We highly recommend Lory (Pet Pal)! She has been coming twice a month to give our senior dog, Mhysa, her Adequan injections, which has helped with keeping Mhysa on the walks she loves so much! Even though Mhysa was never thrilled about getting shots, she absolutely loved Lory -- and our cat would always come out to say hi too, which says a lot! Lory was consistently kind, knowledgeable, communicative about her ETA, and generous in sharing helpful resources and guidance. It gave us so much peace of mind to have someone we trusted caring for our pets. We're only stopping services because we're moving, but we would highly recommend Lory to anyone looking for compassionate, reliable, and knowledgeable pet care. read more

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So grateful for PetPAL LA!! Went to Europe for a week and relied on Lory and her team to make sure my cat was fed and attended while I was away. They have been great in the past, and it's a huge relief knowing they are checking in and have the veterinary knowledge and connections to care for any emergency that may come up. They even sent me photos and updates of my cutie while I was traveling. Definitely recommend. read more

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We needed help with daily medication pilling, administering subcutaneous fluids, and general grooming tasks for our elderly cat of 20 years. I was out of town for a week so we were quite concerned that these tasks, normally a two person job would be completed with minimal stress to both our cat Binky and my wife. We found Pet Pal LA to the rescue to help with these tasks. Lory and Yesenia exceeding all of our expectations. They were very professional, showed up on time, reliable, and able to work around our busy schedule. Communication was excellent with follow up and stayed in contact with text messages. My wife got advanced text messages so we could get our cat ready for the in home visit. Lory and Yesenia were very gentle and kept our kitty comfortable while all of the procedures were completed. There were some last minute add-ons of mat shaving, nail trims, and ear cleaning that was easily accommodated. Both were knowledgeable about pet care and gave recommendations about nutrition, handling feisty pets, and suppliers for specialized pet products. I have a few more trips in the near future so both my wife and I will be at ease knowing that we can rely Pet Pals LA to assist with caring for our elderly cat. read more

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I cannot rave enough about the care our 11-month-old boy cats received at home from Lory! They are rescues who needed multiple medications at once and were highly resistant to us because we had just adopted them. We were bitten and scratched over several days before we realized that if we didn't get help, our boys would not get over their infections. Lory managed the challenge very successfully, and she even gave us great advice about feeding them and cleaning our living space to help eliminate a parasite for which the boys were being treated. We subsequently hired her team for wellness checks and will continue to consult with Lory about their care, even while we have a great vet. Brava, Pet PAL LA!! read more

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Lory has been absolutely exceptional in caring for our 19.5-year-old cat, who has stage 3 kidney disease. Managing a senior pet with complex needs is not easy, but Lory handles it with incredible skill, compassion, and consistency. She administers fluids six times a week and provides monthly Solensia injections for arthritis, which have made a noticeable difference in our cat's comfort and mobility. Her knowledge and attention to detail give us complete confidence that our cat is in the best possible hands. We also want to recognize Yesenia, who works with Lory and is equally wonderful. She is kind, attentive, and does an excellent job every time. It's clear they both truly care about the animals they treat. What stands out most is the genuine compassion they show. They treat our cat with such gentleness and respect, and that means everything to us during this stage of her life. We are incredibly grateful for both Lory and Yesenia and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for knowledgeable, compassionate, and dedicated care. read more

Lory and staff are the consummate, top-notch, professionals. They have in-depth, pet care experience, and knowledge. They provide consistently excellent experience and communication at all steps. They are trustworthy and highly dependable Pet PAL Los Angeles should be a "go to" place for all committed pet lovers. read more

Lory was so friendly and super knowledgeable. She came to our house for a blood pressure check for our cat who hates going to the vet. She gave us a lot of great information and really took her time making sure we got an accurate reading. Would highly recommend her! read more

