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Amanda H.

El Cajon, CA

3 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Amanda can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I'm currently working part time at San Diego Community College district as an Educational Coach with a students who are special needs or neurodivergent student population. I work about 17-19 hours a week for that job and am typically away from the home for 5 hours a day or less on Mon-Thurs depending on the day and number of students I'm meeting with. Some administrative tasks for my school job can be done remotely. I want to do more dog-walking and housesitting because it motivates me to stay active and foster connections with animals that my current living situation doesn't allow for. I also love hearing people's pet rescue stories and funny stories because each pet has its own personality and leaves pawprints on others hearts and lives!

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About Amanda H.

Communication

85% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours

Skills

11 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I love spending time with pets by throwing them their favorite toy and cuddling with them on the couch or bed. I also care for them by taking them for walks or finding the perfect new toy from an old volleyball, piece of rope, or other seemingly random objects that pets decide to take a liking to. Its interesting to see what they choose and of course there are limits there of things that should not be considered due to being hazardous due to being a choking hazard, but I'm all about finding new ways for them to have fun. I will feed them as often as you need and I have also given a dog its pills disguised in peanut butter or in its kibble a few times. If your animal is only allowed in parts of the house or yard I will keep the pens up and only allow it out as directed. I will provide them water as well as with treats or dental chews as preferred. I will take dogs out to use the bathroom as often as I am able, typically once every couple hours while I'm home and once every few hours if I'm going out. Feel free to reach out via text to clarify this, especially if your pet has specific needs or needs to be taken out more frequently to use the restroom.

Location

El Cajon, CA

Amanda H.'s Neighborhood

The best meet and greets have pets!

Pet care experience

I've grown up with cats since I was 8 and began petsitting for people in my 1st couple years of college around 2015. I've done both dogsitting and catsitting for people and I love both animals equally! I have petsat for people with animals of all ages, with the youngest dog I have watched being about 8-10 months and the oldest being about 14 or 15. I love exploring new places and being outdoors especially since I live in one of the most beautiful places in the U.S. with the best weather! I find it equally enjoyable to see a dog smile and to see him/her bring joy to their owner and to people around them. I love to see how dogs can bring people together and get people to connect who would otherwise likely never talk to each other. I genuinely enjoy helping others and caring for pets really is its own kind of therapy! I will always clean up after pets even if its raining or if the dog wants to rush off and I have to step on the leash to keep him/her from taking off. I live by the golden rule and will do what I can to hold people accountable for pets that aren't being taken care of and/or cleaned up after.

Reviews

Linda C.
mar 05, 2026

Amanda's the greatest. My two pups start tail wags & happy whining the second her car pulls up. We've used her services for 2 years and have been extremely happy with the care she's given to Mila and Bodie. They can't wait till her next visit.

Carla G.
feb 25, 2026

It’s great when we have Amanda watch Bailey because she isn’t comfortable with just anyone and with Amanda she is able to be relaxed and is well taken care of. Amanda is very diligent regarding her food and water levels and she is very affectionate too , knowing they look forward to their “loves ❤️”. Amanda doesn’t even mind cuddling up for a goodnight sleep with Bailey which she is used to with us . I think Amanda is top notch when it comes to leaving your pet and knowing they will certainly be well cared for

Catherine T.
feb 13, 2026

I call Amanda any time I need a sitter for my cat. Luna just loves her. She is kind and attentive and gives my cat plenty of love and head rubs. I truly appreciate her care for my beloved pet.

About Amanda H.

Communication

85% response rate
Usually responds within a few hours

Skills

11 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

I love spending time with pets by throwing them their favorite toy and cuddling with them on the couch or bed. I also care for them by taking them for walks or finding the perfect new toy from an old volleyball, piece of rope, or other seemingly random objects that pets decide to take a liking to. Its interesting to see what they choose and of course there are limits there of things that should not be considered due to being hazardous due to being a choking hazard, but I'm all about finding new ways for them to have fun. I will feed them as often as you need and I have also given a dog its pills disguised in peanut butter or in its kibble a few times. If your animal is only allowed in parts of the house or yard I will keep the pens up and only allow it out as directed. I will provide them water as well as with treats or dental chews as preferred. I will take dogs out to use the bathroom as often as I am able, typically once every couple hours while I'm home and once every few hours if I'm going out. Feel free to reach out via text to clarify this, especially if your pet has specific needs or needs to be taken out more frequently to use the restroom.

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Amanda H.

El Cajon, CA

3 reviews