Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Excelsior
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Top rated Excelsior pet sitters
Prices are estimates per visit for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Joey was fantastic with our three month old puppy! We are new puppy parents and both nurses so we work long shifts. This was our first time leaving our new puppy home while we both worked a 12 hour shift. She came 3 times, for an hour each time and provided tons of updates. She reinforced training we’ve been working on and made us feel so comfortable leaving him! Will definitely be rebooking again with Joey!”
“Jessica was super attentive and responsible in watching my cat while I was gone! She really takes effort to make sure your pet is happy and you are comfortable as well. I could see in update pics that my cat LOVED her company, which is always so nice to see. Shes very communicative and professional as well.”
“Laxmi was amazing as always! Our very anxious cat always feels so comfortable with her and Laxmi makes it a point to send us adorable pictures and was also very flexible on the time and duration of sitting which we greatly appreciated!”
“Carmen was fantastic! She took great care of our cat while we were gone. She was attentive and very good with communicating with us about how Dolly was doing. We’ll definitely use her again!”
“Lydia is a wonderful, professional, and caring pet sitter. I know my cats are in good hands with her and I fully trust her. I love the messages and photos she sends us when we’re away from our cats. I recommend her 100%.”
“Shai did an amazing job sitting our disabled, elderly kitty! She followed our routine and Fiona loved her. Fiona doesn't love many people. Shai communicated well and send pics. We will definitely book with her again!”
“Another great booking with Hui-Min! I really do appreciate the multiple pictures that she sent when doing a home visit with my two cats. I highly recommend booking with Hui-Min. She’s very communicative, professional, and trustworthy. Thanks Hui-Min for checking in on my girls.”
“Joseph did an awesome job taking care of Piccolo. Easy to communicate with, responsive, handled complicated instructions with no fuss, and clearly enjoyed hanging out with our babygirl.”
About: As a devoted dog mom and a passionate pet lover, I understand just how important it is for pets to feel safe, comfortable, and loved—especially when you're away. I raised a Shih Tzu for 11 wonderful years, which taught me the importance of patience, consistency, and providing comfort throughout a dog's life stages. I now am raising my Golden Retriever puppy, Nami, and this experience has given me first-hand skills in caring for dogs with high energy and taught me the patience and attention that young pups require. I work from home while building my startup, which allows me the flexibility to provide attentive care for your pet throughout the day. My schedule is quite adaptable, meaning I can accommodate walks, playtime, and feeding routines that best suit your pet's needs. I’m available most weekdays, ensuring that your furry friend gets consistent attention, care, and plenty of love whenever they stay with me. I provide pet care exclusively at my home, which is a cozy and safe space designed with your pet’s comfort in mind. My own friendly Golden Retriever, Nami, loves making new friends and will be a great companion for your dog. I have a secure playpen that can be used to ensure puppies or dogs have a safe space when needed, and I also offer a small, fenced backyard where the dogs can lounge and enjoy fresh air during the day. In addition to providing lots of love and attention, I enjoy preparing healthy fruity treats that dogs love. Your furry friend will be treated like family here—safe, entertained, and cared for in a warm and nurturing environment.
“A saving grace! I needed last minute (literally a few hours before) help to exercise Goose. Andrea was reliable, prompt, and gave ample updates. Thank you for making my day a little less crazy.”
About: My name is Megan and I currently live in San Francisco, CA. I would love to provide care for your dog. I am an experienced previous dog owner and experienced pet sitter. I am able to board, feed, walk, and any other necessary care. I am also open to taking care of any other pets you have (cats, fish, rabbits and bearded dragons are some of the pets that I have experience with caring for). Please feel free to contact me here or at the phone number provided if you are interested. Thank you! I teach at a school that is three blocks from my house from 9am-4:30pm, so I can come home for lunch break walks if needed. I can walk dogs before and after school and let the dog into my backyard garden at any time. On the weekends, I can take dogs to the beach or on other fun outdoor adventures! I have taken care of people’s’ pets in a number of ways. I have stopped by people’s’ houses for care, boarded pets, and stayed overnight in pets’ homes.
“Kevin was great. Our shy cat liked him right away. He didn’t have any trouble with our cat’s pills or injections and he gave great updates that helped us to relax and enjoy our time away without worrying. Will definitely book Kevin again.”
About: While I’m new to dog sitting, I bring a lot of patience, a love for animals, and a strong willingness to learn. I’m dependable and will follow your care instructions closely. I may not have years of experience, but I’ll treat your dog like family and make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved. I currently work at a school, so I’m available on weekends for pet walks, pet sitting, and drop-in visits. With summer approaching, my schedule will be much more open. Please feel free to refer to my calendar, as I do my best to keep it up to date. I’m committed to providing consistent, loving care by following your pet’s routine and making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and happy while you’re away. Your pet’s well-being is always my top priority. I have over a year of experience caring for pets and offer pet sitting, drop-ins, and walks. I always follow your instructions closely to keep your pet’s routine consistent, including feeding, potty breaks, exercise, and any special care. During drop-ins and walks, I make sure your pet gets the attention, activity, and care they need. For pet sitting, I provide a calm, safe environment in your home while being respectful of your space. I care for every pet with patience, kindness, and genuine love, making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and happy while you’re away.
