House Sitting Santa Monica

“Todd took great care of our pup Wally and shared some cute photos. We’ll definitely be using him again and would recommend him to anyone looking for a pet sitter.”

Alexa C.

“Mark has been phenomenal every time we have used him. Not only does he take great care of the house but I feel bad coming home because I know that I won’t take care of my dog as well as he did. He is great at communicating and you can tell that the dog loves spending time with him.”

Jason K.

“Timothy was everything you’d ever want in a sitter! Kind, thoughtful, attentive, intelligent, quickly won over the pups, reliable, and communicative. And sends lots of photos too! We were so lucky to find him last minute and will DEFINITELY book with him again.”

Tal F.

“Margaret did a terrific job making sure my dog and apartment were well looked after while I was on a business trip. Came back to lots of tails wags. Would definitely recommend.”

Ali H.

“Sabrina is fantastic! Penny Lane was so happy, healthy and safe when we returned from our trip, and that is the sign we left her in great hands - Sabrina is thoughtful, and courteous; I looked forward each day to her daily photo updates while she was dog/apartment sitting with Penny :)”

Caitlin M.

“Kourosh is ery responsive and easy to work with. It was great having someone who is willing to stay overnight with my disabled, senior dog at a reasonable rate. It gets very expensive given I cannot board her so I really appreciate the peace of mind of having somebody in my home I can trust and who has patience with older dogs.”

Dianna D.

“The boys loved Ricky! He constantly kept me updated with photos of them during their potty breaks and hanging out around the house. Ricky was very attentive and gave the boys lots of love and cuddles. When I got back from vacation boys were acting as if they had just gotten back from vacation as well. House was left just as I left it. Will be booking Ricky for future vacations!”

Krystabella V.

About: Hi! I’m Grace, and I’ve been an animal lover for as long as I can remember. I grew up with both dogs and cats and have always been the person friends and family call when they need someone they trust to watch their pets. I’ve cared for everything from playful dogs who love long walks to senior dogs who need a little extra patience and attention. One of my friends had an older dog with arthritis that I regularly helped care for, which taught me how important it is to pay attention to a pet’s comfort, routine, and individual needs. I’ve also cared for my parents’ dog for months at a time while they were away. She became my little sidekick, and I loved being responsible for her daily walks, meals, playtime, and plenty of cuddles. I’m a huge cat lover as well. I’ve helped neighbors care for their cats by feeding them, cleaning litter boxes, spending time with them, and making sure they felt comfortable while their owners were away. I know how hard it can be to leave your pet with someone else because they’re family. My goal is to make sure both you and your pet feel comfortable. I’ll treat your pet like they’re my own, stick to their routine, and send plenty of photo updates so you can enjoy your time away knowing they’re happy and well cared for. I can’t wait to meet your furry family member! ❤️🐶🐱 __________________ I work full-time during the week and work from home on Thursdays and Fridays, giving me extra flexibility for daytime check-ins. I’m available mornings, evenings, and weekends, and I love spending time with animals. Whether it’s walks, drop-ins, feeding, or playtime, I’ll make sure your pet gets plenty of attention, exercise, and care while you’re away. ________________ I know every pet is unique, and I’m committed to following their routine, respecting your home, and making sure they feel safe, comfortable, and loved. I’ll also keep you updated with photos and videos so you can see how they’re doing and feel at ease while you’re away—expect cute check-ins 😊

“Michelle is incredible. For ten days she looked after our two cats and our home. She sent daily photos and updates. She thoughtfully took care of our home, leaving it clean and tidy for our return. It's clear she truly loves cats - ours were so relaxed and chill when we got home. She's a great communicator, a cool and reliable human. We feel lucky and grateful to have found her, ❤️”

Wendy T.

“Aolani took great care of our cat, Ralphie, while we were out of town for a weekend and made sure to provide plenty of updates and photos! Our cat loved Aolani's pets, and she left our home in great shape. Would absolutely recommend and book again.”

Angela H.

