Sally, Indie and Tinkerbell McCune

"Thanks to Happy Go Lucky Pet Care™ we had a wonderful and relaxing vacation. Happy Go Lucky Pet Care™ provides a terrific service to our kitty 'kids' and us! I did not worry one minute, and felt very at ease knowing that they made such efforts and strides in connecting with our kitties. I loved hearing how they picked up on each of their quirks and personalities, which was very impressive after only one visit. They truly love animals, and in turn, they are comfortable around their compassion and care. We had a great trip, lots of fun and much needed rest - thanks to Happy Go Lucky Pet Care™!"
Donna McCune, Pleasant Hill, Ca.

Bailey, Zuzu and Georgie

“Paula and Lisa are invaluable to us.  Our kitties are “special” – they’re shelter cats – Georgie wants excessive attention, Bailey is very shy and has medical sensitivities, Zuzu has a history of being aggressive when frightened -- but they’re our girls.  We tend to worry about them when we’re away, but Paula sends us e-mails with stories that always let us relax and smile.   She’s been able to connect with all three of the kitties in ways that nobody else ever has.  Paula’s good with their medications, is meticulous with keeping the house clean and is incredibly responsive to our frequently changing schedule. The automated email reminders and invoices add to the reassurance that they can absolutely be counted on.  But mostly, Paula just feels like a trusted friend to our cats.  Knowing that our girls are not really alone, when we have to be away, is truly a gift".

Suzanne Colwell & Karen Carr, Walnut Creek Ca.

Malka Schlesinger

"We cannot praise Happy Go Lucky Pet Care™ highly enough for the wonderful service they provide. We have left our Standard Poodle in our home in the care of Lisa a number of times, and couldn't be happier with the result. Lisa is conscientious, well organized and meticulous when she comes to our house to sit and take care of our dog. She is very professional, from always being on time and available by phone, to being completely reliable and carrying out our instructions to the letter. She always goes the extra mile, she even prepares a written Daily Diary for us to see on our return, detailing exactly what transpired on each of her daily visits. Our dog is one of our family members, and of course the most important thing is how well Lisa takes care of her, and how much our dog loves to see her. In addition to going on walks with her, Lisa will also take her out in the garden to play with her Kong. It is very reassuring to us, knowing that our dog is in such capable hands. It is a real pleasure for us to highly recommend Lisa and Happy Go Lucky Pet Care™".
Collin and Cecile Schlesinger, Alamo, Ca..

Phoebe Hume

“I don't know what I would have done without Happy Go Lucky Pet Care™! I was going to be away for three weeks and dreaded the thought of trying to find someone willing and able to care for my precious but moody, arthritic, and hyper-vigilant kitty. Phoebe has never accepted anyone else's attention but mine (she is truly a one-woman cat), and the last time I got a pet sitter for her, she was so angry when I got home that she bit me. But Happy Go Lucky Pet Care™ was a completely different experience. The care and attention Phoebe received every day from Happy Go Lucky Pet Care™ was on her terms, and I could see from the Daily Diary they left me that Phoebe was given lots of love, as well as the space she needed to feel safe and happy. When I got home after having been away for three weeks, I was reunited with a happy, content pet. In addition, Happy Go Lucky Pet Care™ took care of my house and garden and did a marvelous job. All of my plants inside and out were thriving, the cat box and surrounding area were clean, the garbage was taken out, the house smelled fresh, and everything was in perfect order. I have never received such service from any pet sitter before. I refer all my friends to Happy Go Lucky Pet Care™, and I will use them again next time I have to travel. They do a marvelous job, and I can go away feeling secure that my little Phoebe will be well cared for and happy when I return.”
Nancy Hume, Walnut Creek, Ca.

