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Emily P.

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
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These prices are for 1 dog, including a booking fee of 11%.

Services

Emily can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old

Availability

I work from home so I am available to watch your animals any day of the week. This also allows me to provide drop-ins anytime.

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
House Sitting Cancellation Policy:

About Emily P.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
64% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Because I work from home I can take care of your animal in your home. This helps to ensure they are comfortable in their own space.

Information Emily P. would like to know about your pet

Kindly let me know if your dog has any specific quarks I should know about beforehand. This could include any irritations or aversions to certain types of dogs or people in general.

A typical day

I love taking my dog on walks and hikes to let him take in all the smells and release any pent-up energy. I firmly believe that being outdoors is critical for mental stimulation, and I would be happy to take your dog to any of the dog-friendly parks in the neighborhood.

Location

Santa Cruz, CA

Emily P.'s Neighborhood

Pets

Responsible & genuine animal lover!

Pet care experience

Growing up, I was lucky to share my life with a wide variety of animals, and caring for them has always come naturally to me. Dogs have been a constant part of my life, and they truly hold a special place in my heart. Beyond caring for my own pups, I’ve also had the joy of house sitting and looking after friends’ pets over the years. I’m deeply passionate about animals, and I take the responsibility of their care very seriously. With a lifetime of hands-on experience, I would be genuinely excited and honored to care for someone else’s dog. You can trust that I’ll treat them with the same love, attention, and devotion I give my own.

Reviews

Jody G.
House Sitting • Aug 22, 2026
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Our dog wasn’t feeling well when we left on our trip and Emily was extremely attentive and caring while we were gone. Emily communicated with regular updates and followed our requests which built a lot of trust. We will definitely have her care for Ollie and our house again.

Andrew Z.
House Sitting • Jun 29, 2026
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Emily was absolutely incredible with our dog! She was very sweet and accommodating, and put in the extra effort to make our dog feel comfortable. We had so much peace of mind while away knowing Bunny was in good hands!

Paul R.
House Sitting • Jun 28, 2026
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Emily was a great house sitter and dog watcher for our Siberian Loba, highly recommended!

Paul R.
House Sitting • Jan 03, 2026
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Emily is a pleasure to work with and took great care of dog and our house while we were traveling. I highly recommend her to others looking for house/dog sitting.

About Emily P.

Communication

4 repeat pet parents
64% response rate
Usually responds in about a day
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Because I work from home I can take care of your animal in your home. This helps to ensure they are comfortable in their own space.

Information Emily P. would like to know about your pet

Kindly let me know if your dog has any specific quarks I should know about beforehand. This could include any irritations or aversions to certain types of dogs or people in general.

A typical day

I love taking my dog on walks and hikes to let him take in all the smells and release any pent-up energy. I firmly believe that being outdoors is critical for mental stimulation, and I would be happy to take your dog to any of the dog-friendly parks in the neighborhood.

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Emily P.

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews