Coco & Boo owners Lori DiBacco and Geri Rose have been pet parents for over 30 years each!  Both are passionate about their own "furry children" and will treat your "kids" as if they were their own.

Lori and Geri are volunteers with several animal rescue groups, including Helen Woodward, Best Friends, Friends of Cats and The FACE Foundation.  We have professional knowledge and experience working as pet adoption counselors, pet food representatives and have both been pet foster parents.

We are dedicated, reliable and experienced, setting the highest of standard for the care of your pets.  We give you peace of mind in knowing that your favorite companions are receiving the most professional and loving in-home care available!

We'll always maintain an open line of communications with you, the pet parent, via e-mail or a quick phone call to optimize your pets daily care and to keep you informed of their activities.  Your pet's care and well-being is our top priority.

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sadierose

05/22/2012

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Very happy with this service. ...

Very happy with this service. Just moved to North County from the desert and was recommended by my vets office and was so happy. These people really LOVE cats. My very shy cat came right out and was not afraid at all. She went right up to April and Lori and started rubbing all over them. She does not even do that to ME! They were great about texting with details of the days events and even a sweet photo of my four cats. I would suggest to anyone looking for a great pet sitter....you can't get any better than these ladies.

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pollyscracker

02/08/2012

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We were referred by PSI as our...

We were referred by PSI as our previous pet sitter moved out of the area. Our 3 doggies and 1 kitty were in love with the auntie lorrie the moment she walked through our door. We are thrilled that we now have someone we can call at a moments notice, and that when we return, we have very happy fur kids. Thanks for all the little extra's too....empty dishwasher, fold laundry....you are a gem. Thanks PSI you made our family so happy!

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jonesie487

01/24/2012

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Just worked with these guys an...

Just worked with these guys and my girlfriend and I were thrilled with the service. Our 5 cats were happy too. They gave two of our older cats meds and shots, and were very prompt with their arrivals (we checked our alarm data) and stayed between 30-45 mins each visit. We will be using them again and would tell our friends about them if they needed a petsitter.

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kaykaynene

01/16/2012

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We used this service over the ...

We used this service over the Christmas holiday and must say we were extremely happy with what they provided. Texting twice a day with photos and happy, happy animals when we returned home. The prices were good and we were totally pleased.

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desertdolphin

01/14/2012

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Sooooooo happy with the servic...

Sooooooo happy with the service. We will be using again during Spring Break. Our 4 cats were very content. Thanks ladies.

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blackjack6

01/07/2012

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I dont know what all the garba...

I dont know what all the garbage is about below but we used Coco and Boo over the holidays and my wife and I were super happy with the service. Our dog and cat were very happy when we got home and when they came to return our house key, our animals were so happy to see them. Their rates were good and they went above and beyond what our other pet sitter did. Our dishwasher was even emptied for us when we arrived home. We will use them again and pass their name onto our friends who need great care for their animals.

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lauralouise

01/05/2012

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You know, whoever keeps slammi...

You know, whoever keeps slamming Coco & Boo seems to have an agenda. We are now wondering if there is a colleague or even a rival whose mission it is to put Lori out of business. I have been blown away with the extra TLC that Lori gives to her the sweet critters that have been in her charge. They receive yummies, toys and the kind of attentiveness that even some of their owners don't!

It is infuriating to read that someone here has TOO much time on their hands, and seems to be on some cruel vengeance mission. Shame on YOU, whoever you are!

I'd recommend Lori's services to my own family, if they lived on this side of the country. As I've told so many, she goes beyond the call of duty... but then again, I feel as does Lori. These animal angels deserve it.

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ocider

12/31/2011

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You can see by the latest revi...

You can see by the latest reviews that they all say the same thing; read them one by one. Similar raving review by new reviewers on the same day. or day after. Hmmmm. Doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure that one out. Same day that Lori responded to the bad reviews too. Wow.. what a coincidence that is! Key words people... babies... treats...book again... loved them...used them for years... just like the second reviewer wrote.



