First time getting my cat professionally groomed and Sharon was such a delight to work with. She…read moreupdated me on what she was doing, how my cat was feeling and just providing brief updates on the grooming session. I went with a lion cut for my cat and it turned out just the way i imagined. It's been almost a month and my cat still smells and feels super clean. Will definitely bring him back for grooming.

During the past few years, we have asked Al to take care of our two cats whenever we went on…read morevacation. We decided to go to Hawaii at the last minute last week and we asked Al to take care of our cats. Despite our last minute request, Al was very accommodating and he did such an amazing job as usual! Our cats were super soft from good brushing when we returned. In addition to taking very good care of our cats, he took very good care of our mail, newspapers, trash collection, etc. Our place was very clean when we came back (one of our cats vomits sometimes and Al must have cleaned them well). He always updates us with nice photos of our cats while we are away and he communicates very well with us. He is very trustworthy and dependable. Also, his charge is very reasonable for all the things he does. I could tell our cats were very happy with Al, as they were quite mellow when we returned. Our cats were quite loud and needy when we had a different sitter. We found Al through Yelp when we desperately needed a new cat sitter. We wanted to write our review to help out those who need a very good cat sitter. We strongly recommend Al for anyone who needs an excellent cat sitter.

Alyssa and Guillermo at Claws and Paws in the Bay were absolutely wonderful with our kitten, Onion…read more They cared for him with home visits twice a day for about two weeks over the holiday period- we booked fairly late when many places were already full. We really appreciated that Alyssa came by ahead of time to meet Onion before the booking. Their pricing is also super reasonable for the quality of care. We were really impressed by Alyssa's communication: we received updates every visit with photos and cute, quick write-ups that kept us in the loop. We were a bit nervous since this was our first time leaving Onion, but Claws and Paws made it a comfortable and stress-free experience. We'll definitely be using them again the next time we leave the city!

Guillermo and Alyssa are the best! They are very reliable and communicate well. They have been…read moreawesome in helping to walk, watch, and train (daily and also when I am out of town) my very energetic dog. Highly recommend with no reservations!

Lyn has been caring for my cats for many years (must be 8 or 9 years already) and comes highly…read morerecommended. Whenever I come back from a trip, I can tell that my pets are TOTALLY happy. She will trim their nails, play, cuddle, and generally spoil them rotten. I feel bad when I find out that she had to clean up an accident or barf because no one wants to deal with that. Lyn never misses a beat. So it's really nice to know that when I am away, I don't have to wonder if my pets are OK. She emails me updates to let me know how the day's visit went and is easy to reach if I have a question. When I found out that my Persian cat had terminal kidney failure and had to have fluids injected every other day, I was a hot mess. Since I was unfamiliar with this kind of palliative care, Lyn made special trips to my place, showed me how to do it, and helped me until I had it down. Losing a pet is not easy and her kindness helped me so much during a real rough time. For that, I will always be grateful. Her rates are reasonable. I trust her completely!

Lynn has been sitting our 3 dogs for several years now and I could not recommend her more highly…read more She's highly reliable, flexible, thinks of everything, the dogs love her, and her rates are very reasonable.

Bree took wonderful care of my 2 cats from 7/2/2026-7/12/2026. She sent daily videos and photos and…read morekept my kitties happy. She truly understands and cares about kitties.

Bree took such great care of our cats, Norma Jean and Jackson. We were away for a few weeks and…read morenever worried about them. She communicates often with videos and photos. So fun to see how well they are doing. They can play, relax and sleep anywhere in her home. Bree has a special connection with animals, we will be using her services again when we travel in 2026.

Betty has been wonderful to our dog Lovie. She's been very accommodating, even when we call her…read morelast minute, she's been willing to take her in. When we are away Betty sends us status updates on how our pup is doing. She'll send us photos/videos of Lovie either having a great time with other dogs or just relaxing on the couch. It's a good feeling to know that when you're away... Your dog is in good hands and being very well taken care off. Every time we pick up Lovie from Betty's place she's just exhausted! Which is nice because half the time we are too! But it just shows that she enjoyed herself while we were away and got plenty of play time in... If you're looking for a great place for your dog stay while you are away... You can trust Betty! -Lindsey, Brandon & Lovie

Betty has been my go-to dog sitter for nearly ten years. She boarded my yellow lab nearly every…read moreweek when I lived in San Francisco and traveled for business and pleasure. Over the last couple of years, she has sat both of my yellow labs whenever my wife and I travel on vacation. Even though I now live south of San Jose, I still make the trip to San Francisco for boarding because the dogs love her and I trust her completely. Without fail, Betty provides a diary of my dogs' stay, complete with fun pictures! I always hate to leave my "kids" behind, but the diary makes me feel like I was right there with them. Thank you Betty!

