Garden Grove splits almost evenly between owners and renters: 25,956 of its 50,286 occupied homes are owner-occupied and 24,330 are rented. Detached houses make up 28,827 of 52,475 units, while 4,089 units sit in buildings of 50 or more apartments. That mix shapes the care. Cats in apartments do well with a drop-in visit once or twice a day, with the key handover agreed in the app before you leave. Dogs in houses with yards, such as the 1960s tract houses of West Garden Grove, fit an overnight stay, where the sitter is on site and the routine barely changes. Tell your sitter whether you live in Garden Park, Lake Grove or another part of the city so the visit plan fits your street.
Garden Grove, CA
Cat sitters and pet sitting in Garden Grove, California
You pay the sitter's own rate plus a 0% owner fee, and every booking earns cashback for the one after. That helps when GGUSD's winter recess, December 21 to January 1, 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.
Garden Grove, CA
Booking a sitter in Garden Grove on Petme
0% owner fee
0% owner fee: you pay the sitter's own rate, from a weekly walk to a week of visits near Village Green Park.
Cashback toward your next booking
Cashback lands in your balance after every completed booking, so the Thanksgiving week trip costs less.
ID and background checked
Every sitter is ID-verified and background-checked before taking bookings in West Garden Grove.
Photos, videos and reviews
Sitters can share photos and videos on Petme, and Eastgate Park owners can read reviews first.
Verified pet sitters in Garden Grove
ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.
5 average from 9 reviews by Garden Grove pet parents
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
darcie michna
Availability confirmed 5d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Darcie the animal lover
Costa Mesa
From $18
Konner Tzeng
Availability confirmed 6d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
I’m a responsible, friendly, and caring person who loves animals. I’m active, dependable, and excited to give you pets the attention, excercise, and care they deserve
Irvine
From $15
Ryanneutel
Availability confirmed 10d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Your pet’s new best friend in OC!
Irvine
From $17
Cristina
Availability confirmed 3d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Whittier Furbabies Welcome!
Whittier
From $40
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
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
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
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
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
Navie Fernandez
Availability confirmed 6d ago
Usually replies within a few days
no pet sit too big or too small!
Pomona
From $10
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
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
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
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
Nancy Melendez
Availability confirmed 4d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
professional spoil-er for dogs and cats🐱
San Gabriel
From $20
Indra
Availability confirmed 7d ago
Usually replies within an hour
A peaceful, loving stay for your dog while you’re away.
Hawthorne
From $25
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
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
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
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
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
Michelle
Availability confirmed 4d ago
Usually replies within an hour
I give the best belly rubs 🖤
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
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
Typical rates
What sitters in Garden Grove 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
$20 to $32 a visit
Dog walking
$20 to $33 a walk
Tract houses in West Garden Grove, apartments across the city
August at 84.6 degrees and the February rain
Cat visits in Garden Grove begin with the thermostat. The normal August high is 84.6 degrees at the Santa Ana station, and about 30 afternoons a year reach 90. Dog walks on those days move to before 9 in the morning or after 6 in the evening. A January high of 69.3 keeps midday routes open all winter. Rain is light, 12.54 inches over the whole year, but February alone brings 3.16, so visits shift earlier on storm days. Travel peaks follow GGUSD: classes start August 10, 2026, Thanksgiving break runs November 23 to 27, and winter recess is December 21 to January 1. Book those weeks early.
Leash law, the four-dog limit and where walkers go
Garden Grove Municipal Code Section 6.04.080 requires a dog on public property to be on a leash of six feet or less, under the control of a competent person. Section 6.04.020(A)(6) caps a premises at four dogs over four months old unless the city grants an animal permit, which matters if you board a friend's dog at home. For walks, Village Green Park, Eastgate Park and West Haven Park are on the city's park list, and Garden Grove Park has a dog park off Deodara Drive for the off-leash hour. Ask your walker which park is closest to your street and how long the loop runs. In August, ask for the cooler windows before 9 in the morning or after 6 in the evening.
Pet care services in Garden Grove
Pet Boarding
Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Garden Grove
Dog Walking
Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Garden Grove
House Sitting
In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Garden Grove
Drop-in Visits
Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Garden Grove
Doggy Daycare
Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Garden Grove
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FAQ
Questions from Garden Grove pet owners
How much does a pet sitter in Garden Grove cost?
You pay what the sitter charges plus a 0% owner fee for any service. Rates vary with the service and the sitter, so the typical local ranges on this page are a guide. After each completed booking, cashback goes to your Petme balance and is applied to the next one, so the next booking costs less.
Can I book a cat sitting visit in Garden Grove for the winter recess?
You can request cat sitting in Garden Grove, usually as a drop-in visit once or twice a day. GGUSD's winter recess runs December 21 to January 1, so message a sitter early. Agree on the key or lockbox handover and any thermostat notes in the Petme app.
Where does a dog walker in Garden Grove take my dog?
A dog walker in Garden Grove keeps your dog on a leash of six feet or less on public property, as Section 6.04.080 requires. Parks on the city's list include Village Green Park, Eastgate Park and West Haven Park. In August, ask for walks before 9 in the morning or after 6 in the evening.
Are pet sitters in Garden Grove checked and protected?
Each sitter on Petme is cleared by an ID check and a background check before booking opens. Sitters can share photos and videos of their work, and owners leave reviews and ratings you can read before booking. The Protection Plan helps with eligible vet costs up to $22,000.
Can I book house sitting in Garden Grove?
You can request house sitting in Garden Grove through the Petme app. A sitter stays at your home while you travel, which suits a pet that keeps its routine in a house in Garden Park or Nutwood. You pay the sitter's own rate with a 0% owner fee, and cashback follows the booking.
Who can look after my dog overnight in Garden Grove?
A Petme dog sitter can stay overnight with your dog, either at your home or at theirs, depending on the booking you choose. Check the four-dog limit in Section 6.04.020(A)(6) if a sitter hosts several dogs. Book ahead for Thanksgiving break, November 23 to 27.
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