House Sitting in San Marcos

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Sitter Profile Image: Adriana G.
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Adriana G.
$89
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
2 repeat clients
30 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92069

Adrina was a great dog sitter! She sent me pictures of my pup durring our trip, I came back to a happy dog. Thank you I would use Adriana again.

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Christa S.
Sitter Profile Image: Dana P.
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Dana P.
$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
176 reviews
47 repeat clients
15 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92069

Dana is an amazing Rover sitter! My three dogs absolutely adore her. She’s reliable, flexible, and really sensitive to each of their needs. I always come home to a clean house and happy pups. Dana follows instructions perfectly and keeps me updated with messages and cute photos, which I really appreciate. I’m a repeat client and will continue booking with her—she’s the best!

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Sitter Profile Image: Holly O.
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Holly O.
$84
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
5 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Escondido, CA, 92026

Holly was amazing!! We have a very stubborn dachshund who does not warm up to new people easily and barks a lot when meeting someone new. Leaving her for the first time for a lengthy international trip, I was pretty anxious, but holly made me feel completely relieved! She got our pup to warm up to her in no time and kept us updated with the cutest pics. She was also a very tidy house guest leaving our place cleaner than we left it. Would definitely book holly again and highly recommend her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Claudia G.
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Claudia G.
$79
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
168 reviews
32 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Vista, CA, 92084

I cannot rave about Claudia more. I am so anxious about the dogs when I travel, but when Claudia is there, it’s all at ease. She gives amazing updates and the pups are always happy. We joke that they have a secret life with their mama Claudia bc their personalities shine with her. Even our elderly chihuahua will run and play with the big dogs. She has a good soul that the dogs sense.

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Sitter Profile Image: Nadia A.
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Nadia A.
$105
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
23 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Vista, CA, 92083

We hired Nadia to watch our fur baby for 8 days while we visited family cross country. She stayed at our home with our frenchy over night, each night, which was a wonderful security that he could feel at home with his things while we we were away. Nadia sent daily updates and pics. She picked up backyard potty breaks (even though I had said it wasn’t necessary), she followed his feeding, treats, toys and sleep instructions to the letter. We came home to a summary of the visit and little Polaroid pics of our baby she had taken. Nadia is truly a gem. Definitely will be using her again and without a doubt recommend her. - happy customer - Beth Miersch

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Sitter Profile Image: Zane J.
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Zane J.
$109
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
6 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92069

About: Throughout my life I have been surrounded by pets, especially dogs. Through this experience, I have become accustomed to taking care of them, whether they are large or small. I was always the first person to be called when neighbors were headed out of town. I am always down to exercise with animals, supply food and water, and make sure their experience of life is maximized. I am a full time student so school does take up a majority of my days, although I am totally open any time from Fridays through Sundays. My experience caring for pets has been your typical walk, making sure they are eating the proper nutritional diet at the right times, and allowing pets to lose any energy that has been built up. Animals are such a vital part of life so we must love and care for them just as they do to us!

Sitter Profile Image: Jewels M.
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Jewels M.
$90
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
21 repeat clients
8 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92078

Jewels did an amazing job with our two cats while we were away. We are always so stressed leaving our babys and she really put us at ease knowing they were getting tons of love. She sent us lots of photos throughout the trip and we could tell they were loving each other’s company. Jewels was really responsive during the trip and kept the house nice and tidy. We also very much appreciated during the meet and greet that she asked many questions and pet our cats right away. So happy we found an amazing sitter for the future ☺️

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Kyle M.
Sitter Profile Image: Mark H.
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Mark H.
$105
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
172 reviews
62 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Escondido, CA, 92026

Mark is a great dog sitter! He took such good care of our 13 and 14 year old dogs while were away on a cruise. It's always hard to leave them but knowing Mark is in charge while we are gone is comforting. We will gladly continue to book Mark whenever we travel!

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Sitter Profile Image: BELINDA S.
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BELINDA S.
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Escondido, CA, 92027

Belinda is one of the most incredible dog sitters EVER! She communicated effectively, followed every instruction on caring for our two little puppies, and ensured that they were loved and well cared for during my wife’s and I family vacation! 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a reliable professional dog sitter.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kathryn G.
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Kathryn G.
$90
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
8 repeat clients
29 years of experience
Escondido, CA, 92026

Oh my! What a great dog sitter, and wonderful person! Kathryn took amazing care of our Pup Millie! She was Super committed to the care and communication during our trip. I totally 100% recommend Kathryn as a dog sitter! She really cares deeply for the pets in her care.

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Sitter Profile Image: Delfina G.
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Delfina G.
$110
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
12 repeat clients
5 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92078

Delfina was fabulous So kind with Jakie!! He enjyed spending time with her! She was polite and kind with Jake. Look forward to seeing her again. Norma Wetzel and Jake

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Sitter Profile Image: Stephen B.
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Stephen B.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
40 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92078

About: I'm a Dad to a fully trained facility dog. I've got decades of experience taking care of furry friends of all kinds, and am a dedicated ear scratcher and belly rubber. I work remotely with a flexible schedule, so I can usually adapt to your schedule. I'm available for a wide variety of care from 7 A.M. onward. Boarding stays of up to 5 nights available in a large fenced yard. I have a large fenced yard and a friendly, well trained golden retriever at home. I'm comfortable with whatever arrangements you need when taking care of your pup at your home.

