Uncle Jay is a go-to cat sitter. I recommend his business without a moment s hesitation. 10/10,…read moreseriously. He has been taking care of my cats since mid-2020 when I ended up taking in a stray kitten that a friend-of-friend had found. It wasn't the ideal time to take in a cat; I was a nurse working 12 + hour shifts during a pandemic. But the "cat distribution system" (and my impulsive heart) decided for me Uncle Jay has been excellent, trust worthy, communicative and thorough from the start... and those are traits that have remained steadfast over the last four years. I've used his services multiple times now for: (a) a late minute check in on my freshly spayed kitten while I had to work, (b) my twice yearly king weekend to visit my family on the East Coast, (c) longer trips that have taken me overseas, and (d) other short trips I've taken. It is clear that he understands cats & treats them well and with respect, and that they like and respect him back. I wouldn't doubt that he probably cares for my cats better than me! It is a stress relief to know that my two (yes, I got the 1st one a friend) are safe and sound while I'm away. Other pluses: His online booking portal is easy to use. He brings in packages and lets you know they have arrived. Bonus: Uncle Jay is very skilled in cat photography! His updates always include a variety of excellent pictures.

Uncle Jay loves cats, and our cat LOVES Uncle Jay! It's been almost a year since she's seen him and…read moreI'm sure she recognized him, the face photo was from day 1 of his most recent visit. Jay takes playtime and cuddle time seriously and it makes me feel much better knowing that our girl is getting some love while we are gone. Uncle Jay also continues to be fastidious about tidying and refreshing her water and wet food. Thank you, Uncle Jay!

Kaity and Tim are the best! They have cared for my cat, Riley, many times over the years. I am…read morealways able to enjoy my vacation without a worry. They are reliable, responsible, affordable and loving. Kaity's vast experience means she can give medication, or whatever else is needed, to even the most difficult pet.

Kaity and Tim are awesome, we felt really safe and secure with them coming into our apartment to…read morewatch over our furbabies whenever we went out of town. They were great at communicating throughout the trips, and even got our super timid kitty to hang out and play a bit. We also loved supporting a local small business, which they run very well and professionally. Our place always looked great when we got back, and our kitties were happy and very clearly well cared for when we were away. They were also amazingly accommodating and understanding when I got a few dates mixed up, and were able to add a few visits in on really short notice, which was so appreciated given it was 100% my mistake. Highly recommend Fuzzy Britches! Thanks Kaity and Tim :)

I've got to Yelp about my girl's regular walker. Although there seem to be 1000s of d.w.'s in this…read moretown, it can be tough to find a good one - one you know you can trust. Believe me, on days that I don't have Serena come I take Bee to various parks around the city and I've seen some horrible (HORRIBLE) dog walkers in action. 5 stars for Serena for lots of reasons, including: - Bee's excitement pre-walk and exhaustion post - Serena's flexibility with my goofy schedule - When Bee was bad and rolled in something nasty, Serena cleaned it off and then called me before they got back to the house so I could have the hose ready. - Serena's recently started walking the stupid dogs that live in the apt. below us and they've stopped with the constant barking. Seriously, this was nothing less than a miracle! - Last weekend Serena walked the downstairs dogs while the neighbors were out of town and Bee got jealous. Bee sulked for 2 days because her friend was coming into the building but wasn't walking her! I wholeheartedly recommend Serena and Dog Gone Walkin' to anyone who lives in SOMA. Just don't monopolize her, OK?

Serena is fantastic!…read more She has been walking Romeo for about a year now. We've used her for overnights as well. Our little guy is sweet but pretty old, so he has some hearing/sight issues plus some arthritis. Therefore he needs a bit of special attention - which she pours over him. We have absolutely no doubt that Serena takes good care of him. He can't climb stairs anymore, so she carries him in/out of the apartment. (How many Walkers would do that?) On top of that she returns calls, is relaible and extremely easy to work. Dog-Gone-Walkin is highly recommended.

