Find Trusted Home Pet Sitting Near Me in Palo Alto, CA
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Find home pet sitting in Palo Alto, CA that you’ll love
60 home pet sitting are listed in Palo Alto, CA
The average posted rate is $26/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby home pet sitting is 4 years
Home pet sitting in Palo Alto, CA
Hi All -
As a long-time dog lover, I am passionate about caring for dogs in all context, but particularly in your own home. I have previous experience, working with both large and small dogs. Looking forward to chatting soon!
I absolutely love dogs! I have helped care other family dogs for over 10 years. I have stayed overnight in family homes to watch their dogs. In addition, some positions required me to stop at their homes several times throughout the day to take the dog out, play with, administer medications, and feed him/her. I also have a...
Amy can also help with: Daily feeding, pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding, pet walking, administration of medicine & more
Avery K.
Atherton, CA
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello, I am a college athlete at Menlo College and I love spending time walking/ exercising, training animals and taking care of animals. I have 3 dogs back at my home, and I have grown up with animals my whole life! I have my own car and I am able to overnight sit (sometimes) I am also able to walk. I am excided to hear back...
Avery can also help with: Grooming, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Over the years of home organizing home cleaning. I have had clients that have had pets and I have taken on the responsibility of pet sitting or when I'm in the home to make sure they are taking care of with food and cat litter dog waste is taken care of.
I enjoy this and it doesn't really feel like work.
Elaine can also help with: Pet sitting
Hello! I am a college student that adores animals especially dogs, since I have grown up with having 4 in my family. I have small dogs, but enjoy the energy of big dogs and I am so comfortable around them. I enjoy taking them on walks and showing them tricks, and spending time with them. I do provide dog sitting in my own home...
Julissa can also help with: Grooming, dog training, pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine
I provide dog and cat sitting in your own home and dog walking. I have a experience, I've been taking care of my host families' dogs for two years. Also I had cat for 3 years in my country. I cook their meals, take them for a walk, and sometimes stay at home with them.
Alejandra J.
Fremont, CA
$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there thank you for taking the time and visiting my profile! A little bit about myself I've been a nanny for 10+ years with kiddos from newborn until their teen years but also taken care of the family pets as well, I have three dogs and two birds of my own that I love very much! When I dog sit usually families prefer for me...
Alejandra can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Jasmine M.
Mountain View, CA
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I enjoy helping families with their pet sitting needs. I provide a home and or can be happy to care for them in your home .
Jasmine can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
Hello I'd love to provide you with at home pet sitting. I have experience with dogs of all breeds from labs and dobermans to chihuahuas and havanese, and many others. I also have experience pet sitting birds such as parrots and canaries. I'm a loving and creative care taker and can't wait to meet your pets!
I provide pet sitting (dogs, cats, etc.) in your own home. I have 5+ years of dog sitting experience for other people. I am also a primary caretaker of my own animals. I have experience with 5+ dogs at a time. I love animals and am always excited to get to know a new one. I can provide dog walking and basic grooming services.
Alexa can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Taylor R.
Fremont, CA
$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Am An Older Returning Student Looking For Part-time Work That I Can Do In Between Classes.
I am currently the "mom" to two cats both of which I adopted 6 years ago. Unfortunately, I am only allowed to have two pets in our apartment complex, otherwise, I would have a dog too. I have always had pets in my life and therefore are extremely fond of them. Approximately 10 years ago, I worked for a friend who had, and still...
Taylor can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, daily feeding, administration of medicine
I provide pet sitting in your own home. My have personal experience with pets- I've lived with dogs my whole life, ranging from chihuahuas to mastiffs. I currently have a chameleon and help care for a snake as well as both of their live feed. I have taken care of multiple chameleons while their owner was on vacation. Can perform...
Larisa can also help with: Pet walking
Samantha H.
Redwood City, CA
$28-35/hr
Enthusiastic And Caring Pet Care To Help Make Your Pet Feel At Home While You're Away.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Samantha! I've been a pet owner for many years, and for the past four years, I've had the joy of pet sitting. I understand that pets are more than just animals, they're beloved members of the family, and I treat every pet I care for with the same love, attention, and respect I would give my own.
Whether your furry...
Samantha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
I grew up with a dog, and enjoy pet sitting my family's current pet whenever I visit home. I have experience as a dog foster and pets in general seem to like me a lot. I also spent two years volunteering as a dog walker for the German Shepherd Rescue in L. A.
Kate can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, daily feeding
I love working with animals. I have experience working with dogs, cats and fish. I provide cat and dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs and cats of all sizes.
Emma can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Alayna P.
Mountain View, CA
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
You can feel secure leaving your pet with me! I have had dogs and cats growing up in my family (like 4 dogs at a time lol) and I have always loved and cared for them. :) since I got my own apartment I do not have any animals so I'm hoping to get my fluffy fix by pet sitting! My apartment has a gated dog park on site if you give...
Alayna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding
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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I am very capable of walking your dog(s), feeding them, bathing them, etc. I have taken care of many of my relative's pets. The dogs would stay with me at my house for the weekend my relative's are gone or I would go to their place and take care of their...
Rochella can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding
Siris P.
San Jose, CA
$33/hr • 7 yrs exp
Dog And Cat Lover Available For Daily Walks, House Setting, And Pet Companionship.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a big dog & cats at home which I love interacting with. I have experience taking care of big and small dogs and cats and also house sitting. I also have a lot of experience with small kids including babies. I am a friendly person who is open-minded and willing to help.
Can contact me anytime you are in need of help with...
Siris can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding, pet transportation, administration of medicine
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"She is a sincere caring person who is on time and cares about people and animals,she also is very trustworthy and dependable and has never let me down and would recommend her to all that need good service at a fair price.
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Charles B.
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm experienced and great children and animals. I come with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love dogs, cats of all sizes and ages. I am a active person who loves to walk for exercise so for me it is fun to walk dogs.
Lakesha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Kesha has watched my dog Rosie so many times, and she's amazing with her. My dog is sweet but super hyper and energetic, and Kesha has absolutely no problem handling her. Kesha is also extremely reliable and professional. I would hire her again in a heartbeat."
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Palo Alto
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Palo Alto, CA?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Palo Alto, CA will cost an average of $26.10 per hour as of April 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 Palo Alto, CA?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Palo Alto, 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 10 in home pet sitters in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, CA?
In home pet sitters in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, CA?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Palo Alto, 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.