Each time the dogs stay with Tracy they come back happy and healthy. They always seem eager to go and she treats them like family! Thanks for the great experiences Tracy!!
Christopher R - Tracy is the absolute best! We always take our little girl Indy to Tracy's when we need someone to watch her. Tracy is without a doubt the most flexible, nicest, caring person you could find to take care of your puppy. I would recommend her to anyone from anywhere.
Breann M - Tracy was awesome! I couldn't have asked for a better sitter for my pups during my wedding weekend. She updated me with cute pics throughout the weekend of my boys. This was my first time leaving my boys with someone other then family and it was a great experience for all of us! Next time we leave to go away we will be using Tracy again! Thank you Tracy! You are wonderful! XOXO
Ginger M - Another great weekend with Tracy! We have left Tessa in Tracy's care three times now. Each day, we receive an update or a picture of Tessa playing with her puppy friends. When she gets home, she is exhausted! We are really happy we found Tracy!
Joyce S - Another great stay at Tracy Z's ... our Golden puppy almost looked sad to come home ... he already misses all of his new friends !!! Thanks for taking such great care of our fur-baby :)
Lauryn E - Tracy was amazing with our 11 month old Doberman! We were worried about him since he is not neutered. Tracy took the time to assess Virgil and see who he paired best with during playtime. Turned out he got along with everyone! This was such an awesome experience for our puppy and we were able to enjoy our vacation knowing he was in good hands. He had the biggest smile when we picked him up and his energetic self was nice and tired!
Sherry B - Tracy was great! The dogs were happy and I felt this was a great experience. Thanks!
Ginger M - Our dog, Tessa, is a huge part of our family and when I needed to find someone to care for her, I did my homework. We have used the bigger stores to board Tessa and it became too expensive. You have to pay for play time, treats, and any extras! Tracy Z was my answer! Tracy and her family are caring, fun loving people! Tessa took to Tracy, her family, and her animal friends right away. The care that Tracy gave Tessa was above and beyond what I was expecting. Her home is clean, her yard is nicely fenced in, and her neighbors support her care. I feel confident leaving Tessa in her care for any length of time, and know she will be well taken care of! Thank you Tracy Z for welcoming Tessa; she had a wonderful vacation!
Ellen H - My dog can be a challenge as she is often anxious and has a rather loud bark. When we dropped her at Tracy's she was not on her best behavior and I worried that she would not enjoy her stay and that Tracy would need to remove her from the rest of her guests. Tracy sent me so many pictures that first day of her stay and gave me updates that I began to relax as I knew that Tracy was also feeling as if things were going better. Tracy spent time with my pet, throwing a ball so she could get her exercise. Allowing her to sleep next to her bed, and spending some one-on-one time with her. I looked forward to her daily pictures and her text messages. I would not hesitate on asking her to take our pet again.
Britt L - Before I review my experience with Tracy, I think it's really important for prospective clients who are looking for a safe haven for their fur babies to know that I am one of those "crazy" dog moms who loves her pups as children - which means that I am beyond terrified of the thought of leaving one of my dogs behind for even an hour. With someone I know. So to leave my youngest fur baby, Atticus, overnight with someone I found on the internet for a night?! (I think I've had nightmares about this exact situation) I couldn't have imagined a better, kinder, more loving person to take care of Atticus, than Tracy. I was really in a bind because we had 2 days to figure out where Atticus could stay and when I found Tracy after being referred to this website by a local kennel, I was ecstatic (for about 2 seconds because I noticed her calendar was totally booked). I sent her a message anyways, because her profile had my full interest, even if she couldn't keep Atticus! Tracy asked me to call her and she asked a lot of questions about him, which only verified that she knew what she was doing. Tracy took great care of Atticus and she even managed to send me several photos of him throughout his stay. She had a house full of animals but she made me feel like Atticus was her only pet. I mean that in the best of ways because I have no doubts that she did that for all of her "vacationers". I cannot praise her enough. I am more than grateful that I've found Tracy.
Kathy S - Tracy obviously loves dogs. She had many friends for my Annabelle to play with. Annabelle was happy and well cared for.
Heather S - Tracy and her family were amazing for our pup, Porter. He came home with a smile on his face and tired from playing all weekend. Highly recommend Tracy and will not hesitate to contact her in the future when we need someone to love our pup for a few days.
