The comforted Kitty service was amazing! We had multiple weekends where we needed last minute cat…read moresitting, and they were able to find us a wonderful sitter right away. The sitter, Lloyd, was fantastic with our cat and sent really detailed messages every single day along with great pictures

My cats and I had a wonderful experience with Comforted Kitty. Our sitter made friends with my cats…read moreon her first visit. That's right, they visit first to meet your animals and find out how to care for them. You also enter all the information in an app, so you know they have all the details to complete your requests. Our sitter did a fantastic job! Everything was done as specified. Each day of my trip, I received a full report on their daily habits and several pictures to put my mind at ease. It was worth paying a little more than you would for a neighborhood teen. Highly recommend!

Deidre is amazing! She has taken care of our English Bulldog, Winston, for nearly a year now…read more You know you have met a good walker when they are excited to see your pet. Our English Bulldog takes a bit to get off the couch, so definitely need a walker with a great personality. Deidre is most trustworthy as well. She has had access to our place, and always been the most considerate. She will communicate with you as much as you would like. We receive regular updates from our dogs daily playgroup. Deidre is also most helpful, as she has accomodated many requests to take care of our doggy.

I highly recommend Wags and Walkabout for any pet lover hesitant to go on that business trip or…read morevacation and leave their beloved furry friends at home. Deirdre was so great with my kitty, who can be very cautious with people she meets for the first time. I also received daily e-mail updates from Deirdre, just letting me know that my kitty was doing well while I was on a trip.

15 years ago I adopted a black lab mix from Coppers Dream. She was so tiny then. Coppers Dream was…read morethere to help me find a wonderful dog. Over the years she and I went on many hikes together. She was always by my side. So very loyal. We added our Sons dog, a Shepsky, also adopted from Coppers Dream, to our family, as he was always traveling. Those two dogs spent many years together, always protective of me and of each other on our many hikes. I would periodically send in photos to CD, and always had a friendly reply. Almost like a family. One morning, up in ALanden Quicksilver Park, going up a steep narrow trail, they suddenly half turned and let rip with ferocious barks. A cougar came racing down the hill, I guess it wanted us for breakfast. Nope. Their utter ferocity in their barking and stance was one obstacle. The second was Bear Spray. That cougar decided quickly that this would not be a good way to start the day. Those two adopted dogs were Loyal, lovable, Protective, Goofy. Play ball? You bet. They loved swimming, exploring and making friends. My lab lived until she was 15. Our Shepsky passed a year or so before. Coppers Dream has always been professional, friendly and easy to approach. Now, I'm back looking for one more dog. Our young, female GSD is lonely without her big sister and big brother..

Untrustworthy rescue who do not prioritize the care for the dogs they rescue. Focused on getting…read more#s, not properly matching adopters to their best matched dog. Turn their back one you once you pay your adoption fee. No plan for what to do when a dog isn't perfect. Few internal guard rails to assure business runs appropriately. We had a 16 year fostering relationship and wouldn't recommend this rescue anymore. They have lost their way.

Jordan is incredible. Not only does she raise beautiful, healthy, social kittens, but she genuinely…read morecares about them long after they've gone to their new homes. We adopted two kittens from Jordan from different litters, and both are cuddly, playful, confident, and in excellent health. Our vet was initially a little skeptical of purebred Ragdolls because she's unfortunately seen some unhealthy ones over the years. But after examining Jordan's kittens, she told us these were some of the healthiest, best-bred Ragdolls she's seen. Jordan is also super responsive and generous with her time. No question ever feels too small, and she truly seems to mean it when she says you're not bothering her. She answers quickly, is deeply knowledgeable, and clearly prioritizes both the kittens' wellbeing and the happiness of the families adopting them. We had only ever adopted from shelters before, so going through a breeder was new territory for us. But it was absolutely worth it. Our kittens came home litter-trained, well-socialized, and unbelievably easy to integrate into our busy house full of kids. They never had a single accident, were affectionate immediately, and aren't fazed by loud noises, including vacuum cleaner! We adopted both kittens when they were 1-3 weeks old without meeting them in person, but Jordan was fantastic about sending regular photos, updates, and honest guidance throughout the process. She never overpromised and was very transparent about what she could and couldn't predict about how they'd turn out. Turns out, ours are perfect -- and we wouldn't change a thing. Thank you, Jordan!!

