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Stella M.

Portola Valley, CA

from
$20/hr
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello! My name is Stella and I will be attending Berkeley in the fall, but I am looking to babysit kids or pets this summer. I am dependable, caring, creative, patient, and friendly. I have a younger brother and help my mom care for him through driving, meal prep, homework help, and chores. We have had many pets including a cat...
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Alexia B.

Pet Care

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Introducing myself as your friendly neighbor, Alexia. I grew up in Redwood City attending Woodside High School, and now studying to earn my bachelors degree at San Jose State University. I have tons of experience with dog walking and pet sitting. Please reach out with any questions you may have.

Elizabeth B. says "Alexia was delightful and took care of my two cats including a timed medication for one while we were out of town for a week. Highly recommend."

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Lisa G.

Neighborhood Mom Available For Pet Care/ Pet Sitting

Menlo Park, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I'm currently a stay at home mom to my toddler, and I love animals! I've had wonderful pets all my life- cats, dogs, fish, and bearded dragons. I'm available for drop-in pet sitting and will be in town throughout the holidays. I'm responsible, patient, and easy-going. Besides basic feeding and cleaning up after your pets, I...

Marie J. says "Lisa is wonderful! She brings positive energy every time she babysits for our child and takes care of our dog. She does it all- keeps our child happy at...

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Michelle G.

Part-Time Pet Caregiver

Redwood City, CA

5.0(0)
from
$19/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
daily feeding
I worked for a family with one large dog named Rocky for just about 2 years. This included feeding, walking, playing, and of course cleaning up. I love all dogs, and would enjoy working for another family as soon as possible.
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Ingrid H.

Experienced, Compassionate Former Vet Tech For In-home Pet-sitting, Visits, Pet-care

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! I am a lifelong bay area local animal lover with many animal-related caretaking experiences. I gained a lot of experience in my twenties working as a veterinary assistant in a companion animal hospital. I have also worked in horse barns and hobby farms. I offer dog walking, daily check-ins, and home and pet-sitting in...

Care Member says "Ingrid took care of my 2 indoor cats in her space for almost 3 months while I was abroad for an extended time. I sensed in her that she was a...

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Barbara S.

Reliable, Caring Pet Sitter

Mountain View, CA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
grooming
boarding
Experience pet sitter. Just completed a 3 year daily pet sitting position in Mountain View. Prior to this, with a family in Los Altos for 13 years. Caring for their family dogs, cats, and bunnies. Many years experience in providing Also, I worked at a rescue center in San Jose with cats, dogs, bunnies, and birds. Body checks...
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Norma M.

Responsible And Fun Sitter

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I am a caring mother of two college aged kids and one dog. I have been a Nanny/Babysitter for 4+ years I currently work mornings with a 3-year-old and an infant, I work about 25-30 hours per week. I have been with this family for over 2 years. My job with them will end Aug 31, 2024 due to family members moving in with the...

Care Member says "Norma was amazing for our family. She started out when my son was 2 years old, and we also had another child as well she was helping with. We were...

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Alison V.

Pet Sitter

Los Altos, CA

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I've owned pets all my life. I have 13+ years experience of pet sitting including overnight stays. Cats love me. I have no problem bonding with pets quickly. I know that when their people are away, pets can feel lonely and confused and I am happy to spend time with them and play with them....

Care Member says "I had Alison pet sit for me after I had a medical emergency and a short stay at the hospital. Alison was dependable and my pets were not only well taken...

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Julie W.

Pets Are Family!

Redwood City, CA

4.4(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
dog training
administration of medicine
Dog walker ~ with other dogs or alone, your call. Play time, change water, go for a walk or dog park. Clean up duty. And lots of love! Overnights ~ I have great references and I'm happy to tell you I am comfortable with small dogs, big dogs, puppies and/or cats. I can stay at your place and keep your four legged babies happy in...

Care Member says "Julie is trustworthy and 100% amazing. She helped with my cat and made sure she was comfortable all the time. "

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Mariela C.

Palo Alto, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello my name is Mariela. I can provide dog sitting in your hime or in mine. I have a sweet energetic labrador that just wants to play with everyone. I also adopted a senior dog. She is very gentle and sweet and mothers our lab. I have sitted my brother's dog when he goes on trips and some of my friends. I am very pet friendly...

Lucerito G. says "Hi One question are you looking for someone to take care of your pet"

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Stephanie J.

Mountain View, CA

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm Stephanie I love pets and I'm available to help you ! I'm able to go for walks and to stay with your pet at home
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Julie W.

