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DAMIEN E.
Woodbridge
54 Reviews
16 Repeat Guests
$ 50 /NIGHT
Responds: an hour
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About DAMIEN

Hi,

We treat your pups like they are part of the family! I'm a Wildlife Biologist and my son and I love animals. This is a great opportunity for my son to learn to be more responsible and I'm very proud of him for helping care for the many types of pets (dogs, cats, hamsters, reptiles, birds).

HABLAMOS ESPAÑOL -- FALAMOS PORTUGUÊS.

Dogs receive at least 4-5 WALKS per day to a local park. There are many local trails, parks and we live near Woodbridge north lake.

My 8-year-old son provides lots of TLC (belly rubs) and opportunities for your pup to socialize with other dogs or kids.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE for drop off & pickup.
Early morning/Late night dropoff/pickup may have additional fees.

MULTIPLE DOG discount.

* NO pitbull or pitbull mixes.
* NO intact dogs -- your dog MUST be neutered or spayed.


Other options (for a fee):

- PUPPY PHOTO SHOOTS of your pup in urban or rural settings (bea, hiking trail, city park, etc).

- CAT SITTING
(at your home)
- PET CARE for other animals

- Text, email or photo updates upon request.
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Overnight At Your Home
$50 /night
  • Willing to travel 5 miles
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Diane C.
Oak Creek
9 Reviews
5 Repeat Guests
$ 55 /NIGHT
Responds: 35 minutes
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About Diane

30 Years Experience Caring For Dogs
My rates reflect/include care for 2 SMALL PETS (or 1 medium or 1 large) - walks/care/love - In Your Home. I've cared for almost every size and personality dog (and cat) for over 30 years; giant to tiny in size; abused, aggressive, separation anxiety, health afflicted, fearful and high energy! I'm First Aid/CPR Certified to look after pets at any age or health stage.

If you're looking for premium care for your pet, you can rest assured yours will be adored and cared for as if they were my own.

Your pets will be cared for in familiar surroundings by an experienced, calm, insightful, attentive, responsible, punctual, detail oriented, compassionate and loving caretaker. I have a sincere love and insight for dogs and cats with all their nuances and have no fear of mess, fur or slobber!

Professional Background: I've professionally walked, visited and physically cared for other's dogs and cats for over 18 years. This includes a wide array of breeds, mixes, sizes, temperaments and personality dynamics. My experience also includes in depth recovery care following major surgeries. Member of Pet Sitters International Professional Pet Sitters. Insured and Bonded. Pet First Aid and CPR Certified.

Personal Background: Born and raised in Southern California. I've been owned by multiples of pets always - from Irish Wolfhound, Rottweiler, Bouvier, Retriever, Mixes, Cocker Spaniel, Weimeraner, Terrier dogs and more - to rabbits, hamsters and reptiles! Volunteer work includes rescue organizations, animal shelters and Petfinder.

You can have peace of mind knowing your pets are cared for with compassion, understanding, experience and responsibility in the comfort of their own home, customized to their needs and yours.

Overnight stay? 11-12 hours of care, generally from 8pm to 7am. Or we can discuss a customized schedule that suits your pets' needs and yours that includes day and evening. I am self contained, have my own sleeping kit and everything else needed to leave your home undisturbed.

Health Ailments: I am experienced in caring for dogs with health challenges. I will keep your veterinarian's information in my contacts, along with an excellent 24 hour animal hospital in Tustin (or the one you provide me).

Coyote Watch: The presence of coyotes is always in the forefront of my mind while caring for your pet. I own an air horn, red pepper spray, whistle and stick ready for use if needed.

Whether it's walking, visiting, overnight, all day care, drop ins, extended care, 3 visits a day, a customized, highly detailed schedule or anything unique your pet needs, I've most likely experienced it, enjoy and excel at providing a high level of care. I look forward to caring for your pet. Let's talk more!

