Pet Sitting in Palm Desert

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Sitter Profile Image: McKenna A.
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McKenna A.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
9 repeat clients
34 years of experience
Palm Desert, CA, 92260

McKenna had amazing communication, and took excellent care of our pup each day. She took sweet photos and clearly has a great bond and love for animals.

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Jenna G.
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Avery B.
$26
total per visit
10 years of experience
Palm Desert, CA, 92260

About: Caring for animals comes naturally to me. I have lifelong experience with both dogs and cats, including pets with different personalities, energy levels, and needs. I’m dependable, patient, and always focused on making pets and their feel happy and secure. I know how it feels to be worried about your fur baby while you are away and I’m here to help! I work part-time, mainly mornings until around 3:30, leaving early mornings, afternoons, and evenings wide open. Outside of work, I’m fully committed to your pet’s care, offering flexible availability and devoted attention whenever you need. I treat every pet like they’re my own and always focus on making them feel safe, comfortable, and loved. I pay close attention to routines, behavior, feeding schedules, walks, playtime, and any special needs. I’m patient, responsible, and experienced with both calm pets and pets that may need extra care or attention.

Sitter Profile Image: Carol N.
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Carol N.
$43
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
13 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Palm Desert, CA, 92211

Carol is the Best of the Best! She took epic care of my three cats while I was away taking care of my beloved. Her twice daily videos and pics, notes, eased my mind so much because I could tell my babies were not only in great hands, but loved also. 10/10!

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Teri J.
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Yujie J.
$39
total per visit
11 years of experience
Palm Desert, CA, 92260

About: With over 11 years of hands-on cat care experience, I bring a depth of understanding that goes far beyond basic sitting. My background includes working with animal shelters, caring for energetic kittens, supporting senior cats with special routines, and raising my own three cats, each with their own unique needs and personalities. This range has taught me how to read feline behavior, adapt quickly, and provide calm, confident care in any situation. I’m especially attentive to routine, cleanliness, and emotional comfort. Whether a cat needs gentle patience, playful engagement, or quiet companionship, I tailor my care to what helps them feel safest and most at ease. I treat every cat as an individual—not a checklist—and my goal is always for pet parents to feel complete peace of mind knowing their cat is in experienced, compassionate hands. I’m a full-time pet sitter, which means your cats receive my full attention—not rushed visits squeezed around another job. My flexible schedule allows me to spend quality time with your pets, closely monitor their needs, and adjust care as needed to keep them comfortable and stress-free. I strive to maintain a peaceful, secure environment in your home so your pets feel comfortable and stress-free. From following routines to keeping your space tidy and secure, safety and trust are always my top priorities.

Sitter Profile Image: Isabelle F.
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Isabelle F.
$45
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Palm Desert, CA, 92260

Isabelle was the best! We rarely ever leave our dogs - they are very attached to us. Both our babies instantly took a liking to Isabelle at the meet and greet. She learned their individual routines quickly and efficiently and made them feel so comfortable. She was the sweetest and provided us with multiple updates and photos a day ♥️! Couldn’t thank her enough!

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Sitter Profile Image: Holly T.
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Holly T.
$35
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
35 years of experience
Palm Desert, CA, 92270

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We can’t thank Holly enough for stepping in at the last minute to take care of our pets! She was incredibly understanding and accommodating with our sudden trip, and her communication was excellent from start to finish. We really appreciated how attentive she was to all of our pets’ needs and how she kept us updated with messages and photos—it gave us such peace of mind while we were away. Everything was perfectly handled, and our pets were clearly happy and well cared for. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and professional pet sitter!

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Michelle Joy G.
Sitter Profile Image: Sarah B.
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Sarah B.
$35
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
18 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Palm Desert, CA, 92260

Thank you so much! Sarah has been great for the pups! Communication was easy, she was available on short notice and has been lovely with caring for my dogs!

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Brynn T.
Sitter Profile Image: Kristina T.
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Kristina T.
$32
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Palm Desert, CA, 92260

We got to come home to a happy dog after Kristina’s drop by visit with Chunk for some outdoor play time, potty break, and meal time. Very satisfied with her service and great communication.

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Guadalupe O.
Sitter Profile Image: Ana Laura O.
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Ana Laura O.
$50
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
15 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Palm Desert, CA, 92260

Ana was wonderful with our senior cat Lizzy. She was a great communicator providing comforting updates while we were away for the holidays. I trust her completely and would absolutely use her again. Thank you Ana.

