House Sitting in San Geronimo

“Ari was very nice, smart..knows how to care for dogs..He was so patient while I helped him know Hammy better.. Games he likes etc. Ari was a calm, respectful person, who is on time, and reliable..He stayed here with my dog just like I asked. He walked him and I returned to a peaceful happy house with no issues.. I can't express how much I appreciate that..Id hire him again for sure. Thankyou from Hammy and our family Ari..”

Kat S.

“Andy was great with our dog Maia. This is the third time Andy has watched Maia and she was super happy when we got home. We’ll definitely have Andy house sit again!”

Chris S.

“Kathryn took excellent care of our dogs and home. She was the most communicative sitter I’ve ever had through Rover. We received many photos, and updates on the dogs’ activity. She went to extra efforts to clean up accidents, as well. I would highly recommend Kathryn!”

Annie H.

“Samantha was great. She shared updates and sent us cute photos while we were gone. She left the house in great condition and even pushed the bedding through the laundry. We will definitely book with Samantha again.”

Rosemary S.

“Kat was amazing with our pup and so respectful of our home! She is organized, professional and super caring. It made our weekend away super easy knowing our house and dog were well taken care of. Thank you, Kat!!”

Amorina G.

“Sophia was an excellent dog & house sitter for us! She was able to come last minute for a meet and greet before we took a weekend away. She was prompt and communicative, and we came back to two happy, relaxed pups.”

Sophia A.

About: Since high school I have pet sat for family and friends and I'm also a lifelong pet owner of both cats and dogs! My dog growing up was a Samoyed, giving me lots of experience in handling strong energetic dogs and I've had many cats throughout my life. Some, like my current cat Albus, were very cuddly, while others were very shy and reserved. This lifelong experience has allowed me to learn how to handle all sorts of different needs and personalities of every animal I meet and know the challenges and joys of pets at any age. Currently I have one pet named Albus, he's a very grumpy looking Norwegian Forest who loves to cuddle, take naps in the sun, and people watch through the windows of our house. He is also very mischievous and likes to mess with people by laying right where he knows you'll walk so he gets extra pets with no effort! All of this gives me the experience needed to ensure your pets get lots of playtime, daily walks, plenty of treats, as many pets as your fur-baby desires, and making sure they get any pills they need on time! I also know how stressful traveling away from your pet can be, so I will be sending plenty of pictures and will respond to any texts as quickly as possible to ensure you won't have to stress during your vacation! My shedule is very flexible, occasionally I will be out of town on contract but in the time I am home I will be able to cater to your pets schedule. I'll keep a close eye on your pet while I'm there and my main goal is to make sure their usual schedule is kept! so the more details of pet care you can give me the better. I'll make sure they get walks, meals, medicine etc. at the correct times to ensure the health and happiness of your pet. I am also happy to do household tasks like watering plants or taking out the trash. I will also always ensure all doors are locked, and there's a light on when I leave (unless requested otherwise) to make sure your pet is as safe as possible while I'm away.

“Carmelo did a wonderful job staying in my house with Bentley and Benji while we were away for a six days. He sent photos daily, communicated often and my house looked perfect when I arrived home. The pups were happy and healthy. Thanks Carmelo, I will definitely call you again.”

Beverly B.

About: I grew up surrounded by all kinds of pets and have owned both cats and a dog as an adult, which was a Dalmatian, describe them as eternally young. :-) I'm an active individual whose current living situation doesn't allow pets so would love to help with yours! Those of you in the Larkspur/Greenbrae area may recognize me from walks on the local paths where I’m able to greet many dogs. While on vacation, I also seek out opportunities to contribute or volunteer for various animal causes, which you’ll see in some of my pictures. I'm retired so my schedule is generally flexible unless I'm out of town for personal reasons. Choosing a more limited radius at this point enables greater schedule flexibility, and to be close to local resources should a need arise. I will pet sit in your home so that your fur baby has all of their normal comforts and routines. I realize not all owners have a fenced yard for a dog so understand the importance of daily walks. I always welcome the opportunity to meet or chat about your needs in advance, so that you may advise of any behaviors for which I'll need to be more mindful. I care for fur babies of at least one year of age. I’m allergic to cigarette smoke so that’s my only restriction. I'm a neat, tidy person who's very responsible--former homeowner.

“Pat, you are wonderful! Thank you for caring for our kitty and sending us photo updates- knowing you were with her made us able to be away without worrying. Thanks again!”

LJ M.

