House Sitting in Shadow Run, Santa Ana, CA
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Michelle has been a God send. She had been consistently on time and able to watch George for us a few times this week. She takes him on nice long walks and is easy to communicate with.”
“We had Don watch our 3 year old dog for 3 nights and 4 days. He was absolutely the perfect sitter. He arrived at 5:30AM so we could have our dog be with him while we headed to the airport to relieve any anxiety and stayed until 7:00PM so we could get back not too late with our dog being alone. Don was very kind, sweet, and attentive towards our dog. He asked for a detailed item list for his stay, he sent us a ton of photos and videos without us having to always ask, and reached out to help clean up sheets, vacuum, take the trash out before his stay ended. You can tell he has a passion for dogs and truly enjoys spending time with them. I would highly recommend Don if you are looking to enjoy your vacation or time away and want to feel like you can trust someone to make your dog happy. We look forward to hiring him again next time we are out of town. He will be our first choice in sitters moving forward.”
About: I had a dog since I was 9 who sadly passed away after 13 years. Love dogs but can’t get my own until I move out. I watch dogs for family friends on the side. I love all dogs especially high energy dogs who needs long walks. I’m currently in a masters program Monday-Friday 8-5. I nanny kids with special needs through the week on a loose schedule. I’m able to leave school during lunch. I’m great at long runs/walks cuddles my sister has been working on rover for 2 years and we have a dog at our house every day of the year!
“Alexander was amazing! Super communicative all day, sent tons of photos, regular updates. I barely feel like I left because he kept me so informed about how Nova was doing even down to noticing the little things! Highly recommend and I will definitely have him back in the future. Grateful he was randomly able to come with an hours notice when another sitter canceled. Thank you”
“Elizabeth was the greatest! She took great care of my dogs and home while we were away. She is great with communication, sending updates, photos, and I didn’t even have to ask. We booked last minute after our plans with a friend who was going to watch our dogs fell through, and she was very flexible. I will definitely be hiring her again! It’s very comforting not having to worry about trusting a sitter when you are out of town!”
“We couldn't have asked for a better dog sitter than Jingying! She took amazing care of our two puppies, Raina and Emma, while we were away for 10 days. Raina, our older girl, needs extra attention and daily medication, and Jingying handled her care with such patience, compassion, and attentiveness. It was such a relief knowing she was in good hands. Emma, our younger pup, is full of energy, and Jingying made sure she had plenty of playtime and love too. She kept us updated with regular messages and photos, which gave us great peace of mind. When we came home, both dogs were happy, healthy, and clearly well cared for. Jingying is responsible, kind, and clearly loves what she does. We’re so grateful to have found her and will absolutely be booking with her again. Highly recommend!”
“Lilah was superb with our dog and cat, sending frequent updates and pictures. From our first interaction, she was responsive and extremely attentive to our pets’ needs. We came home to a perfectly clean home and very happy animals. 10/10!”
About: I am more excited to hang out with your pets than you are for your vacation. Grew up with dogs and cats, and I am currently the go-to sitter among my family and friends! I am freelance editor and part-time substitute teacher with 100% control of my schedule. On subbing days, I’m at school from 8:00-2:30; for my freelance projects, I can work anywhere (including your home, with your pets!) The comfort of your pets is my number one priority, and I am happy to accommodate experiences to disrupt their schedules and environment as little as possible, especially for high-stressed friends.
“Jane was absolutely lovely! This was my first time hiring anyone to watch my babies and I felt so confident in Jane to take care of them. From start to finish the process was extremely smooth, especially for my last minute booking. My animals, home, and mind were all taken care of while I went out of state! I appreciate you so much Jane!”
“Joy was the perfect in house sitter for my old dog Louie! She kept me updated with pics throughout my vacation, which gave me great comfort! The house was left in perfect shape and she washed the linens and towels, which was a super nice touch. I would book Joy again anytime and recommend to anyone looking for a sitter and is a first time Rover user like me.”
