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Sitter Profile Image: Nyla P.
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Nyla P.
$14
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5 years of experience
Sylmar, Sylmar, CA, 91342

About: I'm a young active college student that used to have a dog. He was very large so I'm very aware of how to handle all types. I truly will work on tending to your needs and being a security guard I'm very good with following directions. I truly loving and playful, I'm not one to disappoint. With that being said I'm truly flexible with dogs needs and everyday care, I will put on active wear if we need to run or walk and I'm a protector, so I would treat them like my very own. My mother has taught me that updates are the most comforting thing so if that's what you need to know your dog is safe a text takes 2 min out of our play time.

Sitter Profile Image: Evelin R.
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Evelin R.
$15
total per visit
5 years of experience
Pacoima, Pacoima, CA, 91331

About: I grew up having large dogs and am currently an aunt to a grey cat who is named Booboo. I allow pets to show their personality in order to give them the best care and keep them happy. I’m available Friday afternoons, Saturdays and Sundays. Just message me :) I’m flexible as long as I have a few hours notice. I can do mornings, afternoons or nights as needed I follow all care directions given by owners. I currently feed and play with my cat and give her lots of love. I will make sure all pets are taken care of and are kept safe

Sitter Profile Image: Joanna E.
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Joanna E.
$20
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
San Fernando, CA, 91340

About: Hi there! I'm Joanna. I have experience in training puppies as well as watching over senior dogs. I can say I have a lot of patience and I understand how some dogs can be timid at first, but no worries I'm here to help bring out their confidence! I have always spent my time with dogs from a very young age. My dogs enjoy it when we go out for a hike, walk, or play dates at the dog park and I can definitely provide that for you if requested. Trust is one of the most important things and I know I will be able to provide that for you and your fur baby. I am a full-time student, but since the classes I'm taking are online, I can still be attentive to your fur baby at any moment! I currently only live with my small-sized dog, Archie. He is super friendly and enjoys going on walks, especially when he walks with other dogs. I understand how important they are in our lives and I definitely consider my dogs as my children so I would treat your pets just as how I would treat mine! I understand how every dog is different and they have different routines, but booking with an experienced dog sitter will ensure they get their needs met while giving you peace of mind!

Sitter Profile Image: Lanni X.
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Lanni X.
$18
total per visit
3 years of experience
Sylmar, Sylmar, CA, 91342

About: As an experienced pet caregiver, I bring a unique blend of compassion, expertise, and specialized skills to ensure the utmost care for your furry family member. With my unique blend of skills, compassion, and dedication, I am confident that I can provide exceptional care for your beloved pet. Let me be your trusted partner in ensuring your pet's happiness, health, and well-being while you're away. As an active individual balancing online school, incorporating pet care into my daily and weekly routine is a seamless and fulfilling aspect of my life. Despite the demands of coursework and extracurricular activities, I prioritize my pet's well-being by integrating their care into my schedule in the following ways: 1. Morning Exercise Sessions: I kickstart my day with a brisk morning walk or jog with my pet 2. Scheduled Breaks: Throughout my online school day, I incorporate regular breaks to tend to my pet's needs. 3. Weekend Adventures: On weekends or days with lighter academic commitments, I seize the opportunity to embark on longer outdoor adventures with my pet. I maintain a clean, pet-friendly environment in my home, free of hazards or harmful substances. This includes securing potentially dangerous items, such as household cleaners or small objects that could be swallowed, and providing ample space for pets to roam and play safely. Before providing care in a client's home, I take the time to build trust and rapport with both the pet and the owner. I communicate openly with the client to understand their expectations, preferences, and any specific instructions regarding pet care. Respect for Environment: I respect the client's home and property, maintaining cleanliness and adhering to any house rules or guidelines provided by the client. This includes respecting designated pet-free areas, ensuring gates and doors are securely closed, and cleaning up after pets as needed.

Sitter Profile Image: Esmeralda S.
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Esmeralda S.
$18
total per visit
10 years of experience
Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA, 91342

About: My pets are like my babies! I treat them with respect and love as they too deserve it. Youre babies will be in great hands. It fits into my daily lifestyle as Ive always cared for my animals at home and made sure theyre living comfortably! Your pets will have the same! I always make sure to have a routine set and know the right times of the kitty or puppys needs! Its most important to me that they come before me!

