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Sitter Profile Image: Ana A.
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Ana A.
$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
14 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Midtown, San Diego, CA, 92103

The only bad part about highly recommending Ana is that her schedule might get too full 😂 now for real, Ana is a saint. My dog is very picky and an old man and somehow she just gets him. She's incredibly reliable and quick to respond. I had a two week trip planned and Ana continuously gave updates and pictures, moreso than my own sister who was actually house sitting with him! She's so caring and loving, your pup will be so happy with Ana as a new friend

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Kelly P.
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Evelyn H.
$49
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5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
18 repeat clients
12 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92103

Evelyn is amazing! She does a great job with our very difficult boys. She’s an excellent communicator and a very responsible walker. We’ll be hiring her again shortly!

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Sitter Profile Image: Tina L.
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Tina L.
$22
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
464 reviews
170 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Midtown, Hillcrest, CA, 92103

This is our second time booking with Tina and we are so happy to find someone so reliable. Our cat loves her and we feel so much more at ease on our trips knowing Tina is taking care of our cat. We also booked her services for a two week Europe trip and can’t recommend her enough for cat and house sitting. Our cat was so chill when we came home and we noticed a difference from previous trips.

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Madeline R.
Sitter Profile Image: Kayla M.
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Kayla M.
$22
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
10 repeat clients
30 years of experience
West University Heights, San Diego, CA, 92103

Perfect!

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Anya G.
Sitter Profile Image: Phillip T.
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Phillip T.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
10 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Midtown, San Diego, CA, 92103

Our pups loved Phillip the moment they met him. He stopped by and did a meet and greet, which was very comforting. One could tell he also enjoys being around dogs. He kept us updated daily and even collected our mail and packages. We left him a letter regarding caring for the pups and he followed every step. On the last day he spent a few minutes with us and the dogs and you could tell they were happy to see him. Will definitely use him again.

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Jeffrey G.
Sitter Profile Image: Latisha W.
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Latisha W.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
341 reviews
90 repeat clients
10 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92103

Another fabulous booking! Latisha is fantastic! She’s reliable, takes good care of my cat and you can always tell my cat is happy to see her from the pics and videos! We’ll absolutely continue to book with Latisha for our travels.

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Sarah K.
Sitter Profile Image: Leilani B.
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Leilani B.
$32
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
11 repeat clients
15 years of experience
North Hills, San Diego, CA, 92104

Leilani did some drop-ins for our dog Moxie as we were away for the evening for a special event. I loved the reports we got from her with updates and our dog loved her at the meet and great! Will definitely be rebooking.

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Jalisa H.
Sitter Profile Image: Kristin D.
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Kristin D.
$38
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
21 repeat clients
5 years of experience
West University Heights, San Diego, CA, 92116

Kristin was great! I was initially hesitant about leaving my puppy with a stranger for drop offs but he immediately loved her and they seemed to have such a good time. I loved all the photos she sent of him!

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Morgan A.
Sitter Profile Image: Olivia A.
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Olivia A.
$24
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
135 reviews
37 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Midtown, San Diego, CA, 92103

This is our second time using Olivia and she was wonderful! She’s so communicative and makes us feel totally at ease while we’re away. We will absolutely use her again; we completely trust her and highly recommend!

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Jessica P.
Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth M.
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Elizabeth M.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
13 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Old Town, San Diego, CA, 92103

Beth is amazing! Super reliable, easy to communicate with, and clearly loves taking care of animals. I really appreciated how many photos she took during drop-ins; it made me feel so reassured to leave my dog in her care. I’d definitely rebook her services!

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Megan K.
Sitter Profile Image: Marcie L.
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Marcie L.
$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
14 repeat clients
12 years of experience
West University Heights, San Diego, CA, 90213

Marcie was so great to our pup over Christmas weekend! She took him for walks and loved on him in her check-ins at our house, and even laughed off and cleaned up the mess he made when he got into some stuff overnight. Thank you!!

