Heather wasn't accepting new clients, but was quick to respond and gave me several recommendations…read morefor sitters she's worked with; much appreciated!

Amber is fantastic! Her personality is welcoming and helpful. Long story short, I have a…read morespecial-needs giant breed dog and we're new here in Grass Valley. Amber gave me several great referrals and resources for him even though she decided that she wouldn't be a good fit for what I needed. If our doggo didn't have the issues he does, I would have hired her immediately!

I have every confidence in Empire Kennels that my two Chihuahuas are very well cared for every time…read morethey stay. One of my dogs has food allergies and I've never had a problem with them being aware of that and feeding only what I provide. it's a great place for your fur babies.

I'm super confused about all the good reviews but maybe I'm missing something? I went to drop my…read moredog off for the first time and asked to see the facilities. Its just like a shelter. Dog are not exercised and expected to go the bathroom in one half of the kennel. I asked when they go outside and she said they don't so I left with my dog. This is a super stressful environment for a dog with the close quarters and all the barking plus no exercise. When I called to make the reservation I was told all the dogs got one on one time. The staff person said they are only taken out of the kennel once per day while they clean it in the morning and that's it. No walks, playtime, etc unless they have "downtime," which she said they wouldn't because it was too busy. The staff I dealt with was super kind and understood my concerns. I won't be back.

The absolute best, hands down. We leave our 3 dogs and 3 cats in his care and know they're as safe…read moreand cared for as if we were home ourselves.

Brian has been an enthusiastic, conscientious pet owner and business person for many years. I…read moretrusted him with my dog and cat who have special needs - or should I just say they're spoiled? - And he came through perfectly. He was recommended by another pet sitter who was too busy to help me and he responded right away, was very professional, and best of all showed up and did exactly what I asked him to do and more. I think my pets liked him better than they like me - although he isn't a slouch about rules and discipline. He just has that something, so I guess his business name is perfect for the service he renders. I asked him to first come to my home but now that I know him I would feel comfortable boarding my pets with him as well.

very rough on the phone. If you don't do day care make sure…read moreyou note that on the app

Excellent care for our 16 month old girl...it was her first time, so we were a bit nervous, but she…read morewas really greatly taken care of!!! Much appreciated! Maggie came home happy, and all was great! Will definitely use Becky again!

Since we moved to Grass Valley 3 years ago, Wendy has been our amazing cat sitter. When she meets…read moreyou and your pet(s) for the first time, she is very thorough on all that she needs to know about your pet, vet contacts, emergency contacts, everything. Wendy is a true animal lover, caring for your pets as if they were her own. She is compassionate and has gone out of her way to make sure that our cats were comfortable while we've been out of town. Thank you, Wendy, for taking such good care of our beloved senior cats.

From the owner: Since 2001 in Northern California I have been having fun lovingly, playfully, and professionally…read morecaring for pets, plants, and homes of residents of Grass Valley, Nevada City and surrounding areas. Having been professionally trained and a member of Pet Sitters International since the beginning, I am certified in Pet CPR and First Aid and can help you give your pets a safe, healthy, fun, and loving experience while you're away, in the comfort of their own familiar surroundings. I offer flexibility, creativity, exercise/playtime, walks, feeding and watering of pets and other animals, clean-up, assessment and administration of necessary medications, daily and multiple daily visits, overnights and extended overnights, plant care, mail and newspaper collection, security checks of property. If it's not mentioned here, just ask and having lived here for years, if I can't help I may have other ideas and people to whom I can refer.

I was working out of town and the wife was way south. It was such a relief to have that ease of…read moremind knowing our boys were being taken care of by someone who actually likes animals.

From the owner: Caring, reliable and trustworthy drop in visits tailored to fit your pet’s needs…read more Drop in visits include feeding and water, potty breaks and playtime. Mail pick up included upon request.

As I've moved around Northern California, I've been able to continue classes with Georgeanne. I've…read moretaken 4 dogs through her class starting at Santa Clara Dog Training Club. Georgeanne was one of my first instructors, and waaaay back then, many of the instructors were still using force training like pushing dogs into downs and sits. I can get any 8 week old puppy into a sit in 2 seconds so on earth would you ever need to push an adult dog into a down? Georgeanne was before her time, using praise and allowed her students to bring treats to reward the dogs-but, she's not a cookie pusher trainer. I learned a lot from Georgeanne and was able to show my dog in obedience which in a million years I never thought I would, or could because my dog didn't like being close to other dogs. After her classes, my dog learned to ignore other dogs and pay attention to me 100% of the time. A lot of trainers are set in their ways, and if you don't do it their way, then they don't like you as a student. I've quit many classes because of that. Georgeanne is different. She's sweet, patient, and never judges you. She'll also be honest with you. My last dog was pretty wild, and wasn't ready to go off leash for heeling. Georgeanne will tell you when is the right time for your dog to go off leash heeling and recalls. Nothing worse than having a loose dog disrupting the entire class. Georgeanne is talented trainer and also a good people person.

We highly recommend Georganne . While my training experience was some time ago, it has proven to…read morebe the best decision I made concerning our Dobie. It is truly a pleasure to have a dog so well behaved. Her expertise not only as a trainer but judge has been most valuable . He earned a CGC and TDI CERT.

They are the best and our dog loves his weekly play session at doggy daycare!! He gets hours of…read moreexercise and thousands of steps in! I highly recommend them!

Lauren, Adam and staff go above and beyond for the dogs in their care. They interact with the dogs…read moreand also make sure the dogs are interacting well with each other. Our Lab, Luka loves his time here and we have complete peace of mind when we board him here knowing that he's well cared for ALWAYS!!

I can't say enough good things about this veterinary clinic. From the front desk to the vet,…read moreeveryone was friendly, compassionate, and professional. They treated my pet with such gentleness and took time to explain every step of the visit. It's clear they truly love animals and care about their clients. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my pet's care. Ask for Dr Lacie Walsh she was best care I have ever had

We started going to Mother Lode in 2003 up to last year. Some time back one of our four dogs…read morestarted limping in the right rear leg. I went there and the vet took him in for an X-ray and came back out to tell me he had a torn meniscus and booked a surgery date for $4,500. The next day he quit limping. I got two other vet's opinion (Dr. Strolle and Dr. Barker) and that was a torn meniscus does not show on an X-ray. I then Googled and found the same thing: one cannot see a meniscus tear on a standard X-ray. Because the meniscus is made of soft tissue and cartilage, it does not absorb X-ray beams like bone does, leaving it invisible on the film. I called and canceled the fraudulent surgery. One of our dogs had a problem with his ear and they wanted $1,000 to sedate him. Had it done for $500 elsewhere and they checked both ears. Then one needed to have a tooth pulled. Mother Lode wanted $2,200 and we got it done elsewhere for $500 including a teeth cleaning. Some of the people there are rude and they do not respond to emails as I wanted to express my concerns to an owner. Since Dr. Tim and Erin left and he sold the business to Vetcor, it has gone way downhill. Incidentally, some years back Dr. Tim amputated the right front leg of our Doberman for $900 - Loomis wanted $2,000. It seems many vets are charging exorbitant fees and many pay it as there's no other options except to shop around as we did. No wonder there are so many dogs in shelters - people cannot afford dogs anymore.