Tessa Cardinal's Pet Care

24/7 Personalized Pet Care

Hello, my name is Tessa Cardinal! 

I am a pet care provider for the San Diego County, California area. 

Inquire About Pet Care Today!
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Services Offered

Pet Sitting

Drop-In Visits

Dog and Puppy Training

Sit! Stay! Good Dog!

Hikes

Dog Walking

Pet Taxi

I can take your pets where they need to go!

Dog Park Trips

Feed the Whole Herd!

Qualifications

Pet Care Provider Since 2018 and a Lifelong Pet Owner

Veterinary Assistant Experience

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Loves Animals

Caring, Competent, & Compassionate

Wildlife Biologist
Experience

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Services and Rates

Initial
Consultation

$ Zero
  • Meet and Greet
  • Pet Care Plan of Action
  • Rate Negotiation
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Free!

Drop-In Visit

15-30 Minute Visit
$ 15 Rate Per Visit*
  • Potty Break
  • Exercise
  • Lots of Love
  • Fresh Water
*Rate may increase or decrease depending on on the Number of Pets, Required Services, and Commute Time

Dog Walking

30-60 Minute Visit
$ 25
Rate Per Visit*
  • Potty Break
  • Exercise
  • Meals and Treats
  • Fresh Water
  • Lots of Love
  • Pet Medication (If Needed)
*Rate may increase or decrease depending on on the Number of Pets, Required Services, and Commute Time

Pet Sitting & Home Stays

Full Day or Overnight Care: 2-24 Hours!
$ 40-80
Rate Per Day*
  • Potty Break
  • Exercise
  • Meals and Treats
  • Fresh Water
  • 2-24 hour comprehensive care
  • Pet Medication (If Needed)
  • Lots of Love and Playtime
*Calendar Day during which 2+ hours of service are required

*Rate may increase or decrease depending on on the Number of Pets, Required Services, and Commute Time

Dog/Puppy Training

30-60 Minute Visit
$ 25
Rate Per Visit*
  • Basic Commands
  • Hand Signals
  • Leash Training
  • Socialization
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Positive Reinforcement
*Rate may increase or decrease depending on on the Number of Pets, Required Services, and Commute Time

Pet Taxi

I can take your pet where they need to go!
$ ?
Rate Per Visit*
  • Veterinary Appointments
  • Grooming Appointments
  • Physical Therapy Appointments
  • Socialization
*Rate may increase or decrease depending on on the Number of Pets, Required Services, and Commute Time
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Testimonials

Erin R.Wildlife Biologist
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"Tessa's care for my dogs is exceptional. She is willing to customize care to their needs and ensure my time away is as fun as possible for them. Tessa pays great attention to detail, is reliable, trustworthy, responsive, and above all, loves my dogs. I'd highly recommend her to anyone for pet-care."
Sarah V.
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"Tessa is the most qualified person I know to care for any animal. I have known her for over 10 years and I trust her 100% to both love and care well for any animal she comes across - especially dogs! She has countless hours of hands-on experience working alongside veterinarians, with dog rescues, and even with wildlife research groups. I couldn’t recommend her enough to someone who is looking for a good, caring animal-lover to take care of their pets. I guarantee they would be in good hands. Don’t go to anyone else!"
Denine H.
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"There are only a handful of people I would trust to take care of my greyhounds and Tessa is one of them. Tessa was an exceptional volunteer when I served as Kennel Manager at the Greyhound Adoption Center. She is responsible, dependable and great with dogs. I can say, without hesitation, that she will do an excellent job caring for your pets."
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Pet Care Client Gallery

Dally

Dally is a spitfire with boundless energy and attitude. She's knows that she is the boss of everything and everyone. She loves hanging out with her horse buddy "Lance", stashing her treasures all over her ranch, and eating wood. Dog toys are too dainty for her, so enormous horse toys are more her speed.

Delilah

Lilah is a wild child of a coonhound. She lives to run free and far in the wilderness, sniffing all the wild critters. At home she's a silly love bug who enjoys tug-a-war.

Elvis

Elvis is a cheerful standard poodle who enjoys snuggling with his favorite people and digging holes in flowerbeds. He is undyingly loyal and a hopless romantic at heart.

Remmington

Remmington, or Remmie, is a sweet golden boy with an endless supply of energy and kisses. He LOVES long walks and fetching his red frisbee.

