This review is long overdue but I need to let everyone know how wonderful Sandra and Joel are. My…read morefamily was taking a 2 week long vacation over Christmas and New Year's and we needed to find accommodations for my girl Blue, a rescue 4 year old lab with allergies. She's stayed at Sweet Doggies, which is fine, but for 2 weeks, I wanted to find a place that was more like a home and not a boarding establishment. Honestly, I'm not even sure how MDAB showed up on my feed because they are about an hour away from us, but I am so glad it did. We did a meet and greet and right off the bat, you could tell that they love what they do, and that they love the dogs and all animals. The first couple nights, Blue was a bit anxious but Sandra and Joel made her feel comfortable. Also we are able to manage her skin allergies at home, but they flared up while boarding, and they took care of her. I loved being able to watch videos on Instagram. Sandra is also a retired vet tech so you know you the dogs are in good hands. I only wish we weren't so far from each other so we could use them more often!

This is hands down the best place in the area to take your pup. Sandra and Joel are amazing and so…read moreattentive with our two large dogs. Our pups get to spend their days in the sunshine fully supervised and their evenings sleeping in comfy dog beds, big comfy chairs or on sofas that are just for the dogs. They are completely pampered here and so well taken care of. Major Bonus- Sandra have over 30 years of veterinary care experience, so you can have peace of mind that your pup will be taken care of if an illness or injury pops up. Our dogs absolutely love it there. Hope yours will too :)

Our family welcomed a male chocolate lab from Stofer Labs this past spring and we couldn't be…read morehappier! He stayed four extra weeks for training and came home potty trained with a very strong foundational training (sit, stay, come, heel). He is now 10 months old and about 85lbs of solid muscle. He's going to be a big boy! We have three small children and he's great with them and other dogs. We bring him to the park with the kids and he is so happy off leash running around and fetching! We couldn't be happier with Stofers!

We couldn't be happier with our experience with Stofer's Labs! From the very beginning, Kim and…read moreChris were extremely responsive, answering all of our questions promptly and providing detailed information about the puppies and how to transition our black lab puppy Olaf to our household. What really stood out was the quality of training Olaf received before we even picked him up. After 2 weeks of puppy booster training, Olaf came home at 10 weeks old already mellow, essentially crate-trained, and an absolute perfect match for us as first-time dog owners. The care and attention that Stofer's Labs give to their puppies is clear, and it's made a huge difference in our transition to having a dog. If you're looking for a breeder who goes above and beyond, I highly recommend them!

We had Jenny take care of our home, our two cockatoos, and small dog for ten days. She was a…read moretotal pro, and very consciousness. Our home--and critters--were in perfect shape when we got home! We will definitely have Jenny return when we have the need, and we highly recommend her services!

Jenny has checked in and provided care for my cat Jack multiple times over the last year and a half…read moreto include feeding, providing fresh water, cleaning out the litter box, and giving him some company. She has also brought in delivered packages and I once paid her to go to my apartment and turn lights I had left on because I was on my way to the airport and could not go back myself.

Amazing! Mary was absolutely wonderful with my Australian Shepherd. I originally found her through…read morea local Facebook recommendation page, and now I completely understand why so many people speak so highly of her. She was extremely responsive, communicative, and took the time to explain help me learn about my Aussie. Mary did an incredible job gently cleaning my girl's overgrown undercoat out without rushing the process. You can tell she truly cares about the comfort and wellbeing of the animals she works with. She also took extra precautions with my Aussie's sensitive hips, which meant a lot to me. She looks healthier, happier, and so much more comfortable. Her coat is soft and beautiful --plus she smells amazing. Highly recommend Mary if you're looking for someone experienced, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring with your pets.

Reached out recently to get a sanitary trim on my BC and it was super easy to schedule an…read moreappointment. She was ready for me and was quick and efficient. She didn't even charge me which was unexpected. She has an amazing setup on her property and I highly recommend and would go back. I am also considering boarding my dogs this summer.

