I have two problem cats and I hate leaving them alone. When I travel, I have to have someone come and care for them, and I hate imposing on my friends or coworkers. Kathy is the best with animals. She came out before I left and introduced herself to my boys. I felt like she really loved animals, and that my cats would get a little love and attention in my absence. I couldn't have asked for more! read more

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Barkers pet care is the BEST pet sitting company I have ever come across the love and care and attention is beyond words! Kathy and her husband Bernard have an incredible staff, and I would recommend them far away from any other pet sitting company! read more

Lauren took wonderful care of my kitties while I was out of town for 4 days. Sent me the cutest pictures of them every day. So nice to be able to be so far from home and yet not worrying about my furbabies. read more

I originally found Barkers Pet Care on Yelp and appreciated their positive ratings. After interviewing multiple dog walkers, I determined that Bernard was going to be the best: he showed up w a list of over 20 references which was impressive. I've been utilizing them for a little over 6 months. The owner, Bernard Barker, is truly an animal lover. He's punctual, reliable, professional, and most important he is friendly. My pug Murphy is ecstatic when Bernard comes to play & walk him; I've even notified a difference in Murphy walking better on his lead/leash, thanks to Bernard. I work long hours and hate to crate my dog for long periods of time and Bernard is very flexible and always willing to help last minute if needed. I feel comfortable having Bernard in my home when I am not there, which was a huge factor for me when I interviewed potential dog walkers. Bernard has also gone above and beyond with his walking services & has given Murphy a new collar and even a harness. (Not to mention Murphy's become accustomed to Bernard's pockets full of treats) I have recommended his services to my family, friends & many folks I've met at local dog parks and I will continue to do so as he's the best in the area! read more

Barkers Pet Care is an outstanding choice to care for your pets while you're away. I have been a customer of theirs for several years, and I couldn't be happier with the care Kathy gives our two dogs. She walks them, plays with them, and sends me a photo during each visit so I can see for myself that they are well! For me, one of the most challenging aspects of going away on a trip is leaving my little guys behind. But they are so comfortable with Barkers Pet Care that they don't show any signs of anxiety when the suitcases come out, and we start packing. They don't even change their usual happy demeanor when we walk out the door with those suitcases. They seem to know from prior experience that their daily routine will remain the same - if not improve! I highly recommend Barkers Pet Care! read more

This review is long over due. I used Barkers pet care for over a year now and have nothing but good things to say. They have an easy scheduling app, are always available,and always give my pets love, attention and care even with my picky eaters. My little man was only a few months old when I left him in their care, he was clean and well cared for. I could tell my pets were happy. Highly recommend! read more

My dog is a bit of a nervous wreck. She's not always great with other dogs and gets scared in noisy environments. When I travel, I have to leave her at home. Kathy understood the challenge with Elsa and, to my surprise, got her to come around within five minutes or so of arriving. I felt good about leaving for the weekend after seeing Kathy work with my pup! When I got home, Elsa's water was full and the yard was clean, too! read more

If you're looking for someone to care for your pet the way you would, then Barker's is for you. My dog, Daisy, wiggles all over whenever she sees either Kathy or Bernard - so I know they treat her well. I never have a moment's hesitation when Daisy is in their care. They genuinely love animals, and it shows. read more

We are so grateful to have found the team at Barkers's. Their scheduling and payment system is easy to use. They did a home visit to learn about our alarm, where pet supplies are stored, etc, so they could provide the best care. Most importantly they put such care into looking after the pets. I get a text after each visit with a little update. We love our fur baby and I trust Barkers Pet Care enough to have recommended them to a number of my friends. read more

Barkers Pet Care took such GREAT care of our 3 pets (Frenchie, Boxer and an indoor cat) that we NEVER had to worry at all while on vacation for 8 days. They provided daily photos and funny videos of our pets via text that we really enjoyed while away. The first-class 5 star service Barkers Pet Care provides to their clients is unmatched. I HIGHLY recommend to anyone looking for in-home pet care. We will always hire them from now on. Carla our pet sitter was amazing! read more

They took GREAT care of my Jindo dog and kitties. My Kodama is always happy and well cared for when I'm away. I'm so pleased Barkers took over for Renee when Renee moved to OR. I really trust them continuing to take such good care of my fluffy babies. Kathy Barker even observed Kodama was having issues with his ear and noticed I had ear meds, and asked if she should administer -- that was really over the top! I feel assured that when I'm not home to care for my Kodama, Kathy is there to keep the warm fuzzies going. Thank you, Barkers, for Kodama and for me! read more

