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Sitter Profile Image: Caroline A.
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1. Caroline A.

Rover 101
🐕 24/7 constant care pet sitter 🐈
San Mateo, CA, 94403
1.2 mi. away
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$154
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
5 repeat clients
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Caroline is absolutely wonderful! She was prompt, showing up right on time. She was very patient with our dog, who is shy and slow to warmup to new people, and did all she could to make her feel comfortable. She kept us informed the entire time and sent photos and cute videos. We highly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Loren D.
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2. Loren D.

Rover 101
Crazy Cat Lady - Now Accepting Dogs
San Carlos, CA, 94070
4.9 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$98
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
13 repeat clients
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Loren was simply amazing! So friendly and competent and took our doggie on two walks a day. And I'm not talking about just walks around the neighborhood (although I would have been fine with that) but she took her on adventures! Waterdog, Coyote Point, Fort Funston...our dog was so spoiled! She earned our doggie's trust, and ours too! She left us the sweetest card and provided pics and communication throughout her stay. Would 100% recommend Loren, and hope to have her back for some of our next dog/house-sitting needs.

Availability updated 18 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Alannah S.
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3. Alannah S.

Pawsitive Pet Care
Belmont, CA, 94002
3.7 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$139
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
9 repeat clients
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Our experience with Alannah was only positive! She was communicative, flexible, and reliable. She followed our instructions for our dog with epilepsy exactly, and all of our animals got a ton of quality time! We arrived home to a clean house and happy pets. We appreciated the frequent photos and updates, and she was very informed about how to take care of dogs with special needs, which made us feel at ease.

Availability updated 19 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Noelani M.
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4. Noelani M.

You've got a friend in me
Burlingame, CA, 94010
3.0 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$134
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
6 repeat clients
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Noelani has watched my dogs multiple times and always takes such great care of them. It's such a relief knowing my dogs are in great hands when I need to go out of town.

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Sitter Profile Image: Wenxuan Z.
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5. Wenxuan Z.

Love all 🐱meows 🐾 as my own
Belmont, CA, 94002
3.9 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits
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$139
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
250 reviews
88 repeat clients
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The best to work with. Truly cares about his work and cats. has great communication. Detail oriented and thoughtful. 10/10.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ally B.
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6. Ally B.

Dogs make our lives whole 🤍
San Mateo, CA, 94402
0.6 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$77
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
4 repeat clients
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Ally did a fanatastic job taking care of our Cavapoo -- and the home! She was very responsive, caring and attentive to detail ... she made sure he enjoyed long hikes and even a bath. Our Cavapoo warmed to her instantly and I felt total peace of mind leaving him in her care.

Availability updated 4 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Alanna F.
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7. Alanna F.

Trading in students for pets!
Belmont, CA, 94002
3.7 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$105
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
9 repeat clients
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Alanna was great. She was communicative and took wonderful care of my cat, Angel. She sent plenty of pictures and my cat really seemed to enjoy spending time with her.

Availability updated 11 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Cecilia P.
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8. Cecilia P.

Eager animal lover ready to help
Downtown, San Mateo, CA, 94401
0.4 mi. away
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$128
per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
17 repeat clients
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Cecelia was fantastic! She sent pictures throughout the stay and left my home exactly as she found it. She was also great with Otto! He was happy and content when I arrived home. 🙏

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Sitter Profile Image: Casey C.
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9. Casey C.

SFSU student with 25 years exp
San Mateo, CA, 94401
0.2 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits
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$77
per night
4.8 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
3 repeat clients
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Maggie had a great time with Casey! Our dog can be difficult with other dogs but Casey assured us he had experience training his own dogs and dog sitting many others. We enjoyed our time off knowing she was in good hands.

Availability updated 2 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: XInzhi Z.
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Sitter Profile Image: XInzhi Z.
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10. XInzhi Z.

Love all kinds of pets
Beresford, San Mateo, CA, 94403
1.3 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$139
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
24 repeat clients
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Xinzhi was perfect!! Everything from her communication daily to the pictures I receive throughout the day. Leo seemed happy during his hole stay! I highly recommend her and will be using her again soon! ?

Availability updated 33 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Cole M.
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Sitter Profile Image: Cole M.
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11. Cole M.

