Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Serra Mesa, San Diego, CA
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Top rated Serra Mesa pet sitters
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“Erika is a wonderful dog sitter! I really appreciated her going above and beyond with my anxious pup. I would highly recommend her for your Rover needs, and I look forward to working with her again in the future!”
“Thanks so much to Genevieve for dropping in to feed and play with Bert on my last minute request, she was able to follow my instructions perfectly and sent me lovely photos and videos of Bert letting me know he was happy, healthy, and looked after. Will definitely be calling on her to drop in again if I need it.”
“Carmen was incredible!!! She always kept us up to date with pictures and small notes. I have never used Rover before and she made this experience perfect!! I will definitely be requesting her to watch my cats again. 😊”
About: I’ve cared for dogs in both my home and clients’ homes, offering drop-in visits and regular walks. Though I’m still building experience in puppy training, I approach every dog with patience, consistency, and genuine love for their well-being. I am available 6 days a week from 10/11am to 9/10pm, depending on my schedule changes. I am a part time college student, but my classes are only on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. I am very free and open. Pets are only allowed on the patio when I’m outside with them, ensuring their safety at all times. During walks, I prioritize safety by keeping dogs securely leashed, avoiding high-traffic areas, and staying alert to their surroundings. I’m diligent about following each owner’s rules and routines to provide consistent, reliable care and peace of mind.
“Stella went above and beyond with watching our cat. She was very thorough during the meet and greet. She sent lots of photos/videos with in detail information about how she was doing. She even helped pick up a package for us. We’ll definitely use her again!”
“Miranda was beyond amazing with my cats and dog. She went out of her way to do so much for our little furry babies, and they were happy campers when we returned from our trip. Not to mention, how stellar Miranda was to have accepted the job at such short notice. We were in a panic trying to figure out how to quickly get things set up so we could attend a funeral, and Miranda was there ready to help. Can't recommend her more honestly. My persnickety kitties were even warming up to her, which really shows how caring she was to them. 10/10”
“Sierra provided excellent pet care for my two cats. Reliable & trustworthy! She did a great job providing updates & pics of my pets. I would rehire her anytime. Very happy with her services ?”
“Allison took such great care of our two dogs! We got updates and pictures consistently throughout our time away. We felt so comfortable on our trip knowing our babies were in good hands. Definitely will book with her again!! Thank you Allison!!”
“Shay was available to get check in on our pup with really short notice! He didn't need much but she was very communicative about her whole visit. Will certainly continue to use her for our drop ins!”
“Kalista was absolutely fantastic with our cat, who needed liquid oral medication administered twice daily. We have only had this cat in our lives for a few months and this was his first cat sitting experience. We were really nervous about someone else being able to administer the meds, but Kalista was able to gain our cat’s trust and make it happen. She spent quality time with him and soon he was purring and being sweet with her which we weren’t sure would happen. She was very communicative and we felt confident for our entire two week trip. We will absolutely ask Kalista to come back — the peace of mind was so incredibly appreciated. She’s so good at this!”
About: Your dog isn’t just a pet—they’re family, and I’ll treat them like my own. Whether it’s long walks, belly rubs, or just loving companionship, I’m here to make tails wag and hearts happy. From playful puppies to sweet seniors, I provide the care, patience, and affection they deserve. While you’re away, I’ll make sure your furry friend feels safe, loved, and right at home! As a ceramic artist, I'm fortunate to work from home, allowing me to share my day with my loyal companion, Nugget. After dropping off my kid at school, Nugget and I start our morning with a refreshing walk. My garage studio is where the creativity happens, and Nugget loves to keep me company, enjoying play breaks throughout the day. To refuel, we head out for another adventure after lunch, ensuring she gets the exercise, love, and attention she deserves. With Nugget by my side, every day is a joy! As a dedicated and passionate pet lover, I prioritize the safety, trust, and well-being of the pets in my care. Whether in my own home or those of my clients, I provide top-notch care tailored to each pet's unique needs. As a sitter and dog walker, I offer: - Personalized attention and playtime - Feeding and administering medication (if needed) - Regular updates for pet owners - Clean and comfortable living spaces I understand that every pet is different, and I'm committed to delivering exceptional care that meets their individual needs. I'm excited to meet your furry friend and provide them with the love and attention they deserve!
“Tessa did a fantastic job taking care of my cat for a week. She kept a consistent feeding schedule and took lots of pictures and even ran over to close a window when it started raining one day. I would highly recommend her!”
“Brittnee was outstanding! Our puppy is young and we’re still working on training a lot of different things: she was positive, met all of our many requests, was prompt, communicative, and generally a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend for any of your pup’s needs!”
About: I’ve grown up with dogs my entire life and have been surrounded by them everywhere I go. Whether it’s my own furry family, my relative’s, close friends’, or a stranger’s, I have loved and adored them. As for my personal/professional experience, I have had the pleasure to care for dogs and/or cats that belong to family members and close friends that could be equivalent to about a year. I’m a full time student so I’ll be reducing all of my services to weekends and breaks during the academic year. As for what services and/or days I’m available for, please refer to my calendar as I update my schedule/availability at least once a week. I’m extremely detail oriented, responsible, and trustworthy, so I will take into account and ensure that any of your pet’s needs are met appropriately and to your expectations. I unfortunately cannot offer boarding because I have two senior pups who have anxiety and can be skittish, however, that doesn’t take away from the other services I offer.
