First time getting my cat professionally groomed and Sharon was such a delight to work with. She updated me on what she was doing, how my cat was feeling and just providing brief updates on the grooming session. I went with a lion cut for my cat and it turned out just the way i imagined. It's been almost a month and my cat still smells and feels super clean. Will definitely bring him back for grooming. read more

During the past few years, we have asked Al to take care of our two cats whenever we went on vacation. We decided to go to Hawaii at the last minute last week and we asked Al to take care of our cats. Despite our last minute request, Al was very accommodating and he did such an amazing job as usual! Our cats were super soft from good brushing when we returned. In addition to taking very good care of our cats, he took very good care of our mail, newspapers, trash collection, etc. Our place was very clean when we came back (one of our cats vomits sometimes and Al must have cleaned them well). He always updates us with nice photos of our cats while we are away and he communicates very well with us. He is very trustworthy and dependable. Also, his charge is very reasonable for all the things he does. I could tell our cats were very happy with Al, as they were quite mellow when we returned. Our cats were quite loud and needy when we had a different sitter. We found Al through Yelp when we desperately needed a new cat sitter. We wanted to write our review to help out those who need a very good cat sitter. We strongly recommend Al for anyone who needs an excellent cat sitter. read more

Sir Pet has written multiple comments to my reviews. I wonder if my responses here would prompt him to remove his unprofessional comments. I felt this back and forth discussion between him and me was bordering on hilarity, suffice it to say Sir Pet's comments are far-fetched. He of course did not correspond with me daily regarding my pet, AND, we arrived home half a day ahead of schedule, and he blames us for that because he was completely taken by surprise because he ran back inside when he saw us in the hallway and said he's going to clean the litter? We were going to call him in the morning to tell him we didn't need his service for the last day because we arrived home, and would've had him keep the entire check because we already paid in advance. In fact, that's what we told him even when we saw him at our home around midnight and panicking for having seen us come home. I wanted to give him a lower review initially but my husband said it didn't look like he stole anything, and our cat, though frazzled and didn't seem well taken care of, was alive and well. And he did not tell me his holiday schedule regarding cat-sitting. In fact, he was rather happy to take care of our cat, and met him, and I gave him specific instructions on how to take care of our cat. Also, scattering cat treats across the kitchen floor is inappropriate and against my instructions of giving him a cat treat or just not giving him any at all, since he had his regular dry food as well. SIr Pet is definitely helping me keep this review alive. I could go on, but it's getting tiresome. But I REALLY WISH I read the comments he wrote to the other negative review, as well as the negative review itself carefully, instead of just glancing at a few raving 5 star reviews. read more

I hired Al after reading so many positive Yelp reviews. It was easy to do business with him. He promptly returned all calls and emails. He showed up on time to meet me and the cat before we left. He sent periodic text messages and pics of the cat. I realized we forgot to turn off the pre-programming on our thermostat and sent him a message. He changed it and sent a pic to show it was not programmed at a constant 60 degrees. The part that was most impressive is when he called. He noticed one of the light switches wasn't working rather than just ignore it or send a message that we should get it fixed, he checked the breaker box. He noticed that the breaker switched back right away and knew that meant there could be trouble with our electrical system. We contacted our landlord who got an electrician out to check it out. There was a very dangerous short in one of out outlets outside that was sparking. The house could have easily burned down! It was not his "job" to check the breaker box and go the extra step of calling us about it. He just had to feed the cat and grab the mail. It really shows he takes his work seriously and cares about taking care of his customers homes while they are out. read more

Al has been taking care of our 2 senior cats for about 4 years now. They tell us that he does a great job. In fact, when we get back home they act as if we'd never left... which makes you wonder. The cats sometimes have issues with their digestion, leaving poop nuggets and puke (both hairballs and food) around the house, on carpets and furniture. Al cleans up so thoroughly that we never notice. Al is easy to work with. We make our arrangements via e-mail. He has the keys to our house, and comes and goes. When we do run into him in person, he tells us funny stories about giant mechanized litterboxes and other wacky stuff he's seen on the job. read more

