Pet Sitting San Francisco
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About: Hi, My name is Jaden, and we have a sweet senior corgi, Tyty. He has the gentlest spirit, loves dogs of all breeds, and has a gift for making new friends feel right at home. Animals have always been a part of my life. I grew up surrounded by one cat and eight dogs—many of them rescues my parents welcomed into our family. We even cared for a stray cat who came to us after being injured by other street cats. Those experiences shaped me deeply, teaching me compassion, patience, and the joy of giving animals the love and security they deserve. I know how important it is for every pup to feel safe, happy, and cared for when they’re away from home. That’s why I focus on creating a balanced routine filled with exercise, socialization, and plenty of affection. My home is clean, cozy, and full of warmth—a space where dogs can play with Tyty, nap in comfort, and truly feel like part of the family. Your dog’s happiness and well-being will always be my top priority. Nothing brings me more joy than seeing pups thrive under my care. ✨ A quick note: I’m available to care for spayed or neutered dogs up to 35 lbs. I'm working from home, so I'll have plenty of time to play with your pups! I'm available for boarding on weekends and weekdays anytime after 7:30am. I live in a pet friendly building in San Francisco. There are a ton of dog friendly walks around here. My place is 2 mins away from the Soma West dog park. It is a big, fenced, clean, and safe dog park. Our play time will be filled with: fetch, chasing even sunbathing.
About: Former open-door animal shelter worker in kennels and behavior/medical advice in vet social work care. Cats, dogs, small animals and nail trims, positive reinforcement training I work from home and create my own schedule! Plenty of time during the evenings, in the day and early mornings. Mostly weekday availability too. In your home, I will respect your asks and simply be there for your pet. I have two cats of my own and understand it
“Katrina is amazing! It was clear from the intro how much she cared for dogs, and in the videos that she sent us of her time with our dog you could see how happy he was around her. We would recommend her to anyone, and will definitely utilize her services again!”
About: I’ve cared for cats and dogs for friends and family in London, Chicago and now Novato, and I genuinely love having animals around. I’ve looked after up to three dogs at once, including Australian Shepherds, Blue Heelers, puppies and other high-energy dogs, as well as Maine Coon cats. I also have a cat of my own, so I completely understand that every animal has their own personality, routine and quirks! I’m patient, easygoing and very comfortable working with animals who may be nervous, energetic, independent or a little more challenging. I know how stressful it can feel leaving a pet when they aren’t the easiest animal, and my goal is always to make sure they feel safe, happy and cared for while giving their owners peace of mind. I’m a full-time teacher, so I’m usually home by around 4pm on weekdays and have some morning availability depending on my school schedule. I’m also generally very available during school holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, summer and long weekends. I do travel occasionally to visit my family in Ireland, but I’m usually around and happy to work around your plans when I can. I have a separate room where my cat can have her own space, so I’m happy to discuss overnight stays with dogs who are comfortable around cats. If your dog and my cat aren’t a good match, that’s completely okay — I’ll always prioritize everyone’s safety and comfort. I would absolutely love to have a dog of my own one day, but for now pet sitting lets me enjoy spending time with animals while still having the flexibility to travel and visit my family. I’ll treat your pets like they’re my own and make sure they get plenty of attention, care, walks, playtime and affection while you’re away. Schedule I’m a full-time teacher during the week and am usually home by around 4pm, with some morning availability depending on my school schedule. I’m available for evening walks and visits, and I have much more flexibility on weekends and during school holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, summer and long weekends. I do travel occasionally to visit family, so I always make sure my availability is clear and only accept bookings I can fully commit to. I adore all animals- spiders, dragons you name it 😂 my partner says I care more about them than humans. take the safety and comfort of every pet seriously. In my home, I provide a calm, clean and comfortable environment with plenty of attention, walks and playtime while also respecting when a pet needs space. I have a separate room where my cat can stay if a visiting dog is not comfortable around cats. For care in a client’s home, I follow your pet’s normal routine and your instructions closely, including feeding, walks, litter cleaning, medication and any specific safety needs. I’m patient with nervous, energetic or more challenging animals and will always prioritize their wellbeing and communicate with you if anything seems unusual.
“Ember was super punctual and followed our instructions to a T! She was easy to communicate with through the entire process, and we came home to a happy cat and a clean house. Thank you, Ember!”
About: I’ve been caring for pets my entire life! Mostly as a pet owner and as ‘Auntie Katie’ to all my friends and family’s pets. I genuinely enjoy spending time and looking after them! I’m reliable, readily available, and treat every pet like my own, making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved while you’re away! I typically work full-time, Monday-Friday 9-5 but I’m available for weekday evening check-ins and walks! My weekends are typically free! Starting Friday evenings, I can be available take care of and play with your fur babies! 🐱🐶 I am available to come to you so your pets are not disturbed with being in a new environment. You can kick back, relax, and enjoy your mid-week evening or weekend away knowing your pets are safely in the home they are most familiar with!
“This was the second time Brittany watched my two cats and she was again phenomenal! She provided great updates and was really thoughtful about making sure they were well taken care of. I’m always sad to leave my boys but she makes it so much easier!”
