House Sitting in Laguna Seca

“Natalia was absolutely amazing with my 12-year-old pup, Phoenix 🐾—who is definitely a picky, demanding little diva 😄. She handled her meds, nighttime wake-ups, and constant need for affection like a total pro. I got great updates and could tell Phoenix was genuinely comfortable and cared for during her overnight stay. It’s not easy trusting someone with a high-maintenance senior dog, but Natalia made it feel effortless. Will 100% be booking with her again—highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

Mariselda S.

About: I’ve taken care of many animals since I was young. I love all types of animals and animals tend to love me. I promise to take care of your pet as if it was my own :) I work full-time, but I have a pretty flexible schedule as far as when I can drop in and out. I’m available full-time on the weekends, but my schedule has never interfered with my being able to take care of an animal. I currently sit outside of Rover and now I’m on here :) I’m very observant of animals. I currently have a senior dog and so I’m hyper aware of what he does. So, this makes me hyper aware of other people‘s pets as well.

About: I have experience providing reliable and loving care for dogs, including feeding, walking, playtime, and monitoring their well-being. I’m attentive, responsible, and committed to making pets feel safe and comfortable. I work at a pet hospital in McAllen Happy to work around Open schedule and happy to accommodate routines. I am free to talk about hours and needs that work for you anytime I have a fenced yard, and take my pets out 1 once every 3 hours do urinate and have play time. I take dog walks.

“Alison did an awesome job at watching Pachanga and Abu! She sent updates and pictures throughout the days she was here and came home to happy dogs. Will definitely use again for any future needs. Thank you!!”

Mike S.

About: I’ve had pets since I was a toddler, and I currently own two senior dogs and a cat. I’ve volunteered at pet shelters while in college, and am ready to share the love! I’m currently a part time student, and have plenty of free time. I’m available after 3PM on the weekdays, and completely free on the weekends. I have two dogs and usually let them free roam around the house during the day and crate them at night. However, each pet owner has their own routine that I am more than willing to follow.

About: He estado siempre en contacto con mascotas, entiendo sus características y las necesidades que requieren para cubrir su energia y acompañamiento. no dudes en contactarme❤️ Tengo tiempo durante la semana y los fines. Me gusta ordenar mis prioridades asi que siempre mantendré comunicación efectiva para poder trabajar de manera profesional. cuido a las mascotas respetando su hora de comida y su hora de paseo. Me gusta llevarlos al parque solo si saben socializar. Jugar con ellos tambien es parte de mi trabajo.

About: Hi there! I’m Will — a college student, part-time employee, and full-time animal lover. I have availability in the mornings and afternoon/evenings, and I’d love to spend that time with your furry best friend! I’m a proud wiener dog parent, but I’ve also cared for bulldogs, shih tzus, and medium-sized pups. Beyond dogs, I’ve had rabbits, chickens, and cats, so animals have always been a big part of my life. Caring for pets with love, attention, and affection is my top priority. Fun fact: I also help bring pets over from Colombia and Mexico to the U.S., in case you’re ever curious about that process! I’m available in the mornings and evenings during the week. On weekends, I’m available 24/7 — so if you ever need me to stay overnight or do multiple walks a day, I’ve got you covered! I love taking dogs to parks! If your pup has a favorite spot, just let me know — I’ll be happy to take them there. I always make sure to follow your instructions carefully to give your pet the best care possible. Plus, I’ll keep you updated with fun pictures and videos so you can see how your furry friend is doing!

About: My experience as a CNA and EMT sets me apart, as I provide safety-focused, dependable, and compassionate care. I am skilled in caring for puppies, senior pets, and animals requiring extra attention, ensuring peace of mind for every owner. I am currently unemployed and am available full-time. I can make a personal, detailed schedule for you. You need to feel safe with your pet caregiver. I would require a list of requirements that you would like me to follow. My gentle care for your animal will ensure they have a home away from home.

“Pauline is a pleasure to work with. My dogs love her! She went the extra mile, brought in the mail, cleaned up dog bombs, gave me lots of pics and video. Put my heart at ease, first time I have been separated from my babies for more than a few hours. Highly recommend Pauline to for your babies and I will be booking with her for my future needs. Nancy C.”

Nancy C.

About: I’ve been taking care of animals ever since I could remember. My family loves dogs and cats. So I have taken care of both for years. My schedule is open all week except for Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 4pm-7pm. Sometimes I may be busy so message me to ask about my availability! I am flexible on how I take care of your pets in your home. It is really up to you and what you are comfortable with. I don’t have any pets currently, but I have in the past. I will always take the best care of your pets because your pets are your children ❤️

“We had peace of mind on our vacation. Rubi sent us daily pics and updates. The girls seemed to be happy and at ease with her. Rubi is a very sweet girl we felt comfortable with her since the meet and greet. We will definitely book her again! Thank you Rubi ! :)”

Blanca P.

“Marcy did a wonderful job housesitting for me and my little zoo. She took care of my dog and cats as if they were her own. Communication was top notch and I love that she sent pictures and videos of my babies. Will definitely rebook with her in the future.”

Jennifer M.

