House Sitting in Santa Cruz

“We are so happy to have found Lupita! She took great care of our pup Senna, and he loves, loves her!! She sent us a lot of pictures and videos which we loved. She went above and beyond to make Senna happy! We highly recommend her!!”

Evertje M.

About: I have enjoyed helping my parents and neighbors with animal and house sitting over the years and managed anywhere from 1 - 2 independent pets up to 5 pets at a time (dogs, cats, chickens, rabbits, reptiles). I am currently a part-time student looking to extend my animal care experiences to pets in your home. I specialised in animal behavior while studying neuroscience at the Claremont Colleges and will be very attentive to your animals needs in my care. I also have experience administering topical/oral medications as scheduled. I am continuing my education part-time and available to help mostly afternoons. Please contact me 1-2 weeks in advance for HOUSE STAYS otherwise I am flexible to assist with regular potty breaks, walks, feeding, etc. with 1-2 days notice. When caring for animals in clients homes I will be sure to follow any set guidelines or recommendations provided to me. I enjoy meeting animals energy levels with exercise (walks, outdoor play), toys, training reinforcement, or simply good pets. I will be respectful of you and your animal's space to reduce stress and encourage normal/beneficial behaviors.

“Jennifer was caring and patient with my little neurotic dog. I highly recommend her.”

Susan M.

“Carolina was responsive, friendly, and left the house in great shape. She sent great photos and Mouse seemed happy and comfortable with her.”

Benjamin & Sierra U.

“Keith is the ideal person for this type of service. He is incredibly kind and respectful, leaves the house exactly like you left it, takes care of the dog’s necessities as well as their wants, and is super communicative throughout the entire process. Our dogs absolutely loved Keith and I’m positive we will stick with him as our dog sitter for the foreseeable future. Zero complaints or negative notes. Thanks so much Keith, and thank you for the home baked bread!!! See you next time.”

J D.

“Grace was amazing. She came to meet me and Priya before my vacation, coordinated with another friend to be there when Priya was getting dropped off, was super responsive, and sent a ton of pictures. I'm confident Priya has a great time while I was out of town!!”

Alexander P.

About: I have taken care of pups of all ages since I was 14 for family members and friends. I’m experienced with giving pups medication and caring for puppies that are 3 weeks old and pups 14 years old. I also potty trained all my pets and taught them fun tricks like giving me their paw, sitting, and speaking. Overall I love playing with dogs and giving them the best attention/care that I can. I’m very flexible when it comes to weekends and weekdays. Although I can’t start no earlier than 9 a.m. and I can’t work not later than 9 p.m. Unless I’m required to sit for consecutive days in the clients house. Unfortunately my services do not include in bringing the pet back to my home, but I can provide the best care for pets wherever it is required.

“Celeste was amazing with our three dogs with their varied and specific needs. She was wonderful and very responsive with communication and it made for a relaxing vacation. She’s the best!”

Jannea V.

“Darrah stayed at my house and took care of my senior doggy for several days. She communicated very well, and the house was in excellent shape when I got back. It felt good to know someone responsible was caring for my dog while away. Thank you Darrah!”

Nicole W.

