Dog Sitters in Wellsona, CA

North County Pet Sitting provides a terrific service. Rumi is super caring and took care of our 2 cats for 2 weeks. She communicates with you everyday and send tons of pics after each visit. I highly recommend extremely trustworthy pet sitting service.

My wife and I have 2 cats, and no family here in SD. Whenever we go out of town for any extended period of time, we always give Rumi with North County Pet Sitting a call. Rumi has always been available and more than willing to care for our pets while we are gone. Each time she visits, she always sends a picture or video and lets us know how our cats are doing. We have used their services for over 3 years now, and have always been pleased with their services and care. Strongly recommend!

We have had nothing but a wonderful experience with North County Pet Sitting. It's so reassuring to know your pet is well cared for while you are away for the day. We also have them take care of our bulldog when we go on trips for a week or more. We know our dog gets loved and cared for as if she's their own. They even pick our dog up and drop her off when we get back - what service! We also love that they can be flexible when needed. I ❤️this service and highly recommend!!!

Rumi has been taking great care of my cats for over a year now. She is super reliable and even makes sure she can be available at short notice when unexpected plans come up. Both of my cats need pills and/or supplements and Rumi is awesome and diligent about ensuring they have what is required every day. Very honest and reliable - highly recommend!!

If you need someone to care of your pets I highly recommend North County Pet Sitting! We used their service two weeks ago and very pleased with them. My dogs looked happy and I felt at ease while we were on vacation.

My dog, Lily, is very shy and she suffers from separation anxiety. Rumi always puts Lily at ease with her calm and friendly demeanor. It’s clear Lily genuinely enjoys spending time with Rumi! I highly recommend Rumi for all dog sitting services, you won’t be disappointed.

Boarded our two Chags. They came back happy and clean. Pick up and drop off service. Price was much lower than other services, especially if you are looking to board more than one pet.

I’ve been using North County Pet Sitting for few years for my dogs. Very trustworthy and reliable. Highly recommend their services!

Wonderful service - she helped me out with last minute dog sitting. Responsive and responsible.

Excellent job. Pets didn't even miss us!

We love Best Friends Forever Pet Care! We require two daily visits, plus administering medication. It's no problem for Tanya. In addition to all of the good care, she takes the time to play with our cat and give him some attention. Also, our cat is very shy around people. He warmed right up to Tanya. When she comes over, he runs right out to see her. That is the only recommendation I need.

I would like to tell you of my wonderful experience with Tanya Rambo and her Best Friends Forever Pet Care Service. When my elderly parents' dog "Albert" developed diabetes and needed insulin injections twice a day we didn't know what we were going to do. Poor eyesight and other medical conditions made it impossible to manage his care. I contacted Tanya and she agreed to help---and she has! Every day,twice a day, seven days a week she appears like clockwork to administer his medicines. She is so organized, pleasant and caring. We counted on her and she was always there for us. Her love and concern for all animals is very obvious. We appreciate her reliability and professionalism. Just can't say enough positive things about Tanya. Your pets will be in the best of care with her. Carmel Mountain Ranch

Best friends has been great. Tanya has been taking care of our dog since 2008 when we moved to San Diego. She takes our dog on nice long walks, makes sure he has shade and water. We have trusted in our home and with our most important family member "our dog " :). I recommend her to many friends

Tanya at Best Friends Forever Pet Care has been pet sitting for us for 7 years and is the best. She is super reliable, loves our dogs so much (and everyone's dogs), and takes the best care of them while we are gone, always giving us updates throughout our trips. If you need pet sitting or walking And want your pets to be home (and not in a kennel!) I highly recommend her!!!!

Tanya Rambo has been taking care of our cat, Baby, for more than 5 years. She is consistently reliable, responsible and genuinely cares about our cat. She went out of her way to alert us about the recent spate of fires when we were out of town and helped us develop an evacuation plan for our cat. We highly recommend Tanya for pet sitting. Susan and John, May, 2014

I have never met this person or taken care of their fur baby.

This is long overdue! Tale Of the Dog has been taking care of our two large dogs when we go on vacations, Olly and Bear, for several years now. We always get consistent picture and text updates of how they are doing when they stay. They are transparent in their pricing and availability, and always fair. The dogs have plenty of space to run and play, and they always have the best time. It's great knowing they are well taken care of and happy when my husband and I need to leave town. We honestly wouldn't board them anywhere else! If you are on the fence about where to board your dogs, let this review help you decide. You won't be disappointed at the level of quality care and communication here!

We left our dog, Maya, for 4 days while we went on a family get away. We were nervous at 1st because we had never boarded her before. We quickly realized we had nothing to be nervous about! Not only did we get daily updates and pictures but we truly felt like they smothered Maya with love and affection in our absence...and she made friends with the other dogs, too! The staff is so sweet and professional. We would recommend Tale of the Dog for boarding and daycare for anyone looking for good service and reasonable prices!

I HIGHLY recommend this facility! We left our pup here for TWENTY DAYS 😭 after our other arrangements fell through and by the second day staff was sending me videos that clearly showed he was NOT missing us at all! Because he loved the experience so much, we bring him for day care once a week. When I tell him he is “going to camp” he goes bananas and jumps in the car!

