Christine is awesome! I have 2 pups that she has cared for during 3 of my trips and there will…read moredefinitely be more in the future. Before my first trip Christine stopped by to meet Minnie and Copper and they just loved her! She's so friendly and very attentive to each pup's needs. :) We went over all of the specifics in person. She sent me text messages with a progress report after every visit. Very comforting. On my last trip (this weekend) Minnie wouldn't eat her first meal on the first day that we were gone. So, Christine pulled out her bags of tricks and was able to get her to eat that afternoon. :) Whew! There's nothing more stressful than your dog not eating while you're away. My pups are always happy when I return home. I can always tell that they've been loved and well cared for. Keeping my pups at home in a familiar environment is comforting to both them and I. Having someone like Christine that's trustworthy, ALWAYS on time, friendly, inviting and attentive makes the situation that much better. She's a true pet lover! Side note: She also feeds my betta. :)

the best!!! has taken care of our dogs for 2 years. always…read morelets us know how they are doing, flexible, and reliable. both of our dogs adore her!

My dog died and I spoke with Vic in person about the death. He reassured me that he wasn't planning…read moreon changing the price for existing clients, just his new ones. I appreciated that sentiment since I had two other dogs and still wanted the service. The next month I paid the same amount that I was paying before, just one less dog since he had passed and that's what I had understood from the conversation with Vic prior. Unfortunately I understood wrong. Vic blew my my phone up today about his new prices to the point where it was obnoxious. I honestly was offended by him not sticking to his verbal word and chose not to continue the service, effective immediately. I told him to keep the money for the upcoming weeks because clearly he needed it and went on with my day at work. Vic went absolutely unhinged and harassed me for several hours by calling me, sending dozens of text messages, and also sending videos of himself even after I asked him to stop contacting me. Vic continued berating me over the course of an hour and went as low as insinuating that I was racist towards Mexicans, that I enjoyed having slaves, and he also belittled my personal finances/ housing situation.... Absolute nut job. This man cannot take no for an answer and his behavior to rejection is incredibly threatening and concerning. Employ this weirdo at your own risk.

Very weird encounter with this guy. Only called because I was canceling services with another…read morebusiness so I asked For for pricing and services. Got straight to the point because I didn't have time to sit there and have a full on conversation. This guy seemed a little bit off on the phone started rambling about other things that didn't even make sense once I got off the phone I felt uneasy about even booking with him. Ended up finding another business that I decided to go with so I texted him to cancel and this is what he responded back with, which is super weird for a businessman . Looking at the previous reviews and the way he responds doesn't seem like he takes his business seriously anyways. 10/10 would NEVER book with this guy!!! Go with poop911 or doo doo squad they're more professional Ewww and then what a creeper he sent me another message on another number and left me a long video so disrespectful so disgusting. I'm almost scared for my life.

Both Jackie and Phil were amazing with our yellow lab. We spoke about our concerns and what areas…read moreof training we wanted to focus on during her time away. When our pup came back, it was seriously amazing how much had changed. The work and training continued with my husband and I at home to really enforce what she had learned while she was in training. They are dependable, caring and your pup will be in great hands! Highly recommend!

Jackie has skills. She has played an essential part in civilizing our flat coat retriever. The dog…read morenow has better manners than I do. we are quite grateful for what modern canine has done for us.

Caring for sick pets is no fun, and leaving them behind to be cared for by someone else while you…read moretravel can be a nerve-racking experience. Once my vet determined that one of our cats needed meds (pills! down the hatch! twice a day!) for the rest of his life, I decided to step up the petsitting from friends to the pros. Luckily I was referred to Home & Critter Sitters by my landlords (who have been using them for years and recommended them to us wholeheartedly), and they were friendly and thorough. Before our time away, I met with the owner Joyce and her co-worker Sally, who met our fur babies and ran through the details of our cats' lives, making additional notes about plants to be watered and trash to be taken to the street. They even agreed to take care of the feral kitty we feed outside, and offered tips and tricks to get my sick cat to take pills with less drama, which made me feel comfortable that my cats were being left in good hands. When we returned home from our five-day trip, we found happy kitties and thriving plants, along with a personal note detailing what went on in our kitty's lives while we were away... a nice way to wrap up what could have been a precarious separation from cats who don't understand why it is that we do what we do. Joyce will be the first person I call the next time I need to be away from my pets for an extended period of time.

OMG I can't believe it's taken me so long to post a review for Home & Critter Sitters. Joyce and…read moreher crew have been looking after our cats for 13 or 14 years now. They're great - flexible, reliable, affordable, friendly, and real animal lovers. I always look forward to getting home and reading the note about who came out to meet her and play, and who she had to look under the bed to find. We'll never ever have anyone else care for our pets - we've even had neighbors offer to do it for free, but we aren't comfortable going away unless we know H&CS is on the job. Highest recommendation!

I'm glad I decided to get this service. It's been a lifesaver. No more poop grenades in the yard…read more My two dogs thank you for getting the yard so clean and quick!

Dr. Barnes and Goldorado are the best! They are proactive, professional, and make sure our Golden…read moreRetriever always has the best care. I've been a dog owner for more than 50 years, so I know the difference between mediocre and great care. I would recommend Goldorado to anyone looking for a veterinarian.

If you're looking for a dog groomer who truly cares, look no further than Tami! I've been bringing…read moremy schnauzers to her for over 15 years, and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my fur babies. Tami is the kind of small business owner who genuinely loves what she does, and it shows in the way she interacts with each dog. I've brought four schnauzers to Tami over the years, and they have all been excited to see her every time we pull up to her shop. Sure, they might not be thrilled about the bath part, but they *love* Tami and that's a big deal in the dog grooming world! My parents used Tami for their dogs before they moved out of state, so she's been part of our family's routine for a long time. Tami is incredibly skilled and always ensures my dogs look and feel their best. She's reliable, friendly, and runs an exceptionally clean shop. You can really tell she has a special bond with the dogs she works with, and that's something that can be hard to find. We've sent many of our fur friends and even strangers who stop us in stores to her, and we would continue to recommend her without hesitation. It's bittersweet, though, because we recently learned she is beginning the process of retiring. While we're happy for her, we're really sad to think about finding a new groomer when she's fully retired. No one could replace her warmth, expertise, and the bond she's built with our dogs. I've attached pictures of my current miniature schnauzer - please excuse her non-flowy beard, it got a little messy after she got an opportunity to play Tami's mini! But even with that, you can still see how great Tami does with her. If you're lucky enough to get an appointment with her, know that you're getting the absolute best care for your pets!

I've been going to Worlds Fame almost since I moved to Elk Grove over 20 years ago! In total,over…read morethe years she has lovingly beautified 8 of our small poodle, shih tzu, Maltese, lasso apso mixed breed dogs. We've taken puppies & senior dogs to her, SPCA rescues & strays that we scooped into our lives. I still remember taking a stray found late August after running away from his first home probably after being traumatized during fireworks on July 4th. He was malnourished & felt matted, so much so that he couldn't raise his back leg to do his necessary business. Tami was called & she immediately stopped what she was doing & clipped him down to bare skin! Oscar was our love muffin that blossomed into the best companion for my mom during her later years. I have an easy heart bringing my best fuzzy friends to her as I know they will be loved & professionally groomed. She has a great sense of humor & is very straight forward in her guidance to me caring for my pups!

Wow! Over 9 years later a money order check came in the mail for $850.00!!!! I was shocked to find…read moreit really and it seems the check had been stolen before it reached me. The money order was reissued.