I just can't say enough about how AMAZING Samantha is in taking care of our little Toonces. We went away for a long 4 day weekend, and he was so cozy and comfortable with her at Camp Purrific. We will always have Sam and her Dad watch our boy for any time away (space is limited, so reserve ahead of time). Toonces also has to have an inhaler 2x a day, and she took care of his every need. We are now relaxed going away on vacation knowing he has his "Auntie Sam" and Papa Tom (this is how we now refer to them both), to spend his days while we're away. My husband and I can't thank her enough...THE BEST! read more

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Sam's the best! We adopted our Jiji kitty boy, who was then-named Spunky, through her and have since been taking him back on occasion for little "domestic vacations" whenever we have to go out of town. Honestly, you will not find a better and more trustworthy person to care for your animal. I trust Sam more than my own parents, future in-laws, and closest friends to take care of our little guy. She's a total cat expert and I probably text/email her more often than I should with ridiculous cat-mom questions ("Should he be making that noise?", etc). When my fiancee and I go on our honeymoon for two weeks this upcoming fall, I know Jiji will be safe, sound, and (most importantly) HAPPY for two weeks with his former foster mama. Don't go to a kennel or a commercial cat boarding business. Your kitties will be in a safe and happy home with toys, interaction, treats, and cuddles! read more

I can't say enough good things about Purrific Pet Sitting. Jamie has been our cat sitter for over a year now and I don't want to even imagine what it would be like to not have her care for our kitties when we travel. I knew she was the perfect sitter when she came by for the initial meet and greet and she already remembered their names and their personalities, likes/dislikes, and special needs, based on the write-up I provided. The kitties gave their immediate approval when they came out from hiding and actually greeted her with head bumps and asked for more petting. For cat owners, you know that's the best you can get. My husband and I miss our pets dearly when we go away even for a weekend, but with the daily updates with pictures it provides us with a world of relief so that we can actually relax on vacation.. and I'm a bit of a worry wart too so that says a lot! read more

I'm so excited to have found a company like this! I feel relieved to know my Stormy will be in good hands with Sam. He is an anxious cat but calms down once her realize people will be nice to him :) I was worried about leaving him at a normal boarding facility where he would just be ignored inside of a cage. read more

Purrific saves the day -- AGAIN! We ended up leaving town for a week and Shredder DEMANDED that we call Purrific to keep her company again. Sam played and brushed and scooped the kitty box to her (Shred's) heart's content. We could tell what a great time everyone had in our absence by the GREAT iPhone photos that Sam sent us. THANKS PURRIFIC!!! read more

I've never boarded my cat before, but since I was going to Burning Man for 10 days and would be completely out of touch, I wanted to find 24/7 dedicated care for her. I also didn't want her to be cooped up in a cage. Camp Purrific totally fit the bill. I met with Sheri and was impressed at how kitty guests have the run of the place. She wanted to know all the details of my cat's habits and eating preferences. By the time I left, my cat was sitting on the sofa, looking quite at home. When I picked up my cat, I noticed that as Sheri and I chatted about the week, my cat was going more to her than me for skritchies! That warmed my heart. Sheri is caring, responsible, detail oriented and warm. I highly recommend the East Bay branch of Camp Purrific. read more

The Team at Purrific is Outstanding! We've been so thrilled to have them look in on our Sailor while we are away. Doug aka "Cat Daddy" is so kind, responsive, awesome - and always able to help out with whatever's needed. Highly recommend this crew - and I know a little something about pet care (I do!) and how important it is to have a Team you can trust. More than happy to take calls or emails for questions or other. read more

Tommy was fantastic with our 2 kittens! It really shows how much he genuinely loves and cares for all cats! He gave them lots of attention and play when he came to our house and sent tons of pictures and videos which removed all my worries and made me happy to see them doing well while we were away. Purrific was great all around, they were prompt in responding to my inquiry and were able to squeeze me in at the last minute for the holiday weekend. Thumbs up :) read more

