Animal Magnetism Pet Professionals Dog Walking and Pet Sitti - Los Angeles, CA

5 out of 5

Verified Member since Jul 2019

Since 1999, we have been devoted to providing exceptional pet care services through Animal Magnetism Professional Pet Sitting. Our loyal clientele has grown primarily through word of mouth, a testament to the trust and satisfaction we have cultivated over the years. As lifelong pet owners ourselves, we understand the importance of finding someone trustworthy to love, exercise, and care for your cherished companions. Whether it's a daily walk, pet sitting, or an overnight stay, we are committed to becoming an integral part of your pet's life and an essential extension of your family. We proudly serve a wide variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and more unique pets like ducks and chinchillas.

Our team is fully licensed, bonded, and insured, and we are proud members of Pet Sitters International. We stand out with credentials such as the Certified Professional Pet Sitter (CPPS) designation and the Pet Tech Pet CPR & First Aid Certificate. We are thorough in our hiring process, conducting comprehensive reference, DMV, and background checks to ensure only the most qualified and passionate individuals join our team. Our commitment to excellence and passion for pet care align perfectly to provide unparalleled love and attention to your pet, offering you complete peace of mind.

Our extensive range of services is tailored to meet all your pet care needs. From pack walks that encourage socialization to individual dog walks, pet sitting visits, and pet taxi services, we are here to assist. We specialize in administering pet medicine, providing IV fluid therapy, offering dog baths, and even hosting overnight stays in our home. Ready to give your pet the care they deserve? Book us through Petworks today and let us become a cherished part of your pet's life!

Certified
Bonded
Insured
Mobile Services

Pricing Packages

Starting Price

$ 28.00 Per Hour

How do you serve precious pets?

In Home Pet Sitting
Pet Meds Administration
Pet Boarding
Pet Taxi
Pet Daycare
In Home Pet Sitting

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

Birds
Cats
Chickens
Chinchillas
Dogs
Ducks
Ferrets
Fish
Frogs
Gerbils
Goats
Guinea Pigs
Hamsters
Hedgehogs
Horses
Lizards
Mice
Parrots
Rabbits
Rats
Snakes
Turtles

What licensing do you have?

Business License

What size animals do you work with?

20-39 lbs
40-79 lbs
80+ lbs
under 20 lbs

Pet Certifications

Certified Professional Pet Sitter (CPPS)
Pet Sitters International (PSI) Certification
Pet Tech Pet CPR & First Aid Certificate

Bonded and Insured

Bonded
Insured

Proud member of...

Pet Sitters International (PSI)

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Westside of LA, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Venice Beach, Marina Del Rey, Del Rey, Culver City, Mar Vista, Weschester, Playa Vista, Baldwin Hills

What year did you begin serving pets?

We started our business in 1999 and are proudly celebrating 20 years in business this year

How did you hone your craft?

We have had many fosters, worked with Animal Rescues and Heather was enrolled in the Pre-Veterinarian curriculum at NC State University before deciding to take a different educational path

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

Patience, especially if you are working with a rescue.

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

PetWorks Cancellation Policy

Pet Care Professional's Own Policy
If a pet care professional has published their own cancellation or refund policy, that policy governs the refund of the service amount only. Any PetWorks fees, including the Care Coverage Fee and Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee, are governed by this PetWorks Cancellation Policy and not by the pet care professional's policy.

Pet Parent Cancels
If the pet care professional has not published their own cancellation policy, the service amount is refundable only if the pet parent cancels at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time of the booking. Cancellations within 72 hours of the scheduled start time are non-refundable for the service amount. The Care Coverage Fee is non-refundable when a pet parent cancels, regardless of timing and regardless of whether the pet care professional has their own cancellation policy.

Pet Parent No-Show
If a pet parent does not show up for a confirmed booking, no refund will be issued for the service amount or the Care Coverage Fee.

Pet Care Professional Cancels
If a pet care professional cancels a confirmed booking, the pet parent receives a 100% refund of everything they paid, including the Care Coverage Fee. The pet care professional receives no payment for the canceled service and is charged a Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee equal to 10% of the service amount, up to a maximum of $150. PetWorks may collect this fee by deducting it from a future payout through PetWorks or by other means if no future payout is available.

