Annie sat for our cat, Tuna, over a long weekend. She was extremely kind and self-sufficient. When we arrived home, Tuna was relaxed and happy and our apartment was as clean and tidy as we had left it. Annie would be welcome to sit for us again any time, we'd highly recommend her.
I could not have asked for a better first experience with zeewoi! Jordan and Nataki were great at communicating from the very start, and they sent me pictures and updates every day. I didn’t have to worry for a moment that my cat Anya was feeling lonely because I could tell she warmed up right away, even though she’s usually quite shy! They also went above and beyond making sure my apartment was tidy for when I got home. So grateful and would definitely be honored for them to sit for me again any time!
Francesco has been taking care of my furry babies and my place while I'm away for well over a year now, and I couldn't appreciate him more. He is a joy to communicate with, and the most reliable person one could hope for. Being able to count on him while I'm traveling makes a world of difference, because I know I don't need to worry about anything while I'm away. Benny and Zumba love him and are very well taken care of. I know because I come home to two very relaxed and happy kitties. I am super grateful to have found Francesco!
Hannah and Joseph were so kind, so communicative, and clean! Kevin seemed so happy in all the photos they sent. Not only did they wash my sheets and towels they used (without my requesting it, simply out of the kindness of their hearts), they ALSO then put my fresh sheets on the bed! 🥹❤️ Such incredible sitters. 10 stars!
Misti was wonderful! She was able to come by before I left town to meet my dog, Grace, which I really appreciated. She sent daily pics or videos and made sure that Grace got tons of snuggle time, which is a major requirement to keep my dog happy :) Cats and skateboards are evil enemies to Grace and it sounds like Misti experienced both and handled it flawlessly! Misti was a great communicator, left everything tidy for me when I got home and Grace was super mellow and relaxed, which tells me she got all the care she needed while I was gone. I highly recommend Misti - I'll definitely be asking her to sit again!
Lilly and Thomas stayed at our house and cared for our dogs for a month. I think they took the dogs to the beach nearly every day. Seeing pictures of our dogs on the beach made our time away from them feel so much better. Our house was immaculate when we returned, and we felt so fortunate to have such kind and loving people step in for us in our absence. Anyone would be super lucky to have them in their home.
Gwynn was wonderful! She was super communicative, flexible to come to our house beforehand to get oriented, and attentive to details. She connected with our pup, Scout, immediately and we felt so assured that he would be well cared for with her. We hope Gwynn can come stay again another time!
I was thrilled to have Courtenay as our sitter. We had a few last minute changes and she was very accommodating. She is a very pleasant, well spoken person who bonded very quickly with our dog, Pepe. We were in Europe and Courtenay keep us we’ll informed via internet, pictures and all. We came home to a clean house, a happy pet and a delicious pie she left for us in the refrigerator. You would be very pleased to have her as your sitter. Lucy Hottle
Wendy was great, she kept us updated on the dogs and all the fun she had hiking with them on the mountain. I returned home to a very tidy house. My dogs just loved her. I will definitely have Wendy sit for me again and would be very lucky to have her do a sit for you.
Julian and Susan were amazing, we came home to happy healthy creatures and a clean, tidy home and yard. They communicated with us during our vacation, both about anything unusual and just to let us know when things were going well (as they were the majority of the time). They are very adaptable and capable people, I highly recommend them for your home and pet needs.
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Shaina was a great sitter for my cat Lionel. She was great with communicating before the sit and was willing to come meet me in person before the sit. She also kept me updated throughout the sit, with photos and little notes. When I returned home the flat was tidy and Lionel seemed happy!
Seàn was an amazing pet and house sitter! He was super communicative and took amazing care of my dog Nala and cat Bruce. They were happy and loved while I was away- I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter for the two little fur babies! He sent great pictures and checked in every day so I had nothing to worry about. On top of all that, he also kept my place immaculately clean and left my place in wonderful shape. We can’t wait to have him back to sit and I would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone looking for a sitter!
Julia was an amazing sitter and we couldn't be happier with our experience! From our first contact to when we arrived home after our trip, communication was excellent and we were able to enjoy our time away with complete peace of mind that our pets and our home were in good hands. We particularly appreciated how clean and tidy everything was when we got home with the linens and towels all washed and dried! Our cats clearly didn't miss us a bit - they were relaxed, their coats brushed and were giving us side-eye "oh, so, back to normal then? " looks as we unpacked. Thanks for everything Julia!
I'm delighted to have found Lisa as a sitter and hope to have her back again! She was detail oriented and clearly cared about my cats' well being. She asked good questions about the cats' routines and needs and about the house to be sure she'd meet my expectations and have a comfortable and successful sit. She communicated very well before and throughout the sit and even though I was unreachable for much of the time I was confident everyone was in good hands. Lisa left the house in immaculate condition and the cats were relaxed and happy when I got home. What a delight!
We are thoroughly pleased with and impressed by Daniel's kind, generous, and careful care of our cat and our house. He is a committed and experienced sitter who completely understands his role and responsibilities and also how to gently win the confidence and affection of a pet. He is an excellent communicator, and he kept us regularly up to date on our cat's well being--sending us texts and photos at least once/week as we requested. Our cat who is a little afraid of new people, grew fond of him, and we have returned to a very calm, contented cat. We highly recommend Daniel, and we ourselves would be thrilled to engage him again when the need arises.