Best place for day care and shampoo your pet, huge play ground for dogs to run all day..

Excellent, professionally operated doggy daycare! The staff take such great care of my cattle dog! I highly recommend stopping in to take a tour . So well run, my pooch just loves playing here.

I am so thankful I found Tale of the Dog. I was initially nervous to leave her for a week but I had too. I took her for about 6 daycare trips to get used to the place and the staff updated me during the day on how she was doing and sent pictures. The week of boarding went smoothly and I am so relieved. They sent me updates and pictures every day. When I returned she seemed happy to see me and was obviously well cared for. The staff are all obvious dog lovers and friendly and kind people. I definitely recommend this place and I am typically a very picky and critical person when it comes to my kid's and animals.

So grateful for having this boarding place with reasonable size and wonderful staff. We boarded our two dogs recently, with one of them wearing a cone and needs special attention. Both dogs came home happy and healthy. Thank you!

We boarded our dog over a long weekend recently. He had a blast! They sent pictures frequently so we could see that he was playing and happy. We got a written report of who he played with, who he slept with, and how he ate. We plan to use Tale of the Dog on a regular basis for day care fun and socialization, as well as overnight boarding.

This in an incredible daycare/boarding. My dog (Chance) is a rescue. Very shy & unsure of a lot of things mainly other dogs and humans outside of my family. After his temperament evaluation a few daycare and boarding stays he is a different dog. He is so social and confident. He is learned new and appropriate dog behaviors. We now love getting to take him to dog beach where he runs and plays for as long as we let him. Tale of the Dog really made such a difference in our lives. I am so grateful for this team. The staff is incredibly understanding, responsive and caring. I get daily pictures and updates when Chance is with them putting my heart at ease. Knowing that Chance is in such good hands allows me the freedom to be fully present wherever I am. Can’t say enough good things about this place. Thank you so much Tale of the Dog. Chance an I are forever grateful.

My dog came back happy and healthy after a three night stay. I got pictures and a video. The place is kennel free and has lots of space. It looks like they rotate the dogs through the yard, which is reasonable. The staff was really nice and very informative.

These guys are amazing! We were here on vacation and needed doggy daycare a few different days. They took such good care of our sweet girl. We will definitely use their service again next time we are in town.

Gigi is the best! I don't hesitate to leave my dog with her. They are fast and friendly and pricing is reasonable. Gigi is gone now. They raised their geooming rates from $60 to $75 without any notice to customers. Very disappointed.

Many years ago I used them and Joella was hilarious and so much fun and so knowledgeable and compassionate! I used them for boarding when needed, but also training for a very stubborn and feisty Lhasa Apso poodle mix and they were the only ones who helped me with her and also getting her into agility training which got a lot of her feistiness directed in the right way! I can't say enough good things about them! Fond memories!

Long story, our house flooded (bad water heater) and we are unable to be home. Had to take dogs to daycare. My elderly chihuahua was kicked out of our regular daycare spot, shes old, scared and grumpy and bit someone trying to leash her. I called many many other places and Animal Keeper was the ONLY place that said bring her for a meet/greet we'll see if we can make it work. Well they really tried for 30 mins, but she just wasn't calming and they decided they couldn't keep her. I am giving them high rating because they really tried and were ao kind where others were downright rude. Will use them for future pets if i get the chance.

Love this place. My dog always whines with anticipation when we get close and runs right in! They have a sports package where active dogs get to play for hours during their stay. My dog comes back healthy and happy, albeit tired! Air conditioned for the dogs on hot days.

My puppy came back with a bit of a limp, it went away after a day. She came back super smelly and skinny and we got a nail trim and they barely cut anything

My little Emma Lue is 10 years old & in those 10 years, I have not found a groomer that I've been particularly fond of/trusted. I am delighted to say the wonderful people over at The Animal Keeper finally have changed that for me. The staff were incredibly friendly & accommodating. Emma came back to me looking like a rock star & the price was fair & better than I was expecting. Thank you, Kristina & Team - Emma & I will definitely be back!

We just started taking our puppy here, and we have had the BEST experience so far. We had a poor experience at another daycare and bringing her here has been like a breath of fresh air. The staff are the most friendly and accommodating staff you've ever met, I haven't spoken to a single person who wasn't so nice. Our puppy comes home happily exhausted after a day there, and she gets excited to go back. Plus, they have the nicest areas for the dogs - the dogs stay mostly outside in a really fun environment and then are brought inside to hang in their own big spaces for rest time/eating. I especially appreciated them taking the time to show me around without a tour being scheduled! They've been highly flexible in every area. Highly highly recommend taking your dog here!!

My dog Kodi had the absolute best time there! He was boarded for 3 days and groomed on the last day before pickup. We got him the sports package so he was able to play with other dog friends and socialize. They are a wonderful facility with the kindest staff! We will for sure be going back for boarding and grooming!!!

We LOVE Animal Keeper Poway!! Our husky gets so excited to go play at the day camp and they're a dream for boarding, too!

