We boarded our 4-year-old English Springer Spaniel, Dior, at Uncle PawPaw for 5 nights -- his first…read moretime ever being boarded -- and Roy was absolutely amazing. From day one, Roy made us feel completely at ease. He sent daily photos and videos of Dior having the time of his life with his furry friends, which was huge for us since Dior never really got to socialize like that before. Seeing him so happy, relaxed, and genuinely enjoying himself made all the difference. Roy clearly loves what he does and treats the dogs like his own. We couldn't have asked for a better first boarding experience and will 100% be booking again. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a place where their dog will be truly cared for.

I had a rare chance to travel and needed to board my Corgi/Australian Cattle Dog, Poppyseed. I was…read moreso nervous and scared to leave her alone with a stranger and it is the first time she's been boarded without her sister, who passed last March. But WOW!! Roy at PawPaw is truly amazing and the only person I trust. I came home to a beautiful, clean and better dog than when I left!! It's like she remembers her early training again-- she sits on command, is quiet on command (now HOW did you do that??!!) and is just perfect!! Holy cow!! Roy sends pictures and videos every day so you know that she is safe and happy. I loved seeing her "tucked in" at night with the other pups. I don't trust anyone else with my dog other than family and Roy. Thank you for taking such great care of my dog. I appreciate it more than you know.

Analyn did a wonderful job caring for our beloved cat Fion while we were gone for two whole weeks…read more We received lots of photos and updates and loved that Fion could walk around and hang out in different places rather than being in a kennel or "cat condo" for two whole weeks. Unfortunately, a cat sitter who drops by the house doesn't work for us because Fion ruins the house if she is left alone. So being able to leave Fion at Analyn's house works out very well for us. We highly recommend iThink Pet to other pet owners!

My husband and I were so fortunate to find iThink Pet in 2016 when searching for a new cat sitter…read moreon Yelp, after we moved to San Leandro. We had excellent cat sitters for several years (but were moving to a new location where they no longer could serve) so we were very anxious to find the "right fit". The search was over upon meeting Analyn Carino. She was kind, personable and passionate about her business. We also thought it was wonderful this was a family run business where her brother, Jason, would also be working with us. We have found Jason and Analyn's associates to be very attentive to our last minute cat sitting needs and requests. This is one of their greatest strengths, their excellent communication and responsiveness. Daily photos, and daily texts to keep us informed! Wow! When they arrive at our home to watch over Loke, our flame-point short hair Siamese and Mocha, our black medium hair tabby, they work extra hard to ensure we can have peace of mind while we are out of town. From these daily updates, summaries and taking photos of our fur babies to taking in our packages that arrive at our front step as well checking our mail, they are professional, dedicated and easy to work with. We appreciate their concern and gentle treatment of Loke and Mocha, as if they were their own pets, which is one of our top priorities in retaining pet sitting services. We highly recommend Analyn, Jason and the iThinkPets team. If you ever have a question, feel free to reach out to myself through Yelp as we would proudly provide a referral! We welcome questions and happily available to share our own personal positive stories and experiences after working with iThinkPet since 2016. They are wonderful and Loke and Mocha love them like family. Thanks so much Analyn and Jason! We iThinkPet!

Fantastic web app to manage the account. The sitter that has been assigned to me, Autum, is…read morefantastic. On the walk through before our first sitting, she understood right away what needed to be done. Every day she sends a report with photos. It really is so nice to see the pics of my kitties every day when I'm away. Autumn thus far has been available short notice which my previous sitter needed at lest 2-3 weeks advance notice. On top of that, she is cool with coming every other day which saves me a ton of money. I suspect I will be using Fetch! Pet Care's services for a long long time.

Members of the Fetch Team picked up my two dogs, twice a day, and took them to Briones for…read moreoff-leash adventures. My dogs loved it and it so eased my conscious as my work schedule at the time was very long hours. I have also used them on an "emergency basis" when I took sick and a Fetch team member came to my house and exercised a new puppy who needed a great deal of attention. They are wonderful!

Use this team! Whenever I need care for my pups I call City Hikes. They take such good care of my…read moredogs and home when I am away. My dogs even behave better after a visit walk with Merika.

I'm so happy I found Merika and the Citi Hikes team for over 4 years by now - she is a great…read morecarrier and I know I can rely on Merika always to give the care with love . Timely informing updates , plus keeping my place clean! Merika is also taking cool pictures of my cat (one is attached I recommend Citi Hikes to take a reliable personal care of your pet

Pets 'N Plants have been taking care of our cat for the past 7 years, and I can't say enough good…read morethings about them. When we are out of town, our "designated sitter" visits our home at a very reasonable rate/visit. She always spends time with the pets, grooming them, playing with them, feeding them, and - how much is this worth? - cleaning up after them. She also takes in our mail and newspapers, opens and closes drapes, turns lights on/off, and keeps the house looking lived in. Recently, while at a wedding out of town, our cat needed emergency vet care. Our sitter whisked her off to the vet the same day, got her treated and administered medication daily until we were home, and communicated with us the entire time. She was GREAT! Totally trustworthy and responsible, clearly they love animals and know how to take care of them. Five stars plus!

