Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In College Area

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Sitter Profile Image: Brenda C.
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Brenda C.
$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
113 reviews
36 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Talmadge, San Diego, CA, 92115

Brenda did an awesome job looking after my two cats, notoriously shy, she got them to hang out and play! I already asked her to do another drop-in, she’s super reliable and the cats seemed very happy with how much time she spent with them!

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicole C.
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Nicole C.
$35
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
121 reviews
35 repeat clients
6 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92115

This was our first time using Rover and Nicole made us so comfortable with the drop in experience. She was on time, provided pics and detailed summary of the visits. Definitely recommend Nicole :)

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Caroline M.
Sitter Profile Image: Jessica B.
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Jessica B.
$63
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
458 reviews
157 repeat clients
19 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92115

10/10. Jessica was really great with communicating with me while I was out of town. She gave Pico her meds everyday and gave updates. 100% glad Jessica was my sitter and would rebook her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Paula Aleksey C.
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Paula Aleksey C.
$28
total per visit
9 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92115

About: I've had taken care of multiple dogs from pug, beagle, and boxer all of which me and my family have taken care of since they were puppies. Currently my family has a pug, Angelo, who is 8 years old and I also take care of my cousin's beagle who is 9 years old. My cousin has trusted me with dropping in and feeding her beagle, along with feeding and playtime. I'm currently a full-time college student, who loves to be with animals and take care of them. Winding down with animals helps my mental health and with my class schedule allows me to have more time take on new challenges. For drop-ins, I would love to have a feeding schedule along with a safe environment to get to know pet and owner. Many toys and treats to play/help train pet be more comfortable in a home. In addition to helping the pet being comfortable with new people.

Sitter Profile Image: Finley L.
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Finley L.
$35
total per visit
8 years of experience
College Area, San Diego, CA, 92115

About: I've had dogs my entire life, and caring for them has always been a big part of who I am. As a lifelong dog owner, I understand that every dog has unique needs, routines, and personalities. My own dog is now a senior and can't enjoy the long walks and hikes we used to take together, so I'd love the opportunity to spend that time with other dogs who still enjoy those adventures. I've been caring for neighbors', family friends', and relatives' dogs since I was young, giving me experience with dogs of all ages and temperaments. I've also helped with puppy training and understand the importance of consistency, patience, and positive reinforcement. I'm flexible, dependable, and detail-oriented. Whether your dog needs a strict routine followed closely or a customized schedule based on their individual needs, I'll make sure they receive attentive, loving care. My goal is to treat every dog like my own and give owners peace of mind while they're away. My schedule is very flexible, which allows me to provide dependable and attentive care for your pets. I work part-time both from home and at a local coffee shop, but my shifts are typically only about four hours long. This makes it easy for me to accommodate morning, afternoon, and evening visits, walks, and check-ins. I enjoy staying active and spending time outdoors, so I’m happy to fit pet care into my daily routine and give your pets the attention, exercise, and companionship they deserve. When caring for pets, my top priorities are safety, comfort, and maintaining their normal routine. For house sitting, drop-in visits, and dog walking, I carefully follow all instructions regarding feeding schedules, medications, exercise needs, and household rules. I understand that every pet has a unique personality and comfort level, so I take time to build trust and make sure they feel secure while you are away. I also provide regular updates, photos, and communication so you can have peace of mind knowing your pet is happy, safe, and well cared for in their own familiar environment.

Sitter Profile Image: Stefanie S.
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Stefanie S.
$22
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
9 repeat clients
30 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92120

Stefanie helped us with a couple lunchtime drop ins for our 5 month old lab pup Evie. Stefanie was timely and sent updates throughout the visits. She also included fun photos and left detailed notes on her visits. Thanks again Stefanie!

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Hannah J.
Sitter Profile Image: Callahan R.
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Callahan R.
$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
76 reviews
11 repeat clients
8 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92115

Call was awesome when I needed a Drop-In for my pup on a relatively short notice. She was attentive to his peculiarities, particularly his colder-shoulder to anyone new in the house - which she handled with ease. Trustworthy, kind and reliable, Call is the exact person you’re looking for to take care of your pets. 10/10 will book again. Thanks Call!

