What a charming business. The lady who owns this gem could not be more perfect for the task of…read morelooking after your beloved pets. Not a cold environment like an animal shelter, this kind lady takes lucky dogs into her home and makes them part of her family. Warm and inviting she has opened her home so when your best buddy needs to have care during the day while you are at work....or stay longer while you are away on a business trip you simply could not hope to find a kinder soul to look after your furry friend.

From the owner: I have been professionally working with animals for over 20 years. I enjoy building a bond with…read morepets and gently working with them to build trust and respect. My specialty is adventure outings, where I take a small pack of well-behaved dogs out to a nature beach to run around and play. I pick them up from their home, supervise them having a great time, and towel dry them before bringing them back home. If your dog isn’t trained off-leash and you’d like for them to be, I can help! I use positive reinforcement and consistency to make progress. The first step is to build trust and a bond, and to show that coming out with me will bring great fun and rewards. When the time is right, I can slowly start to allow them to have more freedom, while training vital recall skills. If you feel your dog isn’t a candidate to go off-leash, I can also do leashed hikes, neighborhood walks, drop-ins and pet transportation to vet and grooming appointments. I have experience with newborn puppies all the way to geriatric and special-needs. Check out my website for more information, and feel free to text or email with questions or to set up a time to talk.

Linda has been grooming my full-coated Lhasa Apsos for nearly 25 years. Not only do they look…read morebeautiful when she is done but she has taught me a lot about caring for their coats between visits. She is also an experienced dog trainer so knows how to make the dogs enjoy the visit. Mary is also a delight, BTW, and has done on excellent job on my dogs when Linda was unable to do them

I have been talking my dogs to Linda for over 19 years. Her work is stellar, but the most…read moreimpressive part is that not one of my dogs was stressed when I picked them up! Says A LOT!!!!!

We lived in LA for the first 10 years of our dog Tater's life, and veterinary care was always…read morestressful. It could take three weeks just to get on the schedule, which wasn't acceptable care. Moving to the Aptos-Capitola Veterinary Hospital has been a breath of fresh air. They can see Tater the same day or next day if needed. Unfortunately, our dog has been in a lot recently, which has really shown us how wonderful the entire tech and office staff is. I want to give an additional callout to Zach, who is a technician there, and Georgia at the front desk. I also cannot praise Dr. Hage enough. I can tell she genuinely cares for our dog and always advises us on the best course of action. She is compassionate, easy to communicate with, and we trust her completely. They never try to upsell us, Tater's health clearly comes before a bottom line. We are thrilled to have found a place we trust for the rest of his life.

This was the most horrible veterinary experience I have ever had. I have a 10-year-old indoor cat…read morewho had never really been sick before. After switching his food, he developed what appeared to be a food allergy and became very sick. Before bringing him to Aptos-Capitola Veterinary Clinic, I specifically called and told them he did NOT have a rabies vaccine and asked, "Can you still see him?" They said YES, no problem. We went in, they treated him, recommended different food, and we left happy. Fast-forward about three months. My cat was still having problems and had been vomiting for months. I had recently spent approximately $5,000 at an emergency veterinary hospital in Monterey trying to figure out what was wrong, and we still didn't have the answers we needed. I brought him back to Aptos-Capitola hoping for help. The veterinarian who met with me was extremely cold from the start. I reminded him that my cat had been through a lot and explained the months of vomiting and emergency visits. He didn't seem to care about my story. He began palpating my cat's abdomen with what seemed to me like an excessive amount of pressure, and my cat began VIOLENTLY SHAKING. I was shocked. My cat had been examined multiple times at the emergency hospital and had NEVER reacted like this during an examination. Throughout the exam, the veterinarian repeatedly brought up that my cat wasn't vaccinated for rabies. I explained that he is an indoor cat and that I was refusing the rabies vaccine. Instead of focusing on why my cat was sick, the conversation became increasingly aggressive. In my experience, his tone was rough, he raised his voice, and he continued insisting on the rabies vaccination before thoroughly examining my cat. Meanwhile, my cat continued shaking. I finally said, "I am refusing the rabies vaccine. I am here because my cat is SICK. I have been here before without this being a problem. Why is this suddenly a problem today?" The situation became so upsetting that I left the clinic CRYING with my sick, shaking cat. I actually wasn't planning to write a negative review. Then recently, I received an extremely long letter from the clinic informing me that my family and I were no longer welcome because of this situation. I found the letter threatening and upsetting. Even more concerning, the letter referenced California law regarding rabies vaccination. That is what prompted me to contact my attorney and research the law. What I learned raised serious questions about what I had been told. California does not have a statewide law requiring cats to be vaccinated against rabies. Local jurisdictions can have their own requirements, but I have been unable to identify a California law that simply prohibits a veterinarian from examining an indoor cat because it isn't vaccinated. If this clinic has its own vaccination policy, SAY THAT. A clinic policy and California law are NOT the same thing. If you tell a client something is required "by California law," you should be able to identify the law. I have had animals for decades. Years ago, when I had a working farm, I worked with the veterinary program at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, where veterinary students worked with and studied my animals. I have also spent many years researching vaccines before making my own decisions. People are entitled to disagree with those decisions. What I will NOT accept is being pressured and spoken to aggressively while my sick animal is visibly shaking, especially after this same clinic previously agreed to treat him knowing his vaccination status. My cat needed help. Instead, I left crying with a sick, shaking animal and later received a letter telling my entire family we were no longer welcome. I will NEVER forget this experience, and I absolutely cannot recommend this clinic.

Huge varied selection of pet and wild bird supplies. From grocery store pet foods up to premium…read morecans, bags, refrigerated or frozen food.