About: I grew up in a farm with Dogs and cats. I love animals, Im young, active and reliable been in contact with pets every day I do have office job. 9 to 5 pm after 5 Im available. able to stay overnight, Weekends and Holidays OFF always. own car also. I rather take care of them at your place, If its a small dog or cat I can take over my place. I can stay overnight, have own car and Im very active can walk, run, take them to park.

“Stella was an incredible cat sitter! She did exactly what I asked, sent great photos during every visit, and clearly loves and understands cats. When I forgot to mention Milo’s dry food, she went out of her way to make sure he had everything he needed, such a thoughtful and responsible gesture. She was super easy to communicate with and clearly took her role seriously. I felt totally at ease knowing my kitties were in her care. Highly recommend!”

Alice B.

“Erik is the best. He's watched our dog a couple times now. Titan is always super happy when we come back. I can tell he's been treated well. Plus Erik follows my instructions carefully, which mean a lot. Super grateful for Erik, thank you!”

Kassie L.

About: i’ve taken care of many neighbors and friends animals! i grew up with dogs and cats. in doing so i also did a lot of foster work! i’m very well versed in basic dog training as well as being responsible when it comes to our furry friends i am currently working part-time but plan to go back to full-time in the future. my schedule is pretty open and flexible to take care of your pet i have a large deck as well as two cats and my roommate does have a dog that gets along with all dogs! i prefer to house sit but am happy to take care of your fur baby at my home!

About: For house-sitting, please message us to discuss availability. We may have more availability than listed on Rover! Ryane and Dave are a couple with decades of experience in pet care. Between us, we have provided care for dogs, cats, small animals, birds (including raptors), reptiles, fish, and exotics. Our experience includes providing medication and taking care of special needs animals. Both Ryane and Dave have advanced degrees in animal-related fields; Ryane has a Ph.D in Animal Behavior and Dave has a Master's degree in Avian Science. Both of us have devoted our lives and careers to learning about and caring for various animals. Our experience through both research and wildlife rehab has given us plenty of hands-on medical experience with animals. Our former cat, Charlie, needed up to 8 medications a day for the last year of her life, and we understand just how hard it can be to travel when you have a high-needs companion. We hope our years of professional and personal experience caring for animals will help alleviate your anxieties, knowing your critters are in capable and loving hands. Please feel free to reach out to us to discuss if we are a good fit for watching your animal(s). Our schedule changes regularly and Rover may not be up to date; we may be able to accommodate requests outside of our listed calendar. Please message us to discuss options. Ryane currently works full time Tuesday-Saturday, but Dave's work is remote, so one of us is usually around to give care to your animals when needed! Please note that we are often balancing our work with pet care, so understanding your pet's individual care needs throughout the day is important to determining if we are a good fit. Please provide as much information as you can! We pride ourselves on leaving our client's home as clean as we found it and will always treat your home with the utmost respect. We do our best to follow your pet's established schedules and routines, making your time away as easy on your pet as possible! We are also able to provide regular house care (e.g. plant watering, etc.), just let us know what is needed!

About: I have the biggest heart anyone who knows me whenever I go to anyone’s house you can always catch me spending time with their animal, currently a dog walker and boarding dogs as well I’m currently working Monday - Friday and do daily pack walks and can bring a dog on leash for the hikes and I go to Jiu Jitsu Saturday morning from 11:30-1 and church Sunday morning at 9am but I make sure to get the dogs out before I come and go I like to make sure the dog gets at least 2 hours of outside walking per day and sometimes skate the dogs around to do extra tiring and or throw the ball I like to get them out for a morning walk about 30 min an hour walk in the middle of the day and 30 min and bring them with me when I’m out and about

“Emory was such a pleasure to work with. She came to meet our pup ahead of her care days which I really appreciated. Our pup was beautifully cared for and our home was in perfect condition when I returned. She was also a good communicator, sending pics and updates. I would highly recommend Emory to care for your pet.”

Gail H.

“I have had several people from rover stay with Steele. Andrew is the best. He won Steele over with the treats he brought for the meet and greet. During the stay he walked Steele as many as three times a day, took him to the beach, and sent lots of adorable photos. He’s professional, friendly and really cares about my pup. He will be my go to dog sitter.”

Dean C.

“Shawna was reliable, flexible, communicated well and in a timely manner, worked really well with our dog, and cared for our home like her own. If there was something that came she didn’t hesitate to let us know. Thanks Shawna, we would be happy to hire you again!”

Erin G.

“Very kind, prompt, and considerate. Checked in with us about our preferred covid protocols. Caring and skilled with our senior dog. Would definitely hire again.”

Ava C.