My 2 doggies were with On the Go Pet Care for a year and a half and couldn't have been happier dogs when they came back from their daily walks from Fort Funston. Alex (owner) is super awesome, fellow dog owner and lover, always willing to help out and even if he himself couldn't help out, would recommend alternatives. Reaching someone was never a problem to check up on the dogs and that puts anyone's mind at ease. I always felt safe leaving my dogs in Alex's care. My pups would still be getting their daily walks if we didn't move out of San Francisco. Alex's team is trustworthy and caring and I would highly recommend them to anyone who wants the best for their dogs! read more

Well, I wish I could actually rate their service, but they never showed up for our initial appointment. Hopefully, I'll find someone to come over and feed my cats while I'm away, but no one else in this industry seems to return phone calls. (I've left 4 messages with multiple businesses and On the Go was the only one who returned my call, but then subsequently blew me off). I scheduled a meeting with them on a Friday evening after sending them all the paperwork they needed and they never showed up, never called, never emailed, nothing. I guess they don't need the business in this crappy economy. I read all the wonderful reviews, so I'm hoping this was just an anomaly, but really, shouldn't a business owner call someone who is waiting for them to show up on a Friday evening if they can't make the appointment? I even went to the hardware store to get keys made for them as requested! We'll see if I get an email, but since I'm leaving town and so is my husband, we'll just have to ask friends once again to come by to make sure our cats have enough food and water. What is it with businesses in this city? I hate to sound jaded, but I'm so frustrated when I seek something I want/need that frankly, is very basic, and the business provider seems so cavalier about it. I work for the government, and it just makes me realize how well I'll do if I ever venture out into the civilian sector. I would just love it if someone treated me with some respect and returned my phone calls and emails the way I do when someone calls or emails me! Anyway, if you've had good luck with them, that's terrific, but I'm still waiting for a call back. read more

Max loves On The Go and they love him right back. As a new puppy mom I admit I was worried about making the transition from weekday doggie day care to hiring a dogwalking service. Keri (the owner) and her team couldn't have been more patient or professional- giving us so many valuable tips! Max's regular dogwalker/girlfriend is Kristy who gives him a super workout while training him to be a better dog. It's only been a month with On The Go and we can already see such an improvement in Max's leash and recall skills. One of the best things about Kristy & OTG is the daily written feedback about their adventures and how Max played with the other dogs. We were even emailed photos and videos the first few days which really put me at ease. Speaking of email- one of the best things about OTG is their availability and quick correspondence via email, text and phone. And it's wonderful to know if we're going to be late at work we can easily contact them and ask for a 2nd walk in the afternoon/evening (with no guilt whatsoever). OTG is awesome- I'm sure someday Max will likely love OTG more than us :) read more

If I could award 6 stars I would. And my cats would, too. We use OTGPC almost every weekend to sit for 2 cats while we're at our weekend place. They are reliable, conscientious, and helpful. We had a raccoon problem for a while and they cleaned up the dirty critter mess those pests left behind. They help with administering medication, and play with the cats so that they're happy and healthy when we return. Alex and his team are great and I heartily recommend them. read more

Our dog has been going on daily (M-F) group walks with On The Go Pet Care for about a year now. I feel so fortunate to have them take care of our little pup! This is a woman-owned/run top notch business. They are professional, responsible and fantastic with our dog! He is always so happy & excited when Maya or Keri come through the door! I can be a bit of a worrier, but I feel completely confident when he is in their care. When he recently stayed with them overnight (boarding for 5 nights), Keri sent me videos of him playing with her dog. He looked like he was having the best time. My vacation was even more enjoyable, knowing he was so happy and well cared for. When I returned home, he was relaxed and content. I feel that Keri and Maya treat our dog like he was one of their own. Talk about peace of mind! It's certainly not cheap to own and care for a dog these days, but their rates are very reasonable- especially when you consider the quality of service they provide. read more