I have a fair amount of experience with dog sitters having both a dog and, to a lesser extent, a social life. My dog and I have shared five years together across three separate cities, and I have gotten to know a sampling of dog walkers and sitters in each one. They are all reputable in their respective cities, and really nice people. Al kicks all of these people in the nuts. Fiercely and, of course, metaphorically. First off, he is so accommodating! Al is almost always willing to help us out on short notice, over holidays - you name it and Al will do his best to work things out. He is trustworthy. My dog really likes him, and he always seems genuinely happy to spend time with my dog. And never once have I worried about handing him over the keys to my apartment. He's friendly, his prices are reasonable, and he takes at least as good care of my dog as I do. So don't be nervous about Pooky or Bowser or Fifi or Barkley. Go out, have a good time! Al will absolutely have you covered. read more

Al has been taking care of my cat for about a year now - ranging from bi-weekly visits to multiple visits a day for weeks at a time while I'm out of town. He is resourceful, trust worthy and truly loves his job! I have been able to reach out to him on short notice several times and with a busy job that has me traveling frequently, knowing that Al is available has really relieved stress for me knowing that my cat is in good hands and being well cared for! I'd recommend him in heart beat to anyone who had a pet sitting need. read more

Al is fantastic! He was recommended to me by a friend, and not only did he reply very quickly to my initial email, he was great about sending updates about my two cats during our trip. During the 8 days we were gone, Al brought in the mail (and a few large packages), watered the plants, fed and played with the cats, and I have a feeling he may have cleaned up a hairball or two... either that, or the cats had a remarkably cat-puke free week. I'll definitely call on Al the next time we have a big trip! read more

Al of Sirpet offers caring services so you can leave home and know your pets are well taken care of. Upon return from my recent four-day trip I found my cats well-fed and happy and my aquarium was sparkling and full of well-cared for fish. Al even brought in my mail. He is quite a gem. I highly recommend his service. read more

We know our cat is well taken care of when we get back based on a couple of things. 1) His meows or lack thereof indicate he's not wanting. Our cat is very, very vocal. If he's been upset, we'd know. 2) He demands play attention. Since the birth of our child our cat has gotten a lot less attention than he was used to - especially in the play department. When we get home, you can tell he's been playing because he demands that you play with him... The other day Al actually did some dishes that we left behind. Finally, our cat likes Al. Or, at least the cat doesn't attack Al and trap him in the bathroom to the point that he has to call us on vacation screaming in fear. That happened to us once. read more

When I used to live in SF, Al of SirPet was a godsend. In fact wish Yelp had a 6th star that I could hand out. Using Al meant my house was clean and well maintained while I was out. My cats were groomed and played with daily (which even I don't do every day...or week). Sometimes I suspected the two cats wanted Al to stay longer. The sitting was super affordable for the level of care delivered. I think it was about $30 per night if he spent the night at your place. My needy little buggers needed someone to spend the night, so it was perfect for us. I am shocked that other Yelpers haven't found him yet. Now that I am out of SF, and don't want to keep him secret & free so that he can sit for me, I am happy to spread the word on a great service. If you are going out of town and want your home and pets to be loved as if you were there with them, know that Al's service will bring you peace of mind. As a goofy pet owner with dozens of pictures of his pets in his iPhone, that peace of mind was gold for someone like me. read more

I rarely travel, and when I do, my main concern is that my two cats will be OK without me around. It's therefore essential for both my cats' well-being and my own mental health to hire a competent, compassionate and reliable sitter. Al is all that and more. He's taken care of my cats twice so far: first for two days in October, then for two weeks over the holidays. He's friendly, thorough and knowledgeable about cats' physical, mental and emotional needs -- as well as the concerns of people who entrust him with their cats' care. I base this on the fact that he asked lots of questions and took attentive notes while I explained my cats' feeding routine and personality quirks. Knowing that I would worry while away, Al emailed me every few days with status updates, which helped me relax and enjoy my vacation. Al's services are also affordable: about 30% less than the other Bay Area catsitters I found on Google (which saved me about $150 over two weeks). Overall, Sir Pet offers excellent service, great value and (last but not least) peace of mind. read more

