House Sitting Santa Barbara
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“We love Lam! From the moment we met her, we felt at ease & we could tell our pup felt it too! Definitely recommend - great care & a wonderful person!”


“Christina was great! From the moment she first met with my four large dogs you could tell that she is very experienced and comfortable with animals. That energy led to the dogs warming up to her immediately. She showed up on time and sent updates and photos throughout the stay. I highly recommend her!”

“Brigit was AWESOME! Got photos and updates every day, house was left perfect, and I felt my furries were well card for, my house was safe, and Brigit did everything asked. I was nervous on the frontside, as I've had bad sitters before. Not anymore! I will use Brigit every time-if she is available! Thank you Brigit!”

“Autumn took good care of our little dog, Marvin, while we were out of town. Marvin is shy but warmed up to Autumn. Autumn kept us informed by sending us daily updates and photos of Marvin. We are extremely pleased with the service Autumn provided.”

“Greg sat for us while we went camping. One of our dogs became sick, but he was a great communicator and helped him through it. The house was clean and the dogs were happy when we got home!”

“Marcus was fantastic. His communication is stellar and he answered all my questions and eased my nerves as this was my first time using Rover. He came over and met my dogs beforehand and I immediately felt comfortable and confident having him in my home taking care of my 3 dogs. My dogs were well taken care of by Marcus and I look forward to knowing I have a great person to watch them. I received sweet pictures and an update on how each one did during their time together. A huge thank you to Marcus.🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾”
“My dogs and I loved having Lauren stay with them. She is observant and trustworthy. I can tell how they connect with her that they felt at home with her. My 2 large dogs are high energy and talkative. They have been difficult to manage for friends and family in the past. Lauren was able to communicate with them and set firm boundaries. I really appreciated having her stay, spend time with them, and know they were safe and loved with her.”

“As usual, Alexus did a fantastic job sitting for my dogs for a few days. She really goes above and beyond and it’s clear my girls absolutely love her!”


“Tessa did a fantastic job with my three dogs. She communicated daily and sent pictures which was reassuring. She was responsive to my requests to help with watering plants and bringing in mail. I will definitely book Tessa again. She is a wonderful dog & house sitter!”


“Vincent was super nice about helping us out at the last minute when a family emergency changed the availability of our usual dog sitter. Our dog Shiloh liked him right away! He kept us updated and took great care of Shiloh and our house.”


“Thanks Tahlese! She was responsible and dependable with great communication and attention to detail. She was also flexible and worked with us when we had a last minute (slight) change of plans. I would recommend Tahlese for your dog and cat care needs!”

“Celeste is a true animal whisperer! She was so patient with our crazy husky and now our husky just loves her! We feel so comfortable leaving town knowing Celeste is watching our dog.”

“Hoss is amazing!!! They were available on unreasonably short notice when the original sitter I had booked randomly disappeared. Our dogs were obsessed with Hoss from the first moment, and I have no doubt our precious ones felt safe and cared for the entire time. On top of looking after two finicky pups (one is elderly and requires medication, one is shy and stubborn, and they are both bratty), they took great care of our home and made sure to send us updates, even going out of their way to hand feed our little girl her kibbles when she went on hunger strike because of our absence. Hoss is attentive and understanding, a true animal lover. And to top it all off they have a great personality, radiating kindness and fun energy. We would be lucky to have them sit for us again. 10/10 highly recommend.”
About: I have grown up with cats and dogs and have plenty of experience taking care of both! From taking walks, feeding, bathing and light grooming, I am no stranger to the nitty gritty! Especially when it comes to paying close attention and giving proper care to each pet! Currently I have a 3 legged cat named Frodo who enjoys going on trail walks and hikes. So I’m definitely open to unconventional and adaptive approaches to exercise/feeding/grooming! I hope to lend a hand in caring for your fluffy friend! I’m currently working part time so I have plenty of time during the week to make stop in visits and go for walks! As well as make time for your pets on the days I do work too. Using a leash on walks, going to fenced in spaces to play and making sure theres water ready and available during these times :) Making accommodations for each pet is important to me!
“Josie did an amazing job taking care of my dogs and my home. The dogs were very happy and the house looked great. I would definitely have her back again. Thank you!”

About: I have been pet sitting regularly for about three years however, I live on a Ranch and have experience in animals of all sorts. I have so many barn cats and four personal house cats. I can handle from your smallest hamsters to your largest breeds. I’m your girl I work from home and my schedule is very flexible. I regularly pet sit a boxer and bearded dragon monthly on top of my animals that I already have. I am able to drop in or stay the night as needed. I have a large fenced in yard where my great Pyrenees is able to roam freely. My cats have a large cat tree crates throughout the house that they can lay in if they choose. they also roam around the house they do not go outside. All of my animals have lots of enrichment.
The median cost per night for house sitting in Santa Barbara is $50
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Santa Barbara
August is literally THE BEST! They stayed with our baby Apollo for nearly 3 weeks and took the absolute best care of him and our house! We got great updates daily and August made sure that Apollo was having a good time even though we were away. I always feel guilty leaving our pal behind when we are on a trip, but he was in the best hands with August and I didn’t even once have to worry! I can’t say enough great things about them and I know Apollo sees August as a true best pal (and he is very discerning with people!!). Thank you August!

Wow! Christina went above and beyond to take her time and gain the trust of our sensitive rescue dog. Christina is her bestie now and our neighbor even mentioned how excited our dog was when she was out walking with her and how adorable it was. We’re so appreciative and so glad our baby has someone great to watch her while we’re out of town so that she has a great staycation! 10/10 would recommend! Thanks, Christina!

Greg is an absolute gem! He recently looked after our two Boston Terriers in our home for a full week, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. From the moment we returned, it was clear how well-cared-for and content our dogs were. Greg kept them happy and engaged throughout the week with great daily walks, structured training, and plenty of quality one-on-one attention. Our pups have been calm, happy, and wonderfully well-behaved since we got back—a true testament to the great environment and routine Greg maintained. Leaving your pets at home can be stressful, but Greg gave us complete peace of mind. We are so grateful for his care and dedication, and we will definitely be booking him again on Rover in the future. Highly recommended!

My animals are my life. Leaving them in the care of someone else is never something I take lightly. When my sister was unable to house/pet sit while I was gone I was extremely nervous. But scrolling through Rover I found Paloma who I had actually met a while back. I reached out and she said she’d be happy to do it and I felt immediately at ease. More at ease than when my sister watches my pets lol. She definitely took great care of my animals and house while we were gone. She sent pictures and updates, she followed instructions. I really felt like she took care of them like they were her own. She even watered my tiny pumpkin patch for me. I arrived back home to happy cared for pets. Thank you Paloma!!!

Gabrielle was great. Snugggles, and Moxie especially, adapted to having a sitter, and she was able to take them on walks. She sent some adorable pictures and when she had an unfortunate encounter with an overheated pan, she generously replaced it. I would definitely rebook her.
I’ve booked with Tessa twice now and both times have been amazing! She is great with both my dog and cat and sends updates during the day. It can be nerve wracking to leave my fur babies but it feels very comforting to know that I am leaving them in good hands.

I have to say that our experience with Lam transcended my very best expectations for how a Dog sitter might take care of my kids (dogs). Additionally, she went above and beyond in her maintenance of the house while it was in her care. Super grateful for her care.

CK took excellent care of our little dogs and our house. It made such a difference in our going away. We didn’t have to worry about anything. When you see Kay was there and was taking care of everything. The doggies just loved her and she sent us pictures. She’s just the best.

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