Long Beach has a mild coastal climate with warm, dry summers and a cooler marine layer most mornings. Walks are comfortable nearly year round, though sitters time midday walks to avoid the strongest sun and watch hot sidewalks during late-summer heat. Demand peaks over summer and the winter holidays when residents travel, plus a steady commuter baseline year round, with dog walking and drop-in visits leading in this dense, work-from-office metro. Long Beach has a large Spanish-speaking owner base, so Spanish-speaking sitters reach more local families.
Petme · Long Beach
Long Beach, CA: cat sitters you can meet first
0% owner fee. Cashback on every booking. $22,000 Protection Plan included.
Verified dog and cat sitters across Belmont Shore to Bixby Knolls in Long Beach. No service fee for pet owners, cashback on every completed booking, up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.
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.
0%
Owner service fee on Petme
$22,000
maximum toward eligible vet costs
Cashback
On every booking
4.9 / 5
Average sitter rating
Verified pet sitters in Long Beach
ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.
5 average from 9 reviews by Long Beach pet parents
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
Camille
Availability confirmed 13d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Care for every paw and claw!
Rancho Palos Verdes
From $20
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
Janessa
Availability confirmed 11d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Safe, peaceful animal care taker 💌
Huntington Beach
From $20
Jess
Availability confirmed 2d 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
Indra
Availability confirmed 6d ago
Usually replies within an hour
A peaceful, loving stay for your dog while you’re away.
Hawthorne
From $25
Cristina
Availability confirmed 2d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Whittier Furbabies Welcome!
Whittier
From $40
Angie
Availability confirmed 2d 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
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
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
Danielle
Availability confirmed 2d 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
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
darcie michna
Availability confirmed 3d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Darcie the animal lover
Costa Mesa
From $18
Cheryl C
Availability confirmed yesterday
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
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
Tatum
Availability confirmed 8d 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 3d ago
Usually replies within a few days
Pet Pal of 10+ years for When You are Away
Los Angeles
From $20
Paloma Mollinedo hernandez
Availability confirmed 13d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
I’m Paloma, Spanish and dog lover.
Los Angeles
From $30
Shaina
Availability confirmed today
Usually replies within a few hours
SHAINA THE DOGWALKER
Santa Monica
From $25
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
Michelle
Availability confirmed 4d ago
Usually replies within an hour
I give the best belly rubs 🖤
Los Angeles
From €20
Tad Tobey
Availability confirmed 4d 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
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
Oscar De Loyer
Availability confirmed 10d ago
Usually replies within a few days
20+ Years of Tail Wags, Wet Noses & Happy Paws!
Los Angeles
From $30
Nancy Melendez
Availability confirmed 3d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
professional spoil-er for dogs and cats🐱
San Gabriel
From $20
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
Gisele Losso
Availability confirmed yesterday
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
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
Shaniya Kerns
Availability confirmed 6d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Just a girl who loves dogs
Los Angeles
From $20
alyssa lei
Availability confirmed 7d ago
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
Anoop
Availability confirmed 2d ago
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
The cashback maths
What you actually save on a typical booking
Worked example: a 5-night dog-boarding stay in Long Beach at $65 per night. The sitter sets the same rate either way. The difference is what each platform stacks on top.
| Typical platforms | Petme | |
|---|---|---|
| Sitter rate (5 nights × $65) | $325 | $325 |
| Pet-owner service fee | $35–$50 | $0 |
| Booking subtotal | $360–$375 | $325 |
| Cashback earned | $0 | −$16 |
| Effective cost | $360–$375 | $309 |
The competitor column is a typical owner-side service fee on platforms that charge one on top of the sitter rate (Rover, Wag and Care.com all publish their current fees on their own sites, and those fees change). Petme charges pet owners 0% and credits cashback on every booking automatically into your Petme balance.
Comparison
Petme vs other US platforms
Typical platforms
Pet owners pay a platform service fee on top of every booking, added at checkout.
