Explore background-checked pet care in San Diego, CA and find loving care for your furry friend.

Top Pet Care Providers in San Diego, CA
Care Member says "Wendy watched my 2 small dogs for a full week while we vacationed in San Diego. She sent me frequent pictures and updates on how they were doing and...
Care Member says "I highly recommend Nicolle for pet care services. She has watched my cat several times, and each experience has been exceptional. Nicolle is reliable,...
Care Member says "Jenn is absolutely amazing! We hired her a few months after having our daughter, and she has been such a blessing. As a first time mom, having to leave...
Marlene S. says "Jennifer is terrific! She does an excellent job cleaning the house and an even better job on laundry. I've never seen my bedspread so white I'm not...
Nicholas C. says "Ari is very personable and was a pleasure to work with. She house-sat and took care of our dog while we were away for a family vacation."
Vanessa G. says "Sarah is such a pleasure to meet and is very kind. She was great with my dogs. Definitely hire her!"
Carmel I. says "Awesome girl!! We were gone 10 days and she was hired to care for out cats (and a few other things around the house). Fun, friendly, professional. Highly...
Care Member says "Amazing. Great communication, incredibly attentive to my pets needs. And 11/10 pet photo updates "
Care Member says "Lois is wonderful! She has a true sense of who my dogs are and they responded happily to her energy. Would definitely recommend 👍"
Rhi G. says "Caitlin came to stay with my dog and cat on overnights for about a week. I was anxious to leave, but as soon as I did, she was sending me pictures and...
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1,229 pet care are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $19.07/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated pet care is 4.7
Pet Care in San Diego, CA are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 76 reviews of the 1,229 listed pet care
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The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $19.07 per hour as of November 2025. This rate will vary depending on the service you need, the number of pets you have, and how often you need care for your pet. Some pet care providers will charge a daily rate if they will be caring for your pet for multiple days at a time.
There are 1,229 pet care providers in San Diego, CA offering a variety of services. You can compare your search results by the type of care you need for your pet. From there, you can identify the pet care providers with the most experience and positive feedback from previous pet parents they have worked with. You can also filter providers by distance from San Diego or your zip code. Once you have narrowed down your list of candidates, you can contact them individually to get a sense of who will get along with your pet the best.
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in San Diego, CA such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around San Diego, CA for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
If you are looking for pet care, Care.com has a variety of pet care services in San Diego, CA such as dog walkers, pet sitters, and boarding services that can provide the care you need for your pet. Some pet care providers even have medical backgrounds so they can provide specialized care if you need it. You just need to determine whether you want someone to come to your home to take care of your pet or if you want to take them to another home or facility around San Diego, CA for the day. From there, it's easier to narrow down the type of pet care services that will work best for you and your pet.
All pet care providers on Care.com are asked to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck. When searching for a pet care provider near you in San Diego, CA, look for providers who have a badge on their profile that displays the date their CareCheck was run. A CareCheck is a solid starting point, but we strongly advise that you do your own research to safely hire a pet care provider such as running your own background check.
To find out what pet care services are available near you in San Diego, CA, you can search Care.com to get an idea of what types of services providers offer in your area. You can likely find pet sitters, dog walkers, and even advanced pet care providers who can take on more responsibilities such as administering medicine.