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Julie S.

Bay Park, San Diego, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
63 reviews
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Services

These prices are for 1 dog.

Prices include all fees.

Julie can care for

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

For overnight pet sitting, your pup(s) will have plenty of company, so you don't need to worry about them getting lonely! I truly enjoy spending time with dogs and will hangout with them in the morning before work, mid-day on my lunch break, all evening, and full-time on weekends! I'll also send you pictures of your furry friend(s) and updates of how their day, walk, and/or play session was. I usually send a morning and an evening update while house sitting with plenty of pictures. I do work Mon-Fri from 8 am to 5 pm on the Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla campus but am able to visit your pup mid-day around 12:15 pm to do up to a 20-30 min walk (depending on where you live), potty break, or just hangout to give them cuddles!

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About Julie S.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will always follow your instructions to a tee (i.e. feeding times, specific diets, walking habits, social interactions allowed/not allowed, medication schedules, furniture rules, etc.). I will not take a dog to do an activity off leash unless requested to do so, and I also know that it's a safe environment and have interacted with your dog enough to know that they will listen to my commands. I pride myself in being reliable, trustworthy, and respectful to both pets and their owners. Being a previous dog mom, I understand how important it is that the person watching your dog treats them as well as you would and follows your rules so that you don't need to break any bad behaviors upon your return (like begging for table scraps, etc.). Dogs need a lot of love in addition to the basic necessities, so I will make sure to give them all the pets and snuggles they each deserve!

Information Julie S. would like to know about your pet

Dog’s age, size, & activity level. How they get along with other dogs (i.e. do we need to cross the street on walks if another dog is coming our way or can they say hello). Whether they’ll lunge at passing small children, skateboarders, runners, seagulls, pigeons, etc. on walks (I’ve only experienced this with large/giant dogs who are full grown but basically still puppies, which isn’t a problem for me, but it’s nice to know if I should anticipate it). Any injuries to watch out for or precautions that I should take (i.e. needing to be carried up/down stairs, hip/knee problems that could be exacerbated by playing with other dogs, broken nails, allergies, etc.).

A typical day

Walks (or jogging if your pup needs a faster pace) around the neighborhood, playing fetch with a stuffy or ball (in house/yard or off leash in safe/enclosed area if we meet my off leash requirements), beach walks (La Jolla Shores & Coronado dog beach are my favorites), Kate Sessions park trips, Waterfront park if dt. I don't normally go to standard dog parks unless it's a park you frequent often and feel comfortable with the other dogs that go there.

Location

San Diego, CA

Julie S.'s Neighborhood

Your fur-ever sitter!

Pet care experience

I've been walking neighborhood dogs & pet sitting for friends and family since I was 9 years old. On my 14th birthday, I finally got my own dog, Ferguson, and we were best friends for 15 years until he passed away a couple of years ago. His later years have given me plenty of experience in taking care of an old fur baby in need of medication, shots, and extra patience & cuddles. I have also taken care of friend's, roommate's, and neighbor's dogs of ALL ages and sizes over the years, from elderly Pugs to puppy Great Danes. Whether you need your dog walked, bathed, fed, snuggled, played with, or all of the above, I'm happy to help! I also do overnight sitting for those going out of town that want their pups to be well taken care of in their own home.

Reviews

Sal N.
House Sitting • Apr 03, 2026
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Julie is absolutely wonderful! She took care of Ziggy for 17 days while we were out of the country and we couldn’t have been more happy and relaxed. Highly recommend Julie - one who will take care of your pup with all the love and care

Colette C.
Drop-In Visits • Dec 16, 2025
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Julie always takes amazing care of my pups! She is very trustworthy, responsible, and a great communicator. Would recommend her to anyone!

Lauren S.
House Sitting • Nov 17, 2025
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Julie provided tons of pics and a daily update while she was housesitting/pet sitting our mini dachshund, Peachy. Peachy loved her and was well cared for. We will definitely book with Julie again!

Jill M.
House Sitting • Sep 22, 2025
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As always, Julie takes wonderful care of my cat and leaves my house as clean as when I left it. Happy kitty and happy Cat Mom😊

About Julie S.

Communication

16 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Dog skills

22 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration
First aid/CPR
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

I will always follow your instructions to a tee (i.e. feeding times, specific diets, walking habits, social interactions allowed/not allowed, medication schedules, furniture rules, etc.). I will not take a dog to do an activity off leash unless requested to do so, and I also know that it's a safe environment and have interacted with your dog enough to know that they will listen to my commands. I pride myself in being reliable, trustworthy, and respectful to both pets and their owners. Being a previous dog mom, I understand how important it is that the person watching your dog treats them as well as you would and follows your rules so that you don't need to break any bad behaviors upon your return (like begging for table scraps, etc.). Dogs need a lot of love in addition to the basic necessities, so I will make sure to give them all the pets and snuggles they each deserve!

Information Julie S. would like to know about your pet

Dog’s age, size, & activity level. How they get along with other dogs (i.e. do we need to cross the street on walks if another dog is coming our way or can they say hello). Whether they’ll lunge at passing small children, skateboarders, runners, seagulls, pigeons, etc. on walks (I’ve only experienced this with large/giant dogs who are full grown but basically still puppies, which isn’t a problem for me, but it’s nice to know if I should anticipate it). Any injuries to watch out for or precautions that I should take (i.e. needing to be carried up/down stairs, hip/knee problems that could be exacerbated by playing with other dogs, broken nails, allergies, etc.).

A typical day

Walks (or jogging if your pup needs a faster pace) around the neighborhood, playing fetch with a stuffy or ball (in house/yard or off leash in safe/enclosed area if we meet my off leash requirements), beach walks (La Jolla Shores & Coronado dog beach are my favorites), Kate Sessions park trips, Waterfront park if dt. I don't normally go to standard dog parks unless it's a park you frequent often and feel comfortable with the other dogs that go there.

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Julie S.

Bay Park, San Diego, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
63 reviews