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Sitter Profile Image: Caity H.
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Caity H.
$39
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
8 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Grantville, San Diego, CA, 92120

Caity is a wonderful cat sitter. Kind, patient communicative, and thorough, she took incredible care of our beloved cat, Kuma, over 2 days. She took the time to get to know Kuma and make him comfortable with her presence. She quickly read his moods and needs, and made Kuma's first extended stint alone as easy as possible for both him and us - going well above and beyond what we had hoped. She sent us multiple fantastic photos and a report on how he was doing each visit - very comforting for two first-time cat owners. We'd work with her again in a heartbeat and are so happy to have found Caity!

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Kathryn P.
Sitter Profile Image: Kylie P.
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Kylie P.
$17
total per visit
12 years of experience
College Area, San Diego, CA, 92120

About: I’ve been around dogs my entire life and have experience caring for dogs of all ages, personalities, and needs. I cared for my own dog for 16 years, which gave me hands on experience with everything like daily care and exercise to senior dog care. I’ve also helped raise newborn French Bulldog puppies, so I’m comfortable with young puppies, feeding schedules, monitoring, and providing extra attention and care. In addition, I have experience fostering dogs, which has helped me work with different temperaments and make pets feel safe and comfortable in new environments. I genuinely love animals and treat every dog like they’re my own. My goal is always to make pets feel happy, cared for, and stress-free while their owners are away. I have a full time job but I am free after 5pm and on the weekends! I live a very active lifestyle and love walks! I live in a very secure apartment with a dog park located on the premises and great walking trails nearby! I can crate your dog if needed.

Sitter Profile Image: Stella K.
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Stella K.
$26
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
College Area, San Diego, CA, 92115

Stella has been so great at communicating and spending time with our babies! She’s prompt, respectful and flexible! I’m so glad we found her!!

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Kailee L.
Sitter Profile Image: Ruth A.
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Ruth A.
$24
total per visit
10 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92115

About: In addition to caring for my own lovely cat and senior pup, I have pet sat for friends and family members regularly for the past 10+ years. I have experience with fur babies with a range of quirks, behaviors, and medical needs, so I am prepared for anything that comes my way. I am a graduate student with a flexible schedule, so I have plenty of time to spend caring for critters, especially during the upcoming summer break! I am very careful and safety-conscious, so you can be sure I will leave your home secure and comfortable for your pets when I visit.

Sitter Profile Image: Paige K.
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Paige K.
$26
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
82 reviews
29 repeat clients
10 years of experience
San Carlos, San Diego, CA, 92120

I had such a great experience with her! My cat can be a little particular with new people, but she warmed up to her right away, which says a lot. She showed up exactly when she said she would, followed all my instructions carefully, and clearly took the time to make sure everything was done properly. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing my cat was in good hands. I’ll definitely be rebooking and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring sitter.

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Catherine F.
Sitter Profile Image: MJ D.
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MJ D.
$23
total per visit
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92115

About: I have been caring for pets for as long as I can remember and have taken an active role in their care from a young age. Over the years, friends and family have frequently trusted me to pet sit for them, giving me experience with a variety of animals and personalities. My experience includes feeding, bathing, walking pets, administering medication, and taking them outside for potty breaks. In my free time, I also foster animals through the San Diego Humane Society, which has strengthened my ability to care for pets with different needs and temperaments. I genuinely enjoy spending time with animals and love providing them with attention, playtime, companionship, and a safe, caring environment while their owners are away. I go to college here in San Diego and love to spend my extra time caring for pups and pets. I am free most days and can be extremely flexible. I am happy to follow whatever care routine works best for you and your pets to help them feel comfortable and secure in their own home. Whether your pet needs frequent check-ins, extended companionship, or overnight care, I am flexible and willing to accommodate their needs. I love spending quality time with animals and making sure they receive plenty of attention, exercise, and affection. Above all, your pet’s safety, well-being, and happiness are always my top priorities.

