I've worked with Lisa for over 2 yrs and a half. She is exceptional. I'm surprised there's one bad review. I've never had issues with communication, cancellations, rescheduling or doggie care. My papillon mix furball loves her. She gets walks only but her behavior has also improved since starting walks with Lisa. The days she is walked she's super happy. To top it off I get the most beautiful pics from the visit. Lisa has advanced training in animal behavior and her fees reflect this. She is worth every cent! read more

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Lisa has been walking my dog for over two years and she is amazing! She's beyond reliable and always has been great with add-on walks if I get stuck in the office or have to be away for longer periods of time on the weekends. My dog is a larger dog and is able to keep complete control of him. She has also worked in training as a part of her time with him. Over the hears he's gotten much less reactive in situations he would have previously found stressful. In short: best dog walker ever. read more

Lisa has been working with my pets (dogs and cats) since before the pandemic! She is friendly, reliable, and my pugs LOVE her! She has also bonded with my semi-feral cat and can actually sit with her and pet her. Lisa has the key to my house and the code to my alarm and I trust her 100%! I cannot speak highly enough about her. If six stars were available, I wouldn't hesitate to give her all six! read more

Lisa has been my go-to pet sitter and knowledge resource for my senior cat for a couple years now. She's incredibly reliable, communicative, and collaborative. Aside from always making sure my cat is doing OK while I'm away, she is so knowledgeable about animal behavior and truly wants the best for the animals she works with that she's become a resource for me if I'm running into challenges with my old, nervous gal. I trust Lisa with my cat more than I trust my friends or family (not an exaggeration) and can't recommend her enough. read more

I cannot say enough how grateful I am to have found Lisa. She is literally the best and has been taking exceptional care of my pets for the past 2 1/2 years. I am overly cautious and anxious when it comes to the care of my pets, as they are my children...but with Lisa, I am not worried at all because I have full and complete trust in her. I have two dogs with special needs and they both LOVE Lisa. My dog who is extremely anxious and timid warmed up to Lisa so fast! It is because Lisa has a great energy about her, and her knowledge and skills in positive behavior training show when she is around my pets. She goes over and beyond just walking and feeding my pets- she gives my dog his medication, brings in packages that are left outside, checks with me if she notices the AC or heater was left on, follows up with me if she sees the dogs may have gotten into something they shouldn't have, and she makes sure my dogs are comfortable (puts their sweaters on or takes them off if necessary). She also responds quickly to any messages through the TimetoPet application that is super easy to use. It makes scheduling and changing visits extremely convenient. Not only is Lisa great at what she does, but she's an awesome human being. I was able to talk with her a little when she was walking my dogs after I had surgery, so I got to know her better. She volunteers regularly at various shelters and non-profit organizations and she has vast knowledge about positive behavior training because she is a certified trainer! I whole heartedly recommend Lisa to anyone who needs a professional, kind, reliable, trustworthy, skilled and intelligent trainer/caregiver for your pets. read more

We moved to San Pedro just a couple of months before the busy holiday season and were concerned we wouldn't be able to find someone to care for our cat Haru while we were away for the holidays. Luckily, we stumbled upon Lisa here on Yelp and decided to give her a shot; we think we made the right decision! Lisa was very accommodating to our schedule, and being that this was our first time away from Haru since adopting her, we were understandably a bit worried (and probably a bit overzealous with our care instructions for Haru!). But Lisa was very understanding, and she gave us updates every day, along with some photos. While Haru was wary of Lisa in the beginning, it was nice to see her warm up to her over several days. Lisa is pleasant, professional, very knowledgeable about animals, and she clearly cares about the pets left in her charge. We felt extremely confident leaving Haru in her capable hands, and if we ever need petsitting services in the future, Lisa will be the first person we call. read more

Buddy loves Lisa! We've used Lisa's services for a couple years now. She's been very dependable and always easy to work with :) I especially love that the Vegan pet sitter is on Instagram so when I'm gone traveling I can always look forward to seeing pictures of Buddy on there! read more

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Few people are trusted with my precious dogs. Lisa, in all of my dealings with her, has been nothing but professional, amicable, responsible and helpful. Not only is she thorough, she is also compassionate as well, which can be hard to come by these days. Whether a check-in type service is needed, or an overnight duration, Lisa is the best person for your furson. read more