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Lindsay P.
Sitter Profile Image: Danielle T.
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Danielle T.
$24
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
209 reviews
53 repeat clients
23 years of experience
North Hills, San Diego, CA, 92104

Danielle was amazing with our cat Leo! I was a nervous cat parent leaving him alone for the first time and she was so easy to communicate with and made me feel very comfortable that he was in good hands. She went above and beyond and sent lots of photos which was so appreciated.

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Hayley B.
Sitter Profile Image: Valeria B.
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Valeria B.
$27
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Midtown, San Diego, CA, 92103

Valeria was wonderful with my Louie! She was so sweet and patient with him. I appreciated her flexibility and responding to messages so quickly!

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Megan P.
Sitter Profile Image: Zachary B.
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Zachary B.
$17
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
14 years of experience
Midtown, San Diego, CA, 92103

About: I have been pet sitting ever since I have been a little kid and have never had a dissatisfied pet owner. I love all kinds of animals and can’t wait to take care of yours like my own while you’re away. I work a full time job with a flexible schedule. I will be to adjust my schedule to fit yours and your pets needs. I am available for drop in visits or able to stay at your house. I am usually more available on weekends but can also be available during the week. I prefer jobs in hillcrest or nearby area. I grew up with large and medium size dogs and have been pet sitting for about 14 years. I am very responsible and will take care of your pet like it’s my own. Your pet and home will be in very good hands.

Sitter Profile Image: Madelyn G.
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Madelyn G.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
14 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Midtown, San Diego, CA, 92103

Madelyn made it happen for me with a last minute cat sitting request and I could not be more appreciative! She was communicative and sent lots of good photos of my kitty while she was there. Would definitely book again.

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Gemma K.
Sitter Profile Image: Carlos Jared R.
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Carlos Jared R.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Midtown, San Diego, CA, 92103

Great communication and was super friendly. My cat really enjoyed his company and everything went great. Would happily have him take care of my cat again.

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Kyrel P.
Sitter Profile Image: Monica L.
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Monica L.
$22
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
San Diego, CA, 92103

I appreciated the detailed messages Monica sent about my cat’s mood and behavior. Monica made it easy to trust that she could watch my cat for such a long time. I will use her again!

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Elaine S.
Sitter Profile Image: Ciara B.
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Ciara B.
$43
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
17 years of experience
Midtown, San Diego, CA, 92103

About: I'm a dog mom to a 10-year-old yellow lab rescue, Piper, and a 4-year-old golden cavalier, Mabel. I’ve had dogs of my own since I was 21 years old and I’m currently in my thirties; I’ve had both male and female, and dogs ranging in size from 5 lbs to 75 lbs. I know all about the commitment of dog ownership and would like to support you in caring for your beloved dog. I have experience with puppies as young as 8 weeks all the way to elderly dogs. I also have experience with dogs with special needs - my first dog had 2 surgeries on her leg due to a knee injury, so I am well-versed on caring for dogs in that fragile state. Please let me know how I can help you. Thank you. I work from home and have an extremely flexible schedule, making it easy to walk dogs in my neighborhood throughout the day. I’d love to hear from you! I care for pets outside my home. I am comfortable in both a city apartment setting and in a home with a yard - whatever you need. I am highly allergic to cats. I only service clients with dogs.

Sitter Profile Image: Isabella B.
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Isabella B.
$35
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
98 reviews
26 repeat clients
6 years of experience
North Hills, San Diego, CA, 92116

Isabella was top notch! Best cat-sitter west of the Mississippi! 😃 She took amazing care of my grieving kitty who has lost all his buddies/companions while I was away. So happy she could and was empathetic for good ol Skiddy da cat! Thanks again. Will definitely be using her again.

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Antone M.
Sitter Profile Image: Caitlin B.
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Caitlin B.
$39
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
10 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Midtown, San Diego, CA, 92103

My dogs love Caitlin. She’s amazing in how well she cares for my dogs while I’m gone. I can be certain that they are in great hands. She thinks of the smallest details to make sure they are comfortable and safe. Thank you!

