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Sitter Profile Image: Marianne P.
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Marianne P.
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$39
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 65 reviews
18 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, 93923

“Fantastic find! Marianne was quick to respond and maintained great communication throughout. We were visiting from out of town and hired her for daily walks. She was great with our 75 lb Labrador.”

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Kyle H.
Sitter Profile Image: Erin U.
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Erin U.
$28
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 58 reviews
14 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Del Rey Oaks, CA, 93940

“Erin was exceptional with our dogs Miko and Ren! Erin provided great recaps and pictures of our dogs throughout the entire duration which kept us at ease while we were away. We will definitely use Erin again and will recommend to anyone who needs pet services. Thanks again, Erin!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Shelly R.
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Shelly R.
$43
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
40 years of experience
Carmel, CA, 93921

About: I love all animals! I am attentive and genuinely care. I understand that pets are family members, and I treat them with the same love, patience, and respect that I would give my own. I take the time to learn each pet's unique personality, routines, and needs so they feel safe, comfortable, and cared for while their owners are away. I am dependable, attentive to detail, and committed to maintaining a pet's normal routine to reduce stress and provide consistency, to ensure both pets and their owners have peace of mind. Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine because I genuinely enjoy spending time with animals and prioritize their well-being. I structure my schedule to ensure pets receive consistent attention, exercise, companionship, and care throughout the day. I understand the importance of reliability and communication, and I make your pet my priority. Caring for animals brings me joy, and I take pride in providing a loving, safe, and dependable presence while their families are away.

Sitter Profile Image: Mari G.
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Mari G.
$39
total per walk
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 63 reviews
22 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Pacific Grove, CA, 93950

“We loved having Mari watch our pup. Her calm, peaceful nature was exactly what I look for when leaving my doggo with someone new. If I lived here, I would not hesitate to have her come on a regular basis. Perfect! Thanks Mari 🐶”

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Lisa B.
Sitter Profile Image: Roberto C.
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Roberto C.
$22
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
1 repeat client
9 years of experience
Monterey, CA, 93940

“Roberto is not only a dog lover, he is very dependable, on time and consistent. If I could give him 6 stars I would.”

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Robert C.
Sitter Profile Image: Emily S.
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Emily S.
$18
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Monterey, CA, 93940

“Emily has been walking my dog for a few months now. She is very reliable and I fully trust her with my dog. She’s always sure to add pictures and updates to every walk!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kaitlyn R.
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Kaitlyn R.
$32
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
1 year of experience
Monterey, CA, 93940

About: Hi! My name is Kaitlyn, and I’m a dependable, caring pet sitter who truly loves animals. I grew up with dogs and have experience caring for both dogs and cats. I understand that every pet has its own personality and routine, and I’ll make sure they receive the attention, exercise, and affection they deserve while you’re away. I treat every home with respect and will leave it exactly as I found it. Whether you need house sitting, drop-in visits, or dog walks, you can count on me to provide reliable care and regular photo updates so you can have peace of mind while you’re away. I have availability every day. I have a lot of availability. Just let me know a day or two in advance and we can make it work. Looking forward to meeting your fur baby! I am a safe and reliable house sitter. I will leave your home exactly as you left it and take good care of it while you’re gone. I will also take good care of your fur babies!

Sitter Profile Image: Kevin D.
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Kevin D.
$43
total per walk
3 years of experience
Carmel, CA, 93923

About: I’ve had dogs as part of my family for 25 years and have also cared for friends’ and family members’ dogs for the past 3 years. I provide limited, home-style boarding in a safe, comfortable environment with plenty of personal attention. Pet care is an important part of my daily routine, and I make time to provide dependable, attentive care. I’m flexible and will work with your schedule to give your pet the attention they deserve. I provide a safe, comfortable environment with a large, securely fenced yard where dogs can enjoy supervised outdoor time. I follow each pet’s individual routine, needs, and owner instructions to ensure they feel happy and well cared for.

