Rachel and Evan have been taking care of my dog when we go away on short or longer trips for about 4 years. I can't even begin to tell you how amazing they are. To know my dog will be checked in on by such kind people makes you feel less guilty leaving your animals home alone. They always take him on a quick walk and even on the shorter visits they give my dog some attention. Would recommend them over and over again. read more

Rachel is the best, no matter your need. Mail, dog sitting, watering plants, house sitting, fish feeding, she would probably do your lawn in a pinch! Our dogs love her, she sends photos while here, she leaves a full HAND WRITTEN report every time and has had keys to our house since 2018 when she purchased the business from the original founder Jan who we had used for several years previously. It was an absolutely effortless transition to new ownership with the same professionalism as we had with Jan. Honest, reliable, VERY affordable and highly recommended. read more

Your Girl Friday - Ellie Mae and Archie are big fans!! - Pet Sitting Near Me

Rachel is amazing and our cats love her. She takes care of them well and leaves a diary and sends pics.

I'm so glad we were recommended Rachel through Your Girl Friday, to come over and check on our pets while we were away on a short trip. She is very professional, courteous, thorough yet efficient at her job, and I love that she will send pics to you of your pets while away, so you can see how they're doing. She also takes notes for each day to summarize what took place. It gives me peace of mind to know Your Girl Friday is there to step in and pet sit for us when we can't be there. Rachel is awesome and trustworthy, and I'll definitely be using her service again in the future! read more

Rachel and Evan (her part timer) were great taking care of our litter boxes for my wife while I was away. We plan on using them on upcoming trips. read more

Never received a call or email back regarding pricing or availability. I guess this person doesn't care or read emails

We had Rachel from your Girl Friday stop in and feed our pets. Rachel also brought mail in and brought up garbage can from curb. Very thankful for your Girl Friday and Rachel, now we feel we can actually go on vacations! Thank You Rachel!!!!! Kelly read more

We have used Rachel to take care of our 5 pets, 2 dogs, 2 cats, and a bunny, many times for over the past 2 years when we are on vacation. She is great! The pets all love her and are well cared for. She is reliable and very conscientious about their care. She sends pictures and notes via text which gives us such peace of mind when we are away. She even picks up packages at our front door! We have complete faith in her and our pets are happier than being boarded at the kennel. Highly recommended! read more

Rachel and her team are amazing. Our dogs and cats are our fur children and Rachel helped us tremendously. She is reliable, honest, caring, and professional. She is always willing to help us and tries to accommodate our hectic schedules. Max is getting 2 walks a week currently and anytime we go out for a weekend or vacation she is my first call! Thank you Rachel! You guys are the best! read more

Thank you so much Rachel for taking care of our cat Ilya during 2 months. From a shy nervous cat, within weeks, she transformed into a truly happy cat who is not hiding anymore but greeting you joyfully. You are beyond great with animals! read more

I used Rachel to check on my dog while I was away for my wedding. She was very organized and detailed. Sent update pictures with each check and even left detailed notes for each check when we returned home. Definitely recommend! read more

Simply the very best in the business. We've traveled extensively around the world, being gone for weeks at a time, and we know and trust that things will be taken care of at home. Our 3 cats (our "Girlies") all love Jan, and most important, we can trust her in our home. There is no better piece of mind than that. If you're looking for a pet sitter in the Tracy Area, do yourself a favor and check out her services. It will save you lots of time - you'll hire her on the spot once you meet her! read more

This was my first time using Jan for pet sitting. I felt a trust for her immediately. She is HIGHLY professional, providing references, even if you do not ask for them She also provides a nicely-drafted contract that outlines your agreements/arrangements in detail. She is warm, friendly, and above all, professional and trustworthy. And, btw, animals LOVE her! While we were far out of town on vacation, Jan provided text messages, pictures, etc. to put our minds at ease. Needless to say, I did not expect this, and it was a welcomed surprise. Jan also leaves a written diary of her visits, in much detail. Her prices are extremely reasonable, especially for the caliber of service she provides. She can and will attend to everything... even my last minute text to water certain plants, check for packages, etc. I will use her from now on, for pet sitting, house sitting... whatever! She offers many services. Jan is a sound choice, and is highly recommended by many, including myself! read more

