House Sitting in New Horizons, Santa Ana, CA
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“We highly recommend Sarah!!! She and her husband were amazing and patient with our very needy dog. Sarah is very responsible and reliable sitter. We can tell that our dog was well cared for and loved. She also sent updates and a lot of photos and videos which we really appreciated. Thank you again! =)”
“Michelle was great on communication, so sweet, sent photos, kept in touch, listened to instructions, has a great space for dogs to run. I couldn’t be happier with how her sitting my dog went. I highly recommend Michelle.”
“Don is a gift to my Fellow. I have a spirited 2 year old Airedale, Fellow, and Don's updates and photos are so appreciated. I have rebooked with him several times and will continue. Thank you for taking such great care of Fellow!!”
“Alexander arrived on time and he was great re-meeting JoJo and making him comfortable. Alexander sent multiple updates on their day and JoJo had a great time. Will definitely have Alexander over again to watch JoJo when I have to leave for long appointments.”
“Jane was absolutely lovely! This was my first time hiring anyone to watch my babies and I felt so confident in Jane to take care of them. From start to finish the process was extremely smooth, especially for my last minute booking. My animals, home, and mind were all taken care of while I went out of state! I appreciate you so much Jane!”
“Elizabeth was amazing with Bella, she helped blow her energy and keep her company on a night we were out. Bella had an upset stomach and needed to be taken out in the middle of the night. Elizabeth was very accommodating and took away all worries we had as we were out for the evening. Great sitter and will definitely be reaching out to her for future visits!”
“We couldn't have asked for a better dog sitter than Jingying! She took amazing care of our two puppies, Raina and Emma, while we were away for 10 days. Raina, our older girl, needs extra attention and daily medication, and Jingying handled her care with such patience, compassion, and attentiveness. It was such a relief knowing she was in good hands. Emma, our younger pup, is full of energy, and Jingying made sure she had plenty of playtime and love too. She kept us updated with regular messages and photos, which gave us great peace of mind. When we came home, both dogs were happy, healthy, and clearly well cared for. Jingying is responsible, kind, and clearly loves what she does. We’re so grateful to have found her and will absolutely be booking with her again. Highly recommend!”
“Juliana was amazing. My dog was drawn to her from the second she walked in the door. She sent amazing communications and pictures. She went above and beyond....I was installing a gate for the dog outside and the last few pieces came while I was gone and she finished setting it up! She left my house neat and tidy. It was hard to tell she was even there! And of course, most of all, my dog was so well cared for. He needed medication all week which she had no problem administering them. I was so extraordinarily comfortable with her and will 100% use her again. Thanks for everything Juliana!”
“Lilah was a superb sitter. She totally bailed me out when about to depart on an international trip and my normal sitter got sick. She was super responsive on both rover and via text. While gone, she sent me regular updates and pictures/videos of my puppies. She also did a great job working through some bad behavior from my puppy. A great asset anytime you have to leave home.”
“Joy took good care of our pup while we were away. She was friendly, respectful and responsive. Also provided updates and photos which kept us at ease knowing our boy was doing well. Would love to have her back again!”
“Sabrina is a thoughtful, kind & resourceful sitter. She spent 5 days at our place taking really good care of our boy Beau. We got texts & photos. I think Beau fell in love with her. In the future if need be, we’d be very happy having Sabrina sit with our Beau. Thanks Sabrina!”
“Serena was great! Thank you so much for staying with my fur babies. The house looked great, and the dogs appeared well cared for. She brought toys, and sent me lots of pictures, and even filled my outdoor bird feeder! Love that she loved ALL my creatures. I would definitely recommend her.”
About: Animals have an incredible ability to ease the tension they sense in the ones they love, so in turn I would like to provide a sense of safety and love with each encounter with your pet. Your chosen family is often stronger than the one you are born into, and these animals that we have taken into our homes and hearts show it clearly and consistently. I have worked in an animal hospital for about 2 1/2 years and in my time I learned many tools to create a safe and welcoming environment. I can trim nails, clean ears, brush out matts comfortably and give sanitary haircuts. I was trained to give thorough baths to make pets squeaky clean! I can also administer medication and have taken care of pets who are getting up there in years. I have experience watching 20-30 dogs in a group setting and can walk up to 7 dogs comfortably at a time. I have basic dog training knowledge and I am familiar with animal behavior and how to deescalate potential dangerous situations and soothe an anxious animal. I will soon be going back to school and have a part-time job so my schedule is flexible. I am looking to add walking pet sitting and bathing back into my routine. Written instructions on specifics on how to care for your pets are helpful in making sure your standards of care are being met. Trust is a need not a want when it come to animals, some need easing into meeting a new person and some are all in on the initial meeting, whatever the case forcing a connection is the best way to destroy it. Taking time to bond is something essential to animal caregiving.
