Pet Sitters in
Pasatiempo, CA

Shannon was terrific with my small dog. He stayed in her care for 4 nights and days. He normally is not that playful bit he played with one of her big dogs. Shannon made sure he ate and drank enough water. He had luxury sleeping areas. Shannon is very knowledgeable and caring for dogs. She has a big secure yard for the dogs and inside is all set up for the dogs as well. My dog came home happy and not stressed.

Shannon offers the best day care in Santa Cruz County for dogs! Your dog will be safe, loved, and have so much fun. My dog actually doesn't want to come home with me when I arrive for pick up. I trust Shannon at the Velvet Coat 200% with. my doggies. She is extremely knowledgable on all dog things! You will NOT be disappointed with The Velvet Coat!

Our dog Lulu loves coming here! Shannon is a gifted dog caretaker. We appreciate her professionalism and also how much she seems to enjoy her dog clients. She is super organized and we always know what to expect from Shannon. Can't recommend highly enough!

The Velvet Coat is awesome! I've been taking my labrador there for over five years for boarding and daycare, and she's always excited to go there. They carefully screen new pets, so you can be assured that your fur baby will be surrounded by social, friendly dogs.

If you’re trying to find a day-care on your busy work days or a boarding service for upcoming trips, Velvet Coat is the place to go! But be aware, when you dial the number, Shannon has some important questions prepared for you. You might even have to drive up there for an initial consultation. You’ll have to give Shannon a through overview of your canine friend — how they are physically, emotionally and behaviourally.You’ll have to provide her with the updated vaccine records as well as information regarding the animal hospital you take your dog to, or the doctor your dog has been seeing, and what medications your dog is on. It will also be useful to share with Shannon some pictures and videos of your dog, so that she has a clearer sense of who they are and how they are. But, please, please don’t be discouraged! Shannon is doing this for the sake of your beloved canine friend and the health and safety of all the other dogs under her care. We all have very concrete sense of how infectious diseases work nowadays. I’m sure you don’t want your dog to get sick or have any potential unpleasant experience while you’re away. When in doubt, please kindly put yourself in the shoes of the others whose dogs are currently staying at Velvet Coat. As a socially responsible person who truly cares about their dog (and any cute little animals in general), you won’t have trouble answering those questions and getting all the necessary documents (e.g., vaccine certification). By now, you probably would have paid a visit to Velvet Coat. I’m sure you and your canine friend are equally impressed (perhaps by slightly different aspects). You’ll then have to get your friend’s luggage ready. Shannon will give you a clean container for the food and snack needed for the length of the stay. And she will be making a detailed list for every single thing you sent with your dog. Of course, you’re more than welcome to use your own container and make your own list. A large proportion of Shannon’s fringe and freezer is devoted to those who enjoy fresh food. So don’t hesitate to pack those in. A detailed feeding instruction will also be very helpful. If your dog is familiar with the slow-feeders or treat/food puzzles, free free to take them as well. Shannon will make sure your dog feels at home. There’re no cameras like some other dog kennels that keep dogs in crates most of the time. Rather, imagine your dog stays at this resort, where dogs of different sizes and preferences can be engaged in different activities (or simply lounging) at the same time in different places. And because everybody here have passed the “rigorous interviews”, you know it’s clean, safe and friendly. Your dog gets to join the club of their choice, and is very likely going to make great friends here. Shannon will send you some picture and videos along with informative reports of what your friend was busy with during the day. If she notices any health or behavioral issues, she’ll intervene to protect your dog as much as she can. Note that she asked for your vet’s information so if you happen to be long distance away, she can get in touch with your vet if necessary. Plus, Shannon worked as a vet tech for many years! Trust me, I was just as skeptical/confused in the beginning. It turned out, I became a much better care giver to my own dog through talking to and learning from Shannon. I will not consider a different place to send our dear canine friend. I’m grateful that we found Velvet Coat!

Shannon is the best! She helped raise and care for our dogs for over a decade. Highly recommended.

Velvet Coat is truly a treat for both you and your dog - not only is the place stunningly beautiful, it’s made with dogs in mind, so there’s plenty to occupy them and never get bored. Each dog is very, very carefully vetted to make sure they’re a good fit for the place, the other dogs, and the proprietress, Shannon. Shannon knows her stuff - highly experienced with dogs and all other manner of critter; also very friendly and down-to-earth. Winston and I will miss the Velvet Coat very much since moving away!

