PETential Pals

I started bringing my dog to Melissa for daycare about a year and a half ago. At the time, my dog had severe separation anxiety and could not be left alone. I took him every day and he was always super happy to go. As soon as we would pull up to the house he would go nuts! Now I have two dogs and we don’t get to go as frequently, but they still love coming to daycare. Melissa is a lifesaver. Love Toby and Shelby

I am very paranoid with who I leave my dog with when I go out of town. For the longest time, I wouldn’t leave town because I would worry too much about my dog. He’s my baby, and I only want the best for him. I am proud to say that I feel 100% comfortable leaving my little Chihuahua mix with Melissa. She’s responsible, knowledgable, caring… and LOVES dogs. It shows! She really knows what she’s doing.
She has a huge yard that is closed off (there is NO escape), beds, water, toys, etc. Also, all the dogs are friendly and happy. She’s also reasonably priced! Amazing.
When I leave my dog with Melissa, she’ll text me pictures and updates with how he’s doing. Really eases my mind. If you live in the West LA area and need a reputable doggie place you can trust, look no further. I recommend this place to everyone who has dogs.

I started off bringing my dog in once a week and the frequency has increased now to where I bring my dog everyday, and each and every morning Melissa is so happy to see my dog and my dog loves Melissa just as much. My socially picky dog is able to meet dogs that she loves to play with and I get photos and videos on occasion to see how much she’s having. I’m so grateful that I have found a place for my dog where I have peace of mind and she gets attention and doesn’t get lost in the mix.

This is (was) the first review that I «had» ever written (but I never hit the post button!!! and just discovered it TODAY! this review is a couple years old and still very true), but I am so grateful to have found Melissa that I had to share my joy. My dog, Charlie, clearly had a wonderful time while spending 5 days at PETential Pals. Melissa’s genuine love for dogs with her great in-​home set up allowed me to relax and enjoy my vacation, and that really is priceless. I could go on and on about what a great experience, her flexible time slots, incredible prices… and big heart… Thank you so much!!!

This is where I bring my babies when I’m working in LA. They are so happy to see Melissa when I drop them off! They adore her! She truly loves dogs and it shows. I’m so grateful I have a place to bring them where I have no worries. I recommend this place to everyone with dogs!

I only had one opportunity to meet Melissa. We came to her with our EXTREMELY energetic and playful 5 month old puppy. I was afraid she’d be too much for other dogs-​and I was right. Melissa was extremely honest and genuine when it came to having my dog’s BEST interest at heart. She in NO WAY rejected my dog but she suggested other facilities that my crazy puppy would probably have more FUN at (with younger, more playful dogs). Not only did she give me these referrals (with contact info!) but she even followed up with me a few days later to make sure we were able to find a good match for my dog. To me, that speaks volumes about her character and love for dogs. Although her facility may not have been the best fit for us, rest assured if you leave your dogs with Melissa they’re in great hands!

Melissa is a gem and we are SO grateful we found her! Our boy is so well cared for while he is with Melissa and he comes home absolutely exhausted, a win-​win. The pups play and wrestle all day in the yard and they also have lots of shade and shelter to rest when they are tired. Brody has also boarded with Melissa when we were out of town and he was treated like her own dog– he slept in her bedroom and she took him hiking and on outdoor adventures with her dog. He could not have been more happy or more spoiled. Normally, I am on edge when we board Brody for any amount of time, but with Melissa, my mind was completely at ease and she didn’t even mind my frequent check-​ins with her! I would recommend Melissa, hands down, to anyone.

I am very pleased with Petential Pals. I was very excited when I realized they are two blocks from my home and that the owner does hourly. Having a dog that barks constantly when home alone it’s great to know that I can drop her off for an hour or two! Plus the rates are lower than others in area. Petential Pals is home based and usually has anywhere from 4 – 10 dogs on any given day. There is nice outdoor space, with shade and big yard for play. Having less dogs than some of the big day cares I’ve been to, it feels more intimate and I don’t fear that my little timid dog will be lost in a sea of more rambunctious pups! Also Melissa (owner) is really attentive and truly cares about my dog!

Just started taking my little dog there a few days and week and so far so good. They have a HUGE side yard the doggies can all run around in and another side yard just for resting with a ton of dog beds.
Very reasonable prices!