Kathryn was amazing. She helped me figure plans out after another sitter dropped out at the last minute and saved the day! My cat and fish were well taken care of, and she was super communicative when my tank had a problem child moment. Would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, helpful, and caring sitter!!
Amber is as good a sitter as you will find anywhere! She treated our cats with such love and care, as if they were her own. She left our house in perfect tiptop tidy shape, and made sure to wash all the towels and linens before she left. She even cleaned out our coffee maker and took up our weekly trash without us even mentioning it! Amber is super kind and personable and we welcome her back to sit for us anytime! If you are looking for a sitter, you should definitely accept her application!
Raquel was simply terrific! She and her husband, Miguel, had to fill in at the last minute for another sitter who had a death in her family. This meant that the length of the stay and sitting they had originally signed up for doubled. Completely undaunted, they did a GREAT job for us. Our cat and dog got lots of love and affection, and plenty of exercise, food, and rest. Our house and yard were cared for with equal conscientiousness. It was wonderful for us to be able to rely so completely on these super zeewoi. We recommend them 100 percent!
If you are looking for someone to take care of your fur babies and your house while you're away, Daniel is your guy! I had discovered zeewoi just a couple of weeks before I was to leave on vacation and I was not only apprehensive if the website was too good to be true, but also under a real time crunch. I reached out to over 100 local sitters and several possibilities fell through. I was confident I would find the right sitter and when Daniel applied for the sit and I started to text and converse with him, I knew I had found the perfect sitter for my two cats! Daniel was upbeat and positive, articulate and personable, warm and caring, and he asked all the right questions about Lilly and Eli (I hadn't had the time to complete my Welcome Guide, yet!?!). I shared that I had an easy cat and problem cat -- Lilly, who is sweet, social and eats dry food, and Eli who is skittish, was periodically pooping outside the kitty litter box and was eating prescription canned food twice a day mixed with a probiotic and stool firmer. I asked if he thought he was up for the job and he happily said he was. Since he flew all the was from Chicago, I thought the least my husband and I could do was pick him up at the airport. When he arrived, he pulled out his notebook. He patiently walked with me as I reviewed kitty care, showed him around the house, and where he would be sleeping. He immediately picked up Lilly who was excited about meeting her new friend and Eli bugged out and down the stairs to the basement (his favorite hiding place!). We got Daniel connected to the internet, set him up at our dining room table and headed off to airport, leaving our house and kitties in the best of hands. Daniel wanted to make sure I felt comfortable and assured while we were away. He made sure to text with me every other day (he had asked my preference earlier), sent photos of Lilly being her cute self while Eli hid during the day although he gave me assurances that he was eating his food and using the litter box (there were a few accidents, but Daniel never complained about these additional duties). When we returned from our vacation, the house was also spotless and well cared for and Daniel had even washed the sheets for me! It is with utter happiness and complete confidence that I recommend Daniel as a fantastic Sitter. He is trustworthy, responsible, caring, and competent, and you can rest assured that both your house and sweet pets will be watched over and treated with TLC -- and will truly be in the best of hands while you are away!
Tonya was great and filled in after our other sitter had to cancel. She was very self sufficient and navigated acclimating herself to everything since she arrived after we left. She gave thoughtful updates on my cat and I could tell she really enjoyed her, so that means the world to me! She left the place immaculate and we will certainly have Tonya back!
Is it better to board cats or leave at home?
Veterinarians advising to leave cats at home with a pet sitter who will stay overnight in your home, boarding is not recommended for cats as they are stressed in a new environment, you can find a sitter who will care for your cats and home overnight at Sittsy.
How much should you pay someone to watch your cat?
At least $ per visit, $28/week per overnight watching in your home, otherwise you can find a free sitter at Sittsy.
What do people do with their cats when they go on vacation?
Inviting a cat sitter to your home, boarding the cat with a local business, asking a friend, family or neighbour to feed and check the well-being. The most efficient way to leave your cat during your vacation is with Sittsy cat sitters overnight, in this way, you will save cat sitting costs and make vacation not only for you but also for your cat sitter!
The best bird sitter in LA! Sends daily updates of your bird and accommodates for their needs. Not only is the care exceptional but it is also enriching. My cockatiel loves to be around a flock while I’m away and always looks forward to a stay at L’s!
This review is Long overdue! Elle provided a wonderful bird "staycation" for our family cockatiel, Pancho. If you are a bird owner, you know how hard it can be to entrust your feathered loved one to the care of anyone, even friends and family. The are so many hazards to birds in the average household- scented cleaning products and sprays, cookware, candles, scented plug-ins, drafts, cats...kids- it is basically asking someone to make a lifestyle change just to watch your bird. With Elle being such a dedicated and educated bird owner, we knew Pancho was in caring, loving, and safe hands. Pancho can be feisty, vocal, demanding, neurotic, and aggressive when he's "on one" as he is a generally high-strung male cockatiel. He can also be very sweet and affectionate... when he wants to. Elle was able to work with us in understanding and navigating around Pancho's needs and quirks. We received daily updates with photos and videos with him enjoying himself with his new feathered friends. We were a little worried that Pancho would not adjust well to a different environment and being away from us, and partially expected to get a plucked bird back (he is a plucker when stressed), but he had all his feathers and was a chirpy, happy little guy. He even got a parting gift from Elle! I would definitely recommend LA Bird Sitting by Elle to anyone who wants to ensure their bird is being cared for by someone who knows and loves birds!
