We were staying in Cambria and wanted to visit Hearst Castle. Our dogs go everywhere with us but the tour does not allow pups. We were so blessed to find Renee. The drop-off and pick-up times were convenient. Her place is perfect with outdoor and indoor access. My dogs are everything to us and Renee made the process feel safe and extremely effortless. 10/10 recommend! read more

Sometimes I think my dog loves Renee more than me :) We are so blessed to have Renee to board our sweet pup when we go out of town. We can leave and know that our dog is well taken care of and having fun. Renee is super knowledgeable about dogs and supremely kind and engaging. I can't say enough about her! She's the best! read more

When we need to board her, our 14 year old cocker is a bit too advanced in age for outdoor or larger kennels. I turned to Renee based upon her reputation in our small community and was not disappointed. Renee attended to Pepper for six days/nights, engaged with Pepper, treated her to the beach and the dog park, and kept me fully informed. Renee knows what she is doing--no doubt about it. Highly recommended without reservation or qualification. read more

We were going to be traveling through Cambria with our dog, Murphy, and wanted to go to Hearst Castle. We found Renee on here and I reached out to her. She was very accommodating and worked around our schedule. The drop off, Murphy's time there, and the pick up were all fantastic. We felt extremely comfortable leaving him with Renee and her pack on her property. She even sent pics and vids of Murph with her dogs having a great time. We are so appreciative to her for taking excellent care of him. She is also a terrific person, and we really enjoyed talking to her. Highly recommend her! read more

Renee has been a blessing to myself and my two Golden Doodles - Love and Faith We recently moved to Cambria and they have gone through a lot of life changes with me these last few months and I wanted to find somebody that could help them adjust to this new life. Renee has helped all three of us.... my girls now have play time with other fur babies twice a week.... they LOVE her so so much I plan on Renee being part of our lives for a long time and I would recommend her and her services highly. read more

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I can't say enough nice things about Renee! We came up to the area to tour the Hearst Castle and Renee took our Lola for the day. She kept us informed on how Lola was doing and sent pictures and videos. We picked up a happy and tired dog from all the walks and playing. Renee even gave us some good advice on how to get Lola to not pull when on her leash as she is a dog trainer. Thank you Renee!! read more

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Renee has been working with, training and even boarding, my Golden Doodle, Rocky. She started this process a little over 2 years ago when Rocky was 3months old. I love her gentle method of training of Rocky, plus me, for some refresher info, it'd been 20 years since my last dog passed. Believe me or not, Renee has many years in her work, is well qualified and I definitely recommend her!! read more

I took Renee's CPR and First Aid class. I felt so welcomed in a group of Pet professionals. She used real-life examples and made sure everyone understood the information being shared! I feel even more comfortable walking and watching other people's dogs. I highly recommend her class; she takes the time to explain everything. Ever since I left the class, I have been practicing the skills that were taught and I am ready to take on any animal related emergencies that come my way! I can assure you she will have your dogs and cats in great hands! I highly recommend taking her class. So worth it! read more

My husband and I unequivocally recommend Renee (Urban Cats & Dogs). Like others have mentioned, Renee first came to the house to meet Buster and make sure there was a good fit - for him and for the other dogs. Buster was an extremely nervous 2-year old rescue who needed lots of patience and reassurance. Renee sat down on the floor and waited for Buster to approach her. It didn't take long before he was comfortable enough to not just approach her, but he even started licking her tattoo as if he wanted to make sure she was OK. From that point forward, Buster was hooked. We're pretty sure Buster was convinced that HE was her favorite. From our perspective, Renee always made us feel like Buster was her favorite. In all seriousness, Renee is great with all the dogs in her care. She keeps a close eye on them, and if she noticed any changes in behavior or anything else, she immediately called to discuss. And she was available for all our our calls and questions. Buster has a very sensitive tummy. She helped us work to find a diet that works for him. When Buster tore his dew claw on a couple of occasions, Renee took it upon herself to keep his nails trimmed, then taught us to do it ourselves. The photos and videos Renee sends to her pet parents confirm how amazing she is with all the dogs. They adore her and they have a great time socializing with each other. Last, but not least, Renee's commitment to her own on-going training and knowledge is further reason to recommend her. Her vet-tech background, CPR and first aid certification means that you can trust her implicitly with your pet's care and well-being. We are so sad that she had to leave the Bay Area. She helped us find a great replacement, but we and Buster miss her so much. read more