Joyce S - I would recommend Tracy to any dog owner ... our 6 month old puppy TJ had as good as a vacation as we did knowing he was in such good hands ... she was careful at our meet and greet to insure our puppy was safe and he fit right in with her family fur-babies :) ... we will absolutely be taking TJ back there for another dog vacay ... p.s. he even learned to swim ... thanks Tracy for taking care of our sweet baby !!!
Gregg C - Drop off and pick up went smoothly. I received photos of Mandy several times during the week. Tracy was very easy to work with. This was my second time working with Tracy and plan to continue to have her care for Mandy when I leave town. Overall an excellent experience.
Corey A - Tracy has watched our 2 dogs the past 2 years. They love it there! She sends text messages and pics while we are gone and gives them special vacation treats. She is always very accommodating with the schedule and even kept them an extra day both times when we were unexpectedly delayed. Cannot say enough about the care they receive.
Monica L - We love the updates from Tracy while we are away. She provides lots of play time, attention, and flexible pick up and drop-off times. Our dog has a great time!
Katie W - Tracy is the BEST! My puppy Gigi stayed with her family for a week while we were vacationing in Florida and she sent updates and pictures to us everyday of Gigi playing with the other pups. I could tell from the first meet and greet that Tracy's family was a perfect fit. She is an animal lover and I could tell that Gigi had a blast on her Doggy Vacation! I will be booking with Tracy again! I strongly recommend her!
Christopher R - My wife and I couldn't ask for a better place for our girl Indy to stay. Tracy takes such amazing care of the dogs she boards and treats them all like one of her own. She puts dog parents at such ease with pictures and updates to our email addresses and text messages to our phones. It's almost like you're there with your puppy even though you may be far away. We would recommend her to anyone that is looking for the perfect place for their dog(s) to stay. Thank you to Tracy, her wonderful family, and to her own lovable dogs for always treating Indy like she's part of the pack and part of the family!
Larry R - I love the updates and pictures
Marie N - Tracy was amazing!! I don't think my pup (who is quite spoiled) ever looked happier! From the moment you meet Tracy you realize she has a real passion and love for animals! We were so lucky to find her last minute when our dog sitter cancelled on us. What a blessing, I now can't imagine having Chester stay with anyone else! She is amazing!!
Melanie L - My dogs had yet another wonderful stay with Tracy! They always get SO excited when we pull up to the house. Tracey send pictures & videos during their stay so we always feel connected to them while we are away!! We feel so blessed to have found Tracy she loves our dogs like they are her own and we never worry about them while they are in her care!!
Marie G - This is the second time Ava has stayed with Tracy. She updated me daily with pictures and texts to let me know how Ava was doing. Tracy is awesome!!
Monica L - Tracy is great! We are now repeat customers. She will send updates & make sure that your dog has a great time. We will be back!
Tamatha L - We Love Tracy Z! We have been using her for over a year now and couldn't be happier. She always sends photo texts and updates on our lil guy. I no longer worry about him while away. Because I know he is being cared for and having a good time.
Christopher R - Tracy took such wonderful care of Indy Anna for us! She sent pictures to us every day while we were on vacation and eased our every concern. We couldn't have found a better place for our puppy to stay and we would recommend her to anyone. Thank you DogVacay and thank you so much Tracy! We'll be calling you again very soon!
Melanie L - Brought my dogs to Tracy and they had a great time!! She sent pictures, videos and text updates the whole time. They were in the best hands with Tracy! We will definitely be bringing them back
Elizabeth B - Tracy was great and sent me frequent pictures and updates. I would definitely recommend her!
Susie H - Tracy is great and always takes my dog when I am in a bind and have to go out of town or something and she's flexible with pick up/drop off times which is great. My dog loves going here.
Susie H - My dog loves going to Tracy's house. He always comes back tired out and she always sends me picture updates which is awesome!
Gregg C - Top notch experience in all aspects. Would definitely have my dog stay here again without reservation.
Marie G - Tracy was awesome with my pups, sent me pic updates and let me know how they were doing everyday. And Ava, my husky got lots of playtime.
kathy S - Annabelle loves Tracy and was well cared for...
Jim Z - We left Murphy with Tracy for a week and it turned out to be a pleasant experience for all. We appreciated her photo and video updates every day. Murphy always looked like he was having a good time, playing with the other dogs.
Bonnie R - Tracy is the best. Coco had the best time ever. She has so many new friends and can't wait to see them all again . I think Coco secretly did not want to leave. I would highly recommend Tracy without hesitation .
