I've been using GET OUT OF TOWN! for the past seven years, and Robbee is the best. She is…read moretrustworthy and dependable and pays attention to the details. She always takes great care of both my resident and foster cats. I never have to worry when I go out of town, and I especially love getting text and picture updates. We've used her dog walking services in the past too, and our dog loved her. Give her a call!

Get Out of Town, Robbee and her team have watched our fur babies and home for many, many years. We…read morefull trust that our kitties get the best attention and care while we are traveling. She is flexible and it is always a treat when she shares their photos with us. They are always happy and show off their best behavior... I recommend her care highly and without reservations.

Emily has been walking my dog Lily for a few months now. She's always on time & very pleasant. She…read morealso wipes Lily's paws & bum when our walk is over (with wipes we provide). Emily is also very flexible with our schedule & I trust her with our elderly pup. I'm so glad we found Emily!

We had such a great experience with Happy Dogs! Our Mochi stayed for 5 days, and they took amazing…read morecare of him. We could tell he was loved and well taken care of. We felt completely at ease knowing he was in good hands. Highly recommend Happy Dogs! 「我們在 Happy Dogs 有非常好的體驗！Mochi 在這裡住了 5 天，他們照顧得非常好。我們感受到 Mochi 被愛護、被細心照顧。知道他在很好的環境裡，我們非常放心。強烈推薦 Happy Dogs！」

We've been having our dog, Indi, go on pack walks with Maribel for the past two years. I can…read morehands-down say she's the absolute BEST. Indi is a very sensitive dog, and I wanted to make sure she went with a walker who had a deep sensitivity to the personalities of the dogs she worked with. I spent a while looking for a good walker when we moved to El Cerrito, and I felt that were far too many walkers who were like: "oh yeah, she's probably good, I'll start walking her." When I contacted Maribel she had a number of questions about Indi, did a meet and greet, and decided which pack she would fit best with for group walks. Her evaluation was a world of difference, and from the minute she met Indi I could tell that she had a deep sensitivity towards and awareness of the personalities of the dogs she works with. Indi goes on pack walk multiple times a week and LOVES them. Maribel always sends photo updates after the walks and is the absolute best. Highly highly recommended.

Maribel and the services she offers have been a total lifesaver for our family! When we adopted a…read morecattle dog/aussie shepherd pup we knew she was going to need more exercise than we could give her. Pack hikes with Maribel so enrich our dog's life; she comes back happy and exhausted every time. We've also boarded our pup with Maribel when we've left town, and it's been smooth sailing. We trust her implicitly and would recommend her to anyone!

Absolutely. My dog Prince loves the walks . He knows which days he will be picked up so he waits…read morepatiently . Regarding boarding my two dogs are so happy to go and stay there. Actually on the day we bring them they are so ready they can hardly wait to leave home. . I know my dogs are in good hands when I am away. Puptastic is the very best . I highly recommend this business.m

Melissa and Eric are awesome and have been walking my dogs for at least over a year. They have…read moregreat communication they're always on time my dogs love them and they're super flexible. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and professional dog walking team.

Everything they said is true. Cathie is seriously the best pet sitter EVER. I am so thrilled to…read morehave found her when I moved out of the area that my last pet sitter covered. What a life saver! She has an incredible affinity for animals. She is meticulous at her record-keeping, notating everything of importance about caring for your pet, including medical info, food preferences, hiding places, how s/he likes to be pet, brushed, or pampered... really the list is extensive. She is wonderfully reliable, conscientious, and just a joy to work with. My cat, Luna, who does not take kindly to most folks, took to her immediately. I came home to a very well adjusted kitty!! And the care didn't end there... there were birthday cards and follow-up notes, replete with pictures of my darling Luna, during my absence. Really, just above and beyond service!! I highly recommend Cathie to anyone considering pet sitting services. Your pet will thank you!

Updated Review -…read moreSee attached photos. This is about trust. - Our cat (who is actually a girl ) has been cared for many other people in the past including friends and pet sitters before we moved to Pinole (not Hercules) and needed to find a new sitter - Cathie's response was posted 6 months after my original review so not sure if she is thinking of someone else

Our dog Loki has been a regular with Derby Dogs for almost two years. She loves it, coming back…read morehappy, socialized and tired whether from a daily walk or a boarding session while we're traveling. The Derby Dogs crew all love the dogs, and are passionate and responsible with our canine friends. Can't recommend them enough. We also really enjoy the photos of walks posted on line -- it makes us jealous of all of the fun that our pup is having : https://www.derbydogs.org/photos/

impossible to have a more organized and knowledgeable experience for your dog and family. our dog…read morecomes back happy and tired EVERY TIME!

