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Jennifer C.

Professional Pet Sitter

Lafayette, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet transportation
boarding
pet walking
Hello; my name is Jennifer and I am a long-time Dog and Cat Sitter. I am a life-long pet owner. For the last several years, I have been been taking care of dogs and cats in my home with excellent reviews and testimonials. Due to downsizing, I am now offering dog-walking and drop-in visits for dogs. In regards so cats, I offer...
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Tess C.

Experienced Dog Sitter

Lafayette, CA

from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Empathetic, gentle, and kind dog-sitter, foster carer, and dog-lover with six years professional experience and over 25+ years caring for dogs, cats, and other rescue animals.
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Rachel F.

Animal Loving Sitter/walker

Lafayette, CA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi my name is Rachel and I am student at UO. Throughout my high school and college career I've been watching my friends and neighbors dogs and cats. I have a dog at home named Jupiter and when I am with my parents I am his primary care taker.
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Michele G.

Pet Sitter/dog Walker

Lafayette, CA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Responsible and caring - would love to take care of your pet while you're away! I have been a pet owner all my life and have experience with dogs, cats, birds, fish, hamsters etc.
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Vanessa C.

Pet Care

Lafayette, CA

from
$35/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I usually do dog sitting the most but I have done other pets before so I'm comfortable with any type of pets.
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Dayana C.

Lafayette, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! My name is Dayana, and I'm an experienced and loving pet sitter who truly enjoys caring for animals. I've grown up around pets and have cared for dogs, cats, and other small animals for many years. I understand how important your pets are to you, they're family, and I always treat them with the same love, patience, and...
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Iga W.

Lafayette, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I am responsible and reliable. I have had many family pets, mostly dogs. I am a good leader and some of my skills include softball, basketball and tennis. I enjoy snowboarding and traveling, rest of the time I like to be doing active things like hiking or yoga. I will pick up your dog and walk in your area. I am available Monday...
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Allie B.

Loving & Responsible Pet Care

Oakland, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi there! I grew up in Missouri caring for our 4 dogs, a cat, hermit crab, wild frogs, lizards and turtles! I have definitely been a life-long animal lover. Over the years I have pet and home sat for many of my babysitting clients and family/friends, and have dog sat with for about a year and a half hosting pups in my home....
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Julia C.

Experienced With Dogs Cats And Rodents, Ill Love Your Animals Like My Own

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I've been dog and cat sitting for years and now am the proud owner of a 1-year-old labradoodle. I absolutely love animals and am always happy to walk and hike dogs as well as play with cats or other small pets. I know when I am away I always want to know that the person caring for my pets is caring for them with all the love and...
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Anastasia T.

Part Time Pet Caretaker

Orinda, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet walking
daily feeding
pet sitting
My family bred Shiba Inus for over 10 years so I have grown up around dogs for a very large part of my life. We have always had a minimum of three dogs, so I have learned the responsibility of taking care of dogs from a very young age. On top of dogs in our household, I've grown up with two cats. All of my pets mean the world to...
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Corinne W.

Animal Caregiving

Berkeley, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Feeling secure, knowing your beloved companion is going to enjoy the time spent apart makes those separations full of relief for the both of you! Safety, love, and playful creativity is how I engage with every animal. I provide this gentle approach relying on my strong intuitive connection with animals as well as my experience...
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Milagros O.

Fun Animal Loving Pet Sitter Available

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(0)
from
$32/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
Hi everyone! I'm Mila and I would love to watch your fur babies. I have a few of my own as well as the ongoing petsitting for 3 fur babies I see once every couple weeks! I love animals and wish to have as many as I can have. I'm energetic and will not mind running with your dog to get their wiggles out.
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Isabella D.

Pet Care Provider

Oakland, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I am a recent college graduate looking for part-time work in the afternoons! I love spending time with animals and have two dogs myself, who I adore. In undergrad, I studied environmental science because of my love and compassion for endangered species. I have experience cat-sitting, dog-sitting and walking for neighbors and...
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Ana W.

Danville, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I can do dog walking, pet sitting.
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Iman B.

Dog Enthusiast

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Being a dog lover, I've always been passionate about caring for, rescuing and owning dogs. After my first dog (of my own) in college at UCLA, I started dog sitting for some of my college friends' pets, which lead to housesitting and caring for other families' pets when they were out of town. After 3 years of house/dog sitting, I...

Care Member says "Hi reviewers, how are you? I'm so happy because the services were were everything I needed. We received excellent care worth you knowing about! Super...

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Kyo R.

I Absolutely LOVE Pets And LOVE To Take Care Of Them House Sitting As Well

Pleasant Hill, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
dog training
pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I have a very flexible schedule and have pet sat forever. I have had many pets of my own (chickens, cats, fish, dogs) and know how important caring and loving them is. I have experience with special needs pets (my dog has bad anxiety) has had casts, have given pills, diabetic shots and cared for many sick pets. I have taken...

Sue A. says "Kyo has been a great help to us! She is dependable, punctual, is a great communicator and natural caregiver. She has great energy and our senior dog just...

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Karen E.

Danville, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
I only do overnight pet-sitting. Recently moved from New York City where I worked for Pampered Pets for 2 years. I also had my own sweet chocolate lab for 18 years. and worked in a Veterinary Hospital around the same time that I lived with a dog trainer who had researched packs of dogs, which was an incredible learning...

Christin M. says "Karen has watched my cats as well as my dog on multiple occasions. I never worried that my fur kids were being neglected - it's possible she may have...

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Bridget B.

Pet-Sitter And Dog Walker

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
boarding
daily feeding
Hello! I have been surrounded with animals my entire life! I have passion for dogs and love cats, birds, and rodents. You can assure your pet will be in excellent hands. I have a miniature dachshund of my own whom I love and care for all the time. I have experience with large dogs, sphinx cats, and chickens.

Care Member says "Bridget has been so helpful around the house and with our little dog, who adores her. Highly recommend. "

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Kayla C.

Concord, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I grew up with pets always in the house. From dogs, cats, hamsters, etc., I've always loved animals. My mother owns a pet sitting service, and she used to take me with her to help take care of the animals. I am confident in my abilities to play and take care of your furry friends.
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Sherry C.

Sherry's Pet sitting Services

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet transportation
daily feeding
pet sitting
In addition to being a dog walker, I have boarded numerous dogs in my own home and dog sat in various neighborhoods. I have worked with all types and sizes of dogs, from miniature Chihuahuas to Rottweilers and Dobermans. I have volunteered at the Dublin SPCA and I have a cat myself. I have also assisted my friend, who currently...

Teresa O. says "Sherry is fantastic! She loves animals, is punctual, reliable, super friendly and an all around lovely person. She was early to our meet up and...

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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.86/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in Lafayette, CA

Dog Sitters in Lafayette, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Iman B.

Hi reviewers, how are you? I'm so happy because the services were were everything I needed. We received excellent care worth you knowing...

- Care member

Kyo R.

Kyo has been a great help to us! She is dependable, punctual, is a great communicator and natural caregiver. She has great energy and our...

- Sue A.

Karen E.

Karen has watched my cats as well as my dog on multiple occasions. I never worried that my fur kids were being neglected - it's possible she...

- Christin M.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Lafayette, CA

Dog sitters near you in Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, CA is $22.86.

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