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Sitter Profile Image: Marissa A.
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Marissa A.
$35
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
22 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Capitola, CA, 95010

Marissa went above and beyond for my dog. He had an upset stomach for several of the days she dropped in on him and she handled everything with grace. I highly recommend her as a rover.

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Jess C.
Sitter Profile Image: Denise D.
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Denise D.
$35
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
12 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Aptos, CA, 95003

Denise is wonderful, she is reliable, a great communicator and so sweet and friendly with our pets. Grateful to have her help when we are away and trust that she will take good care of them.

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Dorothy C.
Sitter Profile Image: Andrea G.
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Andrea G.
$35
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Aptos, CA, 95003

Excellent job again with my reactive guy. He was calm after she left which has not always been the case with dog sitters after they leave. She takes time to mellow him out and it pays off. Very grateful for your kindness and care for my pup <3

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Jesse S.
Sitter Profile Image: Lupita C.
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Lupita C.
$39
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
292 reviews
84 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Santa cruz, CA, 95060

Lupita did a wonderful taking care of our cats. We appreciated the pictures she shared and the overview of their behavior. Communication with Lupita was easy. She’s an excellent pet sitter!

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Jennifer M.
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Gabriele S.
$43
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Aptos, CA, 95003

Gabriele took great care of our three dogs (and home) while we were away for the weekend! We received lots of photos and updates and it was fun to see the dogs enjoying themselves while we were gone. Very sweet. Would have Gabriele back anytime!

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Jennifer H.
Sitter Profile Image: Hannah G.
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Hannah G.
$39
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
santa cruz, CA, 95062

Hannah is great with Okami and always reliable, her and Okami get along great

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Sitter Profile Image: Shylynn B.
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Shylynn B.
$32
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
416 reviews
119 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

When I go on a trip it really makes me feel relieved that my sweet old Obie cat is with Shylynn. She goes the extra mile to make sure he's getting attention, food, and sunshine! Thank you Shylynn!

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Cheryl P.
Sitter Profile Image: David D.
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David D.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
197 reviews
42 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

David was really easy to work with and very flexible. I extended my vacation by a day and David was able to continue past the original dates set up for his drop-ins. I loved the pictures each visit. Everything looked good when I returned. I will ask him to sit again in the future.

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Brian H.
Sitter Profile Image: Jasmine M.
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Jasmine M.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
175 reviews
58 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

Went above and beyond in meeting our animals needs! Was very communicative and showed overwhelming care for the babies! Would recommend to anyone!

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Basil H.
Sitter Profile Image: Skye M.
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Skye M.
$24
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

Skye did an amazing job taking care of my 3 pets. They were all very calm and happy when I had arrived home. She played with my dog Luna in the yard and the pictures showed a very happy girl with her red ball.

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Scotia C.
Sitter Profile Image: Holly H.
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Holly H.
$29
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
8 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Prunedale, CA, 95076

Holly was great with our furry kiddos and sent adorable pictures each visit. They were happy and well when we returned home and appreciated having her so much! Fantastic

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Tina E.
Sitter Profile Image: Allyn D.
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Allyn D.
$17
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
27 years of experience
Aromas, CA, 95004

Allyn is heaven sent. Its as if we found an extension of our love for our Amihan (pet dog). Thank you for your warmth and patience not just for our beloved Amihan but to us.

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Mikhael Angelus M.
Sitter Profile Image: Naomi M.
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Naomi M.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Aptos, CA, 95003

Naomi is wonderful! If you need someone who is kind, reliable, and truly there for your pet, look no further. Highly recommend her and am so glad she’s in the area!!

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Chloe T.
Sitter Profile Image: Emma K.
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Emma K.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

Emma did a great job with our 8 year old Lab Ruby. She was easy to communicate with and very sweet with our dog. She followed all our instructions and sent pictures while we were away. We’ll definitely reach out to her next time we need a dog sitter.

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Naomi B.
Sitter Profile Image: Callie M.
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Callie M.
$49
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
4 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Aptos, CA, 95003

Callie was so great with our dog Ansel! Despite not having met Callie before, Ansel was pleased to get pets and scratches and spend some time with her in the yard. She was very responsive to on the app, and prompt, and made it so easy on us to leave him for the day. We look forward to having Callie help us again!

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Taryn F.
Sitter Profile Image: Yu R.
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Yu R.
$35
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
11 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Capitola, CA, 95010

About: Hi everyone! My name is Yu (yes, pronounced exactly like "You"!). Originally from Japan, I bring that classic Japanese dedication and hard-working spirit to everything I do—especially when it comes to dog care! Dogs are my absolute passion, and my heart completely melts whenever I'm around them. I don't own a dog of my own right now, but I live with a sweet housemate who has a friendly dog. This means our home is already set up perfectly for a pup, and your dog will have a furry friend to hang out with if they like company! I am so excited to be a dedicated temporary "mommy" (or cool auntie!) for your dog and treat them like royalty. What I promise: • Constant supervision and a safe, secure environment. • Lots of playtime, walks, and tailored care based on your dog's routine. • Regular photo/video updates so you can have total peace of mind. Looking forward to meeting your sweet pup soon! 🎁 Save $20 on your first booking! Use code YUR04253 or visit: https://www.rover.com/sit/yur04253 i'm currently not working. so i have plenty of time to play with your pups! my partner can look after your pups while i'm away too. our routine is : in the morning(7am) and evening(6pm) we walk for 15-20min, during the day(11am-2pm) for 1-2h, and before bed quick potty break(10pm). we can easily adjust time schedule for your dogs. when we go out we take your doggies as many as possible, so more than 4times a day is guarantee. i can board them pretty much any days. *your doggies must be ok with being alone max for3h sometimes when we can't take them out with us. if your dog bark or whine more than necessary, our town house is not good fit for them. (it's more for quiet neighbors) our place is in a town house, has a dog field across street. we love cuddling and sleeping together:) if your dogs need own space, we respect that too. We accept more than 2 dogs at same time.

