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Avid Dog Walker

Arcata, CA

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
boarding
grooming
I am an experienced dog walker and care taker. I have been dog/house watching for six years and dog walking for eight. I grew up with dogs and love to hike, walk, and swim outside. I love all dogs of any size, age, or personality. I can provide dog sitting in my own home.
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Arcata, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I'm Peyton, and I'm 18 years old. I'm a great dog sitter and babysitter because I genuinely love caring for animals and kids. I make sure pets are well-fed, walked, and played with, while I keep kids engaged and safe. I'm also a member of 4H, where I work with large animals, which helps me develop my skills in handling different...
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Pet Caretaker

Arcata, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
boarding
grooming
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I have experience caring for many different pets. I am experienced in dog walking, pet-sitting, and overall animal caretaking. I have my own transportation as well if needed. Safe and responsible pet care is so important and is of upmost priority for me!
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House And Animal Sitter

Arcata, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Emme. I'm a college student living in Arcata. I have experience watching and caring for animals including dogs and cats while I have been a nanny. I am open to taking care of a range of animals with instructions. I'm a very active person who loves taking walks with dogs. I also have owned a dog and have cared...
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Animal Sitter

Arcata, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I love animals and most animals love me too! I love taking dogs on walks, house and pet sitting when people need it and other pet related tasks! I am very dependable and I am great at following instructions precisely. I love spending time with pets and reading to them and making sure to talk to them and give them lots of love. I...
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Owning My Own Pets

Arcata, CA

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$17/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I own my own pets. I have spent 10 years taking care of my own dogs and cats. I have also done some pet sitting for friends
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Full/part Time Home Pet Care

McKinleyville, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
As an avid animal lover, I have provided pet sitting in home for many types of pets. Dogs, cats, iguana, rats! I love them all and will give them the attention and love they need while you are away. Whether it is overnights or daily care needed, I will be attentive to their needs.
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Easy-going, Friendly Pet Sitter At Your Service!

McKinleyville, CA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello, my name is Marlee! I have always loved animals and would be thrilled to help out with your furry (or scaly) friends. I have two lovely cats and a sweet bearded dragon. Growing up, my family always had dogs, so I am very comfortable working with dogs of all sizes and have watched dogs as small as chihuahuas and as big as...
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McKinleyville, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Delanie and I have experience pet sitting/dig walking for many different families as well as taking care for my own dogs/cats that I've had while growing up. I am unable to board animals in my home but can come and feed, play, walk, or stay with pet as needed! Let me know if you have any further questions.
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Dog Walker And Sitter!

Bayside, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I grew up with dogs and cats. I also have a dog of my own named Ollie! Before I got my dog I would foster puppies through my local animal shelter. I have experience walking dogs of all types as I currently volunteer walking dogs at the Humboldt county animal shelter. I am also available to help out in other ways like pet...
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Friendly Pet Sitter For Your Furry Family Members!

McKinleyville, CA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I was raised on a small farm in Trinidad, so I am very familiar with caring for animals of all sorts including; dogs, cats, chickens, horses, geese, bunnies, etc. I have experience caring for pets of all sizes and I'm passionate about providing a comfortable and loving environment for your furry family members while you're away!
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Lover Of All Living Things!

Eureka, CA

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hello! I provide animal sitting and/or pet care needs. I am very experienced with all kinds of dogs and cats, but have also cared for rabbits and have some experience with horses, pigs, and goats. I love all animals and have owned cats, dogs, and rabbits my entire life and have lifelong experience with those particular pets. I...
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Compassionate Pet Care

Eureka, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
boarding
administration of medicine
Hi, I'm Rita, a compassionate and experienced pet care provider dedicated to ensuring your furry friends feel safe, happy, and loved while you're away. Whether it's dog boarding, sitting, or personalized care, I offer a nurturing home-away-from-home for pets of all sizes. Your pet's well-being is my top priority, and I strive to...
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Pet Care, House Sitting, Family Assistance

Samoa, CA

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello My Name is Carita and I have experience caring for animals professionally and with my own pet family members. I have worked for two pet care businesses in the Bay Area and have references through companies and my private clientele. I have worked as a professional Family Assistant for many years; with pet care and house...
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Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
I have lived with animals all my life and absolutely adore cats and dogs! I have worked as a pet sitter for many family members, friends, and coworkers. I am currently a student at College and am happy to help you take care of your fur babies! I have experience administering oral medicine, dog walking, cleaning litter boxes and...

Rene S. says "Clara was a great personal assistant, house and pet sitter. I have a home office, she helped with office tasks, phones, personal errands, as well as all the...

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Pet Sitting And Dog Walking For Your Furry Friends In Your Home!!

Eureka, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
II am a mature lady animal lover of all sizes, small or large! have had Labs all my life yellow, Black and chocolate dogs. My adult children had a Doggie Daycare and Doggie Boarding business and I helped them out at weekends and holidays with 87+ dogs. Locally, I have several regular clients and Pet sit and Dog walk, house sit...
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Dog/Cat Sitter

McKinleyville, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi, my name is Jasmine and I have been caring for pets since 2019. It has been the best job I could ever ask for! I have cared for almost all types of pets, with heavy experience in pet medications, subcutaneous fluids and insulin shots. I care for pets just like they are my own.
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Pet Sitter

Fortuna, CA

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
I started my first dog walking buisness at just 10 years old! I've been around horses my whole life and just overall prefer the company of animals in general. I understand that our pets our, our babies and I'm here to help take the best care of yours!
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  • 18 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of June 2025

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Arcata, CA

Dog sitters near you in Arcata, CA can provide a really valuable service to dog owners, especially ones with busy work, social, and travel schedules. A good dog sitter can not only take care of your dog when you can’t be home with them, they can also provide them with social engagement that can keep them feeling happy, entertained, and stimulated. Lots of dogs love playing with their dog sitters.

You can review a variety of Care.cm dog sitter profiles near you in Arcata, CA to learn more about what each individual dog sitter charges. To give you a more general idea of what to expect, the average hourly rate for dog sitters near you in Arcata, CA is $17.50.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Arcata, CA. When you review dog sitter profiles on Care.com, look for profiles that highlight the fact that they offer overnight care services. Many dog parents don’t want their dogs to be home alone at night, so overnight care is a popular service that many dog sitters offer.

To safely hire a dog sitter near you in Arcata, CA we strongly recommend you do your own research to keep your dog safe. For example, you can interview multiple candidates, can request references from other clients, and can run an independent background check on any dog sitters you’re considering hiring. As a jumping off point, we do ask all dog sitters listed on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Look for profiles that include a badge sharing the date they completed this background check.

To quickly hire an in-home dog sitter near you in Arcata, CA, you can turn to Care.com for assistance. Care.com makes it easy to review the profiles of different dog sitters that are available to hire. You can learn more about the services they offer, their rates, and their experience working as a dog sitter.

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