L is a wonderful bird sitter — kind, knowledgeable and communicative. She even sends you pictures of your bird via text, while you’re away. I really appreciated this, as it was my bird’s (Patrice) first time going to a board and care. Patrice also made some great friends. I will definitely be going back to L in the future! Thanks L!
Baby (my Sun Conure) was very clearly well-taken care of during her stay with Elle. Before finding Elle, I always worried about leaving Baby behind and refused to go on any vacations or leaving the house for over 2 days. The difference this time was that I needed to return to my childhood home located out of the country to see family that I have not seen for over a decade, and I unfortunately could not leave Baby with a friend after seeing their living situation (no offense to them, it just sadly wasn’t bird-safe) As most bird-owners would know, it is significantly more difficult to find a suitable sitter, as most people don’t know how to care for them, and may own cats and/or dogs and there is a significant risk of accidents happening such as losing the bird if it is fully flighted, teflon fumes from cooking/baking, etc. I will certainly be coming back for Elle’s services on my next vacations! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart!
My 15 months old conure had an amazing week there and received so much love. Elle and her family were the best I could ask to watch my bird while I was gone for a week. Daily updates and pics made this experience completely stress free for me. Super experienced and available to answer my questions. We can’t wait to go back!
I travel a lot for work and I’ve struggled to find a convenient, quality place in LA to board my bird while I’m away….but no longer!! I am SO GLAD I found Elle’s bird sitting!!! I was driving all the way out to Omar’s (1.5hrs each way) every time I needed to board my Green Cheek Conure…it was really exhausting! Plus, with the recent break-ins I didn’t feel safe leaving him there anymore, and no shade on Omar’s, but I wanted someplace with more involved and personalized care. I am SO HAPPY I found Elle’s! It’s so convenient- right on the way to the airport so I can drop off and pick up my boy without any extra effort and Elle and Kyle are just the kindest, most wonderful people! From the moment I met them, I felt truly comfortable and at home leaving my feathered child in their care. As a bird person, you can instantly tell other bird people, and since they have pet birds of their own, I felt totally comfortable and trusting leaving my bird with them! They were just wonderful, sent me photos every day of my bird, with the most adorable captions, went out of their way to make sure he was not only cared for, but LOVED while I was away! And not only that - they cleaned his cage and stayed up super late so I could grab my boy on the way home from the airport after a late evening flight. To top it all off - they gave my bird a good bye gift with the sweetest handwritten note….I mean truly, if you’re a bird owner looking for bird boarding in LA or anywhere in the Los Angeles area, this is the place to go! Hands down, no question! Top notch care and love with daily updates while you’re on the road…I am just so happy I found this place!! My bird will never board anywhere else so long as Elle’s boarding is around. Highly recommended 11/10!! My feathered son is super shy and is usually pretty upset when I pick him up from being boarded anywhere…but not with Elle! He was just so happy and comfortable when I came to pick him up tonight, I can tell he’s been so loved and cherished and cared for - and that means the world to me. I know it’s cheesy but he’s my world and I cannot thank Elle enough for being such a good caregiver for him while I was away! Thank you and we will be back soon!
Elle took the best care of my sweet Peaches. I could feel reassured knowing my baby was in the care of someone who knows and loves birds, and I wasn’t worried about her well being at all when I was away. Im so happy Peaches got so much socialization in a safe place. Elle provided such a thoughtful and invaluable service I am so grateful!
Elle has taken incredible care of my Amazon parrot on many occasions. My parrot has been a treasured part of my family for almost 30 years so I don’t trust her with just anyone! My parrot gets to hang with not just her but her sweet husband and their parrot, Yoshi, as well, and I can rest assured while traveling that she is in good hands. Elle sends periodic pictures and updates as well which set my mind at ease. Your bird will be spoiled with a great “flock” and healthy snacks, head scratches, and solid sleep. Highly recommend!
Just picked up my Parrotlet from a week with Elle and it was a great experience! I received text updates every day, and my bird was in a great mood! The process was super easy and I would board with her again in a heartbeat
From first contact to picking up the bird, the entire experience was smooth and pleasant. Elle is both extremely professional (a fantastic communicator & very organized) and also includes many cute personal touches (daily bird pictures & plays with the bird). Elle and her flock understand birds -- by the end of the short stay our skittish parrotlet was happy and comfortable enough to let Elle give her head scratches. Its wonderful to be able to leave our bird in such a caring enriching environment when we travel.
My pup Louie and I love Doggie Goddess! We have been going to the amazing women of Doggie Goddess for about a year now. Not only does Louie spend two days a week there, but he has boarded with them a few times as well. Each member of the staff is so kind, and I can tell they love my dog as if he’s their own. Regardless of the location, Louie comes home each day exhausted (in the best way) from playing and socializing with his pack! It’s incredibly special to find a business in which you can trust the staff to watch over an animal you love, especially one that is cage-free. Thank you to all the women who care for my pup while I’m unable to do so - you are such a huge and great part of Lou’s life!
Doggie Goddess is our dogs home away from home. They treat our mini schnauzer like family. Additionally they are extremely professional and go above and beyond. The facility is extremely clean and our dog has never come home sick after her visits at Doggie Goddess. Traci and her team are amazing. Definitely should recommended 10/10
Can’t say enough. My pup is always happy to see his pup friends and staff at doggie goddess. Everyone is so genuine and enthusiastic about spending time with all the dogs. This place is 10/10. By far the best daycare I have found in LA as they take care of my little drama queen as if he was their own.
