Dana and Nicole of Love of the Pup left Berkeley pursue their dream of establishing a comprehensive…read moredog service surrounded by land and woods. They chose to settle in Asheville, NC; our loss is Asheville's dog loving community's gain. Both Dana and Nicole bring their special gifts- their love of dogs, and their skills in understanding and caring for dogs- to their dog walking groups, agility training and boarding. They are excellent "pack" leaders, and work to integrate the different dog personalities during their dog walks. They have been especially good for our shy dog Farrah. With time Farrah became an eager participant in her walks with them. She even learned to play ball. Dana and Nicole's treatment of Farrah has been especially comforting to us since in the past Farrah had suffered a life threatening, 3 dog attack, when a previous caretaker became careless. We can't give them enough stars. Linda and Carlos Russo Castellanos

I can not say enough about how incredible Dana and Nicole have been with our three pups (and…read moresquatter cat). My father passed away suddenly and on top of experiencing crushing grief, we suddenly had to make last minute plans for someone to care for our dogs who could not fly out of town with us. We were completely stressed and began calling pet sitters. Dana and Nicole were able to watch our pups last minute, over the weekend. They were so kind and came in advance to meet my fiancé and the animals. They walked our dogs twice daily and sent us the sweetest photos during each visit via text. Some happy photos of our dogs were so welcome during this very sad time. Our dogs adored them and you can tell that Dana and Nicole truly love what they do. They will be our regular sitters in the future and we feel so grateful to have found them.

Heather is the best and I'm so lucky to have found such a great dog walker/sitter. It's apparent…read moreshe is dedicated and passionate about her job and goes above and beyond to care for your dog like it was her own. Can't say enough good things about her! Definitely give my highest recommendation

OK. I get it now. After reading the reviews, I had to check out this "Heather". OMG she's amazing!…read moreYou could tell she is a true dog lover. They need more Heathers in the world. This is the first time we ever left our dog, Jäger in the hands of a dog sitter. He played really well with the other canines and he was absolutely pooped by the time he got in the car. I don't think he realized how tired he was. He went on a beach adventure and Heather took some nice shots!

Zoe has been a life saver for us & our pittie mix Bailee, who has been working on leash reactivity…read morearound other dogs. We came to Zoe after working with two other trainers and feeling very defeated. During our very first session Zoe had Bailee laying down comfortably on a leash next to another dog! It wasn't long before Bailee was able to play off leash with other dogs in Zoe's pack. After over a year of her having no dog to dog contact, this nearly brought me to tears. We have learned so much from Zoe about general dog behavior, but most importantly we've learned much more about Bailee and how we can adjust our behaviors to best meet her needs. Zoe is as good at training humans as she is at training dogs! Training can be a very long process, and it has its ups and downs. Zoe is there through it all with kindness, empathy, and support. She is so knowledgeable, very communicative, and you always feel like you are her most important client. Although we still have work to do, Bailee is now enjoying "adventures" with Zoe's dog pack & we know she is in the very best hands. I always look forward to training days with Zoe, we are so lucky to have her in our lives!

Zoe is fantastic!! She spends quality time with our two golden retrievers, including an older girl…read more(nearly 14!). The dogs love her and learn while with her too! We have had Zoe take the dogs on day excursions and stay with her while we are out of town. I could not recommend her more strongly!!

As my travel arrangements for the holidays didn't get firmed up until the last minute, I was very…read morelucky to come across the services of Jenny and Aych. After an initial email contact to them, the turn around time to learn more about my cat and the services that they provided. They both came over for a consult and to meet my cat and to learn about how I usually take care of him; and really understanding the best ways to play with him, love on him, and really ultimately keep him happy. The care and joy they have from caring for animals is so radiant and it is evident that they are in love with their jobs! Amazing updates when they would visit my cat and even let me know little things that they noticed around the house that they could take care of in a matter of seconds. 5/5, 10/10, Jenny and Aych are the best and I have found my pet sitters in Asheville!

Jenny and Aych did a fantastic job taking care of our kitty while we were on vacation. I'm a…read more nervous and protective cat parent, and my kitty is very shy with new people. They made the whole experience very low-stress and were super gentle and patient with him. I really appreciated the daily updates of photos and videos letting me know that all was well. These two are super kind, communicative, and animal-savvy, and I recommend them highly. Thanks guys!