I put my kitty, Milou in to board with Sam at Purrific for almost 3 weeks and I have to say, they were absolutely brilliant. Sam obviously adores cats and spent a lot of time caring for her. As she was in Sam's home she got more interaction and I think it is a great alternative to caged boarding. She was groomed daily and Sam sent us photos of Milou so we could see how she was getting on. It meant I did not have to worry about her at all as I knew she was in good hands. They feed them decent food and make sure all the jabs are up to date before taking any cats. Milou came back smelling lovely as she even had a bath before we picked her up. I have no hesitation at all in referring Purrific. I would definitely use them again :-) read more

As a cat's mother it's very difficult to leave my cat when I go on vacation, in Sheri I found what I always look for in a petsiter. She has two cats, her whole house is full of toys for cats, each window has hammocks for cats, big windows to the street for the entertainment of the kitties. When I met Sheri she inspired confidence to leave my baby. Every day she send pictures of my cat and told me what he did that day, exactly what someone who loves your pet want so you can enjoy the holidays and have peace of mind To know that he is having a good time. Since I have my cat I do not go on a trip like I used to because of sadness to leave it in a kennel but now that I know Sheri and I know that my cat has a complete room for himself with windows to the street and a wonderful and playful petsiter is definitely going to be easier to take more trips. I Love Sheri and I'll definitely leave Sully with her again. read more

Okay- confession. I renewed my Yelp participation for the primary purpose of writing this review, because we had an amazing experience with purrific. We love our cat like family, so much so that I try not to go away, because I dread boarding her. But I can honestly say, leaving her with Sam was like leaving her with family. I felt reassured that she was having a wonderful time. In fact, when I picked her up, she didn't want to go home with me! She was fluffy, bright eyed, energetic, and happy. What an amazing alternative to caged boarding and I feel so lucky to have found purrific. Sam has a wonderful set up and opened her home to our kitty, and I don't really have words to say how relieved I am that we found her. read more

Purrific: not just kitty sitters, kitty psychologists and lovers!!! And how amazing that some of my payment went towards a kitty non-profit. Purrific definitely has good kitty karma. I have three kitties and have tried many cat sitting services in their life time. I actually found Purrific after my last kitty sitter would no longer kitty sit due to my one cats bathroom problem, she actually fully quit! Sam came over and I warned her that my kitty would pee on the kitchen floor and I had tried everything. I feared she might not agree to watch them. But Sam basically said, fear not, it didn't bother her and in fact she would even try to fix the problem. Well I left for vacation thinking she was slightly delusional that she could change this behavior in 5 days. And I came back amazed with 3 very happy cats. I was sent videos and pictures while gone and could relax assured to know that my cats were safe and sound and even healing from their issues with the Purrific team. Sam not only left me with new litter she recommended to attract kitties, also gave me a new litter box gratis, since my one kitty apparently did not like the top open box. I cannot say enough good things about Purrific. They are working there because they LOVE and understand cats. Sam was so great to reassure me that any problem my cats had she was not daunted. Even my cute but evil persian has been acting differently since Sam and her teams visit. She really made a big difference in only a few days. And after months of accidents there have been NONE. ZERO. I don't usually call a kitty sitter for a couple days away but I have started calling purrific because I know that they are so good with the kitties. It's like buying them a treat to hang with the caring and knowledgable people from Purrific. THANK YOU!!! read more

Purrific is the most wonderful cat sitting service I have ever used. Samantha and Tommy truly love cats and it shows in everything they do. They always went above and beyond my expectations in every way for both of my cats, Elvira and Charlie. They board the cats in their home, which has been equipped with a lot of climbing runs and perches. They are also very mindful of the cats' individual personalities and needs. Cats that can "play well with others" are allowed to socialize, and more touchy cats get a private space. When Elvira was diagnosed with terminal cancer they came to my house to care for her when I had to be at work. Samantha even accompanied me to the clinic on the terrible day that I had Elvira put to sleep. Their support and sympathy made it much easier to make it through a very difficult time. It's no exaggeration to say that the cats of Marin are better off because of Purrific. Cats who are boarded there receive a tremendous amount of attention for a very reasonable fee, and the proceeds are used for cat rescue. read more

