"We used Furry Friends and More over the Christmas holiday for our two cats and were extremely pleased. Things that made our experience great, and worth highlighting:
Reasons why they deserve five stars:
--very reasonable pricing for folks who giving thorough pet care
--accommodation on extremely short notice (less than 24 hours) in the height of the Christmas travel season.
--on site visit to meet Marlena, so she can get to know the animals, learn their habits, etc. to provide higher quality care
--Super professional--licensed, bonded for all care-givers, has knowledge of cat care centers and vets in case of emergencies. Reasons why I'd give more than five stars if I could!
--An impressive understanding of how cats "think/work," so we could better prepare our household before leaving town to make it comfortable for the cats (seriously, things we've never thought about!)
--Email, text, and photo updates on the cats if you'd like
--Little new toys for our two cats for Christmas!'
--The happiest the cats have been when we return from travel in memory.
I think these folks have finally converted us from "calling in favors from friends to care for cats" when leaving town to "Furry, Friends, and More" users for good!" - Keith W.
"Over the past seven or more years I have counted on Marlena's professional care for my host of furbabies and not only has she never let me down, but she has always gone far beyond what is required. She notices issues with my house while I am gone and she loves on my cats to the point that I worry they are disappointed when I return :o) ! Marlena's service could not be more convenient since she comes to your home, which means your pets can stay where they feel safe and comfortable. And for the very reasonable fee that she charges, you cannot do better in the Michiana area. Call Marlena. You will be glad you did." - Amanda S.
"Marlena is a brilliant pet carer. I trust her wholeheartedly to give my sweet kitties the attention, affection and love they need while I am away. She is additionally highly knowledgeable and skilled at understanding pet behavior and pet needs. If I had not found her I would have been unable to take the most important journey of my life. She's truly a giving, devoted soul. She will win your pets hearts and keep them feeling safe and reassured while you are away. Pets well being is her gift and passion. Thank you Marlena." - Shayna B.
"Furry friends and more is a wonderful service for all of us pet lovers. The attention that Marlena and her staff give to your pet is second to none!!
You can rest when you leave home knowing that all your pets needs are being met....when I come home, I have one "happy cat!" Marlena brings special catnip to my sweet Mia and plays with her when she comes for a home visit. You home is always safe and secure when she pet sits and that gives you real peace of mind. I would highly recommend Furry Friends to all pet owners who want safety and security when they travel. You will be very satisfied and happy with the results." - Jane P.
"We are so thankful we found Marlena! She has been our dog sitter for the past 6 years. She truly is an animal whisperer. She watches our 13 year old Chocolate lab, "Chevy" who needs a lot of TLC! She goes above and beyond as she brings her own special toys and treats and spends a lot of time loving on Chevy daily.. She is the only one we trust to care for Chevy when we are away for any length of time as well. Marlena is reliable, trustworthy, dependable, and caring, she treats each of the animals she cares for as family. I highly recommend her!" - Melissa C.
"I feel very lucky to have found Marlena to take care of my cats. She is a person with a big heart and the utmost integrity and will treat your pet with all the love and care that you would (maybe even a little more!). In addition to being a compassionate and conscientious pet sitter, she is a strong advocate for the humane treatment of animals and is absolutely committed to their well-being. I recommend her highly without reservation."
- Frances H.
"Since I moved to South Bend to work at Notre Dame, I’ve been very pleased with Furry Friends Services. I travel on occasion for my job, and I can leave my home with full confidence that Marlena at Furry Friends will take good care of my cat, Maya. Maya can be rather hostile toward people she does not know, and tends to jealously protect her turf (my home!). Nonetheless, Marlena has done a wonderful job of soothing Maya’s fears, worries and hostility. Now Maya even comes out and plays with Marlena during her visits! It gives me peace of mind to know that Maya is in good hands when I am away from home.” - David D.
"Marlena is incredibly responsive to any needs, and she never ceases to amaze me when it comes to her attentiveness. My cat Ginger has a number of health problems and requires a great deal of special attention. The responsibility she held with Ginger was enormous, but she bore the weight of it with calming grace." - Penny L.
"Marlena- I don't truly know if you have any idea how truly blessed we were the day we found you! I can't imagine what my/our year would have been like with Robins traveling schedules. We really appreciate your kindness, care and reliabilty." - Cammie T.
"Marlena has taken exceptional care of my cats, dog Shelby and my birds. I couldn't find anyone who wanted to handle my birds. But they went to Marlena with no problem at all, I was amazed. Leaving your pets especially for the first time is very stressful, but I can tell you after I came home when Marlena took care of them, I knew I could go and never have to worry. Marlena makes petsitting, worry free!!!" - Jaci H.
"I have been using Marlena Ballard's pet sitting service, Furry Friends & More, for two and a half years now. I can recommend Marlena enthusiastically and without reservation. She is responsible, organized, professional and utterly reliable. She is genuinely in touch with the animals and gets to know each one as an individual. Her powers of observation and attention to detail are impressive. When I leave town, I am confident that not only will she take care of the basics, she will also notice any anomalies that might arise and respond intelligently. I trust her completely with my pets' welfare." - Gabrielle G.
