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“Kept us informed! Took great care of our pets and our home! Followed all our pets special care needs. We relaxed and had a wonderful vacation knowing that our pets were safe and sound! Highly recommend!!!”
“I cannot emphasize enough how far above and beyond Sydney went for my dog Tink. Tink has a lot of trauma from an abusive past, and getting comfortable with new people is very very hard for her, especially in her old age. I needed a sitter for four nights, and I didn’t have anyone Tink was already comfortable with, so I was very worried about finding someone. Over the few weeks prior to my leaving, Sydney met with me two separate times for meet-and-greets (one in public, one at my house); she also was very flexible and willing to do a number of drop-in visits that started with me present, then I left, for purposes of getting Tink comfortable with her in the house. By the time I left for my trip, Tink was comfortable enough with her that I actually wasn’t even worried about leaving my baby—and by the time I got back, she and Tink were actually bonded. Tink went from barking and snapping at Sydney on day one to face kisses and asking for belly rubs, and that is all due to Sydney’s commitment, responsibility, and genuine care for animals. I would (and will, if need arises) trust her 100% to watch Tink or any of my other animals again. 15/10!!”
“Evelyn took care of our rescue dog like her own. She made sure to review our guide in advance (our dog has some triggers based on his shelter experience). She was very affectionate and our dog ended up cuddling with her. Would love to book Evelyn again!”
“Michelle was fantastic! We needed someone last minute to housesit our hyper husky. Michelle got back to us promptly and was responsible, trustworthy and professional. I’m so glad I met her, and I definitely plan on using her again in the future.”
“Hannah was fabulous! My usually very shy cat children took a liking to her right away, which is the first for them! She provided constant updates and pictures while I was away, which I appreciated. Would absolutely have her take care of my kitties again :)”
“Ian is exceptional! They took wonderful care of our dog, cat, and home—everything was in great shape when we returned. Ian provided regular updates, allowing us to relax and enjoy our trip, knowing our pets and home were in good hands. I highly recommend booking with Ian!”
“Our experience with Alannah was only positive! She was communicative, flexible, and reliable. She followed our instructions for our dog with epilepsy exactly, and all of our animals got a ton of quality time! We arrived home to a clean house and happy pets. We appreciated the frequent photos and updates, and she was very informed about how to take care of dogs with special needs, which made us feel at ease.”
“Alanna was great. She was communicative and took wonderful care of my cat, Angel. She sent plenty of pictures and my cat really seemed to enjoy spending time with her.”
About: Hello! My name is Laura, and I'm a full-time hybrid worker who would like to meet more cats and dogs in the area. I am from a very small town in Vermont, where I grew up with various types of animals. I have always loved animals of all kinds, but especially cats and dogs. In middle school, I began to pet-sit cats, dogs, rodents, and horses for my neighbors and their friends. In High School, I started house-sitting to give animals better and longer-term care. I am very active and would love to take your dogs on walks all around North Beach and beyond. I work remotely so I have flexibility to fit your schedule. I am an early riser and start work around 7 and finish around 3. If you’re nearby I can do bathroom/walk breaks during the day. Or, I’m willing to work from your apartment to give your pet more time and attention! I do not have a yard so your home might be the better fit. That said, if you have a preference for your dog to spend time at my home that’s perfectly fine!
About: I offer a unique blend of love and expertise that sets me apart. Not only am I a lifelong animal lover, but I also have experience in basic pet training, ensuring your furry friends follow commands while in my care. Additionally, I provide daily updates and pictures, so you can feel connected and informed while you’re away. Each visit includes personalized playtime tailored to your pet’s unique personality, ensuring they feel loved and engaged. I will give your pets the pampering and attention they deserve! I have an open schedule and will book in advance for vacations and travel dates. I manage my schedule based on the number and type of bookings I have. I live in an apartment in Redwood Shores with access to dog friendly grounds, open space, and walking trails. I tailor my care to your pets individual needs and schedule. All pets should be house trained.
About: I’ve trained my border collie since he was just a puppy and now he’s 5 and as happy as can be! I’m great with dogs of all sizes and ages! I am free weekends all day for a drop in or a walk. I work from home Monday to Friday and can be available in the afternoons after 1pm. Feel free to send me a message to coordinate. I am very used to dog behaviors especially since I’ve trained my border collie with a high prey drive. It’s nice having someone that knows what working dogs need and want in their care.