“Hannah did a great job taking care of our cat! Easy to coordinate with and attentive to his feeding/play rituals. He was in great spirits when we came home. Would recommend!”
About: I’ve cared for dogs my whole life! Love being around dogs, whether it be playing and running or just chilling on the couch. Recently moved to a place where I can’t have pets, so caring for other people’s fur babies is the next best thing! I work a full time desk job, so I have plenty of energy to play, run around, and be active with dogs throughout the day. They give me an excuse to get away from my desk! Years and years of caring for dogs has given me the experience of identifying the comfort level of animals. I am honest and trustworty. I want to keep my regulars and want them to trust that I will care for their precious animals.
About: I have lots of experience caring for active dogs, including my own rescue pit-mix, Cally. I enjoy long walks in nature and playing with high energy dogs and know first hand how demanding caring for them can be. I would love to help you and your pet in whichever way I can. I have experience with overnight and drop in care for dogs and cats. I know how to make them comfortable and cared for when their family is away. I am also pretty good at teaching old dogs new tricks. I am currently in a full time graduate program. I am free mainly in the evenings after 5pm M-F; all day on weekends. I am happy to do overnight housesitting for you in your home, but I am not able to bring pets to my home for boarding due to the presence of other (prickly) animal friends. If you are out of town, let me take your active dogs on the best weekend of their life. I have rescue experience with my own pit-mix. I know how to slowly build trust that blooms into wonderful relationships over time. I would love to get to know your individual pet and their unique needs.
“Lauren was so great! Even though I hate when I have to leave my cat, Dave, I felt so much more comfortable knowing she was checking in with him! She went above and beyond, even cleaning up his food area (he can be a little messy) and sending me updates every time she checked in! I would 100% have her watch Dave again, once again, she was just so great!”
“When I met Joslyn I instantly felt her warm and positive energy. She went above and beyond taking care of my cat Flora. It was not an easy job because Flora has experienced extreme trauma and she is an elderly cat. Where others would have given up, Joslyn was patient and not intimidated by Flora’s stressed demeanor. She took her time and slowly took the necessary steps to ensure she received the care she needed. I appreciated the videos and photos she took during each visit. She even brought in our mail and packages while we were away. I highly recommend her and plan on connecting with her in the future if I need cat sitting.”
About: I've been volunteering at the senior dog shelter, Muttville, for almost two years now, taking care of dogs of all sizes (from tiny chihuahuas under 5lbs to larger bully breeds!). Every week, I help out in feeding often 30-40 dogs dinner, taking them out on walks, and cleaning up after them as needed. Aside from dogs, I'm also a huge fan of cats and have pet sit a handful of times for friends and coworkers, which has given me experience in caring for both outgoing, cuddly cats and more reserved, independent ones. I'm a local graduate student hoping to spend any free time I have with dogs & cats, whether it means having them join me on my long walks/occasional runs or just lounging around with a dangling cat toy! From working at Muttville, I have plenty of experience getting in and out of rooms while ensuring the dogs stay only in the spaces they are allowed for their safety. I will do the same during drop-in visits and adhere to any similar rules in the house that are provided
“Highly recommend Molly to care for your pets! She’s super friendly, attentive to my puppy’s needs, quick with communication, and always available to help out. My puppy Stella absolutely adores Molly, and I know Stella is in good hands with Molly. Will be rebooking with Molly constantly!”
“Maria did such an amazing job taking care of my cat while I was away. She was super communicative and gave great updates and pictures, and gave my cat lots of pets and love--when we came home our cat was happy and in a great mood thanks to Maria's amazing care. Thank you again Maria!”
“Mike did a fantastic job carrying for my cat! Really appreciate him coming through when my last sitter canceled on me last minute. Was really attentive and carrying and my cat loved him. Would definitely rebook in the future!”
The median cost per visit for pet sitting in San Francisco is $30
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - San Francisco
Olesia i so fantastic. This was my third time having her sit with Cocoa Bella. You can really see how much she loves dogs. Cocoa Bella hates to be left alone and she was so happy to see Olesia. I knew she really loved having her here. I will 100% use her next time I'm in town and would 100% recommend her to sit with your dog too.
She went above and beyond! Very happy that I found Tara. Descriptive about everything that went down each visit. Sent videos of proof that one of my cats got his pills twice a day. Sent pics that ensured doors were locked. She was on top of it. Will definitely book again!
Tyler is the best! He is super attentive and engaged with our baby cat while we are away! He sends daily updates with tons of photos to ease the nerves of the parents and I truly feel assured to have Tyler looking after him. Thanks again for taking such great care of our cat!
Jennifer was so wonderful! Easy to plan with, reliable, and so lovely with Rae. She gave thorough notes after his walks, sweet pictures, and clearly took extra time to snuggle my pup. She is a dog walker you can count on but also a true animal lover who will brighten your pet’s day.
Shihua was amazing with my cat, I was away for two weeks and felt like he was in great hands with her! She sent amazing and detailed updates, and my cat who is normally very shy took a liking to her immediately. Will definitely reach out to Shihua next time I need someone to look after my kitty!
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost for Pet Sitting in San Francisco on Rover is $31.08 per visit (as of September 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 September 2026, there are 11,454 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across San Francisco. 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco. On Rover:
- 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 94% 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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