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Rica L.

Let Me Care For Yiur Furbaby!

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
pet transportation
pet sitting
Hello, my name is Rica. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I have been pet sitting/dog walking for the neighborhood for about 3 years. I, myself, have 2 dogs so I know just how important it is to have a trustworthy reliable pet sitter/dog walker. I will care for and love them as if they were my own. I love to...

Care Member says "She's great with two kids and a dog she's gets the job done and beyond . I have one 5 month old and one toddler . I highly recommend her , I am...

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Therese F.

Pet Sitter, Dog Walker

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
boarding
I provide pet sitting in your own home, as well as, dog sitting in my clean home. I am a loving and caring Mom of three amazing kids and one Lab fur-baby. I have a great amount of experience in caring for dogs. I am Certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. I am passionate about the Health, Wellness and Fitness of dogs. I can sit with...
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Kaela R.

Part Time- Dogsitter Or Walker

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have a few years of experience from caring for a neighbors dogs, family and friends dogs. I love all dogs of all sizes and ages.

Melissa G. says "Kaela helped us out with a very last minute pet care request. She answered our request promptly and saved our weekend plans from being canceled! She...

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Katie L.

Animal Lover & Local Dog Walker

Carlsbad, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello, I am an animal caregiver that will take walks w/ your furry family members & give them all that quality attention they so deserve.. I have been walking dogs & pet sitting in north county San Diego for a few years now and I love it! The people I have met & their beloved pets are just the best! It has been a journey I want...

Care Member says "Katie house/dog sits for us on a regular basis. She is fantastic! Dogs are happy....house it taken care of and I get regular updates with pictures which...

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Jamaica M.

Pet Sitter

Laguna Niguel, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
pet walking
daily feeding
I have owned dogs my whole life and currently have a female Rhodesian Ridgeback. I also care for a Rancho Santa Fe mixed breed female in my home overnights when the family goes out of town. I have a very flexible schedule to accommodate your pets needs. I'm available to come to your home to feed/water/play/walk your pets during...
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Sonata D.

Laguna Beach, CA

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
boarding
grooming
pet sitting
Me and my daughter love animals very much. I Provide Dog Sitting In Your And My House.
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Samantha C.

Samantha

Trabuco Canyon, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello:)! My name is Samantha and I am a college student home for the summer. I am a huge dog lover and have had lots of experience not only walking, but dog sitting as well. I am very active and very outgoing along with having a flexible schedule. Let me know if I am someone you would be interested in!
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Pamela H.

Pet Sitter Available

Dana Point, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
My name is Pam and I have Loved animals all of my life. As a young girl I had dogs, horses and cats and birds. The same can apply to me as an adult. I have a Horse, a Golden Retriever and a cat. I have raised Birds, and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. I have had four of these precious dogs, (Humans) in the last 15 years. Pet...

Britt M. says "Pamela is wonderful both babysitting children and pet-sitting animals. She loves what she does and cares for all. She is always on time and has a wonderful...

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Samantha B.

Pet Sitting

San Juan Capistrano, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have been sitting for about 5 years now. I Love animals, I have been around all houses hold pet, farm pets, and equestrian pets. I over many servises such as staying at your house walking your dog and or cleaning the house before you come home. I also will water plants while your gone. message me for prices.

Natalie K. says "My son loved her, and he's not easily taken to many :)"

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Jennifer A.

Pet Sitter

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
pet walking
daily feeding
I am a previous owner and operator of a dog daycare. I have over 15 years of experience caring for pets. Owning and operating a dog daycare enabled me to work with all types of breeds. Whether your dog is super active, suffers from separation anxiety or elderly, I am able to be play or simply show them the love and compassion...

Cinnamon T. says "Jennifer was so attentive to my senior dog's needs!"

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Carolina G.

Pet Care

Oceanside, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
dog training
pet walking
pet transportation
+ 1 more
Hello there. My name is Carol and I have over 20 years of experience in handling animals. My services are: Boarding -Pet Hotel/Pet day care/ensure pets are given requisite amount of exercise and play time. -In-home pet care -Dog walks and hikes -Sitting and overnight stays -Elderly and Special needs pets -Pet transportation....

Juliana P. says "Carolina takes great care of dogs, and I feel very confident when I have to leave my dog Zak with her. He loves to stay and play there!"

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Hailey P.

Part-time Pet Care Provider

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
pet walking
boarding
I will provide dog sitting in your own home. I love all types of dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages. I can also bathe and brush dogs.
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Kaitlin L.

Dog Sitter

Oceanside, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet transportation
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I can provide you with references of past pet sitting employers and I have 2 years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I can also perform baths and light grooming if needed.
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Jennel V.

Summer Pet Sitter/Dog Walker Available!

Oceanside, CA

5.0(0)
from
$5/hr
1 year experience
Daily feeding
administration of medicine
pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
+ 1 more
I love animals and have had multiple pets all my life. I currently have a puppy, 2 cats and a bunny. I am caring and responsible. I would be willing to dog/cat/bird sit short or long term, daytime/overnights. I would also love to do some dog walking. Thanks!
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Carri C.

Extreme pet lover sitter~walker

Laguna Niguel, CA

4.8(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Carri, I reside in Laguna Niguel. I have been dog walking, pet/house sitting for 30 years. I provide excellent care and companionship for your pet! I offer daily, weekly, overnight & extended care, feeding, yard cleanup & oversee medication(s). It's vital to know that your pet is being loved & well cared for by a...

Care Member says "Carri does a great job taking care of my dog. She makes us feel like a part of the family."

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Aileen R.

Pet Care

Lake Forest, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
If your looking for a dog Walker, sitter, or just someone to love on your pet while you are gone I'm available. I can do overnights at your home. I'm available in the evening and weekends. I do really love taking care of pets /animals. I love all animals and will treat your pet like my own!

Care Member says "My dogs love Aileen! I always know my pups are in excellent hands when she cares for them. You know it’s a great match when they get excited to see her!...

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Taria V.

Laguna Niguel, CA

from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I've grown up with domesticated animals in the house. We've always had either a cat or dogs as pets. I am available for long, furry friendly walks, house sitting and helping you maintain your pets wellbeing.
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Maria R.

Oceanside, CA

from
$17/hr
I'm a caring and responsible pet sitter with experience caring for both dogs and cats. I've house-sat for friends' cats and currently have two dogs of my own, so I understand how important it is to give pets the attention, patience, and love they deserve. I treat every animal as if they were my own.
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Valarie B.

Dog Walker

Oceanside, CA

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
Hi there! I look forward to meeting you and your four legged fur babies. My whole life, I grew up with tons of animals, including dogs, cats, sheep, chickens, horses, goats, you name it! I lived in Tennessee pretty much my whole life and recently moved to Oceanside. I walked dogs a lot of college and dog sit for many friends...
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Emily P.

Temecula, CA

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
My previous experience would be dog-sitting as well as dog-walking. I love to take dogs to the park and tire them out by throwing a ball/running around.
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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.88/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

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

Dog Sitters in San Clemente, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed dog sitters

Rica L.

She's great with two kids and a dog she's gets the job done and beyond . I have one 5 month old and one toddler . I highly recommend her ,...

- Care member

Kaela R.

Kaela helped us out with a very last minute pet care request. She answered our request promptly and saved our weekend plans from being...

- Melissa G.

Katie L.

Katie house/dog sits for us on a regular basis. She is fantastic! Dogs are happy....house it taken care of and I get regular updates with...

- Care member

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

Dog sitters near you in San Clemente, 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 Clemente, 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 Clemente, CA is $19.88.

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