* Rates reflect care for 2 small pets, or 1 medium or 1 large sized pet. There is a $4 additional fee for the care of 2 pets (i.e., 1 small and 1 medium sized or 2 medium sized). Rates for multiple large sized pets will vary, ask me!


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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$55 /night
  • Willing to travel 9 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs will never be left unattended

Reviews

Diane was AMAZING, truly! I have never used a dog sitting service and Diane was better than I could have imagined! I will never feel bad about going away for work. I cannot wait to use Diane again, she was perfect for my high maintenance, attention addicted and cuddle obsessed toy poodle and yorkie! She sent lots of photo updates and I came back to a perfectly clean house and very clean looking puppies, along with notes and a personalized puppy present! Our flight was even delayed and she stayed at our house until late in the night to ensure they weren't left alone for too long. Cannot thank Diane enough
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If my family and I could give Diane 10/5 stars we would... she is that amazing!

We went on a family vacation to Hawai'i for a week but needed someone to come stay in our home to watch over our two shih tzu dogs. We have used DogVacay before but our other dog sitter has since found another career. So, we carefully researched the next person we would entrust in taking care of our beloved pets.

Diane went above and beyond. For example, when we left for the airport at 5 am she came over before per our request so our dogs would not be too sad. This is just one instance where Diane treated our pooches as if they were her own!

We gave her a step-by-step manual of what we do to take care of our dogs when we are home for an easy transition and she followed it to a T. They are shih tzus so they are somewhat high maintenance (oops! ha) but she was more than willing to ensure they were well taken care of.

She sent us pictures throughout the day with updates on how they were doing. This included pictures of her snuggling and giving our fur babies love!


In summary, going forward I will only be requesting Diane to watch over my dogs. I could not have asked for anyone better and she has raised my standards for an animal caretaker beyond what I could have imagined. Thank you, Diane! You are truly THE BEST.
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Diane has been great with both of my large dogs. They seem just as happy now even when I'm not home and I no longer stress when I leave for business trips. Diane truly cares about the dogs and their happiness.
Diane was wonderful! Prompt and caring, she gave me daily texts, pictures and videos of my pets which made me feel confident that all was well with them. She updated me constantly on my older dog who has been ill and gave him special care and meds! Will use her again!
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Diane is THE BEST! So sweet, kind, caring and genuine. I was so comfortable leaving my dog in her care and would be thrilled to have her again. Extremely trustworthy and dependable, she's amazing!
Diane was very attentive and affectionate with my three big dogs. She was also extremely responsive to my needs and accommodating with my schedule. She was obviously interested in providing whatever Is best for me and my dogs. I plan to use Diane's services again and I recommend her to anyone needing quality dog care.
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Diane was amazing. This was a last minute booking and she was fabulous. Every time she came to the house she sent me pictures of all my animals who couldn't of been happier to see her. I have a Lab/Great Dane mix that sometimes can be intimidating to people because she is a lab personality with a small dane sized body that Diane was able to understand and love. On the opposite side of things I have a yorkie that was able to get loved and cared for just as much. As an added bonus, I have a cat that I was just going to leave food and water out for but Diane fed and gave her love too.
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Brian H.
Oak Creek
4 Reviews
$ 43 /NIGHT
Responds: an hour
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About Brian

17 Years Experience Caring For Dogs
My rates reflect caring for: 2 Dogs; 1 Dog/1 Cat; 2 Cats...

*Member Pet Sitters International
*Privately Insured and Bonded

For 17 years I have treated all my dogs as if they were my children and I will happily do the same for yours. I have owned Very Large dogs: Irish Wolfhound, Labrador, Bouvier-Mix, Weimeramer/Wolfhound mix and as small as a Terrier. I have owned rescues and pure breeds of various temperaments and am experienced with dogs that are not trusting. I also have extensive experience with post-surgical dogs and their special needs. I am coyote tested and carry both a whistle and air horn and remain calm but on the offensive, which is very important.