My dogs have been going to Doggie Goddess for 10 years. If I could give Doggie Goddess more than 5 stars I would. Traci and her team are amazing. The dogs are always supervised, there is a very balanced pack mentality so the dogs get to have a great time but safety and balance is always happening as well. Traci and her team know all of the dogs, their personalities , quirks and what makes them happy. My dogs can't wait to go there and their sleepovers are the best. There is someone who sleeps with the dogs( which I love). If you are looking for a safe, fun place for daycare and/or boarding, I highly recommend Doggie Goddess.
We love doggie goddess and we won’t take our pup anywhere else. The level of care, love, and attentiveness Traci and her team give my pup is so apparent. My pup is always so tired after a day at doggie goddess because they play and enrich him!! We cannot recommend DG enough and always recommend them to our friends!
I truly would trust Traci and her team with my pup daisys life! They are the absolute best and Daisy loves them with her whole heart. They take the best care of all their pups and love them all like their own
The amazing team of beautiful souls at this business are always sweet and fun; they go above and beyond to have a great time with all the pups. Couldn't recommend their services more. The hours are great. Their rates are worth it. And their location is pretty central from the Westside to mid City.
We love the folks over at Doggie Goddess! Our pup enjoys his time there, and they are super active on socials - which means lots of pics throughout his stay!
I forgot about this place until I get an email from them, so let me warn future pet owners: The worker, Yadira, is a case in unhinged behavior. When I went to pick up my dog, I heard someone angrily yelling at the dogs to be quiet. This worried me so I started filming. From the moment this worker greeted me and opened the door, she had a nasty attitude, was rude, would not listen to my questions, and basically acted like an angry immature high schooler. I had to use de-escalation skills and try to reason with her. Luckily, she didn't see the camera, so I was able to record her behavior without her putting on a mask. She would not let my dog out for almost 4 minutes after I went to pick him up. While my pup whined to come out, she angrily told me that he had tried to snap at her AFTER SHE PULLED HIM BY THE COLLAR. When I asked her why she did this, because I've heard you never do that with a dog you don't own, she proceeded to give me more attitude, giving pseudo-explanations that made no sense. She even lied telling me she's told my husband about my dog having issues (My dog has never had issues at any other day care). When I asked my husband about this, he said he had no idea what she was talking about. She probably had the wrong dog in her deluded mind. I got a call from the owner that day to complain about me. After seeing the video however, the owner did apologize to us and told us Yadira just had a bad day. Unfortunately, I don't want to leave my pup with humans who act psychotic when they have a "bad day." That said, we decided never to bring out pup there where a crazy lady with rage issues will yell at the dogs and pull them by the collar whenever she wants just because that's probably the only time in her day she gets to feel some sort of power.
We’ve tried several L.A. area dog daycare and boarding centers for my high energy, XL girl and BY FAR, HANDS DOWN, we are happiest with Doggie Goddess. The owner and her staff obviously really love and understand all dogs. I feel most relaxed and assured that my baby is in good hands when I drop her here! No time outs or cages, just redirection, when needed! True Pros!
I love Rover Kennels! My dog Uno and my foster Zully are always excited to "go to school," which proves to me that they are treated well and have fun! The Special Events like "Canine Fitness" (obstacle course), "water days" (kiddie pools and splash pads) and "snouts and crafts" (paint and canvas, with a little help from plastic wrap and peanut butter) are creative and interactive ways to entertain the pups. Shout out to Shawna and Mike!
We will never take my dog back to Rover Kennels again. We dropped our dog off a few times for daycare just before we brought him in for boarding. The last time we took him in for daycare, he didn't want to go in and was actually shaking. He has never acted like that in any of the other doggie daycare places. That made us nervous to bring him back there for boarding. Unfortunately, we couldn't switch boarding places as it was right before the holidays, and the other places were already booked. They told us they would send us report cards while he was there. My dog was there for 7 nights and they didn't send us any report cards, even though we asked repeatedly while on vacation. There are no cameras for owners to check on their dogs, so report cards are the only way owners can get some idea of how their dogs are doing. The manager said that she hadn't sent us any report cards because she didn't have my number, but they had sent us report cards on a previous vacation, so that didn't make sense. I then spoke with another person there who said that other owners have been asking for report cards too, but they are too busy to do them. It sounded like they were overwhelmed and understaffed. We also asked them to bathe our dog while he was there. When we picked him up, they had not bathed him. Plus, we had half of his food left and all his treats. Clearly, they didn't feed him half his food or any of his treats. We have 3 days left on our 10-day boarding package worth $195, but we will forgo that as we don't trust Rover.
I adopted my dog Uma from the rescue group operated by an owner of Rover Kennels. My dog is very cute. You would love her too. I'm at work in a parking lot right now and I already miss that dog. Even if she does tear up all my sleeves.
I hate leaving my pup, but I know he is in good hands at Rover. Clean facility and everyone is really friendly.