I can't recommend this pet-sitting service highly enough…read more A few weeks ago, I was getting ready to travel back East for my daughter's graduation, when one of my cats got terribly Ill. I had never used a pet-sitter before, but had already set up Pets 'n Plants. I was even thinking of cancelling my whole trip, but they reassured me that they had dealt with sick animals before (they had been recommended by my vet) & they would give me a daily call to keep me apprised of the situation. I can't tell you how much their competent attitude helped me get on the plane! Karen, who was assigned to my cats, was very professional and competent (they have forms they fill out on every aspect of your pets/home/needs) & was able to give my cat all his medication in a no-nonsense way. She played with them so much so that when I returned, I swear they looked disappointed & seemed to be wishing that nice lady would come back! Again, Pets 'n Plants saved my trip for me, so that I was able to watch my daughter graduate & come home to a healthy, happy pet. I'll definitely use them again.

I had to board my two dogs here many times this last year, and I have been happy with the…read moreexperience. My travel happened a lot of times at the last minute, and overall I feel like they did a great job accommodating me and handling the situations which were sometimes chaotic. My dogs are both super high energy, and they always seem to return relaxed from their stays. I like that there are certain activities they do with the dogs and that they video / photograph it daily. I do feel like a live camera would be nice but I understand that can bring more complications. Lastly, their actual place has gotten WAY nicer since I first went there. It looks very clean and organized.

Workindoggz has been a lifesaver for me and my three dogs. Each of my dogs has very different needs…read moreand I feel like this place has been able to support all of them. I originally started coming here for training with Ria when I brought home a new puppy and my other two dogs were not getting along with him. Through her training, all of my dogs have developed the skills they needed. The training is ongoing and I've been able to go at a pace that works for my schedule and budget. I now feel much more in control of my dogs' behavior. All three of my dogs are reactive in different ways and the training has made a huge difference. Ria is incredibly knowledgeable and takes the time to explain things in a way that actually helps me understand what I'm doing and why. She's also very consistent, which I really appreciate. I've worked with other trainers before, but it never felt like an ongoing relationship where I could ask questions or continue learning like I can with Ria. We've done both individual sessions and group reactivity classes and I love that my dogs get to practice being around other dogs in a structured, non-judgmental environment. I've seen real progress in each of them. One has improved with aggressive and overprotective behavior, another has built confidence, and my third has gained obedience skills and improved socialization. I also use their daycare for my youngest dog and he absolutely loves it. He's been going for about six months now. He comes home happy and tired from physical activity and mental enrichment. The facility is great, the staff are caring, and I love getting photo updates. It's also a big plus that they have grooming services on-site. It gives me extra peace of mind that the facilities are all indoors and they work closely with the vet next door in case of an emergency. I'm really grateful to have found a place that supports both my dogs and me!

Francesca has been an absolute godsend for us, and I can't recommend her enough. We have hired her…read moreseveral times to take care of our kitties and she has been joyful, trustworthy, communicative and patient. We loved meeting her in person, and I feel so comfortable and confident when i travel knowing she is back at home, making sure my babies are well taken care of.

I 100% recommend The Dawg Mother for any of your pet sitting needs! She is thoroughly professional,…read moreis committed to making sure the animals she is watching have the upmost care, and goes far out of her way to help out the pets on a day to day basis. The pets love her and feel very comfortable with her presence. She is very trustworthy which is necessary with caring for our babies.

We took our 3 month old kitten here while we when to Tahoe…read more Let me just tell you, the facility is top notch. Super impressive operation. The owner Pam is super professional and sent us daily updates of our kitty. This is definitely going to be the place we used to board our pets.

I would highly recommend Critter Pet Care to any pet guardian/owner (even guinea pigs!) Their love…read moreof all animals shows from the lush inside arrangements where cats and dogs stay (separately, of course) to updating the yard with new astroturf for dogs to have more fun playing outside. I am sure my dog would agree as shown by him literally starting to whine with anticipation when we get close to the freeway exit. Pam has also been incredibly helpful and understanding while I continue to learn how to raise my very first dog. I also consider her a bit of a cat saint for all the cats she has helped.

Thankful for the Gentle Care team during a very hard time, after a failed surgery at another…read moreclinic, my cats nose cancer came back super fast, and the heartbreaking decision to escort him over the rainbow bridge happened over a couple of days. Gentle care made time for us the same day, I came late because my tom tom wanted to eat and use the bathroom but they didn't mention a thing. The doctor and vet tech that helped me were so sweet and warm. They let me spend as much time with him as I needed before and tom tom was not stressed at all, they allowed him to stay on me the entire time and pass in my arms. I received his ashes, paw print and a card. I am happy to bring tom tom back home. Thank you again.

