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I'd describe my personality as patient, kindly, responsibility
I like working with animals because I'm a animal lovere and they are full of love and peace
I'm looking for a job that I love animals and this job is perfect for me
I started working with animals when I was 20
15 years a ago
In my spare time, I like to take...
Seyedeh Nazli can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dog lover who is interested in spending time with different dogs. I'm currently helping a friend with training her dog at Petsmart.
Zahra can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding, boarding
5.0
"Shohreh was so sweet with our 10 month old son W. She was caring and took wonderful care of him. We will be calling her again soon to babysit!"
Brett B.
Chloe H.
Tustin, CA
$17-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Growing up I was always around pets, my family always had at least one dog and a cat in the house. Since I've moved to the United States I've been helping families with their animals (dog walking, pet sitting, daily drop in)
I believe to be reliable, professional and meticulous. I'm comfortable walking/exercising both big and...
Chloe can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
(1)
I love pets and have years of experience caring for them. I can walk dogs or take care of your animals while you are away. I will treat them like they are my own.
Michelle can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
4.8
(38)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Carri, I reside in Laguna Niguel. I have been dog walking, pet/house sitting for 30 years. I provide excellent care and companionship for your pet! I offer daily, weekly, overnight & extended care, feeding, yard cleanup & oversee medication(s).
It's vital to know that your pet is being loved & well cared for by a...
Carri can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Carri went above and beyond when taking care of my Frenchie while we were on vacation for a week. She made sure to give him tons of love and sent us photo updates several times a day. My Frenchie gets intimidated by other dogs, and she was able to host him as the...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide pet sitting in your own home, as well as, dog sitting in my clean home. I am a loving and caring Mom of three amazing kids and one Lab fur-baby. I have a great amount of experience in caring for dogs. I am Certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. I am passionate about the Health, Wellness and Fitness of dogs. I can sit with...
Therese can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, administration of medicine
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Wafaa D.
Irvine, CA
$22-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My name is Wafaa. I am a mother of two kids. I am currently a stay at home mom. I work as a nanny a babysitter and a dog sitter on my free time. I love pets. I like to go on walks during my free time. For the past 3 years I have been dog sitting my friends dogs and I really enjoyed it.
Wafaa can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
5.0
"Waffa really has a warm heart. When she took care of our dogs, she treated them like their dogs. I really appreciated"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello:)! My name is Samantha and I am a college student home for the summer. I am a huge dog lover and have had lots of experience not only walking, but dog sitting as well. I am very active and very outgoing along with having a flexible schedule. Let me know if I am someone you would be interested in!
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
(7)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am vaccinated.
Hi Family, I'm an experienced and responsible Nanny, I love interacting and taking care of children, having helped to raise 7 children between nieces and nephews, with a lot of experience with infant.
When I moved to CA, I have a lot of free time to give love and attention to the children I am taking care of....
Mari can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Mari was amazing, very punctual and super friendly with the kids. My 10 and 8 year old absolutely loved her and said they had a blast. She kept them busy at the resort we were staying for a wedding while in CA. I would absolutely recommend Mari!"
Gabriela B.
5.0
(1)
My experience is that I have 10 dogs in the Philippines and I took good care of them the best that I can because I really love them.. I m very caring, compassionate to my dogs and I want to make sure that they have activities everyday like walking them everyday outside our house.
Cristina can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Christina has always shown exceptional work ethic, she cares very much about her patients and also their animals❤️. Her dedication to the health and well-being of her patients can be a hard quality to find in other care givers. I have know Christina for over 6...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I'm always on time. . I'm very kind and sweet and caring and I am a nutrition coach
I'd describe my personality as sweet kind friendly
I like caring for seniors because they are fun and I love to listen to their stories and help them
I'm looking for a job that will allow me a nice place to stay in Newport Beach
I started...
Susan can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
5.0
"Susan is a dependable, talented women that I had the pleasure of working with for 15+years, she is a very caring women and it's been a pleasure knowing her."
Tracy W.
4.5
(17)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
As a mama of an adorable 5yr. young kindergartener, I enjoy/value The Montessori & Waldorf Philosophies. In fact, I'm currently furthering my education in these programs. I believe children learn best through play, dance, & fun. Whether that be learning measurements & introductory math through baking, to learning about our...
Tahiry can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Tahiry to look after our 6month old baby. She was always punctual and texted all details regarding the baby activities. My son loved the morning circle time. Would definitely hire her again!"
Pramodh B.
5.0
(1)
Hello pet parents! It was a pleasure meeting you. I'm Juliana and my children and I love dogs and cats. We have been taking care of them for over 10 years. Starting with our own dog (15 years old) and now with our 3 cats. We are here to accompany them, feed them, give them love and everything they need. We can also consider...
5.0
"I would like to express my strong recommendation for Juliana as a nanny. Over the past year, she has taken care of our children, demonstrating her reliability and nurturing nature consistently. She has a wonderful rapport with our kids, making her an exceptional...
Care member
Marina T.
Aliso Viejo, CA
$25-49/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I specialize in providing exceptional care for dogs, both in their homes and at my own residence. With over six years of experience in dog sitting and boarding, I have developed a deep passion for canine companionship. Having grown up alongside dogs, I possess a profound understanding of their needs and behaviors, allowing me to...
Marina can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, administration of medicine
5.0
"Marina was so caring and loving with Bubbles!
Very happy we found her and would recommend her 100x!"
