Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In East San Mateo

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Sitter Profile Image: Aik Teong O.
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Aik Teong O.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
San Mateo, CA, 94401

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!

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Stephanie C.
$29
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA, 94401

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.

Sitter Profile Image: Su Yun L.
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Su Yun L.
$33
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA, 94401

Su Yun is very professional and took good care of my to cats when I was away for two week. Would definitely recommend her to anyone.

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Bing C.
Sitter Profile Image: Janet V.
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Janet V.
$45
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
264 reviews
121 repeat clients
12 years of experience
East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA, 94401

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!

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Loren S.
Sitter Profile Image: Michelle D.
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Michelle D.
$56
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
163 reviews
70 repeat clients
20 years of experience
East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA, 94401

Michelle took good care of our cat while we were away. She was very easy to communicate with, on time, and cleaned up nicely. We will be using her services in the future for sure. Thanks Michelle !

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Sitter Profile Image: Ivana R.
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Ivana R.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
16 years of experience
San Mateo, CA, 94402

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.

Sitter Profile Image: Sidney L.
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Sidney L.
$26
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
1 repeat client
13 years of experience
Haywood Park, San Mateo, CA, 94402

Sidney was professional. I trust him with my pet!

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Sitter Profile Image: Amie C.
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Amie C.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
7 repeat clients
26 years of experience
San Mateo, CA, 94401

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.

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Loren S.
Sitter Profile Image: Rachel M.
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Rachel M.
$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
126 reviews
32 repeat clients
17 years of experience
East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA, 94403

Rachel was amazing! It's always nerve-racking looking for a new pet sitter, but right after Rachel met our cats we knew she'd be great. We have one elderly, standoff-ish cat, and one energetic kitten - Rachel met both of their medical/feeding needs, managed their different temperaments, and we came home to two happy kitties! Will absolutely book with Rachel in the future! :)

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Sarah F.
Sitter Profile Image: Mario E.
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Mario E.
$32
total per visit
4.9 out of 5 stars
294 reviews
140 repeat clients
14 years of experience
East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA, 94403

Mario took great care of our dogs- when we were on vacation. We appreciate the communication and photos. We will definitely ask him to help out in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Adele T.
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Adele T.
$43
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
7 years of experience
San Mateo, CA, 94402

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).

Sitter Profile Image: Rong L.
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Rong L.
$35
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
10 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Sugerloaf, San Mateo, CA, 94403

Rong was super sweet and really attentive with Stella. Stella usually takes a while to warm up to people, but she seemed very comfortable with Rong right away. Rong also paid attention to the little things around the apartment and kept me updated, which I really appreciated. Would definitely book with her again.

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Claire W.
Sitter Profile Image: Lindsay O.
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Lindsay O.
$84
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
1 repeat client
2 years of experience
Shoreview, San Mateo, CA, 94404

About: I have experience taking care of a variety of small and medium sized dogs, including my neighbor’s elderly dog who required consistent attention and administration of medication. I enjoy going on walks and will be sure to give any dog the attention and care they need! My schedule is very flexible. I work remotely most days so am able to look after the dog throughout the day and take it outside as needed. I prioritize your pet’s comfort, safety, and routine by understanding each pet’s needs and maintaining a calm and respectful presence. I am happy to follow any specific instructions in your home as well.

Sitter Profile Image: Diana & Michael G.
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Diana & Michael G.
$43
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
13 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Downtown, San Mateo, CA, 94402

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.

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Sitter Profile Image: Irina P.
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Irina P.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
40 years of experience
Haywood Park, San Mateo, CA, 94402

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!🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

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Sitter Profile Image: Michael B.
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Michael B.
$43
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA, 94403

Michael did an amazing job of warming up to our skittish pup. Absolutely would request again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Cecilia P.
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Cecilia P.
$65
total per visit
4.9 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
17 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Downtown, San Mateo, CA, 94401

Cecilia is WONDERFUL!!! Extremely attentive and thoughtful when it came to watching our dog Marco while we were on vacation. Absolutely recommend her!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Joshua R.
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Joshua R.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
7 repeat clients
7 years of experience
San Mateo, CA, 94401

Josh was great! Cody was a bit scared at first, seeing someone knew in his house, but after a bit, he warmed up to him no problem. Josh followed all my feeding instructions for Cody, and seems like him and Cody will get along the more they meet each other. I am planning to have Josh watch Cody many more times.

