I reached out to Elaine to help take care of my cats over a weekend. She arrived promptly at the…read moreappointed time, dilligently took notes about what needed to be done, asked clarifying questions, followed instructions, and went the extra mile on top of that. She put my trash bins out for me as part of her service, she took care of some feeder mice for my partner's snakes, she emptied litter, she fed wet and dry and kept the big boii from stealing the slower, pickier eater's food. She spent real time with the cats, she did not just enter and leave. She checked in and made sure that she did everything correctly. Elaine is a professional and did an outstanding job. I am a highly satisfied customer and intend to call on her services again when I need them. Cannot recommend enough for anyone in SF.

After scanning the pages and pages of five-star reviews for Elaine and her business, I feel at a…read moreloss to write something that provides additional insight or perspective on how fantastic Elaine is. The reviews here get all the details - deeply caring for your beloved fuzzball, plant whispering, coming back to find the house cleaner than you left it, medication administration, the heartwarming and occasionally hilarious notes... The truth is that it's all been written over and over again; Elaine cares deeply for your pets and your home. Elaine has taken care of my cats since 2014 on more occasions than I can count, and I trust her implicitly. She has demonstrated a level of care for my cats, my plants, and my home that is unmatched by any pet-sitter I've ever known. She is overflowing with compassion and intellect, and she is organized and detail-oriented in a way that is dizzying to contemplate. I remember that, when I moved, she had a system for updating my records so the transition was flawless: new key, new alarm code, house preferences, new garbage night - because yes, she takes out and brings in the garbage! Perhaps one novel perspective I can offer is the deep confidence I have in her ability to figure things out if the unexpected arises. I have taken several long hikes where I am away from any cell coverage for up to three weeks at a time. Before the first of these hikes, Elaine and I discussed some contingencies and made arrangements, including a veterinary care directive and emergency plan. If veterinary care is required, Elaine will be able to address it and advocate for my pets the way that I would. This gave me a comfort that is beyond words when I was off in the wilderness. I know that, if I've forgotten some detail, Elaine will take care of it thoroughly and completely. I have recommended Elaine to everyone I know with a cat, and if you're at all on the fence, don't be - get in touch with her and save yourself and your pets from a "learning experience" elsewhere. Elaine is a true professional, a local small-business-owner who provides a service far superior to any corporation's, and she will impress and endear you in a way that exceeds expectations.

Lori exceeded all my expectations of an outstanding pet sitter! She cared for my shy little kitty…read morefor one week. Lori is dependable and conscientious. Upon my return my cat was not the least stressed (as she usually was with previous pet care help). Lori is knowledgeable with guidance regarding cat behavior that I was not aware of. Best of all, she is a loving person who took the time to play, pet and sweet talk my little one. It was wonderful to receive daily reports and videos. Also, there were a couple of household issues that came up while I was away, and she graciously stepped up and assisted me with them. Lori is the BEST!

I recently had to travel for work on short notice and none of the friends who usually cat sit for…read moreme weren't available. So I went to a professional pet sitter for the first time. My cat Leroy is 20 years old and has a few health conditions and medications and special routines, and Lori stuck to it all in a loving way. I really needed someone to stay overnight as Leroy had some recent complications, plus he is an emotionally needy cat and would get lonely with just occasional check ins. Lori was sure to follow all my instructions and routines for Leroy, sending me multiple updates and videos per day - but she would always follow my cadence and text me less if she noticed I was less responsive. Not only did Lori take good care of Leroy, she left my home cleaner than she found it, including the backyard garden. She left everything so that I didn't have to do a thing but unpack when I came . The peace of mind of having someone as loving to our furry babies as we are, as well as her attention to detail and reliability is well worth it - I will definitely be hiring Lori again and you should too!