About: What sets me apart is that caring for animals isn’t just something I do—it’s something I’ve lived my entire life. I grew up with a golden retriever named Arwen, and from 8th grade on, I was fully responsible for her walks, training, and care. I even started waking up an hour earlier every day just to make sure she got her morning walk in before school! Later, when I moved to the U.S. for college, I helped raise and train my roommate’s husky puppy, Ava, who struggled with separation anxiety. I’d take her to class, skate with her to tire her out, and help her stay calm and confident. It was like co-parenting a very energetic fur baby—and I loved every minute. I’ve cared for dogs of all ages and personalities—from hyper puppies to senior dogs with medical needs. My husband and I pet sat for two elderly Bichon Frises (17 years old!) every year while their owners traveled, carefully managing their diet, medications, and gentle exercise. I’ve also grown to love cats after living with Archie—my first real cat roommate—and have experience gently brushing, bonding, and caring for both indoor and stray cats (I even accidentally helped my mom adopt a kitten when I took in a stray!). Most recently, I taught my in-laws’ senior dog Ellie new tricks at the age of 7, proving that even older pups can learn with patience and love. We can’t have pets in our home right now due to landlord restrictions, so pet sitting is how I stay connected to what I love most—animals. I treat every pet like they’re my own, and I genuinely enjoy making them feel safe, happy, and loved while their humans are away. I am a bioengineering Ph.D. Student, most of the time I have freedom of picking my hours, as well as working from home when needed! I always start by learning as much as I can about your pet’s routine, preferences, health needs, and quirks. Whether it’s medication schedules, feeding routines, or special toys they love—I’m here to follow your instructions to a T. I do my best to keep your pet’s day feeling as normal as possible while you’re away. I’m extremely respectful of your home and always aim to leave it just as you left it (or better!). I double-check doors and windows, never leave pets unsupervised outside, and keep a tidy, pet-safe environment throughout the stay. I also send regular updates—photos, videos, and check-ins—so you can relax knowing your fur baby is happy and well cared for. If you ever need in-my-home care in the future (pending landlord approval!), my goal would be to provide a cozy, stress-free space that’s clean, safe, and set up to meet your pet’s unique needs.

“I feel very comfortable leaving my dog with Diana. Everything seemed fine when we returned home. My dog is very elderly and has diabetes. She was able to maintain her schedule of insulin, eyedrops and food balance. Diana kept in good communication we me, and I plan to call on her again in the near future.”

Terry M.

“Jasmine took great of Cooper for an over night stay. She walked him several times and sent a lot of picture updates. He looked very happy and like he got a lot of attention from her throughout the stay :)”

Mary C.

“Rose is amazing!! We have 4 dogs and she gave so much love to each one. She sent lots of pics and videos which was wonderful! We were really able to enjoy our trip knowing that our babies and our home were in such good hands. We will definitely have her sit for us again whenever she is available!”

Jessica G.

“River was amazingly helpful and kind! I needed someone fairly last minute and I received a response right away. River communicated throughout the entire visit, sent photos, and said kind things about my pup! This was the first time I used a pet sitter so I wasn’t sure how my dog would react to someone new coming over but they clicked right away! River seemed to know exactly how to handle things and build a connection. Very impressed and happy with the whole experience!”

Kelly G.

“Cody was very sweet and calm natured, my dogs took to him immediately. I had complete peace-of-mind while they were in his care as he house-sat. He was respectful of my space, and my boys were well-cared for. Thank you, Cody! I would give you 10 stars if I could!!”

Krystal T.

“Abby was a great sitter for my 8 year old shepard mix. She was responsible, caring, flexible and really made me feel like my sweetie was taken care of. I highly recommend Abby for sits and walks. I'm going to recommend her to my friends and will definitely be booking her again. Thanks Abby!”

Lynn T.

“Sue did a fabulous job for us and our dogs. We were very comfortable having Sue house sit. Sue did a wonderful job of making our dogs feel welcome and well taken care of. Looking forward to having Sue in our house again. Already booking for our next time away!”

Russell J.

“Lindsey was wonderful!! She provided consistent updates on our fur babies and went above and beyond for us especially because Chewie developed some big hot spots right before our trip and Lindsey provided extra care for him, making sure they were cleaned and applied medication. She also gave Chewie a nice bath and groomed him when we got home and he was a nice clean handsome boy.”

Kimberly L.

“Anisa did a great job with my kitty and three chickens and she came on short notice so I’m very grateful for her help. She was super responsive and reliable and cared for my animals with attention to all the details.”

Maya L.

“We have 3 dogs that needed sitting and walking. It was a last minute booking and we appreciate Oleksandre was responsive and reliable. Very nice guy and the dogs loved him right away. Great experience!”

Melanie F.