Bree has done a wonderful job taking care of our cats. She doesn't just arrive and feed them - she brushes, plays with, and caters to them. She first dealt with our semi-feral rescue cat, and spent a lot of time trying to coax him out. After we lost him, she takes care of our rambunctious Maine Coon cats, and is careful to brush their long and thick fur. She even introduced us to a special brush to deal with their thick undercoats. She also helped find them and get them back in the house when my father-in-law accidentally let them out and then locked them out all night when they were very small (and indoor) kittens. Bree also went out of her way to engage with my father-in-law, which he enjoyed very much. I highly recommend her for any pet sitting needs! read more

Bree takes care of our cat when we travel and she is excellent! She provides companionship and play time which makes a big difference during longer stretches. Bree either makes daily visits or sometimes spends the night. She has been with us for years and is very reliable. It is always a pleasure to work with her and we give Claws and Paws our highest recommendation! read more

BRAVO FOR BREE! Everyone, you can leave your anxiety pills at home when traveling if Bree is watching your furry loved ones. I found Bree through NextDoor as she lived just 3-blocks from us. She immediately met all my criteria and then some, in what I thought I needed in a dog sitter: 1) Maturity and a Professional - Not someone looking for extra income. This has been her career for 15 years. 2) Trustworthy- Bree offered three options for the 7-days. We asked her to meet with us so she could determine what was best for us all. I was thrilled she chose to care for "Bo" in our home. I even surprised myself I had no qualms at all in giving Bree the keys to our house. 3) Caring and Knowledgeable- On her first visit, I could tell Bree and Bo got along well. Her passion is the love and well-being of animals. There was a synergy of each immediately reading the other's needs. Upon our return, I could tell high-energy Bo had been constantly stimulated and engaged. 4) Problem Solver- We did express, as first-time owners with a smart dog, that we had some challenges: a) Bo's "20-minute dance" before we could get his harness on him. Bree took it upon herself to find a fabulous vest that we continue to use and the "dance" is down to under 5-minutes; b) We had never taken Bo in a car. We thought you needed to use a big crate. Bree took Bo on many new adventures in the car to Ocean Beach, Sutro Park, Crissy Field while we had always been walking him in the neighborhood. One picture Bree sent us shows Bo in her front seat in a seat belt harness, looking out of the car window pensively happy. It's my favorite picture of him! We immediately purchased the same seat belt harness. 5) Great Value- What is the price of you and your dog really enjoying yourselves while apart? I already had peace of mind the minute we signed up Bree! We have already booked Bree again. I am happy to communicate with anyone who has any questions about Bree and her business Claws & Paws Pet Sitting. read more

Bree Brown has been taking care of my very old cats (18 and 19 years old) since they were just middle-aged cats. She is amazing with them. I travel a great deal for work, and during some seasons I can be gone for weeks at a time. I always am relaxed and confident knowing Bree is taking care of my cats. It's a great feeling to not have to worry about them while I'm gone, and to know they are getting responsible and loving care. When I come home they are relaxed and happy, and sometimes I think they are even healthier than when I left. My 19-year-old requires pills every day, and Bree is able to give him his pills, no problem. Older animals can be a challenge for some pet sitters, but I know Bree always takes the best care of them, and gives them a lot of love. When my cats stay at her place, they seem almost sorry when I come home! They love it there. OK...they are happy to see me, but they are clearly in no hurry to leave Bree's place. I have recommended Bree's pet sitting services to my closest friends, and I would happily recommend her pet sitting to anyone. read more

Bree has been taking care of my two kitties for a number of years and I am very satisfied with her attention to all of the details regarding my cats and my home, in particular the types of food each cat eats and how much, their favorite toys and their personalities. She also is happy to feed a homeless feral cat I care for daily and would otherwise go without his meal when I'm away. Bree also gives my kitties medications and can care for special needs. This is essential, as I would not be able to travel and be away from home if I could not rely on Bree to administer my senior cat's required daily meds. I definitely recommend her to anyone needing great care for their pets. I especially like how she follows up with a phone call or email if she notices something of particular interest or concern about my cats. read more

Bree has been watching our two cats for a few years now, since they were kittens! It's been great to have someone that we trust to care for them when we travel. I really appreciated how Bree took time to get to know them and asked good questions about Jack and Stella to make sure she understood their needs. She also checks in prior to a new trip to see if there have been any changes. She sends updates and pictures which is so nice because we do miss the furbabies when we're away. Jack and Stella always seem content and well-cared for once we return. It is really a relief to have someone so reliable, trustworthy, and knowledgeable about cats available to watch ours. We're very grateful! read more