I have to say Al is the BEST!!! I have never left my two cats for 7 days in a row in their 10 years of life! I would go away for weekends but never an entire 7 days in a row. I never trusted anyone enough to take care of them or my home for that matter! I met Al for the first time due to all the great ratings. I felt a good connection with our first meeting. I had a very detailed list of what I wanted him to do. I am a Virgo and "very" detailed. He was happy with the details. So, I leave for a 4:40am shuttle pick-up and I kissed my two babies, Kasha & A.J., goodbye and started to already feel sad. I left the house completely scrubbed clean and a brand new clean litter box, all food out etc. I went to Kauai for 7 days. Al communicated with me when he first arrived and let me know how they were doing. I had the Xfinity Home Alarm and camera system installed before my trip for security and not just for the trip. I knew exactly when the door was opened and when it was closed and I could also see my kitties on the "kitty cam". Al spent at least 30 minutes if not more here each visit and he played with them and kept me updated. I know most people always wonder if their cat sitter really hangs out and plays with them but I can say for sure Al does!! He cleaned my place, watered my plants and took in my mail. When I returned I found the place vacuumed and the kitties were well cared for and the litter box was clean, kitchen counter cleaned and everything just the way I left it. I got in at 10:00pm so I just crashed! The cats did miss me and slept with me all night! I sent him 2 boxes of Chocolate Macadamia Nuts to also thank him for all of his hard work. His rates are very reasonable and he is great to work with!! Thanks Al again for all you did for me!! Yvonne, Kasha & A.J.~ read more

I've been using Al to take care of my 2 kitties for over 5 years now, and I'd guess on 20 different occasions, from 3 days to 3 weeks. He is absolutely fantastic and I would never even consider looking elsewhere for my pet care. First, he's a nice, trustworthy guy. For us this is extremely important - leaving your keys with someone while you're far away can be stressful, but I know our place is in good hands with Al. Second, the cats love him. When they were younger they were very skittish around strangers, and I honestly think that Al's warmth and way with animals has helped them become more sociable. I think having a 'way' with animals is something people either have or don't have, and can't be taught or faked - animals always know better - and Al has it. Also, the cats seem happy when I get home - way more happy than when we leave them alone for even a day. Highly recommended, look no further. 5 stars without a doubt. read more

Al, I would give you more stars if they were allowed :). My boyfriend and I left for Paris and I could really enjoy myself because I knew my doggie (my baby!!!) was in the best hands ever with Al. He took care of our fish, our chihuahua, watered my plant and checked our mail (and... embarrassing as it is for me to admit we would leave them in a rush, he totally did the dishes we left in our sink!). Al is the bomb. We decided to get a kitty now that we have Al in our lives! :) ps, plus, Al is a fellow Bruin... HOLLER!!! lol read more

Al is my go-to cat sitter for whenever I'm out of town. He's been taking care for my cat for over a year now. He's always responsive to my emails/ text. He's extremely reliable and responsible. He's always thoughtful and even offer to check my mail and bring any packages I may have inside the apt. Super easy to work with and would highly recommend him! read more

If you're looking for a pet sitter, Al is the man. He takes care of my cat Simba when I travel. Reasons why Al's great: He makes things as convenient as possible by meeting me at my office or home to do the key exchange. He's very thorough and writes all care instructions down. He frequently checks in and gives me updates on how Simba's doing. Sometimes he even sends me pictures of the little guy. And most importantly, all is well with Simba when I return. As an added bonus, Al even moves my street parked car while I'm gone so it doesn't get harassed by the notorious sfmta. High quality pet care + excellent customer service + best price in the city = 5 stars for Al. read more

I had Al cat sit for me for 8 days over the past 2 weeks while I was traveling overseas. My first meeting with Al was great - he took the time to meet my cat and see my place so he knew what he was getting into. And, then during the visits he took great care of her. Even sending me a photo text, which was perfect when I was missing her! When I returned she seemed happy and healthy. (Almost like she didn't even miss me!) To top things off, I had a few dishes in the sink that I was too busy to clean before leaving, and he even cleaned those for me. The small things definitely make a difference. Would highly recommend him and will definitely use him the next time I travel! read more

Al is great! I found him through Yelp and have not been disappointed! I moved to SF last April and immediately needed to find someone to watch my 3 year old cat. I've never hired a pet sitter before, but was pretty desperate so I decided to take a chance. I'm so happy I did! Al is very accessible through email or phone while I'm away. I was in New York for business over the summer and my travel plans got changed halfway through my trip requiring me to stay a week longer. I notified Al immediately and he was very responsive and was flexible with his schedule to be able to watch my cat. Recently I've been traveling a lot because of the holidays and a long business trip to Tokyo. During those trips, I had run out of food and cat litter. Al was proactive and bought some for me! At first I was a little apprehensive giving someone access to my house while I'm out of town, but Al has put those apprehensions to rest. He is nothing but professional and even has taken out my trash! I always return home the same way I left it and with a cat that is incredibly happy and healthy. read more

