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Cat sitters in Lakeside, CA
Deanna G.
Santee, CA
$16-21/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have experience in Pet Sitting for 3 years. I have experience with Dogs and Cats mostly and am willing to exercise my experience further. I have sat with elderly pets as well as younger pets. I've grown up with dogs and cats, big and small my whole life so I am very comfortable around animals. I currently have a toy Australian...
Deanna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
Brigette G.
Santee, CA
$20-22/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi! I have over 2 years of experience caring for dogs and cats. I absolutely love animals and provide compassionate, reliable pet sitting services. Whether it's daily walks, playtime, or cuddles, I ensure your pets feel safe, happy, and loved while you're away. Looking forward to meeting your furry friends!"
Brigette can also help with: Pet sitting
Let me love on your pet(s) while you are away! I have experience with dogs, all sizes, and cats. We've had dogs for most of my life and I've done dog sitting and cat sitting over the years. Some of my prior experience includes volunteering at The Department of Animal Services in San Diego. My responsibilities included walking,...
Linda can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, dog training, grooming, pet walking
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I am a recent UC Davis graduate who loves to connect with families and provide support. As a pet sitter, I have experience with large and small dogs, as well as cats, rabbits, chickens, and more!
I respect COVID-conscious families and have been fully vaccinated with Moderna since May 2021.
Molly can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Molly is awesome. She cared for my dog and cat while I was gone for four nights. My husband is partially disabled. She helped him walk the dog and feed the cat every evening.I will definitely ask her for help when I need it next time. I highly recommend her."
Stephanie R.
5.0
(5)
I have two dogs that bring joy to my life.
I enjoy walking dogs and overnight pet sitting. I have cared for dogs, cats, rabbits and birds. I have given medication by your instruction. I am not a certified vet technician
Nancy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Nancy is the best! She is trustworthy, very reliable and most importantly, loves our dogs. She quickly established a great connection with our two dogs and has provided the best care for them (and our house). I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone...
Angela M.
Elsie B.
Ramona, CA
$17/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I have owned all types of pets throughout my life, I've owned many dogs, small animals such as guinea pigs, hamsters, and rats. I have done a lot of pet sitting for dogs, some cats, and small animals. I've also worked with horses for over 10 years so I know how to handle them. I worked as a kennel Technician and took care of up...
Elsie can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently have 8 pets! Three dogs, three cats, and two birds! I adore them all and will give your pet the tender loving care it deserves! I currently also have two special need pets, a cat who is 20 years old and a Shizu who is crippled with genetic disorders. I have watched many pets over the years. I prefer to come to your...
Cynthia can also help with: Dog training, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, daily feeding & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a dog walker for the past year. I have also boarded many dogs, and done sittings for cats and dogs. I have grown up around many animals. I have had golden retrievers and a Cavachon. I recently rescued a Colorado Mountain Dog named Maggie. I love going on long walks, throwing a ball, or just spending time with...
Mackenzie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently have two cats, bearded dragon and fish. I have had turtles, guinea pigs ducks, dogs and fish thought out my childhood and adult life. I have always been told that I'm great with all animals - great at walking, bathing a dog or just hanging out at the dog park. Cats are more than welcome to curl up on my lap. I...
Tracy can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, daily feeding, grooming, administration of medicine, pet sitting & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Since I was a little girl, I have loved and cared about animals. Growing up, we had cats, dogs, birds, fish, and rabbits. Last year, I volunteered at a rescue center in Mexico that saves street dogs. I also fostered them and found them their forever homes. My experience as...
Christine can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking
5.0
"Chris is not only a kind, genuine person she will go above and beyond to make sure your pet is well taken. I will definitely have her back to watch my senior dog. :)"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sasha . I was raised on 10 acres with many animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, goats and horses.
Sasha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Ever since I was a little girl, I've had a deep love for animals. I always dreamed of one day having a big farm where dogs could live happily, never facing life as strays or in shelters. Growing up, my family always considered pets as part of the family. While I was primarily raised with cats, we also had dogs, fish, and birds,...
Delaney can also help with: Daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Delaney was a wonderful babysitter for our infant daughter."
Harold T.
Audrey M.