About: I’ve house/pet sit over 20 houses/pets in the past year through another website. So I have quite a lot of experience with different types of dogs & cats with different personalities. :) I have taken care of big and small dogs. Older and younger pets. Some that needed medication and some that didn’t. Some that need more attention than others. And besides that, I also grew up with dogs my entire life! I own a online business as a Virtual Assistant/Social Media Manager so I do work from home. I usually spend most of my days at home and leave for a few hours to the gym or shops. Depending on your pets and home rules but if your pet is not allowed in a certain area of the house, I make sure to have those place closed. If they have to be watched while they’re in the yard, I make sure I stay out, etc.

About: What sets me apart is my hands-on experience with pets in all stages of life—from playful puppies to senior dogs. I’ve successfully helped train family and friends’ dogs to go potty outside, and I take pride in being attentive, patient, and interactive with every pet I care for. Whether it’s training, playtime, or just providing comfort, I treat every pet like family and tailor my care to their individual needs. I work mornings as a barista and usually finish by 3 PM, which leaves my afternoons and evenings open for pet care. This flexible schedule allows me to give pets plenty of attention, exercise, and playtime throughout the rest of the day and even on weekends. In my home, your pup will have a safe, fenced yard to play in and will be alongside my friendly boxer—unless they need their own space, which I can easily provide. I stay with your pet the entire time to make sure they feel comfortable and cared for. I’m also experienced with dogs who need extra attention, whether it’s giving medication or cleaning up after accidents. Your dog’s safety and happiness always come first!

About: I’ve taken care of dogs, cats and other types of family pets since I was a kid. Family friends and neighbors have relied on me over the years, to help them with feeding, walking and bathing their pets. I am a teacher and currently free most days of the week during the summer and available evenings and weekends once the school year starts. I provide dog walking, feeding, bathing in the homes and surrounding environments of pet owners homes, or approved locations. I keep in close contact with pet owners on their pt needs, while their pets are in my care.

About: I have 40 years of experience with dogs, cats, turtles, hamsters, bunnie and even a beta! In my own history I’ve dealt with special needs situations and work hard to maximize joy and quality of life despite difficult situations. I will take great care of your fur babies and home with professionalism and top of the line care. I love pets and don’t mess around w their welfare. I am not squeamish in situations and will protect your pets as well as your home. I take the honor of caring for people’s fur kids to heart and make sure services are win win, hassle free and professional. peace and regards! Recently partially retired and loving the RGV. Open to new clients and bookings 1/15/2026. Pls do not hesitate to reach out w questions or for assistance ! Thank you! I am a common sense, intelligent, caring professional and will follow instructions while also applying my gentle experience and common sense to any situation. I was a school business official and so have been fully background checked and fingerprinted. Pets are safe with me because I’m looking out for them and their families.