Smelser Family

"We moved to Walnut Creek a couple of years ago with our very spoiled and very well loved beagle/basset hound. We don't have children yet, so our dogs are our babies. We had a hard time at first finding a pet care company that had the same philosophy as we have regarding our dogs and the way animals should be treated. Once we found Happy Go Lucky Pet Care™ we knew right away that they were the people we wanted to have care for our dogs. They set up a formal meeting with us and they spent an hour asking us questions about Bentley. They are both very professional and you can tell they are serious about their work. They drove up in their work car with paw prints all over it and had matching logo shirts on. We really enjoyed our initial conversation with them. It was a wonderful experience. For the first time, Bentley was a happy dog when we returned home from vacation. With other sitters, he had been really mad at us for days for leaving him. They inform us of the walks they went on, any odd behavior, and how they slept and ate. This peace of mind allows us to fully enjoy our vacation instead of worrying. The sitters are always great guests. They leave the house looking the same or better than it did when we left. They are just wonderful. We are so lucky to have found them. I would highly recommend them to anyone who has a hard time leaving their dog at home or in a kennel."
Shelly Smelser, Walnut Creek, Ca.

Wickersham McDiarmid
and Paula Rego

“How delighted I am with the opportunity to recommend Happy Go Lucky Pet Care™ to you! They provide an exceptional level of dog-walking and pet-sitting services. If you are hoping for someone to love and care for your animal on either a routine basis or in your absence, you have come to the right place! Their attention to your pet’s every need is exemplary. They have more than once responded on very short notice to both pet-sitting and pet care needs of mine. When a last minute weather forecast of heavy storms presented hours before an airline flight of my own, Paula increased her scheduled hours manifold in order to stay with my young dog, Wickersham, around the clock. Despite the “separation anxiety” that had been occasioned by his recent adoption, Paula quickly bonded with him and provided a sense of security and contentedness that enabled my own peace-of-mind. Such a level of easy “rapport” with animals seemed to me an awfully impressive ability as well! I want you to know that the owners responded in tandem with great dispatch and efficacy when my dog presented with a potential medical emergency and I was simultaneously due at a critical hearing. They could not have been more gracious nor more caring. I have great respect for these young women, both fine human beings!”
Andrea McDiarmid, Alamo Ca.

Kona Vanderveen

“My name is Kona Vanderveen. My owners have been known to add “Bean” after the Kona part of my name because they think it is just so cute. Really, it’s enough to make a full grown girl blush. They are cool, in that they travel from time to time. Traveling for them, means Paula of Happy Go Lucky Pet Care™ for me. Paula is sooo cool. When Paula comes over to stay the night with me, it’s a real girl’s pajama party. We hang out, get out the brush and groom a little, go for a long walk and spend time at the dog park. I see her in the morning for breakfast before she leaves to take care of other clients. She comes back in the afternoon and starts the best part of my day. Walks, brushing, petting, she talks to me and we have dinner (actually, I am not sure what Paula eats but I am sure we don’t share the dish). As it gets dark, Paula takes me out to the backyard. No matter what happens out there, she always cleans up after me, amazing. Bed time is the best. Paula moves my bed into her room and we settle down. I’ve been known to wake up at odd hours and kiss folks to wake them up (I’m big enough to put my head on the bed but never climb up there). Paula always makes sure I don’t need anything before we settle down again. I think she really likes the attention. Paula takes very good care of me, knows what to do if there is trouble, keeps detailed notes about our time together, never misses an appointment (or a meal which is a big deal to me) and really likes me. I’d recommend Paula to any dog owner (ok, cats also). I am worried though because as more and more humans find out how great Paula and the staff of Happy Go Lucky Pet Care™ are, the harder it may for them to have the availability to come over and stay with me. My parents are going away more now because they know that when Paula is with me they do not have to worry and can enjoy their time away. I humor them since they do feed and clean up after me. I’m a “full-bodied” Queensland Heeler with a sweet, gentle demeanor and an overall loving personality. I’ve been with these humans for over ten years. Before them, I lived in a series of broken homes and shelters. These two and Happy Go Lucky Pet Care™ love me and take care of my needs. My name is Kona and I approved this letter.”
Kona Vanderveen, Pleasant Hill, Ca.