We needed cat sitters pretty unexpectedly when our normal house-sitter flaked on us so we called Purrific. Sam came over to meet our boys right away and was willing to take care of them for two weeks on short notice. At first we were a little hesitant leaving our kitties all alone and giving a stranger the key to our house, but it was clear from the daily email updates and photos that the boys were loved and cared for in the manner to which they have grown accustomed to. We cannot thank Sam and Tom enough for being there in a bind and for taking such great care of our kitties. read more

Not your usual kennel. Purrific is like leaving your kitty with good friends who love 'em as much as you do. They email photo updates with a note that helps you feel less guilty about leaving your 'kid' at home. And they were great with daily meds and keeping my cat hydrated, which was really reassuring. (One unexpected plus - if you have a kitty that is an only child (you know what I mean) they can see if your cat can be socialized with other pets in a safe, gradual way in case you want to add to your family.) read more

We travel quite a bit and have to leave our 3 dogs at home a lot of times. Purrific has been such a wonderful option for us to be able to travel with no worries about our house and our furry babies. Sam and Tom are so loving to our pups and respectful of our home. We love getting photos of their daily activities and knowing that they are having fun and well taken care of while we are gone. Thanks for being so wonderful Purrific! woof, woof, woof... read more

I can't say enough about Sam as a caretaker. She's great. My review would just be a summation of everything that everyone else has posted... Just keep up the great work! Jiji and Totoro consider your place their second home! read more

What a relief to find Samantha! She came highly recommended from a friend and was able to accommodate us at the last minute. She is conveniently located in Sausalito and offers pick up and drop off services. One of the perks of the service, besides knowing your pet is safe and happy, is the daily email picture and message sent while you're away! Personally, we don't like to crate our dog and she wasn't only able to honor that request, she would let Finn snuggle up pretty much wherever he pleased. It isn't easy to find pet sitting services capable or willing to suit your needs, and I feel so fortunate to have found Samantha in Sausalito! read more

When it comes to cat boarding / cat sitting - it doesn't get better than this. Samantha brings cat-sitting to a whole new level. She welcomed my cat, Sumo, into her home with open arms. At very short notice, I should add. I recently moved to the area and I had to go out of town for a few days. I was stressed out about what I was going to do with Sumo, my baby. I hate the whole concept of kennels where dogs and cats sit in lonely cages. Samantha was awesome. She emailed me with pics and updates on how Sumo was doing every day. It felt so good to know that he was in a loving, caring home getting lots of affection and attention. She is so great with cats. And a really nice person to do business with. Very cool all around.... Finding Purrific Pet Sitting was truly a godsend. read more

Purrific is the best, We had our usual pet sitters drop aka friends drop out because of the holidays, and they accommodated us last minute! We receive daily pictures with spirited emails detailing our pets activity. Well priced with options on visitations or boarding. Pretty much ideal, and Samantha is the best! Great experience and will continue to use their service! read more

After reading all the great Yelp reviews, I had very high expectations for Purrific Pet Sitting, and Sam and Tom fulfilled all those expectations and then some! I called Sam last minute before my trip on a holiday weekend, and she came right over that evening to meet my kitty. While I was gone, I got daily updates and photos from Sam and Tom, which definitely helped put me at ease throughout my trip. Sam is very responsive, professional and great to work with! I'm pretty sure my kitty had a great time with Sam, too! I highly recommend Purrific! read more

I've never written a review before but felt compelled in this case. We were referred to Marilyn Aronowitz as a in-home cat sitter from the kind folks at Purrific Pet Sitting. Marilyn took great care of our cat at our home over a Thanksgiving trip away, and we could not have been happier or better served. She immediately bonded with our rather cantankerous, 16-year old cat, who defiantly has a "short fuse". Purrific was also great to supply a timed feeder for snacks in-between visits. Marilyn sent us daily text and picture up-dates which contributed to our satisfaction for her great service. Well worth the money and we will use her and the services of Purrific again. Larry H. read more