Reasons why they deserve five stars:
--very reasonable pricing for folks who giving thorough pet care
--accommodation on extremely short notice (less than 24 hours) in the height of the Christmas travel season.
--on site visit to meet Marlena, so she can get to know the animals, learn their habits, etc. to provide higher quality care
--Super professional--licensed, bonded for all care-givers, has knowledge of cat care centers and vets in case of emergencies. Reasons why I'd give more than five stars if I could!
--An impressive understanding of how cats "think/work," so we could better prepare our household before leaving town to make it comfortable for the cats (seriously, things we've never thought about!)
--Email, text, and photo updates on the cats if you'd like
--Little new toys for our two cats for Christmas!'
--The happiest the cats have been when we return from travel in memory.
I think these folks have finally converted us from "calling in favors from friends to care for cats" when leaving town to "Furry, Friends, and More" users for good!" - Keith W.
"Over the past seven or more years I have counted on Marlena's professional care for my host of furbabies and not only has she never let me down, but she has always gone far beyond what is required. She notices issues with my house while I am gone and she loves on my cats to the point that I worry they are disappointed when I return :o) ! Marlena's service could not be more convenient since she comes to your home, which means your pets can stay where they feel safe and comfortable. And for the very reasonable fee that she charges, you cannot do better in the Michiana area. Call Marlena. You will be glad you did." - Amanda S.
"Marlena is a brilliant pet carer. I trust her wholeheartedly to give my sweet kitties the attention, affection and love they need while I am away. She is additionally highly knowledgeable and skilled at understanding pet behavior and pet needs. If I had not found her I would have been unable to take the most important journey of my life. She's truly a giving, devoted soul. She will win your pets hearts and keep them feeling safe and reassured while you are away. Pets well being is her gift and passion. Thank you Marlena." - Shayna B.
"Furry friends and more is a wonderful service for all of us pet lovers. The attention that Marlena and her staff give to your pet is second to none!!
You can rest when you leave home knowing that all your pets needs are being met....when I come home, I have one "happy cat!" Marlena brings special catnip to my sweet Mia and plays with her when she comes for a home visit. You home is always safe and secure when she pet sits and that gives you real peace of mind. I would highly recommend Furry Friends to all pet owners who want safety and security when they travel. You will be very satisfied and happy with the results." - Jane P.
"We are so thankful we found Marlena! She has been our dog sitter for the past 6 years. She truly is an animal whisperer. She watches our 13 year old Chocolate lab, "Chevy" who needs a lot of TLC! She goes above and beyond as she brings her own special toys and treats and spends a lot of time loving on Chevy daily.. She is the only one we trust to care for Chevy when we are away for any length of time as well. Marlena is reliable, trustworthy, dependable, and caring, she treats each of the animals she cares for as family. I highly recommend her!" - Melissa C.
"I feel very lucky to have found Marlena to take care of my cats. She is a person with a big heart and the utmost integrity and will treat your pet with all the love and care that you would (maybe even a little more!). In addition to being a compassionate and conscientious pet sitter, she is a strong advocate for the humane treatment of animals and is absolutely committed to their well-being. I recommend her highly without reservation."
- Frances H.
"Since I moved to South Bend to work at Notre Dame, I’ve been very pleased with Furry Friends Services. I travel on occasion for my job, and I can leave my home with full confidence that Marlena at Furry Friends will take good care of my cat, Maya. Maya can be rather hostile toward people she does not know, and tends to jealously protect her turf (my home!). Nonetheless, Marlena has done a wonderful job of soothing Maya’s fears, worries and hostility. Now Maya even comes out and plays with Marlena during her visits! It gives me peace of mind to know that Maya is in good hands when I am away from home.” - David D.
"Marlena is incredibly responsive to any needs, and she never ceases to amaze me when it comes to her attentiveness. My cat Ginger has a number of health problems and requires a great deal of special attention. The responsibility she held with Ginger was enormous, but she bore the weight of it with calming grace." - Penny L.
"Marlena- I don't truly know if you have any idea how truly blessed we were the day we found you! I can't imagine what my/our year would have been like with Robins traveling schedules. We really appreciate your kindness, care and reliabilty." - Cammie T.
"Marlena has taken exceptional care of my cats, dog Shelby and my birds. I couldn't find anyone who wanted to handle my birds. But they went to Marlena with no problem at all, I was amazed. Leaving your pets especially for the first time is very stressful, but I can tell you after I came home when Marlena took care of them, I knew I could go and never have to worry. Marlena makes petsitting, worry free!!!" - Jaci H.
"I have been using Marlena Ballard's pet sitting service, Furry Friends & More, for two and a half years now. I can recommend Marlena enthusiastically and without reservation. She is responsible, organized, professional and utterly reliable. She is genuinely in touch with the animals and gets to know each one as an individual. Her powers of observation and attention to detail are impressive. When I leave town, I am confident that not only will she take care of the basics, she will also notice any anomalies that might arise and respond intelligently. I trust her completely with my pets' welfare." - Gabrielle G.