Lisa is amazing. She took care of our two kitties over Christmas break. Lisa kept in constant contact with us throughout the two weeks we were gone. We were delayed two days due to snow. Lisa covered us. I know she showed love and care to our kitties, because they were so calm when we came back. Thanks Lisa being so wonderful and kind to our kitty scramps. read more

I've known Lisa for a very long time and have gone to her so many times for her expertise. If you're looking for someone professional, who truly cares about animals and is extremely knowledgeable, look no further. read more

Was looking for a sitter for my Dogini Pabst but sadly I was out of Lisa's service area. She was nice enough to recommend someone in my area who could potentially assist me. Professional and great customer service...even to someone who wound up not being a client. Much appreciated. read more

Highly recommend her service. I can't say enough good things. My little furry roommate (dog) loves her visits. I am grateful we found her and have scheduled with her. Her IG account is gold too. read more

Found Lisa through a mutual foster friend and couldn't be happier! She is always very attentive to my pets and works well with the fosters that come in and out of our house. I love getting photo updates and texts about my babies. I'm actually really happy to review her, but hesitate to get the word out on how great she is as I like having her available for me and my babies. ;) read more

I am so thankful that a friend posted about Lisa a few weeks ago on Facebook! I needed a pet sitter for 2 trips I was taking (one for a weekend, the other for an entire week) and I could not be happier with Lisa and her services! She is very professional and extremely caring towards my cat. I feel confident that when my cat Bela is in her care, that Lisa treats Bela as if she was her own cat. Lisa has sent me text updates about my cat and even helped out with taking in the mail, watering plants, etc. Before my first time using her, she came over for an "orientation" and spent a lot of time learning about my cat's routines and needs. My cat takes medication, so I was nervous about leaving her in someone's care, but after seeing Lisa's experience (especially that she is certified in Pet First Aid & CPR,) I knew my cat was in good hands. I will most definitely be using Lisa again for our next trip. I highly recommend Lisa for your pet sitting needs! read more

I admit I am a bit nuts about leaving my BABIES, but I was in a jam...my senior indoor-only cat, and my newly rescued (not quite housebroken) dogs, weren't exactly the best of friends yet. But my mom's big 65th birthday was happening and we'd be away from home 6-8 hours. Oy vey. I had met Lisa volunteering at various pet/animal events so I bit the bullet and asked for help, knowing it would cost me. She wasn't personally available to go to the Valley that day but was able to send Joseph, a college student with a lot of animal experience. Since my pets didn't need medications, wouldn't need to be walked, or anything especially intense, I said OK. The whole job consisted of: hang out at my house for 6-8 hours, make sure nobody goes hungry, make sure nobody fights, make sure the dogs potty outside and the cat doesn't escape. Since Lisa felt it was not a complicated assignment she actually charged less than I expected. I should also mention my dogs, because of their history, are not usually fond of men. We had Joseph come over a little early so they'd warm up. He was adorable - he even brought his own lunch. One of our dogs liked him almost immediately...the other mostly hid. A few hours later Joseph texted us to tell us our shyer guy was allowing himself to be pet and cuddled, which was great news. Everyone seemed to do well, including our bitchy cat. So, hiring The VP was a big milestone for us, in being able to trust someone to watch our gang, and for our dogs in becoming comfortable with strangers. I won't hesitate to call again in the future when we're in need, even though we're somewhat geographically undesirable. read more

I needed someone to stop in and care for our indoor German Shepherd since we would be gone on a day trip. I am hesitant to have people care for him, therefore don't go away very often because he's shy and he doesn't deal with stress very well since he has a medical condition. Lisa obviously cares deeply about animals. She listened very carefully when she came over to meet our dog, and he seemed very comfortable with her. When the day came, everything went great and we came home to a content dog. Lisa also communicated real time about how the visit was going and sent us a cute video of him playing, so we didn't worry. I would definitely have her watch him again. read more

