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Audrey B.

Pet Sitter Available!

Santa Barbara, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Grooming
pet walking
pet transportation
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I currently own two cats, two dogs, 15 tropical fish, and a chinchilla. I have previously owned guinea pigs and rabbits. I love all animals of all sizes and ages, although cats are my favorite. Some big dogs make me a little nervous. My dogs are Yellow Labs so I have plenty of experience...
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Elizabeth S.

Pet Lover

Santa Barbara, CA

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! We have a sweet 6 yr old golden doodle, who we love with all our heart and will be happy to babysit your precious dog and treat them like our own with love! I'm a passionate dog lover offered trustworthy and caring dog sitting services. Whether you're heading out of town, working long hours, or just need a break, I'm...
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Tatum S.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
administration of medicine
I provide dog sitting in your own home. I love dogs of all sizes and ages and can make sure your animal loved one is well taken care of. Open to whatever you may need. Feel free to contact me at anytime if you have any questions!
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Haley Y.

Pet Sitter!

Summerland, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
grooming
pet walking
pet sitting
I've always had pets in my home and have been formally caring for others' pets for the last 10 years. I currently offer drop-in visits, daycare, house/pet-sitting, basic grooming (bathing, combing, brushing teeth), and dog walking/excursions. I encourage you to ask me about any special situations/requests and I'd be happy to...
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Presley S.

Goleta, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
Hi! I'm a lifelong animal lover with lots of experience caring for pets. I grew up in a home with three dogs, so daily walks, feedings, playtime, and lots of love have always been a natural part of my routine. While I haven't been paid for every job, I've done drop-ins and pet-sitting for neighbors and friends over the years....
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Jules F.

Dog And Cat Sitter

Goleta, CA

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$18/hr
Pet walking
pet sitting
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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Laurel Z.

Pet Enthusiast!

Goleta, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hi everyone! I love all animals and am especially comfortable with dogs and cats. I have grown up always having a pet in my home. I have two years experience of house sitting and I am very comfortable with check ins and dog walking.
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Ioanna C.

Goleta, CA

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$16/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
boarding
Hi! My name is Ioanna. My whole life I grew up with a dog! He is my love & while I'm away at school I miss him. I also love cats and always house sit for a family friend at home during the summer.
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Ashley R.

Part-time Pet Care Provider!

Carpinteria, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
I provide any animal sitting in your own home. I love ALL animals. I don't mind picking up after animals, taking them on long walks or runs. If you have anymore questions or concerns PLEASE feel free to call or txt me!
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Brooklyn R.

Animal Lover

Goleta, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Pet walking
pet sitting
pet transportation
daily feeding
administration of medicine
Hello, my name is Brooklyn I am a third year at UCSB! I am looking for pet sitting job opportunities to save some money while in college as well as get to hang out with your furry friends! I am I huge animal lover! I have grown up with dogs, cats, and horses. I have 3 years of experience pet sitting. I can help with overnight...
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Ava H.

Goleta, CA

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$20/hr
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Looking for occasional work for the next 4 weeks before I head home for summer break. I have lots of experience with pets, I've pet sit up to 6 pets in one house hold at a time. Very responsible, reliable, and flexible.
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Olivia V.

Need Extra Help With The Little Ones

Carpinteria, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
Hello I am available for pet sitting. I love animals and know the importance of good care for our little ones. I am available for date nights or if you will be traveling I can stay with them at home
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Melia H.

Goleta, CA

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Pet transportation
pet walking
pet sitting
I provide dog sitting and cat sitting in your own home. I also provide dog walking and animal transportation services. I have had dogs and cats as pets my whole life and I have many years of experience caring for them. I love dogs and cats of all sizes and ages.
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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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