I really don't think you could find better especially for the price! Vanessa is one of the most caring nurturing considerate and honest individuals you will ever meet Or want to take care of your pet while you were away she goes above and beyond every single one of them might as well be hers! I really can't say enough about how highly I recommend this lady to take care of your pets for me I trust no other! read more

I wish I could give 10 stars! I originally found Vanessa on yelp last minute before a trip, she had such good reviews and ratings so I took a risk, and it was the best decision I could have made. Now years later she is still my go to cat sitter. She has done such an amazing job over the years with our cats. She cares about them so so so much! I love that she brings toys! Sends photos of my cats and really loves them as much as I do! She checks in on us on holidays! She is an awesome, trust worthy and an animal lover!!! read more

I hired Vanessa to watch my baby Bleu while I was out of town. She was great--always on time, quick to respond to texts, and even left a few toys for Bleu, including a laser that he absolutely loves! Bleu is really shy, but by her second visit, Vanessa had Bleu out from his spot under the bed and playing. From the video she sent me, it looks like he had a ball in her care. If you're looking for a super responsible, super friendly, professional cat sitter, I highly recommend Vanessa. read more

Vanessa is wonderful! A super nice and responsible person who loves, loves, loves animals and does what's best for them and not just because she's paid to do so. She just genuinely cares and is eager to meet and spend time with your four-legged companions. I've recommended her services to friends and they've thanked me over and over. So look no more, you've found the best sitter there is! :-) ****yelp - for goodness' sake please don't filter this review. i am a real person and vinnie is my cutsie fatso tuxedo cat and vanessa is his sitter. for reals. this cannot be said about your sucky made up algorythms. stop using them to mess with people.*** read more

Vanessa is the best pet sitter we have ever had. She is very accommodating to our short noticed requests to look after our cat. One thing that matters to us, she does much more than stop by and feed: she spends time with Sadie, sends us photos while were away, and takes in our mail. In addition to taking care of our cat while we are gone, Vanessa is a valuable resource when it comes to pet health questions and concerns. Recently we had to take our cat to the vet, I reached out to Vanessa asking her opinion of the situation, she responded promptly and followed up. Normally I don't write reviews, but use them to guide my decisions. Hopefully this will reassure anyone looking for a pet sitter: Vanessa is the best you can find. read more

Vanessa is exactly what you want when you're looking for a pet sitter. She is thorough, responsible, has tons of experience, and you never have to worry about whether your pet is in good hands. Vanessa has worked for many years at a vet hospital, and she is comfortable with all ages and personalities of pet, can give medication, and knows the signs of illness and injury. I love knowing that Vanessa has the background to care for my cat no matter what may arise while I'm out of town. She takes notes when you're showing her your place, texts updates and pics of your pet while your gone, and lets you know if there's anything noteworthy going on. My cat is VERY shy, and she LOVES Vanessa. Vanessa helped socialize my cat when she was really young and still partially feral, and now my kitty sleeps with me and cuddles just like a dream cat. I credit Vanessa with helping my cat reach her full potential. How many pet sitters have you had who make your pet a little bit better trained/socialized every time you leave home?! None? Time to call Vanessa. read more

My cat Theo is like my child and I wouldn't trust anyone with him except for Vanessa. Whether it's a weekend get-away up the coast or a trip to the Far East for several weeks, I can rest easy knowing that Theo is having just as good a time as I am. What makes Vanessa different is that she is incredibly skilled and professional yet also extraordinarily loving and playful. She really loves cats (and dogs and rabbits, etc) and goes above and beyond the call of duty, sending pictures of my kitty while I'm away which warms my heart, cleaning the sink or washing the dishes or even bringing in the mail. This is all done without asking. She is that kind of a person. I should also add that she is great with sick pets and can administer meds like a pro. I can't recommend Vanessa more highly, (but don't tell too many folks or Theo won't ever get to see her again!). read more

Vanessa was a lifesaver. She not only came to my apartment to feed my cats but also cleaned the box, played with them, and picked up the mail while I was out of town. She really loves cats and it shows. She also sent us pics of kitties via email to show that the cats are doing well and gave me peace of mind. read more