About: Animals have an incredible ability to ease the tension they sense in the ones they love, so in turn I would like to provide a sense of safety and love with each encounter with your pet. Your chosen family is often stronger than the one you are born into, and these animals that we have taken into our homes and hearts show it clearly and consistently. I have worked in an animal hospital for about 2 1/2 years and in my time I learned many tools to create a safe and welcoming environment. I can trim nails, clean ears, brush out matts comfortably and give sanitary haircuts. I was trained to give thorough baths to make pets squeaky clean! I can also administer medication and have taken care of pets who are getting up there in years. I have experience watching 20-30 dogs in a group setting and can walk up to 7 dogs comfortably at a time. I have basic dog training knowledge and I am familiar with animal behavior and how to deescalate potential dangerous situations and soothe an anxious animal. I will soon be going back to school and have a part-time job so my schedule is flexible. I am looking to add walking pet sitting and bathing back into my routine. Written instructions on specifics on how to care for your pets are helpful in making sure your standards of care are being met. Trust is a need not a want when it come to animals, some need easing into meeting a new person and some are all in on the initial meeting, whatever the case forcing a connection is the best way to destroy it. Taking time to bond is something essential to animal caregiving.
“I couldn't be more pleased with the exceptional care provided by Mattea! This was my first time using her services, and she exceeded all expectations. Not only was she punctual, but her genuine care and attention to detail immediately put both me and my boy at ease. My dog, who struggles with separation anxiety, was comforted and well-cared for throughout the entire time. Mattea demonstrated professionalism and a true passion for animals. Additionally, she kept me updated regularly, providing peace of mind while I was away. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking top-notch pet care. We will always resort to you when Mochi needs a sitter. Thank you, Mattea, for your outstanding service!”
“Abigail took great care of our pets Jenna and Celly while house sitting. She sent us photos every day, and left the place nice and clean. She was very respectful and we felt our pets were well cared for! I would recommend her to a friend. Thanks Abigail!”
“Chloe was a wonderful dog sitter! I had NEVER left my 3 old dogs before, one of whom is on cardiac medications. She took excellent care of them and did so much more to look after my house. I loved the photos and videos of them that she faithfully sent twice a day. They really allowed me to relax on my trip because I heard how she talked to them and saw how she loved on them. She is a great communicator and very conscientious. When I got home, they were all well fed, medicated, had been well supervised and very well cared for. I will definitely use Chloe again, and now feel comfortable about being gone from the house, knowing that Chloe will provide the care they need.”
About: I am a Registered veterinary technician with 15 plus years of experience working with animals.I Have several years of experience in Emergency and Specialty medicine. In the past I have worked in the neurology department for over 5 years and so I have experience in caring for IVDD dogs and cats, and pets with seizures. My experience makes it easy for me to recognize when a pet is experiencing an emergency. I love taking care of all pets and specialize in the care of pets with special needs. I am currently working from home so I have some extra time during the week and weekends for walks, in house visits and pet sitting. I treat every pet as if it was my own and I am very careful when at the clients home. I will care for and nurture your pet, after all I do this for a living :)
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Sarah D.
“Sarah was amazing!! She was so patient with our puppy and took the time to get to know her. Appreciate all the walks and our pups loved her! Highly recommend”
Michelle M.
“Michelle has been a God send. She had been consistently on time and able to watch George for us a few times this week. She takes him on nice long walks and is easy to communicate with.”
Ana V.
“Thank you for staying with our puppy and being so patient and kind.”
Don D.
“We had Don watch our 3 year old dog for 3 nights and 4 days. He was absolutely the perfect sitter. He arrived at 5:30AM so we could have our dog be with him while we headed to the airport to relieve any anxiety and stayed until 7:00PM so we could get back not too late with our dog being alone. Don was very kind, sweet, and attentive towards our dog. He asked for a detailed item list for his stay, he sent us a ton of photos and videos without us having to always ask, and reached out to help clean up sheets, vacuum, take the trash out before his stay ended. You can tell he has a passion for dogs and truly enjoys spending time with them. I would highly recommend Don if you are looking to enjoy your vacation or time away and want to feel like you can trust someone to make your dog happy. We look forward to hiring him again next time we are out of town. He will be our first choice in sitters moving forward.”
Cody B.
“Cody is a very caring dog house sitter. He took care of my large dog when we were on vacation. Great communication and our dog loved him. Would use him again.”
