At Bay Area Pet Pals, we absolutely love ReFURrals! Our ReFURrals Program is our way of saying thank you for spreading the word about our trusted dog walking and pet sitting services. Here's how it works: Dog Walking ReFURrals Refer a new client who signs up for our dog walking… read more →
Recently Rescue the Underdog has rescued several dogs that are in desperate need of a lot of medical attention.
We know that it’s a hard time for most of us to find funds to spare – but the chance to win some AMAZING PRIZES will hopefully gain public interest so we can afford to provide the care that these dogs need.
The work to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus has caused employees to work from home or become laid off as companies and businesses temporarily close. Local governments have been encouraging social distancing and self quarantine, so many people and families with pets are finding themselves stuck indoors for long… read more →
Dog Walkers do much more than provide a pet with exercise while their guardian is away from home. All dogs require exercise to remain healthy, and the amount needed depends largely on their breed, size and age. In general, all dogs require at least one to two hours per day, however,… read more →
Pet Sitters do much more than provide a pet with food and water while their guardian is away from home. A good Pet Sitter also spends quality time with the animal, gives him exercise, and knows how to tell if he needs veterinary attention. What’s more, pet sitters typically offer… read more →
There are many Pet Sitters, Dog Walkers, and Pet Boarders to choose from, however, Bay Area Pet Pals offers all of these services and more! Private On-Leash Dog Walks • Pet Sitting Visits “Just Like Home” Dog Boarding Services 24/7 Checks On Your Pet Three words describe Bay Area Pet… read more →
Introductions Having your pet(s) meet with your pet sitter ensures that they will not be shocked or frightened when service begins. While you are away, it is good to leave an article of clothing that you’ve recently worn near where your pet sleeps as a reminder of you. Sometimes a… read more →
Provide Details Inform your pet or house sitter of anything that may be out of the ordinary (sinks that don’t drain properly, toilet that overflows, etc.). Be sure to inform your sitter of any doors that should not be opened, or areas where your pet is not allowed. Be sure… read more →
In order to provide our clients and their pets with the most reliable service, Bay Area Pet Pals requires that each client utilize a key storage lock box to hold a minimum of two keys, or two sets of keys, to their residence. Two are necessary in order to ensure… read more →
Bay Area Pet Pals cares about your pet! We offer round the clock checks on your pet while you are at work or away on vacation. Contact Us anytime of the day or night to request a calming check on your pet.
Get daily updates on your pet while you are away! Just ask us and we will send you photos, text messages, or voicemail messages directly to your mobile phone.
Atherton, Belmont, Burlingame, Foster City, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Redwood City, Redwood Shores, San Carlos, and San Mateo. *Some service areas may require additional travel fees. Contact Us to see if we can help you.
Holidays are busy times for us and for our Customers. Please understand that advance scheduling and fee payment is very important in order for us to provide the best service possible. Holiday Pet Sitting and Overnight Stays There is a Holiday surcharge of $15.00 per visit for the following holidays:… read more →
Initial in-home Consultations are always FREE! (*any consultations requested beyond the FREE initial consultation are billed at $25 per 30 minutes) “Early” and “After Hour” Calls (before 8am and/or after 7pm) can be accommodated for an additional fee of $15.00 per visit
We love referrals! As our “Thank You” to you, we offer incentives for great referrals. Incentives may vary depending on the type of referral made, but you can choose your reward: FREE bag of pet food! FREE services or CASH!
Bay Area Pet Pals owner, Lynda Mortensen, began providing pet services when she started “Super Scoopers” in 1989. Her business was one of the first doggie yard clean-up services in existence. Shortly after opening, word spread around that such a service existed – and “Super Scoopers” was soon asked for… read more →
Bay Area Pet Pals welcomed Sherri to the team in June of 2015. Sherri grew up in Benicia California and she has lived in San Mateo for over 25 years. Having a big love of the outdoors, Sherri really enjoys the hiking and biking trails all along the bay front.… read more →
Val joined the Bay Area Pet Pals team in Autumn of 2016. Having grown up with cats, dogs and birds – Val is happiest in the company of a furry or feathered friend. She has three dogs of her own, a senior Goldendoodle and two well-loved “foster failures”. A “foster… read more →
Miriam was welcomed by Bay Area Pet Pals in the Summer of 2018. Having grown up in a caring household full of dogs, birds, turtles, and even a caiman – Miriam’s love of animals has never ceased. She adores all kinds of animals and is very excited to be working… read more →
Natalia joined Bay Area Pet Pals at the beginning of 2019. She grew up in Italy, and the love for all animals runs in her family. She was very young when she started bringing home stray and injured animals. She moved to California 23 years ago with her husband and… read more →
