It's hard to believe it's been six years since Teddy first started going to Lucky Buddies! We joke…read morethat we're one of the "OGs" because we've been with Yesi since the very beginning--back when she was caring for pups through Rover, long before Lucky Buddies grew into the incredible daycare it is today. Watching Lucky Buddies grow has been such a joy, but what amazes me most is that their heart has never changed. Even as they've expanded, every dog is still treated like family. Teddy has been loved, cared for, and celebrated every step of the way, and there isn't a single person on the Lucky Buddies team that I wouldn't trust with him. They've truly become part of our village. From daycare and baths to transportation, check-ins, and walks, they've made life so much easier over the years. But beyond the services, it's the peace of mind that means the most. I never have to wonder if Teddy is safe, loved, or happy--I know he is. As I prepare to move away, one of the hardest things to leave behind is Lucky Buddies. I honestly don't know how I'll ever find another place like them. They've set the standard for what exceptional dog care looks like, and I will forever be grateful for the love they've poured into Teddy over the past six years. Thank you, Yesi, and the entire Lucky Buddies team, for loving Teddy as if he were your own. It truly takes a village to raise a pup, and I don't know how I would've done these last six years without ours.

I've never had enough good things to say about Lucky Buddies…read more Our dog has been attending their daycare and boarding programs for over a year now. As a rescue, she struggles with separation anxiety, is fearful of new people, and is still a work in progress with her training. Finding a place where she feels safe and loved has meant everything to us. From Juan and Yesica to the entire team, everyone at Lucky Buddies takes exceptional care of our dog every time she visits. Their genuine love for the dogs is evident in the way they interact with and care for them. They know each dog's personality, treat them like family, and it's clear the dogs adore them in return. We also boarded Snowy at Lucky Buddies while we traveled out of the country. It was the first time I had ever been away from her for an extended period, and I was incredibly anxious. The team was so understanding and compassionate. They took amazing care of Snowy and sent me daily updates and photos, which gave me so much peace of mind while we were away. Hands down, this has been the best daycare and boarding experience we could have asked for. We trust the Lucky Buddies team completely, and we're so grateful to have found them. Thank you, Lucky Buddies

TLDR: Life-changing dog training for my two reactive dogs. Massive improvement in our dogs'…read morebehavior and our confidence in walking them. Brent is an awesome dog trainer. This has been a life changing training for my two dogs. Our first day of level 1 class, they were barking and freaking out at the sight of other dogs. By the end of level 2, they were non-reactive, and I can now have my dog heel without holding a leash. Brent noticed how reactive our dogs were and took the extra time to walk us through training them to improve their behavior around other dogs as well as one of our dog's fear of water hoses. Highly recommend his group training classes. Its a lot of work, but you should feel comfortable & in control of your dogs. Thats what the classes have provided us and more. If someone told us 10 weeks ago that our dogs would be able to lay down with other dogs and be mellow, I would've never believed them until coming to Cooperhaus. Thank you Brent, Sky, and everyone else there!

Two words: Life saver. Brent has a huge heart for dogs & his work. He and his team are phenomenal…read more Only wish we met sooner! We'll treasure him and his help for life.

Nathan is professional, kind, personable and compassionate, and basically the best pet sitter ever…read more I appreciate that he took the time to get to know our cats and their likes and dislikes (ie. favorite hiding spots and habits). Our cats love Nathan and we would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy and responsible pet sitter.

Nathan is one of the best dog walkers out there! Our dog Hagrid loved him and always looked forward…read moreto his visits! We're so sad we moved outside of his service area, but any pet would be lucky to have him a part of their lives!

Shai & Stephanie are amazing!!…read more They are gentle, kind and loving folks. I had to rush to visit my family on an emergency trip and had to leave my Syrian Hamster Fluffy, with Shai. Although they had no prior experience boarding a hamster, they were willing to learn everything about hamster care and I felt at ease right from the moment I met them. Shai kept me informed every single day, sent me pictures without having to ask, and I know our little Fluffy was loved and well taken care of. Fluffy is usually very shy and never lets anyone pet her. The little one has come to LOVE Shai and warmed up to her in a matter of days. Thank you, Shai & Stephanie. You guys are gems in my heart. I highly recommend them if you are looking to board your pet animal. Look no further!

Shai is a great pet sitter! My impression of her is that she really loves animals and she is very…read moreprofessional. She fed our fish and brought in our trash cans and packages. She gave us timely updates and even sent us a gif image of our fish while we were away. We will call Shai again the next time we need a sitter.

I was a little skittish trying out this new pet sitting service for my cats but I was pleasantly…read moresurprised and very satisfied. I would give them a 100 stars if I can. Kenya and her crew are so wonderful and they did a great job caring for my cats while I was away. They keep me posted with detail reports every visit. I can tell they are loving animal people because even my standoff-ish cats came out for them. I highly recommend Dirty Paws and I will definitely use them again for my next trip.