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Sitter Profile Image: Shayna Z.
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Shayna Z.
$56
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
40 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Palm Desert, CA, 92260

If you have a complicated household that involves many instructions, Shayna can handle it! Shayna took care of my two dogs for 3 days. Now, these dogs are spoiled and old, so they have a routine – and on top of it all, need to go out frequently for breaks. Fortunately Shayna lives only a couple of miles away and was able to let these two little dogs keep their routine. She visited four times per day. And each time she gave me a little update with a photo of them. Their routine with food is a bit complicated too, with both kibble and chicken and pills. I wrote out the instructions and she followed through perfectly – my dogs were not traumatized when I got home. One, just about didn’t care if I was back….the other was so happy to see me, but she’s not a dog that likes other people. That’s another thing, she was able to deal with this one dog’s head problems. She was an abused dog and she really is only our family dog. After a couple of years, she doesn’t mind the groomer. But anyway Shayna took pictures of Prim too, and she was just fine. Bottom line, don’t worry….Shayna is smart, very kind and very responsible. I will not hesitate to ask her to help us again! She will put your mind at ease that you left your fur babies at home.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kyla D.
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Kyla D.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
89 reviews
22 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Palm Desert, CA, 92211

Kyla was wonderful with my dog Storm! Storm took a liking to her right away. Kyla was able to make sure Storm got a potty break and lots of loves, cuddles, and some treats while I was at work. Definitely recommend Kyla and would book with her again!

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Kelsey T.
Sitter Profile Image: Lucy B.
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Lucy B.
$43
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
155 reviews
77 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Palm Desert, CA, 92260

I had Lucy come and care for my dogs when I travelled to Palm Desert with my dogs for Coachella weekend. She visited during the long days away and gave them a potty break, some play time, and dinner. Lucy gave me thorough updates every day, sent multiple pictures, and was able to feed all the dogs. I am a professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and after meeting Lucy I knew she had natural dog skills and my three were in good hands! One of my dogs is pretty nervous so I was concerned about how it would go, and if she would eat or react to Lucy. They were in a new environment, without their owner, and having a new person come in. Lucy handled it perfectly and got the job done, she even won my nervous girl over :)

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Julia W.
Sitter Profile Image: Rhondee B.
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Rhondee B.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
113 reviews
38 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Palm Desert, CA, 92260

We had Rhondee drop in our dog while we were away and we came home and all was well and great with our dog Cajun. Rhondee was able to accommodate the drop in times that we requested, which was much appreciated! Would certainly recommend to anyone else!

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Mare J.
Sitter Profile Image: Nina & Luis S.
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Nina & Luis S.
$38
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
8 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Palm Desert, CA, 92211

Nina is an amazing dog sitter! She was incredibly flexible, very responsive, and truly caring with our dogs. We felt completely at ease knowing they were in such good hands. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone reliable and kind.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer J.
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Jennifer J.
$43
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
10 years of experience
Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270

About: I’ve taken care of dogs for at least 10 years, mostly with having my own. I know they are a big part of our families and how much we love and care for them. I am great with playing and cuddling and walking and absolutely love it. I currently work from home and so I have plenty of time to schedule dog walks, care and dog sits according to what is needed. I have a large green belt, that is very private. It is not fenced, but I have the ability to take the dogs out as much as needed. I also live in a very nice area where I have many trails and beautiful areas to walk.

Sitter Profile Image: Julie P.
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Julie P.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
9 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Indian wells, CA, 92210

We are so glad we met Julie for our Ellie. Ellie is getting older and somedays can be cranky, but she has had no problems under Julie's care. Working out great for those short visits Ellie needs on occasion when we can spend time with our grandson.

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Sitter Profile Image: Shiori E.
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Shiori E.
$39
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Palm Desert, CA, 92211

About: I got my first pet when I was six years old. Since then, I have been taking care of dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, and fish for over 15 years. My friends, family, and neighbors rely on me to feed their pets, take them on walks, bathe them and even trim their nails, if needed. I love all pets and enjoy taking care of them as if they were my own. I can fit your schedule anytime with a week’s notice. For walks, mornings are more favorable due to weather conditions. For emergency care, one day advance would be preferred. I have a fenced yard where your dogs can play outside on the grass or they can enjoy indoor play with cool A/C. They’ll have their own room or they can be crated if needed.

Sitter Profile Image: Melody S.
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Melody S.
$29
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Palm Desert, CA, 92211

About: I have taken care of pets for 20+ years. I am gentle, kind and reliable. I will always take great are of your furry friends I am self employed. I have a flexible work schedule. I am available for morning and evening walks or feedings as well as overnight care. I have a fenced in back patio with a dog door coming from the kitchen. I have one small dog. I can keep our pets separate if need be.