“Christina was great with our pups while we were away for a long weekend! She sent tons of updates / photos and could tell the dogs were well taken care of while we were away! I recommend her 100%”
“Chloe was a wonderful dog sitter! I had NEVER left my 3 old dogs before, one of whom is on cardiac medications. She took excellent care of them and did so much more to look after my house. I loved the photos and videos of them that she faithfully sent twice a day. They really allowed me to relax on my trip because I heard how she talked to them and saw how she loved on them. She is a great communicator and very conscientious. When I got home, they were all well fed, medicated, had been well supervised and very well cared for. I will definitely use Chloe again, and now feel comfortable about being gone from the house, knowing that Chloe will provide the care they need.”
About: Animals have always been a part of my life (19 years and counting!). I’ve had the joy of raising dogs, chickens, birds, rats, mice, a snake, rabbits, and cats. I have worked with multiple rescues, and being around animals is truly a joy to me. I’m skilled in handling special needs animals. I deeply care for all creatures and value making sure they feel safe, loved, and happy. I understand that every critter has its own personality and needs, so no matter the pet, I’m here to give them the care and attention they deserve! I’m currently working part-time and as a freelance artist, which means plenty of time at home with your animal companions! I do take in fosters, so there will be times that I’m all full. Whenever you need me, we can figure something out! I have a fenced large backyard, five friendly dogs who love new friends and are used to boarding dogs and fosters. Our dogs are crate trained, and we have extras if yours need it. They spend quality time inside with us, and are taken well care of.
About: I grew up with 2 cats and 2 dogs. In college, my roommate brought her dog in, and when she was away, I treated her dog as my own. I walked, fed, and played with her. I have a lot of experience taking care of them. I currently volunteer at the OC Animal Shelter in the kitten nursery and took a dog 101 course. No matter what type of pet you have, I would love to care for them. I'm free after 5 pm Monday-Thursday and Friday after 2 pm. Saturday and Sunday, I'm free most mornings, and I will always be free after 1 pm. I respond quickly and send however many updates/pictures you want. I will always keep an eye on your pet, even if they are in an enclosed environment. I will follow any instruction/schedule to the tee. Even though I'm energetic, if your pet wants a calm night, I will be able to provide it. My main priority is making sure your pet feels safe and loved.
About: From dogs, cats, frogs, and everything in between, I’m an avid pet lover! My current rescue is a German shepherd mix named, Butters. I spent my day’s walking and playing with her. We also love visiting her fur friends! I am currently working part time so my availability is open Mondays-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for day visits. Weekends I’m free all day! I have a large, fenced yard with a loving fur baby, Butters. She is a social pup and would love some company! Dogs can be in and out of the home as they please. But bedtime is always inside! I also have room for a crate if needed.
“日本人の方にお勧めのシッターさんです。She is the best house sitter you could ask for. We have two crazy giant cats who had been nightmares for the past sitters. I couldn’t enjoy my vacation without receiving continuous calls or texts from them complaining about them. This is my first vacation which I could relax thanks to Yoshiko. She communicated daily with pictures and videos. She left our house cleaner than we left it for her stay also. Both of our crazy cats looked happy to see us when we got home, but they also looked relaxed. We could tell they were well taken care of.”
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Sarah D.
“We highly recommend Sarah!!! She and her husband were amazing and patient with our very needy dog. Sarah is very responsible and reliable sitter. We can tell that our dog was well cared for and loved. She also sent updates and a lot of photos and videos which we really appreciated. Thank you again! =)”
Michelle M.
“Michelle was great on communication, so sweet, sent photos, kept in touch, listened to instructions, has a great space for dogs to run. I couldn’t be happier with how her sitting my dog went. I highly recommend Michelle.”
Don D.
“Don is a gift to my Fellow. I have a spirited 2 year old Airedale, Fellow, and Don's updates and photos are so appreciated. I have rebooked with him several times and will continue. Thank you for taking such great care of Fellow!!”
Ana V.
“Thank you for staying with our puppy and being so patient and kind.”
Alexander C.
“Alexander arrived on time and he was great re-meeting JoJo and making him comfortable. Alexander sent multiple updates on their day and JoJo had a great time. Will definitely have Alexander over again to watch JoJo when I have to leave for long appointments.”
Jane Y.
“Jane was absolutely lovely! This was my first time hiring anyone to watch my babies and I felt so confident in Jane to take care of them. From start to finish the process was extremely smooth, especially for my last minute booking. My animals, home, and mind were all taken care of while I went out of state! I appreciate you so much Jane!”