Sitter Profile Image: Monica N.
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Monica N.
$70
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
10 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Escondido, CA, 92026

Monica is wonderful! She sent us plenty of pictures of our fur babies, was very communicative, and left our place spotless to boot! Our dogs really like her & seemed very content and well-rested when we returned home :). Such peace of mind. Thank you, Monica!

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Sitter Profile Image: Isabella J.
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Isabella J.
$43
total per night
5 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92069

About: Pets have been my family for a long time and I have five years of experience taking care of them. I customize my care for each pet according to their personality. This could involve being playful, giving them warm cuddles, or adopting a gentle approach for your senior pup(s)! You will get updates and photos during your absence as I am dependable, observant, and communicative. My objective is straightforward: delighted pets, peaceful owners, and an overall no-stress experience! I’m available all day on weekends and from 4 PM onward on weekdays. I’m happy to adjust timing to fit your pet’s evening routine 🐾. By the way, I'm always putting your pet's safety and comfort as my number one concern. At your home, I strictly adhere to your care instructions to maintain the routines and environment as stress-free and consistent as possible. Along with that, I also make sure pets get proper cleaning, fresh food and water, and lots of love and attention during each visit. I pay close attention to the pet's behavior and the surroundings making sure that the doors, gates, and leashes are secured and that the pets are always being watched. Moreover, I take a calm and patient approach to gain trust, especially in the case of timid or nervous pets.

Sitter Profile Image: Olena B.
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Olena B.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
14 repeat clients
5 years of experience
San marcos, CA, 92069

Olena. What can we say. My wife and I have three miniature poodles who have never been away for more than a few hours let alone a week and I must say they did fine for the very first time ever being with someone else. Olena: Our three poodles were very happy with you and well adjusted.You did great job!! we are very fortunate to have met you and know that in the future if we need someone to take care of our three little ones, we can count on you. Thank you so much for everything and sending pictures and videos of maha, chikis,and,Chiquita while away.

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Jesse M.
Sitter Profile Image: Danielle O.
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Danielle O.
$117
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
11 repeat clients
8 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92069

Danielle was SO amazing and took good care of my girls in my home for 5 days. Great communication, sent lots of pics and left a sweet little note when I arrived back home about my girls and how they did. Would absolutely hire her again for another house sit!

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Shawn W.
Sitter Profile Image: Anna P.
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Anna P.
$73
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
18 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Escondido, CA, 92025

Anna was great with our two dogs! She was on time for our initial meet and greet as well as for the house stay. Anna kept us updated with photos throughout our vacation. We came home to two happy dogs and a clean house. Thank you Anna for sitting for us!

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Destiny M.
Sitter Profile Image: Azucena M.
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Azucena M.
$70
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
81 reviews
29 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Carlsbad, CA, 92011

Azucena was so helpful and dependable. She helped me out in a pinch while I unexpectedly had to travel more than usual. I'd absolutely recommend her and I'm grateful for her help!

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Sitter Profile Image: Michael N.
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Michael N.
$94
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
14 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Carlsbad, CA, 92010

Michael was our first rover experience, and was able to watch our 9yo Husky and 8mo golden retriever on short notice. Michael came ahead of time to meet the dogs and learn our routine, and then communicated when he’d be at the house, sent lots of pictures, and spent plenty of time with the dogs. Really appreciate how easy this was, when we would otherwise have to board our dogs, coordinate pick up times, etc. Will definitely use Michael again!

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Kimberly E.
Sitter Profile Image: Bethesda S.
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Bethesda S.
$70
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
San Marcos, CA, 92078

Bethesda is always so sweet and dependable! She takes extra great care of all of our pets. She’s has been such a huge help to us so we can take trips without worrying about our pets!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Neenah was amazing! She was incredibly responsive, shared pictures, and took great care of our dog and our house. We would love to have her watch our pup again!

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Kristen A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Olivia is amazing, we knew right away that she would be a great fit with our newly adopted, 8 year old, 100 pound pit bull that can be a challenge to walk because she's so strong and pulls on the leash, especially when encountering other dogs. Olivia managed her perfectly. She came over a week before our trip so that they could meet, and our dog instantly loved her. Olivia took perfect care of our home and sent us updates and photos of them cuddling and walking every single day. We have another international trip coming up soon and we only want Olivia as our sitter from now on. She's such a great and very caring person, and i definitely recommend her to anyone who needs someone to watch their fur baby and home!

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Peter M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Dana did a great job watching my pups! She’s super professional, sent regular updates, and all the photos and videos showed that my babies were relaxed and having fun! We came home to a tidy house and happy dogs. We will absolutely be booking with her again.