I hired Lanea for two weeks to watch my kitties while my husband and I went away to Scotland for…read morevacation. She's a stay in house/pet sitter which is amazing because I'm a bit *crazy* about my cats and I couldn't bear the thought of them being left alone for 2 weeks. The last thing I wanted was someone popping in, opening a can of food and leaving. Lanea's service was a god-send, and she lavished my kitties with love, let them in and out of the house for play-time, and she emailed me regular updates. On top of all this, I forgot to tell her that I have regular cleaners and they burst in on her unexpected -- and she handed it well. (sorry lanea!) Before I left I took all the sheets off my bed. She brought her own linens and I was happy for her to "make herself at home". She was great with everything, I came home to a clean home, just how I left it, and my kitties her happy and not spastic! I highly recommend her service for anyone who is shamelessly co-dependent on their pets. The best part of all this was how AFFORDABLE she is!

Lanea was awesome! She came to my house to meet my pets (a golden retriever, geckos and a rabbit),…read moreand asked great questions. She was very accommodating when the date of my return changed. And she sent great text message updates with fun details about what each of them was up to. Lanea was trustworthy and reliable. I will definitely use her again!

Mary has sit for our cat for over five years. She understands cats better than anyone I've met and…read morealways goes above and beyond (e.g., brings a variety of toys for playtime to accommodate each cat's different tastes, takes care of our plants, etc.). Our cat is afraid of anyone entering our apartment except Mary, and is always relaxed when we come home. She even took care of our cat shortly after he had surgery for a urinary blockage and he was at ease when we returned - I would have cancelled our trip if we didn't have Mary, who sent us regular, detailed updates and lots of photos throughout. Mary is truly a cat expert and we are very grateful to have her help whenever we're out of town.

Having moved around a lot, we've had the need to hire a number of cat sitters over the years. Mary…read morehas been the best by far! She really, truly does go above and beyond when it comes to making sure our cats are well cared for while we're away. The initial consultation was very thorough and she asked a lot of questions to get to know our cats' needs, likes, and dislikes. She has taken the time to get to know ours cats on her visits and allowed time for them to get to know her. We have one very shy kitty that most people aren't able to get close to. Mary has gained his trust and he will walk right up to her and play with her. She is very good at sending us updates and photos when she is visiting. I'd recommend Mary to anyone - it feels wonderful to know our cats are well-taken care of whenever we leave home.

Trisha has been taking care of our poodle mix since he we got him as a puppy in 2010. We were very…read morelucky to find her and she has been the best dog walker/sitter we could have expected for our little guy. You can tell our dog really genuinely likes her because we can bumped into her while walking him and he runs up to her and wags his tail. Also, when he drop him off for boarding (she also boards him when we need to be away), he basically sprints off to her. I feel that she is attentive and does well with our dog and she has been flexible and responds well to our emails and texts--highly recommended!

Trisha is a fantastic partner for any working dog owner. I simply could not imagine my life without…read moreher! I took custody of my Brunie after my step dad unexpectedly passed away. He was 13 at the time, and somewhat active, but definitely high needs. I grew up with him and always loved him, but taking care of an aging dog is a very big challenge. As you can imagine it was an emotional time for me, and Tricia helped me get my house better set up for Brunie, assured me I was doing a good job with him, and left me daily detailed notes on how he was adjusting to city life. She would txt me if there was a really bad day, so I would know what I was coming home to. She was able to stop by a few times on days I had to work a little later. and worked with me to get a schedule that worked best for Bruno. Each day is a little different with an old man and she was a great judge on if he just needed a little play in the yard, just a short walk, or maybe just some treats and petting. My roommate also has a very anxious cat, that used to throw up every day due to separation anxiety. Tricia would talk to Oliver thru the window daily, and the cat has never been better. There is so much more that Tricia helped me with, but the key take away is that she loves the animals she works with, and even the ones she just walks by. I lost my Brunie, but his last months as an official city dog were made better every day by having Tricia in his life.