So I needed a dog walker in San Diego who could take care of my best friend while I’m at work. I met Jen and let me tell you something there are dog people in animal lovers and then there is Jen loves pets. They go the extra mile an extra step to make you know and feel comfortable leaving them in charge of your furry friend. While I’m gone, I receive updates of whether my little buddy went one and two, I also receive photos, and sometimes even a video of his antics as he goes for his daily walk It’s very difficult to find someone who cares that much about your animal They don’t treat it as a job they treated as a passion and I can’t believe I looked into finding out about this business because I can’t imagine anyone else walking my Smoky.

This place is a gem! First steps with our puppy such as socialization, some commands and behaviors were so important and helpful to get in place to have an easier time with our dog. We had previous experience, with different dogs we had, with different trainer, but the combination of, Tay, Zoom class and in class dog socialization is brilliant. We took our puppy, Luna, to S.T.A.R puppy course, and Tay in a positive, kind and patient guidance, has helped us shape Luna to a much relaxed, well behaved puppy. As puppy gets so easily distracted, it always good to start with minimal distractions, and add some, once behavior is established, so working from home in Zoom, was an excellent idea, which also left us more time, to communicate with Tay, ask her many questions - to all we got answers. The place where puppies get to socialize, is super clean, you get to see the puppies in video in Zoom, and see how well they manage it. Overall, super easy and enjoyable, not to mention puppy socialization is a must, and well behaved puppy makes life so much simple! Thanks team, and hope to see you in CGC class!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Jen and her team! They have taken such good care of our two cats, I will never trust anyone else with them! They are reasonably priced and I love the daily updates and photos they provide. Such a nice touch! Jen has such a kind heart. She really helped us out recently when I was in the hospital longer than planned and we needed last minute care for the cats. I recommend her and her team to everyone I know who has pets!

JenLovesPets is amazing! The team truly loves the pets they care for! They are awesome with more difficult pets too, my dog is reactive when she's on leash and the team stays alert to keep her away from other dogs. I always feel the love in the messages from each visit, and the pictures help ease my separation anxiety from my dog! My dog doesn't always love new people, but she is always ecstatic to see her JLP friends and I'm pretty sure she likes them more than me!

JenLovesPets is a lovely team of professionals! My two kitties are my world, and whenever I am away, I know they're in good hands. Jen and her team really love what they do, and it shows with the amount of love and care they give to my girls. I receive detailed notes on how they're doing and what they're up to each visit - and the pictures are adorable, too! I always feel safe leaving my kitties with Jen and her team - they're the best!

JenLovesPets is amazing! Jennifer and her team are always amazingly attentive and genuinely love their pup-clients. We never have a worry about our babies when Jen’s team is on the job! We have been with her company for over four years. Jen and her team have always been so loving and more importantly EDUCATED on proper care and training (positive reinforcement) with our pups. She even taxied our pups to/from our wedding venue and watched them the entire night of our wedding until we arrived home. I can’t rave enough about this crew! If you genuinely love your fur-family, don’t get a fly-by-app pet service...get the real deal!

JenLovesPets is so awesome! When I had unexpected surgery, I needed a company to come walk my two 8 month old puppies immediately. Jennifer responded and scheduled a time to talk to me almost right away. When we spoke, she was so sympathetic and told me that they could absolutely help. Within an hour, I had a schedule for the next ten days. The walkers have been outstanding! Sweet, kind to the pups, and they send great recaps of their walks. I am so grateful for their support!

JenLovesPets is a team of pet loving professionals that I trust with taking care of my kitty! My cat is very attached to me so I feel guilty whenever I have to go away for a few days, BUT the reassurance I get from the JenLovesPets squad is amazing! I love the detailed visit notes with cute stories and pictures of my kitty. He loves his JLP friends! You can tell they love what they do

Jen Loves Pets is the best pet sitters I've ever used. For the past three years we have trusted them with the care of our cat Mellow when we left town and always come back to a happy and well loved Kitty. Getting daily updates on how he's doing, along with many pictures, really sets your mind at ease. I was always able to relax more knowing he was being taken care of. When I told Jen we were moving she offered to help me find a good pet sitter in my new city. She not only took Mellow's well being seriously when he was under her care, she's help assure he'll be taken care of when we move. I can't recommend them enough!

The premier dog sitting business in North county San Diego! Amazing trusted service from a team that really cares! Jen is a passionate and dedicated business owner, I really appreciate how she took the time to have a one on one meet and greet to get to know my cat! Nadia, Tiffany, and the rest of the girls take great care of my tabby whenever I travel! The notes are always very thorough and traveling is a bit easier knowing that my furbaby is getting plenty of love. Time to pet (app) and the pictures are an awesome feature! I also love following the Instagram account @JenLovesPets so many adorable pictures!

Thank you for caring for my fur baby while I took a night out. It was my first night out since I got my fur baby 5 years ago. I really loved being able to pick her up And take her home with me after the event too. I love the pictures of her and the updates on report card… I am A special Ed teacher!I absolutely loved this! Thank you 24 Hour Dog Daycare

I really enjoy bringing my dog here for the private boarding suite. He was attended to and well taken care of. I appreciate the daily report cards and pictures of my dog. Gives me such a relief and happy feeling to know and see pictures of my little fur baby doing well with the committed staff members. I definitely recommend this place and will bringing my dog back when we go on our next vacation.