Best daycare in LA! Two locations - Santa Monica and culver city make this super convenient for westsiders and the staff is warm, true dog lovers and make me, and my fur baby (120 lb bernese mtn dog) feel safe, cared for and genuinely appreciated. They have great hours and after hour pickup (for a addl fee) which is so great as many just automatically make you board your dog if you can’t get there by closing…what if you go to a concert or movie or dinner after work?! Rover gives you options! They have a good size indoor play area and while I wish they had a doggy cam or report card, the proof is how my pup reacts when we get there-she bounds out of the car and can’t wait to get in and play with the staff and her friends. Special shout out to Billy, Alex and Bennet for being so great with her!
Looks like a sweet place and the people seem to care about the dogs in their care. I picked up my granddog and they forgot to give me her food, so meh on service. Better service the 2nd time around...and they offer late pickup, which made this weekend of dogsitting super easy.
Been taking our dog to Rover since he was old enough to play with other dogs. He absolutely loves Rover and I am so thankful for their service. Everyone there is friendly and they all seem like they love dogs. I honestly see myself taking my dog there for a very very long time.
The staff love their dogs and the customers' dogs in such a beautiful way that we all feel like extended family. This is the most wonderful experience my Puppy and I have ever had with day care and boarding. THANK YOU Rover staff!!!
My dog Blue loves going to Rover. We take him there for daycare regularly,and boarding occasionally. They have several areas and try to keep compatible dogs together. Blue was very afraid of other dogs when we first started taking him. Being there help socialize him with other dogs so he loves other doggies. We are very happy with Rover.
One afternoon we came to pick our dog up and she wreaked of urine. When we got home I noticed that she had dry sticky urine all over her belly, legs, back, and right side. I called Rover to let them know the state which she was returned to us. The person I spoke to told me “they wipe down all the dogs before they go back to the owner”. Rather than taking the approach that the “customer is right”, or even asking me to bring the dog in so they could see for themselves, they argued that it couldn’t be the case. They offered us a free bath and blow dry for the dog. We told him we appreciated the call but would be unlikely to use them again. I didn’t write a negative review at the time. This weekend my husband and I thought we’d give Rover one more try. We requested to drop our dog off early (there’s an extra charge for this). A few hours later the owner gave me a call. He wanted to know why we decided to use them again. I thought it was a friendly question so I said we’d like to give them another try. He noted we were very unhappy last time we were there – I said “yes but I’m guessing that’s not the typical customer experience”. His voice became harsh and he said that last time we were there we cursed at his staff???!! I found that amusing because I spoke to him and would expect him to remember that I didn’t curse at all. In fact, I thought we left on pretty amicable terms – I just suggested I didn’t feel comfortable leaving my dog at a place where she may be returned to me covered in urine. Synopsis - the staff are unprofessional, your dog may very well be soiled during the day (even if he/she does get a wipe down before getting returned to you), and there are lots of better places with more space that cost less.
I have been sending my dog here for the past few months and Susie, Shahid and all the staff are GOD SENT! My dog has been thriving physically and emotionally and LOVES getting dropped off and I am beyond impressed with the careful care and love they give the dogs. Kind staff who just love our dogs genuinely! You can't put a price tag on that! Thank you Howling Dog!
My pup Matcha always has an amazing time here. Susie is super nice and always shares photos during the day. I don’t like regular doggy daycares due to overcrowding, overstimulation, etc., issues, but Howling Dog is a small ratio of dogs to humans. Susie focuses on a mix of enrichment, group play, etc. with a smaller group of dogs. 10/10 would recommend!
Howling Dog is truly exceptional - there's really no where else I would trust with my puppy! The staff is so kind, incredibly attentive, and the enrichment schedule is top notch - socialization, obedience training, and fun tricks are part of each and every day. My puppy practically leaps out of the car with excitement every time we arrive and has made huge progress in socialization, reactivity, confidence, and separation anxiety since we started going to Howling Dog! The dogs are closely monitored, the environment is incredibly clean and spacious, and the owner and staff are true professionals. This place sounds too good to be true, but I promise you: it's the real deal!! So grateful to have found them!
I am beyond grateful we found Susie and her team! The staff is attentive and caring which gives us so much peace of mind when we need to drop our puppy off. We have used their daycare and boarding services and I can’t recommend Howling Dog enough!
Susie is AMAZING. They have a great facility, great ethos, and really care about the well being of the dogs. We have a nervous new dog that comes back so happy and enriched each time we drop him off. Cannot recommend this place enough.
Susie and her team are the best. I’m so lucky to have found her. She does an amazing job with my 2 year old German Shepherd. Super clean facility. I highly recommend!
Howling Dog — If you are in So Cal & looking for a “not just a dog daycare place” but a place where your pup is cared for, nurtured and even INSPIRED. Nope, it’s not way more than the other places. Susie, the CEO and owner is definitely the kind of person you would want watching over your pup. I had been to several places and while Joely loved the place so much up in WA— we were so happy to find a similar place here YAY!!! Better sign up now cause its going to be SRO soon. Mark my words. Thanks Susie. See you soon!
My dog’s been coming here for months and every day she comes home tired - in a great way - and happy and healthy. I have the utmost confidence in Susie and her team.
Ochie seems to enjoy his time there. He is exhausted when he leaves from having so much fun!
Never before have I written a review of a service I have never used, after 2 emails and a text with no callback, I have to question Howlin Dog professionalism. Can't trust my dog to these people.