Elizabeth M.
“Elizabeth was amazing with Bella, she helped blow her energy and keep her company on a night we were out. Bella had an upset stomach and needed to be taken out in the middle of the night. Elizabeth was very accommodating and took away all worries we had as we were out for the evening. Great sitter and will definitely be reaching out to her for future visits!”
Jingying & Alex W.
“We couldn't have asked for a better dog sitter than Jingying! She took amazing care of our two puppies, Raina and Emma, while we were away for 10 days. Raina, our older girl, needs extra attention and daily medication, and Jingying handled her care with such patience, compassion, and attentiveness. It was such a relief knowing she was in good hands. Emma, our younger pup, is full of energy, and Jingying made sure she had plenty of playtime and love too. She kept us updated with regular messages and photos, which gave us great peace of mind. When we came home, both dogs were happy, healthy, and clearly well cared for. Jingying is responsible, kind, and clearly loves what she does. We’re so grateful to have found her and will absolutely be booking with her again. Highly recommend!”
Juliana G.
“Juliana was amazing. My dog was drawn to her from the second she walked in the door. She sent amazing communications and pictures. She went above and beyond....I was installing a gate for the dog outside and the last few pieces came while I was gone and she finished setting it up! She left my house neat and tidy. It was hard to tell she was even there! And of course, most of all, my dog was so well cared for. He needed medication all week which she had no problem administering them. I was so extraordinarily comfortable with her and will 100% use her again. Thanks for everything Juliana!”
Lilah S.
“Lilah was a superb sitter. She totally bailed me out when about to depart on an international trip and my normal sitter got sick. She was super responsive on both rover and via text. While gone, she sent me regular updates and pictures/videos of my puppies. She also did a great job working through some bad behavior from my puppy. A great asset anytime you have to leave home.”
Joy B.
“Joy took good care of our pup while we were away. She was friendly, respectful and responsive. Also provided updates and photos which kept us at ease knowing our boy was doing well. Would love to have her back again!”
Sabrina F.
“Sabrina is a thoughtful, kind & resourceful sitter. She spent 5 days at our place taking really good care of our boy Beau. We got texts & photos. I think Beau fell in love with her. In the future if need be, we’d be very happy having Sabrina sit with our Beau. Thanks Sabrina!”
Serena Z.
“Serena was great! Thank you so much for staying with my fur babies. The house looked great, and the dogs appeared well cared for. She brought toys, and sent me lots of pictures, and even filled my outdoor bird feeder! Love that she loved ALL my creatures. I would definitely recommend her.”
Amanda A.
“I have worked with Amanda at a Dog Daycare/Walking She is incredibly caring for pups! Super patient and handles stressful situations calmly ! . She is the definition of a professional, caring , wonderful dog walker. She knows how to handle everything that comes her way professionally.”
Cristina S.
“Christina was great with our pups while we were away for a long weekend! She sent tons of updates / photos and could tell the dogs were well taken care of while we were away! I recommend her 100%”
Chloe P.
“Chloe was a wonderful dog sitter! I had NEVER left my 3 old dogs before, one of whom is on cardiac medications. She took excellent care of them and did so much more to look after my house. I loved the photos and videos of them that she faithfully sent twice a day. They really allowed me to relax on my trip because I heard how she talked to them and saw how she loved on them. She is a great communicator and very conscientious. When I got home, they were all well fed, medicated, had been well supervised and very well cared for. I will definitely use Chloe again, and now feel comfortable about being gone from the house, knowing that Chloe will provide the care they need.”
Evelyn H.
“Evelyn has been caring for animals her entire life. She’s familiar with most species, since her family has such a variety of pets. She pays close attention to detail, when it comes to care, feeding, and medical instructions. But most importantly she adores animals. She doesn’t do this to earn a living, she does it because she genuinely loves all the creatures.”
Natalie D.
About: I grew up with 2 cats and 2 dogs. In college, my roommate brought her dog in, and when she was away, I treated her dog as my own. I walked, fed, and played with her. I have a lot of experience taking care of them. I currently volunteer at the OC Animal Shelter in the kitten nursery and took a dog 101 course. No matter what type of pet you have, I would love to care for them. I'm free after 5 pm Monday-Thursday and Friday after 2 pm. Saturday and Sunday, I'm free most mornings, and I will always be free after 1 pm. I respond quickly and send however many updates/pictures you want. I will always keep an eye on your pet, even if they are in an enclosed environment. I will follow any instruction/schedule to the tee. Even though I'm energetic, if your pet wants a calm night, I will be able to provide it. My main priority is making sure your pet feels safe and loved.
