Pet Care by Erin Schwartz

(32 reviews)

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!

Coastal Pet Sitters

(38 reviews)

I have used Coastal Pet Sitters for over 2 years now to watch my 2 cats and love their service!…read moreThey are professional, punctual, and have great communication. I highly recommend Camden, who has been amazing with my cats who are a bit difficult.

Michelle and her team at Coastal Pet Sitters are the very best of the best! Whether our family had…read moremade a request six months in advance or six days before, they always had it handled with ease and flexibility. Among their amazing sitters is Madison, who is an exceptional sitter, who our dogs grew very fond of! Her many pictures, videos, and updates truly helped us relax while away. We are moving back to the east coast and will miss working with Michelle and Madison! Thank you for your endless love and care of our pups!

Dogs On The Run

(341 reviews)

We hired Dogs on the Run to have our dog be part of our wedding day in June 2025, and I truly…read morecannot recommend them enough!! Especially our handler, Misty! From the very beginning, Misty was incredible. She carved out time weeks before the wedding for us to meet each other and talk about our dog's (Louie) temperament, our expectations, and the full game plan for the big day. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing she was prepared and genuinely cared about making everything go smoothly. On the wedding day, she was amazing. She arrived early to the Airbnb and was able to get used to walking and handling Louie. She walked Louie down the aisle, handled him and helped him greet guests during the ceremony and cocktail hour, and kept everything completely stress-free for us. She kept us updated via text throughout the day, and when it was time to drop him back off at our Airbnb in the evening, she sent photos and updates so we knew he was settled and happy. She even left us the sweetest wedding gift, which was such a thoughtful touch. Misty was kind, professional, organized, and clearly loves what she does. We are SO grateful for her and would absolutely book Dogs on the Run again. Highly, highly recommend!

We contacted DOTR for dogsitting at our home. We were called back within an hour. All communication…read morewith DOTR & Phoenix, the sitter, have been timely and affable. Phoenix connected with our dog immediately when she came to interview. That hasn't always been the case with our dog. We had to cancel our reservation due to unforeseen circumstances. We will definitely keep DOTR & Phoenix on our list for future dates.

A & J Ultimate Pet Sitting Service

(15 reviews)

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!

The Balanced Pack Pet Care

(22 reviews)

Thought I would give a review since I've had Megan as my dog walker for roughly around 9 years now…read more Just goes to show how much we love her so much; we want to keep her as our own little secret! I found Megan when we had Flexo at the time. I looked everywhere for a specific type of walker. Our boy was a rescue with a rough background. He was reactive to dogs while on leash and took time to trust strangers. I definitely wanted a dog savvy walker! One who has a background in training and tough pups like ours. Since day one, I remember coming back from work and noticing our boy feeling a little more relaxed. Not as pent up or stressed. I quickly realized how much he needed this! Whatever his situation was before, I wanted to give him a better one, an upgrade. Megan helped me with that. She was very professional, confident, and worked with our boy during her walks. He eventually loosened up to her and her little girls and it was so great to hear how much he improved over time. Flexo has since passed, but we adopted another rescue, Brody. We had him at 7 months old and, although was the complete opposite of Flexo, his puppy stage proved to be quite the whirlwind, to say the least! While we did our part in training, Megan did her part with socializing and walking. He was a little ball of energy, but now at 3 yrs old, has since calmed down and is the best boy. He loves Megan and her pack (both humans and dogs)! She also does boarding and daycare. Another plus, she is very flexible! There are often times I've had to cancel last minute because I worked from home during the pandemic, and it was no issue. She also updates by leaving a message in a little notepad she provided. There are so many positives, I can't say enough how much we love having Megan as our walker. I only hope, if there comes a time when we have to move away, we can find someone just like her. She's definitely set the standard for who I want in a professional walker!

