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Sitter Profile Image: Emma Z.
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1. Emma Z.

Animal loving grad student!
Menlo Park, CA, 94025
1.4 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
$37
total per visit
5 out of 5.0 stars
21 reviews
5 repeat clients
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Emma was an incredible sitter! She was very communicative and flexible with last minute changes and requests! She sent daily photos and asked questions whenever she was unsure of something which we really appreciated. Our babies were happy when we came home and the house was tidy. Would definitely book with Emma again!

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Sitter Profile Image: GUILHERME P.
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2. GUILHERME P.

Trusted Care for Happy Pets
Old Palo Alto, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
0.7 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
$28
total per visit
5 out of 5.0 stars
3 reviews

Gui is my go-to whenever I need help with Samantha, my 14-yo senior golden retriever. She’s overweight and needs to exercise more. Besides walking her a few times a week in the neighborhood, he has even taken her for local, slightly longer hikes to help her lose weight and be entertained! He genuinely cares about animal health and well-being. Whenever I have to spend the night out of town, I know I can count on him to take care of her (which includes giving her her meds and applying ointment in her paws). She loves him so much, to the point I am almost jealous! You can trust him, he is very committed and trustworthy.

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Sitter Profile Image: Danielle V.
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3. Danielle V.

Your pets favorite getaway!
Menlo Park, CA, 94027
1.5 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
$49
total per visit
5 out of 5.0 stars
383 reviews
114 repeat clients
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Danielle is absolutely awesome. She has looked after our kitty once before and he totally remembered her. He was super excited and happy to see her when she visited, which was evident from the many great pics she sent us. Danielle is very kind, professional and a great communicator. We hope to be able to work with her again, our kitty will be so happy to see her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Adam H.
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4. Adam H.

Family man, animal lover
Menlo Park, CA, 94025
1.4 mi. away
Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
$45
total per visit
5 out of 5.0 stars
141 reviews
34 repeat clients
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Adam was great: very patient and consistent. He took great care of my cat sasha who is very shy around people. Adam spent time petting and playing with him. sasha looked happy in the photos he sent me everyday!

Availability updated 3 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Kellie T.
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5. Kellie T.

Ready to Care for Your Furry Fam 🐾
Palo Alto, CA, 94301
0.9 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
$63
total per visit
5 out of 5.0 stars
18 reviews
4 repeat clients
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Our cat is very quirky and particular. But Kellie took great notes and followed through with all of his weird needs. She provided fantastic care.

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Sitter Profile Image: Yeri S.
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6. Yeri S.

Trustworthy and loving pet sitter
Menlo Park, CA, 94025
1.7 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
$22
total per visit
5 out of 5.0 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
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Yeri was able to help us at the last minute. She was very accommodating and did a very nice job taking care of our two cats. I felt very safe having her in our home and will definitely reach out to her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Jamie H.
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7. Jamie H.

I'd love to walk your dog!
Menlo Park, CA, 94025
1.6 mi. away
Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
$28
total per visit
1 review

Jamie Hegg is amazing with dogs. She’s watched my dog multiple times, and every single time has been smooth, stress-free, and honestly my dog might like her more than me. No joke, there have been a few times when I come back and my pup looks at me like, “Oh… you again?” Jamie just has that calm, friendly energy dogs love. She’s reliable, caring, and clearly knows how to make dogs feel safe and happy. I can’t recommend her enough.

Availability updated 11 days ago
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Sitter Profile Image: Wenxin S.
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8. Wenxin S.

WFH with Fenced Backyard
Stanford, CA, 94305
1.2 mi. away
Boarding, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care
$44
total per visit
5 out of 5.0 stars
24 reviews
3 repeat clients
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Lucia went above and beyond to care for my two pups going through major lifestyle changes and separation anxiety. I really appreciate her attention to detail, kindness, and patience. She put my pups before anything else and didn’t mind staying overtime a bit for them and wait for them to settle down before leaving. I would recommend her to any pet parent!

Availability updated 6 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Mya G.
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9. Mya G.

Palo Alto Pro Dog Walker 🐾
Palo Alto, CA, 94301
0.1 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
$20
total per visit
1 review

Mya is reliable, responsible and very caring, and loving to my dog. I would highly recommend Mya to house sit, dog walk or pet sit. Cheers

Availability updated 10 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Kathryn W.
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Sitter Profile Image: Kathryn W.
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10. Kathryn W.

Experienced, reliable, full of love
Downtown North, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
0.6 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
$49
total per visit
5 out of 5.0 stars
9 reviews
1 repeat client
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This is the second time Kathryn has helped with our golden retriever puppy, Noodle! She always sends pictures and updates of how he is doing and is very easy to work with. Will continue booking with Kathryn for our puppy needs :)

Availability updated 2 days ago
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Sitter Profile Image: Rebecca B.
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11. Rebecca B.

