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

Top Pet Care Providers in San Jose, CA
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Kelsey E. says "We interviewed Andrea to see if she can help us with our new puppy while we are away at work. You could definitely feel the passion she has towards dogs....
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Sarah L. says "Matheus was communicative, prompt, and did a great job walking my two huskies. They were very relaxed and happy the rest of the day. Would book again!"
Rochelle H. says "Gina was reliable and took wonderful care of our dogs. Gina's communication was excellent and gave us confidence our furry kids were being well cared...
Brian C. says "Juliana was great! She spent the time to sync with our shy cat who normally just hides when we are out. I would highly recommend Juliana."
Care Member says "I can't recommend Darren enough as a dog sitter! He won me over when he watched my senior dog with multiple health medications – I was so nervous...
Kay G. says "Pelaar is very personable, energy, energetic and capable of a wide variety of tasks. We are senior citizens. In addition to routine household tasks, she has...
Care Member says "Sonja provided the loving care for which she was hired. She contacted me with any questions or needs. I find Sonja to be capable and kind. I would...
Angela G. says "We hired Kaylee to watch our two dogs King and Kong. She's very good with the dogs and they are so excited to see her each time. She handles the dogs with...
Karen F. says "I trust Diane with my dog and I'm very cautious about anyone who I'd let walk my dog! My dog is like my child, and I'm very pleased to say that she does a...
Shamik P. says "Judie was awesome from Day 1. Extremely warm and a pleasure to meet. She helped take care of our dogs on a daily basis and made sure they got their...
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485 pet care are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $21.00/hr as of December 2025
The average star rating for rated pet care is 4.8
Pet Care in San Jose, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 71 reviews of the 485 listed pet care
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The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $21.00 per hour as of December 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 485 pet care providers in San Jose, 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 Jose 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 Jose, 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 Jose, 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 Jose, 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 Jose, 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 Jose, 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 Jose, 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.