Dani’s Barks and Rec

I can not give enough praise to Keith and Dani for taking care of my two cats while I was away in Mexico on a two week vacation.
My usual pet sitter wasn’t available so I decided on Dani’s Barks and Rec based on all the positive reviews and that they were local to my neighborhood. I contacted them about a month in advance to reserve time since it was getting close to the holiday season and I figured they would be busy.
Before we left, Dani and Keith both came to my house to meet the cats, get keys and go over care instructions. I was impressed that they asked a lot of good questions and took notes.
One of my cats is almost 19 years old, has a few medical issues, and I was worried about leaving her alone but Dani and Keith both gave me confidence that she was in good hands. They were great about texting and sending photos to let us know the cats were ok. They even left us a custom holiday card with a photo of one of our cats.
Highly recommended!

Before a big 3 week international trip, I struggled to find a cat sitter that made me feel comfortable. After surfing a lot of Unilocal reviews and sitters’ websites, I realized that while most/​all sitters had initial on-​site meetings to get to know you and the pets, as well as any special meds or other needs, few guaranteed that the person you met would be the person who actually came and cared for your pet. Some specifically said you’d likely never meet that person. There’s no way I would be ok with that.
In contrast, Dani and Keith had great reviews but also did the work themselves. They both came to meet me and took very detailed notes. They documented the location and types of food, treats, and cat litter. They asked about my cats’ behaviors and hiding locations and even where they liked to be scratched or groomed. When I was actually out of town, Keith sent me periodic emails and photos, updating me on how the cats were behaving.
One of my cats was also getting over a lung infection and needed twice daily antibiotics for the first week as well as a daily pill for all three weeks, something Dani and Keith had no reluctance to handle. Right before I left, though, the sick one began refusing the «pill pocket» treats I’d been using but Keith worked with me via email to try out various alternatives. Ultimately, he went so far as to boil some chicken and use that to sneak in the meds. Definitely above and beyond what I would have expected.
When I came home, my sick cat was happy and back to normal. The other, rather anti-​social one, was also happy and healthy (once he forgave me for leaving). All-​in-​all, I’d highly recommend Dani and Keith. They were very friendly, kept me up to date, and handled the medical issues without skipping a beat. The next time I head out of town, I’ll definitely be calling on them again.

I found out about Potrero Tails (edit: now Dani’s Barks and Rec) by way of recommendation from a different pet sitting company who turns out doesn’t operate in my neighborhood. We have two cats, one of which recently had some medical complication but has since recovered. Nevertheless, we like to keep a close eye on him.
I’m really happy I got that recommendation. Keith and Dani take great care of our cats, and are great to work with besides. They sent us pictures of the cats while we were away, and emailed over questions immediately when they had any potential concerns. It’s really comforting to know your pets are being taken care of by good people while you’re gone.
Would definitely recommend Keith and Dani to my friends and family for their cat sitting needs!

Keith and Dani are great! They took care of my 20 year old cat when I went on vacation and did daily check-​ins with me. I highly recommend them to help take care of your pet when you’re away. I don’t know what I would have done without them.
Thanks, guys!

Dani at Potrero Tales is THE best!
She doesn’t just walk dogs, she treats them like they are part of her extended family. She showers our pup with love, kisses, treats and let’s him steal the pillow for overnight visits. You can tell she really loves all the individual dogs and treats them with the same care as if they were her own. She remembers birthdays and even got our pup special presents for Christmas.
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We are going to miss Dani so much after we move to the East Bay but will continue to use Potrero Tales for overnight visits.
I would highly recommend to anyone looking for excellent care for their pet!

Dani is SO GREAT with our dog!
He starts going crazy every time she comes to the door and it makes us feel so good to know she takes such good care of him.
Having a tired puppy at the end of the day is quite a treat!

I am SO GLAD we found Dani and Potrero Tales. I have a very sweet but shy/​nervous dog who needed a lot of care and attention and Dani is just the right person. She updates me with photos and texts after every walk and really keeps me in the loop. You can tell she truly cares for animals and loves her job. I’ve seen her at work and she’s constantly got an eye on each and every dog and is in touch with how they are doing. She also does home visits and dog sitting, which I haven’t experienced yet but I’m sure would be a great experience. I 100% trust her with everything and would recommend her in a heartbeat. Oh and she’s super flexible, which is great for my schedule.

I needed care for my two cats while I was on vacation for a few weeks. Dani and Keith were totally devoted to their care — they listened and took notes while I told them all about my kitties and their care. While I was gone, they emailed me with pictures every time they came over, and I returned to happy and healthy cats. They were fantastic caregivers and really nice people too. Highly recommended.

As a testimony to their service, I signed up with Unilocal just so I can leave a review. Dani and Keith, took my puppy for walks when I was away for two weeks, and their regular updates with pictures made me relax. Now their number is on our fridge just in case we need them. Keep up the great job!

The wife and I had to leave the dogs behind for a couple weeks. Dani & Keith were awesome. Daily check-​ins with pictures of all the dog party times going on, & very reasonable rates. 5 stars for helping us out!

Dani and Keith took care of our cat, Byxbee, for us when we were away for a few days in October. They took great care of him and he was a happy boy when we got home. I know many of the reviews are for dogs but they are great with cats too! They even sent me a text with a picture of Byx playing and a personalized Christmas card! I highly recommend them for excellent care that won’t break the bank.

Potrero Tales have been consistently delivering excellent, loving care to my girls. We were traveling in Europe for two weeks in October. I felt completely at ease knowing that Dani and Keith had our babies the whole time. The girls were extremely happy with them, and even got to dress up for Howl-​o-​ween! I would recommend Potrero Tales in a heartbeat.

They are such a wonderful resource — we often stay in SF for a couple days and our two english cocker pups (1 ½ yr old) are used to our 2 acre yard and wide open spaces to run around plus 3 mile walks vs cooped up city living — They pick up and take the two boys to the doggie park or walk and my boys, even the timid anxious one, are so so happy and excited to see them and can’t wait to go out with them. Stellar experience with them everytime. We are not regulars, but appreciate how when my kids miss them for the day, they posted update photos to facebook so they could check on them while they were away.

Potrero Tales is known for their dog services but I’d like to give a shout out to their cat-​sitting abilities as well. I’ve had Dani care for my cats while on vacation on at least a half-​dozen occasions and every time she did a fabulous job, giving them plenty of love, attention, and TLC. I will be using them again the next time I’m away.

Dani is great with dogs. She’s so caring and compassionate with them, but even more importantly, she’s really good at gently setting limits for dogs and keeping them safe. Highly recommended!

Potrero Tales is an excellent dog walking and dog-​sitting service! Dani took such good care of my elderly dog! When I came to pick the pup up (my choice-​Dani wanted to bring her back but I was in town anyway), she didn’t want to leave. Honestly. Trips to Ft. Funston with a very patient walker who can wait wait wait for the dog to make it back up the hill, this is what my dog needed and got from a super caring walker. Dani is conscientious and professional, and excellent with dogs.