Sitter Profile Image: Matt R.
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Matt R.
$26
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
17 repeat clients
5 years of experience
College Area, San Diego, CA, 92115

Matt is great! We appreciate his patience and calm demeanor. Our dogs really like him and we trust that he treats them the same way we do! We will continue to book with Matt.

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Michele A.
Sitter Profile Image: Siya C.
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Siya C.
$56
total per visit
2 years of experience
College Area, San Diego, CA, 92115

About: I’ve always loved being around animals and helping take care of pets for friends and family. My parents have a dog named Sunny who I’ve helped care for, so I understand how important it is to make pets feel safe, comfortable, and loved while their owners are away. I’m patient, reliable, and enjoy walks, playtime, feeding, and giving pets attention and care based on their individual needs. I treat every pet like family and always make sure to follow routines and instructions carefully. “I currently work part-time, which gives me a flexible schedule and plenty of time throughout the week for dog walks, drop-ins, and pet care. I enjoy staying active and love spending time with animals, so pet care fits naturally into my daily routine.” currently only offer dog walking and drop-in visits, not overnight pet sitting or in-home boarding. During walks and visits, I focus on making pets feel comfortable, active, and cared for while following any instructions or routines from the owner. I’ve also helped care for my family dog, Sunny, whenever I visit my hometown, so I understand the importance of patience, safety, and giving dogs positive attention and exercise.

Sitter Profile Image: Michael A.
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Michael A.
$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
19 repeat clients
7 years of experience
College Area, San Diego, CA, 92115

This is our second time booking with Michael. He took very good care again of our three kitties. Home was clean and despite not asking him to he washed the pet dishes for us so that was nice. Thanks, Michael.

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Tanessa C.
Sitter Profile Image: Sara H.
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Sara H.
$32
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
92 reviews
35 repeat clients
20 years of experience
La Mesa, La Mesa, CA, 91942

I have three very picky kitty cats. I set up a meet and greet with Sara knowing full well that all three of the cats would scatter and she might not see them at all that day. Boy was I wrong instead of running two of them came to the door to greet her. The third cat didn't run away and even let Sara come pet her! I think it is safe to say that Sara does have some magic or charm that my kitty cats fell in love with. I felt secure and safe having her taking care of my cats, going above and beyond even. I felt at ease giving her the key to our house knowing everything would be okay. I also love using Rover because that is an extra measure of protection for my home and pets. Thank you Sara and Rover!

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Sitter Profile Image: Andrew G.
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Andrew G.
$22
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
5 repeat clients
6 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92115

Andrew continues to be perfect for walking bailey. He is punctual, spends time with her and has been a lifesaver!

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Daphne F.
Sitter Profile Image: Rose S.
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Rose S.
$28
total per visit
10 years of experience
College Area, San Diego, CA, 92115

About: I truly enjoy getting to know animals and watching them enjoy themselves. I am farmiliar with a wide array of animal care having worked/ lived with chickens, geese, ducks, dogs, cats and reptiles. I know each pet requires unique attention and care whether that means getting active, solving puzzles, or a simple sun bath. I am eager to learn more about your pet to make sure they are comfortable and happy! I have a very flexible schedule with remote work, so I am able to accommodate most requests. I am typically available any day of the week, given I am not traveling I am very flexible, respectful, and caring when it comes to pet care. I understand that each pet and owner has a specific relationship/ living situation and I enjoy the task of adapting to help meet the needs of each pairing

Sitter Profile Image: Adam M.
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Adam M.
$28
total per visit
8 years of experience
Talmadge, San Diego, CA, 92115