I hired Samantha to keep my buddy, Monkey Business, for fourteen days (in her home) while I went on a church mission trip to Cambodia. Sam is absolutely the best! I returned to a happy, healthy cat and I'm so grateful!! As a result of the international traveling, I came home with a case of severe jet lag! After a week, I had gotten very little sleep and Monkey Business's nocturnal ways were driving me nuts! I wrote to Sam in total desperation and within minutes, she replied with great advice -- a meal plan, play plan and recommendation for a Scatmat which has given me a new lease on life! Thank you Sam and Tommy!! You're the best and I'd be happy to refer anyone to your services!! Sincerely, Sue in Mill Valley read more

I came to Purrific on very short notice, needing to go back east as soon as humanly possible to be with an elderly family member in extremely delicate health. I researched and troubled over many choices for boarding as well as in-home pet sitting-- even driving from Vallejo all the way to Santa Cruz looking for an appropriate facility for my kitty who has a variety of special needs. I was so worried about what to do with my 10 yr-old Benny, who had been until recently gravely ill with a variety of unusual problems over the course of more than a year, who was still rather frail and who had been having intermittent behavioral problems refusing to eat and messing outside of his litter box. I was completely dejected and desperate, not finding a level of care, professionalism and above all-- healthy cleanliness that made me confident about leaving Benny in the facilities I was visiting in the Bay Area-- until I came upon Purrific Pet Sitting services. Sam, the proprietor of Purrific Pet Sitting, was not at all intimidated by the level of care and attention that Benny would need during my absence, including the possibility that he might need to be seen by a vet if his health became destabilized due to the stress of being boarded. As soon as I met Sam in her beautiful home where she provides Camp Purrific resident boarding for kitties who need more attention or supervision than is possible to be given by a visiting pet-sitter, I knew that the work she does is more a deeply cultivated spiritual calling than simply a day-to-day business-for-profit like any other! Sam has opened her home as well as her ample heart to a pervasively professional, effusively compassionate and deeply personal service to the surrounding community's beloved animal cohorts and "family members." She provided a private bedroom with all necessary accommodations for Benny's care, including a car-load of familiar objects she suggested I bring from home in order for Ben to feel comfortable and make a connection to the space during his 9-day stay. Sam was extremely gentle and generous of spirit with Benny from the moment he came into her home. Not only did she feed and clean up after him and provide him with a place-to-be while I was away-- she gave him medication, reassured him and encouraged him with gentle attention in a family situation (24/7) and allowed him to be aware of the presence of other kitties (some frequent-flyer kitties that are with her regularly and her own kitties who are free roaming in her home), once he was comfortable enough to have his bedroom door open, while still maintaining a comfortable separation from the group through the use of full-size screen doors installed for each cat-boarding area. I was particularly glad that Benny was able to be aware of other cats in the home without the stress of having either the necessity of being in the same space as the others or being so totally closed up in a room by himself behind a solid door, which would have made him feel closed-in and lonely. I have sought Sam's advice about the possibility of fostering a young kitty myself through an organization with which she is familiar, since both Sam as an experienced rescue and care-giving professional, and the Vet who has been working with Benny over the last year have both concurred that he may be more happy if I can find a suitable companion for him to bond with since he continues to pine for company of the family bunnies and another kitty family-member who have all passed on and left him sad and lonely in their absence. I cannot say enough about the loving care that Sam gave my Benny while I was away! She kept in touch with me by text and let me know that he was doing well and showed no sign of failing health or extreme stress and let me know that he was eating well and using his "accommodations" without resistance-- which for Ben is not always the case, especially when he is sad or lonely! Since I will have to be traveling for family purposes more regularly in the near future and no longer have family members or room-mates at home to look after Benny while I'm away, I will very definitely be using the services of Sam and her incredible team at Purrific Pet Sitting as my only choice for the best care of my beloved Benny that any pet-mom could possibly hope for! I am extremely grateful for the service Sam offers and look forward to becoming a regular client-- bringing Benny "on vacation" as a frequent-flyer to his new "home away from home" whenever there is a need! read more

