Jane is the best! Over the years, she has been kind, safe, reliable, consistent, and adorably loving with my cat and has been always in good communication. She is the best, and I highly recommend her services. read more

We're so happy we found Jane, who was highly recommended by a friend. Jane had taken such good care of our friend's dog. Our family went on a 1+ week long vacation, and we didn't have to worry about our 8-year old small dog, because he was happily having his own vacation with Jane. Our dog was able to meet & play with other small dog friends (Jane also took care of throughout this period), go on long walks in different parks, lay on soft surfaces, sleep in the bedroom, look out windows onto the street-basically everything he loves to do. Jane sent us daily email updates with photos, which we loved and looked forward to during our vacation. We picked up a very happy and content dog after our vacation. We would definitely use Jane's pet sitting services again and highly recommend her. read more

I'm so pleased to be keeping Jane's five star record up! We needed someone to look after our English Bulldog, Molly. She is only six months old and we were away for the weekend. Originally she was going to feed and walk her a couple of times a day but she saw that our pup was very well behaved and offered to take her in for the weekend. We were worried the whole weekend, not because she was away for a couple of days but that Molly would turn into a ball of puppy-excitement and trash her place. When Jane dropped her off she had Molly write us a letter saying all the fun things we had done and even had some pictures taken! It turns out she was a little angel and had quite the vacation herself. Molly isn't going to stay anywhere else now (we hope!) and she really enjoyed her time with Jane. Jane did say how she had never seen such a well behaved puppy which made us feel like very proud (and a little smug) dog parents! You won't regret having Jane take your pup on a vacation! read more

I have been using Jane's Pet Sitting for a number of years now. I am very happy to write a stellar review of her services as I consider her to be a critical component of my support "team". My husband and I frequently travel for work and occasionally for pleasure. We have 2 cats that do not fair well under a boarding structure. Jane is super responsive to our requests, is a terrific communicator throughout the process and has been 100% reliable. Most importantly- our cats love her. They are very well adjusted and happy when we return. Jane insists on keeping her footprint small- meaning she's thoughtful in keeping the areas she works in clean and removes all related trash and mess. We have had 1 or 2 times where our travel overlapped with her vacation- and again thanks to her professionalism, she had a bonded backup resource that gave solid uninterrupted service in her absence. She managed that process and assumed all the responsibility with the other supplier. Travel being what it is, she has been flexible with us when our travel has unexpectedly changed and we have had to extend on the fly. Pricing is reasonable given the work she does. I could not be happier with Jane's Pet Sitting and recommend her services wholeheartedly. read more

Jane took care of Mishka and Sasha for me during Thanksgiving Break! Rest assured, I have a new reliable pet sitter! She was prompt in responding to my initial call and thorough in following through with all of my special needs. Rates are normal, $30 dollars a visit, and $40 for holidays. She did everything from checking mail, monitoring carpets, cleaning up litter, and brushing my cats! read more

We called up Jane at the last minute (of course...) before the holidays. There was no room with the cat boarder we have used in the past, so Jane was our last hope. Although she wasn't planning on sitting any cats in SOMA, she agreed to visit our two cats every day for the 2 weeks we were away. She came over for an initial meeting and to review our kitties' needs. As noted in other reviews, Jane will also take care of other household tasks as required (watering plants, taking in mail, etc.). She even picked up the particular type of cat food our kitties like when we ran out of time to do so ourselves before leaving for the airport. Jane left a lovely card for us upon our return, noting how the kitties had behaved while we were away. Both cats were quite content and there were no 'accidents' around the cat box, as there had been when we've left our cats previously. We'll definitely use Jane again! read more

I had a great experience boarding my 7 year old toy poodle with Jane. She is very accommodating to our last minutes schedule change and writes to us twice a day to update how my dog is doing, which is very comforting to know she's behaving and enjoying her time. Jane even cooked chicken and rice for my dog when she was not eating her food. My dog came back home happy as a champ and I knew she must had a good time with Jane. I would highly recommend Jane to anyone for dog sitting/boarding and feel very comfortable to board my dog again with her. read more

Jane's petting sitting is a fantastic service! My husband and I have a 1.5 year and a 1 year old puppy that we left with Jane & Norbert while we have been out of town. As first time puppy owners, we were concerned that our pups would have trouble adjusting to new surroundings and new people. Jane put our puppies at ease right away! My husband and I felt totally comfortable leaving them in their good hands. They take the puppies on several daily walks and socialize them with other dogs at the nearby parks. They even gave us a print out of their daily routines. Jane's communication is top notch and the cost is reasonable. I highly recommend contacting Jane's Pet Sitting Services for any dog watching/walking needs : ) read more

