Pet Sitting River Gardens

“Stephanie was fantastic! She was punctual, polite, and very thorough, asking all the right questions to make sure our pets were well taken care of. She was incredibly kind and attentive to our dogs, and it was clear that she genuinely cared about them. Stephanie was a huge help while we were away on our camping trip. She not only took great care of our dogs, but also fed our pet betta fish and made sure Luna received her medication. Knowing that everything was being handled while we were away gave us great peace of mind. We really appreciate how responsible, caring, and communicative Stephanie was. We would definitely reach out to her again the next time we need someone to care for our pets. Highly recommend her!”

Victor F.

“Carrie is the best!!! She is so flexible with my weird work hours to take care of my baby girl Zia! I know she is in good hands when Carrie comes to see her!!!”

Rita A.

About: Experienced with all types of dogs, including special needs. Skilled in walking, handling, overnight care, attention to detail, comfortable in medication administration and accurate dosing My schedule is wide open and flexible. I’m currently attending school to become a veterinary technician while looking for a part-time job, so I’m available to provide reliable, attentive pet care in the meantime. I’ll always be respectful of your space, house rules, and the routines you’ve created for your pets. I’ll follow your instructions carefully and treat your home and pets with the same care and respect I would my own.

“I can’t begin to tell you the immediate comfortability that is felt when you meet Esther, she is professional, courteous and very attentive. She took care of my baby better than I could have ever imagined and when traveling that is such a huge weight to be removed. I cannot speak highly enough of her and would recommend her hands down to any friend, family member or any one looking for reliability, professionalism and empathy. I will use her from now I without question either for short trips or long. Thank you again”

Bryan Z.

“Payton was great to work with. She provided detail updates about our pup while we were away, we felt confident our dog was being well taken care of :)”

Taylor H.

“A BIG thank you to Marissa for taking such good care of our Kitty. I highly recommend her. Not only did she care of our pet as instructed, she also looked after our home. Really allowed us to enjoy our holiday.”

Susan H.

“Cleaned up deuce‘s mess today🙏”

J D.

About: I’ve been around pets my entire life, and I truly believe they’re one of the best parts of the world. I was a dog owner for over 10 years, and after losing my sweet girl to cancer, I really missed having furry friends around. That experience reminded me just how much joy and companionship pets bring into our lives. From dogs and cats to fish and hamsters, caring for animals has always been a big part of my life. I’m a family guy with a comfortable home and a safe, secure environment where your pet can feel relaxed, loved, and right at home. I understand how stressful it can be to leave your furry family member with someone else. My goal is to give you peace of mind while making sure your pet gets plenty of attention, affection, exercise, and care. Whether your companion needs walks, drop-in visits, sitting, boarding, or simply some extra love and attention, I’m happy to help. I’ll treat your pet like part of my own family and make their safety, comfort, and happiness my top priorities. I look forward to meeting you and your four-legged family member! 🐾❤️ I work part-time in the evenings and am available during the day to spend time with and care for your pets. While I’m at work, my wife and daughter are home and will be there to care for them. Your pets will always have someone at home with them, so they won’t be left alone. You can have peace of mind knowing your pets will receive care, attention, and companionship around the clock. I have a good-sized, secure backyard where dogs can safely enjoy some outdoor time, as well as a public walking path right behind my house for those who enjoy stretching their legs and getting some exercise. I love taking dogs for walks—it’s a great way for them to get fresh air, exercise, and enrichment while keeping them happy and comfortable. I always make sure pets are supervised, cared for, and treated like part of the family while they’re in my home.