People are friendly and professional. Our dog Anthony seems to really enjoy being there with his friends both doggy and human. The employees seem to enjoy their job and I believe that is why Anthony enjoys visiting.

First time here and it was a pleasant experience for my dog Kiki. She was here for 4th of July weekend and she enjoyed her time here. I got the solo dog sleepover and she enjoyed it all. Loved and taken cared by the staff, I was sent a report card every day along with lovely pictures to know how she was doing and and her progress. Excellent coming here. Love it. And 24 hr care too.

24 Hour dog daycare, was the best, It was my puppy first time there and he had such a blast playing with all the dogs, we got a report card during his visit and lots of photos, along with a very detailed description of how his day was going! I would definitely recommend! also a huge plus that they are 24 hour!

When we got our Maltese back, he was smelling so good. He was calm and relaxed. We believe that he was pampered and spoiled well during the 6 hours of TLC. The daycare is so convenient for us since we could drop off and pick up our pet at anytime. I don’t see another daycare who could be so flexible like that. We will definitely come back! 100%. We went to have a thanksgiving dinner with my family and then went to the outlet for some shopping. It was so worry free. Thank you 24 hour dog daycare for all the care you gave to our precious one.

This was our first time at 24 hour dog day care. They are accommodating and flexible with their hours and our doggie seemed happy with her time there. We loved her “report card” and the great pictures they sent us with her new friends.

I've only used them 2 times so far but their prices are fair and I really like how easy it is to schedule a daycare session online, and convenient drop off and pickup times, any time of the day. I often have to travel up the 15 freeway for trips to Riverside County, so I can swing by as late as needed with no issues. Like others have said, the smell of ammonia from dog urine as soon as I opened the front door almost made me gag. It was so strong it took my breath away. Have they gone nose blind or something? I asked the girl behind the desk why it smelled so strong like ammonia, and she said it always smells like that and alot of clients think it smells good. I was perplexed by this answer, and so I asked another girl who came out to front desk area, and she said they have strict cleaning protocols and they clean multiple times a day. This is the first time I've ever used a doggy daycare or boarding facility, so I wondered if they all smell like this? My dog came from the shelter, and the shelter didnt even smell this bad, so that's saying something about how strong the urine smell is here. I didn't have time to find another alternative, so I had to leave her and hit the road. When I picked her up that evening, she smelled fresh like she had a bath. I even went back inside and asked them if she had a bath but they said no. Very odd. A week later I had to drop her off again because I would be picking her up late, but this time the urine smell was even worse. I called to check in 3 times during her stay, and each time I got the voicemail - I left a message and I didnt receive a call back for several hours - pretty unacceptable. When I picked her up, she had that same fresh scent, but with the lingering odor of ammonia in her coat. When we got home I couldn't take it, and I had to give her a towel bath. Another thing that I found strange about this place is they don't allow you to tour it and they don't allow a live video feed. What are they hiding? I asked why no cameras and they said that they allow all breeds. Do they not want someone freaking out because they see a pitbull on camera? That sounds like a ridiculous answer. Why don't you just say it's to cover your butt from liability issues - at least that's honest. Combine that with the pungent urine ammonia smell, the fact you cant tour the facility or see the conditions in which your dog is staying while they are not with you, and its just too many red flags for me. I'm going to try some other day care places. I'm kind bummed because otherwise I really like the convenience of the hours and everything else about the place. I don't know if there's decomposing urine trapped in the walls or under the flooring, but they really need to find the source, cut it out and remove it, and then waterproof it so urine cant soak through and get trapped to decompose like this again. It can't be healthy for the respiratory system of the people that work there, let alone for the dogs! RESPONSE TO OWNER RESPONSE: I checked my phone logs and it jogged my memory - I did receive a response to my voicemail, therefore I updated my review and clarified a few things. 1, 2 or even 3 hour delay in a return call is ok - taking that many hours tells me you were over booked or under staffed. According to reviews, the smell issue has been going on for several years, and you give the same answer to everyone who comments on it - I guess you're in no hurry to solve it. I have since used another doggy daycare, and can confirm this smell is not normal. Remote access live feeds with multiple high resolution cameras cost about $5000 max and shouldn't raise your costs if you host it on your own server. For transparency, you should consider one and it would negate the need for facility tours. A recorded virtual tour is pointless because the things people want to see are not shown, such as how truly clean it is, how many dogs are there on any given day, staff-per-dog ratio, etc. This would be solved with a live feed camera.