For the first time we have someone we can trust to watch our dogs and chickens while we are on Vacation. It makes vacation better to know they are in good hands. Thank you Jan. read more

I have been using Jan's pet sitting services since 2009 when I went back to work and needed some help with potty breaks and safety checks for my 3 dogs while away at work all day. I was very apprehensive when I learned I'd have to be away from home each day as to date no one besides myself had ever cared for my babies. And from the minute Jan came over to meet them all for the first time all 3 fell instantly in love with her and I knew I had found "the one" that I could leave them with and not think twice about their safety, happiness and well being. I trust her implicitly in all areas with my babies as well as my home. I travel and more now than ever because I can leave the babies with her for days at a time and so by doing so I trust her so much that she even has a set of keys to my home which stay in her possession all the time at my request :) My away visits are most often overnight and I love the fact that even though I have since moved from Tracy, CA where I first used her services to Modesto, CA, she can stay overnight which again, gives me so much freedom to travel. When I return home they are all happy and not depressed which speaks volumes. My pack of beloved beasts lol has been expanded to 4 dogs and 3 cats now and so although that sounds like a ton of work for one person she manages quite effortlessly so to provide them with playtime, feedings lots of love and safety which to me is priceless. I love how each day I'm away she'll send me a text with the update of the day and even a pic or two.... Absolutely awesome to receive these lil tidbits as it just further gives you peace of mind to relax and enjoy yourself while away from home. On a side note I had just put in a garden and don't have automated water she hand watered them for me during the high temp heat while I was away and when I returned they had doubled in size & were still alive! lol. Yet again, going a step above and beyond :) Jan has always conducted herself very professionally yet at the same time with sincerity and genuine love for my babies. She genuinely LOVES them and it shows :) Her prices are very reasonable as well as affordable and you simply won't be disappointed should you choose to utilize all that she has to offer. Thank you Miss Jan :) read more

We were searching for a reputable pet sitter and not having much luck. Then we found Jan! Her prices were extremely reasonable. During the pre-sitting interview our two cats, who can be rather reserved and timid both came over to say hi to her. That was a good hint to us that they'll be ok. We've used Jan several times. She texts us photos of "the boys" that help relieve our anxiety greatly. We love that we can pay using PayPal! Thank you so much Jan! Jim & Diana read more

To all of you out there who love your pet(s) as much as I do, you won't find a more loving, capable and dedicated pet sitter than Your Girl Friday. I had to leave town suddenly and Jan was immediately available and was able to take care of my kitty for an extended period of time. My "meow-meow" friend loves it when Jan takes care of him cause she gives lots of love and attention. She's punctual, consistent, committed and cares a great deal about animals and will show that same attitude toward you and your pet. She treats them like your kids (just like you do), not to mention all of the other extra little "extras" she does for you as well. I don't think you can find a better pet sitter. When you are away, you don't have to worry cause Jan's got it covered! read more

We were very impressed with Jan and her services from the very begining. Professionally in appearance with a nametag and all paperwork with logos listed so you know exactly who you are working with. Our Cocker, Chloe, loves when Jan comes over to visit and we also have peace of mind knowing we can be out and Jan will love our dog as much as we do. She is extremely detailed with a text and video recap after her visit as well as a personalized welcome note and letter with billing on the table. Her ability to take online payments via paypal is very convenient. Whenever we need a quick overnight or if we are out for a full day we will call Jan for assistance to cover our needs. Thank you for such a great service! read more

