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4.9 (96 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Marty H.

Sean and Esteban are my hero's they have been taking care of my boys for years and recently I was out of the country and my dog sitter had to back out after 3 day and Sean and Esteban came to my rescue and took care of Milo and Pugsley by staying the night and feeding and walking the boys every day till we got home 13 days later. They really saved my life ..... and eased my mind I knew they were being totally taken care of I don't know what I would have done without them

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Audrey S.

I can't recommend Little Buddies enough! In fact, I've recommended Sean and his company to my friends who have dogs! Sean runs a very professional business and has great communication with clients. We have used Little Buddies several times to take care of our two golden retrievers on overnights while my husband and I are out of town and have always been pleased. Most recently we used Jacqui for a week long trip and she was phenomenal. Jacqui was responsible, knowledgeable about dog care, and super sweet! Jacqui went above and beyond while staying at our home - she sent lots of pictures to us, kept the house spotless, and spent a lot of quality time with our two girls. She treated our dogs like they were her own and that meant the world to us. Fellow dog parents know what I mean. We knew our dogs were in good hands. Little Buddies is fantastic.

Our sweet Maya girl who is an official "little buddy".
Carole C.

I can't recommend Little Buddies Pet Care enough. Sean is a very proactive communicator and I instantly felt at ease about leaving our puppy in the care of his team after just one phone call with him. He gave a me a thorough run down of what to expect and what their protocol is for dog walks etc. We were assigned Michelle and man oh man, she is awesome! Super professional, prompt, and also an excellent communicator! Michelle has been a blessing to our little Maya's life. She works with her, is so patient with her, and genuinely cares for our sweet yellow lab. Seriously, look no further for a pet care service! Little Buddies is the best!

I have been receiving dog walking services every week for the last 2 years with Esteban. He has been great! He always sends photo updates of my dog Mazie (left) while he is with her. It's always fun to see pictures of her with other dogs and knowing she is having fun while I am at work. Esteban is very reliable and responsible. Would highly recommend using little buddies and Esteban!

My boy on another outing with Little Buddies Pet Care. They're amazing at what they do!
Jack P.

My forever pet sitter and dog walker, Little Buddies is a peace of mind. 5 STARS!!!!! I've been through a few dog walking and pet sitting businesses in San Diego. Cancelling when it's raining, multiple walkers having keys to my home, arriving hours after scheduled visit time, etc. Those are things I am not willing to deal with while at work or on holiday. It is paramount that I trust those going in and out of my home. We had a surprise visitor while on vacation. Sean refused to let him in and while he couldn't get a hold of me, due to the time change in London, he did the next best thing. He alerted neighbors, left lights on and even blocked a few doors in case the guy came back. I have to say that I chat with the neighbors more and we all feel much safer knowing that he has an eye out when visiting. These are people who truly care for your pets and will alert you to anything off, but mostly give you the comfort of knowing they had the best time while you are away. I can't recommend them enough!

Nellers, enjoying the sunshine!  She loves Little Buddies!
Maile F.

I've trusted Little Buddies with my two little buddies (Nella and Sunners) for years. Leslie and Little Buddies will treat your pets as you would treat them, which in my case is spoiled and loved! Both of my dogs are special cases, they are older and both need a multitude of medications. I never had to worry about whether or not they were being given the proper medications at the proper dosage, at the correct time of day. With other kennels and sitters that I had used in the past, I had my pets miss doses. With Leslie watching my girls, I never worried about this happening. She's the best!

Charlie during a walk around our neighborhood with Sean from Little Buddies.
Caleb H.

We came across Little Buddies when looking for an alternative to doggie day care (it's not for everybody). After a quick follow up from Leslie, she and Sean came out for a "meet and greet". They've been incredibly accommodating and an all-around great option for us. Here are 3 things we really love about Little Buddies: 1) Prices and Packages - They are very competitively priced and give you the option for anything from a quick potty break to overnight pet-sitting. 2) Customer Portal - It's very easy to schedule appointments online through their customer portal. It also makes billing/payment a cinch. 3) Updates - We love getting a text and a photo after each walk. It keeps us in the loop and lets us know our pooch is getting cared for. Of course there is so much more we love about them (flexibility, pet CPR certified, insured...). The bottom line is, go with Little Buddies and you will be happy you did!

