Pet Sitting in Isla Vista

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Sitter Profile Image: Julia S.
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Julia S.
$35
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
4 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Goleta, CA, 93117

Julia is great with Peyton. She’s so kind and patient with him !! She’s a great find and I trust her to care for our fur-baby and love him as much as we do

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Sitter Profile Image: Gabriella T.
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Gabriella T.
$22
total per visit
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Goleta, CA, 93117

About: I am an experienced dog walker, I know how to administer medications, clean litter boxes, and provide loving and stimulating attention to all animals ! I am free to take care of pets from morning until night Mondays through Thursdays! For overnight sitting I am available weekdays as well as Fridays and weekends. I am a very loving and attentive cat and dog mother. I couldn’t live without my babies and I will treat each pet I watch like my own!

Sitter Profile Image: Jasmine L.
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Jasmine L.
$17
total per visit
6 years of experience
Isla Vista, CA, 93117

About: Hi! I’m a 21-year-old college student and passionate animal lover with over 6 years of hands-on experience caring for a variety of pets. I currently have 2 dogs, 3 cats, and several exotic animals, including fish and geckos, so I’m comfortable with animals of all shapes and sizes. I’ve volunteered at animal shelters, giving me extra experience with different personalities and needs, and I’ve learned basic medical care and health monitoring by caring for my own pets and others. I’m extremely patient, positive, and dedicated to making sure every animal I care for feels safe, happy, and loved. Whether it’s playtime, feeding, walks, or just cuddles, I treat every pet like part of my family and love seeing tails wag, purrs, and happy little chirps! As a full-time undergraduate student at UCSB, I’m available to care for pets in the Santa Barbara/Isla Vista area throughout the week. I have a flexible schedule outside of classes, allowing me to provide reliable visits, walks, and quality time with your pets. On weekends, I’m based in Los Angeles, where I’m available for more full-time care and can dedicate extended time and attention to your pets. No matter the day or location, I’m committed to being dependable, communicative, and making sure your pets feel comfortable, safe, and well cared for. I understand how important it is to trust someone in your home and with your pets, and I take that responsibility very seriously. I’m highly attentive, respectful of your space, and always make sure to leave your home just as clean—if not cleaner—than I found it. You can count on me to be reliable, communicative, and mindful of every detail, from routines to special instructions. No mess is too big and no need is too much—I’m here to make sure both you and your pets feel completely comfortable and cared for.

Sitter Profile Image: Madeline N.
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Madeline N.
$27
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Goleta, CA, 93117

Madeline was very communicative, nice and she followed our instructions well. She played with our cat Pacha and he had a blast! We would definitely book with Madeline again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Saidy T.
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Saidy T.
$22
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Goleta, CA, 93117

About: I’ve been caring for dogs for family friends since I was five years old and the designated dog sitter with my friends. I am committed to maintaining any training routines you already have in place, so your dog experiences consistent care and structure. I work full-time, but I am available to care for pets during times that fit well with my schedule. I’m available Monday and Tuesday before 12:30 PM and after 9:30 PM, and Wednesday through Friday after 6 PM. I also have flexible availability on most weekends. I love pets and truly enjoy spending time with them. Pet care is something I prioritize and plan around, so you can count on consistent, attentive support. I treat every fur baby as if they were my own, providing the love, attention, and care they need while you’re away. I’m respectful of each animal’s boundaries and give them the time to adjust to a new friend. I also make sure to follow your household rules and routines as you’ve set them, so your fur baby stays comfortable and safe.

Sitter Profile Image: Chandler G.
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Chandler G.
$28
total per visit
15 years of experience
Goleta, CA, 93117

About: Growing up, my home was filled with life—twenty pets of all kinds, each with its own personality and story. From tiny hamsters to cute cats, to loyal dogs, every creature became part of the family. Each day was full of responsibility, from feeding schedules to vet visits, but it never felt like work. Those moments taught me empathy, patience, and the joy of nurturing living beings. Watching them grow and thrive was one of the greatest gifts of my childhood—a chaotic, loving household that shaped my heart and showed me the beauty of unconditional care. I do part-time videography, alongside vanlife. I have a very free schedule to care for your pets needs along side consistent videography; if you desire that. If you at all need help with creating social media for your pet, I love to edit and would love to create videos to show off your wonderful pet. As a part-time videographer with over a million followers cross-platform, I balance creativity with flexibility—leaving plenty of time to give your pet the care and attention they deserve. I’m happy to combine my two passions: animals and storytelling. If you’d like, I can even create fun, high-quality content that showcases your pet’s personality and turns their adorable moments into social media gold. Whether it’s walks, cuddles, or camera time, your companion will be in great hands.