About: I grew up in an animal-loving family with the habit of rescuing animals in need of a happy home. Because of this, I’ve always been around and cared for dogs and cats of all ages, breeds, and needs and feel extremely confident in my abilities to do so:) I also have lots of experience around other peoples pets as I was a local dog walker/sitter and cat sitter before joining this app. I love animals of all kinds and promise to care for/treat your pet as my own!! I am a part time student at San Diego State University taking all of my classes online so my schedule can be very accommodating and lenient. I’m proficient when it comes to following instructions and will care for your fur child exactly as you see fit with love, kindness, and respect!
About: I’ve personally trained my dogs to the point where my friends have asked me to help them train. It’s a fun thing to do that I am passionate about Im currently retired so that gives me a relatively open schedules to have fun with my dogs along with some others throughout the long day. I like going on adventures so I’m hoping to find good friends for my pups too! In my home my dogs are fed twice a day and walked 3-4 times a day. We go on frequent long walks like hikes, farmers markets, and other adventures together
“Caity is a wonderful cat sitter. Kind, patient communicative, and thorough, she took incredible care of our beloved cat, Kuma, over 2 days. She took the time to get to know Kuma and make him comfortable with her presence. She quickly read his moods and needs, and made Kuma's first extended stint alone as easy as possible for both him and us - going well above and beyond what we had hoped. She sent us multiple fantastic photos and a report on how he was doing each visit - very comforting for two first-time cat owners. We'd work with her again in a heartbeat and are so happy to have found Caity!”
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Serra Mesa pet parents share their Rover experiences
Destiny has been such an amazing cat-sitter for my boy Sunny. While I was away, my lockbox for my house key became too rusted to access (by no fault of anyone) and Destiny handled the situation in such a reassuring, professional way. After figuring out a plan of action, she communicated with a few of my neighbors and the maintenance workers on site to coordinate what would be needed to gain access back into my apartment to care for Sunny. It was a very stressful situation since I was concerned about Sunny not being able to be accessed, but Destiny went above and beyond to reassure me and make sure everything was well taken care of. Highly, highly recommend her services!
Audrey is your dream cat sitter. Professional, communicative, thoughtful and really understands felines! I have a cat who is typically guarded around strangers and from the first meeting with Audrey, my cat walked right up to her for pets and interaction. She was thorough in her questions and planning (we needed care 2x daily for a week) and immediately put me at ease. The outcome was more than I expected! Our cat clearly got superb care (as evidenced by the descriptions of his behavior and photos) and, I learned a great deal of information about his behavior I would likely not have known otherwise! Audrey was truly a pet detective, going above-and-beyond in tracking down our outdoor/indoor kitty (witht he help of a collar tracker) when he was not home as expected for meal times and relaying observations about his travels and behaviors. She even helped address an issue with a neighbor that was feeding him treats and food he is not permitted to have due to a specialized diet. I feel very grateful for her work and care and highly recommend her!
Siobhan is a great repeat sitter for my cat Franklin! Very communicative and kind, and does what is best to care for my sweet Frank. He’s always cuddling and purring when she visits and I come home to happy cat. Would definitely recommend Siobhan for your pet sitting needs :)
Cali did five days of checking in on my cat, Millie, and I couldn’t be happier with her care. Each day I looked forward to her thoughtful notes and photos of Millie. From the initial meeting with Cali, I immediately felt at ease and am appreciative of the above and beyond care she provided. I am so grateful rover connected us and I will certainly be working with Cali again!
Rosalinda was absolutely GREAT! Appreciated the “meet and greet” call (she offered in person as well) prior to coming into my home. Trustworthy and super communicative. Went above and beyond, cleaning up some throw up my cat left… a couple of times. Can and will book her again in the future!
Shreeya is the best! My roomie and I dropped the ball and realized only a couple of days before Thanksgiving that we needed to book a sitter for the upcoming holiday. When I messaged Shreeya, she responded within the hour and was so flexible with our first meetup, which happened the same day! She was so attentive and thorough with her questions that I knew we were leaving our kitties in good hands. Even when my roomie mixed up the dates for her departure and we had to cancel one of the days we booked with her, Shreeya was so gracious, communicative, and quick to adapt. She also sent pictures and daily updates about how our kitties were doing. 11/10 would recommend! I'll definitely book again with Shreeya any time I'm out of town :)
Brittnee was outstanding! Our puppy is young and we’re still working on training a lot of different things: she was positive, met all of our many requests, was prompt, communicative, and generally a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend for any of your pup’s needs!
Tina was great! We've only had our cat for a month, so I was super nervous about leaving her alone for the first time. After the complimentary meet and greet my mind was put at ease. Tina and my cat, Tama, got along great! I was fully confident she would be well taken care of. After the drop in visit I got lots of pics of a very happy cat, and all of the other things Tina did. Food, water, ect. She was even nice enough to bring in my Amazon packages! My cat got the high quality play time and care she needed. I will definitely rebook and recommend her to anyone who needs their pet, plant, snake, or goldfish taken care of!
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