Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Downtown North, Palo Alto, CA
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Prices are estimates per visit for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Qinyun was wonderful—pleasant, attentive, and very respectful of both my cat and my home. She checked in on Maxine for two weeks, wrote thoughtful Rover cards, and interacted so well with her. I’m truly grateful for her care and will definitely book again and recommend her to others!”
“Juneau really seemed to like her. We had our home camera on and Mara was very appropriate in the home. She was easy to communicate with and followed our directions. We plan to use her in the future with our son’s dog.”
“Yeri was able to help us at the last minute. She was very accommodating and did a very nice job taking care of our two cats. I felt very safe having her in our home and will definitely reach out to her again.”
“Forrest and I are so happy to have had Trina drop in and spend time with him. She is a remarkable caregiver and her affection for dogs is undeniable. I did not have to worry about her professionalism (she kept to the scheduled appointment, showed up on time, did not leave the place in a mess, and appropriately engaged with my dog based on his interest and energy level). It’s hard to find someone who can connect with dogs as well as she does and we are excited to have her to sit for us again.”
“Sam was an amazing cat sitter for my two kitties (1-year old brothers)! One of the cats needed a pill every day & Sam was totally great with that too. Sam is super responsible and really nice and also takes fantastic cat photos to look at while you’re away :)”
About: I’ve been lucky enough to raise and care for three wonderful dogs, from tiny two-month-old pups to wise, gentle seniors — so I’m comfortable with dogs of all ages. I love getting to know each dog’s unique personality and energy level, and I adapt my care to suit what makes them happiest. On walks, I keep a close eye on what they sniff or try to eat, as well as how they interact with other pets we meet along the way — making sure every encounter is safe and friendly. I can also do basic training like “sit,” “paw,” and “roll,” using high-quality freeze-dried liver treats (with your permission, of course!). When we return from our walk, I’m happy to give them a gentle clean-up — wiping their eyes, paws, and rear with premium Earth Rated pet wipes — so they come home fresh and comfortable. I walk my own dog at least twice a day, so spending time with animals is already part of my daily routine. I’m an active person, averaging over 10,000 steps a day, and since I live in downtown Palo Alto, walking is also my main form of getting around. At my client’s home, I will feed the pets, play with them, and keep an eye out for anything unusual, letting the owners know right away if I notice something of concern. I’m also happy to handle basic pet-related clean-up when needed. Having raised three dogs myself, I’ve become skilled at giving relaxing dog massages — and if your pet enjoys gentle human touch, I’d be delighted to treat them to a soothing massage.
“Guilherme did a great job with our dogs! He was timely and provided a lovely update about his visit. We’re very thankful he has been able to help when we need it!”
About: Dentist and Petsitter :) | have grown up surrounded by animals, I had a dog all my childhood and I took care of my grandparents' pets. I relate very well to animals and I am extremely careful and affectionate. I can take care of your pets every day, week day or weekend, ensuring they’re safe, happy, and well-loved while keeping your home secure, clean, and respected. Trust in pet care at a client’s home comes from reliability, clear communication, respectful behavior, daily updates, and genuine love for animals and their well-being.
“Caroline is amazing! She was able to fill in for an emergency sitting request and take care of my boys. They love her, and she takes great care of them, and provides great updates and pictures throughout. I fully recommend her!”
“Yee Ping is great! She made our dogs happy and comfortable right away. They loved spending time with her and playing fetch in the yard. She even tailored her visit schedule to make sure they got to go out at good times.”
“Cameron was very responsive and comfortable with handling my 65 pound dog. My dog also warmed up to him much quicker than he would with the average stranger/sitter. Thank you Cameron for a wonderful session.”
“Stephanie was awesome. She was easy to reach and communicative. She took great care of our sweet boy. LOVED the pics she sent. Next time we are in the area I will use her for sure!”
About: I take care of lots of pets in my field of work and pet wellness is my passion. I’ve taken care of pets of my friends and family as well. I’m ready to care for your pet and grow my knowledge of pet care at the same time. I’m a full time student working part time. Although I’m busy most mornings due to school and work, I’m almost always available during the afternoon, especially evenings and nights! On weekends I’m available all day and night! Contact me and I’ll let you know what times I’m available specifically and we can work on a schedule that works for both of us! Safety is an important part of pet care. While I care for your pet, it’s important to me that I’m knowledgeable on your pet’s personal medications, eating and drinking habits, as well as playfulness and exercise habits. I’ll work closely with you and your pet to care for them in the best way possible!
“Kathryn watched our 4 month old golden retriever puppy and he loved her! She has a great intuition with dogs and is very understanding of puppy behavior, which makes me feel at ease leaving our puppy with her. She is also flexible and accommodating with scheduling, which I appreciate. High recommend hiring her for your pup!”
“Donna was absolutely amazing. Her and Bruno got along so well and she did everything that I asked for him. She took him to parks and played with him for the whole duration of the check in and left him so happy and tired when she left. Definitely would trust her with Bruno again, and with any other dogs or cats out there in this world!”
