Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In California

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Sitter Profile Image: Bayley A.
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Bayley A.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
11 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Old Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40208

Bayley did a great job with all 3 of our dogs! She came over in the morning for breakfast; as we needed help because our reg dog-sitter's schedule changed. She jumped right in and was very flexible! Def will use Bayley again!!

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Cody B.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Germantown, Louisville, KY, 40204

Cody was great. He communicated really well and sent lots of pictures. Roxie loved him. I will book him again.

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Ciara W.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
442 reviews
152 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Germantown, Louisville, KY, 40204

Ciara was awesome. I felt comfortable overseas knowing Freya was in good hands. Ciara took care of everything and even developed a bond with Freya. I'd be excited to use Ciara again in the future.

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Jen J.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
136 reviews
29 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Germantown, Louisville, KY, 40204

Jen was tremendous. She was highly communicative and timely. My cat appreciated the love and pets, and I appreciated knowing that he was being well cared for.

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Emily R.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
24 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Louisville, KY, 40208

We appreciate you so much! Emily genuinely cares about our dog’s welfare and health and will go out of her way to help and make him more comfortable. He is not the easiest pet, but despite his sometimes confusing behavior, Emily goes above and beyond to provide the highest level of care.

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Sitter Profile Image: Donai L.
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Donai L.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
5 years of experience
Old Louisville, Louisville, KY, 40208

Donai was exceptional! I knew when she came to meet Alice and Hank and she got on the floor to meet them, and asked for some treats to win them over, that she had already won over my approval. She gave me daily updates and daily pictures. It made me so happy on my trip to both see them, and also see that they were being well cared for and loved. Would definitely book Donai again!!

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Sitter Profile Image: William W.
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William W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
68 reviews
17 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Highlands, Louisville, KY, 40204

We were very happy with William and our cat Toasty was too! William was quick to respond to the booking request and other communications. Our cat warmed up to him right away and he sent several pictures of them hanging out. Would definitely book with him in the future :)

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Missy H.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
12 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Jeffersonville, IN, 47130

Missy was very communicative and caring to my cat. It was first time using a sitter for him. I was a bit nervous as we had just moved and worried my cat would not do well. Would definitely rebook with Missy!

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VeAyress K.
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$20
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4 years of experience
Russell, Louisville, KY, 40211

About: I am a veterinary technician assistant with 4+ years of experience with working with animals. I can provide exceptional care for your pet or pets. I can also provide medication administration (orally, topical, and injections) if needed (: I currently work full time. However I am available from Friday-Monday morning. I have plenty of availability for your pup or kitten! I am available for boarding, dog-walking, or even just house check ins. I have a 100% transparency policy. I will give your hourly check in and updates on your pet. Is your pet unsure around new people? No worries, I believe in meet and greets to make sure your pet is completely comfortable first!

Sitter Profile Image: Mary R.
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Mary R.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
6 repeat clients
35 years of experience
JEFFERSONVILLE, IN, 47130

We couldn’t be happier with the care that Mary provides for our dog. Bodger aka Huevo absolutely loves her and it’s clear that Mary genuinely cares about the animals she watches. She has also been incredibly flexible and accommodating with our changing work schedules which has been such a help Because our dog is a rescue finding someone we could completely trust was extremely important to us. Mary exceeded our expectations and gave us peace of mind from the very beginning. Knowing Huevo is safe and happy and well cared for when we’re away is priceless. We highly recommend Mary to anyone looking for a dependable and caring and trustworthy dog sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah R.
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Sarah R.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
6 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Jeffersonville, IN, 47130

Sarah was wonderful with our dog! She gave great communication, was timely and followed instructions perfectly! We will definitely be booking again! Highly recommend.

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Sitter Profile Image: Liz F.
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Liz F.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
8 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Belknap, Louisville, KY, 40205

This is my 5th or 6th time using Liz. Every time she sends good pictures and her communication is great! Fast responses, clear pictures and happy dogs every time. I don’t recommend giving short notices if you don’t have to but my job is last minute demanding and she’s been the best at responding last minute.

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Sitter Profile Image: Desiree C.
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Desiree C.
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$13
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15 years of experience
Shelby Park, Louisville, KY, 40203

About: I have had numerous pets in my lifetime and have been a manager of a pet shop. My current fur babies include a Newfoundland and Blue Heeler. Pets of all shapes and sizes are welcome to my love and care! I have mornings, evenings and weekends free. Please reach out if there is a specific time frame that you are needing and we can collaborate. I am more than happy to accommodate your specialized instruction for your pet In your home. I will do my absolute best to make your pet feel comfy and cared for. Just let me know!