I'll cut right to the chase before the longer review. We all love our dogs. We're protective of them. When we can't be the ones to care for them, we need someone who we can trust. That's not easy! Trust is definitely earned when it comes to the lives of our pups. This place is 100% my go to, trusted dog day care in San Diego. Fair pricing, great package options, and most importantly, Coral LOVES going here. She always walks out exhausted but happy and gets excited to walk back in for her next stay. I recently moved to San Diego and have to travel for work occasionally and needed a dog day care/sitter. I was fortunate to find 24 Hour Dog Daycare! Coral is a 1.5 year old pup with ALL the energy and loves socialization from humans and other dogs. She has such a good time here and gets really excited to walk into the building (a good sign that she genuinely enjoys her time there). They have at least one person on watch at all times to ensure no puppy fights break out and ensure the pups are well taken care of. I love the Report Card feature they use in which they send you a daily update on 1) how the pup is doing, 2) how they are interacting with the other dogs and humans, 3) if they've eaten, drank, and gone potty, and 4) PICTURES! I love the pictures. You have the option to do a social stay or private stay. Coral is really well socialized and thrives in a pack so I've always opted for social where she gets to play with other pups all day. You can also leave your pup with their food or choose to use the daycare provided food at a small cost per meal. I love how tired Coral always comes home. She obviously loves it and I love it for her. For as long as I am in San Diego, this is the only place Coral is going!

The staff is awesome. I take my golden doodle Bella To the doggy day care off Miramar road. Bella is not much of a people dog, Fact she could pretty much do without most people but she loves dogs. The staff has been so patient with her that she has warmed up to each and every one of them. When I drop her off in the morning she jumps out of the truck walks in greets them and can't wait to go back and play. I would strongly recommend this place to anyone whether it's for the day or their overnight doggy slumber parties. They take great care of your pooch as if it was their own.

March 2021 - Chris and Barbara are very special people and took excellent care of our 10 month old Maltipoo. He has stayed with them for both day care and overnight visits and I was very happy with the care they provided! I prefer that he get more attention and personalized attention at a smaller, home care setting (like Hugs) vs one of the other more commercialized dog care options. Chris and Barbara took our dog on a nice, long walk in the morning and evening. They were very flexible when our schedule changed and we needed to adjust the pick up time. And our dog came back clean, happy and tired :-) Update 4/2021 - our dog just stayed with Chris and Barbara for the past 10 days and they sent me pictures, videos and updates every day. Also got pictures of our dog sitting with them - I could tell that they truly care about him and he received lots of love in our absence. He celebrated his 1st birthday with them and my daughter was so sad that we weren’t with him. Chris and Barbara threw him a birthday party and FaceTimed with us so that we could see his party they put on - complete with birthday hats, balloons, dog cake and even a present! We were so appreciative and touched (especially my daughter)!

Hugs Pets Sittings did a truly outstanding and professional job caring for my lab Lola for overnight stays in the home-style setting we wanted for our pet. Not only was my dog cared for in a healthy and loving manner with multiple walks and much attention, but the owners also provided me with photos and and video updates throughout my trip so I could see how well Lola had adjusted to her new environment. Another bonus is Hugs Pet Sitting also allowed me to cancel a reservation 5 days prior due to a emergency hospitalization of a family member during the busy holiday season. Their understanding and compassion shows a business that really cares for its customers.

We were very fortunate to have found this place as we were looking for boarding for our furbabies. We love the fact that they get to roam freely and have access to indoor and outdoor space; it was the perfect home away from home for them. Chris and Barbara were very caring and we knew they were in good hands while we were out of town! We enjoyed all the daily check-ins and I know Kona and Milo look forward to their next visit! They really enjoyed their walks and playing with their furry friends!!!! Thank you again Chris and Barbara, you both provide a great environment for our pets!!

I've had our two dogs, Penny and Sidney, staying at Hugs Pet Sitting for 2 years now. When I first met Barbara and Chris in their home to discuss our needs, I was struck at how their house was 100% tailor-made to have dogs as guests. To have our dogs in a home environment with a limited number of dogs per day, tended to by TRUE dog-lovers who treat your dogs as if they are their own, is a dream come true. The first year, we had a major home remodel going on, and couldn't have our dogs underfoot with workers going in and out (open doors) and dangerous materials strewn about. Five days a week our dogs got to go to "Camp Cavanaugh" and be loved and pampered by Chris and Barbara. They always went out of their way to make sure they got love and affection, or walks, or pickups or drop-offs to my house when I was in a bind...they are the most generous-hearted people who truly do care. I also 100% know that if any sort of emergency were to arise, it would be handled immediately with intelligent and informed action. Our dogs bonded with their two dogs, Yuki and Peach, for life..they truly are best friends. Their German Shepherd Yuki can at first look imposing because of his size, but he truly is a gentle giant who wouldn't hurt a flea...he is so well mannered and such a gentleman and so sweet. Their other dog Peach is exactly as her name implies...a peach! A sweetheart who loves to play and be friends. Now that we're in our second year, we meet at the park for walks (again, our dogs are BFFs), and when we go out of town, our dogs get the treat of getting to stay at what I now refer to as "their cousin's home." We thank our lucky stars every day that we found Hugs Pet Sitting. It truly lives up to its name. Barbara and Chris both work from home, so the dogs truly are tended to and taken care of. Out of this fortunate connection we've found dear friends for life too, in Barbara and Chris! Dog lovers, they are the real deal!! Your search is over...just bring them to Hugs!

