Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Downtown, Long Beach, CA
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Top rated Downtown pet sitters
Prices are estimates per visit for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Had a wonderful experience with April ❤️ she was very accommodating with my requests. Personally, did not do a meet and greet but honestly there was no need, she was super respectful and gentle meeting my baby for the first time. Communicative and reliable, can’t recommend enough 😊”
“My dog is extremely weary of new people to the point of refusing to get out of bed. Kate was able win her heart and get her the outside time needed while I was away. My travel plans changed multiple times in short notice and Kate was very accommodating. Would definitely recommend her.”
“Christy was amazing. She came on time to all the drop ins and left very detailed notes and texted me along the way. She always sent pictures and videos each visit. Our dogs seemed to really like her even though our little guy can be grumpy sometimes. Christy made it really easy and even met us beforehand so we felt comfortable. She’s very sweet and we were very lucky to have found her!!”
About: Hi, I'm Abby! I've been an animal lover my whole life, and I've been taking care of pets in various settings (in-home, daycare, boarding, dog-walking) for more than ten years. I specialize in multiple-pet households, but whether you have one pet or five, rest assured they'll each receive the best care possible. I'm extremely detailed (I love a comprehensive info sheet!), and I ask the right questions up front, so you can enjoy your time away knowing your pets are in good hands. I work from home with a flexible schedule, which gives me plenty of time and energy to devote to your pets. I prefer to work weekdays, Monday-Friday, but I am also available for longer in-home stays over the weekend with enough notice. I take your pet's health and safety very seriously, which is why I make sure I understand not only what their immediate needs are (food, water, exercise, enrichment), but also what potential stressors might be (loud noises, other animals, etc.). I gather as much information as I can up front, so I can anticipate your pet's needs as they arise. Knowing where the cleaning materials, trash, emergency numbers, and security items (crate, leash, carrier) are in your home gives ME peace of mind and makes my job that much easier. Once I have all the info I need, while you're gone, I can check back in with you as much or as little as you prefer -- I'm happy to send updates throughout the day, or I'm just as happy to take care of things myself and provide a summary when you return. Either way, I make sure both you and your pet(s) enjoy your time away!
“Ximena is amazing! I have a very reactive dog that was easily calmed by her presence, within her visit she fed and attended to Pepe. This visit helped me handle a longer than expected work day, in which I was very worried about my pup. Luckily the services of Ximena were available. She gave updates as well as comforting pictures of my pup. Pepe seemed unbothered and looking forward to a future visit from Ximena when I arrived. 11/10 would recommend Ximena’s services”
“Nicolas was PHENOMENAL watching my cat while I was away for business! He was very accommodating with getting access to my apartment, and went above and beyond sending updates. Nicolas will be the first person I go to for my future cat sitting needs and can't recommend him enough!”
“Heather was communicative with us throughout the whole process. She was attentive and caring with our 2 cats and even came to meet them before our scheduled care which was a kind thing to offer. She gave detailed updates and made us feel reassured that our kitties were in good hands while we were out of town for the holidays. Thank you so much, Heather!”
About: I love animals and have over 40 years experience in caring for furry family members. From kittens and puppies to seniors. I have experience in caring for fur babies in every stage of life. Whether it opening a can or strict diets, scooping cat litter, long or short walks, or just hugs and cuddles. I provide loving care for your animals I’m a freelance graphic artist and work from home. My schedule is open and flexible. I prefer to cater to a limited number of clients so I can provide the best care possible. I’m willing to negotiate my dog walking rate and drop in rate for people who need some one on a regular and daily basis. I also offer discounts for residents of LBSAC. I provide care in your home, where your pet will feel the most safe and comfortable. I’m very respectful in the care and safety of your home and fur babies
About: Hi! My name is Helen, and I recently moved from France to beautiful Long Beach. I've been passionate about dogs my whole life, I've had several of my own, and I’ve always been the go-to pet sitter for my friends and family. Ask anyone who knows me: dogs and I just click! I’m currently not working, which means I have lots of availability and flexibility, especially on weekdays from 8 AM to 7 PM. Need a last-minute walk or a schedule change? I’ve got you covered. I live in a dog-friendly community in Downtown Long Beach, with everything your pup could dream of: 🐶 A quiet, private dog park right inside the building 🌳 Several nearby parks and outdoor spaces 🧼 An on-site dog grooming station 🦴 Treats always on hand 🏖️ And the beach is just a few minutes’ walk away! Whether your dog loves calm strolls, playful outings, or just needs some TLC while you're away, I’ll make sure they feel safe, loved, and happy. Feel free to reach out, I’d love to meet you and your pup!