About: Welcome, I’ve cared for dogs of various ages, breeds, and sizes and am an animal lover! I am great for anxiously attached pets or pets who need a lot of human time. I am very experienced with dogs who are easily triggered or like to pull on the leash and can handle any dog up to 70lbs. I have a knack for handling anxious dogs and I think it has to do with my dog-voice and mellow demeanor :) Please feel free to reach out with questions and see my policies and other details below. 🐕 Meet & Greets: For any recurring services (daily walks for a week or month), I request a meet and greet ahead of time - 30 minutes max, free of charge. 🐩 Care Instructions: I request full care instructions (feeding, triggers/quirks, need to knows) at least 1 hour prior to service start so that I have time to ask questions and ensure proper care for your pet. 🐾 Availability: I am available generally all weekdays, weekends are TBD, please reach out with any questions! I am currently working part-time, with plenty of time for pet services and I am hoping to make it a full time gig because I love animals (especially dogs). I am also highly active and consider the best days to be spent mainly outdoors, so I am happy to be your pet's walk buddy! I care for pets like they are treasured family members - that means every instruction followed per parents, and no risky behavior! If they are anxious with other humans and dogs, we stay aware and away. If they are table surfers, we don’t keep food in tempting places. I only give pre-approved food and treats that have been left by you and I try and keep the daily routines so they are not too overwhelmed being without their family.

“Jessica was available last minute and did an amazing job with my cat Hobbes. While she stayed with him overnight she made sure to send photos and multiple updates through out the visit and eased my mind of leaving him home. Highly recommend her to anyone!!!”

Vinnnie K.

“Eric was reliable and attentive. He carefully followed all care instructions especially being careful of where to keep things because our dog is king of thievery! Communication was great throughout the stay, and I received updates through pictures. I returned to a to our hotel with a relaxed, happy dog. I highly recommend him! He made my Santa Monica and LA experience a great one because I was able to explore it without worrying about my dog.”

Annes N.

About: 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚! 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝘼𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙢𝙚? ❀ 𝘼𝙣 𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡𝙨. ❀ 𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙫𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚. ❀ 𝘼𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙢𝙮 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣. ❀ 𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚, 𝙥𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡, & 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡. ❀ 𝙔𝙤𝙪 & 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙚𝙩(𝙨) 𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩. 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙢𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙬. 𝙏𝙖𝙞𝙡 𝙬𝙖𝙜𝙨 & 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙜𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙙. 𝘼𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝. I have a sixth sense for animals. I have loved pets and animals since I was a child. I had turtles, reptiles, amphibians, budgies, cats, and dogs as pets. Trust me when I say that I would love to care for them all if Rover allowed more than just cats and dogs. I simply am an empath who truly cares about animals. 𝙑𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚. All my life I was fortunate enough to be around animals. My mother worked with an international rescue and helped the organization by finding forever homes in the U.S. for abandoned or neglected dogs. Through her and having to care for dogs at our home as a teenager, I know what it takes to be a top pet caretaker. I also have experience in taking care/grooming horses (equestrian lessons) and farm animals (animal sanctuary volunteering). 𝙉𝙤𝙩 𝙖 𝙩𝙮𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙚𝙩 𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧. 𝙄𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨. Protecting and advocating for the voiceless is my passion. I am a fierce animal advocate with a strong network of like-minded communities and individuals behind me. 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙢. I put your pet(s) as my #1 priority. You can count on me to provide great comfort and care because I will treat your bestie(s) like fur royalty. I provide attention with positivity and patience so your companion(s) feel seen. I am alert to needs so your pet(s) will not feel neglected. I am a trusted sitter with many years of caretaking experience. I can assure you that you can count on me to leave stress and guilt free, because I handle all the good, but also the worst for you. 𝙉𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙖𝙮, 𝙞𝙩 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙢𝙚 𝙟𝙤𝙮 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙥𝙚𝙩 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙪𝙩. 𝙄 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙖 𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 "𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙚" 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙚𝙩(𝙨) 𝙬𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙙 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙚. 𝙄 𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙄 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙚𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙢𝙮 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮! I am providing pet caretaking full-time and am open for bookings 7 days a week. I update my calendar regularly so that it is up to date. I provide gentle caretaking at home for my pets. It looks something like being patient instead of forceful, for example, if a pet doesn’t want to come to me I do not go after them. I look for cues like body position, ears, eyes, etc. At home I also don’t spank to enforce good training or behavior. I enforce positive affirmation and lots of reward treats. However, I do not offer training services on Rover. My caretaking on Rover mainly involves walks and drop-ins. I hope to encounter housebroken and/or well-behaved pet(s). If your pet(s) are on the wild side, that’s okay too, it’s tolerable since I have experience. However, I will not extensively train or enforce client pet(s). On Rover, I offer high energy, positive affirmations, lots of play time, and undivided attention.

