About Us
Who are we?
Loving your pets like our own
Pooch Buddies provides exceptional pet services in the San Fernando Valley with over 13 years in business!Born in Montreal and in Los Angeles since the mid-1990’s, Janet Spiegel has enjoyed a dynamic, evolved career path. After following a successful 20 year career path in the corporate world, she saw the need for a well-run, dependable dog service in the San Fernando Valley. You'll find her a relationship-oriented, warm and caring business owner. Having been at the beck and call of traditional work hours herself, she understands the challenges of balancing work (and traffic!) with home life and is determined to help dog owners have the best of both worlds! It takes a village...and everyone on our carefully picked team of pet sitters and dog walkers LOVE animals and uphold the Pooch Buddies standards of our award-winning excellent pet care and owner service, whether at our boutique boarding in Sherwood Forest, CA or at client homes across the San Fernando Valley. Punctual, reliable, good communicators, all bonded and insured through Pooch Buddies.
Skilled Staff
Meet Some of Our Team
Janet Spiegel
Owner
An animal lover, outdoor enthusiast, and mom to a college kid, Janet started Pooch Buddies in 2008 and enjoys every day with the love and positive energy that dogs and cats bring to the world!
Susan Spiegel
Partner
Corporate executive turned top Pooch Buddy, your dogs will start howling for Sue when they don't get enough of her sunshine. You'll see Sue out and about in the valley walking and smiling every day. She makes sure that our team visits to your home go smoothly!
Baby G, Rusty & Penny
Dog Ambassadors
Whether you have a little, shy, or big dog, they'll always have a friend at Pooch Buddies. Baby G, was an abandonned shitzu who found a wonderful home here. Rusty, the Great Dane, was our dad's dog, who became our gentle big boy when his owner passed. Penny, labradoodle, just won over our hearts when she joyfully popped into our lives.