About: With 15 years of experience as a dog enthusiast, I’ve enjoyed walking and caring for dogs of all breeds and personalities. This hobby has given me the skills to ensure every walk is safe, fun, and suited to each dog’s needs. I work from home and my schedule is very flexible. Most days I will be available anytime from 6am-7pm for a walk or a drop in visit. I do not like to take walks after dark. Please let me know your preferred time and I can see how to work it into my schedule. I am a very active person and love to walk and care for dogs in my free time. I also have a dog of my own. I know the importance of a good walk or play time for your dog for stimulation and exercise.
About: I’ve been taking care of dogs since I was a child and have had multiple dogs of my own. I’ve been walking dogs for over 23 yrs for my friends, family and neighbors’ dogs and they do currently rely on me when they need their dogs walked and played with, or just spoiled with lots of love and attention. 🐶🐶❤️❤️❤️ I currently work freelance so my schedule is very flexible and I will have plenty of time to give full attention to puppies or any dogs that require extra or special attention. I have a fenced back yard and 2 friendly dogs of my own to play with your furbaby. I also take them to the park regularly and can take ur furbaby to the park or dog beach for a day of fun.
“Mahima was so wonderful with my boy after his surgery! He absolutely loved to see her and I felt super supported while he is in recovery! She is incredibly communicative and goes above and beyond. I can't recommend her enough!”
“Tina was great with my kitties while I was away. They were very comfortable with her at our meet & greet. She keep me updated after each visit and kitties were happy and peaceful upon my return. Great Sitter!!!”
“Rebecca was wonderful! She made our senior cat Chloe super comfortable while we were away for a week. She played with her, made sure her food and water were taken care of, scooped her litter, and made sure to communicate with us regarding any needs. She also took photo and video. Chloe warmed up to Rebecca from the moment they met even when she is normally a shier cat. We would definitely recommend Rebecca and will likely rebook her next time we go away.”
About: I have taken care of pets since I was 10 years old. I grew up with all kinds of dogs, and I was responsible for taking care of them. In 2020, I rescued/fostered many dogs and prioritized the individual needs of each pet since no one pet is the same I am currently a full-time student in college, but I have a lot of afternoon availability to walk/watch any pets. I can walk your pet any day of the week, and can watch overnight on weekends if needed. I will make sure to respect your home and all the rules you have set for your pet. I will document everything I need to know about your pet. I will also send as many updates throughout the day as you need.
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
April R.
“Had a wonderful experience with April ❤️ she was very accommodating with my requests. Personally, did not do a meet and greet but honestly there was no need, she was super respectful and gentle meeting my baby for the first time. Communicative and reliable, can’t recommend enough 😊”
Arash B.
“Very Caring and trustworthy”
Kate K.
“My dog is extremely weary of new people to the point of refusing to get out of bed. Kate was able win her heart and get her the outside time needed while I was away. My travel plans changed multiple times in short notice and Kate was very accommodating. Would definitely recommend her.”
Christy C.
“Christy was amazing. She came on time to all the drop ins and left very detailed notes and texted me along the way. She always sent pictures and videos each visit. Our dogs seemed to really like her even though our little guy can be grumpy sometimes. Christy made it really easy and even met us beforehand so we felt comfortable. She’s very sweet and we were very lucky to have found her!!”
Abigail A.
“Abby is my favorite go to Pet sitter, the Midwest will miss her! Caring, trustworthy, both with pets and staying in home while I went out of town! One of my dogs has a lot of separation anxiety and leash aggression and he always felt happy and safe with Abby.”
Elaine M.
“Elaine is wonderful. She sent me pictures and videos everyday which I greatly appreciated. My girls love her! I will definitely book her again.”
Ximena M.
“Ximena is amazing! I have a very reactive dog that was easily calmed by her presence, within her visit she fed and attended to Pepe. This visit helped me handle a longer than expected work day, in which I was very worried about my pup. Luckily the services of Ximena were available. She gave updates as well as comforting pictures of my pup. Pepe seemed unbothered and looking forward to a future visit from Ximena when I arrived. 11/10 would recommend Ximena’s services”
Nicolas J.
“Nicolas was PHENOMENAL watching my cat while I was away for business! He was very accommodating with getting access to my apartment, and went above and beyond sending updates. Nicolas will be the first person I go to for my future cat sitting needs and can't recommend him enough!”
Heather V.
“Heather was communicative with us throughout the whole process. She was attentive and caring with our 2 cats and even came to meet them before our scheduled care which was a kind thing to offer. She gave detailed updates and made us feel reassured that our kitties were in good hands while we were out of town for the holidays. Thank you so much, Heather!”
Nelly A.
“Nelly did a great job with my senior pom! She was very attentive to all the directions and even took notes. Would definitely have her dog sit again in the future.”
Tresha P.
“I've known Trisha P. for a couple years now. She has sat for my 2 cats on several vacations. She spoils her animals and can be trusted with yours. .”
Loralie G.
“Loralie was such a wonderful cat sitter! She was communicative and caring, which definitely made our time away from home much less stressful. Thanks so much!!”