Sitter Profile Image: Hector H.
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Hector H.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 45 reviews
11 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Mission Hills, Los Angeles, CA, 91345

“Hector was the best taking care of my cat! He was extremely responsible and careful and followed all my instructions to take care of Kitty. I had to travel to my home country for a couple of weeks, and having Hector around made me feel comfortable. He was super responsive to the texts and always made sure he posted an update for me for every visit. He kept my place clean, brought in any packages that were outside of my apartment and took care of everything I asked him to do. I could also see how well he treated Kitty, and how he played with her and pet her. My cat really adores him. He was also super polite with me and it was a pleasure dealing with him. I will definitely call Hector next time a need a sitter, I know my cat will be on the best hands! Thanks a lot, Hector, you are the best! :-)”

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Sitter Profile Image: Lisa K.
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Lisa K.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 60 reviews
20 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Granada Hills, Granada Hills, CA, 91344

“Lisa has been amazing! My husband and I got a puppy and so this is all very new to us and using rover. She was helpful with setting up the appointments and came to meet me and our puppy first which was very reassuring. She has been on time for every appointment and our puppy loves her. She has even been helping with teaching him tricks. We are very happy we met Lisa and have already booked a few more times.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Katsiaryna I.
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Katsiaryna I.
$24
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
1 repeat client
2 years of experience
Mission Hills, Los Angeles, CA, 91344

“It was such a pleasure trusting our cat to such a caring person! She was punctual and attentive, and constantly sent photo and video updates during her visits. Our cat was happy and calm, and we could go about our business with total peace of mind. Highly recommended from the bottom of my heart!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Denise V.
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Denise V.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA, 91342

About: For the past 5 years I've pet sat for family and friends, especially during the summer. Many have suggested I venture out to pet sit on the side because they love how I care for their pets. Pets are part of the family and I understand the importance of a trusting pet sitter. Your pets safety and well being will always be my priority! Hi pet parents! 🐾 To make sure I can give your fur babies the best care possible, here is a quick update on my current availability and my upcoming schedule: Current Work Days & Late-Night Walks On the days you see blocked off on my calendar, I am working my day job from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Need a late-night walk? Please still reach out! I am happy to accommodate later evening walks or drop-ins on my work days once I wrap up. Upcoming Fall Schedule (Starting August 31) I will be starting my nursing school classes, which means my weekday availability will shift a bit: Mondays & Tuesdays: Unavailable 8:00 AM – 11:35 AM Thursdays & Fridays: Unavailable 6:30 AM – 2:55 PM Note: Outside of these specific class blocks, I am highly flexible! If you need care on these days, send me a message and we can easily work around my school hours. Looking forward to seeing your pups and kitties soon! 😊 My priority is the safety and well being of your pet! I thoroughly review all the information provided of your pet and communicate any questions I may have. I make an effort to know feeding schedules, potty preferences and activity schedules before meeting your pet. My goal is make sure your pet feels at home with zero disruption to their routine.

Sitter Profile Image: Nathan R.
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Nathan R.
$22
total per visit
4 years of experience
North Hills, Los Angeles, CA, 91343

About: I've taken care of my own pets for as long as they've been alive, along with being an alumni of the Zoo Magnet program from North Hollywood High giving me real time experience with working with numerous different species of animals. I'm currently unemployed with a large amount of free time. I'm available virtually any day past 2pm with my own car and drivers license, able to come to your house as needed. I am able to house sit and take care of menial tasks around the house while ensuring your pets are having a good time with walks, playtime, and scheduled feeding.

Sitter Profile Image: Francesca S.
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Francesca S.
$23
total per visit
13 years of experience
Los Angeles, CA, 91342

About: I’ve cared for and owned dogs since I was 6 years old. At a young age my parents put me in charge of all pet responsibilities like clean ups, feedings, and grooming. I’ve pet sat for many family members before and my friends like to say I have a way with animals. Dogs have a very special place in my heart. I’m currently a college student and working part time. I do have open mornings most days of the week and what better way to fill that than caring for pets! I have a gated yard and grass for your pets to run and play in. I’m very attentive to what a pet needs and understand what they are asking for.

Sitter Profile Image: Stefanny m.
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Stefanny m.
$22
total per visit
10 years of experience
Lakeview Terrace, Los Angeles, CA, 91342

About: I’ve been an animal lover since I was a little girl. I pet sit for family & friends, and i’ve decided to start taking care of other peoples pets because it’s something that I love and enjoy! I am a kitten foster, I work with a rescue and have taken care of 7+ newborn kittens that were going to be euthanized. I love doing this not just as a job but as a hobby ☺️ I am currently working part-time so I have plenty of time to care for your pets. I am an overthinker so I always think about the worst case scenarios and do my best to avoid anything 😭 Besides that I am on my second year of college looking for a side hustle! If you have any concerns Ive probably researched it 99% of the time, so feel free to ask :) I have 1 cat (indoors & outdoor) and fenced back yard. Accommodations for your pets are available if they are not good with other animals. I have plenty of free time for play time. I enjoy going on walks and exploring nature.

Sitter Profile Image: Laura & Brian D.
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Laura & Brian D.
$35
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 495 reviews
122 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Sylmar, CA, 91342

“Amazing dog walking and drop-in visit service! Great with my two large golden-doodles. Have booked multiple visits and will definitely book again!”

