Cat sitters and pet sitters in Livermore, CA

Livermore is mostly detached houses. Of the city's 31,936 housing units, 22,101 are single-family homes, and 1,936 sit in buildings of 50 or more. For cats, that usually means a sitter comes to your front door with a key, not through a lobby. Drop-in visits suit cats in Portola Glen, a loop of about 267 homes, where one sitter can reach several houses in a trip. Dogs in Springtown or Sunset East that need a daily walk are well served by a dog walker, and dogs with a yard and a set routine often do best with a sitter staying overnight at your place. Ask for a meet and greet first so the sitter has your key and the thermostat settings.

Livermore Municipal Code 6.12.140 keeps every dog on a leash of six feet or less in public places, and a retractable leash must stay at six feet near other people. Fenced city dog parks are the exception, and off-leash time happens there: Max Baer Dog Park on Murdell Lane, Robertson Park, and May Nissen Dog Park on Rincon Avenue. Section 6.20.030 requires an animal fancier permit for six or more household pets over 12 weeks old, provided no more than three of them are dogs, which matters in a large household. Mention a multi-pet home when you book so the sitter knows what to expect at your door.