Friendly / very experienced/ I highly recommend for the canine member of your family, 💙🦮🐕‍🦺🐕🐩🐈‍⬛ …

Tianna and Luz are THE BEST in doggy care! Our 7 month old rambunctious mini Aussie gets such wonderful adventure time with the pack! She also gets individualized care and Tianna makes sure she stays out of trouble. 🐶 I highly recommend working with them! …

Catnip Cathouse is not only an affordable cat boarding house, Jeremy formed a real bond with my kitty and even provided wet food for her! The kitty cam is adorable and gave me reassurance to be able to see her while I was away. Definitely recommended.

Highly recommend Catnip Cathouse. They were able to take both our cats on extremely short notice after evacuating from CZU and Creek wildfire. The webcam gave us assurance of our animals stay, as we were able to check up on them remotely. Thank you so much!

Very happy with the service and it was offered at a fair price. I especially liked that we could see our kitty on video and know that she was doing well. I would not hesitate to recommend Catnip Cathouse for their conscientious care and personal service.

Catnip Cathouse took care of my rather hyper cat very well. I would like to see improvements with the webcam and more online updates, but the overall care and love for the cats is shown. Definitely recommend.

We have used several cat boarding places & Catnip is by far our favorite. Our cats always very relaxed when picked up. Fun to watch on camera when we are away. Excellent care...thank you.

Best place for our cat.. Jeremy is kind and attentive to all his kitty guests. Being able to see your cat on the webcams is a definite plus!

Excellent, the service was impeccable. The owner was extremely pleasant and professional, my cats loved their vacation while I was on mine! 10/10

Lulu enjoyed a lot here, definitely, i will bring her here, again. Thanks Jeremy

Catnip Cathouse - the best place for cat lodging, cat boarding, cat accommodations, cat resort, which makes it super convenient.

Starr and Chris are Toby and Mina's home away from home. I am no sooner driving by Brookdale Lodge and they know where they are going and get excited!! Starr and Chris have been a lifesaver for me in last minute needs, as well as a peace of mind so I can relax on long vacations. What a better place for my pups to be where they have a yard to run around with new dog friends. All the cuddles and love at night inside the house.

This place was so wonderful. Up until this point I had always taken my little guy Charlie to be boarded at a kennel and felt really bad for doing so. Starr and her family were wonderful. She sent me photos and updates and was incredibly understanding of the fact that he is a rescue boston terrier with a ton of energy. I read another review that stated she and her family treat dogs like family and they really do. It was such a comfort to know he had other dogs to play with, human company, and a comfy bed to curl up in at night. Many thanks to her and the wonderful service I received.

Starr and Chris are a Godsend! I have a 22lb, 15 year old, blind, deaf, special needs dog who is also currently dealing with severe separation anxiety after the passing of his original caretaker of 11 years, followed by a cross-country move. Starr and Chris babied him better than I do, which I didn't think was possible. Starr literally carried him everywhere, so much so that he didn't even need his leash during his stay. They administered his eye drops, ear drops, and antibiotic perfectly. They kept him clean, warm, and most of all, loved by the whole family. Starr even sent me photos and updates, and let me know he was eating and took his meds. I am so, so grateful I found them and will absolutely be back anytime I have to go out of town again. Starr and Chris have given me such peace of mind that my baby will be taken care of. I feel comfortable going out of town because I found them to care for my little old boy. Thank you so so so much Starr & Chris.

My 13 year old pup loves it here. She was timid at first and they knew that and gave her the attention and love she needed and now she is acclimated and happy. They are a cool, sweet family and treat the dogs like family when they are there. The yard is clean and awesome. All good over here at Brooktails!!!!! ❤️👍🐶 Oh, oh plus they send pics when I’m at work of her playing. They make me smile when I get them

Starr, in my opinion is fast becoming a dog Whisperer. She has an innate ability to connect with the dogs, what I find most genuine is her great love for dogs. Starr is caring and compassionate and what impressed me was even carried her own pet insurance which tells me she really cares and is attentive to the needs of her fur babies

Our two dogs had such a great time with Starr and her family. They have a great backyard where dogs can have plenty of time outside playing and zooming with their friends. Starr and Chris were very careful and nice with our dogs, sending plenty of photos, giving me daily updates. I would definitely recommend this family if you want your dog being well treated and part of a family. My dogs went back home happy! Thanks again!

My dog Sherman had the best of care at Starr's. He was an older model with special needs and Starr took the very best care of him. I relish the photos and videos she took during the years he spent with her. Even now Starr sends me photos and videos as she comes across them. He was always so happy there. I highly recommend this business. Starr is truly a dog whisperer.

We had Pippin with Starr and Chris for 4 days - and he had a rocking good time there. He was well cared for, and Chris and Starr sent us pictures showing him settling in with his new friends. Awesome place ! Lovely large yard for dogs to do what dogs do ! Will definitely bring Pippin back here when we go on our next trip.

