Pet Sitters in La Costa, CA

Michael did a great job taking care of our cat. He was

From start to finish, Erika and her partner Sean were so kind, considerate, and easy to work with! Their experience was apparent from our first FaceTime meeting, where we discussed my dog’s care and daily routine. My pup, Arrow, can be very shy and nervous, so I’m always intentional about selecting a sitter for him, and Erika and Sean brought exactly the right approach. They were patient and encouraging, and after only a day or two, Arrow was in love with them! It was particularly special to hear how he opened up to Sean, as Arrow is typically more cautious of men than women. Erika and Sean sent me dozens of pictures — it helped keep my mind at ease knowing that Arrow was being doted on! And when Arrow got an upset stomach for a few days, they watched him carefully and sent me regular updates. Luckily, it was just a little stomach bug, and Arrow was back to begging for belly rubs and fetch in no time! Erika and Sean are truly the kindest people. They’re very responsible, tidy, communicative, and caring. I felt so at peace knowing they were watching Arrow while I was away, and I would invite them back anytime!

This was our second time having Tracey as a sitter and she was again amazing, and great with our pets. They were well fed, well walked and the house was in fantastic shape. I would recommend Tracey to anyone needing house-sitting!

Overall, Hea did a sufficient job caring for our cat and home. Kitty seemed healthy and content, and the house was in good condition. However, this experience helped us refine our preferences for future sits. Hea shares a profile with Nicholas, but it appears she is the one handling the sits. Despite our inquiries, the details of their shared profile and arrangement remained unclear. In terms of organization, she had some mix-ups with dates and arrival times during pre-visit communication that required clarification, which she attributed to managing multiple sits and tracking many details. Although we provided the welcome guide in advance at her request, she still asked us to write down instructions for the cat’s medications and asked questions covered in the guide, later mentioning that she hadn’t yet reviewed it upon arrival. For reliability, Hea honored her travel commitments, but communication about the cat was inconsistent. Updates were irregular, sometimes necessitating us initiating them, and were fairly general (e.g., "doing well, ate well, spending time outside"). While she had assured us she was familiar with sending regular updates, in hindsight, we should have been more specific about our expectations. She also experienced an issue with her phone charger, which required her to switch to another phone and may have contributed to the lapses in communication. Regarding self-sufficiency, Hea requested to arrive the night before, which is common for some sits, and needed assistance with travel logistics. Per her request, we provided rides to and from the train station, helped with how to purchase a ticket, and assisted with her luggage. Despite volunteering for a sit far from her home, she expressed concerns about the cost and logistical challenges of public transportation, which we tried to accommodate by offering additional assistance, including a trip to the grocery store. On the plus side, Hea left our home in good condition—counters were clean, the trash was taken out, and the dishwasher was run. She was respectful of our space and kept everything tidy. For pet care, Kitty appeared happy and healthy upon our return, and Hea mentioned spending a lot of time at home, which likely helped our cat feel less lonely. She explained that she preferred to defer to the cat's wishes rather than initiate interaction, despite our guidance to engage more directly with her. Overall, Hea took good care of our home and cat, and we were satisfied with the sit. For future homeowners, we recommend being clear about your expectations for communication, updates, and any assistance with travel arrangements or transportation.

Mary was terrific. She arrived on time; was flexible about a few little tweaks to our schedule; took great care of Cody and Huck (our daughter's dog); and left the house as she found it. I think she enjoyed staying here and being in Santa Barbara and we would certainly welcome her back.

Bryan was absolutely fantastic! He communicated on a daily basis, walked the dogs, kept them fed and administered medication to one dog, kept the house very clean. I would highly recommend!

Monique and Norman were wonderful sitters. We had a great call prior to their arrival and the connection was immediate. Unfortunately Norman had to go home mid way through the sit due to an emergency. Thankfully Monique was kind enough to stay behind and help me find a replacement. She was very reliable. She help me interview a few sitters as I was abroad for my wedding, and she provided honest feedbacks to find me the perfect replacement. Her replacement was top notch. And I can not thank her enough for being there through the process. Thanks to her I was able to enjoy my trip abroad for the whole duration of my planned trip!

It was a pleasure to have Jess sit for us! She was easy to coordinate with from the get-go, responsive, and even took the time to come meet with us before our trip. Our dogs seemed very happy when we got home and the house was spotless! I'd recommend Jess in a heartbeat. Your pups and home are in good hands!

Hau & Guy were lovely. Our kitty was adored & his medicine was all given on time. The house was as clean as when I left. Highly recommend them to any house/pet sit.

Shelly truly became an integral part of my family during her time sitting for us. My dogs grew to love her, and after our return, my son grew to love her too. She was on schedule with the dogs’ care, plants all still alive, turtles doing well. House was clean and tidy inside. We would welcome her back anytime for another sit in the future. Very grateful to have found Shelly. We had complete peace of mind with her taking care of our fur babies and home! She is an absolute gem… you won’t find better!

This was Kathleen's second sit at my home, and she was excellent! I returned to happy pets and an extremely clean home. She humored me with daily photo updates and I knew my pup and cat were in great hands.

We couldn't have asked for a better sitter than Jenann! Super communicative when organizing the sit, and gave exactly the amount of updates we requested while we were away. She was also very flexible when we had some unexpected changes to the schedule. We came home to a happy cat and a clean home :)