I love Bree at Claws & Paws! That's because she loves my cat Sassy :). She is the best pet sitter I've ever had. First, she will come to your home and get a feel for your pet's environment and how they interact with her. You can have her come and take care of your pet while you're away, but what I love most is that I can bring my cat to her home for 24-hour care. That worked out much better for my cat as she does NOT like to be alone. Bree gave me great advice about how to leave Sassy to keep her as calm as possible during the transition. Every time I returned to pick Sassy up, she was content and whined about leaving. :) We recently moved from San Francisco, but Bree has stayed in touch to see how Sassy is adapting to her new environment. She really cares about and loves all animals. When we return to SF for the summers, I will be using Bree again! read more

Bree has been taking care of my cat for several years now. My cat hates to be alone and gets stressed out very easily but whenever Bree takes care of him, he is happy and unstressed when I get home. He really seems to like her. She really loves animals and does an excellent job. I highly recommend her. read more

Bree Brown, owner of Claws & Paws in San Francisco, kittie sat for my two cats for about eight years, until recently when the last cat (at age 19) passed away. Bree has been one of the most conciencious people I've known, very responsible and caring, and a delight to work with. She loved my kittens as her own, wrote me notes about them when she sat with them, worried about them, loved them as her own pets. I would not hesitate to recommend Claws & Paws to anyone who really cares about good and quality service from a very caring person. read more

I utilize services of Bree for 5 or 6 years now. I have my cat that I love very much and I was very anxious to leave for my annual 2-week European vacations. Now when I have Bree, I am not anxious and worried anymore when I am leaving. Bree is very responsible person that loves animals and knows how to take care of them. When I come back from my vacation, my cat is fine, healthy, well groomed, her litter box is clean, no mess in the house. Yes, my cat misses me but she is not in distress. Bree always responds to emails and phone calls and gives updates on my cat's well-being. I can whole-heartedly recommend Bree's services to anybody who needs care for their animals while they are away. I always trust Bree with my keys and my house. Bree can do other small things like picking up mail and water flowers while you are away. read more

Bree has been our cat sitter for a few years and is consistent and reliable, something that matters highly to me and my husband given we travel a good deal. Bree spends the time to get to know your pet(s) so she understands and is tuned into their behavior and specific needs. She's also great at sending daily updates, complete with photos via email or text, which I really value in a pet sitter. I'd recommend Bree if you're looking for a pet sitter in SF! read more

A few weeks before our vacation date, I called her to confirm the dates. She then complained that she needed to attend to her community college adult education classes, then she claimed that we have to the right beds for her, as she needed comfortable beds for sleep. After that conversation I had to scramble to find another sitter. She called me but I did not want to hear her complaining any more. I was too busy trying to get another sitter. She then sent me a message saying that because of health reasons, she could not stay with my dog. (as if that was a consideration after all her complaining). I would definitely describe her as unprofessional and a FLAKE! (Don't say that you can stay with our dog, and then flake out!) Very disappointing! read more

Bree is great. She's extremely organized and dependable. She's detailed oriented and it's so clear she loves what she does. She even fashioned a toy for my cat Hugo since I didn't have any around and left that at home and it was Hugo's favourite toy (until he destroyed it that is). I would highly recommend her services. read more

I think my cat is happy every time I go on a trip, because it means she gets to spend time with Bree. Bree is wonderful with animals; I trust her implicitly. She is also flexible, accommodating and has reasonable prices. Highly recommended for pet-sitting services! read more

My veterinary recommended Bree Brown at Claws & Paws Pet Sitting. I am very pleased with Bree, including her attention to detail. She cared about my instructions and went beyond to help socialize my 2 new kittens. I received timely, fun and informative photos during each visit. With Bree's feedback during each visit, I learned about my kitten's behavior. I felt Bree's time was a collaborative partnership. She is trustworthy, reliable and communicative. read more

Bree watched my cat, Emma, while I was away for the weekend. She spent extra time during her visit to encourage my shy cat to come out to eat and play. Bree also sent text and email updates which was also great. It felt wonderful knowing that cat my cat and apartment were well taken care of in my absence. Highly recommend :) read more

