Pet Sitting in Occidental

“Melissa is wonderful! 2 of our 3 dogs have different reactivity issues, and have had some of their “stranger danger” get worse between the pandemic and moving to Sonoma County. It’s a big relief to see our dogs resocializing and looking forward to interacting with new people”

“Amanda was outstanding as usual. Our shy cat is starting to get used to her:) Amanda’s responsiveness and communication are excellent. We look forward to booking Amanda again.”

“Our pets were well taken care of. She communicated well with pet care issues and took care of the problem. I will rehire again.”

“Caleb is a super easy going and reliable dog walker. He has a calm presence, and my dog always seems more relaxed after spending some time with him. Would highly recommend him looking after your doggo!”

“Andrea is an awesome pet sitter and I can’t recommend her enough! She did drop ins to check on our two young cats while we were gone and gave them lots of care. She always posted great pictures and notes from her visits and it made it so nice to see our cats while we were away. Thanks Andrea!!!”

“Everything went smooth and I felt that my fur babies were in loving care with Janet. She cared for them and checked in with pictures and updates. They bonded as I hoped they would while I was traveling. It’s nice find a trusted care giver for our two pups and kitty. Very grateful.”

“Lauren is honestly the best! I went out of town and she came by once a day to care for my cat Pepper for nine days! She went above and beyond taking pictures with her and playing with her and taking videos and sending them to me and giving me my daily check-ins, in addition to just the normal feeding and changing her litter box. Pepper loved her time with Lauren and I honestly think Pepper has been missing her since she is gone because she played with her so much. She is so mellow, so sweet, so friendly, so reliable and responsible, and I knew pepper was in the best of hands when I was a 6 hour plane ride away! I absolutely recommend her and will be using her again in the future for sure!”

“Casey was a wonderful sitter for my senior kitty. She followed all instructions and played with her and sent reports and photos often and that really put my mind at ease. My cat seemed glad to see me but not overly needy. I would definitely use Casey again!”

“Laura took great care of my 20 year old cat, I will definitely be booking her again the next time I need to be away.”

About: I have had dogs my entire life and have owned and operated 2 dog boarding and daycare centers. I am a retired nurse waiting for grandbabies to come along.... Until then, I'm happiest outside walking/hiking/running with dogs. I'm available Monday through Friday for walking or drop ins. I am not available on weekends or major holidays and I don't provide any overnight services. I am happy to abide by whatever wishes you have for your dog(s). If you prefer them crated when I leave, I'll make sure they are comfortably crated. If you need them fed, let me know how much to feed. I'll always refill water dishes with fresh water.

“Angelina was prompt with her responses, understood our situation, and communicated clearly about our pet's requirements. Looking forward to many more sits with her!”

“I trust Erika implicitly with our furry and not so furry family members. She has taken care of them and our home on numerous occasions. I never worry while I’m gone because I know she’s there. There are different needs and she takes care of them individually without fault. Our home is always better than we left it. I highly recommend Erika not only because she does a great job, but also because she cares.”

“Another stellar week of care by Toni! Kyburz never looked happier on the photos and videos she took. Came when needed when the auto feeder failed. Lot of love and play; can't wait to book Toni again.”

About: *DEN MOTHER* Hello! I've been here… In the somewhat daunting process of finding the right fit for you and your pets needs. 5 years ago, I raised a pack of Dachshunds from birth. *I have a Holistic approach and keep balance between structure and play. *My unique attention to detail & organization creates a well balanced experience for your creature and also ease's your mind. *Assistant to owner of a doggie day care in Half Moon Bay, Ca *Previously a Vet Tech intern. Studied Holistic Equine and Dog massage therapy. *Natural horsemanship and Equine care. Comfortable with goats & sheep *Experience with multiple dogs at one time! *Puppy crate training / safe car riding training. * Well educated with many breeds. Especially: Dachshunds, French & English Bulldogs, English Bull Terrier, Scottie and Giant Breeds. Horses too! I have open availability. *Do you need regular daily walks or potty breaks? Working late or out of town? *Do you have an upcoming trip planned and need in home or overnight care? Need helping organizing and preplanning for your pets needs while you are away? I can help! *Help training your pup to best fit your lifestyle? *Have multiple creatures that need looking after? (sorry, no reptiles or rodents please) *An animal free & safe home. With a large, partially fenced yard and lots of great nature walks near by. * All creatures will have supervised free range of the house and not be left unattended too. Cozy nooks for naps, rest and room to play with “smart toys” (nontoxic, mentally engaging & fun) I have had success and experience with positive reenforced crate training, for periods no more than 3 -4 hours. Crate training is not a requirement and will never be used in a negative way.

“Caroline took care of my two indoor cats while I was out of town and she was AMAZING. One of the cats managed to escape before she arrived and she not only found him, she stayed after the 30 minute visit to make sure he was ok. 10/10 would recommend!”

About: I currently have a cat named Kazuki I take care of. I also dog sit for two other family friends for two dogs, as well as a dog and cat! I am currently in school part time, so I have plenty of time to take care and play with your pet! The only days I will not be available are Tuesday and Thursday’s. The rest of the days I am here to help care and play with your pet when you are unavailable so they can get the love they can get while you’re away! When I am at a client’s home I make sure fencing is secured if needed. My home has a fence as well. I also make sure they have enough place to play whether it could be inside or out. I prefer to be outside with them! I love being active with animals but if you’re pet is somewhat a couch potato OR old, I can comfort them in whatever way they feel comfortable.

About: I’ve had a pack my whole life. We are currently only home to one pup and we thought we might do some Doggie day care to fill the hole left in our hearts when our Zoey and Nora crossed the rainbow bridge. We recently returned to our home in Occidental after 18 months in Vermont. Since I’m in between jobs, and we have all this space, I though we would do a little doggie day care. I have a fenced acre yard and multiple kennels for pups who like the security of a crate. We also do some crate training and basic command training.

About: I have cared for dogs since I was ten years old and I got my first puppy. After my college graduation I wanted another dog so bad but because of my travel for work I was always the one to just visit and baby sit my parents dogs for about the past 7 years. However, I'm changing careers now to be home more and have my very own puppy and luckily the chance to look after some other cute dogs as well! I live on a 7 acre property and have experience taking care of goats and chickens as well! I'm currently going back to school, mostly online so I have lots of time to drive to and play with your dog. On some days I do have to be at the SRJC in person but never for more than 4 hours at a time. I am an outdoorsy person and I love to go on long walks. I also have a SUV so if a walk in a park further away is desired I can easily transport them. I have a high energy puppy of my own that loves to play with other dogs big and small so he is always available to keep your dog company if they enjoy playing with others.

“Lily C. has taken care of our pets when we were out of town on several occasions. We have 3 dogs, a bird and 1 cat, plus a 75 gallon fish tank with 20 fish. We always felt comfortable with the care of our pets when in Lily’s care. We always came back to happy healthy animals with a freshly cleaned cat box. We have had several people watch our animals over the years, but lily is one our favorite caregivers. If she is ever to move back to Vermont, we would love to have her care for our pets when needed. Sincerely Kristi”

“Kaiel and her dog Kai were my roomies for 2 years. When I was at work or away Kaiel took better care of my dog Arnie than I did! Lots of walks, rides and hikes, always responsible, cleaned him if he got muddy before bringing him back in the house. My fearful dog always felt safe and secure with them. Highly recommend Kaiel as a responsible caring dog caregiver.”