I can’t tell you how pleased I was with Hugs Pet Boarding and day care! I originally had my dog scheduled to be boarded at a facility for 10 days. This weighed on our shoulders for days before we left. The thought of him inside sleeping in a kennel and only going out to play with other dogs a few times a day was agonizing!! After searching I came upon Hugs doggy daycare/boarding. This was like finding a diamond in the rough! Everything from my first contact with Chris and Barb was nothing more than professional. We had a meet and greet before our trip and I felt completely confident that this was the place for our pup. They did not disappoint!! Every day they sent us a little video clip of how much fun our pup was having. We actually were concerned that he would not want to come home with us when we came to pick him up. He was having a great time!! Everyday! I would definitely refer my best friends and family and anyone who asks for a place to bring their fur babies to Hugs!!!

Our 6 month old Viszla puppy, Maple, had such a great time at Hugs! It was so comforting to be able to leave her in a home setting and get daily pictures/videos of her activities and behavior. She was so tired out when we picked her up from running around with the other dogs and it was clear she enjoyed herself! This was our first time leaving her with someone other than our family members and it's safe to say we will definitely be using Hugs again, highly recommend!

Chris and Barbara took wonderful care of our dog over our spring break vacation. They cared about her comfort and walked her everyday while she stayed with them. We felt lucky that she was in such good and caring hands. Their place was clean and set up wonderfully for dogs to roam freely and play. They even sent us pictures and videos showing what a great time our dog was having with the other dogs there. One thing especially I would give them a shout out for is how they took some time to screen the dogs they accepted. It was great knowing that they made sure our dog would be comfortable with the other dogs there before we left her there. I wish I could give more stars than five and definitely wouldn't think twice before having her stay with Chris and Barbara again in the future!

Chris and Barbara were wonderful hosts to our 7 month old golden retriever. They were quick to communicate. They sent updates daily. They were willing to work with our picky eater and make accommodations for him. They got him out for exercise daily. He was a happy pup when we picked him up after 3 nights! We will definitely use them again. Thank you!

Hugs is absolutely the best place for your furry friends! I am beyond grateful we found Hugs. Chris and Barbara are amazing with the animals. Our fur babies, Lola and Ziggy, come home happier when they are at Hugs versus anywhere else when we are out. Hugs take wonderful care of the animals and I love how they send photos and video clips of the animals everyday. It makes me feel so comfortable knowing the dogs are in excellent hands. Chris and Barb are nothing short of attentive and loving when it comes to the fur babies. We love them!

I feel so lucky that I found Hugs Pet Sitting for my dog Maggie! She has some separation anxiety and doesn't trust new people very easily but she felt so comfortable with Chris and Barbara immediately! They send me pictures and videos throughout my trips and I can see Maggie having the best time with them and the other pups! Thank you hugs for the being the best!!

Update—We have been using Divine Pet Care since 2015 We could not be happier with the service they provide. Karen and Elias take very good care of our babies. We wholeheartedly recommend them.

Ren and Eli have taken care of our two dogs, Brownie & Fudge, daily for over a year. Our dogs absolutely love them. They have been incredibly professional, accommodating, and knowledgeable. Without Divine Pet Care there are many vacations and getaways we could not attend. I highly recommend the Divine Pet Care team.

Karen and Eli were both wonderful in looking after our kitties for over 2 weeks! We were worried of leaving them alone for such a long period of time but Divine Pet Care did such a fantastic job, I think the kitties would have preferred it if we had extended our trip! Karen and Eli were both very friendly, responsive, professional, reliable and detail oriented! They sent us daily updates and photos and we will definitely use their services again in the future. Thank you for such a wonderful service!

We LOVE Divine Pet Care!!!! My husband and I have used them for several years and really I wouldn't trust anyone else but Karen & Elias with our pup while we are away. They are friendly, professional, reliable, and most importantly, Zoe loves them! Karen is super knowledgable in veterinary medicine, which makes us feel even more at ease when we're away. If you're looking for a pet sitter you can trust, look no further!

We have been with Karen at Divine Pet Care for over 10 years. She was a great resource as we cared for our elderly Great Dane in her last years and we trusted her absolutely. Our cat, who didn't like anyone, actually seems to look forward to her visits. Our current dog loves to hang out with both Karen and Eli. It is so wonderful to have peace of mind, knowing that our dog is in such good hands when we are away. Karen has sent us some amazing photos over the years of our pets. We are so thankful that we found Divine Pet Care!

My wife and I have used Divine Pet Care for several years now and would never settle for anyone else. Karen and Elias are completely professional, prompt, responsive, reliable, friendly, and completely at ease with our four-legged family members. They have conscientiously followed specific instructions when our pets have had health or medication considerations, and they are extremely intuitive and knowledgable about the care of animals. Our "kids" love them. Given all of this, plus Karen's depth of experience in veterinary medicine, we could not feel more secure and at ease when we're away. Simply Divine!

Divine Pet Care is the best! Karen always takes great care of my dog and he loves her! I highly recommend Divine Pet Care and I would not go to anybody else! As soon as she arrives to pick up my dog, he is already at the door excited to go on his walk and hang out with all his friends! Karen also sends a lot of pictures so I know my dog is always having fun when he’s out with her!