Thank-you, Alex and your petsitters for your wonderful care. I was terrified to hire another pet sitter after Fetch Pet Care left my dog unattended and unleashed in my neighbor's yard where he fell through a broke fence and got injured (see my review of them for details). On the Go is actually locally owned, Alex took my puppy to his house when we were out of town and afraid to leave her alone for too long. He and the staff have really gone above and beyond and even took my elderly dog to the vet before he passed away. So grateful to them and the care they've given to our pets. read more

We really enjoyed the detailed notes about playtime that were left by our catsitter. Most importantly, the cats were clearly fed and had plenty of water both times we used the service. On The Go reached out to me directly after I got frustrated with how busy they were around the holidays (should not have been a surprise!) I really appreciate the effort to make things right! read more

As the saying goes, "Without your health, nothing else matters." Well, some believe the adage also includes the health of your pets. We're finally able to enjoy traveling thanks to the unsurpassable pet care provided by On The Go Pet Care. We trust Keri and Maya more than we trust our lifelong friends to come over each day to caress and play with our two cats. You not only return to a clean, odorless home with bowls filled with food and water, the litter box emptied and a cute obstacle course of cat toys throughout the living room, but you get to read a daily log of all that occurs during their daily visits. And the cats are seemingly nonchalant about our return; a true tale sign that all of their needs were met during our absence. We've depended on them nearly a half-dozen times, and they've never let us down. Their fees just meet our budget yet are reasonable when one considers how they go the extra mile to occasionally text us with pictures of both cats playing in our home resulting in a sense of relief that can only be equaled if we were there ourselves. read more

We started using on the go pet care 2 years ago. We have used them several times... and have always been very happy. Mari/keri are always very professional, and respond quickly to my emails and phone calls. I have 2 cats and they always seem happy and well taken care of , and well fed. Alot of times were last minute trips that were planned and they always seemed to make time for us, although Xmas/new years tends to be tight so we always- call in advance for a visit. When they visit your cat they scoop the letter/play with your animal/feed your animal and get your mail if you request. and always leave a daily log on what happen that day. I would highly recommend this pet sitting service- they are wonderful and my cat Molly and Benny thank them too! FYI......The one time we had to take the kitties to boarding we used a different company, we normally do not take our cats to boarding but we were forced to because we were getting new floors put in. The cats could not stay in the house. On The Go Pet Care does not board cats- they only do visits, it may be different with dogs though. read more

Finding On The Go Pet Care has given me a new found sense of freedom. Thanks to them, I am able to go out of town knowing my two high-maintenance geriatric kitties (one needs an insulin shot and the other must be pilled every 12 hours) will be well taken care of in my absence. I've used On The Go Pet Care twice (a long weekend & an 8-day vacation). Keri is super professional, and she and her team seem totally competent. I appreciate their thorough contract and reasonable prices; and I love the brief notes they leave upon each visit... lets you know what your pets were up to while you were away... Did they pee? Did they purr? Did they play with the fuzzy mouse toy? Did they come for pets? Did they get any treats? Were they talkative? Plus, if you're lucky (and have the best kitties in the whole wide world) they will also leave nice compliments about your pets, so you can feel like a proud parent and boast to all your friends. I'm confident my cats are in good hands with On The Go Pet Care, which is a pretty big deal. Thanks, Yelp! read more

Get rid of the guilt. Your friends, neighbors, and family do not want to watch the cat while you are in _______ (fill in blank of glamorous destination). I am so happy we started using this service for our cat (thanks YELP!) and can be carefree while away. Keri and her team are so professional and I never worry about our cat! Kitty is well cared for and much happier when we return. read more

Got quadrupeds for kids? These people are amazing. My girlfriend has two adorable and loving (read: geriatric high maintenance diabetic and curmudgeonly) cats. I adore them, but with both needing drugs every 12 hours... so much for cats being a low maintenance furry friend. Enter Keri, Cami et. al. Holy Mackerel are they amazing. 1. Affordable. Really, we've done our homework, and they are so reasonably priced. The service they offer, gives it even more value. 2. Professional. Really. Not in the "cat-lady" professional type of way, but in a real business, sense of way. Bullet proof contract, very thorough, timely, courteous, and obviously prudent. 3. They really care, or they are darn good actresses. Reading the write up of the care they provided is more fun than the Daily Show since Obama got elected. Sweet, caring, funny, kind, unless of course your cats are boring as stumps. Although, I have a feeling they would write something to make you feel good like "Elmer's poops were regular and well formed. Good boy Elmer. He was a pleasure to clean up after." In closing, really, check them out. It takes a lot to get me on Yelp to write, but this business is just spot on fantastic. Worth every penny for peace of mind, and the ability to get away. read more

