House Sitting in Linda Vista, San Diego

“Every pet parent understands the anxiety and unknowns that come along with hiring a new sitter for the first time. In our first conversations, Johnathan was very easy to talk to and work with. I already had a good feeling before he came to the house for a meet-and-greet with the pets, but when he arrived and everyone took to him very quickly in the first couple minutes, we knew we had a winner and my stress about leaving town was immediately put at ease. The kids obviously approved, but I was very impressed by his calm, down-to-earth demeanor, can-do attitude, and diligent attention to detail. I blasted him with a lot of info, instructions, details, things to look out for, etc, and he absorbed it all. I did type up detailed instructions for him to reference while we were gone and he followed them to the letter. Not only was he pet sitting, but he stayed and house sat here at our home for 4 days with the kids. I had no concerns or reservations about him before leaving, and that was only reinforced in spaids when we returned home and the household was fully intact, pristine, well-cared for, and the pets were all obviously very much at ease, content, and happy. He even made the bed back as it was, and left no trace behind him anywhere. While we were away, he sent frequent updates and photos daily, which were very appreciated. He was responsive, communicative, easy to work with, very pleasant and respectful, and obviously he took exceptionally great care of our big dog and 2 kitties. He is very sweet and doting with them, and they clearly adore him in return. If you can't tell already, I am very fortunate and appreciative of finding Johnathan to pet/house sit for us. I have full faith in his commitment to and ability to uphold the highest of standards of pet care, and I can't recommend him highly enough to other pet parents. Obviously, I will be hiring Johnathan again repeatedly, and I'm sure the pets will be very excited to see him again when he does. 12 out of 10. Would hire again. Thanks, Johnathan!”

Jeff R.

“We booked Luis again but this time we asked him to watch one of our dogs at our hotel room during our wedding day. Just as before, he was thoroughly professional and friendly. We felt at ease at our wedding knowing that Luis was taking great care of our dog. Looking forward to booking him again soon!”

Amanda S.

“We’ve used Heather a few times now and the pups are always very happy with her. They go on adventures every day and she sends lots of pictures. Would highly recommend!”

Lianne M.

“Jaylynne! Omg she was absolutely amazing! My wife and I cannot say enough about how attentive, caring, communicative she was with our dog. She took care of her for over 10 days and our home was immaculate. She took care of our dog and provided photos like she was her own. We will be using her again.”

Min & Clare K.

“Ashwini is truly the best! Our plans changed and she was super flexible with us shortening stay. Skye loves her so much. She was great at sending photos and updates, and left the space super clean. I seriously cannot wait to use her again for our next trip! <3”

Cecilie D.

“Such an excellent and respectful house sitter! not only did they care for my 10 year old pitbull, but they left the house even more clean than when i left! would definitely hire again”

Sarah H.

“Camille took such good care of our 3 babies while we spent a weekend away! We recently moved to the area, so we were nervous to leave them for the first time but she made it so easy. She followed their routine and sent daily updates and pictures, which were greatly appreciated! We would definitely recommend Camille for any of your doggy sitting needs!”

Kelsey S.

“This was the first time we had left our dogs with a Rover sitter and we were nervous! But Kaitie was amazing!! 5 stars for sure!!! 🌟 We had a great peace of mind during our trip, knowing our dogs were in the best hands. She sent us the cutest pics and updates throughout the two nights we were out of town. We have two pups, one is a senior. She is a bit high maintenance with multiple medications and stranger danger issues — but Kaitie administered her meds no problem and all went smoothly. Kaitie will definitely be our first choice for a sitter the next time we leave town! 💜”

Joelle V.

“Sara was so sweet with Bonnie and sent very cute update pictures! I was nervous to leave for a whole week but it went perfect and we would love to work with her again!”

Faith D.

“Melissa was wonderful with our old girl. This was our first try with an overnight and she was great with our girl and house was left perfect.”

Jeni L.

“Regan was great with communication, working to earn the trust of our pup, working with her reactivity on walks and left the house as she found it.”

Liz A.

“Evelyn was so amazing and did such a great job watching our girl Ryan! She sent so many photos and updates - I never had to worry and knew she was getting well taken care of. It made us enjoy our trip that much more! Thank you again Evelyn!”

Megan S.

About: I've taken care of dogs and cats my whole life, but fell in love with our adorable shelter mutt. Taking care of him, as he aged, was a full time job. He brought more love into our lives than I could have ever asked for. I learned to train him as a puppy, grow with him as he aged, and then care for him in his late stage of life. I'm the person who says hello to your dog, remembers the dog's name, and forgets the humans. I've regularly cared for friends pets, and look forward to the joy of getting to care for your pet! I am a dedicated pet caretaker and walker! There is plenty of time in my week to provide tons of care and love for your pet. Safety and security is paramount when caring for a pet. First, I always check the perimeter to make sure that the area of the home is safe, free of plants that may harm a pet, and free of areas where there might be security risks (fences broken). Ensuring that a pet is safe is my primary concern. Then ensuring that the pet feels safe with me, and gets to know me is crucial so that I can build a rapport with the pet. Their safety and security with me as their caretaker is very important!

“Vanessa was awesome ! She took my doggo on walks and hung out with him while I was out of town (He was a happy boy). She even got him to look at the camera for photo’s!!”

Kyle S.

About: I have taken care of all kinds of dogs and cats since i was an early teen. I’ve trained and kept them healthy and happy. Currently i have two cats and a husky that are very well behaved, non-reactive and happy. I’m a recent uni graduate who loves animals. I love taking care of them and staying active. I’m very easygoing and kind. I put a lot of effort into everything i do. I have a fenced backyard with plenty of space for dogs to walk around while inside. The house is very pet safe, no choking hazards around. I also live in a safe neighborhood that is perfect for walks, with a couple of parks around for dogs to get their sniffing and running done.

“Buddy loves Clare. She was so attentive and kept well care. He’s a rescue and does not take to everyone. This was first time we left him for a full week and Clare took great care to keep him safe, active, and healthy. Great to see photos and videos all the way through.”

Mary H.

“Olivia was amazing and attentive to our to babies. We had a sitter that was not taking care of our pets very well while we were out of country and she swooped in mid trip to save the day. Our pups loved her. Thanks so much Olivia!”

Jeremy W.

“We felt so relieved knowing our dog, Piper, was in Lynn’s hands while we were away! She was very communicative and provided lots of updates and photos throughout the week. Piper was so very happy when we got home and we will definitely be contacting Lynn in the future whenever we go away 😊”

Courtney C.

“Madeline was absolutely wonderful with Howie over the July 4th weekend! Like many dogs, Howie gets really anxious with fireworks, but Madeline was calm, comforting, and clearly experienced in handling that kind of stress. She kept us updated with timely messages and photos, which really helped put our minds at ease. We’re so grateful for the care she gave Howie—thank you, Madeline!”

Aimee J.

“Hollyanne and Donovan are the absolute best! They were so thorough, communicative, and reassuring, and took such good care of our pup while we were away! We even had a mudslide at our house during the trip and Donovan went above and beyond to clean it up. Look no further than these two :)”

Emma M.