Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Rancho San Rafael, Glendale, CA
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Prices are estimates per visit for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.

“Tracy was so awesome with our dog Nalu. You can tell she has a lot of knowledge/experience with dogs and that she cares/enjoys what she does! Our dog is very smart and will try to finesse the system/us when given the chance, but I can tell Tracy had just the right energy/skills to keep up with him. I’ll definitely be recommending Tracy to our friends/family in the area :)”


“I had a wonderful experience with Kaylah! They were incredibly attentive, caring, and professional throughout the entire pet sitting period. My cats seemed happy and comfortable, and I felt completely confident leaving them in her care. Communication was prompt and clear, and I appreciated all the updates and photos. I highly recommend Kaylah to anyone looking for a reliable and loving pet sitter!”


“Lorraine is wonderful and sent great update pics and notes! It’s clear she really loves the dogs and wants to give them a great day. Will definitely be working with her again!”


“Tamar is a special treat for your fur baby! Dudley is my 16-year nine month old senior, and she gave him the best care while I was on my 4 day get-away. She went above and beyond my expectations. I hesitate to say Tamar definitely will be my back-up for Dudley, because she may be overbooked!! 😃 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”


“Might as well also be a goat sitter because she's the GOAT cat sitter. We've used her many times and she's always a rock star. Very thorough and thoughtful messages and tons of photos of the babies. Our one day had a cone this time and she was very good about that.”



“Alina was fantastic as always - I only use her when we are out of town now. She is a great communicator, is thoughtful, and takes the silliest pics. She is the best! 💗”


“Ariane is awesome!! She is a great communicator and cat sitter. She went above and beyond, and even picked up after my messy little eater. He was very happy and well taken care of. I 1000% percent recommend her services ?”

“Pixie has helped me twice now with last second trips / bookings due to family emergencies. Her care and attention to detail is amazing. My cats adore her. Highly recommend!!! Thank you Pixie - as someone with chronic illness too - you have been so helpful!”



“Eliana, once again, took great care of Bella. She was also super responsive when I had to contact her over a mix up with someone else getting access to the house.”

About: Hello neighbors. My name is Juyen. My dream since I was a little girl was to have a dog of my own. I didn't have the fortune of having a dog until I was in high school, but ever since then, I've never stopped living with animals. They are the best companions and my fur family currently consists of Koa, the sweetest dog you’ll ever meet and Nino, a cat born in the ivy of my backyard and whom I have adopted (who is mostly an outdoor cat). I welcome dogs of all sizes with the exception of very large dogs, over 100 lbs, because who is walking who at that point ;) Koa is super friendly and gregarious with other dogs, but also knows to leave them alone if they let her know. I am able to walk your dog as often as needed. I have a modest backyard where they can sunbathe and enjoy the beautiful weather we have here. Additionally, my dog is allowed on the couch, but I'm happy to follow your lead so your dog maintains their manners consistently either at my place or elsewhere. Your dog will get all the attention and love they deserve with me. If your dog needs special care and attention due to a medical issue or old age, I can administer special food, pills or shots as requested. I have a 2 dog per care max for boarding so that I am able to give each dog the time and attention they deserve. I hope to be the favorite auntie to your dog and a home away from home when you need to leave town or life gets too busy. I am in between jobs at the moment and working towards realizing a passion project, so my availability is wide open other than when I take off on rock climbing adventures every once in a while. I am an honest, trustworthy and dependable person you can rely on to care for your dog. Try me out! Thanks for your consideration! I look forward to meeting you and your dog one day. I’m home all week these days, so I’m available to care for your pet when you’re at work or away from home. I have a backyard for potty breaks and love taking walks/jogs/hikes to break up the day. I have a fenced in yard and your pet will have access to all the public spaces of my home. I’m happy to house/pet sit if preferred as well.

“Cloe is doing a great job. Our puppy is well taken care of. She is always on time, never leaves a mess, accommodating and trust worthy. We were so lucky to find her!”


About: I have been taking care of my dogs over 3 years since i was in the university, They were my family dogs when i was a student. They were gold retrievers and Chihuahua so i know how to take care of the small and big dog and I would love to learn more about them I have been working for 6 hours from Tuesday to Saturday I’ll have plenty time on my days off and the rest of the day after work I had 2 friendly dogs and plenty of cats, I can assure that they will have the best time with me and I will always have them in my sight for a walk