I first found Alex and OTGPC right after moving to the neighborhood when I needed a holiday sitter. Alex came by in person to meet me and the cats and go through everything. Since then, he and Yvette have taken great care of my 3 cats many times when I've been out of town. They do a fantastic job every time, and it's wonderful to have someone I can rely on to keep my cats happy and healthy while I'm away. An added (and unexpected) plus: they always tidy up after the cats before I get home too. Thank you thank you! read more

This is Yelp review number two for me! I am completely impressed with Keri and the entire On the Go Pet Care team - especially Maya. My dog Oscar has a great time on his long group walks, playing with other dogs, running around and playing fetch, and sometimes getting his feet wet in the ocean. Keri and her team provide a great service - even helping to train my dog who has some slight obedience problems. In addition, Keri has been able to board Oscar on very short notice - and I always get updates and text messages with pictures showing Oscar having fun while I have to be away. I almost think Oscar is disappointed to come back to me! I highly recommend On the Go Pet Care. read more

Update (May 1, 2007): It's been about a month now that I've been using OTGPC, and have to say that I continue to be pleased with their services! (March 28, 2007): I have just recently discovered OTGPC and have been impressed since first connecting with them. It started when my normal walker, a nice retired guy, told me that he'd be unable to walk my 6 year old lab mix, Rhone, for a two month period. Always the planner, I began researching alternatives even though the time frame wouldn't be until late June 2007. I contacted Fidoagogo, but they weren't taking an additional dogs in my area. They kindly provided a list of 5 or 6 other possible providers. I did web searches on them, checked out their websites, and narrowed it down to OTGPC and Metro Tails. I contacted both companies and the difference in response and professionalism was amazing. I think because OTGPC has been in operation longer, that they have their 'act' together more than MT. I am not overly suspicious, but when you're talking about #1 turning over your beloved pet to a stranger and #2 handing over your house keys to a total stranger, there are certain reassurances you look for, e.g. a bonded/insured company, the background of those walking your pet as well as those having access to your house keys or entry in to your house. I had prepared a list of questions for both companies addressing some of these basics. OTGPC actually had many of the answers already on their website. MT did not. Specifically, there was only one person, the owner, listed, however when I called, I was told that there were several others who worked for the company. So, I naturally wanted to know their backgrounds. I didn't get an answer on my phone call with MT, nor did I get an answer via email. Lastly, when it came to preparation OTGPC was on top of it with soft copies of their required documentation and contracts. MT didn't have soft copies. And, insofar as references, I couldn't confirm any of the references from MT. Also, OTGPC was great with follow up, MT, not. I met with Mari and continued to be impressed and immediately engaged OTGPC for 5 walks to see how it'd go. Our first walk was yesterday afternoon, and Mari called me that evening to tell me how it went, which I really appreciated. We've got 4 more walks scheduled before the two month period coming up in June, and I feel really good about it. Net/net: OTGPC is a very professional organization and they know dogs. Also, they provide other services as well, e.g. pet/home sitting at very reasonable rates. read more

Our dog Mia gets 5-star treatment with the On-The-Go team. She goes frolicking about - the beach, the dog parks, hiking - with her dog friends for a few hours and always comes back exhausted and happy. Keri runs a very professional business - she always sends me payment reminders on time, lets us easily change the dates of our walks, and leaves little notes for us with any updates on our dog's behavior or health issues. They run a top-notch service and clearly care a lot about their animal clients. read more

Alex (who recently bought the biz) and his associates always take great care of my 17+ y.o. cat. I also feel comfortable when I'm away knowing that she is being taken off, played with and loved. I come home to daily notes of her well being and that she was missing me. Thanks again! read more

