Find Trusted Pet Care Near Me in National City, CA
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60 pet care are listed in National City, CA
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby pet care is 1 years
Pet care in National City, CA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Passionate pet caregiver with experience caring for dogs, cats and fish.
* Respectful of owner as pack leader and prioritize clear communication.
* Enthusiastic dog walker with a love for all friendly animals. I am bicoastal - San Diego and Miami. Contact me for booking.
Monica can also help with: Pet walking
Maria R.
San Diego, CA
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have house-sat and taken care of dogs and cat's while owners were away.
Maria can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Maria was awesome. We had her take care of our dog and take him for walks while out of town. On time and kept us in the loop. Will use her again!"
Care member
Stefany R.
San Diego, CA
$18/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Stefany. I love animals. I have 5 dogs, all different breeds and all rescues! I also have 1 cat that looks exactly like Garfield! He was also a rescue! Everyday I gain a lot of experience having pets as my own. I also have 2 years of experience with 2 other family's. Your pet will love me!
Stefany can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting
Adriana V.
San Diego, CA
$18-19/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi!
I had many pets while growing up, at the moment I have a beautiful dog call Frida. So exited to have the chance to around more pets!
Adriana can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet transportation, pet sitting
Caitlin D.
San Diego, CA
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been watching houses and pets since I was 13. I have had pets my whole life. I have experience training dogs and potty training dogs and cats. I have experience watching multiple pets at a time. I have volunteered at pet shelters and for Project Wildlife. I have dog, cat, bird, and rabbit experience.
Caitlin can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding, pet transportation
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Caitlin came to stay with my dog and cat on overnights for about a week. I was anxious to leave, but as soon as I did, she was sending me pictures and updates. When I got back, everything was as it was and the animals were happy. Caitlin is a very trustworthy...
Rhi G.
5.0
(5)
I have two dogs that bring joy to my life.
I enjoy walking dogs and overnight pet sitting. I have cared for dogs, cats, rabbits and birds. I have given medication by your instruction. I am not a certified vet technician
Nancy can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
"Nancy is the best! She is trustworthy, very reliable and most importantly, loves our dogs. She quickly established a great connection with our two dogs and has provided the best care for them (and our house). I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone...
Angela M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love animals and always will. They can be so smart and know what's going on with the family. Growing up my parents had two Sammy's and then we had a Shelty for about 15 years. Caring, loving is what I love to do for children and animals.
Jennifer can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Awesome girl!! We were gone 10 days and she was hired to care for out cats (and a few other things around the house). Fun, friendly, professional. Highly recommend!!"
Carmel I.
Madison A.
San Diego, CA
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caretaker With Degrees In Behavioral Science
5.0
(1)
Hi, thank you for looking at my profile! I am an experienced caretaker with 15+ years of experience and two degrees in psychology and behavioral science. As a registered behavior technician, I am trained to care for individuals with special needs, physical handicaps, and neurodivergence. I welcome any opportunity to assist a...
Madison can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
Ariel R.
San Diego, CA
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fitness Dog Runner/ Professional Housesitter/ Joyous Task And Personal Fitness Motivator
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have fabulous energy; I use it for incredible creations, transformations and to add Joy sparks to all I do! With a BS degree in Exercise Science, I can not only be your home personal trainer if you need one, but I can TRANSFORM most anything to feel REFRESHED and REVIVED post my presence. House sitting (I will hold your place...
Ariel can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"We hired Ariel as a house and cat sitter for about a month when we traveled abroad. She took care of cleaning, mail retrieval, plant watering, and our cat, who enjoyed her presence immensely (petting, brushing, and spending some quality time together). Ariel was...
Anna K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a cleaning/errand/pet sitting/nanny business and have many happy clients. I have dogs myself and understand the care and love it takes for your pet's comfort. I am reliable, trustworthy and love animals.
Jennifer can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, boarding, pet transportation
Skills:
Bonded and insured
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"Jen is absolutely the best. There is no one outside my family that I trust more with my dog than Jen. She watched my baby pup when he was just 3-4 months old. Now that he's older, he's fine on his own, but I still drop him off at Jen's occasionally because I know...
Kevin C.
Jessica S.
San Diego, CA
$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a pet owner myself I know how important it is to find someone trustworthy and reliable to feed, walk and clean up. I currently pet sit and interact with all of my cleaning and cooking clients animals. As soon as I'm at the door you can expect some barking and howling because good times are about to happen! I am currently...
Jessica can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, pet sitting
5.0
"So happy with Jessica. Not only loving on my two pups but she took care of running the dishwasher for me. Very responsive to anything needed. I will definitely hire her again. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Miki, Animal Nanny: Knowing the comfort of home is priceless, I would like to offer you and your Furry Ones peace of mind while you are away. I was a Veterinary Assistant for 9 years; Handling many animals in that time, including our boarding animals. It was a lot of hard work, but SO worth it because of the unwavering...
Michelle can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking, daily feeding
5.0
"My husband and I needed someone to look after our 3 cats while we were away on vacation for 9 days. Prior to us leaving, my cat Archimedes was hospitalized for 4 days. He was in critical condition. Once he was stabilized and released our vacation looked like it was...
Andrea M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience, and I'm currently enrolled in Animal Behavioral College with a 100% accuracy on my Pet First Aid final. I can help with Grooming, Pet Sitting, Pet Walking, Giving Oral Medication, and Occasional In and Out of house Boarding. I would love to get to know you and your fur babies!
