Business Details
25 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Professional Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Services
Since 2001, Animal Nanny has redefined pet care by combining professional expertise with compassionate service. Our mission is to alleviate the stress of pet ownership for busy or traveling clients across the San Francisco Bay Area. With a team of trained professionals, we provide personalized pet sitting and dog walking services that prioritize both animal well-being and client peace of mind. Our unique team approach ensures continuity of care, while owner Marna Stein's veterinary background enhances our ability to administer specialized medical attention when needed.We serve Tri City, Tri Valley, and San Francisco communities with consistent, reliable care that extends beyond basic pet needs to include home maintenance services. Our commitment to relationship-building with both pets and owners has earned us long-term trust in the communities we serve.
Services
Pet Sitting
Dog Walking
Overnight Care
Medication Administration
Home Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of veterinary experience through owner Marna Stein's background as a registered veterinary technician
- Our team approach ensures continuous service availability with backup caregivers
- We administer specialized medications including injections and subcutaneous fluids
- We provide comprehensive home care services during visits including mail collection and plant watering
- Our caregivers maintain detailed visit reports with digital journal updates
What people say
Reliable and trustworthy
Experienced veterinary background
Detailed visit reports
Seamless service transitions
Loving pet care
Services
Pet Sitting
Our professional pet sitting service provides 30-40 minute visits for cats and dogs in their familiar home environment. Trained caregivers handle feeding, hydration, litter box maintenance, and health monitoring while offering companionship tailored to each pet's personality. We also provide home maintenance tasks like mail collection and plant watering during visits.
Dog Walking
Customized dog walking services include 30-45 minute neighborhood walks focused on physical exercise and mental stimulation. Our caregivers adapt pace and route complexity to each dog's age and health needs while maintaining strict safety protocols. All walks occur individually or with household siblings to ensure comfort and security.
Overnight Care
Overnight pet sitting services maintain your pet's routine in their home environment with extended care periods. Our caregivers provide multiple daily check-ins, medication administration when needed, and comprehensive updates through digital journal entries to ensure owner peace of mind during extended absences.
Medication Administration
Our veterinary-trained staff safely administer various medications including injections and subcutaneous fluids. This specialized service requires detailed client instructions and is performed by caregivers with professional medical backgrounds to ensure proper dosage and technique while maintaining pet comfort.
Home Maintenance
Complementary home care services accompany all pet visits, including mail collection, trash management, plant watering, and interior light adjustments. These tasks maintain home security while owners travel and ensure household systems continue functioning properly during their absence.
People
Marna Stein
Owner
With over 20 years in animal care, Marna brings veterinary expertise as a former registered technician. She oversees all operations, applies emergency management skills to pet care, and studies dog training through the Karen Pryor Academy to enhance team capabilities.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We serve Fremont, Union City, Newark, Hayward, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Dublin, and San Francisco.
How do you handle pet medications?
Our caregivers with veterinary training administer medications including injections and subcutaneous fluids following detailed client instructions.
What happens if my regular caregiver is unavailable?
Our team approach ensures backup caregivers maintain service continuity while following your pet's specific care instructions.
Do you provide overnight care?
Yes, we offer overnight pet sitting services with multiple daily check-ins and comprehensive care for extended absences.
How do you communicate visit details?
Caregivers post detailed Nanny Notes to digital journals after each visit, including pet behavior observations and home maintenance updates.
What's included in standard visits?
Standard visits include feeding, hydration, health checks, companionship, and home maintenance tasks like mail collection and plant watering.