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We needed to find a place for our 100 lb overly friendly yellow lab so we could visit Hearst Castle. But when we leave our dog with other people or at a kennel, he gets nervous and very anxious, so we were a little worried. Renee to the rescue! She watched our pup with a couple of other dogs for a few hours, even took them all to the dog park. When we picked him up, he was very happy and not at all anxious. I highly recommend Renee- she's awesome! read more

I highly recommend Urban Dogs And Cats! Renee is incredibly professional and trustworthy. She takes great care of her clients dogs and cats and gives them so much love and attention. Renee is also a wonderful person & incredibly friendly. You can be rest assured when Renee is taking care of your dog or cat they will be so happy as well as you will be! read more

Renee was a unexpected gift to us, as we traveled cross country with our young Aussiedoodle pup and had a chance meeting with her at a dog park. We met Renee at the Cambria dog park where we'd brought our adorable, but over-reactive, Aussiedoodle puppy for socializing. We were getting desperate because our pup hadn't been socialized appropriately because of COVID. He was extremely over reactive with other dogs and we had begun to dread every encounter. Renee immediately recognized the difficulty were were having and offered to help us by introducing one of her dogs to ours in a manner that resulted in a quiet, successful encounter without the usual flurry of leash tugging, yelping & growling. She is truly gifted. We were so impressed that we asked for her contact information with the hopes of setting up a formal training session with her while we were still in the area. She was extremely accommodating in helping us schedule some time with her. Her techniques are positive, reinforcing and most importantly, they work! She explained the principles clearly, demonstrated what we should do to make future encounters more successful and most importantly, she gave us hope and confidence that we could actually change our dog's behavior (and ours). A few days later, we implemented what we'd learned when visiting friends and it worked perfectly. If we lived nearby, or could have stayed longer, we would definitely have engaged Renee to do more training with us. A chance meeting with Renee - a generous, insightful and knowledgeable dog trainer certainly was a gift to us and our dog. We give her an unqualified thumbs up! Thanks Renee!!! read more

We adopted a 9 week old puppy (corgi/border collie mix) right on the cusp of social isolating to control the spread of Covid 19. While I've had several dogs in my life, it had been many, many years since raising a puppy and we were pretty overwhelmed at first and at a loss since puppy classes are currently out of the question. We have a large yard and have been fortunate to be able to meet with Renee while adhering to social distancing protocols. Renee is amazing. Her knowledge, experience and genuine caring are on display every second we are with her. She's helped us with puppy basics, socializing, teaching basic commands, and a whole lot of confidence building and reassurance. Her own dogs sometimes come along and they have been invaluable in helping our Lola learn her manners. Honestly, I cannot say enough about my high regard for Renee. I think of her as half puppy god-mother, half therapist (for me!) read more

My mom and I were road-tripping up the west coast with my dog. Most of the activities we did we could include him, but we wanted to go to Hearst Castle and they don't allow dogs. So we were in a pickle! I searched around online for dog sitters in the area and I found Renee. She was well reviewed so I messaged her to see if she would take a one time customer. And she was totally open to help! She was easy to work with, great communication, and very knowledgeable about dogs. I felt so relieved knowing my bud was in good hands while I was gone. My dog has separation anxiety, but Renee really put him at ease and he had a great time at Renee's while mom and I checked out the castle. I wish I lived nearby so my dog could hang out at her place more! Would definitely recommend Renee to anyone looking for safe, kind, loving care for their pup :) read more

