Pet Sitting Van Nuys
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About: I've been taking care of my own pets and other people's pets since I was in middle school. In college I volunteered at the local humane society to take pups for outings and walks so they could get out of the shelter for a bit and spent lots of time in the cat rooms giving pets and playing with the cats. I have had two senior dogs so caring for dogs or cats who have medication routines or special needs is no problem for me. And while I am not a dog trainer or a professional I am currently working with my dog, Banshee, on his reactivity and being in public spaces. Just know that while your fur babies are in my care I'll love on them and treat them like they were my own! I work from home and have a flexible schedule so I can make most arrangements work! I can also make odd-time arrangements work if that's something you need. While I cannot currently host additional pets in my home, I think taking care of your pet in their "comfort zone" is often the best option. You can trust that I'll take my shoes off inside and be the perfect guest while taking care of your beloved pets.
“We've only met Shea once before our trip and our German Shephards took to her immediately. She sent us photos of the dogs playing, something they just love. She did not contact us while we were gone, other than feedback from the visits. Yay, no emergencies. She's great!!! She would be one of my top doggie aunties with only one dog. 3 dogs is just a bit spendier than the others.”
“We couldn’t have asked for a better pet sitter than Cassidy! She was incredibly nurturing, responsible, and attentive, and it was clear from the start that she genuinely cared about our fur baby. She treated our little one like her own, giving them lots of love, attention, and care while we were away. We came home to a happy, relaxed cat, which gave us such peace of mind. We highly recommend her and would absolutely trust her with our Freddy again! Hire her now and you will not be disapointed.”
“Minerva is such a wonderful sitter. Fast, responsive, prompt, great communication. She was kind and loving and very attentive to our kitty cat when we were away. Awesome updates and photographs. It was reassuring having Minerva in our home with our cat. 100% recommend if you need a super sitter. We are really grateful.”
About: I’m Matt—a dependable, detail-oriented caregiver who takes pride in delivering high-level, professional pet care. Backed by 5 years of top-rated experience on Wag! and over 14 years of hands-on work with dogs and cats, I bring both proven reliability and real-world knowledge. I’ve cared for breeds including Beagles, German Shorthaired Pointers, Lab mixes, and Tabby cats. My approach is simple: consistent, attentive care you can trust—backed by results, not promises. Currently enrolled in a couple of classes. The courses are remote so your pups and cats have my undivided attention at your household. I only work in the petcaretaker industry. I would treat your home and pets as a guest would. I would ask you upfront what are the do's and don'ts. I respect your home and I am not into "partying" or "having fun". I am content with just enjoying the present moment with your companion/s over a game of tug of war or a hike.
About: 9 years caring for my dad's dogs and my own. 6 months of professional walking and sitting. Pet caregiver liability insurance. I respect all animals' boundaries and individual personalities. I let them get to know me in their own time. I have a soft spot for pit bulls and senior doggies but I truly love all animals. I live in Sherman Oaks with my husband and rescue mutt, Boomer. I'm a recent TV industry alumna and current graduate student at CSUN, studying to become a therapist. I'm in school Monday & Wednesday afternoons and evenings, but pretty much available to walk, play with, feed pups any other time. For house sitting, I can be there most of the time except for my school schedule Mondays and Wednesdays 1 - 7pm. I just need good WiFi to study. I know how important it is to have a trustworthy person in your home and looking after your fur babies. I will give them all the love and send you all the updates (unless you'd rather not get so many, I'm good at following instructions too). I prefer shorter sittings (2-3 nights) as I have my own doggie at home.
About: Hi there, I’m Stephanie. I work from home and board one dog at a time to ensure your pup gets the most care possible. I’ve cared for a range of breeds with various personalities and needs including training puppies and giving medication. I am available to care for your pup on weekdays, weekends and holidays. Please let me know if there’s a particular schedule they must follow. I understand that for many pets, a new environment with unfamiliar people and animals can be a bit stressful. Their happiness and comfort are my main focus and I make it a priority to keep an eye out without overwhelming them. I have a fenced yard and a friendly pup who will be there to keep your fur baby company. Thank you for considering me. Please note a meet and greet is highly encouraged before any booking.