Funny thing is when i told my vet of the experience I had with Lori and asked for a new pet sitter name - the vet office said they no longer recommend pet sitters because some of their clients had a bad experience; which they would not elaborate on, and they don't want to be held liable. They don't recommend Coco & Boo or any other pet sitter now. My problem with them was similar to every other negative review on here - did not get a follow up unless I called her and asked for one, and would not pick up the phone or respond to texts for a long time, neighbors were watching the visits for me and Lori was in and out like a flash or was in for a really long time in my house - way over a half hour which is too long for feeding/watering/let outside to pee, and didn't come at the time i requested.



I am sure she will respond to this with some marketing who ha.You people can leave your "babies" with Lori but I would not leave mine with her again and feel comfortable that they are being taken care of at least half as good as i would. I want to at least get a 2x daily message that they are fine and she is either in my place or just left. It was always... "I was just there, everything is fine" and then the neighbors would tell me they didn't see her car until later, which has a big sign on the side; which is also not good as it tells everyone you are not home.



I do have new pet sitter and in reading these reviews, I am going to install a security system; it's a great idea to track someone coming in or out.

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jacknjoanie3422

12/15/2011

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LOVE these guys. They were re...

LOVE these guys. They were recommended by a friend and we used them on a last minute notice and cannot say enough wonderful things about them. They picked up our two doggies at the groomers and then took care of them for three days. The brought them toys and treats and even took them to the beach on the one nice day of weather that we had. We have booked them again for Christmas and New Years Eve, and Stormy and Jackson our babies cannot wait to see them again.

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cindylouwho818

12/13/2011

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Coco & Boo was recommended by ...

Coco & Boo was recommended by our vets office and we were so happy with their service. Our three cats havent received so much attention in ages (lol). They are obviously very passionate about what they do. Our babies were loved, brushed, fed, played and they even brought them toys and special treats. We have used other pet sitters and were less than thrilled. These guys are the real deal! We have already booked them for the holidays too. You will not be disappointed. Their comunications are excellent.

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suzyq1448

12/13/2011

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I just used Coco & Boo for the...

I just used Coco & Boo for the first time and was thrilled with their service. Both Lori and Bill were amazing and were to attemtive to the needs of my dogs. They sent daily communications with photos, and even called a few times during the 10 days that we were in Hawaii. They are amazing and I would highly recommend them. Do not know how they could have any bad reviews. They are a Godsend for us and are wonderful human beings that also do a lot of rescue work. Thank you Jackie for giving me their number!

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willyt3

12/03/2011

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This company has been taking c...

This company has been taking care of our two dogs now for about 8 months. They are great and will accommodate any need you have. Sometimes they take the girls to the beach or to the dog park. They can even take the girls to the vet if we are in a bind and cannot make it home from work in time. We have left Lori and Bill in charge of our girls for up to 14 days and we never worry about them at all. They will update us with a text message and will also send fun pictures of the kids doing something fun, and it always puts a smile on our face. They are reliable and we trust them with our most precious items....Sally and Sasha

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lauras1

12/03/2011

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Hire Them! They are the best ...

Hire Them! They are the best out there. I have been using Coco and Boo now for about one year and they have NEVER let me down. My three cats love them. Lori and Bill love what they do, and it shows. I never have to worry, because even on super short notice, they will run over to my house and feed and love my babies. Their rates are great, and they always go that extra mile to make sure my kids are well taken care of. When I am away on vacation or several day trips, they email me with photos of my babies, and that always sets my mind at ease. They are so fabulous and always remember my cats and my boyfriend and my birthdays. It's little things like this that do set them apart from all the others.

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windnwater

12/02/2011

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I love Coco and Boo. I have us...

I love Coco and Boo. I have used their services for the last 3 years. They are the only ones I completely trust with my babies. I know I can count on their good judgement in an emergency. They have had to medicate my cats and help with the training of my puppy. When I have had to stay late at work, I knew I could just call them to walk the dogs and feed everybody. I don't have a yard and felt completey at ease leaving the dogs inside and having C&B walk them 3-4 times a day while I have been out of town. They are completely trustworthy and absolutely adore animals. Mine all love them.

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faggium

11/30/2011

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Never use them!! I thought tha...

