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Top rated Altadena house sitters
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“Courtney did a fabulous job looking after our dog and house sitting while we were away. She kept him on his food and exercise schedule and gave us peace of mind - knowing that our dog was in great care while we were away.”
“Rebecca and her sister Gabby watched our dog and two cats in our home for 11 nights over the holidays. They sent lots of photo updates and responded quickly anytime we reached out. The animals were in good spirits when we came home which is always a good sign! We were so grateful they were able to sit for us for such a long stay and would book them again.”
About: A dog owner and lover since the age of 3. It was a happy accident how I got into caring for others pets. What started as a favor for a co-worker quickly turned to gaining new furry friends by word of mouth. I've walked/cared for many breeds, different sizes, and ages. From puppies in their training stage, to seniors that require a little more extra care. I enjoy playtime and walks the most, but of course snuggles and stomach rubs are a treat for me. Not just for them. My approach is tailored to each dog specific need. I love talking to owners about schedules, the do's and don'ts, and special requirements thats their pets may need. My goal is to make sure your pet is happy, comfortable, and feels safe with me. I'm comfortable and have experience with administering liquid and pill medications. I also have clients that require their pets to wear shoes or request that their pets paws be wiped down after a walk. I'm happy to make those accommodations! I'm a freelance graphic designer with flexible hours. DOG WALKS Starting from 10am - 6pm HOUSE VISITS Starting from 10am - 6pm* *May be available for later hours. OVERNIGHTS Available to arrive at desired time and open to discussing multiple days to stay. I've cared for pets in many living situations such as fully fenced properties, homes with yards, even apartments and studio lofts with no yards. I ask clients if there are any special instructions or preferred routes. I want to make sure both owner and pet feel safe and comfortable.
“My cats Jake & Elwood were happy and content when we got home. I can tell they were well taken care of because they came right out to greet us as if we hadn't been gone. Thank you Sonia, ?”
“This is the second time I've hired Kathleen to look after my dogs and my house. She has always been incredibly responsive and responsible. She consistently goes above and beyond both with my dogs (even hand feeds my spoiled little one when she's being stubborn) and my house (there was a leak Kathleen went out of her way to try and diagnose, she keeps my plants alive and happy, and my house spotless). I trust her completely and all my animals love her. She sends frequent updates with cute pics, and you can tell she loves all living things. My dogs love her right back and appreciate having a snuggle buddy. She's absolutely wonderful!”
About: I'm a lifelong animal lover who grew up surrounded by cats, dogs, and horses. Every pet has their own personality, and I love getting to know what makes each one unique. I've worked as an animal care technician and have training in animal behavior and positive-reinforcement handling. Whether your pet is anxious, shy, energetic, or somewhere in between, I know how to make them feel comfortable and safe. I'm happy to help with walks, playtime, medications, feeding, or simply keeping your pet company with plenty of love and attention while you're away. You'll get regular photos and updates so you can relax knowing your furry family member is in good hands. I can't wait to meet your pet! 🐶🐱💛 Since I work from home, I have the flexibility to stick to your pet's usual routine—whether that means specific meal times, regular walks, or just being around for company throughout the day. I'm happy to help with medications, playtime, or simply keeping your pet loved and cared for while you're away. Safety is my top priority. I have in-depth knowledge of recognizing and preventing safety concerns, so you can trust your pet will be in careful, attentive hands at all times.
“Jessica was a great dog sitter. She was incredibly communicative and sent so many sweet photos of our dog, Benjamin. We would highly recommend her for either dog walking or dog/house sitting!”
“Nataly helped us out at the last minute and was wonderful with the dogs! She is a great communicator and sent us multiple photos throughout her stay, house was very clean and dogs were napping when we came home. We hope she'll be able to help us out again in the future. Thanks Nataly!”
“As always, Lydia and Chemil are the best of the best. They are communicative and responsive. They take wonderful care of my reactive blue heeler, and are always so sweet to him. They are excellent house sitters as well. 10/10!”
“Laura did house-sitting and dog-sitting for me for 10 days and is 100% reliable, dependable and honest. She is an absolute dream to deal with, and follows directions perfectly, and goes above and beyond for her clients, I was impressed and truly grateful. She took care of my house for 10 days, watered my garden (lots of plants!), and took perfect care of my 2 senior dogs. She came twice a day, every day and stayed for hours, was consistent and reliable and didn't miss anything. My dogs loved her and she is very gentle and patient with them. Laura was also very good at sending photos and updates of my dogs every day, which was very appreciated. I highly recommend Laura for any of your pet sitting (or house sitting) needs and will definitely be using her services again in the future. Thank you Laura!”
“Amber was an incredible pet sitter for our two cats, Beau and Archie. During the meet and greet, she asked questions we wouldn’t have even thought of ourselves, showing her thoroughness and care. Throughout the week, she kept us updated with regular pictures and messages, and our cats looked happy and content. We returned to a home that was cleaner than when we left it, and she even accepted a flower delivery, kindly arranging them in a vase. She also spent quality time playing with the cats. We highly recommend Amber!”