Alexander C.
“Alexander was amazing! Super communicative all day, sent tons of photos, regular updates. I barely feel like I left because he kept me so informed about how Nova was doing even down to noticing the little things! Highly recommend and I will definitely have him back in the future. Grateful he was randomly able to come with an hours notice when another sitter canceled. Thank you”
Elizabeth M.
“Elizabeth was the greatest! She took great care of my dogs and home while we were away. She is great with communication, sending updates, photos, and I didn’t even have to ask. We booked last minute after our plans with a friend who was going to watch our dogs fell through, and she was very flexible. I will definitely be hiring her again! It’s very comforting not having to worry about trusting a sitter when you are out of town!”
Jingying & Alex W.
“We couldn't have asked for a better dog sitter than Jingying! She took amazing care of our two puppies, Raina and Emma, while we were away for 10 days. Raina, our older girl, needs extra attention and daily medication, and Jingying handled her care with such patience, compassion, and attentiveness. It was such a relief knowing she was in good hands. Emma, our younger pup, is full of energy, and Jingying made sure she had plenty of playtime and love too. She kept us updated with regular messages and photos, which gave us great peace of mind. When we came home, both dogs were happy, healthy, and clearly well cared for. Jingying is responsible, kind, and clearly loves what she does. We’re so grateful to have found her and will absolutely be booking with her again. Highly recommend!”
Mary L.
“Mary did a fantastic job watching Tory, Remy, Milo, and Baxter. She gave updates with photos multiple times a day and kept me in the loop. I highly recommend!!”
Lilah S.
“Lilah was superb with our dog and cat, sending frequent updates and pictures. From our first interaction, she was responsive and extremely attentive to our pets’ needs. We came home to a perfectly clean home and very happy animals. 10/10!”
Kathryn S.
“Hire Katie as your pet sitter. Katie is responsible and loving to all pets. She follows instructions, leaves things better than she found them and, in general, is simply a pleasure to work with. Katie is trustworthy and while we were away, I didn't worry once about our dog or the house. She sent videos, pictures and updates as requested. I could tell how happy our dog was with her. Katie is a star.”
Jane Y.
“Jane was absolutely lovely! This was my first time hiring anyone to watch my babies and I felt so confident in Jane to take care of them. From start to finish the process was extremely smooth, especially for my last minute booking. My animals, home, and mind were all taken care of while I went out of state! I appreciate you so much Jane!”
Joy B.
“Joy was the perfect in house sitter for my old dog Louie! She kept me updated with pics throughout my vacation, which gave me great comfort! The house was left in perfect shape and she washed the linens and towels, which was a super nice touch. I would book Joy again anytime and recommend to anyone looking for a sitter and is a first time Rover user like me.”
Amanda A.
“I have worked with Amanda at a Dog Daycare/Walking She is incredibly caring for pups! Super patient and handles stressful situations calmly ! . She is the definition of a professional, caring , wonderful dog walker. She knows how to handle everything that comes her way professionally.”
Serena Z.
“Serena went above and beyond. She cleaned up some glass that broke and put together a dog mat. She did a great job caring for Wally. Thank you Serena.”
Mattea P.
“I couldn't be more pleased with the exceptional care provided by Mattea! This was my first time using her services, and she exceeded all expectations. Not only was she punctual, but her genuine care and attention to detail immediately put both me and my boy at ease. My dog, who struggles with separation anxiety, was comforted and well-cared for throughout the entire time. Mattea demonstrated professionalism and a true passion for animals. Additionally, she kept me updated regularly, providing peace of mind while I was away. I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking top-notch pet care. We will always resort to you when Mochi needs a sitter. Thank you, Mattea, for your outstanding service!”
Angie D.
“Angie watched our pup for 5 days and was great! Very communicative and felt genuinely cared for that Penny was in great hands”
Abigail D.
“Abigail took great care of our pets Jenna and Celly while house sitting. She sent us photos every day, and left the place nice and clean. She was very respectful and we felt our pets were well cared for! I would recommend her to a friend. Thanks Abigail!”
Chloe P.
