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.

If you are looking for a place to board your dog, Comfy Paws it is. We have been boarding our dog…read moreMarley with Emily since she was a puppy. Marley is not used to be in crates and it was very hard to find a dog boarding place that does not use crates. We were nervous since Marley is a very sensitive dog but once we met Emily we knew she was in great hands. Emily gave us updates and pictures on a daily basis and we knew Marley was taken care off in the best way possible. Emily takes care of your dog incredibly loving and Marley jumps out of the car and runs over to see her. Even though Emily moved from Aptos to Sonora, we only board Marley with her and drive 4 hrs to do this. I think that says it all. Maaike L. and David January 2023

Sean and Emily are the best! They treat these dogs like they are part of the family. They they take…read morethe dogs to the beach and will text you pictures of your dog a couple times a day if you want! My dog is always excited and happy to go stay with them.

Maria knows what she is doing. Within a minute she had my dog who yanks me around every where…read morewalking like a perfectly trained dog. I was flabbergasted!

Woofpack has helped my dog get socialized. She absolutely loves going and comes back so exhausted…read morefrom the walk and playing she does. All of our dogs have benefited from the Woofpack. The staff is amazing and caring. Our dogs love them and look forward to socializing. I would highly recommend them. 100% family love coming from this group.

From the very first time I met her, Melanie at Fluffed Petcare impressed me with her warmth,…read morereliability, and deep knowledge of animal care. She took the time to understand my pets' unique needs, personalities, and routines. Whether it was feeding schedules, playtime, or simply offering comfort and companionship, she handled everything with remarkable attentiveness and care. One of the standout qualities of Melanie is her exceptional communication. She kept me updated with daily text messages and pictures of my cats, providing peace of mind while I was away. It was evident in every update that my cats were happy, relaxed, and well cared for. My cats adore Melanie. It is clear that she has a genuine love for animals and an intuitive ability to connect with them. I have also been impressed by her professionalism and reliability - always punctual, respectful of my home, and quick to respond to any questions or concerns. I wholeheartedly recommend Fluffed Petcare to anyone looking for a trustworthy, compassionate, and capable pet sitter.

Melanie is the pet sitter people dream about. She's prompt, detail-oriented, kind, and clearly…read moreloves animals. We finally have a pet sitter that allows us to enjoy our vacations without worrying about our six (now seven) beloved animals. We have three birds and three cats, plus a new chihuahua rescue that Melanie is already helping to problem solve the best care for her particular needs when we take our first vacation without her. A huge plus are the daily updates. The photos and descriptions of interactions are so reassuring and fun to get. And the fact that our pets are content and relaxed when we return is basically our pets writing their own review. So happy we found Fluffed Pet Care!

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!:)

Melissa was the most exceptional cat sitter for our two middle aged cats, Puddy and Georgia. Her…read moretwice a day visits kept the cats entertained and feeling loved even though Georgia hid under the bed every time Melissa was there (but she still hides if my husband walks into the room even after 11 years). Getting photos of Georgia under the bed and Puddy playing while we were away gave reassurance that all was well. She is also great with dogs; I often ran into her walking neighbors' dogs at the park. We've moved from the area now, but I would recommend Happy Paws without reservation to anyone needing a pet sitter.

Melissa is amazing and I'm so glad we found her! We were going away for a week and needed someone…read moreto look after our 60pd dog Barney and our two Bengal cats. I hired her to come twice a day for 45min each visit and she walked Barney in the meadows near our house, fed all animals twice a day, cleaned litter box and even played laser with the cats. She also sends pics of the animals after every visit so when you're halfway across the country you feel good knowing your pets are being cared for. Our animals loved her. If you're looking for a pet sitter, Happy Paws is the best! Already have booked her again for June. Thanks Happy Paws! @BengalFever

Jamey and Mara are two of the most trustworthy pet sitters you could ask for. Our kitty Winky loved…read morehis week long visits from them while we went on our honeymoon. They truly love their pet customers, so much as to remember their birthdays! We will be using their services in the future for more pet sitting needs. 100000/10

Loved By Us Santa Cruz is one of my greatest finds since moving to Santa Cruz 2 years ago. It's…read morebeen a huge relief knowing Jamey and Mara are taking care of my cat. Each visit they send a message with how Earl is doing, what they've done (fed, watered, scooped litter, played, cuddled), and pics. I can tell Earl is getting good care, which makes my travels easier. Scheduling is so easy and they are really responsive to schedule requests and messages. I truly appreciate Loved By Us Santa Cruz.

Linda is fantastic. I have 2 rather particular cats, one of which expects breakfast at 5:30 AM…read more Linda is extremely accommodating and professional (bonded and insured) and was even able to come by the house and feed the early riser. When I got back from a week long trip, the house had no pet oder and two very contented cats. In all the time I've had them, that has never happened. She even watered my outside plants when we had a bit of a heat wave while I was gone. I highly recommend Linda and would never look elsewhere.

From the owner: I enjoy knowing that my clients can trust me with the care of their pets and homes while they are…read moreaway. Cats seem to work the best for in their home pet care. Cats are attached to their homes and their owners. It is very easy and comforting to cats to have me come into their homes to care for them. I take care of all birds from exotic parrots to chickens. I really enjoy Chickens, they are such useful birds. They keep the insect population down, work the dirt in their gardens and give us wonderful fresh eggs. Dogs are great, too. I enjoy walking them and playing ball. They are much more enjoyable when well trained and I think any dog should go thru a Basic Obedience Class. They are very much a big part of our family and need human companionship. Plant care is also provided in my service. Basic watering and if necessary, removing old flowers. I do a security check of the home every time I enter. If things don't seem correct, I report to the home owner. I bring in mail and news papers. I can send mail to clients via priority two day mail if they are away for extended periods. I put garbage, recycle and yard waste out on pick up days and bring in emptied cans. In the morning I open window coverings and turn off lights. In the evening I close window coverings and turn on lights. I do everything I can to make the home look like the owners are at home. I do not put a sign on my car, advertising my business and park it in a clients driveway...

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.