Bentley

Bentley is a loving red-gold pupper who loves games of chase, tug-of-war, and eating every crunchy dried leaf that blows accross his path.

Ember

Ember is a fiery little red-footed tortoise. She is brave, adventurous, and she loves head rubs.

Sadie

Sadie is a cheerful Australian Shepherd who is as smart as a whip and as sweet as honey. She enjoys cookies, rubs behind the ears, and long morning walks.

Sonny

Sunny is one of Petie's Dirty Dozen Puppies. He enjoys long walks, peeing on things and games of chase and tug of war.

Phoebus

Phoebus is a Giant Sulcata Tortoise (A.k.a. an African Spurred Tortoise). He is very social and likes to come up and greet anyone who comes by to visit him, especially if they are holding lettuce.

Jaxon

Jaxon, or Jax, is a spunky yellow laborador. Jax loves playing, chewing, belly rubs, and eating. His paws are enormous and it seems like every time you turn around he grows approximately an inch and a half in every direction (and consumes something he wasn't supposed to). Jaxon works really hard at his puppy training classes and is trying really hard to learn to be a good boy.

Mowgli

Playing and exercise is what it's all about for Mowgli who was adopted at 4 months old from a family in Walla Walla, WA. At a year and a half, she's full of energy but easily calms with belly rubs. She's extremely smart and opens doors to let herself in and out to do her business. Full of facial and vocal expression, she lives up to her hound characteristics. Mowgli's breed is closest to a treeing walker coonhound. She can be intense with uninterruptable focus, but has a soft spot for cuddles and hugs when she wants your attention.

Bella

Bella is a sassy standard poodle who enjoys hunting lizards and being doted on. She is incredibly intelligent and displays a nearly human range of emotions.

Miss Katie

Miss Katie is a spunky little kitty that enjoys sitting atop her microwave and watching the birds twittering outside. When her momma calls out " Roly-Poly!" she comes running for her tummy rubs.

Arlo

Arlo is a sweet and sensitive coonhound. He loves long hikes in the forest, chasing squirrels, and lots of snacks. Arlo is an expert at kissing faces and snuggling.

California Desert Tortoises

Enjoy Sunshine and Lettuce. Hate Cloudy Days

Bug

Bug is an affectionate Doberman Pinscher who enjoys chasing lizards and playing tug-of-war. When she isn't feeling mischevious, she enjoys nothing more than back rubs and neck scritches.

Alli

Alli is an Aldabra Giant Tortoise. She startles easily, but she adores showers with the hose and sitting in the sun.

Box Turtles

Oh, Hello There!

Soki

Soki, or Karisoke, is a retired racing Greyhound with a charming personality. She spends most days sleeping on her back with her tongue falling out of her mouth (this is called "roaching" within the Greyhound Community). Soki enjoys blueberries, belly rubs, and being with her family.

Lilikoi

Lilikoi is a spunky Standard Poodle who enjoys play and cuddles. She will fight you.

Teddy

Teddy, or Theodore, is a baby Red-Footed Tortoise with a big attitude. He loves cranberries and trying to climb and jump off of everything(which he really shouldn't do for his own safety).

Petie

Petie is a little spitfire full of energy and attitude. She adores giving kisses and receiving belly rubs and snuggles.

Baby Leopard Tortoises

Likes Naps. Hates Baths

Shumba

Sweet pup with a gentle soul, Shumba is just over 12 years old and moves at her own pace. Shumba was adopted from Helen Woodward shelter at 11 weeks old, and was considered the runt of the litter. She's definitely a mix of fluff. She is easy-going and loves her peeps. She loves playing in the snow and is stubborn about being in water. Shumba has been on many camping trips and is a great companion when picking mushrooms around Grand Canyon. Back and belly rubs are the best for her, and she'll warm your heart after a stressful day.

Baby Box Turtles

Approximately the size of a silver dollar, these baby box turtles enjoy eating worms and soaking in their pool.

Petie's Dirty Dozen

A litter of 12, yes 12, beautiful puppies born to Petie the French Bulldog in March 2020. These little snarfers enjoyed being bottle fed and sleeping against mom's warm belly.

Baby California Dessert Tortoises

Much feistiness in a small package.

CHICKENSSSSS

Little Miss

Little Miss was the smallest of Petie's Dirty Dozen. Though she is all grown up now, she once enjoyed falling asleep in the warm palm of your hand.

Bonded and Insured

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