Pet Services

Pet Services

In order to assist people in finding local services such as pet sitting or dog training, PAWS provides links below to organizations that maintain lists of pet services. As a nonprofit organization with limited resources, PAWS does not have the ability to evaluate the businesses listed on these websites, therefore we are not providing endorsements for them. As a caring guardian, please undertake full research before entrusting your companion animal to any service provider.

PAWS suggests these tips to help ensure a business is reputable and will meet your and your companion's needs:

Ask for references from friends who have recently used a sitter, kennel, or trainer's services.
Check the business' status with your local Better Business Bureau.
Never leave your animal at a boarding kennel, daycare or other overnight facility without taking a tour and introducing your animal to the staff.
Set up a time for a pet sitter, you and your pet to meet to ensure your pet and the sitter are comfortable with each other.
Read these tips on how to select a dog trainer.

For a boarding kennel, daycare or other overnight facility, ask questions such as:

Will your animal be kept alone in his/her kennel or where will your animal be kept?
Will your animal have access to the outdoors?
Are the kennels adequately ventilated and is the temperature regulated?
How will your animal be exercised?
Will your animal be interacting with other animals and/or staff members? Will cats and small animals be housed away from dogs?
What are the facility's policies on veterinary care?
Can the facility accommodate your animal's special medical or dietary needs?

For a pet sitter, ask questions such as:

Can she provide proof that she is insured and bonded?
Will she administer medications to your pet if necessary?
Can he provide written documentation of services and fees?
Is he familiar with local emergency vet clinics?
How does she keep track of your pet's needs?

These websites maintain lists of pet services:

Pet Sitters International
National Association of Pet Sitters
Pet Sit USA
Pet Sit Finder
Pet Care Services Assocation
Association of Pet Dog Trainers
The San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers

Note about recent changes to this webpage
If your business used to be listed on this page, please consider listing with one of the websites above. For information about supporting PAWS' life-saving work through our corporate sponsorship program, please call 425.412.4027. Thank you for providing important services to pet guardians in our community.

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