Find Trusted Home Pet Sitting Near Me in Santa Cruz, CA
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Find home pet sitting in Santa Cruz, CA that you’ll love
48 home pet sitting are listed in Santa Cruz, CA
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby home pet sitting is 3 years
Home pet sitting in Santa Cruz, CA
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(6)
I grew up with a yellow lab, Brandy, and a cat, Felix, who I loved dearly. I am godmother to my roommate's kitten, Frida, who has me wrapped around her cute little paw! I am a lifelong animal lover and enjoy caring for pets like they are my own family. I have 10+ years experience in house sitting, pet sitting and plant care. I...
Laura can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, dog training, administration of medicine, pet walking
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"Laura took care of my two dogs and my cat while I went on vacation last summer. She was excellent and I never felt worried about their well being. Laura is obviously a kind-hearted person so I know she treated my fur babies with lots of love and cuddle while I was...
Mary R.
Natalie B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$17-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced animal sitter and house sitter. I have owned pets for the past five years and been pet sitting for 4 years. I have experience with dogs, cats, fish, rodents, and reptiles. I am also more than happy to assist with house-sitting duties besides pet care, such as plant care, taking out the trash, or even taking in the...
Natalie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Hi!
I'm a college student studying at sjcc for psychology. I love taking care of pets! I've always grown up with dogs and cats in my home. I don't have any pets right now so I would look forward to spending time with yours and taking care of them! :)
Eliza can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Misha Z.
Santa Cruz, CA
$18-25/hr
Hi, I am back home for college and looking for jobs! I have two dogs of my own and have experience sitting and walking dogs.
Misha can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
NAPPS Certified
I provide dog sitting in your own home or possibly my own depending on the size of the dog and length of stay. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming when needed.
Jocelyn can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking
Emelia B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced pet owner who has owned cats, dogs, rats, and more! I value integrity, professionalism, and timeliness. I understand that each pet has their own unique personality, needs, and wants and I am happy to help facilitate that care while you are away. I have experience...
Anya K.
Santa Cruz, CA
$24-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I am an experienced pet sitter with a lot of energy for playing with and caring for dogs! I have had many of my own animals- chickens, dogs; lamos and rodents to name a few, and am very capable of caring for all kinds of dogs. My experience with lambs and horseback riding has made me comfortable dealing with unexpected...
Anya can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting
My name is Elyssa I am a full time college student home for the summer looking to fuel my love of animals by watching some pets in my free time. I am super loving, and experienced with caring for animals.
Elyssa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
I've been working and surrounded by animals since birth. Ive been working at bed and biscuits for a year now and experienced many bits / dog fights and still love working there because I am every passionate on work with animals. I own a blue nose pit bull and know the hate people give about different breeds but to be honest dog...
Diana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
I provide cat/ dog sitting in your own home! I have experience in dog handling, leash training and countless hours of volunteer work at local animal shelters. I worked for Woofpack831, a local social club for pets! Through woofpack & volunteering I've learned the ins and outs of animal care. I love all animals, big or small, old...
Phoebe B.
Santa Cruz, CA
$17-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello there! I am sophomore at the University of Santa Cruz and I am home for the summer looking for work! I've grown up with dogs and cats and have experience with dog sitting and cat sitting. I absolutely adore being around animals and I would love to meet and work with your animals!
Phoebe can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
I provide overnight pet sitting in your home.
I can also do "drop-ins" while you are at work or have a long day away from home.
I also have experience with horses, chickens, farm animals and more!
I own a pony! I am at the stables everyday taking care of him and several other horses. I do get paid for it and I love it!
I have...
Debra can also help with: Administration of medicine, daily feeding, pet sitting, pet walking
I provide dog & cat sitting in your own home. I have had pets my entire life & am very experienced and comfortable with all cats and dogs.
Arika can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
Ruby A.
Santa Cruz, CA
$18-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
If you need a helping hand with dog walking, overnight pet care, or daily check ins during time away from the home, I am happy to help! I grew up caring for three wonderful pups and a cat. However, I have experience pet-sitting dogs and cats of all ages, sizes, and energy-levels :)
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Ruby can also help with: Pet sitting
Dillon T.
Santa Cruz, CA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Always Available Part-Time Pet Care Provider With Very Flexible Schedule
Hi, I am 33 years old. I have experience in looking after house pets of any type. I am always on time, always professional and will take your animals health and safety seriously just as I would my own. I am very familiar with big dogs and fragile small dogs as well as cats. Ive grown up with both cats and dogs my whole life. My...
Dillon can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet transportation, daily feeding, pet sitting, administration of medicine & more
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Scarlett D.
Santa Cruz, CA
$20-25/hr
I provide cat sitting in your home. I have an adult tabby cat myself and love spennding time with furry friends. I can clean litter box, feed, and play with your cat while you are away.
I am available for those busy dog owners who love their canine companions dearly but do not always have the time to care for all of their needs. I love dogs! Since the day I was born there was always a dog in my home. Unfortunately, at the time I am unable to have a furry companion of my own and would love the opportunity to...
Veronica can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love animals... they are such gifts to us humans... and I treat them as such. I have a great attunement with animals, which enables me able to easily ascertain what they need/want and they respond very well to my huge heart and immense love.
I have had cats and kittens my whole life and have also owned parakeets, rabbits, mice...
Karen can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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"Karen takes care of my pets regularly. I am gone on the weekends so Karen takes care of my 4 cats and 2 dogs. My younger Pit-bull dogs is
large and very energetic. Karen takes the Pit-bull out 2-3x a week for hikes in Henry Cowell, runs on the beach and other...
Kelly B.
Vanessa R.
Boulder Creek, CA
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I've always had pets growing up as a child and my love for them has grown into my adulthood even more. I've had dogs, cats, macaws, bearded dragon, iguanas, frog, hamsters, fresh and salt water fish. As well as caring for my own, friends, family and employers have always trusted me to take care of their loving pets. The breeds...
Vanessa can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
Vigilant S.
Ben Lomond, CA
$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages, and love to see life through the eyes of pets which is live in the moment and take life one day at a time.
Vigilant can also help with: Pet transportation, administration of medicine, pet sitting, pet walking
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FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Santa Cruz
In 2025, how much does in-home pet sitting cost in Santa Cruz, CA?
Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Santa Cruz, CA will cost an average of $18.88 per hour as of March 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 Santa Cruz, CA?
You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from Santa Cruz, 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 17 in home pet sitters in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, CA?
In home pet sitters in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, CA?
To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, CA?
Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in Santa Cruz, 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.
Ratings for Santa Cruz, CA home pet sitting listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Home Pet Sitting in Santa Cruz, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 48 listed home pet sitting.