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Find dog sitters in Santa Cruz, CA that you’ll love

60 dog sitters are listed in Santa Cruz, CA

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby dog sitters is 4 years

Dog sitters in Santa Cruz, CA

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Marcella C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

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I have several pets and enjoy animals very much. I often take care of my families pets including rats, cats, dogs, birds and lizards on a regular basis. I can also house sit if people need that kind of accommodation as well.
Marcella can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine, boarding, pet walking & more

Nicolette H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$16-26/hr3 yrs exp

Pet Sitter And Dog Walker

I am comfortable walking dogs of all sizes and strengths and provide pet sitting services as well. I am a current cat owner and previous dog owner who has experience taking care of elderly and disabled dogs and cats. I am trustworthy and will take care of your pets as if they were my own.
Nicolette can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking

Nicole R.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-26/hr5 yrs exp

Purfect Pet Paradise

Hi furry moms and dads! My name is Nicole, I recently lost my childhood best friend due to cancer & I'm not ready to adopt another dog, but I figured if I walk & sit dogs I could get my doggy fix! I have worked with pet care service in the past (1 year) and stopped because I was given more hours at my other job. I go to SJSU...
Nicole can also help with: Administration of medicine, boarding, pet walking, pet sitting

Karen M.


Ben Lomond, CA

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter/Walker/Playmate

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I love animals... they are such gifts to us humans... and I treat them as such. I have a great attunement with animals, which enables me able to easily ascertain what they need/want and they respond very well to my huge heart and immense love. I have had cats and kittens my whole life and have also owned parakeets, rabbits, mice...
Karen can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
"Karen takes care of my pets regularly. I am gone on the weekends so Karen takes care of my 4 cats and 2 dogs. My younger Pit-bull dogs is large and very energetic. Karen takes the Pit-bull out 2-3x a week for hikes in Henry Cowell, runs on the beach and other...

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Gabby D.


Soquel, CA

$20-22/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Walker/Sitter:)

I have numerous years of experience house sitting, dog sitting, dog walking, and babysitting. Love animals and kids! I'm a caring and responsible young professional looking for part time work to help out and make some money for grad school. I'm flexible, reliable and fun-loving! I also have my current Adult, Child, Infant...
Gabby can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Gabby is great with my two big dogs! She takes them on walks often and keeps them fed and clean. I would definitely recommend her for pet sitting to anyone!!! Thanks Gabby!!!"

Tommy H.

I've always had pets growing up as a child and my love for them has grown into my adulthood even more. I've had dogs, cats, macaws, bearded dragon, iguanas, frog, hamsters, fresh and salt water fish. As well as caring for my own, friends, family and employers have always trusted me to take care of their loving pets. The breeds...
Vanessa can also help with: Pet transportation, boarding, pet sitting, pet walking
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Marcie M.


Soquel, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Care

I love animals and I am available to provide sitting or walking of your pet. Dogs and cats are my preference, but I can also help with other pets needs such as birds, hamsters, chickens, goats, horses, almost anything.
Marcie can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
I have years of dog/ house sitting! Love all animals your house and dog friendly mine! Daily walks car rides what ever you need!
Cindy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages, and love to see life through the eyes of pets which is live in the moment and take life one day at a time.
Vigilant can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet walking
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Emily S.


Ben Lomond, CA

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Pet-sitter/dog Walker

Hello! I am a former veterinary technician with excellent references and extensive pet-sitting experience. I will care for your pets in your own home. I love animals (all species, sizes, breeds and ages)! I am comfortable administering medications, bathing and exercising your pets.
Emily can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

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Ashley W.


Soquel, CA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

I'd Love To Walk Your Dog Every Morning!

I'm an animal LOVER and I miss having a dog to walk every morning. I grew up around animals of all kinds (birds, dogs, cats, horses) and due to my current living situation, I cannot have a pet of my own - but I miss the therapeutic effect of being around animals. Throughout the years, I've cared for pets of neighbors and...
Ashley can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hello! My name is Jenna and I'm a senior at Saint Mary's College. I've had two dogs and two cats my whole life, and since I am at school I miss them so much! I'm a huge animal lover and would be happy to watch them:)
Jenna can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Dana P.


Boulder Creek, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

I provide pet sitting, dog walking and can be available for some overnights. I am a former veterinary technician; I am very comfortable with animals of all kinds. I am comfortable and proficient at administering medications and I am experienced with animals with special needs. I am on occasion able to host pets in my home...
Dana can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
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Alexandra B.


Felton, CA

$25-30/hr

Part Time Pet Sitter Available

I am 57 old and a pet owner since I was a child. We currently have 3 dogs on our property (pit bull mixes) and two cats and chicken. We adopted young and older dogs and I am able to give medication in any form to them without fear. We had tortoises, Guinea pigs, rabbits when the kids were little. Basically I am comfortable with...
Alexandra can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Melissa L.


Scotts Valley, CA

$22-30/hr2 yrs exp

Pet's Best Pal

I understand how challenging it can be to leave your pets with someone else. My goal is to make you as comfortable as possible when spending time away from your furry friends, and ensure that they have everything they need while you are gone! I have lived with hamster, snakes, guinea pigs, and dogs since I was a about 5 years...
Melissa can also help with: Pet sitting, dog training, boarding, pet walking
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Erika H.


Soquel, CA

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Furry Angel Friend

Experienced dog walker and sitter with years of experience. My uncle calls me his own personal dog whisperer because all his dog rescues seem to come out of there closets, Show love and listen easily when I show up. I work with the pet owners own verbal commands, and meet the needs and specifications for each individual...
Erika can also help with: Dog training, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Tess K.


Soquel, CA

$16-31/hr10 yrs exp

Absolute Animal Lover

I love animals and have grown up around a variety my whole life. As a child, my family referred to me as the family vet because I was always the one taking care of the injured and nursing them back to heath. Some animals I am familiar with include dogs, cats, ducks, birds, cows, goats, and some fish. I am willing to walk, sit,...
Tess can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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Jennifer M.


Soquel, CA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitting

As a career nanny for many years most of my clients have hired me for pet sitting and or house sitting as well. I am known for my flexible schedule, outgoing personality, great organization skills, lending an extra hand in setting up appliance home repair appointments, collecting all mail, dependable, trustworthy, can follow...
Jennifer can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, grooming
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Erica B.


Soquel, CA

$15-22/hr2 yrs exp

Animal Lover And Cat Mom

Hi, my name is Erica! For all of my life I've been a huge animal lover. I had dogs growing up and adopted a sweet orange tabby cat 10 years ago. I've done dog and cat sitting for friends over the years, and would love to spend time caring for your fur babies! I'm available to dog walk, feedings, play time, and will clean up...
Erica can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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kristi M.


Soquel, CA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Having been an animal lover my whole life, I started offering pet sitting, walks and boarding in my late teens. I've worked with pups ranging from full on lover dogs to problem fur children, and all that's in between. I love getting to know the quirks of new animals, playing with them or getting them out and about on the trail...
kristi can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Skills:

NAPPS Certified

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