This is my go to boarding for my pup. She has stayed here multiple times, as long as 2 weeks or as…read moreshort as 3 nights. The staff communicate well, and care for your pets. My pet had allergies that we thought was only food induced. It was because of the Dogwood Staff and careful monitoring/observation did we find my dog also allergic to fresh cut grass. It took us a few stays to find out, but the staff helped us figure out this mystery. After each stay, I opt in to my dog receiving a bath. She smells amazing after, better than the other grooming location I bring her to. I know four other pet parents who were also satisfied with their service and brings their pets here as well. The requirements for your pets is clear and easy to follow. Initially, I was worried about my pet due to hearing horror stories at other boarding locations. BUT DOGWOOD RANCH, I always feel reassured that my pet is at her own vacation with caretakers that care about her. If I can give more than 5 stars I would!

Our dog loves staying at Dogwood Ranch. She comes home tired and happy and she looks great from…read moreall the great work the groomers put in. It is worth every penny to have a happy dog.

She's very caring, warm and trustworthy. I felt completely at ease with her taking care of my…read morepooches. She is also really funny and great fun to chat with.

This kennel is a nice little country vacation for my dogs. Both of my Chow Chows are always so…read moreexcited to board at Town & Country and I can barely contain them once we arrive. Karen, the owner, is one of my dog's favorite people and she knows exactly how to work with my pups while treating them with kindness and respect. Karen is a true 'dog person'! The kennels are clean and secure and I am always confident that my precious pups will be well taken care of even with their special needs and special diet.

We are very pleased with Cat Carmichael's pet care. She does a fine job taking care of our pets…read more I was particularly impressed with how she discovered that the rooster was pulling out my hen's feathers.

When I was going on vacation my sister recommended C at for my 2 dogs and birds while I was gone…read more I'm not real trusting but I called and in really so very very happy I did. She had my birds cage so nice and clean and my birds were singing their heart out when I got home. My older pit/ boxer mix is 12 and has medicine she has to take 2 times a day . She took her medicine without any problems and she even gave me a few toys on how to get her to take it without spitting it out. My pit puppy who chews everything was happy too and nothing chewed while I was gone. I get jealous now cuz my dogs are happier to get than me sometimes. Lol love her kindness and love for my animals. Would recommend her highly to anyone who needs help with their fur babies and feathered friends. Love her to pieces. Give her a call you will be glad you did.

Ahh, it looks like it's about that time to review another local Hollister business. Let's get…read morestarted: #1 Scheduled an appointment for a free home consultation for 4:30pm, and she showed up at 5pm. She claimed that her GPS couldn't locate my house, but no one has ever had problems locating my house anytime before using GPS. #2 She seemed knowledgable, but my general impression was something was just a little *off* about her. 10 times out of 10, my intuition is pretty spot on. So, I told her that I'll text her in the morning prior to coming if I decide to bring my dog to be puppy sat. If I choose to come, I will text, bring the signed agreements & and said puppy. #3 I had last minute emergencies come up and decided she would not be the best fit for my needs at this time & did not follow up. I received a long text saying I owed a cancellation fee. Huh? I a) never signed any documents & b) never said I was for sure scheduling time. This led to her harassing me over text message about a cancellation fee - and my response was: you aren't going to bully me into services that i didnt sign up for & that i didnt agree to do. So kick rocks or else I'll be getting my attorneys & the authorities involved. Not a good experience and I think quite frankly she's a fraud.

We have a puppy, we did not want to leave him at a kennel or by himself when we needed to leave…read moretown for a couple of days. Our mail lady suggested we try Petsitters R Us. Bia stopped by and introduced herself prior to our departure and quickly became acquainted with our puppy. She did an excellent job taking care of our puppy! Her patience and dedication to her craft is unsurpassed! Thank you Bia!

My Dalmatian is so happy here! Drop off and pick ups are low…read morestress and staff is friendly. My dog runs into the owners arms at every greeting ! (dogs sense the love right)? Don't forget they offer grooming, etc ! 10 stars happy fur-mom !

I was very bummed upon checking into my hotel that dogs are not allowed to be left in the room…read moreunattended. Scrambling to figure something on Yelp, Joel and his awesome energy came to the rescue. I was lucky enough that there was space available for my pup the same day we called. You can tell Joel & team genuinely love puppers and really put me at ease trusting them with our dog. They are about a mile from Fishermans Wharf, easy to find, and there is street parking in front. Things to know: * Forms can be printed & completed online in advance * Have vaccination records ready (rabies super important) * Create a profile online to make an appt and they can accept the morning of * Advance booking preferred for holidays