Renee watched our three cats for the day, and they seem to have enjoyed their stay there! We have one very shy, easily-scared cat and Renee had a blanket ready to put over her kennel so she could stay hidden and feeling safe during her stay there. I wouldn't have thought of that! She took a video of the cats for us. Provided litter and bowls, making the whole experience very easy for us. I highly recommend Renee for any of your pet sitting/walking etc needs. She is very nice and the cats like her too! read more

Renee is a genuine dog whisperer who has recently moved from the Bay Area to Cambria and has brought her amazing dog talents to our town! I first boarded my bichon poodle Ollie with Renee when I visited the Bay Area in 2018. I was extremely impressed with how Renee immediately bonded with Ollie and seamlessly integrated Ollie in with the rest of her dogs. Her observations and analysis of Ollie's behavior were spot on. Watching her walk several dogs at once was also impressive, as she has an individual bond and control with each dog in the pack. Most importantly, she has compassionate care for each dog, and I felt completely at ease leaving Ollie with her over the weekend. She also keeps in touch via text, photos, during the boarding period which is for me an important communication when you are away from your dog. Renee has an impressive resume and background in veterinary training and work. I can verify that she is professional, compassionate, honest and trustworthy. We are lucky that she has brought her dog walking and boarding talents to Cambria. read more

When you hire a dog walker, you put a lot of trust into someone. You want to make sure they can't handle your dog, protect your dog from other dogs, be a disciplinarian and a medic in case of emergencies. We were lucky enough to have Renee walk our foxhound and schnauzer for a few years until we moved away. if you meet renee - ask her to whistle and watch all her dogs come running to her. Now that we live in Long Beach I'd kill to have the areas to run off leash and to have a dog walker like Renee around. She takes each dog as her own - and we still skype with her because she misses Lucas so much. He didn't really understand the skype thing but when she whistled, he ran around the house looking for her - crying and whining to see his pal. Renee also handled a foxtail that was lodged in our 12 year old dogs nose - we were thousand miles away and she took care of everything with the vet - we knew our dogs were in the best hands while we were away. Gush Gush Gush - we love Renee!! read more

Renee rules. She is very helpful and knowledgable with doggy care and is an excellent trainer/walker. Her ability to connect with each dog breed is incredible and rare to find. Her past experience in vet technician work definitely shows as her services really contain the full package. You want someone to trust with your pooch? She's your woman. read more

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Renee is a Pro. She is extremely knowledgeable about animals and very passionate about their well being. Renee has taught me a great deal and I feel in her debt for the knowledge and professionalism she has shared with me. I did an apprenticeship with Renee and I was completely blown away by her vast amount of knowledge, responsibility, caring nature, genuine personality, and open heart. When choosing someone to care for your beloved pet it is important to choose someone trust worthy and capable. Renee excels in both of these characteristics and many more. I highly recommend her. read more

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I'm currently going through a divorce and share custody of my dog with my ex. I contacted several dog walkers trying to find someone willing to accommodate the every-other-week schedule, and finally found Renee. She was so understanding and sensitive to my situation, I couldn't be happier. She sent photos and videos from the first few walks, which was great since this is my first time having a dog walker and I wasn't sure how it would go. My dog seems happy and much more calm when I come home from work now, and I love knowing she's in good hands while I'm away. read more

