This photo says it all! My Pup loves his excursions with Linda, he is 'happy tails' and tuckered out at the end of the day. He is always so excited to see her Come in the gate for his play dates. read more

Happy Tails Napa Valley - Pet Sitting Near Me

I'd give Linda 6 stars if I could. It's hard not to be concerned when leaving your little loved one with someone you don't know for the first time. I am writing this review in hopes that I can ease someone else's mind with the assurance from my own positive experience with Linda's petsitting services. She will pick your pet up and drop him or her off if need be. She will sit your pet in your home, your hotel accommodation, or at her own house up above Napa Valley. She's conveniently located near all of Napa's hotels, and is willing to drive if need be. She will follow feeding and walking instructions to the most minute detail, and I even saw her taking notes on her pad when I was giving her even the most basic instructions just to make sure she got them perfectly right. With all of this, she is also infinitely kind... and reasonably priced... and sweet. She will send you updates via text or email if you want, including a photo or two of how your pet is adjusting while you're gone. My little Keesh didn't just tolerate her time with Linda-- she had a great time as though she was on her own little vacation! read more

We used Linda and her team for 5+ years. We have used them for house/pet sitting for short and long (10 days) trips. Our house is always cleaner than I left it. Our dogs love Linda and Justine, becoming excited when they drive up. Linda stayed with our seriously ill Golden Retriever during a trip ( we didn't realize how sick she was). She worked diligently to love, feed and encourage medication day and night. When she finally passed away, Linda came to cry with us. Our current dog is a handful but Linda has always found ways to expend energy, even looking for play dates for her. Linda has cared for our dog, our home and didn't even balk when I added my grand dog into a weekend. I'm sorry there are people who had difficult experiences but I have always found Linda and her team to exceed my expectations and love and care for my dogs. read more

Linda looked after our energetic lab mix while we were honeymooning in St. Helena during the week - making it possible for us to both have our dog join us, and still get into town for some nice dinners. (Other vacations we've been stuck eating on the patio in the rain because nothing was dog friendly. :)) Linda loves animals, and they love her. She's also a very kind and thoughtful person. read more

We love Val, Linda and the team! They take wonderful care of our lab and we know she loves them too - I rarely see her more excited then when Val is there to take her out. She always comes home exhausted and happy. We also use Happy Tails for overnights, which has always been an easy option when we go out of town. We know our dog and house are in good hands! Val is easy to communicate with, flexible with the schedule and super friendly. Their rates are competitive for the valley. read more

I spent a lot of time trying to find a good dog sitter. You know what they say, "Dogs have great intuition." I knew it was meant to be true when Valerie came over for the first time. My dog didn't bark and growl, she wagged her tail and greeted Valerie as if they had known each other. Same thing when she met the rest Justine and Linda. It's so satisfying to be able to go to work all day and not have to stress out about my dog being cooped up all day by herself. Plus, when I get home and I'm tired, it's nice to know that she has already been exercised. Now I think another great quality about Happy Tails is that they are all very trustworthy. I feel very comfortable allowing them in my home at anytime and highly recommend them for daily or overnight sitting. 5 thumbs up!!!! read more

I started using happy tails about two months ago and I am extremely satisfied. Justine is very sweet to my dog and "Treats" her just as if I would ! I know this because my dog will let me know as she's so excited to see her and there was a day I canceled I could sense my dog was anxious around her sitters arrival time, I want to see my buddy!!!! She also keeps me updated with any behaviors that might be unusual. I feel comfortable leaving my trust in Justine and Co. Which is the number 1 factor when looking for dog sitter! They have been very professional and always have someone on back up if there were any emergencies. Highly recommended!!! read more

