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Sitter Profile Image: Kristen U.
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Kristen U.
$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
17 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Acampo, CA, 95220

Kristen is a wonderful walker - very reliable and professional. She does a great job working with our timid, slow to warm up yet active and energetic dog!

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Sitter Profile Image: Amelia C.
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Amelia C.
$43
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Walnut Grove, CA, 95699

About: I live in the Sacramento Delta in a quiet neighborhood. Great neighborhood for walks and a nice fenced corner lot yard for your pup to run around in. I live with my elderly father who enjoys meeting new doggy friends. 24 hr supervision since I work remotely! I’m an early riser and enjoy morning walks. Your doggy will recieve a good amount of outdoor time and have an active and stimulating day. I’m comfortable with your dog sleeping in bed with me but respect if you prefer them to sleep in a crate. I work remotely so I have no issue staying at your house as well!

Sitter Profile Image: Lily Q.
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Lily Q.
$18
total per walk
3 years of experience
Stockton, CA, 95219

About: I’ve been around of medium/large dogs essentially my entire life and have provided care to them during every stage of their lives. I posses the confidence, patience, and discipline needed to care for young pets and those in training. I’d love to meet your fur babes soon! I am actively searching for full-time employment, so I have lots of time to play and train with your pets. I do have my own working dog, who has daily needs to be fulfilled. I have a field line Labrador who has a neutral demeanor and typically pays no mind to other animals. My yard isn’t big enough for much other than going potty, however I have a large park nearby for fetch and the neighborhood perfect for walks.

Sitter Profile Image: Keira T.
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Keira T.
$32
total per walk
4 years of experience
Galt, CA, 95632

About: I have been a pet owner since I entered the world. Most of my experience is with dogs, but I do have two cats. As of now, most of my pet-sitting jobs have been for close family friends. I am just starting on my Rover journey. I am a college student who is looking to help pay for my college expenses. I'm only offering Friday-Sunday right now since I will be working during the week and don't have a flexible schedule. On the weekends, your dogs will have my full attention :) I do not provide care in my own home. I will work with you to ensure that your pet feels safe with me while I am in their space.

Sitter Profile Image: Ramona G.
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Ramona G.
$22
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
5 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Lodi, CA, 95242

Punctual, friendly, flexible. Will definitely rebook

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Erica A.
Sitter Profile Image: Emily & Tonallo C.
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Emily & Tonallo C.
$28
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
192 reviews
38 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Lodi, CA, 95240

Emily has been taking care of my girl for the last 5 months and I couldn't be happier. She is timely and flexible and Grace LOVES her. If you just need your pet to be walked while you're at work or drop in visits while you are away, you can count on Emily to take great care of your beloved pets!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alina J.
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Alina J.
$22
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
10 years of experience
Galt, CA, 95632

About: Hi! I’m Alina!, an animal lover with several years of experience caring for dogs and cats of all breeds and sizes. Whether it’s energetic playtime, a long walk, or just cozy companionship, I tailor each visit to your pet’s unique needs and personality. I’m very patient, reliable, and safety-focused—I’ll treat your pet like my own. I’m comfortable handling multiple pets, and following detailed care instructions. Whether your pup needs exercise, belly rubs, or just someone to keep them company, I’m here to help. Your pet’s happiness and comfort are my top priorities! I currently work a part-time job, which gives me the flexibility to dedicate plenty of quality time to pet care. My work schedule is consistent, and I plan my availability around it to ensure I can give your pet the attention, care, and punctual service they deserve. Whether it’s early morning walks, midday check-ins, or evening visits, I make sure each booking fits comfortably into my day so your pet always feels prioritized, not rushed. Caring for my own pets is a big part of my daily routine and something I truly enjoy. I make sure they stay on a consistent feeding and potty schedule, get plenty of exercise, and always have fresh water. I prioritize regular playtime, mental stimulation, and lots of affection to keep them happy and healthy.