No cashback. Repeat bookings cost the same as the first.
Emergency vet costs limited or behind a paid tier, with caps and exclusions set out in each platform's own policy pages.
Sitter matching rotates you through whoever is available. No same-sitter guarantee.
Petme
Pet owners pay 0% on Petme. The sitter sets the rate, you pay only the rate.
Cashback on every completed booking, paid into your Petme balance instantly.
Up to $22,000 toward eligible vet costs through the Petme Protection Plan, at no extra cost.
Search and rebook the same sitter directly. Most Petme owners stick with one preferred sitter after the first 2–3 bookings.
Protection and cashback
Protection and cashback, automatic
Up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs
The Petme Protection Plan can contribute up to $22,000 toward eligible vet costs if your pet is hurt or falls ill during a booking made and paid through Petme. It is not insurance, and the Protection Plan terms set out what qualifies and how to ask for help.
Automatic cashback, no signup, no opt-in
When a booking completes, cashback on every booking is credited to your Petme balance straight away. Use the balance toward your next booking, no expiry, no minimum. The more you book, the more comes back.
How it works
How it works
Search your neighborhood
Pick your dates, choose a service, and browse verified sitters in your part of the city. Read profiles, reviews, and house rules before reaching out.
Message in chat, meet in person
Free meet-and-greet with any sitter before you commit. Hand over keys, share your pet's routine, and confirm any medical or feeding needs.
Book inside the app, get cashback
Confirm the booking, the sitter is notified, and cashback on every booking lands in your Petme balance automatically when the stay ends.
Local context
Booking a sitter in Long Beach: what to know
Pet care services in Long Beach
Pet Boarding
Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Long Beach
Dog Walking
Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Long Beach
House Sitting
In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Long Beach
Drop-in Visits
Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Long Beach
Doggy Daycare
Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Long Beach
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cat sitter cost in Long Beach?
Most cat owners in Long Beach book drop-in visits at $20 to $50 each, which covers feeding, litter and play. A week of daily visits comes to about $140 to $350. Cats usually stay calmer at home than in a boarding facility.
How much does a dog sitter cost in Long Beach?
Overnight dog sitting in Long Beach usually runs $48 to $110 a night, and a drop-in visit $20 to $50. Each sitter sets their own rate on their profile, and Petme adds no owner fee on top, so the rate you see is the rate you pay.
How much should I pay a dog sitter for a week in Long Beach?
At Long Beach rates of $48 to $110 a night, a 7-night stay comes to about $336 to $770. Two daily drop-in visits instead cost roughly $280 to $700 for the week. Many sitters discount longer stays, so ask before you book.
How much is a dog walker in Long Beach?
Dog walkers in Long Beach typically charge $20 to $45 per 30 to 60 minute walk. Regular weekday walks are the most common booking, and you pay the walker's rate with no owner fee added at checkout.
Can a sitter stay overnight at my home in Long Beach?
Yes. Many Long Beach sitters offer house sitting, staying overnight so your pets keep their routine and your home is not left empty. Each sitter lists the nights they are free and their nightly rate, and you can meet them before you hand over keys.
Are pet sitters in Long Beach background checked?
Yes. Every Petme sitter in Long Beach passes identity verification with a government ID and a background check before their profile goes live. Profiles show the sitter's photos, videos and reviews from other owners, so you can compare before you message anyone.
What happens if my pet needs a vet during a stay in Long Beach?
Take your pet to the nearest Long Beach vet first. The Petme Protection Plan can then contribute up to $22,000 toward eligible vet costs from an incident during a booking made and paid through Petme. It is not insurance, and the Protection Plan terms set out what qualifies.
What about Long Beach-specific rules I should know?
California does not license pet sitters or dog walkers at the state level; you work as a sole proprietor and report self-employment income on Schedule C. Long Beach requires dogs to be on a leash no longer than six feet in public except in designated fenced dog areas, and pet-care income is reportable to the IRS.
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