Sitter Profile Image: Gisele W.
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Gisele W.
$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
4 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Goleta, CA, 93117

Gisele was very easy to communicate with and plan a drop in visit for our two dogs. She provided updates and pictures from the visit as well. Would book with her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sierra C.
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Sierra C.
$34
total per visit
3 years of experience
Goleta, CA, 93117

About: I worked at Dioji for three years with all breeds and sizes and was a manager for some of that time. I am confident in feeding, bathing and medication administration! I am a recent stay at home mom so my infant son Felix will be joining me! My schedule will be as flexible as he is and if your dog is uncomfortable with young children this is not a good fit. I have a large fenced yard at my house. We live in a shared home so the dog will most likely stay outside with supervision.

Sitter Profile Image: Brooke N.
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Brooke N.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
14 years of experience
Goleta, CA, 93117

About: I have grown up with dogs since I was 2! I have pet sit for family and friends my whole life including puppies and elderly dogs! I have no allergies or fears when it comes to pet care. I am currently a full time student who is available after 2pm everyday excluding Friday. I have morning classes and therefore must put my classes first. My apartment is pet friendly and I have a car to travel to clients’ houses. I live right next to a large dog park as well as the beach for fun pet excursions.

Sitter Profile Image: Sheena E.
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Sheena E.
$26
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
11 repeat clients
11 years of experience
goleta, CA, 93117

Sheena was a good caretaker for our cat, Apollo. She knows how to administer insulin and is passionate about caring for animals. She even went out of her way to bring Apollo extra toys and treats.

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Rachael Q.
Sitter Profile Image: Anasazi l.
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Anasazi l.
$50
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
9 years of experience
Goleta, CA, 93117

About: I've had pets all my life, including right now. I'm comfortable around different breeds, sizes and temperaments. I have dog sat on the side for a family i worked for so I'm familiar managing routines, walks, feeding schedules and keeping pets happy while owners are away. Im especially comfortable with medication management for dogs and cats and can carefully administer medications if needed. I'm currently working Tues through Friday. Im also currently in college. I currently only have a morning Monday class and the rest are online When caring for pets in a clients home, I prioritize keeping their routine as normal as possible so they feel comfortable and secure. Making sure gates and doors are secure before letting pets outside is also very important.

Sitter Profile Image: Kimberly S.
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Kimberly S.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
7 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Goleta, CA, 93117

Kimberly was truly amazing. She was able to look after our two cats last minute after our other cat sitter had a family emergency. She was incredibly responsive and made sure to keep us updated with very detailed notes and sent us the cutest photos which made my day. She even got our ghost cat to come out of hiding to play (no small feat)!! She went above and beyond when she cleaned all of the litter my cat decided to throw out of the litter box and around the bathroom (I am so sorry for that) and just was overall an amazing cat sitter. I cannot recommend Kimberly enough. We will be sure to contact her again in the future!

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Sophie T.
Sitter Profile Image: Leanna G.
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Leanna G.
$35
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
196 reviews
71 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Goleta, CA, 93117

Leanne is just amazing. So reliable, great communication, professional. I feel so grateful she is there dropping in on our two cats when we are gone.

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Taylor L.
Sitter Profile Image: samantha h.
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samantha h.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
5 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Goleta, CA, 93117

Great with my dog, and he seems to enjoy her visits!

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Thomas O.
Sitter Profile Image: Maria C.
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Maria C.
$43
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 year of experience
Goleta, CA, 93117

About: I’m a dedicated and loving pet caregiver based in Santa Barbara. I offer reliable, safe, and personalized care for dogs of all sizes and personalities. My goal is to make every dog feel comfortable, understood, and treated like part of the family. • Lifelong animal lover • Experienced in caring for dogs of different ages, temperaments, and needs. • Patient, responsible, and very detail-oriented. • Focuses on calm walks, exploration, enrichment, and safety. • Clear and consistent communication with owners (updates with photos and videos). I’m flexible. I’m currently available Part time week days and full time from Thursday to Sunday and holidays. We can talk about it depending on your needs In your house or mine - 100% Personalized Care - • Family-like environment, cage-free and stress-free • Lots of love, patience, and quality time • Meals prepared just the way you like them • Medication monitoring if needed • Walks designed for exploration, sniffing, relaxation, and enjoyment • Constant updates for your peace of mind

Sitter Profile Image: Pamela B.
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Pamela B.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
10 years of experience
Goleta, CA, 93117

About: I ran my own successful pet care business in Brooklyn for 5 years, have worked for 2 vet clinics & a grooming salon & raised many furbabies. I'm available to petsit in a client's home anytime. I'd be with your pets when not at work, so they're not alone too much while you're away. I can stay over at a client's home any day of the week for up to 3 weeks. During a sit, I offer all day hang outs for lonesome pets on the weekends, and I'll stay in each evening.

