With upcoming travel plans, we had to line up planes, rental cars, hotels, and my favorite part – calling the best dog walking service in Long Beach!

We’ve been working with Rich Anderson from Critter Care for almost the entire time we’ve had Jimmy – going on 6 years now. I’m not kidding. Best dog walking ever.

There were times before we found Critter Care where we’d have folks look in on Jimmy when we were out of town, and the result was always the same, no matter how close the friend or family member was. We’d get home after a few days and it was like our dog was depressed after having been left at home.

Nowadays when we come home from a trip, it’s like we never even left because our dogs have been hanging out with their bff while we were gone! They play in the back yard, take walks around the block, and just get lots of great personalized attention. Rich always makes sure to call if anything comes up, and leaves me detailed logs that spell out what went on while we were out.

Critter Care goes beyond dog walking, too – Rich always has a blast wrangling our chickens when we’re out of town, and is happy to help out with watering, bringing in the mail, and turning lights on and off to make it look like we’re home.

Here’s a little bit about Rich Anderson, from the home page of the Critter Care website:

A born and raised Long Beach resident, Rich Anderson of Critter Care has spent his entire life sharing himself with pets of all kinds: dogs, cats, domestic and exotic birds, tropical fish…and the host of small animals that young boys bring home to their parents’ amazement!

After years in the business world providing first-class (and nationally recognized) customer service, Rich established Critter Care with the goal of providing his clients (those on 2 and 4 legs as well as those with fins, gills, feathers, beaks, and scales) the same care he provided his business clients. Rich’s success is grounded in the basic principle that people are entitled to be treated with respect and dignity in the same manner he would like to be treated.

As a member of Pet Sitters International, Critter Care is pleased to provide our clients with up-to-date information concerning the latest findings and solutions to many common animal care and behavioral issues.

Critter Care understands that caring for your pets and entering your home is a privilege that is not taken lightly. We strive to earn your trust and provide you, your home, and your pets superior care and attention while you’re away.

This ain’t no sponsored post, folks. We just feel super strongly that Critter Care is the best dog walking around! If you’re in Long Beach or the surrounding area, contact Critter Care to care for your furry friends while you’re away — your pet will be so glad you did!