Sylvia is a Godsend, and I mean that literally! While it's too long and too personal a story to share details here, I've spent the last several years in a family caregiving situation in which I was unable to have a social life or enjoy my hobbies due to balancing full-time work and caregiving. Recently, I've been trying to reclaim some time for myself, but now I have two senior dogs with medical conditions to look after, and this alone makes it challenging to go out. Sylvia has made it possible for me to do so, thereby basically saving my mental health, haha. Every pet parent wants someone truly reliable whom they can trust, and Sylvia is absolutely that kind of person. She is not just genuinely knowledgeable and experienced, she is also just a kind, wonderful person who is easy to work with. I can't express how reassuring it feels to be out doing something you enjoy, but then also partly worried about your furry friends, and then to get a text update from Sylvia with photos (like the ones attached here) showing your beloved pets fed, medicated, and resting peacefully. I can't recommend Sylvia's services enough, but I also don't want you to book her too often because that's exactly what *I* want to do! LOL read more

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I found Sylvia when I was looking for a more experienced pet sitter to help with my cat with chronic kidney disease and FLUTD. She is a true professional and you can see that in the small details when you return from your trip-- she did an amazing job clearing our litter boxes and vacuumed for us even though we didn't even ask her to. My cat with special health needs has since passed but I still continue to use her since I know my cats are in good hands and they always seem so much happier when we come back now. The price is also very affordable for what you're getting. read more

My family and I are so grateful to have found Sylvia! She just watched our one year old chihuahua for 5 nights and we couldn't be happier. Our girl, Ivy takes some time to warm up to new people and within a day, Sylvia had her walking on a joint leash with another dog and living her best doggie life. She bonded with Sylvia and her daughter and I feel comfortable leaving her with OC Pet Nurse next time we are out of town. We got lots of updates, pictures, and videos as well which we love! Thank you for your patience, kindness, and amazing pet knowledge, Sylvia! read more

OC Pet Nurse - Dog Walkers Near Me - Irvine, California

Sylvia is the best, she took outstanding care of my 16 year old blind and deaf Maltipoo mix, Girl. I was hesitant to take Girl outside of our home, but knew she would be in excellent, loving, caring hands the moment we arrived. Sylvia stayed in excellent communication and sent pictures and updates at regular intervals. When we came back to pick up Girl, she was happy and quite obviously well taken care of. You can trust your furry friends with Sylvia, guaranteed! read more

I have been going to OC Pet Nurse for years! Sylvia is a wonderful dog sitter and caretaker. We got our first puppy during 2020 and daycare with her was a great way to gradually socialize our dog slowly with 2-3 other dogs without being overwhelmed. She is very caring and great and updating pet owners for daycare. She is also very thorough and gives great feedback and advice. I find her prices to be very reasonable. She is very popular though so make sure to book in advanced! read more

Sylvia is amazing with our dogs! From the moment we met her we have been so impressed with her professionalism and knowledge. She knows everything about dogs. She spotted a plant in our yard that is poisonous and we had no idea. We removed it immediately! We can only imagine what could have happened to our dogs if she hadn't told us. She is compassionate and caring and we have the utmost confidence when she is caring for our dogs. And our dogs LOVE her. read more

From midday walks and meals when I am out for a long day, to staying over during weeks-long international vacations, Sylvia has been there to provide exceptional care for my fur babies!! She stops by and spends quality time with my very needy dog and has successfully been taking care of meds for my dog and heart patient kitty. Going away on vacation with high needs pets can be very stressful, but knowing I can rely on Sylvia lets me disconnect and enjoy myself!! If you are a nervous pet parent, know you can trust Sylvia!! (Added bonus, daily pics and videos!!) read more