Sitter Profile Image: Jocelyn S.
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Jocelyn S.
$28
total per visit
4.7 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Isla Vista, CA, 93117

Jocelyn is great with my 85 pound golden! You can tell he really loves when she comes over and I can tell she takes good care of him!

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Mandy S.
Sitter Profile Image: Isabella P.
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Isabella P.
$28
total per visit
10 years of experience
Goleta, CA, 93117

About: I’ve been pet sitting and working with animals since I was a kid. I have worked at pet sitting businesses, ranches and privately pet sat. I have experience with all pets ranging from cats and dogs to horses. I am currently a senior about to graduate college. I available throughout the day around my classes and on the weekends. Depending on the day I am available for potty checks, walks or overnights in the area I will not be providing care in my home but I provide a safe, loving environment for you pet within your home or on whatever adventures we go on. I spend most of my free time working with animals and would love to love on your fur babies

Sitter Profile Image: Lu Z.
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Lu Z.
$17
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Goleta, CA, 93117

Lu did an excellent job walking Chico. She was on time. She was very diligent and pleasant during the dog walking for a half hour. We'll definitely book again.

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Sitter Profile Image: amara k.
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amara k.
$23
total per visit
15 years of experience
Goleta, CA, 93117

About: I have a large family but we are also a large family of dogs! My family has so many dogs I couldn’t count them on my two hands. I have always grown up with dogs and I wouldn’t change it for the world! I am a full time student but I just started summer so I am available anytime any time during the week (or weekends if needed) I have a lovely fenced yard with grass and I am a 5 minute walk to a dog friendly beach! I lived around a lot of nature with great hikes :)

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lu Did an excellent job walking our dog Chico. I appreciate her and would recommend her for future engagements.

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Greg K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kimberly is a wonderful sitter. She took care of my cat and gave her plenty of attention. She handled all my concerns and was very communicative. My cat was very happy!

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Yvonne Y.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Julia did an excellent job with Zorro. She was on time, caring and we felt confident Zorro was being taken care of and loved.

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Sharon P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Nataliia was fantastic and very accommodating. Ginger loved her stay with her. We most definitely would love her to watch Ginger again in the future.

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

Henry was really comfortable with Leanna and seemed to have a great time on their walks. She’s reliable and communicative, and I’ll definitely be booking with her again :)

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

Sheena is completely reliable and has great communication! She’s definitely someone we rebook for care. She watched our chickens and checked mail, put out trash, etc. Thank you Sheena!

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

Madeline was absolutely amazing. Best sitter we have had on Rover yet. We would highly recommend her as a pet sitter

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

We used Arissa again for cat sitting and she was very understanding of working with us due to travel plans that were a bit in flux. Thanks again Arissa!

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

Beryl watched our cat over a long weekend when my regular sitter was not avilable. She followed all instructions, sent photos, and checked in when appropriate. She even took time to play with and have some lap time with our cat. I would use her again!

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

Catherine has been our go-to-Rover for the past several months, and she's been great. Our dog is old with physical limitations, and she is very gentle with him. Her communication is awesome, and she's willing to put up with my too-many-mom instructions. Monte has made a good friend.

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

Dharma is caring, thoughtful, responsible, responsive and reliable: you would be lucky to employ her to take care of your pet!

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

Ava has watched my cats twice for multiple days and always goes above and beyond! Will definitely contact her again for my cat sitting needs in the future. :)

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

I was very hesitant to book a sitter for Juno because he is reactive and not an easy dog to care for. Tamara was amazing with following my instructions, sent lots of picture and video updates, and was very transparent throughout the entire process. I felt a lot more comfortable with Juno in her care and would not hesitate to book her again! Highly recommend for owners who are picky with sitters because they have difficult dogs.

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

Guyan is a wonderful sitter! She’s very knowledgeable about cats and has a natural charm with them. She bonded with my cat right away, and my cat loves her. I would definitely recommend her!

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Yvonne Y.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Celina was wonderful. Great communicator, and went out of her way to make sure my pup had a nice long walk with lots of sniffs.

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Sommer U.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Christina took excelent care of my aging kitty. The kitty was well fed and happy when I returned . The cat’s litter box, kennel and eating are were well maintained

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Melissa M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Elora was wonderful with the pets while we were out of town for the weekend. Would absolutely recommend and would happily have her help out again if she weren't moving! Thank you Elora!

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Carrie B.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Isla Vista on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $25 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 797 pet sitters in Isla Vista. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 79% of Isla Vista pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in Isla Vista have an average of 16 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Isla Vista.

Rover makes it easy to find Isla Vista 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

There are 797 pet sitters in Isla Vista on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Isla Vista, 97% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 98% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.

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