Lory is amazing! I have a beloved senior cat with many health needs, including chronic kidney disease. I called Lory ahead of my stay in North Hollywood for in-home subcutaneous fluid administration every other day. From my first call with her, she was willing to share her wealth of experience with the local veterinary scene and, most importantly, regarding cats with health needs such as my boy. It is clear to me that Lory loves working with animals as well as pet owners who will go above and beyond to take care of their fur babies. She shared from her deep knowledge of vet med and pet parenting to help me reduce stress and make the best decisions for my cat. She even gave lots of advice to help me save money on medications (as well as her recommendations for the best medication formulations and supplements). Her love of animals and expertise with fluid administration makes visits as pleasant and painless as possible! If you have a cat with CKD, I couldn't recommend her services more to help keep your baby healthy and happy at home. The nice thing about her services is that she is able to charge far less per visit than a mobile vet--making regular in-home subcutaneous fluid administration possible. This is key to my boy's health, as going to the vet's office every other day would not be feasible. She always texted 15-30 mins before her arrival, kept my boy comfortable during care, and was responsive over text with various requests for advice--while always having the integrity to recommend full veterinary services if she felt it to be necessary. If you have in-home vet nursing needs, don't hesitate to give Pet Pal LA a call. Especially if you have an animal who hates the vet, Lory's services could significantly increase their quality of life. She even has a service of going over your vet records and translating all the jargon, which can be very overwhelming. Lory will partner with you to deliver professional services while keeping your animal as calm and healthy as possible. read more

Lory was a godsend to me and my cat, Bonnie! After my vet approved the wrong medication sent by Chewy, Lory properly advised me so I was able to correct what I was giving Bonnie and saved us both a huge amount of anguish! Lory is amazing and I highly recommend her and her entire team. I'd give them 10 stars if I were able to do so! read more

Lory and her team are a godsend. Our senior dogs both have medical conditions: one has diabetes and requires insulin shots, the other has congestive heart failure and requires multiple daily medications. It has been increasingly more difficult for us to go out of town, but thankfully now because of Pet Pal LA we are able to vacation knowing that certified help is there to provide the same level of care we would if we were home. Thank you Pet Pal for giving us our freedom back and for giving our boys always excellent care. You're an extended part of our pack. read more

Lory is so amazing. I truly feel so lucky to have found her. She has been providing in home hospice care to my cat for the last month. It has been a relief to know that we no longer have to bring him in for stressful vet appointments at an office. Lory is very knowledgeable and is a master at providing treatment to my cat in just about any location he happens to be in. Lory is able to provide treatment without even waking up my cat which is pure wizardry. Lory is compassionate and I trust her completely with my cat. I would recommend Pet Pal LA without hesitation. read more

My vet recommended my dog get his blood pressure checked at home to get a more accurate reading and referred me to Pet Pal LA. Lory was very responsive in scheduling and responding to my messages. On the day of, Lory was very patient with my dog, taking her time to ensure he was calm to get the most accurate reading, doing multiple readings when he was calm. I appreciated it so much! I will be working with Lory and her team again in the future! read more

Lory is a life saver! My dog, Pepper, started having a terrible reaction to getting her nails clipped. Groomers and the vet weren't able to get them all done, even with drugging Pepper. I was referred to Lory for at-home nail clipping and it's now been 2 years! Pepper still isn't super thrilled about the clippings but Lory is super patience with her and helpful and we no longer need to drug Pepper for the appointment. I don't know where we'd be if it weren't for Lory! read more

Lory is a dream and I am so grateful for her! She keeps my elderly kitty at ease and saves her from the unnecessary stress of car rides and travel. Lory also came to my house 3x in one day when I had a pet emergency, and went over and above in keeping my cat and me calm. Cannot say enough good things about Lory and Pet Pal LA. I just wish I'd known about her sooner. read more