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Scott G.
Sitter Profile Image: Casey C.
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Casey C.
$43
total per visit
4.9 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
7 repeat clients
30 years of experience
San Mateo, CA, 94401

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

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Sitter Profile Image: Yixing Z.
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Yixing Z.
$29
total per visit
5 years of experience
Shoreview, San Mateo, CA, 94401

About: My experience comes from a place of deep love and dedicated "parenting." I raised my own dog from the time he was 8 weeks old, and because I knew he would grow into a 75lb powerhouse, I made it my mission to ensure he was a "gentle giant." I invested years into his development, attending socialization and training classes three times a week to master positive, reward-based training techniques. Through patience and consistency, he became the kind of dog everyone loved:calm, polite, trusting, and incredibly sweet. I am also experienced in high-level medical care. Last year, my dog fought a rare autoimmune condition. During his two-month battle, I became proficient in managing intensive treatments and navigating the complexities of emergency veterinary care and blood transfusions. Though he passed away in August, the experience taught me how to be an advocate for a dog’s health and how to stay calm under pressure. My husband and I aren't ready to bring a new dog into our home just yet, but I have so much love and specialized knowledge left to give. Whether your dog needs a structured walk with positive reinforcement or a gentle drop-in visit with a caregiver who understands their unique personality, I will treat them with the same devotion I gave my own best friend. My current schedule is highly flexible during the week. I view dog walking and drop-ins as the perfect way to step away from my desk and get active. Because I manage my own hours, I can provide consistent mid-day visit or walk when most owners are at work. Caring for a dog isn’t just a ‘task’ for me, it’s a rewarding part of my daily rhythm that allows me to share time with a furry companion. Safety and trust are my top priorities, rooted in my experience raising and training a 75lb dog. I provide a secure environment by:     •    Equipment Checks: Always ensuring collars, harnesses, and leashes are secure before leaving the house.     •    Situational Awareness: Staying hyper-aware of our surroundings during walks to avoid reactive dogs, busy traffic, or unsafe debris on the ground.     •    Positive Reinforcement: Using the reward-based training techniques I’ve practiced for years to keep the dog focused and calm.     •    Clear Communication: Providing owners with detailed updates and photos so they feel connected and reassured.     •    Medical Vigilance: Having navigated a serious autoimmune illness with my previous dog, I am highly observant of subtle changes in a dog’s energy or behavior that might indicate they aren't feeling their best.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Yiqing is our go to sitter and our cat and fish both love her! We don’t need to worry at all when she is here!

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Ben W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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!

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Julia H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

As usual, Katherine did a great job taking care of our kitties! Katherine is very reliable and responds quickly. We're so grateful we found a cat sitter we can count on. Thanks Katherine!

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Heleen W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Chloe took wonderful care of my cats while I was away. She was reliable, communicative, and clearly cared about their well-being. I received regular updates and photos. Both cats looked happy, comfortable, and well cared for when I returned home. I would definitely book with Chloe again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy pet sitter!

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Rui Z.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristin did a great job taking care of my both cats. Would book again if needed. Bonus point: she takes great photos for the cats 😃

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Tianhao T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel is a great petsitter! She’s always great with my pets and makes sure they’re safe and comfortable.

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Megan W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mackenzie was an excellent sitter for our cat Nemo. She seems to have a talent for befriending even the most skiddish and "spicy" cats like our boy Nemo. Thank you for all you did while we were away!

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Tarriq H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sameena is amazing! My cat loves her and looks forward to every drop in visit. Sameena takes wonderful care of her

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Kelly S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

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!

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Elizabeth H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jennifer was an amazing sitter, so patient, attentive, and caring with Junnie. Thank you for taking such great care of her!

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Ziyi W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

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.

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Jia C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

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!🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

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Fang L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Patrycja is amazing! This is the second time she has watched Chicken Nugget and he absolutely loves her. She is absolutely incredible with him, is very communicative, and takes great care of not just him but our entire house. She absolutely goes above and beyond! I will definitely be using her in the future.

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Nicole N.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

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!

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Tatum T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

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 😊

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Jihye K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I appreciate that Annie always sends great updates and lets us know if the cats don’t feel well. Thanks again Annie!

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David F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I've booked with Natalie twice now to help take care of my cat Shadow. Natalie is great! She takes a lot of great photos, remembers the little details for care instructions, and respectful when being in your home. She also helped to take in my unexpected packages. Would definitely book again when I need someone to watch my cat!

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Jessica W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Vivian was prompt and engaging with Bennett. He took a bit to warm up, but she took it in stride and was able to make him more comfortable in subsequent visits.

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Josh L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Elizabeth was very helpful and responsive, even with the sudden schedule change. She followed all of my instructions carefully while taking care of my dog, and I’m sure Koimo had a great time with her. She was a huge help. Thank you so much!

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Mizuki C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rong provided excellent service and communication throughout the scheduling and visits. Really appreciate Rong for taking great care of my anxious dog and putting all of our minds at ease.

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Albert G.
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