Happy Heart Pet Care and TEAM!!!! Is there any other substitute? I don’t think so!!! When it comes to my Pixie girl, I have a very difficult time trusting. Happy Heart put all of my concerns to ease. They are always accommodating and able to watch my little girl, even at the last minute. I highly recommend giving them a try, you won’t be disappointed. Thank you Anna Marie
I can’t even begin to describe how wonderful Anna Marie is with our pup, Lucy. She’s extremely knowledgeable about how to care for dogs, flexible with my timings, and just an overall pleasure to talk to. We recently picked Lucy up from a 16-day stay, and not once over that period was I worried about how she was doing. Anna Marie went above and beyond - she sent frequent photos and videos, brushed her out daily, worked on commands, and even took it into her own hands to figure out what food Lucy needed when she was being a picky eater. To tell you that I was such at ease knowing she was in Anna Marie’s care is an understatement. I am so grateful to have found her and Happy Heart Pet Care. Don’t think twice about booking your pet here!
I am an EXTREMELY over protective Dog Mom to my 5 yo French Bull Dog Brodie. I have been searching for a dog sitter and trainer for him as long as I can remember, but I’ve never been satisfied leaving my fur baby until I found Happy Heart Pet Care. I will say I love to spoil my boy and only the best will do, however, this also meant he got away with a lot more behavioral wise then he should. So I needed to find someone knowledgeable that I could trust with my boy… I haven’t been able to find someone reliable that not only had the experience to help train Brodie, but that I felt comfortable trusting to care for him. Anna Marie checks all the boxes. She not only has helped with Brodie’s training, but I trust her to care for him as if he was her own. She is truly our dog nanny! Brodie loves Anna Marie and he has become such a better behaved boy since he was introduced to her training and care. Having a person who not only will train your dog, but love them the way you would is priceless. He respects her and she has a great relationship with my boy teaching him with obedience training and socialization. All the dogs she cares for are very well behaved so he has her pack to learn from as well. She also is a great resource for a number of suggestions and advice with regard to your pets health and well being. She is always the first person I call or text to ask any questions with regard to his health or needs, which is invaluable. She is one of the most kind and understanding people I’ve met in LA and I have no doubt I would ever find someone who cares or loves Brodie more as a trainer or dog nanny than her. Needless to say I highly recommend Happy Heart Pet Care. Your life will be easier with your dog if you use her, trust me!
So grateful to have found Happy Heart Pet Care--they are the best! I have an adopted pound dog who is super skittish (and bark-y) with new people and for the past 4+ years, has not been comfortable with other dogs. She LOVES Anna-Marie and Matthew and, after just three visits, she is already changing in wonderful ways--less skittish with new people and excited to play with other dogs, which I never thought possible. Anna-Marie is incredibly kind and accommodating, thoughtful about introducing new dogs to their environment, and thoughtful of skittish human owners, sending them photos of their happy dogs. I contacted them because of the consistently amazing Yelp reviews (a rare thing), without realizing they're on the west side of LA. My dog and I are way on the east side, but still travel there because knowing my pup is safe and happy with people she loves and who genuinely care is worth everything.
Matthew and Anna Marie are both so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about dogs. Their love for our 9week old Darcy is so heartwarming! I certainly had my concern leaving a young puppy with other people for a week, but Matthew and Anna Marie stayed very communicative. They also helped me on getting to know/adjust for a puppy. I could see Darcy was so well cared for through photos/detailed text updates. Truly appreciate their existence 💙
Anna-Marie took care of my 1 year old shih tzu puppy, Tater Tot, for almost 3 weeks while we were away. She was wonderful as she was very flexible with drop off/pick up times, and gave Tater Tot lots of love but also trained him! Tater is much more calm and well behaved now! He was brushed everyday, made many new dog friends, and enjoyed his walks. Anna-Marie updated us with cute photos and videos of him and we can’t wait to have him back with her again!
Where do I start? So thankful for Matt and Anna Maria. Matt has been a life saver with behavior modification with my sweet girl Cocoa. Cocoa is a hyper-vigilant rescue pit, with a few social challenges. Matt not only was able to with patience and professionalism, earn her trust, and help with her behaviors, he was also able to teach me, ways to manage when she and I are in the wild. He is very hands on, and teaches key fundamentals when handling a dog, and working with the world around them. I literally on multiple occasions have been able to handle situations without panic and stress due to Matt’s training. Cocoa also has been managing her stress better as well. You are equipped with the knowledge literally after just one session, the most rewarding thing is seeing the transformation in Cocoa. She has come such a long way. Happy Heart Pet Care has been a blessing. I highly recommend. 10 out of 10!
I highly recommend this company not just as a dog trainer but for all your pet care needs. They do training, dog sitting, walking, and even cat sitting. They are highly experienced and had my aggressive rescue dog showing improvement after just a few sessions! I’ve also used their services when traveling. They send updates on the pup and make sure he is very well taken care of. Highly recommend them!!
We found Anna Marie on Yelp and trusted the good reviews she had- it was the first time we left our puppy with someone she didn't know and in another city. We loved Anna the first moment we met her, she was super kind, and you could tell she had a lot of knowledge and experience with dogs. We saw our puppy liked her from the very beginning and felt safe with her- we left her one full day and, when we picked her up, she was super happy and looked like Anna took great care of her. I highly recommend her; she is amazing!
