Find Trusted Pet Care Near Me in San Jose, CA
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401 pet care are listed in San Jose, CA
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby pet care is 2 years
Pet care in San Jose, CA
5.0
(65)
Hired by 34 families in your neighborhood
I offer full time pet care, which would include daily walks, feedings, clean up, playtime, transport, daily visits and in home pet sitting. I grew up with animals and have a huge love for them. I have also done extensive shelter volunteer work. Please feel free to contact me and we can discuss all the details to help out with...
Jennifer can also help with: Pet transportation, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
Bonded and insured
NAPPS Certified
5.0
"Jennifer is amazing! She is great at communication, sending pictures, and letting us know when she comes over and if anything is wrong. I feel completely at ease knowing she is taking care of our furry pets! Would highly recommend!"
Nicholas S.
5.0
(4)
I'd describe my personality as honest and active, responsable
I like working with animals because I love the connection we can have with the animals, the beautiful energy they give us and the beautiful company and love they offer us in exchange for us taking care of them
I started working with animals when I had my First pets...
Laura can also help with: Pet sitting
5.0
"Por la responsabilidad y honestidad en el cuidado de los niños buscando la tranquilidad de los padres"
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Siris P.
San Jose, CA
$19-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Dog And Cat Lover Available For Daily Walks, House Setting, And Pet Companionship.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have two big dogs at home which I love interacting with. One of them is a Rottweiler and the other one is a rescue dog. I have experience taking care of big and small dogs and cats and also house sitting. I also have a lot of experience with small kids including babies. I am a friendly person who is open-minded and willing to...
Siris can also help with: Boarding, pet walking, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet transportation
5.0
"She is a sincere caring person who is on time and cares about people and animals,she also is very trustworthy and dependable and has never let me down and would recommend her to all that need good service at a fair price.
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Charles B.
5.0
(1)
I have vet tech and pet grooming training. I have owned and/or cared for dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, chinchillas and other small animals, birds and reptiles. I have been a volunteer with a Animal Care and Control. I currently own a French Bulldog and have a foster Chihuahua and her 2 puppies. I will care for your pets and...
Mona can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, boarding, administration of medicine, grooming, daily feeding & more
5.0
(1)
Hey! I'm available for pets siting. I love pets and I already have dogs and cats for my whole life. I like to play with them, take for walks and take care of anything they might need.
Stefanie can also help with: Pet walking, pet transportation, pet sitting
5.0
"Stefanie took care of my cat during a weekend that I was traveling and she was great, my cat loved her."
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Matheus C.
San Jose, CA
$21-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
Dog Walking, Daily Visits, Potty Breaks, Dog Park Trips, Pet Taxi, Dog Beach Trips, Overnights.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've taken care of dogs and farm animals since I was 15, when I used to live in Brazil. After I came to America I started working as an assistant for a pet day care. I had to move far away from the day care so now I'm looking for pet sitting and dog walking.
I'd describe my personality as charismatic, very friendly and...
Matheus can also help with: Boarding, pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation, dog training, daily feeding & more
Skills:
NAPPS Certified
5.0
"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!"
Sarah L.
5.0
(2)
I am a freshman at UCSC and looking for extra work to help pay for college. I have a very active 10 y/o red lab named dude and he is so cute! I love all animals, especially dogs and cats. I love taking my dog on walks and have house sat for people with both dogs and cats before. I am passionate about my animals always having the...
5.0
(6)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Darren and I am a Dog & Cat lover and animal enthusiast. I have a lot of experience with all types of dogs and enjoy getting to know different types of Dog personalities. I have been told by many people that I have a presence that puts animals at ease and thus am able to connect relatively quickly with them. I have...
Darren can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"Darren has taken care of my pet Jack on numerous occasions.Jack is a 7year old jack Russel terrier. He takes him for walks, and given him baths. He is a favorite of Jack. He takes him to dog parks and is great supervising him around other dogs. Jack likes him a...
Sheila M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a background of sitting both cats and dogs. I have preformed sleep-over sits with 2, 3, and 6 dog households as well as with 2 cat households. I also have experience with multi-day short check-ins with animals and houseplants.
Shauna can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"Shauna cared for our three senior dogs at our home while we were away for a week and several weekends intermittently. She administered medication and attended to their individual needs with patience and empathy. The pups adored her and we always felt confident...
Deborah W.
3.7
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have always loved animals! I was raised with dogs and learned from a young age how to best care for them. Over the years I've had a range of animals from fish to dogs to cats. I currently have a dog and a cat that I love caring for. They are definitely a part of the family. I've babysat and cared for animals of loved ones and...
Serina can also help with: Pet sitting, boarding, administration of medicine, pet walking, pet transportation
Terri S.
San Jose, CA
$10-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
I am a Registered Veterinary Technician currently working at a Veterinary clinic in the San Jose area. I have been in the field for about 10 Years. I do pet sitting on the side. Experienced dealing with birds, pocket pets, cats, and dogs. Also able to give oral medications and injections. References available upon request....
Terri can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Skills:
Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified
5.0
"We've used Terri's services for a few trips and she is our go-to! She's reliable, sweet, and takes great care of our two big dogs. Thank you, Terri!"