About: Hello! I'm new to Rover, but have many reviews online. Scroll to the bottom to read some of them! <3 ~~ I've spent most of the last 18 years living and working in California and New York, but I'm from South Texas. Throughout these years, I have cared for so many pets (and humans) that I have honestly lost count. I absolutely love animals and care for every home as if it were my own. I also have experience managing homes during emergencies, including natural disasters... my most recent occurring in January 2025 when I was pet sitting minutes from the devastating fire that swept through beautiful Altadena, CA. After rushing out with the pets and driving through the hurricane winds, I ended up being displaced again due to the Hollywood fire starting less than 12 hours later. Day later, upon reuniting the cat and dog with their owners, I extended my stay in California to volunteer at The Pasadena Humane Society. There, I fell in love with being able to learn so much so quickly and I will never forget being able to help families and animals when they needed it most. ~~ Background: I was raised always having at least one animal at home. My first dog was a black lab and then my family got a dachshund. We raised her for 11 years until seizures resulted in her losing all of her senses. Even as a young college kid who went to school 5 hours away, I traveled and was by her side during her hardest times. The longest seizure cluster I held her through lasted more than an hour. She fought and surprised every vet until another seizure took her final sense, her sense of smell. So, we decided to put her down. It was devastating It took my family a while to get another dachshund. This time, we got a male. Unbeknownst to us, he had epilepsy. So, we raised this baby boy who experienced regular seizures. After 11 happy years, his seizures left him immobile and our hearts broke again when it was time to say goodbye. Years passed and then I spotted a 5-week-old Dachshund on Craigslist. The owners desperately needed to find her a home before the Covid lockdown the next day. I rushed to get her. Lady is now 5-years-old. She's my baby girl. Since I cared for my parents during the lockdown, I raised her with them and I don't have the heart to separate her from my mom and niece. I now travel often, and pet sit a lot, until I can get home to her. She's a ham. Family & pets— Mom is retired. She was a middle and high school principal. She grew up in a rural part of Houston where her mom took care of animals that wandered onto their property. The animals were wild and free, but they all became somewhat domesticated because they loved mom and my grandparents. Some of these animals included a bobcat, a raccoon, dogs, a chicken, large birds, etc. That’s who I come from: people who animals are drawn to. I’m like mom in that I get along with most animals. I’ve cared for dogs, turtles, ducks, pigeons, cats, ferrets, and I even set up mom’s 55-gallon fish tank of angel fish and (later) more cichlids. I also raised my own betta fish. Garden & Plants: I have experience caring for freshly planted grass, plants, and I even helped mom plant an entire garden complete with flowers and trees in 2020. Between living in New York, Texas & California, I’ve helped plants thrive through all seasons. ~~ Some Reviews from other Pet/ Home Sitting Platforms: 1. Omeed. Sherman Oaks, CA, US · 13 Jan - 17 Jan 2025 "Nicole continues to set the bar impossibly high! This was her 8th time sitting for Lucy and Dinah, and once again, she proved why we trust her completely with our home and beloved pups. This time, Nicole had to contend with the challenges of the Los Angeles fires, and she handled the situation with incredible preparedness and grace. Not only did she come fully equipped with a plan to keep herself and our dogs safe, but she also shared invaluable tips with us to ensure we had a go-bag ready for Lucy and Dinah. Her calm and proactive approach gave us such peace of mind during what could have been a stressful time. As always, Nicole’s care for Lucy and Dinah is unmatched. She keeps us updated with adorable photos and messages, showing just how happy and loved our pups are while we’re away. And when we come home, our house is immaculate, as though no one had even been there! Nicole has truly become part of our family. Her kindness, resourcefulness, and genuine love for our dogs make her irreplaceable. Thank you, Nicole, for everything you do – we are endlessly grateful and can’t wait to have you back again soon!" 2. Illana. Pasadena, CA, US · 24 Dec 2024 - 08 Jan 2025 "Nicole was absolutely outstanding. She watched our home and our fur babies during the onset of the Eaton Canyon fires near our house and brought them to safety. We are truly grateful for her care and communication during a natural disaster. Prior to this incident she was an excellent care taker and communicator and just a generally lovely human being. Our pets loved her and she sent updates regularly. We would love for Nicole to sit for us again and could not recommend her more to others. Thank you for everything Nicole!" 3. Giorgio. Burbank, CA, US · 03 May - 24 May 2024 "It's always a pleasure to have someone as warm as Nicole over again. She took great care of our young dog and cat (as well as our house) who can be a handful for one person. She even managed to get our skittish cat to warm up to her and ask for pets, and that's saying something. We loved that she was, as always, very communicative and was so considerate to send us a steady flow of pet pictures during our absence. On a few days, Nicole did have to take on some unplanned last-minute event jobs, but she worked closely with us to make arrangements and be sure the pets were looked after and taken care of. When you are hundreds of miles away from home, you can't ask for someone better than Nicole to watch over your pets. She's a kind, self-sufficient person who took wonderful care of our home, and we'd recommend her to anyone." 4. Karee. Claremont, CA, US · 26 Mar - 05 Apr 2024 "We felt so lucky that Nicole was able to sit for us. She was great from the first time we communicated--responsive and clear about her plans, asked great questions, kept in touch, etc. We have a senior dog who, in addition to arthritis, had pulled a leg muscle, but Nicole was terrific at medicating and keeping her moving in a way that let her heal, but kept her arthritic joints from stiffening. Our very good dog was happy and well on the road to recovery when we came back. Nicole also took great care of our 9.5 pigeons and numerous bonsai. The house was clean and in great shape on our return. Would definitely love to have her back any time!" 5. Paola. Brooklyn, NY, US · 01 Jun - 06 Jun 2022 "Nicole was the best! Jolene was so happy upon our return which is always the best sign. She was kind, kept us updated and genuinely loves dogs. Our home was in perfect condition. I could not recommend her more." 6. Elyse. Pasadena, CA, US · 06 May - 16 May 2022 "Nicole was AWESOME!!!! She was super reliable, and she went above and beyond in every way! She bathed our dog and started him on his ear medication because she knew we were leaving on another trip quite soon - so thoughtful and forward-thinking! She even wrote out a chart/calendar for us with his different treatments on it! See, totally above and beyond :) She was also just the loveliest person. So glad we met her! HIGHLY recommend!!" I currently have a flexible schedule and can often work from home, so reach out at anytime to see if I'm available to pet/ house sit. I am unable to care for other pets in my personal home, but I am happy to be there for your pets in the environment that is most familiar to them, their home. Dog Walking: I'm used to walking up to two large dogs at a time. If handling more animals, I separate them and take them for walks in smaller groups to ensure our safety. Pet energy expectations: I've cared for a (precious) husky. Enough said. What shocks others, I likely already have experience with. Caring for Sick or Injured Pets: My only ask is that if you have a pet who seems to be approaching the final weeks of their life, please spend time with them and avoid reaching out to find a sitter. I have yet to be there when someone else's pet passes away during a sit, but I once cared for a pit bull where I arrived and immediately knew the dog had days to weeks left to live. I was also not informed he had recently become immobile. It broke my heart being there for a full week and I worked around the clock to help his condition improve. The owners returned to a healthier dog, but I was not okay. I carried that poor senior to and from the restroom and bathed him anytime he soiled himself. I vowed to never take that experience on again. So, please be honest when describing the needs of your fur babies. Thank you!