Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Downtown, Santa Barbara

“Richard was AWESOME! Very quick to respond and take in all my detailed instructions. I really appreciate his love of dogs and willingness to jump in last minute!”

About: I have over 15 years of experience taking care of our furry little friends ranging from fresh out the womb puppies to senior dogs needing insulin shots. I’ve done it all and I’ve seen it all. However, I go at the pace of your requests. Putting you and your best friend first. my weekly schedule consists of work Monday and Tuesday from 8-1 PM. The other days I’m very flexible. Please note if you book with me on Mon/Tues I am only available outside of 8-1 PM for drop off requests. I abide by all the rules given by the client pertaining to their home. I am respectful, clean, and organized. I take great pride in my services and will make sure I meet the client and the pup’s needs! There are no dogs in my home. I live in a two floor townhome with one other person.

“Kathleen was super easy to communicate with and responsive. She jumped in to help us on very short notice when other cat care plans fell through. We felt comfortable knowing she had everything taken care of, and her daily check-ins were welcome reassurance that all was well while we were away.”

“We were so pleased with the care our rather old, rather shy cat received from Crispin. And, to my amazement-the kitty area was as clean as I left it. Crispin, both kitty and I thank you!”

About: I have taken care of dogs my whole life, back home I have four dogs, one beagle, one husky, one labrador and one border collie so I know how to take care of different breeds. I've also had my neighbors, friends and cousins rely on me to care for their dogs, feed them, take them on walks and play with them. I really love dogs and I miss my dogs every single day! I am a full time student but I have a flexible schedule. I am available Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays on the mornings from 6-10 and after 3pm, and open availability whole weekend! I am always on the look out for them and take them on walks/play with them. I can crate them if needed and also feed/take medicine if needed.

“Mary is a capable, fun and reliable dog person. We have been very happy with her every time she has sat our two dogs, Rabil ( an 80 lb lab shepard mix) and Lulu (a 10 lb maltese mx)”

“Rowena took care of our pets on two occasions. We have an elderly Chihuahua rescue and a puppy. She gave them both loving and attentive care”

“Pleasant, polite, and professional! Its clear Bella cares a lot about her clients and their pets!”

“Daniel was great help looking after our dog Sasha. Sasha is very energetic and playful, and Daniel gave her all the care and attention she deserved while we were out of time. Highly recommend!”

“Cheryl was a great comfort to my two kitties while I was away. One cat in particular is very timid and Cheryl found his hiding spot and still checked on him and sent photos. She made sure he at least enjoyed a treat or two, which she gave to him by hand in his comfort zone. I appreciate her attention to detail and her flexibility in meeting me for key pick up before I left, when I should have had them ready for her during our meet and greet.”

About: In recent years, I have built a strong trustworthy reputation via more than 70 (yep, seventy) 5-star reviews on a leading house/pet care platform. Photos of some were in here, but the system removed them. Happy to share that information with you when we are in contact. Most sits span several weeks, with a 4-week minimum being easiest on the schedule. I do tend to book in advance. Because I have cared for senior pets (several being older than 15: both dogs and cats, some sight or hearing or limb-disabled), administered meds which also includes insulin shots, and managed various sizes and breeds, pet parents and high end homeowners appreciate this reliability and standard. In some cases, we have only Zoomed before a sit, and never met in-person. Due to great reciprocal communication, the results were wonderful. I offer experience both house & pet-sitting, and am a former (& future) homeowner. I’ve had all kinds of pets throughout my entire life. In adulthood, a Lhasa Apso was my co-pilot for 13 years, and I will have others. For now, I enjoy supporting and caring for yours. Let’s Zoom and take it from there. Looking forward. We will discuss this. Historically (for more than 20 years), I have been able to work from anywhere. We can talk through the options together. Unless you hire me for an overnight sit, I will be coming to them for drop-in or other care. I will not be bringing your pet(s) to my location.

“Thank you for taking care of my precious companion. I knew Sebastian was safe and well taken care of for the entirety of my trip. The diary and photos were a lovey touch as well. Thank you, Ryan”

About: I have owned cats most of my life and volunteered at an animal shelter throughout high school! Currently I own two duck girlies who are my world. I am widely experienced with dog and cat sitting, frequently sitting for friends, family, and co-workers. I work from home, so I am widely available to care for your pets! I am able to work on weekdays and weekends for as short or as long as you need! I have a fenced yard for your pets to play in safely! I work from home so pets will have lots of fun and supervision.

About: Hello Animal Lovers! I have a huge place in my heart for dogs because I think they are one of the most special, loving creatures you will ever come across. I have rescued and fostered multiple dogs over the past 15 years. Additionally, I have trained a Seeing Eye Guide Dog puppy to adulthood that is still in active service today. I have experience with caring for senior dogs, as I adopted an elderly dog from a local rescue that required extensive medical care. Sadly, as of last year, I helped my 16 years old Scout over the rainbow bridge. I would love to care your doggie family member via site visits or walks as I’m missing my four legged friends that bring me so much joy. I would honored to take care of yours. K.N. My children have grown so I have a very flexible schedule and would love to be able to help care for your pet. I am free weekdays Monday-Friday, with select availability on weekends. I will lovingly care for your pet in your home as if it were my own. I will follow established rules for your household and strive to provide an interactive, engaging pet sitter service that will give your pup all the care they deserve.

“Tina is an extraordinary human being of great passion, love and empathy for all living things, especially our four-footed friends both wild and domestic! She gives her own puppy so much love attention and guidance that it must be the happiest doggy ever! You would be lucky to have someone with Tina's extraordinary gift to look after your doggy for the day. Cheers!”

“Always great when we book with Leo - very attentive and flexible. Good communication while we were away, and we came home to a very happy cat! Will book again, for sure.”

“Grace was awesome! Super communicative and flexible, definitely went above and beyond in her care. Thanks again!”

“Lisa did a great following all of the details for taking car of our cat. We will definitely be looking for her services first when we need someone to help with our cat in the future.”

“Emily is amazing! She is very responsive and accommodating. She quickly learned our dog's schedule and personality. She showed our beloved boy all the love and attention he desired. We received detail notes and pictures during each visit and will definitely book Emily again!”

“Vanessa was a fantastic pet-sitter for our little Pitaya! She’s a great communicator, punctual, and thorough. It was great reading her notes after the visits - we really felt like our kitten was in good hands while we were away. Would 100% recommend her(: Thank you Vanessa!”