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Cassidy H.

Pet/House Sitter With Plenty Of Availability!

Goleta, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi, my name is Cassidy and I am looking to help out with any dog sitting /or house watching you may need! I grew up having dogs my whole life myself, so I think that in itself was the bulk of my experience with dogs, both small and large dogs. I go to school in Santa Barbara , and I regularly dog sit and house sit for various...
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I Am An 18 Year Old High School Senior Who Enjoys Working With People And Animals Of All Ages.

Goleta, CA

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$21/hr
I am an 18-year-old who is looking to help families with whatever care or odd jobs they need. I am able to walk dogs, house sit, pet sit, baby sit, provide company for seniors, and I have experience with farm animals. I'd describe my personality as caring, goofy, and determined I like working with kids because they are care...
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Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Goleta, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello, my name is Angellina and I am a recent UCSB grad! I am looking for work an extra job and I love pets and miss taking care of them so I believe this is perfect. I work downtown 3 days a week. I regularly foster dogs from SBCAS and take them to beaches and local trails for walks. I have lived with pets for basically my...
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Goleta, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm a lifelong animal lover with lots of experience caring for pets. I grew up in a home with three dogs, so daily walks, feedings, playtime, and lots of love have always been a natural part of my routine. While I haven't been paid for every job, I've done drop-ins and pet-sitting for neighbors and friends over the years....
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I Love Pets!

Goleta, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
pet transportation
Hi! My name is Emma and I am a freshman at Santa Barbara City College. I moved from the Bay Area over the summer, leaving my pets :( I would love to help anyone else that needs an extra hand with their animals! i'm good with dogs, cats, bunnies, fish, hamsters, ( and more ) i've had them all! I currently pet sit for a family...
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Goleta, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have had pets my whole life and have taken care of several others the past few years. I am a huge animal lover and have lots of experience taking care of many different pets with the most experience in dog care! I can help with sitting, walking, feeding, playing, and anything else necessary.
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Pet Sitter

Goleta, CA

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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I've had dogs, cats, and reptiles growing up and I have 7 years of pet sitting experience. Contact me for references.
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Anna G.'s Photo

Goleta, CA

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$17/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I recently moved to Santa Barbara from Dallas for work and am looking to dog sit, walk dogs to make a little extra money and also just spend time with dogs. I left my family dog (vizsla) at home and am definitely missing having a dog around. I have experience walking and taking care of energetic dogs as well as overnight...
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Pet Sitter And Dog Walker

Goleta, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have pet sit both cats and dogs on numerous occasions (over 5 times) I additionally spent a summer dog walking.
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Tanushree C.'s Photo

Goleta, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I've been an animal lover my whole life and have 2 cats and a dog who are all rescues. I've been dog sitting for the past 3 years and have loved meeting everyone's babies!
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Lovable Animal Sitter

Goleta, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
I am happy take your dog or cat off your hands. I have taken care of all sizes of animals from medium sized to small dogs and of all ages. I am also very fond of cats because I grew up with them and I get along with them really well. I can help with walks, feeding, brushing, but most important I will provide your animal with...
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Bella G.'s Photo

Goleta, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi my name is Bella! I live in Mission Viejo and I'm looking for pet-sitting jobs near me. I'm a huge animal lover and I started working with animals when I was a little girl. My family has always had animals ranging from snakes, birds, lizards, hamsters, guinea pigs, cats and dogs! On top of my own animals, I have always taken...
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Dog Sitter/walker

Goleta, CA

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$17/hr
Hi! My name is Sarah H! I am a senior at High School and have no pet sitting experience YET, but I do have 2 dogs myself & love them unconditionally! If you are looking for someone to let your dogs out (a few times a day) or walk them. I would love to offer my services!
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Pet Sitter

Goleta, CA

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
grooming
I have been pet sitting and dog walking for the past few years. I have a car and I can also watch pets at my house if your family is traveling and would like to board their pets somewhere! Feel free to reach out to me with any questions! :)
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Nanny And Pet Sitter

Goleta, CA

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$10/hr
4 years experience
I have always had cats and dogs and feel very comfortable taking care of several pets at a time. I have spent extensive time volunteering at animal rescues with dogs and fostering cats. I fostered and adopted out nearly 30 cats, all of which had unique personalities and personal care needs (from elderly cats who needed medicine...
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Goleta, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
dog training
I have grown up with dogs my whole life. I have personally bathed / groomed and trained my own dogs. I worked in a grooming Salon as a bather for about 8 months and gained plenty of professional experience such as bathing, trimming around paw pads and sanitary areas, clipping and grinding nails, de- matting and de- shedding, and...
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Pet Sitter Available!

Goleta, CA

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
3 years experience
Daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I am Devon and I have much experience caring for pets! My family 6 cats and a dog that I have cared for my entire life! I also have taken care of many of my neighbors pets!
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Faith J.'s Photo

Pet Sitter

Goleta, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have grown up around dog and just got my own cat! I am very familiar with all the ins and outs of taking care of a pet! I am reliable and will treat your pet as my own!
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Catarina P.'s Photo

Goleta, CA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
I am very comfortable around animals and would love to pet-sit for you! I have lots of experience with animals, especially dogs. My English bulldog, Jim is my best friend! He's super cute, but does require a lot of attention so I'm used to being a proactive caregiver.
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Laura L.'s Photo

Pet Sitter And Dog Walker

Goleta, CA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
grooming
dog training
I have my early childhood education background and experience teaching at preschools. I have my Current CPR and first aid certification too.
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.18/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Goleta, CA

Dog sitters near you in Goleta, 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 Goleta, 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 Goleta, CA is $18.18.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Goleta, 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 Goleta, 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 Goleta, 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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