Business Details
8 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Pet Care Solutions in Santa Barbara
Founded by lifelong animal lovers Sunny Key and Tracy Mongold, Santa Barbara Pet Sitters has become the trusted choice for pet care in the Santa Barbara area. Our team combines over a decade of collective experience with a deep passion for animals, offering personalized services that ensure every pet receives the attention and care they deserve. We specialize in creating customized care plans that maintain your pet's routine while you're away, with a team trained in pet first aid and bonded for your peace of mind. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 5-year track record of satisfied clients and glowing testimonials praising our reliability and compassion.We serve not just as pet caregivers but as community partners, actively supporting local animal rescue organizations like Spark Rescue. With flexible scheduling options and 24/7 availability during our operating hours, we ensure your pets receive consistent, professional care whenever needed. Our dedication to continuous improvement means we regularly update our training protocols and expand our service offerings to meet evolving client needs. From daily check-ins to overnight stays, we approach every service with the same core values of loyalty, integrity, and animal welfare that have defined our company since 2018.
Services
Pet Sitting
Dog Walking
Overnight Care
Beach Excursions
Pet Taxi
Medication Administration
Pet Bathing
Wedding Pet Care
Dog Running
Hotel Pet Sitting
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer over 10 years of combined experience in professional pet care
- All sitters are bonded, insured, and trained in pet first aid
- We provide personalized care plans tailored to each pet's specific needs
- Our team includes certified veterinary assistants and animal behavior experts
- We maintain 24/7 availability during operating hours for emergency requests
Associations and certifications
- Bonded & Insured
- Pet First Aid Certified
What people say
Very Professional
Great Service
Kind & Loving
Never worry
Affectionate care
Services
Pet Sitting
Customized in-home pet care visits maintain your pet's routine while you're away. Our professionals provide feeding, medication administration, playtime, and bathroom breaks. Each 30-minute visit ensures your pet receives personalized attention in their familiar environment, with daily updates for pet owners.
Dog Walking
Scheduled dog walking services maintain exercise routines and bathroom schedules. Our trained walkers handle multiple dogs and various temperaments, providing 30-minute sessions that include leash training and behavioral observation. Clients receive detailed notes about their dog's activity and behavior during each visit.
Overnight Pet Sitting
12-hour overnight stays provide continuous pet care and home security. Our caregivers stay in your home to maintain routines, feed pets, administer medications, and provide companionship. This service includes unlimited bathroom breaks and morning/evening walks for dogs, ensuring pets feel secure in their own environment.
Beach and Bubbles
Combination beach excursion and pet bathing service offers 2.5 hours of fun and grooming. Pets enjoy supervised beach play followed by a thorough bath with premium products. This service includes transportation to and from local beaches, ensuring a clean, tired pet ready for bedtime after their seaside adventure.
Pet Taxi
Professional pet transportation service handles vet visits, grooming appointments, and other pet errands. Our caregivers safely transport pets in climate-controlled vehicles, providing secure car travel with appropriate restraints. This service includes assistance with loading/unloading and communication with veterinary staff during appointments.
People
Sunny Key
Co-Owner
With over a decade of pet care experience, Sunny founded Santa Barbara Pet Sitters to combine her passion for animals with professional service standards. She previously operated a successful pet care business and brings extensive management expertise to the partnership.
Tracy Mongold
Co-Owner
A former pet care business owner, Tracy contributes deep local knowledge and rescue experience. She actively volunteers with Spark Rescue and brings specialized cat care expertise, having successfully transitioned from operating Tracy's Pet Care to co-owning this expanded service.
Elvira
Booking Manager
Originally from Mexico, Elvira manages scheduling while leveraging her lifelong pet care experience. She brings organizational expertise to coordinate the team's complex service schedule, ensuring optimal pet care coverage across the service area.
Briana K.
Pet Sitter
With 20 years of animal care experience, Briana combines veterinary assistant training with rescue work. She contributes specialized knowledge of abused and neglected animal rehabilitation, having graduated from Santa Barbara Business College with a criminal justice background.
Alex
Pet Photographer
A local pet photographer with veterinary medicine experience, Alex combines animal care with visual storytelling. She documents pet care visits through professional photography, offering clients visual updates of their pets during service visits.
Questions
What services does Santa Barbara Pet Sitters offer?
We provide pet sitting, dog walking, overnight care, beach excursions, pet taxi services, medication administration, and specialized care for cats and dogs.
How do I schedule a pet care visit?
Contact us at (805) 453-0711 to schedule a meet-and-greet, then register online to book and pay for services through our secure system.
Are your pet sitters trained and insured?
All our pet sitters are bonded, insured, and trained in pet first aid to ensure professional and safe care for your pets.
Do you offer emergency pet care services?
While we maintain regular availability during operating hours, we recommend contacting us in advance for urgent care needs as we prioritize scheduled appointments.
Can you administer medications to pets?
Yes, our trained professionals can administer daily medications as part of our specialized care services for an additional fee.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Santa Barbara and surrounding vicinities, including beach communities and inland areas within our designated service zone.