Highly recommended! Divine Pet Care is the best! Since our dog was just weeks old and for the last 6 years we have used Divine for all our pet sitting needs from short walks/visits to overnights while on vacation. They're always reliable, trustworthy and accommodating. Karen is very knowledgeable and simply wonderful with our dog and other pets! There has always been a piece of mind with them and knowing that our pets are safe and happy!

Karen is trustworthy, kind, reliable and always on time! Her business ethics are top notch and she will always go out or her way to accommodate the needs of your pets. I highly recommend Divine Pet Care to anyone who wants the best care for their furry family members!

We came to San Diego 3 1/2 years ago with our lab rescue named Nike. Nike is a very sweet, loving and loyal boy, but clearly he had a rough beginning and to this day is still very shy and afraid of people. I found Divine Pet Care on the Internet and really loved all the testimonials, so we decided to give Karen a try and a very special bond was born. Karen was amazing with Nike and Nike warmed up to her very quickly. As soon as you meet Karen you know she's a warm, generous and very caring person. Although we didn't see her much, she became a very important member of the family. I can't imagine trusting Nike with anyone else. I highly, highly recommend Divine Pet Care!! You won't be disappointed.

Great peace of mind knowing that my cat gets a visitor and a little extra play time when I am out of town. I have been using Grandma Dee's service for several years and have been extremely happy (and so is the cat!). I also appreciate having someone walk through the house, pick up the mail and pick up any flyers near the front door while I am gone. I don't worry about the cat when I am gone and Grandma Dee is there.

Grandma Dee's Pet Care is beyond outstanding! They are both highly professional and well educated in terms of pet care. They are licensed to handle your pet in an emergency situation or medicate your animal if needed. We are truly thankful that we found this pet care service thru our local vet ( Er4pets). We can go on vacation and relax. We know that we are in good hands. This pet service is the best in California. You will be amazed at how thorough and organized this service is. They have you fill out paperwork and meet all of your needs while you are away. In addition, this service is so affordable. It does not warrant, you to place your pets in a boarding facility. Most boarding facilities look like a prison cell for animals. This is why we truly love using Grandma Dee's for looking after our cats. They even take pictures of your pet(s) and send you updates. If you truly cherish your pets as we do; then you will look no further. We thank God for this wonderful service.....Sheri & Hans

We've been using Grandma Dee's for about 4 years for dog walking. We initially needed someone to stop in and check on our dog after she had surgery while we were at work during the day. Our dog is very distrustful of strangers and Grandma Dee took the time to work with her and gain her trust. Since that time we've been using Grandma Dee's 2-3 times per week for mid-day walks and feedings. We've been extremely happy with the care and attention our dogs have received. Grandma Dee is completely reliable and if she has any concerns about our dogs or notices any problems when she comes by, she'll leave us a note or give us a call to let us know. I would highly recommend Grandma Dee's to anyone looking for dog walking or pet sitting.

Margaret and Callie took care of my cats for a few days. I am so glad I found responsive, attentive, and caring cat sitters! It is obvious how much they care about animals. My cats are happy and so am I. I’ll definitely be reaching out to them again.

I have been using Grandma Dee's Pet Care for 3 or 4 years and they are wonderful. Their help has allowed me to travel and know my cats are cared for. I would use no one else!

Great place for your pets

Kate and her team are excellent and I highly recommend them. She genuinely care so much for her clients (and their humans). I made a mistake and left off a day of care for my kitty and Kate was able to accommodate a last minute. Kate was so understanding.

TRUST. That’s what all pet parents are searching for when we have to leave our constant companion, our love, with another. In my case I’ve trusted her with my home too. We leave vulnerable and Kate and company come through for us. You can trust her to keep her word. First I booked our flight then Kate, 5 months early! When something came up at our time, we discussed it and Kate graciously recommitted to our earlier agreement. She’s a pro’s pro. This is our fifth multi day/overnight visit. If Kate couldn’t be there for us I would have canceled the trip. Four years ago there was an incident but we worked it out and I reiterate, all there is is trust and I trust Kate absolutely.

Kate is exceptional. She is much more than your regular or typical pet sitter. She is very knowledgeable, very caring with animals, and goes above and beyond. The moment we met with her, I had a warm feeling and knew our dog would be in good hands. We’re so lucky to have found her and without a doubt I will be utilizing her services again and refer her to my friends and family members. She is very easy to talk to and will care for your pet the same way you would. You will not be disappointed!!!

Kate is amazing. She is kind, compassionate and really works with you to meet the needs of your pet. She gives you daily updates in writing with photos so that you can feel completely comfortable leaving your pet. She goes above and beyond in her care.

I absolutely LOVE Kate! She has always been amazing with our dogs. Very loving, kind and attentive. It's easy to see that she genuinely loves animals. And they love her back :) I always feel so confident that our fur babies are in good hands when Kate pays them a visit. And bonus - she posts pictures so I can also see how they are while I'm away! She is a true gem!

