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Mary S.

Pet Sitting, Dog Walking

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I grew up on a farm so I have always been around animals and love them. I provide dog and cat sitting in your home. Overnight care available making sure they are in safe, well fed and are set up for the night.
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Laura E.

Part Time Pet Sitter And Dog Walker Available

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
dog training
I grew up with a yellow lab, Brandy, and a cat, Felix, who I loved dearly. I am godmother to my roommate's kitten, Frida, who has me wrapped around her cute little paw! I am a lifelong animal lover and enjoy caring for pets like they are my own family. I have 10+ years experience in house sitting, pet sitting and plant care. I...

Hannah L. says "I would highly recommend Laura to anyone looking for a responsible, caring, and knowledgeable pet sitter. She took amazing care of my two cats and my...

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Jocelyn F.

Caring Dog Sitter/walker

Santa Cruz, CA

from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide dog sitting in your own home or possibly my own depending on the size of the dog and length of stay. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. Can also perform baths and light grooming when needed.
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Kacey P.

Animal Lover Available To Watch Your Pets

Santa Cruz, CA

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
I can provide pet sitting in your home. I am an animal lover and grew up with dogs and cats. Along with this, I have experience pet sitting for extended periods of time. I'm comfortable administering medication, taking your dog on outings to the beach, hiking or just a walk around the neighborhood. I'm comfortable with large...
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Natalie B.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
Experienced animal sitter and house sitter. I have owned pets for the past five years and been pet sitting for 4 years. I have experience with dogs, cats, fish, rodents, and reptiles. I am also more than happy to assist with house-sitting duties besides pet care, such as plant care, taking out the trash, or even taking in the...
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Alex A.

Part-time Caregiver

Santa Cruz, CA

from
$18/hr
5 years experience
I provide cat/ dog sitting in your own home! I have experience in dog handling, leash training and countless hours of volunteer work at local animal shelters. I worked for Woofpack831, a local social club for pets! Through woofpack & volunteering I've learned the ins and outs of animal care. I love all animals, big or small, old...
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Colette P.

Pet Lover!

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
Boarding
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide dog sitting in your own home, and happy to take them out on walks and get them out of the house. I love dogs of all sizes and ages. I am super active and love to go on hikes. Also happy to bring the dog to my house if you need! Available immediately.
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Debra G.

Petsitter/ Property Caretaker/ Farm Care

Santa Cruz, CA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
daily feeding
pet sitting
pet walking
I provide overnight pet sitting in your home. I can also do "drop-ins" while you are at work or have a long day away from home. I also have experience with horses, chickens, farm animals and more! I own a pony! I am at the stables everyday taking care of him and several other horses. I do get paid for it and I love it! I have...
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Dillon T.

Always Available Part-Time Pet Care Provider With Very Flexible Schedule

Santa Cruz, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Pet transportation
administration of medicine
boarding
daily feeding
pet walking
+ 1 more
Hi, I am 33 years old. I have experience in looking after house pets of any type. I am always on time, always professional and will take your animals health and safety seriously just as I would my own. I am very familiar with big dogs and fragile small dogs as well as cats. Ive grown up with both cats and dogs my whole life. My...
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Scarlett D.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
I provide cat sitting in your home. I have an adult tabby cat myself and love spennding time with furry friends. I can clean litter box, feed, and play with your cat while you are away.
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Arika B.

Pet Care Provider

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I provide dog & cat sitting in your own home. I have had pets my entire life & am very experienced and comfortable with all cats and dogs.
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Yvette A.

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
Hi! I'm Yvette, and I have over 4 years of experience caring for dogs and 3 years with cats. I've provided overnight care, daily walks, and vacation sitting for all kinds of pets; from energetic pitbulls and mini poodles to shy, cuddly cats like my own two at home. Whether it's sticking to a feeding schedule, giving medication,...
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Veronica R.

Strolling With Your Pooch!

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Administration of medicine
pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I am available for those busy dog owners who love their canine companions dearly but do not always have the time to care for all of their needs. I love dogs! Since the day I was born there was always a dog in my home. Unfortunately, at the time I am unable to have a furry companion of my own and would love the opportunity to...
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Diana H.

I Love Animals !

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I've been working and surrounded by animals since birth. Ive been working at bed and biscuits for a year now and experienced many bits / dog fights and still love working there because I am every passionate on work with animals. I own a blue nose pit bull and know the hate people give about different breeds but to be honest dog...
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Audra D.

I Will Always Treat Your Pet Like My Own!

Soquel, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
pet transportation
I have worked as a housekeeper and home organizer for 4 years, during that time I began to care for the pets of the families I worked for. It happened organically, the animals already knew me and were comfortable with me. But then I realized how much I love doing it! I am most experienced with dogs, cats, and farm animals. I...
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Ashley W.

I'd Love To Walk Your Dog Every Morning!

Soquel, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I'm an animal LOVER and I miss having a dog to walk every morning. I grew up around animals of all kinds (birds, dogs, cats, horses) and due to my current living situation, I cannot have a pet of my own - but I miss the therapeutic effect of being around animals. Throughout the years, I've cared for pets of neighbors and...
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Jennifer M.

Pet Sitting

Soquel, CA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
grooming
As a career nanny for many years most of my clients have hired me for pet sitting and or house sitting as well. I am known for my flexible schedule, outgoing personality, great organization skills, lending an extra hand in setting up appliance home repair appointments, collecting all mail, dependable, trustworthy, can follow...
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Mahri W.

Part Time Pet Sitter

Ben Lomond, CA

from
$16/hr
4 years experience
Pet sitting
pet walking
I provide pet sitting in your own home. I'm an experienced college student with great references and lots of experience. I love animals of all sizes and ages. Let me know what you are needing and we can figure it out
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Kari G.

Reliable Pet sitter Available

Boulder Creek, CA

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Pet sitting
pet walking
I have 40+ years personal experience caring for pets. I have dog experience from all shapes and sizes from XX-Small to Giant. I also have experience with parrots, chickens, cats, goats, rabbits, miniature horses and donkeys. I currently live with 3 English Mastiffs and a French Bulldog, cat, chickens, Nigerian Dwarf Goats....
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Amy M.

Dog Owner

Los Gatos, CA

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Boarding
pet sitting
pet walking
After loosing my dog of 16 years I decided to pet and house sit understanding how it was to leave my dog while I was away. Only knowing she was in her own home or comfortable at someone else's home could I truly enjoy my time away from her. I work mostly from home and have extra time and love to share for your pets. My list of...

Care Member says "Amy and her boyfriend did a great job walking our huskies. The dogs are high energy and looked happily exhausted when they returned. Would book again....

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  • 42 home pet sitting are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.43/hr as of July 2025

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

FAQs for home pet sitting near you in Santa Cruz

Hiring a pet sitter to come to your home in Santa Cruz, CA will cost an average of $19.43 per hour as of July 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 Cruz, 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 14 in home pet sitters in Santa Cruz, CA, although you can expand the radius of your search if you'd like to increase your options.

In home pet sitters in Santa Cruz, 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 Cruz, 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 Cruz, 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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