We have 2 cats; one very sociable and the other is truly a scaredy cat. Our scaredy cat came to her on the second day and follows her around wanting her loving petting. Highly recommended for scaredy cats read more

MJ is an amazing person and pet sitter. We've used her for over a year and she is so tolerant with our problematic , high anxiety and hyper retriever mix , Champ. He's a handful and over 110 lbs. MJ does so well with all four of our large dogs. Feel so very lucky to have found her!! read more

MJ is pretty awesome and that is saying a lot coming from me. She always takes super good care of our 4 baby kitties and our puppy. (Ok NOT a puppy, but he's the Baby just the same, so yeah... puppy.) Dawg gets excited for two things only... when we get home (even if we were only gone long enough to take the trash out) and when MJ walks in to pick him up for a stay. (And if I'm being honest, I think it's more exciting to him when it's MJ... lol!) _ sniffle. We have used many pet care folks in San Diego and would not trust our babies to anyone else now that MJ is in their lives. Dawg sleeps in her bed when we leave him with her overnight... that says it all right there. read more

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Skipper is probably one of the happiest dogs in town! In the two days Skipper and MJ got to spend together, he was very well taken cared of and trained (for what she could manage to do during their short time together). And during my short absence from home, I received e-mail updates, photos, and videos of my happy mutt! Cool right? I have always tried to avoid pet-sitting because of the expense. But sometimes you just have to bite the bullet. This time, the added expense was, and is, well worth it. read more

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Pets by MJ has been my pet care provider for more than 10 years. MJ has a good vibe about her. When I go on vacation, I feel confident that the fur babies are being taken care of. MJ is trustworthy, attentive and provides reassurance (a daily update), that the kittycats are fine. I would highly recommend MJ. Kono and Kinzy are lucky to have her as a substitute cat mom, while we are away. I highly recommend. read more

I am so happy to have found Pets by MJ! We receive great service and our pets get the best care! My two dogs and cat are well cared for and loved by Pets by MJ! They also get their meds taken. I have peace of mind. They are conscientious about instructions and send check in text messages with photos! They always ensure we have returned home even after they have left, so that our pets have continuous care. I highly recommend Pets by MJ! Tell them Kenda, Roxy and Mei Mei sent you! read more

MJ is totally right. Why take my pet to a hotel, when my pets can stay home in familiar surroundings and have her visit them, spend time with them, and walk them, plus as a bonus do minor house security things like set lights, or even stay the night. MJ is a pet sitter first, and available to be a house sitter too. We had MJ watch our little girl for the weekend. MJ kept us in the loop throughout the day with updates via text and photos regarding Nessie's mood and status. We were beyond elated to know that Nessie was in good hands. Truthfully, I think Nessie was disappointed that we had come home. MJ has built a regular client base throughout town. Not only is she friendly and knowledgeable, she reaches out and can work with you in meeting your pet's needs. We were totally satisfied and would go back to her again! read more

Margret took care of our cat while we were on vacation. Seeing emailed pictures of his happy face everyday let us relax and enjoy our vacation knowing that our third family member was well taken care of. We still can't figure out how Margret took such amazing photos. read more

MJ has been such an unbelievable help with taking care of two Chinchillas. She helped me out the first time when one of the Chinchillas escaped from cage -- days after adoption -- and gave me a run around the apartment for several days by hiding in various places. That was a lifesaver ... Later, I had to travel several times on very short notice and MJ was able to care for the chins -- which is extraordinarily brave given the search and rescue she had to do the first time! Chinchillas are adorable but somewhat specialities -- most pet sitters can't even take them on. Chins are highly sensitive and skittish and have lots of special needs with respect to their diet, housing, behavior and even temperature of the environment they are in. MJ is very attentive to detail and extraordinarily responsible and reliable. She's saved me many times when I had to make a hastily planned trip for work and the Chins need sitting -- I've always been able to do so with peace of mind. read more

MJ is fantastic. I have a cat that loves to barf on the carpet. I cannot get down to clean it up so she gladly does it for me. My cat is also totally anti-social and she has been working for a long time to get him to warm up to her. read more

MJ knows her mutts.. err.. her stuff. She had legit paperwork, asked good, important questions about our little girl. Professional. Nessie's daddy and I were gone all weekend for a wedding. We got daily text updates, which helped put us at ease. When we got home, we were married and Nessie was the happiest girl! Thanks, MJ! read more

I knew things were going to go well when our kitty, who is usually skittish about new people, immediately took to MJ when she walked in the door. MJ was careful to ask questions to make sure she had everything covered (such as whether the cat needed medications to be given, etc.). And when we got back from our trip the cat seemed very happy. MJ is friendly and professional and I would recommend her to any pet owner! read more

I never never NEVER thought I would consider a pet service taking care of my 3 kitties in my own home while away. The idea seemed like lunacy, from both a security perspective and a safety one (would my once street kits eat each other up staying home alone??). However, when I planned a big trip over Christmas and New Years Eve and waited too long to reserve their usual cat condo digs (put on a loooong wait list), I had to consider alternatives and quick. How fortunate my cats and I were to find MJ on Yelp! Honestly, as soon as I met her my worries started melting away. I instantly liked her vibe, professional with a BIG heart. And when I met Margaret (who spent the majority of time with our cats) I felt the exact same way. My husband and I loved the entertaining daily emails and reassuring photos from Margaret. She was keen at capturing the essence of each kitty. She brushed them and played with them (probably more than I do), kept things neat and a reliably routine, and just gave them real quality positive attention and it showed - we arrived home to three healthy happy cats who appeared way better adjusted than when we left!! I highly recommend MJ and Margaret to anyone, especially those like me who think "I could never do that." Now I don't think I could ever go back to boarding! I will be a loyal customer and fan as long as MJ is here. As soon as we can enjoy another vacation our kits will get the house and enjoy MJ's pet services once again and we'll all be very happy:) read more