I recommend Claws and Paws to anyone looking for pet-sitting services. I reached out for cat-siting while I was out of town for a week, and Bree was fantastic. She made an appointment to meet me and my cat before I left town, and my notoriously shy-with-strangers kitty came right up to her and was comfortable right away. Bree took great care of my cat and shared daily email updates with photos. read more

We been working with Bree for 1.5 years. I have an Aussie, eleven year old. Bree comes every day to walk her . As soon as Bree comes close to the house Chacha starts getting very excited, greets Bree with loud barks and can not wait to have Bree bring her to fun places. Bree is always looking different fun places to take Chacha. We also used her boarding services. I can say I can go worry free when Chacha stays with Bree.Coming back to found Chacha, clean, safe and well care is been a great experience. read more

Bree has been caring for my very sweet but very shy 16-year-old cat for about five years now. She is the first other person to earn my cat's comfort and trust, which is a testament to her skill and her care. In the last year or two I've begun to spend half or my time away from home, which is stressful in many ways. But I never have to worry about my beloved kitty. Bree does everything she can to provide her with attention and a bit of companionship each day. She is also happy to handle other chores, such as taking in my mail and moving my car, which makes all those travel transitions as seamless as possible. Bree keeps in close touch while I'm gone, so that I always know my cat is happy and healthy, and so that I can answer any questions she may have. Thank you, Bree! read more

Bree is a true cat lover and a caring professional. She has been a reliable and trustworthy companion for my cats for several years Bree gives the kitties good play time and attention, not just the usual feeding and litter box maintenance. And she reminds me to keep the cat biographies updated so she always knows what is going on with them. Best of all, she will tell you that YOUR cats are her absolute favorite to visit! I highly recommend Bree for your cat sitting needs. read more

I can't say enough good things about Claws and Paws! Bree has been looking after our cat, Max, for years now (I think it's been six years). She came highly recommended from some friends of ours and we've had no regrets. The service is always prompt and reliable. I do a lot of travel, and I've never had to worry. And, I can tell that our cat has been getting lots of attention when we're away. He doesn't even notice we've been gone. Put your mind at ease. Use Claws and Paws. read more

Bree offers and exceptional service and is someone I've recommended to all my friends with pets. I've had her watch my two cats a few times over the last three years and each time she's been exceptional. Not only does she come and meet them, but when she's watching them she keeps you posted on how they're doing either by phone or email. I can not tell you enough how reassuring it is to come home from vacation and see my two cats relaxed and happy. In addition to watching the cats she also gathers your mail and will water your plants. Definitely my go to person! read more

My regular cat sitter was otherwise engaged, so I Googled "cat sitters, SF" in a pinch and found Claws and Paws. Bree was great. She took good care of my cat, notified me while I was away with status emails, and left a report for my return. She even left a few gifts and mailed me something while I was on the road. Rates were reasonable. I will recommend to others. read more

We have been using Bree and her Claws & Paws service exclusively for over 8 years. During that time, we have had up to 3 cats for which she provided care at any one time. Bree is absolutely the best care giver and we would not use anyone else - she is part of our family. She is extremely conscientious and meticulous while at the same time she is loving and gentle. It is obvious that she spends more than adequate time with our cats and showers them with attention tailored to their individual needs. One example that stands out is when we got a call from Bree that there was a thunderstorm and one of our cats was terrified of the noise. She offered to spend the evening with him until the storm passed. Moreover, we often find new items (e.g. toys, treats or scratchers) she has brought over just because she thought our cats might enjoy them. Even our most "challenging" cat is happy and content upon our return. She is great at communicating, before, during and after her visits. She often alerts us to issues of which we were not aware and offers helpful suggestions and solutions. One of our cats had chronic kidney disease and required additional time and energy to ensure adequate feedings. Bree always gladly gave that additional time and attention. When we sadly finally lost our dear cat, Bree was the first to send us a sympathy card that provided warmth and comfort in our grief. I highly recommend Bree and her services which also include house sitting and boarding. You will not find a more attentive, warm, gentle and caring individual to watch over your precious creatures. read more

Bree takes care of our kitten and puppy for a few hours a day a couple of times a week. Our animals really love Bree, and they are tired and happy when I get home. She is really great with both our puppy and kitten. Bree is punctual, flexible, trustworthy, and patient, and most importantly she puts our animals' needs first. Bree checks in with us about their well being, and doesn't mind changing routines or following new instructions about feeding, walking or whatever else. Bree took the initiative in getting all of our vet and animal information, and seems very organized. We really appreciate her reliable service, and take comfort in knowing there is someone who can probably cover for us in an emergency. read more

