Christine is truly the best in the area. We have been using her services, to babysit our cats,…read moreseveral times a year since 2018. We have a kitty with special needs and she is always able to do and help in anyway possible. She sends us, the best, pictures each day we are away. We love her attention to detail and how she thinks of everything while we are away. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for pet services. I would give her more stars if I could.

It's always scary when you have to leave your pups and you definitely do not want to board them…read more However, Christine and Lindsey made it easy with the communication, kindness, and pictures! They took care of my dog and my roommates dog like they were their own and they were so happy when we got home so I know their lives were not disrupted with the great company in their own home. The pups played and walked and ate and slept just fine while we were gone and I am so grateful to have found them!

I can't recommend Melissa enough!! She is our go to dog sitter any time we go out of town. One…read morething about our is he's super sweet but he found himself in trouble a few times with other dogs, so my husband and I worry about leaving him with other people. With Melissa, we do not worry at all and Indy absolutely loves her! It's nice being able to go out of town and enjoy ourselves without worrying about our dog. She also sends pics and updates periodically which is lovely.

Melissa offers a fantastic service and was able to care for my dog on short notice. Very attentive…read moreand kind. Loves dogs!!! She was an instant hit with Rufus and I'm sure he didn't want us to come back so soon. Since then I've had her care for him many times. I am relieved of the worry for who will care for him when I'm away. Thanks Melissa!!!!

I was looking for dog boarding at the very last minute and Wendy was very accommodating in taking…read morein my 2 dogs. I literally booked with her 2 days before the stay. My 54 lb Jindo does not do well with strangers, she is all bark but no bite. I was very anxious bringing her to any dog care but Wendy was willing to do an assessment prior to their stay. This was my very first time doing any sort of dog care so I was really worried about leaving them. They did really well and my other dog had so much fun (he's a social butterfly). The main reason I chose this place vs all the other dog boarding is because they offer a "home" living experience rather than a facility/warehouse. My dogs always freely roams the house and lays on our bed, couch, wherever they please so I wanted something similar and Wendy's house provided that. I couldn't bare the thought of them being kept in a narrow sleeping quarter locked throughout the day. Thank you for taking great care of my babies! This place will definitely be my go-to for any future dog boarding.

It pains me deeply to write this review, but I believe our experience needs to be shared with other…read moredog owners who may be considering leaving their pets with a dog daycare or boarding provider. It has been exactly one month since we lost our beloved French Bulldog, Louie, to heat stroke after leaving him with OC Paw House in Tustin, California. We dropped Louie off at approximately 9:05 a.m. for what was supposed to be a four-hour half-day visit. The purpose was simply to see how well he interacted with the other dogs before we considered boarding him there for a week later in September. I believed I had done my due diligence as a responsible pet owner. The business had more than 100 five-star reviews, and I could not find even a single review below five stars. They also had many photos of french bulldogs on their social media. That gave me a great deal of confidence in leaving Louie in their care. Unfortunately, what happened that morning is something our family will live with forever. At 11:33 a.m., I received a photo and text showing Louie with several other dogs. In the photo, what appeared to be Louie's vomit was clearly visible near his front paws. When I later examined the photo more carefully, I noticed that it had been taken at approximately 10:18 a.m. That timeline is extremely important. Wendy, the owner, later told me that Louie was having difficulty with the heat while at an unshaded dog park on an approximately 81-degree day. She said that after about 5-10 minutes, they decided to take him back to the house. The house is approximately an eight-minute drive from the dog park. Yet I did not receive a phone call telling me that Louie was in serious distress until approximately 11:45 a.m. I was then told that he was not breathing. That leaves me with a question I still cannot get past: What happened between approximately 10:18 a.m., when Louie was apparently already showing signs of distress, and the time I was finally contacted? As Louie's owner, it is devastating to think that he may have been struggling for an extended period of time without receiving the urgent intervention he needed. In my opinion, what happened demonstrates a serious lack of training, judgment, and emergency preparedness. This is especially troubling because Wendy told me that she owns or has owned a French Bulldog and understands that Frenchies do not tolerate heat well. Brachycephalic breeds such as French Bulldogs are widely known to be particularly vulnerable to overheating. Afterward, I obtained a report from OC Animal Care. Based on my reading of that report, I learned information about the business and its licensing status that I did not know when I entrusted Louie to their care. The report also contains statements regarding overnight boarding and the individuals who provide dog-walking services that, in my view, do not match my understanding of how the business was represented or operated. I encourage anyone considering this business--or any dog daycare or boarding provider--to verify its licensing, insurance, training, emergency procedures, supervision practices, and experience caring for your specific breed. Do not rely solely on online reviews. I wish I had known to ask more questions. Louie was not just our dog. He was part of our family, and losing him this way has been heartbreaking. I am writing this review because I cannot change what happened to Louie, but perhaps sharing our experience will cause another dog owner to ask the questions I wish I had asked--and potentially prevent another family from experiencing the loss that ours has endured.