We are so glad to have found MJ! To make things even better, she happens to be our neighbor so we knew for a fact that our cats would be in great hands. Trying to find someone to watch our animals during the holidays seemed like a hard task but MJ made it extremely easy and affordable. She kept us updated daily with pics and even cleaned up the mess they created. She definitely cares about what she does and I give her 5 stars across the board. Thanks MJ! We look forward to your service in the future. I highly recommend her. read more

Where would I be without MJ? Extremely tired, stressed, and half-crazy. My dog is extremely cautious with new people and from day one she was patient and very caring with my dog. There has been a significant and noticeable change in my dog's behavior. She is more outgoing and trusting. I work long hours and MJ and her associates have always been there for me and my dog. She also provides great updated via text message, video, photos, and emails so you can see your dog while you are away. I am over the moon and extremely pleased with the level of service I have received from MJ and her team. read more

We had MJ check in on our two cats for a week, and we were very pleased. MJ is very well-organized and professional, and obviously cares for the animals in her charge. She did a great job of communicating with us before, during, and after her visits. One of our cats is very skittish, but he warmed up to her right away during the initial visit. The cats got someone to play with as well as a litter-scooper - the photos she sent of their antics are now gracing my parents' refrigerator as their first Grandkittens! We look forward to using her again. read more

I have been a veterinarian in the San Diego area for over 15 years and met MJ when she was working at a local pet cremation service. Her professionalism and compassion for animals was apparent then, helping customers with end-of-life decisions involving their loved ones. When she started her pet sitting business, those same qualities carried over. Reliable, trustworthy, compassionate, responsible. She brings a maturity along with a warm heart to the service she provides. She doesn't just love animals... she's an animal person. She watches my house as well as my two loved ones (a boxer and a pittie) when I have to work out of state. I have no hesitation recommending her to care for your pets on a daily or overnight arrangement. read more

We absolutely LOVE MJ. She took such great care of our babies (two very spoiled kitties) while we are away. She always sent texts with pictures, and when we're out of the country, she would send us emails with pics after each visit. We trust her completely with our house whenever we are out of town or country. She's bonded and insured as well. We highly recommend her. read more

I trust MJ completely when it comes to my pet. She truly loves and care for my older sick cats that needs so much help. She did a great job helped giving them medication as well as IV fluid for my cat with kidney disease. Whenever went out of town for a few days or even long vacation, MJ provided such good care for my cats. She worry and care about them as much as we do. I don't think I can find anyone better. You can just see, feel the love and passion for the animals from her. You don't have to worry that she will do a good or a bad job, it's the sincere loves that she gives to your animals is far more than good enough. I Highly recommend miss MJ to anyone. read more

I use Pet by MJ for cat sitting services. She is very affordable (military discount) and does a wonderful job. Every time she visits I get an email update with any behaviors my cat had regarding his food, litter box, etc. She also sends pictures of him in every email and I love knowing exactly when she came to visit so I don't have to worry when I am on vacation. She is a very sweet person and really loves animals. She has gone above and beyond and stayed extra to play with my cat when he was needy and even helped me trim his nails. I highly recommend her! read more

I feel compelled to write this review because MJ went above and beyond in her care of our dog. We went on vacation shortly after moving into a new house and our dog was stressed about the move. I was really nervous to leave her but MJ took great care of her. She stayed extra time with her and gave us a lot of updates which we really liked. It made us able to relax and enjoy our vacation. I can't thank MJ enough and will absolutely use her in the future! read more

I can trust MJ with Tank. She has the patience & love it takes to be a pet sitter. Tank loves her and he can't wait to spend the day with her. She's great & I wouldn't go to any other sitter. read more

We've been using MJ and her company's services for over a year now. She and her associates are great. Last week I needed help taking one of my large dogs to the vet and her associate helped me. My dog was much calmer than our usual trips to the vet because she knew the associate. I haven't used her for an overnight stay yet but I would without hesitation. Both of my dogs love her and she takes great care of both of them and they really look forward to her visits. She also lets us know if anything is off with their health (ie limping, head shaking or recently a discharge from one of our dog's eyes). I would definitely recommend her services. read more

Mj has taken care of our 3 cats and dog for at least the past 2 or so years. She is wonderful! We have absolutely no concerns leaving our pets in Mj's care.. Our dog is a rescue dog who was in an abusive situation. We have to handle her a bit more carefully. But she warmed right up to Mj! Mj is responsive, and I trust her to never flake when we need her. I can't recommend Mj and her dog sitting services enough! read more

We just had MJ care for our two dogs for two separate trips in the last two months. She was excellent! When she first came over to meet our dogs, they instantly liked her and wanted to sit with her on the sofa. One of our dogs is old and the other is young and they sometimes don't get along, but their quirks didn't phase her at all. She loved on them both. She sent daily text for an update which is quite reassuring and sometimes added photos. This added to the enjoyment of our trips knowing that our dogs were well cared for. If you've ever kenneled your dog, you know that the atmosphere is not only confining, but there is constant barking and never a moment's peace. With this arrangement, we could leave our dogs in our own home with their own little comforts and a happy caretaker to see that they are well taken care of. MJ is also very knowledgeable about pet behavior, nutrition and health and has wonderful tips to share. Don't leave your pets without her! read more