We found Al on Yelp to catsit our cat Clancy, we are so glad we did! (Thank you, fellow Yelpers!) Al is super responsive and arranged his first meet up with Clancy a week before we left for vacation. He arrived on time and came into our apt so we can walk him through our cat's feeding time, litter, etc. I noticed he took super detailed notes in his notebook and asked great, pertinent questions. When we were on vacation, we received daily updates on Clancy, with photos too. We were really pleased with Al's service and have already booked him for the next time we are out of town. Al's rates are super competitive to other cat sitting services I looked at; I ultimately picked him based on other reviewers comments about him being reliable and dependable. read more

Al is THE BEST! I became the reluctant guardian to three cats when their owner moved to London two years ago. When it came time to find a sitter, my neighbors recommended Sir Pet and I couldn't be happier! If my friend ever comes back for her cats, I won't hesitate to get a dog or cat of my own knowing Al is there for us. read more

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As I begin to travel more, I have grown concerned about my cat Ms. Cleo's welfare. She is a love bug and in the absence of attention, can get depressive. Al owner of Sir Pet surpassed my expectations. Cleo loved him. His passion and commitment for this work is evident. My cat (who has always been a bit lean) was the heaviest upon my return. And I felt completely relieved knowing she was in great hands while I was on a six-day conference. Tks again, Al, for your work in the world. read more

Al is an amazing guy and a fabulous pet sitter! He has taken care of my cat, Mimi, over long weekends, and extended vacations, for the past several years and I always come home to the same happy, gregarious, well loved cat I left. Al's done everything from give my cat regular meds, to clean up after her - increasingly - less than perfect litter box habits and he does it all with aplomb. He also brings in the mail, waters plants when asked to do so, and routinely goes above and beyond his job duties to make your pet feel comfortable, taken care of, and loved. My cat is a HUGE part of my life and incredibly special to me, which is why I wouldn't trust her with anyone but the best. And Al is the best there is. He's also an uncommonly nice man: super friendly, laid back, communicative, polite, and kind. He always lets me know how my cat is doing and points out issues/problems that occur so I can know about them and take action. I love Sir Pet and I know you will too. read more

That is my very first time writing a review on YELP, but after being so satisfied with Al's work with my cats, I just felt I should share this with the YELP community since that is where I found Al Tafreshi (Sir Pet). That was also my first time getting a cat sitter to take care of my cats, in the past I could also count on family and friends to take care of them. Al made the entire experience of hiring a cat sitter for the first time very easy and seamless. He is reliable, responsive, accommodating ( very often I have short notice trips) and very attentive with the cats. When I get home form a trip I can tell that the cats are happy and enjoyed their time off with Al. Al has been helping us with the cats for the past two years and I highly recommend him to take care of your darling pets. read more

I'm only sharing my experience. I'm not trying to negate the other reviews on this website, only passing along observations witnessed by me and other people that I know. I wrote the review to inform people. Whether or not people give this review weight is up to them, but I stand by what I said. Though I don't appreciate the personal attacks, I do not feel the need to defend myself against Al's comments against me. If his comments about my living conditions and the care I give my cats are true, however, and he didn't manage to live up to my standards of care, I would be that much more concerned about the quality of care he gives to his clients in general. read more

We have hired Al several times to take care of our two cats when we travel and each time we have been extremely happy with his services. Al is reliable, trustworthy and we really appreciate that he goes the extra mile by sending text messages and photos to let us know our cats are doing well. During our most recent trip, our international flight was cancelled and we had to wait until the next day before we could fly home. We immediately reached out to Al to extend his services another day and knowing that he was able care for our animals as we tried to sort out our travel situation allowed us to relax a little even though our plane had been cancelled. Al is fantastic and we would highly recommend him! read more

About a year and a half ago I was in a pickle and needed to find a sitter for my 7 year old cat, Johnny Cash. I live in SF with no immediate family around and I was attending an out of town wedding where all of my friends would be. This was my first experience with a cat sitter, ever. I started with a Google search and, like any good mother, I narrowed down my choices by who was cheapest. I also noted Al's stellar testimonials on his web page but he seriously undercut all the competition so I had to see what he was all about. Al arranged a pre-meeting with Johnny to get to know him and learn from me the expectations I had while I was away. True to form, Johnny didn't come out from under the bed, but I had a nice meeting with the "stranger" who was going to take care of my baby. I left on my vacation feeling pretty confident that Al would do his job well, but like most times that I am away for a couple days and one of my friends watches him, Johnny will get depressed and let me know he is not pleased with me when I get home. When I got back, it was like I never left. Actually, I think Johnny was disappointed that it was me walking through the door and not Al! He was happy, and mellow and displayed none of the attitude I was used to receiving anytime I left town. Al is an amazing cat sitter. One may think the job is easy and any one could do it, but it takes a lot of time and effort and love, all of which he dedicates himself to when he takes on a job. He sent me text pics of my cat while I was away which is like gold to any parent. And he even did my dishes as an added bonus! What a guy! I have since adopted another cat Schatze, and I have used Al a number of times in the past year and a half. He is great. bottomline. good prices, and a great service. For those of us who treat our animals like kids, this is the sitter for you. read more

