Pet Sitting National City
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Over 208 pet parents in National City have booked pet sitting
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“Anahi is a fantastic dog sitter! She always checks in at each visit with her ETA, an overview of the visit about walks/feeding etc, and sends cute pictures! She is flexible and great at communication and giving your pet love and care 😊 Thank you so much again!”
About: I’ve been caring for animals since I was 12 years old. Not only have I been responsible for my own family pets, but I’ve also helped care for the pets of friends and family members over the years. These experiences have taught me the importance of being reliable, patient, and attentive to each pet’s individual needs. I understand how important it is for pets to feel safe, comfortable, and loved while their owners are away. I’m committed to following your pet’s routine, providing plenty of attention and care, and maintaining a safe environment. I communicate clearly, follow instructions carefully, and provide regular updates and photos so you can have peace of mind.I will treat your pets with the same care and affection that I give my own. I’m available all day Monday through Saturday. On Sundays, I’m available after 1:00 PM. I’m flexible and happy to work around your schedule whenever possible. Safety is a nonnegotiable and I will do everything I can to keep your pet safe. When it comes to instructions for your animal, I will ask as many questions as I can do to ensure everything is planned out to your liking. When it comes to trust with animals I will give them all the space they need to get use to me.
About: I provide patient and personal care. I take the time to learn about your pet and become thier buddy to go on walks or give belly rubs!! I also have a senior pittie who needs special attention so I'm sure to take special care. I'm available for pet care all day. I'm looking to start growing a personal relationship with your pups and to be able to schedule routine and repeat walkies. I'm always respectful in clients homes. I'm only there to care for the pet and feed and water and play. If there's any accidents I'll clean them up! I never leave anything I wouldn't want to come home to.
About: Hi! I’m Dominique! 🐾💕 I’m a caring, patient, and dependable pet sitter who truly loves animals. I understand how important your pets are to you, and I’ll treat them with the same love and care I would give my own. Whether your pup needs a walk, a potty break, playtime, or some extra attention while you’re away, I’m here to help! I’ll make sure your pet is safe, comfortable, happy, and cared for throughout our time together. 🐶💕 I’m happy to follow your pet’s normal routine, including feeding, treats, walks, playtime, and any special instructions you provide. My goal is for you to feel comfortable and confident knowing your fur baby is in good hands! I have a flexible, open schedule, making it easy to accommodate your pet’s needs. I’m available for dog walks, pet sitting, drop-in visits, or simply giving your fur baby some extra love and attention while you’re away. Whether it’s early mornings, midday walks, evenings, I’m happy to work around your pet’s routine. Your pet’s happiness, comfort, and safety are always my top priority. 🐾💕 I know how important it is to feel comfortable and at ease when someone is caring for your pets and your home. I’ll treat your pets like family and make sure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved whether we’re out on a walk or relaxing at home. I’ll follow your instructions carefully, respect your home, and give your pets plenty of attention and affection while you’re away. You can count on me to provide gentle, reliable care and keep your pet’s well-being my top priority. 🐾💕
“Thank you Joanne! We appreciate all your help on such short notice. She was amazing and the pups were happy. Attention to detail and communication were amazing. Will definitely be booking again”
About: I have experience working at doggy day cares, pet resort and hospital and I most recently have worked with a small pet sitting business where I walked dogs, fed and checked in on all types of pets, administered medication, was a pet taxi, wedding dog attendant and even sold “barkcuterie” boards! I work for in special education at an elementary school and just got out for summer break. I have open availability throughout the week and weekends! I am a very respectful, clean and organized person. I take pride in my attention to detail when it comes to being attentive to your pet and strive to leave things as they were or in better condition than I found them!