My dog is my baby, my whole life. And the greatest thing about Lisa is that she understands that. She knows how important pets are to a family and will treat them the way you do. There was a time a few months back when I had to be hospitalized. Lisa dropped everything and made sure my dog was picked up and well taken care of. Literally at a moment's notice. There isn't enough money in the world that would express my gratitude for what she did for my Oliver. Pet sitting isn't just something lisa does on the side or for fun. It's her passion and what she lives for. If it's true that every person on earth has a purpose, then making the world a better place for animals is Lisa's. No ifs, ands or buts about it. I cannot verbalize how valuable she is in my and my pet's life. And I can promise, you will feel the same. So if you are looking for someone who is reliable, responsible and will care for your pets the way they deserve, then Lisa is for you. read more

Lisa is absolutely wonderful - a loving, caring, attention to detail pet sitter. She's done house visits and overnight stays for my cats and I always travel with peace of mind knowing she's looking after my boys. Highly recommended! read more

We had a great experience with Lisa taking care of our dog and cat while we were on vacation. She came for two half hour visits since our dog sleeps in a crate at night. The catbox was clean and any little that might have trailed out was cleaned up. Getting her a key before we left was easy, and it was nice meeting with her to make solid plans and have her meet the animals before we left. We plan on using her service in the future! Very happy to have someone we trust to watch our babies. read more

I rarely take vacations because of my two big dogs and their somewhat special needs situations. I have always had close relatives stay at my house when I am gone but this time, no one was available. I immediately scoured Yelp for Help! The Vegan Petsitter jumped out at me because we share similar dietary views. After my dogs and I met with Lisa, I knew she is a true animal lover. She run her own small rescue and definitely have experience working with different kinds of animals. My two dogs can sometimes be dog aggressive when provoked, so I made sure Lisa understood that very important piece of information. During my trip, she did encounter one situation but she handled it like a true professional and I couldn't have done it better myself. (***side note - always keep your dogs on a leash*** Its the LAW!). She also updated with cute pictures and their general well beings while you are gone. Its great knowing someone is taking great care of your fur kids when you are gone from home. Thanks again Lisa for taking such good care of my babies! We will definitely keep in touch! read more

Lisa is an outstanding animal care taker. She comes highly recommended by MULTIPLE reputable and respected sources. All of my interactions with her have been positive. She is extremely knowledgeable and has a wealth of resources at her fingertips should she ever need any assistance. I wouldn't entrust many people with coming into my home and caring for my animals but she is DEFINITELY one of the very few that I would. Not only will she ensure that my animals are cared for but, I also have faith in knowing that she will keep communications open and that my home will be safe while I am away. Thank you for all you do for our community Lisa. You are truly a gem. read more

We LOVE the vegan petsitter!!! =^..^= She goes above and beyond with every visit with our fur baby. We've used Lisa regularly for over 4 years, to the tune of at least once a month with both of our schedules involving a lot of travel coast to coast. I cannot say enough about the level of care and love she gives our kitty cat. We all consider her part of our family and wouldn't think of ever leaving our baby with anyone else to care for him. We are over the moon happy with Lisa, her knowledge of animals and level of top notch service! read more

did not get any response from anyone... although you did respond fairly quickly when there was a negative response, you did respond, it could have been an oversight, just a quick response stating you are not taking on any new clients or torrance is a little out of your area would have been fine...I will give you 3 stars, thank you for your response read more

Our cat & dog love Lisa and so do we! They are my babies and I always want them to be happy and safe. Lisa is a true animal lover and she takes such great care of them. I trust her totally and just wish there was more than one of her! She's the best! read more

Our experience has been great! She helped watched our dog when she was in foster care and our friends dogs! She is very knowledgeable and willing to lend a hand even when you aren't one of her paying clients. For example, when she was unavailable to sit for us (distance) Lisa helped direct us to a reputable sitting service. I appreciate her honesty and genuineness about the animals well being read more

Lisa is a true animal lover. From cats, dogs, rabbits, rats, reptiles, whatever animal that you have, she can handle it and will care for it as if it's her own. Our dogs were a little shy around new people and Lisa befriended them immediately. She's so good with them that they are just as excited when she comes over as when we get home from work. She'll give you updates and send you pictures while you're away to ease the stress and guilt of leaving them and is very professional and respectful of your home. If you're like us, and are reading through different yelp reviews to help make you mind up, please give Lisa a chance and give her a call. You won't regret the decision and your pets will love you for it. read more