Policy in Effect at Booking
The cancellation rules that apply to a booking, including any pet care professional cancellation policy on file and the Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee rate, are those that were in effect when the booking was confirmed.

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BASED IN: Los Angeles, CA
SERVICE AREA: Within 25 miles, including Westside of LA, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Venice Beach, Marina Del Rey, Del Rey, Culver City, Mar Vista, Weschester, Playa Vista, Baldwin Hills

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Customer Reviews

We absolutely love the Animal Magnetism team! They take amazing care of our two dogs and are professional, responsive and extremely caring! Highly recommend them for anyone in West LA looking for various pet sitting needs! - December 2025

- Caleb R

Our dog Joe is 7 years old now and we’re still loving the attention and care he gets at Animal Magnetism! Tarina is the new owner and Joe loves her! She goes above and beyond in his care. He’s always happy to see her and comes home looking and feeling great. Highly recommend Tarina and Animal Magnetism!! - December 2025

- Jim L

The Animal Magnetism team has taken such good care of our dog Sky. They are extremely professional, and care for Sky better than any other sitter we have tried. There communication is outstanding and send daily pix of her which is great comfort when we are traveling. They are extremely responsive and have been available on short notice. Thank you Lori and Team for caring for our precious pup.

- Paul K

How do you serve precious pets?

In Home Pet Sitting
Pet Meds Administration
Pet Boarding
Pet Taxi
Pet Daycare
In Home Pet Sitting

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

Birds
Cats
Chickens
Chinchillas
Dogs
Ducks
Ferrets
Fish
Frogs
Gerbils
Goats
Guinea Pigs
Hamsters
Hedgehogs
Horses
Lizards
Mice
Parrots
Rabbits
Rats
Snakes
Turtles

What licensing do you have?

Business License

What size animals do you work with?

20-39 lbs
40-79 lbs
80+ lbs
under 20 lbs

Pet Certifications

Certified Professional Pet Sitter (CPPS)
Pet Sitters International (PSI) Certification
Pet Tech Pet CPR & First Aid Certificate

Bonded and Insured

Bonded
Insured

Proud member of...

Pet Sitters International (PSI)

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Westside of LA, Santa Monica, Brentwood, Venice Beach, Marina Del Rey, Del Rey, Culver City, Mar Vista, Weschester, Playa Vista, Baldwin Hills

What year did you begin serving pets?

We started our business in 1999 and are proudly celebrating 20 years in business this year

How did you hone your craft?

We have had many fosters, worked with Animal Rescues and Heather was enrolled in the Pre-Veterinarian curriculum at NC State University before deciding to take a different educational path

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

Patience, especially if you are working with a rescue.

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

PetWorks Cancellation Policy

Pet Care Professional's Own Policy
If a pet care professional has published their own cancellation or refund policy, that policy governs the refund of the service amount only. Any PetWorks fees, including the Care Coverage Fee and Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee, are governed by this PetWorks Cancellation Policy and not by the pet care professional's policy.

Pet Parent Cancels
If the pet care professional has not published their own cancellation policy, the service amount is refundable only if the pet parent cancels at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time of the booking. Cancellations within 72 hours of the scheduled start time are non-refundable for the service amount. The Care Coverage Fee is non-refundable when a pet parent cancels, regardless of timing and regardless of whether the pet care professional has their own cancellation policy.

Pet Parent No-Show
If a pet parent does not show up for a confirmed booking, no refund will be issued for the service amount or the Care Coverage Fee.

Pet Care Professional Cancels
If a pet care professional cancels a confirmed booking, the pet parent receives a 100% refund of everything they paid, including the Care Coverage Fee. The pet care professional receives no payment for the canceled service and is charged a Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee equal to 10% of the service amount, up to a maximum of $150. PetWorks may collect this fee by deducting it from a future payout through PetWorks or by other means if no future payout is available.

Policy in Effect at Booking
The cancellation rules that apply to a booking, including any pet care professional cancellation policy on file and the Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee rate, are those that were in effect when the booking was confirmed.

Customer Reviews

- Caleb R

- Jim L

- Paul K

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