Dana and Nicole of Love of the Pup left Berkeley pursue their dream of establishing a comprehensive…read moredog service surrounded by land and woods. They chose to settle in Asheville, NC; our loss is Asheville's dog loving community's gain. Both Dana and Nicole bring their special gifts- their love of dogs, and their skills in understanding and caring for dogs- to their dog walking groups, agility training and boarding. They are excellent "pack" leaders, and work to integrate the different dog personalities during their dog walks. They have been especially good for our shy dog Farrah. With time Farrah became an eager participant in her walks with them. She even learned to play ball. Dana and Nicole's treatment of Farrah has been especially comforting to us since in the past Farrah had suffered a life threatening, 3 dog attack, when a previous caretaker became careless. We can't give them enough stars. Linda and Carlos Russo Castellanos

I can not say enough about how incredible Dana and Nicole have been with our three pups (and…read moresquatter cat). My father passed away suddenly and on top of experiencing crushing grief, we suddenly had to make last minute plans for someone to care for our dogs who could not fly out of town with us. We were completely stressed and began calling pet sitters. Dana and Nicole were able to watch our pups last minute, over the weekend. They were so kind and came in advance to meet my fiancé and the animals. They walked our dogs twice daily and sent us the sweetest photos during each visit via text. Some happy photos of our dogs were so welcome during this very sad time. Our dogs adored them and you can tell that Dana and Nicole truly love what they do. They will be our regular sitters in the future and we feel so grateful to have found them.

Zoe has been a life saver for us & our pittie mix Bailee, who has been working on leash reactivity…read morearound other dogs. We came to Zoe after working with two other trainers and feeling very defeated. During our very first session Zoe had Bailee laying down comfortably on a leash next to another dog! It wasn't long before Bailee was able to play off leash with other dogs in Zoe's pack. After over a year of her having no dog to dog contact, this nearly brought me to tears. We have learned so much from Zoe about general dog behavior, but most importantly we've learned much more about Bailee and how we can adjust our behaviors to best meet her needs. Zoe is as good at training humans as she is at training dogs! Training can be a very long process, and it has its ups and downs. Zoe is there through it all with kindness, empathy, and support. She is so knowledgeable, very communicative, and you always feel like you are her most important client. Although we still have work to do, Bailee is now enjoying "adventures" with Zoe's dog pack & we know she is in the very best hands. I always look forward to training days with Zoe, we are so lucky to have her in our lives!

Zoe is fantastic!! She spends quality time with our two golden retrievers, including an older girl…read more(nearly 14!). The dogs love her and learn while with her too! We have had Zoe take the dogs on day excursions and stay with her while we are out of town. I could not recommend her more strongly!!

As my travel arrangements for the holidays didn't get firmed up until the last minute, I was very…read morelucky to come across the services of Jenny and Aych. After an initial email contact to them, the turn around time to learn more about my cat and the services that they provided. They both came over for a consult and to meet my cat and to learn about how I usually take care of him; and really understanding the best ways to play with him, love on him, and really ultimately keep him happy. The care and joy they have from caring for animals is so radiant and it is evident that they are in love with their jobs! Amazing updates when they would visit my cat and even let me know little things that they noticed around the house that they could take care of in a matter of seconds. 5/5, 10/10, Jenny and Aych are the best and I have found my pet sitters in Asheville!

Jenny and Aych did a fantastic job taking care of our kitty while we were on vacation. I'm a…read more nervous and protective cat parent, and my kitty is very shy with new people. They made the whole experience very low-stress and were super gentle and patient with him. I really appreciated the daily updates of photos and videos letting me know that all was well. These two are super kind, communicative, and animal-savvy, and I recommend them highly. Thanks guys!

My dogs are well cared for and get lots of play time. Dropoff and pickup process is easy, and I…read morelike the daily report cards with photos of Sadie and Phoebe while we're away. Highly recommend the Platinum Pet Hotel in Asheville.

I LOVE the spa and so does my baby Callie! Love that they send photos when we board her for long…read moretrips. She seems to always be super happy when we pick her up. Lawrence is always there when we drop her off and he automatically knows who she is which always makes it easier to drop her off!

If you are a dog owner, you know that great responsibility comes with owning a precious fur baby…read more I've always been more of a cat person, but my honey really wanted a trail buddy and when we came upon Willow and her sweetness, we couldn't help but fall in love. :D Hope has become SUCH an important part of our family! I was worried about letting a stranger come into our house, but from the moment we spoke it never felt that way. She came over for a free consultation, so she could meet Willow and we could meet her. They were both taken with each other right away and she was very gentle and patient with Willow (even though she was a bit excited to meet a new person). Hope has been an absolute dream to work with. Although my boyfriend's schedule is stable, mine sometimes has a few changes that pop up. Hope is always very quick to respond to my walking requests and very flexible. She always leaves me a detailed message about Willow's walks, along with pictures! And I also want to add that getting used to owning a 45 pound dog who came from questionable circumstances was a little bit of a challenge at first. Hope gave me great advice along the way and encouraged me to have patience as we both settled in with each other. Hope offers walks, outings, dog sitting and more for a very reasonable price. She is very knowledgeable and sweet, and if you're looking for someone to take care of your fur baby with as much love and attention as you would, look no further. Hope has got you covered. :)

From the owner: Hope's Hounds offers dog walking, cat sitting, drop-in visits, and pet waste removal. We give pet…read moreowners peace of mind by providing their fur family with experienced, dependable care. Please note that we do not provide boarding services.

There is no one more caring, more tuned into animals, more trustworthy than Diana. Diana goes above…read more& beyond any animal caretaker I've ever used. She'll love your animals as if they are hers. I've had her stay at my home for extended overnighters or even take my dogs for a simple walk. The dogs are so happy when she arrives! My cats love her as well. And so do I! You can rest easily when you go away knowing that your animals are in her care. She's aces!

From the owner: 20+ years of experience in trustworthy care for your pet in Asheville, NC…read moreSpecialties include: - Timid/fearful dogs - Senior dogs - Toy and giant breeds - Positive reinforcement/force-free training - Oral medication administration - Long walks/hikes - Overnight stays - Drop in visits - Cats - Birds - Rodents

Alan has been my hose/pet sitter and dog walker for over 20 years. He is experienced, easy going…read moreand dependable but most important, extremely popular with my dogs and my family's dogs whenever they are visiting. You will never wrong with Good Shepherd

Gretchin has a VM greeting that states calls will be returned in 24hrs . . . I called and left a…read moreVM, then waited 24 hours and called again, and I'm still waiting for a return call 5 days later! Thank God my dog is here with me. Just read Gretchin's response, which I read as "I know I did not keep my promise to return your call but it's okay because (excuse 1) Leigh is not an established client, 2) Leigh is looking for a service I do not provide, and 3) I'm really busy." Well done Gretchin. That's all very trust-inspiring. I'm so glad you explained?!

I am so impressed with Gretchin and her team. They took great care of my sweet girl while we were…read moreaway. Texted daily with video and made every accommodation I asked for . I will definitely be using them again!