Chico & Chums

I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my fur child. This will be a long review. I have a lot of great things to say. Allison and I attended the same college for the same degree, so we knew each other back in the day. We ran in similar circles. But this was 20 years ago. We hadn’t spoken since college. I ended up moving to Austin a year ago for a job which required A LOT of travel. I saw a Facebook post that Allison had a pet sitting business. I contacted her because I felt like I was abusing all my friendships by asking them to take care of my cat while I traveled. Allison and I had a quick and energetic catch-​up on the phone and scheduled a consultation.
Allison and her partner came over to my house, and met my cat, Dewey. They quickly bonded. What surprised me the most was how professional this business is. Allison had a bunch of paperwork to go over with me. It was a legit operation. They have a website with a login where I can schedule services and pay my invoices. This has become one of the most useful aspects for using Chico and Chums. I can schedule a service on my portal and know that everything will be taken care of.
A few months ago Dewey had some bladder problems and was on medicine. I had to go out of town for work and was terrified to leave him. Chico and Chums took great care of Dewey, and gave him his medicine, and gave me detailed updates. I was still a bit worried, so I asked for Dewey to be taken to the vet to make sure he was still okay. C&C was able to interact with my vet on my behalf and it really was a relief to know Dewey was in good hands.
Now when i have to go out of town, I just immediately schedule service with Chico and Chums. I stopped asking my friends to help out because, honestly, you get what you pay for. The ease of scheduling and peace of mind that comes from using Chico and Chums is worth every bit of money I pay them. This has eased my stress and guilt about leaving my cat while I have to travel.
I’m so thankful that I found a reliable and trustworthy pet sitter. I know Allison personally and can vouch for her character, and she will love your pet like it’s her own.
Thanks Chico & Chums. You’re the best!

I can’t say enough good things about Chico and Chums. Alyson and her staff are so nice and you can tell they will be very loving and caring with your animal. I like that they have a GPS tracker so you can see what time they came and left. Sometimes they even send a picture of your pet, which definitely brightened up my day at work.
I’m sure this service has saved me from a lot of poop and pee on the floor. It was easier to focus at work knowing I wouldn’t come home to a mess or feel a lingering guilt about them being alone for 9+ hours a day. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Chico and Chums again.

Chico & Chums is so great!!! They took fantastic care of my cat who also has special needs. They administered his insulin and made sure his blood sugar stayed on track. I didn’t have to worry about him at all. It is so nice to know my pet is getting the best care while we’re out of town. They were easy to contact when I wanted to check on Mister and sent me updates with pictures to assure me he was doing just fine. The peace of mind provided is absolutely priceless. It was also easy to pay online for their services. Very convenient. I will definitely use Chico & Chums again and again.

I HIGHLY recommend Chico & Chums! They are amazing! They took the stress completely out of worrying about my ‘fuzzy’ children while I was away. I received daily check ins, pictures, and updates. They even way went above and beyond the call of duty when I had forgotten about a delivery that had to be put on the freezer immediately.
If you need pet care… look no further! You will not be disappointed!

Chico & Chums is AWESOME. On the days that I work long hours, I’m glad that I can rely on someone to take care of my little fur baby.
Let me start by saying that I’m a little apprehensive about doggy daycare. My pup’s behavior around dogs that she doesn’t know is a little unpredictable, which is what lead me to Chico & Chums. Alyson was on time and professional at our consultation appointment. My dog immediately ran to her and her permanent affection was won with a homemade treat (given to her with permission, of course). The consultation questions were thorough, the prices are very fair, and animals obviously feel at ease and safe around Alyson.
The first time I used Chico & Chums, Alyson went to my house twice. Once to let my dog out and once to feed her and take her for a long walk. I received updates on my cell and even got a picture of my gleeful, smiling pugger :) The second time was a last-​minute appointment, but Alyson made time to make sure my dog had her bathroom break, dinner, and walk.
Thank you, Chico & Chums, for peace of mind and a happy pooch!