What You Can Expect From Me: When we first meet I will introduce myself to your pet(s) and make him, her or them feel comfortable in my presence so we can begin a connection. I will then take thorough notes on your instructions and expectations during your time away so I will be replicating their normal day to keep them comfy. I take photos of your dogs on our walks and send them to you to keep you close in your absence along with a brief review of our walk including energy level and stool condition. I have strong leash control and will always be aware of any neighborhood ‘trigger-dogs’ you describe as well as any of your dogs personal quirks. They will eat on time and I will keep them engaged (minimizes separation anxiety) and I will always be available if you need to check in by text or phone. When you return you will think you never left.

Personal: I was born in California and raised and schooled in the Newport Beach/Costa Mesa/Irvine area before finishing my schooling at USC. I was raised with animals (cats and a rabbit) but fell in love with dogs many years ago and have had multiple dogs for each of the past 17 years. You will find me to be punctual, considerate and trustworthy and respectful of you and your pets. I do this because I love being in the presence of animals!

I know choosing who to care for your pets is a big decision. It is for me. But, if you reach out and contact me, I will make it my business to set your mind at ease by becoming THE trusted source for the care of your dogs for now and the foreseeable future. Let’s talk.
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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$43 /night
  • Willing to travel 15 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs may be unsupervised for no more than 1 hour/day

Reviews

I was very happy with the professionalism and experience Brian demonstrated. My puppy was recently neutered and Brian was very gentle and took good care of him. He gave the necessary meds per my instructions. Gave me updates and sent me the cutest pics. He will be my go to sitter from now on!
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Mary H.
Northwood
$ 40 /NIGHT
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About Mary

60 Years Experience Caring For Dogs
**About me**
Hi, My name is Mary. I am a interior designer. & I live in Irvine I have had a dog in my life for the past 23yrs. My last dog was a Black Lab named Shooter. He died last year. I have a kitty Theo (Theodore) that I bottle fed along with his sister & 2 brothers. I have a great love for animals & have been told I love animals more than people. (kind of true) I have volunteered with the kitty rescue & the bunny rescue.

**About my home/services**
Hi, My name is Mary. I am a interior designer. & I live in Irvine I have had a dog in my life for the past 23yrs. My last dog was a Black Lab named Shooter. He died last year. I have a kitty Theo (Theodore) that I bottle fed along with his sister & 2 brothers. I have a great love for animals & have been told I love animals more than people. (kind of true) I have volunteered with the kitty rescue & the bunny rescue.

**About my neighborhood**
it is very quite & pet friendly with trails

**What to expect**
dog park & walks

**Special rules or requests**
none

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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$40 /night
  • Willing to travel 25 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs will never be left unattended
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Sheila M.
Westpark
6 Reviews
1 Repeat Guest
$ 60 /NIGHT
Responds: 4 hours
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About Sheila

I am an owner of a bearded collie, Belle, and a member of two CA Bearded Collie dog clubs, or should I say we are our dog's owner:) We spend lots of time walking in our area , especially Woodbridge Lake, Back Bay, Crystal Cover and Balboa Island as well as other parks. We take Belle and all her friends that stay with us on long walks and fun activities.

We are very caring and any visitor has the run of the home. Your dog will be happy when you return after their stay with us. We keep in touch with you if you like while you are away. Even Skype with your pet if you like:)

If you have a cat/cats and would like care in your home while you are away, I would be glad to help to care for him/her/them in your home on a daily basis. Love cats and kittens too!

Very flexible drop off and pick up times..no pressure...no extra charges.

We also play classical music in our home..makes us and the dogs happy! Sometimes news programs also to keep the puppies up on current events!!
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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$60 /night
  • Willing to travel 25 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs may be unsupervised for 1 - 2 hours/day
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Steven Y.
Westpark
4 Reviews
1 Repeat Guest
$ 30 /NIGHT
Responds: 10 minutes
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About Steven

1 Years Experience Caring For Dogs
**About me**
Hello I currently own two puppies one of which currently lives with me. I really love my maltipoo and cherish the time that I have with when I'm home with free time.

