Redwood City splits between apartments and houses. Renters hold 14,432 of the city's 29,917 occupied homes. Of 31,425 housing units, 3,923 sit in buildings of 50 apartments or more, and 13,018 are detached houses. Cats in a Downtown or Redwood Shores apartment do well with drop-in visits for feeding, litter and a check of the home. Dogs in houses, in places like Farm Hill, Eagle Hill or Mount Carmel, suit overnight stays where the sitter keeps the routine at your place. When you message a sitter, mention your dog's size and whether you have a yard.
Redwood City, CA
Cat sitters, dog sitters and pet sitters in Redwood City
Your cost is the sitter's own rate with no owner fee on top, and each completed booking adds cashback to your balance. That helps around the December 18 to January 1 school break, when twice-a-day cat visits add up.
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.
Redwood City, CA
Booking a sitter in Redwood City on Petme
0% owner fee
0% owner fee: you pay the sitter's own rate, whether it is a visit near Downtown or a week away.
Cashback toward your next booking
Cashback lands in your Petme balance after each completed booking, so the spring break trip costs less.
ID and background checked
Every sitter is ID-verified and background-checked before taking bookings, including those who work around Redwood Shores.
Photos, videos and reviews
Sitters can share photos and videos, and owners leave reviews you can read before a Stulsaft Park walk.
Verified pet sitters in Redwood City
ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.
Sally
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I’ve grown up with dogs, cats, rabbits, and guinea pigs, and animals have always been a big part of my life. As a dog groomer and lifelong animal lover, I love getting to know each pet’s personality a
Belmont
From $30
Margarita
Availability confirmed 6d ago
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Stanford student for pet care!
Palo Alto
From $20
Richard
Availability confirmed 6d ago
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I am somebody who is always on point, eye for detail and directions or instructions.
Sunnyvale
From $15
Kassandra
Availability confirmed 4d ago
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Your fur babies new favorite auntie! 🐶💚
San Leandro
From $28
Nohemi Gomez
Availability confirmed 5d ago
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Purfect care for your life long family member
San Leandro
From $25
Charlotte Seibt
Availability confirmed 6d ago
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I value an animal's comfort and try my best to create/maintain a safe environment where their unique personalities can safely explore and express themselves, while I make sure they get their excercise
San Jose
From $15
Celeste
Availability confirmed 13d ago
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Hi, I'm Celeste! I'm currently a student at San Francisco State University. I've loved animals my entire life and believe every pet deserves kindness, patience, and respect. I provide safe, attentive,
Daly City
From $20
Jay
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Feline-Centric Boarding – Free Roaming – Window perches and scratchers in every room with small trees wrapping around the house.
Oakland
From $45
Alice
Availability confirmed 9d ago
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Treating your pets with all the love and care they deserve!!
Daly City
From $7
Ali s
Availability confirmed 6d ago
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Top Rated Sitter
Oakland
From $45
Michelle
Availability confirmed 11d ago
Usually replies within an hour
Lifelong cat lover offering reliable drop-in visits for cats and small-medium dogs in San Francisco.
San Francisco
From $35
Julia
Availability confirmed 6d ago
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Animal whisperer looking for an excuse to hug doggos 💖
Oakland
From $35
Jake
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I’ll provide a very calming energy for your dog to feel safe and relaxed while we’re on walkies as well as an infinite amount of tummy rubs, love, and respect!
San Francisco
From $20
Illyria
Availability confirmed 4d ago
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Lifelong animal lover in Berkeley. Proud frog owner. Safe and reliable care.
Berkeley
From $20
Typical rates
What sitters in Redwood City 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
$22 to $35 a visit
Dog walking
$22 to $40 a walk
Apartments downtown, houses in Farm Hill and Eagle Hill
Mild weather, rare heat and the school break calendar
A Redwood City cat mostly sits through mild weather, so the job is feeding and litter. Heat days are the exception, with 18.1 afternoons a year at 90 or above. On those days a visit checks the blinds and water bowls in upstairs units. Frost is rare, at 6.1 nights a year at 32 or below. Redwood City School District breaks December 18 through January 1, and twice-a-day cat visits stack across that stretch. Spring break falls April 12 to 16, 2027. School starts August 12, which ends the summer travel run. Ask for your dates early for those weeks.
Leash rules and the dog parks near Redwood Shores
California licenses no pet sitters or dog walkers. Redwood City Police say all dogs must be leashed in city parks and on city streets, even in a front yard that is not enclosed, and a citation is possible. Keep that in mind if your dog slips a collar at the door. Walkers can use Shore Dogs Park, Red Morton Community Park and Stulsaft Park. Tell the sitter which is closest to your door and whether your dog pulls, so the walk fits the dog and the leash rule. Leave a spare leash and a few waste bags by the door so the sitter does not have to hunt for them.
Pet care services in Redwood City
Pet Boarding
Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Redwood City
Dog Walking
Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Redwood City
House Sitting
In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Redwood City
Drop-in Visits
Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Redwood City
Doggy Daycare
Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Redwood City
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FAQ
Questions from Redwood City pet owners
Where can I find a cat sitter in Redwood City?
Open the Petme app, search Redwood City and pick a cat sitter from the profiles near you. Read the reviews, look at photos the sitter has shared and send a message with your cat's routine. Mention whether you live in an apartment or a house.
How do I hire a dog sitter in Redwood City?
Search Redwood City in the Petme app, compare a few dog sitter profiles and message the ones you like. Say how your dog handles a leash and whether you have a yard. A sitter can stay overnight at your place or visit during the day.
How much does pet sitting in Redwood City cost?
Your cost is the sitter's own rate with no owner fee on top. Cashback from each completed booking goes to your balance and applies to the next one, so that booking costs less. Rates vary by sitter, so compare profiles.
Are pet sitters in Redwood City checked?
Each sitter you see is ID-verified and background-checked before taking a first booking, and owners leave reviews on each profile. If a pet needs eligible vet care during a booking, $22,000 is available to help with the cost.
Can someone do house sitting in Redwood City?
Look for sitters who list house sitting on their Petme profile, then message them your dates. A house sitter stays at your place, so your pets keep their routine. Winter break runs December 18 through January 1, so ask early.
Can I board my cat in Redwood City?
Look for sitters who list boarding in the Petme app and ask how they set up space for a cat. Some owners prefer drop-in visits, since the litter box and bed stay put. Message a sitter with your dates and your cat's habits first.
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