Matthew & Anna Marie are fantastic! They started working with my bullmastiff puppy December 1, 2023 and my puppy has grown into such a wonderful, friendly, obedient dog with the kindness & training from Happy Heart Pet Care. I trust them 100% and my pup loves the time he gets to spend with them. Many thanks to them for all the support & help. Sam
Shari (and her crew when extremely booked ) have been taking care of my 2 fur babies for almost 4 years! She is the most amazing human and my cats absolutely adore her! I have never felt so safe leaving my animals with someone, I can not praise this company more! 12/10
Amazing! Shari was excellent - very communicative, great with the cats, and super friendly/accommodating! One of my two cats is super picky, and I usually get a message from pet sitters in the past saying they couldn't find him, but with Shari, that was completely different - he was happy with her right away and even came out to play whenever she stopped by. You care a lot for your animals and want to make sure you're leaving them with someone who can be trusted and knows how to look after them; look no further than Westside Pet Sitters! I wholeheartedly endorse them, and they will be my go-to pet sitters moving forward. Thank you, Shari!
Shari is the absolute best! I was lucky enough to find her when I moved to LA and am now limiting my house search to her service radius because she is just that fabulous. She is reliable, honest, and most importantly one of my cats' favorite people. She spends time playing with them each visit, gives me updates on their well-being, and sends the most adorable photos. I cannot recommend Shari/Westside Pet Sitters enough!
Westside Pet Sitters has been taking care of my cat Henry every time I go out of town. It's a local service and they knew my apartment and neighborhood from taking care of previous pet owners. Shari is great and did a quick interview to get acquainted with me and Henry, and then does in-house visits which is great for Henry. Email and SMS both work for booking appointments, and she sends pictures every day while I'm gone.
Shari is the best! Very communicative, thorough, and sent photos and messages for every visit so I knew my cats were doing well. Working with Westside Pet Sitters was a great experience; I will definitely be a repeat customer!
The BEST pet sitters! Shari has watched my cats for years now. They love her! Shari is very responsive - always returning my calls and texts ASAP. She's also very reliable. I fully trust her to take care of my cats and to administer their medication when needed. If you need a great pet sitter, I highly recommend contacting Westside Pet Sitters!
Shari has been walking my greyhound 4 times a week for several months now and she takes such great care of him. I can see how much she actually cares for all of the animals, and he obviously loves her too. She has been an amazing dog walker and I'm always recommending her to all my friends. She is always on time and very responsive. I get a nice text after each walk to show my boy's well taken care of.
Shari is the best pet sitter I've ever had, and I highly recommend her business. Shari is very professional, trustworthy and most importantly, she genuinely cares for my furry creature. It's a joy to receive photos of my cat cuddling up next to her while being away. It's never easy to leave the fluffy one at home, but Shari definitely helps me feel relaxed. I can never thank her enough for her exceptional services.
Shari and her crew have been caring for our cats for almost 6 years now. I can’t say enough about how professional she is, how much she loves our fur babies, and how much I trust her with all my heart when my husband and I have to go out of town! Our oldest cat is fairly prickly and is on critical meds twice a day, but Shari always gives him the best care and is so sweet and loving. She always gives us picture updates and even takes extra steps like asking if we want the AC left on if it’s a hot day. Shari is always very responsive to our texts or calls. I sometimes hear from her within minutes! Her prices are very reasonable considering her thoroughness. I wholeheartedly recommend Westside Pet Sitters to everyone!
We have been using Westside Pet Sitters 4-5x/week for over 2 years since we adopted our dog and have absolutely loved our experience! Shari is always super communicative, able to accommodate last minute walk requests, and is a delight to work with. Our dog has some leash reactivity and can be a handful to walk, but Shari and her team have always been so sweet with him and have used the same training methods we use, so I've always felt very well aligned with them. It seems that they all truly love animals and understand them. From our experience shopping around prior to choosing Westside, we found their prices to be on par with other local services, but got a much faster, warmer response from Shari and have used her ever since!
When choosing a daycare and boarding for my fur baby, it was important to me that the staff were caring, the facility was safe and clean, and that my dog would have the opportunity to participate in meaningful interaction with other friendly dogs. Southpark has exceeded my expectations. I'm very pleased. I have no hesitations entrusting my baby with them while I travel later this month. ...and I LOVE that I can check in on him via live-cam at any time....AND get adorable videos and still shots of him playing with his buddies. Thank you, Southpark!!
I will be honest, I was a little wary to put my little man in his old playcare because some yelp reviews of new management weren’t the greatest. I am so glad I went with my mom gut and not reviews this time - they were spectacular! I didn’t have to ask for updates, they updated me once per day during his four day stay with a report card, meal log, and pictures/videos! They were so sweet to my boy and I could tell he had a great time! There’s no other dog care center I have ever trusted my boy to than this center!
I can’t say enough good things about this daycare! We send our boy Reggie here for daycare and boarding and have been so amazed by how loving and conscientious they are. We get daily updates without fail, and see clearly just how much love our puppy gets. It’s been a life saver to have this resource with a high energy dog that also has separation anxiety when left at home alone. We love that we can watch him on camera and that he gets extra training for mental and physical stimulation. Reggie comes home happy, tired, and very well behaved - a big plus considering what can happen at other poorly managed daycares. The staff are all professional, friendly, and helpful. I don’t know what we would be done without this place for the last year! My only wish is that they’d have later hours on weekends, but that won’t change my review - just a hope!
