In the past, I've boarded my cat Momo for trips. After the earful Momo gave me the last time, I…read morecouldn't bring myself to do it again and decided to go with a sitter. I'm so fortunate we found Emily! At our initial meet and greet, she not only brought over business cards for an emergency and local vet, but took care to ask detailed questions because she wanted to cater specifically to our cat's personality and eating/playing preferences. She is professional, knowledgeable, and quick to respond. While we were away, Emily sent us multiple pictures/videos and left a detailed message on each visit. She brought a bag of toys to see which one Momo preferred and clued us in on the one he liked! She made an effort to clarify our instructions based on her observations when she visited, which I am so glad she did. I appreciate Emily's level of service and would recommend her to anyone looking for quality care for their cats! I could go on and on about her, but I'll stop here. Book with Your Cat's Companion! :)

If you need a kitty sitter, stop looking and call Emily! She's the one! She genuinely cares about…read moreher extended pet family. We feel so lucky to have found her and whenever we leave our "pride" with her, we know they are in the best hands. She sends us photos and checks in with updates at each visit. She is responsible to report anything that seems off and occasionally brings the kitties extra toys from her personal collection.

I really don't think you could find better especially for the price! Vanessa is one of the most…read morecaring 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!

I wish I could give 10 stars! I originally found Vanessa on yelp last minute before a trip, she had…read moresuch 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!!!

impossible to have a more organized and knowledgeable experience for your dog and family. our dog…read morecomes back happy and tired EVERY TIME!

The only folks I trusted my dogs with when I lived in the Bay... skilled, trustworthy, and…read moreevidence-based dog handling and training customized to each dog's needs. Boarding and pack walks were amazing for our two doggos.

Updated Review -…read moreSee attached photos. This is about trust. - Our cat (who is actually a girl ) has been cared for many other people in the past including friends and pet sitters before we moved to Pinole (not Hercules) and needed to find a new sitter - Cathie's response was posted 6 months after my original review so not sure if she is thinking of someone else

Cathie is heaven sent. She is a true animal whisperer. Cathie is professional, trustworthy, honest,…read morepatient, efficient, loving and kind. She came to pill my parent's cat, who was in heart failure, for months on end, every morning and evening. She never missed an appointment. She had to give up to 6 different meds in different doses in the am and pm and developed multiple ways to lessen the trauma to our cat. She was with my parents and the precious kitty up to the very end and sat with my parents as they processed their deep grief. She is an incredible and talented person!

Well Loved Dogs is a neighborhood gem…read more After just one visit, our dog started pulling us down the driveway so she could spend time with Emma (the resident chocolate lab). There is a big yard and the dogs (usually between 2 and 5) have free access to indoor and outdoor space. We look forward to every day Dahlia spends at daycare. She comes home happy and tired! I can't recommend this place more highly for anyone looking for a safe and happy place for their pooch. Rates are beyond reasonable, and overnight stays are an option.

So glad I found Margo as she makes my life so much easier with her services. Its not always easy to…read morefind trustworthy business owners and she definitely is worth trusting when it comes to your pet. 5 star and will continue to tell friends about her.

Paula is such a patient lady and gives the dogs lots of love and attention. She makes sure that our…read moredogs get lots of exercise during the day.

Paula has been a great pet sitter to our two mini dachshunds. One of my pups is not always…read morefriendly, but he loves Paula. Whenever we go out of town or away on business trips we've had Paula come visit our dogs twice a day for walks, feeding, and cleaning up any messes. She spaces her visits out well and spends 30 minutes with our dogs and even brings in the mail for us. She's conveniently located out of Berkeley which is close to us, and her rates are competitive. We had some not so great experiences with our last pet sitter, so we are incredibly grateful to have found Paula! When we return to our dogs after a long trip, we know they are well-cared for from how happy and content they are. If you're debating on dog sitters, give Paula a try, she's great and clearly has years of experience under her belt!

Members of the Fetch Team picked up my two dogs, twice a day, and took them to Briones for…read moreoff-leash adventures. My dogs loved it and it so eased my conscious as my work schedule at the time was very long hours. I have also used them on an "emergency basis" when I took sick and a Fetch team member came to my house and exercised a new puppy who needed a great deal of attention. They are wonderful!

Fantastic web app to manage the account. The sitter that has been assigned to me, Autum, is…read morefantastic. On the walk through before our first sitting, she understood right away what needed to be done. Every day she sends a report with photos. It really is so nice to see the pics of my kitties every day when I'm away. Autumn thus far has been available short notice which my previous sitter needed at lest 2-3 weeks advance notice. On top of that, she is cool with coming every other day which saves me a ton of money. I suspect I will be using Fetch! Pet Care's services for a long long time.

We originally found Emily when my work converted to a hybrid schedule and we needed someone to come…read morea few times during those days to let our puppy Mango out of her crate to get some play time, potty, and get fed. Mango seemed very comfortable around Emily, and she even sent us a picture while she was over watching her. We also discovered that Emily does daycare during our conversations with her, and have since tried that route once. It has worked out well knowing that Mango has someone to keep an eye on her throughout the day while we're gone, and not just barking up a storm while locked in her crate all day. Emily communicates primarily through text, which has worked out well for us in coordinating logistics and communicating schedule and updates.

Emily was amazing! She was very friendly and easy to get along with. She is also flexible when it…read morecomes to scheduling drop off and pick up times. She was very thorough with her instructions and reminders. She gave us pictures of Twix (our dog) while we were on travel and that was very comforting to know that Twix settled and ate well and that he too was also enjoying his time. I will work with Emily again whenever I need a dog sitter. Great job, Emily, and thank you!

I cannot recommend Kathy at Cause and Effect Dog Training enough! When we first reached out, our…read moreSpringer Spaniel, Checkers, was fearful, anxious, and often growled at my spouse and sometimes even at our kids. We had already tried multiple trainers, different techniques, and even followed our vet's suggestion to try antidepressants--but nothing was helping (in fact, the medication only made things worse). The moment I spoke to Kathy on the phone, I felt confident she truly understood the problem and could guide us in the right direction. And she absolutely has. Over the past year, Checkers has made tremendous progress thanks to Kathy's knowledge, patience, and the clear guidance she gave us. We followed her suggestions carefully--even switching vets based on her recommendation--and the results have been life-changing. Earlier this year, we had to travel out of the country and trusted Kathy to board Checkers. During that time, he developed a beautiful bond with her partner Dan. This was nothing short of amazing, as Checkers has always been fearful of men. Watching their relationship grow has been such a gift. With Kathy's help (and the influence of her own two balanced dogs), Checkers has learned how to be a dog--something I once thought might never happen. He now participates in pack walks and can even run off-leash in the fields, something I couldn't have imagined a year ago. If you're struggling with your dog's behavior and feel like nothing is working, do yourself and your dog a favor and call Kathy. She and Dan have changed our lives, and I am endlessly grateful for the care and dedication they've shown to Checkers and to us.

Kathy had great techniques and homework for me and my husband. She was punctual in every session…read moreand gave us constructive feedback. I really think having the training sessions with Kathy helped us bond with our dog more. It was a really rewarding experience. I absolutely feel more confident about my communication skills towards our girl Cub. Thank you for helping us work with her Kathy!!