Pet Sitting Petaluma
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About: I've been an animal lover my entire life, and caring for both cats and dogs have always brought me a lot of joy. Growing up I always had cats and dogs in the house at all times. Caring for them through every stage of life has taught me a lot about patience, trust and the eclectic personalities that make pets so wonderful. I love learning about animal behavior and body language so I can help animals feel safe, understood and comfortable. I believe in meeting them where they are and earning their trust at their own pace, no matter the personality type. As a mainly remote working professional, I have the flexibility to provide dependable visits and walks throughout the day. I can easily fit care into my routine while updating parents with photos and messages along the way. I understand inviting someone into your home and trusting them with your pet is a big decision. I treat every home with the same care and respect I would want for my own. As an owner with specific pet routines of my own, I know that each pet has their own preferences and comfort level that I pay close attention to. My goal is to provide dependable care, clear communication and peace of mind so you can be present while you're away knowing your pet is in good hands.
“Savannah is a dream! So professional and kind, an excellent communicator and a quick problem solver. Savannah cared for our chickens for nearly three full weeks and watched over the house and plants. She provided regular updates, was intuitive to care for the girls in the hot weather and allowed my time away to feel so much more at ease. I was so thrilled to return with thriving plants, and happy, calm chickens. Will definitely look to book with her again in the future, and recommend fully!”
“Sigrid was great! She came first for a meet and great to meet Ozzy and make sure he would be comfortable with her. Then when she came for the drop in visit, after feeding Ozzy she spent extra time with him —playing fetch and walking with him until he was worn out. She kept us updated with photos and videos during the visit and it was clear that Ozzy was having a great time with her. We are grateful that Sigrid took extra time to get to know Ozzy and make sure he was at ease with her — that’s not always easy for Ozzy, as he was mistreated in his former life. Sigrid is clearly a true dog lover, and I highly recommend her. Your pup will be in good, capable and loving hands with Sigrid!”
About: What sets me apart is my experience as a veterinary receptionist, which has given me a strong understanding of animal health, behavior, and the importance of noticing subtle changes in a pet's condition. I know how to stay calm in stressful situations and understand the value of following medication schedules, special diets, and veterinary instructions accurately. I believe every pet deserves individualized care. Whether your pet is a playful puppy, an energetic adult, or a senior who needs extra patience and attention, I'll tailor my care to their unique needs and routine. My goal is to help your pet feel safe, comfortable, and loved while you're away. Pet care fits naturally into my schedule. Since I work as a veterinary receptionist during the week, I make time during my one-hour lunch break for drop-in visits when needed, while also dedicating my free time outside of work to caring for pets. I can provide walks, playtime, feeding, companionship, and consistent routines. I enjoy making time for pets and providing the attention, patience, and care they deserve while their parents are away. I provide pet sitting in the comfort of your home, where pets can stay in their familiar environment and maintain their normal routine. I focus on keeping their feeding schedule, exercise, playtime, and daily habits consistent while providing plenty of attention and companionship. With my experience as a veterinary receptionist, I’m comfortable following specific care instructions, recognizing changes in behavior, and giving pets the patience and care they need. My goal is to help your pets feel safe, comfortable, and loved while you’re away.
About: With a lifetime of daily dog walking experience, I know exactly how crucial regular exercise is for your dog’s physical health and mental well-being. Your furry family member is always in safe, loving, and experienced hands! I am newly retired and ready to have fun walking your dog. My schedule is very open and I can even walk your dog on weekends. I have experience with all size dogs and personalities. Let me know what your dog enjoys most on walks and I can do the same.
“Erin has provided the best Rover experience I have had by far. She was on time everyday, provided several photos of my pet and wrote a fun, unique update every session. 100% would book again.”
About: I’ve raised 3 puppies into adulthood. I have experience potty training puppies. I’m also good at taking pups to their vet appointment. I am very active so I have a lot of energy to keep up with hyperactivity. Doing Rover Full time now and have a lot of free time so no worries I will have a schedule dedicated to your pet’s needs. I am very patient and observant. I will keep your pet engaged in indoor and outdoor activities! If you provide me with house rules for your pet I will follow them to the best of my ability. I can be in consistent communication with pet owners.
“Lucy is an excellent and reliable sitter for my two cats. One of the two is extremely shy and won’t come inside when Lucy’s here to do her check-ins. She does an amazing job of juggling the feeding of the two cats so that Purrsia thinks Lucy has left the house and comes in to eat her meal. All of this while making sure Trouble, the other cat, doesn’t eat it first. I highly recommend Lucy.”
About: I’m a registered veterinary technician with over 15 years of experience looking for a side job. I have a background in emergency, general practice, behavior, and dermatology. I’m working relief shifts now so I have various availability to fit most pet parents needs. Whether that be drop in pet sitting/ enrichment or dog walking. I have 2 small dogs and 3 cats at home. So I can’t pet sit in my home but I’m happy to provide drop in services.
About: I always prioritize your pet’s wellbeing and safety. I love to give dogs the chance to get outside, get some exercise, and have some fun! I have many years of experience around dogs and cats. I have experience with challenging, skittish, young, and old dogs. I can walk multiple dogs at once and have experience housesitting and walking. It's important to me that your animal feels safe and comfortable around me. I love being around animals so I will always go the extra mile to make sure your animal is safe and happy with me! I have availability everyday besides Wednesday and Thursday. I have flexible availability the other days of the week! I hope we can find a time to care for your pet! Your pet and your trust is my priority. I ensure yours and your pet’s comfort by attending to specific needs of your pup. I am very respectful of others homes and boundaries. Most importantly, I will always make sure your pup is safe while having fun!
