Jan is the best! I can leave town and feel 100% comfortable that my two cats are well cared for…read more She spends time sitting with them, which as older cats is what they like the most. BONUS- I have asked Jan for last minute care on a few occasions and she has always helped me out. Best cat sitter!

Jan is fantastic! She stayed with our two dogs over a 5 day period and we couldn't have been…read morehappier with our experience with her. She gave us daily updates on our dogs accompanied with pictures to let us know how everything was going. She was very responsible and respectful of our home, leaving everything clean and exactly how we left it. But most importantly to us, the dogs were happy and in great shape when we returned. I would not hesitate to recommend Jan and hope that she is able to stay with our dogs whenever we are out of town in the future. Wonderful experience!

Rachel was an amazing puppy training instructor! She provided excellent tips, practical guidance,…read moreand clear explanations that were easy to follow. She was very knowledgeable and always willing to answer any questions. We learned so much and saw real progress with our puppy throughout the program. I highly recommend Rachel and Woof Academy to anyone looking for an effective, positive puppy training experience.

The highlight of my day is picking up my 8 month old Golden Cava-Doodle in the late afternoon. He…read moreliterally has a smile on his face and he's super excited to see me. He's had the best time of his life with his dog buddies for 4 hours and I can tell the instructors have had fun too. We've been with Woof Academy since our little boy dog was 3 months old and he loves every minute of it. He loves to play in the small pool and he's made some incredible dog-friends. I think everyone is very involved at the academy and it seems like the dogs and the humans make each other smile. It's been a great experience and I would highly recommend the Woof Academy for your puppy so he/she gets socialized.

They ensure a safe environment for all the pups! We have 2 different personality dogs with…read moredifferent needs- the staff has provided a loving environment and met each of them with where they are at (a recent rescue and an old lady with opinions)!

My review is for the cat hotel specifically. The main employee at the cattery, David, is a great…read morecaretaker. You can tell he is genuinely passionate about cats. My cat stayed for 3 nights and I got two detailed text updates and photos while he was there. Pick up and drop off was smooth. Prices are very reasonable. When we got home my cat seemed happy and like his usual self. He will be staying at Alcala again!

I'd like give 5 stars to sitters (Misty and Kimberly and Scott) for their great service and taking…read morecare of our cats when we needed them. Specifically, Misty was wonderful and we were super happy with her service. Her reports were very detailed and I can tell that our cats were happy hanging out with Misty too. However, this review is more on Scott who runs the business. I've asked Scott's pet service company three times. And for two out of three I had negative experience with the way Scott behaved or talked to me. I'd give 1 star to Scott's behavior, due to a disappointing experience that I had interacting with him. Scott's negative attitude and lack of respect made me uncomfortable. The way he talks is as if he is the guardian of all the cats in the world and he knows more about our cats than we do Scott gave me the impression that he tries to bust me, or initimidate and undermine me. A good sitter should respect the owner's wishes and follow their routines that they have established through years of living and loving their cats. But what I saw from Scott was completely opposite. He kept interfering with our routines and trying to undermine our decisions. The way he behaves is as if we have to report to him for the decisions and routines that we have for our cats with whom we've had the pleasure of living for over 3 years. This is not acceptable. He should more mindful of the way he interacts & talks with people and respect their privacy and routines.

I have been working with Scott for several years now with my Pug Archie. No matter whether the…read moreduration of the service is a week or 2 or just a last minute dog walk when I don't want to leave Archie alone for a long period of time, Scott and his team are always happy to accommodate. Their concern for Archie and the love and attention they give him is always something I never have to worry about. I entrust Scott and his team implicitly and would highly recommend him to anyone. SD Pet Concierge is the pet care service extraordinaire!

We've been coming here for just shy of five years and never had a bad experience. Imani is our…read moregirl! She's efficient and gentle and super communicative and considerate. I have a Shih Tzu and I am very picky about where I take him because I've had bad experiences in the past where they get too close to his bulging eyes. Imani has never even come close to nicking him. The whole staff treats us like family and we love, bringing our boy there.