Kate is amazing! She gave our two dogs the best treatment. Kate is very communicative and professional. She loves on the dogs as if they were her own. She is a great listener and has excellent attention to detail- right down to our social media preferences! Our dog happened to get sick while we were away and she went beyond all expectations with her attentiveness to the situation, updates, cleaning more than anyone could have asked, and making sure our baby was safe and healthy. We feel so lucky to have found Kate to entrust with our fur family. I would highly recommend Kate to anyone!

This was my first pet sitting experience. Needless to say, I was very concerned about leaving my kitties since one is a special needs cat and requires medication twice a day. Thanks to Kate and Pawtails Pet Sitting Service, I was kept apprised of the kitties’ care with updates and daily pictures. Kate is very responsible, friendly, and is an extraordinary animal caretaker. Not only did she ensure our fur babies were in the best of care, she was proactive and brought in our mail and packages. I will definitely not hesitate to reach out to Pawtails again the next time I go out of town. Highly recommend!

When I was in need of a new Pet sitter my trusted Vet referred me to Pawtails Pet sitting. Naturally, it's always a little uneasy opening your home to someone new and trusting them with your beloved pets. Especially when one of your pets has special needs. Kate made me feel instantly comfortable with her professionalism and love of animals. I got to know her over the phone and we did a home visit before I left for my travel. I felt so at ease being away knowing that she was caring for my pets. She even sends daily updates, pictures and videos which was so comforting. Kate is extremely knowledgeable about all animals and sincerely has a deep love for them. I almost think one of my cats was secretly upset we came home because he missed Kate's daily visits. I would refer her to anyone in need of Pet sitting services. She exceeded my expectations!

Kate is amazing. While our family was on vacation she took great care of our pup! Besides walking her every day Kate made sure there was music for her when alone in the house and sending daily photos so that the family could see how she was doing. She coordinated with the neighbors watching the house and even helped replace a barricade to keep the dog in the yard while some contractors we're doing work. She didn't just walk the dog, she cared for her. We'll definitely use Pawtails again!

Pawtails services were a perfect match for our needs. Before our vacation, Kate made sure our dogs met her and they felt comfortable with her. During our time away, Kate stayed on schedule, and provided text/pic updates on the dog’s status. This established a high level of confidence that Pawtails met the needs of our family pets. We highly recommend using Pawtails to care for your four-legged family members.

First, Amanda and her crew are amazing people and take very good care of our lil fur babies when where out of town. Secondly, our fur babies are always tired after there vacation from pets playhouse. Thanks again pets playhouse for all you do with our babies!

My dog came home with a cut on her eye lid. She had something green in her fur and she was very thirsty & exhausted. I'm not sure what went on there but I would say it's a very sketchy situation & I would never board her again at this place.

Hands down and 100% the best doggy daycare & boarding service out there!!! Amanda and her family loved my dog chance like he was their own. she time and time again went above and beyond in her care, communication, professionalism and deep love for my pup. My dog is a rescue, he is shy and not very trusting bust after 3 days of daycare with Amanda she quickly become one of his most favorite people. Leaving him with her for work or a trip was never hard on my heart because i knew he was probably have more fun with her than he dose with me. She feed my dog, snuggled him, took him on field trips, and threw him a birthday party. Needless to say, if your looking for a daycare or boarding service you will be hard pressed to find anything better than Amanda and her company.

Here's the review: Amanda is an amazing dog sitter and treats my Berkeley as if he was her own. She creates a great and safe atmosphere for the dogs and has a nice house to dog sit. The best thing about Amanda is her accommodations. She accommodates and rearranges her schedule to match mine. I recommend Amanda to anyone who wants their fur baby to feel safe and have a great time

My dog absolutely loves Pets Playhouse! He attends full-time and it is the best decision I have ever made. Amanda is so good with all of her fur babies! my dog gets so excited in the car knowing that we are headed there. He has so many friends and he is not stuck at home by himself all day while I'm at work. I highly recommend Pets Playhouse to anyone who wants their dog to be in a positive, playfull and safe environment. Amanda is also very accommodating when it comes to pick up and drop of times. With my job my schedule changes quite a bit and I have never had any problems!

Amanda is amazing! Her love of animals shows! If you want your fur babies taken care of as if they never left home you are in the right place! She will treat you and your pets like family so you can enjoy your time away without worry.

Amanda took care of my cat for a few months. It was definitely outside of her normal type of work but she was willing to help me out when I was in between apartments and needed my cat to have a place to stay. She would let me come visit him frequently and treated him just like the family. She was responsive to my questions and I never had any concerns. Thank you for helping me out!

I took my dog Mami to Pets Playhouse while I was on a business trip. Amanda was amazing. She cared for my little buddy as if she were her own dog. My dog was well cared for, happy and content when I picked her up. I'm a frequent traveler and will be using Amanda's pet sitting services in the future.

Amanda and her family take amazing care of our golden doodle when we are out of town! So much better than boarding with a kennel! The dogs are well loved in a family environment. Thanks Amanda.

My Poodle Noodle loves Amanda and her family. I think he loves them more than me lol. I started a new job where I work from home most days. I thought he could stay home with me on those days, well he cried all day long! Now I work from home and he goes to Doggie daycare 💁‍♀️ As long as he is happy!