Get Out of Town, Robbee and her team have watched our fur babies and home for many, many years. We…read morefull trust that our kitties get the best attention and care while we are traveling. She is flexible and it is always a treat when she shares their photos with us. They are always happy and show off their best behavior... I recommend her care highly and without reservations.

I've been using GET OUT OF TOWN! for the past seven years, and Robbee is the best. She is…read moretrustworthy and dependable and pays attention to the details. She always takes great care of both my resident and foster cats. I never have to worry when I go out of town, and I especially love getting text and picture updates. We've used her dog walking services in the past too, and our dog loved her. Give her a call!

Maribel and the services she offers have been a total lifesaver for our family! When we adopted a…read morecattle dog/aussie shepherd pup we knew she was going to need more exercise than we could give her. Pack hikes with Maribel so enrich our dog's life; she comes back happy and exhausted every time. We've also boarded our pup with Maribel when we've left town, and it's been smooth sailing. We trust her implicitly and would recommend her to anyone!

Maribel welcomed our dog into her hiking pack last year, and we have been so impressed with the…read morelevel of care she has given our dog. She communicates with us regularly and we fully trust that if something wasn't quite right with our dog she would reach out immediately with any concerns and do whatever it takes to help. Our dog loves Maribel and we can tell that Maribel genuinely cares for all of the animals in her care. We have also had our dog board with Maribel while we are out of town and we can relax because we know she is in the best care. Maribel gave our dog all of her meds regularly (some of which are bit inconvenient) and our pup came back healthy and happy after her stays with Maribel. We are so grateful we found Maribel - we fully trust and recommend her!

Katie and her assistant, also named Katie, are a life saver! Our 17 year old long haired cat, Lou,…read morecan't clean herself as well as she used to so unfortunately her coat forms mats that become very thick very quickly. Katie is a vet tech and we know her through our vet, Dr. Reid (of East Bay Veterinary House Calls), so we knew we could trust her, but this is the first time we asked about her grooming services and we couldn't be more impressed by the experience and results. Lou walked out from the bathroom with her new lion haircut and clipped nails, and was clearly feeling so much better! We've tried many groomers over the years and are so glad we've found Katie - she's the best! We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a cat groomer!

I have been using Ray of Sunshine for about 3 years. I travel a lot for work and for pleasure and…read morethey have ALWAYS been able to find coverage to care for my babes when I was out of town. This was huge for me, when my regular sitter was away the team would train new sitters on my behalf and made the process as easy as possible. Last year my 2 older cats were very sick, the sitters always picked up/cleaned up the, sometimes very gross, messes they produced. This is one of the many very personal and individualized services they take on without question to assure I feel like my home is in a comfortable state while I'm gone. Most importantly, my pets LOVE Diana and Katie! They play and pet my fur babes and I have seen for my self the affection both ways. They have bought them toys and always send me pictures of them - so I can see how happy they are. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this amazing service! I highly recommend them to all!

Emily was amazing! She was very friendly and easy to get along with. She is also flexible when it…read morecomes to scheduling drop off and pick up times. She was very thorough with her instructions and reminders. She gave us pictures of Twix (our dog) while we were on travel and that was very comforting to know that Twix settled and ate well and that he too was also enjoying his time. I will work with Emily again whenever I need a dog sitter. Great job, Emily, and thank you!

We originally found Emily when my work converted to a hybrid schedule and we needed someone to come…read morea few times during those days to let our puppy Mango out of her crate to get some play time, potty, and get fed. Mango seemed very comfortable around Emily, and she even sent us a picture while she was over watching her. We also discovered that Emily does daycare during our conversations with her, and have since tried that route once. It has worked out well knowing that Mango has someone to keep an eye on her throughout the day while we're gone, and not just barking up a storm while locked in her crate all day. Emily communicates primarily through text, which has worked out well for us in coordinating logistics and communicating schedule and updates.

The best thing about Debbie's walks is that she really wants all the dogs to have fun. She really…read moreloves all of her pack and they love her back. They romp and chase tennis balls. The dogs who like to swim (and get wet and muddy) do so. She just rinses them off before they go home and everyone is happy. Her skill as a handler comes from her understanding all of her dogs different characters & quirks. My dog is a rescue and has some behavioral problems. There are not many people I'd trust to be able to work with him. Debbie is great with him and he is getting less reactive. On days when I drop him off, he can't wait to get to her house. Because she really loves each of her dogs she's able to get them to all play well together.

Debbie is wonderful! She's great with dogs and is a friendly, caring person. I've walked with her…read moreand have seen her many times at Pt. Isabel since I'm there most days with my dog. Debbie is very professional and will readily answer any questions about dog behavior. She is willing to work with dogs who need some help with training. Whenever we go out of town, we always plan to leave our dog Jade with Debbie, where we know Jade will be right at home. Debbie Fajardo is definitely one of the very best dog walkers in the area and I highly recommend her.

Updated Review -…read moreSee attached photos. This is about trust. - Our cat (who is actually a girl ) has been cared for many other people in the past including friends and pet sitters before we moved to Pinole (not Hercules) and needed to find a new sitter - Cathie's response was posted 6 months after my original review so not sure if she is thinking of someone else

Cathie is heaven sent. She is a true animal whisperer. Cathie is professional, trustworthy, honest,…read morepatient, efficient, loving and kind. She came to pill my parent's cat, who was in heart failure, for months on end, every morning and evening. She never missed an appointment. She had to give up to 6 different meds in different doses in the am and pm and developed multiple ways to lessen the trauma to our cat. She was with my parents and the precious kitty up to the very end and sat with my parents as they processed their deep grief. She is an incredible and talented person!

Bonnie and Mike are definitely the dog whisperers I was looking for to care for my pups while we…read morewere away on vacation. I realized how stressed I felt taking them to a vet boarding place, where my fur babies sit in a jail cell mostly isolated from people and fun. Bonnie interviewed my dogs and assessed whether they were a good fit and could get along with other dogs. She and Mike had no problem with my anxious and chatty hound/shepherd mix or grounded and stubborn carian terrier. They jumped right in the mix and had SO much fun! Bonnie made sure to send me pictures of them at rest and play, while we were away, which helped us relax and have fun, too. They have a great yard with fenced in areas, which allow for separation if needed. I think most of the time the poochies run and play, and then crash at night from a long day of fun. They really know dogs, and I was impressed at their compassion and humor while also keeping a watchful eye on how the dogs interacted with each other. Bonnie and Mike feel like a part of the family now. We'll see them next time we have to leave town without our dogs.

It is a rare experience to find someone who can truly demonstrate the care and kindness towards…read moreothers - particularly to the furry babies that we entrust in their care. Bonnie is a very special person in this regard. In addition to her methodical approach to learn and understand the nature of my dog's behavior and how she will get along with the other dogs and the new environment, Bonnie also shares the same concern I have for the well being of my dog. Her words - I care about her like she's my own. Who could ask for anything more?

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.

We have a super happy and energetic puppy under a year old that needs extra walks and attention…read moreduring the day while we work and our neighbor recommended Puptastic Adventures. We started with one day a week, but have changed it now to two days. Eric and Melissa come between a certain time frame and always texts me to let me know what their ETA is. Needless to say, our pup LOVES them. He knows when they knock on the door and looks out our front window jumping with excitement. They also send me a pic of their walk together! They are both very kind and you can tell they love dogs and will care for your pup. Puptastic Adventures is easy to work with and responsive. We are so happy we found them!

Melissa and Eric are awesome and have been walking my dogs for at least over a year. They have…read moregreat communication they're always on time my dogs love them and they're super flexible. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and professional dog walking team.