When I first started using On The Go Pet Care, they had very reasonable prices. $15 for a 30 (or was it 45 min?) cat sitting visit. A few years later they have gotten EXTREMELY greedy! $18 for a 30 minute cat sitting for a weekday. If you need them on a weekend, expect to pay an ADDITIONAL $10! Holidays? $15 surchage! Double rates over the X-mas/New Years holiday. I was pleased with the actual service (from the cute notes they leave my cat seemed to be well taken care of) however I am going to search for a more reasonable service that doesn't gauge their clients. read more

The look on Daisy's face when Keri or Krsity come to pick her up for daily walks says it all. We couldn't be happier with On The Go Pet Care, and would recommend them to anybody looking for dog care. read more

On the Go Pet Care is absolutely wonderful - they provide excellent service with genuine care for and appreciation of pets. We have used this service several times for our cat and have never been disappointed. We love reading the notes left, and we got a particular treat when we received an email with a picture of our kitty doing a new (and very cute) thing of lying in the bathroom sink. They get pets and they get the fact that we are crazy crazy about our pet! Highly recommended! read more

We have used On The Go for cat sitting over the past couple years. They provide great service, are professional, responsible and obviously love what they do. read more

Keri and her team continue to provide our dog and cats with amazing service. My schedule unpredictability is handled seemlessly - no worries when I need some last minute help caring for the pooch. When the boy had major surgery on his elbows this past winter, Keri and her team were AMAZING - helping us every step of the way and allowing the pooch's parents to go to work and pay his vet bills. I trust the OTGPC staff completely and recommend their services with highest regard. True professionals who love pets - perfect! read more

Keri, Mimi, Maya, everyone at OTGPC are so great! They are responsive and give feedback and pics. When I work from home, I see that Tucker is so excited when they show up and loves to go on the walks. And then he comes home and crashes, which is perfect. Makes me know that when I'm at work, Tucker is in good hands and getting the exercise he needs. Love OTGPC! read more

We've been using them for almost a year now, very dependable and professional. Our dog Lola loves them!

Still use these guys all the time, and they are still the best for our cats. They even do often email us a pic of our kitties when we're on a longer trip. Don't hesitate to trust these folks with your precious fur babies! read more

I have used On The Go for a year and a half and they are great. They have my keys so when I travel I just send them a quick email to let them know the dates I will be gone and I know my cat will be well taken care of while I'm away. They are very professional and friendly and I highly recommend them! read more

On the Go does a great job with our dog! We've been using them for 2 years: they come every day for a group walk and pet sit when we go out of town for the weekend. I love getting the daily reports telling me what happened whie we were gone. I'm occasionally home to see how happy my dog gets when they arrive: it's unbelievable. It's almost disappointing to see your dog walker get a more enthusiatic greeting than you do... but it shows what a wonderful job they do with the pets. read more

On the Go is awesome, Keri, Mimi, everyone. Our dog Chewy has been going out on walks with them for about a year. On the occasional day that I work from home, I see that he waits by the door for his walk. He LOVES his walkers. He comes home exhausted, which is a beautiful thing. Keri always sends lots of photos and videos from the walks. Keri and Mimi are obvious dog lovers and enjoy what they do. read more

Fantastic cat-sitters. I can't say how happy I am with On the Go. They are reliable, responsible and really love animals. I also really appreciate the daily notes that they leave-- I felt better going on vacation knowing that they were going to be looking out for my cat. I'm moving to the east bay, and so am super bummed that I'm going to have to try and find some service as good as On the Go! read more

We can finally go out of town without worrying about our kitties. the staff at On The Go Pet Care are amazing.

