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Danielle G.

Animal Lover

San Rafael, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hello! My name is Danielle and I have had pets my entire life (dogs, cats, bunnies, hamsters, gerbils). I will provide pet-sitting at your home and am also willing to walk dogs or come to your home and play with your pets while you are working / on vacation! I am an elementary school teacher who works abroad at international...

Tracy B. says "Danielle is amazing, and if I could give her 10 stars, I would! She has a natural gift with animals, and our very shy pup took to her at once. Danielle is...

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Sophia R.

San Rafael, CA

from
$19/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I have lots of experience with pets (especially dogs) and have two dogs of my own at home. I love animals and am a very responsible/fun pet sitter !
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Mandy J.

Responsible And Active Pet Sitter

San Rafael, CA

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I've grown up with dogs and have one at home now! I love taking them on hikes and being active through play while sitting. I am available for vacation sits staying at the owner's house.
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Jenna S.

Mill Valley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Pet walking
daily feeding
dog training
grooming
administration of medicine
+ 1 more
Animals have always been a part of my life. When I was born, we had two cats and later got a rabbit. In the last five years, I have spent more time with dogs, which I love! I am currently registered as a volunteer with Guide dogs. In fact, our family has decided to do foster care for Guide dogs on a short-term basis. For the...

Karen S. says "I have worked with Jenna for many years, and know her to be a very reliable, considerate, and compassionate caregiver. She has a great connection with the...

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Leyla K.

Marriage & Family Therapist Intern Available For House sitting And Pet Care

Fairfax, CA

5.0(1)
from
$39/hr
10 years experience
Grooming
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
Hi there, my name is Leyla and I'm deeply passionate about doing what is best for animals, both domesticated and wild. I also have lots of experience working with dogs, horses and cats - including caring for sick and aging animals as well as caring for 11 puppies at once! I've been trained in animal assisted psychotherapy which...

pascal G. says "I hired Leyla to pet sit through word of mouth in my neighborhood as she came highly recommended. She is very reliable, conscientious and our dog loved...

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Kelcy W.

Richmond, CA

from
$18/hr
2 years experience
Grooming
pet sitting
pet transportation
administration of medicine
pet walking
I have a dog and cat at home and have pet sit before for many family and friends. I know what it takes to make sure all the needs are met for our pets!
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Katrina C.

Richmond, CA

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
I provide cat sitting and dog sitting in your own home. I have experience housesitting with pets. I love all pets (expect snakes and spiders). Starting in high school I started pet and continued after. If you have any question please feel free to contact me.
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Andrea F.

Pet Sitter

San Anselmo, CA

from
$20/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
boarding
I am a senior at UC Irvine majoring in studio art. I love animals and have pets of my own including a dog and a bird back home. I'm looking for a job while in college near Irvine. I have a lot experience out sitting including dogs, cats, rats, and fishes. I have my own ride and have a reliable car so I am also able to drive your...
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Saru L.

San Pablo, CA

from
$17/hr
Pet walking
I personally had a cat back home and I love playing around with them. I have informal experience of taking care of pets of my friends for less than a year . However I am confident in my skills and knowledge in pet sitting.
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Savannah G.

San Pablo, CA

from
$17/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi there! I'm Savannah , and I'd love to be your trusted pet sitter. With 4 years of experience caring for animals of all shapes and sizes, I offer reliable and loving care right in your home. From playful pups to cuddly cats and even more exotic pets, I'm comfortable with a wide range of needs and personalities. I understand...
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Abigail C.

Pet Sitter

San Pablo, CA

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$17/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
Hi my name is Abigail. I am 19 years old and currently work as a full time nanny. I come from a big animal loving home and I currently have 4 cats, 3 dogs, 6 birds and a snake. I have had pets/friends all my life and am very experienced with all types of animals. I am known to be a very responsible pet sitter as to where...
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Hailey H.

San Anselmo, CA

from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I am a college freshman and have gotten experience pet sitting over the best 5 years. I am home for the holiday break from December 13- January 7 and would love to help out if those dates work you for. The work I am looking for is to help feed or walk the pets but not stay or have them stay with me.
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Xenia R.

Cat Sitter

Greenbrae, CA

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$17/hr
Pet sitting
Hi everyone! I'm a high school teacher currently on summer vacation. I am just beginning to make myself available for pet care now. I'm trying to find ways to fill up my extra time. But I have experience taking care of my own furry cat baby at home.
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Jacqueline S.

Experienced & Reliable Caregiver For Pets & Homes

Corte Madera, CA

from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet walking
pet sitting
Animals have always been a part of my life - I've cared for everything from mini lop-eared rabbits to horses and currently have a 7-year-old beagle (no, he's not loud like beagles can be). Whether it's dog sitting, cat sitting or caring for other pets, I treat them like my own family. I'm experienced with young, energetic and...
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Anki E.

Mill Valley, CA

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$35/hr
Hi! I am a very reliable patient energetic and positive person. I love animals and the outdoors . I lost my Toy Puddle Named Licorice almost 2 years ago and that lead me to start dog walking / dog sitting. I also love cats and have had cats growing up so love taking care of them as well . I am working from home and have flexible...
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Vinca R.

Larkspur, CA

from
$25/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have cared for dogs before. I have taken care of puppies for a year. I am also a dog owner. My dog is a cocker spaniel named Ollie and he is 4 years old. I love watching dogs and give so much love to them.
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Tsetan D.

Richmond, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Reliable and compassionate Pet Sitter and House Sitter with over 5 years of experience providing exceptional care for pets and maintaining clients' homes. Skilled in building trust with animals, managing household responsibilities, and ensuring a safe, clean, and comfortable environment. Known for dependability, attention to...
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Marianne H.

Pet/ House Sitter Available

Richmond, CA

from
$25/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
administration of medicine
pet walking
I provide compassionate pet sitting (house sitting when owner may be gone for a few days)in your home. I had myself dogs (love them), and also cats. I can provide care for your animal when it needs medicine, a companion while you are gone, take the animal for a walk, feed it, and care for it over all with daily updates when...
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Carolina R.

Richmond, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Grooming
pet sitting
pet transportation
dog training
boarding
+ 1 more
I've been in the healthcare field for the past 19 years, providing senior care services has been my number one passion however, a few of the things that I've learned throughout the years working with elderly is taking care of their homes and as well as their pets I have two dogs myself who I love. I am now expanding my services...
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Lucia C.

Corte Madera, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Lucia and I am currently a student at SBCC. I am currently looking for work within child and pet care, but am also willing to homesit/housekeep. I have been babysitting for about 3 years officially, but have sat for family friends/ family since I was around 14. Besides a life-long passion for animals and animal...
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  • 60 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.67/hr as of August 2025

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

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

Home Pet Sitting in San Rafael, CA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed home pet sitting

Danielle G.

Danielle is amazing, and if I could give her 10 stars, I would! She has a natural gift with animals, and our very shy pup took to her at...

- Tracy B.

Jenna S.

I have worked with Jenna for many years, and know her to be a very reliable, considerate, and compassionate caregiver. She has a great...

- Karen S.

Leyla K.

I hired Leyla to pet sit through word of mouth in my neighborhood as she came highly recommended. She is very reliable, conscientious and...

- pascal G.

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in San Rafael

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in San Rafael, CA will cost an average of $17.67 per hour as of August 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 Rafael, 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 3 in home pet sitters in San Rafael, CA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in San Rafael, 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 Rafael, 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 Rafael, 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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