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Vanessa was awesome! I called 2 days before I had to leave. When she found out I had to leave really soon, she made time to meet with me and figure out the logistics. She also did a great job playing and feeding our cat. Not to mention she brought in the mail, dealt with the litter, and took out the trash. She also took pictures and sent us text messages updates every day! Would definitely user her services again! read more

Vanessa is amazing - she's the first pet sitter I've ever used and I feel so lucky to have found her. I always feel like my fur ball is in great hands whenever I need to go out of town, and she is great at sending email and text updates at the precise moment I'm having crazy-pet-owner separation anxiety during my trips away from home. When my cat required more serious medical care earlier this year, rather than just tell me she was unavailable, I was really grateful that Vanessa recommended a great boarding services for me while I went home for the holidays. Highly recommend: She's over-qualified, lovely, and extremely responsible! Thanks, Vanessa!! read more

Vanessa is as good as it gets. Reliable, communicates well, and takes time to keep your furry family safe and happy. She coaxed my stubbornly shy kitties out and updated me every day with photos. She felt trustworthy from the get-go and then really delivered! She brought in the mail and kept an eye on the household. I felt she went above and beyond just feeding my cats to make me feel comfortable being away for over a week. She is popular though, so plan ahead to book her ;) read more

I found Vanessa on yelp when I was looking for a pet sitter who specializes in cats. Vanessa was so great with my cat! She was very professional and came over a couple days before to meet my cat and take notes on everything. While I was away, Vanessa sent pictures and videos updating me on how the weekend was going. She even brought over special toys for my cat to play with! Will definitely be using her in the future! read more

Vanessa is the best cat sitter we've ever had. She doesn't just come and feed our cat but takes the time to make sure she's happy and healthy by playing with her and grooming her. She's extremely caring, competent and experienced. As a apprehensive "mom" I can say that I feel completely secure knowing that Vanessa is taking care of Sophia and we love that she also sends daily updates with pictures. I would recommend her to my best friends, you can't find better! read more

I'm so happy we found Vanessa! We got the perfect cat from the Berkeley East Bay Humane Society, but then had to go away for a whole week just a month later. I was so nervous about leaving him, but after I met Vanessa, I felt much better. She was very professional and I knew my kitty was in good hands. She also took care of our fish and got the mail. I loved getting photos of my sweet kitty through the week. It makes such a difference to me knowing that I have someone I can totally trust to take care of our beloved kitty when we go away! read more

Vanessa is a gem! Not only does she have a great background with animals and can tell weather a pet is sick r not, but she has a very gentle presence with pets. She knows them all by face and personality and can tell you all of their stories. She cares for pets like they are all of her own and no cat is too spicy for her! Do yourself a favor and get VIP pet care from Vanessa! read more

Vanessa was an integral part of our dog, Oscar's life as a pup. She helped during his early months to keep him walked and exercised while we were at work. It was tough to find someone who could work with our schedule, and she was always willing to work with us to cover what we needed. Oscar loves Vanessa! Though she no longer walks Oscar due to schedule changes for us, we are so thankful for the time she spent with him. We also keep her number close in case Oscar needs a walk. She's trustworthy, happy and easygoing. Totally recommended! read more

Vanessa is completely amazing. She went above and beyond in taking care of our cats, she was totally reliable and highly considerate. When she met us, she was thoughtful and respectful - asking good questions and taking notes. She sent us feedback as often as we requested, and she really went out of her way bringing toys and treats for the cats. However, she also knows how to not stress a cat - she left our shy one alone, and also brought a cat's anti-stress spray. I can't say enough how great she is as a cat-sitter, and we were new clients too. read more

You should have Vanessa take care of your cats. She is extremely reliable and responsible. The cats know it and love her being there. She is flexible enough to be able to visit twice daily for my elderly cat's needs. Once I messed up the days I was flying and had to call her from the landing strip to make sure the cats were covered. They were. I could not recommend her more highly. read more

Vanessa is such a pleasure to work with. She is professional, quick to respond via text and has taken care of my cat with lots of love and attention. She's great too, she'll even send you a updated picture of your pet when she visits. I highly recommend Silly Paws for all your pet sitting needs! read more

