Dog Walking Castro-Upper Market

About: Growing up, my family had 3 cats and 2 dogs. I’ve always been an animal lover. When I was 21, I was in college in New Orleans and I found a stray cat living under my house. When it was time to move, I took her with me and took care of her for years before giving her to my family so she could stay in New Orleans and live with other pets. I’ve volunteered at animal shelters - cleaning play areas, deep cleaning litter boxes, even taking care of kittens. I absolutely adore cats and would love to pet sit for you in San Francisco! I work remotely and have a flexible work schedule so it’s easy to fit in pet sitting. I’m happy to house sit or drop in for visits I can easily come to clients’ homes in SF and take care of cats - breakfast, dinner, play time, etc. I love to spend quality time with cats and play with them as well so they lead enriching lives.

“Robert is amazing!!! He stepped right in where I needed him and has settled right in with my two Goldens. He’s patient, caring and attentive and it’s fantastic. Knowing Robert is coming to visit my dogs eases my mind as I know they’re in great hands.”

Joe D.

“We asked Lauryn to pop in and take our 2 dogs for a walk a few days this week. She came over for a meet and great which we appreciated. The dogs enjoyed their walks, she was patient with our nervous dog and always on time. Look forward to many more walks. Thanks Lauryn.”

Kendal P.

About: I’ve taken care of both dogs and cats throughout my life. Recently, I started taking care of some of my friend’s pets and have gained valuable experience through them. I have taken care of cats of all sizes and energy levels, and have taken care of small-medium dogs. I’m currently working a full-time job from 7-4, but can swing before or after work, and during lunch time for an hour to take care of your pet! I am free weeknights after work, as well as on weekends. I can do drop-in care every 4 hours on weekdays, can stay overnight if needed, and/or can stay all day on the weekends. I do not have pets of my own, and live in a studio apartment so if your pet will be at my home, you will not need to worry about another pet being there. I have some plants that can be put away in a safe place if needed. If I will be staying at your home or doing drop-in care, I will make sure to treat it with respect and leave it how it was when I arrived.

“Shanna’s attentiveness and sincere care made our special needs elder pup feel comfortable from the get go! So much gratitude for the peace of mind and trust that Shanna delivers. Thank you!!!”

Akhila K.

“André has gone above and beyond as a walker. Our pup has special needs, and he's very attentive to our pup's needs. We did an initial meet & walk together so that he could get comfortable with Kirby's requirements & so that we could point out what to look out for. During the walk, André was perfect with our pup. I feel total confidence handing Kirby off to him each day. We've engaged André for ongoing weekly support — we can't wait to keep working with him!”

Kate M.

About: Former open-door animal shelter worker in kennels and behavior/medical advice in vet social work care. Cats, dogs, small animals and nail trims, positive reinforcement training I work from home and create my own schedule! Plenty of time during the evenings, in the day and early mornings. Mostly weekday availability too. In your home, I will respect your asks and simply be there for your pet. I have two cats of my own and understand it

“Jessica was a huge help! I had to leave town last minute and she was super flexible with me. My dog and I are both pretty high maintenance and she did great about taking all of my over the top instructions head on!”

Alexis S.

“Such a great experience. Both for me and for my two happy doggies. Would definitely reach out again.”

Merav N.

“Lauren was great - she came for a meet and greet, had great questions, arrived right on time, and followed all instructions! I would definitely book again.”

Emily K.

“RJ was very professional and easy to work with. Our dogs seemed to really enjoy the time that he spent with them on walks and during playtime, and RJ appeared to connect with them as well. Excellent service provider and I wouldn’t hesitate to contact him to care for my pets in the future. Thanks RJ!”

Patricia O.

“Denise was great with Franklin for his afternoon walks!!”

Sara G.

“Anna has been great for our pup and did not disappoint with her performance! Over the course of the summer we used Anna as a regular addition to the walk routine and she integrated into our walking style very well. With a high energy and strong willed dog, it is always a process to make sure someone is a good fit. Anna was able to fit into the role he needed and take him on long and stimulating walks. We are very appreciative of her efforts, consistency, amazing communication, and most importantly reliability. Anna never cancelled or caused any stress about showing up on time for walks. It was a huge boost to our peace of mind with the dog. Next time we need a walker this year or moving forward, Anna will be the top of the list! Thank you so much to her and we could not recommend her enough for anyone else looking.”

Bryce R.

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Joey has been absolutely incredible. From day one, he has been patient, kind, dependable, and genuinely caring with my Great Dane, Zeus. He took the time to earn Zeus's trust instead of rushing the process, and it has been amazing to watch their bond grow. Joey is professional, communicative, and clearly has a genuine love for animals. He treats Zeus like one of his own and always goes the extra mile to make sure he's happy, safe, and well cared for. It's obvious that Joey understands dogs and knows how to work with them in a calm, confident, and compassionate way. Having someone you can completely trust with your dog is priceless, and I couldn't recommend Joey more highly. If you're looking for someone who is reliable, attentive, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about what they do, Joey is the person you want. Five stars without hesitation!”

Juan L.

“We love Martha and completely forgot to tell her we were out of town! Thank you to Martha for coming anyway like clockwork—we of course want to pay and extra today!!!”

Meredith D.

About: Recently moved to SF and looking to explore with your pet! I love to walk through the neighborhood and run. I’ve had pets my whole life (dogs & cats) and love nothing more than going for a long walk or sitting outside with a dog. I grew up with a German shepherd, German shepherd mix and doodle (all pictured). We now have a husky and have been enjoying taking care of other dogs to scratch the itch of having two My schedule is currently 3 days in the office with two days working from home. Other than Monday, those two days are flexible and I would accommodate your pet given the schedule. The first thing I do in the morning when taking care of a pet is attend to their needs, i.e. walk, feed etc. that is also the last thing I will do before heading to bed. While working from home I am able to take the dog out during the day to walk, play, etc.

“Victoria walked my dog while i was at work. Shes detail oriented, punctual, communicative, and my picky dog is comfortable with her!”

Syra Manuel A.

“Carolyne was easy to communicate with and right on time. Thomas appeared to have a great time and didn’t want to see her go after she dropped him off.”

Nick M.

About: I’ve cared for dogs my whole life! Love being around dogs, whether it be playing and running or just chilling on the couch. Recently moved to a place where I can’t have pets, so caring for other people’s fur babies is the next best thing! I work a full time desk job, so I have plenty of energy to play, run around, and be active with dogs throughout the day. They give me an excuse to get away from my desk! Years and years of caring for dogs has given me the experience of identifying the comfort level of animals. I am honest and trustworty. I want to keep my regulars and want them to trust that I will care for their precious animals.

“Federico connected with my dog instantly and took him on long, enriching walks while I was out of town. He also sent great photos and videos throughout the weekend, which gave me real peace of mind. I’d absolutely recommend him!”

Cameron T.