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Angela H.

El Cajon, CA

from
$17/hr
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced dog sitter, caring for them in home overnight or outside during the day! I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
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Hanna S.

El Cajon, CA

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Alongside a lifetime of pet ownership, for the past year I have been pet sitting for long periods of time. I can provide dog sitting in your own home and can also perform baths and light grooming. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages. I also have developed a newfound love for birds. I am available for pet sitting, but also...
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Jessica C.

El Cajon, CA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I can provide dog sitting in your home or in special cases at my home. I have a dog that is 5 years old, I have had her all 5 years. My parents currently have 4 dogs that occasionally live at the house with my dog and I. We also have horses that we care for. I can provide sitting and/or light grooming/bathing for both.
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Mitzi C.

Fun, Active And Out Going

El Cajon, CA

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Hi my name is Mitzi, I can provide dog sitting in your own home im an experienced dog sitter for over 3 years. I love dogs of all sizes and ages, I can take them to the park beach and hikes im a very active person and love all tyoes of animals and would like to take care of yours.
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Marley W.

El Cajon, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello there ! My name is Marley, and I have a lifelong love for animals and a special bond with dogs of all breeds and sizes. I have one and a half years of experience with paid dog walking & sitting, and I have 2 small dogs of my own at home. One of my dogs is a blind senior with diabetes and I have the responsibility at home...
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Joanna S.

Loving And Repainsible Pet Sitter/Walker

Lakeside, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! My name is Joanna, I am an animal lover who will care for your furry baby as my own. I have owned dogs and cats my whole life, I am new to the NY area and am looking to pick up some part time work as a sitter. I have extensive dog and cat experience. I dog walk and pet sit in your home. I'm available for walks, let outs,...
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Sarah H.

Pet Lover, Big And Small, Wild Or Shy!

Santee, CA

from
$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello, My name is Sarah and I offer in home pet and house sitting. I will come to you so that your beloved pets have the comfort and safety of their home while you're away! I have owned and worked with animals on and off my whole life and in the past 3 years have been working for family and friends as their trusted pet and...
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Jamala S.

San Diego, CA

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$10/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
pet transportation
Hi, My name is Jamala and I am an animal lover! Ive had turtles, fish, hamsters, lizards as pets. Due to my current living situation I cannot have any furry friends, but within the next year I'll be looking to purchase my first french bulldog :) I am energetic, workout every day, and have done some light pet sitting in the past....
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Harlee E.

Dog Sitter/Walker

Lakeside, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have always loved all sorts of animals. My family has always owned dogs and cats. While I unfortunately can't provide boarding, I can do a great job of taking care of your animal within your own home. If you're going on vacation and need someone to look after your little buddy while you're gone, I'm your girl. I will go above...
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Brandi H.

Pet Care Provider Avaliable

Spring Valley, CA

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$13/hr
5 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide dog sitting in your home. I have always grown up around animals, especially dogs and cats. I have been a pet sitter for 9+ years and have great references that I would love to provide. I love all types, sizes, and breeds of dogs. I would love to hear from you soon and help take care of your fur baby (:
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Serena T.

La Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have a lot of experience dog sitting whether that means I stay at your home and have constant eyes on animals but also can pop in throughout the day!
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Marisa P.

Professional & Compassionate Animal Sitter!

Alpine, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have 3+ years of experience working as a kennel tech in a training/boarding setting. I also worked along side police/medical response/and PTSD trainers and cared for their dogs in the kennel. I also have 4+ years of experience with in home personal animal care! Have specific experience animal care/house sitting with dogs,...
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Guadalupe S.

Lemon Grove, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello fellow pet parents are you looking for some one reliable caring and loving with open availability to baby sit your fur baby wile at work some one to walk , feed and play until you get home. I can also pet sit at adress if preferred I live animals I look at them as children also just with fur and four legs I have the...
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Danika D.

Alpine, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I am a loving 23-year-old who is available for your pet-sitting needs! I have one dog at home but have experience with lots of dogs because I have pet-sat/house-sat for multiple families. I have had my dog since I was 7 but have been pet sitting for different families for 5+ years!
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Rachel T.

