Find dog sitters in Santa Cruz, CA that you’ll love

60 dog sitters are listed in Santa Cruz, CA

The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby dog sitters is 3 years

Dog sitters in Santa Cruz, CA

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Emma W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

Animal Lover Looking To Care For Your Pets!

Hi! I'm Emma, I've been a professional pet sitter and dog walker for 4 years! I love all animals, dogs, cats, fish, you name it! Feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have!
Emma can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation

Chloe M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$14-25/hr2 yrs exp

Occasional Pet Care/Sitter!

Hi everyone! A few things about me, I am a very active, caring, and responsible student. Who understands your animals aren't just pets, they are family! I spent the last 2 years on my parents farm, caring for a range of animals! From goats to cats to chickens, I am comfortable with just about any furry friend! I do have a dog...
Chloe can also help with: Pet transportation, pet walking, boarding, pet sitting

Nicolette H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$16-26/hr3 yrs exp

Pet Sitter And Dog Walker

I am comfortable walking dogs of all sizes and strengths and provide pet sitting services as well. I am a current cat owner and previous dog owner who has experience taking care of elderly and disabled dogs and cats. I am trustworthy and will take care of your pets as if they were my own.
Nicolette can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, pet walking
I have several pets and enjoy animals very much. I often take care of my families pets including rats, cats, dogs, birds and lizards on a regular basis. I can also house sit if people need that kind of accommodation as well.
Marcella can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, administration of medicine, boarding, pet walking, daily feeding & more
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Marissa B.


Felton, CA

$13-18/hr

Pet Sitter

I love caring for pets. I have lots of experience around dogs, cats, fish, and turtles! I cared for my family pets growing up, and have a couple of my own.
Marissa can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, grooming
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Gabby D.


Soquel, CA

$12-22/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Walker/Sitter:)

I have numerous years of experience house sitting, dog sitting, dog walking , and babysitting. Love animals and kids! I'm a caring and responsible young professional looking for part time work to help out and make some money for grad school. I'm flexible, reliable and fun-loving! I also have my current Adult, Child, Infant...
Gabby can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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"Gabby is great with my two big dogs! She takes them on walks often and keeps them fed and clean. I would definitely recommend her for pet sitting to anyone!!! Thanks Gabby!!!"

Tommy H.

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Elizabeth G.


Scotts Valley, CA

$20-35/hr

Experienced Pet Sitter

Hi there! I grew up with cats and got my first dog back in 2015 so I would say I'm fairly well versed with those furry friends. I've house/pet sat for people before and can provide a couple references! Hope to hear from you soon :)
Elizabeth can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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Melissa L.


Scotts Valley, CA

$22-30/hr2 yrs exp

Pet's Best Pal

I understand how challenging it can be to leave your pets with someone else. My goal is to make you as comfortable as possible when spending time away from your furry friends, and ensure that they have everything they need while you are gone! I have lived with hamster, snakes, guinea pigs, and dogs since I was a about 5 years...
Melissa can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, boarding, dog training
I have years of dog/ house sitting! Love all animals your house and dog friendly mine! Daily walks car rides what ever you need!
Cindy can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Jocelyn F.


Felton, CA

$18-24/hr4 yrs exp

Caring Dog Sitter/walker

I provide dog sitting in your own home or possibly my own depending on the size of the dog and length of stay. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming when needed.
Jocelyn can also help with: Pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking
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Dana P.


Boulder Creek, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

I provide pet sitting, dog walking and can be available for some overnights. I am a former veterinary technician; I am very comfortable with animals of all kinds. I am comfortable and proficient at administering medications and I am experienced with animals with special needs. I am on occasion able to host pets in my home...
Dana can also help with: Pet sitting, pet transportation, pet walking
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Rachel W.


Soquel, CA

$21-40/hr3 yrs exp

Dog/cat Care

Hello! I am an active, caring young professional in search of some part-time work. I have been a pet sitter for a few years now, and love my experiences. I am comfortable with both cats and dogs. I'm comfortable taking dogs out on walks and doing overnights to keep the pets company. I am very responsible, organized, and...
Rachel can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Alexandra B.


Felton, CA

$25-30/hr

Part Time Pet Sitter Available

I am 57 old and a pet owner since I was a child. We currently have 3 dogs on our property (pit bull mixes) and two cats and chicken. We adopted young and older dogs and I am able to give medication in any form to them without fear. We had tortoises, Guinea pigs, rabbits when the kids were little. Basically I am comfortable with...
Alexandra can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
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Trini V.


Soquel, CA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Pet Sitter :)

I have a huge love for animals. Specially with dogs, I enjoy spending time with them, playing and going for walks. It's a pleasure for me to have this job, be able to being around them and just enjoy their company :)
Trini can also help with: Pet walking, boarding, pet sitting
I've always had pets growing up as a child and my love for them has grown into my adulthood even more. I've had dogs, cats, macaws, bearded dragon, iguanas, frog, hamsters, fresh and salt water fish. As well as caring for my own, friends, family and employers have always trusted me to take care of their loving pets. The breeds...
Vanessa can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, boarding, pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages, and love to see life through the eyes of pets which is live in the moment and take life one day at a time.
Vigilant can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine
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Kari G.


Boulder Creek, CA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Pet sitter Available

I have 40+ years personal experience caring for pets. I have dog experience from all shapes and sizes from XX-Small to Giant. I also have experience with parrots, chickens, cats, goats, rabbits, miniature horses and donkeys. I currently live with 3 English Mastiffs and a French Bulldog, cat, chickens, Nigerian Dwarf Goats....
Kari can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Layla D.


Felton, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Animal Lover!!!

Hello! My name is Layla, and I am a full time student at Cabrillo. I am great with dogs (and other pets), and I'm super active! I have my own reliable vehicle, and I don't smoke. I can walk pets/ sit pets/ give pets their medications. I currently don't have any pets since I just moved here but I've had many dogs, chickens, cats,...
Layla can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking
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Tess K.


Soquel, CA

$16-31/hr10 yrs exp

Absolute Animal Lover

I love animals and have grown up around a variety my whole life. As a child, my family referred to me as the family vet because I was always the one taking care of the injured and nursing them back to heath. Some animals I am familiar with include dogs, cats, ducks, birds, cows, goats, and some fish. I am willing to walk, sit,...
Tess can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
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Lorena C.


Felton, CA

$18-22/hr4 yrs exp

Hi there! I have been around animals my whole life from dogs to cats, to reptiles and fish, as an adult I have had two of my own dogs, and a ball python. I currently still have my 2-year-old dog named Obi and my ball python. I have been occasionally dog sitting at my house and also have stayed at houses for about four years...
Lorena can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding

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