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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 $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby dog sitters is 4 years

Dog sitters in Santa Cruz, CA

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Jocelyn F.


Santa Cruz, CA

$18-24/hr4 yrs exp

Caring Dog Sitter/walker

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I provide dog sitting in your own home or possibly my own depending on the size of the dog and length of stay. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming when needed.
Jocelyn can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
I am available for those busy dog owners who love their canine companions dearly but do not always have the time to care for all of their needs. I love dogs! Since the day I was born there was always a dog in my home. Unfortunately, at the time I am unable to have a furry companion of my own and would love the opportunity to...
Veronica can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
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: Pet sitting, boarding, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking, daily feeding & more
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Sophia J.


Santa Cruz, CA

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

Hi, I'm Sophie! I have been a pet sitter for a few years now. I currently volunteer at a dog kennel so I have plenty of hands on pet experience daily. I offer all pet sitting services such as walking, overnight stay, bathing, feeding, etc. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Sophia can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation, pet walking

Nicolette H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$17-26/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 walking, pet transportation, pet sitting

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: Pet walking, administration of medicine, boarding, pet sitting
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Diana H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$17-30/hr2 yrs exp

I Love Animals !

I've been working and surrounded by animals since birth. Ive been working at bed and biscuits for a year now and experienced many bits / dog fights and still love working there because I am every passionate on work with animals. I own a blue nose pit bull and know the hate people give about different breeds but to be honest dog...
Diana can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

Bonded and insured

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Lauren W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$17-21/hr10 yrs exp

Animal Lover

My love for animals has been lifelong! I bought my first horse at age 12 and still have him to this day! In high school, I was enrolled in FFA, where I showed lambs, pigs, and steers. I went on to win Supreme Grand Champion at the San Jose County Fair with my steer in 2011. I have always had dogs and cats. I currently have a...
Lauren can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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Karen M.


Ben Lomond, CA

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter/Walker/Playmate

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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 sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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"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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Marissa B.


Felton, CA

$17-18/hr

Pet Sitter

I love caring for pets. I have lots of experience around dogs, cats, fish, and turtles! I cared for my family pets growing up, and have a couple of my own.
Marissa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, grooming
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 sitting, boarding, pet walking, pet transportation
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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 sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
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 sitting, pet walking
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, administration of medicine, pet transportation, 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: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Skills:

Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified

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Ashley W.


Soquel, CA

$17-20/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 sitting, pet walking
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 walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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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 walking, pet sitting
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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 walking, dog training, pet sitting, boarding
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Erika H.


Soquel, CA

$17-50/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 walking, pet sitting, pet transportation

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Dog Sitters in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters.