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Cailyn A.

Loving Pet Sitter

Escondido, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have grown up with my family dogs my whole life, I have also help our female dog(lily) have her 8 puppies and took care of them until they were ready to go home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
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Escondido, CA

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$17/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
After years of being a dedicated stay-at-home mom and creating a nurturing home for my family, I'm now excited to channel my care and attention into new opportunities. As a lifelong animal lover with experience caring for pets of all kinds, I understand the importance of providing them with love, patience, and attentive care....
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Dog And Cat Sitter

Escondido, CA

from
$18/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I have experience fostering a litter of kittens and adore animals. I grew up with cats and dogs in the home and through this have experience cleaning litter boxes, dog walking, and feeding. I would love to help out with pet sitting and dog walking!
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Pet/House Sitter

Escondido, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Daily feeding
pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
boarding
+ 1 more
I'm an animal lover who is very patient, caring, responsible, trustworthy and very dependable. I have 3 pets of my own, 2 dogs (my son and daughter) and one rabbit (my baby). Some people may view animals just as pets, but that is not me, I see them as someone's children. Many people who do have pets see them as their babies and...
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Escondido, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I'm Julianna, a reliable and caring pet sitter with a true love for animals. With 4 years of experience, I provide personalized care for pets of all kinds, whether it's playtime, feeding, walks, or medication. You'll get regular updates while your pets stay happy, safe, and loved in their own home. Let's chat and see how...
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Pet Care Provider, Pet Sitter, Dog Walker and Horse Care

Escondido, CA

from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Pet sitting
dog training
administration of medicine
pet walking
boarding
+ 1 more
I offer loving and experienced care for dogs in San Diego County. I have 20 years professional experience training, exercising, and caring for dogs & puppies. ALL BREEDS & AGES Welcome. My services include : Exercise Programs - Private walks, dog beach and park adventures, hikes, training walks. Let's get your dog happy,...
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Dog/Cat Sitter & Walker

Escondido, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
On top of me being a nanny and caretaker for over 15 years to kids and adults of all ages, I also have life long experience with dogs and cats. I currently have one Czechoslovakian shepherd and one orange tabby cat at home but before them, we've had animals in our homes for as long as I can remember. My daughter, Dina who is 22...
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Animal Lover And Advocate

San Marcos, CA

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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
My name is Emy. I love animals. I have a dog of my own and also volunteer at a cat rescue and have been since 2018. I have been animal sitting since 2016. Please note: due to having my own dog, I am not willing to board animals in my home. My rates are as followed: 30 min walk- $17. 60 min walk- $30. Overnight sitting (per...
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Furry Best Friend

San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet transportation
administration of medicine
grooming
pet sitting
Hi there! My name is Nickole (-: I have worked many years as a former pet sitter, having worked through a pet care agency from 2017 to early 2024 before moving to Care. I'm a huge pet lover and have cared for pets of ALL sizes and ages so you can have peace of mind knowing your furry friends are in safe hands. I provide pet...
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Hello! Pet Care

San Marcos, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Emily, and I am a dedicated animal lover with extensive experience caring for both small and large pets, including those with special needs. I offer in-home pet sitting, daily visits, dog walking, and special needs care. I am reliable, trustworthy, and love giving personalized attention to each pet! I would...
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Dog Sitting .

San Marcos, CA

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$17/hr
Boarding
I do not have a dog or had one for over 20 yrs. I just moved to San Marcos from the Boston area in August. I've had several dogs in my life up until my children were in High School. My husband and I Fostered 46 dogs over the past 4 yrs before moving and found their furever homes. I still virtually stay active with the rescue....
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Taylor P.'s Photo

San Marcos, CA

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$17/hr
Pet walking
boarding
pet transportation
pet sitting
Hi I'm Taylor, I lovvvve dogs and cats. I have experience as a Dog sitter, family house manager, vacation house sitter, located in San Marcos. I work from home as Ops specialist at Mighty Pilates. I have flexibility in my schedule to help out!
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Crazy Dog Lady For Hire

San Marcos, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
I'm a retired nurse and have had cats and dogs on and off for my entire life. A lot of my medical experience has been used to spot issues in and/or treat my pets and my friend's pets. I have an open schedule with very little responsibility that allows me to enjoy the work I take on. I believe that our pets are family and a...
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I'm Taylor, I'm Looking For A Job That Can Work With My School Schedule Like Pet Sitting/walking

San Marcos, CA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
I'd describe my personality as energetic, happy, funny I like working with animals because I have so many of my own at home ! I have had all types of animals, I am a pet lover and will treat your pet like my own . I'm looking for a job that can work with my schedule because I am a full time student! But I am very reliable and...
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San Marcos, CA

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$17/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! My name is Kaitlyn and I am 19 years old. I'm currently a full time student & working a part time job. I'm saving up for a semester abroad in the Spring where I will travel to 10+ countries so i'm babysitting & pet sitting/walking as a second job! I absolutely adore dogs and cats. In my hometown we have a golden retriever,...
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Kate B.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
If you hire me, don't feel bad if your pet wants to go home with me. This happens a lot. Haha, just kidding, but I do take the care of your pets seriously as if they are your children because that is what mine are to me. Whether your pet has fur, scales, gills, feathers, hooves, exoskeleton (?), I am going to care for them like...
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San Marcos, CA

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$17/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hello! I have had dogs my whole life. I currently have 3 and at most 5 dogs at home in Sacramento. I have pet sit for the past two years and love it! I am a first year student at Cal State San Marcos planning to be a nurse.
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San Marcos, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! My name is Ella, i'm a first year college student at San Marcos. I have grown up around animals my whole life living on a small ranch in northern California. I have three dogs at my own at home. I have about a year of consistent dog sitting, but I have done drop ins throughout my entire high school career.
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Elizabeth B.'s Photo

San Marcos, CA

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$20/hr
Pet walking
boarding
pet transportation
pet sitting
Hi! I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my interest in the dog sitting position you have available. With over five years of experience in pet sitting and volunteering at my local animal shelter, I have developed a deep passion for caring for dogs of all breeds and sizes. I believe that a healthy mix of...
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Patricia's Pet Services

San Marcos, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
boarding
pet sitting
I am a caring and passionate dog lover (and animal lover), I have had dogs, birds, cats, bunnies, ducks and fish all my life. I volunteer with several dog rescues including Frosted Faces Foundation, Dogs on Deployment. I do home checks, transport dogs from shelters and foster dogs. I currently do not have any of my own dogs as...
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.29/hr as of January 2026

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Escondido

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Escondido, CA will cost an average of $20.29 per hour as of January 2026. 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 Escondido, 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 7 in home pet sitters in Escondido, CA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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 Escondido, 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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