House Sitting City College Area

About: I’ve taken care of dogs throughout my life and genuinely enjoy their company. I currently volunteer at my local animal shelter a few days a week. I have completed the shelters Fear Free training that teaches how to recognize and alleviate Fear, Anxiety, and Stress (FAS) in pets. The training touches on how to read animal body language, low stress handling techniques, environmental and protocol modifications. I have experience with puppies, adults, and senior dogs. I currently work part-time. My schedule consist of working M,W,F at 11:00 AM-3:00 PM and T,Th at 11:00 AM-4:00 PM. I am not scheduled at my day job on the weekends. So on Saturday and Sunday I am available for constant care. I can house sit, do drop in’s, and walks 7 days a week. But on weekdays I will be out 4-5 hours a day due to my work schedule. I will always respect clients boundaries. I understand the importance of leaving the place in good condition and cleaning up after myself. Most importantly sending updates to the owners on how their pets are doing. I also understand the importance of the big responsibility it is to care for my clients pets. I will always treat them as my own, with compassion, care, love and respect.

“Casandra stayed with out two dogs and cat over the holidays and I’ll admit I was feeling anxious in general leaving them for 4 days, but she put me right at ease with her excellent communication and frequent check ins! She sent us lots of pics, confirmed notes I left about them and was very diligent in her care. Can’t say enough good things about Cassandra and look forward to booking again in the future.”

Alex M.

“Brionna has astounding attention to detail and excellent planning skills. She made sure Dixie was safe, comfortable, and happy the entire time. H”

Joe R.

“Mabel loves Jack so much! He does such a great job keeping her routine, he very attentive to her and always makes sure she is taken care of no matter what is going on. He always takes such good care of her and she is so comfortable with him because of it. He also did a great job sending me lots of pictures and videos which helped me relax while I was away.”

Lori M.

“I am very happy that Shauna stayed and cared for all my four legged “kids”! They were all happy to see me but very well adjusted on my return. The house is as I left it- with a welcome note on my arrival. Shauna was great at sending pics and communications while I was gone and I would ask her to return to care for my gang in a heart beat! This is my first experience with Rover and I am completely satisfied! Thank you!”

Susan E.

“Absolutely outstanding! We were so lucky to find Michelle. She was extremely responsive and caring, and sent amazing photos each day. Highly recommend!”

Sandy N.

“Quinny and Rocky had a wooferful time with Victoria. She was very attentive to our spoiled springers and communicated with us regularly. We will hire Victoria in the future!”

Nancy L.

“Erin did a great job dog sitting our dog overnight for multiple nights! We came home to a happy dog that was well cared for while we were away.”

Jacoba M.

“Bridget was perfect and made us feel so comfortable, knowing our Great Dane was in such caring and attentive hands while we were away. She followed our instructions to a T, was punctual, and very responsive. Couldn’t have asked for a better sitter!”

Chris C.

About: I have taken care of dogs and cats for 5 years. I love walking dogs and playing with the animals when house sitting. I always ask what the owners want and follow their instructions. For house sitting can come multiple times a day. Bringing good energy and ready for a walk or play time. I work part time but can come any time on Monday, Tuesday, and can do walks Wednesday through Sunday before 3:40 pm. I am always on the go and love going on beach walks or just walking around the neighbor hoods. For house sitting I can check on the animals through the day and after work can spend the night or do a night check. I take care of our neighbor dog and two cats when she is off traveling. Usually come in the morning and feed animals and play with them. Then I take the dog for a beach walk or we go on a jog in the neighbor hood. Then I come back around lunch and get all the zoomies out check on them and play with them. Then I go before work and after work to let them out and check on them. Before work we usually go on a 20 minute walk just to get them outside. The cats usually follow us on the second walk.

“Karen was great!! She was punctual, listened and carried all instructions about my little anxious dachshund. Karen sent photos and communicated with me throughout this first stay at our home. I was able to relax and have a great time on our weekend away knowing my dog was in the best of hands. I would not hesitate to have her stay here again. Thank you Karen!”

Janet G.