Sitter Profile Image: Ashlin M.
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Ashlin M.
$20
total per walk
16 years of experience
Galt, CA, 95632

About: I have had a lifelong love for animals and hands-on experience caring for them. I grew up with dogs and have been around them my entire life, so I’m very comfortable with different breeds, personalities, and needs. I also had a cat for many years, giving me experience with feline care as well. In addition to caring for my own pets, I dog sit for friends and have helped take care of my grandparents’ dogs. Through these experiences, I’ve become reliable with walks, playtime, meal routines, and making sure pets feel safe and loved while their owners are away. I enjoy caring for animals and treat every pet as if it were my own. Use this link for $20 off your first booking with Rover! https://www.rover.com/sit/ashlim30259 Pet care fits very naturally into my daily and weekly routine. I’m currently job searching so I have a flexible schedule and plenty of availability to dedicate to each pet’s needs. This allows me to give pets consistent attention with walks, playtime, feedings, and company throughout the day. I am able to adapt to every pets’ different routines so it’s close to the schedule they’re used to. I live in a very safe neighborhood and close to a dog park as well. I would walk my dogs and take them to play at the parks often. I understand how crucial safety is when it comes to pets, especially in the care of someone other than their owners. I would take the upmost responsibility to make sure your fur babies are safe and loved.

Sitter Profile Image: Danielle A.
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Danielle A.
$23
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
15 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Acampo, CA, 95220

About: Hello Fur Baby Parents! Welcome to Furbaby Care by Danielle! I'm a pet sitting extraordinaire and bay area native. :) Here are some fun facts. I value serving people and their fur babies. I’ve held jobs in tech, fitness, special needs, and customer service. Extensive volunteer work with pediatric and geriatric, and hand therapy in pursuing OT. I just received my Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. Woot woot! I also have a minor in Photography. Avid fan of fitness, cooking, and creative pursuits. Please reach out! I'd love to learn more about you and your pets. I love animals! So much that I’ve had the joy of caring for one of my first cats, Em, while she was pregnant and gave birth to 4 beautiful kittens! She showed up as a skidish stray cat in our backyard, and I slowly lured her in with a treat trail. I befriended her and gave her pets. Instantly, the two of us connected even though she was wild. I took her to the vet to be adopted, and the vet said she was going to have kittens! I still have the ultrasound images of the four little spinal cords in her belly. :) Two of them I still own and the other two were adopted by friends. Sadly, Em is no longer with us, but Cleo and Chateau have grown up to be cute healthy little puritos. I saved my Texas kitty, Eliot, from being cornered by another wild cat while I was going to school. Once he walked into my apartment, I knew it was love at first sight. He is my travel buddy and has been to 5 states! Marshall is our little geriatric kitty (18 years, 88-89 in human years). She is a little love who likes to lick human noses and sleep all day. I would be happy to care for your fur babies while you are away. I will send you beautiful photos of your pets everyday. :) I have a flexible schedule to work week days and weekends while I’m studying for my board exam. I will send you fur baby updates and take pictures of your fur babies to keep you in the loop. Meet and greets are a perfect way to get to know you and your fur babies before booking a service. I would prefer a virtual meet and greet over Facetime or Zoom since meet and greets are usually unpaid. But I would meet in person for anyone who would feel more comfortable with that. ************Rates priced due to the service, 20% Rover fee, driving time, independent contractor taxes, and outrageous gas prices 🥲.************** ***All pet photos provided have the potential to be use for marketing purposes as the best way to get the word out about my sitting services is through beautiful photography.*** I do not currently care for pets at home because of the small space, but maybe in the future! I just travel to homes right now. Thank you so much for stopping by to read my profile page. Please contact me if you have any questions or documents/detailed care instructions. I'd be happy to take all special requests into consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon. :)

Sitter Profile Image: Megan V.
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Megan V.
$44
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
36 reviews
13 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Acampo, CA, 95220

megan is the best, always leaves a detailed summary of the visit. i know conrad is taken care of with her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Maria del Carmen F.
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Maria del Carmen F.
$18
total per walk
1.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
7 years of experience
Thornton, CA, 95686

About: Hello I've always had pets growing up and I always loved working with animals, I am responsible and reliable. I am negotiable and open as well feel free to ask any questions. I have caregiving and house sitting experience. I am a caregiver fulltime for pets, seniors and kids I'll have schedule care jobs, I'm open and flexible feel free to contact me regarding availability. I will care for your pets based on their individual needs I will ask questions like what are your pets used to and their schedules and any preferences you may have as the owner how I care for pet is your choice, I'll do my best to keep your pets schedule as regular and normal as possible.

