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Hello, I have had dogs and cats nearly my entire life, so I'm familiar with how to handle any situation that comes up. I can provide all care that they may need including medication or special treatments. I have fostered many rescues, so I can care for sensitive pets as well. I'm very gentle, patient, and a huge animal lover, so...
Jennie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home! I have been a pet sitter for over 3 years and have experience sitting dogs of all ages and sizes. I love all animals and have a dog and cat myself. I can give your dog a bath, administer medicine, go on walks, and give the most care to your furry family member.
Aubrie can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Bethany T.
Lafayette, CA
$23-40/hr
Hello! I am a very reliable, organized, and passionate sitter that has more than 10 years of experience with caring for furry friends! I've always loved animals and love building a level of respect and genuine care for them. I have experience with boarding pets for over two weeks at a time, and with administering any...
Bethany can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My family bred Shiba Inus for over 10 years so I have grown up around dogs for a very large part of my life. We have always had a minimum of three dogs, so I have learned the responsibility of taking care of dogs from a very young age. On top of dogs in our household, I've grown up with two cats. All of my pets mean the world to...
Anastasia can also help with: Boarding, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
Kyo R.
Pleasant Hill, CA
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Absolutely LOVE Pets And LOVE To Take Care Of Them House Sitting As Well
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have a very flexible schedule and have pet sat forever. I have had many pets of my own (chickens, cats, fish, dogs) and know how important caring and loving them is. I have experience with special needs pets (my dog has bad anxiety) has had casts, have given pills, diabetic shots and cared for many sick pets. I have taken...
Kyo can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, dog training, administration of medicine
5.0
"Kyo has been a great help to us! She is dependable, punctual, is a great communicator and natural caregiver. She has great energy and our senior dog just loves her! Kyo is a grown up and a joy to work with."
Sue A.
Melissa M.
Concord, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Melissa. I have a passion for providing exceptional care for animals and people. Animals have always been a big part my life, so I understand how important it is for them to be cared for like they're part of your family. My experience has mostly been with dogs of all sizes and breeds, cats, smaller animals like rabbits,...
Melissa can also help with: Administration of medicine, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Melissa continues to be a great help to me. She is trustworthy, dependable, flexible, and friendly. I definitely would not hesitate to recommend her."
Sheri J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Riley and I am currently a freshman at Chico State University. From a young age I have always loved animals. Growing up I always had cats and dogs in my home as well as Guinee pigs, mice, and even a snake. I have many years of experience taking care of my own pets and pet sitting for friends and family. I also...
Riley can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Julia C.
Walnut Creek, CA
$10-16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced With Dogs Cats And Rodents, Ill Love Your Animals Like My Own
5.0
(1)
I've been dog and cat sitting for years and now am the proud owner of a 1-year-old labradoodle. I absolutely love animals and am always happy to walk and hike dogs as well as play with cats or other small pets. I know when I am away I always want to know that the person caring for my pets is caring for them with all the love and...
Julia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation
5.0
(1)
I am a recent college graduate looking for part-time work in the afternoons! I love spending time with animals and have two dogs myself, who I adore. In undergrad, I studied environmental science because of my love and compassion for endangered species. I have experience cat-sitting, dog-sitting and walking for neighbors and...
Isabella can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Gabriela, since I was a little girl, my life has been full of love for animals.
I'm happy to walk your dogs or cats, play with them and make sure they are active and happy.
If you have cats, fish or other pets that need attention in your home, I will be happy to visit them, feed them, administer medication or...
Gabriela can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, grooming, pet walking
5.0
"Gabriela was a wonderful pet sitter! She was so communicative and sent us daily updates and photos on how our pets were doing. She and her husband stayed at our home and left it very clean and tidy. She went above and beyond and we would highly recommend her and...
Care member
4.8
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Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
I have always had a dog or cat growing up as a child. In my preteens, I started riding horses and became an advanced western rider and also worked at a ranch cleaning horse stalls and backing up trail rides. I have 21 years of experience with pet sitting and dog walking. I do have more references if you need them. I have people...
Sandra can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, dog training, pet transportation & more
5.0
"I've been using Sandie everyday for almost 3 years now. She took excellent care of my handicapped dachshund who was in a wheelchair. She walked him everyday and would take care of him while I was on work trips. She easily handled his extra special needs and...
Mike F.
5.0
(3)
Hello. My name is Jean and I am 51 years of age. I have two beautiful kids as well as two of the sweetest fur babies as we refer to them in our home. I have been drawn to animals since I was a child. In fact in most of my photos as a child I am with one of our animals. I was raised around horses, bunnies, cats and many dogs. I...
Jean can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Totally trustworthy and dependable!"
Kathrine O.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have been surrounded with animals my entire life! I have passion for dogs and love cats, birds, and rodents. You can assure your pet will be in excellent hands. I have a miniature dachshund of my own whom I love and care for all the time. I have experience with large dogs, sphinx cats, and chickens.
Bridget can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet walking, boarding
5.0
"It was my first time hiring from Care.com and I went through multiple profiles to find the right vibe and fit for my pet care needs. With 1 HUGE dog (143#), 1 indoor cat, and 6 chickens, Bridget was totally awesome and took care of them extremely well during my...
Carl B.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide a wide range of services to cater to your pet's needs and have limited availability. Whether it's boarding in my house or yours, I am willing to accommodate. I understand that pets have unique personalities and requirements, so I treat each and every fur-baby as a l precious gem. I am committed to showering your pet...