“Mary did an excellent job caring for our 2 dogs and cat while we were away for the weekend. She is an excellent communicator, follows all instructions and gave our babies so much love! Will be booking her again :)”

Alex M.

About: As a dedicated shelter volunteer and veterinary assistant, I’m skilled at reading animal body language, ensuring their comfort, and giving each pet the attention they need. Whether your pet requires special care or just a fun walk, I’m here to help. With a background in veterinary assisting, you can trust me to handle everything from daily care to medication administration with confidence and love. I’m a full time student studying Biology at CSULB! I am available most days during the summer and will adjust accordingly when classes start 😁 The safety of your fur children always comes first. As a Rover pet walker and sitter, I take responsibility for creating safe conditions during walks or while caring for pets in your home. I ensure pets avoid potential hazards and stay vigilant for any signs of medical distress. With my background as a veterinary assistant, you can trust that I’ll provide attentive and knowledgeable care, giving your pets the love and protection they deserve.

“Raevyn was amazing with our senior dog while we went on 10 day vacation. She was timely and respectful, and always provided updates. Apple is not very friendly with strangers right away but with her she was immediately calm. Apple had a good time and we had a worry free vacation. We will definitely use her as our sitter in the future.”

RASHMI D.

“Linda did a great job with our dog and cat. Thank you so much for watching them both!”

Hannah T.

About: I’ve basically lived in a zoo since I was a child, ha! My family always had a variety of animals, including dogs and cats. I’m new to Rover, but have so much love for animals! I’m a doctoral graduate student, but on summer break! My availability is pretty open, and I’m always happy to spend time with fur babies! My dogs are completely spoiled! They’re family members and treated as such. Plenty of loving, belly rubs, and I’m a proud professional ear scritcher! They sleep inside (usually on top of me in some way). I walk them both daily, but it’s usually more like they walk me, ha! Also, my youngest has separation anxiety and my older dog is completely terrified of loud noises (fireworks, cars backfiring, etc.), so I’m also very patient with dogs that need a little bit of extra love and care.

“Kristen was amazing. We booked her last minute, but she still made time to come to our home, meet Chapo, and take notes on everything she needed to know. Our flight was early in the morning, and as soon as I sent the request, she responded right away and came over to learn about his meds, routine, and schedule. We’re so grateful for her. She played with Chapo, took him on walks, and made sure he got his meds since he had an upset stomach when we left. She updated us every time she was with him, which gave me so much peace of mind during our trip. Highly recommend her!”

Kris G.

“Had a great experience with Brendan for our first time with Rover. He was easy to coordinate with, patient and kind with our dog, and was very communicative while watching her!”

Abigail V.

“Christopher looked after our kids for 9 days and my old Great Dane just fell in love !! The young ones kept him quite busy and he diligently took care of each with a warm heart and lots of love hugs and kisses to all the fur babies . Absolutely fantastic to know you can rely on such a competent and friendly dog sitter like him. Got home today and my kids was over the moon .. Definitely a 5👌🏼in our books ..”

Nick V.

About: Hi folks!! I pet and baby sat many years ago throughout school and undergrad. I am a therapist currently on medical leave who wants to spend some time meaningfully connecting with sweet souls who don’t use many words :) I adore animals and have had them my whole life (at the most, I had 5 at once!). I also regularly help care for community cats here in Long Beach informally - helping get them food, water, and medical care when needed is important to me. They’re a special part of our neighborhood! Happy to provide personal references. I want to know what will make you feel most at ease taking care of your beloved! Please do reach out if you feel I may be a good fit. **Unfortunately, though I adore cats, I am somewhat allergic. Happy to do a dog walk in a home which has cats, or do a drop in visit for a cat / in a home with a cat, but I cannot housesit in a home with a cat. Thank you for your understanding 💗 My schedule is pretty open and flexible. love to have a little bit of warning for a booking, but I have a great deal of time on my hands these days. I will take your lead - let me know what works best for your family and pet, and I am happy to oblige. Beyond that, I’ll do my best to read your fur baby and their needs, and to provide accordingly. Safety comes first, attunement comes second, fun and everything else comes third for me :)