House Sitting in Santa Monica

“Harley was amazing with our dog Chevy! We went out of town for 4 days for a wedding and she came and stayed at our home with him. This was our first time using Rover and we had such a great experience with her! We will definitely be using Harley again in the future. Chevy’s got a new best friend!”

Emily M.

“Jenna provided exceptional care for our four dogs, which include a German Shepard, Belgian Malinois, Border Collie, and a Maltese in our home to include overnight care. Her communication skills were top-notch, as she kept us constantly updated with photos and updates throughout her time with our dogs. With her reliable and attentive approach, I felt at ease knowing our dogs were in good hands. I recommend Jenna to anyone in need of pet care service. We are grateful for her excellent service, and look forward to booking her again in the future.”

Elizabeth S.

About: I've had pets all my life. My first pet was at about 5 years old and I have a distinct memory of when I found out I had my first puppy. I've adopted and taken in strays all my life, tended to their needs and I can remember almost every single one's name. I have handled medicine, treatment and anything that comes with owning a pet from dogs, cats to guinea pigs and hamsters. I have experienced taking care of puppies and adult dogs as well, indoors and outdoors. I have experience with taking care of other's pets and pets tend to be pretty welcoming with me usually. I have the love and patience for any kind of animal or pet that needs it. I'm currently working part time and working on a couple of other business ventures so I have fair flexibility. I have weekends free for the most part. I have kids but they would be more than willing to help if it can benefit, but they are also independent enough to stay home while I work. I can only care for small/medium pets as home as I am limited to space and have other pets at home as well. Coming to a home or taking a pet out for a walk or to the dog park works. I spend a lot of time at parks and outdoors and usually try to find activities in the area. I can work with going to the pet owner's home and staying there if necessary.

“Odalis was fantastic! She was very caring and responsible with Ziva. Definitely put my mind at ease while traveling that I had a trusted sitter staying with my fur baby🙂”

Kristi S.

“Excellent and caring. The doggos loved having Sabrina around to care for them.”

Valerie G.

About: Hello my name is Amanda :) I am from Harlingen and currently attending UTRGV to major in Marine Biology. Me and my family have a six year old chihuahua named Soda who is super loved!! I decided to get Rover because I would like to earn some money to help with my school expenses & other things. I am currently 26 yrs old. I am a friendly and an easy going person. I would love and enjoy the opportunity to take care of your little fur friends and will do my absolute best of taking care of them. I love dogs and look forward to having fun with them! For dog walking & dog visit services, I am available early mornings to mid afternoons for both weekdays and weekends. I am excited to care of your pups! My dog Soda is an indoor dog but he really loves playing outside. When he wants to go outside, I walk him on his leash and playfully throw his ball for him to run, and take him to do his doggy business.

About: Dog lover at heart. I have the space, time, and energy to care for your pets as if they were my own while you’re away. I can potty train, teach basic commands, provide basic grooming. I am currently available to board dogs any day of the week. I do come and go out of the house throughout the day, but not for more than 4 hours at a time for potty breaks and walks. Mornings and evenings dogs are walked every two hours or as needed. I have one loving and playful fur baby to keep your pet(s) company. Pets are allowed on furniture and have free roam in the house, crating is optional. I have crates on hand to avoid transferring bulky items. For the safety of myself, dog & yours, please consult with a vet if your dog has any health concerns at the time prior to stay. Vaccinations and flea/tick treatment must be up to date.

About: I’ve dealt with pets in the past with taking care of them and making sure they stay in shape. I will make sure your pet will never get lost and whatever special needs you have please let me know. I offer many services for you pet to be comfortable and well fed. I am usually up during the day and I am always home. If need be I have a vehicle to get to and from places. If need be I will take your pet to the park and make sure he or she gets the love and attention your pet deserves. I love Dogs and I would love to get to know your dog. I promise to be truthful and follow instructions for the day.

