Briana with Bat Country saved my cat's life. I was out of town and Briana noticed something was…read morewrong with my little Lucky. She contacted me, advising me of the situation and told me what she thought the problem was. She made an appointment with my vet and while there, conferenced me in so we could all discuss the situation (BTW: her diagnosis was correct). She got Lucky on meds and watched him. She sent me pictures and fussed over my little guy so he wouldn't be scared. By the time I could get home, he was on the mend. She even contacted me days later to check up on him. The notes and helpful tips she left with me were amazing. And while this was all happening, she was also able to monitor my other lil dude's eating, to make sure he ate all his food (and she sent me pictures when he cleaned his plate!). I originally chose Bat Country because of their qualifications - they are well versed in animal medical issues and are certified in animal CPR. My lil guys are getting older and more complicated. Both of them need medications, and I needed to know that my pet sitters could handle things like that. If you want pet sitters who will treat your pets as their own, who are knowledgeable, professional and caring, you want Bat Country. They are totally committed to your little fuzzies. And they're also just really nice people that you'd want to hang out with.

My pet sitter disappeared before I went out of town. Of course, I started panicking and worrying. I…read morebriefly considered taking my two cats with me but even five minutes in the car is like torture for them. They yowl and get sick, then stay mad at me for like forever. Luckily, I found Bat Country Petsitting and they promptly scheduled a meet and greet just a few days before I had to leave. They were very thorough in going over their policies and having a contingency plan in case of an emergency, which I appreciated.They stepped in and took care of my two cats for a few days. Briana and Ryan made me feel comfortable and sent updates with photos everyday.

Great compassion and customer service! Amanda went above and…read morebeyond in her level of care for my reactive 4-year-old Portuguese Water Dog. She came over prior to the start of the scheduled potty breaks and she was very generous in the amount of time she spent here so my dog could have the opportunity to check her out and feel more comfortable with a stranger in his home. I admit that I am a bit anxious about my dog and she did everything she could to help allay any concerns I might have about how he would respond to her. Her knowledge of dog behavior made her a clear choice when I was considering how to get his needs met while hubby was away on a business trip (usually works from home). And she made great progress with gaining my dog's trust during the 4 days she helped us out. I couldn't be more pleased with how she handled his challenges, I will definitely be contacting her again.

Amanda is wonderful! She has cared for my elderly cat, Benny, several times now. She gives me…read moreupdates on his health, and how he's doing generally, and provides photos while I am away. I so appreciate the high level of care and service Amanda provides. I highly recommend her to other cat owners!

Elizabeth from Paws United is a knowledgable, caring, and effective dog trainer. She had clear…read moreinsight into why my very large German Shepherd was being leash aggressive with other dogs on walks. Elizabeth understands the dog (and human!) mind and gives practical exercises, equipment, treats and tips on how to improve communication between dog and human in a clear, concise way. In the months that we worked with Elizabeth, and practiced her recommendations, we saw vast improvements in our dog's behavior in public and at home. I am no longer dragged through the park on dog-attack missions!

Elizabeth is a lifesaver. Our new puppy was quickly getting out of control, and we were sleep…read moredeprived and frustrated. She tailored our training, specifically, for our concerns. We very quickly saw an improvement. Our stress levels came down, and we have been able to implement her techniques with great success. She comes to your home, tailors an individual training program for you and your dog. She's friendly, helpful, calming. She helped us feel in charge again. Lifesaver! P.S. She loves coconut Lacroix.

I only used Betsy's services for a week and a half while I rented her basement apartment. She…read morevisited my dog twice per day-my pup is shy and anxious and would not have anything to do with Betsy. To her credit, I did see that she was making progress with my pup, which is no easy feat. Betsy and I were discussing my dog attending her daycare because my dog does infinitely better in a group setting. In addition, it was convenient for me for obvious reasons. My dog has gone to daycare for the better part of the year that I've had her, and she thrives in that environment. Never once have I had a complaint or negative report about my pup's behavior at daycare. In this conversation, Betsy used a condescending tone to refer to my dog as "difficult ". I informed Betsy that we no longer had an interest in her services, as I don't want my dog to be cared for by someone who would speak about her in that way. However, that's not why I'm leaving this review. I'm leaving this review because of something I observed with regards to her dog daycare. What her dog daycare consists of is several dogs hanging out with Betsy's daughter, Amelia (my best guess is she's a teenager)in their living room/dining room/kitchen area all day. Betsy is typically gone all day (8-3:30) from what she told me. There is a narrow dog run, running along one side and the back of the house. The daycare dogs are let out briefly to do their business a few times a day. While I was a tenant there, I had to do my laundry on the third floor of the house, above the daycare. This required me to wade through the group of dogs each time I went up and down the stairs to switch loads from the washer to the dryer. Every single time I did laundry during the month + I lived there, I noticed that Amelia was never downstairs with the dogs during daycare time. She was always in her room with the door closed. I suppose it's possible that she went in her room each time she heard me coming, but sound carries very well in that house and I'm sure that I would have heard her moving. I would also have considered this discovery a coincidence had it not happened multiple times. My primary inspiration for making this review is the fact that the very last time it happened, while sitting on my couch reading, I heard a kerfuffle between the daycare dogs. It did not sound like a fight, just like the dogs getting rowdy. Eventually, things settled down. Shortly afterwards, I had to go upstairs and get my last load of laundry out of the dryer. While making my way through the sea of dogs, I noticed that one of them was now holding one of its front paws up and was wearing a plastic cone around its neck. I only observed the dog for a couple of minutes, but it was never once willing to be weight-bearing on that paw. I hope that the dog wasn't seriously injured. Even more so, I hope that this is the only time anything like that has ever happened to any dogs that have attended this daycare. And even more so than that, I still have hope that it all was a complete coincidence that the dogs were never being cared for when I made my trips up and down the stairs. To be transparent, Betsy and I did not have a positive dynamic as landlord-tenant. Interactions were never heated, but Betsy did tell me that she is a very sensitive person and perhaps her daughter is as well. She may have been encouraged/wanted to avoid me due to the tension between her mother and I, despite the fact that I was polite to Amelia each time I saw her and professional to her mother. Bowser's Best Buddy is far different from any dog daycare I have ever seen, and I've been taking my dogs to daycare for over fifteen years. It's basically akin to your dog being at home, hanging out with a group of friends, sometimes supervised and sometimes not, with a potty break or two sprinkled in. There are no cameras for pet parents to observe their pups. I've never considered taking my dog to a daycare that doesn't offer this and my observation here has cemented that requirement for any pet care provider we use.