About: I’ve had pets since childhood. I currently have a senior dog and my hands-on experience caring for adult dogs with specific emotional needs. Because I live with a senior, I am naturally patient, highly observant, and deeply respect a dog’s established routine. I am fully comfortable administering oral medications, including anxiety medication, and I know how to keep a calm, low-stress environment for pets who get nervous when their owners are away. Whether I am arriving for a high-energy neighborhood walk or providing cozy, in-home sitting, I focus on building trust with your dog at their own pace so they feel completely safe and secure. I’m a part time nanny and because my job doesnt start until 3:45pm my mornings and early afternoons are completely open for adventures! I’m here for bright and early mornings, or lunch drop-ins and daytime playdates. A quick note for house sitting friends: I do head out to my nanny job from about 3:15pm to 10pm on weekdays. I will always make sure your pup gets a long walk, and a full belly right before I leave, and I return immediately afterwards for overnight cuddles. If your sweet fur baby is happy to snooze and do their own thing for a few hours in the evening, we will be an excellent match. I look forward to meeting you and discussing how I can best support your pets daily routine. I already pet sit and house sit for several families in the area, and I make sure to treat every home and pet I visit exactly like my own-with total respect, love, and tons of belly rubs!
“Kimberly was very sweet and communicative with Juice! Took care of my cat for my 4 days out of town over Christmas at the last minute. Very grateful for the peace of mind.”
About: I treat my dogs like my kids and I’ll treat yours the same way! I have two senior chihuahuas, Baby and Goldie (both 4 lbs), who are sweet and used to being around other dogs. Because of them, I specialize in caring for small dogs and really understand that they need extra attention, patience, and a gentle touch. I’m especially experienced with senior pups, including accidents and giving that extra bit of care. I keep a calm, safe environment and always make sure every dog feels comfortable and cared for. I know how important it is to feel at ease leaving your pet with someone, so I’m happy to send updates and pictures as often as you’d like. Good communication is really important to me. I want you to feel totally comfortable while your pet is with me. I work from home so my schedule is flexible! I am constantly going on walks throughout the day. It’s important that my dogs don’t get bored. I live in a one bedroom apartment. My apartment is super dog friendly and has an elevator. I live on a quiet culdesac perfect for walking the dogs throughout the day. I’m also near Balboa park and go on walks there with my dogs!
“Keianna is awesome! She is such a sweet and kind person, and I felt so comfortable leaving my kitties with her. One of my cats can be anxious around new people, and she was very patient and respectful with him. She sent lots of updates and pictures of them playing and having a nice time! I highly recommend her :)”
“Amazing Dog person, Sarah is able to work with the shyest of all dogs , Teshno. He warned up to her after first visit - she is patient and loving towards dogs. Great communicator as i got up dates on every walk and visit. I highly recommend her and will be using Sarah on a regular bases.”
About: I’m new to Rover, but have 6 years experience with dogs of different sizes, ages and personalities, and will treat your dog like one of my own. I’m comfortable handling puppy care and feeding schedules/medication instructions. I make sure they get adequate walks and exercise, and will send you cute photos of them if requested. I have long term experience caring for other people’s pets and maintaining the home when necessary. I just went back to school after nannying for 9 years, and my schedule allows for afternoons off Mon-Thurs, as well as Saturdays and Sundays. In those afternoon hours I want a flexible job that gets me outside and moving with furry companion. Combined with my love of dogs and the outdoors, I figured it would be a good job to have to be able to help out my four-legged friends. I will make sure pets get to go potty as soon as I arrive- whether that’s letting them out in a yard or taking them outside on a leash. I will check their water and food (if feeding is needed), as well as checking for any signs of accidents that may need cleaning. Pets will get a walk soon after I arrive, length depending on each dogs need. I’ll provide plenty of belly rubs and snuggles, as well as playing with toys if they so choose.