About: What sets me apart is my hands-on experience with pets in all stages of life—from playful puppies to senior dogs. I’ve successfully helped train family and friends’ dogs to go potty outside, and I take pride in being attentive, patient, and interactive with every pet I care for. Whether it’s training, playtime, or just providing comfort, I treat every pet like family and tailor my care to their individual needs. I work mornings as a barista and usually finish by 3 PM, which leaves my afternoons and evenings open for pet care. This flexible schedule allows me to give pets plenty of attention, exercise, and playtime throughout the rest of the day and even on weekends. In my home, your pup will have a safe, fenced yard to play in and will be alongside my friendly boxer—unless they need their own space, which I can easily provide. I stay with your pet the entire time to make sure they feel comfortable and cared for. I’m also experienced with dogs who need extra attention, whether it’s giving medication or cleaning up after accidents. Your dog’s safety and happiness always come first!

About: Mantenerlos en un ambiente muy limpio y saludable, además de velar por su alimentación e higiene constante. Tratar que se sientan a gusto y muy feliz junto a mi compañía. Cuando están conmigo me dedico todo el tiempo a su bienestar y solamente hago mis rutinas diarias necesarias en casa sin que los afecte a ellos en lo absoluto. Estando muy pendiente a las mascotas, velando por su alimentación y su agua constante, para que se sientan muy a gusto, además de su alegría junto a la mía.

“Edileny was great with our pets. She provided daily updates and pictures and made our babies feel very comfortable. They were very happy with her and I'm glad she was able to make them feel at ease. She followed special instructions for each pet and was able to administer medications when needed. I would trust Edileny to take care of my babies again.”

Samantha O.

About: Dog lover since birth. Have been a dog owner all of my life. I attend to the animals needs and protect your pet as if it were mine. I can watch your pet based on availability at any time to fit your vacation calendar needs. Feel free to reach out so we can move forward. I am attentive to the pets routine. Will give them individual play time, walk them, bath them, anything they require. Will be in contact with you if any needs may arise.

“Very kind person, and she took great care of our cat and two guinea pigs! She was also very flexible when our travel plans changed which I greatly appreciated. I would definitely recommend her!”

Tia O.

“Logan is great! She saved the day by home sitting while we were away. This was our first time using Rover, and she did a great job of updating us before and during the appointment and was excited to help watch our two doggies. You can tell she loves animals and was ready to help accommodate our situation! Highly recommend her and will likely book again in the future!”

Jorge Adrian M.

About: I’ve been with animals since I was about 8 years old. My oldest cat lived to be over 100 years old in cat years. He was very well loved. My family members always ask me to take care of their pets when they are gone. I currently work part time so I have a lot of time time care for your furry family members of any age or breed. 🤍 I have my own cat son and his safety is the most important to me. I will treat your furry family member just the way that I treat mine.

About: I’ve taken care of dogs, cats and other types of family pets since I was a kid. Family friends and neighbors have relied on me over the years, to help them with feeding, walking and bathing their pets. I am a teacher and currently free most days of the week during the summer and available evenings and weekends once the school year starts. I provide dog walking, feeding, bathing in the homes and surrounding environments of pet owners homes, or approved locations. I keep in close contact with pet owners on their pt needs, while their pets are in my care.

About: We will go walk out if stay with me we have a pet park a lot fun and play in the yard, I have few toys and pet bed if needed; if I go to other places I will follow the pet parents instructions about place for walk, play give medicine or food, clean the area, etc. The pets parents will be having the best experience using this app service I have plenty stock of bags for pop if needed. I’m enrolled on this app because I had bad experience in the last leaving my dog in vets place all the time when I pick up was so sad and love this App service is excellent to car the pets in save place and good persons.