Bree is absolutely an A+ petsitter. She is loving and thorough and called me several times just to check in. Not only this, but she dealt with my AWFUL roommates who were rude to her. My bunny was well taken care of, and she put in so much effort to learn moreabout rabbits. 10/10 read more

Bree is the most thorough, loving, pet sitter that I have encountered. My cat is an amazing, 22 years old - yes, that's 105 to you and me - and she needs special care. She is thin so Bree makes sure she eats. She tends to be dehydrated, so Bree has lots of tricks to make sure she drinks water. She takes daily blood pressure medicine, and she sometimes misses her litter box. Not only does Bree take fabulous care of my cat when I am out of town, she also sends me suggestions for things that might make my cat more comfortable. I recommend her highly. You won't find a more conscientious caretaker. read more

I can't believe it has been almost two years since I wrote my last review for Claws & Paws. As usual Bree has walked our dog almost every weekday since then and we could not be happier. As our dog ages Bree has been able to accommodate her and understand her needs. Bree is 100% reliable and trustworthy. read more

Bree has been caring for my cats for the past 11 years. When I leave, I know that I never have to worry about anything. I have complete trust in her to care not only for my cat but also my home. To be worry free means everything to me. Bree is very diligent about keeping me updated as to how my cat is doing. When I return home, even after being gone for several weeks at a time, Stella seems happy and calm like she didn't even know that I was gone. Bree has my highest recommendation and Stella loves her!! read more

Bree has been taking care of a few generations of my cats for many years. She is caring, attentive and communicative, often leaving notes, emails and pictures. I recommend her strongly. read more

We found Claws and Paws online and used the in-home pet sitting service for the first time recently for our 3 cats. We couldn't be happier. Bree did everything we expected and more. She even sent updates and pictures by email while we were gone. We will certainly use her again. read more

Claws and Paws is a life saver for us. Our kitty needs lots of attention and when he goes to visit at Claws and Paws while we are gone he moves in and gets settled like he is at home. He is happy and very well taken care of there and we get status reports from time to time which reassure us. I highly recommend Claws and Paws to anyone wanting to board their animal in a homelike setting with a loving person looking after him. read more

Bree is terrific! She cares about our cat as if he were her own. Bringing love, care and attention to our feline companion when we travel. Fantastic! read more

Bree has an amazing way with animals! We went away for two weeks and left her in charge of our super motley crew, composed of one very large rabbit named Howard, one even larger cat named Bruce, and our dwarf hamster named Peach. This was the first time that we'd ever left them to be cared for by anyone who wasn't family. We weren't worried about Bruce. You couldn't ask for a snugglier, friendlier cat. Sometimes he purrs just because you're looking at him. Howard, however, can be a bit of a diva (yes, Howard is a girl), and Peach can illusive inside her mass of bedding. All three of our pets, however, warmed up to Bree almost instantly. It's rare for Howard to take to someone that she's just met. It's not Howard's fault of course. Being untrusting is in a rabbit's DNA. That said, on Bree's first visit Howard hopped right over and let Bree pet her. Peach also emerged from her little igloo to see Bree. As I said before, Bruce is the friendliest cat in the world, so obviously he also loved her. I know that the love continued to flow while we were away as well because Bree sent emails, texts, photos, and even made phone calls to let us know that all of our furry little buddies were happy and healthy. She seemed to genuinely enjoy spending time with them. She also left our house just as clean, if not cleaner than when we left it, which is saying something because rabbits like to make a mess! I would highly recommend her to anyone at all who wants excellent care for their pets. read more

After my family moved out I needed a dog walker for my dog, Zorito. I got a referral from a friend. I am so glad to have gotten this referral. Bree came to walk Zorito in the evenings for 1 1/2hours couple times a week when I had classes. Other times she would take my dog to her home and walk him there and drop him off at my class. I did this for 4-5 months. Once I retired I didn't need her services. It's been 4 months since she took care of Zorito but every time Zorito sees Bree he MUST go up to Bree and say "hi." It's uncanny...she has a special way with Zorito. It's like she is the pack leader. I have seen her with other dogs she cares for and the dogs all seem very comfortable and relaxed with her. Also when Bree was initially working with Zorito she was very interested in his little idiosyncrasies to help in Zorito's adjustments. I know when Zorito is in her care he will be treated like how we would want our dogs to be treated, with love and attention. Bree is very trustworthy and responsible. She is the perfect dog walker/sitter... read more