I am so happy to have found Sylvia OC Pet Nurse for Willow's doggie daycare as well as future boarding! Sylvia is professional, kind, caring, & very experienced. After dropping off Willow yesterday for her first daycare day, I left with confidence knowing that Willow was in great hands with Sylvia, her wonderful family, & other pets in the house. From the start, Willow was so excited to play with another dog at Sylvia's daycare, her cat, and her adorable kids! Throughout the day, Sylvia updated me with many pictures & several videos of Willow having such a great time! She has a great open backyard where the dogs can run in the sun & I also love that she takes them on walks several times a day in her neighborhood so that they are not cooped up indoors. Seeing videos & pictures of Willow playing with the other animals in the house as well as with Sylvia's wonderful young children are wonderful because those experiences help greatly with socialization! Sylvia is a true professional & passionate about providing a safe, fun, engaging home environment for her clients' pets. She is very knowledgeable & gave me some great tips with some of my concerns about Willow. She is also a very kind & warm person & made Willow & I feel very welcomed instantly. I also appreciate that she is flexible & shows an openness & willingness to work with her clients & their loved pets. I highly recommend Sylvia OC Pet Nurse & would not hesitate to recommend her to my friends & family! I am very happy that I've found a great home environment for Willow for daycare as well as future boarding.. a safe home that is engaging & where she can play & run outside in an enclosed backyard & where she still can get her daily walks several times a day in the neighborhood. The best part is knowing that she is in great hands with Sylvia & her family! read more

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To sum up Sylvia's service in one word: wonderful!!! I met Sylvia through my community chat group when my puppy was barely 5 months old. I was looking for someone reliable and trustworthy to watch my puppy because a number of dog sitters I had worked with just didn't work out too well. The benefit of having your dog in Sylvia's care: - socialization - exercise and stimulation - and a lot of TLC ** And Sylvia is a trained veterinarian nurse ** My puppy loves Sylvia's two cats (adorable by the way) and her children (adorable that goes without saying). I felt having my puppy spending time in a family with children and pets was very important for her development, and Sylvia's family was perfect. Don't just take my word for it. Check it out for yourself. I trust my puppy in Syliva's care and looks forward to the updates I get. Whether I was away for weeks or just at work, I can relax knowing my puppy in good hands. read more

OC Pet Nurse - Dog Walkers Near Me - Irvine, California

We were looking for a dog walker/daycare and when we brought up a few concerns regarding another dog there, the owner was very short with us, rude and acted in a unprofessional manner. Like she was upset that we were "questioning her business model." Her words not ours. Our concerns were valid when you're keeping large dogs with small dogs. We love supporting small local businesses and were disappointed by her attitude. We will take our business elsewhere. Edit: I did not have the wrong business. Sylvia is who I spoke to. read more

Rude and unprofessional. When I brought my concerns to her she dismissed us and didn't seem to care. You should treat people, clients, other small businesses the way you would like to be treated. Wow, now I am being harassed by this owner. It was under my husbands account. I am not affiliated with any sushi bar. This is a honest review by an unhappy customer. read more

I have always been hesitant about leaving my dogs at a boarding facility or with strangers because of all the horror stories. But I had a weekend trip and needed to find someone to watch my husky last minute. I did an extensive search for boarding facilities and I remembered seeing a post on my neighborhood Nextdoor app, and saw someone suggest OC Pet Nurse. After reading her reviews and knowing she was a pet nurse, I knew my dog would be safe with her. I contacted her and she responded right away! On the day of drop off, we were greeted by the lovely Sylvia and was given a tour of the Dogz House. We were also greeted by another dog she was petsitting for. I had great vibes in the home and knew my husky, Koda, would be well taken care of. She asked me to bring some of Koda's items such as his bed and toys so he felt at home. I received daily texts and pictures of Koda and he looked super happy, and knew he was being spoiled! I would definitely recommend Sylvia to anyone! read more

OC Pet Nurse - Dog Walkers Near Me - Irvine, California

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We were so lucky to find such a great pet sitter like Sylvia! She answered the phone promptly and we were extremely fortunate that she was able to accommodate a last-minute booking for my Cookie cat while we were out of town. It was obvious from the meet-and-greet that she is very knowledgeable about cats and would take wonderful care of my fur baby. She sent multiple pictures of our cat throughout the cat sitting visits and texted us updates on how Cooking was eating and such. She even brought a little toy for her to play with! Sylvia was a dream and I have no hesitation to book her... In advance this time! read more

Sylvia is incredibly kind and thorough in her work. I would recommend her services to anyone--especially if you have a puppy. I wish I knew about Sylvia when my dog was very young, because Sylvia has dog-oriented cats and children that puppies can socialize and learn from. read more

