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Justice W.

Avid Pet Lover And Caregiver

San Leandro, CA

from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have been pet sitting/caring for pets as odd jobs here and there for five years, as well as being an animal lover and having pets my whole life. I have care for up to three dogs at once, three cats, and rabbits for multiple days. As well as regularly walking dogs and visiting pets mid day for company. I am comfortable...
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Alondra P.

Loving & Reliable Pet Care | Available For Walking, Sitting & More

San Leandro, CA

from
$19/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I'd describe myself as caring, adaptable, and detail oriented . I like working with animals because it is fulfilling to make them happy, whether it be through walks, pets, playing, or treats. I also love meeting pets and seeing their unique personalities. I'm looking for a job that centers around pet walking, drop-in visits...
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Likupua N.

Take Care Of Animals

San Leandro, CA

from
$30/hr
3 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
grooming
dog training
pet walking
+ 1 more
I'm comfortable working with all types of animals. I have ample experience pet sitting for house pets like dogs, cats and birds. I also worked as a zookeeper for several years before I applied for this position, so I've had exposure to animals of all temperaments, sizes and species.
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Deana M.

Reliable Dog Walker & Cat Sitter

San Leandro, CA

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm De'Ana, and I've grown up around both dogs and cats my whole life so being around animals feels natural to me. I absolutely love spending time with them and would be happy to help with dog walking, pet sitting, or just giving your furry friend some extra love and attention when you need it!
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Rose P.

Pet Sitting

San Leandro, CA

from
$25/hr
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
I have grown up with animals, my whole life. I have extensive experience pet sitting mainly both cats and dogs.
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Marco M.

San Leandro, CA

from
$22/hr
Hey! My name is Marco, I've always loved to work with animals especially dogs! I previously was a volunteer at the friends and family animal shelter in alameda, ca where I walked and took care of dogs! Also pet sitting for families when they traveled! I was doing that pre covid as well as after, I have references if needed! It...
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Noelia M.

San Leandro, CA

from
$15/hr
6 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I've been a pet sitter for about 5-6 years. I've cared for dogs, cats and fish. I do the usual feeding, walking and playing with the pets.
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Maria L.

San Leandro, CA

from
$15/hr
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I have hands-on experience caring for multiple dogs as part of a pet-loving household with six animals, including both indoor and outdoor dogs. I'm comfortable with dogs of all sizes and have provided daily care, including walking, feeding, playtime, and companionship. I'm reliable, attentive, and experienced in managing...
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Stephany Z.

San Leandro, CA

from
$15/hr
Pet walking
grooming
pet transportation
Hi! I'm Stephany, a dependable and caring helper based in San Leandro. I'm CPR/First Aid certified with experience in child care, office support, and customer service. However, I also have a huge heart for animals. As a proud dog mom of three, I know how important it is to have someone trustworthy caring for your pets. Whether...
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VIVIEN D.

San Leandro, CA

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I was a dog and cat owner, helped my friends and neighbors pet sit for years. I am very active by nature and love to spend time and take care of dogs and cats.
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Celia P.

Pet Sitter For All Animals!

San Leandro, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
I am a huge animal lover! I've had animals my whole life- cats, dogs, fish, reptiles, mice, and birds. I've had several years of experience working at 3 different veterinary hospitals. Experience with restraining pets, administering medications, nail clipping, cleaning wounds, IV fluids, injections, and more. I have no problem...

Care Member says "Celia is awesome! She watched over my cat cookie while I was out of town. She is extremely genuine & deeply cares for animals. She even gave my cat...

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Sofia L.

Pet Car

San Leandro, CA

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello, my name is Sofia. I am an experienced pet caregiver with a special focus on dogs. I have consistently provided daily care for my own dog, ensuring she receives the attention, exercise, and affection she needs. In addition to caring for my own pet, I have also extended my expertise to friends' dogs, offering reliable and...
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Lauren B.

San Leandro, CA

from
$15/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
I'm an animal lover. I've had dogs in the past, currently have 2 cats that mean the world to me. I have experience in pet sitting dogs and cats for up to two weeks at a time. I'm clean, don't smoke, don't drink and have reliable transportation.
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Deyanni L.

San Leandro, CA

from
$20/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello everyone :) I find joy in dog walking and making our furr babies safe and happy. For about a year now I have learned and gained experience in petting sitting and I hope to gain more.
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Courtney M.

Animals Love Me And I Love Them

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
Hello! I'm new to SF - moved via the Midwest and Boston. I work for San Francisco Opera and have been a personal assistant, pet sitter, and dog walker for over 10 years. My mom works in rescue, so I grew up with foster dogs of all temperaments. I now have cat nieces and nephews, so I have plenty of experience with cats too! I...

Nicolette M. says "Courtney was wonderful with my 2 parrots, one of whom is very demanding. Their care is rather involved, and she did so well with both of them. She also...

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Iman B.

Dog Enthusiast

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet transportation
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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Eric S.

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet transportation
pet walking
I provide pet sitting/walking. I'm a mature, responsible, reliable, trustworthy, active and healthy lover of all animals. I'm looking to make some new pet friends. I have a 5 star rating on the pet care service walker platform with over 1100 dog walks completed.

Sam M. says "Eric was fantastic. I got home from a long trip and everything was fine. My cat is old, stuck in his ways, he has accidents if things are not as he likes...

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Hailey R.

Part-time Animal Lover Available

Alameda, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have loved animals my whole life. Right now I own one cat and three dogs! I can provide animal siting in your own home, my home, dog walking, cat sitting, etc. I've been experienced with animals for years and am looking forward to spending time with yours! I don't have much experience with animal watching other than when I...
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Joanne E.

Dog Walker/Pet Sitter/Cats/Overnights

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
11 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I am a professional cat pet sitter and small dog breeds. For the last several years (March, 2014) I have been a dog walker, pet sitter/house sitter for cats and dogs, give oral medications and an animal companion. I love what I do and enjoy every minute of it! I have a calm, non-overreacting personality when reacting to an...

Care Member says "I hired Joanne to look after my two cats while I was out of town. She’s done that several times now. I always get pictures of my kitties (assuming they...

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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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  • 60 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.43/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 Leandro, CA

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

Celia P.

Celia is awesome! She watched over my cat cookie while I was out of town. She is extremely genuine & deeply cares for animals. She even gave...

- Care member

Courtney M.

Courtney was wonderful with my 2 parrots, one of whom is very demanding. Their care is rather involved, and she did so well with both of...

- Nicolette M.

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

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

Dog sitters near you in San Leandro, 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 Leandro, 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 Leandro, CA is $18.43.

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