I feel very lucky to have found Uncle Joe. After our usual pet sitters all left SF or stopped pet…read moresitting during COVID, my wife and I weren't able to find anyone we could trust to stay with our kitty. (Our cat gets VERY stressed if left alone too long so it was important to find someone who could do overnights.) Joe is easily the perfect cat sitter. He shares photos and updates on every visit, he's very courteous about spending time in your home, and he keeps copious notes about what your cat needs. We had full peace of mind on our most recent trip. His calm and pleasant demeanor allows him to bond instantly with any cat, and he thoroughly understands the unique social and activity needs of cats. If you're the kind of person who views your cat as part of your family (as they should be!) then Uncle Joe is the cat sitter you can trust.

Joe has been amazing taking care of our cat for our last five trips. His communication is…read moreexceptional and we feel extremely confident recommending him to all our pet-owner friends.

We adopted a 2 year old kitty from Hopalong at Woodland Pet in Bon Air Center. We had just recently…read moresaid goodbye to our beloved cat who was 20 years old and had been the best companion for us. We weren't looking to get a new kitty so soon, but Dharma was in the back of the store and she was very sweet. They let us play with her and our dog was with us, so we took turns being near Dharma and allowing our dog (who loves our cats) to see her from a distance. All went well. We learned that she had been in the store for a while and had a rough life before she was taken to the shelter. Fast forward to today--she cuddles with my husband who has been very ill and she is his best friend. She learned how to win over the resident cat (with lots of time and some help), and she and our Husky and best friends. She's earned the nickname Drama because she's very good at getting into mischief. The support information from Hopalong was useful. We've had cats our entire lives and still each cat is unique. Having resources at hand is great! The people at Woodland Pet were very helpful in vetting us to make certain that we would be a good, safe home for Dharma and that she would be happy with us. They sent us home with supplies and toys. Because of their continued interest, our dog and I go back to show them photos of Drama earning her nickname.