Sitter Profile Image: Athena M.
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Athena M.
$56
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 18 reviews
2 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, 93921

About: My boyfriend (& roommate) and I both have a lifelong love for animals and am really missing having pets around! I’ve grown up with all sorts of dog breeds ranging from Pit Bulls to Havanese and feel comfortable around them all. I’ve also opened my home to foster dogs, embracing the joys and challenges that come with caring for both older dogs and newborn puppies. My commitment to the well-being of these animals extends beyond routine care to creating a warm and loving environment that caters to their individual needs. I have a fully remote job so I am at my house most of the day with lots of spare time for walks and cuddles. My boyfriend Will is also obsessed with both dogs and cats and gives them even more attention when he is home before and after work. While we are in the upper unit of a duplex, we have a fully fenced yard and live in a great very walkable neighborhood. I have space in my house for a crate and any other supplies needed to make your pet feel comfortable. I live with my boyfriend who is also a huge animal lover so rest assured your pet will get plenty of love and attention! Please note we do have stairs to get up to our unit with a large deck that gets lots of sun!

Sitter Profile Image: Julia B.
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Julia B.
$56
total per walk
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 33 reviews
9 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Carmel by the Sea, Carmel-by-the-sea, CA, 93921

“Julia quickly became an essential help for me to get my dog Rocky stimulation and exercise that allowed me to focus on the primary reason for my trip! She is knowledgeable of all of the dog fun-spots and very aware of safety of the pets she cares for. Julie communicated often and it felt like I was along for the fun. She sent pictures that quickly became favorites on Facebook and most of all, she developed a bond with Rocky where he loved every visit and I could tell she enjoyed Rocky as well! I highly recommend Julia for all your pet needs in the Carmel area!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Kim R.
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Kim R.
$28
total per walk
24 years of experience
Carmel, CA, 93921

About: I have the most experience with various dog breeds young and old. More recently I have grown to also love and care for cats. Most of my full time experience has been with my personal dogs. Zoe, an Australian Shepard, was a shining light in my life for 14 years. Prior to Zoe I had Max, a sweet and gentle Rottweiler I was with for 6 years. For the past 4 years I've been spending a lot of time caring for the beloved pets and homes of my friends and family. I'm a retired teacher so my schedule is pretty flexible. I do some regular volunteer work with cancer patients a few hours each week. I walk or hike daily and a furry companion would be welcome. It's one of the main reasons I signed up for Rover! I am also now on Trusted Housesitters and have experience caring for pets in client's homes. I could have a pet in my home for short visits. I live near a lovely wooded trail that dogs LOVE.

Sitter Profile Image: Claudia B.
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Claudia B.
$38
total per walk
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 53 reviews
23 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Monterey, CA, 93940

“Claudia has been great to work with! She’s been very understanding of my concerns about this high auto-traffic area, and she’s been fantastic with my dog, who just adores her! Very trustworthy and reliable!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Nina A.
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Nina A.
$39
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
4 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Carmel, CA, 93923

About: I've had dogs nearly my entire life, enjoying them from puppyhood to senior age. As my kids grew up, I have also taken care of hamsters, bunnies, lizards, turtles, and parakeets. But most of all, I love dogs. My dog Rainie is an English lab, half chocolate/half yellow who loves playing with other dogs, especially other labs. I'm very familiar with the needs and limitations of senior dogs and can adapt our routines accordingly. I only host one dog at a time to ensure everyone gets enough peace and pettings. We can host caged pets at the same time (small reptiles and parakeets). I'm retired and can host your pet anytime with advance notice. My calendar will accurately indicate my availability. My regular routine includes walking and gardening with our guest dogs. I have a large fenced yard and a single level home 8 steps above ground. Your dog will spend most of their time wherever I happen to be and will be given regular potty breaks. Your dog will enjoy romping in the yard for extended periods under supervision, but will not be left unattended in the yard. Please provide detailed feeding and medication instructions and I will follow them to the letter. Tell me about your dog's special likes, dislikes, fears, and behavioral quirks so we can make dog feel at home. Your dog must be able to manage the steps to get in and out of the house, be willing to use the doggie ramp, or be small enough for me to carry up and down. Must be housebroken. Please provide crate if crate trained and more comfortable in the crate. Or, provide favorite bed or blanket. Otherwise, we have a collection of blankets. Please bring your dog's favorite toy. Some large dogs accepted, depending on size, breed, and degree of training. A meet and greet is a must for most dogs. Pit bulls, Rottweilers, and Dobermans will not be accepted under any circumstances. I realize that many individual dogs are very sweet, but as a rule, these breeds unnerve me, and the dog will sense that.