Never use them!! I thought that Lori would honor what she said she was going to do but came home to my dog roaming around the house outside his kennel which he had piker and urinated in... Not to mention there was urine ALL over the carpet. Management called on the first day to tell me my neighbors had been complaining about dogs (mine) barking for hours on end, every day I was gone... His throught was horse when I got home... Also my one dogs wound look like it went completely untreated. I paid a lot of money for these services, and now am wishing I had read these reviews before... Your pets are not safe with this company... At least not in my opinion...

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bchlover

10/29/2011

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Sorry to say I had similar exp...

Sorry to say I had similar experience to the other reviewer. No follow up from Lori DiBacco, I had to keep calling to ask for information if my pets were ok and eating. She even texted me to stop worrying, that they were fine (as if I was bothering her). I don't think she wanted to text when she was there because it was never at the promised time. I didn't ever feel 100% comfortable when my dogs were in her care. She didn't come when said she was there according to my neighbors who were watching my house. I could also tell when the food had not been all used up like it would if they were fed on schedule. I never called her again and even though she is listed with pet sitters international and supposedly bonded and insured, she didn't show the certificatse. Ask to see her bond and check her out and if you do use her, make sure you have someone also watch what goes on too and require a follow up call while she is at the house or don't use her again. Get it all in writing.

claimed iconBusiness Response12/03/2011

We are truly sorry that you were unhappy with our service. We are always pleased to hear from our clients and pride ourselves on our communication. Our schedules can become very hectic and although our policy is to communicate with our pet parents at least once a day, we cannot guarantee that this will occur while we are with your pets. We would prefer to devote that time to your pets. Our goal is to arrive at your home at the specified agreed time. However issues can arise that prevent us from doing so such as previous client issues or traffic. We do however make every attempt to accomplish this. We always carry a copy of our Bond and other certificates with us, and they are available upon request. We provide our clients with a Report Card of the pets daily events, dates and time of services. We also note any dietary changes, physical or behavior issues as we know these can sometimes occur during the parents absence. We are here to set your mind at ease while you are away. Again, we apologize and are sorry that you were not satisfied.

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mskittygirl

09/11/2011

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Not reliable. She doesn't text...

***NEW... did you notice ALL the recent reviews were written on the same DAY Lori and Debbie responded to the negative comments and they all say the same thing about? Toys and treats, we booked them... I reported them to YP. None of those reviewers had any other reviews to their credit. How could 3 people just pop on and leave a review on the same day Lori and Debbie responded to the negative reviews?



Did you notice that several posted around 12/3 say the same thing.. Lori and Bill... our babies... vacation, text us, booking them again...



Lori - what a pile of you know what. I have a security system and I know when you came in and out and it was NOT when you said you did. You didn't take care of my pets like you said you would.



Not reliable. She doesn't text or call you when she has been over, and doesn't go when she says she will and she didn't go as often as was paid to go. If I could give a -100 I would. Tries to impose her ideas of how your pets should be taken care of and what food they should eat on you and didn't change the litter boxes on the schedule I left. There was certainly no half hour visit according to my security system logs.

claimed iconBusiness Response12/02/2011

We aplogize that you were not happy with our service. We ARE reliable and do in fact text or email every client when we visit their animals. We are not always able to text at the exact time we are at the clients home due to time restrictions, however we do text, email and send photos of our visits and will always do so by the end of the day. We are very passionate about our clients and their owners, so when we have new or exciting information about a new product or food, we like to share that with our clients. We in no way are trying to impose our ideas or beliefs on you and your pets. If your litter box was not changed exactly on your schedule, it was an oversight on our part and we apologize. Our goal is to make everything as stress free for your pets while they are in our care. We do spend at least 1/2 hour with our clients. Occassionally there might be an emergency where we are not able to be their the entire 1/2 hour, but will always make it up the time on another visit.

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tuesdaytennis

07/16/2011

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WARNING: The owner of this bus...

WARNING: The owner of this business came to my home to pet-sit. She stole jewelry from me. She was charged with his crime.

claimed iconBusiness Response12/02/2011

We were charged of the crime, but never convicted of the felony.

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For the Pampered Pet and Their Humans

Hours
Regular Hours
Mon - Sun:
Payment method
debit, check
Location
Serving North County and North County Coastal
Associations
Pet Sitters International - PSI Insured & Bonded Red Cross CPR Pet Certified
Categories
Pet Specialty Services, Pet Sitting & Exercising Services
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