Lucinda is my awesome pet sitter for my Toby. We have been with her for I thinks it's been 10…read moreyears and she is still as good as the first day we ever went to her. My Toby loves her and her Toby also, plus we love her. She prides herself with taking care of all pets that under her care, there isn't any hesitation that if she needed to contact me of an emergency she would. If anyone is looking for a pet sitter she is the one... THE BEST. .....

I have asked Lucinda to look after my cats a number of times. Lucinda communicates well, is very…read moreresponsible and my cats love her. When I get back from trip, I get the sense that they were well cared for and everyone is happy.

I used Dawg Gone It for years, and looking back, I really wish I had trusted my gut sooner. My dogs…read morewould often come home acting strangely after staying there, but I never had any concrete reason to believe something was wrong, so I continued using them. One thing that always bothered me was the complete lack of cameras. For a premium-priced boarding facility, I believe pet parents should be able to check in on their dogs throughout their stay. Being able to actually see how your dogs are doing shouldn't feel like a luxury when you're paying a premium for their care. Then something happened that completely changed my perspective. I was out walking my dogs, Ollie and Evie, when a woman unexpectedly called out, "Hi Ollie! Hi Evie!" I stopped and asked how she knew them. She told me she had previously worked at Dawg Gone It. Naturally, I started asking her about her experience there and whether the dogs were well cared for. Her response genuinely shocked me. She told me, in no uncertain terms, "Never take your dogs there." I was honestly stunned. I can't speak firsthand to everything that may or may not happen inside the facility, and I'm not going to make accusations I can't personally substantiate. But hearing that from someone who had actually worked there, combined with my dogs' behavior after previous stays and the lack of transparency from not having cameras, was enough for me. I will never board my dogs there again. More than anything, I'm disappointed in myself for not questioning things sooner. Ollie and Evie are my babies, and knowing what I know now, I wish I had made a different choice for them years ago. If you're considering boarding your dogs here, I would strongly encourage you to do your own research and ask a lot of questions before leaving your pets there.

We always use the for birding our dog. They do a great job and we are always happy with their…read moreservices.

We used this company when we visited Carmel for 5 days in August 2011…read more We were very pleased with this company, Ruth is very accommodating to her customers , even when they contact her at almost the last minute ( like we did). She was great with our dog and obviously loves animals. Ruth eliminated any worries we might have had with leaving our dog with a pet sitter. Our trip was made more pleasant by her professionalism. You won't be disappointed if you hire her to look after your pet during your stay.

From the owner: Carmel-by-the-Sea Pet Services is a fully insured and bonded pet care service. I have the…read moreknowledge, professionalism and expertise to care for your animal while you are away. I provide in the comfort of your own home, dog sitting, dog walking, cat sitting, hotel visits or sleepovers for your pet's well being. Since I am not a kennel or boarding house, I can assure your furry family member all the love and attention they can handle while kept company in your home! Call me today and see how I'm different and why my clients return...

We had Jenny take care of our home, our two cockatoos, and small dog for ten days. She was a…read moretotal pro, and very consciousness. Our home--and critters--were in perfect shape when we got home! We will definitely have Jenny return when we have the need, and we highly recommend her services!

Jenny has checked in and provided care for my cat Jack multiple times over the last year and a half…read moreto include feeding, providing fresh water, cleaning out the litter box, and giving him some company. She has also brought in delivered packages and I once paid her to go to my apartment and turn lights I had left on because I was on my way to the airport and could not go back myself.

