I have used this person's service over six times. Each time my Dog was so loved and cared for,…read morethere was a time I thought he was going to leave me and go live with Heather! She also house-sat for me with my dog, who did not have to leave home. Again, the house was kept clean, the plants watered, and all very safe. I trust this person in my house, with my dog, and my stuff! I have had a few other dog sitters, this is the only person I can trust for the job.

From the owner: I have always had a natural rapport with animals..calming them with healing energy, music therapy &…read morea loving, nurturing demeanor. I also incorporate leash training & massage as a part of my service to your fur babies!

This was our very first experience with a pet sitter, and we were so fortunate to have met Laura,…read moreowner of The Friendly Pet Sitter! I was always hesitant to trust someone I didn't already know to come into my home and care for my beloved cats. Laura put us at ease right away. We spoke on the phone initially, then scheduled a Meet & Greet where my husband, myself, and our two Ragdoll boys got to hang out with and get to know Laura. Right away, I understood that Laura is a kind, dependable, intuitive, professional person who truly loves what she does, AND has a sense of humor. She kept in touch with us via text messaging every day for the 5 days we were gone, sending updates and cute photos of our boys. Knowing that our kitties were in good hands with someone trustworthy made all the difference for us during our time away. We will absolutely contact Laura the next time we go out of town. I can't recommend her enough!

The Friendly Pet Sitter is just that. A very good idea and concept that would work for anyone with…read morepet sitting needs.

In 2021, we brought home a Great Dane puppy named Enzo. As he grew we quickly realized he had…read morereactivity issues. We worked with several trainers over several months and while Enzo picked up new commands we couldn't quite crack his reactivity issue. At 130lbs, it was becoming problematic to have him jump, bark and lunge at people and dogs. We got anxious every time we went out for a walk. Luckily, we found MendocinoK9 and Alexia. Enzo had stayed with Alexia while we were out of town before, but after Theo (Refined K-9) did an assessment she recommended Enzo do a 4-6 week board and train with Alexia since she is used to working with extra large dogs. Getting Enzo out of his element would help him learn the skills he needed more quickly, Theo said. So we gave it a shot. We dropped him off a few weeks later. Alexia quickly realized what others had missed. Enzo was a confident working dog in need of a purpose and some impulse control. She adjusted his workout routine to include a daily treadmill run and taught him to bark on command. She took him to new places and he got lots of practice being calm at the beach, the park, the hardware store, etc. We got pictures, videos and updates along the journey. Alexia also met with us a few times to teach us the new commands, learn proper leash pressure, and get some social time with our big boy. It was clear Alexia loves all the pups she works with and cares about her craft. Enzo came home five weeks later a happier, more well behaved dog. Enzo checks in with us when he sees a dog instead of freaking out and we can walk past people on the sidewalk without issue. We are currently in the process of reinforcing the foundation Alexia put in place and there is still more training to be done. Enzo isn't perfect (we aren't ready for crowded places and small dogs still get him excited) but we know his triggers now and we aren't anxious every time we leave the house. Eventually, we're hoping put his confidence to good use and try obedience competitions. I would highly recommend Alexia for anyone looking for an empathetic and experienced dog trainer! And Enzo can't wait to hang out with Alexia again the next time we go out of town. :)

The most wonderful, caring place to leave your sweet dog. We started bringing our dog, Elsie,…read moreseveral years ago, who did not like people or strangers at all. Somehow, the atmosphere and staff made her feel welcome and safe. She loved going, and was treated like a doggy princess from day one. They cared for her as she continued to age. And took particularly excellent care of her as she became mobility challenged. Right up to the end. Forever grateful for the staff and loving care.

I have a 8 month old Shih Tzu. I have been to 4 different groomers in Santa Rosa and none even came…read moreclose to being as good as Briana at Four Paws! I know puppies can be difficult to groom, but Briana seemed to know how to deal with Miso. The grooming took only 1 hour and a half which is much less stress for my puppy. When I picked him up, she had understood what I wanted and Miso's grooming was perfect!! Thanks Briana and Four Paws!! I will continue bringing Miso to you

We've never received a return phone call to inquire if they might care for our Lab and Pointer…read more Tried them twice. We get the hint at this point.

