Business Details
27 Years
experience
Your Trusted Pet Sitting Partner in Lawndale, CA
Founded in 1999, Critter Care was established by a lifelong animal lover with decades of hands-on experience in pet care. Our services include house visits, dog walks, overnight stays, dog park visits, and pet transportation, tailored to meet the unique needs of each animal. We specialize in administering medications, caring for pets with chronic illnesses or disabilities, and supporting rescued animals with socialization challenges. With extensive volunteer work at animal shelters and rescue organizations, we combine professional expertise with genuine compassion. Our team has accumulated thousands of hours in doggy daycare facilities and community service, ensuring pets receive both physical care and emotional support.We maintain active involvement in pet rescue initiatives, including fostering newborn animals and securing permanent homes for abandoned pets. Our founder has appeared on local media to promote pet adoption, demonstrating our commitment to animal welfare. Operating in Lawndale, CA, we provide 7-day-a-week services in a secure, pet-friendly environment with fenced outdoor spaces. Our personal experience caring for senior pets, special-needs animals, and rescue cases directly informs our client services. We maintain rigorous standards of reliability, communication, and transparency, evidenced by long-term client relationships and consistent positive feedback.
Services
Home Visits
Dog Walks
Overnight Stays
Dog Park Visits
Pet Transportation
Medication Administration
Special Needs Care
Rescue Animal Support
Pet Daycare
Community Service Programs
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of professional pet care experience since 1999
- Our team specializes in administering subcutaneous fluids and managing chronic pet conditions
- Active volunteer work at local animal shelters demonstrates our commitment to animal welfare
- Proven success with rescued pets requiring specialized socialization training
- Founder has received media recognition for pet rescue efforts on Good Day LA
What people say
Loves animals
Excellent care
Patient with shy pets
Frequent updates
Trustworthy caregiver
Services
Home Visit
Our 30-minute home visits ensure pets receive essential care while owners travel. Services include feeding, hydration, medication administration, mail collection, and environmental maintenance. We provide personalized attention to each animal's routine while maintaining home security through light management and newspaper removal. Clients appreciate the peace of mind knowing their pets remain in familiar surroundings with consistent care.
Dog Walk
30-minute neighborhood walks combine physical exercise with behavioral observation. Our experienced team manages leash training, socialization with other dogs, and route-specific safety considerations. Each walk includes hydration refreshment and post-walk comfort checks. We accommodate special needs dogs through customized pacing and terrain selection while maintaining consistent communication about activity levels and behavioral patterns.
Overnight Stay
11-hour overnight care provides continuous monitoring in our secure facility or client homes. Services include multiple bathroom breaks, bedtime routines, and medication management. Our experienced staff maintains consistent feeding schedules while monitoring sleep patterns and comfort levels. Clients receive morning and evening updates with photo documentation available upon request, ensuring complete transparency during extended absences.
Dog Park Visit
One-hour park visits include safe transportation and supervised socialization. We carefully manage group dynamics while monitoring physical exertion levels. Our staff maintains strict hygiene protocols between sessions and carries emergency contact information for all participants. This service benefits from our extensive experience managing dogs with varying temperaments and socialization needs within controlled environments.
Medication Administration
Specialized care for pets requiring medical treatment includes subcutaneous fluid administration, inhaler use, and medication delivery. Our trained staff follows strict documentation protocols for dosage tracking and effect monitoring. We coordinate with veterinary professionals to maintain treatment continuity while providing detailed progress reports to owners. This service accommodates both short-term recovery needs and chronic condition management.
People
Laurie
Owner
Laurie has operated Critter Care since 1999, combining lifelong animal experience with professional pet care expertise. She has volunteered extensively at local shelters, fostered special-needs animals, and appeared on Good Day LA for pet adoption advocacy. Her work includes specialized care for rescued pets and animals with chronic conditions.
Questions
What specific pet care services do you offer?
We provide home visits, dog walks, overnight stays, dog park visits, and pet transportation services for cats, dogs, and exotic pets.
How do you handle pets with special medical needs?
Our team administers medications, manages chronic conditions, and provides post-operative care with detailed documentation and veterinary coordination.
Are your services available in my area?
We serve Lawndale, South Bay area, and locations south of Los Angeles within our transportation range.
How do you ensure pet safety during care?
We maintain secure environments, follow strict handling protocols, and provide continuous monitoring during all services.
What happens if my pet requires emergency care?
We immediately contact owners and coordinate with designated veterinary professionals while providing basic first aid within our training scope.
How can I communicate with you during my pet's care?
We provide regular text/email updates with photo documentation available upon request through our secure communication channels.
