Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Downtown
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Top rated Downtown pet sitters
Prices are estimates per visit for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Jasmine took wonderful care of our cat while we were away for a few days. She left very thorough notes and pictures each day, which was reassuring. And our cat took to her immediately. I’d definitely hire Jasmine for any pet-sitting job.”
“Aik came by the house before his petsitting visit to learn where everything was... he followed instructions perfectly and sent a picture of the one cat who came out to see him when he was here. Looking forward to having him take care of the cats, house and plants again!”
“Spencer took great care of our two cats. He was communicative and proactive, and he paid attention to how the heat could be affecting our cats. Thank you for all your help, Spencer!”
About: I have years of experience pet sitting, as well as fostering animals from two separate rescue organizations for months at a time. I am the proud owner of a twelve year old Siberian cat named Annabelle and a twelve year old Labradoodle dog named Topaz. I have pet sit for multiple repeat clients, ranging from neighbors to family friends, all of which were satisfied with my thoroughness, responsibility, and attentiveness. As a fierce animal enthusiast, I am dedicated to making your pet(s) feel loved, understood, and cared for while you are away. I am also willing to do odd jobs around the house such as watering house plants, if needed. I am currently flexible and available all days of the week, but the times I am available vary depending on the day. For safety reasons, I prefer to visit during the day (with the exception of overnight stays.) I am happy to feed, exercise, and play with your pet(s). I will take care to keep your house safe and secure, including locking doors and managing alarm systems. I will immediately notify you of anything out of the ordinary and be sure to always keep an eye on your pet(s).
“Cecilia is WONDERFUL!!! Extremely attentive and thoughtful when it came to watching our dog Marco while we were on vacation. Absolutely recommend her!!!”
About: My home is your pet’s home 🫶🏻 Safe and trusted environment 💛 I have been caring for dogs and cats of all sizes and temperaments since I was 10 years old. Neighbors, friends, and family have always relied on me to check in, feed, and play with their pets. As a dedicated dog and cat owner myself, I understand that your pet is family. I am a very active person who loves long walks, so I can ensure your dog gets plenty of exercise. I’m also highly organized and comfortable following specific feeding or medication schedules to keep your pup's routine consistent. I currently work in healthcare administration during the week, which means my weekends are entirely dedicated to pet care! I am available for full-time boarding and house sitting from Friday evening through Sunday night. Because I am a student and work a consistent schedule, I am very reliable and punctual with my check-ins and walk times. Your pup will have my full attention during their stay! I live in a pet-friendly environment in San Mateo where your dog's safety is my top priority. I have a friendly dog of my own who loves making new friends, making my home a great 'social' spot for your pup. I am very comfortable with 'Meet & Greets' to ensure everyone gets along. I maintain a clean, safe space and am happy to accommodate crate training or any specific home boundaries you have in place.
“Casey showed up on time This visit was to acquaint Kylo with Casey and vice versa as Casey is going to house sit Kylo Kylo took well to Casey! Looking forward to Kylo spending more time with Casey”
About: I grew up caring for a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, chickens, and hamsters, which helped me develop a strong sense of responsibility and love for animals. I’ve also cared for dogs for friends and family, handling walks, feeding, and keeping them active and engaged. I’m reliable, communicative, and treat every dog with the same care and attention as if they were my own. I currently work part-time, which allows me to be flexible. I’m available Monday through Sunday, with morning and night availability from 6am - 10am and 5pm - 10pm. I care for pets by taking them on safe walks, following their feeding routine, and spending time playing with them. I make sure they’re comfortable, getting enough exercise, and sticking to their normal routine so they feel happy and secure.
“Ruby was a great cat sitter. She’s quick to respond, responsible and truly went above and beyond by helping clean up kitty throw up as well. I’ll definitely book her again. Thanks for giving me a peace of mind on my vacation, Ruby :)”
“Diana and Michael were so kind and professional. I felt extremely safe leaving Reptar in their hands. He requires a wagon and to be lifted, so not for everyone, but Michael was able to assist my big/little guy and get him out while I was out of town for the day. Thank you so much for being so kind and sweet to my guy.”
About: Hi, I’m Alison. Caring for dogs is something I genuinely enjoy. I’ve noticed that some pet care can feel a bit transactional. I aim to provide warmth, attention, safety, and companionship. I’m calm, reliable, and attentive to each dog’s personality and needs. Whether your dog wants a walk, playtime, or just a steady presence, I’ll meet them where they are. I am a dog mom myself to a 7 year old Pittie. I’ll always keep you updated with photos snd messages. If that sounds like what you’re looking for, I’d love to connect! My schedule is relatively flexible except for when I travel. Morning, afternoon, evening, and bedtime drop-ins are available to suit your and your dog’s schedules. I will respect your home and doggy’s needs in your space. I am all about walks outside and also playtime with toys, balls, or just safely relaxing. It’s important to me that your dog is happy and comfortable with me, so I make an effort to develop trust and joy with each doggie.
“Janet is our regular dog walker and comes several times per week. She treats Manti like her own and they have built a special bond. We trust her 100% with our dog and in our home. We are all so lucky to have her!”
“Our Dog loves Aime! She is very reliable and communicative. She's walked our pup a couple times a week and we are so happy to have found her. She is kind, loving and takes extra good care of Manti Carlo.”
About: I have taken care of cats of all sizes from 1 day old kittens to 2-3 years old cats (both neutered, spayed or unneutered, unspayed). I am familiar with their nature. I also walk my friend’s dogs on a regular basis. I am currently working full time. However my evenings after 5 are free. My weekends are most of the time free which means I am open for house sitter as well I have only taken care of dogs by taking them for a walk or play fetching with them. For cats, I usually drop by to check if the feeder is working, clean the water fountain or bowl and refill with fresh water, clean their litter box, etc.
