Pet Sitting in San Diego
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“Christine was so communicative and very thoughtful during the visits. The peace of mind we had was worth everything! Will definitely be rebooking in the future”
“Madelyn took such good care of my kitty when I went away for a few days. She kept me in the loop and my cat seemed to love her. Shes trustworthy and gives plenty of attention and pets which I appreciated. Highly recommend you book with her.”
“Monica is truly a lifesaver with my very anxious and slow-to-trust cat, Draco. She took the time to let him ease into getting to know her and was very understanding when he would hiss and swat! She has watched him before and I will continue to go to her for Draco’s needs! Thank you again, for being such a great sitter!”
“Gabby was awesome! Even after I forgot to update my address!! She was always on time and willing to roll with any changes we had on our last minute trip! Highly Recommend!!!”
About: I’ve been caring for animals most my life. Prior to enlisting in the military I had a Pitt/Mastiff mix, so safe to say the larger breeds do not scare me. I’ve learned the bigger the dog the bigger baby they are lol. Im transitioning out of the Navy right now and my work schedule is very minimal! I’m available most afternoons and for any evening or overnight needs. My current residence does not accommodate pets but I am mobile for all of your in home needs! I find it best not to take the babies out of their environment if not necessary anyways (:
About: I have taken care of dogs my whole life -- both my own dogs and as the go-to sitter for friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors. Across my extensive time caring for dogs, I have gained experience with dogs of all sizes and temperaments. I am particularly good with nervous or timid dogs, and I am very comfortable with dogs who have special medical needs. Last year I had to say goodbye to my own greatly beloved dog after two years of very intense cancer care. While I am not ready for a new dog of my own yet, I am eager to shower other people's dogs with affection and care. I have a very flexible schedule and am available for dog care most days. On days listed as available, I am able to spend almost all of the time at home with the dog(s). I do not currently have any other animals in the home, and your dog will receive my full attention! I have a wide variety of dog beds for them to try out and toys for them to play with.
“Aleksandra always does a great job watching over my very senior cat! She is always very responsive to messages and keeps me very updated with how things are going.”
About: I currently have a 6 year old Cane Corso that's with me living rent free out here! I love dogs and have a passion for training and helping anyone out with their own pups. I am not a dog trainer but do aspire to become one and have done my fair share of research. I have experience with many different breed of dogs, from large breed to small, old and young. I am here and happy to help take care of your fur babies! I work in North Park and I have hours in-between my day job to be able to help walk and stop by for play time with your pups, M-F. With my current pup, he is on a daily walk, sleep, and food schedule. He has been since 7-weeks old. Keep a solid routine is very important to lower stress levels in our dogs and make sure they are happy throughout the day. If my clients have specific needs for their dogs, I am able to follow a similar schedule however you have it set up!
About: I truly love dogs — they’re my favorite thing in the world! I've rescued several dogs from bad conditions, so I understand how to care for pups even with special needs, give medicine when needed, and be patient and gentle. I respect every dog's space and let them enjoy their walks at their own pace. I'm very attentive to details and always make sure they feel safe, happy, and loved. I work from home, so I have open availability and plenty of time to take care of your dog with attention, love, patience and dedication. I’m happy to take care of dogs in their own home. I always follow their feeding, treats, and walking schedules exactly as instructed. I spend quality time with them — playing, brushing, giving gentle massages, and making sure they have fresh water at all times. I can also help with baths, ear cleaning, teeth brushing, and flea checks.
About: As someone who has several furry family members, I understand how important it is to leave your pet in the care of someone you can trust. I love being able to fill that role as needed, whether it's while you're away at work or while you're away traveling. My pets love a predictable routine, so I recognize how important that can be for many pets. I find it really meaningful to help with maintaining your pets' routines as much as possible while you're away and unable to do so. I'm lucky enough to be completely remote with work and have a couple free hours throughout the day most days. I want to use those free hours in a productive/active way if possible, which is why I thought offering pet care might be a great way to make use of that time. I'll strive to do my best to meet your pets' feeding/play/walking needs whenever possible. I totally get the anxiety that can come with leaving your pets in the care of someone new. I also know it takes time to build trust and safety between pets and people that are new to them; I'll do my best to initially provide some extra time/availability to build this relationship with your pet/pets.
“Sofya was excellent! She was very timely with her check-ins, shared great photos and our cats took to her very quickly! She was very communicative with any questions that either of us had as well. We look forward to working with her again in the future!”
“Kat did a wonderful job, she was prompt, reliable, and trustworthy. She also took the extra time to make sure our dog was taken care of!”
