Business Details
30 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Professional Pet Sitting Services in San Mateo, CA
Founded in 1996, Jans Pet Sitting has dedicated over 28 years to providing compassionate, professional pet care services to clients in San Mateo and the surrounding areas. Our team of certified professionals specializes in cat sitting, dog walking, and pet sitting, ensuring pets receive individualized attention while maintaining their familiar routines. We prioritize both animal well-being and home security, offering services like midday potty walks, medication administration, and home check-ins.With certifications from Pet Sitters International and Fear Free training, our bonded and insured team delivers consistent, high-quality care. Our 23-year track record reflects our commitment to treating every pet as a cherished family member while providing clients peace-of-mind through transparent communication and personalized service.
Services
Cat Sitting
Dog Walking
Pet Sitting
Medication Administration
Home Security Checks
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- 23 years of dedicated pet care experience with the same owner
- Private, on-leash dog walks ensuring full attention
- In-home care maintaining pets' familiar routines
- Bonded, insured, and thoroughly background-checked staff
- Specialized training in pet first aid, CPR, and disaster preparedness
Associations and certifications
- Pet Sitters International
- National Association of Professional Pet Sitters
- Certified Professional Pet Sitter (CPPS)
- Fear Free Certified
What people say
Go above and beyond
Best service
Reliable
Exceptional care
Thorough communication
Services
Cat Sitting
Our cat sitting service ensures your feline companion receives personalized attention in their familiar environment. We follow daily routines for feeding, litter box maintenance, and medication administration. Clients appreciate our commitment to maintaining cats' comfort while owners travel.
Dog Walking
Private on-leash dog walks provide individual attention and consistent exercise schedules. Available 5 days weekly or customized to client needs, our walks ensure dogs maintain routines while receiving dedicated care from trained professionals.
Pet Sitting
Comprehensive pet sitting includes multiple daily visits for feeding, medication, and companionship. We extend care to exotic pets while maintaining home security through mail collection and light management. Services available 24/7 with holiday coverage.
Medication Administration
Professional medication management includes oral medications, eye drops, and insulin administration. No additional charges for standard medication delivery, with specialized care requiring prior consultation ensuring safe treatment during owner absence.
Home Security Checks
Our home security service includes daily checks to ensure property safety through light rotation, mail collection, and trash management. This service maintains a lived-in appearance while owners travel, providing additional peace-of-mind.
People
Jan Brown
Owner
Certified pet care professional with 23 years experience. Founder of Peninsula Professional Pet Sitters, certified in pet first aid/CPR, and Fear Free training. Teaches disaster preparedness and pet business seminars.
Questions
How do I set up pet sitting services?
Contact us through our website or call 650.341.6255 to schedule an initial consultation at least two weeks before service start date.
Are you bonded and insured?
Yes, we maintain bonding, liability insurance, and workers compensation coverage for all staff members.
What animals do you care for?
We care for dogs, cats, small birds, guinea pigs, hamsters, reptiles, and other exotic pets with specialized care requirements.
How are staff members trained?
All employees receive ongoing training in Fear Free handling, pet first aid/CPR, and species-specific care through regular seminars and conferences.
What happens during holiday periods?
Holiday services require a $20.00 per visit surcharge and advance consultation to accommodate special care requirements during major holidays.
How do you handle key access?
We use secure lockboxes with client-set codes. Two sets of keys are required for redundancy, with $25.00 one-time lockbox fee.