Jessica V.
Diane W.
San Jose, CA
$28/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi. I'm Diane. I have been a paid dog walker since February of 2019. (Because of family issues involving Covid 19, I took about 14 months off.)
I have developed a real love for all dogs. Big, small, high energy, mellow, they're all precious!
It is so fun to see all the dogs' personalities come out during our walks!
I talk...
Diane can also help with: Pet walking
5.0
"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 great job with her. She is attentive to her and let's her sniff and enjoy her walk. She doesn't rush...
Karen F.
Kenia R.
San Jose, CA
$25-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I can take care of your best friend, I just know the basic, always looking for new experiences and adventures. I normally bring my youngest daughter along. Pet sitter
Kenia can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
Marlen V.
San Jose, CA
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Marlen, I'm a happy owner of 3 pups, a cat and bunny. I'm always around animals and love caring for them. I'm also aquas happy to help in caring for our furry friends and have enjoyed the experience of it as well. I'm currently a student online and have much spare time, so I'm always on call for whenever someone...
Marlen can also help with: Administration of medicine, boarding, pet walking, daily feeding, pet sitting
Sonja G.
San Jose, CA
$43/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.8
(24)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I Love Pet Sitting. I've been a Pet Sitter over 10 years. There are times when I do daily visits or I sleep over and take are of the pets while the owners are on vacation.
I currently live South Side San Jose between Santa Teresa Blvd - Snell Avenue - Dunn Ave
I provide: Potty break for dogs, I walk them around the block...
Sonja can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting
5.0
"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 not hesitate to hire her again."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Abigail, and I provide dog sitting in the comfort of your own home. I enjoy dogs of all breeds, ages, and sizes. I enjoy being in their company, and I am also capable of performing operations such as walking. I have a special fondness for animals since I have a dog of my own.
Abigail can also help with: Grooming, pet sitting, pet walking
5.0
"Abigail took care of our cat for 3 weeks, while we were traveling abroad. We were very happy with her services, and would definitely hire her again."
Vitor G.
5.0
(2)
I'm Marina, your trusted go-to for all your furry & feathered friends' needs. With a passion for animals and years of experience, I'm here to provide top-notch care for your beloved pets while you're away.
About Me:
An animal enthusiast since childhood, I've dedicated my life to providing the best care for pets of all shapes...
Marina can also help with: Pet sitting, pet walking, pet transportation
5.0
"I have 3 dogs with very different needs due to their age and background. I have a 4-year-old chihuahua with separation anxiety due to PTSD. He also has a tough time with getting comfortable with strangers, but quickly warmed up to Marina! She even got him to play...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Loving play with dogs and cats, your pets will be in a good care with me, I had a dog in the past before I moved I really miss it.
Amparo can also help with: Pet walking, pet sitting, pet transportation, boarding
5.0
"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 (1) organized, scanned and labelled family photos, (2) planted a succulent garden and (3) helped dissemble a...
Kay G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Heather! I am a 23 years old, non-smoker, pet lover, and have 5 years of pet experience. I also grew up taking care of my cat, but also have learned how to take care of dogs since I have one myself. I am an animal lover and love all sorts of animals of all ages and sizes. I hope to one day have an exotic pet...
Heather can also help with: Boarding, administration of medicine, pet transportation, pet walking, pet sitting
Hannah A.
San Jose, CA
$28/hr
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Hannah! I love love love animals. I'm here to help take care of your animals! I'm open to sitting at your house or bring them to my own house and sitting them there! I have a dog of my own and she is a very sweet and friendly basset hound named Olive. I would love to be your pet sitter!
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Recent pet care reviews from local pet parents in San Jose, CA
Jennifer G.
5.0
Jennifer (Janina) is the absolute best! When I consider someone to come into my home and care for my pups, it matters to me how much the person actually loves animals…and she LOVES animals 💕💕💕 she’s detail oriented, sends frequent videos and pic updates, and communicates clearly and often. I...
- Care member
Laura D.
5.0
Yo si quisiera que Laura me ayudara con el cuidado de mis perritos porque la alegría que ella tiene se las trasmite y llegan a la casa tranquilos, su responsabilidad es única.
- Care member
Siris P.
5.0
She is a sincere caring person who is on time and cares about people and animals,she also is very trustworthy and dependable and has never let me down and would recommend her to all that need good service at a fair price.
- Charles B.
Stefanie R.
5.0
Stefanie took care of my cat during a weekend that I was traveling and she was great, my cat loved her.
- Care member
Matheus C.
5.0
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!
- Sarah L.
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FAQs for finding pet care near you in San Jose, CA
In 2024, how much does it cost to hire a pet care provider in San Jose, CA?
The average cost to hire a pet care provider near you on Care.com is $19.55 per hour as of May 2024. 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.
How can I find a pet care provider near me in San Jose, CA?
There are 401 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.
What types of pet care services can I find in San Jose, CA?
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.
What types of pet care services can I find near me in San Jose, CA?
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.
How can I safely hire pet care near me in San Jose, CA?
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.
What pet care services are available near me in San Jose, CA?
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.
Ratings for San Jose, CA pet care listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Pet Care in San Jose, CA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 143 reviews of the 401 listed pet care.