A Dogs and Cats Favorite Sitter!
Burlingame,CA, CA, 94010
1.5 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$70
per night
7 reviews

Given my extremely busy travel schedule I used Cole frequently to walk and house-sit my two yellow labs. He was the only friend of mine willing to do it because my dogs require 2.5 hours of exercise a day. Walking: Cole’s biggest strength is his ability to ensure your dogs get the exercise they need. I work a hybrid job schedule (office/home), when I would come home from work the dogs would be so relaxed it made getting home from work much less stressful. More importantly when I worked from home the dogs would be calm so I could successfully take zoom calls. House Sitting: When Cole would stay at my house when I was at a conference or traveling to a client he always made sure to keep the house as clean as possible, followed the instructions I left him and had no problem doing any extra chores I might have texted him last minute. He is really easy to work with and never complains. It made me feel good that every time Cole came to the door I could see how much the dogs loved him, I also had a ring camera so I can attest that Cole follows the schedule I provided. Personally, I have never found someone as good as Cole to watch my dogs because the other dog sitters I have used just aren’t consistently reliable.

Availability updated 10 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Kelly H.
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Sitter Profile Image: Kelly H.
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12. Kelly H.

WFH, 100% Attention to your pup
North Central, San Mateo, CA, 94401
1.3 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care
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$209
per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
4 repeat clients
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This was my first time booking with Kelly, and she spent 5 nights with Dada. She took excellent care of Dada and also kept the apartment in great condition while we were away. I highly recommend Kelly!

Availability updated 3 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Kayla Y.
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13. Kayla Y.

Flexible schedule, recent PhD grad!
San Mateo, CA, 94403
1.4 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$200
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
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Great service, will definitely use again!

Availability updated 2 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Leily D.
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14. Leily D.

Wagging Tails Guaranteed!
San Mateo, CA, 94401
0.6 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$110
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client

I am delighted to write a glowing testimonial for Leily as my dog walker. Leily has been an absolute gem! Her warm and friendly nature instantly put my furry friend at ease. She is incredibly punctual, always arriving right on time with a cheerful smile. Knowing that she lives in San Mateo gives me peace of mind, knowing that she's conveniently located in case of any unexpected situations. Leily's dedication to providing top-notch care for my dog is truly commendable, and I wholeheartedly recommend her services to any pet owner looking for a reliable and caring dog walker.

Availability updated 5 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Anthony M.
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15. Anthony M.

Loving Sitter of Cats & Dogs!
San Mateo, CA, 94402
1.1 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$70
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
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I was a bit anxious since Anthony didn't have any reviews for dog sitting. I'm happy to say that I can be the first to commend him on taking care of a very active dog. Anthony was able to navigate through Buddy's initial stomach problems, a developed rash, and a low-battery lock (my bad). He updated me when necessary (I didn't ask for daily photos/updates), and Buddy bonded with him (Shelties can be one-person loyal). I'm so happy that I connected with Anthony and would do so again in a heartbeat.

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Sitter Profile Image: Madison A.
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16. Madison A.

Happy Paws and Happy Tails🐾❤️
Burlingame, CA, 94010
1.9 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$139
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client

Madison has been a lifesaver when it comes to caring for my dogs, especially my anxious Lhasa Apso, Snow. As a nursing student, her compassion and understanding truly shine through. She has a remarkable ability to calm Snow and make her feel safe, which has made a world of difference. Madison is always reliable and attentive, and I couldn’t be happier knowing my pets are in her capable hands!

Availability updated 2 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Bryan C.
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17. Bryan C.

Rover 101
Compassionate, Caring and Flexible
North Central, San Mateo, CA, 94401
1.4 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$89
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
174 reviews
29 repeat clients
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Bryan was great with Baeley this weekend. Went out of his way to take her on extra long walks that she loves. Great communication and followed her care directions flawlessly.

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Sitter Profile Image: Dylan W.
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18. Dylan W.

Tail-Wagging Dog Sitting Service!
San Mateo, CA, 94401
0.4 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$77
per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
2 repeat clients
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Dylan was great with watching our Coconut when we were out of town for a few days! He sent us daily updates and we definitely felt at ease. We had some specific instructions with Coconut’s care and Dylan followed through perfectly. We definitely plan to hire Dylan again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Chanelle S.
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19. Chanelle S.

All paw-sitive TLC here!!
San Mateo, CA, 94401
0.4 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$126
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
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Chanelle was fantastic to work with. She made an instant connection with our pup at the meet in greet that made us feel great he was in good hands. All throughout our trip she would send pictures and status updates so we knew he was doing well. Our dog is reactive but her experience living with bigger dogs made us feel at ease that she could handle him in a pinch however it never came to that because she took the time to learn his ticks and how to keep him out of tricky situations. Great to work with, respectful of our space, flexible to our needs. 10/10 would recommend you reach out to see if she’s right for your pup too.

Availability updated 9 months ago
Sitter Profile Image: Mathew W.
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20. Mathew W.

Your friendly pet care provider!
North Central, San Mateo, CA, 94401
0.6 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$52
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
1 repeat client
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Very communicative and responsible dog and homesitter. Highly recommend.

Availability updated 19 days ago

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