About: My experience with my German Shepherd and PSA-trained Belgian Malinois equips me to provide exceptional care for dogs of all ages and energy levels. My lifelong dedication to dogs drives my commitment to their well-being • Advanced Training Skills: Proficient in prong and e-collar techniques, I specialize in obedience and behavior training for high-drive breeds like my German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois. I use positive reinforcement alongside these tools to ensure clear communication and effective results. • Puppy Training: I’m skilled in puppy socialization, house training, and foundational commands, helping young dogs develop into confident, well-mannered adults. • High-Energy Breed Expertise: My background with working breeds ensures I can meet the physical and mental demands of active dogs through structured walks, games, and enrichment. • Personalized, Reliable Care: I tailor my approach to each dog’s needs and provide detailed updates to keep owners informed. Weekly Flexibility: I maintain an adaptable schedule to accommodate clients’ needs, including last-minute bookings. My proven reliability guarantees consistency for both clients and their pets. I have a full fenced large backyard and dogs are always supervised. I also make sure to keep everything clean and sanitized with dog friendly products

About: Hi everyone! My name is Amira and I have loved animals since I could create memories. Since I was 12 I volunteered at shelters and adoption centers. I also have extensive experience in training! I promise to care for your babies as I would care for my own and exceed all your expectations. Your dogs and cats will have so much fun while of course being safe. I work from home all days so I will have all day to play and care for your babies. I have my own baby as well so I can them both on walks and to dog parks if preferred. My home is a cozy but large 2 bedroom apartment with a patio and large unfenced yard. I have multiple doggy beds and toys around the house and lots of space for them to run and play. I have my baby Butter, as pictured. He is truly the most friendly and well behaved dog there is and he sleeps about 23 hours of the day. He has never hurt anyone or anything even when being attacked by dogs or children lol. I will keep him away from your puppy most of the time just for them to be the most comfortable and only allow them together if I see they are perfect and both happy and comfortable. I can easy crate your puppy or let them roam freely.

About: ABOUT ME 😊 I grew up with a pure bred 120 pound St. Bernard, two cats, and turtle to love and care for. I've also had three hamsters, two rabbits, and a ball python along the way, so animals have always been a part of my life and extended family. I'm relied upon by friends, neighbors, and family to petsit or walk their dogs when they're on vacation, sick, or injured. I love watching Cesar Milan's show, Better Human Better Dog, and have been inspired to pursue an animal trainer's certificate. I own and run a small business remotely from home and live with a cat and a dog. I occasionally see clients at my office a mile away for in-person sessions and am gone no longer than 4 to 5 hours when not at home. AT HOME 🏠 I live in a one bedroom apartment with a spacious living room, no yard, no carpet, with hardwood/tile flooring. My lifestyle is clean and minimal. I have an outgoing cat who thinks he's a dog and a sweet and easy going dog. They’re both playful, listen to commands, and get along with other friendly dogs, cats, and people. I strictly follow the owner's instructions and pet care routine given while adding, love, cuddles, and play time as needed. I also have separate room my cat/dog can stay in if the pet I'm sitting needs a little break from other animals or alone time with me. ON WALKS 🐕 When going on walks, I like to keep dogs close enough to avoid dangerous situations yet loose enough for them to explore. Unless the owner restricts it, socializing with other dogs is fine with me so long as the other dog is leashed and willing to socialize too. I grew up with a VERY large 120 pound St. Bernard and am experienced in walking large dogs that may bolt when getting excited, so keeping them calm and re-directing them to follow my lead is a must for their safety and well-being. I like to reward good behavior with love, attention, petting, and treats. Not-so-good behavior is re-directed in a calm and firm manner, but never reprimanded nor rewarded. Regardless of the pet's behavior, patience and understanding is key! MY POLICY ⭐ * NO PEE PADS ALLOWED. I only accept dogs that are fully housebroken and trained to relieve themselves outside. I live in an apartment and cannot afford to have other dogs smell any trace of pee/poo and be tempted to instinctually “over-mark” any “territory”. * A MEET & GREET IS REQUIRED prior to booking daycare and boarding requests. Daycare Hours: 7am-6pm, all other times are considered after-hours. Walking and Drop-In Hours: 7am-8pm, all other times are considered after-hours. Boarding Pick-up/Drop-off hours: 7am-8pm, all other times are considered after-hours. * Pick-up and drop-off times must be scheduled before booking. This helps makes sure all of your pup’s stuff is ready to go when you arrive. * If you are more than 15 minutes late for your scheduled drop-off or pick-up, it will need to be rescheduled and will be charged a $20 late fee (plus additional Rover fees). I generally can accommodate changes in travel plans, so please let me know when plans change. * Anything scheduled during after-hours requires a fee of $40 (plus additional Rover fees). Scheduling during after-hours is not guaranteed. * Please plan your booking accordingly and be on-time to avoid the cost of fees or extended care. If your flight times are during after-hours, consider dropping-off a day before or picking-up the next day. * Please provide the following items when boarding your pet: -Food/bowls -Poop bags -Leash/collar -Bed/blankets/toys/treats (optional) * IN CASE OF ILLNESS OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY, please be prepared to provide payment directly to the care facility if your pet requires medical attention in your absence. If your preferred veterinarian or 24 hour hospital is within 5 miles of my home, then please provide that info, otherwise I will choose the closest most convenient one. If an owner does not respond to my emergency calls or texts in a timely manner or fails to provide payment for medical care, then their pet will be subject to Rover’s emergency protocol under the “Rover Guarantee” policy. Please note that I cannot cover any costs to care for your pet any time for any reason.