My husband Steve and I have been clients of Monterey Pet Care since January 2012. It is an…read moreexcellent company with quality staff - reliable, trustworthy, and accommodating. Initially, we arranged for daily walks for our two labrador retrievers when I was working full-time and my husband was recovering from hip surgery. But due to our busy lives and the excellent experience we had in the beginning, we have continued with a regular daily walk for our dogs since then. We trust them, and they really ease our load! We are concerned "parents". We center our lives around the dogs, because not only are they wonderful and loving family dogs, they are active, energetic dogs who need a lot of exercise. And because we have had dogs of all ages since January 2012 - young adult dogs, elderly dogs, and puppies - one dog with knee problems, and even one who had chemotherapy, we can attest that the walkers are good with all ages and conditions. We feel fortunate to have found Monterey Pet Care with its very dependable, friendly, and professional walkers. They arrive on time and treat our dogs and everyone they meet with respect. If owners have preferences, they will do their best to follow them - for us, this means they lock the doors when they leave even if we are home. Sincerely, Jeanie K.

I've had Monterey Pet Care come to my house for quite a few years now. They send reliable and…read morethoughtful individuals to take care of my dogs. My last sitter, Andrea, was just lovely -- on time, spent time with my dogs, and made them happy. (My neighbors and my cameras confirm this!). Thank you to Dan and to Andrea for making this work.

Absolutely wonderful and kind staff. First time for our new rescue pup to have a professional…read moregrooming. They took extra care to allow our fur baby to become comfortable to their people for her appointment. Superior quality of professionalism and compassion to owners and their pets. I would recommend highly to any one who appreciates a business based on kindness and makes customers and their pets feel like family! Our pup was so calm and happy upon picking her up! Very grateful and looking forward to her future regular grooming appointments

I've had to board my beautiful eight year-old. American bully here for several reasons one being an…read moreemergency and they have been so good to me and my dog DrakeO. They take exceptional. Great care of the animals and this is the first party I've ever had to do and I recommend this place wholeheartedly. Thank you so much. You guys have been a lifesaver.!!!!

Excellent Dog Care…read more The review is long overdue but wanted to share for others who want to find someone who truly looks after your own furchild. In my case there were two furkids that needed varying care. Why I would return to Freya +'s: + Responsive. I needed day care services and even evening services while I had to attend an all day conference and participate in an evening event for a few days. Freya answered my calls and texts before the care, during the care, and after the care. + Timely. Always showed up on time when I had to rush off to an event + Caring. I judge how my two dogs react when she returned the following day. Dogs do not lie and they were happy to see her return. + Helpful. Often I had to rush in and out of my lodge while I had to attend an event and Freya made sure she could help me exit as smoothly as possible and minimize my dogs' separation anxiety + Senior care experience. I see that Freya was able to care for my senior dog who had more issues than the younger sibling. + Great feedback. She shared photos of my girls to just show me how they were doing that day while I had to leave them under her care. Overall I would not hesitate to have Freya take care of my senior dog and my other more lively furkid.

Freya was so amazing with our two fur babies! She came over the day before and met us and our dogs…read more She is wonderful with the dogs. We felt so good leaving them with Freya while we went Whale Watching. She sent us pictures throughout the day. We highly recommend Freya without hesitation.

Tonya answered my request immediately and was very accommodating when I had to change the drop-off…read moretime for our dog. We have used Tonya twice while we golfed in Monterey, one year apart, and our little cavapoo had no trouble at all when we dropped him off again. Sheadon and Preston took excellent care of Remy!! We will continue to use Signature Paw Spa when in Carmel.

I recently boarded my dog, Jasper, here for the first time and had a really great experience. Josh…read moreand Sheadon were a part of the team that watched Jasper, and they both clearly love what they do. They made me feel completely comfortable leaving my dog in their care, and I really appreciated the pictures they sent while I was away! Jasper is usually anxious whenever I drop him off at new places but he was very happy, relaxed, and clearly well looked after. I'll definitely be using Signature Paw Spa again in the future!

Laura is awesome, and did a fantastic job with our cat Lion. The photo update links that you get…read morewith each visit are a really nice touch. We would hire Laura again to help us out for sure!

Laura was very accommodating and made us feel comfortable leaving town knowing Ruca would be taken…read morecare of. We had her walk Ruca for 30mins in the evening and before she left she gave us an update on how things went via text. She also sent us pictures which I loved. If I ever need a dog walker again I will be calling Laura!