“We are a repeat client since our dog Kona loves Kiansu. She stayed with him while we were out of town earlier this month and took care of him as well as our house. Kiansu sends many pics of their walks and playtime each day and is such a joy to work with; she’s terrific!!!”
“Kayley was great with our rescue pups. We got updates regularly and the dogs loved her. We are very glad to have found her and will be using her services again.”
“Billie is so good with my dog, who is a senior rescue. She’s so incredibly reliable, conscientious, communicative, just everything you want in a sitter! She’s the best!”
“Felix was awesome! He goes above and beyond my expectations without even the need to communicate anything with him. He got so friendly with my Bella, they played all the time and he was amazing at sending photos and videos so I knew how my kitty was doing. I found the place looking better than when I left and Bella looks happy and well fed and looks like she had a great time. I am so grateful for Felix”
“Xander did a great job caring for our dog Teo. Very extensive walks and super attentive; Teo clearly liked him! And he’s a very good communicator. We will definitely work with Xander again next time.”
“Yara is the best. She took excellent are of our dog Hero in our home, visiting multiple times a day to feed and walk her, taking her on excursions, and even doing some of her own work from our home just so Hero could have a little extra company throughout the day. Would highly recommend!”
“Thiri took such good care of my dog! She was flexible in my booking request. She’s knowledgeable and kind! Will book again in the future, thank you so much!”
About: I've taken care of animals of almost every kind for most of my life, both professionally as a Veterinary Technician for 15+ years as well as personally with my own pets, which I've had all my life. I truly love animals and have dedicated my life to helping and caring for them and even plan on attending Vet School. I have fostered countless animals, both dogs and cats, as well as 35 bottle-fed kittens. I have experience with just about every kind of pet and even those that are senior or those with special requirements such as medications, special diets, and subcutaneous fluid and physical therapy. I have a great deal of experience with animal behavior and have worked with many difficult and even aggressive animals. I currently work only part-time, so I will have plenty of time throughout the week and weekends to dedicate to caring for the most precious members of your family! I have done quite a bit of pet sitting work so I am very familiar with this experience. I am extremely respectful when I'm in my client's home and I remain conscious of the fact that it's your pet's home too and I'm respectful of their space as well. I strive to ensure that your pet continues to feel safe and cared for when I'm in their home. I perpetuate a quiet, calming presence which most animals respond to positively. I will do everything in my power to ensure your pet's wellbeing and happiness, while still accomplishing everything that has been asked of me by my client. I will care for your fur babies as if they were my own!
“We highly recommend Charlotte, who dog sat our anxious rescue. Charlotte was very communicative before and during the sitting. We appreciated the time accommodations as well, given our hectic work schedules. Grateful.”
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Caroline A.
“Kept us informed! Took great care of our pets and our home! Followed all our pets special care needs. We relaxed and had a wonderful vacation knowing that our pets were safe and sound! Highly recommend!!!”
Sydney K.
“I cannot emphasize enough how far above and beyond Sydney went for my dog Tink. Tink has a lot of trauma from an abusive past, and getting comfortable with new people is very very hard for her, especially in her old age. I needed a sitter for four nights, and I didn’t have anyone Tink was already comfortable with, so I was very worried about finding someone. Over the few weeks prior to my leaving, Sydney met with me two separate times for meet-and-greets (one in public, one at my house); she also was very flexible and willing to do a number of drop-in visits that started with me present, then I left, for purposes of getting Tink comfortable with her in the house. By the time I left for my trip, Tink was comfortable enough with her that I actually wasn’t even worried about leaving my baby—and by the time I got back, she and Tink were actually bonded. Tink went from barking and snapping at Sydney on day one to face kisses and asking for belly rubs, and that is all due to Sydney’s commitment, responsibility, and genuine care for animals. I would (and will, if need arises) trust her 100% to watch Tink or any of my other animals again. 15/10!!”
Evelyn A.
“Evelyn took care of our rescue dog like her own. She made sure to review our guide in advance (our dog has some triggers based on his shelter experience). She was very affectionate and our dog ended up cuddling with her. Would love to book Evelyn again!”