About: I'm a full-fledged dog person! I usually hit it off right away with most dogs, whether they are pups or seniors. When I'm with your dog, I will give it top tier care. I'm very attentive and dependable. I can do day/evening/overnights in client homes (or can do an occasional doggy day care in my home.) I'm also available for 30-60 walks, drop-ins, basic obedience training, etc. Feel free to message me if you need a sitter, I may have flexibility to adapt to your additional pet care needs! Depending on the needs of my clients, I am very dependable and can be flexible in arranging care. Just let me know what's needed! I am very attentive and can follow any specific schedule needed or type of care required. I take the care of your pet seriously and always keep their safety at the top of my mind.
About: I have had two dogs throughout my life, my current who is 14 years old! I am additionally a certified guide dog trainer (for Guide Dogs for The Blind) and have successfully trained 2 puppies through their 1-13 month respective phases. I love spending time with animals and will give full/attentive care to your pet! I am currently working full-time remote. My schedule allows me to be flexible throughout the week allowing me to provide ample time for your dog! I have a fully enclosed yard with no other (current) pets in the household. My flexible schedule allows me to keep a close eye on your pet and crate/go outside when needed!
“Genesis took great care of my cat while I was away for the holidays, arrived on time, sent photos, and made it much easier for me to travel without worrying about my cat while I was gone. Would recommend. Thanks!”
Over 63 pet parents in Excelsior have booked pet sitting
Excelsior pet parents share their Rover experiences
Michelle is great! Did a fantastic job watching over our cat Moza with daily visits while we were away for the longest time we had been away from her. Michelle followed all care instructions great and we received daily updates and pics. Really cared for our cat and went above and beyond in communication and play time. Would highly recommend! Thanks very much!
Leaving another review for Hillary because she has been absolutely amazing and so flexible with our kitties for multiple last minute requests! One of our kitties is on chemo and needs multiple meds, and it’s such a relief to have someone as trustworthy, kind, and careful as Hillary to check on him while we’re away.
I recently just moved to the Bay Area and I had to take a trip shortly after, so I got in contact with Shailyng. One of my cats has had health issues in the past related to moving, so I was worried that this would be an issue again. Having Shailyng come over daily and give me an update on their health and wellbeing was a huge reassurance and relief during my trip. Even though they were hiding during their visits she would keep me updated very closely and even worked with my landlord to make sure they were okay.
This was only our second time having Ronja stay with our pups and it truly is like she has been their friend forever with the greetings she gets on arrival. They’re clearly very comfortable around her and are finally able to relax when we are not at home! Thankful for the updates during her stay and her flexibility and kindness in accommodating some timing changes :)
Martha did an incredible job being a dog chaperone for Charlie during our civil marriage ceremony in SF City Hall! We were just doing the quick ceremony then photos for a couple of hours ahead of our bigger international wedding later, but we really wanted Charlie to be involved while not being a distraction to us, the photographer, the officiant, or the few guests we had coming from across the country. Martha did an amazing job keeping Charlie entertained, and she was great at reading the room and knowing when to be close by with Charlie or step away a bit if Charlie seemed to be getting antsy or bored. I didn’t give her any instructions really (definitely could’ve planned better on my part!) yet the whole experience felt smooth because Martha was very attentive to both Charlie’s needs and moods and the overall situation. While Charlie is a huge people person, he can definitely get grumpy and bored being in the same place doing nothing, but Martha kept him in such a good mood that he was smiling and cooperative any time we needed him for pictures. She also took some amazing solo shots of Charlie, which we will treasure forever!
Benjamin was great! It was our first time using Rover and using someone not referred to us. Benjamin was super easy to work with and very communicative. It was our first time leaving our kitty since we moved here and Benjamin was understanding to my nervousness of leaving her and completely reassured me through pictures and his reports. We'll definitely use his services again.
Nadya took excellent care of my high energy puppy and he absolutely loved her. She’s super communicative and sent lots of photos and videos and meaningful updates which was very sweet to be able to see and read while stuck at work missing my baby! She’s an excellent dog sitter—very trustworthy and responsible, I would have her back anytime!
We once again relied on Patty to help watch our cat while we were traveling overseas and were again very grateful for the wonderful care and updates she shared for every visit! She paid special attention to Kitty’s quirks and needs and gave her just the right attention and play that her shy but loving nature needs! Also appreciated Patty always refilling Kitty’s puzzle toys after every visit so she’d be left with some entertainment between visits! Thanks again Patty!
Beatrice is great! She has experience with cats and genuinely connects with them. She was very responsive and sent really sweet photos of our cats which helped us relax while we were out of town, knowing she was checking in on them and giving them pets. Thank you, Beatrice!
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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 Excelsior.
Rover makes it easy to find Excelsior 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
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
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