We had such a wonderful experience with Monterey Pet Care! We used their pet pick-up and drop-off…read moreservices for our wedding, and they made everything incredibly easy and stress-free. Having our golden retriever be part of our wedding was so important to us, but coordinating his transportation on such a busy day was something we were worried about. Monterey Pet Care took that stress completely off our shoulders. They were reliable, helpful, and made sure Sulley got exactly where he needed to be and back safely. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing Sulley was in good hands while we were able to focus on enjoying our wedding day. We are incredibly grateful for their help and would absolutely recommend Monterey Pet Care to anyone needing reliable pet care or transportation, especially for a wedding or special event. Thank you for helping make our day even more special!

I've had Monterey Pet Care come to my house for quite a few years now. They send reliable and…read morethoughtful individuals to take care of my dogs. My last sitter, Andrea, was just lovely -- on time, spent time with my dogs, and made them happy. (My neighbors and my cameras confirm this!). Thank you to Dan and to Andrea for making this work.

Was walking pass this dog facility, and literally a dogfight broke out and a dog was screaming,…read morecrying and yelping for help for multiple minutes. and instead of handling the dogfight, this pet doggy daycare employee came out to make sure we didn't hear it. Unbelievable! If you have a dog care, check your dog for an injury, because there was a massive dogfight and dogs were crying and nobody did a thing. Makes me so sad that places like this stay in business. We watched them close up and left the dogs alone!!!

We are very happy with Doggie Day Care. I like that the dogs are taken outside to do their…read morebusiness, that we get to see in and that it does smell. I feel that my dog comes home happy and not on edge like he did at a different day care.

Tonya answered my request immediately and was very accommodating when I had to change the drop-off…read moretime for our dog. We have used Tonya twice while we golfed in Monterey, one year apart, and our little cavapoo had no trouble at all when we dropped him off again. Sheadon and Preston took excellent care of Remy!! We will continue to use Signature Paw Spa when in Carmel.

I recently boarded my dog, Jasper, here for the first time and had a really great experience. Josh…read moreand Sheadon were a part of the team that watched Jasper, and they both clearly love what they do. They made me feel completely comfortable leaving my dog in their care, and I really appreciated the pictures they sent while I was away! Jasper is usually anxious whenever I drop him off at new places but he was very happy, relaxed, and clearly well looked after. I'll definitely be using Signature Paw Spa again in the future!

Owner is incredible friendly! And truly loved all dogs!!!! No kennel boarding what an awesome…read moreconcept.

Needed doggy daycare in Carmel so we could enjoy the Monterey Bay Aquarium with no worries…read more Patricia was great and an obvious doggy lover. My Blu enjoyed his stay and was calm and happy when we picked him up after 4 hours. I highly recommend her!

Excellent Dog Care…read more The review is long overdue but wanted to share for others who want to find someone who truly looks after your own furchild. In my case there were two furkids that needed varying care. Why I would return to Freya +'s: + Responsive. I needed day care services and even evening services while I had to attend an all day conference and participate in an evening event for a few days. Freya answered my calls and texts before the care, during the care, and after the care. + Timely. Always showed up on time when I had to rush off to an event + Caring. I judge how my two dogs react when she returned the following day. Dogs do not lie and they were happy to see her return. + Helpful. Often I had to rush in and out of my lodge while I had to attend an event and Freya made sure she could help me exit as smoothly as possible and minimize my dogs' separation anxiety + Senior care experience. I see that Freya was able to care for my senior dog who had more issues than the younger sibling. + Great feedback. She shared photos of my girls to just show me how they were doing that day while I had to leave them under her care. Overall I would not hesitate to have Freya take care of my senior dog and my other more lively furkid.

Freya was so amazing with our two fur babies! She came over the day before and met us and our dogs…read more She is wonderful with the dogs. We felt so good leaving them with Freya while we went Whale Watching. She sent us pictures throughout the day. We highly recommend Freya without hesitation.

I tried for reconnect with Aloisha for Christmas but sadly, I think she has retired - her phone…read morenumber doesn't work anymore. She was so sweet with our kitty, Bella...even though Bell HATED having her nails trimmed, Aloisha always got the job done with very little wrestling (smile). We got to be very close friends but after Bella went over the Rainbow Bridge I just didn't have the wearwithall to call her. Now I'm sorry I didn't. I'll miss her forever.

Such a kind and caring groomer. I knew my pets were safe with her. She did a great job too!read more

One of the worst experiences I have had with a vet ever! We had been using them for years and over…read morelooked some fairly rude treatment by staff, not the vets. My husband called 2 days ahead to say unable to make it that day and was not sure what they were coming in for - - thought a booster? They charged us $150.00 for missed appointment because he did not know exact nature of the visit as they was a dental visit tacked on. The office manager was very dismissive and rude about this issue...there are just terrible! Will gladly find another vet!

Appointment with Dr Pete, very pleasant guy. Diagnosis Cancer in leg. Then I was charged $150.00…read moreblood panel to make sure she is compatible with anti-inflammatory, $39.50 for a leptospirosis vaccine, $50.00 for a heartworm test, and top it off with 3% credit card fee. I declined the $133.00 for heartworm meds. All of which are way out of line, since she will not live much longer. I only had texts from the front desk, who might credit the heartworm test. What has happened to this practice? No empathy? Been our go-to for many years, but no more.

Knowledge. Inexcusable on the peninsula to not recognize IVDD considering the amount of Frenchies,…read moreCorgis, and Doxies that reside here. I'm familiar with the disease and they disagreed. I lost valuable time there with them not knowing where to send me for MRI and neurology vet. My dog became paralyzed that night, and he had surgery the next day in Campbell, which is our closest MRI at SAGE. I am shocked that they didn't know about Sage Veterinary hospital to help their clients seek advanced treatment.

Heartbreaking End-of-Life Experience That Was Never Acknowledged…read more I established care with Pacific Grove Animal Hospital in April 2026 after returning to the United States. Although my time with the practice was relatively short, I want to especially recognize Dr. Alicia Niedzwiedzki. She treated Coco with kindness, compassion, and professionalism, as did most team members and I will always be grateful for the care they provided. Sadly, Coco's euthanasia visit became one of the most painful experiences of my life--not because I had to say goodbye to my beloved companion of 16 years, but because of the way that experience unfolded. The veterinary technician assigned to us set the tone for what should have been one of the most compassionate moments in veterinary medicine, and she failed completely. She never introduced herself - not even a "hello" - was not wearing a visible name tag, made no eye contact, and spoke to me in a detached, robotic manner. There was no acknowledgment that I was saying goodbye to my beloved companion of 16 years, no expression of sympathy, and no attempt to establish even the most basic human connection. I am a registered nurse with more than 40 years of healthcare experience. I understand that paperwork, consent forms, and protocols must be completed. But compassionate communication is not an optional extra in healthcare--it is part of COMPETENT patient care. Introducing yourself, making eye contact, acknowledging a family's grief (even an, "We're here for you and Coco" or "This is never easy"), and treating people with dignity are fundamental skills that should be expected of anyone caring for families during end-of-life situations. None of that happened. Because of that interaction, I felt alone at the exact moment I most needed support. During an IV placement attempt, I heard Coco screaming. As a nurse, I understand that difficult IV starts happen and do not fault someone simply because a procedure isn't easy. What made that moment so distressing was the complete ABSENCE of warmth, reassurance, or human connection before and during the procedure. I felt Coco was handled by someone who just didn't care, or rather, didn't enjoy her work. Adding insult to injury, I was too devastated to advocate for Coco while falling apart. And I try not to replay that in my head. After Coco passed away, I wrote a thoughtful, respectful letter to the practice describing my experience in the hope that it would help improve euthanasia care for future families. My concerns were never answered by the practice owner despite calling the practice manager to say I hadn't received a response. That silence was almost as painful as the experience itself. My purpose in writing this review is not to discourage people from seeking veterinary care here (although I have another cat and have avoided appointments on the day that vet tech is there and ultimately will be finding another practice as to not be haunted by the memory of Coco's final day there every time I pull into the parking lot being reminded by the lack of follow up). It is to remind this practice that compassion is every bit as important as clinical skill, especially during euthanasia. Families will remember those final moments for the rest of their lives. Coco deserved a gentle goodbye. Instead, her final visit continues to haunt me. Looking back, I wish I had chosen an in-home euthanasia so she could have received her wings surrounded by the comfort and familiarity of home. By people who CARE. That is a regret I will carry for the rest of my life.