I know how nerve-racking it can be finding care for our furry companions when we can't be there to cater to their every whim. Enter Carol Ann. She takes care of every little thing--I suspect doing more than I even do myself. She'll contact you daily to let you know how your pet is doing. She also spends time with my cat to figure out what will make her less sad in my absence. Now I wonder if maybe Carol Ann enjoys playing with string more than my cat does! (-; For stellar care at such reasonable rates, you can't go wrong. I highly recommend Carol Ann's aptly named Lovin Pet Care. PS: she does just as good a job with plants and mail too... read more

Carol Ann watched our elderly dog for years, giving him the gentle care he needed while we traveled. She later watched our two adopted sister, who loved her and made us feel comfortable while traveling for 2-3 weeks. I highly recommend her services. read more

As someone who has only left a handful of Yelp reviews, I definitely wanted to take the time to recommend Carol Ann, especially if it helps worried pet owners find a great sitter. My two cats are like children to me. I am a very protective cat dad and I struck gold by finding Carol Ann. I had to be away from home over the period of three months, returning for a day or two here and there. Naturally, I was anxious about leaving my kitties. After I received my first daily text update with pictures, I knew I was in good hands. I couldn't have asked for a better pit sitter. Carol Ann is very thorough and took time to play with my cats every day. I received updates and pics daily and would always return home to find my kitties very well-taken care of. She dealt with my changing schedule with ease and I never worried about my cats when I knew Carol Ann would be there. It was a huge relief for me to have that when I was away from home. If you are a protective parent to your pets and are reading this, I would recommend calling Carol Ann for a consult visit (free of charge) if you need a sitter you can trust! As I have told her myself - I wouldn't have anyone else take care of my cats. Highly recommended to say the least! read more

Our boy, Milo: a beautiful, slightly skittish rescue Birman, with piercing blue eyes and a healthy addiction to catnip. Us, TJ & Lexy: a happy, healthy slightly paranoid couple, who work long & thankless hours in an industry which requires vast amounts of travel, often with very little notice. Our sitter, Carol Ann: a caring, compassionate, trustworthy, lover of all creatures, who over the years, has become an honorary member of our family. Knowing that we can always depend on Carol Ann provides peace of mind and ultimately helps the three of us sleep soundly. WHY. * Carol Ann adores Milo, Milo adores Carol Ann. Milo gravitates toward her energy. Positive, fun, reassuring, reliable ( he knows exactly what time it is ). * Carol Ann calls us religiously - every visit, every day, same time, without fail. Wherever we are. U.S.A, Europe, Australia, South America. It doesn't matter. We've set up a Skype number which transfers her ( twice ) daily calls to our cell phones. In the rare event we miss a call she'll leave a magical, animated, descriptive & sincere message - a blow by blow account of exactly what's happening in our home. Very reassuring, as it affords us, as owners, the ability to remotely diagnose any less obvious issues which may be occurring. Things that only an owner, would or could know - i.e subtle behavioral changes, feeding oddities etc. * Carol Ann has our implicit trust. House keys, alarm codes, our bed. All left for her. Whatever she needs to do her job, she gets. * Carol Ann is the consumate professional. Looking after other peoples pets, may be one of life's more stressful jobs. When I think about the logistics in detail, it becomes obvious there's a daily, almost unsolvable, time crunch conundrum ( feeding, walking, administration of meds to various animals, in different neighborhoods, at similar times ) and a HUGE amount at stake if you mess up. The key to success probably lies somewhere between military style preparation and meticulous organization. A small amount of borderline OCD may help too. Ideally, a 'pet sitter' should be transparent when it comes to their emotions. Carol Ann is exactly that. She doesn't B.S. She'll never pretend everything's ok, if it isn't. If something's up, you'll know about it immediately. She always errs on the side of caution. For that reason, she's head and shoulders above anyone else we've ever encountered. To some degree, Carol Ann becomes 'us' when we're away. She's hyper sensitive, instinctive and empathetic. She cares. We spent years looking for someone with all these unique qualities. They're not techniques learned from a book or some fancy med school. They're innate qualities. You either have them or you don't. Q & A. * What happens if my Whippet with a Myostatin gene mutation gets bitten by a Raccoon? Carol Ann will administer whatever treatment she deems necessary. If required, she'll take him / her to your Vet or to a local reputable emergency clinic or she'll supervise a DVM home visit. * What does she charge ? We pay $14 - $18 per 30-40 minute visit. This includes, grooming, feeding, chatting, play time, cleaning, walking, the famous phone call. All peace of mind. Which seems very reasonable to us. * Is Carol Ann an athlete ? Yes. When we first met her, she rode a bicycle ( pro style bike with clips, water bottles, toys, medicines ). She did some serious mileage. From Marina Del Rey to Venice to Santa Monica into the Palisades, Brentwood, Beverly Hills and back to the beach, visiting her 'babies'. Blistering heat or torrential rain, she still rode that bike. Pure dedication. * Is Carol Ann eccentric ? Possibly. See answer to previous question. * Does Carol Ann drive a car now ? Yes. I think the bike's in storage. Like most care work, Pet Sitting's whatever you want it to be. It's all about expectations. Quite a few people make a living off it. Some decide to perfect it. Others go a step further and dedicate their lives to it. Carol Ann does all this and more. She loves what she does. The animals sense this and love her back. Simple, honest, effective, quality. read more