Part-time Pet Sitter

Lemon Grove, CA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have worked for our family business for 5 years. Our business is Club DSS, and we have been established since 1999. I do dog walking, care, bathing, feeding, in home visits, and many other pet care related services. I have worked with cats, reptiles, birds, rabbits, horses, you name it! I have experience in administering...
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Shaylin L.

Full And Part Time Available Caregiver

La Mesa, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! Im Shay. I am looking to mend with the community. I grew up having pets in the house, all of which were rescue. We had everything from guinea pigs to large dogs! Now, I have a senior cava-tzu, Woogie!! Before coming here I worked at a local dog kennel/daycare. I am comfy with most breeds and sizes, and am comfy with cats as...
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Alexandra E.

Trustworthy Pet Sitter!

Lemon Grove, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I grew up with a lab and 2 cats my whole life. I love animals! I also have experience with fish and hamsters. I have watched after a few families pets while they were out of town. I can provide pet sitting in your home, I am not allowed to have pets in my home.
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Samantha F.

A New Leash On Life

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Pet transportation
dog training
boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
+ 1 more
My love for animals has guided me though a variety of wonderful experiences, including 2 decades of experience in pet sitting and care as well as nursing work at veterinary hospitals. I understand that your pets are a treasure, and that they deserve the best care possible, and promise to provide professional, reliable and loving...

Care Member says "Amazing. Great communication, incredibly attentive to my pets needs. And 11/10 pet photo updates "

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Ariel R.

Fitness Dog Runner/ Professional Housesitter/ Joyous Task And Personal Fitness Motivator

San Diego, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
pet transportation
I have fabulous energy; I use it for incredible creations, transformations and to add Joy sparks to all I do! With a BS degree in Exercise Science, I can not only be your home personal trainer if you need one, but I can TRANSFORM most anything to feel REFRESHED and REVIVED post my presence. House sitting (I will hold your place...

Anna K. says "We hired Ariel as a house and cat sitter for about a month when we traveled abroad. She took care of cleaning, mail retrieval, plant watering, and our cat,...

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Delaney W.

Pet/House Sitter

San Diego, CA

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
Ever since I was a little girl, I've had a deep love for animals. I always dreamed of one day having a big farm where dogs could live happily, never facing life as strays or in shelters. Growing up, my family always considered pets as part of the family. While I was primarily raised with cats, we also had dogs, fish, and birds,...

Harold T. says "Delaney was a wonderful babysitter for our infant daughter."

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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.80/hr as of July 2025

Recent home pet sitting reviews from local parents in El Cajon, CA

Home Pet Sitting in El Cajon, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed home pet sitting

Samantha F.

Amazing. Great communication, incredibly attentive to my pets needs. And 11/10 pet photo updates

- Care member

Ariel R.

We hired Ariel as a house and cat sitter for about a month when we traveled abroad. She took care of cleaning, mail retrieval, plant...

- Anna K.

Delaney W.

Delaney was a wonderful babysitter for our infant daughter.

- Harold T.

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in El Cajon

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in El Cajon, CA will cost an average of $17.80 per hour as of July 2025. This pet sitting rate will vary depending on the services you need, the types of pets you have, how many pets you have, and how often you need the pet sitter to come to your house.

You can search for local in home pet sitters by distance from El Cajon, CA on Care.com. From there, you can filter candidates based on their experience, services they provide, and reviews from other pet parents they've worked for. There are currently 5 in home pet sitters in El Cajon, CA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in El Cajon, CA can offer different services when you can't be at home to care for your pet, but the most common providers are in home dog and cat sitters. However, you can easily find pet sitters that will come to your home to care for other animals. Just ask each candidate what their experience is in caring for the specific pets you have.

To safely hire a home pet sitting provider near you in El Cajon, CA, we strongly advise you to do your own research and run an independent background check. We do request that all providers on Care.com complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. Any home pet sitting providers who complete a CareCheck have a badge on their profile that displays the date it was run. However, we do recommend doing your own research before hiring someone to come into your home.

Yes, you can hire at home overnight pet sitting near you in El Cajon, CA. When you browse Care.com home pet sitting provider profiles, you can learn more about which pet caregivers near you offer overnight home pet sitting services.

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