I hired Renee in 2015 to walk my beloved Zeus, a rambunctious english springer spaniel mix. Her first step was to come to the house and meet him because she wanted to make sure he was a good fit for the pack he would be joining. One thing to note, if Renee agrees to take on your dog you know it will be her walking him because she doesn't sub-contract to other walkers. While it wasn't unusual for Zeus to fall in love with any human being who came his way--but he did fall extra hard for Renee--I did appreciate how deeply Renee cared for him. It quickly became clear that for her this is not simply a job focused on getting your dog out for his daily exercise. It's about observing him, and checking his behavior and health. She really applies her veterinary technician experience to her job. When Zeus started to have health problems but could still go on walks I appreciated that she wanted to know the latest updates about his health care and was even more watchful of him. For example, she would text me if she felt Zeus was a little bit off, his gait was weird, or he had a bad bowel movement. This gave me valuable information to discuss with his veterinarian. I put Zeus down in May 2017 and by then I had inherited another dog from a family member. Jessie, a border collie mix, had gone through a lot in the months before she moved in with me. As a result she was very reserved and even a little terrified. Once Renee stated walking Jessie I felt like I had someone on my team to help her through this transition and make her a happy dog. In the beginning Jessie was rather growly with her pack mates. I'll never forget when Renee sent me this hysterical photo of a totally grumpy Jessie sitting in a corner of the camper while all the other happy dogs were gathered at the door. In those early days I would often get a brief text that Jess did good or was less growly. That made me happy. When Jessie was too possessive of the ball Renee gave me tips on how to deal with it at my end. Now Jessie is a happy girl. And, just like Zeus, she has fallen hard for Renee. In fact that's my Jess giving Renee a big kiss in the photos. read more

Renee is not only a colleague, she is my competition. Words cannot express the level of respect I hold for this woman. Not only is she loving and capable, she is knowledgeable, engaging, responsible, approachable and just the kind of person you would want to add to your family. (In my mind, your dog walker should be included in your extended family.) Choosing Renee to care for your pets will be a decision you will certainly never regret. As a matter of fact, it will most likely be a decision you brag about.. :) Hip-Hip-Hooray for Renee! read more

We have been lucky to have Renée in our lives for almost a year, as our darling Stella's dog walker. She is amazing! Stella has struggled with arthritis issues, and Renée has helped in so many ways, including giving us referrals for a vet and sending updates on how Stella does day-to-day to make sure she's not overdoing it. She truly cares about all her animals and we have loved seeing how happy and vibrant Stella is in her care. When we are at work, we never worry about Stella. In fact, we get regular photo updates of how much fun she's having with her pack and with Renée. She's one lucky girl and we are so grateful to Renée for her fantastic care! read more

Anybody in SF looking for a dog walker they can trust to care of they're beloved pet needs to give Renee a call. This woman is amazing! I have had my dog walked with her twice a week since he was 4 months old. Renee was recomended to my by another dog walker that already had too many clients, and I'm so glad I met her. She is a a trained vet tech that knows her stuff. She even went out of her way twice, to come to my house, and help me tend to a few broken nails that my pup had. She genuinely loves dogs and cats, and will take great care of your pet. read more

You won't find a more caring or knowledgeable pet sitter/walker in San Francisco, or beyond - she truly loves animals and it shows in the way they respond to her! read more

Renee has been an absolute godsend for me. I lost my most beloved bulldog after 11 years together in November. He was the only dog I had ever owned in my life...I didn't think I would be ready for another for a very long time. Two weeks later a mass email comes my way about a bulldog that needed rescuing from an abusive home, she was going to be surrendered to bulldog rescue unless someone wanted her. I was that someone. It hasn't even been 3 months and we were on somewhat rocky ground in the beginning when Renee appeared, quite literally, out of nowhere to save us from each other. Renee has been there every step of the way. She has kept Margeaux for daycare, will be boarding her at the end of the month, helped with training and helped me work out the kinks in getting used to a new forever family member. Needless to say, I think the world of Renee! I have seen her with the dogs, she is patient and kind and most importantly, the dogs love her! I think I have texted the words "thank you" to Renee more times than I can count. And she deserves every one. If Margeaux could, she would be thanking Renee too! read more