Cat mom who loves your dogs too 😻
Downtown North, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
0.5 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
$43
total per visit
2 reviews

Rebecca did an excellent job taking care of our pets! We have very needy dogs, and she handled them with patience, care, and professionalism. They’ve become very set in their ways in the old age and Rebecca has been with them through many stages of their lives, even caring for one of them a couple weeks after surgery which required her to help the dog use the restroom and be given medicine multiple times a day. She kept us updated, followed all instructions perfectly, and clearly has a genuine love for animals. Our cat also warmed up to her quickly, which says a lot (unless you have treats)! We always came home to happy, well-cared-for pets, and a clean space. I would absolutely recommend Rebecca to anyone looking for a reliable and compassionate pet sitter.

Availability updated 5 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Katie C.
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Sitter Profile Image: Katie C.
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12. Katie C.

There's no place like - SQUIRREL
Stanford, CA, 94305
0.9 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
$45
total per visit
5 out of 5.0 stars
12 reviews
2 repeat clients
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Katie took great care of my golden retriever and was punctual and a good communicator

Availability updated 4 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Michael P.
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13. Michael P.

Reliable and upbeat dog walker!
Crescent Park, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
0.3 mi. away
Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
$22
total per visit
20 years of experience

About: With over 20 years of pet care experience, I understand how important walks are for dogs. Growing up with golden retrievers my whole life, I know they have an abundance of energy that they can’t keep cooped up all day. The same goes for your furry friend as well. I understand that here in Palo Alto there are plenty of dogs who are stuck inside and eager to partake in one of their favorite activities, walking! I understand proper dog walking etiquete and know that you can trust in me to provide your dog with excellent exercise day in and day out. Side note: As a former athlete, if your dog has extra energy, I can take them for a run as well! I currently work full time. Dog walking will work for me on most mornings/afternoons/evenings. I usually have availability from 6am-7am, and availability from 4pm-8pm during weekdays. On weekends I have all day availability. As a dog walker I will make sure that your dog is safe with me. I stick to sidewalks and avoid busy intersections. I also have the patience to handle the different behaviors and habits of dogs during their walk.

Availability updated 9 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Julia K.
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Sitter Profile Image: Julia K.
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14. Julia K.

Animal lover= happy animals
Palo Alto, CA, 94301
0.4 mi. away
Boarding, House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Doggy Day Care, Dog Walking
$49
total per visit
5 out of 5.0 stars
55 reviews
20 repeat clients
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Julia was the best. She took care of my cat for 4 days. This was the first time, our kitty was left alone, so she was very stressed and not herself behavior wise. Monet threw up multiple times and Julia took care of cleaning the space, making sure Monet was healthy and eating well. Julia was very patient with Monet and made sure she was extremely comfortable. Will definitely recommend Julia.

Availability updated 4 days ago
Confirmed availability for Juneteenth Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Kayla J.
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15. Kayla J.

Happy Paws, Happy Walks!💖
Palo Alto, CA, 94301
0.5 mi. away
Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
$39
total per visit
5 out of 5.0 stars
6 reviews
3 repeat clients

Kayla is an exceptional pet caregiver! She's responsible, attentive, and truly cares for animals. With Kayla, your pets will receive the love and care they deserve. Highly recommend! - Kendra C.

Availability updated 6 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Cameron G.
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Sitter Profile Image: Cameron G.
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16. Cameron G.

Flexible schedule, dogs and cats!
University South, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
0.3 mi. away
Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
$34
total per visit
5 out of 5.0 stars
225 reviews
65 repeat clients
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Cameron has been helping with the care of our senior dog whenever we're out of town for about a year now. It's great to have someone who is responsive and consistent. Highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Caroline W.
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Sitter Profile Image: Caroline W.
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17. Caroline W.

Genuine love and care for animals
Palo Alto, CA, 94301
0.2 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
$35
total per visit
5 out of 5.0 stars
19 reviews
5 repeat clients
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Caroline is amazing! She was able to fill in for an emergency sitting request and take care of my boys. They love her, and she takes great care of them, and provides great updates and pictures throughout. I fully recommend her!

Availability updated 11 days ago
Sitter Profile Image: Kiara G.
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18. Kiara G.

Because Your Dog Deserves the Best!
University South, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
0.2 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
$29
total per visit
5 out of 5.0 stars
2 reviews

Kiara has cared for my family's dog on multiple occasions. She is attentive and genuinely cares about the animals she is in charge of! Our dog Luna loves her and is never sad when we are away all because of her!

Availability updated 9 days ago
Confirmed availability for Juneteenth Weekend
Sitter Profile Image: Yahosca Q.
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19. Yahosca Q.

Your Dog’s New Best Friend!
University South, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
0.3 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
$37
total per visit
5 out of 5.0 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
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She took great care of our dog. Would absolutely book her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kyla G.
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20. Kyla G.

Caring & Experienced Pet Sitter
University South, Palo Alto, CA, 94301
0.1 mi. away
House Sitting, Drop-In Visits, Dog Walking
$56
total per visit
5 out of 5.0 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients

Kyla has been walking my dog, Macie for 3 years now. She is extremely professional and always shows up on time and cares for Macie as a parent herself. I’m so glad to have found her to care for Macie. Macie always looks super excited to meet Kyla. I’ve had her stay over with Macie a couple of times while I’ve been out of town due to my job and Macie always looks healthy and happy when I get back home.

Availability updated 16 days ago
Confirmed availability for Juneteenth Weekend

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