We can't say enough good things about On the Go Pet Care. My wife and I travel a bit, and, until we found On the Go, we were always worried about our cats. Now we know that they are very well taken care of and that peace of mind makes our trips even better. In fact, last month when we were in Tasmania, my wife was texting with one of the folks from the On the Go, just to see how the cats were doing. Service that stretches across the globe! Finding On the Go Pet Care was a very good day for us and our cats. read more

On The Go was my first foray into pet sitting. We were out of town last weekend and had to leave our 12 week old cockapoo puppy Maggie behind. It was heartwrenching enough to see the look on her face, much less think of leaving her with a stranger. Mari of OTG picked the pup up on Friday and boarded her at home all weekend. She left incredibly detailed notes of their activities, along with Maggie's energy levels, and sleeping and eating habits. Maggie accompanied her all over the city - a Cinco de Mayo festival, Baker Beach, shopping, long walks, etc. Upon our return, Mari sent photos of their adventures - so incredibly sweet and reassuring! I will be calling Mari again, without a doubt! She really went above and beyond for us and our puppy. She was caring, professional, and so thorough. read more

We've been using On The Go Petcare since we adopted our puppy over a year ago. Mari and Kerri are great - they are wonderful with animals, honest, hardworking, ethical, and consistently professional. I trust them completely with our dog. Best part - our dog gets totally excited when they come to our door! read more

Highly recommended! I have used OTGPC several times to look after my two cats while out of town. Alex and the team are great. When I contacted them for the first time, Alex came by the apartment, talked to me about the cats' personalities, behavior, and feeding routine, and made me feel very comfortable leaving them in his hands. Each day that an OTGPC sitter comes by to feed the cats, he or she leaves detailed notes about the cats, where they were, and how they behaved. They are clearly all animal lovers, and I feel totally comfortable having them come into my apartment when I'm out of town. It's great to have such a fantastic service to rely on when none of my friends are available to pet sit! read more

We got a recommendation to give this a try in our new neighborhood, and after a couple months of great service, Mr. Milo is a real big fan. His opinion is the one that matters, he even gets long trips to Funston, which I thought might not be in the cards now that we are on the other side of the city. I highly recommend. read more

Just used On The Go Pet Care for the first time for our cat while we were out of town and could not be more pleased with their services. Our cat has a few health problems and it was reassuring to have people caring for her that could manage her medications, and if needed subcutaneous fluids. For once, our cat was very relaxed when we came home. Also, it was nice to have the journal on how she played with them, ate, etc. They are also insured, certified in Pet First Aid, and will bring in your mail as a bonus. This company is very reliable, professional, and accommodating - we will definitely use On the Go again. read more

Keri and her team do such a great job! I've been relying on them at a moment's notice for about a year now. She's incredibly responsive and has always managed to work visits to Wolfie into her schedule - no matter that I ask for a booking a day in advance :-) I would recommend her to anyone who wants to be sure they have a real professional and a true animal lover looking after their pets! read more

On the Go Pet Care is fantastic ! I've used them for cat sitting for a few years, and they are always reliable and provide excellent service for money. Whenever I return, my cat is calm and happy (unlike when I used to leave her with friends ! ). I can now relax when I'm out of town and feel that she's being well taken care of. read more

Keri and her team are great. My mini aussie shepherd has been a member of "their pack" since he was a little baby, and they take such great care of him. You can tell how comfortable he is as well - he loves them so much! They take the dogs to the park, beach and on field trips, like GG Bridge as well. They are also very helpful - whatever you need, they are there. They also let you know how your pup is doing and what might help him. They are like family to my pup, and I'm glad to have found such a great team! read more

OTGPC is top notch for dog walking service. Keri and her team have walked my dog for over two years and had I not moved out of SF a few weeks ago, they still would be. OTGPC is a dedicated team of reliable dog-lovers who very clearly enjoy their work. Since they started when my dog was only 9 months old they assisted us in training my dog for obedience and behavior. Regular updates accompanied with photos and videos of their dog groups playing together in the grass, sand, and beaches of SF are a great treat to find both in your inbox and on their website. For overnight boarding services, a full report is provided of how your pet behaved and was treated as well as what they ate and where they slept. Around the holidays you may come home to find a small treat bag for your pet. You may even become jealous that your pet is more excited to see them than you. On a few occasions we ran into one of the walkers on the weekend and our dog went nuts with excitement as well as on those rare days that we happened to be home when they came to pick up our dog. I highly recommend contacting OTGPC if you want true loving hospitality and care for your pet while you are away. read more