Alexis can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
5.0
"Super friendly and energetic! Really knows how to make a personal connection! Loved her!!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a dog walker for the past year. I have also boarded many dogs, and done sittings for cats and dogs. I have grown up around many animals. I have had golden retrievers and a Cavachon. I recently rescued a Colorado Mountain Dog named Maggie. I love going on long walks, throwing a ball, or just spending time with...
Mackenzie can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
Laura M.
San Diego, CA
$29-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi pet parents, I'm Laura! I'm an experienced and reliable pet care provider, offering in-home visits for dogs and cats. Whether your pet needs a walk, medication, transportation, or just some extra love while you're away, I'm here to help! As a pet parent to a wonderful dog and two lovable cats, I understand how important it is...
Laura can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Lara has been a reliable and trustworthy dog sitter for us for years! We have two older golden retrievers with some health issues and she has been an incredible resource when we travel bringing us peace of mind knowing our fur babies will be well taken care of...
Care member
Joy H.
San Diego, CA
$20/hr
5.0
(1)
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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Mariah. I am a part time student who is interested in helping my community around me. I am available for child and pet care as well.
Mariah can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
5.0
"Mariah has been a wonderful addition to our family! She is extremely reliable and takes initiative to organize our home when she has spare time. We appreciate her experience with infants and her attention to detail when she helps with family chores. She is calm in...
Meg D.
5.0
(2)
I have been pet sitting for a few years now. I love spending time with the puppers. I like chilling with the cool cats. I love animals that are cute, fluffy, and aren't going to eat me:)
Mariah can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Wow! I sure got lucky when I found Mariah! She is easy going and responsible. Perfect combination for my pets and family. "
Care member
5.0
(2)
Soy una persona amable, empática y curiosa, con una actitud positiva y responsable en todo lo que hago. Busco un trabajo flexible que me permita estudiar, salir de mi rutina, aprender y crecer en nuevas áreas. Desde pequeña, mi experiencia con animales ha sido fundamental en mi vida, ya que mi familia adoptó perros y varios...
Luciana can also help with: Pet walking, administration of medicine, daily feeding
Skills:
Bonded and insured
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am an animal lover and a compassionate, patient, and responsible animal caregiver. I have cared for families with children, the elderly and their pets on this site and off for more than 10 years. I've decided to add a separate animal care profile since I am loving the four legged furry family members just as much as the...
Laura can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Laura was very kind, professional, responsive, and seemed passionate and knowledgeable about what she was doing. I would not hesitate to hire her again in the future."
Mark J.
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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in National City, CA
Maria R.
5.0
Maria was awesome. We had her take care of our dog and take him for walks while out of town. On time and kept us in the loop. Will use her again!
- Care member
Caitlin D.
5.0
Caitlin came to stay with my dog and cat on overnights for about a week. I was anxious to leave, but as soon as I did, she was sending me pictures and updates. When I got back, everything was as it was and the animals were happy. Caitlin is a very trustworthy caretaker.
- Rhi G.
Nancy S.
5.0
Nancy has taken care of my two cats on multiple occasions when I've had to travel for work, sometimes up to 2-3 weeks at a time. I felt terrible to have to leave them for so long, but could rest assured knowing they'd be in her care. She's professional, punctual, and most importantly to me, she's...
- Dena L.
Jennifer B.
5.0
Awesome girl!! We were gone 10 days and she was hired to care for out cats (and a few other things around the house). Fun, friendly, professional. Highly recommend!!
- Carmel I.
Ariel R.
5.0
We hired Ariel as a house and cat sitter for about a month when we traveled abroad. She took care of cleaning, mail retrieval, plant watering, and our cat, who enjoyed her presence immensely (petting, brushing, and spending some quality time together). Ariel was kind enough to send us regular...
- Anna K.
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FAQs for finding pet care near you in National City, CA
In 2025, how much does it cost to hire a pet care provider in National City, CA?
The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $17.89 per hour as of April 2025. This rate will vary depending on the service you need, the number of pets you have, and how often you need care for your pet. Some pet care providers will charge a daily rate if they will be caring for your pet for multiple days at a time.
How can I find a pet care provider near me in National City, CA?
There are 19 pet care providers in National City, CA offering a variety of services. You can compare your search results by the type of care you need for your pet. From there, you can identify the pet care providers with the most experience and positive feedback from previous pet parents they have worked with. You can also filter providers by distance from National City or your zip code. Once you have narrowed down your list of candidates, you can contact them individually to get a sense of who will get along with your pet the best.
What types of pet care services can I find in National City, CA?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in National City, CA such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around National City, CA for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
What types of pet care services can I find near me in National City, CA?
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in National City, CA such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around National City, CA for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
How can I safely hire pet care near me in National City, CA?
All pet care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. When searching for a pet care provider near you in National City, CA, look for providers who have a badge on their profile that displays the date their CareCheck was run. A CareCheck is a solid starting point, but we strongly advise that you do your own research to safely hire a pet care provider such as running your own background check.
What pet care services are available near me in National City, CA?
To find out what pet care services are available near you in National City, CA, you can search Care.com to get an idea of what types of services providers offer in your area. You can likely find pet sitters, dog walkers, and even advanced pet care providers who can take on more responsibilities such as administering medicine.
Ratings for National City, CA pet care listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Pet Care in National City, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed pet care.