Jane was recommended to me by a friend who is very particular about her pets and I have never been disappointed! I am in and out of town regularly and Jane has never had a problem accommodating my schedule. She and her husband are reliable and take great care with my cat. Initially I had two cats when I met Jane and she was great about administering medicine if one or the other was on a protocol. Now I am down to one cat who is very happy to see me when I return home and content, and also sits looking at the door "for those really nice people who shower her with attention" to return. It does take the pang of guilt of leaving my cat out of the equation - almost. Also, on the rare occasion that I need to be away at the same time Jane is on vacation, Jane has always had a reliable backup plan. I trust her completely and highly recommend her services. read more

Jane's been a great help when I travel. My two cats (Cleo and Mr. Whiskers) love Jane and are always very calm when I return because of the attention from Jane. Thank you!! read more

Jane visited our young cat while we were away for a week over Christmas, we were so happy with her professional and reliable service. Jane met us a month before our trip, she came over to meet the cat and took diligent notes on feeding schedule, playing habits, etc.. She is so pleasant! While we were away Jane sent us email updates, just short descriptions of her visits, letting us know all was well. We came back to a sweet note, and a happy, unstressed cat. With competitive pricing to boot, Jane's Pet Sitting is a no-brainer for future trips. Highly recommended! read more

We travel a lot for work and pleasure. We often rely on friends and neighbors to look in on our two 17 year-old cats; but, we felt we needed some more professional care while we are away on longer trips. Both cats have special dietary needs and need some TLC. We found Jane online last year, she's looked after our cats more than four times and we have been thrilled with her level of care and compassion. The litter pan is scooped and the house tidy when we get home. She sends updates on their activity and interest in food and toys while we're away. I swear the cats are happier than before we left. Jane is a treasured find and I swear Oscar and Gerdy are much more relaxed when we get home. read more

Jane has been wonderful. She has been watching our FOUR cats for the past few years when we travel. She always takes great care of them. She is a true animal lover and we are glad we have found her. Thanks Jane! read more

Jane is my new cat sitter. I used her over the 4th of July weekend for the first time after my usual sitter wasn't available. She was fantastic. I could tell my cats were well taken care of. She called me the first day to assure me my kitties were fine and left a sweet card for me upon my return. She also watered my plants. I have 3 kitties and one of mine is extremely cautious and guarded with people. Immediately, she let Jane pet her & came up to her which is very rare. Jane is a real animal lover and I will definitely continue to use her going forward. read more

When my wife and I got married, Jane took care of our two cats during the honeymoon. On the first day of it, we needed to return to the apartment before getting on the road. Jane had already been by, which we knew as soon as we walked into the apartment. The food and water bowls were full, but more important than that, our cats, who are always eager to see us when we come home, didn't bother looking up when we walked through the door. Jane had spent enough time with them to satisfy their attention needs. To me, that level of attention truly exemplifies a person who cares for animals and really enjoys the time she spends with them. And who wouldn't want that for their pets? Also, Jane is great about calling to let us know how our cats are doing--something I find comforting. Her attention to detail is amazing. I always sleep well knowing our pets are being so well taken care of. read more

Jane is wonderful! She takes such great care of our 2 cats when we are away. When we return home they always seem content and their litter bin and surrounding area is always clean. She updates me every other day via email with how the visit went and what she and the cats did while there. With Jane, I never have to worry about my cats while I am away, which is a huge relief. read more

I have taken my dog Lacie to Jane's Pet Sitting for eight years. I go on vacation for 2-3 weeks at a time, so I want peace of mind that my dog is taken care of as well as I would myself. Jane lets her roam freely in her house, takes her to her favorite place, Golden Gate Park, and other great walking areas, takes the time to let my dog sniff the gopher holes and watch the squirrels, and gives her plenty of companionship. Jane reads and follows all my instructions for pill taking, feeding, potty breaks, and keeps my dog away from other dogs as Lacie doesn't get along with them. As Lacie gets older, (she's 17) Jane has been mindful of taking care of an older dog, while still providing her the exercise she enjoys. I don't worry about her as I know she is having a good vacation, too. Jane sends me an email most days letting me know what they did and how Lacie is doing. Jane is competent, organized, loves animals, and is friendly and cheerful. I highly recommend Jane's Pet Sitting! read more

