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.

Dan with Monterey Pet Care was great to work with. I had never hired a dog walking service and was…read morevery worried about someone else walking my 90lb dog Buddy. Dan was always great about getting back to me quickly and helped me feel comfortable with all of my concerns. Plus he was very helpful in working around my busy work schedule. I would definitely recommend Monterey Pet Care.

My Dalmatian is so happy here! Drop off and pick ups are low…read morestress and staff is friendly. My dog runs into the owners arms at every greeting ! (dogs sense the love right)? Don't forget they offer grooming, etc ! 10 stars happy fur-mom !

I was very bummed upon checking into my hotel that dogs are not allowed to be left in the room…read moreunattended. Scrambling to figure something on Yelp, Joel and his awesome energy came to the rescue. I was lucky enough that there was space available for my pup the same day we called. You can tell Joel & team genuinely love puppers and really put me at ease trusting them with our dog. They are about a mile from Fishermans Wharf, easy to find, and there is street parking in front. Things to know: * Forms can be printed & completed online in advance * Have vaccination records ready (rabies super important) * Create a profile online to make an appt and they can accept the morning of * Advance booking preferred for holidays

We always use the for birding our dog. They do a great job and we are always happy with their…read moreservices.

Last minute- this awesome dog sitter places place took in my Samantha -a 7 year old blue healer for…read morea few hours while visiting the Monterey aquarium. The place a bit hard to get to but she was treated with kindness and respect. Definitely would use their service again if needed while in the area. My husband and I travel quite often to Carmel and Monterey for pleasure. We love the area- so does Samantha!

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!

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.

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.

Freya took very great care of our dog. Strongly recommend for anyone looking for a couple hours of…read moredog pet sitting to do things without being stressed about their dogs.

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.

Laura is awesome, and did a fantastic job with our cat Lion. The photo update links that you get…read morewith each visit are a really nice touch. We would hire Laura again to help us out for sure!

Laura was very accommodating and made us feel comfortable leaving town knowing Ruca would be taken…read morecare of. We had her walk Ruca for 30mins in the evening and before she left she gave us an update on how things went via text. She also sent us pictures which I loved. If I ever need a dog walker again I will be calling Laura!

We happened across A Puppies Paradise because we won a gift certificate to their services at an…read moreAFRP auction. We are always nervous about leaving our dog with anyone, but I was immediately set at ease when we met Tammy. A Puppies Paradise does not kennel or cage; the dogs really do become a part of Tammy's family. We can tell our little guy loves Puppies Paradise because whenever we walk by the house, he gets excited and wants to go play with his friends! We have used a Puppies Paradise three times. Each time, we feel totally secure leaving our Buster to play with his friends and hang out. Just last month, Buster stayed there for two weeks while my husband and I went to Europe. Tammy emailed us pictures and updates throughout Buster's stay, which made us feel so much lighter and more comfortable during our trip. Thanks, Tammy!

Without A Puppies Paradise, we would not be able to take the trips that we do. Our dog, Leo, has…read morebeen going to A Puppies Paradise since he was a puppy. He just loves it. I drive up and all I have to do is open the car door and he runs in with the biggest smile. Tammy takes the dogs to the beach and treats them like one of the family. I sometimes wonder if Leo even wants to come home. I appreciate all thatTammy does for our little guy when we are not with him. I know he is in the best of hands. And, is getting all the love and affection that he would be if he were with us.

We used this company when we visited Carmel for 5 days in August 2011…read more We were very pleased with this company, Ruth is very accommodating to her customers , even when they contact her at almost the last minute ( like we did). She was great with our dog and obviously loves animals. Ruth eliminated any worries we might have had with leaving our dog with a pet sitter. Our trip was made more pleasant by her professionalism. You won't be disappointed if you hire her to look after your pet during your stay.

From the owner: Carmel-by-the-Sea Pet Services is a fully insured and bonded pet care service. I have the…read moreknowledge, professionalism and expertise to care for your animal while you are away. I provide in the comfort of your own home, dog sitting, dog walking, cat sitting, hotel visits or sleepovers for your pet's well being. Since I am not a kennel or boarding house, I can assure your furry family member all the love and attention they can handle while kept company in your home! Call me today and see how I'm different and why my clients return...

I am blown away by how diligent and caring Melissa is! I was highly anxious about leaving our…read moreVelcro's rescue Siberian Husky with anyone as we've not left her with a pet sitter since we adopted her two years. She was abused and then dumped at a shelter where she stayed for about a year before we got her and she's okay around dogs but is shy with people. We wanted an afternoon at the Aquarium--and Melissa's reviews were great, so we reserved time with her. She arranged her schedule to accommodate us and even made time the afternoon before to come by and take our girl for a walk, load her in her car for a short drive and a walk away from us, sent photos, and returned her. When Melissa came to pick up our girl, Abby's tail wagged so fast and her body wiggled. She gave Melissa a hug that she usually reserved for us! While we were at the Aquarium, we got lots of happy, relaxed dog photos and updated. When we met up, to retrieve her, Abby was more interested in sniffing than seeing us--she was exhausted and that happy! I will call Melissa any time we are in Carmel. She's fantastic.

Melissa was referred to us when our dog walker/sitter moved out of the area. She quickly became…read morelike part of our family! Not only is she delightful and super loving towards our little rascals, she is incredibly organized and communicative. I trust her completely and would recommend her in the highest regard.