After scanning the pages and pages of five-star reviews for Elaine and her business, I feel at a…read moreloss to write something that provides additional insight or perspective on how fantastic Elaine is. The reviews here get all the details - deeply caring for your beloved fuzzball, plant whispering, coming back to find the house cleaner than you left it, medication administration, the heartwarming and occasionally hilarious notes... The truth is that it's all been written over and over again; Elaine cares deeply for your pets and your home. Elaine has taken care of my cats since 2014 on more occasions than I can count, and I trust her implicitly. She has demonstrated a level of care for my cats, my plants, and my home that is unmatched by any pet-sitter I've ever known. She is overflowing with compassion and intellect, and she is organized and detail-oriented in a way that is dizzying to contemplate. I remember that, when I moved, she had a system for updating my records so the transition was flawless: new key, new alarm code, house preferences, new garbage night - because yes, she takes out and brings in the garbage! Perhaps one novel perspective I can offer is the deep confidence I have in her ability to figure things out if the unexpected arises. I have taken several long hikes where I am away from any cell coverage for up to three weeks at a time. Before the first of these hikes, Elaine and I discussed some contingencies and made arrangements, including a veterinary care directive and emergency plan. If veterinary care is required, Elaine will be able to address it and advocate for my pets the way that I would. This gave me a comfort that is beyond words when I was off in the wilderness. I know that, if I've forgotten some detail, Elaine will take care of it thoroughly and completely. I have recommended Elaine to everyone I know with a cat, and if you're at all on the fence, don't be - get in touch with her and save yourself and your pets from a "learning experience" elsewhere. Elaine is a true professional, a local small-business-owner who provides a service far superior to any corporation's, and she will impress and endear you in a way that exceeds expectations.

I reached out to Elaine to help take care of my cats over a weekend. She arrived promptly at the…read moreappointed time, dilligently took notes about what needed to be done, asked clarifying questions, followed instructions, and went the extra mile on top of that. She put my trash bins out for me as part of her service, she took care of some feeder mice for my partner's snakes, she emptied litter, she fed wet and dry and kept the big boii from stealing the slower, pickier eater's food. She spent real time with the cats, she did not just enter and leave. She checked in and made sure that she did everything correctly. Elaine is a professional and did an outstanding job. I am a highly satisfied customer and intend to call on her services again when I need them. Cannot recommend enough for anyone in SF.

Sharon is extremely efficient and treats all pets with so much love and care. I would definitely…read morerecommend brining your dog or car to Sharon .

Sharon has been such a wonderful groomer to my Pomeranian, Zack. She always took such good care of…read morehim every time he went in for his wash and grooming. He would come home smelling so good and fresh, and somehow always looking even more handsome than when I dropped him off. What I appreciated most was how gently and lovingly she handled him, especially as he got older. You can truly tell she cares about the pets she works with and treats them like her own. She even helped me trim my pitbull Gotti's nails (he passed away in August 2025). Even though Sharon normally only works with small dogs, she was so kind and willing to help me out with Gotti. That meant so much to me. I also brought my friend's dog, Bella, to Sharon for the longest time. Bella passed away two years ago, and she always smelled so good after a visit with Sharon. She truly had a special touch with all of them. Zack recently passed away as well, so I won't be bringing him in anymore, and that makes me so sad. I will definitely miss our visits with Sharon. I'll also miss seeing her sweet dog, Molly, who always greeted everyone that walked through the door. That warm welcome made it feel even more special. Her studio may not be the fanciest place out there, but what truly matters is the care, attention, and love she gives to our pets. That means everything. Now all of my doggies are in heaven, and I'm sure they all miss Sharon. I'm so grateful she was part of their lives.

I'm so glad I chose House of Guineas to care for my guinea pig while I was on vacation. Alexandria…read moreprovided excellent care for my pet, and even more so, she helped her recover from the loss of her siblings. My guinea pig stopped drinking water after the death of her two guinea pig sisters. House of Guineas cared for my guinea pig, and she started drinking again. The staff member sent me videos and photos of my pet, and she also monitored her health and sent me notes, which were very helpful. I highly recommend House of Guineas, which provides excellent care for exotic animals.

Alexandria is a wonderful pet sitter. My kitties love her. Almost all of them are rescues from…read moreferal colonies and are shy. But Alexandria can win them over and even administer meds. Your pets will get love and care with Alexandri.