Megan and Marla are incredible! They are basically family at this point…read more After making a very late decision to visit family over the holidays, I desperately needed to find someone I could trust to take care of my dog, Wilson. I didn't want to leave him somewhere he would end up in a cage all night and most of the day. Fortunately, I found the Balanced Pack. Wilson stayed with Marla and her family during the 6 days I was gone. As any dog owner knows, a lot of stress accompanies leaving a dog with someone else for an extended period of time - even with friends. That was not the case with the Balanced Pack. I received regular updates and daily photos of a very happy Wilson. Further, it was so nice knowing that Wilson was with people who cared about him and had plenty of playtime with his canine buddies. The only concern was that I'd have to drag him back home ;-) Since then, I have used the Balanced Pack for day boarding on a regular basis. Megan picks him up every morning on time and then drops him off around 5:30pm and feeds him dinner. He is so excited when I tell him in the morning that Megan & Marla are coming. And it is amazing to come home from work and find your dog both exercised and fed. And I do mean it - Wilson has tons of energy and on days when Megan has him, he is worn out when I get home! That says something. The bottom line is that Megan and Marla are awesome. They will treat your dogs with love and care. And you will notice an extra gleam in your pet's eyes after a fun day with the Balanced Pack.

Trusted Pet Care

(8 reviews)

I am SO grateful to have found Trusted Pet Care and Calla!! I have two sphynx cats who are my whole…read moreworld and I can't imagine entrusting their care with anyone else. I always have peace of mind knowing that they are being well taken care of and spoiled when I'm away! Calla is communicative, reliable, friendly and my boys absolutely love her. I always get wonderful updates and great photos too! I recommend her to all of my friends and family members- I'd give 10 stars if I could!! THANK YOU!

Calla and Mario took care of my cats, Mojo and Ace, while I was away. They are friendly,…read moreresponsive, and trustworthy, rewarding the trust I placed in them to care for both my pets and my home. Their frequent text updates, including photos, reassured me about my cats' well-being. I also appreciated the ability to ask and answer questions, adjust my Pet Care Plan, and confirm my return date. Based on my experience, I recommend Calla and Mario to other pet owners.

Contented K9

(4 reviews)

Pam was flexible and organized in setting up our walks & visits, and was super friendly meeting our…read morepups.

Last year, I was looking for someone reliable to walk our 11 year old lab while we were out of town…read moreand came across Contented K9 on the web. Pam has been great and I highly recommend her services. She is very professional, reliable and loves dogs.

Encinitas Pet Sitting

(18 reviews)

Zack & Yumi were fantastic with our kitty. She was well taken care of and warmed up very quickly…read moreto both Yumi & Zack. Pebbles can be a little shy and can take a while to get to know someone, but even in just a few days away, based on the feedback and pictures sent, we could easily see that she was comfortable and happy. This was just a quick 3-day trip, but we'll absolutely request Zack and Yumi again for longer stays if their schedules permit. Thanks Zack and Yumi for taking care of our girl. She loved you! :)

Yumi and Zack have been taking care of our cat when we've been out of town ever since she was a…read moresmall kitten. They have been absolutely wonderful to her and to us. Not only are they caring, responsible, and dependable, but they've also saved us on a few occasions at very short notice, when out-of-town trips snuck up on us. They always send us adorable photos of our cat, who clearly loves when they visit. Thanks to Yumi and Zack, we never have to worry about going away and leaving our little family member behind. They are the best!

Peace Love and Walks

(6 reviews)

I can't say enough good things about Meg. In the past I had always dreaded going away out of…read moreconcern for my cat. He literally runs away from everyone, except Meg, when she comes to the door he runs up to greet her and rolls over. She is literally the most responsible, loving petsitter.

Meg at Peace Love and Walks has provided an exceptional and invaluable service and peace of mind…read morefor our family through her care for our pets when we travel. She goes above and beyond for our two cats by playing with them and caring for them, and sends updates with pictures/videos after each visit. Her services are flexible and affordable, and she is most of all, reliable. She provides services herself, so who you meet initially is who will come into your home. Meg is easy to reach and responds in a very timely fashion, and communicates effectively to provide peace of mind. One night I was worried that my housekeeper had inadvertently left my cats in a bedroom behind closed doors and Meg made an extra visit after her services were already delivered for the day to swing by and check on them at no additional cost. We wholeheartedly and enthusiastically recommend Peace Love and Walks!