I have been a client of Betsy and Bowser's Best Buddy for about 9 years, starting when I had one…read morecat, then two, then a puppy, and finally a second puppy who is now an amazing 3.5-year-old dog. I know that Betsy is partially to thank for the wonderful companion Gromit has become. Betsy is conscientious and communicative, and she is very connected to the pets in her care. She spends time training them in addition to getting them out to stretch their legs and go potty, and she adjusts her training and walks to fit the dog's needs and personality. When my pup boarded with Betsy, he was treated like family. If Gromit could write a review, he would say he loves Betsy and Amelia as much as he loves me, and he wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bowser's Best Buddy to all of his furry friends!

We recently moved to Potrero Hill and needed a new walker for our "senior adopted" Leroy (11…read moreyears). After a few mis-matched walkers,we discovered Jenn of Josi'sPaw. She is very professional in her dog walking service. She is very responsible and calls if she has an unexpected schedule conflicts, communications with us by "daily activity" personal notes and is very trustworthy. Leroy looks forward to his walks with Jenn and we highly recommend her to anyone for dog walking. Mike

Finding a dog walker is really difficult. This is a person who is going to be coming into your home…read morewhen you're not there, taking your dogs out into the city, keeping them safe and making the choices you would want them to make about all the little things that come up day to day. Jenn makes all of that go away!! I can trust her to make all the correct decisions and keep my boys not only safe but happy. They love their 'pack' of friends, their doggie adventures and Jenn. I love getting to ask them what they did with their friends today and reading the note Jenn always leaves when I get home!! Other awesome things about Jenn include: really open communication (for example changes to your dogs routine), flexible, and most importantly - she really, really cares about our friends and family in fur pants.

My cat had to be boarded here as I was in the process of moving and Mittens Motel made that…read moretransition smooth. They even sent me updated through text. Also - got to see the new kittens there so that was definitely was a plus!

I left my cat with family for a long weekend. She was not a happy kitty, didn't come out from under…read morethe sofa, wouldn't eat. So when I needed to go away for a week, I knew I had to make other arrangements. Mittens Motel was perfect:warm and friendly, with lots of happy cats around, many of them the owner's. Not that my cat wanted to socialize (I'm told it's a Calico thing), but she was content enough and well cared for. If I need to go away again, I'll definitely use this place

The team is so friendly and my pooch just loves his walk days with them!!! The team gives such…read morelove to him as well

We love PetPals! Jennifer and Madi took such excellent care of our two cats, they are absolute…read morerockstars! One of our cats is quite old and can no longer see, and he takes medication, so we were nervous about having new people take care of him. However, Jennifer and Madi were incredibly caring and understanding about his needs. We really appreciated the meet-and-greet so that the kitties could meet them, plus we could do an in-person walkthrough to help familiarize them before our trip. We loved getting the daily reports (with photos!), it really helped to put our minds at ease. We knew that our kitties were receiving great care, attention, and affection. We will definitely be using PetPals again and would highly recommend them. THANK YOU, Jennifer and Madi!!!

I love bringing my pup here! The employees are so friendly and caring. Puppy daycare has been so…read moregreat for my dog to learn how to socialize and constantly work on cues while having fun with her puppy friends. The report cards that they send everyday are my favorite! I love seeing the activities that my dog did for the day and the pictures of her and the other pups are absolutely adorable! 10/10 would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great doggy daycare.

My pup Remi get's so excited every time we arrive at Doggy Daycare. I feel like I am giving her a…read moresafe, fun place to learn, grow and play and that makes the dog mom in me so so happy. We even saw the doggy daycare staff at a pop up shop in a pet store in downtown Carmel one Saturday and Remi immediately recognized them and was SOOOOO happy. The staff is friendly, helpful and quick to respond. We are very thankful for Doggy Daycare and how it helps our pup and our family.