Where every tail deserves veterinary-experienced care.

Our caregivers are trained to recognize changes that may deserve attention. If we notice something concerning, we will contact you promptly, document what we are seeing, and follow your established care or emergency instructions. When appropriate, we may recommend contacting your veterinarian or an emergency hospital.

Depending on the medication, care plan, caregiver training, and applicable requirements, we may be able to assist with oral medications, insulin, subcutaneous fluids, topical medications, eye and ear medications, and certain prescribed injectables. We follow the pet owner's and veterinarian's written instructions and document each administration.

Traditional pet-sitting experience can vary widely by provider. All Tails is intentionally built around caregivers with meaningful veterinary experience, stronger observation skills, medication familiarity, and structured communication. That makes us especially well suited for senior pets, pets with established medical needs, post-operative recovery, and families who want an added layer of experience while they are away.

Yes. During the visit, we'll send you photos of your pet (if they're comfortable with it) and real-time updates on how things are going. We also note observations like appetite, water intake, mobility, and how they're responding to any medications. You won't be left guessing about what happened while we were there.

Not as a service on its own yet. Walks are part of what we already do during a drop-in visit or an overnight stay, so if your dog needs to get out, say so when you book and it is included at no extra cost. A standalone walking service is something we plan to add as the team grows.

Yes. We offer care for horses and large animals including medication administration, wound monitoring, and general health checks. Please mention large animal care when you reach out so we can match you with the right caregiver for your needs.

Your pet still gets care. Before the first visit you complete an intake form that names your vet and your emergency hospital, gives your caregiver permission to transport your pet, and sets a dollar limit for treatment if we can't reach you in time. We always try you first. The paperwork exists so nobody is standing in your kitchen deciding what to do.

Faster than our standard path. Normally we schedule a meet and greet, then begin care once your date and time are set. For urgent post-surgical or medical situations we can compress that, sometimes handling the introduction and the first visit together. Call or text us at (619) 885-1124 rather than using the form, and we will tell you honestly what we can cover and when.

Only the caregivers assigned to you. We take your key or entry code at the meet and greet and store it separately from your name and address, so a key on its own cannot be matched to a house. When you stop using us, we hand the key back or delete the code. If you would rather use a lockbox or a temporary smart lock code, that works too.

Cancel a drop-in at least 48 hours before, or an overnight at least a week before, and you get a full refund. Inside that window we keep the deposit, because those dates were held for you and are difficult to fill at short notice. Holiday weeks work the same way. If an emergency comes up, call us and we will sort something out.

Start with a call or text to (619) 885-1124, or use the quote form here. We answer the same day during office hours. Next comes a meet and greet at your home, so we can learn your pet's routine and you can see who you'd be trusting with your keys. If it feels right, we book your dates and keep the same caregiver on them whenever our schedule allows.

We currently serve Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, Oceanside, Carlsbad, and Escondido. If you are just outside those areas, send us your zip code and we will tell you honestly whether we can cover you.

Yes. Senior pets and pets with chronic conditions often benefit from consistent routines, accurate medication support, careful observation, and detailed updates. We can follow an established veterinary care plan and let you know when we notice changes in appetite, mobility, comfort, behavior, or other day-to-day patterns.