Dog Busters

(70 reviews)

Cara is excellent training your dog. She is very knowledgeable and very patient. Has great methods…read morethat does not include a shock dog collar. I would highly recommend her!

I can't recommend Cara enough! From the very first session, it was clear that she truly understand…read moredogs and their behavior. Cara took the time to assess my puppy's individual needs and developed a training plan with the goal of forming a strong relationship with my dalmatian, Ruth. Cara was incredibly patient, calm, and encouraging. Check out her YouTube videos to get Cara's vibe for traning and see if her apporach works for you. Unfortunately, due to personal circumstances, we were not able to complete our eight-week training plan, but Cara was completely understanding and refunded me for the remaining sessions. I was beyond grateful that she was so understanding of situation. Cara has a genuine love for animals, and it shows in every interaction. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, kind, and results-driven dog trainer, look no further. I'm so grateful for the transformation in my dog's behavior (even in the short time we spent training together) and I would recommend Cara for anyone struggling to train their dog basic obedience, or develop a relationship with their new puppy, and much more!

Veterinary Emergency Group

(316 reviews)

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!

We are so grateful for the wonderful people here at VEG! Our boy Frankie collapsed tonight, and we…read morewere able to get him here just in time. His prognosis isn't great, but without VEG, he wouldn't still be with us. Thanks to all of the wonderful,caring folks that give up their normal lives and sleep schedules to be there when pet owners need them the most! We are able to sit right next to him on a couch while he's resting on a bed at our feet. They even brought us a cozy warm blanket since it's chilly in here.We wouldn't know what to do without you.

Coastal Animal Hospital

(218 reviews)

Coastal animal hospital was so great all around! They took us as a walk in emergency on a Monday…read moresoon before closing. Everyone from the front desk staff, to the nurses, to the doctors were amazing and so helpful! Even though they were closing and it was later in the evening, they took their time with us and helped us get a diagnosis. The doctor took his time to explain all possible scenarios of what could have happened and made sure we were in the know about our dog's current situation. Amazing experience all around, I am considering transferring my pet to have this be her primary care office. You can tell they care and are willing to help in times most needed!

Dr. Clark has been our family's vet for many years for both our cats and dogs. We have been through…read moretraumatic losses and devastating conditions with some of our beloved pets and let me be honest- there is no better vet in all of this world than Dr. Clark. He is patient, gentle and skilled, and his love of animals is obvious. We have also seen other providers at Coastal Animal Hospital and recommend all of them highly and without reserve. They give you honest, evidence-based recommendations and don't beat around the bush. They don't ask you to do unnecessary tests or procedures. They treat illnesses quickly and empathetically and the support staff are so kind, loving and gentle with all the pets. Our dog loves going there to see the staff and gets excited to greet everyone (although I can't say the same for our cat, lol). Highly recommend this animal hospital if you want the best for your best friend

Anicira Veterinary Center of San Diego

4.8

(161 reviews)

The entire process was great, from making the appointment to check in to pick up. Everyone I…read moreinteracted with was very nice. I've recommended you to many friends as well as online when people ask for recommendations for their pets surgical needs. While I love my regular vet, the cost of the dental and extractions were more than half at Anicira.

I have been very hesitant to get my dog neutered for a while, but I was referred to this place…read morethrough a trusted veterinarian who didn't provide the service themselves. Anicira made this experience so easy. I felt extremely comfortable dropping my dog off with them for the service. I loved to see the service providers afterwards in the office, giving their expertise and counseling to other patients. You can really see the level of care that these vet's and staff provide for their animals and owners. This place is very busy, but they have a very structured and very efficient check-in and pick up process. It was easy, quick, and I was able to get very clear after care instructions for my dog.

Companion Pet Care