I just moved here and was a little nervous to leave my cat by herself - but Carol Ann was incredible! She called during every visit to let me know she was there and more importantly, she took really good care of my cat. I feel like my cat is a little upset that I'm home! She truly cares about my pet and went above and beyond while sitting - she even brought a few extra toys over for my cat to play with! I am so grateful to have found Carol Ann! read more

Carol Ann is trustworthy, thorough and accommodating ... she is always available and very flexible ... and the best thing of all? She really cares about my cats! I know they are getting the best care possible ~ she will feed them, clean up after them, and even play with them. Not one minute of her time spent in my house is about anything other than my cats ... and I really appreciate that! I've recommended Lovin' Pet Care to friends who have hired Carol Ann as well, and we're all VERY happy clients =) read more

Carol Ann did a great job watching after my cat, Isobel. Isobel is very shy, but she checked in with pictures and let me know how she was doing. I really appreciated her attention to detail and knowing that my cat was not feeling too lonely. read more

Carol Ann is the most wonderful Pet Sitter that I have ever had work with my animals. She is professional, dependable, caring and just plain marvelous. My kitty needs medicine three times a day and I cannot be home in the middle of the day to give him important meds. Having her in my life and having her care so responsibly and thoughtfully for Joey gives me peace of mind. Without reservation I highly recommend her as a pet sitter who can be trusted and who will give the quality care you and your animal deserve. read more

Carol Ann has been looking after my dog for numerous years now. She is absolutely amazing with him and is a true joy to work with. Carol Ann is completely reliable. She has never failed to show up for a walk and is always willing to work around my ever-changing schedule. She is definitely someone I know that I can always count on. In addition, she's great with all different types of animals. My dog is a breed that can often be stereotyped in a negative light, yet Carol Ann has always been willing and able to walk him. She really takes the time to learn the nuances of your pet and will custom tailor her time with them based on their needs/personality. She is also fabulous with providing constant communication. She always lets me know if my dog is displaying any sort of unusual behavior and often times just makes my day with her funny stories about her time with him. Most importantly to me is that I know that Carol Ann really loves and cares for my dog. When he was facing a serious health issue in the past that required a major surgery, she was there for me every step of the way. Out of the goodness of her heart, she checked in with me constantly to see how he was doing. Once he was able to come home, she helped me with his rehabilitation and provided additional care and feedback that aided in his recovery. I honestly can't say enough good things about Carol Ann. Her love and passion for animals is undeniable. She has truly been the greatest asset in helping me to raise a beautiful and happy canine. read more

Carol Ann is great. She took care of my kitties while we went away and really cared about them. She calls you from your landline (if you have one) to let you know how things are going. She made a real effort to get to know my cats. They are both shy so that is no small task. I feel really good about leaving her with my cats and my house. I will recommend her if I have the chance. read more

Carol Ann has been caring for my shih tzu for over three years now. She has always been available when I've needed her (even last minute!) and has been 100% reliable. It gives me great peace of mind to be able to leave town knowing that my dog will be getting lots of love, care, and exercise while I'm away. She calls me each time she visits and gives me updates on how my girl is doing, and as another commenter said below, she really gets to know your pet and his/her personality. I just can't say enough good things about her! read more

Carol Ann goes above and beyond to take care of our cats. Over the last six years she has given great care to all of our babies including two with diabetes. She is gentle and makes sure they are given all the love they need. She gives daily calls and updates in a way that makes you know they are in good hands. read more

I love Carol Ann but more importantly my dogs Jake and Sydney love her too! Even my aloof cat Dartanyon will come say hello to her. The dogs know her car and they get so excited when she pulls up! You can tell she really loves animals and takes her responsibility toward them very seriously. I feel lucky to have her take care of my animals and know they are in good hands when she takes care of them. She treats them as good as I do which is saying something! read more