About: I’ve lived on a farm since I was 11. I’ve taken care of dogs and puppies along with many other animals. I raised multiple litters of newborn puppies and their mothers. I’ve cared for them in many ways. I’ve also worked at a doggy day care and boarding facility and have experience with taking care of many dogs of different sizes and ages. I’m walking dogs and doing dog sitting as a side job now while I attend school. I assure you I have plenty of experience taking care of these wonderful fur babies. I’m currently going to school. I take night classes and need something that is flexible with my schedule. I already walk dogs and do dog sitting through another app called wag. It’s perfect for me cause I can focus on school without being worried about being tied down to a schedule since I’m able to make my own schedule. I also need more services so I thought doing 2 apps at a time might bring more income. I let them out every 2-4 hours to go potty or as needed or instructed my owner. I feed them based off their eating schedule and how many time a day they eat. I take them out for walks and to play with them outside frequently. If the parent need me to do anything else for their pups I’m more than happy to do so.
“Denise was very communicative and took very good care of my dog Deacon. When I returned home everything was well put together, and my dog was happy and healthy. Will definitely book with her again.”
About: I have dogs in my own. I also have a cat. I have no problem taking care of other animals as well. I love my furry friends. I have an open schedule throughout the week. I am very interested in watching our furry friends cats and dogs. I also can walk dogs and watch cats as well. I have a fence around the yard, I have two dogs that could keep our furry friend company. I’m also open to watching furry friends at my clients house.
About: With over 20 years of experience caring for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages, I bring patience, reliability, and genuine love for animals. I’ve raised four dogs from puppyhood, including my Golden Retriever/Great Pyrenees mix, Kobe, two Papillons, and a Golden Retriever who’s turning 13 this year. I’ve also helped care for adopted senior Newfoundlands, giving me experience with both puppy training and senior care. As a Marine Corps veteran, I bring discipline, attentiveness, and dependability to every walk and visit. Your dog will be treated like family! Pet care has always been a natural part of my daily routine. As a lifelong dog owner and Marine Corps veteran, I’m accustomed to balancing responsibilities while making time for exercise, walks, and outdoor activities. My schedule is flexible, allowing me to accommodate morning, afternoon, and evening walks or drop-in visits throughout the week. I enjoy staying active and spending time outdoors, so caring for dogs fits perfectly into my lifestyle! Your pet’s safety, comfort, and well-being are my top priorities. My home offers a back patio where dogs can enjoy fresh air and relax in the sunshine, and I live just minutes from Balboa Park, providing plenty of opportunities for scenic walks and exercise. Indoors, dogs have a comfortable living room area where they can sleep in their own bed or crate, depending on their routine and preferences. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I respect their space, follow all care instructions, and maintain their pet’s familiar routines. Whether at my home or yours, I’ll provide attentive supervision, regular updates, and a safe, welcoming environment where your dog feels right at home.
“Brittany was absolutely amazing! We needed a dog walker very last minute and Brittany was quick to respond to our request within 10 minutes and even stopped by for a meet & greet within 2 hours! ? Peach loved her instantly and Brittany made sure to keep us posted with updates during her checkin with Peach ? Brittany was super easy to work with, extremely professional and can absolutely be relied upon to treat your dogs with so much love & care while you’re gone! We will most definitely be booking with her again in the near future! Thank you so much, Brittany!!!”
About: I have 15 years of caring for pets of my own and well over 10 years of sitting for neighbors and friends pets. I have experience with dogs (of all sizes), cats, and pocket pets of all ages. I even have experience caring for elderly pets and those that require medication. Education background in animal care (Bachelor's in Animal Science and Associate’s in Animal Care and Training). I work part-time for San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. I usually work early mornings and late evening shifts a few days a week. I have a flexible schedule and readily available most mid-days. Through my personal experience and education background I understand how to handle animals safely and confidently. While also ensuring your pets comfort. I understand leash safety and feel comfortable walking dogs of various sizes.