About: I have several years of experience in pet care, having worked with a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, and small pets. I’ve provided services like daily walks, feeding, and playtime, ensuring that each pet receives personalized attention and care. My goal is to create a safe and loving environment for pets while their owners are away, and I always strive to keep them happy and healthy! I am currently not working therefore I would spend most of my time being home making sure your furry baby is well taken care of I have a fenced dog park in my apartment complex where other dogs can keep your pet company and i’ll also do walks/ potty breaks

About: I've always been a dog lover since I was a kid! I grew up constantly having dogs in the house ranging from chihuahuas, blue healers, and german shepards! I watch over my family's/friend's dog when they go out town and I enjoy it so much! I am very trustworthy and look forward to making sure your dog is healthy and having a fun time while you’re busy! I am currently a student at Texas State University and I will be home for a month for break! I am pretty much free within that time but I will be sure to communicate that with you. I do have a friendly and safe neighborhood that is perfect for going on walks! There are no stray dogs that wander around that could potentially alarm your pet! I am open to walking and taking care of your pet in the comfort of your home if you feel more comfortable with your pet staying around the area that they may know.

About: Hello! I'm new to Rover, but have many reviews online. Scroll to the bottom to read some of them! <3 ~~ I've spent most of the last 18 years living and working in California and New York, but I'm from South Texas. Throughout these years, I have cared for so many pets (and humans) that I have honestly lost count. I absolutely love animals and care for every home as if it were my own. I also have experience managing homes during emergencies, including natural disasters... my most recent occurring in January 2025 when I was pet sitting minutes from the devastating fire that swept through beautiful Altadena, CA. After rushing out with the pets and driving through the hurricane winds, I ended up being displaced again due to the Hollywood fire starting less than 12 hours later. Day later, upon reuniting the cat and dog with their owners, I extended my stay in California to volunteer at The Pasadena Humane Society. There, I fell in love with being able to learn so much so quickly and I will never forget being able to help families and animals when they needed it most. ~~ Background: I was raised always having at least one animal at home. My first dog was a black lab and then my family got a dachshund. We raised her for 11 years until seizures resulted in her losing all of her senses. Even as a young college kid who went to school 5 hours away, I traveled and was by her side during her hardest times. The longest seizure cluster I held her through lasted more than an hour. She fought and surprised every vet until another seizure took her final sense, her sense of smell. So, we decided to put her down. It was devastating It took my family a while to get another dachshund. This time, we got a male. Unbeknownst to us, he had epilepsy. So, we raised this baby boy who experienced regular seizures. After 11 happy years, his seizures left him immobile and our hearts broke again when it was time to say goodbye. Years passed and then I spotted a 5-week-old Dachshund on Craigslist. The owners desperately needed to find her a home before the Covid lockdown the next day. I rushed to get her. Lady is now 5-years-old. She's my baby girl. Since I cared for my parents during the lockdown, I raised her with them and I don't have the heart to separate her from my mom and niece. I now travel often, and pet sit a lot, until I can get home to her. She's a ham. Family & pets— Mom is retired. She was a middle and high school principal. She grew up in a rural part of Houston where her mom took care of animals that wandered onto their property. The animals were wild and free, but they all became somewhat domesticated because they loved mom and my grandparents. Some of these animals included a bobcat, a raccoon, dogs, a chicken, large birds, etc. That’s who I come from: people who animals are drawn to. I’m like mom in that I get along with most animals. I’ve cared for dogs, turtles, ducks, pigeons, cats, ferrets, and I even set up mom’s 55-gallon fish tank of angel fish and (later) more cichlids. I also raised my own betta fish. Garden & Plants: I have experience caring for freshly planted grass, plants, and I even helped mom plant an entire garden complete with flowers and trees in 2020. Between living in New York, Texas & California, I’ve helped plants thrive through all seasons. ~~ Some Reviews from other Pet/ Home Sitting Platforms: 1. Omeed. Sherman Oaks, CA, US · 13 Jan - 17 Jan 2025 "Nicole continues to set the bar impossibly high! This was her 8th time sitting for Lucy and Dinah, and once again, she proved why we trust her completely with our home and beloved pups. This time, Nicole had to contend with the challenges of the Los