Jerri Meacham with Purrific Pet Sitting is absolutely amazing and I can't say enough about the quality of care she provides my two 8 year old male cats. From the get go Jerri was extremely thorough in wanting to understand the boys preferences from food, to toys, to play time - she cares deeply about her furry clients and is very focused on creating a wonderful experience for the boys while we are away, and spends more than ample quality play time with them at each visit. I always know they are in excellent hands with Jerri! She texts me with pictures and updates during each visit which I so appreciate, and often brings the boys a new toy or two which is certainly not expected but so sweet and deeply appreciated (they tend to be the toys they LOVE most!). Jerri includes bringing in the mail and bringing trash cans out to the curb as part of her service which is so helpful, and always asks that we check in when we get home to ensure there were no travel delays, etc (and if we forget to text, which is often, I always know I'll hear from her asking that we got in ok and that the boys are doing well...she's so on top of things). One of my cats has pancreatitis and Jerri is always asking how that cat is doing so that she can adjust her care for him as needed, and pays special attention to his mood changes and keeps me abreast of how is doing via text. On a couple of longer trips I accidentally did not have quite enough food in the pantry for the boys, and Jerri was so kind in offering to pick up more food for them which could have been a serious pickle otherwise. I trust Jerri immensely and can't speak highly enough of her for all of our pet sitting needs! read more

The most stressful part of our holiday travel this year was finding someone to look after our cats while we were gone - the first time we'd left them since moving to Marin and away from their old pal/sitter. We read Purrific's great reviews, and they did not disappoint. Our cats loved Yenni from their introductory visit before we left, and we loved that she sent pictures and let us know how they were doing every time she came over. We're so happy to have someone we trust, so that finding care for our furry family members when we travel will never be stressful again. read more

I've used Purrific so many times and each time I end up singing their praises! I can't even tell you how wonderful, responsive and caring Sam and Tom are. Calling them pet-sitters wouldn't do them justice - they are more like surrogate parents. I highly recommend this business to anyone out there. Thanks Purrific!!! read more

We used purrific pet sitting while our little guy Lou needed watch during our 2 weeks on the east coast for our wedding. Sam was absolutely a saint. We got daily updates in the form of pictures, emails, and even videos. We knew Lou was in perfect hands. She accommodated our drop off and pick up times and her price is more than fair. Her price is even so low we felt bad paying her as little as we did so we made a donation in her honor. She is absolutely fantastic with kitties and she made us feel at ease and relaxed. I think Lou was pretty sad to leave. He definitely made friends and had a great time. We will definitely be using her services in the future and would recommend her to anyone who loves their kitty. She is the best!!! read more

I hired Samantha and Purrific to pet sit during the holidays and she was amazing. Loved the fact that she sent photos & videos! Really great service, I would definitely use Purrific again. read more

Sam at Camp Purrific is absolutely the cat whisperer!! My timid kitty was so afraid of everything and everyone else and after staying at Purrific while I was away on vacation she has become much more the social butterfly. Samantha has helped me transition her to a healthier diet and truly has the best interest in mind of all the pets that she cares for. I would highly recommend this business and will definitely use again!! read more

They took great care of my cats; in fact I think my cats want me to be gone more often so the Purrific folks can come back. I love that they sent pictures too. read more

sam sincerely loves cats - and it shows. i have had my kitty for 16 years and only boarded her once so needless to say i had some trepidation. but! i felt so at ease from the minute she picked my kitty up. and the cat cam photos were such a treat while i was away. my kitty had as much fun as i did on vacation. she was also so detailed on my kittys quirks and personalities, to make sure they understood her needs for boarding. I am so happy, will be a repeat customer again and again. read more

Sam is simply the best!!! I took my kitty there for the first time ever, and I will bring her here whenever I go out of town. Sam was so cool to send daily updates with pictures, I knew what was happening with my Mieze at all times. Sam goes above and beyond, and she is a true cat lover! There is absolutely no other place you'll want to take your kitty. She takes care of all the kitties like they were her own, and you don't need to worry for one minute. It's a cat's disneyland at Sam's place, you won't find this anywhere! She is simply the best!!!! Do not hesitate to leave your kitty, or cat, Sam's the cat whisperer!!!!!!!!!! read more