Sitter Profile Image: Becca R.
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Becca R.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
92 reviews
25 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Louisville, KY, 40217

Becca is very sweet , I have a shy separation anxiety girl named Lola and Becca works her butt off to make sure she feels better while I'm at work

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Sitter Profile Image: Brandon S.
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Brandon S.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
South Louisville, Lousiville, KY, 40208

Wonderful notes! Left our dogs very tired and happy!

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Adam C.
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Madi M.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Louisville, KY, 40208

Madi was reliable and did a great job!

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Angie H.
Sitter Profile Image: Jenna N.
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Jenna N.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Louisville, KY, 40204

Jenna saved the day on very short notice. She arrived right on time and my girls seemed to like her. This was only her first visit but she seems very reliable. I would definitely book with her again.

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Robert B.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Phoenix Hill, Louisville, KY, 40202

So helpful with the pups!! Photos sent and messages to keep me updated 💙

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Sitter Profile Image: Eleanor E.
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Eleanor E.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
89 reviews
28 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Cherokee Triangle, Louisville, KY, 40204

Eleanor watched my kitty while I was away and she was amazing!!! Always communicated what was going on and sent me pictures each day to update me! I will rebook her anytime I need a pet sitter, I highly recommend working with her! 😊

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Daniel L.
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$16
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4.7 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
14 repeat clients
15 years of experience
NEW ALBANY, IN, 47150

Daniel did great! One of our dogs - a Dane - is very difficult with people, and Daniel did great working with him! Our other two were also well taken care of!

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Andrea C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Bayley was amazing! She and Millie had a nice afternoon walk. Thank you so much, Bayley! I would absolutely book again.

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Sage M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jacqueline was amazing! She fit me in on a super short notice when I took an unplanned day trip. She was extremely communicative and kind, and even offered to do extra tasks that I hadn’t asked of her.

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Jada A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Donai was exceptional! I knew when she came to meet Alice and Hank and she got on the floor to meet them, and asked for some treats to win them over, that she had already won over my approval. She gave me daily updates and daily pictures. It made me so happy on my trip to both see them, and also see that they were being well cared for and loved. Would definitely book Donai again!!

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Tess R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emma responded quickly and my cat got along with her with ease. She provided photos every day and checked in at the times she said she would. Thanks for watching Adler!

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Mykaela C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Madi did a great job watching my dog and cat! She is very attentive and reliable. She send me updates while I was gone. Highly recommend!

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Sarah K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

First time Rover user - and boy am I glad I booked with Becca. Becca was absolutely wonderful for Walker’s first Rover stay! From the start, her communication was excellent, which made the whole experience so easy and stress-free. Knowing Walker was in such good hands gave me total peace of mind. You can tell she genuinely cares and treats the animals she watches like her own. The best part was getting pictures of Walker in the middle of my workday — it completely made my day and reassured me that he was happy, comfortable, and having a great time.I’m so grateful for the care she gave him and wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again. Highly recommend Becca to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and attentive!

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Tori H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Olivia was great! She watched our kitties while we were off getting married and did a great job! She sent us pictures of each of them throughout the whole trip which really gave us peace of mind while we were away. I will definitely be using her again!

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Taylor S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jessica did a fantastic job taking care of our dogs while we were away. One dog is nervous around new people and pretty much anybody who isn’t us, and that in turn makes our other dog anxious as well. Jessica was gentle, resourceful, and creative in managing them and their drop-in visits. She also communicated well with us, so we felt our dogs were safe and in good hands. Thank you!

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Juliet N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Joleen was great. Roxie loved her. She was great at communicating and on time and went above and beyond. I will book with her again.

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Jawaun T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

like always, maritza was great! she is reliable and trustworthy and takes great care of my little dog. thanks maritza!

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Alyson W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Abby is amazing! She cares so much for our fur baby and leaves detailed and thoughtful notes. I never need to worry about our little girl.

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Emily S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She is an excellent sitter, very responsive, and the cats were so happy when I came back from my trip! I will definitely book her in the future.

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Adam E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She was amazing, really sweet and understanding. Kept me updated everytime she was going to pass by and walk my dogs. Definitely will use her again

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Nataly B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel was great taking care of my cat for the week! She was very communicative, available, and above all else very good with animals! Would rebook again in the future. Thank you!

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Derek S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Madison is wonderful! She was very patient with our grumpy diabetic kitty, and did a great job with her insulin shot. We look forward to booking her again in the future :)

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Cordelia W.
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The median cost per night for pet sitting in California is $20

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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in California on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

If you’re searching for a California pet sitter for the first time, visit the pet sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a pet sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.

Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in California.

Rover makes it easy to find California pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:

  • Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.