Where do I begin? I cannot say enough wonderful things about Sylvia. Last week we had a cat scare, and our baby(Pishi) needed help with medication. Sylvia was truly our angel in this entire process. She made us all feel so loved and cared for. People like Sylvia are rare and it's a true blessing meeting her! I would recommend her to anyone that loves their pets. She is a true angel read more

I am SOO lucky I found Sylvia!! I was taking a week long trip and was nervous to leave my dog at a regular boarding (I've had bad experiences before). But Sylvia's place was AMAZING!!!! Her family is incredibly welcoming and they are all so sweet to their pet guests . I received multiple pictures and videos of my dog every day to let me know how he was doing. Above all else, Sylvia looked out for my pet's health. She made sure that the other dogs were friendly with my dog and if one was ever aggressive, she would make accommodations to avoid any incidents. After the full week, my dog is in perfect health and had so much fun playing with the other doggies and her kids! Sylvia is a hidden gem! The absolute best! read more

Full disclosure, Sylvia is a family friend, so I am writing this review as a character reference. Our pets are our family, so if you're looking for someone to care for your family member, this is why Sylvia "OC Pet Nurse" is the right person. 1.) She is caring, compassionate, and will treat your pet as if it were her own. 2.) She has the credentials and experience (as noted on OCPETNURSE.COM) * California and National Registered Veterinary Technician * Animal Health Associates Degree From Mesa College San Diego Biology Bachelor's Degree from UCSD * Over 20 years of veterinary experience with emergency background 3.) She is honest. If you have a pet(s) that needs a visit, a walk, or an overnight stay, Sylvia is a great choice to provide care for your family member. read more

Sylvia is absolutely incredible. My story with her starts almost a year ago, when Cuppy (my maltipoo puppy) was only 8 weeks old. At the time, my mom and I were looking for a place to have Cuppy stay, because I had JUST adopted him, and we already had booked a family cruise months before. My mom found and reached out to Sylvia, and received the warmest and most amazing advice for care. We ultimately had to keep Cuppy with his vet, because of his vaccination schedule, but I never forgot about Sylvia. Fast forward to now, and my brother was getting married. I had had some bad experiences with Rover, and I remembered Sylvia from all those months ago. Cuppy is now 1 year old, and he had the most WONDERFUL time with Sylvia. She kept me up to date with tons of photos and videos - and I was almost afraid he wouldn't want to come back home, because he was having so much of a blast there! :P Sylvia did such an amazing job that the next time I ever have to leave Cuppy, she will be the ONLY one I contact. HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend her. Not only is she super knowledgable, but she also is so careful and intentional with the way she cares for her dogs. read more

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OC Pet Nurse, Sylvia, is the best thing that ever happened to my cats, Capa and Cake. She's dependable, trustworthy, loyal and above all competent. I will always call on Sylvia to sit my pets. She is simply the best pet sitter ever!!! Carl O read more

We used Sylvia over a long weekend in December. Despite this being a busy time of year for her, she jumped right in on short notice. This was the first time we left our dog home alone, rather than boarding her at a facility. We were worried parents, for sure! Sylvia put our minds at ease every step of the way, and very quickly proved that she loves dogs, far beyond the scope of her "job". She gave us regular updates and pictures which showed that our Jossi was having a great time visiting and snuggling with Sylvia. Given that she is a medical tech, also put our minds at ease in case something were to go wrong. We will definitely use her again and highly recommend her services :) read more

Our dog was recently diagnosed with diabetes so we were searching for options for overnight boarding for him and we are so glad we came across Sylvia! Sylvia took care of both of our dogs this past weekend, and they were so well cared for with her! We received updates and photos about how they were doing and it was obvious that they got a lot of attention and love while staying with her and her family! We will definitely be boarding our dogs with her for all of our future trips! read more

Sylvia's colleague Lauren came to our home twice-daily for four days, to take care of Goldie - our considerable handful of a Bengal cat. Lauren was very diligent - letting me know when she was arriving and departing, sending reports, photos and videos. I was set at ease and was ultimately very grateful for Lauren's loving care of Goldie. I definitely recommend OC Pet Nurse - Julie Tustin read more

Sylvia is absolutely amazing. My dog Pie is very protective of me and doesn't like anyone right off the bat. It actually takes her multiple times for her to get comfortable. The first time she met Sylvia she was barking like crazy and wouldn't stop. The longer Sylvia was around she calmed down. Pie let her walk her while I was with her. Then Sylvia came back today when I wasn't around and Pie took to her right away. They played and walked. It was so great and relieving that Pie likes her. Sylvia is so calm and knowledgable. It's very relaxing knowing my little baby is with someone who loves her too. I would highly recommend Sylvia. Your baby will love her too! read more

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Sylvia is simply amazing! I was in a huge bind and needed to find someone to watch my French bulldog puppy for 10 days!! I was desperate and kept calling local boarders with no luck. Happened upon OC Pet Nurse and I'm still counting my blessings!! Sylvia took my puppy and treated her like part of the family! I got daily texts and videos and pictures!! When I picked up my puppy to bring her home she didn't want to leave!! It was so adorable!! She had so much fun with Sylvia! Don't hesitate! Your pet will be in GOOD HANDS!! read more

Sylvia stayed with our dog Louie for 6 days while we were on vacation because of his strenuous medication schedule. Louie suffers from several medical conditions (heart and respiratory diseases, and pulmonary hypertension), which require that he takes 3 different types of medications (one every 8 hours and two every 12 hours). As soon as we met Sylvia, we knew she was the right person for the job. Not only did we trust her right off the bat, but she was excellent with Louie who is really weary of strangers. Sylvia immediately put us at ease because she's a licensed vet tech, and understood the issues of Louie's medical conditions. While we were away, Sylvia would give us updates on how Louie was doing and when his medications were given. She would also send pictures and videos of the two of them hanging out. She made every effort to bond and establish trust with him, which we greatly appreciated. We are so lucky to have found Sylvia, and will definitely use her in the future. She has given us the ability to travel again! read more

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When we got our puppy, I wanted to find a place where he would feel at home while we traveled. Bruno loves going to Sylvia's house! Leaving him at her home where he's not in a crate all day and given personalized attention is all I could have asked for! read more

Sylvia was very professional, responsive, and patient in answering our questions about care for our dog. She provided frequent updates during our dogs stay with her, administered his medication, and provided such a caring environment that he was almost reluctant to come back home. Nice work!! We will be a repeat customer. read more

Boarded my two French Bulldog puppies at Sylvia's place. I don't believe there could have been anyone better to care for them. They received so much care and attention from her and her family which included young children. She has a great sized grassy yard and a huge playpen indoors. Sylvia is patient, attentive, trustworthy, knowledgeable, experienced, friendly, and professional. She taught my puppies to sit and even started training them basic puppy manners. She offers great advice, too. What an added bonus! She sent me tons of photos everyday. I could tell my pups were very happy with their stay. I highly recommend Sylvia. read more

OC Pet Nurse Sylvia handled our rowdy boxer puppy with care! She will be our new puppy sitter going forward. We had a great meet and greet first and she got to know our family and out puppy's needs. So far we have had pet sitting at Sylvia's home for a very long Disney day. It was so much easier to leave her at their safe home environment and we got pics throughout the day to know she was having fun and getting tired. I wish we knew Sylvia when we had our older boxer before he passed, as she would have been very familiar with his complex medication regimen. We will definitely board our puppy here if we need to go out of town. When she gets older, we would hire Sylvia for walks as well. Sylvia had some great training suggestions for us as well. Highly recommended pet sitting and boarding from OC Pet Nurse!! read more

Thank you so much Slyvia for taking care of Ginger. This was our first time leaving our dog while we were gone for 10 days and it couldn't have been any better. Slyvia was wonderful! I would highly recommend her to everyone. read more

Sylvia at OC Pet Nurse is THE BEST animal walker, sitter, helper, and pet friend! She is responsible, dependable, and professional.... and best of all, kind. She has helped care for and TRAIN my new puppy and tires him out from terrific walks and playtime! I cannot recommend her enough! read more

