Pet Sitting near San Leandro

“I'm so pleased to be able to update this review from 2010. How time flies! Our dear Penny whom Shasta helped us with back then passed away in 2015. We started working with Shasta again in 2017 when we got our new pup, a border collie rescue. He came to us emaciated and poorly socialized, needing love and positive experiences to bring him out of his shell. Shasta gave us much-needed training advice, and from there her staff started walking Hugo on group walks, which he's done once a week since 2018. He enjoys these walks so much; they provide wonderful socialization experiences. All the treats and training in the world can get a dog so far, but a strong adult with a great pack really helps with confidence-building and calm. Hugo walks with Toni, who send us pictures of him each week with his crew. I can tell that Hugo is happy with Toni and his pack: as we release him to the car (to maintain social distancing), our pup who usually does not like to leave my side will happy run down the stairs to greet him and hop in the car! Shasta also runs Puptown for boarding. We've only needed this service once, but having been in there and knowing Shasta for so many years, I know that this would be a great resource as well. It has been a pleasure seeing Shasta grow this business for over a decade, and watch it continue to provide the same excellent service it did in the beginning. If you need training support, especially with difficult dogs, a weekly walking group, or more, Bow Wow is a great choice. Review from 2010 I love Shasta. She has walked our dog for well over a year. She been amazing. We have worked with four dog walking companies, and Shasta is a cut above. As a handler, Shasta knows dogs and dog behavior. We switched to her when we were having some behavioral problems with our dog at home, especially after walks. Shasta worked closely with Penny and we've seen huge improvements in her behavior. Last year our dog needed surgery; Shasta worked with us on her rehab, and continues to be conservative with her play to ensure that she stays strong. As a business person, Shasta has been great. She handled our initial interview, paperwork, and invoicing professionally. We LOVE her daily dog walk "reports"--these little report cards let us know how our dog was feeling, what she did, and (sorry for the detail) even if and how she pooped! Who could ask for more? Our dog loves Shasta, responds well to her, and behaves well at home after a walk with her. That's what matters most.“

“Doggy Lama and their staff are *the best* and Emily in particular has been a lifesaver. We have an elderly cat with health issues, and she recently became ill while we were out of the country. Emily got her to an urgent vet appointment, picked up meds, administered them twice a day, and scheduled extra visits to make sure she was recovering -- it could have been a nightmare but Emily made it totally manageable and reassured us with texts and (beautiful!) photos throughout the process. She truly cares for our cat, and we know when we're away she's in excellent hands. We've been using Doggy Lama for three years and have had nothing but lovely experiences.“

“Very professional with attention to so many details and custom tailored services for every individual pet and pet parents.
My cat is getting old with kidney disease and requires lots of additional attention. Fabiola is so great with him and as I travel for a living and have to be away often, it is so reassuring to know that my fur baby is in good hands.
A very unique app portal to communicate for all the needs from scheduling, payment to updates is convenient and a one stop format. Love all the great pictures sent numerous times a day as updates and makes me feel as if I'm at home with my cat...
Thank you, Fabiola, of Oakland Hills Pet Care!“

“When we relocated to Berkeley, California, finding a reliable dog walker service for our rescue Aussie Pan was paramount. A quick ‘dog walker Berkeley’ Google search led us to this gem - Pal of the Paw. Not only do they provide exceptional dog walking, but they also offer pet sitting services for those unexpected trips. Pans tail wags at the sight of her walker—she’s made a new best friend! It’s a joy to witness. Don’t hesitate, tap on their Google My Business page now for peace of mind knowing your pup is in good hands.“

“Terry and staff are exceptional dog caregivers. Highly recommend Dog Balancing for boarding your fur babies.“

“Scott is a terrific cat sitter. When he first came over, aside from keys and alarm codes, he was completely focused on getting to know the cat. Truly a cat whisperer, the cat and he got onto the same wavelength and just vibed. When we got home the mail and plants were taken care of, and the cat was more lively and happy than ever. It was obvious that he'd had a great time with Scott,“

“We've used Sasha for our pet care needs for years. She has routinely cared for our aging cats when we're away on the weekends (which we are regularly). She also makes sure everything is ok with our three birds (indoors) and three chickens (outdoors). We count on her reliability and good judgement. I would recommend her whole heartedly.“

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“My dogs absolutely love going here for both day care and boarding. So happy we found this spot.“