Alhambra is a renters' city, with 17,935 of 30,425 occupied homes rented. Of its 32,751 units, 15,244 sit in buildings of two or more and 13,528 are detached houses. That split decides the kind of care. Cats in apartments around Emery Park and Airport Tract suit drop-in visits once or twice a day, because the sitter comes to the cat's own home. Dogs in houses with yards, like those in Midwick Tract or Bean Tract, fit overnight stays, where the sitter is on site. Tell your sitter your neighborhood and building type when you message them, so the visit plan fits your street and your pet.
Alhambra, CA
Cat sitting and pet sitters in Alhambra, California
The price is the sitter's listed rate with no owner fee on top, and cashback from each booking goes toward the next. That helps when Lunar New Year weekend, February 6 to 8, 2027, fills the calendar.
0% owner fee + cashback
$59better off on Petme
$420
On Petme$407+$13 Cashback
Typical platforms$466+$46 Owner fee · 11-15%
Petme adds 0% owner fee and pays cashback (capped at $20 a booking). Typical platforms charge between 11% and 15% owner fees. Sitters set their own rates, so totals vary.
Alhambra, CA
Booking a sitter in Alhambra on Petme
0% owner fee
0% owner fee: you pay the sitter's own rate, whether it is a visit in Downtown Alhambra or a week away.
Cashback toward your next booking
Cashback lands in your balance after every completed booking, so the winter break trip costs less.
ID and background checked
Every sitter is ID-verified and background-checked before taking bookings near West Shorb.
Photos, videos and reviews
Sitters can share photos and videos on Petme, and owners near Lindaraxa Park can read reviews before choosing.
Verified pet sitters in Alhambra
ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.
5 average from 9 reviews by Alhambra pet parents
Destiny
Availability confirmed 6d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Animal lover, rescue advocate, and proud pet mom ready to keep your pets safe, comfortable, and loved while you’re away.
Alhambra
From $15
Nancy Melendez
Availability confirmed 4d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
professional spoil-er for dogs and cats🐱
San Gabriel
From $20
Alrick Tirado
Availability confirmed 12d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Caring, reliable pet sitting for cats, bunnies, iguanas, and more treating every pet like my own
Los Angeles
From $20
Anoop
Availability confirmed today
Usually replies within a few hours
Based in Pasadena, work from home and rest assured, I'll be around for every eager chin scratch, tummy rub or conversation needed lol
Altadena
From $24
Gisele Losso
Availability confirmed 2d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Attentive, careful and calm. I have been around animals all my life and understand them pretty well.
Los Angeles
From $29
Jes
Availability confirmed 4d ago
Usually replies within a few days
Pet Pal of 10+ years for When You are Away
Los Angeles
From $20
Tatum
Availability confirmed 9d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
I’ll get along with your dog just fine, we already have two things in common: we both love walks and treats!
Los Angeles
From $15
Michelle
Availability confirmed 4d ago
Usually replies within an hour
I give the best belly rubs 🖤
Los Angeles
From €20
Angie
Availability confirmed 3d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Hi! I’m a responsible and caring animal lover with hands on experience caring for my own dogs. I understand that’s pets are family, which is why I treat every dog with patience, attention, and lots of
Huntington Park
From $20
Tad Tobey
Availability confirmed 5d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
A long time pet owner and a volunteer with Ace of Hearts dog rescue, I currently have 3 good boys of my own and am comfortable around all breeds and sizes!
Los Angeles
From $25
Leslie Reyes
Availability confirmed 5d ago
Usually replies within a few days
Your pets new best friend! My number one goal is to keep your fur baby happy, safe, and healthy.
Los Angeles
From $20
Oscar De Loyer
Availability confirmed 11d ago
Usually replies within a few days
20+ Years of Tail Wags, Wet Noses & Happy Paws!
Los Angeles
From $30
Razy
Availability confirmed 13d ago
Usually replies within a few days
Need a pet sitter? My Frenchie and Chihuahua says I am highly qualified to make new pet friends and meet their needs!
Los Angeles
From $21
Cheryl C
Availability confirmed 2d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
lifetime animal lover with experience raising chickens and guinea pigs, sitting for cats and dogs!
Hacienda Heights
From $20
Cristina
Availability confirmed 3d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Whittier Furbabies Welcome!
Whittier
From $40
alyssa lei
Availability confirmed today
Usually replies within a few days
Burbank
From $12
Erin
Availability confirmed 5d ago
Usually replies within a few days
I have worked at a dog day care for two years and am currently going to school to become a veterinary technician. I can give shots and administer any kind of medication.
Covina
From $25
Josh
Availability confirmed 10d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
I love animals, I’m looking forward to getting to know yours.
Los Angeles
From $25
Catherine
Availability confirmed 15d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Ready and at your service, eager to meet your babies, both in the neighborhood & beyond! As a certified and truly passionate animal lover, I appreciate every opportunity I have to care for pets, all
Los Angeles
From $35
David Reyes
Availability confirmed 11d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Caring, reliable, and passionate about animals! I’ll treat your pets like family and make sure they feel safe, happy, and loved while you’re away
Norwalk
From $25
Danielle
Availability confirmed 3d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Just an animal lover looking to provide safe and reliable care to your sweet fur babies! 🧡
Inglewood
From $18
Katherine Evans
Availability confirmed 8d ago
Usually replies within an hour
Loving and Reliable Pet Sitter!!
