Pet Sitters in Atherton, CA

Gala & Rares

Gala and Rares were extraordinary house sitters, and we were very pleased with their care for our many animals (dog, chickens, guinea pig, fish, snake). Communication was excellent with daily pictures, and they asked great questions which showed they were conscientious about the welfare of our house and animals. They graciously took our dog on many outings to ease her anxiety. The house was spotless when we returned, and they left us with several pamphlets on local sightseeing opportunities to help us enhance our welcome packet. We (and our dog) would highly recommend them to anyone and would gladly have them back anytime.

Karen

Karen and her daughter were terrific house sitters and took great care of our cat who is rather skittish. They were really clean and very reliable, and Karen has so much experience that I got some tips about cats from her. Karen is a good Mom & her daughter is very well behaved. There was good communication throughout, and I would be very happy to have them come to my home again.

Kyle & Elise

Kyle and Elise gave my boys the best care out of anyone that has watched them in the past 12 years. Their medical knowledge and compassion for animals (especially senior pups) made me feel at ease with leaving my boys. One of my pups was having some medical issues while we’re gone and they were able to care for him and make me feel so much better about it. I wish they lived closer because I’d have them back anytime. Thank you again for everything!

Michelle & Allan

Michelle & family were awesome! Michelle kept me updated the whole time, and spent a lot of time with my 2 cats, who very much appreciated the attention! I was never worried or nervous - they were very responsive, respectful and self-sufficient. I came home to a very clean house and two very happy cats who missed some of their new cuddle buddies! I highly recommend Michelle and her family if you are looking for a sitter, and would welcome them back any time!

deb

Deb did a fantastic job taking care of Luna! She was very attentive to her needs and left our home in pristine condition. We would definitely recommend her!

M’benda

M'benda was an excellent sitter. She sent us pictures of her outings with willow and left our house immaculate. I definitely plan to use her again.

Veronica

Veronica was a star. She was organized, reliable, clean and most important of all - showered Patty with lots of love and play time. She sent us daily photos and videos, which we loved. We (including Patty the cat) would have Veronica back at our place in an instant. Thanks Veronica!

Susan

We were SO lucky to have secured Susan to come and care for our dog, Tinsley! She is kind, personable, conscientious, and an obvious pet lover. When our departing flight changed, Even though it impacted her remote work schedule, Susan kindly accommodated that change by arriving earlier in the day than originally planned. That was so appreciated. We had ample time to go over Tinsley's routine and the workings of the house. Susan asked great questions and we left feeling totally comfortable that she was the person caring for our dog. There needed to be a hand-off of Tinsley to a friend for a few hours at the end of Susan's time at our house, and communication there went seamlessly. Susan was in touch confiming details before the sit, and communication during and even afterwards was excellent. We received much-appreciated updates and photos during our time away. We returned to an immaculate house with everything in order, and truly appreciated that. Best of all, Tinsley remained in her daily routine with loving and excellent care. She is always our priority. Pet owners would be beyond fortunate to have Susan come to care for their pets. We felt like we won the pet sitter lottery! We hope that Susan might be able to return someday, but fear that we will be competing with others who have experienced not only a great pet sitter, but a wonderful person!

Martin

We had a great experience with Martin. When he arrived, my husband and I were busy trying to finish packing the car for our camping trip. Martin was very patient with us. He arrived early to make sure he would not add any stress to our departure. When we arrived home, the house was exactly as we left it and the cat seemed happy. We would use Martin again.

Lauren

Lauren was great! I was a bit nervous because this was my first house sit but Lauren was wonderful. Very responsive and communicative, she sent awesome photos and videos of my dogs and I felt very secure that not only were they in good hands but they were also having fun. She left everything tidy and clean and it was a pleasure coming home.

Heather

Heather was a delight. She took good care of our pets and left our house in better shape than at the start of the sit. We would love to host her again.

Jennifer

Jennifer arrived early to meet my girl, Winnie. Winnie is very shy with new people and Jennifer was very patient with her and before too long they were good friends. She sent photos and was extremely responsive when I reached out.

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Claudia

Claudia and Michel couldn’t have been more welcoming to us. We stayed two nights before they left - wonderful meals by chef extraordinaire Michel, with routines explained and written for us. The home is lovely, area new to us.
Joy was a lovely dog, unfortunately was not well - needed vet treatment- but everyone very supportive and easy- and fortunately joy much improved on Claudia return!
We had a lovely holiday in this beautiful part of France. Thank you Claudia and Michel for your generosity in making our stay enjoyable

Shari

Shari was an amazing and communicative from start to finish. We really appreciated her being up front about her needs and reaching out when we had difficulty connecting with her during her travels.

Biscuit is seriously the most delightful and well behaved dog. Walking her through the neighborhood was great, she made people smile everywhere she went. 

Shari's house is beautiful, clean, comfortable, and well-located. She's right near the park and some amazing restaurants in Kenton. 

We are so thankful to have had this opportunity and hope to sit for Biscuit again in the future!

Rob

Thanks Rob & Jo!  It was wonderful meeting you all, Buddy is so cute!
At first he was a bit withdrawn, but the handy hints you provided soon got him frolicking on the stairs!
Would love to return and spend more time with Buddy at some stage.  Thank you for your hospitality!

Rob

Absolutely perfect sit! Benji is the perfect gentleman; sweet, well behaved, and very easy to care for. Rob is great host; easy going, helpful, and all around good guy. The apartment is all you could hope for in a London stay. Comfortable, stylish, and well located. Enjoy the neighbourhood and all the food, shopping, and culture you need within walking. Or, from the two close train stations or numerous busses available find yourself quickly in Central London. We consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have had this sit opportunity.

Pet Sitting FAQs

What do most pet sitters charge per day in Atherton, California?

From $50/week to $150/week for the cat sitting and from 29.9950 to 29.99150 for the dog, additional rates include from 50% to 100% per additional pet, cheap rates are 29.9940 for the cat sitting and 29.99 for the dog sitting. On Sittsy you can find a pet sitter who will not charge you anything for keeping your pets at home.

Do pet sitters come to your house?

Yes, you can find a home pet sitter to stay in your house with your pet overnight and provide 24/7 care for your pets. You can include in your listing time the advisable timeframe that the pet sitter should adhere to and not leave your pet alone in the house. Usually, it's not to leave the pet alone for more than 4 hours.

How often should a pet sitter visit?

The pet sitter for the cat should visit at least once a day. For the dogs, the pet sitter should visit at least three times per day, the best solution is if the sitter stays overnight and watches your pets all the time.

How to find a trustworthy pet sitter in Atherton, California ?

Look at the pet sitter with a high rating, and many previous bookings with good reviews, ask the sitter to make a meet and meet before confirming the booking online or in-person, and reach out to the pet owners where the sitter stayed before asking about reference.

What are the red flags in a pet sitter?

Common red flags in pet sitters are bad reviews from previous pet owners, a high cancellation rate after approval, a sitter who doesn't have a background check, a sitter who refuses to meet and greet in person or online, and a sitter who wants to make bookings outside of the platform.

Is it safe to hire a pet sitter?

Yes, it is safe to hire a pet sitter it's still advisable to see if the sitter has a background check, good reviews, and past bookings and make a meet and greet before confirmation in this way you can reduce risk to the minimum.

Do pet sitters stay all day?

Yes, pet sitters stay all day in your house and also they stay overnight, the sitter can leave your home for up to 4 hours or for a different time that you can discuss during the meet and greet.