About: My experience with dogs started when I rescued a 1-month dog. At that time, I was all his family. I felt in love with him, and named him Limo. Ever since, I informed myself and started taking care of all aspects of Limo's life. I educated him to be respectful of spaces in the house, where to sleep and where not to, how to behave when I was not home, and also some nice tricks to entertain him such as sitting, laying, closing a cupboard, and others. I enjoyed my time with Limo so much, he was my companion. When I moved to the US, I left Limo with my family in the house we all lived together, as I was afraid that the long flight from Italy would be too stressful for him. Life with a dog is fulfilling, and I miss Limo a lot, hence I thought hosting and taking care of dogs here could be a great way to keep being surrounded by these amazing animals. I love pets in general, and I'am always happy to have them sleeping next to me, cuddle them, play with them and walk them around - everything I could do with them is just magic. I currently work as a cook at mornings, but have normally plenty of time in the afternoon to walk dogs. At weekends, I could also host dogs at night - me and my wife are normally home, wither both or one of us, and love pets. Me and my wife have a fenced backyard where pets can safely stay, run and play. We also have a nice front yard, and plenty of area we can walk to. Our house isn't too big, but does not have carpet, which is ideal for hosting pets.
“Anna was easy to work with, professional and extra kind to our pup who has special behavioral needs. I fully recommend Anna and hope to work with her more often!”
“Silvana did a great job with our 2 cats! Came back to happy and well taken care of furbabies. Communication was prompt and smooth and we didn’t worry while we were gone. Thanks Silvana!”
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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.
Qinyun C.
“Qinyun was wonderful—pleasant, attentive, and very respectful of both my cat and my home. She checked in on Maxine for two weeks, wrote thoughtful Rover cards, and interacted so well with her. I’m truly grateful for her care and will definitely book again and recommend her to others!”
Mara L.
“Juneau really seemed to like her. We had our home camera on and Mara was very appropriate in the home. She was easy to communicate with and followed our directions. We plan to use her in the future with our son’s dog.”
Yeri S.
“Yeri was able to help us at the last minute. She was very accommodating and did a very nice job taking care of our two cats. I felt very safe having her in our home and will definitely reach out to her again.”
Danielle V.
“I left kind of a mess without clear instructions - Danielle made the most of it and was extremely accommodating for my cat. I would work with her again in a heartbeat.”
Adam H.
“Adam was able to help us watch our dogs with very last minute notice and took excellent care of our older dog and rambunctious puppy. Thank you, Adam!”
Trina C.
“Forrest and I are so happy to have had Trina drop in and spend time with him. She is a remarkable caregiver and her affection for dogs is undeniable. I did not have to worry about her professionalism (she kept to the scheduled appointment, showed up on time, did not leave the place in a mess, and appropriately engaged with my dog based on his interest and energy level). It’s hard to find someone who can connect with dogs as well as she does and we are excited to have her to sit for us again.”
Sam L.
“Sam was an amazing cat sitter for my two kitties (1-year old brothers)! One of the cats needed a pill every day & Sam was totally great with that too. Sam is super responsible and really nice and also takes fantastic cat photos to look at while you’re away :)”
Shilu W.
“I’ve known Jess for over 15 years, and if there’s one thing you should know about her, it’s that she has a heart of gold when it comes to animals. She’s raised two amazing dogs over the years, pouring endless love, energy, and care into them—truly treating them like family (because to Jess, they are!!!). She just gets pets—their quirks, their needs, and what makes them happiest. And she understands exactly what pet parents need too: someone they can trust completely. Jess is the kind of person who will go the extra mile for your furry friend, whether it’s a long walk, a cuddle session, or making sure they feel safe while you’re away. I can say with total confidence—any pet would be lucky to have Jess in their life!”
GUILHERME P.
“Guilherme did a great job with our dogs! He was timely and provided a lovely update about his visit. We’re very thankful he has been able to help when we need it!”
Sofia K.
“Sofia was absolutely amazing with my cat Lizzy! She kept me updated daily with photos and little notes about how Lizzy was doing. Lizzy can be a bit shy, but she quickly warmed up to Sofia. I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. Thank you, Sofia. I’ll definitely be booking with her again. 🐾💛”
Caroline W.
“Caroline is amazing! She was able to fill in for an emergency sitting request and take care of my boys. They love her, and she takes great care of them, and provides great updates and pictures throughout. I fully recommend her!”
Yee-Ping C.
“Yee Ping is great! She made our dogs happy and comfortable right away. They loved spending time with her and playing fetch in the yard. She even tailored her visit schedule to make sure they got to go out at good times.”
Cameron G.
“Cameron was very responsive and comfortable with handling my 65 pound dog. My dog also warmed up to him much quicker than he would with the average stranger/sitter. Thank you Cameron for a wonderful session.”
Stephanie A.
“Stephanie was awesome. She was easy to reach and communicative. She took great care of our sweet boy. LOVED the pics she sent. Next time we are in the area I will use her for sure!”
