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Annabelle M.

Dog Sitting

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I have experience with multiple pets at once. Animals cared for have been dogs, guinea pigs, cats, and bearded dragons.
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Joseph L.

CERTIFIED, LICENSED, INSURED

Santa Barbara, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
Certified Pet Sitter and Dog Walker Animal Psychology Study 3+ years experience Former Supervisor at Local Pet Resort Licensed and insured business FBI & DOJ background checked Open 24/7 Loving, Fun, Compassionate Care Pet Care Services LLC, our dog boarding offers a unique blend of personalized care and a cozy, home-like...
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Ariana M.

Dog Sitter/dog Walker

Santa Barbara, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
My name is Ariana and I am 29 years old, living in Santa Barbara. I have two dogs at home that I adore! I babysit kids weekly and have a bachelor's degree in Public Health. I currently work in the medical field. I enjoy doing anything outdoors on my free time including hiking, snowboarding and hanging out at the beach. I love...
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Cheryl W.

Reliable, Trustworthy Pet Companion

Santa Barbara, CA

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
dog training
pet sitting
pet transportation
I'm a friendly and responsible animal lover & photographer. I'll ensure your peace of mind when you're away from home so you can enjoy your trip. I like travel, exploring and outdoor adventure, including hiking and kayaking. While working remotely, I love keeping the good company of pets, with lots of attention breaks for...
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Leslie A.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
grooming
pet sitting
I would provide care and companionship to pets while their owners are away, typically in the owner's home. This includes feeding, walking, exercising, playing with, and administering medication, while also maintaining the pet's routine and overall well-being. Pet sitters may also perform basic housekeeping duties to ensure the...
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Stefanie H.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
administration of medicine
pet sitting
I provide pet sitting in your home. I grew up in the country and have helped raise dogs, cats, goats, ferrets, birds/parrots, chickens, ducks, pigs, and more! I love pets of all sizes and variety.
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Catherine C.

Easy Going Pet And House Sitter

Santa Barbara, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
hi! I have been working and living abroad for the last year and a half. I typically stayed with hosts and was invited into their home. occasionally I would house sit while they would go away.
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Elizabeth T.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$17/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hey! My name is Lizzie and I'm a passionate animal lover with 4 years of experience caring for pets of all kinds dogs, cats, rabbits, Whether it's playtime, walks, feeding, or snuggles, I'm here to provide dependable and loving care while you're away. Services I Offer Dog walking Pet sitting (in your home) Feeding and basic...
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Beth G.

Part Time Pet-sitter

Santa Barbara, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced pet-sitter and animal lover with great references and 10+ years of experience. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming.
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Mia S.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$18/hr
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
I provide dog sitting in your home. I grew up taking care of a dog and cat for 10 years and have pet sat a multitude of times for my friends and family. I adore all animals and am incredibly responsible.
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Emily M.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! My name is Emily. I am currently a Freshman at The University of Pittsburgh. I am looking for pet sitting opportunities while I'm home for winter break. I have experience caring for pets, dog walking and overnight sitting. I am looking forward to caring for your pets and making a loving and safe environment for your family:)
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Savanna B.

Experienced, Caring & Professional | Child/ Elderly + Pet Care

Santa Barbara, CA

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
pet transportation
pet sitting
Hello! I'm a business graduate with extensive experience in childcare elderly and pet care. Throughout college, I babysat for multiple families and also have personal experience helping care for my younger brothers, one of whom is on the autism spectrum. My elder experience includes light caretaking and errand running for a...
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Nicole H.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet sitting
pet walking
Hello :) My experience includes house-sitting for many of my neighbors back home, both cats and dogs.
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Jessica S.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$22/hr
9 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting in your home, I have many years taking care of dogs for family, friends and people who just need their dogs walked or fed. I also have 9 years experience working with children from babysitting, nannying to working at a daycare. Also a Home Care Aid.
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Alysse M.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I am a dog walker and have done in home dog sitting before. I have 2 shelter pups at home, and love providing pups with all the love, pets, and playtime they require!
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Joanna S.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Daily feeding
administration of medicine
grooming
pet sitting
boarding
+ 1 more
I have worked at a cat hotel for 10 years as a lead animal technician, caring for cats all day long in a resort-like setting. I have also done at home pet sitting for 12 years for both cats and dogs. I worked at a doggy daycare and a pet salon as well. I have an excellent rapport with both cats and dogs. I am very reliable,...
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Darya P.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Pet walking
boarding
pet sitting
Hello, my name is Darya! I have two furbabies (I don't currently live with them; they are back home in so-cal) & have experience taking care of pets for 7 years. I also used to foster kittens & puppies. I have experience pet sitting, walking, bathing, and feeding! My goal is to make your fur baby as comfortable as possible when...
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Ava H.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$20/hr
Pet sitting
pet walking
My name is Ava and I am a student at SFSU. I am searching for potential pet sitting jobs in the area. I have a dog back at home who is almost 3 years old. He is my big baby and I love him to death. His name is Charlie and he is a Labrador and he is the most energetic and most crazy dog I've ever met. So I can handle a bit of a...
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Emma N.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
Hi! My name is Emma I'm a college student here in Santa Barbara. I moved here from Northern California where I was raised near Lake Tahoe California. I've pet sit and babysat/nannied for many families at home for the past few years and thought I might try it out here as well! I love animals as well as kids so I do really enjoy...
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Anna K.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have always loved animals of all kinds and enjoy caring for them. I have had multiple dog and cat-sitting jobs before including ones that I stayed at the home for extended periods of time caring for the animals. I have had pets my whole life and would love to help care for yours!
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  • 33 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.04/hr as of June 2025

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

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Santa Barbara

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Santa Barbara, CA will cost an average of $20.04 per hour as of June 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 Santa Barbara, 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 23 in home pet sitters in Santa Barbara, CA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, 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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