We love Linda! With our first meet and greet she put our worries to rest. She is totally capable of handling our two energetic Scottish McNabs and keeping a check on them as well as giving our two cats some lovin too. One of the best things she does when she stops by to let the dogs out and stretch their legs is to give us updates via text, photos and video. She is lively, smart and gets it the first time. My husband and I are tickled pink we found Happy Tails of Napa. And the rates are affordable that even a hard working non-Mercedes driving couple like us can afford. 10/2016 Linda bends over backwards to accommodate our ever changing schedule. She is incredibly dependable, reliable and consistently goes the extra mile for our furry critters. On her own and with her own money she buys our dogs treats (that are approved, no preservatives, etc....) she is considered part of the family. There are a lot of rules that come with our boys, being rescues and coming with some extra baggage, and Linda abides by all of them. Our boys and cats absolutely love and adore her. Linda makes our life so much easier knowing that she is a strong part of the team that keeps our little village going and taken care of. And another plus is Linda has an army of like minded individuals who are back up sitter, of the same caliber. We never have to worry about our babies not being taken care of. Dependable is Linda's middle name. We have had past pet sitters that were not as dependable. read more

Happy Tails has been taking care of our dog for almost a year and we haven't had a single problem. What I like the most is that they take the time to understand the behavior and routine of your dog first. They're also great about sending mob updates for the pet parents that have separation anxiety like me. read more

So thrilled to have found the right person to trust with my babies! From the first time my dogs met Valerie, there was a bond. She was on the floor with them, and they were all over her...competing for her lap! She cared for them in our home for close to a week, and when we returned, I could see that they were happy and well cared for. Before her first stay with the dogs, she took a lot of time asking about each one, their behavior, likes, dislikes, exercise and eating habits, and many things I wouldn't have thought to mention. She was thorough, conscientious and thoughtful. We already have her booked for a few more upcoming overnight dates. I love that worrying about my dogs when planning a trip is that last thing on my mind now. We love Valerie, and are so thrilled to have been introduced to her and this company. read more

Would like to write a review on Happy Tails Napa Valley. Linda and staff is there when anyone needs them. Even at the last minute they drop everything to take care of a pet if the owner can't get home when they should or when the owner wants to go away for the night. Linda goes out her way to text and to take pictures when she is there. Plays and walks the pets when needed and loves them so much. The staff has so much love for the pets . So please give Happy Tails Napa Valley a try with your love ones. You will not be sorry for it, Happy Tails Napa Valley has taken care of my cats for years....... read more

We have been using Happy Tails for several months now and we love Justine! My dogs are happy and calm after a visit from Justine. She has a great attitude and is easy to communicate with. We are lucky to have found Happy Tails and Justine. Thank you! Cynthia, Juliet and Sprinkles read more

We have had Linda pet and house sit for us 10 times over the last 5 years. Every time she is reliable and caring. We are currently in Italy for 2 weeks and Linda is taking care of our home and 2 dogs. Not only does she send us updates of how the pups are doing, she interacts with our neighbors and takes care of our whole property. Linda doesn't just house sit, she "life" sits. She will take care of any detail regarding home and pet. I completely trust Linda to care for our pets and place while we are gone. I know that if there is a problem she will let me know and we will take care of it together. I highly recommend Linda as a pet and house sitter. read more

The business owner posted an (understandably) unrecommended review on 8/6/16. I stand by my review, in its entirety, and have video proof. Caveat emptor. read more

Patrick W said he would give Linda 6 stars if yelp had the ability. I feel exactly as he does. We first met Linda when we had the chance to go on a trip of a lifetime. We were brand new to Napa Valley and the trip would be a 21 day adventure in New Zealand. From the first greet and meet with Linda, we all new she was the right one for our girl! If that does not speak volumes that we left our pet, who is our child, in the care of someone we just met, then try her for yourself over a short stay. Our CAT is a stress cat, she is a feral that adopted us and she is dear to us. I have never felt better leaving her in our home with Linda visiting daily. Our girl was just as relaxed the day we got home as if we had never been gone. To set our mind at ease, Linda would send daily emails and even pictures of our girl. When daily visits are requested Linda is not one to drop the food on a plate, scoop the litter and leave! She actually stays with the pet for a few hours, plays, even has had a nap with our girl! She is the most accountable person i have encountered in years. She is not one to close the door on the last day of her services without asking us to please email or call her to let her know we have arrived home. Her concern and interaction with your pet will be as if the pet were her own. Our Cat enjoys her time with Linda, i often wonder if she doesn't secretly look forward to us leaving so Linda will come back. The bond she has with animals is amazing! read more