I've known Renee for over 20 years. I employed her as a vet tech when I was a veterinarian, and though I am retired now, it is no accident that I still trust and admire her work enough to use her services. My wife and I just left our beloved dog with Renee for a full month while we traveled out of the country. The only problem is that he finds us boring compared to the attention and fun he had with Renee. :-) What separates her from others is not only her knowledge and skill, but her devotion to giving the pets under her care a rocking good time with other pets, and to socialize them with group activities. Her energy is unbelievable, and the pets under her care really thrive. Her updates, frequently with photos are a riot! We would never use anyone else!! read more

I've been a professional dogwalker in SF for over twenty years and Renee is the most knowledgable and dedicated I've ever known. Her experience as a vet tech makes her extremely well-informed on any number of issues that may arise in the course the job, and she takes the work so seriously that she frequently calls out her fellow dogwalkers when she thinks they're not living up to their responsibilities-- to their dogs and to their clients. I now live in the East Bay and recently handed off my SF business to someone and -- while I found someone excellent and trustworthy -- had she been available my first choice would have been Renee. read more

Renee is a superb dog walker. She has been taking our high energy dog out for group outings for 1 1/2 years. He LOVES his outings and looks forward to Renee's daily arrival. I love the outings because he gets necessary physical exercise, mental stimulation and valuable dog-dog interaction. Renee is dependable, organized, flexible and trustworthy. Her vet tech experience is also a plus for those "minor emergency" situations. I highly recommend Renee! read more

I have had the wonderful pleasure of working with Renee at a past veterinary hospital. She taught me a lot about our furry (and not furry) pets. Her ability to always be gentle and patient always amazed me. I would highly recommend Renee for your pets needs. Not only does she know what she's doing, she LOVES what she's doing! read more

Renee has been pet-sitting for us for a few years and she's by far the best we've ever had. We have three cats and a dog, a diverse and demanding brood ages 5 to 16, and she's a whisperer to them all. They love her. Our dog, an Aussie, happily jumps in Renee's car and rides away with her even when she's been warily watching us pack for a few days and knows a departure is imminent. It's harder to tell what the cats think, but they're always relaxed and well fed when we get home, litter boxes are clean, water bowls full. Renee keeps in touch via text while we're away, sending reassuring pics and videos. She is kind, attentive, responsible, and reliable. I completely trust her with all of my pets and in my home, and I highly recommend her services. read more

We have been using Renee's dog walking services for our rambunctious rescue puppy Charlie since February. Renee has been a godsend and her love of animals shows in her interaction with Charlie and all of her dogs. From the beginning she made us feel at ease with her text updates, photos, and videos of Charlie during their walks. She's worked patiently with us every step of the way and always makes sure we are on the same page with Charlie's care and obedience training. When Charlie hit a 'training' roadblock and started to exhibit confidence bordering on disobedience, Renee put us in touch with a certified dog trainer and has worked to tailor a schedule to get Charlie back on the right track. She's attended training sessions with us in her off hours and always goes above and beyond to show her commitment to Charlie's care and well being. I would highly recommend Renee's dog walking services without reservation - Charlie loves her and we do too! read more

Renee watched my two cats while I was gone for the holidays and did a great job! Great communication before, during, and after the trip. I was glad to know they were in reliable hands during a complex multi-stop trip. read more

Renee' has been walking my dog, Lucy for 2+ years. She loves animals and has a wonderful way with them. Lucy was a rescue that had no recall which drove me crazy, we went through the SFSPCA beginning class, still with no recall. After Renee' started working with her, it's rock solid!!! I'm the envy of my friends in the dog park! Lucy gets so excited when Renee' comes to the door, (she doesn't do that for me ) she stairs at the door on the week ends waiting for her. Renee' teaches classes in dog CPR and has worked as a vet tech so I feel really safe when Lucy goes with her. Renee' was so supportive when my other dog died, it blows me away. I got a kitty and was worried that Lucy would never go for that. Renee' guided me the whole way. When I was ready to give up she encouraged me to keep trying and now they are so cute together! Renee' knows I am trusting her with a member of my family and takes that responsibility with love and respect. read more