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78 dog walkers are listed in Santa Cruz, CA

The average rate is $16/hr as of March 2023

The average experience for nearby dog walkers is 3 years

Dog walkers in Santa Cruz, CA

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Mary S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$18-23/hr 5 yrs exp

Pet Sitting, Dog Walking

5.0

(1)

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I grew up on a farm so I have always been around animals and love them. I provide dog and cat sitting in your home. Overnight care available making sure they are in safe, well fed and are set up for the night.
Mary can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet walking

Latest review:

5.0
Mary is always positive. She is caring, attentive and engaging her clients. She is good with dogs also. She took care of my dog for 7 months and my dog loved her. She shares information from shift to shift...

Reviewed by Cindy C.

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Henry C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$18-28/hr 7 yrs exp

Pets? I Can Walk 'um!

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Hi there, I can take care of your pups. I enjoy exercise, and I'm sure your dogs will love to go on a long walk or run. I love dogs of all sizes, and I studied Pavlov in college, so I should be good to go! Cats are also super fun. I can provide some fun enrichment activities for them as...
Henry can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet walking, Grooming, Pet transportation, Dog training, Administration of medicine
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Laura E.


Santa Cruz, CA

$15-35/hr 10 yrs exp

Part Time Pet Sitter And Dog Walker Available

5.0

(7)

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I grew up with a yellow lab, Brandy, and a cat, Felix, who I loved dearly. I am godmother to my roommate's kitten, Frida, who has me wrapped around her cute little paw! I am a lifelong animal lover and enjoy caring for pets like they are my own family. I have 10+ years experience in house sitting,...

Latest review:

5.0
I would highly recommend Laura to anyone looking for a responsible, caring, and knowledgeable pet sitter. She took amazing care of my two cats and my gecko on short notice, and went above and beyond looking...

Reviewed by Hannah L.

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Jazmin W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-35/hr 6 yrs exp

Dog Sitter, Home And Plant Care Giver, Dog Walker.

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Many years of pet sitting experience in CA, CO, and NM. Daily walks and pee breaks. Willing to stay and house sit along with walking animals or stop by a few times a day, whichever works best for the dogs needs.
Jazmin can also help with: Pet sitting, Administration of medicine, Pet walking, Boarding
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Maya W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$22-30/hr 7 yrs exp

Part-time Dog Walker

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I have about 7 years of experience walking dogs. I have usually only cared for smaller dogs, but I love dogs of all sizes.
Maya can also help with: Pet walking
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Lani P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$16-31/hr 10 yrs exp

Amazing Compassionate Dog Walker

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I will love your little furries while you are away... walking, massaging, playing ... let's connect .. I have so much love for animals.... let me share it with yours
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Courtney M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-35/hr 7 yrs exp

Dog Walker

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I am a pet lover myself and have a pomeranian nammed Zara! I provide dog sitting along with dog walking. I love dogs of all sizes and make sure they are always safe and well taken care of!
Courtney can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet walking
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Amiya B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$19-30/hr 1 yrs exp

Fun Loving Dog Cat Caregiver

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I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Grooming and Pet Sitting. I like to walk, feed , play, groom , bathe dogs cats . I can give medications do laundry such as bedding .
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Rachel B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$10-15/hr 1 yrs exp

Part Timer Caregiver For Horses, Dogs And Cats

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I am a registered nurse. I grew up in a professional Siberian Husky show kennel. I helped show and care for 250 Huskies. I am familiar with issues that can arise with animals in general. I have experience taking care of horses down at the main horse stable off of Hwy 1. I cared for a friends horse....
Rachel can also help with: Administration of medicine, Pet transportation, Pet walking, Pet sitting, Dog training
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Madison S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$16-21/hr 3 yrs exp

Pet Sitter

5.0

(1)

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Hi, My name is Madison S. I absolutely love animals and I feel comfortable house and pet sitting. I am a verified member and have experience pet sitting for families in the East Bay area. Growing up I lived with many different animals. As pets, I lived with dogs, cats, lizards, snakes, Guinea...
Madison can also help with: Pet walking, Pet sitting
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Angela O.


Santa Cruz, CA

$14-25/hr 2 yrs exp

Pet Caretaker And Walker

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I grew up with pets, 2 dogs, 8 chickens, and 14 guinea pigs. I have lived with dogs on and off my whole life, and have over 10 years of experience walking and caring for people's pets including, dogs, cats, and chickens. I love animals, show them respect, and care. I would love to take care of your...
Angela can also help with: Administration of medicine, Dog training, Pet sitting, Pet transportation, Pet walking
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Kaye B.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-25/hr 10 yrs exp

I Love Your Pet Like It's Mine.