Jan is a responsible and caring pet-sitter, and she took care of all of our pets wonderfully. We called her at the last minute because our regular pet sitter was unable to watch our animals. Jan immediately agreed to a meet and greet, and said she was more than happy to help us out. Her flexibility to step in on a moment's notice was a definite plus. While we were out of town, she put our minds at ease. She took detailed notes about what our pets did while we were gone. She also sent texts with pictures to show us how well our pets were doing-- which seemed to come at just the right time. She was willing to do extra things that did not include watching our pets while we were gone (take out the trash, check the mail, etc) which was an added bonus. Upon return, we received a thoughtful thank you note. The bill she left described the amount due-- which was exactly as we had discussed. No extra or questionable charges. I would wholeheartedly recommend Jan to anyone looking for a responsible and trustworthy pet sitter. She is our new go-to pet sitter! read more

Jan came highly recommended to us by friends who have used her services frequently. We used Jan's services in mid-July while we were out of town for 4 nights. Our two chocolate labs, 7 and 5, can be somewhat high maintenance and can require a lot of attention. We needed someone we could trust, to stay overnight in our home, and give our two fur kids the love and attention they're used to. Jan completely exceeded our expectations!! We did not worry in the slightest while we were away. She sent us emails, texts and even an adorable video with updates on our pups and how they were doing. The daily diary she leaves is too cute, and was so fun to read. She was very thorough in her initial consultation and was even appreciative of my pages long email that covered small details and odd quirks that our dogs have. Our dogs warmed up to her immediately at the consultation, so we had no worries that they would do fine with her staying overnight with them for 4 days. We can't wait to use Jan again, and whenever I get the chance I recommend her to friends! read more

Jan (Your Girl Friday) is very attentive to detail. She has always been exacting with whatever request we have made of her. Taking care of Sophie (our Aussie) overnight or taking care of our home while we are on extended vacation, Jan is a dream. I know Jan is on the job...she sends photos and or texts just to give us an update. Our most precious furry family member is in good hands with Jan. We are very happy to have found her here on Yelp. read more

Jan has been pet sitting our babies Lola (female boxer and Monty male pug) for a while now. I am so glad and thankful for her services. We know our dogs are in good hands and this brings peace to my heart every time we leave them. I like that she leaves notes on how the visit went and love that she sends a text with a picture of the puppies. She also makes sure everything looks "normal" around the house and text immediately if it does not. Jan is everything a pet sitter should be, we admire her professionalism and good communication skills. She is simply just Awesome!!! Doggy lover, Mariana read more

Jan took care of our Rio and our little dog, Sadie, who gets anxiety when we are away. Again, Jan provided excellent care for our pups. They were both so happy and relaxed when we came home. Our little one usually has an upset stomach when we get back, but with Jan we had no problem. I highly recommend Jan's services for peace of mind and loving pet care. read more

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We recently moved to Tracy with our elderly cat who no longer travels well. In the past we'd always boarded him when we were out of town, but even that trip became too much for him. I found Jan's website in my search for a pet sitter who did house visits and am SO happy I did! She is so wonderful and Bandit absolutely loves her. Jan was kind enough to work around his strict eating schedule and made sure to give extra attention during her visits. Her text and video updates really gave us peace of mind while we were away. Thank you, Jan! You're the best! read more

We were thrilled at the attention to detail and care Jan gave to our pups ! We were so happy with her excellent service and personal touches ensuring our fur babies were happy, comfortable and well cared for while away on our trip. I would highly recommend Jan to all my friends and family!! read more

Jan is simply the best pet sitter in the area, period. We had three dogs (sadly lost two senior dogs since)and one cat and we hired Jan before a vacation a few years back and after our other pet sitter flaked and lost our house key. Jan is so wonderful. She loves your pets and is very reliable and so caring. She sent text and photo updates while we were gone. Our pets were so happy with her and were not the slightest bit depressed or stressed when we got back. I don't think they really noticed we were gone! I would never trust anyone else with my pets. Jan is the best!! read more

Best pet-sitting service ever! Rachel has taken over since Jan's retirement and she provides the same AAA quality. I never worry about my pets when Your Girl Friday is taking care of them. I love the notes left after each visit. Very dependable and reasonably priced. Highly recommend! read more

Rachel and Evan are awesome!! Our mini schnauzer, Phineas is always happy to see us when we return home. I know Rachel takes very good care of him while we are gone. We always get updates via text and pictures of Phineas doing something fun! I am so grateful that we found someone like Rachel to take car of our baby. read more

Jan is absolutely the best! Professional, responsible and caring. I recommend Jan and her team for all of your pet sitting needs!