Sitter Profile Image: Mara S.
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Mara S.
$35
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
78 reviews
21 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Palm Desert, CA, 92260

Mara was very consistent and communicative with us. She showed great care for our baby boy Dip and we definitely will keep her in mind for the future!!

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Asha D.
Sitter Profile Image: Bailey E.
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Bailey E.
$22
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
25 years of experience
Palm Desert, CA, 92260

So happy to book Bailey! She has great communication, always kept me updated, and was very easy to work with. Everything felt smooth and stress-free, and I could tell my pet was in good hands. Highly recommend!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our dogs really enjoy Rhondee’s visits. Especially all the treats they get. We love how kind and professional she is.

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Julio R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Marisa is prompt, efficient and offers peace of mind. Her communication is consistent, informative and appreciated. Love working with her.

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Elizabeth A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

McKenna went above and beyond to make sure my worried cat dad mind was at ease. She was extremely professional, showed up on time every day and followed my instructions diligently. I would highly recommend her services!

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Kyle H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexis was great! My four cats all have different dietary needs but I could trust that Alexis took care of them all as instructed. I could rest assured they were well taken care of and she communicated with me consistently while I was on my trip. Great pet sitter, especially for a gang of cats. Would recommend!

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Cynthia N.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah is great! Arrives on time, Rey reliable, Fiddler is well cared for and we look forward to more bookings!

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Peggy H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

This was our first time leaving our dogs at home while we went away. I was super nervous. Holly was great. She took them on their walks and played with them. She sent plenty of pictures and we came home to calm, happy dogs.

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Lori Z.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Marc was awesome and took such great care of our puppies. Thank you for being so accommodating to allow me to change the times. I appreciate you both.

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Emily H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Julie came and checked on butter while I was at Disney for the afternoon. She’s the absolute best and will absolutely be using her again.

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tessa g.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We love working with Julienne! My husband and I are not great planners so often have to book at short notice, and she is always available and willing to help us out! Our Dippy loves her and we always come home to a well cared for baby boy. Cannot recommend highly enough!

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Asha D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mara was very consistent and communicative with us. She showed great care for our baby boy Dip and we definitely will keep her in mind for the future!!

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Asha D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Shayna was amazing! She was kind, communicative, and always kept me updated with messages and photos. My pets absolutely loved her, and she went above and beyond by giving them extra playtime and attention. I felt at ease knowing they were in great hands. Highly recommend Shayna 🩷

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Allysia M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We are so glad to have found Tyler! She took great care of our boy during a drop-in visit. She played with him and took him on a nice walk. She is very responsible, provides great communication and has been very reliable. We plan to reach out to her for more dog care and cannot recommend her enough!

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Alex S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ella was a wonderful sitter for Lulu. Our dog absolutely loved her. I appreciated the check in’s and proactive communication. When we come back I hope she is available again!!

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Misti M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We got to come home to a happy dog after Kristina’s drop by visit with Chunk for some outdoor play time, potty break, and meal time. Very satisfied with her service and great communication.

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Guadalupe O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Elle checked on our little girl a few times on an extended day trip . Great peace of mind - she was caring and attentive.

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Rose F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mona was an angel. We have an 18-year-old almost fully blind dog who is never left alone and we were terrified about leaving him with someone we didn’t know.. Mona came to our hotel and spent three days taking care of Ziggy while we were out having fun and relaxing. From the moment she walked in the room we knew she’d be a great fit.. She’s very responsible, kind, caring and attentive.. She took pictures and made sure to keep in contact with us throughout the day at our request. When it came time OK for her to leave Ziggy tried to follow her out!!! we will definitely be using her again and I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a pet sitter. Mona, we thank you so very much. You’re amazing.!

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Jennifer M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Maggie is the best! We are from out of town and had a family emergency. Maggie was so attentive to our needs and our dog, who had surgery a week ago. I highly recommend Maggie who has a heart of gold.

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Terri O.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Palm Desert on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $30 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 168 pet sitters in Palm Desert. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 78% of Palm Desert pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Palm Desert.

Rover makes it easy to find Palm Desert pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:

  • Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
  • Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
  • Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets

There are 168 pet sitters in Palm Desert on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! We understand that each pet is unique and may require specific instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, all pet sitters on Rover have been background checked and screened for you and your pet’s safety.

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