Pet Sitters in San Jose, CA

Diana

Diana was communicative, helpful, and organized. When we were communicating before the sit, she asked great questions to get to know my cats and their care. She left my house clean and tidy. She also sent pics and helpful updates. I would recommend her as a sitter!

Sonya & Alex

Sonya and Alex are, hands down, the best dogsitters we have ever had. They arrived the evening before their stay to meet us and learn about our pups and their daily routines. Our dogs, Ozzie and Mabel, loved them from the moment they met, and so did we! We spent a truly delightful evening and the next morning all together before we left on our month long vacation. I was overjoyed to know that our dogs would be so well loved and cared for while we were away. Sonya and Alex proved to be a dream come true. Because they work from home, they were with our pups all day. Ozzie and Mabel enjoyed daily walks, brushings, play time, tons of fun and lots of tender loving care. Sonya sent us detailed updates, photos and videos of their adventures together with Ozzie and Mabel. Upon our return, Sonya picked us up at the airport and drove us home to a sparklingly clean house which was actually even cleaner than we had left it. Our garden and houseplants were all well taken care of and to top it off they had made us a beautiful welcome home dinner. Our dogs looked so healthy and happy and full of love and adoration for both Sonya and Alex. If I could give Sonya and Alex more than 5 stars, I would. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for extraordinary pet and housesitters. We feel so lucky to have had them care for our dogs and in the process we have made dear friends. They are extremely caring, kind, responsible, loving and lovable:) Our pups, Ozzie and Mabel, miss them and we are all looking forward to the next time they can visit.

Kathrine & Jason

Kate was a wonderful housesitter. She is a lovely woman and took great care of our dog, Oscar. He went on many long walks which resulted in his eating well. A great communicator, she sent photos and updates which were appreciated. Our house was in perfect condition when we returned and hope she is available to us in the future.

Ellen

Ellen was absolutely incredible! She was very communicative and a joy to coordinate with. We knew our house and pets were in excellent hands while we were away. When we returned home, the house was very clean and the cats were healthy and happy. We would definitely invite Ellen back to sit for us.

Victor & Johnna

I can't recommend Victor and Johnna highly enough! They were lovely house guests and wonderful sitters for Moshi. Johnna sent me a note and a photo every day and their little dog Louie seemed to be a nice companion for Moshi. They were very conscientious, asking if Moshi liked cars before they made a park outing. And when I got home the dishwasher was running, the linens had been washed and folded, and there here lovely peonies in a vase on the counter. I'm really hoping our schedules work out so they can come back!

Jenny

Jenny was the best! She took great care of Klaus and shared multiple pics/updates daily. The apartment was left exactly how I left it. I would have Jenny back in a heartbeat!

Layla

Layla was great and really communicative the whole times. She also gave me very important feedback of the level of care Koda (my dog) needs, to better help future sitters. Anxty pup parents unite!

Paul Christopher

Chris gave us an amazing zeewoi experience, which is so important because it was also our first! He gave great tips on topics to cover in our welcome guide and was flexible and reliable all throughout the planning period. On the sit, Chris communicated well and went above and beyond to take great care of our pets and home. Our two senior cats were calm when we got home and appeared to be content. He even went so far as to let us know when it was time for an air filter change and offering to switch them out, as well as noticing our tire was low, checking the pressure, and adding air! We would gladly have Chris sit for us again in the future.

Francesca

Francesca and Alok were wonderful sitters! Very communicative and took care of jujube’s goopy eye with love and care! Was happy to come home but can always tell when she doesn’t miss me thaaaaat much 😅 would love to have F and A again in the future 🥰🥰🥰

Willa

Willa took great care of my cat and home. She regularly sent photos. She was a pleasure to have.

Eileen

Eileen was an excellent caretaker for our doggie. Took him on walks sent pictures and kept in contact throughout her stay. We highly recommend her for anyone looking for true professional to care for your pet & property.

Lydia

Lydia was a very good and reliable house/cat sitter. We requested that she confirmed that the medication to Moña was given daily and she did every day. Also we requested daily updates which she sent. Kept the house tidy and clean. Cats were well fed and she took time to play with them and make sure they were in good company during our absence. Lydia has a calm demeanor which gave us peace of mind, especially when we saw our very shy cat come close to her the very first day she was here. She understands animals well and respects their space and need to adapt and trust her. There were a couple minor misunderstanding of instruction but once that was clarified there was no problem. We certainly appreciated Lydia and would welcome her back in future sits. Thank you so much, we highly recommend Lydia. Victoria, Yaro, Moña 🐾🐈‍⬛ and Syoma 🐾🐈.

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Dallis

Asher and Rosie were so cute! They were full of energy but sweethearts. If you can handle pups with a lot of energy, I highly recommend!

Michael

What a great sit! Mick and Nicci made us feel very comfortable and at home instantly. They have an extremely comfortable home and great gardens. Their kitchen had everything you’d ever need to cook/bake, etc. Scout is a super sweet and smart girl who loves hanging out with you as well as her walks/meal time. She’s well trained and knows heaps of commands. She does get excited at times but Mick gives you the tools to help calm her and then she does great. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Scout and getting to know Mick and Nicci. We’d happily sit for them again!

joby

I had such a wonderful time here! Sara and Skye are lovely, laid-back pets. They like to get up a little early for me, but other than that, they're very low-maintenance. Joby's house is beautiful and very well-decorated. It was so cozy, I never felt like I needed to leave. Sitting outside on the porch in the mornings with coffee was the best part of the day! Joby herself is super friendly, not picky about communication, and left me great recommendations to local places to check out. Highly recommended.

serena

I was very excited to be sitting for Serena at Christmas and wasn't disappointed. The house is in a beautiful setting and very comfortable, the huge Christmas tree in the hallway was lovely to see along with the other decorations. I very much appreciated that my brother was welcome to come and spend Christmas with me as was Lottie my darling Cavapoo.

It was strange caring for Cato who didn't need walking other than in the garden, but at 14.5 years he's selective about where and when he exercises, and why not! Cato followed me everywhere and we enjoyed a cuddle in the evening while watching the television. He was very easy to look after - a real sweetie.

Serena was very warm and friendly, easy to communicate with and thoughtfully left a Christmas gift for me - 🙏

I wouldn't hesitate to sit for Serena again and highly recommend all apply for the opportunity to do so.

Matthew

I've never felt more at home at somebody else's house than we have at Matthew and Nicky's place. From the very beginning, they were extremely welcoming and you can tell they are genuinely great people. Their home was immaculate, the pool was incredible and the dogs are the cherry on top. 
Walter, Norris and Frida all just loved to love. They would be always close by and you almost felt guilty leaving. 
This was by far our favourite sit and we hope to get the opportunity to do it all again. Thank you Matthew and Nicky for the hospitality, London again soon? :D

Pet Sitting FAQs

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

From $44/week to $129/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 San Jose, 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.