**About my home**
My home is a great place for all puppies and very open and accepting of all dogs or puppies. Since I am a student I will be within my house for majority of the time. Therefore my break times that i take from studying I will walk them and refill their water/food bowls per request.

**About my neighborhood**
Neighborhood is Pet friendly. Lots of neighbors have pets of their owns. A lot of grass and bushes for doggies to do their business. Along with nice walkways.

**What to expect**
Enjoy cuddling, long walks, socializing with my puppy. I HAVE lots of toys for my puppy and my puppy seems to be very playful when sharing toys

**Special rules or requests**
Prefer to know ahead of time if the dog is potty trained or is still on Pee Pads. Will provide Pee pads inside the house for dogs who are still on pee pads or prefer pee pads

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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$30 /night
  • Willing to travel 10 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs may be unsupervised for no more than 1 hour/day
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Caroline P.
Lower Peters Canyon
32 Reviews
13 Repeat Guests
$ 60 /NIGHT
Responds: a day
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About Caroline

20 Years Experience Caring For Dogs
Hi I'm Caroline!

Just from the photos above, you'll see that every Guest dog who has had a Vacay with me has had a blast! We have fun photo sessions, we go hiking, we play endless games of fetch and non-stop cuddling sessions.

IMPORTANT: I am available for dog-sitting in YOUR home during the week, and only available for dog-boarding in MY home during weekends.

Since I work full-time, I am available to walk your pups for potty breaks during the morning, lunch time, and evening. Constant supervision won't be possible with my schedule.

You won't regret trusting me with your dog! From seniors to puppies, I have experience with them all. Can't wait to meet you and your fur-babe!
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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$60 /night
  • Willing to travel 10 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs may be unsupervised for 1 - 2 hours/day

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Caroline is amazing!! She stayed at our house while we were on vacation to take care of our pup, and not only is our dog obsessed with her, but we came back to the house in perfect condition and all of our requests followed perfectly. She also sent us adorable pictures and videos and updates daily. We will absolutely be using her again! We love Caroline!
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Caroline was very friendly upfront and she really seemed to love being around our dog Sadie. She stayed over a week and took care of our place while we were away on our vacay and left everything as if no one was ever there. We would highly recommend Caroline to our friends and family or anyone looking for a dog sitter that actually likes dogs !
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Caroline is amazing!!! She was so kind and so helpful and took such good care of my little Frenchie! She always sent pictures and kept in touch and was so sweet about making sure our home was perfect before we got home. I will use her everytime I go away if she's available. What a great experience! We were so scared to leave our pup and go away but dog vacay and Caroline were nothing but amazing!!
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Caroline is a sweetheart and took great care of Hercules. She even took the greatest pictures that I can't wait to print and frame!
Caroline was progressional and sweet. My pups seemed to really like her and it was good to know they were in god hands while I was gone for so long (8 days!).

She sent photos and updates which is HUGE in my book.

