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Holly C.

Rio Linda, CA

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Holly, I'm 29 and mother of 2 little ones! We have a little zoo at our house. I have always wanted our kids to grow up with animals in our house! I've been a nanny and still am for about 10+ years, but I love to help families out with animals sitting on the side! I have watched animals since I was around 16...
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Aliyah S.

Energentic Pet Sitter

Sacramento, CA

5.0(0)
from
$11/hr
2 years experience
I have grown up around a wide variety of animals and have experience caring for birds, frogs, dogs, and cats. I previously worked for a neighbor with a disability, regularly walking and playing with her dog to ensure it received the attention and exercise it needed. Caring for animals has always been something I truly enjoy,...
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Alisia B.

Available Pet Caregiver

Sacramento, CA

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I have 10+ yrs of experience taking care of cats and dogs , dog walking, dog & cat sitting, and giving medications to pets . I grew up taking care of cats my whole childhood and have 2 dogs of my own for 14yrs
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Stephanie L.

All Household Pets Welcome!!!

Antelope, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
My name is Stephanie and I am a U. S. Air Force Veteran and single mom of 2 great teenagers. I've cared for animals since I was about 6 years old. When I was a child we had many animals from domestic pets, farm animals, and at one point we even rescued a great horned owl that we called poppy. My duties included cleaning kennels,...

William M. says "Stephanie is so wonderful!! She try's to be flexible when scheduling and is very thorough at cleaning. I can also say that I trust her with my 4 year old...

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Kimberly C.

Part Time Pet Sitter / Walker

North Highlands, CA

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
pet transportation
I have over 10 years experience in pet care, I have a Certificate in Animal Care Technician and have excellent references, can care for overnights, daytime walks feeding, pill administration.

Ray J. says "Selecting Kimberly as our pet sitter was a golden decision. She is all that you would want when engaging a person to care for pets in your home. We are...

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Cheyanne G.

Experienced Nanny

Roseville, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hello my name is Cheyanne. I am AMFT (associate marriage and family therapist). I have received my masters in counseling psychology. I work at a local high school providing counseling to students. I am looking to get some money on the side. I have extensive experience working with kids for over 15 years as a nanny, camp...

Maria K. says "Very personable! Our "3" doggies seemed to warm up to her right away... We felt confident and trusted leaving them with her... We've had our babies for 10+...

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Kristin G.

Reliable, Friendly Pet Sitter!

Roseville, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
I have 5 years experience caring for my own dog who is a golden doodle I have trained her since she was 3 months old she is very smart and listens very well. She is my pride and joy and she is a great big part of my life and family. We love our walks and going on our special trips. Also my last nanny job I cared for 2 big dogs...
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Laila A.

Citrus Heights, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Compassionate, responsible mother with 15+ years experience, seeking to deliver child care/housekeeping/animal care and house sitting to you and your family. Skills include, but not limited to: Excellent house cleaning and upkeep as well as watering and caring for plants/gardens. Animal care such as feeding, bathing, playing,...

Jessica A. says "Laila has helped us with light housekeeping and chores as well as caring for our two cats. Job details included laundry, dishes, sweeping, mopping as...

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Laila A.

Citrus Heights, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Compassionate, responsible mother with 15+ years experience, seeking to deliver child care/housekeeping/animal care and house sitting to you and your family. Skills include, but not limited to: Excellent house cleaning and upkeep as well as watering and caring for plants/gardens. Animal care such as feeding, bathing, playing,...
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Sarah G.

Animal Lovin' Lady

Sacramento, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hi, my name is Sarah! I was an animal caretaker and a Nanny for 3 years to a wonderful family. I have also pet sat for friends/family. I enjoy playing with dogs, rather it being throwing a ball or doing the tug of war rope. I also like to play with cats as well. Whatever the animal enjoys, I can easily adapt to. I go hiking and...

Isaac B. says "Sarah did great running my very energetic puppy and keeping him entertained. She also had some sound tips for toys that he enjoyed. Sarah is also a...

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Renee B.

I Love Animals

Roseville, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet transportation
I love to care for peoples pets! I have experience with mostly cats and dogs. I can administer medications, take for walks, feed, bathe and keep them company when your away. If you are interested in my service I can provide you with references from my ongoing pet care services. Looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Lisa R. says "Renee watched our 3 pups while we were visiting Tahoe so we could have a nice dinner. It was on New Year's Day and very last minute. She was punctual and...