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Margreta F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Adriana was amazing!! We are new to the area and so I was really nervous to leave my dog home alone with someone new. Adriana went above and beyond to earn my trust and make sure I knew Fang was in good hands. She scheduled a meet and greet where we walked through his schedule, feeding schedule, behavioral quirks, and favorite things to do. When Adriana stayed in our house and I was out of town, she sent updates, lots of photos, and made sure I knew everything was okay at home so I could relax on vacation. We returned to a clean house and very happy dog, can’t recommend hiring Adriana enough! We will be booking with her again!

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grace m.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We will definitely book with Anoushka again. She is friendly, responsible, communicates well, and gave our dogs so much love while we were away.

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Kimberly
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was our first experience using an in-home pet sitter. We’re truly blessed to have found Jewels. She’s extremely professional, friendly, caring, and attentive to all of Guinness’ & Jimmi’s specific routines and stringent medication regimen. It was such a relief to know our senior dogs were safe, happy, and comfortable in their own environment rather than being stressed in a kennel. We returned to relaxed pets and an immaculate house. We couldn't be more grateful for the peace of mind she provided. We will absolutely be booking with Jewels again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, loving in-home pet sitter!

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Stacey G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I am so grateful to Heather for taking such good care of my 16 year old for baby and my home with such love and attention. I will 100% recommend her. She kept me updated with pictures and left my home in pristine condition, she is very communicative, and self sufficient. Thank you Heather, I had such peace of mind and looking forward to booking you again, sometime in the future.

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Farzana B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This is our third time using Tyler. He is responsive and communicative. We are always happy when he is available.

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Alexander M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Stephen has become our go-to dog/cat sitter! Otis and Patch absolutely love him. Stephen always sends us pictures and updates while we are away and we feel super comfortable having him in our home!

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Kyleigh B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Heidi was such a great dog sitter! She was wonderful to work with, very helpful, reliable, and followed all of our instructions carefully. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing our dogs and home were in good hands. We’re truly grateful for her and would absolutely book with her again!

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JSeda
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Overall Celeste did an great job bonding and taking care of the pups for 2 nights. All feedings went according to plan and the house was left in commendable shape. I would hire her again.

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Mendy M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Reliable, kind, and great with dogs. Milo had a great day and was well taken care of. I’d definitely work with her again.

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Eva K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jason stayed with my two dogs for 5 days. We lost both our old dogs in this last year and have two newer additions, a 2yr old pit/bulldog mix and a 11mo old boxer/bulldog mix. We've only had the puppy for a few months and so she is learning how to be a house dog, how to use her dog door, and how to use her manners (she's a counter surfer and has zero regards for personal space) so it is the first time we've left them. He took care of our home and our pups over the New Years holiday, checked in daily, and sent pics of them all lounging on the couch where they like to hang. We'll connect with him again and trust that our dogs were in good hands.

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Erin E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alina was terrific in so many way. Excellent pet care service, Sent us daily updates & pictures of Harrigan. She took such terrific care with our cat. We knew he was in good hands with Alina. She also took extra care of my home & left it in excellent condition. I would highly recommend Alina for your pet services but hope she will be available for our future cat sitting!

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Janet W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Olena. What can we say. My wife and I have three miniature poodles who have never been away for more than a few hours let alone a week and I must say they did fine for the very first time ever being with someone else. Olena: Our three poodles were very happy with you and well adjusted.You did great job!! we are very fortunate to have met you and know that in the future if we need someone to take care of our three little ones, we can count on you. Thank you so much for everything and sending pictures and videos of maha, chikis,and,Chiquita while away.

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Jesse M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan is an absolutely stellar pet and house sitter! She is always on time and takes great care to get all the details right—both for our dog and our home. She communicates clearly, checks in regularly, and sends wonderful photos of our dog looking like he’s having the time of his life. We’ve used Megan before and were so impressed that we booked her again, and once again she was amazing. It gives us so much peace of mind knowing our dog and home are in such caring, reliable hands. Highly recommend her!

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Lisa W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Buttercup was very happy and well-cared for while I was away. The house was clean upon my return and I would happily recommend Beth to anyone.

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Dana G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Anikka was amazing! She is so sweet and my pets loved her. She sent lots of pictures and updates to assure us all was well. We would absolutely love to have her pet sit again! Thank you Anikka!

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Chelsey P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ava did wonderful! She pet-sit our little pup for 2 nights and it went great. She is a great communicator, responded very quickly and provided frequent updates and photos which we really appreciated because we missed our puppy while we were away. She followed directions very well and we would definitely book Ava again. Thank you, Ava!

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Brittany R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Angelina was awesome with our pups! They loved her from the minute they met her. One of our pups got super sick in the middle of the first night and she was on top of caring for him and communicating with us. We could not have gotten through our trip if she did not keep her cool and held the fort down back home. Highly recommend her!

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Genesis B.
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in San Marcos on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $63 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 6,513 house sitters in San Marcos. 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, 83% of San Marcos house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in San Marcos have an average of 15 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 Marcos.

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 Marcos 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

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