5.0

(7)

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I would love to help with your pet needs. I prefer to discuss what you need and negotiate a price. I charge $25 per 1 hour visit which includes walking if needed, no maximum of pets. I can do house sitting with your pets too! Overnight stays are $65 minimum depending on care needed.
Kaye can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet transportation, Pet walking

Latest review:

5.0
Kaye loves and cares about all animals. She adores children and is so good with them. She has had numerous pets and considers them part of her family.

Reviewed by Debbie L.

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Lina R.


Santa Cruz, CA

$10-15/hr 8 yrs exp

Pet Care Provider

5.0

(1)

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I'm an animal lover who would be more than happy to take care of your furry family members! I can walk, feed, transport, play with or bathe your animals! I'm also available for house sitting for vacationers: feeding/exercising pets, watering plants, gathering mail and etc. I'm very responsible, I...
Lina can also help with: Pet sitting

Latest review:

5.0
Lina helped with a last minute booking when another sitter proved unreliable for watching our house and two cats while out of the country for a week. Although there was a lot of angst in choosing someone last...

Reviewed by Annette P.

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Rachel G.


Santa Cruz, CA

$15-25/hr 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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I have experience with large and small dogs and cats. I have experience in pet sitting for 10+ years and own a french bulldog currently. I provide dog sitting, walking, grooming, and feeding.
Rachel can also help with: Grooming, Pet walking, Administration of medicine, Dog training, Pet transportation, Boarding

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I would love to provide pet sitting and dog walking! I recently moved to Cincinnati from San Diego and had to leave my family dogs at home, so I'm missing having a fluffy little friend! I currently work at a preschool so I get my baby fix but I miss having dogs. I don't have any paid experience, but...
Taylor can also help with: Pet walking, Pet sitting
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Lupe I.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-25/hr 1 yrs exp

Part Time

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I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have experience dog walking and caring for dogs of all sizes.
Lupe can also help with: Pet sitting
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Sierra D.


Santa Cruz, CA

$18-30/hr

Lively Pet Sitter/ Walker

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Hello! My name is Sierra-Maeve and I'm newer to the general Santa Cruz area. I have been an animal lover my whole love and hope to gain experience in animal/pet care. My experience in taking care of pets is through watching my neighbors dog while growing up and having pets on my own. I'm a very...
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Makenna P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$12-49/hr 2 yrs exp

Animal Care Provider :)

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I have 2 years of experience of house sitting while taking care of multiple types of cats and dogs. I can help with Pet Transportation, Pet Walking, and Pet Sitting. I love being around animals and providing them with the proper care and love.
Makenna can also help with: Pet sitting, Pet transportation, Pet walking
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Isabella M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$14-19/hr 1 yrs exp

Hi! I Am A Young Student That Is Very Passionate Towards Animals

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I have worked with animals my whole life. I can help with Grooming, walk and Dog Training. I absolutely love to work with animals and would love the opportunity to get to know your little guys. I have experience with dogs, cats, lizards, snakes, mice, rats, birds and so much more. I can't wait to...
Isabella can also help with: Dog training, Pet sitting, Grooming, Pet walking

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I grew up with animals my whole life. Cats, dogs, bunnies, guinea pigs, and even a horse! I genuinely love animals and am excited for the point in my life where I would feel comfortable committing to adopting one of my own. As it is now, I am in college and would love to provide animal sitting/...
Sage can also help with: Pet transportation, Pet walking, Pet sitting

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Recent dog walker reviews in Santa Cruz, CA

Mary S.

5.0

Mary is always positive. She is caring, attentive and engaging her clients. She is good with dogs also. She took care of my dog for 7 months and my dog loved her. She shares information from shift to shift efficiently.

- Cindy C.

Laura E.

5.0

I would highly recommend Laura to anyone looking for a responsible, caring, and knowledgeable pet sitter. She took amazing care of my two cats and my gecko on short notice, and went above and beyond looking after them!

- Hannah L.

Kaye B.

5.0

Kaye loves and cares about all animals. She adores children and is so good with them. She has had numerous pets and considers them part of her family.

- Debbie L.

Lina R.

5.0

Lina helped with a last minute booking when another sitter proved unreliable for watching our house and two cats while out of the country for a week. Although there was a lot of angst in choosing someone last minute for me, she was patient and listened to all the in's and outs of the house and cats...

- Annette P.

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