Liana L.
“Liana is a lifelong friend of mine, and I couldn’t recommend her more for pet sitting. She’s incredibly caring, reliable, and attentive. She truly treats every animal as if it were her own. I’ve seen firsthand how patient and loving she is with pets, and every time she’s cared for mine, I’ve had complete peace of mind knowing they’re in the best hands.”
Yoshiko O.
“日本人の方にお勧めのシッターさんです。She is the best house sitter you could ask for. We have two crazy giant cats who had been nightmares for the past sitters. I couldn’t enjoy my vacation without receiving continuous calls or texts from them complaining about them. This is my first vacation which I could relax thanks to Yoshiko. She communicated daily with pictures and videos. She left our house cleaner than we left it for her stay also. Both of our crazy cats looked happy to see us when we got home, but they also looked relaxed. We could tell they were well taken care of.”
New Horizons pet parents share their Rover experiences
This was our second time booking Will, but our first time having him house sit for us. We couldn’t be more pleased with the care that Will provided for our 2 dogs! He also left our home very clean! We will continue to book Will for all our future pet sitting needs! :)
Cristina did an overnight house sitting and pet care for us while we traveled to San Diego. She offered a meet-and-greet, and our pups took to her right away. She asked thoughtful questions and ensured our dogs’ comfort was her top priority. Our dogs Truman and Luna absolutely loved her! She was great at keeping us updated & staying in communication during the whole trip. It felt great knowing our pets and home were receiving the best of care. We highly recommend Cristina and will definitely use her again!
Matt and Bella were great pet sitters. There communication and punctuality were perfect - amazing!!!! We have 4 raucous dogs - 3 are over 50 pounds and Matt was so calm with them that they greeted him like an old friend. We received regular updates and photos, which are so appreciated, especially being a nervous pet parent. It's always so nice to come home after a busy weekend and the house was in perfect order and the pups were happy - Ahhhhh! I highly recommend Matt and Bella to provide your pet and housesitting needs. Thank you so much!
Elizabeth exceeded our expectations . Made everything seamless and easy . She was amazing with communication and updated us with pictures . Our boy Bo loved her ! We look forward to using her services in the future and highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter for their fur babies .
We are so lucky to have found Anna! Not only do our pets love her immensely, but she’s reliable, transparent, flexible, and so patient! Our pets can be handful, and Anna always handles them with grace and understanding. Our flight got massively delayed on our way back, and I could figure out logistics with peace of mind because Anna drove back to our house at 10pm when I texted her frantically. It’s clear she loves our animals, and we are always so happy to work with her! I’d recommend her to anybody!
日本人の方にお勧めのシッターさんです。She is the best house sitter you could ask for. We have two crazy giant cats who had been nightmares for the past sitters. I couldn’t enjoy my vacation without receiving continuous calls or texts from them complaining about them. This is my first vacation which I could relax thanks to Yoshiko. She communicated daily with pictures and videos. She left our house cleaner than we left it for her stay also. Both of our crazy cats looked happy to see us when we got home, but they also looked relaxed. We could tell they were well taken care of.
Sandra was a fabulous sitter for Rigby! She kept him engaged and spoiled rotten! He was such a happy dog when I returned from my trip. I felt so at peace knowing he was under her care. Rigby is an active GSP that can be demanding on folks not familiar with the breed. Sandra was amazing at setting the necessary boundaries and engaged play time, which I could tell from his behavior when I returned.
Kat is a terrific dog sitter. She stayed with our two boys at our house and did an amazing job. We received many updates and pictures of the dogs. She even worked on one of our dog's barking issues and kept him pretty quiet. She also managed our other dog's medication/suppliment needs perfectly. They boys obviously had a blast with her with the many videos and pictures of smiling pups we received 🙂Afterwards we received a full recap, a thank you letter and she even washed the sheets/towels she used. Kat was amazing and we recommend her to anyone!!
Halley was caring for my dog. She woke up early to take him to the park so that his time there coincided with the time my dog's doggie friend also comes to the park. She is loving and very responsible. I felt reassured that she was there taking care of my dog while I was away. She took good care of the house as well. She is a great find (during two meet and greet sessions before signing on with her, she always arrived a few minutes early, a sign of someone who is very responsible and respectful). Thank you, Halley.
Angie was very communicative and offered to come for a meet and greet. I told her she could come slightly early instead and she offered for extra early. Although it wasn't necessary to come extra early I still appreciated the gesture. She sent multiple photos throughout listened well to my notes about him and the house. She also sent a follow up text after too. Will definitely have her back..
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Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in New Horizons.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. New Horizons house sitters are great for:
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