Sitter Profile Image: Lisa R.
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Lisa R.
$35
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
10 years of experience
93940

About: I would love an opportunity to provide care for your pet. I have over 10 years of experience caring for pets, training, etc. so I am more than qualified to take care of your pet! I am planning on providing pet care as my job, so I am pretty available…I am interested in daily walks as well as overnight care.. I provide loving and nurturing care in the comfort of the pets home. I was a nanny so I am always mindful of keeping the home safe and tidy!

Sitter Profile Image: Madeleine S.
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Madeleine S.
$22
total per walk
8 years of experience
Monterey, CA, 93940

About: I’ve taken care of dogs and cats, as well as other animals like horses, otters, and seals! I love caring for and ensuring the well-being of all animals, regardless of size or breed. I am currently applying for graduate programs and have lots of availability! I spend lots of time working or walking which either cats or dogs would fit perfectly. I have a fenced patio and backyard for animals to explore. I spend most days working outside where a cat on my lap or a puppy playing would fit perfectly!

Sitter Profile Image: Hayden M.
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Hayden M.
$43
total per walk
1 repeat client
16 years of experience
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, 93921

About: I love dogs, I grew up with two and have also helped sit for my sister and best friend’s dogs for the past 3 years. I am a reliable person to help care for your pet. I am currently a full-time student at CSU Monterey. I grew up in San Jose and recently moved to Carmel to be closer to school. I am available throughout the day to do drop ins and walks. I can walk your pet in your neighborhood if that is comfortable for you. Or I can bring toys for them and keep them in your home. Either way my goal is to make sure that you’re pet is given attention and an outlet for exercise.

Sitter Profile Image: Nicole M.
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Nicole M.
$43
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Pacific Grove, CA, 93950

About: We always had pets growing up, when I moved out I missed having those loving beings around me, so I started petsitting. My clients and friends know me as a reliable, loving and caring person and trust me with their loved ones. I am self employed so I can create my own schedule. I am flexible and cater to the needs of my customer. I am sure we can work someting out. I will strictly obey the wishes of my client to make sure their pets are safe and well taken care of. However the clients handle the safety of their pets.

Sitter Profile Image: Nermin E.
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Nermin E.
$138
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
39 years of experience
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, 93923

