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Bleida M.

Pet- Sitter

San Carlos, CA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I have experience taking care of cats and dogs. I have had pet my whole life. I occasionally work as a dog sitter, overnight.
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Anya L.

Student Who Loves Animals And Has Experience!

San Carlos, CA

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
dog training
pet walking
pet transportation
I have taken care of both cats and dogs while house-sitting and I love spending time with all animals!
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Lucia C.

Pet Sitter

San Carlos, CA

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi my name's Lucia, I'm 18 years old and have a passion for working with animals. I've done a lot of pet sitting in the past and I have two cats and one dog (German Shepard). I'm located in San Carlos and I would love to take care of your furry one!
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Emily W.

San Francisco Pet Sitter

San Carlos, CA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi, my name is Emily and I am a reliable pet sitter/walker in the area. My own experience looking after animals comes from my two family dogs, which I grew up feeding, walking, and playing with, and my cat Apollo, who I adopted when I moved to California. I have several years of experiencing dispensing medication to animals in...
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Daniela G.

San Carlos, CA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am a responsible, caring, and dedicated person with a strong love for animals. I have been taking care of dogs and cats for a year in a personal capacity. While I don't have formal training, I'm passionate about animal care and eager to keep learning. I enjoy spending time with pets, giving them attention, companionship, and...
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Madison M.

Pet Sitter

San Carlos, CA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I love animals. I have 2 dogs myself, one golden retriever and a French bulldog. I have many years of experience. Please feel free to reach out to me!! I have very flexible hours.
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Lisa G.

Neighborhood Mom Available For Pet Care/ Pet Sitting

Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
I'm currently a stay at home mom to my toddler, and I love animals! I've had wonderful pets all my life- cats, dogs, fish, and bearded dragons. I'm available for drop-in pet sitting and will be in town throughout the holidays. I'm responsible, patient, and easy-going. Besides basic feeding and cleaning up after your pets, I...

Marie J. says "Lisa is wonderful! She brings positive energy every time she babysits for our child and takes care of our dog. She does it all- keeps our child happy at...

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Luisa M.

Love Dogs And Cats

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Animals are very lovable and I really enjoy my time with them. I miss my schnauzer, Her name is niña, that's why I decided to start working with dogs. I always enjoy the games with Cats too, I respect their independence, and I think cats are amazing pets and a great companion. I have take care and pet sitting dogs and Cats. When...

Care Member says "What a great experience for my dog Genie! Luisa is friendly, and kind. What a reliable service and excellent communication!"

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Mariela C.

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello my name is Mariela. I can provide dog sitting in your hime or in mine. I have a sweet energetic labrador that just wants to play with everyone. I also adopted a senior dog. She is very gentle and sweet and mothers our lab. I have sitted my brother's dog when he goes on trips and some of my friends. I am very pet friendly...

Lucerito G. says "Hi One question are you looking for someone to take care of your pet"

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Alexia B.

Pet Care

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
Introducing myself as your friendly neighbor, Alexia. I grew up in Redwood City attending Woodside High School, and now studying to earn my bachelors degree at San Jose State University. I have tons of experience with dog walking and pet sitting. Please reach out with any questions you may have.

Elizabeth B. says "Alexia was delightful and took care of my two cats including a timed medication for one while we were out of town for a week. Highly recommend."

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Andrea F.

Part-Time Pet Sitting

Half Moon Bay, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
I am available to house/pet sitting in the Coast-side area Half Moon Bay-Montara. I have many years of experience working as a house/pet sitter. I love animals and the ones I've had the pleasure of caring for will be in my heart forever. I grew up in a family where one of my parents was involved with animal rescues and I...

Lisa C. says "Andrea is extremely caring and conscientious. She loves people and animals -- all living things. We felt very comfortable leaving our animals under Andrea's...

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Olivia A.

Part Time Pet Care

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have had dogs and cats my whole life and can't imagine life w/o them. I have pet sat for lots of family members and a few through other connections. I provide cat & dog sitting in your own home. I can spend 3/4 hours a day playing, feeing and cleaning. I an a nanny in Belmont and have a 4 hour window everyday and available all...

Mary H. says "Our dogs were happy and so responsive to Olivia. She is easy to communicate with and is reliable. We will hire her again🐾🐾🐾"

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Zandalee S.

Part-time Pet-sitter Or Dog-walker

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
I have been fortunate to have animals in my life. I grew up taking care of bunnies, hamsters, dogs, cats, fish, and horses. Needless to say, I love animals of all shapes and sizes. I can provide light grooming and baths along with general care and love.

Samantha Y. says "Great with my cat! Gave regular updates. Good communication. Would love to work with you again!"

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Maybelline G.

Awesome Part-time Pet Sitter =)

Burlingame, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet walking
boarding
pet transportation
+ 1 more
Hello Everyone! Nice to e-meet you, I'm May! Plain and simple, I am a huge animal lover! Dogs, cats, rabbits, lizards, hamsters and so on. I am very friendly, reliable and honest. I personally have 2 dogs (toy poodle & cocker spaniel). I also have two awesome cats (both rescued). I know I would be able to give your baby the...
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Kaera S.

Dog Walker/Sitter And Cat Sitter

Menlo Park, CA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I love both dogs and cats! I have lots of experience with walking dogs and keeping them company when families are away. Very comfortable with driving dogs/cats to vets or groomers, if needed, as well as walking, feeding and general care for the animal.
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Vanity S.

Experienced Pet Owner

San Mateo, CA

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
My experience with animals is primarily limited to being a pet owner. Our family dog, a Golden Retriever, blessed us with 10 amazing years. In addition to dogs, I am also very familiar with cats. I have casual experience pet sitting for family and friends.
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Lina B.

Pet Lover

Menlo Park, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
Hey! I have cared for many pets in my life, a variety between birds, dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs, and so on. I currently have my own cat who is now 10 years old and a dog who is 1 1/2 years old. I understand that each pet requires their own level of care and patience and I am happy to provide that. Besides my own pets, I...
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Melanie V.

Redwood City, CA

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$19/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I am a current college student looking for one time or consistent babysitting or petsitting. I have worked with kids for the last 5 years as a babysitter to 10+ families, a Sunday school teacher for second graders, a summer school intern for a 3rd grade classroom, and as a summer camp counselor 3 consecutive summers with...
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Madison C.

Animal Lover Looking To Take Care Of Your Pets!

San Mateo, CA

from
$18/hr
I am a aspiring dog mom and currently have 3 cats at home! I am very gentle and patient with animals and also love to play with them. I can house sit, stop by feed/walk your animals, clean up after them and take out the trash as needed!
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Madilynn S.

Menlo Park, CA

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
- Experience dog walking, sitting, and over night care - At home, I have an almost 3-year-old Golden Retriever! Our favorite activities are going for long walks, playing at the lake, and taking naps:)
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.33/hr as of June 2025

Recent dog sitter reviews from local parents in San Carlos, CA

Dog Sitters in San Carlos, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Lisa G.

Lisa is wonderful! She brings positive energy every time she babysits for our child and takes care of our dog. She does it all- keeps our...

- Marie J.

Luisa M.

What a great experience for my dog Genie! Luisa is friendly, and kind. What a reliable service and excellent communication!

- Care member

Mariela C.

Hi One question are you looking for someone to take care of your pet

- Lucerito G.

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in San Carlos, CA

Dog sitters near you in San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, CA is $18.33.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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 San Carlos, 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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