About: I have grown up with dogs my entire life and feel very comfortable around them and very in-tune to their needs. I also worked for Midtown Mutts for a year prior to Covid and going back to school (many of the dogs I walked then are shown in my gallery). Not only do I view pets as family members and a whole lot of fun, I also view them as lifelong friends and would take special care that they are always safe, comfortable, happy, and loved! I am familiar with many different breeds and know what different needs this entitles for each. I am available for specific needs as requested by the owner, such as extra walks or special diets and will respect these. I love to take dogs on runs, to the dog park, or on long hikes if the owner permits. I hope you will consider me for your next dogsitting need! I am currently working from home and self-employed, so I am very flexible with my hours, available nights or weekends if needed, and can work around tricky schedules. I have a daily routine with my own dog and cat, so am very aware of pet routines and their importance. I care for pets by following their established routines as closely as possible and making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for in their own environment. I pay close attention to each pet’s individual needs, personality, and energy level, whether that means active play and walks or a quieter, more relaxed approach. In a client’s home, I focus on maintaining consistency—feeding on schedule, refreshing water, administering care as instructed, cleaning litter boxes or pet areas, and providing companionship and enrichment. I respect the home and any specific instructions provided, and I make sure pets get attention, reassurance, and positive interaction while their owners are away. I am attentive to pet behavior and wellbeing, communicate clearly with owners, and will provide updates as requested so you can feel confident your pet is in good hands. My goal is for pets to feel secure and cared for, and for owners to feel peace of mind.

“Laura did a fantastic job caring for our kitty! She kept us updated and sent photos every day.”

Madhurima G.

“Kat is fantastic! She is very nice, friendly, thoughtful, has great communication, and a professional person! Yoshi had a great time with Kat! We loved that she sent us pictures and updated us every visit. That really helped put our minds at ease knowing that our puppy is well taken care of. We highly recommend Kat and plan to rebook her again!”

Bee X.

“Aimee was wonderful! She cared for mine and my husband’s two cats while we were away. One of our cats is known for not being so friendly towards strangers, but she took to Aimee right away, which gave me a lot of reassurance. She provided excellent care for our cats and I hope she is available again next time we need a sitter.”

Davina C.

“Jennifer is so nice, responsible and a great communicator. I will definitely be hiring her again. Next house sitting I need, she’ll be my top choice.”

Bari & Felix B.

“I had to take a last minute trip for about a week and luckily Michelle’s schedule was flexible enough to watch my little guy. My dog is super high energy and she was very thorough in exercising him whenever she visited! It was my first time leaving him for that long, but having Michelle watch him eased my worries completely. I know he had a great time playing with her every day! Highly recommend!”

Karenjot P.

“Lauren was perfect for a quick check in! She was available on short notice which helped me a ton. She even walked him a bit on his potty break to get some extra energy out.”

kasey l.

“Natalie was incredibly kind and accommodating to our two cats and their unique personalities. I would absolutely love to continue working with her in the future!”

Hannah K.

“Holly is wonderful! I didn’t even ask, but she got my mail, took my trash out and gave my babies a toy while I was gone for 3 weeks! It made me so much more confident leaving them, knowing she was coming every day and giving them huggles. She’s always sending beautiful pictures of my girls with her updates too. I will ALWAYS choose Holly if she’s available! Thank you so much!”

Margaret W.

“Douglas took great care of our pups while we were away. We will definitely use him in the future and would recommend to others as well. Thank you!”

Elissa B.

About: ur friendly neighborhood avid animal lover here to help you with your fur babies! as a former animal shelter employee and current animal hospital worker, I’m familiar with all different kinds of dogs and cats of different ages, breeds, demeanors and needs. I’m comfortable with young puppies to seniors, nervous/shy cats, those who need medication and anyone in between ☺️ I’m located right in the heart of the Mission District and work in Noe Vallley, so anywhere in those two areas are easy for me to access. I also have a car and can access further if need be! As someone who has seen plenty of emergency cases in my profession, I’m very specially aware within people’s homes of what may be considered safe or unsafe for your baby. Just let me know if I need to keep an extra eye on a specific room or piece of furniture in your room!

“Always so happy with Liz! Reliable and flexible as we needed to book another drop in at the last minute due to our kitties autofeeder malfunctioning. I always feel at ease going on trips. Couldn’t ask for a better sitter!”

Kelley H.