“Mariana is the best. I highly recommend. She has been a big help with my 6 month Frenchie. She has even came through for a couple of last minute requests as my schedule can get crazy. She's the goat!”
“Katie was wonderful! She came over to take care of my dog Maggie while I was at a baseball game and made sure she got her heart medication right on time. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing Maggie was in such good hands. Katie was reliable, caring, and even sent me a quick update which I really appreciated. I’ll definitely be booking with her again!”
“Yena was awesome! She took such good care of my cats while I was away; sent me updates, pics, made sure they were comfortable, and just overall went above and beyond. It was such a relief knowing they were in good hands. Made being away way less stressful. Would definitely ask her again!”
About: With years of experience caring for pets of all ages, temperaments, and special needs, I offer truly attentive, loving, and responsible care while you're away. I'm not just a sitter I’m a calm, trustworthy presence who treats your home and pets like my own. After a personal experience that showed me how important reliable pet care is, I founded Sit and Wander Co., a professional house and pet-sitting business that’s earned the trust of frequent travelers, families, and even celebrity clients. 🌍✨ 🐶 Experienced with senior dogs, mobility needs, and medication schedules 💊 Comfortable administering oral meds, supplements, and topical treatments 🐾 Confident with reactive or shy animals who need extra patience and calm energy 🧹 Respectful of your home — clean, tidy, and discreet 📸 Excellent communication with daily updates and cute photos (videos and more!) Also with your permission I have a social media account I feature them on 🌟 Dozens of glowing reviews on my site: sitandwander and via TrustedHousesitters profile I specialize in overnight and extended travel sits, but I’m also happy to help with drop-ins or day visits depending on your needs. Let’s connect, I’d love to hear more about your pets and how I can help you travel with peace of mind! I have an open and flexible schedule. I work a couple hours from home a day. I go for several walks a day and prefer the companionship of the dogs with me. I will provide a safe clean and secure environment for your pet while they are in my care, as if they were my own. Pets are a gift to us, each one!
“Darya was an excellent caretaker for our 2 cats with twice daily drop in visits. She took time to play with our babies and get them lots of pets. We could tell by the pictures she sent that both cats were very appreciative of her care. We would hire Darya again!”
“Jarrod was great with my dog Brook!! She is normally very shy around new people but she liked him instantly! He also made sure to wait to feed her after the walking her”
“Isa did a great job with Luna! We came home and she was so happy, plus Isa did a great job of communicating and staying in touch about Luna throughout her visit. I would highly recommend her!”
“Catalina was AMAZING!!!! She and Wes took wonderful care of our anxious pup. Catalina made the process so incredibly easy. It was our first time using Rover and I would definitely reserve Catalina again! She was sweet, very responsive and went above and beyond. I cannot say enough nice things about the experience!”
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Christine J.
“Christine was so communicative and very thoughtful during the visits. The peace of mind we had was worth everything! Will definitely be rebooking in the future”
Madelyn G.
“Madelyn took such good care of my kitty when I went away for a few days. She kept me in the loop and my cat seemed to love her. Shes trustworthy and gives plenty of attention and pets which I appreciated. Highly recommend you book with her.”
Monica M.
“Monica is truly a lifesaver with my very anxious and slow-to-trust cat, Draco. She took the time to let him ease into getting to know her and was very understanding when he would hiss and swat! She has watched him before and I will continue to go to her for Draco’s needs! Thank you again, for being such a great sitter!”
Gabby M.
“Gabby was awesome! Even after I forgot to update my address!! She was always on time and willing to roll with any changes we had on our last minute trip! Highly Recommend!!!”
victoria w.
“I can’t say enough good things about Victoria! From the moment we met, it was clear she truly loves animals and knows how to care for them. Mars instantly took to her, which says a lot, since he can be a little shy with new people. Throughout the stay, I received regular updates, pictures, and sweet messages that completely put my mind at ease. She followed all instructions perfectly, gave Mars plenty of exercise and cuddles, and even left my home clean and tidy. I came back to a very happy pup! I highly recommend Victoria to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet sitter. Will definitely book again!”
Hillary O.
“I’ve known Hillary for 25 years and she’s an upstanding, professional, trustworthy, caring person who loves and treats other’s pets as if they were her own. She’s helped many neighbors and friends through the years caring for their pets when they’ve needed assistance with walks, extra cuddles, etc. She’ll provide excellent care and prompt updates!”
Aleksandra S.
“Aleksandra always does a great job watching over my very senior cat! She is always very responsive to messages and keeps me very updated with how things are going.”
Brianna B.