About: Taking care of dogs started for me with my wonderful and energetic Airedale in my teens and twenties, and continues as a dedicated uncle to my sister’s 4 dogs (yes 4!). I am the guy my friends consistently ask to pet sit when they leave town. I also take pride in leaving your house as nice as when arrived. For long stays or short, I’m happy to help. I am currently working part time nearby and I am not planning holiday travel, so I’ll have plenty of time for quality visits with your dogs! Your pets and your home environment are important to you. I will exercise the utmost care with both and make sure you feel comfortable entrusting me with either or both.
“Irina is very lovely lady and caring our cat so much! She followed all instructions, and visited our cat timely. She even stayed longer than our original booking window to spend time and play with Capy. Took a lot photos and video to make sure we feel comfortable during our leave. Our cat is a shy boy, usually hide from strangers but not to Irina. He even showed his belly with trust to her, that says something! We will not hesitate to work with Irina when necessary for next time, thank you so much!🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️”
“Our experience with Rong was terrific! She cared for our cats for a couple days while we were away. She was prompt, thorough, and communicative. One day it looked like the cats got into a tiff and there was hair tufts all over the hallway. She let us know, sent photos and cleaned up after them. We appreciated her care for our cats and home, as well as the updates and pics that she provided. Thanks so much Rong! We’ll be in touch again!”
About: I believe that I have a great balance in calm energy plus fun moments to let your pet have a wonderful day, no bored but also not anxious. I have flexible agenda once for now I’m Uber and pet sitter: I’m available to spend full weekends or just one or few hours for you and your pet. I’m great to make notes and do what is the client preference. I like to follow the recommendations. Very responsible and always on time. I’m also paying attention on the cleaning, health signs, energy, gut. I’m from health care and my best friend is vetenerian so we talk a lot about pet health.
Downtown pet parents share their Rover experiences
Five stars for Aik — couldn't have asked for a better cat sitter! Communication was easy and prompt throughout, and the updates and photos gave me real peace of mind. Aik is genuinely warm and pleasant to work with, and it was clear our cat was in caring hands the whole time. Highly recommend and will definitely book again!
Xilin and Xiang were truly exceptional pet sitters. They took wonderful care of my senior cats and gave me a lot of peace of mind while I was away. They were attentive, responsible, and very communicative throughout the entire stay, with regular updates that made it clear my cats were in caring hands.
This was our first time having Jasmeen watch our cats, and she did an amazing job! Right from the first day, we could tell they were in good hands. She has a ton of experience and shared great tips and tricks for their care. We loved getting daily messages and photo updates. We will definitely be asking Jasmeen to take care of our cats moving forward!
Milena is a natural when it comes to taking care of cats! She’s excellent at reading cat body language and is very patient and gentle. My cat, Pebble, takes medication and she can be difficult to medicate. Milena is extremely patient with her and always makes sure she gets her meds. I highly recommend her!
Jasmine took amazing care of our four cats while we were away. All four of them are very shy and sensitive around new people, so I was honestly a little nervous about leaving them. But Jasmine’s calm, gentle, and patient energy really helped them feel safe and comfortable. Jasmine was also extremely detail oriented and followed all of our instructions carefully, which meant so much to us because our cats each have their own little routines and needs. We also needed to add one extra visit at the last minute on our final day, and Jasmine was very flexible and accommodating, which we really appreciated. She also sent wonderful updates and took such sweet photos of them. The photos really helped us feel close to home while we were away. We are so grateful for the care she gave our little crew, and we would absolutely book Jasmine again.
Irina is very lovely lady and caring our cat so much! She followed all instructions, and visited our cat timely. She even stayed longer than our original booking window to spend time and play with Capy. Took a lot photos and video to make sure we feel comfortable during our leave. Our cat is a shy boy, usually hide from strangers but not to Irina. He even showed his belly with trust to her, that says something! We will not hesitate to work with Irina when necessary for next time, thank you so much!🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️
Kendra has been most wonderful to me and koda! She has been doing my walks and drop ins while we were away for traveling! Koda got himself into some trouble and Kendra was fast to respond and cleaned up his mess and gave me updates at every drop ins! Kendra is amazing, I really can’t recommend her enough for her care!
Yamzel took great care of my cat while I was away👍She sent detailed daily updates and photos every day, which really helped me feel relaxed and worry-free during my trip. My cat is super shy and usually hides from new people, but Yamzel still managed to find him and send me cute pictures and updates. She also thoughtfully kept an eye on her food and supplies, which I really appreciated. I felt really reassured knowing my cat was in good hands. I’d definitely book with Yamzel again and would happily recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter 😊
Julissa is wonderful! She took good care of my cat’s needs while we were away. Our cat is shy that he always hid away when strangers were in the house. But surprisingly he came to greet Julissa when she visited and even stayed close to her the entire time! That was the FIRST TIME we’ve ever seen! So she must have some magic that could make our cat very comfortable. Will rebook in the future!
👍 👍 👍 ⭐ ⭐ Tricia is very communicative, and sends great updates and photo updates of the dog. She she takes better pictures than I do. She works really well with Nala, who is a very particular German Shepherd and requires a firmer hand but also a personal touch . I've been rebooking her several times and will definitely be doing so in the future. Thanks!
Angelica is AWESOME!!! She took care of my newly adopted cat twice during a day when I was away all day. It was so great to get the photos and text each visit. My cat Sadie loved playing with her!! Sadie ate and drank water while Angelica was at my house, showing me how comfortable she was with her. Angelica had a huge heart and I feel blessed she took care my sweet Sadie!💛 P.s. Angelica is a 10 star pet sitter and human being !!!
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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
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