Sitter Profile Image: Asef I.
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Asef I.
$17
total per walk
4.3 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Galt, CA, 95632

About: I have experience taking care of dogs of all breeds, ages and sizes for up to weeks at a time for neighbors and friends. If they could talk I'm sure they'd recommend me - I always have a blast taking care of them and enjoy playing and exploring with them I work from home and generally have a decent amount of time to spend towards my dog. I usually take my dog on 3 or 4 short or medium walks There is a fenced dog play area outside. I usually take the dogs for a walk along the marina. There is space inside and they are welcome on the couch

Sitter Profile Image: Isis Z.
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Isis Z.
$22
total per walk
2 years of experience
Elk Grove, CA, 95757

About: I love animals and being able to assist people. I had two cotton de tulears growing up and have watched and cared for my friends chihuahua whenever she vacations. I am working a part time job with flexible hours and sometimes I also do work remotely so I can work with your schedule as much as time allows and with knowledge ahead of time. The way that I take care of houses and pets is the same because I do both based off of your instruction. I know that routine is important and I think where I really strive is listening to your wishes and communicating.

Sitter Profile Image: Yaquelin O.
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Yaquelin O.
$18
total per walk
1 repeat client
2 years of experience
Lodi, CA, 95240

About: With years of hands on experience caring for dogs, cats, and everything in between, I offer reliable, attentive, and loving care tailored to each pet's needs. I'm skilled in handling all temperaments whether your pet loves playtime, quiet snuggles, or needs extra patience. From daily walks and feeding to medication and companionship, I treat every pet like family. You can count on me for consistency, safety, and lots of tail wags. I currently work at a senior home work in the evenings I have morning available and weekends I have available to start my day off with working with my favorite pets I own 4 dogs and 2 cats I make sure my dogs go out for potty eat and feed them I walk them give them play time and nap time when needed

Sitter Profile Image: Paula R.
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Paula R.
$26
total per walk
4.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
10 years of experience
Lodi, CA, 95242

About: I’ve taken care of dogs for 10+ years! Currently watch my daughter’s dog every few weeks. My schedule is open Monday - Sunday! Let’s me what a time that works best for you! Can’t wait to hear from you! I’m currently available Monday - Sunday with an open schedule! Message me and let’s set up a time that works best for you! 🐾 can’t wait to hear from you! I’ve had dogs all throughout my life & will treat them like my own! Making sure food times are met as well as potty breaks and anything else needed!

Sitter Profile Image: Ava E.
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Ava E.
$24
total per walk
10 years of experience
Elk Grove, CA, 95757

About: I have lived my entire life with and around dogs and i even have experience fostering dogs as well as volunteering at the animal shelter I currently do not have a job so I am able spend time with and care for your pet at any hour of the day. I can easily crate and clean up after your pet if necessary. My home has a sound wall and I currently have no other pets.

Sitter Profile Image: Tim H.
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Tim H.
$28
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Elk Grove, CA, 95757

About: I had a beagle from age 6 to 22. From 22 to 36 I had a Maine Coon. I currently have 2 cute ginger cats and a fat grey and white cat. Everyone was a rescue! I own a small business and work from home. I can get to your home in the Elk Grove area very easily and quickly to visit with your critters. We prepare fresh meals for our cats. We haver cat backpacks and crates to transport them around. They like to visit outside and pretend they are still wild. One likes to explore. The other two are afraid of their shadows.

Sitter Profile Image: Cloe A.
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Cloe A.
$18
total per walk
10 years of experience
Acampo, CA, 95220

About: For the past four years, I have raised and cared for chickens, lambs, and goats for our county fair. My responsibilities included feeding, cleaning pens, changing water, and walking and training each animal one to two times daily. I always made sure to dedicate consistent, quality time to properly train and care for each of my animals. While these are not the specific types of animals I would be caring for in this position, I believe this experience reflects my strong work ethic, responsibility, and ability to care for animals of all sizes and needs. In addition to my fair experience, I have had animals my entire life. Currently, I have three dogs and ten chickens at home, and I am responsible for their daily care, including feeding, cleaning, and overall needs. My oldest dog is 15 years old, and I have been primarily responsible for his care for the past seven years. Most of my experience is with small dogs under 20 pounds, but I have also walked and cared for larger dogs weighing around 100 pounds. Additionally I have been a prominent member of Tokay FFA’s Veterinary science team, on this team I’ve learned dozens of minor medical procedures that I am confident in doing such as administration of various medications via oral, aural, and injections, bandage wrapping and removal, and the concept of safe handling with all kinds of animals. I am well versed in many species of animals, ages, and sizes so I hope to be a good fit for your beloved pets. I am currently on summer break and will be attending college this coming fall, as of right now my schedule is fairly open. T is a few days where my hours may change, but overall I am available at all times of day every day to fit your needs. Times are subject to change and if I ever have a conflict I will be sure to notify you with proper prior notice to ensure your pets are taken care of. If there is fences at your home I will always be sure to lock and close them behind me if your pets are inside, I am also well versed in handling larger dogs/animals so I will not easily be pushed to the side if your pet is prone to doing so. I am confident in my animal handling skills and if your dog needs to be fenced in or crated I am confident I can do so.

