Serving Novato, CA and the Surrounding Areas
(415) 328-1625Serving Novato, CA and the Surrounding Areas
(415) 328-1625TAILORED PET CARE
We adapt our care to meet the unique needs of your pets, whether they're seniors, have special needs, or just need a little extra love.
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
From feeding schedules to medication needs, we pay close attention to every detail to ensure your pets are well cared for.
LOVING AND HANDS-ON CARE
We genuinely love and care for every pet entrusted to us, providing hands-on attention and affection.
ABOUT Leilani's Best Friends Pet Sitting
"A bonded and insured company"
Welcome to Leilani's Best Friends Pet Sitting, serving Novato, CA, and the surrounding area. We offer pet sitting, dog walking, overnight pet sitting, rabbit sitting, and supportive care services for senior and special needs pets. Our background and education are in animal health, and we go above and beyond in delivering care and attention to your pet. Whether you are going out for the day or for several days, we will provide exceptional dog sitting and cat sitting. Pet sitting is what we do best!
Looking after a pet is more than just providing food and water. We want your pet to feel comfortable, safe, and happy when you are gone. We have over 11 years of experience in pet care with both cats and dogs, including specialized senior pet services, and we treat your pets like they are a member of our own family. Senior pets often require extra care, such as assistance with mobility or specialized diets, and we're here to ensure they get the attention they need. Our team is experienced in providing gentle, patient senior pet care, giving you peace of mind while you're away. Your senior pet's health and happiness are our top priorities.
Please contact Leilani's Best Friends Pet Sitting to learn more about our services today! You can give us a call or text message at (415) 328-1625 or send us an email at [email protected]!
We are excited to meet you and your pet!
Leilani
Leilani, or Lani, as she is known to family and friends, was born in Alaska but grew up in Marin County, California. Lani attended San Marin High School in Novato. After graduating, she moved away, married, and traveled the world. Later, she went on to continue her studies at Dominican University in San Rafael, California, until her senior year. In 2008, Lani opened Leilani's Best Friends Pet Sitting and Care Service. Lani wanted to dedicate herself to what she cared about most, the well-being and preservation of creatures unable to speak on their own behalf.
Lani attended the Canine Behavior Academy and received her certificate of accomplishment in 2008. She also attended the Canine Behavior Academy II, Body Language/Evaluations and Behavior Modification/Training Exercises, and received her certificate of completion in 2009, both conducted by Trish King, the former Director of Behavior and Training, at the Marin Humane Society. Lani also received her CPPS ( Certified Professional Pet Sitter, 2010-2013) issued by Pet Sitters International. Lani attends a variety of workshops in animal health and policies, and she is currently studying to receive her certification in Veterinary Assisting through U.S. Career Institute.
Lani spends her free time with family members, Buster the Dachshund, Chiquita the Miniature Pinscher, and Mittens, her cat.
Lani welcomes the opportunity to provide you with a professional pet sitting and dog walking service. Each service is tailored to your request. Lani strives to always have her clients and their pets' best interests at heart. She truly loves and cares for each pet that is left in her care.
"Leilani (Lani) was wonderful! Saw her high ratings on Yelp and decided to contact her. After meeting her and hearing how she works with clients, I opted to book her while we travelled oversees for 12 days. Lani is extremely conscientious, professional, attentive to details, and plans for "just in case" situations (a must!). She's gentle and caring with animals (we have two indoor cats). I could relax knowing she was responsible caring for our kitties while we were away. Thank you again, Lani! I highly recommend Leilani's Best Friends Pet Sitting."
"I had Lani take care of my cats while I was away. She was very responsive and attentive from the first contact. She throughly explained her service, asked questions and was very professional. I felt very comfortable with her taking care of my cats while I was gone. She did a great job and I'd recommend her to anyone"
"Lani is a very considerate, caring pet-sitter. We appreciate that she checks every detail of our pup’s care and is in communication with us during visits. Highly recommended!"
"Leilani is a loving and caring sitter. Followed my directions to the “T”. She was on time and extremely neat and thorough. She gave my cat lots and lots of TLC. I would recommend her in a heartbeat."
"Lani did a wonderful job taking care of my little old man dog and was detailed and caring. It's clear she is very experienced with pets and is prepared to deal with their needs. She left our place cleaner than it was when we left! I wouldn't hesitate to book with her again."
"Leilani was absolutely fabulous taking care of our chocolate Lab! She was able to help us on short notice, and just speaking with her, you can immediately tell how kind, considerate, and caring she is with our pup. Thank you again, Lani!"