About: I grow up with animals since I born. As a trainer, my close circle always trusts me to take care their pets. I am an influencer (400K followers, you can check how legit and trustworthy I am, cuz I am partnering with worldwide companies & showing my peaceful daily life), so I am creating my own schedule. Animals are my true passion & they all are my babies to me! I love them all so I choose to be a professional pet sitter. I have extensive experience with animals. For their separation anxiety I prefer to watch them in their own environment. Since I was a teenager, I was helping street dogs & cats to found homes. I took classes, and I learned how to take care animals. I learned about proper diet, housing, and medical care for variety of animals. I do have lot of experience with other animals as well as dogs & cats. I am super familiar with bunnies, turtles, chickens, cows, goats, sheeps, ducks, birds especially since I am a kid, I spent my holidays at my father’s farms. Your pets will stay happily entertained to have the best Pawsome VIP Vacation! We will have so much fun together with your dearies! I want to make sure you will be so happy and at peace leaving your pup with me; with their new best friend! I welcome meet & greets at parks, but they are not required. I can do long walks, plays, and every other needings for our dearest animals! I guarantee it will be a Dog Gone GOOD Time! I am home and at parks all of the time with All My Dearie Guest Paws and I love it! This is my full time job, and my day centers around their care, safety, health, entertainment, and much happiness in the most hygienic PawsInn! I am a full time pet sitter & that is the only way how I can see possible to do pet sitting job proper. I can fully supervise “kids” and make sure they all good and happy ;) Kindly give a bath to your most lovely puppies before giving them to me pretty please. Otherwise I need to give bath & grooming for my dearie guest paws. I will charge it. I have a fenced front yard, backyard at PawsInn, so l am supervising dearly puppies all the time, even when they are having fun at my garden. We shall do long walks, plays at the safest neighborhood parks, and fenced football fields constantly. My favorite park is next to my home, and it is our favorite because I can safely let few puppies run there leash free since this park all fenced up.

Sitter Profile Image: Aileen L.
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Aileen L.
$23
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Monterey, CA, 93940

About: I started off my Rover journey in Seattle for a few years until COVID hit, and continued to watch pets offline for military families while living in Japan for the past 5 years. Now that I’m back in the US, I’m eager to start up my Rover services again! I am mostly experienced with small-medium dogs, with breeds like terriers, poodles, chihuahuas, corgis, and shelties. I grew up caring for hamsters and parakeets, and started getting more involved with dogs and cats in university as I volunteered with local shelters and rescues. I’ve raised 2 dogs of my own, and also took in a stray kitten for a few weeks until finding a permanent home for her. I’m comfortable with dogs of all ages, but more recently I’ve learned a lot about caring for senior dogs as my own dog has entered the geriatric age and needs more patience and empathy. If you have a senior dog that needs special attention, I’m happy to accommodate their needs so you can have peace of mind that your pup is being cared for while you’re away. I’m currently in between jobs so I have plenty of flexibility during the week to drop by your home for some play time and exercise! I respect that every dog has individual needs. Whether they need extra time to warm up or want space from other walkers when out and about, I will learn and your pet’s preferences and advocate for them in public spaces to ensure they are safe and comfortable.

Sitter Profile Image: Hannah F.
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Hannah F.
$30
total per walk
18 years of experience
Carmel, CA, 93923

About: I have grown up as the eldest of three siblings and the owner of pet seahorses, hamsters, dogs, and bunnies. Caregiving is second nature to me. I am alert and patient and this job fits in really well for me as a college student. I love making connections with new families, being outside, and being around animals. I am a college student, so I only have class for a few hours a day. Other than that, I would love to spend my time outside helping others with their pets. It keeps both of us active and busy :) I love to spend my time outside, so you can expect a lot of walks and yard time. My house has a big yard and lots of space to play or relax

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As of September 2026, there are 1,103 sitters on Rover offering Dog Walking across Carmel Highlands. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Whether you want a solo or group walk depends on your dog's personality. Solo walks can be beneficial for dog parents with reactive dogs, puppies, or dogs who are anxious around unfamiliar animals. Many dog walkers on Rover offer private, one-on-one walking services.

Group walks are a good fit for social dogs who enjoy structured walks. If your dog prefers the energy of a group stroll, ask your dog walker about group walks in your Carmel Highlands. Since all dog walkers are local, they may have a neighborhood dog who is a good walking companion to yours.

For dog walking services, you can request a report card update with specifics about your dog’s walk. Report cards require photos and can include a map of the walking route , total walk time, poop and pee breaks, and distance traveled, so you know exactly where your dog has been walking in Carmel Highlands.

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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.

Every walker 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 .

Yes, you can find walkers who have experience with handling special pet needs in Carmel Highlands. On Rover:

  • 91% of walkers can help with special care needs
  • 99% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 97% 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 dog, and a walker. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your walker 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 walker questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and walkers 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.

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