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Alexsys P.

Santa Maria, CA

from
$17/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I'm Alexsys, a senior at Cal Poly and a proud mom to a sweet7-year-old boy. I also have two goofy, lovable dogs who keep life interesting! I spent two years working as a preschool teacher, so I have lots of experience caring for little ones and creating fun, safe, and engaging environments. Now, I'm going to school to become a...
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Natasha M.

Experienced Pet Sitter

Santa Maria, CA

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
I provide pet sitting services for furry friends, pocket pets, and everything in between. I am a lifelong animal lover with years of experience ensuring the health, safety, and happiness of cats, dogs, and hamsters.
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Sydney Q.

Pet Sitter

Santa Maria, CA

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
Hello my name is Sydney Q. I am a very good, reliable, loving, and caring sitter. I love animals with a passion. I have had mire than 10+ years with sitting, walking and caring for animals. I promise to take good care of you dog, cat, bird, any type of animal OK with me really. I'm very pet friendly.
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Yurenis L.

Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Santa Maria, CA

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have always been around and loved animals. My experience in Pet Care is from having my own pets and caring for family, friends and volunteering over the years.
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Gisselle M.

Santa Maria, CA

from
$17/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I've worked will all kinds of animals throughout my life. I've had birds dogs cats and worked with horses when I was a teenager. I've done dog walking and pet sitting in the past and would love to help anyone out who needs !!
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Paulette W.

Santa Maria, CA

from
$12/hr
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
Creating a positive experience for your furry friend is my top priority. I treat every pet as my own, ensuring a safe, stimulating, and consistent routine. I manage the needs of high-energy breeds with active play. I maintain a clean and secure environment. I am vigilant in observing any signs of distress or health changes. I...
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Audrey B.

Santa Maria, CA

from
$17/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have grown up my entire life caring for cats and dogs and would love help you and your furry friend out! I dog sit as well as walking!
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Alyssa A.

Santa Maria, CA

from
$17/hr
Pet transportation
pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
I have been dog sitting for 6 years now. I do have a black lab. Her name is Oakley and she is 2 years old. She is extremely friendly with other dogs.
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Jade G.

Santa Maria, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
Oh how I'll be the biggest animal lover you've come across! During my years of aupairing I picked up a handful of dog sitting jobs for a couple families too! For both, I was responsible for feeding, walking and giving meds! I'd do overnight stays for up to two weeks at a time and served as someone who was simply home when their...
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Sherry M.

House Cleaner, Pet And House Sitter

Nipomo, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Kitchen cleaning
changing bed linens
wall washing
bathroom cleaning
refrigerator cleaning
+ 1 more
I have well over 20 years of experience both with individual home cleaning and Hotel. I also love House sitting and pet sitting. I have 7 years experience Dog, Cat and Horse sitting. I am also Cleared through Pathways for Foster Child Care and Have up to Date CPR Cert. I can provide references if needed.
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Sherry M.

Caring Experienced Pet Sitter

Nipomo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I provide Dog, Cat, Horse sitting in your own home. I am great with animals and have over 10 years experience. I can also provide references. I love animals of all sizes and have worked with dogs and cats with medical issues. I would love your pets and treat them as my own. Thank you for your consideration.

Care Member says "She went above and when caring for my pets. Not only did she take them out for walks and play time, she did cleaning of my place that I did not expect...

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Sarah M.

Pet Care

Nipomo, CA

from
$17/hr
Pet transportation
pet sitting
boarding
pet walking
Interested in offering services so I can continue to homeschool my child. We both love animals. I am available for dog walking, sitting, feeding, transporting, cleaning messes. Willing to learn new things to be more useful and available.
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Lindsey J.

Your Dog Sitter

Nipomo, CA

from
$17/hr
Pet walking
I will care for your animal, providing check in visits, walks, food/water/treats, pick up poops, give meds (if applicable) and will give them pets and love. I have a dachshund dog and a cat and will love your fur babies while you are away as much as I love mine.
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Madison A.

Nipomo, CA

from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I provide dog/cat sitting in your home, I can walk your dogs, play with them clean up after them. I have been around animals my whole life and love them!
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Desirae H.

Arroyo Grande, CA

from
$20/hr
Grooming
pet sitting
pet transportation
boarding
dog training
+ 1 more
Hi! I've always had a passionate heart for pets & I've been pet sitting, walking neighbors and friends pets since I was 10 years old. Something I truly enjoy because I'm an animal lover at heart. I also have quite a bit of experience in training dog pups as well. BONUS: I'm also experienced at caring for exotic reptiles such...
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Carolyn K.

Grover Beach, CA

from
$17/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have lots of experience with animals and can house sit and walk your dog for you. Please contact me I'd interested Carol
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Hailey R.

Arroyo Grande, CA

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! I'm Hailey I have 3 years of paid experience with dog sitting, I am open to doing overnights or housesitting as well. I love animals, especially dogs and look forward to meeting you and your pet soon.
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Annika M.

Arroyo Grande, CA

from
$17/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I can provide dog sitting in your own home. I grew up with three dogs and an animal loving family so am very familiar with animal care!
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Merary S.

Arroyo Grande, CA

from
$22/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm Merary, a passionate animal lover excited to offer cat/dog-sitting services in your neighborhood. I've had a lifetime of experience caring for my own dogs and those of friends and family. I am reliable, patient, and dedicated to providing your pet with the best possible care. I'm comfortable with all breeds and energy...
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Taylor B.

Oceano, CA

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hey! My name is Taylor! I am 19 years old and I attend Cuesta College. I love all animals. I am for sure a dog lover. I have 3 of my own. I am here to dog sit, walk your dog, play with your dog and especially love your dog!
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  • 24 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.56/hr as of January 2026

FAQs for finding dog sitters near you in Santa Maria, CA

Dog sitters near you in Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, CA is $16.56.

Yes, you can hire a dog sitter near you in Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, 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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