Personalized care for your dog or cat - Balboa Park
Highly-rated overnight sitters - Balboa Park
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Highly recommend trusting Donovan with your pup! He was very responsive and easy to get in touch with. We received updates with photos and videos during Ember’s stay, which we loved! Ember came home a very happy pup. We will definitely be using him again for our next trip!”
“Dean and Madeira were amazing and I would highly recommend their family for doggy boarding! Sent lots of pictures and my pup and Rosa got along so well. Even had a few details like a cyst on my pup’s ear and special food and they knew exactly what to do. Thanks again!”
“Sam was great! When our other sitter canceled on us, he was able to do a meet & greet and accept our booking all within 24 hours of us going out of town. Our pup had a great time at his place, and he sent detailed updates/pictures every day. We will definitely use him again!”
“Robin was fantastic with my little boy Dexter! I was updated the whole time and the videos she sent of dexter he was comfortable and having fun! Also a bonus is her having a yard for him to play!”
“Thanks so much for taking care of our boy Frank and being flexible with adding an extra night. We loved the photo updates and appreciated the seamless communication!”
“Bill and Todd were great with my Bumi! They sent pictures every day and calmed my anxiety as a first time user of this app. Bumi looked so happy in the pictures. Will definitely use again. Thank you both!!”
“Marwa was great with our rescue corgi. We were apprehensive about leaving our dog with a sitter so soon after adopting her, but as soon as we met Marwa our anxieties were eased. She was great about providing us photos, videos, and updates about our sweet girl. I wouldn’t hesitate to use her again for our pet sitting needs.”
“Michell w was absolutely incredible and made Boogie feel right at home. I received a lot of cool video updates of my little guy and Michelle was juts excellent& super flexible. I will absolutely be booking with Michelle again and you should too!”
“Ozzy was taken care of very well and he got along great with the pups in the home. Kaitlin and her partner were very friendly and great at communicating and keeping us updated on our boy. Definitely will book again when needed.”
“Diana was kind laid back, patient accommodating and knowledgeable about dogs. Our pup is high energy so he was so happy to play with other dogs and he was obliviously well taken care of. I highly recommend her services.”
“Our Clover always gets the best care with Anar. It’s obvious that she enjoys being there when we’re away. She was wiped out after her last stay and passed out snoring when we got her home. Happy dog!”
“Mariah was AMAZING!!! She provided multiple updates and photos throughout the day. She was super flexible when my travel plans got delayed and my dog had the best time with her. She was very knowledgeable and professional. We did a preliminary phone call where she asked all the correct questions and provided great information and insight into her care style. She was very prompt with her responses to me and was so sweet. I could not recommend her enough and already am trying to book with her again.”
“Pluto loved staying with Haylee. She sent plenty of updates and photos. I felt very confident that he was safe and well cared for. He made some new friends with her dogs.”
“Alexis did a great job with Luca. He loves to go to stay with her and play with her dog. Staying with Alexis helps with his social interaction to see other dogs. I am very happy with her care.”
“Joe and Carol are the best dog dog sitters I have found!! They are super flexible and take great care of my dog. He is always so excited when he gets dropped off with them. They are so quick to respond and provide excellent care. I highly recommend them!!”
“So sweet and kept me updated throughout my dogs entire stay with pictures. So appreciative for her being so accommodating to my dogs needs. 10/10 would use her again and would recommend!”
“Alexa was amazing. This was my first time leaving Wally with a sitter and felt so comfortable with Alexa. She constantly updated me and sent pictures. She was really flexible and accommodating. I really can’t thank you enough, Alexa! You’re the best.”
“Kylie & Anthony’s family were easy to work with and they took great care of our dog over Christmas week. They clearly love dogs and take the time to learn each dogs personality. They were flexible when our flight was three hours late.”
“Araceli is fantastic. My dogs love being with her. She is always so responsive and she let me drop off the dogs two hours earlier than I initially asked for which was really helpful due to travel plans changing.”
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Cat caregivers near you - Balboa Park
Prices are estimates per visit for 1 cat. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Danielle took excellent care of my Sora while I was away. She was responsive, caring, and sent me a report each time she was petsitting. Honestly, I have nothing but high praise.”
“Our cat is terrified of strangers, but every time Tina cat sits for us we come back to a super happy kitty! Tina is also responds quickly to any messages, is happy to go the extra mile to check our mail for us and send photos of our cat. Just excellent!”
“I’m really thankful that we got in touch with such a wonderful sitter like Angela! She was very communicative and sent detailed updates, with a ton of photos. My cat is usually shy and a little sassy, but she opened up to Angela fairly quickly and was so affectionate towards her. I felt at ease during my trip and felt like Mimi was in good hands. I highly recommend her!”