Angeles fires, and she handled the situation with incredible preparedness and grace. Not only did she come fully equipped with a plan to keep herself and our dogs safe, but she also shared invaluable tips with us to ensure we had a go-bag ready for Lucy and Dinah. Her calm and proactive approach gave us such peace of mind during what could have been a stressful time. As always, Nicole’s care for Lucy and Dinah is unmatched. She keeps us updated with adorable photos and messages, showing just how happy and loved our pups are while we’re away. And when we come home, our house is immaculate, as though no one had even been there! Nicole has truly become part of our family. Her kindness, resourcefulness, and genuine love for our dogs make her irreplaceable. Thank you, Nicole, for everything you do – we are endlessly grateful and can’t wait to have you back again soon!" 2. Illana. Pasadena, CA, US · 24 Dec 2024 - 08 Jan 2025 "Nicole was absolutely outstanding. She watched our home and our fur babies during the onset of the Eaton Canyon fires near our house and brought them to safety. We are truly grateful for her care and communication during a natural disaster. Prior to this incident she was an excellent care taker and communicator and just a generally lovely human being. Our pets loved her and she sent updates regularly. We would love for Nicole to sit for us again and could not recommend her more to others. Thank you for everything Nicole!" 3. Giorgio. Burbank, CA, US · 03 May - 24 May 2024 "It's always a pleasure to have someone as warm as Nicole over again. She took great care of our young dog and cat (as well as our house) who can be a handful for one person. She even managed to get our skittish cat to warm up to her and ask for pets, and that's saying something. We loved that she was, as always, very communicative and was so considerate to send us a steady flow of pet pictures during our absence. On a few days, Nicole did have to take on some unplanned last-minute event jobs, but she worked closely with us to make arrangements and be sure the pets were looked after and taken care of. When you are hundreds of miles away from home, you can't ask for someone better than Nicole to watch over your pets. She's a kind, self-sufficient person who took wonderful care of our home, and we'd recommend her to anyone." 4. Karee. Claremont, CA, US · 26 Mar - 05 Apr 2024 "We felt so lucky that Nicole was able to sit for us. She was great from the first time we communicated--responsive and clear about her plans, asked great questions, kept in touch, etc. We have a senior dog who, in addition to arthritis, had pulled a leg muscle, but Nicole was terrific at medicating and keeping her moving in a way that let her heal, but kept her arthritic joints from stiffening. Our very good dog was happy and well on the road to recovery when we came back. Nicole also took great care of our 9.5 pigeons and numerous bonsai. The house was clean and in great shape on our return. Would definitely love to have her back any time!" 5. Paola. Brooklyn, NY, US · 01 Jun - 06 Jun 2022 "Nicole was the best! Jolene was so happy upon our return which is always the best sign. She was kind, kept us updated and genuinely loves dogs. Our home was in perfect condition. I could not recommend her more." 6. Elyse. Pasadena, CA, US · 06 May - 16 May 2022 "Nicole was AWESOME!!!! She was super reliable, and she went above and beyond in every way! She bathed our dog and started him on his ear medication because she knew we were leaving on another trip quite soon - so thoughtful and forward-thinking! She even wrote out a chart/calendar for us with his different treatments on it! See, totally above and beyond :) She was also just the loveliest person. So glad we met her! HIGHLY recommend!!" I currently have a flexible schedule and can often work from home, so reach out at anytime to see if I'm available to pet/ house sit. I am unable to care for other pets in my personal home, but I am happy to be there for your pets in the environment that is most familiar to them, their home. Dog Walking: I'm used to walking up to two large dogs at a time. If handling more animals, I separate them and take them for walks in smaller groups to ensure our safety. Pet energy expectations: I've cared for a (precious) husky. Enough said. What shocks others, I likely already have experience with. Caring for Sick or Injured Pets: My only ask is that if you have a pet who seems to be approaching the final weeks of their life, please spend time with them and avoid reaching out to find a sitter. I have yet to be there when someone else's pet passes away during a sit, but I once cared for a pit bull where I arrived and immediately knew the dog had days to weeks left to live. I was also not informed he had recently become immobile. It broke my heart being there for a full week and I worked around the clock to help his condition improve. The owners returned to a healthier dog, but I was not okay. I carried that poor senior to and from the restroom and bathed him anytime he soiled himself. I vowed to never take that experience on again. So, please be honest when describing the needs of your fur babies. Thank you!