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Home pet sitting in San Mateo, CA
I am a longtime pet mom, pet-sitter, and homeowner (with a fenced in back yard.) I am also COVID-19 vaccinated.
I have a deep compassion for animals, and understand the needs, demands and differences between younger and older dogs and cats.
I am experienced at administering medication, and understand when an animal isn't...
Jennifer can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, boarding
Jennifer M.
Millbrae, CA
$23-29/hr
I provide dog sitting at home. I also provide dog walking per as long as client s request. Currently Stanford health care employed with plenty downtime! enjoys days off with dogs and assisting in pet manners as needed :)
Jennifer can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a dog walker and trainer based in Emeryville. I am currently working towards my CTC to improve my training skills. I have experience training dogs big and small in single and multi dog homes.
I use positive reinforcement (usually food) in my training and do not use aversive tools for training. I love teaching all sorts of...
Zoey can also help with: Pet walking, dog training, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Zoey is amazing! I found myself in a pickle when the custodian said I couldn't have my 12 week old puppies at school anymore. I found Zoey here and she has taken care of my two Decker Rat Terrier puppies for a month now, and has been nothing but great in every...
Carole G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Gabriela, since I was a little girl, my life has been full of love for animals.
I'm happy to walk your dogs or cats, play with them and make sure they are active and happy.
If you have cats, fish or other pets that need attention in your home, I will be happy to visit them, feed them, administer medication or...
Gabriela can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, grooming, pet walking
5.0
"Gabriela was a wonderful pet sitter! She was so communicative and sent us daily updates and photos on how our pets were doing. She and her husband stayed at our home and left it very clean and tidy. She went above and beyond and we would highly recommend her and...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is maria and I love pets, all my life I' ve been taking care of my own pets, . In my last job I taking care of 2 kids, two dogs one is a bernice and two bigs bunnies. now im working with an amazing bernice dog, her name is aggie. Part of my responsabilities with her are :
feed her, brush her hair, clean her hair in...
Maria can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
(1)
I can provide cat and dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced former cat sitter with great references and 5+ years of experience. I can also perform baths and light grooming and daily walks for your dogs. I love animals and always treat with the the utmost devotion and care.
Ann Marie can also help with: Pet transportation, dog training, grooming, pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
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: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
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.
4.8
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I've owned pets all my life. I have 13+ years experience of pet sitting including overnight stays. Cats love me. I have no problem bonding with pets quickly. I know that when their people are away, pets can feel lonely and confused and I am happy to spend time with them and play with them....
Alison can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
5.0
"Alison is amazing. She took great care of my cat while I was away. She's very caring, gentle, patient and super reliable. I'm so lucky I found her!"
Carla B.
5.0
(2)
I have loved animals my whole life. Right now I own one cat and three dogs! I can provide animal siting in your own home, my home, dog walking, cat sitting, etc. I've been experienced with animals for years and am looking forward to spending time with yours! I don't have much experience with animal watching other than when I...
Hailey can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation
5.0
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Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm new to SF - moved via the Midwest and Boston. I work for San Francisco Opera and have been a personal assistant, pet sitter, and dog walker for over 10 years.
My mom works in rescue, so I grew up with foster dogs of all temperaments. I now have cat nieces and nephews, so I have plenty of experience with cats too!
I...
Courtney can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Courtney was wonderful with my 2 parrots, one of whom is very demanding. Their care is rather involved, and she did so well with both of them. She also stayed in my own and definitely took good care of it. I will definitely be using her again soon and would highly...
Nicolette M.
5.0
(2)
Hi, I'm Genevieve. I'm 23 years old and I'm the ultimate animal person! I'm a science teacher who recently moved back to California after graduating from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, OR studying chemistry. I have 8+ years of petsitting experience! I'm available for walks, feeding/check ins or petsitting/housesitting...
