We needed a dog sitter for our three dogs, one of whom, Briar, can be reactive and has always…read moreneeded to be muzzled when guests or friends cared for her. When I first spoke with Lynn, she suggested that her son, Jared, meet Briar before we left. At their very first meeting, Jared was able to take Briar for a successful walk. We met with him several more times before our daughter's wedding, and with his calm, patient approach, Briar became more comfortable each visit. By the time we left for the wedding, Jared was walking all three dogs together--and Briar didn't even need her muzzle. I can't thank TLC, Lynn, and especially Jared enough. Jared was absolutely wonderful with all of our dogs, and his kindness, confidence, and understanding of Briar made all the difference. He completely eased our worries about leaving them while we were away, and we're so grateful that he'll continue helping us work with Briar. If you're looking for someone who truly understands dogs and goes above and beyond, I highly recommend TLC Pet Sitting. Thank you, Lynn and Jared, for your exceptional care and for giving us such peace of mind!

I had a medical emergecy at 2am today, and needed my dog taken care of. I called Jared. He showed…read moreup in 15 minutes and took my dog to his house! Simply amazing! I was able to get the care I needed without having to worry about my dog! This is probably the 5th emergency I've had, I am so grateful for Jared and Lynn!

Our German Shepherd is very comfortable visiting Paws Pets Resort. We feel very lucky to have a…read moreplace to take our baby and never worry about him while we are away. They follow my feeding instructions, take him on walks and play ball with him. We highly recommend Paws Pets Resort and are very thankful for the wonderful facility and experienced staff. And the baths are very much appreciated. Thank you. Brenda Perlin Baughman

My husband and I began trusting Paws Pet Resort, in Lake Forest, 20 years ago. They are very…read morepatient with the humans, and extremely caring for the pets that visit, for whatever the length of time might be. None of our boys have been growlers/snappers. One boy, however, must take Prozac, simply as he is like some humans and can be very stressed. Paws employees have always been kind, and it is obvious as he never has to be carried in the door ... he walks beside his brother with no fear.

I found Johana off of facebook trying to find a pet sitter for my dog as I was going out of town…read morefor the weekend. I barely trust anyone with my dog because she is my lil girl so I met up with Johana before I left to introdue myself and make sure her and Maddie got along. When I met her I felt instantly comfortable. She was very kind and warm hearted! I asked if I could stay in contact with her while I was gone to make sure my dog was doing ok and she said "of course". While I was gone she texted me updates and sent me pictures of Maddie having a blast. If you're looking for a pet sitter she is the one to go to!! Very sweet and takes really good care of your pet. Thank you again Johana for watching Maddie and dealing with my constant texts asking how she was doing haha!!

From the owner: I take pets out for long walks to the park and play around there. I also wash your pet for extra…read morecharge

I live in Irvine, CA, and so happy that I found them when I did. We have 2 dogs and all of the…read morewalkers are so very sweet to them. I love that they all are genuinely kind to our pups and leave the sweetest pics and comments about them. My husband and I are really busy with work and PBF always accommodates our schedule and do what they can to make sure our needs are addressed. We recently also had a baby in the last year and pbf has helped accommodate us as we move into our next chapter of having kids. Even when we had to go to the hospital when the baby came, the owner helped us schedule the pups walks and transportation to our pet boarding facility. They are simply great and amazing and I never worry about our pups and trust each and everyone of the walkers in my household. I highly recommend them.

John and Cassidy took such great care of our two cats!! This was the first time we've ever used a…read morepetsitter service and were veryyy nervous to say the least. Every day we were sent 10+ photos of them along with a paragraph of a summary of their visit with them. Their level of care was so impressive and we know they even vacuumed on a few occasions! We cannot express how impressed we are with this company. Highly highly recommend Pooch's Best Friend!

I called on Xmas Eve morning to ask for help, and Nita came to our rescue!…read more Not only did she show up but my puppy boxer loved her too! ‍ Thank you Nita!

Well, Nita has done it again. I had Nita come for an overnight visit with Charlie last weekend and…read moreI left with full confidence that she was absolutely the perfect companion for Charlie. I had no worries, she communicated quickly and thoroughly and sent pics of Charlie that showed he was perfectly content. Nita is a keeper!