"Lani from Leilani Pet Sitter in Novato is absolutely amazing! At the last minute, we needed someone trustworthy to care for our chocolate lab as we were in the area for an event, and Lani was a total lifesaver. She went above and beyond to ensure our furry baby was happy and well cared for. We can't recommend her enough – she's truly a godsend. If you're looking for a reliable and loving pet sitter, Lani is the one!"
"When looking for a cat sitter, we wanted someone highly reliable and experienced. Leliani is that and so much more. One of Leliani's most endearing qualities is she genuinely cares for our cat. She doesn't just rush in and feed our cat. She takes her time to stay with our cat for a while. She is highly professional and attentive and takes her job very seriously. Weeks before her first cat-sitting job with us, she took the time to come to our house to meet our cat and get familiar with our home. She follows up before each cat-sitting job to ask about updates or changes to our cat's routine and well-being. Another nice touch is that she will text about how our cat is doing. We feel so fortunate to have found Leilani and highly recommend her."
"Leilani took great care of our two cats and our home, while we were traveling. She is reliable, trustworthy and stayed in touch with us every day, giving us brief reports of our kitties. We found her to be very knowledgeable of animals and pleasant to work with. We strongly recommend her and plan to use her services again."
"Lani is our new pet sitter and my cats seemed to be comfortable with her right away. She always spends a good amount of time with them and is patient with my feisty former feral cat. I feel comfortable leaving them in her care which is key."
"Lani is wonderful. Her calm demeanor helps our rather nervous dog."
"Lani is very trustworthy, very accommodating with our cats. She is very thorough, and the cats are very happy with her. We think Lani is great!"
"Leilani is a wonderful pet sitter! I have a dog and a cat. I am able to travel comfortably knowing that they are in good care. I would highly recommend Leilani to anyone looking for pet care. Leilani works to make sure my pets are comfortable. When we first meet and I introduced Leilani to my home and pets she asked questions. She was engaged in learning about my pets routines. I’ve had sitters in the past who just nod their head and say ok but not really work to understand and maintain the regular routine. I appreciate that Leilani follows up with me and really works to create as few disruptions as possible for my pets. Both my pets have somewhat complicated feeding & medicine routines. Leilani wasn’t thrown off by this at all. Leilani is observant and proactive when it comes to the health of my animals. One time my cat had developed a rash when I was away (possibly before I left). Leilani discovered this and brought it to my attention. We discussed a couple of options of what to do. Everything turned out ok. I bring this up because it further shows how she looks out for my little guys. "
"Lani took care of our precocious, mindful and energeric Westhighland Terrier for the past ten years from the prime of his life till his last days. She provided and adapted her care meet his and our individualized needs as the years progressed. I can't recommend her highly enough. "
"Had Leilani’s pet sitting services for my cat Mimi, she is wonderful! very caring and professional! will definitely recommend."
"Lani took care of our precocious, mindful and energeric Westhighland Terrier for the past ten years from the prime of his life till his last days. She provided and adapted her care meet his and our individualized needs as the years progressed. I can't recommend her highly enough."
"Lani has been helping me with Havanese now for over a year. She has been professional and trustworthy! Thank god for her. I would recommend her highly."
"Lani came highly recommended and she exceeded our expectations. We have 2 dogs and 2 cats, all with their own personalities. Lani stepped right in and handled them all with love, respect and care. We felt at ease knowing Lani was taking care of our fur babies and home. Her communication, professionalism, and thoroughness made it easy for us to relax and enjoy our vacation."
"Lani is Sid & Nancy's best friend when I'm out of town. These are two incredibly different and opinionated cats who don't take to just anyone, so that's saying a lot! I have complete peace of mind knowing I can count on Lani to attend to both their needs, water the plants, open the door to fresh air for them and do anything else that needs doing. I wouldn't entrust my cat care to anyone else, and I hope you won't either! Akasha H, Novato"
"Lani is great pet sitter. She has taken care of my cats for many vacations over many years. She is totally reliable and very kind, treating my cats as if they were her own. I recommend her most highly. My cats have always been calm and relaxed when I return home. She deserves the highest rating for her care and services. Ellie, San Rafael"
"Lani is a wonderful caring and conscientious dog walker! She was our Westie's favorite friend until he recently passed. He enjoyed his daily outings with Lani which were individually tailored to his needs due to his allergies with grass. We highly recommend her for your pet. Jon A, Novato"
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