House Sitting in West Menlo Park

“Ian was absolutely amazing. They took wonderful care of our two sweet cats, and sent us regular updates. When we returned, our house was immaculate. We will absolutely be booking with Ian again in the future!”

Heather R.

About: I’ve had cats and dogs in my life for as long as I can remember, and caring for them has always come naturally to me. Growing up, I was the go-to pet sitter for family and friends, whether it was walks, playtime, or just keeping their pets company. I’ve also cared for pets for several days at a time while their owners were away - making sure they felt safe, happy, and loved until their family returned. I truly love getting to know each animal’s unique personality, and I make it a priority to adapt to their needs (whether they’re full of energy, a little shy, or happiest just snuggling on the couch). Your pet’s comfort and happiness are always my top priority. Because to me, they’re not “just pets” - they’re family. Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine: I make time every day for walks, play, and plenty of snuggles. My schedule is flexible, which means I can adjust to your pet’s needs, whether that’s early morning walks, midday check-ins, or evening cuddle time. I enjoy being active and outdoors, so spending time with pets is not just part of my routine: it’s one of the best parts of my day. When caring for pets in a family’s home, I always treat their space and routines with the utmost respect. I make sure doors and gates are secure, follow all feeding and care instructions carefully, and keep a close eye on each pet’s well-being. I believe in building trust through consistency, clear communication, and plenty of love and attention, so your pet feels comfortable and safe while you’re away.

“We reached out to Cordigen with a last-minute request, and she was incredibly accommodating, kind, and flexible from our very first messages and meeting. She immediately recognized that our pup needed support with calm greetings and was so thoughtful in how she approached her, speaking softly and offering gentle, kind reminders to Scout not to jump. Throughout the day, Cordigen was wonderfully communicative, sending photos and updates so we always knew how Scout was doing. She even played calming music on the TV and was happily playing with Scout in the backyard when I arrived home. At pickup, she gave a detailed rundown of the day, from bathroom breaks to how she helped Scout stay calm when she heard noises outside. We truly couldn’t be happier to have found Cordigen as a sitter and would enthusiastically recommend her to anyone looking for dog care, especially for dogs who may be a bit anxious or need extra help staying calm. Thank you, Cordigen!”

Hanna M.

“Kimberly is absolutely amazing! She’s responsible, professional, and incredibly loving. This was my first time using Rover, and knowing John was in such good hands gave me so much peace of mind as an anxious dog parent. I will definitely book with her again!”

Jiehan L.

“Barbara stayed in our home to watch our two pups while we took a weekend trip. Prior to leaving, she came over and spent a significant amount of time to get to know and learn about our dogs. I was not at all concerned about leaving them in her care. When we got home not only were our pups well taken care of, our home was exactly how we had left it. I highly recommend Barbara.”

Kara H.

“Chelsea did a wonderful job taking care of our beloved doggie while we were away! She was very responsible and communicative. We are very grateful for her help!”

Amalia K.

“Guilherme took care of our dog and cat during the Christmas and new years holiday. He sent many updates with photos, helped bring the garbage bins inside and collect mail and left our home more organized than when we left. Highly recommend and definitely hope to use his services again when we travel. Thanks Guilherme!”

Leonardo B.

“Austin was very conscientious and did a great job caring for my animals. He’s a very good communicator and I felt like I had left my animals in good hands and I was at peace while I was on my trip. I came home to find everything in order and I will definitely book Austin again in the future.”

Monica M.

“Friendly, sweet, and great with my dogs. She followed all instructions and took very good care of them. Easy to communicate with and a pleasure to work with — I’d happily book her again”

Namita P.

“Stephen goes above and beyond to make sure our pups and our house are well cared for. He is attentive to details and trustworthy. He sends updates and pictures often. We will definitely ask him to sit for us again, thank you Stephen!!”

Tamara M.

“She answered my last-minute request and took care of our two large German shepherds and one tiny dog perfectly - our dogs immediately fell in love with her, and usually they are an annoying, noisy bunch, but they behaved chill. Thank you so so much for taking care of them and I'd love to ask you to take care of them again.”

Takahiro K.

“Ciara stayed at my house and took care of my dog Doug while I was on a 5-day trip. She did an outstanding job. She was mature, responsible, and a great communicator-- I got regular updates and pictures by text. She took him on walks, made sure he was fed on time, and gave him play time. I felt very at ease being away, because she clearly had everything handled. I would definitely hire her again.”

Nicole W.

“Evelyn took care of our rescue dog like her own. She made sure to review our guide in advance (our dog has some triggers based on his shelter experience). She was very affectionate and our dog ended up cuddling with her. Would love to book Evelyn again!”

Ko K.

“CJ did an excellent job with our two Chihuahua mixes. CJ showed a genuine love for animals and formed a great bond with our dogs (one of whom is fairly mistrustful). I received regular updates, photos, and check-ins, which made me feel my doggos were getting the best care possible. I would highly recommend CJ!”

Leeann B.

“Trina has stayed with our dogs twice now. She took great care of the dogs and the house, sent daily pictures and was an excellent communicator. She even asked if she could give them a little extra grooming, and did a great job at that too. I think she has a special way with dogs, and the dogs seem to think so too.”

Sonya M.

“Great babysitting as always! Sent pics & updates of my dog while she was with her & took her out for several walks!”

Becca Z.

“Jessica is prompt, reliable, and maintains excellent communication when caring for our two Aussies. Highly recommend her services!”

Lisa B.

“Katie is amazing! I would give 6 stars if I could. She took amazing care of our dog Gus while we were away for the weekend. Katie kept us up to date with everything they were up to including a ton of great photos and videos! If you have an opportunity to work with Katie I would highly recommend it, we will be working with Katie any time we go out of town”

Noah & Michaela P.

About: Hi there ☀️ I'm a pet lover who just moved to Stanford for my lymphoma treatment. I love animals and walking 🐾 It would be a pleasure to help take care of your furbaby. I have been a prior volunteer with Guide Dogs for the Blind, Berkeley Humane, the Yolo county SPCA 🧡 I'm based out of my mother in law's house in Palo Alto and have open availabilty during my time off from treatment each month 🐶🐱 I look forward to honoring your preferences for your pets care, prioritizing their safety and sending you pics + updates from caring for your pet 💖

“Shalese was a perfect dog sitter!! It was the first time my partner and I were leaving our high energy/anxiety pups with a sitter on River, and Shalese relieved all our own anxieties! She was very professional, clean, and clearly cared so well for our dogs as they are both still pooped from walking and playing with her! She did extra work than was even asked of her such as managing our home (cleaning, bringing in mail), and we are so grateful. We highly recommend Shalese to anyone and would book her again!”

Angela M.