Lory was a Godsend recently as she helped me navigate life with my sweet aging kitty cat who had somehow gotten 3 very serious diseases in his old age and required lots of care and attention. I was doing my best but just couldn't keep up and figure out a lot of it and that's when I remembered I had met Lory at my vet's office a few years back and kept her card. So I called her to help out with my furry baby and she was at my home teaching me how to care for his diabetes and kidney failure and how to keep him comfortable and as happy as he could be under his circumstances. I do believe she helped extend his life, and even better, helped his last few months not suck as much as they would have had I not had her expertise to guide me. She was always on time, never rushed my cat's care, she stayed in good communication and made sure she explained everything she was doing for my cat so I would hopefully be able to one day NOT need her services (but I still did because I wanted to make sure my cat had the best care and I wasn't confident I could do it alone). She would also sit with me when I had to call the veterinarian after I'd leave his office and was still confused about how to follow all of the various instructions. Lory would always make sure the doctor's orders were honored and that her care complimented and supported them. I was grateful to have her because I constantly needed her to translate their medical jargon into English lol. Basically, her help was invaluable to us. She is professional, considerate, flexible, and clearly a good person with a good heart who just wants to help animals and their humans through the toughest of times - and that's exactly what she did. My little sweet furry guy eventually succumbed to his illnesses, but if I still had a pet who needed care, she would be the first person I'd call after my veterinarian for support. read more

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P.A.L. Pet Assistance by Lory is last but not least in a trilogy of tributes to those who helped care for our dog Socks. My husband and I commend Lory for her unwavering commitment since 2019 to keep Socks as healthy, as happy as possible while managing progressive kidney disease. P.A.L. Pet Assistance by Lory offers a variety of care from nail trimming, to pet sitting, to fluid and medication administration (see P.A.L.'s Yelp page for more). Along with Lory's professional services comes her vast experience, knowledge communicated in language us everyday folk can understand AND most importantly her absolute, unconditional love of all animals great or small. Many thanks, Lory!!! read more

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Lory is great and very accommodating. Definitely recommend her. I have a difficult to control cat and she trimmed his nails no problem.

Laurie was a saving grace! She came to our home to administer an adequan injection for our large and immobile rottie. Before even administering the injection she gave us sooo many helpful resources for pet rehab facilities as well as pet transport services. She provided a wealth of knowledge that really helped us make an informed decision about our path forward. I had no idea there were so many resources available for pets struggling at the end of their life. I highly recommend her services. read more

Lory is an amazing human. She took care of my animals when I was out of the country like they were her own. I stopped checking in towards the end of my trip as much because I knew they were in the best hands. I truly love her so much and believe that she is an angel on earth. I feel so beyond grateful for her and my cats adore her. read more

Lory is absolutely wonderful...she helped save our kitty Indy and get him (and us) through a horribly difficult time while he was dealing with CKD (chronic kidney disease). We we required to provide Indy with sub-q fluids daily and Lory was there every step of the way. Day by day she was here helping our Indy, giving us procedural advice, nutritional tips, as well providing many other things & services that really went a long way in his recovery. She never missed an appointment, was always patient, and encouraged us to get through the tough times. She ultimately provided us with the training and knowledge we needed so that we could administer the sub-q fluids on our now, with confidence. Indy has since had a turn around a few weeks after his initial crash, and has been doing better ever since. He's his old mischievous self again! We credit a lot of Indy's recovery to Lory, and all her hard work and dedication. We couldn't recommend her enough. If you need a vet nurse that comes to you, in the comfort of your own home to perform services for your fur baby that you need help with, I don't think you'll find a better option. She's a PRO! A really BIG thanks Lory, you're a true lifesaver! read more

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Lory was fantastic. Very patient and took the time to explain everything and answer any questions I had. My cat HATES going to the vet, and when I took him for his annual checkup and they told me he had to come back for more blood collection, I knew that would be too stressful for him to make that trip twice in one week. The vet recommended Lory at Pet Pal LA and a week later, she was able to get Merlin's blood pressure, draw some blood, trim his nails, and give him a sanitary cut ALL IN ONE VISIT! I will totally use them from now on instead of going through the hell of getting a cat into a carrier, taking him in the car (where he rudely refuses to listen to NPR, and instead does the cat equivalent of 80s scream metal the entire drive there), and then sitting in the vet's office while he freaks out because of all the weird smells. read more

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I'd give P.A.L. Pet Assistance by Lory 10 stars if I could! Our cat Jasper previously lived on the streets, it took us years to get him to trust us and come in our house. He JUST started adjusting to life in a home when he took a bad fall right before we had to leave town for work for 2 weeks. Afraid he'd regress if we boarded him at a vet's office while his hind legs healed up, we hired Lory to do visits at our place, monitor his injury and administer his pain meds. We definitely made the right decision - we came home to a content, happy and healed up feline. Lori was a life saver! She is SO knowledgable about cat behavior and health. Not only did she take great care of our boy, she put us at ease with daily texts, pictures and updates on his progress. Lory we are forever grateful and we know who to call when we have to leave town. read more

