Business Details
9 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Professional Pet Care in San Diego
Founded in 2017, our company brings decades of combined experience in veterinary medicine, grooming, and specialized pet care to the San Diego community. Our team of dedicated professionals has worked extensively in exotic vet clinics, as veterinary technicians, and in mobile grooming, creating a unique foundation that sets us apart. We specialize in caring for pets with special needs, including administering medications and providing hospice support. Our services extend beyond basic pet sitting to include beach adventures, dog walking, and basic grooming, all delivered with personalized attention. We serve Point Loma, Ocean Beach, and surrounding areas, prioritizing safety, communication, and comfort for every pet in our care.Our cancellation policies and service requirements ensure transparency, while our team's genuine passion for animals guarantees exceptional service. We maintain strict professionalism in handling emergencies and complex care situations, supported by our deep industry knowledge. Our commitment to continuous learning and ethical practices ensures clients receive reliable, expert-driven solutions. With flexible payment options and clear pricing structures, we aim to make premium pet care accessible and stress-free. Our reputation for trustworthiness and client satisfaction reflects our dedication to treating every pet as if they were our own.
Services
Pet Sitting
Boarding
Dog Walking
Hospice Care
Beach Adventures
Basic Grooming
Pet Taxi
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer 13 years of combined experience in veterinary medicine and pet care.
- Our team administers medications and fluids with professional expertise.
- We specialize in care for pets with special needs and medical requirements.
- We provide transparent pricing with detailed service policies.
- Our team includes certified professionals with extensive animal handling experience.
What people say
Great care
Professionalism
Knowledgeable
Regular updates
Special needs expertise
Services
Pet Sitting
We provide comprehensive pet sitting services for cats, dogs, and small animals in San Diego. Our trained professionals offer medication administration, feeding schedules, and companionship while owners travel. With specialized experience in veterinary care and senior pet needs, we ensure each animal receives personalized attention in their familiar home environment.
Boarding
Our boarding service offers safe, supervised stays in professional caregivers' homes. We accommodate social dogs in group settings or arrange single-pet stays when needed. Services include twice-daily feedings, medication management, and play sessions. Special pricing applies for puppies, seniors, and giant breeds requiring additional care during their stay.
Dog Walking
We offer customized dog walking sessions ranging from 20-minute check-ins to hour-long adventures. Our walkers provide bathroom breaks, exercise routines, and behavioral monitoring. Weekend and after-hours walks include surcharges, while multiple-dog households receive tailored scheduling to ensure adequate individual attention for each pet.
Hospice Care
Our specialized hospice care includes fluid administration, injection management, and comfort monitoring for pets with chronic conditions. Services can be added to regular visits or walks, with pricing adjusted based on specific medical requirements. Our team's veterinary background ensures proper handling of complex care protocols.
Beach Adventures
We organize hour-long adventure outings at local beaches, parks, and hiking trails. These sessions include supervised play, socialization opportunities, and exercise tailored to each dog's energy level. Multiple-dog bookings receive group activities while maintaining safety and individual attention throughout the session.
People
Kathleen
Founder
Veterinary industry veteran with 13 years of experience, founding Kathleen's Critters in 2017. Specializes in special needs pet care and medication administration. Combines clinical expertise with compassionate service for San Diego pet owners.
Ashley
Pet Care Specialist
Former rescue dog mom with engineering background and animal shelter volunteer experience. Provides professional pet care while leveraging organizational skills from technical training to maintain structured service protocols.
Jayci
Dog Caregiver
Kentucky transplant with foster care experience through Second Chance. Combines remote work flexibility with dog care expertise to provide attentive service while maintaining professional reliability.
Asia
Lead Boarding Provider
Decade-long pet sitting professional with yoga instruction background. Creates structured routines for boarded pets including beach walks and backyard play sessions while maintaining a fully fenced care environment.
Mike & Margaret
Senior Care Team
Retired biomedical scientists with lifelong pet ownership experience. Provide experienced care for visiting dogs using their fully fenced yard and decades of animal handling knowledge from their 40+ year San Diego residency.
Questions
What services does Kathleen's Critters offer?
We provide pet sitting, boarding, dog walking, hospice care, beach adventures, and basic grooming services across San Diego.
Do you care for special needs pets?
Yes, our team specializes in caring for pets requiring medication administration, fluid therapy, and chronic condition management.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve San Diego including Point Loma, Ocean Beach, and surrounding neighborhoods with pet taxi availability.
How do you handle emergencies?
Emergency vet visits receive priority response with professional coordination between caregivers and veterinary professionals.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept cash, check, Venmo, and Zelle payments for all our pet care services.
Can I schedule services during holidays?
Holiday services require 50% deposits with surcharges applied to compensate caregivers working during these periods.