San Diego, CA
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Cat And Dog Lover Available For Daily Walks And Pet Care. Available Also For In-home/overnight Care.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm a passionate pet lover with a wealth of experience in pet sitting. For 7 years, I've been dedicated to providing loving and attentive care to pets whether it's dogs or cats (I've a 2. 5 years old cat and a puppy). I enjoy building strong bonds with each animal under my care.
My services include pet feeding, drop in visits,...
Audrey can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Audrey is a very gentle and kind person, who knows how to deal with children and pets.
She is determined, hardworking, and polite.
I highly recommend her!"
Marcia N.
Maitena G.
San Diego, CA
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi! I'm a pet friendly person who has experience with cats and dogs. My last experience was sitting a cat for 2 years. I mostly feed them, change their water, change their box or take them out to do their business, play with them and go for walks.
Maitena can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Patricia M.
San Diego, CA
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hello!
I'm Patricia, and I'm ready to take care of your furry baby/babies!
I'm an outdoorsy kind of person who happens to love animals too. I have experiences on taking care of dogs, cats, and even birds & fishes as my family have adopted some in the past years.
I'm able to provide services such as: a pet walker, pet sitter,...
Patricia can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Lifelong pet lover and pet owner. I'm always trying to befriend neighborhood cats! I don't have any dogs of my own, so that's why I'm so excited to get to spend a little time with yours :)
Tess can also help with: Pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting
I've had experience dog sitting and cat sitting before. One of the dogs I sat for a year was blind. I do 2-3 walks a day. Activities such as going to the dog park/beach, playing at the park, hiking and lots of happy tummy rubs. For cats I have experience grooming and lots of playing time.
Ashlee can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I have previous experience pet-sitting for animals of different sizes and kinds, including, but not limited to dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters and fish. Furthermore, I have two dogs and two cats back home (they do not live with me in my college apartment) and so I am personally and professionally familiar with animals and welcome...
Catherine can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
Patricia S.
San Diego, CA
$17-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've been especially dog sitting for about 3 years and love animals! I have my own cat and dog also, and would love to help with other animals!
Patricia can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
Makayla A.
San Diego, CA
$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello! I am Makayla, a born and raised from San Diego and loving cat mom of 3! I began this pet sitting journey with the aim of providing a warm and personalized haven for your furry companions. With a keen understanding of the unique needs of each pet, I promise to nurture, play, and care for them just as I would my own....
Makayla can also help with: Grooming, daily feeding, pet walking, pet sitting
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Recent cat sitter reviews from local pet parents in Lakeside, CA
Molly D.
5.0
Molly is awesome. She cared for my dog and cat while I was gone for four nights. My husband is partially disabled. She helped him walk the dog and feed the cat every evening.I will definitely ask her for help when I need it next time. I highly recommend her.
- Stephanie R.
Nancy S.
5.0
Nancy has taken care of my two cats on multiple occasions when I've had to travel for work, sometimes up to 2-3 weeks at a time. I felt terrible to have to leave them for so long, but could rest assured knowing they'd be in her care. She's professional, punctual, and most importantly to me, she's...
- Dena L.
Christine G.
5.0
Christine was a great caregiver to my cat. She stayed with him at our home and sent us many pictures of him and her snuggling. She is kind, positive and nurturing-which are key traits for caring for pets! I can definitely recommend her.
- Care member
Delaney W.
5.0
Delaney was a wonderful babysitter for our infant daughter.
- Harold T.
Audrey M.
5.0
Audrey was very good with our cat Mila ! She came every day to play an hour with her, change the litter box and give more food and water.
She is very friendly and attentive, and you can see she loves animals !
We are hiring Audrey again for two other weeks.
Highly recommend her to take care of...
- Jennifer S.
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FAQs for finding cat sitters near you in Lakeside, CA
How much does a cat sitter cost near me in Lakeside, CA?
Hiring a cat sitter near you in Lakeside, CA through Care.com will cost an average of $17.00 per hour as of February, 2025. 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 Lakeside, CA?
You can filter and sort local cat sitter profiles near you in Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, CA?
The best cat sitters near you in Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, CA?
It can be safe to leave your cat with a cat sitter near you in Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, CA?
When looking for a cat sitter near you in Lakeside, 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.