“Didi was amazing!! She took great care of my senior boy and my home. Everything went smoothly and I’d absolutely have Didi watch Douglas again. Thank you!!”

Audrey F.

“Taya-Morgan is our regular dog walker but also our dog sitter when we are away on vacation. She not only takes great care of Yoshinobu (our 65lb pit bull) but is kind, super professional, and took great care of our home. We would 1000% recommend her.”

Tiffany B.

About: Hello! I am Libby, lover of all dogs. I have grown up with dogs my entire life (31 years!) and having just moved from London I need some puppy love as much as it needs me! My mother in law also runs a rescue home for dogs so have plenty experience with rescue dogs too. Looking forward to meeting your lovely pups! I am available and happy to walk your pups everyday at any time! Daytime is preferred but also happy to do evenings/ overnight stays and weekends. The dogs in my care will be treated like members of the family! I provide a safe, clean, and calm environment with constant access to fresh water, comfortable resting areas, and plenty of attention. I follow each dog’s routine as closely as possible, including feeding schedules, exercise needs, medication requirements, and any special instructions from the owner.

About: Based in Ocean Park and serving Santa Monica, Venice, and the Westside, I've been around animals my entire life. I grew up in Utah on a ranch with six dogs, horses, chickens, cats, and just about every other animal you can imagine. Caring for animals has always been second nature to me. I'm an avid outdoorsman and spend much of my free time hiking, exploring trails, surfing, and enjoying everything Southern California has to offer. I have a 4-year-old pug named Kofi, and dogs are already a huge part of my daily routine. I work from home and have a flexible schedule, which allows me to give dogs plenty of attention, exercise, and companionship throughout the day. I love taking dogs on adventures, whether that's a neighborhood walk, a trip to the park, a beachside stroll, or a scenic hike overlooking Los Angeles. Every dog is different, and I take the time to understand their personality, energy level, and needs. My goal is simple: treat every dog like they're my own and make sure they come home happy, exercised, and excited for the next adventure. Pet care is a big part of my daily routine. I work from home and spend much of my week walking, hiking, and caring for dogs. I also have a friendly 4-year-old pug named Kofi, so my days are naturally built around walks, outdoor time, and making sure dogs get the exercise and attention they need. My schedule is flexible, which allows me to provide frequent potty breaks, walks, playtime, and companionship throughout the day. Whether it's a neighborhood walk, a trip to the park, or a longer adventure, I genuinely enjoy spending my time with dogs. I care for every dog as if they were my own. I have a friendly 4-year-old pug named Kofi who often joins us on walks and adventures. Dogs in my care get plenty of attention, exercise, playtime, and affection throughout the day. I love taking dogs on long walks, exploring local neighborhoods, parks, and beachside paths whenever appropriate. Because I work from home and have a flexible schedule, dogs are rarely left alone for long periods of time. I make sure they have regular bathroom breaks, fresh water, exercise, and a comfortable environment where they feel safe and relaxed. We often bask in the sun on my patio as well! My goal is always to make your dog feel at home and give them a fun, enriching day while you're away.

“Joanna was great! She took great care of our puppy and was attentive, took him for plenty of walks, and gave us a bunch of cute photo updates! Would book again.”

J D.

“Veronica took very good care of my two cats when I was away for 10 days, I’m super grateful that I could enjoy my trip without worrying about them! Will definitely book her again if needed :)”

Amanda R.