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Ashley T.

Stanford Graduate Passionate For Animals

San Francisco, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Ashley and I graduated from Stanford University in 2020. I have a B. S. in Mechanical Engineering with a focus in Product Design. I was also a member of the Women's gymnastics team. I'm an experienced pet sitter with great references and have had many personal years of experience with my own two dogs. I also...
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Jessica G.'s Photo

San Francisco, CA

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$24/hr
2 years experience
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced former I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
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Loving/Caring/Dedicated Dog Sitter!

Fremont, CA

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$23/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
Loving/caring/responsible dog sitter. I have been taking care of dogs since I was 6! I am a dog lover who enjoys spending time with dogs all breeds and sizes! I have 2 small dogs at home who I love and take care off. I am familiar with walking them, supervising them when sick, giving them medication if needed. I would love to...
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Best Backup Pet Mama!

San Francisco, CA

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$19/hr
I'm a dog mama myself and I put my dogs before anyone else. I have a 90lb Pitbull angel at home. He had a beautiful boxer brother. I have a huge heart and want the best for your fur kids. I provide dog sitting in your own home. I can perform baths and light grooming.
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Joan A.'s Photo

Daly City, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
-Passionate and dedicated Pet Sitter with 10+ years of experience -Cared for Cats & Dogs SKILLS -Walked dogs for clients, ensuring their safety and exercise needs were met -Fed and provided fresh water to pets according to their dietary requirements -Engaged in interactive playtime with pets, promoting socialization...
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Leora C.'s Photo

Palo Alto, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
Hello! My name is Leora and I hope you consider me when looking for someone to take care of your furry felines! I've had cats all my life and have spent the last several years cat sitting regularly in my hometown. I also have experience in giving medications as my older kitties have needed in the past, so if your pet requires...
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Dog And Pet Sitter & Dog Walker, Long-time Local, Current Student

Fremont, CA

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Dog training
grooming
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
I have 4 years of experience. I also have a dog myself, who stays with family. I love animals of all breeds, sizes, and ages. I can provide pet sitting, dog walking, drop-in visits, pet transportation, dog baths, light grooming, and medication administering. Sadly, I'm not able to board pets in my home. I've been pet sitting at...
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FLEXIBLE COLLEGE STUDENT Loves Animals !!!

Oakland, CA

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$15/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I spent lots of time volunteering at my local animal shelter growing up in addition to continuously fostering both cats and dogs. I have tons of experience dog/cat sitting, guinea pigs, birds, fish etc. I absolutely adore animals! I miss my pets at home so much so let me take care of yours!
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Pet Sitter, Pet Walker, Home And Office Organizer, Personal Shopper-Thrift Stores, Floral Clerk

Oakland, CA

from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dog training
pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
I have been pet sitting for 15+ years. I consider it a privilege to take care of other other people's animals. Every pet is different and I consider it my job to keep your pet as relaxed and comfortable as possible while you r away. I have also been an RVT for 15+ years should your pet need medical care.
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Josep F.'s Photo

Palo Alto, CA

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$28/hr
Hi! My name is Josep. I'm a 24-year-old from Barcelona now living in California, and I'm looking for extra work as a dog walker, pet sitter, babysitter, or home cook. I'm a responsible and hardworking person with experience in childcare, pet care, and household support. I truly love animals - I grew up surrounded by dogs and...
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Sierra M.'s Photo

San Francisco, CA

from
$30/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
Have been a part time pet sitter for 15 years. Love all animals. I have a cat at home, grew up with pet rats, have dog walked and dog sat/ cat sat pets of all ages. Comfortable with most animals.
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Lucia P.'s Photo

San Francisco, CA

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
administration of medicine
Hi, I'm Lucia! I love pets - I grew up with many of them. Over the years my family had 5 cats, a beautiful golden lab (who is still going strong at age 12!), 2 rabbits, and 2 dwarf dairy goats. I've been pet sitting for years now, both in my own home and in the pet's house. Can provide dog walking, dog sitting in my own home or...
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Anastasiia K.'s Photo

Palo Alto, CA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi I'm a lifelong animal lover and dedicated pet carer I grew up in a small village surrounded by animals of all kinds so looking after pets has always come naturally to me Over the past few years I've been offering pet care professionally walking dogs caring for cats housesitting and even traveling to stay with pets when...
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Lovely And Reliable Pet Sitter

Fremont, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
i've been pet sitter for 3 years and also I have two dogs at home. i'm very lovely, patience and responsable person. I love to spend time with my dogs, brush their hairs, feed them, walk them, and try to train them.
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Yasmin D.'s Photo

Oakland, CA

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$17/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
With over a decade of experience in pet sitting and house sitting, I'm passionate about providing top-notch care for your furry family members. I'm not just a pet sitter; I'm a pet lover who understands the importance of companionship and a loving environment for your pets. When you entrust me with your home and pets, you can...
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Lauren K.'s Photo

Palo Alto, CA

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'd love to care for your pet. I am a garden teacher in Redwood City and I am looking for some part time work. Currently I'm based out of Palo Alto. I love animals and grew up with a cat and have grown a deep love for dogs in the past years. I've done house visit dog sitting and overnight dog sitting at someone's home on and off...
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Roya K.'s Photo

Castro Valley, CA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
daily feeding
dog training
+ 1 more
Services I Offer: Dog Walking (private and group) Pet Sitting (Daily and overnight) Cat and small pet visits In-Home Boarding Pet Taxi Day Care and much more! For a FREE in-Home consultation Call Half hour walk only $30 Dog boarding $45 Doggy Day care $35 Licensed and a lot references.
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Beril O.'s Photo

Oakland, CA

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$26/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
I'm pet sitter and walker with a deep love for animals. I provide reliable care for your furry family members. From dog walks to attentive in-home pet sitting, I ensure your pets are safe, happy, and well-cared for. I prioritize their health and safety, treating them with the same love and care I give my own pets.
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Brianna L.'s Photo

San Francisco, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Pet transportation
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
With over 20 years of personal experience and 5+ years of paid animal care, I bring both heart and expertise to every pet I look after. I grew up on a ranch and have been surrounded by animals my whole life, including spending 17 incredible years with my cat, Rita who I recently lost. Through her, I gained deep experience caring...
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Lalique P.'s Photo

Castro Valley, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hello! My name is Lalique and I live in Castro Valley. I'm 21 years old and I'd love to dog sit your amazing pups! I have a Rottweiler and Pitbull at home and they're so good! As for your dog, I'll do anything you ask me to. Hope to speak with you as soon as possible. Thank you :)
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

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

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

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 December 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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