House Sitting Encinitas

About: I’ve been around animals my entire life and have years of hands-on experience caring for dogs and cats of different ages, personalities, and energy levels. As a lifelong pet owner, I understand how important it is to have someone you can genuinely trust with your pet. I’m comfortable caring for everything from energetic dogs who need plenty of exercise and stimulation to senior pets who need a slower pace, extra patience, and attention. I also have experience administering medications and following specific feeding, medication, and care routines. I’m very active and spend much of my free time hiking, walking, and exploring outdoors, so I’m especially happy caring for dogs who love longer walks and plenty of activity. Most importantly, I treat every pet as an individual and follow their normal routine as closely as possible so they feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for while you’re away. I work remotely and have a flexible schedule, which allows me to easily fit pet care into my day. I’m available for morning, daytime, and evening walks or drop-ins, and I can often accommodate last-minute requests as well. Since I travel full-time, I spend several weeks at a time in each area and keep my Rover availability updated so you’ll always know when I’m local and available. Your pet’s safety and comfort always come first. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I follow their normal routine as closely as possible, including feeding schedules, walks, medications, and any specific instructions you provide. I’m respectful of both your pet and your home, and I’ll make sure everything is secure, clean, and comfortable before I leave. I also believe communication is a huge part of earning your trust. I’ll keep you updated with photos and check-ins so you can relax knowing your pet is safe, happy, and getting plenty of attention while you’re away.

“Clarise was a superstar with our 15+ year old Yorkie Misha Mae. She was very conscientious, prompt & great with her communications… sending us great pictures several times a day. I highly recommend Clarise if you need someone to stay with your pets that cares for them like they are her own.”

Robert T.

“Blair did an excellent job pet & house sitting while we were away! She is communicative, kind, and provided us with pics and updates during her stay. Would rebook / recommend!”

Taylor C.

About: Hi, I’m McKenna! I’ve grown up around all kinds of animals and have had dogs my entire life, so caring for pets has always been a natural part of mine. I’m also very much a cat person! I genuinely enjoy getting to know each animal’s personality and making sure they feel comfortable, cared for, and at home. I’m very active and would love to take your dog to the beach, out on a trail, or for a long walk, but I’m just as happy spending the day with a couch potato who would rather lounge in the sun. I’m flexible and happy to follow whatever routine and pace works best for your pet. I also have extensive experience caring for senior dogs and am comfortable with the extra patience and attention they often require, including medications, mobility limitations, frequent breaks, and established routines. I’m dependable, attentive, and communicative, and I take the responsibility of caring for someone’s pet seriously. I’d love to build consistent, long-term relationships with pet parents and become someone you can trust to care for your animals again and again. Whether your pet needs an active companion, a calm presence, or simply someone who will stick to their routine and give them plenty of love, I’m happy to meet them where they’re at. My schedule is able to be super flexible on a weekly basis so I’m able to work with your needs! Please let me know exactly what you’re looking for and I can try to accommodate! I have a secure, ground-floor one-bedroom unit with a fully fenced patio that connects directly to the living space, giving pets the freedom to move between indoors and outside while still having a safe, contained area to relax. I’m also located near Beacons Beach, so for dogs who enjoy getting out and about, I’d love to take them for a run, walk, or swim in the ocean. I also have access to a larger home that I can utilize depending on the needs and comfort level of each pet. I’m happy to tailor the environment and routine to what works best for your dog or cat, whether they prefer a little more space and activity or a quiet, comfortable place to settle in. My priority is always making sure pets feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for while they’re with me.

About: I am a joyful, experienced, caring and reliable full-time dog and house sitter with a flexible schedule. As a retired school teacher, I have shifted from caring for children to caring for dogs! This is purpose-driven meaningful work for me and goes far beyond earning some extra income. Dogs fill my heart and I have met so many kind and wonderful like-minded people through caring for them. I currently do not have any dogs of my own and I miss that a lot, so I can’t wait to shower yours with love and attention! I have raised many dogs over the years, including rescues and puppies. I trained my last two dogs to be therapy dogs through Pet Partners and we volunteered in our local school and hospital. I have a calm and gentle presence that dogs respond well to. I care for every dog as if they were my own. I am comfortable with administering oral medication and will reinforce positive pet training techniques and commands to support desired behaviors. I will clean up after your dogs and keep your home spotless and secure. You can expect photos and updates regularly and prompt responses to communication from you. I am a plant person as well, so your pups and plants will thrive in my care! Because I am retired I can tailor my daily routine to match your pup's. I do not have to fit them in around a work schedule and nor do I juggle care for other people's dogs at the same time. Your pup will have my full attention. I have a flexible schedule that allows me to provide weekday, weekend and holiday care for short or extended periods of time. I am active and will match your pup’s energy with walks, playtime and affection. Ideally I would like to establish regular care for pups whose owners travel frequently and want to maintain a stable environment in their absence. Your pup’s safety and comfort are behind every decision and activity we will do together. Having owned many dogs in the past, I understand the anxiety that comes with having to find trustworthy, reliable care for them when they need to stay at home. I find great joy in being able to provide excellent care and stability for other people’s dogs so their owners can travel carefree. I limit time away from your home during the first day or so as your pup and I are getting to know each other so we can build a trusting relationship. I meticulously follow all specific instructions and requests, dietary restrictions, medication schedules and activity routines. I respect your privacy and guests in your home will be with prior permission only. My goal is to keep your pup's daily routine consistent so they will feel safe and comfortable and you will have peace of mind knowing that your pup and home are being cared for with love and respect.

