Fifi and Fideaux

I was a bit nervous to have my dog Samantha/​Sammy stay with any other person aside from my family. I had never boarded her with anyone else but Ashton quickly put my mind at ease. We first did a trial run for one afternoon to see how Sammy would like staying with her. Sammy loved her. I have subsequently had Sammy stay with Ashton for several weeks at a time. Ashton is very caring, loving and thorough. You can rest assured your dog is safe and loved with her.

Our dog Buddy adores staying with Ashton at Fifi and Fideaux. As a rescue he had separation anxiety and did not do well with other sitters we tried. With Ashton, we acclimatized him, first for an hour, then for a few hours, then for a day. Since then, Fifi and Fideaux has become his second home. Buddy probably receives better care when he is with Ashton than when he is with us! I particularly like that she takes him daily to play at the dog park.
I feel more comfortable with Ashton than with any other sitter I have used over the years. She combines good dog-​sense with loving attention to each dog. She also maintains regular contact with me by phone and email to let me know that Buddy is OK and enjoying himself. Ashton brings me peace of mind when Buddy is with her.
I highly recommend that you consider Ashton if your dog needs a vacation while you have yours!

I started talking to Ashton before I moved to NYC. I was anxious to find someone close by that could take care of my dog, Lucy, while I travel. Once I moved, we met shortly after so that she could get to know Lucy. Lucy fit right in and felt at home. Whenever I leave Lucy for a long period of time I get very nervous so it was important to me to find someone that I trusted. I knew from that first meeting Lucy would be treated very well and I had nothing to worry about. It has been over a year now since I moved and I continue to bring Lucy to Ashton when I go out of town. I trust her and she is very reliable and flexible.

My wife and I only trust our two kids (well, our two Poodles — Coco and Hannah) with Ashton when we go out of town. We have lived in NYC since 2009 and we were so fortunate to discover such a dedicated, loving caretaker. Our dogs actually run to see Ashton and enjoy the time and attention she gives to her furry clients. Ashton is the best!

Our sweet cockapoo Nola was a wee puppy when we first met with Ashton. We had a meet and greet with her and her dogs Tequila and Shane and immediately knew she would be in amazing hands. We had never had a dog before and Ashton gave us a myriad of insightful approaches to keep Nola healthy and happy. The first time we left her, Nola was stricken with a bout of «puppy sickness» and Ashton was AMAZING. We were in San Francisco (and a wreck!) and Ashton called a slew of vets and took her to Blue Pearl to be admitted and given fluids to address her condition.
Since then, we’ve left Nola with Ashton countless times and her ability to accommodate your dog’s need, be it meds, special food, potty issues, separation anxiety, or just a snuggle on the bed is remarkable. Ashton is truly a caretaker and we’ve never worried when Nola is left in her care.
If you need someone to take the same care you would, don’t hesitate to call Ashton.
XO
Ami, Scott & Nola

I’ve been using Ashton since arriving in New York with my dog Rudy in 2011. She’s the only person I would ever consider using as her #1 priority is always the safety and comfort of her doggie guests.
I understand the nervousness that can exist when trying to find a ‘daycare’ or boarding situation in New York. The day care business has exploded, and even though I know there are some great places out there, what could be better than thinking about your dog curling up on the apartment sofa, or snuggling in the bed of someone who is devoted to them whilst they stay? I’d pick this every time over a daycare establishment where the dogs will never ever feel they’re ‘at home’ as I know my little guy does with Ashton.
There have been countless situations where i’ve needed last minute help, or have missed a flight and have never been made to feel i’ve put Ashton out — which I’m sure I have many times! She’s a fabulous person, and over the years has become a friend. Give her a call and i’m sure your special fur friend will fall in love with the truly ‘almost as awesome’ place to being in their own home.
Alex and Rudy