Our family loves Cynthia and we're so thankful to have someone we trust wholeheartedly with our…read morefeline babjes in our neighborhood. Cynthia always takes great care of our two cats and they love to see her whenever we are not around. She is also a great photographer and you can see how much our babies trust her by the way they look at her

Cynthia is the best! Very caring and kind to my three kitties while I was gone for 5 days. She fed…read morethem as scheduled and even cleaned up after them. I highly recommend her!

Aurora and her team were so amazing to my two small furbabies while we were away for our summer…read morevacay. Aurora was super accommodating with our schedule as we had an early flight to catch. Everyday she sent texts, photos, and even short videos on how and what the dogs were doing. My dogs are not the most social to other dogs and humans but Aurora had her amazing ways of helping dogs open up. Not only did my dogs make friends with the others dogs, I could tell my two furbabies loved Aurora when I picked them up. I whole heartedly trust Aurora to take care of my dogs and would love to take them to her not just for boarding but also daycare!

Aurora is an amazing person! She took really well of my doggies and they all love her! She always…read moresends me pictures of what they're up to. I really appreciate that because it gives me peace of mind. I will definitely bring my pets here.

After moving to Orange, I needed a cat sitter right away and had Christina recommended to me on…read moreNextDoor by multiple people. I am so grateful I found her! She recommended our vet to me as well, and I have been so happy with the vet she suggested! She actually gave multiple recommendations so i have back ups if needed. She's cared for my 3 cats multiple times and I can tell my kitties love her, which is the most important thing! She always sends me pics and keeps me updated while I'm away. She cared for my senior cat when she was sick and in her final week and gave me detailed updates so I knew when to cut my trip short to some home to her, cared for my new kitten, cleaned up broken glass and a lot of kitty barf, cleaned up when ants where going after the cat food, and showed my kitties lots of love! I always come home to empty trash cans, clean litter boxes and happy kitties. She even gave me a housewarming gift and gifted my kitties Christmas treats and toys! Christina is wonderful and I trust her 110% with my kitties and my home. I appreciate her so much because as much as I miss my kitties when away, I have peace of mind knowing she's there to keep them happy and safe! When my kitties broke a vase and she came in to broken glass everywhere, she let me know right away and made sure my cats were OK and had no cuts first, then did a wonderful job cleaning up (I didn't find any glass when I got home!) And she's just a nice person too - whenever I'm on the phone with her, we always end up chatting about her kitties too, so I know she's truly a "cat person" (which not all my pet sitters have been.) Cannot recommend her enough! Be sure to schedule as early as possible, she's so great the holidays and peak vacation times always book up quickly!

Christina has been a fabulous pet sitter for us the past 5 years. It's hard to trust anyone with…read moreyour babies, but she makes it so much easier. Professional and detailed, she makes sure all the necessities are in order before she needs to come, and then makes sure all your concerns are managed while she is there. Reassuring photos and messages are just icing on the cake, but the truth is in the happy healthy pets you have when you come home. We have 2 cats and 1 kitten and just came back from a 12 day trip. Cats had just been through some major health issues, and I was Sooo glad she was there daily keeping an eye on them, and knew exactly who my vet was and was even familiar with the local vet ER. She's responsible reliable and caring. Just ask our Cats!

