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Hi! I go by Connor (they/them) and I'm a recently graduated Stanford student. I love animals of all kinds, but grew up in a mostly pet-free house due to family allergies. I have experience sitting for dogs, cats, lizards, fish, and chickens, and I'm excited to meet and hang out with your pet too! I offer walking and sitting...
Hana can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I grew up in Wisconsin surrounded by dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and fish. I love animals of all ages and providing a safe, secure, and fun environment for them. Additionally, I can also perform baths and light grooming.
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, grooming
Nayeli M.
Stanford, CA
$18-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I am also a dog owner so I care for your pets as if there were my own. I have always loved animals so I dont mind cat sitting, dog sitting, bunny sitting etc. I also dont mind pets of all sizes as I have experiment ce caring for small, medium and large dogs. I can also perform grooming if...
Nayeli can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
I have experience pet sitting for both dogs and cats. I am comfortable putting animals on leash to walk. I can work with any size dog or cat!
Josie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Hello! My name is Hannah and calling myself a pet lover is an underestimate. I have 1 year of traditional pet sitting experience. However, I have 2+ years in animal health retail, Exotic animal and Farm animal care. My love of for animals is so enormous it has led me to work with any kind that I can. I am currently a dog mom to...
Hannah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Experience pet sitter. Just completed a 3 year daily pet sitting position in Mountain View. Prior to this, with a family in Los Altos for 13 years. Caring for their family dogs, cats, and bunnies. Many years experience in providing Also, I worked at a rescue center in San Jose with cats, dogs, bunnies, and birds. Body checks...
Barbara can also help with: Dog training, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, grooming
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I always had dogs in my house, before living in the USA, I lived in Brazil and had 4 dogs, I used to walk, run and play.
Bruna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hi, I'm Sam and it's a pleasure to meet you! I graduated from San Francisco State with a degree in Psychology and am currently pursuing my Master's in Counseling Psychology. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. My partner is the assistant manager at a dog training facility in Belmont, so I have had lots of experience with dogs of...
Samantha can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm currently a stay at home mom to my toddler, and I love animals! I've had wonderful pets all my life- cats, dogs, fish, and bearded dragons.
I'm available for drop-in pet sitting and will be in town throughout the holidays.
I'm responsible, patient, and easy-going. Besides basic feeding and cleaning up after your pets, I...
Lisa can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Lisa is wonderful! She brings positive energy every time she babysits for our child and takes care of our dog. She does it all- keeps our child happy at home and outside at playgrounds, takes our dog on long walks, cooks, helps with errands and whatever else we...
Marie J.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I have had many pets myself and always worried about leaving them and trusting someone with their care. I love animals and am a responsible, trustworthy and loving caregiver.
I have cared for all sorts of pets including: dogs, horses, cats, and even some goats and chickens. Care has included feeding, exercising, and...
Jill can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, dog training, administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet transportation & more
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Jill has been walking my dogs for several years now. She is trustworthy, caring, friendly and reliable. Just great all around!"
Elise B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have never made a full-time job out of taking care of animals. I do know how to care for them as I have had my own animals and currently own a kitty a long with two other dogs that live in my house! I love animals to death. I would love to be your trusted choice in caring for your pet or pets. I would give them all the love...
Amber can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking, daily feeding
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Amber was good to her word. She showed up on time. My pet was in good spirits when I returned home."
Ben A.
Nayara D.
Mountain View, CA
$16-21/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I love animals and enjoy spending time with them. I have +2 years experience on taking care of dogs such as walking or sitting them.
Nayara can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been fortunate to have animals in my life. I grew up taking care of bunnies, hamsters, dogs, cats, fish, and horses. Needless to say, I love animals of all shapes and sizes. I can provide light grooming and baths along with general care and love.
Zandalee can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, dog training, pet walking
5.0
"Great with my cat! Gave regular updates. Good communication. Would love to work with you again!"
Samantha Y.
Mariela C.
Palo Alto, CA
$20-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Mariela. I can provide dog sitting in your hime or in mine. I have a sweet energetic labrador that just wants to play with everyone. I also adopted a senior dog. She is very gentle and sweet and mothers our lab. I have sitted my brother's dog when he goes on trips and some of my friends. I am very pet friendly...
Mariela can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Hi One question are you looking for someone to take care of your pet"
Lucerito G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love animals and have long term expirience with them - have my own years ago and will be happy to help you with your dogs!