We are eternally grateful to Sam for her complete professionalism + tender loving care during a difficult move from Central California to the Bay area. Our two dear senior cats had always been outdoor cats, had no clue what a litter box was and were totally confused by the long ride in the car. Being elderly but still feisty, the two of them managed to escape from their cases -- while I was driving across the Golden Gate. By the time we got to Samantha's, they were in dire need of a calm, safe environment -- which they got immediately. Sam took excellent care of the babies and even let them stay with her longer than planned, due to the logistics of our move and coping with a baffled dog. We also loved getting the pictures. Sam is 100% trustworthy in a pinch. Call her first. read more

I was determined not to put my cats in a cage again in a place where they'd be just another number on the cell block. Delighted that I found Sam. I don't live near Sausalito but it was worth the drive. After two weeks my guys have come back healthy and happy. Plus while I was away I got frequent updates on the team. Highly recommended. read more

We love Sam, Tommy, Boomer, and all our friends at Purrific. Sometimes we joke that our cat Rocky is having a better vacation at Purrific than we are when we go away and leave him there! Owner Sam is a caring, nurturing, knowledgeable, and passionate pro. We never worrry when Rocky is under Sam's care, and he comes back home happy, relaxed, and stimulated. read more

We could not be happier with Sam at Purrific. She takes care of our fur babies as if they were her own which means we can go away on vacation and not worry one bit. We get regular updates via email, pics or video, and sometimes even get to watch our kids via the webcams set up around her house. If you were to create the perfect profile for a kitty sitter, Sam is it. I can't imagine not having her there for our babies when we need her! read more

We have been working with Purrific for five years now and have ONLY the best things to say about Samantha and the whole crew. They watch our house and walk and feed our two dogs when we're away. Our little Ruby and Walter absolutely LOVE it when the folks from Purrific show up at the house. True love and affection cannot be faked, and everyone we've ever worked with from Purrific unconditionally love and tenderly care for our two little ones. They are the best and I'd highly recommend them to anyone who needs pet care. read more

What a great concept! This company is amazing! Not only are the easy to work with and super accommodating but they donate a portion of their proceeds to local animal shelters and programs. Anyways, so we adopted a kitten a few months back and wanted a good environment where he would be comfortable since he is a bit skittish. We live in the East Bay so we met with Sheri who gave us the grand tour of her east bay kitty B&B. These folks literally give cats their own room that is "kitty-proofed" and their own commode (much like a normal hotel). We discussed David's personality so I liked that she catered to our guy's needs. He is young so we wanted him to be able to run around and play as well as socialize. Cats that are sociable are allowed to do so but they are also good about giving the animals their personal space if that is what they need/like. Our kitten figured out fast that running up and down stairs is really fun and also found a good sunning spot on one of her shelving units. Sheri hosted our little man David Bowie for 5 days over the Thanksgiving holiday and she was fabulous at giving us daily updates as well as photos of our handsome "Bo". She even sent him home with a new toy that she said he liked which was a very sweet gesture. She was very easy to work with and super accommodating. Sheri was always very quick to respond to us as well which is much appreciated! All in all, we will be return customers. Oh, mention that you found them via Yelp and you will get one overnight for free! read more

I highly recommend Purrific Pet Sitting and it definitely the best pet sitting services I have ever had, (and I have tried a lot). I have two 18 year old cats that I would consider "high maintenance". They both have kidney disease, one with food allergies and both are very finicky eaters. I have always had a pet sitter come to my home but recently I began to worry that twice a day care was not enough due to several bad "incidences" with other pet sitters coming to my home. That is when I reached out to Purrific Pet Sitting and Sam has been fabulous. I travel a lot for work and have been using them for several months and my cats come home happy, healthy and looking great. They are not stressed at all by my absences and in all their years I have never had a pet sitter that my cats liked so much that they don't even mind that I am gone. Sam caters to them with food multiple times a day making sure that my finicky eaters actually eat. They even have put on weight while under Sam's care, which I had been trying to do (but unsuccessfully) for weeks. They get a lot of attention, brushed everyday and I get daily updates on how they are doing. She lets them go where ever they want but mostly they prefer to stay in the "cat room" which is a bedroom just for them. The bedroom has a screened door instead of a regular door so they are not "closed off" and locked in a room all day. Sam caters to the personality of each cat making sure they each get what they need to have a comfortable, no stress stay. I no longer worry when I go out of town as I completely trust that they are getting the very best care. read more