I have used Jane to pet set for us for years. She first came to take care of our very senior cat…read morewho lived to 20. currently she sits for our two young girl cats. She up is very good with animals and very gentle to gain their trust. After each visit she sends a long note about how they are and pictures too. She is very reliable and a great find. Highly recommend. monica morgan

I found Miss Jane at a time when I REALLY needed her services with my senior dog, Gigi. One of her…read moredog sitters, Greg, came out to the rescue. For those 5 hours, Greg followed up to inform me of Gigi's whereabouts & treated Gigi with the gentleness only a true dog lover can offer. Miss Jane & her team are excellent and if you're in the Asheville area and need a baby sitter (I mean dog)...don't hesitate to call Miss Jane. A+++

We have been using WNC Pet Care for all our dogs for years. Highly recommended! They have all been…read moreprofessional, responsible, and friendly. We have never had an issue. They take great care of our fur babies and our home. We've done day visits to more than a week. They offer a variety of services beyond pet sitting. If you value your pets like we do this group is for you!

It is always a pleasure dealing with WNC Pet Care. We had a family emergency and had to go out of…read moretown at the last minute. They were able to schedule daily visits with our cockatiel, in addition to dealing with our grandfather clock, dishwasher, and trash. Their daily updates with accompanying photos eased our minds about our beloved pet. Great people to work with. An excellent service.

It's not often that you encounter a small business that provides an exceptionally high level of…read morequality service, but James Ballard and Canine Companion provides exactly that. From our first meeting, I could tell that James was passionate and thoughtful about animals. However, with each scheduled visit, it is obvious that our dogs (two French bulldogs) look forward to seeing him and City (his dog) more and more. As if it wasn't great enough that he was giving our little guys so much joy (and us a chance to relax), James is an amazing photographer! He routinely shares pics and updates that make the whole process all the more enjoyable (check out the South.City Instagram for proof). I highly recommend James and Companion Companion. Thanks James!!

This was the worst experience I had with a Petsitter. I came to James Ballard to work with my…read morerescue Shepard who can be fearful of new people and situations. I needed someone to do a couple walks and a trial overnight before I left town to go to my little sisters graduation. We signed a contract, and scheduled in all of the above. James came to my home for two of the visits over a two week period. When I asked James how it went he had only good things to report. Then the third week came around for his last walk before our trial overnight and I texted James the day before to confirm his walk. James replied: "I am declining to do future services. After our last two appointments I'm not comfortable with this job anymore. Thank you." I was shocked and when I asked him why he never responded. I racked my brain for anything that would have caused him to end our service and I couldn't think of anything. Regardless of the reason I found his lack of explanation or response to my text to be extremely sketchy and unprofessional. It left me in a position of having to scramble to find a new sitter last minute, who would be available to go through the same multiple visits with my dog before I leave town. When I called my trainer who recommended him, she was shocked and very apologetic for his unprofessional behavior. She had no idea he would do something like that and told me she would no longer recommend him to people.

My dogs are well cared for and get lots of play time. Dropoff and pickup process is easy, and I…read morelike the daily report cards with photos of Sadie and Phoebe while we're away. Highly recommend the Platinum Pet Hotel in Asheville.

I LOVE the spa and so does my baby Callie! Love that they send photos when we board her for long…read moretrips. She seems to always be super happy when we pick her up. Lawrence is always there when we drop her off and he automatically knows who she is which always makes it easier to drop her off!

If you are a dog owner, you know that great responsibility comes with owning a precious fur baby…read more I've always been more of a cat person, but my honey really wanted a trail buddy and when we came upon Willow and her sweetness, we couldn't help but fall in love. :D Hope has become SUCH an important part of our family! I was worried about letting a stranger come into our house, but from the moment we spoke it never felt that way. She came over for a free consultation, so she could meet Willow and we could meet her. They were both taken with each other right away and she was very gentle and patient with Willow (even though she was a bit excited to meet a new person). Hope has been an absolute dream to work with. Although my boyfriend's schedule is stable, mine sometimes has a few changes that pop up. Hope is always very quick to respond to my walking requests and very flexible. She always leaves me a detailed message about Willow's walks, along with pictures! And I also want to add that getting used to owning a 45 pound dog who came from questionable circumstances was a little bit of a challenge at first. Hope gave me great advice along the way and encouraged me to have patience as we both settled in with each other. Hope offers walks, outings, dog sitting and more for a very reasonable price. She is very knowledgeable and sweet, and if you're looking for someone to take care of your fur baby with as much love and attention as you would, look no further. Hope has got you covered. :)

From the owner: Hope's Hounds offers dog walking, cat sitting, drop-in visits, and pet waste removal. We give pet…read moreowners peace of mind by providing their fur family with experienced, dependable care. Please note that we do not provide boarding services.