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Laura A.
Sitter Profile Image: Brianna T.
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Brianna T.
$24
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
5 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Los Angeles, CA, 91342

“My dog usually has a hard time warming up to new people but Brianna was patient and gentle and my pup warmed up to her quickly! Will def book with her again”

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Kristine M.
Sitter Profile Image: Janelle L.
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Janelle L.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 34 reviews
14 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Granada Hills, Granada Hills, CA, 91344

“It was lovely to meet Janelle. She was right on time for our meet and greet, stayed long enough to get all important information, asked good questions and was gentle and kind with my senior dog. I am sorry we were not able to work together this time but I do think Janelle would be a good sitter for someone else.”

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Sara H.
Sitter Profile Image: Cielo R.
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Cielo R.
$32
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 38 reviews
13 repeat clients
4 years of experience
North Hills, Mission Hills, CA, 91345

“Cielo was great. Took photos each time she visited the cats, and we could really enjoy our time away knowing the fur-babies were getting the attention and care they needed.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Talitha R.
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Talitha R.
$29
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 12 reviews
2 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Los Angeles, CA, 91342

“Talitha was communicative and friendly, our cats were well looked after over the 12 days we were gone”

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Katie M.
Sitter Profile Image: Sara H.
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Sara H.
$35
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
2 repeat clients
50 years of experience
Sylmar, Sylmar, CA, 91342

About: I have been caring for pets (dogs and cats) since I was 5 years old as both a pet owner and sitter. I understand how difficult it can be to be away from your pet family members and will send regular pics and updates to keep you informed about your pet's well-being while you're away. I have always been passionate about researching and finding effective natural solutions to support pet health and am happy to recommend helpful approaches for your pets specific needs at your request. I also have lots of senior dog care experience, and am comfortable administering most meds that don't involve needles. My beloved senior dog with special needs (lost use of hind legs among other things) recently passed away and I miss him but am so thankful for the time we had. I learned a lot about using natural remedies to support senior dog health from him and also learned to walk him with support for his hind end. I am currently able to provide drop in visits for pets in the Mountain Glen I community in Sylmar at this time. If you live in this community and need help caring for your family pet, please reach out so we can arrange a time to meet. Happy to help with dogs, cats and possibly other kinds of pets. I can board too, but only for pets I know and have worked with previously. I always look for and implement practices that will create a safe, peaceful, healthy and nurturing environment for pets in my home and only board pets from the same home at the same time. Boarding and day-care are only available for pets I know and have worked with previously.

Sitter Profile Image: Viviana Q.
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Viviana Q.
$28
total per visit
5 years of experience
Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA, 91342

About: I’ve always had dogs/cats throughout my life. I worry about them as if they were my own kid, animals bring so much joy to the world. I believe they deserve to live their best life ! I work throughout the day from 7-3:30 PM. I work down the street from my home, so it is very convenient to come to and back from my breaks. I will care for them as if they were my own. I love animals, I genuinely enjoy their company and believe they are little humans at heart. I will always make sure they are well fed, in right temperatures , and mentally stimulated.

Sitter Profile Image: Desiree N.
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Desiree N.
$63
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 102 reviews
33 repeat clients
40 years of experience
North Hills, North Hills, CA, 91344

“I believe this is the third or fourth time that Desiree has performed drop-in visits for our cat, Mr. Darcy. On each occasion, she has been very reliable and diligent in following the care instructions left for her. She has also been very willing to communicate as needed to ensure that our expectations will be met and that we will come home to a pet that was well cared for. We continue to highly recommend Desiree's services.”

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Leaving pets behind is always a nerve-wracking experience. Alexis went above and beyond to make sure our pets were well taken care of. I recommend her 100% and will be booking her again for all of our future pet-sitting needs.

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ALEXIS P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I highly recommend my dog sitter! He is always on time, very responsible, and does a great job taking care of my dog. I really appreciate his daily updates and reports—they give me peace of mind while I’m away. I will definitely book him again the next time I go on vacation. Thank you for taking such good care of my fur baby! 🐾❤️

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Delza C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jaime was perfect! She took the best pictures of my very shy cats… meaning she had to find one underneath the bed!! She made my vacation peaceful knowing my cats were in her great care! Definitely would recommend her and will use her services again!

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Mary D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Myla was fantastic. She came by to feed and water our cat and dog. Our cat rarely comes out for anyone but us. But the cat LOVED Myla. She sent us a bunch of both our fur babies looking happy every time she visited. Great sitter! We will definitely call on her again.

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Kelly M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jamie helped us out by looking after our shih tzu and cat during a week long trip. The 2x a day home drop-ins he provided went smoothly, without a hitch. We returned home to a happy dog, mail brought in and trash taken out. We'd call on Jamie again for any future travel plans.

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Michael V.
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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Sylmar on Rover is $27.75 per visit (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of September 2026, there are 16,076 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Sylmar. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.

Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Sylmar stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.

Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Sylmar. On Rover:

  • 89% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 94% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

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