“My kitties love Olivia. She’s the only person I trust to take care of them while I’m out of town. She’s also built a relationship with them—especially my timid tuxedo—so I know they’ll get the attention and socialization they need, too.”
“Latisha is WONDERFUL!!! We left our two cats in her care during a trip to Japan and they loved her. Even our shy cat was comfortable around her! She is thorough, conscientious, and an expert sitter. We definitely hope to have her sit again and are so grateful that Rover connected us to her. She is exceptional and we highly recommend her!”
“As aways, Madelyn was great. She was super accommodating when my plans changed like 3 times unexpectedly. I appreciate her being able to work with me. Also, my cat really likes her!”
“Barb was an excellent and reliable cat sitter. She was able to draw our very shy cat out of hiding and was so sweet and patient with him. She clearly loves cats and really cares! Thank you, Barb!”
“Jessica is amazing! She always takes such great care of my kitty and sends updates! She is a wonderful communicator and pays attention to detail! The fur baby loves her!”
“Nancy was amazing! She kept me updated with pictures of my pet and followed feeding and playtime instructions like we had talked about in the meet and greet. She was also respectful of my home. Will definitely consider booking her again in the future!”
“Lynn was amazing! My two cats clearly loved spending time with her and took to her immediately during our meet and greet. She watered my plants, sent me lots of pictures, and was very communicative. I accidentally miscalculated how many days I’d need a sitter and she was super understanding and came to take care of the cats again on very short notice. I will definitely be asking Lynn to watch my cats again and would recommend her to anyone.”
“As always, Alyssa takes absolutely wonderful care of our kitties when my husband & I are out of town. She is kind, attentive, & caring. Thank you for being the best, Alyssa!”
“Candice was great with our two kitties Wednesday and Tyrion. Both of them give two paws up! Candice. They were fed and given treats per their usual schedule and it gave us peace of mind to know they were well taken care of while we were away. Candice made communication easy and responded quickly to messages. 10/10 would recommend and hire again.”
“Jazmin was amazing at looking after my two kitties while I left on a trip. Gave lots of updates and looked after ny cats with excellent care and I was able to feel relaxed knowing my cats were in good care.”
“Brenda was a wonderful cat sitter for our beloved Kickstand! She was reliable and communicative, and sent plenty of pictures and updates on if she was eating, got sick, etc. We’d absolutely request Brenda’s services again!”
“Rachel has been so reliable and our kitties thoroughly enjoy her visits with all the playtime she provides! We will definitely continue using her for drop-in visits.”
“We hired Alyssa for our two shy kitties pretty last minute for a two week trip out of the country. She did a phenomenal job keeping us updated with Rover Cards and reaching out if she needed anything, so we could really enjoy our trip. Our normally very shy cats warmed up to her really quickly, so it put us even more at ease. Would hire her again in a heartbeat!”
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Perfect for high energy dogs - Balboa Park
Prices are estimates per day for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Oliver loved his time with Taylor and their dog Benny! I picked up a very happy and tired dog at the end of the day. Taylor was also very accommodating to my schedule and was a great communicator. You could tell she really has a soft spot for dogs and wants to do whatever she can to make them comfortable and happy! We can’t wait to use her again!”
“Julia and Jack are amazing, what a team! Their dogs are lovely, playful, and happy go lucky, got along great with my pup! Tons of pictures tons of updates well worth the price! I strongly recommend!”
“Michelle was great with our anxious senior pup! He has separation anxiety and she created a very calming environment for him to hang out at and had a great system to ensure that he was comfortable. She was communicative and easy to plan with. We’ll definitely book with her again!”
“This past weekend was our first time leaving our dog Bandit with Sam. Sam made us feel completely at ease the entire time we were away. We got pictures of Bandit and Sam checked in to let us know how he was doing. He is very professional and a great communicator. Thanks Sam, we’ll be back!”
“Todd and Bill are great; they set up a meet & greet and made sure my pup got along with their dogs. I already had a stay booked for a few days later this month, but needed doggy daycare for a day while I went up to Disneyland. They were flexible in the pickup/dropoff times, I got updates, pictures, and a video of Holly throughout the day, and I couldn't be happier. Holly has been home for hours and hasn't moved a muscle- she's totally pooped from playing all day. Will be booking with them again many times!”
“Gaby was great with my dog Moose! She is super flexible with schedules and goes out of her way to be accommodating. Such a fun person and my dog loves her! Loved the picture/video updates she sent throughout the day. Would highly recommend!”