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Lory is amazing! I received her info from the Beverly Glen Animal Hospital when I called to ask for last minute help while cat-sitting for a neighbor. One of the kitties requires pills twice a day and....I needed help. I called, texted and e-mailed Lory and she responded in less than an hour despite her already booked and busy day. When we spoke, she was professional, asked a lot of questions and knew exactly the situation I was in. It was mid-day on a Friday (her husband's bday and had plans) BUT...she made every effort to help me. She explained my (legal) options (didn't realize the severity of those). My situation was unique ... so the short story is...my neighbor was able to connect with her and give consent for her to come. She met me that evening and saved ME (the kitty). I am super grateful and recommend her whole heartedly. She totally exudes calm confidence too...she was great with the cat who was scared and blind. I will use her in future with my cats and totally recommend her too. THANK YOU LORY! read more

Lory has helped me with my pets for years and was an Angel the night one of my dogs passed away last year. She's been very patient and helpful to our family and saves me trips to the vet for my senior dog. read more

Lory from Pet Pal LA was referred to us when we were in need of care administering sub q fluids to our dog who was diagnosed with kidney disease. The sub q fluids took our pup from stage 4 to stage 1 kidney disease along with change in diet. We continue to use Pet Pal LA and our dog continues to enjoy a quality life today. Lory goes above and beyond in her care giving. Thank you Lory and Pet Pal LA!! read more

Lory is awesome, my girls are so happy to see her! Besides sending us photos and updates daily . She also go above and beyond to let us know the new cat I brought home recently start scratching the couch, so she recommended to cover it with foil. It saved my ass from being kill by my boyfriend...LOL. One of the added benefit is Lory is a vet tech, I trusted her to trim My cat's nail for additional $15.00. Thanks to Lory to give us peace of mind while away from home and come home to receive a surprise gifts! Definitely will use her again in the future and I highly recommend her! read more

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Lory was first recommended to me for my separation anxious elderly pup who kept getting high BP readings in vet offices. I suspected it was situational - so Lory came to my home to take his readings. She was kind, patient, knowledgeable and professional (and it turned out his BP was fine so well worth doing!) More recently she has come to my home once weekly to help take care of both my elderly pups. This week she diagnosed an emergency where my girl needed a quick same day surgery. I was able to come home and take her to the vet that day and without a doubt Lory saved her a lot of discomfort and issues. Highly recommend! read more

Bottom line: Lory and the crew at Pet PAL LA gave me an extra six months - at least - with my senior Australian Cattle Dog, Pearl. Even more significantly, Pearl's quality of life was better than was expected during that time. I am indebted to Pet PAL LA for helping me to navigate the final 9 months of Pearl's life. Lory came by my home every week - increased to twice weekly near the end - to administer subcutaneous fluids for Pearl, who was deteriorating from advanced kidney disease. From the first visit to the last, Lory offered suggestions on how to improve Pearl's quality of life. When I had last-minute schedule complications while caring for my mom in hospice, Lory was there to walk and feed Pearl and my younger dog, Sami - happy to accommodate, even with short notice. When it became even more difficult to take Pearl into the vet for routine care, Lory was able to draw blood (for lab tests) and trim nails. When Pearl ate something that required surgical removal, Lory triaged with me on the phone, calling ahead to the emergency hospital so that they were waiting for Pearl on arrival. When I didn't completely understand the surgeon's pre- and post-surgical communications, Lory listened in on the calls to guide me through my decision making. When Pearl came home after surgery, Lory dropped by - on her own initiative, free of charge - just to make sure I had everything under control. (I didn't - even though I didn't realize it; but we got back on track quickly under Lory's watchful care). When I needed to travel to see family, Lory's in-home dog sitting crew made it possible for do so with the confidence that Pearl was in good hands. I didn't worry for a single minute, even though Pearl was in her final two months of life. And when it came time to plan for that end-of-life, Lory hooked me up with a hospice veterinarian and continued to check in on Pearl and I - even after we stopped subcutaneous fluids. I can't recommend Pet PAL LA highly enough. Every service is top-notch. The entire team is experienced, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. And - especially if you have an older, health-compromised pet - Lory's willingness to answer questions and help you through tough times is invaluable. read more