Vanessa is absolutely amazing!! So professional, communicative and prompt - it was an absolute pleasure working with her and we will definitely use her in the future! I can not recommend her enough to anyone who's looking for a pet sitter. Our cat can be quite surly, but she warmed up to Vanessa immediately and came right out to greet her each time. Vanessa sent us amazing pictures and videos every day we were gone to update us and let us know how our cat was doing - it was nice to be able to see for ourselves how well our cat was doing, very reassuring. I really appreciated the extra steps Vanessa took to help keep our cat entertained while we were out - rearranging her toys and discovery area, hiding treats for her to find, playing with her, etc. Our cat can be demanding and tough to keep stimulated as a feral rescue, so I really appreciate all the extras Vanessa did - truly above and beyond! We whole heartedly recommend Vanessa and Silly Paws Petsitting! read more

Vanessa took excellent care of my elderly cat while I was away. She sent cute photos as well.

Vanessa is truly the best. We use her constantly to care for our two kitties (we travel a lot). Vanessa is careful, incredibly communicative, and really loves our pets. She's saved us a few times, too - once when we had a family emergency and needed to travel unexpectedly, and once when we were already traveling and had another family emergency and had to extend our trip indefinitely. Vanessa even checks in with us when she's getting busy to see if we'll need her. I never worry about my pets for a second when Vanessa is watching them. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone. read more

Vanessa of Silly Paws Petsitting is wonderful and I definitely recommend her for your cat sitting needs! She is very responsive, professional, and went above expectations by leaving some cat toys. She clearly knows how to look after cats and cares about their well-being. I will be calling her to visit the next time I go out of town! read more

Vanessa was very kind and professional when we met for the consultation with my one-year-old cat Minnie, and I couldn't have asked for a more reliable sitter. She was very flexible when I had to change my schedule on short notice and always sent great pictures and updates to let me know how my cat was doing. She was even willing to coordinate my cat's sitting schedule with my next-door neighbor. When I returned home everything was clean and I found she'd left a few new toys for my cat to play with while I was gone! Overall I was very satisfied with how caring and responsible Vanessa was, and I'll definitely be calling her again for all my cat-sitting needs. read more

Vanessa is the best cat sitter I've ever had. She goes above and beyond the call of duty every time I travel. She pays attention to which food my cranky cat likes, wet, dry and even treats. She was forward thinking enough to suggest I give her name to my vet so she's authorized to bring her in if need be. But the part I enjoy the most are the pictures she sends of her and my cat hanging out together. It's been a huge weight lifted knowing my cat is in good hands. And for a cranky cat, she seems to really enjoy Vanessa's company. read more

Vanessa is a great cat sitter! She is accommodating and reliable and the last time she watched our cat, she really went above and beyond. She had reason to believe that our cat might be sick and she made extra stops by our house to check up on her and kept us informed at every step. Our cat ended up being okay, but we really appreciated Vanessa's attention and concern for her health. read more

Truly amazing pet sitting for our two cats and two rats. We have an orange tabby that will not come out from under the couch for anyone. It took weeks for him to warm up to us and Vanessa got him out from under the couch on the first visit. On top of that, the pet care was stellar. I cannot recommend her enough. read more

We had amazing Vanessa look after our beloved kitty Cleo with such care and love that we called her right away to tell her about our new kitty Frankie. Vanessa was always so efficient and organized that we knew our Cleo was in good hands. She brought treats (always asking ahead if that was ok), she spent time with her & took photos which we LOVED! Now when we're away it will certainly be Vanessa we call! I never did a Yelp review when she sat for Cleo, but when I texted her right away with Frankie's photo knowing how happy she'd be for us it seemed 'about time.'! read more

Vanessa is a wonderful cat sitter. I hired her to come to my house to feed and play with my 3 kitties when I went out of town. Two of them are older and she also helped me with their medication. I never felt worried about leaving them in her care. I highly recommend her! read more

