Business Details
25 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Pet Sitter in Foster City, CA
Founded in 2001, we have dedicated ourselves to providing exceptional pet care services that prioritize the comfort and well-being of animals in their own homes. Our team combines a genuine love for animals with professional expertise, including Pet Tech first aid certification and specialized training in identifying signs of illness. We offer personalized care tailored to each pet's unique needs, from administering medication to senior pets to ensuring daily exercise and socialization for energetic companions. Our commitment extends beyond animal care to include house maintenance services like plant watering and mail collection, giving clients complete peace of mind.With over two decades of experience serving Foster City and surrounding areas, we maintain transparent communication through daily report cards and have built lasting relationships with clients and their pets. Our approach emphasizes individual attention, with dedicated one-on-one walks and customized care plans that respect each pet's personality and preferences.
Services
Pet Sitting
Senior Pet Care
Emergency Transport
House Maintenance
Dog Walking
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We've provided professional pet care since 2001 with Pet Tech first aid certification
- Our caregivers offer personalized daily report cards tracking pet activities
- Specialized experience with senior pets requiring medication administration
- We maintain household security with mail collection and property checks
- Dedicated one-on-one dog walking sessions tailored to each pet's energy level
What people say
Caring, reliable, responsive
Daily report card
Bond developed
Specialized senior care
Detailed notes
Services
Pet Sitting
Professional pet care in your home environment ensures animals maintain their routines while receiving individual attention. Our caregivers provide feeding, playtime, and medication administration with regular updates. Clients benefit from consistent care that minimizes stress during owners' absences.
Senior Pet Care
Specialized care for aging animals includes medication management and mobility assistance. Our trained staff recognizes age-related health changes and adapts care routines accordingly. This service helps maintain senior pets' comfort and quality of life between veterinary visits.
Dog Walking
Customized walking programs accommodate different energy levels and fitness needs. Each session focuses exclusively on one pet for safety and personalized interaction. Regular walks help maintain pets' physical health and behavioral well-being through consistent exercise.
House Maintenance
Comprehensive home care includes mail collection, plant watering, and security checks during owner travel. This service maintains household appearance and prevents potential issues while pets remain comfortable in familiar surroundings. Regular updates ensure client peace of mind.
Emergency Transport
Immediate transportation to veterinary clinics when medical concerns arise. Our caregivers recognize urgent health symptoms and coordinate care with established veterinarians. This service ensures pets receive timely medical attention while keeping owners informed throughout the process.
People
Dawn Hoover
Owner
Certified pet care professional with 20+ years experience. Former volunteer at Peninsula Humane Society and Pets in Need. Combines business expertise with lifelong passion for animal welfare. Provides personalized care while managing daily operations.
Questions
What services do you offer for pet owners?
We provide in-home pet sitting, dog walking, senior pet care, emergency transport, and house maintenance services for Foster City residents.
How do you ensure pet safety during care visits?
Our caregivers have Pet Tech first aid certification and follow strict protocols for medication administration and emergency response.
Can you care for pets with special medical needs?
Yes, we have experience administering medications to cats and dogs and monitoring senior pets with chronic conditions.
How do you communicate pet updates to owners?
We provide daily report cards detailing activities, eating habits, and any notable observations about your pet's behavior.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Foster City, CA with reliable pet care services within our established service radius.
Reviews (5)
Pam R.
Apr 08, 2019
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Dawn took fabulous care of our bunnies. It's not very easy to find a sitter of her caliber who will look after rabbits, so we feel very lucky having found her. She is experienced, reliable, and leaves detailed notes from her daily visits.
Deborah E.
Jan 31, 2019
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Dawn is great! We first hired Dawn when we were getting married and all of our family members were out of town with us. It was our first time hiring a pet sitter and we were nervous. But she impressed us from the time we met! She came to our house on a weekend to meet our cat and talk with us. She got all the necessary details and when the wedding got closer, all I had to do was bring her my house key :-) We just used her again for a few days and again, she was great!
My stepmom dropped in to visit our cat while we were gone (she adores him) and ran into Dawn (sorry Dawn!). She really liked her as well! Dawn kept to the schedule and job despite and unexpected visitor! And the cat got TWO visitors that day! She leaves a detailed report card on the counter and we love coming home to see how our cat did! I also got a text message from her on day 1 that said, "Ziggins says meow". How cute! We really trust her and we're so glad we found her! Dawn, I promise to micro-manage less now that we've gotten familiar with how great you are!;-)
My stepmom dropped in to visit our cat while we were gone (she adores him) and ran into Dawn (sorry Dawn!). She really liked her as well! Dawn kept to the schedule and job despite and unexpected visitor! And the cat got TWO visitors that day! She leaves a detailed report card on the counter and we love coming home to see how our cat did! I also got a text message from her on day 1 that said, "Ziggins says meow". How cute! We really trust her and we're so glad we found her! Dawn, I promise to micro-manage less now that we've gotten familiar with how great you are!;-)
Elena A.
Jul 22, 2018
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Dawn did a wonderful job helping with our cat during our one week away. She left detailed notes following each visit, and when we came back, the cat was totally fine and well taken care of. We are very happy with Dawn and A Pet's Best friend, would recommend it and would definitely use it again.
Stefanie W.
May 28, 2018
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This is a long overdue review for Dawn and her services as she has helped care for our lot of three cats on more than one occasion. She is a super attentive and reliable caregiver. As another reviewer mentioned, she leaves a very detailed note log following each visit which I always really appreciate reading when I return home. Our oldest cat was not the friendliest in her final years, and we always worried about her behavior while we were gone. Dawn was super understanding of her situation, and it made us feel better knowing that she and the other two were in the care of someone as experienced and caring as Dawn.
Candice M.
Jun 21, 2017
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I just want to update this by saying I still use Dawn and she's still awesome and she continues to write me awesome, detailed notes about how the cats were each day I was gone, who came out for a cuddle, who was feeling shy, etc. She is truly a person I can count on and have absolute trust in. She even brought my mail in and alerted me to a small leak coming out of one of my faucets. She. Is. Awesome. And a true pet lover.
