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Home pet sitting in Lakeside, CA
I have always loved all sorts of animals. My family has always owned dogs and cats. While I unfortunately can't provide boarding, I can do a great job of taking care of your animal within your own home. If you're going on vacation and need someone to look after your little buddy while you're gone, I'm your girl. I will go above...
Harlee can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Is your dog good with other pets and kids? Then we can help. We house and pet sit at your house. Take care of the fur babies, get the mail, receive packages, water the plants. Like its our own home!
Nathalie can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding
Kelley V.
El Cajon, CA
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello,
I am an animal loving grad student. I've had a lot of experience over the years caring for a variety of pets including dogs, cats, turtles, birds, hamsters, and reptiles. There aren't really any animals I dislike and I grew up with pets so I know how important it is to be able to trust that they are in good care while...
Kelley can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, grooming
Hanna S.
El Cajon, CA
$13-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Alongside a lifetime of pet ownership, for the past year I have been pet sitting for long periods of time. I can provide dog sitting in your own home and can also perform baths and light grooming. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. I also have developed a newfound love for birds. I am available for pet sitting, but also...
Hanna can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Megan C.
El Cajon, CA
$16-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a college student home for the summer looking for dog sitting opportunities! I have had dogs my entire life, both high energy and laid back. I have paid experience in dog sitting over night for about a week long. I know how to care for dogs, manage them, and I have some personal experience with training from my own dogs. I...
Megan can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Angela H.
El Cajon, CA
$12-17/hr
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced dog sitter, caring for them in home overnight or outside during the day! I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
Over the past few years i've cat sat for my neighbors many times, it was a good way to make a little bit of money while still in high school. As well as I would walk my other neighbors dogs 2 times a week, they had two very energetic lovable dogs. I have 2 dogs of my own back home as well as i've previously had birds, fish, and...
Katherine can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, pet walking
Sheri K.
El Cajon, CA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Sheri, I am new to San Diego, for the second time. I started babysitting and house/dog sitting at the age of 13. I have 2 grown kids, both living and working in other states after grad school. I love kids, animals and people in general. I have worked with special needs kids in elementary, middle, and high School...
Joy H.
San Diego, CA
$20/hr
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
5.0
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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
My love for animals has guided me though a variety of wonderful experiences, including 2 decades of experience in pet sitting and care as well as nursing work at veterinary hospitals. I understand that your pets are a treasure, and that they deserve the best care possible, and promise to provide professional, reliable and loving...
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, dog training, pet sitting, grooming, pet transportation & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
NAPPS Certified
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Hiring Sam was the best thing I've ever done for my dogs. I have two whippets and a greyhound and they adore her. I have had 6 other walkers in the past and none compare with Sam. What sets her apart is her tremendous love for dogs. I've had so many walkers who do...
Anne A.
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 walking, pet transportation, boarding
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. "
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Maryam E.
San Diego, CA
$30-35/hr • 1 yrs exp
Personal Assistant, Errand Runner, Dog Walker, Pet Sitter, And Boarding Services
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
. Dog boarding at my own home in west Clairemont.
. Running errands and handling odd jobs
. Energetic and proactive
. Help with making simple healthy food
. I bring a genuine love for animals and personal experience to every job. My adopted Maltese Terrier, initially challenging to train, is now well-adjusted due to my...
Maryam can also help with: Administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding, daily feeding, pet transportation, pet sitting & more
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Maryam was responsible and kind and made us an amazing dinner. Scheduling did not work out but she was wonderful. "
Amber M.
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
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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 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....
Jennifer S.
Hello, my name is Allie M. I'm 19 years old and currently studying Psychology at university. I provide professional dog walking, pet sitting, and pet transportation services. With 5 years of experience and a certification in Red Cross pet first aid, I ensure your pets are in safe and caring hands. As a fellow animal lover with a...
Allie can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
I'm an animal lover who is very patient, caring, responsible, trustworthy and very dependable. I have 3 pets of my own, 2 dogs (my son and daughter) and one rabbit (my baby). Some people may view animals just as pets, but that is not me, I see them as someone's children. Many people who do have pets see them as their babies and...
Mary can also help with: Daily feeding, administration of medicine, pet sitting, boarding, pet transportation, pet walking & more
Catherine J.
San Diego, CA
$10-15/hr
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: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding
Catina E.
San Diego, CA
$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi! I've had pets my whole life and during high school I'd pet sit/dog walk for everyone in my small home town! They are just like cute little kids :) I nanny as well and most of the parents all have pets, so I take care of the kids and the pets. You're pets will definitely get spoiled :)
Hi! My name is Francis, and I can provide either dog/service dog training in your own home/local public areas. I have logged over 2000 hours of PTSD service dog training, and 4+ years with professional experience with training service dogs (i. e. 'assistance dog' license @ the Humane Society of San Diego) and pets. I graduated...
Francis can also help with: Dog training
I do dog, cat and petsitting in your own home. I have lots of experience with both cats and dogs and love being able to get to know them and care for them while their families are away. I can also care, for plants and do household chores and cleaning.
Cydni can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in Lakeside, CA
Samantha F.
5.0
Hiring Sam was the best thing I've ever done for my dogs. I have two whippets and a greyhound and they adore her. I have had 6 other walkers in the past and none compare with Sam. What sets her apart is her tremendous love for dogs. I've had so many walkers who do a good job just to get paid, but...
- Anne A.
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
Maryam E.
5.0
Maryam was responsible and kind and made us an amazing dinner. Scheduling did not work out but she was wonderful.
- Amber M.
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 home pet sitting near you in Lakeside
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Lakeside, CA?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Lakeside, CA will cost an average of $16.50 per hour as of January 2025. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services you need, the types of pets you have, how many pets you have, and how often you need the pet sitter to come to your house.
How can I find in-home pet sitters near me in Lakeside, CA?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Lakeside, CA on Care.com. From there, you can filter candidates based on their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents they've worked for. There are currently 2 in home pet sitters in Lakeside, CA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.
What types of local in-home pet sitting services can I find near me in Lakeside, CA?
In home pet sitters in Lakeside, CA can offer different services when you can't be at home to care for your pet, but the most common providers are in home dog and cat sitters. However, you can easily find pet sitters that will come to your home to care for other animals. Just ask each candidate what their experience is in caring for the specific pets you have.
How can I safely hire pet sitting in my home near me in Lakeside, CA?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Lakeside, CA, we strongly advise you to do your own research and run an independent background check. We do request that all providers on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any home pet sitting providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. However, we do recommend doing your own research before hiring someone to come into your home.
Can I hire overnight home pet sitting near me in Lakeside, CA?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Lakeside, CA. When you browse Care.com home pet sitting provider profiles, you can learn more about which pet caregivers near you offer overnight home pet sitting services.