Vanessa is great. Responsive, responsible, knows and loves kitties, and most importantly, happy cats when I return! Also, Vanessa is sweet and thoughtful. When I was expecting my son, she dropped off some baby clothes at my backdoor. Very happy to have found Silly Paws! Oh, and my handsome boy is in one of her photos ;-P read more

wow! i have decided that I will only use Vanessa's services from now on! She is incredible and goes above and beyond to make sure your precious pets are ok while you're away. I had recently left for another trip, and this time I had a relative alternate with Vanessa for taking care of my cat. My relative lost my cat! in a panic I called Vanessa for an emergency visit, and she graciously took care of the problem. I felt like she really shared my concern for my lost cat, and she promptly went over to my apartment, found my cat, and put him back inside. She made sure he was ok before leaving and sent me texts to let me know she had found him. AMAZING! She even checked up with me after I got back to make sure everything was in order. I consider that to be above and beyond the call of duty, and I will never let anyone else take care of my cat while I'm gone. THANK YOU SO MUCH VANESSA! read more

I found Vanessa here on Yelp and hired her to watch my two elderly kitties while we were away over the holidays. She was great! She really took the time to ask lots of questions about their needs and even had some great suggestions for me regarding their care (Vanessa is also a longtime, experienced Vet Tech!). She sent me pictures of them and gave me lots of updates. When I returned home, both kitties were calm and content, and I attribute that to the wonderful care that Vanessa provided them while I was away. Thanks, Vanessa!!! read more

After reading all the wonderful reviews I decided to call Vanessa, and I'm so glad I did. She is obviously very experienced in what she does. She went above and beyond by also making sure my hummingbirds are fed and sent pictures and updates daily. Thank you Vanessa!! read more

Vanessa looked after our lovely Betty White for nine days during a recent vacation. It was our first experience with a pet sitter so we were a bit anxious, but immediately upon meeting Vanessa we knew it'd all be perfect. Vanessa sent short messages each day with photos to show how much care and love Betty was getting. Thank you so much Vanessa, we'll absolutely be calling you in the future. PS. Love the photos of Betty you added to Yelp! read more

There is nobody I trust more with my cats than Vanessa. I think they actually are bummed when I come home. I know her from her excellent care of the patients at the hospital where I used to work with her. I saw how great she was with them and am so happy she also pet sits. My animals always have toys, treats, fresh water, all their medication given and tons of attention when she is there. They love her so much. I never worry about them when I am out of town because I know she is so good to them. She even sends pictures daily so you can see how well they are doing! I'm so grateful my cats have Vanessa while I'm away. read more

Vanessa dog sat for us for a couple years and was totally awesome with our Frenchie. She is completely reliable and always had a report for us when we got back about their walks, adventures and how he did. She has a huge heart for animals and will treat your pet like her own. I cant rave enough about how great she is. Your little loved critter will thank you for giving her a call!!! read more

Vanessa helped looking after my cat when I was gone. She was amazing. She even sent me some photos. It really helps keeping my mind at peace. Thank you! Ken read more

A great catsitter--very trustworthy, kept me updated with texts (complete with pictures), and also was great with administering my cat's medication. We'll be sure to use her next time we're out of town! read more

Vanessa came highly recommended from a friend and was just as awesome as promised. She is professional, caring, and easy to communicate with. She goes above and beyond the average cat sitter by bringing food/toys for our kitty and sending us adorable photo updates. We confidently leave our kitty in her care:) read more

Vanessa is truly the best cat sitter around. She's taken care of my baby, Nacho, twice, and I couldn't be more at ease leaving him in her care. Nacho is a shy boy but he warmed up instantly to Vanessa because of her gentle and loving way. She does so much more than just feeds him--she makes sure that he's loved and cuddled, and really pays attention to his needs during her visits. Plus, she sends daily pictures and updates that set my mind at ease and show me that he's a happy boy with her. I work with Vanessa at a veterinary hospital and from my experience with her there, I can tell that taking care of animals is so much more than just a job for her. She really cares for each and every animal. She is always the one that notices when a cat needs an extra blanket or a hiding box, offers different foods to a picky eater, or just gives that extra TLC. With her over 15 years experience in a veterinary hospital, I know that she would be able to recognize if, heaven forbid, my Nacho would need veterinary care while I'm away. I couldn't recommend Vanessa more strongly. read more