I have brought my dog to Happy Hound for over twelve years, after we tried another doggie day care…read more The staff at Happy Hound knows and cares about all the dogs, they have a thoughtful system for placing every dog in the appropriate group based on the dogs' energy level and temperament (mine is cranky with other dogs and wary of people), and the staff (all great) really understand how to accommodate different dogs -- no matter the size, breed or personality. For years my dog was there five days a week as I commuted into the City, and I always knew she was safe and happy there. Really the best facility for boarding dogs. M.A.B.

Short version, they stole $2500 from us, and we heard they are oldschool and use punitive measures…read moreon the dogs. They claim to be positive reinforcement only, but I heard this from one of the two licensed dog behavioralists in the area. This tracks with talking to the boss and hearing her talk about the "alpha" which is antiquated terminology. long version - we were researching a place to board our dog, and went for the 1 month board and train. We then heard that they use punitive measures when training the dogs so in less than 24 hours we canceled. They take half the money as a deposit, which in this case was nearly $2500. We asked for a refund and they said no. They said it's in the contract, which it is, but they do not make it obvious, and certainly nobody told us that verbally. You really have to read that thing. They said we could use the money toward future services but as they use punitive measures we will not be working with them. So, they stole $2500 from us. Be careful of what you're getting into.

I have been using Ray of Sunshine for about 3 years. I travel a lot for work and for pleasure and…read morethey have ALWAYS been able to find coverage to care for my babes when I was out of town. This was huge for me, when my regular sitter was away the team would train new sitters on my behalf and made the process as easy as possible. Last year my 2 older cats were very sick, the sitters always picked up/cleaned up the, sometimes very gross, messes they produced. This is one of the many very personal and individualized services they take on without question to assure I feel like my home is in a comfortable state while I'm gone. Most importantly, my pets LOVE Diana and Katie! They play and pet my fur babes and I have seen for my self the affection both ways. They have bought them toys and always send me pictures of them - so I can see how happy they are. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this amazing service! I highly recommend them to all!

Katie and her assistant, also named Katie, are a life saver! Our 17 year old long haired cat, Lou,…read morecan't clean herself as well as she used to so unfortunately her coat forms mats that become very thick very quickly. Katie is a vet tech and we know her through our vet, Dr. Reid (of East Bay Veterinary House Calls), so we knew we could trust her, but this is the first time we asked about her grooming services and we couldn't be more impressed by the experience and results. Lou walked out from the bathroom with her new lion haircut and clipped nails, and was clearly feeling so much better! We've tried many groomers over the years and are so glad we've found Katie - she's the best! We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a cat groomer!

We recently used Rebecca's service for a fourth of July trip, and the communication with our pet…read moresitters was excellent. We had concerns about our cat being in a new home and all the pet sitters were attentive to our shared document and followed instructions. We were very pleased with the quality of service and communication. It gate us great peace of mind while away!

I tried to s schedule 4 visits which was letting my chickens in and then letting them out. They…read morehave automatic feeder and waterer so it was just open the door and close the door. The price was close to 300.00. No way! I didn't use them and won't try again seeing that kind of price!

After a year or so with mixed results in the Bay Area, we began taking our dog, Cleo, to The…read moreBarkmont for daycare. We wanted a smaller, hands-on environment where Cleo would be able to socialize with dogs regularly. But also, be consistently observed to avoid things like dogs fighting or worry that they don't have enough water, etc. After a few years of weekly visits, The Barkmont has been a huge help to us. Knowing that we have a reliable daycare spot, Cleo has taken to it as well. She howls with excitement on the way to "school" (as we call it) and comes home pleasantly exhausted. In addition, their overnight services have been excellent and we're never concerned about how she's doing if we have to leave town for an evening. Highly recommend this spot in Berkeley for anyone looking for a dog daycare or boarding place.

We have been boarding our dog and sending her for daycare to the Barkmont for about 3 years now. It…read moreis a fantastic safe place for her and a good price given other options (many more expensive options don't even have playtime included!!). She always runs right in when we drop her off and we can tell she has a lot of fun when we watch her on the webcam. Her latest stay was 2.5 weeks and while she was exhausted when we picked her up from playing so much she is very healthy and happy. In situations where our travel plans have delayed us in picking her up, they have always been incredibly kind and understanding. We started adding walks to her long stays so she gets some individual outside time in addition to all day inside playtime. I have nothing but good things to report about the Barkmont and they make being a dog owner in the Bay so much easier. I also think they are just really good people, I heard they now partner with local pet rescues to give their foster dogs some socialization and love. Makes us feel good supporting them. Picture is from home but the boarder in question.