“Andrea came to check in on my pups last minute as our care feel through! Really professional and great communication! My pups are already looking forward to her house sitting for them next week!”
“Anya and Dana were perfect! They sent pictures and updates every day and even responded to last minute requests from my apartment building. I came back to a very content kitty, who probably barely realized I was gone. I appreciated their attention to detail during our meet & greet and they were able to give my old lady lots of love and care while I was away. I would absolutely book them again!”
The median cost per visit for pet sitting in Van Nuys is $25
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Van Nuys
Sadie is great! Our dogs can be pretty anxious, but she was very patient, kind, and understanding with them. She did a great job making them feel comfortable and sending us plenty of updates. We felt confident they were in good hands. We really appreciate the care she took with them and would definitely recommend her!
Anya and Dana were perfect! They sent pictures and updates every day and even responded to last minute requests from my apartment building. I came back to a very content kitty, who probably barely realized I was gone. I appreciated their attention to detail during our meet & greet and they were able to give my old lady lots of love and care while I was away. I would absolutely book them again!
Marina did a wonderful job! She was very friendly, easy to work with, and kept me updated the entire time. If I ever leave on another vacation, I'll make sure to see if she's available. If you have cats and want to make sure they're well looked after, please consider doing the same!!
Beyond grateful with Itzel! She was kind, loving, and patient with my fur babies. I was impressed how my Salem & whiskey felt really comfortable with her. Normally they hide away, but they seemed to really like her as they were roaming when she came over to check on the dogs. Itzel inspired trust in them. That for me speaks volume. She really treated my kids like her own. Thank you ❤️
We couldn’t have asked for a better pet sitter than Cassidy! She was incredibly nurturing, responsible, and attentive, and it was clear from the start that she genuinely cared about our fur baby. She treated our little one like her own, giving them lots of love, attention, and care while we were away. We came home to a happy, relaxed cat, which gave us such peace of mind. We highly recommend her and would absolutely trust her with our Freddy again! Hire her now and you will not be disapointed.
Jennifer was the absolute best. I get so anxious and overwhelmed with leaving my special needs cat when I need to travel, but she was so wonderful with her and came right on time every day to bond with her, give her medication, and send detailed updates. I'll absolutely book with her again!!
Katherine was great at being on time and doing everything she was supposed to for my cat Arya - wet food, topping off fountain and refilling spare water bowl, cleaning litter box and taking a photo of Arya. She was communicative and let me know if there was anything wrong and brought in my Amazon package! She left great notes after each visit. Will book again in the future!
Heaven was right on time, respectful, kind, and communicative. She was wonderful with my senior cat and handled a long list of medication and care instructions with such grace. I really appreciated her visit and look forward to having her care for my cat again.
Theadora is great! She’s incredibly kind, reliable, and so good with my brand new rescue dog. I felt completely comfortable knowing he was in her care, and he clearly loved spending time with her. She was attentive, patient, and genuinely caring. I’d absolutely recommend her and will be booking with her again!
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The average cost of Pet Sitting in Van Nuys is $22 per visit as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $17 and $36 per visit. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of November 2026, there are 17,140 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Van Nuys. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
You and your sitter can agree on a care schedule that fits your pet’s routine and the sitter’s availability. Pet Sitting can be booked as a one-time or recurring drop-in visit. If you need overnight care or dog walks, you may also be able to book House Sitting or Dog Walking through Rover with the same sitter, provided they offer those services.
Before booking, confirm:
- the timing, length, and frequency of visits;
- the care instructions the sitter should follow;
- which parts of your pet’s usual routine should be prioritized;
- how often you would like to receive messages, photos, or other updates.
Not every sitter offers the same services, availability, or booking options. Review their profile and discuss the care you need through Rover before booking each service.
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 Van Nuys. On Rover:
- 86% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 90% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 95% 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 casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet 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. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet.
sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.
Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.
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