I'm writing this review to share my deeply disappointing experience with Dr. Yoon at this clinic on…read moreDecember 10th and 11th, following an urgent medical situation with my mini dachshund, Maple -- I believed she had eaten a small hand towel. The day before visiting Gentle Care, Maple was seen at VEG Emergency Vet, where I paid $1,200 for her initial assessment. The ER vet advised that Maple would need one final X-ray the next morning to determine whether surgery was necessary, as she had already vomited and passed pieces of the towel she ingested. Their recommendation was clear, so I brought Maple to Gentle Care on December 10th expecting a simple follow-up and the final imaging. Instead, I encountered inconsistent communication, unclear diagnostic decisions, and fluctuating pricing that made an already stressful situation even harder--especially because I and my family were actively trying to pull together the funds for whatever treatment Maple might need. Accurate, stable estimates were essential so I could understand how to move forward and how my family could help cover the cost of her care. On December 10th, I arrived at 9:30 AM:     *    I was quoted $820 verbally for a full day of diagnostics, including an ultrasound and contrast X-rays.     *    I received no updates until I called at 3:00 PM and was told there was no information yet.     *    When I called again to confirm the cost, the total had increased to $1,100--a $280 increase I did not approve, with no added services beyond the original plan.     *    At pickup, instead of receiving the final X-ray the ER vet recommended, I was told I had to return the next morning before Dr. Yoon could determine whether surgery was necessary. This required me to call out of work at the last minute, which was stressful and disruptive. On December 11th, I returned for the final X-ray (provided at no charge) and paid an additional $360 for blood work and fluids.     *    After reviewing the images, Dr. Yoon presented two possible surgical options--endoscopic removal or direct surgery--but did not provide guidance on which option was best for Maple's condition.     *    I was given a verbal surgery estimate of $4,000.     *    When I asked for a written estimate so I could secure pre-approval from my pet insurance (PetsBest) and request a CareCredit limit increase, the printed estimate suddenly increased to $5,000, without any explanation. * Dr. Yoon also said the surgery could wait another day and that I would have to drive Maple to Danville to the other vets office he works with. The quote I received was from that hospital and not Gentle Care.     *    Dr. Yoon also told me he would only accept my insurance if I could get pre-approval on that estimate, which was not possible. All of this was incredibly difficult to navigate. My family and I were trying everything we could to ensure Maple received the care she needed--we were gathering funds, adjusting schedules, and making decisions in real time. The constant price changes and lack of clear direction made it feel nearly impossible to plan responsibly for her treatment. For context, before even arriving at Gentle Care, I had paid $1,200 at VEG ER. At Gentle Care, I then paid $1,100 on December 10th and another $360 on December 11th. Maple's care was never something I hesitated to pursue; we were simply trying to understand what the actual cost would be so we could pay for it. Given the ER vet's recommendation that Maple only needed a final X-ray--and considering she had already vomited and passed parts of the towel--I now seriously question whether an entire additional day of diagnostics was necessary. Ultimately, I took Maple to Noble Vet, where she received clear recommendations and had her foreign body surgery performed for $3,090.65. My family helped me cover the cost, and the experience there was transparent, supportive, and professional--everything I hoped for from the start. I believe the diagnostics performed at Gentle Care were excessive, delayed Maple's needed surgery, and resulted in inflated and inconsistent charges. I hope the clinic reviews the communication and pricing issues from December 10th and 11th so other pet owners don't face the same confusion during a medical emergency. UPDATE: We unfortunately had to put Maple to sleep on Dec. 14th after she became septic. After speaking with the vet at Noble Vet and VEG in San Ramon I believe the delay in surgery resulted in a more complex and risky surgery. I will be looking for another veterinarian for the remainder of my pets.

We found Molly through Yelp and she has been GREAT! We just moved so our cats have become a little…read moreshy, but with Molly they are coming out and being social. She really goes above and beyond. Our flight was coming in later than expected and she made an extra last minute visit for us to make sure the cats had everything they needed. She was even able to water our plants on a really hot day and left our trash cans out for pick up. She is fabulous with our two cats and truly amazing all-around! She uses an app which was new for me in regards to pet sitting, but now I LOVE IT! It is so much more convenient to see the photos of our cats when we are away, easily schedule our next appointments, and pay our invoices all through the app. Thank you Molly :)

Molly took my emergency, last minute request for 5 days of overnight pet sitting. My senior dog…read morerequired medicine 4 times per day. Molly was reliable, kind, and very knowledgeable concerning my pet's needs. My pet was well-cared and my home was in order when I returned. Thank you, Molly!