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Jackeline C.

Organized, Caring, Fun, Reliable And Patient

San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
grooming
My name is Jackie, I'm from Brasil . I can take care of your pets with love and attention. I'm a veterinarian and groomer from Brazil, so I'm very comfortable with animals and have a lot of experience with pet sitting and boarding in my home. I also enjoy taking dogs for nice walks. I'm patient, kind, and caring, and I'm...

Michelle P. says "Jackie walks my Samoyed Rescue 4x a week (private walks), and for the first time, I don't worry when he's out with her! Jackie's background and...

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Maxine B.

Part-time Caregiver For Your Lovely Pet(s)!

San Mateo, CA

from
$23/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
pet transportation
I happily provide animal sitting in your own home. I have 12+ years of living with dogs, cats, and a variety of reptiles. I love animals of all ages and sizes. Can feed, walk, administer medication, and bathe pets.
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Crystal P.

San Mateo, CA

from
$20/hr
4 years experience
I have years of experience working with animals and have had many pets of my own. I provide dog walking services, pet sitting of all kinds, boarding provided in my Belmont home. I treat each animal as if it's my own and always make sure they're happy as can be.
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Vanessa B.

Pet Sitter In Your Home

San Mateo, CA

from
$18/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have many years of experience with animals. I grew up riding horses professionally and animals are a passion of mine. Since age 6 I have own and cared for many horses, dogs and cats. I love dogs and grew up in a household with many animals. I just recently helped my cat give birth to 4 kittens and have been successfully...
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Claudiavel G.

San Mateo, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello, I'm Claudiavel. I'm a professional nanny as well as caretaker for pets as most family's I've worked with have cats and or dogs whom is equally loved and a pleasure to care for. As I am taking a break with nannying as I care for my children. I'm opening my home with care and tons of pet love to board and pet sit in my...
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Kaio Bruno C.

Canine Companion Extraordinaire: Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

San Mateo, CA

from
$25/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
dog training
Hi there, I'm Kaio! As a passionate dog lover and experienced dog sitter, I'm here to make sure your furry family members are well taken care of when you can't be there. What I Offer: Loving Care: Your pup will be showered with affection, cuddles, and playtime. I treat each dog as if they were my own, ensuring they feel...
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Allison K.

San Mateo, CA

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I've been a nanny for 10+ years with lots of experience pet sitting various family animals. I can stay at the home or stop by for check in's and walks etc.
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Aziz B.

San Mateo, CA

from
$34/hr
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Pet sitting is a rewarding and enjoyable responsibility, offering a safe and caring environment for pets when their owners are away. It involves feeding, exercising, and providing companionship to pets, ensuring their daily routines are maintained. Pet sitters often administer medications, keep the living area clean, and give...
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Caroline A.

San Mateo, CA

from
$18/hr
8 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
I provide 24 hour care pet sitting at your home only. I do not board. My flat rates are as follows: $125/dog ea $30/additional dog(s) ea $100 cat ea $20 additional cat(s) ea I'm a professional pet sitter with 8 years of experience caring for dogs of all sizes and personalities. For transparency, I use a cane for longer...
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Laura D.

Pet Companion And House Sitter

Pacifica, CA

4.9(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 27 families in your area
Grooming
administration of medicine
boarding
daily feeding
pet walking
+ 1 more
I had my own cats for 25 consecutive years. My senior felines, adopted at 6 months, lived to be 18 and 21; I took very conscientious care of them. I've given cats baths, brushing, shots and pills. While I am a dedicated follower of felines, I've fed, walked, and romped with dogs. I've also taken care of guinea pigs, small...

Maryruth C. says "Laura kept the pets (two cats and one dog) happy and healthy. She was punctual, communicative and dedicated to the well-being of our pets."

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Ester A.

Available Every Day After 5pm And On Weekends

Belmont, CA

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
grooming
I provide pet sitting in your own home, for now. I love to spend time with animals, go for walks, play with them and taking care of them. I would love to help you with your pet!

Andrew W. says "We hired Ester to take care or our 6 month old daughter O. She is now are regularly scheduled nanny. She is wonderful and always does more than expected....

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Veronica P.

Burlingame, CA

from
$30/hr
7 years experience
Pet sitting
I have an 8-year-old lab and I know from first hand things can pop up and I'm in need of someone to dog sit . I am comfortable with all size dogs . I enjoy getting out for long walks . I am responsible and caring . You will be leaving your dog in safe hands in the comfort of their home and own space .
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Katelyn H.

San Bruno, CA

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$20/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! Would love to help pet sit your pups and/or some dog walking! I have a dog at home as well as take care of a puppy for my family that I nanny for :)
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Aimee C.

Loving Pet Sitter

Pacifica, CA

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$22/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
I love animals! I've owned a dog and was a great dog mom to her! She was a senior dog with special needs. I doted on her. We also care for a sweet Boxer named Mia who is gentle and smart. I feed her, walk her and take her with me on errands. She's a happy dog. We have owned parakeets and have two at the moment. I feed them and...
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Marie R.

Part-time Pet Caregiver

Burlingame, CA

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
I provide boarding in my home and house sit while caring for pets. I am also available for daily walks and or park visits.
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Ricardo G.

Redwood City, CA

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$35/hr
6 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
dog training
My name is Rick, and I specialize in energetic dog walks and adventurous pack hikes for pups who love exploration and social engagement. With 6 years of experience as an Animal Behaviorist and Trainer, I create positive experiences for every dog, guiding group hikes through parks, creeks, and beaches, and encouraging healthy...
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Marie Jose S.

South San Francisco, CA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
Hello There! I provide dog sitting in your home and dog walker. I'm a very caring person and I love animals, especially dogs and cats. I am very patient, loving and caring.
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Maryellen H.

Millbrae, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home and dog walking services. I worked at Pet Food Express for 3 years so I have a lot of dog and cat knowledge. I have also pet sat for many friends and families four-legged members of the family.
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Emma L.

Honest And Trustworthy Animal Caretaker

Redwood City, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
My name is Emma, I have worked with both children and dogs and cats, I have been working with animals since I was 12 years old. My mother and my sister work with animals in the same way so this comes from generations. I have experience in entertaining, giving medicine, caring and feeding them as well as bathing them that is...
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Jessica T.

San Bruno, CA

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$23/hr
1 year experience
Boarding
pet sitting
During a year abroad, I fostered a cat named Oolong and cared for her as she recovered from a bit of anemia post spay. Having moved back home, I now live in a situation where I cannot adopt so I have been living vicariously through cat sitting opportunities. In the past I have lived with and cared for a roommates cat,...
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.00/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated home pet sitting is 5.0

Recent home pet sitting reviews from local parents in San Mateo, CA

Home Pet Sitting in San Mateo, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 reviews of the 60 listed home pet sitting

Jackeline C.

Jackie walks my Samoyed Rescue 4x a week (private walks), and for the first time, I don't worry when he's out with her! Jackie's...

- Michelle P.

Laura D.

Laura kept the pets (two cats and one dog) happy and healthy. She was punctual, communicative and dedicated to the well-being of our pets.

- Maryruth C.

Ester A.

We hired Ester to take care or our 6 month old daughter O. She is now are regularly scheduled nanny. She is wonderful and always does more...

- Andrew W.

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in San Mateo

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in San Mateo, CA will cost an average of $24.00 per hour as of November 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 San Mateo, 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 9 in home pet sitters in San Mateo, CA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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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