Find pet sitters in Castro, San Francisco with 0% fees
Your first booking
$66
3 visits
$1.98 back
Every booking after
$64.02
was $66 for 3 visits
6 bookings like this cost you $386.10 on Petme and $439.56 on typical platforms.
You pay $53.46 less with Petme
Example: 6 bookings of 3 visits at $66 each. Cashback up to $20 per booking. Typical platforms add an 11-15% fee for owners on every booking. This example uses 11%. Example close to what Petme sitters charge.
0% owner fee. Cashback on every booking. $22,000 Protection Plan. $75–$100 per night for boarding in Castro.
LGBTQ+ Victorian density, small-dog social, Dolores-adjacent. Walks revolve around Mission Dolores Park (north end) and Castro Theater. Petme connects you with verified Petme sitters in Castro who match your pet, your routine, and your block. No platform service fee, real cashback, up to $22,000 through the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.
Verified pet sitters in Castro
ID check and background check on every profile. Rates and reviews when you open one.
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.
Jake
Availability confirmed 4d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
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!
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,
Alice
Availability confirmed 9d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Treating your pets with all the love and care they deserve!!
Illyria
Availability confirmed 12d ago
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Lifelong animal lover in Berkeley. Proud frog owner. Safe and reliable care.
Julia
Availability confirmed 7d ago
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Animal whisperer looking for an excuse to hug doggos 💖
Ali s
Availability confirmed 9d ago
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Top Rated Sitter
Jay
Availability confirmed yesterday
Usually replies within a few days
Feline-Centric Boarding – Free Roaming – Window perches and scratchers in every room with small trees wrapping around the house.
Nohemi Gomez
Availability confirmed 5d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
Purfect care for your life long family member
Sierra
Availability confirmed 3d ago
Usually replies within a few hours
The Next Best Thing to You🐾
Kassandra
Availability confirmed 4d ago
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Your fur babies new favorite auntie! 🐶💚
Sally
Availability confirmed today
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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
Nikole
Availability confirmed 11d ago
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🐾 Your Dog Gon’ Be Treated Better Than My Own Man. Respectfully. 💅🏼🐶
Andy T.
Availability confirmed 5d ago
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cuddling animals is my favorite hobby!
Margarita
Availability confirmed 12d ago
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Stanford student for pet care!
Jasmine Hampton
Availability confirmed today
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Being apart of Furbaby household. Taught me the warmth & lessons it provides to take care of animals 110%. Caring for one or many animals at a time. Im a proud pet mom. I would love to get the chance
About Castro
What pet sitting in Castro actually looks like
The Castro is the LGBTQ+ historical heart of San Francisco. Castro Street's cafes and bars, the Castro Theater's neon marquee, and a tight residential grid of Victorian and Edwardian flats between Market and 19th. Mission Dolores Park's north end is walking distance for the daily off-leash window; Twin Peaks looms above for the more ambitious sitters and dogs.
Castro sitters are densely packed, often working-from-home or hospitality-adjacent with flexible schedules. The breed mix favors small dogs (Frenchies, Cavaliers, Italian Greyhounds) reflecting the older-Victorian-flat inventory and stair access. Many Castro sitters specialize in social small-dog group walks rather than solo outings; high-rise condo inventory is limited.
Where sitters walk in Castro
Petme Castro sitters know the local routes. Top spots: Mission Dolores Park (north end), Castro Theater, Eureka Valley Recreation Center, Twin Peaks (uphill).
Breeds in the Castro booking mix
The most-booked breeds across Castro on Petme right now: French Bulldog, Goldendoodle, Cavalier King Charles. Filter by breed when searching.
Why Petme in Castro
0% fee. Cashback. $22,000 Protection Plan. Same sitter, every time.
Castro pet owners on Petme pay less per booking, get more protection, and earn cashback on every stay. Sitters keep up to 90% of the booking, which is why supply is steady even in tight Castro windows.
0% service fee for pet owners
Rover, Wag, and Care.com layer a service fee on top of the sitter's rate at checkout, and their exact fees are published on their own sites and can change. Petme layers 0%. A 5-night Castro booking costs you the sitter's rate and nothing else.
$22,000 Protection Plan, included
The Protection Plan can contribute up to $22,000 toward eligible vet costs if something happens during the stay. No deductible, no upgrade tier. Petme coordinates with the San Francisco clinic from inside the app.
Cashback on every booking, automatic
When a booking completes, cashback on every booking lands in your Petme balance instantly. Use it toward the next booking. No expiry, no minimum. Rakuten-style economics applied to your pet's second home.
Verified, background-checked Castro sitters
Every Petme Castro sitter passes identity verification with a government ID plus a background check before going live. Same-sitter rebooking is one tap.
The cashback maths
What a 5-night booking in Castro actually costs
Worked example at $88 per night, the midpoint of the Castro example range. Each sitter sets their own rate, and it is the same either way; the difference is what each platform stacks on top.
| Line item | Petme | Typical platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Sitter rate (5 × $88) | $440 | $440 |
| Pet-owner service fee | $0 | ~$46 |
| Cashback earned | −$13 | n/a |
| Effective cost | $427 | $486 |
The right-hand column is a typical owner-side service fee on platforms that charge one; each publishes its current fees and cover on its own site. $22,000 Protection Plan is included in the Petme price. Walks in Castro run $25–$38 per 30 minutes.
How it works
Find a Castro sitter in three steps
Search Castro
Pick your dates, browse verified Petme sitters in Castro. Read profiles, reviews, breed experience, and house rules before reaching out.
Meet in person
Free meet-and-greet with any sitter before you commit. Hand over keys, walk them past the doorman or building staff, confirm routines and medical needs.
Book + earn cashback
Confirm in-app, sitter is notified instantly, $22,000 Protection Plan kicks in immediately, and cashback on every booking lands in your Petme balance when the stay ends.
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Pet care services in Castro, San Francisco
Pet Boarding
Overnight stays at a sitter's home with personalized care and attention in Castro, San Francisco
Dog Walking
Scheduled walks to keep your dog active, happy, and well-exercised in Castro, San Francisco
House Sitting
In-home care where a sitter stays at your place with your pet in Castro, San Francisco
Drop-in Visits
Quick check-ins for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks in Castro, San Francisco
Doggy Daycare
Daytime supervision and socialization while you're at work in Castro, San Francisco
FAQ
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