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I LOVE Barkers Pet Care. They offer excellent customer service, reasonable fixed rates, and the pet sitters are wonderful. I absolutely trust my fur babies (two cats) in their care--which is saying something because I am overprotective and hate leaving my babies alone! read more

Bernard and Kathy @Barkers Pet Care did an amazing job! We left our 3 dogs, 1 cat and our home in their hands for 2 weeks...They updated us daily by text about their progress and sent us pictures as well. Bernard and Kathy are both trustworthy, caring and loving pet sitters! We highly recommend Barkers Pet Care. Thank you Bernard and Kathy! read more

Barkers is our absolute go to when we need our pets looked after. Our dogs are our family, and we don't trust their care to just anybody. The fact our dogs can stay at home where they are most comfortable is such a relief! There really is no need to board them now that they can stay home and be treated so well! I would highly recommend Barkers! read more

We are new to California and knew nobody until we found Kathy via Yelp! We can't bring one of our dogs to a kennel as he has very bad anxiety. Kathy has been a blessing whether it's business travel or pleasure. Both of our dogs are always well cared for and she does little things, for them, that go above and beyond. We get frequent text updates and photos while we are gone - which puts me ease. I would highly recommend Barker's Pet Care as an alternative to expensive and impersonal kennels. Thank you, Kathy!! read more

I contacted Bakers Pet Care last minute to come and watch my dog. I was very nervous as I had never used a service like this and was not sure how it would all even work. Not only did they accommodate to my last minute request, they made me feel comfortable and confident leaving my dog in their care (and home). Bernard came over for a meet and greet and from that point forward has set a standard I don't think anyone would be able to match. Bernard's genuine care and compassion is something you don't see much in a person and I am so very grateful to have come across him and his wife's business. While I am away I receive text messages and pictures of every visit which only reinforces knowing my dog is being taken care of. You are also set up with an online account where you can schedule pet care services, put in notes, and much more. I am very busy and this is just another accommodation that makes thins easy and convenient. I continue to use their services and would recommend Bakers Pet Care to anyone. If you are hesitant, schedule a meet and greet and you will understand what I am talking about. read more

Kathy and Bernard of Barkers Pet Care take care of our dog(a Lab rescue) Daisy like she was their own dog. They take pictures of Daisy and text them to us so we can see she is being well taken care off. The pictures they send give us piece of mind that not only our dog but our house is OK. This is PRICELESS when you are away that you can trust them with not only your dog but your property. We have referred them to several of our friends. read more

We moved to the Sacramento area and were in search of pet care. My husband and I are pretty picky, mainly because we have a dog that can be a bit skittish but wants to be loyal to people she sees consistently. We also have a cat that loves lots of attention. We were looking for someone we could trust, was reliable, communicative, cared for our animals and have it show, and feel like we could get along with as people. Lots of expectations and standards, but when it comes to our pets, we figured why not seek out the best? We tried out a few pet care companies and daycares but we never felt fully comfortable or the service was inconsistent. So we are very happy we found Barkers Pet Care. Bernard is so good with our dog and cat. Our pets love him and are comfortable with him. We are fortunate to have found Barkers to help care for our animals when we are away for longer periods of time and for daily walks. read more

We used Barkers Pet Care recently to take care of our two dogs while we were on vacation. Initially Bernard and Kathy came by our home to meet with us and to have our dogs get accustomed to them. Our dogs took to them right away and it was clear that Bernard and Kathy love dogs because our dogs felt comfortable with them right from the start. Bernard and/or Kathy came to our house three times daily and took the dogs for a walk, gave them their medicines, feed them, and let them play in the yard. During the vacation, Bernard and Kathy texted us pictures of the dogs daily and sent text messages updating us on the dogs' condition. We were surprised as to how well the dogs looked because normally they can get high strung and nervous when not with us. When we got back from vacation, the dogs were in good health, happy and clearly were well taken care of. Normally when we board our dogs during our vacations, they are stressed out when we pick them up from the boarding facility. Not this time, they were rested, well-exercised and content. I highly recommend Bernard and Kathy! read more