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Little Buddies is the absolute best!! Sean, Michelle, and Paige take amazing care of our 2 boys. We have been a client with Little Buddies for 4 years and love it! The booking process is simple and Sean is always quick to respond. They are also extremely accommodating to us and our pups needs. They have a wide range of services from short dog walks (10-15 minutes), to long walks (30min-2hours), to day boarding, and overnight care. Also if your pet has any special needs (i.e. feeding, medications) they are more than happy to include these within the visit. One thing that I love is with each visit they send pictures and text updates. This shows just how much thought and care goes into their business! We trust Little Buddies 100% with our boys and highly recommend them!!

Gabrielle E.

We LOVE Little Buddies! We recently adopted a very active dog, and Sean and Michelle have been great! They are very responsive and have been able to work within our ever changing schedules. Penny loves spending time with Michelle and we love knowing she's in great and caring hands. Cannot recommend them enough!

Michelle coaxing our shy cats out with treats!! They don't come out of hiding for anytime, but she amazed us!
Nathan H.

Little Buddies has been a godsend for us!! We used them once years ago, and since have booked them many times since. Whether we leave town for a few days, or sometimes just one, we can count on them to care for our cats. Michelle has taken such good care of our them. She not only has fed, watered, scooped and played, but pointed out problems and even assured us when we worried about them. Best of all are the great pictures they send when you're away. These go a long way to show how well they're caring for your pets. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Little Buddies to any pet owner.

Sean H.

Recently went away for a week and had Rebecca and little buddies watch my two 8 month old cats. She did an amazing job caring for them, cleaning the litter box when needed and playing with them! I highly recommend this company for any pet needs for when you go away! Thank you Rebecca and Little Buddies!

This guy clearly doesn't love all dogs.
Krista N.

I used this service for a while, and found that the walkers were excellent. I never got a great feeling from the owner. I ran into him one day and he told me how he had not followed my instructions in walking my dog, and told me my dog was "stubborn" because he liked to stop to sniff a lot on walks, he just seemed to dislike my dog in general (not an issue I've had with other dog walkers or with the daycare my dog has attended for the last 4 years). Since it seemed to be the owner walking my dog most of the time I stopped using the service. Well, I recently saw the owner post on a neighborhood forum about all of the "dangerous pits in San Diego", so now I understand, I guess he has an issue with pitties. Wish he had just been honest. Now I understand why I was sensing his discomfort with my dog.

One of my daily pics!
Darinka A.

Sean is my dog walker, he is great and very reliable! I have him walk our dogs midday Monday-Friday since both my husband and I work long hours. I have 2 large dogs who are not so easy to walk. He is always available even last minute. Once I had to go to the ER with my husband and texted him last minute to take them out at night and it was no big deal. He has also picked up my dogs from the vet which is pretty far from where we live. I have noticed my dogs don't bark at other dogs as much as before. He tries to socialize them which is nice. They go on different adventures with him and I get daily updates with pictures of their adventures. We are soon going to go out of town and he will be staying with our dogs at my home which already gives me peace of mind.

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Awe, we appreciate this and love your pooches!

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4 years ago

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We appreciate this and love Mazie of course.

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9 years ago

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Sean S.

Thank you, Jack!

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Sean S.

Thank you, Nicole!

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We love Maggie! Thanks for the kind review.

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Awe, thank you Marie. Happy to be of service.

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Thank you! We love seeing Leo.

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Sean S.

Thank you! We appreciate your business and caring for Zoe.

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We love your kitties, Elizabeth. Thank you!

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Awe, thank you! I shared this with Rebecca.

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8 years ago

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Sammy is very sweet. We can tell she is well loved:)

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Ask the Community - Little Buddies

Hello, Yelp is showing you as providing boarding, but I don't see it on your website. Could you clarify please? Thanks.

Hi, we can board at times. Usually reserved for existing clients as we know the dogs and how they’d behave with our own pets. Clients pets must be house trained, fixed and non aggressive.

I know you have business hours listed, I usually use you guys for midday, but in a pinch can I book on weeknights and/or the weekend?

Hey Jack, Yes. Established clients we're happy to help out outside of normal business hours. We generally don't offer visits after 4pm on a weekly basis, but for trips and… 

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“A previous company would often decline requests and Sean has always been so relaxed to do business with.”

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