I moved to SF from Ohio 2 years ago and never had to worry about finding a pet sitter because family was always nearby. I interviewed a few pet sitters and Jane stood out from the crowd. My dog Roxie and my cat Gus really love her. I can tell that Jane is great with them - she provides updates via email or phone call, and she has gone the extra mile several times for me when I have had last minute trips or if I was gone for an extended time. You can just tell that she genuinely cares about your pets. And she always leaves a nice note when she returns. So with this, I will definitely give a glowing review of Jane and I'm glad I found her! read more

Our Boston Terrier LOVES Jane's Pet Sitting! If I was a dog, I'd want Jane to watch me all the time. She is the ultimate animal lover. Our dog has been staying with her for a couple of years now and we can tell by how he races out of the car & up her stairs that he is always well taken care of. We get a "letter home" after each stay which describes the different walks they went on, what types of dogs he played with, and any other activities, etc. One time our dog did get a little something in his stomach, Jane kept us updated on his progress, offered to take him to the vet, cooked plain rice and ground chicken for him and even let him sleep in bed with her. I highly recommend her services, she and her husband do such a fantastic job that we don't feel guilty about going on vacation anymore. read more

I like Jane a lot and so does my dog Mabel! I've been taking my lab to Jane for nearly a year now...mainly when I travel for work. Jane is reliable, available and communicative throughout. Prior to Jane, I was taking Mabel to a large boarding facility. There, Mabel was bitten by another dog near her eye. I really don't feel like I have to worry about that with Jane since the animals are always with "adult supervision" and as this is an in-home environment...not some oversized kennel with teenage supervision. Also, when I'm travelling Jane usually drops me an email or two to let me know how Mabel is doing and what other dogs she is hanging with. I like that too. I'd recommend Jane. read more

Jane has watched my 9 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback for the last two years and has been great. She picks him up at my house and drops him off which makes traveling much easier. Also, she always follows up with a note or email and is very professional. I highly recommend Jane and give her 5 stars. read more

Thank goodness for Jane! She takes such great care of our 85lb Labradoodle puppy and he loves her. Long walks during the day, playing outside in the yard!! She treats him with such love and affection that its like his home away from home. Jane also provides updates via e-mail during the stay that are a nice personalized touch to give us peace of mind during our vacations. I have total confidence that he is well taken care of and never need to worry! read more

Jane is great., very reliable and attentive. Her response time is excellent as well. She even returned phone calls while on vacation! One thing though, she initially turned me down while i first contacted her. But once she agreed to take me on as a client, its been a bliss. I couldn't be happier with Jane! read more

We have an elderly lab that has never been boarded so we wanted to make sure that she received the best care in a nice quite and loving environment. Jane went out of her way to make our pet comfortable and was very attentive to all of our needs. I wouldn't go anywhere else. read more

I've never hired a professional pet sitter before Jane, and liked that she was bonded, insured, and veterinary recommended. Even better, she is great with animals (two cats in my case); both of them took to her pretty much immediately, even the shy one. She not only fed them, but also took the time to find out what other things they might like during her visits i.e. brushing and favorite toys, etc. Another plus is that Jane called me after her first visit to let me know that things were a-ok., and also after I returned. I definitely give Jane my highest recommendation! read more

Jane's Pet Sitting Service is fantastic! Jane is professional, thorough, responsible, and such a pleasure to deal with! The test is one of my shy cats, he warmed up to her right away. She calls with updates and really gives me complete peace of mind while traveling. I never have to worry. She keeps my pet's area so clean and I will use her always! read more

I've worked with Jane for about a year and absolutely loved it. She's organized and responsive. She never once missed a visit with my cat. Even when she is out of town on vacation, she makes sure to find a replacement - typically a regular she works with - which is much better than me having to scramble to find someone else. She sends me emails to let me know how things are going. She always takes the litter "deposits" with her (vs. in the trash can) so the place smells clean. She also makes sure the house is clean and will even water my plants when I am out of town for an extended period of time. I trust her completely with my kitty and with the keys to my apartment. read more

Jane takes care of our cat Sebastian when we travel. She is good about sending email updates on how he is doing and is very professional. He is a social cat and appreciates the attention and affection and being played with that Jane gives him. Also, Jane is great about keeping his litter clean and his feeding all taken care of. We would definitely recommend her. read more

I have been working with Jane for a couple of years now and the experience has been wonderful. Jane is reliable, organized, and truly dedicated to each and every client and pet. I always feel comfortable leaving my pet with Jane and her updates emails are added reassurance. I would highly recommend Jane to anyone in need of a pet sitter. read more

