Pet Sitting Santa Fe

About: I’ve been caring for dogs for the past 3 years and absolutely love spending time with them. A family member owns a farm, and when their dog had puppies, I helped care for the litter and learned how important patience, love, and attention are. I treat every dog like my own and always make sure they feel safe, happy, and cared for. As a college student, I have free gaps between classes that allow me to provide reliable pet care, walks, playtime, and attention throughout the day. I follow each pet’s routine carefully, provide food and water, give plenty of attention, ensure safety, and keep their environment clean and comfortable for the pets and owners.

About: I’ve built a loyal client base since 2022 primarily through word of mouth and have many excellent references. I have experience caring for dogs with a wide range of personalities, needs, and routines, and I consider myself well-prepared to handle a variety of situations. I’m highly communicative, proactive, and attentive to each pet’s individual needs. I always strive to go the extra mile for my clients, making sure both pets and their people feel heard, respected, and confident in their care. This work brings me a great deal of joy, and I genuinely love getting to know and care for each animal. I work remotely, which gives me the flexibility to provide pet care throughout the week and travel across the Bay Area for in-home sits. Pets are also welcome to stay with me at my Emeryville loft. I have an 8-year-old Chihuahua-Terrier mix who is friendly with most animals and mostly keeps to himself. I prioritize regular walks, play, enrichment, and plenty of affection throughout the day. When caring for dogs in their home, I aim for 2–3 walks daily on safe, familiar routes; there is also a dog park directly across from my loft if that’s a good fit for the dog. I follow each client’s care instructions closely, communicate proactively if questions come up, and keep clients updated with photos and messages so they can feel confident their pets are happy and well cared for.

“Jes is such a great pet sitter. This is our second time using him and hope to have him care for our cat whenever we are out of town. Totally reliable, responsive and really good with animals. He clearly likes his job!”

Catherine C.

About: Upcoming Dog Sitting Availability: Nov 28–Dec 21 · Dec 30–Jan 4 · Jan 18–Feb 9 · Feb 15–20 · Mar 8–Apr 30 · May 9–Jul 20 · For four and a half years I shared a home with Rhodesian Ridgebacks, ranging from a 13-year-old senior to a young puppy. That span taught me to tune in to each dog's needs by age and personality: the gentleness a senior needs, the structure a young dog needs, the patience a puppy needs. I walk, play, and cuddle; I also handle medications, feeding, and even home-cooked meals when needed. It means I tend to click with new dogs fast. These days I don't have animals of my own, which makes the time I get with clients' pets feel like a gift. This is also my full-time work — no day job pulling me away. I feel really lucky. I'd love to chat about what your family needs. When I'm house sitting, your pet is my home base. I may step out for a walk or two with another client during the day, but your baby's routine comes first and they get the bulk of my time, love, and care. When I'm not house sitting, I'm available every day after 11am for walks and drop-ins from Oakland up to the El Cerrito areas. To keep things safe and comfortable, I never walk dogs from different households together. I am available to spend time with your pet(s) in their home where they will be the most comfortable. I’ll come to you for walks.

“Everything appeared to be taken care of to my specifications and my cats were happy and healthy when I got home! Matthew was also very communicative and friendly throughout my time being gone. Will book with him again!”

Edward P.

“Awesome job caring for my pups while I was gone!”

Rebecca C.

“Alyssa did a wonderful job of looking after our cats. She was easy to communicate with and proactive in asking clarifying questions. Her photos and daily updates were a delight to receive while we were away. I’ll be booking her again!”

Sydney M.

About: Reliable care taker for your beloved pet(s) ~ i love cats and have a big heart for senior kitties. Looking forward to meeting new furfriends Part time as a start, appreciate at least 2 days advance notice regarding changes as applicable. Ease of communication via text/calls. Thank you for considering I have Much respect for Your home space and pet(s) routine and care - tender, loving care provided; seasoned domesticated pet care taker i am

“Liwei was amazing. She did a great job, listening to everything that we needed and took such good care of our pup while we were gone! She sent us many pictures of our dog while we were gone which always made us smile.”

Klarissa R.

“Alexandria is a wonderful sitter! My cat is usually wary of new people, but he ran over to her right away to say hello at our meeting :) She sent adorable photos each day and we returned to a healthy happy kitty! She even took our mail inside which was super kind and appreciated. Highly recommend and hope she’s available next time I’m away!”

Kathryn W.

“Shelly took care of our cat for about a week while we were out of town, and was a wonderful sitter! We'd gladly book with her again, thanks for all your help Shelly!”

Sam G.

About: From taking small dogs out for short strolls to longer walks with my reactive dog, I always prioritize safety. I have eight years of dog ownership, walking, and grooming experience with a variety of breeds and sizes. Rest assured that your pups and I will have an energetic time! I am excited to meet your companions. UC Berkeley grad, go bears ! (And dogs! and cats!) I have completed 102 walks with a 5 star rating on Wag! and am adding Rover on for potential new clients. My own dog is a reactive rescue with special needs so I have experience caring for pets that require medication or adjustment. I am a full time gig worker and can meet your scheduling needs with flexibility. I take my own pet on daily walks so I have plenty of energy for yours ! I always ensure entrances are locked and pets are leashed up upon entry and exit. My own home has a fenced yard and all toxic items are out of reach

About: I grew up surrounded by dogs and have always enjoyed caring for them. I regularly dog-sit for friends and family and love keeping pups happy, active, and well cared for while their owners are away. I usually work 8am to 1:30pm Monday thru Friday. Plenty of time to take good care of the pup. Take for walks, runs, and hikes. I keep pets comfortable by following their normal routine, including feeding, walks, playtime, and plenty of attention. I’ll make sure they feel safe, happy, and cared for in their home or mine.

“Sarah’s amazing! My dog Jack was immediately obsessed with her (he likes everyone but LOVED Sarah). Sarah’s extremely easy to work with, super kind, communicative and knows animals extremely well. Jack has animal reactivity and she was extremely well-versed in this and equipped on how to handle that. Separately, she even deep cleans!!! I don’t know a better combo than someone who’s a dog whisperer and enjoys deep cleaning, but I’m really grateful to have met Sarah”

Amanda L.

“Erika was lovely and super caring of our girl. Can’t express how calm I felt knowing Nova was in such good hands. Would love to have her again 💕”

Sandra A.

“Thanks so much Hong, Mac had a great time meeting you! I appreciate your quick communication as we made arrangements and how well you handled Mac on the walk (letting him think he is in charge!). Looking forward to booking with you again soon 😻”

Beverly I.

“Followed instructions well and gave attention to how long my pup needed to be out and when he was done.”

Haylee S.

“Communicative and attentive.”

Charlene C.

About: I provide calm, attentive care with a focus on routine and safety. I understand that every dog is different, and I aim to keep their environment steady and comfortable while you’re away. I enjoy taking dogs on regular walks and occasional hikes, giving them time to explore while keeping things structured and safe. I adjust to each dog’s energy level, whether they prefer an active outing or a more relaxed pace. I’m organized, communicative, and reliable, and I take pride in making pet parents feel comfortable and informed. You can expect clear updates, thoughtful communication, and plenty of photos so you can feel at ease while your dog is in my care.

“Veronica took great care of our kitties and gave us great regular updates. She got both the cats to play too which isn't all that common for a new face in the house!”

Coleman S.