House Sitting in Santa Cruz
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1. Lupita C.
“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!!”
2. Andy T.
“Andy always takes such amazing care of my 2 year old golden. I know my dog is safe when she is with Andy and that all her needs are met. Thank you!”
3. Corinne P.
“Corinne was great! She met the dogs prior to booking. Dogs well cared for. My plans changed a bit and she was flexible to my needs. Easy to work with and my house was left in great condition. Thank you Corinne!”
4. Gabrielle M.
“Thank you so much for taking excellent care of our Little AJ and our home! Gabby has strong communication skills and she is very much a fully grown reliable grown up. She is dependable and very clear with timing and texting. Have to say this having dealt with a few different pet sitters over the years. :). Definitely will be working with Gabby again!!!”
5. Rita W.
“Rita did a fabulous job caring in house for my dog and cat for the week. She was great at checking in daily and also taking goood care of home too: grabbing my mail, watering my plants and even taking out my garbage cans I would not hesitate to hire her again.”
6. Suji H.
“The kind of care, attention, and compassion that Suji shows for animals is simply second to none. In my experience of having her watch over my kittens and cats she has always been very consistent with showing them the love they are missing when I’m gone. This level of integrity is hard to find especially when trying to choose someone I can trust with my beloved cats. She doesn’t treat them like pets, she treats them like family. Suji is by far the only person I trust to look after my cats when I’m out of town, and can’t travel with my fury best friends.”
7. Jasmine 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 :)”
8. Maria E L.
About: I have been doing this for 2 years now and I love it . I can provided wherever care your dog needs I have the time and love to do it. Actually my whole family is on board helping .I’m a heathy , happy grandmother of 6 full of energy, vegetarian, retired administrator. I have had dog all my life.I do believe That all animals and humans are the same “Souls”but in different bodies , and because of that I do respect and love them . I’m a very organized and clean person. Ready to help you no matter the size , the breed or the age Of your dog and I take care of only 4 dogs at the same time to make sure that each one is perfectly taken care of.
9. Dylan G.
“Dylan did a great job of taking care of our two greyhounds. He was very communicative and accommodating. We would definitely use him again in the future.”
10. Selah H.
“Selah has been my go-to pet sitter since I got my puppy three years ago. Her love for pets is evident in the care she gives and I know that my doggo is in good hands each time she takes care of him. It is clear how responsible and on-top-of-it she is when it comes to taking care of others’ pets.”
11. Viviana A.
“Viviana was an amazing house/pup sitter! She updated us every day with photos and videos, and made sure our pup was spoiled and well taken care of while we were gone for 10 days. She's very communicative and responsible, and left the house clean/tidy. I would highly recommend booking her for house/pup sitting!”
12. Julianna P.
“Julianna is excellent with animals. She is patient and truly cares about the well-being of pets. She is experienced with both dogs and cats. I have always found her to be punctual and respectful of my space.”
13. Julia D.
“Julia was fantastic! She was dependable, flexible and very receptive to any needs our puppy had. I would much would recommend Julia to anyone.”
14. Kenya J.
“Kenya is extremely responsible. She has always taken wonderful care of our animals. She has a loving heart and a soft spot for all beings. We have had her take care of our dogs, cats, chickens, goats and tortoises and all of them love her so much!”
15. River W.
“River took care of our chihuahua for a week while we were traveling and had to leave him at home. She is an excellent dog sitter, took care of all needs to be done for my dog, she bonded in short time with my dog, gaining trust and provided all was needed. She updated us everyday with the progress and pictures, we are happy with her service and highly recommend her.”
16. Hannah G.
“Hannah took great care of my kitties and home! She was timely and communicative, which is such a reassuring attribute for a nervous pet parent like myself.”
17. John Y.
“I recently had the pleasure of hiring John to look after my beloved husky, Luna, and my three cats while I was away. From the moment I met John, I knew my pets were in great hands. John was incredibly attentive to Luna's needs, ensuring she got plenty of love and attention. He followed her routine perfectly and sent me updates, which put my mind at ease! As for my cats, John was equally amazing. He was very patient and caring, making sure each one received the attention they needed. My usually shy cat even warmed up to him, which speaks volumes about John's gentle and caring nature. John's professionalism and genuine love for animals truly stood out. He went above and beyond to keep my home tidy and my pets happy. I couldn't have asked for a better pet sitter. I highly recommend John to anyone in need of reliable and compassionate pet care. Thank you, John, for taking such wonderful care of Luna and my cats!”
18. joanne l.
“I've known Joanne for many years and for most of that time she has had pets. She is a reliable, patient and loving pet owner/care giver always regarding her pets as dear as her children. She has personally looked after my pet during my absences and she is the only person I'd trust.”
19. Sophia F.
“Sophia grew up nearby, we always relied on her to take great care for our multiple cats over those many years. She’s kind and responsible!”
20. Megan Alice M.
“I have known Megan's dog experiences for the last 10 years. She began by volunteering for the adoption program for a few years and helped Santa Cruz by getting many dogs into loving homes. She found herself a dog in the process. He was an abused dog that completely transformed under her care. In the last 2 years, she has taken care of my puppy many times. I trust her loving caretaking. Megan is patient and has strong authority. She has taken care of many of my friend's dogs as well and she has a lot of experience.”
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1. Search
Read verified reviews and choose a house sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away3. Book & Pay
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It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Santa Cruz on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $69 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.
As of Jul 2024, there are 1,821 house sitters in Santa Cruz. 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, 87% of Santa Cruz house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Santa Cruz have an average of 16 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 Santa Cruz.
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. Santa Cruz 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
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.