Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Pet Care Partner in San Diego
Founded in 2004, Coastal Pet Sitters has dedicated itself to providing exceptional in-home pet care across North County San Diego. Our mission prioritizes the health, comfort, and emotional well-being of pets through personalized services tailored to individual needs. With a team of experienced professionals personally vetted by owner Michelle Stuman, we offer comprehensive solutions including daily visits, dog walking, boarding, and specialized care for multiple pet types.Our approach maintains pets' routines to minimize stress while offering owners peace of mind through regular updates and transparent communication. Backed by liability coverage and rigorous screening processes, we've built lasting relationships with clients through consistent reliability and genuine animal care expertise.
Services
In Home Pet Sitting
Cat Sitting
Dog Walking
Dog Boarding
Dog Bathing
Miscellaneous Services
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized pet care maintaining individual routines
- Our team undergoes rigorous background checks and training
- Bonded and insured services for complete client protection
- Owner with 20+ years of professional pet care experience
- Daily updates with photos keep owners fully informed
What people say
Amazing team
Best dog care
Peace of mind
Professional service
Highly recommended
Services
In Home Pet Sitting
Daily visits maintain pets' routines with personalized attention, playtime, and medication administration. Our bonded professionals ensure home security through mail collection and plant watering while providing real-time updates. Ideal for cats requiring 1-2 visits daily and dogs needing 2-3 visits for exercise and comfort.
Dog Boarding
Home-based boarding offers socialization opportunities with supervised playtime and individualized care. Our screened caregivers provide comfortable sleeping arrangements and customized feeding schedules. Perfect for pets requiring special attention or those uncomfortable in traditional kennel environments across North County San Diego.
Dog Walking
Midday exercise services include leash walking, off-leash play, and behavioral enrichment activities. Our experienced walkers accommodate specific exercise requirements while maintaining safety protocols. Ideal for working professionals needing to ensure their pets receive regular physical and mental stimulation.
Cat Sitting
Specialized services for cats include litter box maintenance, interactive play sessions, and dietary management. Our caregivers understand feline behavior patterns to minimize stress during owner absences. Available with flexible visit frequencies to match individual cat temperament and needs.
Dog Bathing
Professional bathing services maintain coat health with appropriate shampoo selection and nail trimming. Our mobile service accommodates scheduling flexibility while ensuring proper drying techniques. Recommended as part of regular wellness routines or post-vacation refreshments for traveling pets.
People
Michelle Stuman
Owner
Founder with 20+ years of professional pet care experience, holding a BS in Marketing. Began pet sitting at age 8, volunteered at veterinary offices and animal shelters, and worked in pet stores before establishing Coastal Pet Sitters in 2004.
Jason
Co-Owner
Active in business operations since joining Michelle. Provides leadership in team development and service quality assurance while maintaining hands-on client interaction.
Sami
Mascot
Beloved canine ambassador representing Coastal Pet Sitters' commitment to animal care. Engages with clients and demonstrates the company's understanding of pet behavior and needs.
Questions
What pet types do you care for?
We provide services for dogs, cats, birds, and small animals with customized care plans for each species' specific needs.
Do you serve areas outside San Diego?
Our primary service area includes North County San Diego coastal communities. Please contact us for specific location verification.
How do you handle emergency situations?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, we maintain communication channels for urgent matters and can arrange immediate assistance during regular business hours.
Can I schedule last-minute services?
We accommodate urgent requests when possible, though advance booking ensures optimal service availability for all clients.
How do you ensure pet safety?
Our team undergoes background checks, reference verification, and professional training while maintaining liability insurance coverage for all services.
Do you provide medication administration?
Yes, our caregivers are trained to administer medications following specific owner instructions during scheduled visits.
Reviews (6)
Organic Please W.
May 23, 2022
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Love them! Michelle is really helpful and easy to communicate with. My pets are my Family - I have a senior long haired mini Doxie who is blind and needs special care; and a young terrier mix who just want to go play with other dogs. I also have two cats who are polar opposites, a gecko, and a cockatiel. When I called to say I need help taking care of the whole crew while I go away for two weeks, she was just fine with all of it.
Another place I called was completely overwhelmed by what I needed. Michelle said she had "done it all". That's what I need in a pet sitter. I highly recommend her. Rates are competitive, excellent references. Thumbs up!
Another place I called was completely overwhelmed by what I needed. Michelle said she had "done it all". That's what I need in a pet sitter. I highly recommend her. Rates are competitive, excellent references. Thumbs up!
Nancy T.
Aug 11, 2021
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If you are looking for a responsible, caring pet sitter, give Michelle a call at Coastal Pet Services. She set me up with pet sitter, Emily, who did a fantastic job taking care of my husky! You can trust Emily to care for your pet and most especially, give your pet love and attention. Thank you Michelle and Emily! We will definitely use your services again.
Chelsey H.
Jun 30, 2021
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We had never boarded our sweet Cavalier King Charles Spaniel before because we were always able to find friends or family to watch him. I started calling boarding/kennel places and it honestly made me so anxious. The dogs were in crates for a large portion of the day or they were with 20+ other dogs without any separation! Anyway, so grateful I found Coastal Pet Sitters. Michelle was great in connecting us to Edd, one of the homes that boards dogs, and it was honestly the BEST experience.
He has a dog and they had one additional dog staying and they were able to be in someone's home, with a yard who really loved our dog very well. He sent us pictures and videos everyday giving us updates and it just made me feel so at ease knowing our pup was being well cared for. Highly recommend Coastal Pet Sitters!
He has a dog and they had one additional dog staying and they were able to be in someone's home, with a yard who really loved our dog very well. He sent us pictures and videos everyday giving us updates and it just made me feel so at ease knowing our pup was being well cared for. Highly recommend Coastal Pet Sitters!
Keith H.
Apr 26, 2021
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We finally found an amazing and trustworthy pet sitter for visits and overnights. Michelle, thank you. And Kendra you're the best! We can now leave for trips with a peace of mind.
Gloria T.
Feb 21, 2019
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They were amazing! We were out of town for our honeymoon and they provided updates to us via text and photos. Returned home to happy kitties. once they got done being mad at us lol!
Lamont L.
Aug 31, 2017
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Coastal Pet Sitters are the best! Michelle and Jason create a wonderful environment for our dog. He get's very excited when he knows he is going there. We also use their service when we go on vacation even with a short notice. I highly recommend Coastal Pet Sitters and they treat our dog like it was their own.