The other negative reviews definitely make sense…read more Camping up in Ft Bragg and our pup wouldn't stop scratching in her ear. Was hoping to have them take a quick look just to see if it was something serious, like a tick, or perhaps all was well, allergy, and we could just have her checked out once home. Arrived 30 minutes before they opened and was told by a team member, as she was setting up, that because I was not a current client that there was nothing they could do. I asked whether the vet could take a peek in her ear really quick, I'd pay whatever for the 5 minute peek. AgaIn was told there was nothing they could do. Coming from a family of Vets, I assure you they'd all have taken a few quick minutes to take a peek. Sad that peeking outside the box was such a stretch for them.

My husband & I knew we were coming to the end of our time with our beloved cat, Tocho. And we knew…read moreit was going to be difficult because we were so attached. Somehow I stumbled upon Cara's services and from there, she walked by our side until the end--and beyond. Cara is warm, knowledgeable, intuitive and caring... Everything we needed to shepherd us through our loss. I highly (highly) recommend her services. And I won't go through another loss without her.

While hospice was with my wife, her little terrier Zoey was right by her side. My wife's hand was…read morealways on that little pooch. As she approached the end, my wife asked me to take care of Zoey for her after she was gone. Since Zoey was blind, taking care of her created an especially strong bond between the two of us. Sadly, Zoey had kidney disease and four months after my wife passed I lost Zoey. Grief stricken does not begin to describe my mental state at that time. Our little dog was gone and I was now completely alone. Fortunately the wonderful vet who helped Zoey cross to the rainbow bridge told me about Cara DeLaRosa. I contacted Cara and began meeting regularly with her. There is no way I could have made that journey alone, none! Slowly while working with Cara and working on 'homework' projects she suggested, I was able to talk about my lost dear ones without breaking down every time. I will be forever grateful that I met Cara because I was in serious emotional trouble that could have easily gone south without her thoughtful guidance. Cara is a gem, and we are so lucky to have her helpful counsel available in our community.

Jess is AMAZING! We were looking to board our 4 year old Labrador for 15 days during our trip…read moreoverseas and we are so glad we decided on Jess. From the initial contact, Jess was courteous and accommodating. We made the trip to her place for the initial evaluation and immediately it was apparent that she has a lot of experience and she loves what she does. Her farm is beautiful and we were at ease knowing our pup will roam around freely during her stay there. Jess is diligent about sending updates and photos. It was clear from the photos that our fur baby was having a blast with Jess. Jess even offers pick up and drop off from the Bay Area and this was very convenient for us. She was very accommodating to plan around our flight schedules. Overall, we couldn't be happier with boarding our dog with Jess.

Jess is a gem! She truly cares about the doggies under her care and she is willing to go above and…read morebeyond to support your pup's needs. Our dog really lacked confidence and Jess was willing to work with us to help acclimate our dog to the boarding environment. Highly recommend her!

Great place to bring the doggie , very trustworthy ! Very happy and Robert helping out was the best…read more!

It's a perfect place for your dog to stay while you are away for the day. The people are very…read moreloving and caring... My dog loves to go there.

I am delighted to have received an update from Pricilla that she has returned to pet sitting…read more She comes highly recommended, we have always felt a great deal of comfort knowing she was taking great care of RoamIn our .

Priscilla is the nicest, most reliable petsitter we have ever known. You can see she really likes…read moreanimals. She takes good care of our cats when we are out of town, feeding them, giving pills, talking to them, and playing a little. She also keeps our indoor plants alive, brings in packages, and rolls out the garbage cans once a week. That's a lot to expect, but it all needs to be done, and we have relied on her for over 6 years. We feel guilty when we have to leave our pets, and we worry that they are upset. But Priscilla sends us phone photos and we can SEE by their expressions that they like her. That is so comforting! Every afternoon, we eagerly look for the "kitty pix" that lets us know our boys are OK. Thanks so much, Priscilla!

Aarf is our "go to" here on the remote coast. Arff has what we we need to keep our four legged…read morefamily members fed and pampered. Jane is always friendly and helpful.

We are so fortunate to have a local pet store in Gualala. Fully stocked with great selection of…read morehigh quality products. People working there are always welcoming, friendly and helpful. We found our favorite cat food and dog treats there. They had recommended Pumpkin mix wet dog food which helped our pup with the digestion problems. There is a great selection of bird feeders and bird food, pet toys, beds. Thank you Aarff!