I've had Monterey Pet Care come to my house for quite a few years now. They send reliable and…read morethoughtful individuals to take care of my dogs. My last sitter, Andrea, was just lovely -- on time, spent time with my dogs, and made them happy. (My neighbors and my cameras confirm this!). Thank you to Dan and to Andrea for making this work.

Dan with Monterey Pet Care was great to work with. I had never hired a dog walking service and was…read morevery worried about someone else walking my 90lb dog Buddy. Dan was always great about getting back to me quickly and helped me feel comfortable with all of my concerns. Plus he was very helpful in working around my busy work schedule. I would definitely recommend Monterey Pet Care.

I was very bummed upon checking into my hotel that dogs are not allowed to be left in the room…read moreunattended. Scrambling to figure something on Yelp, Joel and his awesome energy came to the rescue. I was lucky enough that there was space available for my pup the same day we called. You can tell Joel & team genuinely love puppers and really put me at ease trusting them with our dog. They are about a mile from Fishermans Wharf, easy to find, and there is street parking in front. Things to know: * Forms can be printed & completed online in advance * Have vaccination records ready (rabies super important) * Create a profile online to make an appt and they can accept the morning of * Advance booking preferred for holidays

Hi, Bruno now has a wonderful groomer at home away from home. Amanda did the best job ever, even my…read morehusband noticed his beautiful paws how they were shaped Thsnk you again to all the staff for making him and mommy happy

Dogs never lie about love! Our boy is soooooooo excited every time Melissa comes. She's friendly,…read morepunctual and clearly cares very much about giving Alf a safe and happy time. Five stars plus!

I am blown away by how diligent and caring Melissa is! I was highly anxious about leaving our…read moreVelcro's rescue Siberian Husky with anyone as we've not left her with a pet sitter since we adopted her two years. She was abused and then dumped at a shelter where she stayed for about a year before we got her and she's okay around dogs but is shy with people. We wanted an afternoon at the Aquarium--and Melissa's reviews were great, so we reserved time with her. She arranged her schedule to accommodate us and even made time the afternoon before to come by and take our girl for a walk, load her in her car for a short drive and a walk away from us, sent photos, and returned her. When Melissa came to pick up our girl, Abby's tail wagged so fast and her body wiggled. She gave Melissa a hug that she usually reserved for us! While we were at the Aquarium, we got lots of happy, relaxed dog photos and updated. When we met up, to retrieve her, Abby was more interested in sniffing than seeing us--she was exhausted and that happy! I will call Melissa any time we are in Carmel. She's fantastic.

Excellent Dog Care…read more The review is long overdue but wanted to share for others who want to find someone who truly looks after your own furchild. In my case there were two furkids that needed varying care. Why I would return to Freya +'s: + Responsive. I needed day care services and even evening services while I had to attend an all day conference and participate in an evening event for a few days. Freya answered my calls and texts before the care, during the care, and after the care. + Timely. Always showed up on time when I had to rush off to an event + Caring. I judge how my two dogs react when she returned the following day. Dogs do not lie and they were happy to see her return. + Helpful. Often I had to rush in and out of my lodge while I had to attend an event and Freya made sure she could help me exit as smoothly as possible and minimize my dogs' separation anxiety + Senior care experience. I see that Freya was able to care for my senior dog who had more issues than the younger sibling. + Great feedback. She shared photos of my girls to just show me how they were doing that day while I had to leave them under her care. Overall I would not hesitate to have Freya take care of my senior dog and my other more lively furkid.

Freya is THE BEST!! We made arrangements with Freya to take care of our beloved Schnauzer, Sally,…read morewhile we attended a rehearsal dinner and then a wedding in Monterey. Freya communicated clearly and professionally as she worked with us to meet every need. She was perfectly on time, took beautiful photos and provided updates throughout, and most importantly Sally loved Freya's kind and attentive care. We could not be happier!! We just wish she were in San Diego so we could call on her more often. Many thanks to Freya!!

Owner is incredible friendly! And truly loved all dogs!!!! No kennel boarding what an awesome…read moreconcept.