I hired Al based on his positive Yelp reviews and was not disappointed! He was prompt with his correspondence, very attentive to details and I felt totally confident that my cats would be in good hands while we were out of the country. While we were gone he sent me routine updates regarding their habits/behaviors, brought up the mail and alternated lights. When we came back the cats were great and the house was in wonderful condition. I also really appreciate his attention to detail : I own a online book store and the cats seemed to have gotten into one of the shelves and knocked over some rare books - Al picked them up and put them in a safer place. Plus he placed wet food under the bed for my shy cat - I'm very happy he thought to do that! He is very friendly, easy going and familiar with animal comfort zones and I will definitely be using him next time we go on vacation. read more

Al is the best! Our 10 year old Golden Retriever loves when Al is over to pet sit! -Al is very responsive and accomodates our schedule practically every time! -Al is a member of Petsitters International and insured. -Al's pet sitting rates are very fair. -Al runs his business with a great customer service focus. -Al follows our care instructions to the letter and keeps our house neat and clean. -Al is always only a text message or phone call away and regularly checks in. -Al even helps keep the yard/plants watered while we are away. The FIVE stars are truly deserved. Our dog is pretty needy and each time we return, he is calm and happy. We highly recommend Al (SIRPET)! Thanks AL! read more

My husband and I just returned from a trip and all I can say is, consummate professional. We have used Al 3x now and the result is the same, we arrive home to find clean litter, fresh water and some dry food left in the bowl. The cats aren't friends and there are frequent territorial issues that happen while we are home as well as when we are away. Al cleans up the issues and never makes a fuss. Always makes me feel like it isn't a big deal. I receive updates on the days I request them, and prompt text returns when I have quick questions. Al is happy to accommodate any request. He took out the trash when I accidentally left fish in it, and texted in a bit of a panic not knowing what my fish loving kitties would do to get at it. Al also takes it upon himself to be helpful. He picked up my paper everyday, and I had completely forgotten to even mention I get the paper. Not sure what else one could possibly be looking for in a care taker. He's good with animals, thoughtful and professional. Remember, just like people animals behave differently with different people. This was the first person where both kitties ate their food and didn't starve in protest. Guess they like him:) read more

Al is the Best! He has been watching my labs for over 8 years now and I would not trust anyone else. He is reliable, trustworthy, extremely reasonable and somehow, my house is always cleaner than when I left. One of the things I like most about Al is he will house sit, so Hunter (my 8yo yellow lab) is never alone overnight. Whether it is one night, several weeks or longer, I never worry about my pets and the care they receive from him (I have had up to 3 labs at one time during the time Al has been caring for my pets). Al is great with special situations such as medication or diet which allows me a worry free trip. Hunter is always so excited to see him so I know what a great job Al is doing. Al, don't stop providing this excellent service, you were meant to do this! Ken and Hunter read more

al's pretty awesome. he's very affordable, very sweet and sociable when you meet him, was very sweet to my kitty, and even texted me updates about how she was doing while we were gone (which is uh-maze-ing for this overprotective mama). we only have one kitty, and he agreed to come by twice a day for $25/day---a very competitive price that we found with only one other petsitter in the area, and absolutely lovely and comforting to think that our little one was getting so much love and playtime. here's a list of everything we like about him: - he came by to meet us and our kitty right on time - he was really sweet and charming to us and the kitty - he texted us while we were gone - he's affordable for us two educators and won't make us break the bank to go out of town every once in a while - when we got home, she had a clean litter box, the house was as clean as we had left it, and kitty did not seem traumatized - followed through with us afterwards that being said... maybe it's unfair to al (and if so, i'm sorry, al! it's not personal!) and also crazy for me to say so, but the only reason why i hesitate to give him five stars is because i guess with petsitters you never really can know for certain, can you? maaaayyybe he said he'd come by twice, but only came by once a day. maaaayyybbee he didn't really hug and cuddle and like our kitty as much as he said he did. our kitty seemed fine after we got home and didn't freak out on us, but who knows? i mean, i realize that this is my paranoia/inner crazy cat lady speaking, but who knows what he does unless i see it for myself? bottom line: 1. al really is as good as it gets when it comes to professional petsitters. 2. please don't hold it against me that i treat my cat like most people treat their children. (and don't hold it against al, either!) read more

