Ethan took care of our Drake along with my daughter's dog over the holidays in our home. He is…read moretruly a dog whisperer and even took pictures with him so we knew he was in good hands! Ethan was caring, professional and Drake was excited to see him (which is not the case with everyone Drake meets)! We will definitely be using Barks and Recreation again!

Ethan from Barks and Recreation just picked up My dog…read moreShelby for the 20th time, a twice a week romp on the beach . ( I'm on crutches for 2 months) I just now was thinking how completely safe and comfortable I feel with Shelby in his care, and how positive and pleasant he is each time I see him. Lightens my day too. He is such a gentleman, and so committed to Shelby's care. Ethan is always punctual, and Shelby walks by his side like a trained dog! Amazing. She consistently responds to each gentle requests he makes of her. I highly recommend him to you. You have hit the jackpot!

GoDogz was founded by two of the most caring, and professional people I have ever met (Sean and…read moreHeidi). It is so rare to find people to care so much more, and go above and beyond. With Sean and Heidi it's about quality, and you have to admit now a days that's a great thing! They will love your four legged family member like one of their own. As a frequent yelper, I can guarantee you that your dog will be so much happier with their program they have for them. They will also send you progress reports of your pets as well to see how they are doing. The owners are also insured and Pet CPR/First Aid Certified as well. Did you know that a portion of their proceeds benefits the Santa Cruz Animal Shelter?! That's really awesome that these owners can give back to their community. They do offer a free consultation to discuss your dog's needs, so don't be afraid to call and set one up!

Sean and Heidi were loved by my dogs; and my little dog doesn't like too many people initially. I…read moreleft them overnight at home with Sean, when I got home, though glad to see me, my dogs were fine and no signs of stress at all. Loved the "tail" and pictures as well as the "report card" left for us. Highly recommended.

Ashley watched my beloved dog Radley when we went on a vacation to Alaska a few weeks ago. To say…read moreI am protective of my dog is an understatement, so leaving him with anyone was tough. However, Ashley's screening process -not just with my dogs, but the dogs he would be staying with - ensured he was in a safe and healthy environment while we were gone. She goes through multiple steps to ensure that dogs aren't just physically, but also emotionally, safe while their owners are gone. As Radley has some anxiety issues, Ashley worked with us to prepare him for any potential issues he may have - which thankfully he didn't! If you want your dogs to be cared for, played with and honestly loved while you are away, Ashley should be your go to. I don't trust my dog with just anyone and the relief I felt each day with the pictures and updates allowed us to relax and enjoy our vacation. Radley didn't want to come home when we picked him up hahah! This is a great business with an individual who is knowledgeable about dogs and provides a safe haven for traveling owners to leave their pets. Will definitely use Ashley again!!!

Just the facts. Our…read morepup is 8 months old. Our plans were to travel abroad for 2 weeks. What to do? We considered boarding w/ established kennels, but wanted something more personal, bespoke. Among others, we were referred to Ashley Scontriano. We paid Ashley for numerous pre-trip visits, a few hours each, to acclimatize our pup, and allow Ashley to determine if he'd be a good fit. We valued her opinion and trusted her judgement. We received the thumbs up, with less than a week to go before our trip. Ashley agreed to care for our pup while we were out of the country. What a relief! We dropped our pup with Ashley, the morning of our departure, excited for our vacation. Less than 24 hours later, already 2k miles away, we received a text from Ashley which began "Please think of a plan B..." A plan B?? We had cancelled our plan B when Ashley gave us the green-light, prior to departing. The message continued, and I paraphrase, that our pup kept her up all night, crying, and she just couldn't take it. She didn't see that coming? Separation anxiety from a puppy, the first night away. She's a "dog professional?" What to do?! We'd cancelled our plan B, and wouldn't ask friends to take on a puppy for 2 weeks. Thankfully, Ashley had a possible solution -- we could pay her $200/day for "doggy boot camp!" HA! And I wonder how often that has worked with other clients -- too busy, too wealthy to say no? We called Beds & Biscuits. Fortunately, as our initial plan A, we'd completed the pre-reqs and they were able to accommodate our puppy. Glowing progress reports, too, from his stay with them -- yes, a needy puppy, craving attention and love, something they provided him. Something we thought Ashley had agreed to provide him. Instead, she wanted more money, after agreeing to watch him, and proposed drugging him to "better manage his anxiety." And so, after spending $$$ on Ashley's pre-trip evaluations, delivering our puppy into her care, and flying 2k miles away, Ashley reversed course, bailed...his "separation anxiety" (one night in) was too much, but it wouldn't be too much if we'd pay her $200/day? No thanks. And now she's demanding $130 more for the day/night she "cared for" our puppy. Ashley has said that WE didn't do enough before departing -- that the time at her home was insufficient, that she was "set up to fail." As a "dog professional," wasn't this something she should have, could have flagged BEFORE we departed? She didn't -- she assured us our pup would be well cared for, that he was settling in just fine. And then we departed, flew 2k miles, and without a conversation texts us "Please think of a plan B..." Incredibly unprofessional. Lacking completely in scruples and integrity. Further -- if you care at all about who you're entrusting your dog to, the quality of the human being -- who you're giving your money to -- then please do what we should have done, prior to this whole mess. Google Ashley Scontriano. https://goodtimes.sc/santa-cruz-news/news/nuz-pro-tip-dont-defend-racism-social-media/ https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2018/11/03/18818730.php

