House Sitting Forest Park

“This was the second time Erika cared for my cat, Roxy, and she did a wonderful job. As always, she was attentive, reliable, and thoughtful in her care. She followed instructions to a tee and spent quality time playing with Roxy and working on her puzzles. I especially appreciated her detailed updates and the many fun photos she shared, which gave me real peace of mind while I was away. It was clear that she truly understands Roxy’s personality and routines. I returned to a relaxed, happy cat and a home that was clean and well cared for. She also took extra steps preparing my home for my return, which was a thoughtful touch. I would happily trust her to care for Roxy again and confidently recommend her to others.”

Julie M.

“Rachel did an awesome job caring for our dogs while we were away. She made sure to give extra care and attention to help with their separation anxiety, keeping them on their same routine. Her communication gave us peace of mind and she was very respectful of our home. Highly recommend her for house sitting!”

Kasey M.

“Francis is simply the best dog sitter we’ve ever had! He provided daily pupdates, clearly bonded with our dog, and left our house in immaculate shape. We’d trust him to watch our dog anytime!”

Artie P.

“Madison (aka Lyra) was fantastic! She took such good care of Moose and probably took him on more walks than I normally do. I could tell my pup was well cared for while I was gone. You won’t regret hiring her!”

Tyler S.

“Lynden is always wonderful with my pets. She keeps them happy and entertained and even runs with my dog, which is fantastic. Always love having her watch them!”

Deb A.

“Chardonay and Ben are officially added to my list of dependable house and dog sitters! They took care of my two dogs, Fernando and Dolly, at my house while I was away for 4 days and I could not be more pleased. First and foremost, both the dogs were obviously well cared for and I received photo updates. From the get-go, Nando and Dolly took to Chardonay and Ben right away, and I felt reassured and could tell they were at ease with caring for dogs. Second, the house and yard were in immaculate condition when I returned. Seriously, spotless. Third, they are just super nice and great communicators both off- and online. Highly recommended!!!”

Nicholas K.

“It was a pleasure having Deborah sit with our 14 year old pup Dexter. Deborah quickly responded to our initial inquiry and met with Dex and I shortly afterwards. She communicated the day before her scheduled sit and arrived promptly at an agreed upon time. She asked all the appropriate questions about feeding, Dexter's daily routine, and what she could do to keep him comfortable during our absence. Deborah communicated during her sit to let us know that all was well. We returned to a happy dog and a tidy house. Would recommend Deborah and we will be using her services again.”

Kristie R.

“Meagan was great! It was a last minute booking during a holiday week and she just jumped right in. Poppy was feeling pretty spirited and Meagan was able to calm her down, get a harness on her. , and take her for a walk. Also, great communication!”

Jamie L.

“Adriana was fantastic with our Bengal cat Diego. Communication was great and we can tell how much effort she put into interacting with him and keeping him entertained while we were gone. She went above and beyond not just with Diego, but even washed all of the bed sheets and towels she used which is far more than we ever ask from guests who stay with us. She did an amazing job and we'll be booking her again!”

Daniel K.

“Crystal was great with our pittie mix Daphne and was a fantastic house sitter! Would recommend her to anyone looking for an overnight dog sitter!”

Jarrett T.

“Lucinda took good care of our adored dog. She stayed at our house for 2 weeks and left our place spotless and with Cherif in very good form. We would rebook her!”

Sally R.

“I honestly can’t say enough amazing things about Marie!! We’ve used multiple sitters on Rover before, and she is in a league of her own. She went so far above and beyond—sending tons of photos and videos, keeping our home spotless, and even helping set up a water fountain and troubleshoot our cats’ picky eating habits. It’s clear she genuinely cares. Most importantly, she loved our cats like they were her own, and that meant everything to us. She was truly an angel and we feel incredibly fortunate to have had her. We will absolutely be using her again—she deserves every bit of recognition! Thank you so much Marie!!”

Miranda W.

“Lisa was a wonderful sitter for my pup. I was leaving my pup for 8 days, the longest I’d ever left him. He has some anxiety, so I was really anxious about it, but she put my mind at ease immediately. She spent lots of time with him, sent me lots of updates and overall it went really well. Charlie is looking forward to Auntie Lisa staying with him again!”

Ellen D.

“Mary did a great job watching Turkey!”

Jill S.

“Hollis was fantastic! I was in a crunch after a previous sitter had something come up. Hollis was accommodated Knox by making sure her other dogs weren’t in contact with him. Would definitely rebook with her.”

Tyler W.

About: I grew up around dogs and have had large dogs of my own. This taught me how to care for dogs of all temperaments and how to get to know each dogs preferred walking and play style. I enjoy getting to know each pets rhythms and keeping them conformable as they get their daily exercise. I also offer attentive drop-in visits for feeding, playtime, litter box care, and companionship to help pets feel comfortable and relaxed while you’re away. I provide dependable dog walking and drop-in pet care in Santa Monica for dogs and cats of all ages, sizes, and energy levels. I have experience with both puppies and senior pets, and I’m comfortable adapting care to each animal’s routine, personality, and needs. Outside of Rover, I’m a wildlife rescue volunteer and foster parent to cats, which has given me hands-on experience with animals from a wide range of backgrounds and temperaments. Whether it’s regular dog walking in Santa Monica or reliable drop-in visits, I prioritize safety, consistency, and making sure every pet feels secure and cared for. I am currently on a gap summer before continuing my education, and enjoy pet sitting as a way to save up some money for school between volunteering and working on my summer research project. I prioritize creating a safe, calm, and trusting environment for every pet in my care. I take the time to get to know each animal so I can provide care that is tailored to their individual needs, routines, and personality. I care for every pet as if they were my own, always paying attention to their comfort, behavior, and well-being. With experience caring for a wide range of animals, I understand that every pet has unique boundaries and quirks, and I make it a priority to respect those while building trust at their own pace. My goal is to ensure each pet feels secure, understood, and comfortable while in my care.

About: A genuine dog lover, I've been around them my whole life. I have experience walking, feeding, grooming, and cleaning up after puppers, as well as dog and house sitting experience. Walking dogs on Rover has been a blast so far! I am mostly familiar with larger breeds, labs and retrievers, but also a fan of the smaller pups. They all get love from me!! I am familiar with giving commands and rewards, and love to help train so your puppy can learn fast! I would love to build a relationship with and keep the visits regular so your dog can become familiar and friendly with me as well! I am looking forward to getting to know your dog and the care and exercise they need! Please contact for availability. *I am severely allergic to cats. I am unable to offer housesitting for cat owners unfortunately! I work mostly evenings, I am mostly available for late morning/afternoon walks, but very flexible. Right now, any day of the week works for me. Let me know your needs! I am always respectful of the clients home and belongings. Full attention will be on the dog the whole time I am present. Will always clean up after our walks.

“Finn loved Natalie! That alone says enough, but Natalie also was great about staying in touch and sending updates and photos. On top of all that, she left my house spotless! Great experience all around!!”

Judy P.

“Zoe was wonderful with the dogs ! She was organized, friendly with them (they thought their aunt was visiting)! And she was extra smart in the sudden heat and left ice cubes in their water bowls when she got in from their early morning or evening walks. Her organization, cleanliness, Dog sense, and thoughtful aware help were so appreciated. Highly recommended will definitely use her again if she is available. Great with our two middle anged annd older dogs.”

Jan V.

“Cora was great! Super quick to respond and easily adaptable to my pets needs when i needed him to take medications. Also sent me pictures of him that reassured me he was being loved and taken care of!”

Lacey P.