House Sitting in Balboa Park, San Diego
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About: Hi I have been around animals my whole life, growing up with both cats and dogs. I’ve had a dog of my own for 8 years, giving me personal experience in canine care, behavior, and training. In addition to my personal experience, I volunteer at The Animal Pad in San Diego, working hands-on with rescue dogs of all breeds and temperaments. I ensure every walk is safe, engaging, and tailored to your dog’s needs—whether it’s a leisurely stroll or an energy-burning adventure. I am currently only working remotely so have very open availability to sit and walk pets! I'm available Mid-days, evenings and weekends to house sit or walk! Am able to dog/cat sitting at your home and walk dogs! I am also able to board dogs overnight if friendly with other dogs as I have one of my own!


“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Matilda was absolutely wonderful with our babies! They were kind, reliable, and clearly cared for our pups like their own. We came back to 4 happy and well-cared-for pups—couldn’t ask for more. Highly recommend!”


“Kaitie watched over my Shiba Inu, Sushi while I was out of town for a quick work event. Sushi was clearly very happy and in great care, she even dropped her off and picked her up from her regular weekly doggy daycare. I got daily update and adorable pictures.”


“I felt at ease with Frances being there. She stayed there entire time so I felt very comfortable! She loves pets & it shows! She even washed my sheets & kept me up to date on pet behaviors. Will definitely use again”

“This woman is AMAZING. She has been nothing but kind while I have a lot going on and needed help with my girls. They have lost so much training due to personal medical issues for me / also my dogs, and she stepped right up to help me. Her patience with my girls is amazing and I can tell they just love her. Victoria knows exactly how to work with dogs and handle them perfectly. Will definitely book again if she is interested.”


“Alina was perfect and I'm so happy to have found her! She house sat for my 12 year old dachshund for almost two weeks and he couldn't have been happier. She sent me photos and kept me updated on their walks, outings and cuddle time. He is an easy dog but can get anxious when I'm gone for long stretches. Alina provided the love and attention he needed so no sad or anxious behavior this time. I'm excited to have found a great person to care for him when I'm away!”


“Jinni is great! We weren’t sure how our toy poodle would handle spending time with a stranger (he can be a little shy and this was our first booking). We were so happy to see him hanging out on her lap shortly after we left! Clearly Jinni’s calm, easy energy made him feel right at home. :) Highly recommend!”


“We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Amy was truly a dream. From start to finish, she went above and beyond in every way. She followed all of our instructions to a T—kept up with our pup’s training, stuck to her schedule, took her on long, enriching walks, and made sure she got plenty of love and structure. We received thoughtful daily updates with photos, which made us feel completely at ease while we were away. Not only was our dog incredibly well cared for, but our home was left spotless and orderly—it honestly felt like we came home to a reset space. She met our needs and then some. We would book with her again in a heartbeat and feel so lucky to have found someone so reliable, attentive, and genuinely caring. Highly recommend!”


“Abigail was really great! She was recommended by our neighbors who also had a positive experience. We have two dogs, one cat and some chickens. I appreciated the pictures she sent every day. The house was exactly as we left it and our pets were happy.”



“Jarrod has been absolutely amazing! He's walked our Frenchie and 90lb Staffie all over Little Italy twice weekly for well over a year. He's been perfectly reliable and has bailed us out in a pinch when we had life things come to up. We trust him 100 percent - we've had numerous walkers and he's the only one we've ever been so happy and relieved.”


“Rebecca was so thorough in preparation of helping care for our pups while we were away. Helped us to feel confident during her care and stay with them. She sent updates and pictures which helped the communication stay consistent and open, which was nice too! Grateful for her services!!”


“We used Christie as a house sitter while out of town on vacation. She provided updates on our doggo multiple times per day, including pictures, and spent tons of time walking and just being with our dog so he didn’t feel lonely. He was extremely happy and well cared for, and they look like they have a great relationship. I look forward to using her services again! Highly recommend.”


“Jessica was absolutely lovely and our pupper had a great time with him! He got out and about and was well cared for the whole time, definitely a great sitter!”

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Della Y.

“This is the second time we used Della and she's been great! She took care of our 3 cats without any issues and stayed in constant communication with us!”


Katie W.
“Katie is an active an energetic young woman who has always had a knack for loving and caring for animals. She has always owned a dog and is knowledgeable about their needs. She is responsible and I know she will take the utmost care in walking any pet.”