Diana can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation
5.0
"I have hired Diana several times for 3 different services she was great each time. Always caring with my pups and cleans to perfection. She has good communication skills and attention to detail. She's prepared for all our cleaning needs. Fantastic organization...
Subadida S.
5.0
(2)
Hi, I'm Genevieve. I'm 23 years old and I'm the ultimate animal person! I'm a science teacher who recently moved back to California after graduating from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR studying chemistry. I have 8+ years of petsitting experience! I'm available for walks, feeding/check ins or petsitting/housesitting...
Genevieve can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Genevieve is our go-to house sitter/pet sitter when we are out of town! She is responsible and mature and we know our Chiweenie is always well taken care of. She takes him on walks in our neighborhood and to the nature spots in our area and sends us cute pictures....
Olivia G.
Betti M.
Pleasant Hill, CA
$14-19/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I would love to provide part-time dog and or cat care in your home. I can do pet sitting and or dog walking. I have been a preschool teacher and have been caring for my two grand children for the last three years. I have owned and loved two cats from the time they were kittens until the time they died. I love animals and think...
Betti can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"If I had to pick one word to describe Betti it's "incredible" because she brings so much to the lives she touches. Maybe it's the pride she takes in her work and in caring for animals and children. Or maybe it's because she's always on time and truly goes above and...
Jenna M.
Odessa R.
Oakland, CA
$17-22/hr
Hi! I currently live in Oakland and have a long history of pet care through fostering cats and dogs of all ages, as well as through dog and cat sitting. I'd be happy to help you with all pet care needs.
I have a cat and I love them so much, it'll great take care to yours and give a lot of love (and food)
I'm an animal lover with experience caring for animals and their homes. Since I was 10 years old I have been training dogs. I also have been a pet parent of dogs, cats, goats, horses, chickens, lizards and birds! I'd love to care for your animals and would be happy to share my references!
Karas R.
Pleasant Hill, CA
$16-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Bay Area Pet Sitter And House Sitter Available For Nights And Vacation Help!
A love and dedication to an animals and their wellbeing has been with me since childhood and I'm excited to extend that care to your furry family members!
In addition to always having pets of my own growing up (raised with pit bulls and chow chows!) I also have over 5 years professional experience in overnight pet sitting and...
Karas can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Recent cat sitter reviews from local pet parents in Lafayette, CA
Kyo R.
5.0
Kyo has been a great help to us! She is dependable, punctual, is a great communicator and natural caregiver. She has great energy and our senior dog just loves her! Kyo is a grown up and a joy to work with.
- Sue A.
Melissa M.
5.0
She has helped me with various housekeeping tasks. Which can surely pile up over time into what seems insurmountable for me, and she completes everything very efficiently and thoroughly. She has been a godsend! She has also spent time watching my kids while I had a certification to study for, my...
- Russell C.
Gabriela A.
5.0
Gabriela was a wonderful pet sitter! She was so communicative and sent us daily updates and photos on how our pets were doing. She and her husband stayed at our home and left it very clean and tidy. She went above and beyond and we would highly recommend her and consider hiring again!
- Care member
Sandra B.
5.0
Sandra was great with my two little dogs. They are skittish rescues with anxiety. She won them over and they were happy all week with her. She was reliable and stuck to their schedule. I would definitely use her again.
- Allison S.
Jean P.
5.0
Totally trustworthy and dependable!
- Kathrine O.
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FAQs for finding cat sitters near you in Lafayette, CA
How much does a cat sitter cost near me in Lafayette, CA?
Hiring a cat sitter near you in Lafayette, CA through Care.com will cost an average of $19.33 per hour as of November, 2024. This rate will vary depending on the level of care you need for your cat, the number of cats you have, and the total amount of hours or days your cat sitter will need to come to your home. Some cat sitters will charge a fixed rate per day if full-time care is requested.
How can I find a local cat sitter near me in Lafayette, CA?
You can filter and sort local cat sitter profiles near you in Lafayette, CA. Compare your options by reading about their experience, the hourly rate they charge, and reviews from other cat parents. There are currently 3 cat sitters in Lafayette, CA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
What questions should I ask a cat sitter in an interview near me in Lafayette, CA?
The best cat sitters near you in Lafayette, CA have a combination of experience and passion for cat care. Ask questions about the types of pets they have personally owned and how often they are currently cat sitting. Because cats behave differently than dogs, make sure to ask questions that are specific to cat behaviors and tendencies. It's also a good idea to give specific scenarios to the cat sitter you're speaking to so you can have a good idea of how they will treat your cat when they are in your home. Be sure to ask for references from other cat parents in Brooklyn that have worked with the sitter of your preference.
Is it safe to leave my cat with a cat sitter near me in Lafayette, CA?
It can be safe to leave your cat with a cat sitter near you in Lafayette, CA if you take the necessary precautions such as researching their qualifications, conducting interviews and requesting references from previous clients. You should also ensure that they carry adequate insurance coverage just in case something unexpected happens while they’re caring for your pet. Finally, be sure to communicate clearly with your cat sitter about any specific needs or routines your pet may have so they can provide the best possible care while you’re away.
How experienced are cat sitters near me in Lafayette, CA?
When looking for a cat sitter near you in Lafayette, CA, you can find cat sitters with a wide variety of experience. Many cat sitters are passionate about working with animals and have years of experience caring for cats in both professional and personal settings. You can review different cat sitter profiles on Care.com to learn more about their different experience levels.