About: I have years of experiencing fostering rescues, volunteering at the animal shelter, sitting for friends’ dogs, and of course raising my own beautiful golden retriever. I love dogs of all sizes and ages, from the unruly puppies to the grumpy seniors. Dogs are just the best all around. I currently work from home full-time. I have lots of time to dedicate to pups on walks or drop ins. My work schedule is pretty lax and I can plan around my calls easily. I have a fenced in yard and a friendly easygoing pup who likes to lounge around all day. I prioritize walks and exercise for all dogs who are able. I always feed dogs separately to avoid any kind of resource guarding.
“She has been absolutely amazing! When my husband and I need a dog walker in the future we will definitely be rebooking through her. Thoughtful and so great with Ziggy that my dog jumps for joy when she comes by to get her :)”
“This was my first time using Rover and I was nervous going out of town for two weeks and leaving my cats behind. I have one elderly cat who takes various medications and another rescue cat who’s only partially socialized, so I was looking for a sitter who was comfortable being around cats with somewhat unique needs. Daisy was fantastic and did a great job of taking care of my cats. I really appreciated the daily pictures and updates from her. She kept me informed about how they were doing, especially about my older cat and her medications. This was a great first experience using Rover and I’d definitely book Daisy again. Thank you!!”
“Jose was a life saver for my pet. He took on a whole week to sit/ walk my pet after my other sitter canceled on me the night before. I know my pet is a 10/10 recommended for Jose.”
About: I've been around pets all my life, and have watched my parents puppy on multiple occasions. I treat all pets as my own, with love! I work from home Monday through Friday so my schedule is very open. I'm only away in the evenings for a couple of hours for my sons muay thai practice. I have a home with a big fenced backyard for your pups to run around and enjoy. I only have 1 senior cat that keeps to himself.
“Sarah was absolutely wonderful with our cat, Dexter! She was very attentive, kept us updated with amazing videos, and made sure Dexter had plenty of playtime and attention. It was clear she genuinely cared about him, and that gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. We will definitely be booking with her again in the future!”
The median cost per visit for pet sitting in National City is $25
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - National City
Sarah is amazing. she will love your baby like her own. super reliable. a great communicator. gets the best photos. leaves your home the way she found it. so kind. everything is doable for her, you can tell she actually enjoys doing this ❤️ bunny pees in excitement every time Sarah comes through the door.
She did such a great job taking care of my cat! She was caring, responsible, and very easy to communicate with. I could tell she genuinely cared about my cat, which meant so much to me. I really appreciated her help and would highly recommend her to other pet parents! 🐾❤️
Thank you Rachel for taking care of pumpkin while I was away! Rachael provided plenty of pictures, a sweet little recap of their visit and tons of enrichment for my boy. I hate having to leave my animals when I travel but feel so much better knowing they’re being watched after by someone who truly cares for them like their own, and that is Rachel. 100% recommend
Eileen was such a kind young lady and took such good care of our sweet Otis. 🩵 She took him out as requested and made sure he felt safe and secure while I was gone. We would absolutely request her in the future…thank you again so much Eileen for your wonderful care for our sweet boy! God bless!
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FAQs for Pet Sitting - National City
Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost of Pet Sitting in National City is $28 per visit as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $13 and $48 per visit. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of October 2026, there are 8,934 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across National City. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
You and your sitter can agree on a care schedule that fits your pet’s routine and the sitter’s availability. Pet Sitting can be booked as a one-time or recurring drop-in visit. If you need overnight care or dog walks, you may also be able to book House Sitting or Dog Walking through Rover with the same sitter, provided they offer those services.
Before booking, confirm:
- the timing, length, and frequency of visits;
- the care instructions the sitter should follow;
- which parts of your pet’s usual routine should be prioritized;
- how often you would like to receive messages, photos, or other updates.
Not every sitter offers the same services, availability, or booking options. Review their profile and discuss the care you need through Rover before booking each service.
If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.
The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.
Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.
If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit .
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in National City. On Rover:
- 87% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 91% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 96% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.
During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first .
sitters on Rover set their own , which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.
Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.
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