We are very grateful to Sylvia for watching our new Golden pup, Moby! Since he's too young to be fully vaccinated we had limited options for while we were at work. Honestly, I'm often stumped as to how new puppy parents are able to work full days with a fur baby at home! Sylvia we very nice right off the bat. We spoke for almost half an hour on the phone. She went over options for us, drop off and pick up times, and options for walks and day care. Currently Moby stays with Sylvia throughout the day as we build up his ability to stay in his crate alone at home. Sylvia takes the time to send plenty of updates throughout the course of the day, including a GPS map of the walks that they take. It's nice knowing that she has vet experience as well in case anything should happen. Given that she is a small business owner, I feel comfortable in being able to discuss any adjustments needed to our care plan. During this transition time, we are so so thankful for the services that Sylvia is providing to our pup! read more

OC Pet Nurse - Dog Walkers Near Me - Irvine, California

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Our family went to Hawaii for 7 days and we boarded our Coonhound/Labrador puppy with Sylvia at her home. I'm so glad we did. I did not worry for one moment about our puppy. I was given daily text photos and updates and saw what a fun time our dog was having playing with the other boston terrier that was also being boarded. We also use Sylvia for occasional walks during the work day too when long hours require extra attention for the puppy. I'm thankful to have OC Pet Nurse as an option for our pet - it's just nice having piece of mind and quality care for our beloved pet. read more

Sylvia and her sweet family did a great job watching my dog at her home for 4 days. My dog and I met her family and another dog who she sits for during weekdays beforehand to make sure everyone got along. The entire process was very professional and Sylvia is warm, caring and knowledgeable. My pup had a great time there and was well taken care of. She sent daily updates and really beautiful pics! I highly recommend her! read more

OC Pet Nurse saved me when I got a new puppy and could not use the boarding because my little guy was not fully vaccinated. I thought home care with a registered pet nurse would be way to expensive. Sylvia is not only comparable to a boarding facility, but provides so much extra attention and care where my puppy feels the safest, home. Sylvia is extremely reliable and goes the extra mile to make sure not only your puppy is comfortable, but you are comfortable. I highly recommend OC Pet Nurse and will continue using this service as it is much more comforting for my two dogs and they just love Sylvia. read more

Sylvia was awesome! My sweet puppy got a lot of attention and love from her and her kids. She sent me several pictures throughout the time Millie was in her care. Millie was in great hands and I will definitely use Sylvia again in the future! Thanks! read more

OC Pet Nurse - Dog Walkers Near Me - Irvine, California

I greatly appreciated Sylvia watching my dog, because she took the time to meet us beforehand, and kept me posted about how she took care of him throughout the day and evening. She is professional, respectful of my dog's personality (he can be nervous), and she has a kind demeanor. My dog enjoyed her company, and I will be using her services again! read more

Sylvia took such great care of our 2 dogs and 2 cats while we were away on vacation. We have a 17 year old Australian Shepard that is blind and deaf and I get very nervous leaving her in someone else's care. Sylvia gave her her medication and made sure she was well taken care. She gave so much attention to ALL of our animals. I loved getting the pictures from each visit too. When we returned everyone was so content. It's so nice to know that your pets are in good hands while you are away. Thanks, Sylvia! read more

We are so happy that we finally found someone who's super responsible, caring and professional! I have two dogs, a boy Bichon, super friendly, and a girl Pomeranian, the bossy type. They stayed with Sylvia over the past holiday season for more than two weeks while we were traveling. I cannot say enough how grateful we were with all the pictures, videos and daily updates Sylvia sent us. We were never worried about the fluffy babies' well beings. I'm sure pups had so much fun while staying at Sylvia's. Not only did Sylvia take care of them, she also helped to desensitize Elmi, Pomeranian, and had given so much love to her. Both pups are now friended with Randall (the cool cat at Sylvia's). Now we are not worried about the pups if we plan on traveling again. Thank you so much for taking care of them and thank you for making them comfortable around kids too! If you ever need to find a sitter, this is who you need :) read more

We just picked up our happy 5m.o puppy from a 3night stay at OC Pet Nurse. It was our first experience with boarding our pup and we would rate OC Pet Nurse more than 5 stars if we could. We live in South OC and are new puppy parents and were very concerned about leaving him in an overnight boarding place with 30+ other dogs. Sylvia provided a family setting in her home with one other puppy. She texted updates and sent photos and videos which put us at ease. She walked our pup, provided a safe yard for the pups to play and her adorable children played with them too! I asked for references to call and all gave glowing recommendations for boarding, pet sitting and daycare. Will definitely use Sylvia/OC Pet Nurse again! read more