Al has done cat visits for me for a number of years for short weekend trips up to two week vacations. Quick response time, sent photos during the visits. Everything was always nice and neat upon return. I highly recommend his services. read more

Al is the best! He's responsible, friendly, and trustworthy. I would give him my highest recommendation!

Al at SirPet is great - super friendly, loves cats (that is the majority of his clientele), has reasonable rates, and was able to accommodate us on very short notice. When we returned home, Java was happy to greet us, he had some nip on his bed (as per my OCD-mother instructions to Al), and the litter was clean and fresh. Oh, and did I mention Al had also done our dirty dishes? THE best way to come home from vacation. read more

Al is a fantastic pet-sitter. He has been caring for my cats for several years. He is extremely reliable and responsible. We can always call him to check-in and he always gives us a friendly report. When we come home our cats are always happy and well fed. He always remembers their names and seems to really like caring for them and playing with them. He has cared for our cats on both long and short trips and we have always been extremely pleased. It is so nice to not have to worry about your pets when traveling. He also feeds the fish, has watered plants, and has brought in the mail. Not only is he a really great pet-sitter, but he is a really nice guy as well! read more

Al ("Sir Pet") is a nice guy and a great pet-sitter. he has taken care of my cats on a bunch of different occasions -- from long weekends to 7-day vacations -- and he's always friendly, reliable, communicative and good with my cats. i usually text message him or call him to check on the cats while i'm away, and he's always responsive. he seems to really enjoy his job, and he ensures that your pets are happy and well-fed, the plants are watered and the mail's brought in. he has even been known to do the dirty dishes left in my sink! seriously, what more could you ask for? highly recommended! read more

I have a healthy 18 year old cat who does not like to be left alone. Jumped on Craigslist to seek out an overnight cat-sitter, as I needed to go out of town for work (five days!). Found someone on CL who wasn't available, but she did recommend Al at SirPet. Contacted Al, who came to my home for a meet and greet. He's very flexible and personable, easy-going yet quite professional. My cat actually showed off for him and then offered a hearty purr. Good sign. Al came back again to pick up my keys (no charge), sent me email and text updates while I was away (awesome!), and when I got home, my cat was happy, my apartment clean, my mail organized, and all was dandy. Very reasonable (perhaps too reasonable) prices. This was my first cat-sitter experience. I'll definitely call on Al again. read more

We were so lucky to find Al! I got a last minute travel notice from work and couldn't find any friend to look after our dog - Moxie. I didn't want to try the boarding schools because I believe that Moxie deserves something better than a concrete floored dark room with bunch of other anxious dogs that only get couple times on leash walks a day around the blocks. I found Al through Yelp. He was able to accept us through a very short notice. He offered us house sitting for 4 days. I've never given my keys to a stranger before - the feeling was a little strange and bitter sweet. I remember I told him, "Al, now everything I own is in your hands." - but the end result was great! Moxie got three walks a day at our nearby Holly Park off lease with ball chasing, playing with other dogs and robbing other dog owners for treats - she knows them well. She was fed at her regular eating time and ate from her own bowl. She was able to stay at home to play with her cat friends (we have 4 cats) during the day time. And, she had Al to spend her night with...so she was never lonely at home in the dark. What's more...our cats also got their regular meals at their regular eating time. Al would open the cat door in the morning so they could go out and enjoy the sun in the back yard and he would close the cat door at night once all of them were back in. Al also took care of the litter box. Al texted me with updates on my babies...so sweet! When I came back home, mails were sorted on the table; house was nice and clean with no weird smell; cats and dog were all healthy and happy. What can I ask more? Forgot to mention, the initial meet up and key exchange were totally pleasant. Al is so detailed oriented and took down every little details I mention to him. I look forward to working with Al again and I am sure Moxie, Miercoles, Nola, Tinta and Pingpong just can't wait to see uncle Al soon! read more

Al is a really good pet-caretaker. I've used him many times to care for my two cats when I have to travel. He is warm and kind and really loves animals. He's also incredibly thorough about caring for them. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a pet-caretaker. read more