The furr babies had a few accidents in the house, but I am sure that was due to a new person. I doubt it'll happen again with Caroline, as they'll know her by that point.
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Caroline was absolutely fantastic. She arrived for a meet and greet, to meet Zylo and alleviated a little of my concerns about leaving my guy for a few days with someone he wasn't familiar with. Everything went fine, i got frequent text updates and pictures taken together sent to me. I would highly recommend Caroline, and will most likely be using her again in the future. Thanks so much for the excellent sitting service!
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Caroline was super sweet and helpful and Hercules was in great spirits when I returned. Very happy!
Caroline was wonderful. She did an outstanding job taking care of our dog. She came over to our house a couple of times to meet him and get the lay of the land in our house, and when we left out a key detail about how to get in, she climbed over the fence to make sure our dog was okay! We got frequent updates (multiple times a day) with adorable pictures.
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Caroline was amazing! Coco did a meet and greet prior to me leaving and she instantly took to her. This is the first time I have left her alone w/ someone new as we just relocated to Los Angeles - Caroline took such great care of her and did an amazing job of updating me on her stay with Coco. I would 100% Dog Vacay with Caroline again - Coco and I felt very comfortable with her!
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I think I'm Caroline's biggest fan now. Not only did she take incredible care of my family dogs but she also came back by to walk them after the booking since my flight home got delayed a bit. Just to make sure they weren't inconvenienced. What a gal! I thought she was super cool and my dogs did too.
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Jeri S.
Turtle Rock
$ 42 /NIGHT
Responds: 45 minutes
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About Jeri

25 Years Experience Caring For Dogs
A Ruff Life: Newport Dog Care & Luxury Services your furry kids is King or Queen for the day!

We have loved and cared for dogs all our life. My own star-adorable Zeus Valentino is thought as my son. We have a clean, luxury loving and energetically calm and quiet home filled with plush dog beds in every room. And a dedicated toy box with the latest greatest bark toys. We share love, playtime, conversation, as well as boundaries set as needed.

Your dog is part of the family and should be cared for and loved just as children. Of course, spoiling with good behavior practices.

We porvide all the EXTRAS. We've been on film sets and welcome training people and dogs. We can get your dog in shape and heal what ills them.
***** Five-star review from all; read our testimonials.

Gratuity always appreciated! Thank you, Zeus Valentino.
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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$42 /night
  • Willing to travel 10 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs may be unsupervised for no more than 1 hour/day
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Juan R.
Woodbury
$ 50 /NIGHT
Responds: 12 hours
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About Juan

15 Years Experience Caring For Dogs
Hello ! My name is Juan and i am a 26 year old therapist with avid love for animals!
I live in an apartment in the Irvine area where your pets will have Tons of places to go and explore ( not to mention, extremely safe environment) Also , a great apartment where dogs can move freely and rest if they are not feeling like playing at the huge park across the street, or going on a hike.

I treat all animals as if they were mine, as if they were family !! So asides from jumping on couches and beds they will be treated with care, respect and love. (and tons of treats and tummy rubs )
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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$50 /night
  • Willing to travel 10 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs will never be left unattended
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Melisa D.
Turtle Rock
10 Reviews
7 Repeat Guests
$ 65 /NIGHT
Responds: 15 hours
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About Melisa

5 Years Experience Caring For Dogs
***I am sad to announce that as of June 18, 2016, Dante is no longer with us. It will take a lot of mental energy and emotions to overhaul my profile because of this major change in my life. As of that date, there is no resident dog anymore. As of Feb. 1, 2017, I am no longer in NYC.***

Dante and I used to live in a dog-friendly studio in Hell's Kitchen, NYC. We had great walks in the morning and evening, and frequented local dog parks several times a week. I have been doing pet care for over 6 years - the dogs in the pictures are my most frequent guests.

I have since moved back to the place where I grew up, and am looking to start getting dogs back in my life. I miss their smiling faces and their unconditional love. I enjoy being active with dogs - no matter how many - and I always loved meeting new furry friends.

I am a non-smoker, and made sure that my own pooch (and guests) were well exercised and socialized. As I was quite obsessive over how Dante was doing while I was gone, I know to keep parents up to date on how their pup is via photos/videos/emails. Don't worry about your dog's size or age - Dante is a giant and lived to see 13.5 years old! There's no age, size, disability or personality quirk that I can't handle, so all you have to do is just ask!

I also specialize in pet photography, ask me about those services!
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Services & Rates

Overnight At Your Home
$65 /night
  • Willing to travel 25 miles
  • Other animals OK
  • Dogs may be unsupervised for 2 - 4 hours/day
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