Los Angeles
From $14
Indra
Availability confirmed 7d ago
Usually replies within an hour
A peaceful, loving stay for your dog while you’re away.
Hawthorne
From $25
Shaniya Kerns
Availability confirmed 6d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Just a girl who loves dogs
Los Angeles
From $20
Shaina
Availability confirmed today
Usually replies within a few hours
SHAINA THE DOGWALKER
Santa Monica
From $25
Paloma Mollinedo hernandez
Availability confirmed 13d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
I’m Paloma, Spanish and dog lover.
Los Angeles
From $30
Marialuisa
Availability confirmed 9d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Caring and dependable dog lover with experience caring for pets. I’m also a proud owner of two Shih Tzus, Molly and Noah! 🐶❤️ I’ll treat your furry family member with the same love, patience, and att
Long Beach
From $25
Mirracle
Availability confirmed 8d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
I’m new to Petme but I have 5+ years of experience providing reliable and attentive care to lots of furry babies! ⭐️🐾
Santa Monica
From $20
Navie Fernandez
Availability confirmed 6d ago
Usually replies within a few days
no pet sit too big or too small!
Pomona
From $10
Jess
Availability confirmed 3d ago
Usually replies within a few days
Hi, I'm your friendly neighborhood pet sitter! I’m a pet lover who’s happiest with sandy paws, wagging tails, and plenty of belly rubs. I’m in law school right now, and spending time with pets is the
Redondo Beach
From €18
Paige
Availability confirmed 6d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Respecting the toe beans! Cuddles on their terms.
Claremont
From $20
gabriela
Availability confirmed 8d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
🐾 Loving, reliable, and ready to give your furry friend the attention, exercise, and care they deserve! Your pet’s happiness and comfort are always my priority.
Garden Grove
From $20
Janessa
Availability confirmed 11d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Safe, peaceful animal care taker 💌
Huntington Beach
From $20
Iuliia
Availability confirmed 11d ago
Usually replies within an hour
Because your furry baby deserves the best 💗
Los Angeles
From $28
Typical rates
What sitters in Alhambra usually charge
Sitters set their own rates. These are the usual ranges for the area; Petme adds no owner fee on top.
Drop-in visits
$16 to $29 a visit
Dog walking
$16 to $29 a walk
Renters in Emery Park and detached houses in Midwick Tract
September heat and the Alhambra Unified calendar
Indoors, September is the month to watch in Alhambra. The San Gabriel Fire Department gauge logs 2.5 September days at 100 degrees or more, the most of any month, and the nights still average a low of 63.6. On those afternoons a closed apartment needs the AC checked and fresh water down. Winter barely matters inside, with 1.2 nights a year below freezing. The school calendar sets the travel windows. Thanksgiving break runs November 23 to 27, 2026, and winter break December 21 to January 1, 2027. Lunar New Year falls on Saturday, February 6, 2027, and the district closes Monday, February 8, for Lincoln's Birthday, which makes a three-day weekend. Message your sitter early for those dates.
Six-foot leashes, dog-free playgrounds and the parks you will use
In city parks, AMC 14.04.030(F) allows a dog only on a leash of six feet or less and keeps dogs out of playgrounds and the golf course, so a walker keeps your dog close. Cat licensing is optional here, since the city's animal control page says domestic cats can be licensed while all dogs must be. A walker can use Almansor Park, Alhambra Park, Story Park, Granada Park and Emery Park, so tell your sitter which one is closest to your door. Short walks work best on warm September afternoons, and a walker should keep to the shade and carry water on those days. Ask your sitter how they handle the leash and the route before the first walk.
Pet care services in Alhambra
Pet Boarding
Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Alhambra
Dog Walking
Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Alhambra
House Sitting
In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Alhambra
Drop-in Visits
Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Alhambra
Doggy Daycare
Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Alhambra
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Pet sitters near Alhambra
FAQ
Questions from Alhambra pet owners
How does cat sitting in Alhambra work?
A sitter visits your cat at home once or twice a day to feed and check on it, and you book the visits in the Petme app. Message the sitter first about your building, the key handover and the AC on hot September days.
How much does a dog sitter in Alhambra cost?
Your cost is the sitter's own rate with no owner fee on top. Cashback from each completed booking lands in your balance and comes off the next one, so repeat sitters cost less over time. The ranges here are typical for the area.
Is pet sitting in Alhambra safe for my home?
Every Petme sitter is ID-verified and background-checked before taking bookings, and past owners leave reviews and ratings. If a pet needs a vet during a booking, the Protection Plan may go toward eligible costs, up to a maximum of $22,000.
Can I book house sitting in Alhambra?
House sitting is a service you can book in the app. A sitter stays in your home while you are away, which suits Thanksgiving break and winter break. Share the pet routine and the thermostat settings when you message the sitter.
Where can a dog walker in Alhambra take my dog?
A walker can use city parks such as Almansor Park and Granada Park. In city parks dogs must be on a leash of six feet or less and stay out of playgrounds and the golf course. Tell the walker your usual route and the hour your dog likes best.
Can I book pet boarding in Alhambra?
Overnight care is something you can arrange with individual sitters in the Petme app. Dogs in houses with yards fit overnight stays well, since the routine at home barely changes. Message the sitter about the dates, the feeding schedule and the vet's contact.
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