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.

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!

We started using Terry's service a a few years ago when we moved from Monterey to Salinas and our…read morelong time pet sitter declined to provide coverage here. We've always been 100% happy with Terry (and so have our pets). Terry goes above and beyond and we never have to worry about what's happening at home while we are away. In the beginning our crew consisted of a geriatric dog and cat. Our dog was quite sick and near the end of her life when Terry began caring for them. She was exceptionally attentive to the special needs of our dog, good at making health assessments and overall someone I could count on. We now have a new crew...two kitties. They are both young and healthy although the youngest does have pica. My cat's particular version of pica is that she will eat any filmy plastic, like plastic shopping bags, newspaper sleeves, cellophane, etc. We have to be constantly vigilant to ensure she doesn't have access to any of the "contraband". Terry understands the issue and always ensures that my cat doesn't have the opportunity to ingest any harmful substances. Terry had a special way with animals and they love her. We just returned home from a nine day vacation. My kitties had enjoyed so much attention from Terry that they were both very ho hum at our return...kind of like "oh, you're back." Typically my "pussy posse" as my husband calls them would have followed me all around the house but they didn't. This told me they had been given tons of attention while I was away. When Terry stays overnight for us, she brings in the mail and any packages, waters plants, takes out the trash, and keeps a watchful eye on whats going on in the neighborhood. She also leaves my home tidy and just the way I left it which is much appreciated. At my request Terri regularly texted us updates and pictures during our time away which eased any fleeting concern I might have. I highly recommend Terry as a pet sitter.

Well, I wrote and did not get any response so I'm not feeling great about that…read more In order to trust anyone with our precious animals, I would need to know that the people are responsible and professional. I was very disappointed.

Oakley and Daphne's are always treated well. Whether is a play day or an overnight stay, they…read morealways look forward to being there and come home happily exhausted!

My Husky has a great time during his 3 week stays while I'm on vacation overseas. Even though I…read moreprovide his food, if any stomach issues arise, they are quick to alert me via text. With pumpkin and/or probiotic options available, I am confident that things are under control without the need of a vet's visit. And with a wash on his final day, my Husky bounds home clean & fresh!

I highly recommend both Emilee and Marie from Sitters by the Sea! I was recommended their service…read moreby the Concierge at Bernardus Lodge in Carmel Valley for my four-month-old puppy, Birdie, and not only were they easy to work with, they were amazing with my pup. They were reliable and made sure Birdie had the best possible time on both Saturday and Sunday. I received the cutest photos of Birdie playing with other dogs (great to socialize her at this age!) from both Marie and Emilee. I trusted them completely with my little pup and I think Birdie fell in love with both of them (mainly because they spoiled her so much!). I will not only use their pet services again in the future, I would absolutely drive the 1.5 hours to Monterey if I needed to go out of town and wanted to ensure that Birdie was with people I truly trust for an extended stay. You can't go wrong with Emilee and Marie and Sitters by the Sea. They treat your pet like it's their own and the comfort level I had leaving Birdie with them was as high as it gets!

Emilee is SO reliable! I have used her services many times ranging from watering the yards and…read morehouse plants when I am gone, to house sitting, to dog sitting! I have great trust in Emilee, and am happy to recommend her to anyone! Sitter by the Sea is the best!

Absolutely wonderful and kind staff. First time for our new rescue pup to have a professional…read moregrooming. They took extra care to allow our fur baby to become comfortable to their people for her appointment. Superior quality of professionalism and compassion to owners and their pets. I would recommend highly to any one who appreciates a business based on kindness and makes customers and their pets feel like family! Our pup was so calm and happy upon picking her up! Very grateful and looking forward to her future regular grooming appointments

We went to Monterey last minute with our dog and needed a place for her during the day while we…read morewent to the spa. They were incredibly friendly, accommodating, and made the whole process so easy! Most importantly, our dog came back so happy and well cared for. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing she was in good hands. Highly recommend!!! And they accommodate last minute :)

I have been very impressed Leaving my dog at Emma's house. She has her home set up for dogs to…read moreplay. She walks them several times a day. She gives the dogs special attention as though they were hers. I have left my dog there several times for overnight stays. Her prices are reasonable and I will continue to leave my dog when I will be out of town. She will do a meet and greet with you before you leave your dog. I found this quite valuable to see how your dog reacts to her. I highly recommend Emma

Clean, thoughtful, expert, responsible, caring pet experiences. We found Wilf's Place by carefully…read morescouring pet trainers based on experience, professionalism, attentiveness, and kindness. We then went through a thorough in-person interview. Emma is kind, caring, and compassionate and brought the company's mascot, the adorably trained Wilfred. Wilfred looks like a plushie dog that has come to life and candidly demonstrates how a trained dog should act. Our dogs immediately took a liking to Emma and Wilfred and thankfully Emma took our dogs in spite of their rambunctious behavior when meeting Wilfred. Emma was prompt with communication and followed the meeting with forms to complete via email, and took attentive care to our questions. We left our fur babies in her care for 2 weeks. We got cute pictures regularly, and our dogs looked engaged, safe, clean, entertained, and happy. Upon our return home, everything came back cleaner than we sent it. This was both embarrassing (why didn't I clean that when I dropped it off?) and a surprise and delightful touch when you're tired from traveling. Please know that our senior dogs aren't easy: one has a bad heart and requires twice daily medication, and the other eats everything not nailed down. I know my dogs and I could tell that they had fun and candidly missed all the attention they got at Wilf's Place. They even got a bath and are better at sitting and obeying our commands than when we dropped them off. We have already booked Emma again for our next trip. If you care about your pets, care about sanitation, cleanliness, details, and your pet's happiness while you're on vacation, Emma is a great find.