So happy that I found Rachel through yelp! We moved to norcal from San Diego almost 3 years ago leaving behind ALL of our friends and family, which leaves no one to help watch over the animals if we need to go out of town. We have a cat and rabbit which makes it hard because while most places will board a cat no where will take a rabbit. Thankfully for the first years we had a neighbor that helped but we just relocated to mnt house form San Jose, starting all over again knowing no one. I can honestly say that this was the first out of town trip that I really felt comfortable taking because I know Rachel was going to come check on our babies. She is so nice and you can tell that she loves animals. Momo(kitty) liked her right away when she came to do the get to know visit, he didn't hide once! She really took her time to meet the animals and take many notes, she didn't rush at all. After we first met her we felt so relieved! She sent pictures of the babies to us from her visit and even left a note and little welcome home card for when we came back! The price is so affordable it's unbelievable! I honestly couldn't recommend her enough!! read more

Pet sitting service provided from 10-4-2013 through 10-09-2013: 45 Days from the day of departure I asked for the same service I received on my 1st trip,but for 6-7 days/nights. Coordination and confirmation of the trip took a long time and multiple follow-up e-mails. It took almost a month to get the schedule, which was very frustrating. Service provided while I was gone was pretty much the same as my 1st trip. My 13 year old girl displayed anxiety on 2 occasions.Separation anxiety is hard for any dog, but harder on an older dog I think, which is part of the special needs, and why I ask and pay for day and night care. Mileage costs increased significantly over the 1st time and were calculated differently. Some care instructions were not followed. I prepared and sent Jan new instructions for both dogs in e-mail. I went into detail regarding medication and food amounts. I asked if she had any questions. She asked if I was going to give the dogs their pre breakfast meds before I leave but my instructions hadn't listed any pre breakfast meds. Jan wanted to use the alarm app for her phone. We were able to get that to work the day prior to my departure. The printed invoice was on the table listing the over night stays 10-4 through 10-08, 6 pm-6 am, and the day charge for 10-4 through 10-09, plus the daily RT mileage. The fee for staying until I arrived home was added and the total re calculated. No daily logs were prepared but the day after my return I received the recap. There were discrepancies between my instructions and what was actually done. My dogs were to be supervised in the yard, but her recap said the sliding door was left open to allow the dogs free access to the yard the whole time she was there. The alarm sensors confirm and show it was open most the day and closed as late 11 pm. I had previously explained my old girl has environment allergies and should not be outside that much and that my old boy eats the landscape wood chips, which he isn't allowed and that there is a gnarly possum that visits the back yard and I don't want them to meet! One night the alarm wasn't armed at all. The house alarm entries confirm, on 5 October, during a charged over night stay,(12 hours consecutive according to my contract and invoice), Jan left for an hour. It was never mentioned to me at all. On 10 October, I sent an email asking if she left that evening. She responded on 11 October that yes, in fact she did leave for an hour to go provide service to a client in Tracy for their dog. That means two clients were charged for the same amount of time. Due to anxiety my 13 year old girl had displayed, I asked for Jan to stay until I got home, about 1 1/2 hours. The additional hour charge was added to my invoice. On 11 October. I sent an email indicating payment was made. I expressed dissatisfaction with the fact that she didn't communicate to me that she left during the overnight time I was charged for. In the same e-mail I told her I was mostly happy about the care she provided my dogs and was hoping to make another small trip. Knowing she is a professional, I thought she would respond to my email, discuss the issues, offer to make it right, or at least provide some sort of customer service. There was no response to my e-mail at all. A letter was sent to my house, dated 12 October, indicating that due to "logistics" she was unable to provide any further pet sitting service. I do agree, logistics makes it impossible to be in 2 places at once.I didn't receive the letter until 16 October, at which time I had to call her to get my keys and garage door remote returned. She brought them right over. I don't like to give less than satisfactory reviews and a couple of weeks ago would never have believed I would be now. This time service did not provide peace of mind. What was discovered after my return raised trust issues that no one should have when hiring a pet sitter for care of their beloved pets, in their own home. Per review standards:I am not a friend, relative, or a business in a business networking group. read more