“Hollyanne and Donovan are simply amazing. They went above and beyond for my little Nipsey and she felt right in place at their house with their pack. She simply adores them and I’m 100% confident in leaving Nipsey for future stays and for our upcoming trip at the end of the year. Thank you, thank you!!!”
“Lisa is so fantastic. She took the best care of my little girl and made sure she was comfortable and confident. You can immediately tell she's a dog lover and understands their little personalities and needs. She was so easy to communicate with, extremely flexible with drop off and pick ups, and sent the most adorable photos. Thank you so much, Lisa!”
“She's great. My dog has never been with anyone but family and she is able to comfort him. With my schedule changing, it is wonderful having her as a backup for work. Like I said, she's great.”
“My dog loved her stay with Anar and was excited to return! Anar was flexible with pick-up and drop-off and sent me updates throughout the day on how Willow was doing!”
“Vanessa has been great taking care of both our Cane Corso and our Frenchie Terrier. She was super accommodating taking our reservation last minute and both Loki and Batman enjoyed their time w her. Batman had a follow up stay w her and came home relaxed and calm! Would recommend Vanessa to anyone looking for a sitter!”
“avery was so wonderful! We needed a dog sitter last minute and anvery and her partner saved us! avery was great with communication, flexible, and I could tell my dogs were enjoying there time there with the pictures she sent 🥹”
“Chau went above and beyond for my dog. She kept me updated throughout the day with pictures and videos. And my dog enjoyed hanging out with her pups. Amazing sitter!”
“Lara was absolutely the best at taking care of our pup Perseus. He got along well with her, she knew how to make him comfortable in a new place, and she sent pictures and videos during the day care.”
“LeeAnn and her tiny hotdog doggie took great care of my dog while I was visiting San Diego for a concert! She sent me pics of them playing and they took him for a walk and when I picked him up for the night he was so pooped he fell right asleep. Thanks so much for the updates and pics and great care!”
“Sandra was amazing! This was Lucy’s first time with her. We came from out of town and she took our booking right away and was able to do a quick meet and greet. She’s was warm and welcoming, and I LOVED the amount of photos, videos and updates she sent me. Would absolutely use again!”
“Updates throughout the day, they were super understanding when I was running late from work, and when I picked up my dog at the end of the day I got a great summary of the day! Very knowledgable of dog behavior, and I felt very comfortable leaving my fur baby with them! Will definitely book in the future ?”
“Our dog had a great stay with Clint and his partner! There were many friendly dogs that she could play with, they took her for a walk to a dog park for even more play, and we were sent frequent updates. We got a very tired and happy pup back, which is always great. Thanks Clint!”
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Adventure-ready dog walkers - Balboa Park
Prices are estimates per walk for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Jarrod rocks. He accepted a last min request over Christmas to watch my pup. She was stressed and sick, but Jarrod made sure she was comfortable and spent extra time with her. Excellent communication and care - definitely recommend booking him!”
“Emily J. filled in at the last minute for my weekly Saturday afternoon walk. She is very friendly, and my dog liked her instantly. She is on time and professional. I would definitely recommend her as a walker.”
“Bebo was an excellent walker for our dog Spike! Very easy to communicate with and left thoughtful and descriptive summaries of the visits. Felt very much like our pup was in capable hands and we would definitely recommend!”
“Tina took Stella for an hour and even washed her after taking her to the beach, her favorite place on earth!! She is reliable and communicative and awesome, definitely recommend!!!!!”
“Karilou is probably the best dog walker Gus and I've had. He adores her. One day I stayed home from work and forgot to contact Karilou. Gus knew she was coming before I did. When she arrived a was so glad because I was too sick to walk Gus. I thought he was going to knock her over he was so happy to see her. Thanks Karilou! I know Gus is always happy to spend time with you!”
“Daniel is the best! Great with my Cane Corso, she’s a sweet girl but can be hard headed. This is my 2nd week using him and I couldn't be more appreciative of his communication, professionalism and very kind easy going nature. My dog absolutely loves him!”
“Allie is so great with my dog Sophie, who is a 13 year old lovable but leash aggressive dog. She handles her well and wasn’t hesitant to take us on as a client. She is also great about accommodating my unpredictable schedule, last minute requests and goes out of her way to be available for Sophie. Highly recommend!”
“Providing exceeding service (mentality) is impeccable! She’s been our go-to only for a few months, 1-2 weekly on/off but during this period, we made a lot of asks and she managed them all swiftly with extra care! I thank how you were raised and how you are embracing the embedded character because it is very noteworthy!!!!”
“I can't say enough good things about Birdie! She is super sweet with both of our dogs and always gives us great updates. She goes above and beyond to take care of them and make sure they are both happy and comfy. She is definitely 5+ stars!”
