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Sitter Profile Image: CJ T.
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1. CJ T.

Rover 101
The paw-fect caretaker, 20+ yrs exp
Mountain View, CA, 94040
4.1 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$150
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
123 reviews
75 repeat clients
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As always, CJ is the best. Not only for how he takes care of our furry friend Simon, but also for keeping the house spotless and paying attention to all the details. We were away from home for 8 days and couldn't be more grateful. We love you CJ.🤗

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Sitter Profile Image: Stephen G.
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2. Stephen G.

Shelter volunteer, dog lover, hiker
Palo Alto, CA, 94306
2.5 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$117
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
24 reviews
6 repeat clients
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Stephen is absolutely amazing. The detailed reports, photos, and videos of our pup were much appreciated. He took very good care of our dog and we are extremely grateful.

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Confirmed availability for Easter Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Elissa G.
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3. Elissa G.

Pet parents need breaks too!
Los Altos, CA, 94022
3.2 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$78
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
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Emmy was happy and relaxed when I got home -- that's all I can ask for, really :) More broadly, Elissa was responsible and communicative. I will definitely be working with her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: MJ L.
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Sitter Profile Image: MJ L.
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4. MJ L.

Go above and beyond for any canine
East Palo Alto, CA, 94303
1.9 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$161
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
20 reviews
5 repeat clients
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MJ, with only a one day notice provided excellent house sitting services for my 2 year old German Shorthaired Pointer. Sherman is also a large and strong GSP and MJ handled him with such delicate and professional care. MJ went above and beyond to provide training, and improved Shermans leash aggression. I just can't say enough about how grateful I am that Rover has such quality people like MJ. I feel like I found my Rover. Can't wait to book again.

Availability updated 7 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Kellie T.
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5. Kellie T.

Ready to Care for Your Furry Fam 🐾
Stanford, CA, 94305
2.7 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
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$166
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
12 reviews
2 repeat clients

To ensure our pets are well taken care of while we are away, Kellie focuses on creating a stable and loving environment that mimics the comfort of when we are home. She works to understand my pet’s routine that includes regular feeding times and play sessions. This consistency we have seen helps to reduce our pet’s anxiety and keeps their daily life as normal as possible. She also maintains open communication with us, the pet's owners, updating us on our pet’s well-being and any notable behaviors or changes. In addition, she knows how to maintain our pets’ emotional and physical health by providing plenty of affection and attention. She takes note of their likes and dislikes, whether it's their favorite toys or preferred spots for lounging and incorporates these into her sitting activities. By fostering a trusting relationship through patience and care, she aims to ensure that each pet feels safe, loved, and happy until their owner returns. Diane G & Tango

Availability updated 2 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Austin S.
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6. Austin S.

Rover 101
Lifelong Dog Lover
East Palo Alto, CA, 94303
1.7 mi. away
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$105
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
72 reviews
29 repeat clients
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We’ve used Austin several times and we couldn’t be happier having him stay in our home and care for our dog. He is responsible and caring! Our lab loves Austin and is always sad to see him go!

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Sitter Profile Image: Trina C.
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7. Trina C.

Rover 101
Top Dog Nanny - Stanford /Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA, 94306
1.3 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$143
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
71 reviews
29 repeat clients
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Trina was wonderful with our two small dogs. She was on top of all the details, kept us updated, and did an all-around great job. Very happy to have found her.

Availability updated 7 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Alondra M.
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8. Alondra M.

Loving & Experienced Pet Care
Palo Alto, CA, 94306
2.6 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$250
per night
2 reviews

Alondra has pet sat for our 70 pound Doberman many times. We trust her wholeheartedly with our crackhead of a dog, Storm screams when sees her (she gets that excited). Not only does she do an excellent job watching our dog, she leaves your home exactly as you left it. I 100% recommend her to anyone with a pet that needs some love and care while you are away.

Availability updated 3 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Ciara P.
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9. Ciara P.

Rover 101
WFH, Reliable, Responsive
Palo Alto, CA, 94301
0.7 mi. away
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$146
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
44 reviews
10 repeat clients
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Ciara was terrific caring for our home, dog, two cats and backyard chickens. She went above and beyond keeping us up to date on how they were doing and she took our dog to the park for exercise. We are grateful for the great care she gave our household.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kirsten W.
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Sitter Profile Image: Kirsten W.
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10. Kirsten W.

Animal Lover & Friendly Trainer
Palo Alto, CA, 94306
2.0 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$105
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
27 reviews
10 repeat clients
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Always reliable, patient and understanding. She is so good to my little cat and takes really good care of her. Thanks for consistently helping us out!

Availability updated 4 months ago
Confirmed availability for Easter Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Alexis I.
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Sitter Profile Image: Alexis I.
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11. Alexis I.