About: What’s the most important thing all dog owners want to know before entrusting their dogs to a stranger? Well first of all I’m from Jersey. I’ll play with your dog, make sure they’re happy, take them on a walk, not lose them, and feed them only what you tell me to feed them. No human food, I promise. Unless of course that’s in your list of food to give them. Of course hydrate them as well. I know the do’s and don’ts of a dog’s diet since I have 2 of my own. I’ve also been fostering dogs on and off for the past 3 years. I am known to be reliable and responsible, so I can assure you that you can rest easy with leaving your dog(s) in my care. Or if you have a cat, I also get along super well with them since I also have 2 of my own! I work from home so I do have some flexibility or if you need eyes on your little one for long hours I will also be able to do that. I do have 2 cats so I have pet gates up to separate my cats from any dogs. The dogs get free roaming of the living room which tends to be enough for my two dogs plus any friends they’ve had over. Routine in my home is key. At your home, I’ll stick to your routine and respect your house rules. Whatever you require, it will be respected.

About: I’ve had pets since I was a kid. We had a mini daschund growing up and cats. I adopted my dog Batman 12 years ago and brought him to work with me until my job went remote in 2020. I prioritize staying home with my dogs and giving them a good quality of life. I’m great at training as well, let me know if there’s anything we could work on. I’m training using positive reinforcement only. Lots of treats and attention. If you are particular about anything I’m happy to stay consistent. Every pet is special to me. I’m going to school four days a week and am only out of the close for 2-4 hours at a time. I have pet stairs, pet beds and pet gates in every room. I let them follow me wherever they want unless they need special training at the time. I live in a quiet neighborhood on a great street for walking dogs. I know all the quiet routes, and there’s a park that’s about a fifteen minutes walk away. Im willing to adapt to whatever your pet needs. Just make sure to communicate what their needs are. I’m just a big animal nerd. I err on the side of overly safe. If the dog has any issues I’ll bring to vet or whatever it needs. Pets are family.

About: I have dog sat for many of my friends when they go out of town. I typically go to their house and feed/walk/play with them. I work from home so my schedule is very flexible and can work around clients schedules as needed. I am looking forward to meeting your pups! My apartment is pretty small, but there’s a backyard area around the corner from my apartment that I can walk the dogs to and they can run around.
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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.


Tracy V.

“Tracy was so awesome with our dog Nalu. You can tell she has a lot of knowledge/experience with dogs and that she cares/enjoys what she does! Our dog is very smart and will try to finesse the system/us when given the chance, but I can tell Tracy had just the right energy/skills to keep up with him. I’ll definitely be recommending Tracy to our friends/family in the area :)”


Kaylah P.

“I had a wonderful experience with Kaylah! They were incredibly attentive, caring, and professional throughout the entire pet sitting period. My cats seemed happy and comfortable, and I felt completely confident leaving them in her care. Communication was prompt and clear, and I appreciated all the updates and photos. I highly recommend Kaylah to anyone looking for a reliable and loving pet sitter!”


Corinna K.


“Appa is clearly a happy doggie under Corinna’s care! I am becoming a repeat customer. She is very responsive to me, and Appa gets excellent care while I’m out.”


Lorraine L.

“Lorraine is wonderful and sent great update pics and notes! It’s clear she really loves the dogs and wants to give them a great day. Will definitely be working with her again!”


Tamar C.

“Tamar is a special treat for your fur baby! Dudley is my 16-year nine month old senior, and she gave him the best care while I was on my 4 day get-away. She went above and beyond my expectations. I hesitate to say Tamar definitely will be my back-up for Dudley, because she may be overbooked!! 😃 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”


Ali C.


“Might as well also be a goat sitter because she's the GOAT cat sitter. We've used her many times and she's always a rock star. Very thorough and thoughtful messages and tons of photos of the babies. Our one day had a cone this time and she was very good about that.”




Alina P.

“Alina was fantastic as always - I only use her when we are out of town now. She is a great communicator, is thoughtful, and takes the silliest pics. She is the best! 💗”


Ariane S.

“Ariane is awesome!! She is a great communicator and cat sitter. She went above and beyond, and even picked up after my messy little eater. He was very happy and well taken care of. I 1000% percent recommend her services ?”


Pixie S.

“Pixie has helped me twice now with last second trips / bookings due to family emergencies. Her care and attention to detail is amazing. My cats adore her. Highly recommend!!! Thank you Pixie - as someone with chronic illness too - you have been so helpful!”