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Andreas L.
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The median cost per visit for pet sitting in Hillcrest is $25

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jenna was very responsive and fulfilled my requests fully. My cat looked very happy in the pictures she sent during her visits. I was new to Rover, and Jenna's positivity and care put my mind at ease. I'll be requesting her services again!

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

Christine was super sweet and great with our two dogs! They are both rescues with some anxiety but they loved her. She was extremely responsive and sent plenty of updates/pics which was much appreciated. Would highly recommend!

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

Jasmin was a wonderful pet sitter! She took excellent care of my two kitties while I was away and gave me so much peace of mind. She was reliable, communicative, and sent regular updates and photos, which I really appreciated. It was clear my cats were happy, comfortable, and well cared for. I would absolutely book with Jasmin again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and trustworthy pet sitter!

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

Chelsea was awesome taking care of my cat, she went above and beyond. She checked his water and food daily, ensured he got daily pets, snacks, and play. Throughout the visit Goose even began to seek pets and attention something he does not usually do. She even went so far as to check and change out his litter bag since it was getting full towards the end of my trip. I am really happy with the service she provided and will happily rebook with her if I need petsitting services.

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

Carmen is such a great help! She’s very detailed oriented, thoughtful, and showing lots of care for my pumpkin! My cat loves her!!

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

Excellent everything once again! Communication, execution, intentional pet care, everything. Highly recommend.

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Blazen I.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexia is a literal godsend. Bentley is a particular senior dog, so I don’t trust him with just anyone. I left her a detailed care routine, and she followed it to a T. She went above and beyond to make sure he was comfortable and well cared for. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.

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

Simply the best! It’s so wonderful to have peace of mind knowing my animals are well taken care of while out of town. Rachel handles everything with ease. Our fur babies absolutely love her visits!

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Laura B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jazmin was great! She is super communicative and responsive. It seems like Marlo enjoyed his time with her. And I really loved her rover card descriptions each day. They were creative and informative. Thanks Jazmin! Would definitely book again

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

Caitlin was very reliable. She took care of my 18 year old dog for 2 weeks. She sent me detailed updates each day. I'd have her help with my dog anytime. Thank you, Caitlin

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

Great sitter who spends time hanging out with the pets and gives them lots of love! Always made sure there was enough food and water, would recommend

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

Barb did a wonderful job looking after my cat Stella! She sent so many cute pictures and provided a detailed recap for each visit, which made me feel at ease while traveling.

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Samantha R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Hollyanne & Donovan were great! They were very responsive and provided great care for my two cats! Will definitely be booking again! Thanks again! 😊

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Amalia V.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tina was so great! She gave very detailed updates and lots and lots of pictures and worked with my schedule for the initial meet and greet. I could tell my cat was very happy to have her company!

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Janna B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Monica did a great job taking care of our little kitties. She arrived on time, followed our care instructions, and sent plenty of pictures of our girls. We would love to work with Monica again for our future cat-sitting needs.

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

So thorough and so sweet. I have 2 large dogs, a shepherd and a pittie and they absolutely loved her!

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

Danielle does such a wonderful job with Chai. Chai got dinner, a nice walk and some fun playtime. Chai looked like she really enjoyed herself! Thanks Danielle.

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

Amazing sitter! Very communicative and follows instruction very well. She spent a little extra time with our kitties because of all the medications one of them has. We are very appreciative!

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Mollee A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

viktorija did an excellent job and was very communicative the whole entire time! she took excellent care of my cats. 💕

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Dmitri B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kaitie was wonderful in helping to care for my 2 cats while I was away. She was reliable, attentive to their needs, and also helpful to keep the space clean and tidy. She was good with communication too. I’d highly recommend Kaitie.

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Trang T.
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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Hillcrest on Rover is $22.2 per visit (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 9,755 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Hillcrest. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.

Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Hillcrest stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.

Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Hillcrest. On Rover:

  • 92% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 97% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

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