Matilda D.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Matilda was absolutely wonderful with our babies! They were kind, reliable, and clearly cared for our pups like their own. We came back to 4 happy and well-cared-for pups—couldn’t ask for more. Highly recommend!”


Kaitie C.


“Kaitie watched over my Shiba Inu, Sushi while I was out of town for a quick work event. Sushi was clearly very happy and in great care, she even dropped her off and picked her up from her regular weekly doggy daycare. I got daily update and adorable pictures.”


Francine Z.

“Murphy is always excited to see his friend & have a little playtime and cuddles. 🥰 Appreciate you being so responsive & available even at the last minute!”


Frances A.
“I felt at ease with Frances being there. She stayed there entire time so I felt very comfortable! She loves pets & it shows! She even washed my sheets & kept me up to date on pet behaviors. Will definitely use again”


victoria w.

“This woman is AMAZING. She has been nothing but kind while I have a lot going on and needed help with my girls. They have lost so much training due to personal medical issues for me / also my dogs, and she stepped right up to help me. Her patience with my girls is amazing and I can tell they just love her. Victoria knows exactly how to work with dogs and handle them perfectly. Will definitely book again if she is interested.”


Alina S.

“Alina was perfect and I'm so happy to have found her! She house sat for my 12 year old dachshund for almost two weeks and he couldn't have been happier. She sent me photos and kept me updated on their walks, outings and cuddle time. He is an easy dog but can get anxious when I'm gone for long stretches. Alina provided the love and attention he needed so no sad or anxious behavior this time. I'm excited to have found a great person to care for him when I'm away!”




Colin E.

“Thank you for taking such great care of Max!”


Jinni X.

“Jinni is great! We weren’t sure how our toy poodle would handle spending time with a stranger (he can be a little shy and this was our first booking). We were so happy to see him hanging out on her lap shortly after we left! Clearly Jinni’s calm, easy energy made him feel right at home. :) Highly recommend!”


Sophia B.

“Sophia was great! She was very communicative and took amazing care of my older pupper. I will definitely be reaching out for a rebook next time I need a sitter for my Rosie!”


Izayah C.

“Luna was well cared for and even got to have an outing. She was happy and healthy when we returned and we are so grateful, especially with a last minute booking.”


Amy S.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Amy was truly a dream. From start to finish, she went above and beyond in every way. She followed all of our instructions to a T—kept up with our pup’s training, stuck to her schedule, took her on long, enriching walks, and made sure she got plenty of love and structure. We received thoughtful daily updates with photos, which made us feel completely at ease while we were away. Not only was our dog incredibly well cared for, but our home was left spotless and orderly—it honestly felt like we came home to a reset space. She met our needs and then some. We would book with her again in a heartbeat and feel so lucky to have found someone so reliable, attentive, and genuinely caring. Highly recommend!”


Abigail V.

“Abigail was really great! She was recommended by our neighbors who also had a positive experience. We have two dogs, one cat and some chickens. I appreciated the pictures she sent every day. The house was exactly as we left it and our pets were happy.”


Paige S.


“Paige was great! I really appreciated how well she took care of my dog and my home. I would definitely book with her again!”


Sofya T.

“Sofya was terrific. She was friendly, extremely responsive, and communicative. She provided great care to our golden doodle. We recommend her without hesitation.”




Jarrod V.

“Jarrod has been absolutely amazing! He's walked our Frenchie and 90lb Staffie all over Little Italy twice weekly for well over a year. He's been perfectly reliable and has bailed us out in a pinch when we had life things come to up. We trust him 100 percent - we've had numerous walkers and he's the only one we've ever been so happy and relieved.”


Rebecca R.

“Rebecca was so thorough in preparation of helping care for our pups while we were away. Helped us to feel confident during her care and stay with them. She sent updates and pictures which helped the communication stay consistent and open, which was nice too! Grateful for her services!!”


Christie J.

“We used Christie as a house sitter while out of town on vacation. She provided updates on our doggo multiple times per day, including pictures, and spent tons of time walking and just being with our dog so he didn’t feel lonely. He was extremely happy and well cared for, and they look like they have a great relationship. I look forward to using her services again! Highly recommend.”


Jessica P.

“Jessica was absolutely lovely and our pupper had a great time with him! He got out and about and was well cared for the whole time, definitely a great sitter!”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Balboa Park.
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. Balboa Park 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.