Our 7 month old beagle stayed for 4 nights and had a great time making new friends and playing to her heart’s content. Starr and Chris are very personable and accommodating! You can tell that they love what they’re doing!! We would definitely book with them again!!

Star and her family are wonderful! Rosie is a nervous dog and Star and Chris just made her feel so comfortable! Rosie loves playing in the backyard with all the other dogs! I have taken Rosie twice so far and plan to take her back! I highly recommend Star! Thank you, Star and Chris for taking such great care of Rosie!!! <3

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 recommend. We discovered Eileen when our (previous) pet sitter bailed on us at the last minute about a year ago, but in hindsight, we are so glad that happened! Eileen has pet sat for us for the last year, and she is truly the BEST. She’s reliable, consistent, observant, and SO sweet with our babies. We have 2 cats with 2 very different personalities, and she’s great with BOTH of them, giving them each what they need while we’re gone, including extra attention for our high maintenance orange boy :). I feel so blessed to have her in our lives, and I can’t overstate how nice it feels to have true *peace of mind* when we leave home. Thank you Eileen!!! 🩷🩷

Eileen makes it so easy for me to feel confident about the kind of care my pets will receive while I’m away on long trips. They don’t get just basic care but love and attention. I get updates and pics so I can see how they are. It’s hard to be away from my four legged friends but Eileen makes it much easier because I know I have nothing to worry about. 😊

Eileen is a treasure and if you're sitting around reading dog walker reviews and weighing your options you should just drop it now and hire her. She's been walking my big, VERY enthusiastic amstaff, The Doobs, for a few months now and she's completely transformed his walk. This dog LOVES to walk, and can go for hours at a time. He's a dedicated puller with the muscle to back it up. When I first brought him home, I no joke had a dog walking helmet for a while, because more than once he pulled me right over. He's also very interested in people. He's a really friendly dog, but was such a handful to walk that we were really only going out reliably once a day, and he needs so much more exercise than that. Eileen has slowly mellowed out his walk to where he's a real joy to take out now. He gets so much more exercise now that it's easier to walk him, and he's a happier, healthier dog. Eileen has also been walking my 7 month old hound mix, Donny. Donny's challenges are at the opposite end of the spectrum. He's young and, like many pandemic puppies, his socialization was spotty. He's easily spooked and it can be hard to keep his focus on a walk. Here, again, Eileen's been a total game changer for him. Watching him bond with her and seeing the confidence boost he's getting from spending time with her has been totally awesome! Finally, Eileen just met for the first time with my other hound puppy, Walter. Walter's a very nervous little guy, and Eileen took the time to make an initial appt just to sit with us and let him come out of his shell with her. She's got a really quick, savvy grasp of doggo drives and body language, and it's a real pleasure interacting with her and each dog together. It's clear Eileen puts a ton of thought and effort into her relationships with her dog charges. She often brings a new trick or tool she picked up working with another dog and suggests it for one of mine, and the way she phrases her explanations always shows how appreciative she is of each dog's individual personality and needs. Bonus: Eileen's got a real gift for pet photography, and she sends beautiful pics and the occasional video while she's out walking my pups. I love reviewing those photos at the end of the work day and checking out the awesome adventures my doggos had. The attached photos are all shots Eileen sent me. Wrangling three doggos, two of whom are puppies, while working full time is a lot. Eileen provides all the extra love, exercise, and play these pups need to keep our household running smoothly enough to keep dogpocalypses from crashing my zoom meetings. I can't recommend her highly enough!

Our first experience with Sit Walk & Wag was fantastic! Eileen stayed with our Great Dane for a week and I couldn't have been happier with her service. She always made us feel comfortable while we were away. We are very impressed with the professionalism in which she runs her business and her high standards as a caretaker for our pet. We feel very fortunate to have been recommended to Eileen and highly recommend her.

Eileen at Sit Walk & Wag has been really wonderful to work with. She was extremely reliable, professional, and loves dogs. I have a high energy pup and Eileen's walks wore her out! After each walk I always looked forward to receiving pictures from their adventures!

Eileen was recommended to me by our regular pet-sitter, who was unable to complete the pet coverage we needed. I trust and love our pet-sitter, so I knew she was recommending someone great - and she certainly did! Eileen is professional, kind, fantastic with animals, and reliable. I was so impressed with her services and her willingness to take on a few extra visits when our plans slightly changed during our trip. My husband and I came home to three happy fur family members and I we were able to enjoy our trip knowing that they were in great hands (nothing is more important than that). We will definitely use Sit Walk & Wag in the future and I highly recommend Eileen!