“Kaitie was awesome! Took River on long walks, communicated with me so super well, and not to mention, took literal professional headshots of River 📸. Would 10/10 recommend!”
“Dom has been nothing but an angel. Whether it’s long term vacations or emergency pop in visits, she’s always available and always great about sending pictures and letting me know how the walk goes! I’ve been requesting her services for a few months now and don’t plan to stop!”
“Bailey was very responsive and communicative. She sent tons of photos and it was clear she gave Starski lots of love and pets for me. I would absolutely call her again any time I need to.”
“Angela is amazing with Lovey! She's so caring and gentle with her. She takes the best pics and writes up fun little summaries of how the walks went! I know Lovey appreciates her :)”
“Leilani went above and beyond to help with a reservation request for the next morning. Extremely professional and plenty of good pet photos! Would happily recommend to anyone!”
About: Having grown up in a family that has always had dogs, I’m a natural dog person. Whether it’s going on walks, caring for them, or playing fetch, I love everything about being around dogs. As a current graduate student at the University of San Diego, my class schedule gives me flexibility to care for your pets throughout the week and weekend! I currently have classes and internship that take up 3 days per week for me (Sunday-Tuesday). The rest of the days of the week are open for me, which gives me a lot of availability to fit into your pet’s schedule! I have reliable transportation (car) to travel to your pet for check ins and/or walks. I also make it a priority to stick to their normal routine so that they feel comfortable in my care, as well as follow any rules that you have in place.
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Large dog specialists near you - Balboa Park
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“This was Rosie's first ever boarding outside our house and Hana made Rosie's visit stress-free. Hana was very responsive to my booking inquiry and welcoming when we visited to meet her in advance of booking. Hana sent photos and videos during the stay and I felt very comforted knowing Rosie was in good hands. I would definitely book with Hana again. Thanks, Hana!”
“Highly recommend trusting Donovan with your pup! He was very responsive and easy to get in touch with. We received updates with photos and videos during Ember’s stay, which we loved! Ember came home a very happy pup. We will definitely be using him again for our next trip!”
“Dean and Madeira were amazing and I would highly recommend their family for doggy boarding! Sent lots of pictures and my pup and Rosa got along so well. Even had a few details like a cyst on my pup’s ear and special food and they knew exactly what to do. Thanks again!”
“Sam was great! When our other sitter canceled on us, he was able to do a meet & greet and accept our booking all within 24 hours of us going out of town. Our pup had a great time at his place, and he sent detailed updates/pictures every day. We will definitely use him again!”
“We really appreciated the daily updates and pictures of our dog Timmy for the week he stayed with Tinsika! He came home happy and seemed to have a wonderful time.”
“Aloha Rachelle, First time using Rover and, coming from Hawaii, I was a little nervous about leaving my pet with someone new…Rachelle was awesome watching Mochi while we spent a couple of days in Disneyland with family! She gave me updates and sent me pictures, which made me feel so much more confident that Mochi was in great hands..I would definitely recommend Rachelle… Mahalo for taking such great care of Mochi!!🌺”
“Thanks so much for taking care of our boy Frank and being flexible with adding an extra night. We loved the photo updates and appreciated the seamless communication!”
“Bill and Todd were great with my Bumi! They sent pictures every day and calmed my anxiety as a first time user of this app. Bumi looked so happy in the pictures. Will definitely use again. Thank you both!!”
“Michell w was absolutely incredible and made Boogie feel right at home. I received a lot of cool video updates of my little guy and Michelle was juts excellent& super flexible. I will absolutely be booking with Michelle again and you should too!”
“Ozzy was taken care of very well and he got along great with the pups in the home. Kaitlin and her partner were very friendly and great at communicating and keeping us updated on our boy. Definitely will book again when needed.”
“Diana was kind laid back, patient accommodating and knowledgeable about dogs. Our pup is high energy so he was so happy to play with other dogs and he was obliviously well taken care of. I highly recommend her services.”
“Our Clover always gets the best care with Anar. It’s obvious that she enjoys being there when we’re away. She was wiped out after her last stay and passed out snoring when we got her home. Happy dog!”
“Alexis did a great job with Luca. He loves to go to stay with her and play with her dog. Staying with Alexis helps with his social interaction to see other dogs. I am very happy with her care.”
“I cannot recommend Katelyn and Paul enough! They were great with sending photos and keeping me updated while I was out of town. Basil is exhausted from all the fun she had, and I know she was taken care of and loved while I was gone.”
“Kylie & Anthony’s family were easy to work with and they took great care of our dog over Christmas week. They clearly love dogs and take the time to learn each dogs personality. They were flexible when our flight was three hours late.”
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