Jan provided me with peace of mind while away on a week's vacation hours away from my furry babies! I haven't been able to feel so free to leave my home due to not knowing anyone I could trust with my 2 dogs, cat and fish. Jan's love and care for them provided me with such security while away! Her service of Pet/Home sitting is priceless! My furry ones just loved her! I am so thankful that we have Jan available in our local area and will definitely feel confident and comfortable when I go out of town again and need someone to stay at our home. Thank you Jan! read more

Jan is indeed as good as it gets! Thank you again, Jan, for taking awesome care of our Zoey while we were out on a family vacation last December. Your warm and friendly texts, and photo updates on Zoey were very comforting to us and the kids! Knowing someone was with her twice a day and making sure she is fed and safe in our home helped us enjoy our time away from home and from our Zoey more than expected. We are sure to call you on our next vacation! read more

Jan is a professional!! She is passionate about her job and it shows. I always look forward to her "client of the week" post she shares. Her clients range from all sorts of animals! I love that she is licensed and insured, you don't get that from just the "teenager" posting the ad to watch you pets while you are away. Her motto is "peace of mind from your away from home time"! I would highly recommend Jan to any of my friends and clients who love their pets and want only the "best" watching them while they are away from home. Thank you Jan for your passion! read more

Jan is awesome. We were a little reluctant at first to give a complete stranger the keys to our house, but she quickly earned our trust. She has always been able to fit in unscheduled visits and help us on very short notice. Her rates did just go up a hair but are still a bargain for the service she performs. She's very organized, professional, and is definitely someone you need to know if you have a pet. read more

Just wanted to update my review. We have been having Jan take care of out pets for over 3 years. She is thorough and conscientious. Last year we got a goat, she researched goats even though we had detailed instructions. She always goes above and beyond. I am SO HAPPY we found her. read more

We have been using Jan with Your Girl Friday for her pet/house sitting servies for a couple of years now. We have been very please with all of her services from, daily diaries, to facebook message updates as well as text messages when neccissary. Her care with our animals and attention to detail is second to none. Aside from our dog and 3 cats she also maintains our salt water fish tank which is no easy task. We've used several different pet sitters in the past and she is the first one that allows us complete peace of mind while on vacation. read more

Jan is THE most organized and professional pet sitter. She is bonded and insured, therefore you can put your mind at ease when you are enjoying your time away from home. read more

I have used Jan to pet sit my 2 German Shepherd dogs for about 3 years now. She has always done a great job every time. Both of my dogs love her so much even though they are not friendly with anyone else but us and Jan. She is very professional and trustworthy. I don't know what would I do with out Jan. She always keeps me updated while I am on vacation by sending me texts and pictures of my dogs, and that helps me a lot not worry about my dogs. Not only she takes care of my dogs while I am away, but she gets my mail, puts out the garbage etc. I know while I am away, my house and my dogs are in good hands. Thanks again Jan. read more

We used Jan when everyone in our family went away for the weekend for our wedding! We were so happy to have found her services because it's hard to find trustworthy people to take care of your best 4 legged friends for a few days. We wanted our boy to stay home and your girl Jan allows that! Upon meeting Jan our doggie loved her and you can just tell from her presense that she is a dog lover. We immediately booked her for our weekend and our dog was so happy. Jan sent us pictures throughout the weekend to assure us our boy was in good hands. We had her come 3x/day for 15 minutes which was perfect. When we returned home she had made a daily journal for our doggie's day and they were pretty detailed. It was sooo adorable! We will definitely contact Jan again when we need our dog to be well taken care of as well as our house. Thanks Jan for such honest and great service! read more