“Chloe was a wonderful dog sitter! I had NEVER left my 3 old dogs before, one of whom is on cardiac medications. She took excellent care of them and did so much more to look after my house. I loved the photos and videos of them that she faithfully sent twice a day. They really allowed me to relax on my trip because I heard how she talked to them and saw how she loved on them. She is a great communicator and very conscientious. When I got home, they were all well fed, medicated, had been well supervised and very well cared for. I will definitely use Chloe again, and now feel comfortable about being gone from the house, knowing that Chloe will provide the care they need.”
Maria R.
“We are so thankful Maria is in our area and available to watch our two dogs when we're away. She is caring and considerate, professional and friendly, and takes great care of our dogs. We have used Maria's services on many occasions and she always shows up on time and follows the instructions we leave her. She hangs out and plays with our dogs or just shares space with them...whatever they need. Maria has done short check-ins, hour-long visits, feedings, walks, and on a couple of occasions has stayed with our dogs all day. We highly recommend Maria's services.”
Shadow Run pet parents share their Rover experiences
This was our second time booking Will, but our first time having him house sit for us. We couldn’t be more pleased with the care that Will provided for our 2 dogs! He also left our home very clean! We will continue to book Will for all our future pet sitting needs! :)
Cristina did an overnight house sitting and pet care for us while we traveled to San Diego. She offered a meet-and-greet, and our pups took to her right away. She asked thoughtful questions and ensured our dogs’ comfort was her top priority. Our dogs Truman and Luna absolutely loved her! She was great at keeping us updated & staying in communication during the whole trip. It felt great knowing our pets and home were receiving the best of care. We highly recommend Cristina and will definitely use her again!
Matt and Bella were great pet sitters. There communication and punctuality were perfect - amazing!!!! We have 4 raucous dogs - 3 are over 50 pounds and Matt was so calm with them that they greeted him like an old friend. We received regular updates and photos, which are so appreciated, especially being a nervous pet parent. It's always so nice to come home after a busy weekend and the house was in perfect order and the pups were happy - Ahhhhh! I highly recommend Matt and Bella to provide your pet and housesitting needs. Thank you so much!
We are so lucky to have found Anna! Not only do our pets love her immensely, but she’s reliable, transparent, flexible, and so patient! Our pets can be handful, and Anna always handles them with grace and understanding. Our flight got massively delayed on our way back, and I could figure out logistics with peace of mind because Anna drove back to our house at 10pm when I texted her frantically. It’s clear she loves our animals, and we are always so happy to work with her! I’d recommend her to anybody!
日本人の方にお勧めのシッターさんです。She is the best house sitter you could ask for. We have two crazy giant cats who had been nightmares for the past sitters. I couldn’t enjoy my vacation without receiving continuous calls or texts from them complaining about them. This is my first vacation which I could relax thanks to Yoshiko. She communicated daily with pictures and videos. She left our house cleaner than we left it for her stay also. Both of our crazy cats looked happy to see us when we got home, but they also looked relaxed. We could tell they were well taken care of.
Sandra was a fabulous sitter for Rigby! She kept him engaged and spoiled rotten! He was such a happy dog when I returned from my trip. I felt so at peace knowing he was under her care. Rigby is an active GSP that can be demanding on folks not familiar with the breed. Sandra was amazing at setting the necessary boundaries and engaged play time, which I could tell from his behavior when I returned.
Kat is a terrific dog sitter. She stayed with our two boys at our house and did an amazing job. We received many updates and pictures of the dogs. She even worked on one of our dog's barking issues and kept him pretty quiet. She also managed our other dog's medication/suppliment needs perfectly. They boys obviously had a blast with her with the many videos and pictures of smiling pups we received 🙂Afterwards we received a full recap, a thank you letter and she even washed the sheets/towels she used. Kat was amazing and we recommend her to anyone!!
Halley was caring for my dog. She woke up early to take him to the park so that his time there coincided with the time my dog's doggie friend also comes to the park. She is loving and very responsible. I felt reassured that she was there taking care of my dog while I was away. She took good care of the house as well. She is a great find (during two meet and greet sessions before signing on with her, she always arrived a few minutes early, a sign of someone who is very responsible and respectful). Thank you, Halley.
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Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Shadow Run.
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. Shadow Run 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
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