““I cannot recommend Brianna enough! While I was away for work, they took exceptional care of my pets. My cats were well-fed, happy, and calm when I returned, and my dogs absolutely loved their walks. It was such a relief knowing my fur babies were in such capable and loving hands. Specifically I loved her communication. She kept me updated with photos and notes, which made me feel even more at ease. Their reliability, kindness, and genuine care for animals are unmatched.”
Doris M.
“To whom it may concern, It is with great pleasure that I write this reference for my friend Fernanda, who is applying for a position as a dog walker and pet caregiver. I have known Fernanda for a couple years now, and I can personally attest to her deep love, respect, and commitment to animals. One of the qualities I admire most about her is her active dedication to animal welfare. She is not simply an animal lover in theory—she has spent many years working with an animal protection and rescue foundation. Within this organization, she has played a key role: organizing donation drives, helping run events and sales to raise funds, and showing remarkable leadership and initiative in every cause she supports. In addition, Fernanda rescues stray animals, takes care of them with great responsibility and affection, and ensures they are placed in loving, responsible homes. I have personally witnessed the compassion and care she gives to every living being, always making sure they receive the love, medical attention, and opportunity for a dignified life. What makes Fernanda truly special is not only her experience but also the genuine empathy and respect she brings to everything she does. She is a trustworthy, responsible person with a big heart—qualities that are essential when caring for animals. Without a doubt, I am confident that Fernanda will be an outstanding dog walker and caregiver. Anyone who entrusts their pet to her will be leaving them in the best of hands.”
Rose S.
“I couldn’t recommend Rose enough as a pet caregiver. I knew she had a heart for animals from the moment I met her. She treats every pet as her own - with such love and kindness. I would always feel so at ease leaving my pets in her care knowing that they’re well looked after and happy. Your pets will not just be taken care of, but they’ll truly be loved. Trusting someone with your pets feels almost impossible to find, until you meet someone like Rose! P.S. Mango and Blu love you, Rose!!”
Sofya T.
“Sofya was excellent! She was very timely with her check-ins, shared great photos and our cats took to her very quickly! She was very communicative with any questions that either of us had as well. We look forward to working with her again in the future!”
Kat S.
“Kat did a wonderful job, she was prompt, reliable, and trustworthy. She also took the extra time to make sure our dog was taken care of!”
Mariana B.
“Mariana is the best. I highly recommend. She has been a big help with my 6 month Frenchie. She has even came through for a couple of last minute requests as my schedule can get crazy. She's the goat!”
Katie W.
“Katie was wonderful! She came over to take care of my dog Maggie while I was at a baseball game and made sure she got her heart medication right on time. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing Maggie was in such good hands. Katie was reliable, caring, and even sent me a quick update which I really appreciated. I’ll definitely be booking with her again!”
Yena K.
“Yena was awesome! She took such good care of my cats while I was away; sent me updates, pics, made sure they were comfortable, and just overall went above and beyond. It was such a relief knowing they were in good hands. Made being away way less stressful. Would definitely ask her again!”
Alyssa J.
“Alyssa is an incredible pet sitter! For three months, she took amazing care of my two cats, and I felt completely at ease knowing they were in her hands. She truly treats your pets like her own...with affection, attention, and a deep understanding of their individual personalities and needs. My cats formed a real bond with her, and she kept me regularly updated with photos and videos. If you're looking for someone who will love your pets like family, Alyssa is the one. Not to mention, she is reliable, communicative, and genuinely kind. I couldn’t recommend her more highly!”
Darya D.
“Darya was an excellent caretaker for our 2 cats with twice daily drop in visits. She took time to play with our babies and get them lots of pets. We could tell by the pictures she sent that both cats were very appreciative of her care. We would hire Darya again!”
Jarrod V.
“Jarrod was great with my dog Brook!! She is normally very shy around new people but she liked him instantly! He also made sure to wait to feed her after the walking her”
Isa S.
“Isa did a great job with Luna! We came home and she was so happy, plus Isa did a great job of communicating and staying in touch about Luna throughout her visit. I would highly recommend her!”
Catalina C.
“Catalina was AMAZING!!!! She and Wes took wonderful care of our anxious pup. Catalina made the process so incredibly easy. It was our first time using Rover and I would definitely reserve Catalina again! She was sweet, very responsive and went above and beyond. I cannot say enough nice things about the experience!”
Over 8,391 pet parents in San Diego have booked pet sitting
San Diego pet parents share their Rover experiences
Nicole was a phenomenal pet sitter! She left me daily comments, sent pictures and videos and just went above and beyond in every way possible! She noticed pesky ants and helped with that, brought things home for enrichment, and even clipped her nails! I was able to enjoy my trip with waaaay less guilt, knowing My cat was in good hands!