I am very grateful to have found in Kathleen and excellent pet caretaker! While I was out of town,…read moreshe took such good care of my cats that I did not worry at all about them. She spent time with them, brought in my mail, and sent daily detailed messages to me with photos. I highly recommend Kathleen and her company!!!!

We consider ourselves so lucky to have found Kathleen and her team!!! Our two dogs are well taken…read morecare of on all of our trips and we get detailed summaries and amazing photos of each visit. They are very reliable and are very flexible with time and trip changes. We will continue to use The Pet Sitter every time we are out of town!

Ally took great care of our little gal Charlie! She played with her walked her and sent us…read morepictures. I'm very happy and so is Charlie and we already have a reservation in the next few weeks and a couple months out! Thanks Ally!

We had a great experience with Ken and Ally! They were responsive, responsible, and went above and…read morebeyond caring for our two pups. Knowing our dogs were in such good hands gave us complete peace of mind and allowed us to truly relax and enjoy our vacation. We came home to two happy, well-cared-for dogs and would highly recommend them!

I was looking for dog boarding at the very last minute and Wendy was very accommodating in taking…read morein my 2 dogs. I literally booked with her 2 days before the stay. My 54 lb Jindo does not do well with strangers, she is all bark but no bite. I was very anxious bringing her to any dog care but Wendy was willing to do an assessment prior to their stay. This was my very first time doing any sort of dog care so I was really worried about leaving them. They did really well and my other dog had so much fun (he's a social butterfly). The main reason I chose this place vs all the other dog boarding is because they offer a "home" living experience rather than a facility/warehouse. My dogs always freely roams the house and lays on our bed, couch, wherever they please so I wanted something similar and Wendy's house provided that. I couldn't bare the thought of them being kept in a narrow sleeping quarter locked throughout the day. Thank you for taking great care of my babies! This place will definitely be my go-to for any future dog boarding.

August 11th The Day We Lost Louie…read more Our six-year-old French Bulldog, Louie, died from heatstroke just two and a half hours into what we were told would be a four-hour trial day at this daycare. We were told the purpose of the trial was simply to see whether Louie could get along with other dogs. We were never told that he would be taken to a dog park or participate in strenuous outdoor activity. We chose this daycare because the owner told us she owns a French Bulldog herself, and because the daycare had very good reviews. We trusted that our French Bulldog would be understood and properly cared for. What happened that day is something we will never forget. 9:00 AM -- We dropped Louie off for his four-hour trial. 9:30 AM -- Just 30 minutes later, Louie was taken to a dog park for outdoor activity without our knowledge. We had never been told that he would be taken off the daycare premises or to a dog park. The temperature that day ranged from approximately 77°F to 85°F. 10:18 AM -- According to the daycare, Louie vomited after the activity. We were not informed when it happened. 11:30 AM -- More than an hour after he vomited, we received a photo of his vomit. At the same time, we were communicating about payment and completing a reservation for his future stay. We were given no indication that Louie was experiencing a potentially life-threatening emergency. 11:45 AM -- We received a phone call telling us that Louie was not breathing. 12:00 PM -- Louie was pronounced dead from heatstroke. Our dog went into the daycare alive and healthy at 9:00 AM. By noon, he was dead. What is especially devastating is what we learned afterward. We were told that they had never seen Louie breathing so heavily before. We were also told that they had tried giving him water, but he was vomiting. For a French Bulldog, excessive panting, vomiting, and difficulty breathing in hot conditions can be serious warning signs of overheating and heatstroke. French Bulldogs are particularly vulnerable to heat because of their shortened airways and difficulty cooling themselves efficiently through panting. Yet during the critical period when Louie was apparently struggling, we received no immediate warning and no update about his condition. The owner was also not present at the daycare at the time. We later learned that she had a doctor's appointment, which contributed to a delay in communication. While the adults were dealing with schedules, appointments, and communication, Louie was suffering--and we knew nothing. This was supposed to be a simple four-hour trial to see whether Louie could socialize with other dogs. We never agreed to have him taken to a dog park in temperatures reaching 85°F. We never imagined that he would be subjected to strenuous outdoor activity in hot weather. We are devastated that Louie was placed in this situation while in someone else's care. We trusted this daycare because we believed they understood French Bulldogs. That trust was shattered in the worst possible way. Louie was in their care. We trusted them to keep him safe. We expected him to come home. He never did. Louie was not just a dog. He was part of our family, and we will never get him back.