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    Willow with Sylvia's friendly cat
    Bao N.

    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!

    Lorenzo B.

    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.

    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!

    Darci W.

    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.

    Sylvia and Pie
    Jaclyn H.

    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!

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    Rosanne or Bow Wow's and Whiskers is the best kept secret in Irvine! That is because no pet owner…read morewants to lose her. We have been so fortunate to have Rosanne care for our many cats, including those with medical issues for almost 20 years. As a vet tech. and trained professional, I can trust her advice and know she has the best interest of my animal in mind. Travelling internationally, I have absolute confidence she will turn up, never let me down, care for my cat and home and inform me of any potential issues. She is detailed, conscientious, totally honest and best of all, she actually spends time playing with your pet! A fantastic pet sitter! Laurie, CA

    It's hard to put everything we feel about Rosanne into just a few words. She has cared for our…read morefurry cat children for the past 27 years! She's been with us as we suffered the loss of 3 of our babies over the years, and she has become a part of our family in many ways. Our current kitties, Isabella and Mary, are now 17 and 18 years old respectively, and Rosanne has cared for them since they came to us 17 years ago. Whenever we're away, she lives in our home, giving them the comfort and security they need. Knowing she's here when we're not gives us the same sense of comfort and security. Rosanne cares for the girls in every way. As a licensed and caring Vet Technician, we trust her judgement completely. She has advised and guided us in their care so many times over the years. Rosanne is committed to the care of the animals in her charge - she is a true professional, and more importantly, she LOVES all of the furry babies in her care. She also takes cares of our home like it's her own. She's licensed, bonded and insured. But the best part of Rosanne is . . . Rosanne. We absolutely treasure her, and cannot recommend her highly enough! Sincerely, Michael and Judy McLane May 6, 2023 Irvine, CA

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    I have been bringing my dog here for grooming for the past few years and have always had a great…read moreexperience. My dog isn't scared or anxious after leaving or when I bring him. The groomers always come out to meet me and ask what I'm looking for. I've tried out other places in the area and this is the best place.

    My puppy stayed for two weeks at Paw Sweet Paw, and I have to say the marketing does a better job…read morethan how the business actually operates. Prior to the stay, I was told first-timers get 1 week of free boarding. Knowing that we'd be out of the country for 2 weeks, this was perfect, on top of thinking the workers were nice. I also made sure they would be sending photo updates EVERY DAY via email and that there are cameras in the play area for us to check on him. As the front desk lady could tell, I made sure to make their lives easier, so I printed out 2 A4 sheets of things to know about my pup, being as detailed as possible so they wouldn't be confused about what to do since he's still a puppy. Two weeks later, we had to ask our friend to pick him up because they said no one could help release the pup on Easter Day. When they went to pick him up, both the bowl and the bed were missing, and they couldn't find them on the spot. They had to be delivered the day after, and ONLY because I made that phone call to confirm if they could find my puppy's bowl and his ginormous bed. During those two weeks, we clearly informed them that we would be out of the country and that SMS wouldn't work, yet they didn't remember until I emailed them, twice. Over the 15 days, I could barely see my pup on the camera, and I only received THREE email updates and one 10-second video of my puppy, which didn't even show anything meaningful. It felt like it was recorded just for the sake of sending something. One of the updates was also sent only after I emailed them the second time. Being told we'd be getting one week of free pet boarding for first-timers was WHY we chose to stay here. The staff also told us we could call for a refund if we were mischarged. Two weeks later, when we called, the lady told me they were going through reorganization, so workers were moving around, maybe that's why things were missing, and that the free first week only applied to daycare. I would have to speak to the manager about my concern. The manager obviously had the answer in mind and avoided my phone calls a couple of times, on top of my calls getting hung up more than 2-3 times during transfer. When she finally picked up, without hesitation to my question, she said she couldn't refund me for the first free week, but she could offer me a discount, or a free daycare day or some other discounts. Lol. What's the difference between giving me back a 1-week refund as your team promised versus a discount? Why not solve the problem instead of dancing around it? Why am I getting "punished" when your workers told me the wrong thing? Sure, you might lose a couple hundred bucks, but what's more valuable is that you're losing is a customer who will no longer trust your business, and the word-of-mouth effect that could've helped bring in more customers. As a business owner, you should understand better why pet owners trust you with their dogs and what they expect, especially in Orange County. Unfortunately, our first experience was horrendous and extremely disappointing. The level of disorganization and hassle is beyond disappointing. If you're looking for a pet boarding hotel, I strongly suggest finding somewhere else. Like the lady said, they're going through reorganization, so they might be too busy taking care of customers right now anyway.