I am so thankful that Rich is our dog-walker and dog-sitter!! Rich has been with our oldest dog for…read more12 years and when we got a new dog, he welcomed him in. My dogs look forward to their outings with their "pack" every day and this time has become a part of their mental health and well-being. It's also nice to know that when I'm travelling my dogs are well taken care of. Finally, I love being able to watch them on Rich's instragram page @oaklanddogwalker. If you want to know if those dogs are happy, just watch them!! Overall, my dogs are happier and better behaved because of Rich.

I am so grateful that Maddie & I found Rich, the owner of Oakland Dog Walker!! Currently I am…read moresitting in the Ontario airport with a sense of calm knowing that my dog was well taken care of today. First of all, I was very very nervous to get a dog walker for my dog Maddie. Maddie has a few issues including defensiveness with people she doesn't know that are attempting to remove her from our home (ei: dog walkers). When I took day trips I left her at the kennel for the day. She hates the kennel and I hated the logistics of transporting her to the kennel so I called Rich after seeing his truck in my 'hood. Our life has been better since. After Maddie's first day with Rich all of my concern was alleviated. He naturally knew how to handle Maddie. Not only does he love dogs but he also seems to speak doggie code. He has responded quickly from his cell phone when I have emailed or called him with questions or to confirm. He speaks human and doggie code! After her first few walks he sent me an email update with a photo - a very nice touch! When I am out of town for work from 5:30 am - 10 pm he walks Maddie 2xs a day and we couldn't be happier. Today he emailed me an update: "She and I decided a slow wake up and cuddle time was truly the best thing for her but once I said, "wanna go for a walk?!" She stared right at the leash and when I got up she bounded out of bed w/o coaxing! That's a first for me and her!" It really doesn't get any better than Oakland Dog Walker!

After putting a lot of thought and waiting a few days so I can be more logical about the situations…read morethat Suzie and her business put us through, I will start from the beginning so all dog owners and animal lovers in general that are looking for a good dog sitting/boarding business can grasp just a bit of what we went through. Me and my husband found Suzie's pet care on Yelp, we lived very close to her and my husband was pleased with the rates she was offering, on the other hand I did notice a 1star review from a previous client (that Suzie has managed to remove through yelp) stating that her dog was bitten by another dog under Suzie's care and she was concerned about the amount of negligence that caused the poor dog to be bitten so horribly. That scared me but my husband wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt and we really wanted to save money on our travels (big mistake) so I called and talked to Suzie regarding this review I noticed and how it concerned me, she responded by how she learned from that mistake and how she had responded to the review, which was great and all ..then she went on assuring me that my dog would be in good hands. We picked our dog up the first time after we had her boarded and everything seemed fine except my dog smelled like a cigarette head to toe. I was so upset and disappointed but I just let it go, how ever we needed to find a dog sitter for our next trip months later, so I contacted Suzie and addressed the smoke smell on our dog that wouldn't go away. The one thing I did like about her service was the fact that she would send pictures and updates, she told me it was "the fireplace " they use.. well if that's the case I'm more concerned about the amount of smoke vs. oxygen in her home and how come my dog smells more like a cigarette then your home when we walk in? My husband didn't think we had enough proof to think other wise so again my dog for the last time went under Suzie's care while we left for Thailand 11 days. Suzie contacts my Husband via what's app to let him know her father passed,and she had to leave town and she's leaving our dog with her daughter.Now at this point we are concerned but we want to be sensitive towards her situation because I know how it feels to lose a parent, but Suzie failed to communicate with her daughter and with us, we did not even get a courtesy call or perhaps to ask if we were ok with this change, she tells us she's leaving our dog with her 23 year old daughter, that we never had any contact or communication with up until we dropped off my dog and she was Asked by her mother(Suzie) to come say hello. A couple of days go by and we have tried to contact Suzie via phone, text the business anywhere we possibly could email to see how our dog is doing, No response what so ever. I was having a anxiety attack and tried to book a flight back home from my birthday trip just so I can go get my dog and make sure she is still alive and well. I couldn't enjoy my trip nor did I want to stay anymore at that point. Long story short my cousins go to pick our dog two days before we are supposed to come back, because we couldn't book a flight without paying a extra $$800. While we are on FaceTime and my cousins are picking up my dog , the daughter of Suzie didn't even know which crate belonged to my dog, how could you not know something so simple which is where she was sleeping? Come to find out not only did Suzie leave and not have her daughter communicate with us she also thought it was ok for her daughter to sleep in a bed with my dog. No Suzie it is not ok, it is not ok for you to leave clients that pay you in advance worried and just leave without asking us if we are comfortable with this situation, your business is separate from your personal issues and as much as we are sorry for your loss, our dog is our family too and we expect the proper care you promise to serve and provide. I have attached a few text messages regarding this situation so you can see what type of responses we were getting and please yelpers do your research! A few good reviews doesn't assure safety and security anymore I'm afraid.