Olga can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Olga has done an outstanding job taking care of our cat and watching our house while we were gone. She goes above and beyond doing her job and she a highly dependable person. She also sends updates regularly, very responsive any time of the day. You can trust her...
Katerina F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
In addition to being a dog walker, I have boarded numerous dogs in my own home and dog sat in various neighborhoods. I have worked with all types and sizes of dogs, from miniature Chihuahuas to Rottweilers and Dobermans. I have volunteered at the Dublin SPCA and I have a cat myself. I have also assisted my friend, who currently...
Sherry can also help with: Daily feeding, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Sherry is fantastic! She loves animals, is punctual, reliable, super friendly and an all around lovely person. She was early to our meet up and communicated frequently during her stay, which I greatly appreciate. I hired her to stay the weekend with my needy cat...
Teresa O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I Provide Dog Sitting in my place. I'm Well Experience and love dogs since I have dogs too. I can perform baths and light grooming. Please feel free to contact me. Thanks
Vilma can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, boarding
5.0
"Vilma has been a huge asset to the upkeep of my home. On her first visit, she was on time and very quickly got straight to work. Within two hours she had already completed all of the laundry, including folding drying and putting away clothing, and had already...
Mohamed S.
Monse M.
Cupertino, CA
$18-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have had experienced dog and cat sitting. My clients have been comfortable with me staying over if they're on vacation I can provide references. I also have four dogs of my own so I'm very comfortable and experience with pets .
Monse can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Shannon W.
Los Altos, CA
$10-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a very active person who enjoys walking and going for runs with your dog(s). I currently run 2 dogs twice a week. I also do overnight pet sitting.
Shannon can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
My name is Emma, I have worked with both children and dogs and cats, I have been working with animals since I was 12 years old. My mother and my sister work with animals in the same way so this comes from generations. I have experience in entertaining, giving medicine, caring and feeding them as well as bathing them that is...
Emma can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
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Recent dog sitter reviews from local pet parents in Stanford, CA
Lisa G.
5.0
Lisa is wonderful! She brings positive energy every time she babysits for our child and takes care of our dog. She does it all- keeps our child happy at home and outside at playgrounds, takes our dog on long walks, cooks, helps with errands and whatever else we need.
- Marie J.
Jill M.
5.0
Jill is completely reliable, honest and truly loves the fur babies. Our dogs go crazy when they see her. She will go the extra mile, and ensure any extra steps are taken if needed to care for the pets. We had an old cat that meowed in the middle of the night, dogs that barked if left alone after...
- Polly P.
Amber R.
5.0
Amber was good to her word. She showed up on time. My pet was in good spirits when I returned home.
- Ben A.
Zandalee S.
5.0
Great with my cat! Gave regular updates. Good communication. Would love to work with you again!
- Samantha Y.
Mariela C.
5.0
Hi One question are you looking for someone to take care of your pet
- Lucerito G.
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FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Stanford, CA
What service do dog sitters offer near me in Stanford, CA?
Dog sitters near you in Stanford, CA can provide a really valuable service to dog owners, especially ones with busy work, social, and travel schedules. A good dog sitter can not only take care of your dog when you can’t be home with them, they can also provide them with social engagement that can keep them feeling happy, entertained, and stimulated. Lots of dogs love playing with their dog sitters.
How much do dog sitters charge near me in Stanford, CA?
You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Stanford, CA to learn more about what each individual dog sitter charges. To give you a more general idea of what to expect, the average hourly rate for dog sitters near you in Stanford, CA is $17.40.
Can I hire overnight dog sitters near me in Stanford, CA?
Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Stanford, CA. When you review dog sitter profiles on Care.com, look for profiles that highlight the fact that they offer overnight care services. Many dog parents don’t want their dogs to be home alone at night, so overnight care is a popular service that many dog sitters offer.
How can I safely hire a dog sitter near me in Stanford, CA?
To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Stanford, CA we strongly recommend you do your own research to keep your dog safe. For example, you can interview multiple candidates, can request references from other clients, and can run an independent background check on any dog sitters you’re considering hiring. As a jumping off point, we do ask all dog sitters listed on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles that include a badge sharing the date they completed this background check.
Can I hire an in-home dog sitter near me in Stanford, CA?
To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Stanford, CA, you can turn to Care.com for assistance. Care.com makes it easy to review the profiles of different dog sitters that are available to hire. You can learn more about the services they offer, their rates, and their experience working as a dog sitter.