I had the pleasure of being introduced to Pet Pal LA - the mobile veterinary nursing company. Honestly, I couldn't even imagine if a pet mobile nursing business could possibly exist. Pet Pal LA is a true asset for pet lovers like me...someone who wouldn't trust his or her diabetic pet to be taken care of by someone who hasn't had a diabetic pet before. With my Miko, an 11- year-old Maltipoo everything is quite harder .... Miko wouldn't allow me to administer his insulin shots! It took me 6 months to learn how to behave with my dog that I have been taking care of since it was a two-week old puppy. But Lory and Krista, two extraordinary ladies proved my fear had no reason to exist. From the very beginning of our conversation I knew momentarily I found a true trusty friend! Lory and Krista made it possible, to get myself and leave for a long waited vacation that I have been deprived of for at least since 2018.... for not being able to find any doggy sitter or even pet hospital available, who can give Miko the insulin shuts twice a day. With a great peace of my mind I will recommend Pet Pal LA to my family and friends. My nurses are highly professional, strongly experienced, and heartfelted veterinarians that provided so much needed care to my dog and with an affordable cost! All business is set up very conveniently; the on-line paying system, the thoughtful paperwork with a most needed, important, and detailed questions that takes care of everything you need. Quick and reliable service. My dog feels happy, taken care of, and healthy. Thank you Pet Pals read more

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Lory is truly a master at what she does. She's proven herself to be an indispensable part of our cats' lives, and we consider her a member of the family at this point. Our senior cat has had two really gnarly health emergencies since 2019, where the vet just sent us home with confusing or no aftercare directions, and Lory has literally saved her life both times. This past Christmas, our cat spent a harrowing week in and out of the emergency vet hospital. Our particular vet had really poor communication skills and sent us home with a cat in critical condition, a feeding tube we were told would be permanent (which required me to spend about 2.5 hours per day manually feeding her), a super grim outlook, and some unnecessary medications which caused a very scary adverse reaction (and a rush trip back to the emergency room). My husband and I were certain our baby was a goner, and we called Lory in tears as a Hail Mary. Lory showed up that same morning, went through the medications and knew immediately what caused the issue. She's really savvy on meds, and also knows what meds come in what forms (pills and syrups are extremely challenging / impossible to administer to a cat and we'd been given 6 meds, 2 of which were redundant or unnecessary, all pills needed DAILY. Subcutaneous injectables are ironically super easy to administer - she had our vet switch to injectables wherever possible, and this eased much of the burden). Our cat was also having a great deal of distress with the feeding tube site, and was itching around the clock, and I was losing my ever-loving mind with the overnight feedings and just the hyper vigilance in general. We returned to the vet yet again, and despite our pleas, they refused to remove the tube. They tightened the sutures (which pinched the skin and made my cat even more uncomfortable) and sent us home, again in despair for our cat's quality of life at this point, because we feared she wouldn't eat without the tube, but she was obsessed with scratching while the tube remained. Without Lory, this would've been the end. Lory, however, has years of experience caring for cats with feeding tubes and was able to help us through it. We had the tube removed a few days later and our cat's been thriving since. ***PERHAPS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART*** As it stands, our cat needs pilling 3x a week for the rest of her life. Lory taught us how to administer the daily injections, and I confidently give those. The pills are another story. I just cannot. My husband did learn how to do the pills, and we did a trial run without Lory. For about three weeks, things seemed to be going great in terms of getting the pills in her, but with "the calls coming from inside the house," now our cat was flinching and running from my husband every time he approached her. This resulted in his having to chase her and manhandle her to get the pills in her, which resulted in a super stressed out husband and a super stressed out cat - ***HER LABS TOOK A NOTICEABLE DIVE*** due to the stress of pilling. She started vomiting and having diarrhea several times a week. Long story short, we called Lory back to be the villain, the poops IMMEDIATELY got better, the fecal labs magically returned to normal on the following monthly test, and my cat loves my husband again. read more

My cat needed blood work done and I am house bound and unable to take her to my Vet to get it done. I have used Pet Pal in the past through my Vet to come to my home and give fluids and my Vet advised me that she could also draw the blood and bring it to my Vets office. I can't speak more highly of care and gentle nature she gave to my cat. She was very professional and even went that extra mile and trimmed her nails and took care of a couple of mats at no extra charge. She even took pictures of my cats mouth (that's where the tumor is) to show my Vet when she drops off the blood. I highly recommend her. read more

Lory was amazing with both my mixed bullies. from the moment she walked in, she let them great her, she was friendly and attentive. she made the dogs comfortable with her before she trimmed their nails. it went great, no muzzle needed. the vet told me our girl needs to be sedated before a trim. but Lory was able to do it. she is awesome! highly recommend her. read more

When our beloved little Amber Joy battled medical issues, Lory was a vital part of her care team. She'd get down on the floor and take her time to make Amber comfortable, so Amber wouldn't be freaked out. We are so grateful to Lory for her skillful, gentle care. read more

Lory came to my rescue right before I was about to embark on a 3 week trip. My older cat Ricky got diagnosed with an eye infection and needed an oral syringe of antibiotics and an eye ointment, which is not an easy task for just anyone to do. I am extremely thankful that I found a professional that I could trust to make sure my cat got his medication while I was away. She eased all of my anxiety and concerns by not only getting him his meds every morning but also sending me daily updates with pictures. She even left me a thank you gift - a lovely orchid plant which I will try my best to keep alive. I will hire her again in the future to trim my cats' nails and of course for any situations like this where I need help with medication. I have recommended her to all my neighbors and recommend her to anyone reading this that needs help with their pets! read more

Lory is so kind, she is also so knowledgeable and shares that with you so your pet does not have to suffer needlessly. My dog has high blood pressure and is in heart failure. The cardiologist recommended Lory to do an at home blood pressure reading to see if my dog Nubbin was doing any better - the key is to monitor without the stress of a clinic visit. I wish I would have known about her years ago - just a wonderful person to have in your arsenal when things get too much to handle. On time and very communicative, we sat with my dog for a very long time making sure that the reading was done once she was calm. I highly recommend Lory! read more

I can't believe how lucky I was to have the help of pet technician Lory, who alternated with her wonderful assistant Krista, to train me on giving fluids to my elderly cat. I had had a prior bad experience with a pet technician that was too rough on my cat and made him fearful of getting fluids. Lory helped me and my cat work it through with patient attention to detail. I think we spent three weeks together three times per week helping me get over my fear of doing it wrong and dealing with all sorts of things that can go awry. Lory and Krista were both Incredibly supportive and resourceful. By the end of my training, my cat had built up so much trust that it made it easy to give him fluids. And I never thought I would feel so confident and competent. I really appreciate what these two gifted Angel people did for us. read more

My kitty and I highly recommend Lory! She was able to cut her nails & remove one nail that had grown into her paw!! Now I can have Lory come regularly for my fraidy cat without caging & transporting her. Thank you helping my poor kitty read more

Lory and her assistant were promptly available to come to our house and do a non-contact outdoor gland expulsion check up on my large pit bull Maggie. Maggie has only been comfortable being treated by Lory and one other vet tech over the last couple years. For Lory to extend her services to us in this way during this city wide shut down is more than essential. Our dog is our life and Lory has ensured our most important family member is staying healthy. 10/10 recommendations for Lory! We will see you soon! read more

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We have an older, infirm dog who needs numerous daily medications and it has been a chore to get them into her. We also recently adopted a puppy and had training questions about her. Lory did an in-home consult and was super helpful and knowledgeable with regard to both doggies and the medicines involved. She's also very loving and caring. She's great! read more

I have been using Pet PAL LA since Lory established her business. Her services are outstanding! Attention to detail is flawless. She is professional, trustworthy and very loving in her care of my pets. We love Pet PAL LA!! I highly recommend their services! read more