Lais S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
5 years ago, after being laid off in the casinos and helping to raise my beautiful granddaughter, I started a new chapter in my life, I had no idea God would lead me into so many amazing lives.
A brief description of my skills:
I have spent the last 5 and half years taking care of others loved ones. Most of that time has...
Catheleen can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, live-in home care, errands, dementia & more
Fatma M.
Laguna Hills, CA
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.8
(23)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Professional Mother helper since 2018 in 2016 started as house keeper in a luxury hotels chains in OC; then joined a cleaning company for commercial, residential properties including hospitals used to provide my own supplies and equipment, but after pandemic most of clients refuse to multi-use equipment from different houses, I...
Fatma can also help with: General room cleaning, dusting, changing bed linens, kitchen cleaning, cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning & more
5.0
"Tima has worked for me regularly since August. She is always detailed oriented and always has a smile on her face. She always shows up and is always willing to take on more tasks. It’s a pleasure working with her. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
I have 25 years of experience. I am a mom of 3 grown kids (two nurses and one in college). I provide loving care. I am a great Cook probably because of my Hispanic roots. I am also Christian.
I am a children's author and have published 20 books in English in Spanish. Creativity and imagination are two words to describe me.
I...
Lisa can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding, administration of medicine
Skills:
NAPPS Certified
5.0
"Lisa helped dog and cat sit my yorkies and my cat. She paid great attention to them and they seemed to really like her too. I would recommend Lisa and I myself will keep requesting her for our future pet care needs."
Mike H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 58-year-old mother of 3. Our children are now ages 29, 27 and 23. Over the past 20 + years I have been a stay home mom and volunteer. I enjoyed my days in the PTA, as a basketball coach, Brownie Troop Leader, Religious Education Teacher, Fundraiser for many organizations, Room mom, team mom, and also food pantry helper. I...
Joni can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Joni is professional and a wonderful caregiver to my Mom. I highly recommend her for anyone needing the extra support."
Carol W.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have more than 10 years of experience. I can help with Pet Transportation and Pet Walking. I love all pets and especially playing with them!! I can take care of them
4.0
"Rania watched my two dogs, a pit bull mix and a toy poodle chihuahua. She and her daughters walked them throughout the day. My dogs even got along very well with their own dog. Ranai was pleasant to work with and would definitely hire her again."
Paulina M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm Rachel K! I created my own state pet sitting business and have managed it now for 17 years. I am known to be very patient, kind and loving when it comes to caring for animals. I set the bar high when it comes to my services, by going above and beyond expectation, and excelling in honestly, and integrity. Although I prefer...
Rachel can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, administration of medicine
5.0
"I can't say enough great things about Rachel. Our cat and dog are like our babies and I was so hesitant to leave them with someone that I didn't know well. Rachel did a PHENOMENAL job. We were gone for 2 weeks and I don't think our pets missed us at all because she...
Hilary S.
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Recent dog walker reviews from local pet parents in Lake Forest, CA
Zahra J.
5.0
Shohreh was so sweet with our 10 month old son W. She was caring and took wonderful care of him. We will be calling her again soon to babysit!
- Brett B.
Carri C.
5.0
Carri does a great job taking care of my dog. She makes us feel like a part of the family.
- Care member
Wafaa D.
5.0
Waffa really has a warm heart. When she took care of our dogs, she treated them like their dogs. I really appreciated
- Care member
Mari L.
5.0
Mari was amazing, very punctual and super friendly with the kids. My 10 and 8 year old absolutely loved her and said they had a blast. She kept them busy at the resort we were staying for a wedding while in CA. I would absolutely recommend Mari!
- Gabriela B.
Cristina L.
5.0
Christina has always shown exceptional work ethic, she cares very much about her patients and also their animals❤️. Her dedication to the health and well-being of her patients can be a hard quality to find in other care givers. I have know Christina for over 6 years myself, I am a neighbor to an...
- Care member
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FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Lake Forest, CA
How much do dog walkers charge near me in Lake Forest, CA?
A local dog walker near you in Lake Forest, CA will cost you an average of $18.05 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of April 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.
What is the best way in 2025 to find dog walkers near me in Lake Forest, CA?
Care.com has 21 dog walkers offering services in Lake Forest, CA. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Lake Forest or your zip code. From there, compare your options by reading about the specific dog walking services they provide, their experience with dogs, and their hourly rate. You can also read reviews from other pet parents from Lake Forest to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.
Is hiring a dog walker near me in Lake Forest, CA worth it?
Hiring a dog walker is a great way to eliminate worry and guilt when your dog is home alone for many hours, while also being a good way to keep your dog fit, happy and well socialized. You can read reviews from other pet parents living in Lake Forest, CA to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.
Is it safe to hire a dog walker near me in Lake Forest, CA?
When searching for dog walkers near you in Lake Forest, CA, you can use Care.com to start your search. All dog walkers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and any dog walkers who complete the Care Checkhave a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run so you can easily recognize them. CareChecks are a great place to start, but we strongly advise that you take additional steps to ensure you feel comfortable with the dog walker you hire, such as running your own background check and asking for references. You can visit our Safety Center to learn more.
How many dog walkers in my area are available to hire near me in Lake Forest, CA?
On Care.com, there are currently 21 dog walkers near you in Lake Forest, CA that you can get to know. You can review dog walker profiles to see who has the experience you’re looking for and who will take on the responsibilities you need help with.