Such a wonderful place and Damien is the best. So friendly and supportive and knowledgeable about…read moreso much. His kindness shines.

Boy did we hit the doggy jackpot with finding Hayne!! We live in Half Moon Bay and she has been…read morekind enough to come and stay at our place to care for our home and needy pug Trippy and our old gal Stella. This woman is a true dog whisperer! She not only walks them but brushes them twice a day. Our dogs clearly adore her. She is dependable and one of the most trustworthy people we have ever known. We are so blessed to have met her! A++++ dog sitter. We adore her!

We can't say enough wonderful things about Hayne and the exceptional care she provides for our fur…read morebaby, Bexley. Thanks to Yelp, we found THE best dog sitter after relocating to Capitola last summer- and feel inclined to pay the recommendation forward. From Bexley's first stay, it was apparent that he and Hayne had formed a special bond; that he fit right in with her and her canine crew. We feel so comfortable leaving our little guy with her, and are able to rest assured that he is getting lots of love, walks, and play time while we're away. And, we always return home to a calm, happy, and often clean & well groomed little guy (Hayne is also an excellent groomer!) We feel truly blessed to have found such a loving and trustworthy dog sitter. Bexley gives her 10 puppy paws up!:)

Just came here yesterday and the staff was so sweet. I got my cat a string toy and she loves it!…read moreWill re visit.

This place is so adorable! the treat selection is fantastic, and the owner is super sweet. An…read moreabsolute must visit for any pet owner.

Cindie's work with animals is incredibly effective - I've heard of dozens of success stories from…read moreher and her clients. I refer my patients to her services and hear great things in response! One in particular sticks out: A sweet dog was getting eye surgery and I recommended Cindie work with him. And when he came back for his post-surgical check up, the vet was astounded that the inflammation was totally clear - something the vet had never seen before! So if you're wondering whether it's worth it to have your pet receive some energy healing when you're already spending so much for their health - the answer is YES! It can make the recovery process easier and less drawn out for your pet (that means less costly too). If you're looking for an unforgettable experience, take a class with Cindie Ambar. I don't have pets now, but I love connecting with animals. I took my pregnant wife to a workshop at the pregnant mare rescue on how to bond with animals and we had the most magical time. The baby horses came right up to us and loved us up after we meditated with them. I can't think of a better gift to give another person than a magical experience like that! And if you want to build your skills as an animal healer yourself - take her Reiki classes! Cindie is the real deal - give her a call and step into her world. She's got brilliant talents and resources.

There are no words that can accurately portray just how profound and life-altering Cindie's work…read moreis! Cindie is exceptionally adept in understanding what your body, mind, and spirit require at any given moment while supporting you on your healing journey. Her powerful intuition, deep sense of compassion, and rich experience makes her invaluable as a healer and simply a wonderful human being to work with. Over the past 3 years, Cindie has helped me overcome some of the most challenging moments of my life through her vast repertoire of healing modalities; by breaking old patterns, tearing down ancient barriers, and shedding a multitude of layers, I feel a sense of hope and joy restored in my daily life! If you're looking to give holistic healing a try, look no further-I highly recommend booking a session with Cindie!

For a few years now we have taken our dogs to Tammy for a loving place to stay when we go away and…read moreas well when they need a trim and groom. She is awesome. Thanks Tammy. Cheers, Jen and Neil Riva

Tammy is amazing, her grooming services alone deserves the 5 star rating, but her her…read moredaytime/overnight care for her doggy patrons is the best that I have ever been exposed to. She is a wizard at getting dogs to behave in the most agreeable fashion. Her love for her calling is evident in how she handles both her 4 legged patrons and their owners!

We drive all the way from Sacramento for all of our dog's primary care needs. Malone is just in…read morelove with Dr. Sullivan and all the wonderful techs at Del Mar. Dr. Sullivan won our anxious boy over immediately with her soft and obviously caring nature. She alone is well worth the 3 hour drive, so if you're local, LUCKY YOU!! Nothing but fabulous things to say about all interactions whether by phone or in person with everyone we've spoken to, and again, could not ask for a better DVM than Dr. Sullivan. Malone loves Del Mar and so do we!

wow this place has really gone downhill. I have been coming for 4 years but original doctors have…read moreleft, and newer staff is so rude. Marjorie must not like working there or answering phones. EVERY TIME I've ever called and left a message, I get a call directly back. She called my emergency contact first this last time and my contact was confused if it was a routine call, and Marjorie acted like my contact was incompetent and when she called me back she said I need to update my contact information? She just called the emergency contact first instead of me but she was so rude about it. Mind you, she called at 7:50 for an 8am same day appointment. They just want to run tests without actually giving treatment. Incredibly expensive and no actual direct help. Dr. Brooks also always seems annoyed when you're asking questions. She always seems rushed and like she has something better to do. They don't keep good records on the actual patient file. My cat got diagnosed with mild cerebellum dysplasia and every time I take him in, the nurses make a comment about "how funny looking he is" and asks me what's wrong. They always asked about his last vaccines. Respectfully, do you folks not look at a patients chart before taking them in? I kindly called to have them send the vaccine records to the new vet since the office said they didn't have them, and Marjorie went "check with receptionists I sent them". Again. So rude and am not sure what for. All that coupled with Marjorie being rude was enough to make me not go back. Took my cat elsewhere and immediately got care and medicine. Paula the nurse was the only reason I kept going. She was incredibly kind and caring. Can't say the same for the rest of them. Save your money and go elsewhere where the staff actually cares about animals and not running up the invoice.