Business Details
27 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Pet Sitting & Boarding in San Diego
At Sandy's Pet Care, we have dedicated ourselves to providing exceptional pet sitting and boarding services since 1999. Our mission is to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of your furry family members through personalized care tailored to their unique needs. With over 16 years of experience, we specialize in daily visits, medication administration, and socialization activities that keep pets happy and healthy. Our team's deep passion for animals is reflected in every service we offer, from beach outings to overnight stays in a home-like environment. Clients trust us to care for special needs pets, including those requiring insulin or other medications, with the same diligence we apply to all animals under our supervision.Backed by testimonials from long-term clients, our commitment to reliability and compassion has made us a trusted name in San Diego. We extend our services to home care tasks like plant watering and mail collection, ensuring peace of mind while you're away. Our expertise, built through volunteer work at the San Diego Humane Society and fostering countless animals, underscores our authority in pet care. Every interaction with our team demonstrates our unwavering dedication to ethical practices, transparency, and client satisfaction.
Services
Pet Sitting
Pet Boarding
Dog Walking
Medication Administration
Home Care Services
Special Needs Care
Emergency Services
Overnight Stays
Beach Outings
Fenced Park Visits
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer over 24 years of dedicated pet care experience since 1999
- Our team provides specialized care for pets requiring medication or special needs
- Daily beach outings and socialization activities keep pets mentally stimulated
- We maintain a 5:1 dog-to-caregiver ratio for personalized attention
- Our services include 24/7 emergency response capability
What people say
Reliable and trustworthy
Special needs expertise
Emergency response capability
Decades of consistent service
Personalized attention
Services
Pet Sitting
Our pet sitting service provides twice-daily visits for dogs and once-daily care for other pets, including feeding, watering, and administering medications. We offer personalized attention to each animal's needs while maintaining consistent routines. Clients receive detailed notes about their pet's behavior and bathroom habits during their absence.
Pet Boarding
Our home-based boarding service offers a comfortable environment with individualized attention, including hugs, kisses, and medication administration. Pets enjoy socialization opportunities while staying in a safe, home-like setting that replicates their familiar environment. We maintain strict safety protocols to ensure all animals feel secure and relaxed.
Dog Walking
Daily dog walking includes trips to Fiesta Island or fenced dog parks, with options for beach outings five days weekly. We provide water and shade during excursions, adjusting activities based on each dog's socialization level and owner preferences. Our mother Georgie supervises alternative park visits when needed.
Medication Administration
We specialize in administering insulin and other medications with precision timing, maintaining detailed records for special needs pets. Our caregivers receive specific instructions through client forms to ensure accurate medication delivery. This service extends to post-emergency care monitoring and follow-up reporting.
Home Care Services
While caring for pets, we maintain your home by watering plants, collecting mail, managing trash, and operating lights. These services create the appearance of occupancy while you travel, providing additional security for your property. We perform these tasks discreetly without disturbing your personal space.
People
Sandy Hill
Owner & Lead Caregiver
Founder of Sandy's Pet Care since 1999, Sandy brings extensive experience from volunteer work at San Diego Humane Society. She specializes in special needs pet care and emergency response, having fostered numerous animals. Her expertise includes medication administration and behavioral assessment for diverse animal species.
Georgie
Assistant Caregiver
Sandy's mother Georgie assists with dog park visits and provides backup care. With years of experience managing groups of socialized dogs, she supervises fenced park outings five days weekly. Her involvement ensures continuity of care during peak service periods.
Questions
What pet species do you care for?
We care for dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, and barnyard animals including chickens, ducks, tortoises, sheep, goats, and even special cases like crows.
How do you handle medication administration?
We administer insulin and other medications with precise timing, maintaining detailed records. Clients provide specific instructions through our boarding form for accurate medication delivery.
What emergency services are available?
We provide 24/7 emergency response, including immediate veterinary transport. Our caregivers are trained to recognize medical emergencies like snake bites and diabetic crises.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash and checks for new clients. Existing clients may use end-of-month billing. A $25 fee applies to returned checks.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve San Diego, CA, with our services centered around our home-based boarding facility and local parks like Fiesta Island.