Cathy is amazing! We were so excited when she moved back, as she had boarded our dog Duke for us…read moreyears ago before relocating to Hawaii, and we booked her again right away. Duke is always happy staying with her. She truly cares for the dogs she watches, giving them plenty of attention, walks, and love. Duke also has special medical needs and requires daily medication, which Cathy handles flawlessly, giving us complete peace of mind. Her pickup and drop-off service is a huge perk. As busy parents, it makes everything so convenient and stress-free, and we really appreciate it. We always know Duke is in caring, capable hands with Cathy and couldn't recommend her more highly.

Cathy watched our 2 dogs over a weekend. One of our dogs is a bit difficult and very particular on…read morehow he likes things done. Cathy took excellent care of both dogs while following all our crazy instructions. She took them on multiple walks, kept up on their medications, stayed with them around the clock and made sure they were well taken care of while we were gone. Cathy would text us pictures of them throughout here stay just to help put us at ease. We came home from our trip to 2 happy dogs. I highly recommend strong paws pet services especially if you have a difficult dog or a senior dog who requires a little more attention than other dogs. Thank you Cathy!

Amazing service EVERY TIME we take our dog there for grooming My German shepherd is kinda high…read moremaintenance because he gets anxious easily but the staff at House of Paw on East Chapman in Orange always do an excellent job with grooming him and trimming his nails. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

My dog went to his grooming appointment today. He is a medium size dog and from our experience with…read moregrooming visits, it easily takes 3-4 hours for his service to be completed. We paid for the deluxe grooming package which includes: bath, haircut, nail trim, ear cleaning, scissoring feet and pad shaving, teeth brushing, sanitary trim, and anal gland cleaning. With this entire package and hearing from past groomers that he is not the easiest dog to groom, we received a message stating he was done in 2 hours and 15 minutes. Unusual from our experience! When we picked him up, we had to go back inside to ask them to do more sanitary trimming. Additionally, when we came home, our dog had poop stuck to his butt, but did not poop after we picked him up. So, did they even give him a bath? I doubt it because he didn't even smell clean. We also needed to use our dog trimmer to try to clean him up more. Seems like a waste of money and won't be going back.

Sarah and Maria are the best!…read more I really appreciate them coming through for us at the last minute when we needed help with our pet leopard gecko. Finding reliable reptile care in Orange County is rare, so I'm especially thankful they were able to help. Maria deserves a special shout-out because she handled all the legwork and immediately put me at ease with her reptile experience. From her very first visit, she took care of everything perfectly. I would give her more than five stars if I could! I highly recommend Critter Sitters for reptile pet sitting. We'll be bringing our dog in for pet sitting next time, and I'll definitely be back with another review--but for reptile care, you're absolutely in great hands with Maria. Steve R.

This was my first time ever leaving my dogs with a professional dog-sitting company, and I was…read morehonestly nervous. Ever since my older dog was diagnosed with diabetes, it has been so stressful trying to find someone I can truly trust to care for her. I knew I needed someone reliable while traveling out of the country, and I'm so grateful I found this company. Maria was incredible--she sent multiple photos and updates every single day, which meant so much to me. She was thorough, attentive, and I could genuinely tell how much my pups adored her. It was such a relief to be able to fully relax on my trip knowing my dogs were being loved and cared for as if they were her own. Highly recommend!

I highly recommend Ugly Dog Adventures in Orange, California. Jenn, the owner, is incredibly…read moreknowledgeable and clearly passionate about what she does which carries over to all her team. I enrolled my two, two-year-old rescue dogs in their comprehensive boarding/training program and on-going daily pack walks. The results have been fantastic. Not only were their command-response established , their unruly habits were corrected and their overall behavior became much more balanced and manageable. If you're looking for someone who truly understands dogs and can make a real difference, Jenn at Ugly Dog Adventures is the one to trust.

We love UDA! Our rescue dog was welcomed into the pack and I always knew that my dog was in good…read morehands with the team. Pack walks and boarding were always such good experiences for our girl and we will miss Ugly Dog!!