My husband Steve and I have been clients of Monterey Pet Care since January 2012. It is an…read moreexcellent company with quality staff - reliable, trustworthy, and accommodating. Initially, we arranged for daily walks for our two labrador retrievers when I was working full-time and my husband was recovering from hip surgery. But due to our busy lives and the excellent experience we had in the beginning, we have continued with a regular daily walk for our dogs since then. We trust them, and they really ease our load! We are concerned "parents". We center our lives around the dogs, because not only are they wonderful and loving family dogs, they are active, energetic dogs who need a lot of exercise. And because we have had dogs of all ages since January 2012 - young adult dogs, elderly dogs, and puppies - one dog with knee problems, and even one who had chemotherapy, we can attest that the walkers are good with all ages and conditions. We feel fortunate to have found Monterey Pet Care with its very dependable, friendly, and professional walkers. They arrive on time and treat our dogs and everyone they meet with respect. If owners have preferences, they will do their best to follow them - for us, this means they lock the doors when they leave even if we are home. Sincerely, Jeanie K.

I've had Monterey Pet Care come to my house for quite a few years now. They send reliable and…read morethoughtful individuals to take care of my dogs. My last sitter, Andrea, was just lovely -- on time, spent time with my dogs, and made them happy. (My neighbors and my cameras confirm this!). Thank you to Dan and to Andrea for making this work.

Delilah has been an awesome caretaker for our dogs!…read more We first met Delilah when she worked for Redwings Horse Sanctuary in Lockwood, CA. She worked there as the Equine Care Provider. She took exceptional care of the horses there. She then became a dog groomer and I would not trust anyone else with our precious dogs. She loved and took care of them like they were her own. When our late dog Boo couldn't walk very well anymore, she would come to our house and groom them both. We have moved back to our home state of New Jersey and we miss Delilah terribly! She always treated our 4 legged family members (equine and canine) with love and respect. We now groom our own dogs because we know that nobody will live up to Delilah. I highly recommend her for any of your animal care needs!

Freya was so amazing with our two fur babies! She came over the day before and met us and our dogs…read more She is wonderful with the dogs. We felt so good leaving them with Freya while we went Whale Watching. She sent us pictures throughout the day. We highly recommend Freya without hesitation.

Excellent Dog Care…read more The review is long overdue but wanted to share for others who want to find someone who truly looks after your own furchild. In my case there were two furkids that needed varying care. Why I would return to Freya +'s: + Responsive. I needed day care services and even evening services while I had to attend an all day conference and participate in an evening event for a few days. Freya answered my calls and texts before the care, during the care, and after the care. + Timely. Always showed up on time when I had to rush off to an event + Caring. I judge how my two dogs react when she returned the following day. Dogs do not lie and they were happy to see her return. + Helpful. Often I had to rush in and out of my lodge while I had to attend an event and Freya made sure she could help me exit as smoothly as possible and minimize my dogs' separation anxiety + Senior care experience. I see that Freya was able to care for my senior dog who had more issues than the younger sibling. + Great feedback. She shared photos of my girls to just show me how they were doing that day while I had to leave them under her care. Overall I would not hesitate to have Freya take care of my senior dog and my other more lively furkid.

FTH offers doggie daycare! That's what I came here for originally and as it turns out, they offer…read moreso much more! When we can we like to bring our dogs to fun-gility. Barb sets up an obstacle course for the dogs and everyone gets three runs through the course. No pressure and no experience necessary. Our dogs love it, too. I think it really gave them a confidence boost to tackle the obstacles. Unlike at the vet's office, the dogs can't wait to get inside! That should give you an idea of the atmosphere. Barb also offers a variety of classes to keep your dog stimulated like scent class and obedience. Of course, she also does consultations if you need something specific. Most people know Barb for her love of Rottweilers. Her dogs are well behaved and loving towards her. If you know anything about dogs, you know that they are honest about relationships. Her dogs love her. Our dogs ADORE her. You couldn't be in better hands. Take it from the dogs.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, I'll let them do all the explaining. We can only comment on…read morethe doggy daycare portion of From the Heart because that's all we've used, but our dog comes home wiped from a day of playing every day. For $30 a day we get the knowledge that she gets good socialization and time with other dogs she wouldn't get at home alone with a few rover walks throughout the day. The staff is friendly and attentive and I just wish she had some more energy at the end of the day for a walk, but she's loving it so far!