Maria knows what she is doing. Within a minute she had my dog who yanks me around every where…read morewalking like a perfectly trained dog. I was flabbergasted!

Woofpack has helped my dog get socialized. She absolutely loves going and comes back so exhausted…read morefrom the walk and playing she does. All of our dogs have benefited from the Woofpack. The staff is amazing and caring. Our dogs love them and look forward to socializing. I would highly recommend them. 100% family love coming from this group.

Most importantly, I trust Kim, of Ready Pet Go, in my home and with my pets. My dogs are my kids…read more It's tough to trust just any, random person to be in my home, as well as, take great care of my fur babies. Kim is, simply, amazing with my dogs. She, truly, loves what she does and it shows. I can never thank her enough for the care she provides.

i have been following this service (Ready Pet Go!) for well over a year now and Kimberly Ann is the…read moremost reputable pet service in the county and beyond...rain and shine i see her canvassing this mountain community and trekking some pretty extensive miles with her 4 legged companions running briskly by her side...if heathy outdoor exercise is what you are hoping for your pet, Kimberly is your girl!...she is caring and trustworthy and she doesn't just share her day with these fur babies...she shares her smile...(see her facebook page!)...Kimberly is a pet-foster care parent and home placement trainer for dogs, so her heart is already in the right place..and her devotion toward animals and respect for nature is what makes her such a rare and valuable find...'Ready Pet Go!' should be your only choice in home pet care!...there just isn't anyone better~

Employees block off aisles, then go on break leaving the aisle blocked for more than half an hour…read more It is hard to purchase what you can't touch. Only employee to be found were on register.

Highly recommend Keren for doggie day care. We were camping near by and needed someone to watch our…read moredog for the day while we did some hiking. She was super nice, informative and eager to help. She is very knowledgeable and is very flexible with drop off and pick up times. From our first phone call, I knew I could trust her with our fur baby.

Melissa was the most exceptional cat sitter for our two middle aged cats, Puddy and Georgia. Her…read moretwice a day visits kept the cats entertained and feeling loved even though Georgia hid under the bed every time Melissa was there (but she still hides if my husband walks into the room even after 11 years). Getting photos of Georgia under the bed and Puddy playing while we were away gave reassurance that all was well. She is also great with dogs; I often ran into her walking neighbors' dogs at the park. We've moved from the area now, but I would recommend Happy Paws without reservation to anyone needing a pet sitter.

Melissa is amazing and I'm so glad we found her! We were going away for a week and needed someone…read moreto look after our 60pd dog Barney and our two Bengal cats. I hired her to come twice a day for 45min each visit and she walked Barney in the meadows near our house, fed all animals twice a day, cleaned litter box and even played laser with the cats. She also sends pics of the animals after every visit so when you're halfway across the country you feel good knowing your pets are being cared for. Our animals loved her. If you're looking for a pet sitter, Happy Paws is the best! Already have booked her again for June. Thanks Happy Paws! @BengalFever

For a few years now we have taken our dogs to Tammy for a loving place to stay when we go away and…read moreas well when they need a trim and groom. She is awesome. Thanks Tammy. Cheers, Jen and Neil Riva

Tammy is amazing, her grooming services alone deserves the 5 star rating, but her her…read moredaytime/overnight care for her doggy patrons is the best that I have ever been exposed to. She is a wizard at getting dogs to behave in the most agreeable fashion. Her love for her calling is evident in how she handles both her 4 legged patrons and their owners!