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Wynter S.

Oceano, CA

from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I am a special needs teacher in search of some extra work. I absolutely adore animals, not only do I have years of pet sitting/walking experience, but I also have two dogs (huskies) and two cats (indoor/outdoor). I love spending time with animals and would love to help out in caring for your pets!
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Arroyo Grande, CA

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Brandi and I have been around animals all my life. I have personally had dogs, cats, cattle, donkeys, chickens, rats, turtles, and fish as pets. I currently own 2 large dogs, 3 pet rats, and 2 miniature donkeys. I have been pet/house sitting for 5-6 years, mainly for neighbors. I am available for animal-sitting...
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Part-time Pet Sitter Available

Arroyo Grande, CA

from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
boarding
I have had many different pets throughout my life, including, guinea pigs, dogs and cats. I have taken care of pets with diabetes and I am fully aware of the responsibility that comes with having a pet and caring for them.
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Pet Nanny

Arroyo Grande, CA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
Hello! Welcome! I am Virgie, your Pet Nanny! I pride myself in being an attetentive caretaker. I want your beloved pet to feel comfortable, confident, safe and loved while in my care. As a dog lover, I have worked with many breeds and all sizes. I am a self taught care taker but I take understanding dogs very seriously. I do...
Annika M.'s Photo

Arroyo Grande, CA

from
$17/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
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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Caring Pet Sitter

Arroyo Grande, CA

from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
Hi! My name is Quinn, an animal lover and pet owner myself. I've had all kinds of pets my whole life, and I'm very passionate about animals getting the proper care they both need and deserve. Right now, I have two fur babies of my own, beautiful kitties who I absolutely adore. In the past I've cared for rodents, dogs, cats,...
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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.

Grover Beach, CA

from
$17/hr
Pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
administration of medicine
Hi! I am a full time first year Cuesta college student. I can pet sit in the 5cities or SLO. I am willing to come check in on your pets or stay over and house sit as well. I have 2 dogs at home and experience with dogs and cats!

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  • 29 dog sitters are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.73/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated dog sitters is 5.0

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 $17.73.

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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