Kelly G - Harley and I love Tracy. It's so awesome to know we have a place where he is happy when I have to travel. Tracy really loves the animals she cares for and always makes us feel welcome and a part of the family. I love that the animals basically have the run of the house (just like at home) and I don't have to worry about him being cooped up in a crate. I appreciate her flexibility as well. She really is a life saver and I don't know what I would do without her!
Kelly G - I adore Tracy and so does Harley. We've used her several times and have her booked for several more trips. She is so good with the dogs and so accommodating with my schedule. Harley loves the playtime with his new buddies and the walks he gets to take. I love the pics Tracy shares while he's there and knowing that my boy is in good hands while i'm gone. So thankful to have found her.
Sheri L - I was very lucky in choosing Tracy! I moved from Europe to the US and needed a place for my puppy to stay while I closed my house in Europe and headed with my family to Chicago. I found Tracy on Dogvacay and was at first nervous and a bit skeptical about who our puppy should stay with, because she is a big part of our lives. She is our first family dog and my kids were very worried about her. That is until I received the very 1st email from Tracy. She totally put our fears and anxiety to rest. She wrote me all the time, everyday, and that is even before she had our puppy. Then we took our 12 hour flight to Chicago and met with Tracy. She instantly makes you feel like you are part of her family and she takes you in and you are hooked! I had to return to Europe and everyday, she sent pictures and updates as to how our puppy was doing. Tracy is great! I cannot recommend her enough. You can just tell how much she loves and cares for your dog when you leave. I highly recommend her to everyone! When I returned to pick up our dog, she almost didn't want to come home with us. I think she was even missing her best friend, Sassy Patty. All the best to you Tracy! You are terrific and totally made my worries go away. Especially in a time when I had LOTS of worries, but, our puppy being with you, was definitely not one! THANK YOU!!!
Theresa R - Tracy was very attentive and kept me informed every day with photos and texts and phone calls about how my dog, Buster, was doing.
Monica L - Tracy did a wonderful job with my dog. I looked into several options and I'm very happy that I chose Tracy. She sent pictures & text updates on how things were going. The updates were very helpful and made our time away much better because we knew our dog was well taken care of.
Wendy E - "As Good As Home". Leaving our Bella with Tracy is the easiest part of going out of town. Bella gets as much or more attention than she does at home and has even learned to like cats thanks to Tracy's laid back one. Our family has even noticed Bella"s social skills have improved. Tracy is great with sending us texts with Bella's picture so we feel better about being away. We now we have a good fit because Bella is so relaxed when we pick her up as opposed to how she was when we used to board her. Dogvacay is great and our host Tracy terrific!
Ronald S - Our experience with Tracy was excellent! The initial "meet and greet" helped eliminate any concerns that we had, and the environment was superb for our dog. It's great to know that our dog was well-cared for while we were away. We highly recommend Tracy!!
Lee C - Tracy was really great with our dog Champ. We were going on a 10 day vacation and I couldn't imagine kenneling him for those 10 days. That's when I found Tracy. We were able to come and meet her and her family prior to our stay. Everyday she texted pictures and sent updates. Champ was very happy staying with Tracy. We will use her again for our next vacation!
Rodney M - Tracy was AWSOME!!! We were so lucky to find her. She cared for our dogs like they were here own. The best part was, while we were out, she sent us daily updates along with pictures of them playing so we could see how they were doing. Also, her house is 100% set-up to care for dogs, with how she keeps them separated and they all have a lot of room to play. We will without a doubt be using her again and again. Thanks Tracy !!
Tarnisha L - Cubbie, our 3 year old lab had never been away from us since we got him at 8 weeks old. He'd also never really socialized with other dogs. Tracy was amazing with him- she got him through his nervousness and confidence issues, and Cubbie had a ball! He made some friends, and learned some doggy manners by socializing with the other dogs. Tracy sent pictures and a summary of his day every evening while we were on vacation. She also gave him a bath; he looked great when we picked him up. We are looking forward to many more family vacations now that we've found Tracy and her wonderful family of animal lovers :-)
Tamatha L - Love using Tracy Z when we have to go out of town. She is like a 2nd mom to my little dog. She keeps in touch by sending photos of what he is up to. It is so sweet and thoughtful!