My Dog loves going to South Park Doggie. She gets so excited when I tell her if she wants to go play with her friends :) As we are pulling in, she can't get a hold of herself and when I pick her up, she is tired after running and playing around most of the day. Everyone that I meet at South Park Doggie have been very helpful,polite and always have answer my many questions :). Thank you all!
My dog loves it here and the staff sends cute updates with photos and info on how much she ate. The cameras are fun to use, too.
My dog loves coming to South Park! The staff is always friendly. The hours are great and the rates are super fair. I would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a daycare for their pet.
I love that they know my dog’s name when we walk in the door, and they always take pictures of the dogs that are so cute. I love that they have a video camera and I can watch all the small dogs playing during the day. My dog is well cared for when he is there!
The absolute best—we’ve been bringing our dog to DWLAX for years at this point. Liz, Erica, Bianca, Logan, and the rest of the staff have that mix of kindness and professionalism that puts your mind at ease that you’re leaving your pup in safe hands. Super easy online booking process, too.
My dog, Hugh Jackman, loves Waterland. We call it his school, cause he is learning new things and just being a good dog. The crew there is always attentive to any needs or concerns I have. He hates to leave when it is time to go, and is always tired which is a good thing for me.
Love this place! Our dog Mika loves the staff so much especially Nephi and Jailene! They give her so much love when she does board and care with them. Lots of cuddles, playtime, exercise and fun! I highly recommend this dog board and care and its even better they are super close to LAX!!
We love Country Dog Ranch, we needed a place for our active Belgian Malinois pity mix to go for boarding that knew how to fulfill the needs of our dog. We searched and searched and then a friend referred us to CDR and it has been a life saver we can go on vacation or even send her out for a day and know that she is well taken care of and that she has such a blast out there and always comes back tired. And we love checking the Instagram feed while she is out there to see her having a blast with all the other dogs and playing in the pool.
I am BEYOND satisfied with Dominic’s & Country Dog Ranch service. After needing a place for my Border Collie medium-sized 2-year-old dog to be taken care of. this has been by far the BEST experience that my puppy has had yet. The professionalism, constant communication & well-way responsive messages really did help and went a long way. Videos were sent throughout the stay and no worries about my sweet fur baby. I can’t wait for her stay again soon! I HIGHLY recommend this stay for your puppy! Thank you so very much. We are extremely happy! Ps. The pickup and drop off also goes such a long way! My puppy is now passed out sleeping after all fun activities she had.
Country Dog Ranch is the best! I know my dog always has a great time because he tries to run to every van that looks like the ones that CDR uses for pickup and drop-off. We have been using Country Dog Ranch for boarding for 3 years and recommend it to all our friends, who now send their dogs to CDR as well. Highly recommend!
The Country Dog Ranch is excellent. I take my dog there every time I have to travel for work or otherwise. I really trust them to take care of my dog Bryant. He always has so much fun there and the owner sends me videos of my dog on walks or in the pool. The owner (Dominique Dewitte) is excellent and very communicative and can arrange for pickups sometimes. Your dog will have a great time there!
My mini goldendoodle, Maisie, has been going here for about a year now, and I cannot say enough good things about this dog daycare. For $50 a day, the dogs are picked up from your home, taken to the daycare/camp for about 8 hours, and then returned back home in the evening. Maisie loves Dominick and his staff, and she always comes back happy and tired. The dogs have 6 acres to play, and there's a pool. Dominick has always been extremely communicative and very easy to work with. He never takes on more dogs than he and his team can comfortably control and handle, which is very appreciated. I recommend Country Dog Ranch to anyone looking for an affordable daycare for their dog,. Truly the best deal around.
Country Dog Ranch has been incredible with my dog Remy. He's reliable, responsive in a pinch, and my dog absolutely loves going to daycare with him. I'd have nothing but the best for my dog, and Country Dog Ranch always provides! The pricing is great, the service is excellent, and their location is incredible. This is by far the best dog-sitter I've ever had, I cannot recommend them enough!
My dog went to Country Dog Ranch for years and she absolutely loved every time she went. She got plenty of outdoor time, lots of space to run around and Dominic was always very kind to her. You can tell he has a real love for dogs and his pack is lucky to have him. Highly recommend.
Best day care and overnight boarding facility for dogs ever! Dominique is very patient with my rowdy puppy and my elder dog, who needs special care. I trust him completely with both dogs, who have ultimate respect for him. Casey loves going to the ranch for the day, romping and playing with her canine friends, swimming in the pool, running off leash all day! The in-home overnight boarding, pickup and delivery service is fabulous and the online videos of the dogs' activities are great to watch. My pup always comes home at the end of the day tired and happy.
I've been working with Dominique since 2010 and he and his wife run the most wonderful service! He's been taking my dogs twice a week for exercise and socialization, and occasional overnight boarding when I have to go out of town. I will never board my dogs anywhere else given the choice. He is thoughtful and kind and I trust him completely. He also has so much experience with dogs and gives me much needed advice when I ask. I would (and do) recommend his services to everyone!
This place is an absolute blessing! My Australian Cattle Dog stays there regularly while I travel for work and she could not be happier. Dom is an amazing person and a true dog whisperer. He runs The Country Dog Ranch impeccably and it is a beautiful place with rolling hills and open space AND a swimming pool made just for dogs!! Dom is communicative and responsive and posts videos on Facebook so you can see your dog running around having an amazing time. Also, his pick up and drop off service is priceless. I don't know how I'd get by without Dom and his wonderful Country Dog Ranch!