I have used Suzi for boarding approximately four times since my first review. The care she and her…read morefamily initially provided was excellent but there was a noticeable decline in attention to detail (I was sent home with the wrong toys, dishes, etc. or things were lost) and getting the correct items back required additional effort on my part (I re-purchased another harness, re-purchased a missing dish on the first occasion, and when yet another dish turned up missing, Suzi went with me and purchased a replacement set of dishes). On the last occasion my 9 year old dog was bitten on the ear and cheek by one of Suzi's dogs. Accidents happen but I wasn't informed of the incident until a day AFTER it occurred. Furthermore, she didn't take the initiative to take my dog to the vet to get checked that day (or the following day, for that matter). I did ask her to take my dog to the vet first thing Monday morning, which she did, and I also asked her to take my puppy to the same clinic to get her rabies shot. My older dog was examined and put on antibiotics. My puppy did not go to the clinic (okay, fine) but Suzi lost my puppy's vaccination records. This meant that I had to circle back to the person I adopted her from and get a copy of the records which was a hassle. Overall, I would prefer entrusting my dogs' care to someone I can trust to make the hard decisions I can't make when I am out of town. I need someone who will communicate with me in real-time regardless if the news is good or bad. Suzi lost my trust so I won't be utilizing her services anymore.

Our cats recommend Scott, and so do my husband and I. Cat Calls is a professional, friendly,…read morereliable and trustworthy service. Communication with Scott is terrific and relieves us of any worry about our cat while we are away.

I've relied on Scott for 14 years with my cats. He is the best. Let's you know each day how the…read morepet visit via email. He.s really flexible.

Maya's team is amazing! The staff really care about your fur babies and put their best interest…read morefirst. Appa, my shiba inu is a selective dog and only likes a handful of dogs... But she's so excited when she gets picked up from daycare, she won't even turn around or notice us saying bye! That's phenomenal considering she doesn't care about dogs outside of daycare. So happy to have found this gem where Appa can thrive and socialize in a safe environment. Much love, Sherry

Maya. Is. The. BEST!…read more When it comes to our babies, we all look for someone we can trust, but with Maya (and her team) you'll not only have competent, trustworthy care but someone who truly loves your dog. I've worked with her for years. And when I went on a 21-city book tour, she and I were basically splitting custody of my girl. And I never worried, not even once. Sending your dog to Dog's True Dream is not sending them to "camp." It's sending them to their second home, filled with love, care, and attention. Can't say enough good things about this business.

Our dog Harvey's favorite part of the day is going out to some of the East Bay's most fabulous and…read morefun (for dogs) locations with Lorraine and his buddies in her pack. Harvey loves her and we completely trust her. She puts safety first and gives a thorough report every time they go out. Lorraine is highly highly recommended.

WOW! Is all we can say. Murphy the 13 year old Corgi and his humble mistress have had Leash…read moreLorraine as our walker for more than 7 years. Lorraine is attentive, communicative, caring, and trusted not just of Murphy but for our home and Murphy LOVES her. From long outings to notes about the walk, to training advice as our boy has aged, to a hospital visit when Murphy was under the weather 3 years ago, Lorraine truly cares about her pack and with the dogs she passes the sniff test from day one.