I wanted to take a moment to applaud the service I received from Apron Strings Pet Sitting…read more My family and I were traveling overseas recently and had a neighbor locked in to stay at our home and care for our two pets: a Pomsky and a Maine Coon. Not too difficult, just hairy and needy. Well, needless to say, that fell through last minute and I was in a bind for sure. I don't like to board them and I want them in our home. I found Apron Strings via Yelp! and saw the great reviews. I thought I'd take a chance... I talked with Howard that evening and got an understanding of what they offered, talked a little to get a read on his love for pets and general personality and was sold. He scheduled a meeting with one of his people to see my home, to walk through and meet my pets. That was great, and reassuring. I scheduled three walks/visits per day for my dog and cat. I was given a daily journal of activities, feeding, demeanor and all around vibe of my babies. That was refreshing. Upon arrival back in the states, Kim reached out to me to make sure everything went well and make sure I didn't have any issue. That was very professional as well. I will use this service in the future for my travels when I cannot find an individual to stay in my home with my pets, as they were professional and courteous. Thank you!

The metric for exceptional home pet care is when you return from a vacation and your little ones,…read morewhile happy to see you, are otherwise calm, content and behave as though you have been away for just a few hours. I love the home care Apronstrings' team provides - especially real time communication to let you know how things are going. In a nutshell - expect worry-free travel/time away from home knowing your pet is in good hands!

Once again, we had an amazing experience with Wunderbar Pet Hotel. Simba stayed with them for seven…read morenights while we were out of the country, and we felt completely at ease the entire time. The reservation process is seamless. You simply email to check availability, and Mindy responds promptly with a reservation form. The form is easy to complete, allowing you to share details about your pet's feeding schedule, medications, and any important notes. Once submitted, you receive a confirmation--everything is straightforward and makes securing a reservation quick and stress-free. Dropping Simba off was reassuring and genuinely positive. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and check-in was smooth and efficient. It was immediately clear that the staff are organized and truly care about each pet in their care. What really stood out was Simba's reaction--he happily ran straight over to a staff member, eager for attention and affection. Seeing him so comfortable and excited made all the difference. It was obvious that he felt relaxed and safe, as if he knew he was in good hands. Watching him settle in so naturally gave me complete confidence in leaving him there. While we were away, I reached out to Mindy to check in. She shared that Simba was doing great--eating well and enjoying playtime--and even sent a few photos. In every picture, Simba had the biggest smile, which said it all. Experiences like this truly make a difference. It's clear that Wunderbar Pet Hotel goes above and beyond to create an environment where pets feel happy, secure, and exceptionally well cared for. Thank you!

I've never been a fan of doggy daycares with big play yards, it always made me nervous since my dog…read moredoesn't love every dog he comes across. For his safety and others I wanted to find a daycare where his one-on-one time was spent with a person and not other dogs. This is Wunderbar. I absolutely love this place and my dog does as well, last time he didn't even look back when I dropped him off! They spoil him rotten and they always talk about how well behaved he is, even quiet which is hard to believe . He is always healthy, happy, and ready to nap when he comes home. They also send him home with a goodie bag every-time! I have no hesitation leaving him at Wunderbar when I travel. The owner and staff are great and clearly love what they do. I'm so thankful for this spot.

Susan was great while taking care of our Husky, Luci. She went above and beyond giving our Luci her…read moremedicines on a timely basis and taking care of our home. She also had to take care of a couple of chickens. Susan gave us peace of mind while we were on vacation. Would DEFINITELY use her again.

Sue pet sit for my two dogs for a week and did a fantastic job!…read more It was the first time I had ever used a pet sitting service that would come to the house, and I was a little apprehensive about it. But Sue helped make me comfortable. She first came over to the house for a meet & greet session where she met the dogs and I, and learned more about their pet sitting needs for the week. Then, while I was away, she sent me text messages with daily videos and photos of the dogs. That put my mind at ease so I could relax on the vacation. And it was really nice to see how the dogs warmed up to her more and more each day. After a few days, they were really excited to see her, and were eager to play fetch with toys and sit for treats. I'll happily use her again next time!