Carrie M - Tracy was great! Very flexible with dropping and pick up times, my dogs seemed very happy and comfortable there and we're very tired when they got home :)
Renae S - Tracy was amazing with Joey and Lady! I would highly recommend her. We got lots of cute photos. Tracy and her family were generous with her love and knowledge for the dogs and birds. They had a better experience with this family than a kennel could ever provide. If you love your dogs take them To Tracy!! :D
Joel B - Tracy is awesome. She welcomed Annabelle into her home and made her part of the family. She played well with Tracy's dogs and loved the play area designed just for pups. It actually was like our wheaten was on vacation! Would recommend to anyone who asks where to board their pup. Will definitely use Tracy's services again!
Tamatha L - This was our first time leaving our little pup with anyone. Tracy made our trip stress free by sending updates and pictures every day. Next time we will not be so reluctant and Tracy will be our first choice! Thank you so much for opening your home and hearts to our little pup!
Natalie Z - Tracy was able to help my dogs out again - this time for my short trip. I was able to drop them off and pick them up around my flight schedule, which made it easy for me. Tracy communicated well and was ready for the dogs' overnighter. I enjoy this sitter and highly recommend her.
Heather W - Our dogs were very well cared for, we felt completely at ease leaving them for a couple days in Tracy's care.
Angelika P - So happy with Tracy! She made me feel so comfortable leaving my pup with her. She sent daily pictures/texts giving me updates on how Jules was doing. We will definitely use her the next time we go out of town!
Kim S - Tracy was wonderful. Our dog came home happy and exhausted. He loved playing with his new puppy pals. Traci sent us a picture of how he was doing. I highly recommend her. Waffles will definitely be staying with Traci again!
Natalie Z - Tracy was very responsive to my initial request and suggested I bring my dogs over a prior date so all the dogs could meet each other. We all enjoyed meeting each other and the sitter was ok with my energetic dogs that are still in training. The sitter and her family are very organized and love dogs! My dogs were at a great place for the 10 days and I got many fun pictures of their activities during the stay. I highly recommend this dog sitter.
Meg K - Tracy is great!! My dog came over to her house for another play date. Tracy made sure that she was comfortable and at ease. I know that she is in great hands and plan to continue to have Tracy watch her when ever indeed to be away.
Susie H - I had such a great experience with Tracy. Diesel had such a good time and it was so nice to get updates while I was away. I would recommend Tracy to everyone who needs someone to watch there dog!
Sandy K - My dogs loved being with Tracy for the day, and Lily, a rescue dog, was calm when I picked them up. I plan to use Tracy to watch them again, because I know they will be in good hands.
Meg K - I had Tracy watch my dog Zoe for the day to make sure that she would be okay leaving her. Zoe has separation anxiety which also makes me have anxiety when I have to leave her. But Tracy and her family were awesome!!! She made sure that Zoe was comfortable and at ease during her stay. I definitely plan to continue to use Tracy to take care of Zoe when I have to go out of town or need to have someone watch her during the day. Thanks again for being so great!!!
Susie H - I had my dog Diesel over for a few hours to make sure he would be fine for when I go out of town over the holiday. I am so pleased to know he will get along with the other dogs and he will be in a safe and loving home. Tracy is awesome she even sent me a few pictures to show me how he was doing. Now I can really enjoy my holiday knowing my dog is in good hands. I would recommend her for sure and will be thinking of her anytime I go out of town or just want my dog to be able to play with other dogs. Thanks again!!
Carly E - There's really nothing to say except that Tracy is amazing. Poor woman, I told her I love her! Every night she sent us pictures, and I know she took great care of our boy. As soon as you meet her, you'll understand!
Dan B - Being new to the area I wasn't sure about leaving my dog for a couple days while away for business. I found Tracy on dog vacay as I wanted to at least leave my pup locally, and I couldn't have picked anyone better! Tracy was so great with Ivy and I made a great new friend. Being a bachelor I didn't have a lot of options but I would recommend Tracy to anyone looking to board their dog...thanks Trace! You're the best!
Annalisa C - Tracy is wonderful!! She was such a great sitter to my two dogs. As soon as I met her I knew right away she had a passion and love for dogs and was extremely knowledgeable about caring for dogs too. Her home was warm and welcoming to both myself and my dog babies. My dogs fell in love with her right away and I knew she was an instant YES!! Not to mention they got to play with her other dogs which is great for socializing! I was away out of town for about 4 days and Tracy was so great about updating me on how they were doing, sending me pictures of the dogs playing and enjoying themselves. That to me is huge and so comforting to know that my babies are being so well cared for while I'm away. I would definitly recommend Tracy to anyone needing a pet sitter. She is the best and I would use her again in a heart beat!! Annalisa