We have worked with Kenya and team for several years now. They have taken great care of our…read morekitties, and are very reliable. We are very lucky to have found them. In addition, it's easy to make a booking through their app, and I love that they send daily updates during their pet visits along with some pics. Their team has been very sweet to our kitties, and this gives us peace of mind. Highly recommend!

We are so happy to have found The Woof Gang! Coree set up our first Meet-and-Greet with Wolfgang…read more After his visit, we were 100% convinced that our pup would be in excellent hands. He brought Mark for a follow-up visit, as Mark covers our area and was the primary provider. Mark is so gentle and kind, and you can tell he truly loves animals. During our 3 weeks away, our son was here after work and overnight, but Mark came during the daytime to do feedings and walks. He worked around our schedule, sometimes coming twice during the day. We often have visitors, and our pup is very friendly with everyone, but he has a special love for Mark, as he is always SUPER excited to see him! The Woof Gang is an extremely organized, caring, reasonably priced and trustworthy company. Look no further for pet care in your own home with this top-notch provider. Five stars!

We have been using their service for two cats, past couple years, especially when we are leaving…read morehome for longer trips. They are very thorough in getting to know your pets and your home. When you are away, they not only take care of your home, but do cleanups, house checks, etc. They have even fixed couple things at home.

Update for 2026. We got an email from Ed & Alex in January 2026 that they will no longer be…read moreoffering cat sitting services going forward and have shifted exclusively to dog sitting/walking. We are grateful for their service while they offered it for kitties, and are very sad that they will not be able to care for our cats anymore. We wish them all the best on their business going forward! Thank you again Ed and Alex.

Retroactively writing a review for Ed and Alexandra given that they no longer offer cat sitting…read moreservices. We have four Ragdolls and used Ed and Alexandra for about two and a half years any time we were going on vacation. It is so clear from our interactions with Ed that he loves animals, and our cats also grew fond of him. He always sent pictures and was extremely thorough detailing what was done during the visits and keeping us updated. We even had an instance where we needed him to assist with a virtual vet consult while we were away and one of our pets got sick, so they really went above and beyond. Rest assured that you can trust Ed and Alexandra with your pets and your home!

Poor, unprofessional communication…read more Reached out to request pet sitting and set up an appointment. An hour before the appointment, she cancelled and said something came up. We rescheduled for the weekend. The meeting time passed and after waiting 30 more minutes, I messaged asking if she was on the way. She said she misread the time and thought the appointment was an hour later. *but that's it* - she didn't say if she was on the way or apologize for missing 2 appointments, nor did she try to reschedule. If I can't trust you to make consultation appointments or communicate clearly, how am I supposed to trust you with my pets, in my home? Do not recommend.

Nancy has taken care of Otis since we got him 8 years ago! He knows what time she is coming Monday…read morethru Friday because he is already at the door waiting for her. She is always flexible with us on schedule when my husband is on call and I'm out of town for work. You can not ask for a better dog walker/care giver when it comes to you beloved pet.

Julia did a wonderful job with my dog, Koko. She had a bath & haircut today. Koko is usually…read moreanxious around new people and she won't let anyone new touch her. Her previous groomer was on maternity leave and I was having the hardest time finding another groomer for her. I booked Wow! My Dog, and was very nervous about Koko but once Julia came, she knew what to do and how to get her to calm down. Julia was very sweet and patient with Koko. I loved the grooming report at the end, very nice touch! Will definitely be booking again!!!

Camilo did a great job with out pup! Even though she was scared of the dryer, he didn't force her…read moreto dry. If I could rate 10 out of 10 I would.

i've been taking my dog captain here for about a year now and I can't believe some of these…read morenegative reviews. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Pricing is the best I've experienced in the Bay Area for any veterinary services. And they have been extremely helpful with any problem, my dog has had. We love you, Alum rock animal hospital!

My cat was seen here years ago for constipation and what appeared to be the symptoms of anal gland…read moreissues. They had taken x-rays and the doctor at the time reviewed them with me. He placed my cat on lactulose and gabapentin. He stated that his constipation was the cause of pressure on his spine nerves which was causing him to have symptoms that appeared to be feline hypertension but it was only constipation. This is only my personal experience and I do not know if this doctor works there any longer. If you're going there for general preventative care I don't see an issue. Unfortunately the doctor was not very observant or maybe lacked education/ research on radiograph reading because now my cat had these symptoms flare up again and when I took him to a different vet he was able to identify the issue. My cat had a fracture near L3 and unbalanced hips that very unfortunately had healed and trapped the nerve in between. Had this been caught earlier the doctor could have positioned it to heal correctly. My cat is at the same pain level as a human with a herniated disc.... This means he will always be on pain management because the chances of surgery might not be in his best interest. My question is how can this have been overlooked at the time of the appointment? Why wasn't this diagnosed when the x-rays were a full body focus? The doctor could have told me to go to a specialist because something looked abnormal. You do not have to be an orthopedic/ neurologist to see the structural issues with his bones.