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    We recently started bringing our two dogs to daycare at Paw Sweet Paw at the Irvine Spectrum…read moreCenter, and we couldn't be happier with our experience in especially because of Ian. Our little family includes George, our Frenchie who recently underwent back surgery, and Waldo, our Portuguese Water Dog/Poodle mix who struggles with extreme anxiety. Leaving them anywhere can be stressful for us, but Ian immediately put our minds at ease. He is incredibly friendly, professional, and, most importantly, genuinely wonderful with our dogs. He takes the time to understand their individual needs and treats them with such patience and care. With George's recovery and Waldo's anxiety, that extra attentiveness means everything to us. It's clear Ian truly loves what he does, and it shows in the way our pups light up when they see him. We keep coming back because of Ian and the way he treats George and Waldo. I'm sure the entire team is just as kind, but Ian consistently goes above and beyond, and we are so grateful to have found someone we trust with our babies.

    Spacious, huge building that covers everything a pet owner needs which is super convenient! From…read moreboarding to grooming and vet care. Compared to smaller grooming boutiques, this is a big step up! There are multiple packages for grooming, which is what I came for + add ons. Customization of services is always great to have. Also, this is the only place where small dogs are considered to be up to 25 pounds. Other places I've been to will charge significantly more if your dog is just about 15 pounds.

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    By far, the best clinic ever. Dr. Esfandiari is the best vet I've ever seen. I brought my cat here…read moreafter her previous vet retired. I was nervous, and my cat is very grumbly when it comes to the vet. But Dr E is so gentle, so kind, and soooo knowledgeable. She took the time to soothe my cat and let her adjust. It made the world of difference. I've since moved away and am trying to find a vet in my new area, but I can't find anyone as good as Dr. E and her team. If you have a cat, THIS is the place to take them! Plus, the clinic itself has a few feline residents, so you know they care. I don't have enough good things to say. Dr E, Milaya and I miss you!

    LARGE DOG OWNERS BEWARE!…read more We took our senior dog (rescued one week before) to Northwood Animal hospital because of great Yelp reviews. On closer inspection, you can see that they're great with small animals (hamsters, rabbits, cats, etc.) but larger dogs may be a weak spot, and here's why. The examination room was probably 6'x6', and over half of it was covered by an examination table that couldn't be pulled up because of a small animal scale on it. The net result of this was that our 60-pound dog could only see the feet of people in the room. We notified staff that our sweet girl was a little nervous with new people, and it seems that the vet tech got the memo. The tech was the best part of our experience--even though our dog was nervous, the tech did an amazing job introducing herself to us and our dog, giving her space, etc. It all broke down once the vet came in. Dr. J (Meena Janbahan) came in, did not introduce herself to us, and immediately took our dog by the neck to test her sinuses. While we understood that there was a legitimate medical reason for doing that, her failure to introduce herself to our dog (didn't even offer a hand to sniff), made our dog extremely anxious. Our dog gave about 3-5 seconds of whining before delivering 2-3 warning barks and backing up to us. The vet tech took our dog outside for a brief walk--when they came back, our dog was anxious but okay with the tech--but she did not like the vet. We were in shock that a professional would do this to a dog that had just been rescued and lived on the street before coming to us--but the more we thought about it, we figured that it was absurd to introduce herself to any dog that way. Dr. J followed up this moment by being extremely aloof and dismissive. Our dog had shown no signs of protectiveness at this level before, and Dr. J insisted that there was an inherent problem with our dog based on this meeting (where Dr. J, again, greeted our dog by wrapping her hands around her throat). We began to doubt ourselves and our dog, and would've continued to unless we had gone to another vet (more experienced with dogs) elsewhere, Dr. K (Kirollos Abdelmalek), who introduced himself much more calmly to our dog and assured us that our dog was not behaviorally volatile (see my review of Quail Animal Hospital for more on this experience). The icing on the cake was the $1,000 estimate for our visit. They waived the examination fee because our dog was a rescue, leading to a grand total of $977.80. The itemized receipt is attached to this review, but they don't tell the full story. We were strong-armed into the influenza vaccine (they said they wouldn't give anesthesia without it... which is not standard practice from AVMA guidelines by our understanding), and told that our dog had an ear infection despite the vet saying she was unable to "get a look at her ears." The cytology for the ear infection and treatment being given at the same time also made us raise an eyebrow. Fortunately, we opted to decline all services and see another vet for our dog instead (again, see my review of Quail Animal Hospital for the much better experience). Overall, I would have given Northwood Animal Hospital one star, if it hadn't been for the vet tech who assured us that we were not crazy, despite clear efforts of the business to charge us a ridiculous amount and misrepresent our dog's behavior. It is odd that they would market services for large dogs given that their practice seems--from personnel to facilities--ill-prepared to care for them.

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