Redwood City /Babysitter Available

Redwood City, CA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
Hello families! Do you need help with after school care, evenings, weekends, date nights? Walk the dog, feed the cat, pick up from soccer practice? I'm available part time. I can help with "Bedtime Routine" baths, showers, stories, maybe even a puppet show. After your loved ones are ready for bed. I'm able to help with that...

Amy L. says "Julie watched our baby and 3-year-old several times, and we have nothing but wonderful things to say about her! She is warm and calm and trustworthy. A true...

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Heather F.

Pet Services-Walking, Grooming & Boarding

Redwood City, CA

from
$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
dog training
boarding
Pet services- dog walking, grooming, light training and boarding are services I provide to clients. To me, our pets, will and have always been extended members of families! Love to know them and learn their quirky personalities.
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Lucy D.

Redwood City, CA

from
$19/hr
Pet walking
Loving, reliable dog walking for pups of all ages! Personalized walks, lots of play, and plenty of tail wags, because your dog deserves the best care while you're away.
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Josephine Marie L.

Pet Sitter And Walker At Rover

Palo Alto, CA

from
$23/hr
Hi! I'm a PT graduate who does dog walking and sitting in other company and here at care. com on the side. I've been caring for small and medium dogs and cats since I was a young
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Nayeli B.

Redwood City, CA

from
$30/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
An absolute animal lover! I love spending time with dogs and cats! With experience in dog walking and pet sitting, I make sure every pet feels happy, cared for, and comfortable when their family is away.
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Madilynn S.

Menlo Park, CA

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
- Experience dog walking, sitting, and over night care - At home, I have an almost 3-year-old Golden Retriever! Our favorite activities are going for long walks, playing at the lake, and taking naps:)
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Janeth V.

Palo Alto, CA

from
$19/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I have a wealth of experience in pet care, ranging from dog walking to pet sitting. With a friendly and caring approach, I ensure the well-being and happiness of pets under my care. I am committed to providing clear communication and professional service to give you peace of mind while you're away from your furry friends.
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Doha R.

Mountain View, CA

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Doha! I'm 25 and I love all animals. Growing up with horses, cats and dogs has been positive experience in my life. I have dog walked for a year while going to University. I have dog sat for weekends/weeks at a time while families were away at vacation. I am very professional and I respect the owners wishes. I...
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Evelyn R.

Palo Alto, CA

from
$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
daily feeding
pet walking
boarding
I've grown up with pets for as long as I can remember. I've had birds, fishes, snakes, bunnies and dogs. I am an animal lover at heart. I don't have any pets at the moment so I started doing some dog walking and a bit of boarding. I am loving it and would love more opportunities:)
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  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of August 2025

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in Portola Valley, CA

Dog Walkers in Portola Valley, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed dog walkers

Alexia B.

Alexia was delightful and took care of my two cats including a timed medication for one while we were out of town for a week. Highly...

- Elizabeth B.

Lisa G.

Lisa is wonderful! She brings positive energy every time she babysits for our child and takes care of our dog. She does it all- keeps our...

- Marie J.

Ingrid H.

Ingrid took care of my 2 indoor cats in her space for almost 3 months while I was abroad for an extended time. I sensed in her that she was...

- Care member

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Portola Valley, CA

A local dog walker near you in Portola Valley, CA will cost you an average of $20.00 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of August 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.

Care.com has 1 dog walkers offering services in Portola Valley, CA. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Portola Valley or your zip code. From there, compare your options by reading about the specific dog walking services they provide, their experience with dogs, and their hourly rate. You can also read reviews from other pet parents from Portola Valley to help you decide if the provider is a good fit.

Hiring a dog walker is a great way to eliminate worry and guilt when your dog is home alone for many hours, while also being a good way to keep your dog fit, happy and well socialized. You can read reviews from other pet parents living in Portola Valley, CA to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in Portola Valley, CA, you can use Care.com to start your search. All dog walkers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck and any dog walkers who complete the Care Checkhave a badge on their profile displaying the date it was run so you can easily recognize them. CareChecks are a great place to start, but we strongly advise that you take additional steps to ensure you feel comfortable with the dog walker you hire, such as running your own background check and asking for references. You can visit our Safety Center to learn more.

On Care.com, there are currently 1 dog walkers near you in Portola Valley, CA that you can get to know. You can review dog walker profiles to see who has the experience you’re looking for and who will take on the responsibilities you need help with.

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