The facilities were dirty and my dog got fleas after being here. For the price? Pass.read more

We recently had to bring our pet rabbit here due to having a seizure…read more The staff was attentive, supportive and encouraging. Ive never had a pet that required medical attention so having the support from their staff was very reassuring that everything was going to be ok. We loved that they not only helped cats and dogs but also exotic animals. The doors are locked at night and require the front door desk to let you in which makes it feel safe. They have snacks, coffee, water and tea to help with the nerves as your pet receives the care they need. Overall, great spot and easy to spot in this strip mall. I hope to not have to have a pet medical emergency again but if we do, we will definitely be coming back here! Thank you VEG team!

Thank you to Sydney and the VEG crew for fixing our dearest family member Bruno. We are extremely…read moregrateful for your compassion, sense of urgency, guidance and helpful communication during the process of fixing Bruno. Your treatment was speedy and effective - Bruno is fully on the mend now. We hope we don't have another circumstance to see you, but know if we do have an emergency we will be in good hands. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!!

I've been going here for years and realized I've never posted a review. I love this business. I…read moredrive from the city to get my bird supplies. When you walk in it's a wonderland of choices, from feeders to seeds it has great variety. I find myself walking around the store for a bit to check out all the goodies. I routinely interact with Mark, he's knowledgeable and always helpful, and remembers you. Vince, who is the owner, brought in products for those with pet birds. It's a well rounded store for one's birding needs, I can't recommend it enough.

I just visited Backyard Birds in Encinitas (El Camino Real x Encinitas, Sprouts shopping center)…read morefor the first time. They have pet bird food, too! I have two macaws, seven cockatiels and a breeding pair of Gloster Canaries, and I've found my new food source! Vince is knowledgeable and friendly, plus he has had a cockatoo for 30 years! That's a true commitment to the avian community. Five stars, high recommendation, big bird mama smile!

POWER LINES DOG PARK's a huge hit with my pups. Max, Scout, and Roxy love running around unleashed,…read moreup and down the sandy trails. I've been going at least once a week to supplement our daily neighborhood walks and dog park visits closer to home. Roxy requires regular zoomie sessions to keep her manic puppy energy manageable. we got there early Saturday morning before the marine layer burned off and things got too hot. checked out entrances on earlier visits and prefer parking in the neighborhood along the east side of the park, close to one of several gated entrances. there were mostly bigger dogs that morning which is okay since our three are in the mid-fifty to sixty pound range. other dog owners were openly friendly even though most were regulars who obviously knew each other. dog parks tend to get cliquish, but the Power Line regulars were very gracious toward us occasional interlopers. special shout out to the amazing folks who keep the dog park rest stops stocked with fresh water, hauling in mostly five gallon bottles so dogs can stay hydrated. ps: Dennis, one of the regulars, told me this morning (8/3) Eddie does most of the heavy lifting on the water. that's a whole lot of thoughtful dedication -- mad props, deep appreciation.

This is SDG&E property that locals have used as an off leash dog park for years. The dog owners are…read morealmost unanimously responsible. They pick up after their dogs and are very considerate. There are plastic chairs and benches available for everyone and water is often brought in for all by many dog owners. You'll note that most reviews are many years old. The place is not quite the same today as it was back then. For instance, I've experienced one highly aggressive dog with an owner that clearly does not know how to control it. I would rate the dog park a 5 if irresponsible dog owners were not an issue. Unfortunately the worst offender is there most of the time in the morning and early evening. If it was only once in a while, it would not be an issue. People have actually had to change their personal routine to avoid this particular dog and it's owner. The other itresponsible owners (there are several) encourage their dogs to join in howling sessions which are inconsiderate to surrounding home owners. There have been valid complaints from residents who live in homes along the park. Aside from these black marks, the place is normally a quiet and pleasant playground for neighborhood dogs as long as you're lucky enough to visit during hours when irresponsible dog owners are not there. It's unfortunate that everyone cannot feel safe at this dog park.