Kiana K.
“Kiana was a wonderful sitter. I will definitely be using her services again. I always came home to a very happy pup thanks to her care.”
Helene S.
“Dear Hélène, thank you so much for taking such amazing care of Toupie. Your warmth, reliability, and genuine love for animals gave us complete peace of mind.”
Jessica H.
About: With 15 years of experience as a dog enthusiast, I’ve enjoyed walking and caring for dogs of all breeds and personalities. This hobby has given me the skills to ensure every walk is safe, fun, and suited to each dog’s needs. I work from home and my schedule is very flexible. Most days I will be available anytime from 6am-7pm for a walk or a drop in visit. I do not like to take walks after dark. Please let me know your preferred time and I can see how to work it into my schedule. I am a very active person and love to walk and care for dogs in my free time. I also have a dog of my own. I know the importance of a good walk or play time for your dog for stimulation and exercise.
Maria L.
“Maria loves the outdoors and surfing, but most of all she loves her pets. They are showered with love and care and they are her family members. Maria would provide safe, attentive care for your pet. She respects animals and appreciates each one individually. If they go for a walk together... I bet they will become fast friends!”
Mahima S.
“Mahima was so wonderful with my boy after his surgery! He absolutely loved to see her and I felt super supported while he is in recovery! She is incredibly communicative and goes above and beyond. I can't recommend her enough!”
Tina C.
“Tina was great with my kitties while I was away. They were very comfortable with her at our meet & greet. She keep me updated after each visit and kitties were happy and peaceful upon my return. Great Sitter!!!”
Rebecca H.
“Rebecca was wonderful! She made our senior cat Chloe super comfortable while we were away for a week. She played with her, made sure her food and water were taken care of, scooped her litter, and made sure to communicate with us regarding any needs. She also took photo and video. Chloe warmed up to Rebecca from the moment they met even when she is normally a shier cat. We would definitely recommend Rebecca and will likely rebook her next time we go away.”
Iris F.
“I cannot recommend Iris Figueroa enough! From the moment we first connected, they were professional, kind, and clearly passionate about animals. They took amazing care of my dog, papa ,as if he were their own. Papa is usually shy around new people, but he warmed up to Iris almost immediately which says a lot! I received regular updates, photos, and messages, which gave me total peace of mind while I was away. When I returned, papa was happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for. If you’re looking for someone reliable, trustworthy, and truly loving toward pets, Iris is the one. I’ll absolutely be booking with them again!”
Downtown pet parents share their Rover experiences
Linde is a great cat sitter. She did an amazing job with our two indoor cats and three outdoor ones. She even went above and beyond and helped us out by bringing in ice cream that got delivered while we were away. She cleared out the freezer and everything. We will definitely be using her again in the future to watch our cats. Thanks Linde.
Julia was awesome. She was great with communication and very respectful and professional. Julia went above and beyond to take Toby out on a walk to a park to help avoid other dogs since Toby isn’t the friendliest with other dogs. Will definitely be rebooking her in the future as long as she is on rover. Thank you so much again Julia.
Ximena is amazing! I have a very reactive dog that was easily calmed by her presence, within her visit she fed and attended to Pepe. This visit helped me handle a longer than expected work day, in which I was very worried about my pup. Luckily the services of Ximena were available. She gave updates as well as comforting pictures of my pup. Pepe seemed unbothered and looking forward to a future visit from Ximena when I arrived. 11/10 would recommend Ximena’s services
Emily is the best! She takes such good care of our wild boy Dennis. She provides great updates, takes tonnes of photos, and really truly cares about the lil guy. He loves her! Probably to the point where he gets annoyed when we come home. Thanks as always Emily!
Daniel takes the best care of our kitties while we’re away! We really appreciate Daniel’s flexibility and experience, which shows up in the great care shown for our slightly moody cats. Our minds can be completely at ease knowing Daniel is checking in on them and prepared to handle anything and everything. Thank you, Daniel!
Sam is the best cat sitter we have ever had! Will continue to rebook with him as long as he is in our neighborhood. He keeps our apartment super clean from litter even though he is just dropping in on our cats. He also was able to drop-in on them with only 1 hour notice due to a flight cancelation on my end. Sam is the best!
Kelsi did an amazing job with our kitty. Even though our kitty was timid and shy, she made sure to find her in her hiding spot and get a picture. She updated us every day and we felt relieved to know our fur baby was being so well cared for. Highly recommend Kelsi and we will use her again in the future.
Shea is so amazing with penny! She uses commands and works with her and I can tell penny is always super happy to see her! It makes me feel so much better as a single (dog) mom to know my baby is in good hands. She also always brings in all my Amazon packages and I can trust her to leave my home and animals feeling safe!!! So happy.
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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 Downtown.
Rover makes it easy to find Downtown 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.
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