Best petsitter ever. Seriously the only petsitter I trust to care for my precious children. She's even got vet tech training and knows all the local vets, rescue groups and shelters if there were ever an emergency. Her fantastic way with the animals (she's won over not just one but two suspicious chihuahuas) plus her vet and local knowledge make me feel totally secure with the animals in her care. And she's vegan. AND she takes great pics so I can check in on the babes when I'm away from home. Love The Vegan Petsitter. read more

How many petsitters do you know will send updates via email/FB with pictures of how cute and well-behaved your pets are being? Not many! C'est une petsitter nonpareil! read more

Lisa was referred by a friend. I only trust my mom and sister to look after my babies and now I can add Lisa to that very short list. She is so caring and attentive. Thank you Lisa! read more

Lisa always takes excellent care of our kitties, Barney and Virgil. Knowing that they are in such good hands when we go on vacation really helps me enjoy vacations instead of worrying about how the kitties are doing. Lisa is also very flexible and has saved us on several occasions by pet sitting at the very last minute. I love that she has a Facebook page with cute and hilarious pet pictures- really fun to follow! A big thank you to Lisa for all that you've done for us. We're very grateful and highly recommend your services! read more

The first time I used Lisa's services, she was basically saving my life. I have eight LARGE rescued dogs and our dogsitter cancelled last minute with a cat in the hospital. My hubby would have missed my Mom's 70th B-day surprise party and Christmas with our 5-year-old daughter if Lisa hadn't been like, "Sure! I can handle that!" We have used her services many times since and she ROCKS! There is nothing she can't handle. The only drawback: My dogs don't act just *desperate* to see me when I get home! read more

Lisa is very caring toward my 2 little dogs. We used her service while we were out of town for 3 days. She stayed overnight at our place. She is very nice, professional & accommodating to our needs. One of our dogs cannot "hold it in" for too long ( he was hit by a car before we adopted him), & Lisa was able to work around her schedule to come back during the day to walk them. She also sent text updates & posted pictures of our babies on her Facebook page, which is nice! It's also comforting that she knows pet CPR. read more

I usually have family/friends check in on our difficult pets while we are away, but they get busy sometimes. Enter Lisa, a real lifesaver! We have cats that must be separated at all times. Imagine the stress of finding someone you can trust to care for difficult animals while you are away. We gave Lisa a try for the first time on a quick overnight trip. Since then, we've used her several times with much success. She's professional and listens to your concerns and needs for your pets. We've actually found it much more relaxing to travel knowing Lisa is helping watch over our boys. She genuinely cares about animals, and also respects your home. We can't believe our good luck in finding her, highly recommended! read more

Lisa is wonderful. My wife and I took a trip out of town for 2 weeks and decided to go with Vegan Petsitter based upon her Yelp reviews and her website. We couldn't have been more pleased. Lisa was very thorough, personable, and conscientious. She even provided emails and Facebook photos of our cats while we were away to provide that warm fuzzy that they were doing well. Will definitely use Vegan Petsitter again!! read more

I don't know what I would do without Lisa. Her care for animals is above and beyond. She is trustworthy and punctual and I suspect occasionally she spends more time with my pets than the time we schedule to make sure everyone is fed, stimulated, in a clean environment and happy. Highly recommended! read more

I've known Lisa since we were kids and not only is she a good person but she's a genuine animal lover. Outside on my family I trust no one with my pets, she's a great pet sitter and extremely knowledgeable when to comes to animals and their health. read more

THANK YOU LISA for always doing a TOP NOTCH JOB! Southern California's best of the best, always willing and MORE then able to deliver! On a scale of 1 to 5...you are a 10! read more

Lisa is compassionate and great with all animals! She is kind hearted, easy going and trustworthy and animals LOVE her! We love her too! There is no price you can put on peace of mind. I can relax and enjoy myself when I'm away because I know my fur babies are in very capable and loving hands! read more

I can ASSSURE Lisa is by far THE best petsitters I've ever had! I've used her for years and have always had my animals all taken care of. I had a paralyzed dog that I would only let her take care of. My animals love her! She's kind and reliable. She has always offered suggestions too for the better care of my animals read more

We had Sydney watch our three dogs overnight. They were all happy and healthy. We will use her again!