About: My friends and neighbors count on me to check on and sit their animals, and I regularly walk my own pups with their neighborhood furry friends. I grew up with Rottweilers, and have embraced small dogs in recent years. I'm 6ft and 200lbs, and am comfortable with a variety of sizes of dogs. I currently have total flexibility in my schedule and am happy to help with pet care throughout the day. I'm just getting started on Rover, but I've been a dedicated pet parent for almost a decade and love the way it enriches my life. I'd be happy to extend the same level of care and understanding I give to my own pets to yours. I live with my two pups in a small condo complex, where I have an enclosed back patio and immediate access to a very walkable neighborhood. I am comfortable entering friends' homes and allowing the animals to acclimate at their own pace, and am just as happy taking pets for walks as I am keeping them company in their own homes.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our dogs love Miranda! We are so grateful for the exceptional care she provides and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and caring dog sitter!

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Janelle D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We have had Lissette watch our cat several times and every time, it has been great. She is helpful and reliable. It was nice to be able to relax while we were gone, knowing that she would take care of her.

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Emily P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ra-Chek was an absolute delight and so prompt with everything! They took such wonderful and loving care of Mia 😊

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Ally R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Dee is an amazing sitter! Always giving me updates on our pups and sending pictures. She has experience and our doggos loves her. When Dee takes care of our dogs I know I have nothing to worry about! She will do amazing at looking after your doggies! :)

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Mariana B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jazmin was awesome. She was able to come to rescue on a short notice and really appreciated that. Will be booking again.

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Eleyna P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Shay was great, she very communicative and sent tons of photos while I was out of town. I'll definitely be using her again

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Victoria B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Great as always! Just went out of town for the day and had a drop in visit. Went super smooth and love having someone so reliable that the girls trust when we can’t be there. Would absolutely book again and again and again.

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Hilary B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Evelyn is an amazing dog sitter and human being! Extremely thorough, great communicator, and very gentle with my dog Charger. Her communication and photos made me feel comfortable on my work trip, which I appreciated so much! I will definitely be using her again!

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Felicia B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

10/10. Paige is always reliable and there when I need her. She is very calming and handles my big dog with ease. Thank you.

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Hailey C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sabrina did a drop in visit for Clyde today and as usual took the best care of him. He was so happy when I got home. Thank you so much!!!

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Kelly S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Brittany does such a great job with my pittie Gilbert. When I'm out of town, he gets great comfort and companionship from Brittany. I get great updates which goes a long way in reassuring me when I'm away. 😀

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Andrea C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Connor was able to accommodate our schedule and check in with our pup. He was gentle and made her feel comfortable. Thanks again!

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Janet L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We were very happy leave Cody in the care of Letitia. She kept us updated with photos and I could tell he was a happy boy.

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Robert B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

This is the second time Nancy has checked in on Gato. He liked her right from the start which made it easier for me to trust her with his care. We're so glad to have found her!

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Diana G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tara is awesome, kind prompt and cares about the fur babies. She looks after my senior dog and he get excited every time she comes to take care of him.

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Eric S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sara is the best! This was our first time using Rover and Sara was incredibly communicative, she send us dozens of photos from the visit, and gave us a full overview of what her and our pup got up to. So excited to have her help all the time!

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Jules B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Susanne took such good care of my kitty, she’s my child and Susanne really cared for her like I would. It’s nice to trust someone and know that they are loving your cat the same way you would! Thank you Susanne for everything!

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Julia M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Brenda was awesome, we needed someone last second to drop in and hangout with our puppy. She set up a call so we could get to know each other, asked great questions, and provided photos and videos of their time together. We couldn't asked for much more. We will definitely be using her in the future.

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Cierra N.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Eileen dropped in on our puppy this week and she was great 10/10 . She even picked up all the toys after each play session, it’s like cleaning up after a tornado 🤣, a very adorable tornado !

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Mark B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Heidi is amazing! Super timely on communications, friendly, my pups loved her and she asked questions about stuff that I failed to mention - showing her dedication to taking great care and being very responsible. We will absolutely trust Heidi with our pups again!

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Meaghan H.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in College Area on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $25 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.

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Rover makes it easy to find College Area 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:

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