About: I enjoy walking dogs and spending time with cats. They are usually attuned to people and I am attentive to their needs with calm energy. I have an open schedule. I enjoy spending time outdoors. I am energetic when needed enjoying physical exercise. I am mellow having calm energy indoors. I have worked in other people's homes before and am considerate of their space and respectful of their belongings. I take charge when needed to get pet to respond.
“We love Jessica! 100/10 will rebook and recommend Jessica to care for your fur babies. I cannot express what a relief it is to have her caring for our pups while we are away. I am so happy we found her, we won the Rover Lottery with Jessica.”
About: I have always loved being around animals of all kind. I have a deep trust in them because of their innocent nature, and I am deeply compelled to love and protect them. I work part-time and have a fair amount of flexibility in my schedule for the time-being. I have a young male pup named Bigelow who loves to play with other dog-friendly doggos. He and I would love the company of other dogs at our home, out on leash walks, hikes and trail outings, and on off leash beach and park playdates. Biggy adapts to the playstyle of his friends; he is a wonderful combination of fast, agile, gentle and sweet, and naturally responds to the dominance/submission of his pals. I have a fenced yard with 1 young and friendly dog, and one indoor/outdoor kitty who reluctantly tolerates the presence of dogs who do not chase after him. There is an unheated pool that the dogs will have access to swim in. The pool will not be supervised constantly so it is important to know that your sweetie can swim if necessary, and can use the stairs to exit the pool. There are sunny and shady spots, stairs, deck space, and several dirt/grass spaces for potty spots. Doggies can roam freely and play around the fenced yard space, and will have access to indoors for meals, quiet times, rest times, and when weather insists. Doggies sleep indoors/outdoors on dog beds, crates, or the couch. Doggos need to be potty trained and should be able to sleep through the night without potty access until 7 am. Your doggy will be in safe and loving hands with us. It is our duty and honor to love and protect them as our own.
“Bridget is the best! My boys warmed up to her immediately. She sent photos of them each day and made sure they had everything they needed. Her response time was prompt and she’s reachable! I trust my boys in her hands anytime and will absolutely be booking her again :)”
About: Are you looking for exceptional overnight care for your furry loved one? I offer solo, high-quality dog care in my private home, ensuring your pet receives all the attention and comfort they deserve. With no other dogs around, your dog will enjoy a peaceful and stress-free environment. My service includes walks, ball time, snacks, basically a lot of love! Rest easy knowing your beloved companion is in loving hands. Contact me to book a stay! * I have many references, especially from Doodle owners. I look forward to meeting you and your dog. You can message me for last minute needs. I can also help you with VET visits if needed. Extra charges apply. I am mostly retired, and do side jobs at home. I have lots of time to walk, visit, and do overnights with dogs. I prefer drop offs after 8:30am. Weekends and holidays are available as well. My yard is completely fenced in. I keep a good eye on your dog while they are out there. There are many areas they can play or rest in the shade or sun. My home is very dog friendly & clean. Your dog can sleep in their provided bed or crate, or on my bed if I choose that. Feeling safe is important and I pride myself in taking good care of your fury loved ones.
“Tiffany took great care of our guinea pig and fish while we were out of town for a week during the holidays. She is an amazing petsitter and went above and beyond the care we were hoping for. Our guinea pig had last minute health issues, and Tiffany took on extra medication administration as well as wound care. She did an amazing job, and we can’t thank her enough.”
About: I'm retired, and thus very flexible. I'm quite reliable and dependable. My girlfriend and I live in a historic house near downtown Petaluma. I go for a nice long walk/run most days, and would love to have your dog keep me company! For overnight stays, my girlfriend would need to be able to stay with me, so your pet(s) will get twice the attention and twice the love! I've had cats or dogs throughout most of my life, and love both. I'm mostly retired, so I'm very flexible about scheduling. Ideally my assignments are in the morning or evening, leaving the middle of the day free for kayaking, bicycling, playing music, or just relaxing. Obviously, it's a lot of trust to put in a stranger from the internet to come into your house while you're gone. Whether it's talking on the phone, meeting in person, being Facebook friends, I'll do my best to help you know I'm not a scammer or a robber.
The median cost per visit for pet sitting in Petaluma is $28
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Petaluma
We really feel like we won the jackpot with Olivia. She is responsive, responsible, and we know that our cat is in the best of hands while we're away. She is always on time and stays the allotted booking amount, provides great details and photos after each visit, and has always been clean and completely respectful in our home. She is an amazing sitter!
I have used Ariel a few times now and really appreciate her. She is trustworthy, reliable, and communicative. My kitty is a scaredy cat and when he found a new hiding spot and Ariel couldn't find him once, she called to let me know and offered to stay longer than her booked time, which I really appreciated. I highly recommend Ariel!
Finding Audrey has been such a treat for us. She is smart and personable and she is extremely responsible and dependable. She took such wonderful care of our cat and our home. We are so pleased and relieved to find such a nice person to take care of our pet and keep an eye on things while we are away. We no longer need to feel guilty about burdening the neighbors. We think the cat misses her, she got so much extra special personal attention while we were gone!
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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Petaluma on Rover is $27.75 per visit (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.
Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .
As of August 2026, there are 4,377 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Petaluma. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.
Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Petaluma stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.
Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.
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 Rover's Trust & Safety page .
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 Rover Guarantee , 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 Petaluma. On Rover:
- 93% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 95% 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 short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter 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. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.
Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.
Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.
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