Sitter Profile Image: Deanna D.
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Deanna D.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
13 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

Deanna was absolutely wonderful! She was incredibly communicative and kept me updated the entire time, sending lots of photos and letting me know how my pups were doing, which gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. She was reliable, attentive, and truly went above and beyond to make sure they were happy and well cared for. I really appreciated how on top of everything she was and would 100% trust her with my dogs again. Highly recommend her! ❤️

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Sitter Profile Image: Melanie L.
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Melanie L.
$50
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
207 reviews
54 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Capitola, CA, 95010

Melanie is simply the best! She brings such passion and compassion to her care for animals, and her knowledge and attention to detail makes us feel like if we can't be there to love and care for our fur family in person, then they are in the best hands with her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Celeste C.
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Celeste C.
$26
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
21 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

About: Over the course of my life I have owned, raised and cared for dogs (Husky + Pitbull mutt, Lab and Chihuahua), chickens, quail, fish, lizards and cats. I'm very organized when it comes to scheduling, I've attached a screenshot of my weekly schedule from January1 - March 20th. I'll have my schedule for April-June posted by the end of March. I'm constantly updating my available times on the app and will stay in communication if scheduling problems come up. I'm a very flexible person as well, I usually don't mind driving if locations change or re-scheduling. Any pet in my care will have my utmost attention and loads of affection, and I welcome your detailed instructions as to how you’d like your pet cared for. I'm very conscious about having a safe environment, making sure any trash or choking hazards are out of reach, as well as closely monitoring outside time.

Sitter Profile Image: Susie B.
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Susie B.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

About: Caring for animals has always been part of my life. I grew up surrounded by pets of all kinds, including dogs, cats, birds with feathers, fish with fins, and even those with scales. That early exposure gave me a deep comfort and appreciation for animals of every personality and species. I am recently retired, which gives me the flexibility to be fully present and available for pet care when needed. My schedule allows me to accommodate walks, drop-ins, overnights, and extended stays without the constraints of a traditional workday. This flexibility means your pets receive consistent attention, timely care, and a calm, unhurried presence while you are away. When caring for pets in my home, they become part of an active, dog-friendly neighborhood with plenty to explore. I live just 1.5 blocks from the beach and close to great walking spots like Arana Gulch, the park at the end of Schwan Lake, and a nearby dog park only minutes away. Dogs in my care enjoy fresh air, fun walks, and plenty of playtime balanced with calm downtime at home. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I focus on maintaining their normal routines so they feel safe and comfortable in familiar surroundings.

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The median cost per visit for pet sitting in Aptos is $26

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Gabriele took great care of our three dogs (and home) while we were away for the weekend! We received lots of photos and updates and it was fun to see the dogs enjoying themselves while we were gone. Very sweet. Would have Gabriele back anytime!

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Jennifer H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hannah was great! She took wonderful care of our little crew, followed all of our instructions, and sent us pictures and updates along the way. She was super easy to communicate with and very professional, and we really appreciated her helping us out on such short notice. We’d happily have her watch our animals again and definitely recommend her!

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Tracinda K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lillian was amazing! We ended up needing to leave one of our cats in a cone and she gave her extra love and free time from the cone while we were away. I would happily use her again!

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Grace Y.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Callie continues to be a dream pet sitter. We left for a week and knew our Molly was in good hands because she had Callie checking on her.

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Taryn F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Antoinette is great! She’s awesome with communication and very prompt with her drop in visits. Highly recommend her!

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Amanda N.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ava was wonderful. I could tell my cat was well cared for and happy (gives me such peace of mind). Ava was reliable and communicative. It was a huge peace of mind to receive the photos each day that everything was going well while I was away.

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Danielle C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Yuliya is definitely a cat person, and our cats took to her right away! Our older cat Plum can be a little prickly if overstimulated, so seeing pictures of her rubbing up against Yuliya’s leg made me feel secure that my cat felt comfortable and safe. We also loved seeing photos of our younger, more active cat Lyra getting plenty of play time and affection. She understood and expressed the importance of routines for cats, especially when their people are away, and her care for our cats reflected that. Our cats have a fairly complicated food routine, and Yuliya did well adhering to it. Part way through our trip, she noticed that one of our cat’s food was running low, let us know, and even measured out how many portions were left to ensure there would be enough to last the rest of our trip. We are the type of cat owners who appreciate very detailed visit summaries, and it would’ve been great to have had a little more of that, but we did receive lots of photos and enough written updates to feel that our cats were in safe and caring hands. Thank you, Yuliya!

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Chloe S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Denise has been taking amazing care of our two cats for over a year now. We are so appreciative of her!

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Apple K.
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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Aptos on Rover is $27.75 per visit (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of August 2026, there are 4,374 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Aptos. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.

Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Aptos stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.

Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Aptos. On Rover:

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 96% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

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