Michele M.
“Michelle was fantastic! We needed someone last minute to housesit our hyper husky. Michelle got back to us promptly and was responsible, trustworthy and professional. I’m so glad I met her, and I definitely plan on using her again in the future.”
Hannah W.
“Hannah was fabulous! My usually very shy cat children took a liking to her right away, which is the first for them! She provided constant updates and pictures while I was away, which I appreciated. Would absolutely have her take care of my kitties again :)”
Ian W.
“Ian is exceptional! They took wonderful care of our dog, cat, and home—everything was in great shape when we returned. Ian provided regular updates, allowing us to relax and enjoy our trip, knowing our pets and home were in good hands. I highly recommend booking with Ian!”
Alannah S.
“Our experience with Alannah was only positive! She was communicative, flexible, and reliable. She followed our instructions for our dog with epilepsy exactly, and all of our animals got a ton of quality time! We arrived home to a clean house and happy pets. We appreciated the frequent photos and updates, and she was very informed about how to take care of dogs with special needs, which made us feel at ease.”
Alanna F.
“Alanna was great. She was communicative and took wonderful care of my cat, Angel. She sent plenty of pictures and my cat really seemed to enjoy spending time with her.”
Laura M.
“Laura is an excellent caregiver for pets. She has her own cat, Corny, who is very well behaved. She has raised Corny since he was a kitten, and he is both very friendly and a joy to be around. Highly recommend Laura for all pet sitting needs. In my experience, she will go above and beyond to ensure that each pet is well taken care of.”
Akosua G.
“Our Baliey loves Akosua! And she loves Bailiey!! This is a great combo to have when leaving your fur baby with someone. We have gone on vacation several times, leaving Bailey in Akosua's total care at the house. Whatever works for you and your fur babies, Akosua can adjust. Whether she stays in the residence or just comes over to walk your pet, she is flexible, kind, caring, and responsible!!”
Citlally C.
“Citlally took care of my australian shepherd, Ginger for about a week. Ginger has a lot of energy but Citlally made sure she was happy and always busy with walks, games, and training. I felt very comfortable and Ginger was safe and in good hands. Ginger was calm and happy when I returned. I trust Citlally completely and would recommend her!”
Kiansu R.
“We are a repeat client since our dog Kona loves Kiansu. She stayed with him while we were out of town earlier this month and took care of him as well as our house. Kiansu sends many pics of their walks and playtime each day and is such a joy to work with; she’s terrific!!!”
Kayley E.
“Kayley was great with our rescue pups. We got updates regularly and the dogs loved her. We are very glad to have found her and will be using her services again.”
Billie B.
“Billie is so good with my dog, who is a senior rescue. She’s so incredibly reliable, conscientious, communicative, just everything you want in a sitter! She’s the best!”
Wenxuan Z.
“Felix was awesome! He goes above and beyond my expectations without even the need to communicate anything with him. He got so friendly with my Bella, they played all the time and he was amazing at sending photos and videos so I knew how my kitty was doing. I found the place looking better than when I left and Bella looks happy and well fed and looks like she had a great time. I am so grateful for Felix”
Alexander W.
“Xander did a great job caring for our dog Teo. Very extensive walks and super attentive; Teo clearly liked him! And he’s a very good communicator. We will definitely work with Xander again next time.”
Yara J.
“Yara is the best. She took excellent are of our dog Hero in our home, visiting multiple times a day to feed and walk her, taking her on excursions, and even doing some of her own work from our home just so Hero could have a little extra company throughout the day. Would highly recommend!”
Thiri L.
“Thiri took such good care of my dog! She was flexible in my booking request. She’s knowledgeable and kind! Will book again in the future, thank you so much!”
Shauna V.
“Shauna has cared for many of my pets over the years. While her knowledge and experience as a vet tech is impressive, her kindness and empathy towards animals is even more so! If you have to leave your best friend at home while you're away, I can't think of anyone more trustworthy to care for them.”
Charlotte J.
“We highly recommend Charlotte, who dog sat our anxious rescue. Charlotte was very communicative before and during the sitting. We appreciated the time accommodations as well, given our hectic work schedules. Grateful.”