Current Cat Mom
Palo Alto, CA, 94306
0.8 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$118
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
51 reviews
21 repeat clients
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Alexis is just the BEST! My pups love her. She always sends me pics of them. And this time I was gone for 2 1/2 weeks. She brought in my mail and packages, organized them, and changed the batteries in my smart lock! Just above and beyond!

Availability updated 2 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Meg M.
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12. Meg M.

Rover 101
Animal lover to worship your pet!
Stanford, CA, 94305
1.4 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$118
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
212 reviews
96 repeat clients
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Meg did a wonderful job caring for our Sheltie Kirby while we were away for the holidays. She sent daily updates with photos and was responsive to my text messages throughout our trip. It was clear that she gave Kirby plenty of affection and attention, which was our top priority. In addition, she left our house in great shape, she accepted a delivery for us and brought in the mail, and she stripped the bed and put the sheets and towels in the washing machine before she left. I would not hesitate to book her again in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ahmyah H.
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13. Ahmyah H.

Stanford students who loves pups
Palo Alto, CA, 94301
0.8 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$126
per night
5 out of 4.9 stars
40 reviews
10 repeat clients
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Great babysitting as always! Sent pics & updates of my dog while she was with her & took her out for several walks!

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Sitter Profile Image: Leilani L.
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Sitter Profile Image: Leilani L.
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14. Leilani L.

Hybrid worker w/time to spare :)
Palo Alto, CA, 94303
0.2 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting
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$118
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
16 reviews
6 repeat clients
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Leilani cared for our dog and three cats over Christmas and did a wonderful job. Our dog is very elderly and has special needs, including twice-daily medication and specially-prepared food. Leilani was patient and understanding and sent regular updates, so I was able to relax and know he was in capable hands. Leilani took great care of our home and left it perfectly clean. We would happily have her back again!

Availability updated 7 days ago
Confirmed availability for Easter Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Mia C.
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15. Mia C.

All paws on deck 🐾🫡
Stanford, CA, 94305
2.2 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$70
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
17 reviews
8 repeat clients
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Mia was quick to respond, my house and dog were exactly how I left them, and she was very friendly! My dog has separation anxiety but she did a great job with him!!

Availability updated 2 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Kathryn W.
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Sitter Profile Image: Kathryn W.
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16. Kathryn W.

Loving, affordable pet care!
Downtown North, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
1.3 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care
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$139
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client

Kathryn is a fantastic pet sitter! She is so good with our two cats. They absolutely love her and she takes great care of them and sends us cute photos. She is a huge animal lover and will get along with all of your fur babies. I would highly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Yahosca Q.
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17. Yahosca Q.

Your Dog’s New Best Friend!
University South, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
0.9 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$55
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
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We are so grateful that Yaho was able to take on our booking last minute! She made the process smooth from the start, taking the time to meet with us online, ask thoughtful questions, and really get to know our dogs’ needs. During the stay, she went above and beyond—keeping their routines consistent, giving them plenty of love and attention, and sending us regular photo updates that put our minds at ease. Her communication was fantastic, and to top it all off, she even brought our trash cans back in! We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter and would absolutely book her again. Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Stephanie S.
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Sitter Profile Image: Stephanie S.
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18. Stephanie S.

Will spoil your pets with love!
Palo Alto, CA, 94301
0.1 mi. away
House Sitting
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$120
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
34 reviews
7 repeat clients
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Stephanie was great! She was very communicative and loving toward our pup and handled his medications with ease. We would definitely recommend her to watch your pets!

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Sitter Profile Image: Caroline W.
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Sitter Profile Image: Caroline W.
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19. Caroline W.

Genuine love and care for animals
Palo Alto, CA, 94301
0.9 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$98
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
17 reviews
5 repeat clients
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Caroline was fantastic! She kept me updated with plenty of photos and videos while I was away, and my boys warmed up to her right away. Highly recommend! :)

Availability updated 33 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Avery Z.
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20. Avery Z.

Intuitive, respectful, animal lover
Jordan Jr Hgh School, Palo Alto, CA, 94303
0.5 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
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$111
per night
5 out of 5.0 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients

About: Professional pet volunteer at Pets in Need in Redwood City and Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter in Santa Barbara for over four years. Experience working with cats, dogs, bunnies, guinea pigs, turtles, birds, you name it! I work remotely as a Digital Marketing Specialist, allowing flexibility within my daily and weekly routine. I am open to working during the week or on weekends. In my home, I care for my cat with an indoor litter box, regular food and water, regular brushing and hair ball treatment. In my client's home, I will follow any specific instructions given and utilize the pet training skills I have received.

Availability updated 6 days ago

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