I was referred to Happy Tails by the Calistoga Pet Clinic staff, I actually interviewed 3 people from different companies and Valerie from Happy Tails was my favorite. I've been using her for almost 2 years now and our two lab mixes love her. It's nice knowing that you have someone to trust with not just your dogs but also your home when you are away. We have a 3yr and 6 yr old and our 6 yr old hated going to Ruff when we would leave so it is so great that I can just leave them in their safe space and not worry when I am gone for work or vacation. We also have Valerie come once a week to take the dogs out for a long hike and when I get home the water bowls are full and they are happy and tired. I am happy to answer anyone's questions or concerns. We also foster through the Golden Gate Lab Rescue and she's has been great including the new dog on outings or just playing fetch with the foster dog so it is included when we are away. read more

I have known Linda for many years - long before she was a full-fledged pet sitter. When she started her business, I knew immediately that she would become our only go-to for petsitting, and along with that, housesitting. She cares SO much for our dogs (and formerly our cat). They go into a terribly deep and noticeable depression whenever she leaves. Beyond that she takes great care of our home and really feels like one of our family. read more

We have been with Justine of Happy Tails for over a year now and our pups could not be happier! They look forward to every visit. She is incredibly kind; a great communicator; and is willing to work with challenging schedules. I recommend her whenever the opportunity arises. read more

My dog walker of over 5 years was leaving the area and I needed to find a new dog walker. I found Linda thru Rover.com. She came over one afternoon to meet me and my dog. There didn't seem to be a big connection between her and my dog but I thought that would develop. I communicated to her that it was important to me for her to do a joint walker with my current dog walker to understand the dog's needs and personality. There was a short window to accomplish this given the schedule of my dog walker and my extended vacation. Two days before the schedule joint walk she contacted my current dog walker to inform her that she would not be participating. It was disappointing that she did not contact me since I am the client. I've chosen to find a better fit for my dog. read more

Justine has been so wonderful about caring for my two cats while I've had to be out of town. She is great about checking in each day and sending photos, and she is so easy to reach if I have questions or want to touch base. It is so nice to be able to trust that they are well cared for when I am gone! read more

We met Valerie when she was house/dog sitting for our neighbors several years ago. She was in a difficult situation with a very ill dog while sitting & after watching how she dealt with that very difficult & emotional circumstance I knew that she would be someone that we would want to care for our beloved Sam. Sam absolutely loves Valerie & is so excited when he sees her. She will reach out to me to pick up Sam for play dates with some of the labs that she is watching for some running & hiking. She has stayed at our home for several weeks at a time when we travel & the house is in better condition than when we left. I am thrilled to recommend her when friends ask who watches Sam when we are away. We are so grateful that Sam has someone that he loves & that we trust & he can stay at home while we are away. read more

We are so lucky that we found Linda four years ago! She is warm-hearted, energetic, reliable and the perfect match for our overly exuberant pup. Whether it's just for the day or for extended vacations, we know our pal gets plenty of exercise and affection when he's with Linda, and we get lots of updates which we appreciate. She's the best! read more

Linda is simply "the best EVER". We have lived all over the US and have had dogs with us always. We have used all types of pet-sitting services and while they were all good, Linda takes it to whole new level. She makes it all about you and your dogs and what is best for both. She can make ANYTHNING happen for them and usually does. My 14 year old Walker Hound was like a puppy with her and loved the park runs with Linda and our English setter, Jonah. Linda sent us pictures and videos each day of our kids. She is worth her weight in Gold. We used Happy Tails for both day care while under construction and house/pet sitting while we were away. She should be everyone's first choice! read more

Used to be when the suitcase came out, my Rottie would look so sad. Now she is excited because it means she'll get to spend time with Valerie. Valerie walks her, spends time with her, takes her to the vet when needed, and I can go away and not worry. I also love getting the pictures of what "Jasmine" is up to when I'm gone. read more