Great dog walker! She has been walking our 75lb pit mix three times a week for over a month!! We get daily photos. A GPS map of distance and where they walked! I really like these added features as it provides assurance our family pet is getting the best! Thanks so much And we do recommend Sit Walk & Wag !! Eugene Scott Owens

It can be hard to find a pet sitter who is great with pets and with their humans. Eileen is that, and then some! She is a natural "cat person" and excellent cat sitter - we feel truly at ease whenever we go away, knowing our cat is being taken care of just as well (or honestly even better) as when we are home. Friendly, responsible, great communicator -- everything you'd want in a pet sitter!

From the minute I spoke to Eileen, I knew she was the right person to look after our very beloved but aloof cat, Dee Dee. Not only did Dee love her (I've never seen her warm up to someone so quickly) but Eileen really put her needs first. So much so, that she suggested shorter visits to accommodate her shy behaviour. Whatsmore, Eileen is great with humans too! 😁 Super responsive, communicative, and has a great sense of humour too. Would definitely recommend! 👍🏻

Eileen is wonderful! My dog loves her and she is very reliable and trustworthy. I come home to a happy exercised dog every time I elicit her services. Highly recommend and want to encourage to support. We are lucky to have people like this in our community.

Thought I would post since there isn't a recent review. We just dropped our cat off ahead of our 3 week trip. Normally, we get someone to stop by to play with our cat, but we just weren't able to find someone that had availability this time. Looked around at a couple places and most were either board at vet or the places keep your cat in a 2x4 space for the majority of time. Here, each cat gets roughly something like a walk in closet worth of space, but there is cat towers, shelves, and covered places. They all get access to their own windows and skylights (shelf way up there as well!), Plus the option for a catio for $10 per a day extra. So, they get a lot of vertical movement 100% of the time, not an hour a day. Considering that it's a similar price to the clinical cage solutions, very happy leaving my cat here instead. A plus is the staff are very much cat people themselves, so you know they'll look after your furry baby like you do!

Kitty Hill Resort found me the best senior cat rescue. Casper is just the perfect cat for me. Harriet is the best!!!!! Month 1 - liked the bathroom sink/ felt safe Month 3 - liked the cat tree At one year - watching the birds and squirrels outside

Our cat Benjamin recently boarded at Kitty Hill for two nights. He was well care for and the staff is super with these cats. They really give them individual attention. The Cuddler that goes around to each cat for personal attention is very much appreciated. Highly recommend.

I was super worried about leaving my cat for two weeks but I’m so glad someone recommended kitty hill to me! I felt so comfortable leaving my cat Denali here. It’s so obvious that the cats here are well taken care of and the spaces for them are super comfortable and interactive!! The staff are great and you can tell they spend lots of time to care and truly get to know each cat :)

This is the Ritz Carlton of boarding facilities. We have had numerous cats stay there over the years. First, visit was when we got our house tented, later they stayed there when we went away. By her second visit, one of our cats was relaxed by the time we dropped her off. It was her spa vacation. (We had just adopted kittens and boarded her while a house sitter took care of the house and kittens. That way there were no issues during that early feline introductory phase.) They take great care of cats and our cats were always calm and relaxed when we went to pick them up. They also foster kitties and two of our cats came from there.

Conscientious & flexible. Our cat always comes home happy! Highly recommended.

The lady who runs this incredible establishment also fosters rescues. They "speak cat" here, better than I've ever seen anyone else understand felines. This is absolutely the best possible place to board your beloved kitty (or kitties!) and for some situations may even be better than having them cared for in your own home in your absence. I will 100% be a customer of Kitty Hill if I ever have to board my cat.

We have been traveling this summer. This is the best place locally to look after our fur kids. The staff is knowledgeable and caring for all the kitties that are there. The rooms actually have space and the catio is a nice choice for our pair of bad boys.

A small business that felt very personal and cat-loving. The resort itself is a cat lovers dream! I expected for my cat to be put in a small kennel like what they have at adoption centers, but little did they know they get a nice and spacious area with tons of cat trees and fun climbing places. It’s only a little hard for my cat who is very shy, as there are lots of cats around that she can see and get afraid of.

Kittyhill Resort is the best boarding for our cats in California so far. We have been here for 2.5years and have been sending our cats here although it took us about an hour drive. My cats love it especially in the cattios during summer!

My experience with Kelly at Pawsitive Pet Care has been great. Kelly is a caring sitter who is friendly, well organized, and knowledgeable. She spends time interacting with each of my 3 cats and they have been happy and content.

Absolutely excellent in every way! The care and love Kelly provided for my kitty was beyond my expectations. She is the best!!!