“Lori is outstanding. She took care of my 3 year old for 5 nights and days, and administered medication throughout the stay. She kept in regular communication so I could see photos of how my dog was doing, and left a sparkling house upon return. Dependable, consistent and high quality service from Lori!”

Sarah H.

“Christie was wonderful with our dog and kitten! She responded quickly when we were looking for a last minute house sitter. She was very respectful of our home and the routines of our pets and made sure they were well loved while we were away. She left the house in excellent condition and sent photos with updates along the way. We felt confident knowing our pets were well taken care of on our vacation. Thanks Christie!”

Taryn B.

About: I’ve taken care of friends dogs and have had my own dogs for 25 plus years my son and I donate our time at dog shelters often and I just really love pets So I have Sunday and Mondays off but I work from home Tuesday to Saturday and have a very flexible schedule. I’m up at 5am and free most the AM until 7/8 am I have breaks and lunches during the day and free again after 5pm I have cameras on my property but also can update with pics and videos as requested as often as possible for the owner of the pet

“Brielle does an amazing job pet sitting for us. We appreciate the updates and our pets love her. She's very dependable. Thanks for giving us peace of mind when we are away.”

Daniel Z.

“Michael was our first rover experience, and was able to watch our 9yo Husky and 8mo golden retriever on short notice. Michael came ahead of time to meet the dogs and learn our routine, and then communicated when he’d be at the house, sent lots of pictures, and spent plenty of time with the dogs. Really appreciate how easy this was, when we would otherwise have to board our dogs, coordinate pick up times, etc. Will definitely use Michael again!”

Kimberly E.

“Sean and Michaela were incredible with my giant baby boy, Woody. He is not dog friendly in the slightest so bringing him along when visiting my family is a no-go. It’s always been really hectic and stressful trying to find a sitter for him while attempting to plan time away, so I was so relieved! And the fact that they were great and Woody clearly adored them is such an added bonus! I will definitely be going to them for future Woody needs. Thanks guys!”

Caitlin D.

“Jamaica did an amazing job making Buster feel like family. She keep me up to date with fun pics of Buster's fun activities. Thank you so much for taking care of my family member”

robertbertagnoli

About: I’ve taken care of dogs and cats of every kind since I was a kid. I go for plenty of walks/runs during the day and would a furry friend to join me! I am super active and work remotely Thursdays and Fridays. Happy to take your pets for a nice long walk or jog or just give some cuddles! I live in a beach house with no pets. Plenty of trails, walking distance to town and the beach! Super safe, not a ton of traffic and plenty of walking trails!

“Jaelyn is the best! Daisy fell in love with her❤️”

Shelly D.

“Jeff and Linda were amazing! Our dogs were so happy with them and they left the house cleaner than I left it for them! Will definitely be booking them again in the future.”

Chelsea M.

“Nicole did an excellent job of taking care of our two Great Danes! She showed up on time and spent the entire day with them while we were away. And she sent us updates & photos a few times. We'll definitely hire her again.”

Stephanie B.

“Amanda stayed at our apartment and watched our dog, Ellie for an entire week! She took good care of the apartment and we knew Ellie was in great hands. We got lots of pictures and updates, and we really appreciated Amanda taking her on lots of outings and adventures. Highly recommend working with Amanda!”

Ruth B.

“Cami was wonderful! She kept our anxious Apollo calm and comfortable during the 4th of july weekend and woild give us updates each day on how he was doing. Very happy with her service”

Stacey J.

“Lauren was the perfect sitter for our puppy and two cats. She’s so sweet with the animals, incredibly responsive and even cleaned up after our puppy decided to see what the inside of his bed would look like :). We will definitely be using Lauren again for our house sitting/animal sitting needs!”

David C.

“Vivian stayed at my place with Patron for two days and I'm pretty sure he didn't miss me at all. She sent pictures and updates the whole time, and he looked completely relaxed. My schedule changed last minute and she adjusted without any hassle. Great communication from start to finish. Thank you, Vivian! We'll be booking again, assuming Patron lets me back in the house.”

Justin L.