Needed doggy daycare in Carmel so we could enjoy the Monterey Bay Aquarium with no worries…read more Patricia was great and an obvious doggy lover. My Blu enjoyed his stay and was calm and happy when we picked him up after 4 hours. I highly recommend her!

Laura is awesome, and did a fantastic job with our cat Lion. The photo update links that you get…read morewith each visit are a really nice touch. We would hire Laura again to help us out for sure!

Laura was very accommodating and made us feel comfortable leaving town knowing Ruca would be taken…read morecare of. We had her walk Ruca for 30mins in the evening and before she left she gave us an update on how things went via text. She also sent us pictures which I loved. If I ever need a dog walker again I will be calling Laura!

We're originally from Orange County where we had an incredible dog sitter. Moving to Monterey and…read moretrusting someone with our pup was a little nerve racking, but Evelyn made the experience easy from day one! We did an initial consultation where she met Poppy in our home and took her for a quick walk to get to know her personality. After Poppy spent a full day care day with Evelyn, Poppy was overly enthusiastic each time she was picked up. We've done day care days and overnight stays since! The best part about Coastal Pup Pack is seeing Evelyn's updates at the end of the day where she recaps what they did, how Poppy behaved, and sends multiple pictures! The system Evelyn uses to stay organized is also extremely helpful. I'd recommend her to anyone!

Evelyn is a loving, caring protector of all the animals in her charge. Nobody could ask for…read moreanything more. I trust her to take care of my pup and return him without harm. I was so lucky when she was recommended to me by my friend Joni. As a first time pet owner I needed all the help I could get. Her help and care of my dog has made such a difference for me these first years. I couldn't have done it without her help and kind spirit. My only concern is how excited he gets when she arrives, I think he might like her a weeeee bit more than me.

We used this company when we visited Carmel for 5 days in August 2011…read more We were very pleased with this company, Ruth is very accommodating to her customers , even when they contact her at almost the last minute ( like we did). She was great with our dog and obviously loves animals. Ruth eliminated any worries we might have had with leaving our dog with a pet sitter. Our trip was made more pleasant by her professionalism. You won't be disappointed if you hire her to look after your pet during your stay.

From the owner: Carmel-by-the-Sea Pet Services is a fully insured and bonded pet care service. I have the…read moreknowledge, professionalism and expertise to care for your animal while you are away. I provide in the comfort of your own home, dog sitting, dog walking, cat sitting, hotel visits or sleepovers for your pet's well being. Since I am not a kennel or boarding house, I can assure your furry family member all the love and attention they can handle while kept company in your home! Call me today and see how I'm different and why my clients return...

We always use the for birding our dog. They do a great job and we are always happy with their…read moreservices.

I used Dawg Gone It for years, and looking back, I really wish I had trusted my gut sooner. My dogs…read morewould often come home acting strangely after staying there, but I never had any concrete reason to believe something was wrong, so I continued using them. One thing that always bothered me was the complete lack of cameras. For a premium-priced boarding facility, I believe pet parents should be able to check in on their dogs throughout their stay. Being able to actually see how your dogs are doing shouldn't feel like a luxury when you're paying a premium for their care. Then something happened that completely changed my perspective. I was out walking my dogs, Ollie and Evie, when a woman unexpectedly called out, "Hi Ollie! Hi Evie!" I stopped and asked how she knew them. She told me she had previously worked at Dawg Gone It. Naturally, I started asking her about her experience there and whether the dogs were well cared for. Her response genuinely shocked me. She told me, in no uncertain terms, "Never take your dogs there." I was honestly stunned. I can't speak firsthand to everything that may or may not happen inside the facility, and I'm not going to make accusations I can't personally substantiate. But hearing that from someone who had actually worked there, combined with my dogs' behavior after previous stays and the lack of transparency from not having cameras, was enough for me. I will never board my dogs there again. More than anything, I'm disappointed in myself for not questioning things sooner. Ollie and Evie are my babies, and knowing what I know now, I wish I had made a different choice for them years ago. If you're considering boarding your dogs here, I would strongly encourage you to do your own research and ask a lot of questions before leaving your pets there.