Isabella demonstrated professionalism right from the start when I inquired about a last-minute…read morecat-sitting service before my transatlantic cruise to Europe. She responded quickly to my list of questions, gave me sincere and honest answers, and took the time to acknowledge my concerns about leaving my cat in the care of someone new for a couple of weeks. Two weeks later, after returning to SF, I could immediately tell my cat was in great hands. Mr. Kensington didn't greet me at the door like he usually does -- I found him peacefully asleep in a little cardboard fortress Isabella had made for him, complete with blankets and catnip toys. I absolutely recommend Isabella to anyone looking for a reliable, loving, and trustworthy cat sitter. She respected my home and belongings, even went above and beyond by cleaning the common areas (which I didn't expect -- Mr. Kensington is known to cause a bit of chaos). Thank you, thank you, thank you for giving my cat such excellent care during my absence. 10/10 -- I'll be using Isabella again for any future trips, whether short or long. If you're debating hiring her, stop. She's the one. I wouldn't trust anyone else to fill her place. Lastly, her communication was on point. Calls, texts, emails -- she made sure I felt reassured and confident in my decision. She even sent me daily photos of Mr. Kensington, which was more than I could've asked for.

Zee-Zee, our playful and curious kitten, is the newest addition to our family. We got him so our…read moresweet girl So-So wouldn't be alone after our dog passed away--she really needed some company. While So-So is gentle and calm, Zee-Zee has brought a fun, energetic spark to our home. Thankfully, Isabella has been amazing with both of them. She clearly has a way with cats, even with Zee-Zee, who can be a bit wiggly when it comes to things like nail trims. Somehow, she keeps him relaxed and handles it with ease. She also always brings treats for both of them, so naturally, they adore her. It's clear she genuinely cares and understands different cat personalities, which gives us total peace of mind when she's around. If you're looking for someone reliable, patient, and truly great with cats (and dogs!), I highly recommend Isabella!

David has been an absolute blessing!…read more Bohbi (my cat) loves David and gives him so much affection upon his arrival. He is prompt, reliable, trustworthy and will update me when I'm out of town which is always comforting. I don't know what we would do without him. I love how David pays attention to detail. He wanted to make sure that she knew my little guy: from his foods and his routine down to the way he likes to play. I never worried a minute while I was out of town because he had everything under control. It was such a comfort knowing that my little guy didn't have to go stay somewhere else, but could stay in his own routine at home. I would HIGHLY recommend David and his pet sitting services to ALL my friends with furry people. Don't even worry about stressing or planning for a trip to the kennel, just let David come over and take care of your little family at home. AND, he will update you as often as you'd like regarding your pet. He always sends the cutest photos and videos which adds even more reassurance. Recently I had to move to a new apartment and my cat freaked out really bad! David came over and helped me find him after he ran off and get him calm and ready for the move. He even put him in his carrier for me which made the transition so much easier. You can really feel the love he has for all the kitties :)

Just as you can see from the photos, David really loves cats and I can say that my cat loved…read morespending time with him while we were away on vacation. David is a real professional who got the chores done right away so that he could spend the full amount of time with our boy. There is only one sitter for us and we highly recommend David.

As everyone else has been saying, Lina is AMAZING with animals…read more One could say my pets would have to like their sitter for me to feel comfortable with entrusting them to that sitter. That said, a pretty good indication of how much your animals like someone is how they greet said person when they see them, and my dogs are no exception. When they see Auntie Lina, they lose their ever-loving MINDS! My Schnoodle/Coonhound Ziggy does this excited grunting when she's REALLY happy to see someone, and she'll do it every time she sees Lina. She doesn't even do it for ME, her own mama! I'm your typical fairly neurotic dog-mom, and I will not entrust my dogs to just anyone. Lina is one of only two people whom I completely trust with my furkids. The times she's looked after them, I've gotten multiple updates per day (with pictures!), and they'll sometimes go special places: the dog park, an agility course, on rides to go walk with other dogs in Lina's care (as long as those dogs are as well-socialized as my two muttsters). I'm sure all of us who have pets whom we love like family want to leave them in the care of someone who'll love and look after them just as well as we do. Look no further--Lina is the one you need!

Lina is the best person to care for my two pups. Before she walks my dogs she sends me a text,…read moreduring the walk she sends me lots of pictures, and provides a narrative of the experience. With Lina I know that Max and Shilo are having fun and are being taken care of in the best possible way. If you need a loving professional, Lina Pet Care is the choice.