Business Details
20 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Pet Care Provider in San Marcos, CA
Founded in 2006, Happy Trails & Wag'n Tails has established itself as a trusted provider of personalized pet care services in San Marcos, Carlsbad, and surrounding areas. Our owner-operated business prioritizes the well-being of pets through in-home care, ensuring animals remain comfortable in familiar environments while owners travel or work. With over 15 years of experience, we implement rigorous safety protocols including background checks and continuous education in holistic pet health. Our services include customized dog walking, pet sitting, and overnight care, all delivered with consistent caregivers who build strong relationships with animals.We provide daily text updates with photos, monitor pet health for early issue detection, and offer home security benefits through mail collection and presence maintenance. Our commitment to transparency, reliability, and specialized care has earned us long-term client trust, with many families considering us an extension of their households.
Services
Dog Walking
Pet Sitting
Overnight Care
Cat Sitting
House Sitting
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- Owner-operated service with same caregiver for every visit
- Background checked and insured professional pet care since 2006
- Continuing education in holistic pet health and first aid
- Daily text updates with photos of pet activities
- Proven ability to detect early pet health issues
What people say
Lifesaver in emergencies
Special connection with pets
Early health issue detection
Reliable daily service
Personalized care approach
Services
Dog Walking
Professional dog walking services in San Marcos and La Costa areas. Visits include potty breaks, neighborhood walks, and playtime for dogs who prefer not to walk. Builds trust through consistent caregivers and provides daily text updates with photos. Helps reduce owner stress by maintaining pet routines during work hours.
Pet Sitting
Customized in-home pet care for dogs, cats, and small animals. Services include feeding, water changes, playtime, litter box cleaning, and supplement administration. Maintains pet routines while owners travel, with daily monitoring for health changes. Includes home security benefits through mail collection and presence maintenance.
Overnight Care
Extended care service where caregiver stays overnight in client homes. Includes all standard pet sitting duties plus 10-hour overnight presence. Ideal for vacation homes or pets requiring constant supervision. Maintains home security while providing 24/7 pet companionship without kennel stress.
Health Monitoring
Pet health observation service integrated into all visits. Caregivers trained in holistic health practices identify potential issues like ear infections or mobility problems. Provides early detection benefits that have prevented emergencies and reduced veterinary costs for clients through timely interventions.
House Sitting
24-hour live-in house sitting for primary residences and vacation properties. Combines pet care with home maintenance including mail collection, security checks, and plant watering. Available for minimum 3-night stays with flexible scheduling for owner absences up to 100-mile service radius.
People
Serena
Owner & Lead Caregiver
Pet care professional with 15+ years experience since founding the business in 2006. Certified in pet first aid and holistic health, with expertise in managing special needs animals. Former rescue organization volunteer who has cared for diverse species including dogs, cats, turtles, and birds.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We provide pet care in San Marcos, Carlsbad, La Costa, and San Elijo areas of San Diego County.
Do you care for animals other than dogs and cats?
Yes, we occasionally care for small caged animals like turtles and parakeets.
Can you handle pets with special medical needs?
Our caregiver has training in pet first aid and holistic health, but cannot administer injections.
How do you ensure pet safety during visits?
We conduct background checks, maintain consistent caregivers, and provide daily updates with photos for accountability.
What happens during extreme weather events?
We prioritize pet safety with heat precautions and have assisted clients during local emergencies like wildfires.
Do you offer overnight services?
Yes, our overnight care includes 10-hour stays with all standard pet care services included.
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