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Ashley T.

Hello Everyone

Antelope, CA

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dog training
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I have two dogs and three cats away as well. I love getting out of the house walking dogs. I love all animals. One thing is giving the pets as much love as possible!! And playing with them to get any and all Energy out for the day!!
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Beatriz A.

Part-time Caregiver

Sacramento, CA

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
Grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
daily feeding
Hello, I'm Beatriz, a compassionate and reliable pet sitter with a lifelong love for animals. I have experience caring for a variety of pets, from playful puppies and kittens to older animals with special needs. Whether it's walks, playtime, feeding, administering medication, or simply providing companionship, I'm dedicated to...
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Jennifer D.

Dogs Are A Girls Best Friend!

Citrus Heights, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
Hello I'm Jennifer! Animal lover here at your service! I love all types of animals! Especially dogs, cats and rabbits, and some reptiles. I have experience with all breeds big and small, reactive dogs and dogs with anxiety. I received most of my pet care jobs from on here care. com and I would also help out family, friends, and...

Care Member says "Jennifer was great at taking care of my fur babies. Even Minnie, my old lady cat came out from hiding. Toby and Jet loved having her at the house. My...

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Laila A.

Citrus Heights, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Compassionate, responsible mother with 15+ years experience, seeking to deliver child care/housekeeping/animal care and house sitting to you and your family. Skills include, but not limited to: Excellent house cleaning and upkeep as well as watering and caring for plants/gardens. Animal care such as feeding, bathing, playing,...

Sarah A. says "She is great with children. She interacts with them really well. Knows how to play and have a good time with them as well as being able to be firm and...

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Shelby P.

Nanny Looking For Wonderful Family

Antelope, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
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Hello, My name is Shelby I love working with children. I am CPR/First aid, Trustline, and NCS (Newborn Care Specialist) certified. My goal as a nanny is to help children grow to be the best they can be. I want to nurture their hobby's and do my absolute best to make their days filled with fun, laughter, and learning...

Elizabeth W. says "Shelby is an absolutely excellent, professional, skilled, patient, kind, caring, punctual, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and responsible nanny....

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Ana F.

All Around Caregiver

Antelope, CA

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am now taking care of a lovely 35-year-old girl who has Down syndrome for more than 3 year now. We do a lot together. We read, walk, play games and do art work together and we both enjoyed them so much. She is a very special girl with very special talents. I love how we can connect in everything we do together like watching a...
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Jessica F.

Full-Time Loving Nanny

Carmichael, CA

4.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, my name is Jessica. My background is Early Child Development. I love babies and children-being able to interact-Watching them grow, change through all of their different experiences and milestones. I enjoy animals/ dogs. I love outdoors &great walks. I work w/ infants, toddlers & young school age children professionally for...

Kayla R. says "We hired Jessica as a full time nanny for our daughter. She is professional, knowledgable, incredibly reliable, and amazing with kids. Jessica excels at...

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Jennifer C.

Good With Pets

Citrus Heights, CA

from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I enjoy being around all kind of pets. I would be happy to help with dog walking or feeding/playing with dogs or cats
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Stephanie S.

Sacramento, CA

from
$15/hr
Pet sitting
I'm available for dog walking some times during the day, and most evenings (open to weekends) and comfortable with cat sitting as well as needed!
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  • 60 dog walkers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of December 2025

Recent dog walker reviews from local parents in Rio Linda, CA

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

Stephanie L.

Stephanie is so wonderful!! She try's to be flexible when scheduling and is very thorough at cleaning. I can also say that I trust her with...

- William M.

Kimberly C.

Selecting Kimberly as our pet sitter was a golden decision. She is all that you would want when engaging a person to care for pets in your...

- Ray J.

Cheyanne G.

Very personable! Our "3" doggies seemed to warm up to her right away... We felt confident and trusted leaving them with her... We've had our...

- Maria K.

FAQs for finding dog walkers near you in Rio Linda, CA

A local dog walker near you in Rio Linda, CA will cost you an average of $17.00 per hour. This rate is based on Care.com's data as of December 2025 and may vary depending on the services that you request and your specific situation.

Care.com has 1 dog walkers offering services in Rio Linda, CA. You can search for a dog walker by filtering by distance from Rio Linda 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 Rio Linda 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 Rio Linda, CA to help decide if hiring a particular dog walker will be worth it for you.

When searching for dog walkers near you in Rio Linda, 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 Rio Linda, 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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