What a great experience with Marin Humane + Hopalong. My partner and I lost our pug earlier this…read moreyear in January. We adopted her from the shelter when she was two and she lived all the way to fifteen. She was everything to us. After she passed, we waited a while before feeling ready to adopt again. In the meantime, I followed a ton of Bay Area rescue groups on Instagram and checked the Petfinder app regularly. We knew we were drawn to flat-faced breeds, but the most important thing was finding a dog that could get along with our two cats. We actually found a Frenchie through another rescue and even went to meet him at an adoption event. Unfortunately, his foster parent said he didn't do well with other dogs and probably not with cats either. That was a dealbreaker for us. About a month later, during the week of July 4, I came across Sally Sitwell (now renamed Winnie) on Petfinder. Her profile mentioned that she was good with cats, and she sounded perfect for us. I applied right away but didn't hear back for a few days, so I was worried she might have already been adopted. But I totally understood since it was a holiday week and I'm sure they received a ton of applications. Eventually, I got an email from Ruthie, a volunteer, to schedule a 1:1 phone interview. She was really warm and easy to talk to. She explained that she usually handles phone interviews for people interested in brachycephalic breeds since she has experience with them. I shared our story about our late pug and everything we went through with her including surgeries, seizures, and IVDD, and Ruthie could tell we were familiar with the breed's needs. She planned to coordinate a meeting with us, the dog, and the foster parent, but she was going to be out of town. So she looped in Alex from Hopalong and Francesca, the foster mom, so we could set something up directly. We coordinated a visit to meet Winnie at Hopalong in Oakland. I really appreciated how flexible and communicative everyone was. It felt like everyone genuinely wanted the best for this dog. When I first met Francesca and Winnie, I lit up. Winnie was even more adorable in person and so much smaller than I expected. Francesca was such a kind person. She already had a Frenchie and cats, so you could tell she really loves animals. She walked us through all of Winnie's little quirks and her daily routine. A few minutes later my partner arrived and I ran out to get him. I told him right away, "You're going to love her, she's so adorable." The moment he walked in and saw her, he was smiling ear to ear. We ended up spending about 30 minutes with Francesca, chatting and also sharing more about ourselves so she'd feel reassured that Winnie would be going to a loving home. Toward the end of our visit, Alex, the program manager, came out to meet us. She was super bubbly and also a Frenchie owner. We let her know we were all in and wanted to move forward with the adoption. We asked if we could pick Winnie up the next day since we had a bunch of supplies being delivered like her crate, food, and bowls. Francesca was so accommodating and let us come to her house the next day to get her. The whole experience was amazing. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. There were no awkward moments and we felt supported from start to finish. I would recommend this rescue to anyone. Now Winnie is completely spoiled. We originally planned to have her sleep in her crate but that lasted exactly one night. She's now in the bed with us. She's been to the dog park, joined us on restaurant patios, come to work with me, and even had a few spa days. After hearing about her rough start to life, being used for breeding and then dropped off at the Hayward animal shelter, we knew we wanted to give her the best life possible. She is truly the sweetest, most loving dog we could have asked for. We're so grateful to everyone at Marin Humane + Hopalong for bringing her into our lives.

This pet behaviorist is amazing. It only took one meeting with him to pinpoint the issue with our…read morecat's inappropriate peeing and provide us with advice to resolve the problem. I highly recommend his services.

DQ is a true cat whisperer, and I can't overstate how grateful I am to have found him…read more I was at my wit's end when I scheduled a home visit with him to help me figure out causes and solution's for my cat Pearl's major aggression toward visitors. I was hesitant at first, thinking there's no way someone would have ideas I hadn't already thought of, but DQ quickly proved me wrong. After spending over an hour in my home observing Pearl, he clocked several things about her behavior and came up with a bunch of easy changes I should make to my home and the way people interact with her. Four months on, after implementing some of the DQ's methods and making tweaks around the house, Pearl is a MUCH happier cat, and I'm a much happier cat mom. It took some patience and hard work on both our parts, but her aggression toward visitors has all but disappeared. DQ really speaks cat, and he made me realize I can too.

As everyone else has been saying, Lina is AMAZING with animals…read more One could say my pets would have to like their sitter for me to feel comfortable with entrusting them to that sitter. That said, a pretty good indication of how much your animals like someone is how they greet said person when they see them, and my dogs are no exception. When they see Auntie Lina, they lose their ever-loving MINDS! My Schnoodle/Coonhound Ziggy does this excited grunting when she's REALLY happy to see someone, and she'll do it every time she sees Lina. She doesn't even do it for ME, her own mama! I'm your typical fairly neurotic dog-mom, and I will not entrust my dogs to just anyone. Lina is one of only two people whom I completely trust with my furkids. The times she's looked after them, I've gotten multiple updates per day (with pictures!), and they'll sometimes go special places: the dog park, an agility course, on rides to go walk with other dogs in Lina's care (as long as those dogs are as well-socialized as my two muttsters). I'm sure all of us who have pets whom we love like family want to leave them in the care of someone who'll love and look after them just as well as we do. Look no further--Lina is the one you need!

Lina is the best person to care for my two pups. Before she walks my dogs she sends me a text,…read moreduring the walk she sends me lots of pictures, and provides a narrative of the experience. With Lina I know that Max and Shilo are having fun and are being taken care of in the best possible way. If you need a loving professional, Lina Pet Care is the choice.