Jade Dalai d.
About: I take care of lots of pets in my field of work and pet wellness is my passion. I’ve taken care of pets of my friends and family as well. I’m ready to care for your pet and grow my knowledge of pet care at the same time. I’m a full time student working part time. Although I’m busy most mornings due to school and work, I’m almost always available during the afternoon, especially evenings and nights! On weekends I’m available all day and night! Contact me and I’ll let you know what times I’m available specifically and we can work on a schedule that works for both of us! Safety is an important part of pet care. While I care for your pet, it’s important to me that I’m knowledgeable on your pet’s personal medications, eating and drinking habits, as well as playfulness and exercise habits. I’ll work closely with you and your pet to care for them in the best way possible!
Kathryn W.
“Kathryn watched our 4 month old golden retriever puppy and he loved her! She has a great intuition with dogs and is very understanding of puppy behavior, which makes me feel at ease leaving our puppy with her. She is also flexible and accommodating with scheduling, which I appreciate. High recommend hiring her for your pup!”
Donna B.
“Donna was absolutely amazing. Her and Bruno got along so well and she did everything that I asked for him. She took him to parks and played with him for the whole duration of the check in and left him so happy and tired when she left. Definitely would trust her with Bruno again, and with any other dogs or cats out there in this world!”
Alessandro L.
“I have known Alessandro ever since 2014, when we started our relationship. In 2015, when we were still in Italy, he rescued a 1-month old dog, who we named Limo. It was his first dog.. I can tell he felt in love with Limo, and Limo felt in love with Alessandro. Limo was his life companion for the following 6 years - until we moved to the US and had to leave Limo with Alessandro's family, because we were afraid the long flight would be too much for him -. They went on long walks together, they played games, Alessandro would work shifts and wake up normally at 4.45 AM to go to work, but ever since he got Limo he would happily wake up at 4:15 to allow time for a 30min walk with him. Besides Limo, every other dog is in love with Alessandro - and Alessandro in love with every dog we meet. To me, it is as if dogs can sense how much Alessandro loves them, and how good he is, and they love him back. Ever since we moved here, Alessandro misses Limo so much, and we can't afford a dog on our own, so we figured being a dog walker would help Alessandro being happier and spending time with what he loves the most: dogs. I really recommend Alessandro, who I know deeply, and if he was given the possibility to take this dog-walking, I feel he would be so happy. He is an hard worker, sweet, reliable and committed person.”
Anastasii K.
“Anna was easy to work with, professional and extra kind to our pup who has special behavioral needs. I fully recommend Anna and hope to work with her more often!”
Silvana P.
“Silvana did a great job with our 2 cats! Came back to happy and well taken care of furbabies. Communication was prompt and smooth and we didn’t worry while we were gone. Thanks Silvana!”
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Downtown North pet parents share their Rover experiences
Sam was an amazing cat sitter for my two kitties (1-year old brothers)! One of the cats needed a pill every day & Sam was totally great with that too. Sam is super responsible and really nice and also takes fantastic cat photos to look at while you’re away :)
Alexis is our go-to cat sitter - she takes such great care of our cats and is always so communicative! We left the cats for almost two weeks (the longest we’ve ever left them) and I was worried about how they’d do…but with constant care and attention from Alexis, they were totally content!
Trina was wonderful! She came over the day before for a meet and greet, which really put my mind at ease. On the day of our drop-in, she was punctual and took such great care of our dog. I was able to relax and enjoy my time away knowing our pup was with a safe, caring, and loving person. We will definitely be reaching out to Trina again!
Hannah was absolutely wonderful! She took care of my two cats for a week and did an amazing job. She’s dependable, resourceful, and clearly loves animals. My cats, who usually hide from strangers, warmed up to her right away. She gave regular updates, and I could tell they were happy and well cared for the whole time. Hannah is reliable, caring, and goes above and beyond to make sure your pets are happy.
Kimberly was sweet with our elderly kitty and careful about giving the daily medication. She was also communicative and took great care to keep our home secure and tidy. We will definitely book her again. Thank you, Kimberly, for giving our Girl good care and us peace of mind while we were away!
Emma has been an awesome find for us and our dog, Cody. Cody is an active 70lb inqusitive guy but who has been quite sick and needs a lot of extra care. Emma was easy to communicate with - responding quickly and clearly. She has been great with Cody - taking the time to get to know him and being attentive to his needs. She is always on time and has been proactively thoughtful in caring for our dog and our house. I would absolutely work with Emma again either as a dog walker or house sitter.
Cat whisperer! Kellie has great communication, a solid understanding about animals and a genuine interest in caring for them, is responsive, punctual, and overall amazing. She has a wonderful rapport with our kitty - it's so sweet and heartwarming to see them play and interact with one another. We feel in good hands when we're away knowing she's well taken care of and it's a relief to know we can rely on her. We came back to a tidy house, so Kellie went above and beyond in our eyes. :)
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Rover makes it easy to find Downtown North 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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