The owner Linsey was very nice, calm, loving and patient with my pet and she went over and above with my little Ronie🥰 …

Friendly and fun place to pickup something for the dog.

Kelly is very nice & dependable

Very attentive and lovingly affectionate towards my pets.

Gina and Bay Area Critter Sitters are great—responsible and responsive. I recently needed help with care for my older cat who has kidney disease. In addition to the normal feeding etc., Gina made sure that subcutaneous fluids were administered each day. It’s not easy to find someone you trust who is willing and able to do special care like this. Everything went very smoothly and I will definitely call on her again!

This is one of thee best pet sitter companies in town. Gina is so friendly and she’s so great with the pets she’s watching over. Highly recommended!

I thought they were nice however turns out they are unprofessional and flaky Also one of them VJ is homeless and uses people houses she sits for as her own They totally mislead me and I was very confused as to why they were Why not tell me I didn’t have the job instead of leading me on and then rudely not giving any explanation or any closure I’m qualified no doubt and I’m experienced it is there loss in my opinion I lost my respect for them and I wouldn’t trust them with my dogs for any reason or any amount of time however I’m grateful my dogs were not anywhere near them

Twinkle doesn’t look forward to my travels; but the it’s made better by Gina.

Robin's Nest pet care is the absolute best! We have had two of our dogs at Robin's Nest over the years. Our ridgeback Gus is super shy and has been terrified of other boarding places, but loves Robin's Nest. He scratches at the door when we arrive to get inside! We have no worries when we leave Gus for extended periods for travel, and he loves daycare there. Robin and her team are top notch and I love the kennel-free comfortable atmosphere. Robin, Kelly and their team treat our Gussy like their own. Cannot say enough good things about them!

We've been taking our dog to Robin's Nest for about five years now. It's his second home. Robin, Kelli and the rest of the staff are great. They know each dog--his or her home circumstances, care needs and spirit. They walk the dogs, provide treats, and play with them during the day. There is a vast yard area, providing room to roam. Overnight, the dogs sleep in a large room on mattresses and dog beds; no kennels or crates. Once we hit the driveway, our dog jumps from the car eager for another day. We depend on Robin and her crew and trust them completely. I can't imagine a dog getting better care anywhere.

Our dog does not tolerate being alone. Robin's Nest has become extended family. He is happy to go. We have left him for days at a time, as well as, daycare. It is a safe and healthy environment with responsible and experienced people. Don't think a better place can be found.

I have been taking my pups to Robin’s Nest since I moved to the area around 4 years ago. When my pup, with crazy separation anxiety, barrels his way into her yard because he can’t wait to see the staff and other dogs, you know that they are being treated right and they are loved. Robin and staff are amazing, caring and are like extended family.

Robyn s Nest was such a blessing for us! It s a completely unique and family-like setting for your dog. No kennels, great yard space, everyone sleeps on their doggie beds in her home right next to her. It s like a doggie slumber party! At the same time Robyn is very professional and takes the responsibility of looking after your loved one very seriously. There are usually quite a few dogs staying with her and she takes the time to meet any newcomers and makes certain they will get along with the group before she accepts them. This made us feel very safe taking our GSP to her for the first time. We knew that every dog had been screened by her first. Our dog Hunter is very active and needs lots of exercise. Robyn and her wonderful assistant Kelli, made sure that he went on bike rides, walks and even trips to the beach everyday. Hunter stayed with her for ten days over the 4th of July week and we soon discovered that he was very afraid of fireworks. We were surprised, as we hunt with him and he is around gun fire. However, the situation was very well handled. Robyn took the time to comfort him and he even scored the place of honor sleeping right in her bed! (Where he was hiding from the fireworks of course.) When it was time for us to come get him, he was very happy to see us but I think he might have liked it if we could have all moved in, so he wouldn’t have to say goodbye to his new friends! I HIGHLY recommend Robyn s Nest to anyone who needs a pet sitter! You will have complete peace of mind while you are away knowing your dog is being loved and having great play time with other dogs. This was a wonderful experience and Hunter can t wait to go back again to play! Thank you Robyn and Kelli!

Thanks so much for you kindness toward our Hero. You are so generous and thoughtful. Hero had a great time at your wonderful place, She left smiling. This was such a kind act after our huge fire, we appreciate you and your staff. Thanks to the firefighters our home was saved and we will soon be on our way back home.

Being going since my dog was a pup. Great people, safe, reliable and the type of overnight boarding I wanted for my dog. No crates or separation. Highly recommend.

They love my dog!!!

Terrible place to take your dog. Place is filthy, owner is disgusting.