Sofya was very reliable. She communicated with me daily and sent pictures. I will definitely book again!
Emma and Ryan took such great care of my cats while I was away! Sent great videos of them playing 😊 Grateful to have found trustworthy pet sitters to watch my pets 🤗
She did a great job with a high energy and sometimes difficult to control pup. Would recommend to others and will be looking to book her again for future trips!
Britny is an outstanding dog walker! She took great care of Gigi, taking her on walks and even bringing her to the dog park. She kept me updated with photos and was very communicative and flexible with scheduling. I highly recommend Britny for both dog walking and drop-in visits!
Julissa did a wonderful job caring for my cat! She was responsive, timely, kind, shared information, and most importantly took great care of my pet :) I would absolutely recommend her!
Sydney is the greatest. Because of work, I have to travel for long periods of time, which means leaving my cat at home alone. I always worry about him and feel guilty, but Sydney truly gives me peace of mind knowing that she will take care of him in my absence. She sends great notes of each visit and plenty of photos. She is always on-time and I always come home to my house exactly as I left it! Highly recommend Sydney!
Barb was recommended to me and she did an amazing job. I enjoyed getting pictures of my cat each day while I was gone, and I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a cat sitter.
Jarrod was great with my cat who has chronic kidney disease and requires special care. Would definitely recommend him for any pet care needs. Thanks Jarrod for taking care of our cat while we were away on vacation!
Run don’t walk to book her! She’s an excellent pet sitter, she really cares about my animals and they are always happy as can be when I return home after a day where she stopped by! You’d be lucky to have her take care of your furry fam.
Princess was wonderful with my cat who has a lot of behaviors and giving him necessary medication. She responded quickly and thoughtfully with any concerns I had.
Petunia is the absolute best! She took the best care of my cats while I was out of town, including getting my stubborn little guy to take his medication. My cats adore her and it’s so nice knowing they’re in such great care!
Katarina was amazing! My booking was last minute and she was super flexible in being able to squeeze in time before the booking to come over and familiarize herself with my dog and my place. I have an older dog and she does not require a full 30-min walk so Katarina was kind enough to mix the 30-min drop-in visit with a short walk, some in house petting, put down her meal, and change the house pee pad if needed. Like she was seriously amazing. Her Rover cards always included multiple pictures and a recap on the overall visit. 10/10 would recommend Katarina to any and everyone and will definitely be rebooking her myself I. The future!
Kaylee is the absolute best cat sitter!!!!! First time leaving my two cats and after meeting her I knew she was the perfect fit for my boys. She took the absolute best care of them as if they were her own. I’m sure Indigo and Bear will miss seeing her. Even my very skittish kitty Bear warmed up to her quickly.
Madelyn took such good care of my kitty when I went away for a few days. She kept me in the loop and my cat seemed to love her. Shes trustworthy and gives plenty of attention and pets which I appreciated. Highly recommend you book with her.
Lorenza took great care of our cat Jupiter while we were on vacation. She was very communicative and asked many questions to ensure the Jupiter had the best experience. We came home to a clean home and happy cat. Would definitely book again!
Shana is just the best! She sent such wonderful pics and videos of my baby boy while he was at ‘daycare’ and it always eases my stress being away from him. She has absolutely become my go-to!! ✨
Sophie was amazing taking care of my two kitty cats! She was on time every day and made sure their litter boxes were clean, food was being dispensed and water was fresh. She was very responsive and took such cute photos and summaries of her visits on each rover card. So thankful for her! Thank you Sophie!
Sam goes above and beyond with your pet. She is so kind and attentive with our puppy and teaches her new tricks! She took away all of the stresses of leaving your puppy alone for the first time. Our puppy is so happy and relaxed when we get home. I can't recommend her enough.
Sarah was absolutely wonderful with our cat, Dexter! She was very attentive, kept us updated with amazing videos, and made sure Dexter had plenty of playtime and attention. It was clear she genuinely cared about him, and that gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. We will definitely be booking with her again in the future!
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The median cost per night for pet sitting in San Diego is $25
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Sitters in San Diego average 5 repeat pet sitting clients
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in San Diego on Rover as of Jul 2025 was about $25 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
As of Jul 2025, there are 1,748 pet sitters in San Diego. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 85% of San Diego pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in San Diego have an average of 13 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in San Diego.
Rover makes it easy to find San Diego pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
There are 1,748 pet sitters in San Diego on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In San Diego, 97% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 89% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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