It's our dog's first boarding experience and he's apparently having the time of his life while…read morewe're away. Allen sends us an update in the morning and evening and it's reassuring to know our dog is getting the care he needs. Plus their house in Martinez is conveniently located within our area.

Only issue is that my dog doesn't miss me at all because she is so well cared for at A Spot in the…read moreSun.

Members of the Fetch Team picked up my two dogs, twice a day, and took them to Briones for…read moreoff-leash adventures. My dogs loved it and it so eased my conscious as my work schedule at the time was very long hours. I have also used them on an "emergency basis" when I took sick and a Fetch team member came to my house and exercised a new puppy who needed a great deal of attention. They are wonderful!

Fantastic web app to manage the account. The sitter that has been assigned to me, Autum, is…read morefantastic. On the walk through before our first sitting, she understood right away what needed to be done. Every day she sends a report with photos. It really is so nice to see the pics of my kitties every day when I'm away. Autumn thus far has been available short notice which my previous sitter needed at lest 2-3 weeks advance notice. On top of that, she is cool with coming every other day which saves me a ton of money. I suspect I will be using Fetch! Pet Care's services for a long long time.

Rissa had a wonderful time and she was well taken care of. We will be back for sure…read more It is wonderful to have Ed be so professional and caring.

I have trusted my senior cat with Ed for about 2 years now, and as long as she'll stay with us,…read morewe'll stay with Ed. He is super reliable and Walnut always does well under his care. He gives her medicine every morning, which is very important for our 19 year old kitty. It's also reassuring that he's at our house once a day while we're traveling, and he takes the bins out for trash day. It puts our minds at ease. He also has a really great backup cat sitter in case he's ever traveling, and he's also very good and reliable. They've come through in a pinch when we had to make last minute travel plans, and we were so relieved to know we didn't have to worry about our girl!

We could not recommend Happy Tails more. Leslie and Jenny have taken such incredible care of our…read moredog Colby, who goes on off-leash group hikes with the Happy Tails crew 3x per week. These hikes are the highlight of Colby's week! She even runs to the door when I say "Jenny will be here soon!" and very clearly loves Jenny as if she's a part of our family. Jenny has really taken the time to understand Colby and her quirks, which we are so grateful for. She also send photos after every hike, which makes us feel like we didn't miss out on the fun ourselves. If you're considering a dog walker, don't hesitate to sign up with Happy Tails!

My experience with Happy Tails has been 100 percent positive. I know my dog Hiro is in good hands…read morewith Leslie's dog walking services. Leslie and my dog walker Jenny are always courteous and professional. Hiro looks forward to Jenny's visits, and is literally smiling in every photo she sends me after one of his walks!

I used East Bay Dog Walkers for overnight in-house stay during a trip to Europe. It was a great…read moreexperience- professional and competent. My senior dog and house were well cared for. Highly recommend!

We had the best experience with East Bay Dog Walkers and our walker, Tracy! We (especially our…read moregolden retriever!) just love her. Truly devastated that we're moving across the Bay and can't bring her with us.

Very easy to communicate with, clear love of what she does and awesome reviews…read more Pi (and the hoomans) are eager to meet Sonny.

Sanaz is such a wonderful dog caretaker. I can't thank her enough for taking care of our little…read moreboy. She was so sweet with him and took him for walks and just provided so much love and attention. She also sent pictures and videos while we were away on our trip which kept us close to our little guy. Don't hesitate to hire her and trust her with your fur baby! Thanks Sanaz!

Don't even hesitate- just hire Jacob if you are lucky enough that he is available!!…read more Can't say enough about what a great experience it was to have Jacob cat sit for us for a few weeks while we were out of the country. He took such amazing care of our cats, provided daily updates along with the best pictures and was available for a chat or update when we needed anything. We were able to truly enjoy our vacation and get to relax while on vacation because of him! I think our cats are sad that we are back home since they miss his undivided attention and trained him well!! He also left our home in a spotless condition and it was so nice to come back home!

Jacob is simply the best at what he does! Our dog loves Jacob, and some might say we are now her…read morespare humans.