Jane Groger is the best! We wouldn't trust our good friend, Petey, to anyone else. She is reliable, responsible and conscientious. Jane is also reasonably priced. You can't go wrong with Jane! read more

Jane is great. She takes such good care of my cats, they don't seem to miss me any more when I'm gone! She even befriended our shy cat who won't normally come out from under the bed for anyone. read more

Jane is hands down the best pet sitter I've ever seen! Each time I come home from my vacation my cat is happy and well fed, and there is a note from Jane letting me know that everything went well. I never worry about my cat's well being when I have her watching him. When she visits him, she doesn't just feed him and leave, instead she spends a lot of time with him and plays with him so that he doesn't get lonely. I trust her 100% and would recommend her to anyone! read more

I travel a LOT and have tried a lot of pet sitters, but Jane is the best! She has managed to charm my very shy, elderly kitty and bring her out of hiding. Equally important to me, she understands that animals are creatures of habit and she doesn't try to change my cat's care to suit her own ideas or preferences. Also, she leaves lovely notes for me, letting me know how things went while I was gone... A very sweet, gentle animal-lover. read more

Janes' Pet Sitting service has far beyond exceeded our expectations. She is dependable and caring with our animals. My husband and I have two cats, and we travel quite often throughout the year. It's so nice to have peace of mind knowing that they are well taken care of with Jane. We can't thank Jane enough for her compassionate care with our little ones. read more

I have been using Jane's Pet Sitting for a couple of years and have always been happy with her service. And more importantly, my cats seemed well taken care of in my absence. The feeding area and litter box are always very tidy when I return, and my present cat Felix sends me email messages via Jane telling me he is okay. read more

Jane has taken care of our pet, Honey Bee, domestic short haired cat for about 3 years at times of my regular travel out of town. She usually comes twice a day, and plays with Honey-Bee, feeds her, changes or scoops kitty litter, etc. I can't overstate how great Jane is. Honey Bee came from a shelter and has radar for anyone who is insincere or not caring. Honey Bee loves Jane. She runs to Jane and rolls over on her back, whereas with other people she dives under the bed. She will send an email to give me peace of mind, and that really helps when feeling a little guilty about having to be away. If there were a sixth star on the rating scale, she would get it. read more

This woman is not very reliable! We spoke over the weekend before my upcoming trip and Jane confirmed that she was definitely available to care for my cat and that my neighborhood was in her area of coverage. Jane came over to meet our kittie and go over the ins and outs of what she needed. We confirmed the dates and payment price, which she said was $25 per day, and I wrote her a check and gave her the keys. Then, one day before our trip mind you, she leaves a long message saying that she would no longer be able to watch our cat. She said she herself was planning a vacation, and had too big of a load to take any more pets on. Also, she said that she should've really charged us 5 more dollars a day, and that our home was just too far for her! She did offer to hand our case over to another sitter, but it's the night before we leave! How would this work for anyone? My first thought was, "what about the check I wrote her and my keys?!". Of course I called her, and she didn't get back to me until the morning when I told her drive my check and keys to me right away. Thankfully she did. I also let her know how unproffessional she is! She knows it, because she told me herself that she blew it! Anyways, she left and then called back again to make some more excuses and to apologize again, and then re-offered to watch my cat for the cheaper price! As if money is the issue here! She even called again and left a message saying that it's not her fault because she offered to help find someone else and I didn't accept her help. Would anyone after that kind of inconvinience? I doubt it. Thank god we were able to beg our friend into taking on the responsibility, which is what we should've done in the first place! I wouldn't recommend Jane's pet sitting to anyone. I don't care how "nice" of a person she may be! read more

Jane has been pet sitting for our cats for a couple of years now. We travel a fair amount, sometimes on longer trips and occasionally completely "off the grid." It is really important for us to have reliable, high quality care as the cats are slightly "special needs" -- one cat has a urinary tract disorder, and needs to be fed on a regular schedule with just the right amount of his special diet. He's a gobbler, but the other cat is finicky and eats a lot more slowly, so they have to eat in separate rooms. Jane is simply wonderful!! From the first visit forward, I have always known I can 100% trust her. It is such a comfort to get her regular emails telling me about how the cats are doing (with pictures too if we are away for awhile). She spends a bit of time sitting and playing with the cats during each visit. She also keeps the litter box clean, and waters our house and deck plants. The cats love her, and I can tell she takes great care of them because they are calm and happy when we return home. read more