Over 380 pet parents in San Carlos have booked house sitting
San Carlos pet parents share their Rover experiences
Angelica was our first house sitting Rover experience and we couldn’t have been happier. She took such great care and attention for not only Quinn, but our home too!
Margot did a great job! Reliable, communicative, sent plenty of updates, left the house in great shape, and the dogs loved her
Kayla watched my cats for a week and was great! She provided regular pictures and updates and made sure the cats were well cared for.
Once again, Loren took great care of our doggie. She is so good to her, we are so lucky to have found her. Thanks again, Loren!
Love having Alannah take care of my pups while alway! I always feel comfortable that they’re well cared for and appreciate her level of communication. Fantastic sitter!!
Kat is phenomenal. We came home to the happiest and healthiest puppy (and we all know how hard it is to take care of a puppy for over a week) as well as a spotless home. We had significant issues traveling home our last day and Kat was flexible and supportive the entire time even going out of her way to stay longer with our girl. Kat is 100% my go to going forward and both our puppy and I recommend her wholeheartedly.
After a great first experience we booked Maya again for another trip. She let us know if she had to change schedule for visits at all due to plans before booking and took great care of our cat as expected.
Xander did a wonderful job with our cats and took care of our house well when he stayed here. We will definitely use him again.
Karina was AMAZING! This was our first time leaving Elka alone for two weeks. Karina gave us peace of mind from the minute. Elka saw her. Karina provided us updates and shared photos and videos of Elka. She was so wonderful with Elka and a complete professional. We are definitely going to use Karina again. We highly recommend her
HoChuen day-sat our dog for several hours while we were out. I would highly recommend him. He was conscientious and prompt and asked good questions before we signed him up. He was on time and engaged with our dog and followed up on our instructions. He communicated when he thought there was a problem and asked for our input. I would have no hesitation in hiring him again. I recommend him to other users.
Sam was amazing! Super reliable, great with my dog, and kept me updated the whole time. My pup was happy and well cared for. He also made sure that Jager had his pee, poop and walk time! Highly recommend!
Ally always takes good care of our Golden Retriever. She sends photos of him walking & relaxing at home. We highly recommend Ally.
Liz was awesome. She is super reliable, and obviously loves hanging out with Snoopy and Woody. I like how she sends pictures and takes the extra time to show them some love when we were out of town! Thank you for taking good care of Snoopy and Woody!
Alexia was perfect! She was flexible and reliable. She took great care of my cat, was very respectful of my space, had great communication, and really helped me out last minute. Most importantly, my cat loved her :) Will definitely book with her again
Kayley was wonderful with my two dogs! She sent regular updates and photos, which gave me real peace of mind. I came home to two happy, well-cared-for pups. Kayley is also very easy to communicate with—kind, reliable, and thoughtful. I’d absolutely book her again.
Juan was an amazing sitter who took great care of our cat Peaky. Peaky can be shy at first but Juan was able to make him feel comfortable very quickly! We came back home to a happy cat and a spotless apartment. We also appreciated the regular updates and photographs. Would happily book with Juan again.
Debora and Jorge were great with our senior dog, Biscuit! They sent us regular updates and photos. They were also really detail oriented and made sure they fully understood our dog's needs. They were also great house guests. We'd be happy to book with them again!
We were lucky to get Michelle when we had to be out of town but our cat was in a cone and recovering with stitches. I felt much better being away knowing my pet was with a trained vet tech - whew! Michelle kept me posted on details I needed, and my cat, who is normally elusive to strangers, warmed up to her quite well. I came home and found everything as it should be. Will use her again!
This was our first time having Heidi sit for us and we are very happy. The cats were relaxed and the house was clean when we got home. We'll definitely use her again!
Felix was awesome! He goes above and beyond my expectations without even the need to communicate anything with him. He got so friendly with my Bella, they played all the time and he was amazing at sending photos and videos so I knew how my kitty was doing. I found the place looking better than when I left and Bella looks happy and well fed and looks like she had a great time. I am so grateful for Felix
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The median cost per night for house sitting in San Carlos is $75
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Sitters in San Carlos average 4 repeat house sitting clients
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in San Carlos on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $75 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 7,572 house sitters in San Carlos. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 84% of San Carlos house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in San Carlos have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in San Carlos.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. San Carlos house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
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