About: Taking care of cats and dogs is something I love to do. Your pet‘s needs come first! I have been petsitting and walking dogs for many years. I believe that it is important to take each dog's individual personality and preferences into account when caring for them. Usually, I take only one dog at a time but emergencies happen and will be accommodated. I have attended several dog training classes and started working on my dog trainer credentials. I am experienced in lose-leash walking and crate training. I can administer medications as needed. My focus in dogs is to make them feel safe and overcome their anxiety when they stay with me. Having fun on long hikes and providing puzzles, wearing them out on a lead at the park, and other enrichment helps me to keep them occupied. Cats will have a blast in my house and usually adjust to boarding within the first 12-48 hours, see cat care details. While boarding cats, there will be no guest dog in the house. I’m working from home most days and am an early riser. I am walking my dog guests several times a day. Depending on their abilities, I take them on regular hikes, mostly early in the morning. I can accommodate small bladders and seniors with special needs. If your dog has special needs that are time consuming like cancer or GI care, please use the grooming feature to add additional services and let me know. We can always adjust the fees during or after a meet and greet. As devoted caregiver for both cats and dogs, safety and wellbeing of pets comes first. At your home, I will provide them with the care and attention needed while your are away and keep them entertained and well fed. I try to create a comfortable and stress-free environment. This includes that I only have one pet guest in my house at a time. My home is in a quiet neighborhood with parks close by. The patio offers safe space to play for your dog. I do not have a separate yard for free-ranging. For cat guests, the house with its staircase provides them with an giant build-in cat tree.
“It was our first time leaving our 12 week old puppy to go out to dinner for our anniversary. Cheslea and Isla got along great and our puppy was happy and well loved when we got home! Very happy we found Cheslea?”
About: I grew up in a multiple pet household (cats, lizards, guinea pigs) and learned responsibility at a young age through caring for them. I have grown to continue being a multiple pet owner and have added birds, hamsters and rats to my list of pets over the years. I know that pets are our babies and pet parents are particular about how their pets are cared for. I am currently a mother of 2 cats and a dog of my own, but am no stranger to elderly critters who need special food or administered meds. I completely respect each animal's individual needs after all, they all have their own personalities! I look forward to meeting your "furmily" and I will love and care for them as my own because they deserve the best. I am an independent contractor with a very flexible schedule. Mornings are busy because of my clan but I can usually be available after 9am. Your pets will be handled with care as if they were my own. If your dogs are friendly my Hendrix likes to come be my assistant and meet new friends, but I will always clear that with you first.
“Glenda was a dream come true for us--we had to leave for a wedding and she watched our pups and made sure they were okay even though they were getting over the flu. The house was clean when we returned and the three pups were clearly happy.”
Over 187 pet parents in Altadena have booked house sitting
Altadena pet parents share their Rover experiences
Neysa was such a great sitter for our cats, she was incredibly responsive and responsible with everything we agreed on, I felt at ease being away knowing that they were being taken care of by a caring and responsible sitter. She was very reliable and went above & beyond on everything we requested for the week we were away, thank you so much!!
Ai-Ling did a great job watching our elderly dog and administering her medications. She left the house so clean it looked like she was never there! Our dog is a little nervous and sensitive so we were worried leaving her with someone but Ai-Ling was so great and helped keep our dog comfortable. I would definitely recommend her and are so happy to have found someone we trust to watch our dog when we’re out of town.
We can’t recommend Ira highly enough! She took incredible care of our cat, Siri, while we were away on our honeymoon. We’re always nervous to leave Siri because of her medical needs, but we were completely at ease knowing she was in such good hands. Ira was attentive, thoughtful, and communicative throughout our trip, sending us daily updates and photos that made us feel connected even from afar. She administered both transdermal and oral medications with ease and showed Siri so much love and patience. She also stayed overnight and left our home in perfect condition. It’s clear she truly cares about the animals she looks after. We’re so grateful to have found her and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, compassionate sitter.
Mary stayed at our house and dog sat our 60 lbs pittie, Joey, while we were out of town. She was attentive, communicative, respectful of our place, understanding of Joey’s needs (and is an all-around delightful person on top of that)! We felt like our dog was in incredibly safe and capable hands during our trip and we would invite Mary back to watch Joey again without any hesitation! Your furry friends would be lucky to spend time with her! Thanks for giving our pup a nice staycation from his parents! ❤️
Wendy is absolutely our pup’s favorite sitter— and ours as well!! We were stoked to have Wendy back with us while we were out of town for 5 days. During this time, she communicated frequently (and unprompted—her confidence and sense of initiative is so appreciated, especially when one is traveling). She sent multiple photos a day of Nebula and left us feeling completely at ease. Our home was treated with love and care and we returned to a very happy, healthy pup. Nebula can be quite demanding when it comes to attention, pets, and scratches, and Wendy generously indulged her in all of the above. Thank you!! 💛💛💛
Victoria was wonderful with our two senior doggies. She was extremely patient despite their non-stop barking when she first arrived (my girl dog has separation anxiety and my boy doggo is just nervous in general). Victoria did all she could to comfort them and was soon curled up with my pup Lucy on the couch. We highly recommend Victoria!
Amazing ..I have a very difficult crew of pets- 3 dogs and a cat. One of which is a very high maintenance boarder collie. I was worried for Namie as I know how hard it is to keep my crew happy. Namie did it all! Took them to the park every day, and followed through on every task. She took such amazing care of my pets I knew they were so happy..Namie sent photos and updates daily. We were blessed to find such an amazing pet sitter she also took great care of our house…which was also difficult - the dogs she’d like crazy - so daily shedding on dark wood floors can be a pain ..the house was spotless…the roses alive and thriving in hot weather..Namie went above and beyond in every way! We are so grateful to Namie- to be able to take a vacation and not worry about our babies and to come home to a clean house and happy pups ..absolutely recommend Namie -I’d give her 100 stars!!!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Altadena is $63
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Sitters in Altadena average 3 repeat house sitting clients
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Altadena on Rover as of Jan 2026 was about $63 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Jan 2026, there are 12,234 house sitters in Altadena. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 83% of Altadena house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Altadena have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Altadena.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Altadena house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
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