Sitter Profile Image: Cassandra & Kevin H.
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Cassandra & Kevin H.
$32
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Acampo, CA, 95220

About: Kevin and I have both been caring for dogs and many other types of animals for our entire lives and absolutely couldn’t envision our life without several animals. Kevin has grown up around a family dog business - participating in AKC scent trials, agility training, boarding and almost any other type of dog event & training you can imagine. I’ve had cats and dogs my entire lifetime and used to help foster kittens as a child and teenager. We currently have two dogs, several cats, chickens, turkeys and more. Your animals will be in safe and caring hands with us! We both work but set our own schedules and/or work from home so your dog will rarely, if ever, be left alone. Since we have animals of our own, caring for additional pets is not a problem and part of our normal lifestyle. We have a large fenced dog run outside, in home kennel area, along with crates for crate trained dogs. Our property is about 5 acres and fully fenced with front gates so dogs cannot leave the area. We also have a couple large lawns we use for doggy playtime, fetch and training sessions.

Sitter Profile Image: Denise S.
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Denise S.
$63
total per walk
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
30 years of experience
Sherwood Manor, Stockton, CA, 95209

About: "Having grown up around animals all my life, I have a natural instinct for reading a pet's body language and understanding their needs. What sets me apart is my commitment to customized care—I adapt to your pet's specific personality, whether they are playful, shy, or need extra cuddle time. I treat every guest just like a member of my own family." Since I work from home full-time, pet care fits perfectly into my daily routine. My schedule is highly flexible, allowing me to provide constant companionship, frequent bathroom breaks, and playtime whenever needed. I naturally take breaks throughout the day to stretch my legs, which is the perfect time for walks or backyard play. Your pet will essentially be my 'co-worker' and will rarely be left unattended. Safety and comfort are my top priorities. When hosting pets in my home, I ensure the environment is fully pet-proofed, clean, and free of any hazards. Pets are never left unattended, and I always do a slow, supervised introduction if other animals are present. I strictly follow your feeding, crating, and bathroom routines to keep their environment as familiar as possible. If I am caring for your pet in your own home, I respect your space and follow your house rules to the letter. I maintain your security protocols, ensure doors and gates are always locked, and keep a close eye on your pet during walks to avoid any unsafe interactions. No matter the location, I promise to send you daily photo and text updates so you can have complete peace of mind while you are away.

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The median cost per walk for dog walking in Thornton is $23

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The average cost for Dog Walking in Thornton on Rover is $21.4 per walk (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Dog Walking 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 Dog Walking. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 3,851 sitters on Rover offering Dog Walking across Thornton. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

Whether you want a solo or group walk depends on your dog's personality. Solo walks can be beneficial for dog parents with reactive dogs, puppies, or dogs who are anxious around unfamiliar animals. Many dog walkers on Rover offer private, one-on-one walking services.

Group walks are a good fit for social dogs who enjoy structured walks. If your dog prefers the energy of a group stroll, ask your dog walker about group walks in your Thornton. Since all dog walkers are local, they may have a neighborhood dog who is a good walking companion to yours.

For dog walking services, you can request a report card update with specifics about your dog’s walk. Report cards require photos and can include a map of the walking route , total walk time, poop and pee breaks, and distance traveled, so you know exactly where your dog has been walking in Thornton.

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

Every walker 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 .

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

  • 93% of walkers can help with special care needs
  • 97% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 97% 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 dog, and a walker. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your walker 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 walker questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and walkers 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.

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