Eliana N.
“Eliana, once again, took great care of Bella. She was also super responsive when I had to contact her over a mix up with someone else getting access to the house.”


Juyen L.
“Juyen has watched my dog since his early days with me after I adopted him from the shelter. He has special needs which she’s accommodated. Super great with active dogs that need exercise and extra attention. Would recommend her for any dogs!”


Cloe F.

“Cloe is doing a great job. Our puppy is well taken care of. She is always on time, never leaves a mess, accommodating and trust worthy. We were so lucky to find her!”


Tanya H.
“Tanya is amazing!! She is caring and truly is a pet lover. I would always ask her to take care of my dog when I’m away. So reliable and feeling safe with her helping me with my dog.”


Emin H.

“Emin is great! He’s always communicating with me and making sure all of my dogs needs are meet. You can tell he truly loves animals because he always goes above and beyond.”


Amira A.
“I really believe Amira is a great caregiver and she feels like a friend with her positive attitude and nice smile. She does great with my two cats and I cannot recommend her enough. She takes care of my cats and a couple of my friends puppies, we are really grateful for her.”


Lumiere S.
“Lumiere watched my house rabbit while I went on vacation and she was the best. I was struggling with the idea of leaving it with a more commercial pet sitter since I have come to understand that the attention that is given to each pet is based on a pricing model. When I got in contact with Lumiere I knew my rabbit was in good hands and with someone who I can trust who is an animal lover. Her pricing is fair for the care and attention she gives. Everything went well and I look forward to having her pet sit my rabbit again when I am out of town. Thanks again!”


Jessica T.

“Jessica is great with dogs and is as playful as a young child with their first pup. She loves to get down with them and have fun, but she is also great with keeping them on their schedule. I've trusted her with my Yorkie many times and have no complaints. ”


andy S.

“Super kind and took great care of my cats!”


Megan G.
“Megan Rose is a lover of ALL animals and has watched my 2 pups more than a few times. As a dog mama herself, she is a responsible and trustworthy pet caregiver. Would recommend!”


Yishien H.
About: I have dog sat for many of my friends when they go out of town. I typically go to their house and feed/walk/play with them. I work from home so my schedule is very flexible and can work around clients schedules as needed. I am looking forward to meeting your pups! My apartment is pretty small, but there’s a backyard area around the corner from my apartment that I can walk the dogs to and they can run around.
Rancho San Rafael pet parents share their Rover experiences
She is the best person that we ever had pet sit our kitties. She is very reliable and you can tell that she totally loves animals. She communicates extremely well. She’s absolutely amazing. With our fur babies. i’m always disappointed when we go on a trip and she’s not available. Other Pet Sitter‘s are good she’s great.

Narin was great! She came by for an intro visit to meet us and our kitties before our booking. She provided lots of pictures and a good summary of what her visit was like when she came over for the drop in. Narin was super responsive and we felt very comfortable with her caring for our cats. Will definitely be booking again!

We had a great experience with Chiara. Jojo took to her right away, and she was always punctual and reliable. She handled all the little quirks he’s had since our recent move with patience and care. Communication was excellent, and we felt completely comfortable trusting her with him. Highly recommend!

Tracy took excellent care of Molé, providing pictures, videos and great communication regarding their time together. Tracy used sensory engagement puzzles for additional stimulation as well. I highly recommend hiring Tracy to watch your pets and I will certainly be a repeat customer.

We are long time, loyal clients of Judy. She is terrific and is honestly the best cat sitter we've ever had. Our cats are shy and she's gotten them to open up and be friendly with her, which is no easy feat. I trust her immensely and can't recommend her enough.

Michael was very friendly and professional, and made sure to follow through with all requests and expectations. Although my trip was short, he gave me peace of mind knowing that my cats were well-cared for, with regular updates and photos. I appreciated his thoughtfulness and attentiveness, not only for the cats but also for my apartment. I would definitely recommend him as a sitter and will consider using his services again. Thank you Michael!

Tamar is a special treat for your fur baby! Dudley is my 16-year nine month old senior, and she gave him the best care while I was on my 4 day get-away. She went above and beyond my expectations. I hesitate to say Tamar definitely will be my back-up for Dudley, because she may be overbooked!! 😃 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Yana was so great! She made it a smooth process and Reggie seemed to enjoy all the attention and outing with her. He’s not a walker but she accommodated us and made it a fun time anyway. All her questions actually put me at ease and made me feel more comfortable that safety was very important to her. Thank you Yana!!!

Risa was absolutely wonderful with my dog, Tulip! She did two drop-in visits and gave Tulip so much love, attention, and care. I really appreciated the detailed updates and photos—seeing Tulip happy and relaxed made me feel at ease while I was away. Risa was punctual, communicative, and clearly experienced with animals. I’d absolutely trust Risa with Tulip again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a kind and reliable pet caregiver.

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