Genevieve can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine
5.0
"Genevieve is our go-to house sitter/pet sitter when we are out of town! She is responsible and mature and we know our Chiweenie is always well taken care of. She takes him on walks in our neighborhood and to the nature spots in our area and sends us cute pictures....
Olivia G.
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: Grooming, pet sitting, pet walking, boarding, dog training
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have grown up with dogs and feel such a strong connection towards them. I have taken dogs into my home for weeks at a time that were waiting to be adopted. Additionally, I often dog sat overnight for families that were out of town in college.
Since I work at a school and summer is around the corner, I am available most hours...
Paolina can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have more experience with cats, having had them since I was young, family having them and I currently have 1 big boy at home. My experience with dogs is in the last 10 years, I've had my own for 8 and babysat and care for friends and families dogs in one way or another over the years.
Absolutely love animals, always have. I...
Julie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
4.0
"Julie did an amazing job taking care of our two kittens over the weekend. She was so great with the animals, and we really appreciated the updates and photos she sent letting us know how things were going. She even played with them and cleaned the litter box....
Elizabeth S.
5.0
(1)
I do pet sitting but not boarding. (will not pet sit at MY home). I live in an apartment with a roommate and this would not work for either of us.
I am able to dog sit for smaller to medium animals (1 - 20lbs). I have worked with cats and dogs over the past few years. Walking, feeding, playing, and cleaning up after them. I am...
Mary can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Lauren K.
Palo Alto, CA
$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'd love to care for your pet. I am a garden teacher in Redwood City and I am looking for some part time work. Currently I'm based out of Palo Alto. I love animals and grew up with a cat and have grown a deep love for dogs in the past years. I've done house visit dog sitting and overnight dog sitting at someone's home on and off...
Lauren can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Hello!
My name is Rebecca. I am a special education teacher from the Bay Area. Currently, I am taking a break from teaching and plan to teach internationally next year. As I plan for this transition, I am tutoring part-time, and nannying for children and pets because well, it's what I'm good at! I've grown up with turtles,...
Rebecca can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Katia B.
San Francisco, CA
$19-45/hr
Hello,
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs and cats a lot. I am open to any other pet. I don't have allergies. If you need someone urgently I can be there for you. I will stay with your dogs as long as possible so they will not feel lonely. I like to take them to the park, or just to exercise.
I will provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm a former animal shelter and rescue volunteer. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform long, active walks and play, baths, and light grooming.
Lauren can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
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: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking, boarding
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Recent home pet sitting reviews from local pet parents in San Mateo, CA
Zoey A.
5.0
Zoey is amazing! I found myself in a pickle when the custodian said I couldn't have my 12 week old puppies at school anymore. I found Zoey here and she has taken care of my two Decker Rat Terrier puppies for a month now, and has been nothing but great in every way. Zoey is intelligent and...
- Carole G.
Gabriela A.
5.0
Gabriela was a wonderful pet sitter! She was so communicative and sent us daily updates and photos on how our pets were doing. She and her husband stayed at our home and left it very clean and tidy. She went above and beyond and we would highly recommend her and consider hiring again!
- Care member
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.
Alison V.
5.0
I had Alison pet sit for me after I had a medical emergency and a short stay at the hospital. Alison was dependable and my pets were not only well taken care of but well loved in my absence. I have a small variety of pets (dog, cats, rats, rabbits…) and Alison made sure to accommodate the needs of...
- Care member
Courtney M.
5.0
Courtney was wonderful with my 2 parrots, one of whom is very demanding. Their care is rather involved, and she did so well with both of them. She also stayed in my own and definitely took good care of it. I will definitely be using her again soon and would highly recommend her pet care services.
- Nicolette M.
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in San Mateo
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in San Mateo, CA?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in San Mateo, CA will cost an average of $22.33 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 San Mateo, CA?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from San Mateo, 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 12 in home pet sitters in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, CA?
In home pet sitters in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, CA?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, CA?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in San Mateo, 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.