Drop-in Visits
$25–40We stop by your home to feed, play with, and check on your pets. Available 1–2 times daily. Your pet stays in their own environment with their usual routine.
More about Drop-in VisitsPet Sitting in Palo Alto, CA
Pawsides brings reliable pet care to Palo Alto's leafy neighborhoods - from Midtown to Professorville and the quiet streets near Stanford. Drop-in visits, dog walks, and overnight stays tailored to your pet's routine, with a photo update after every visit.
Book a visit in Palo AltoServices & pricing
What we offer in Palo Alto
Dog Walking
$30–50Solo or small-group walks (2–3 dogs max) in your neighborhood. Every dog gets individual attention, not a crowded pack. We stick to your preferred routes and schedule.
More about Dog WalkingPet Taxi
Contact for ratesWe drive your pet to vet appointments, grooming, or anywhere they need to go - so you don't have to rearrange your day. Rates depend on distance and destination; contact us for a quote.
More about Pet TaxiOvernight Stays
$80–120We stay overnight at your home or your pet stays with us. Your pet keeps their normal routine - same bed, same food, same schedule - while you're away.
More about Overnight StaysAlways included: medication administration, puppy & senior care, plant watering, mail collection.
Request a visit or call (650) 785-1057.
Palo Alto — favorite spots
Serving Professorville, Midtown, Barron Park, and surrounding Palo Alto neighborhoods. We walk dogs in parks and along trails your pet already loves.
- Rinconada Park Dog Run — Fully fenced off-leash area with separate sections for large and small dogs - one of the best-maintained dog parks on the Peninsula
- Byxbee Park — Wide-open baylands trails with bay views and salt marsh scenery; dogs on leash, lots of room to roam
- Arastradero Preserve — Shaded oak-woodland trails through 600+ acres of hills; leash required, but the terrain keeps dogs mentally engaged
Local pet-care guides
Bay Area know-how from our team — parks, trails, patios, and the emergency vets worth keeping on hand near Palo Alto.
- Best Dog Parks in the South Bay Our favorite off-leash spots, fenced runs, and waterfront trails from Sunnyvale to Cupertino.
- Pet-Friendly Restaurants in the South Bay Nearly 30 genuinely dog-friendly patios from Mountain View to Los Gatos - where to grab brunch, dinner, or a glass of wine with your pup by your side.
- Best Dog-Friendly Hikes Near Santa Clara & Sunnyvale Oak ridgelines, waterfall canyons, and bay-front trails - our favorite hikes for dogs of all sizes, all within 30 minutes of the South Bay.
- Dog-Friendly Beaches Within an Hour of Santa Clara From Half Moon Bay to Carmel - off-leash beaches, bluff trails, and everything you need to pack for the perfect dog beach day.
- Emergency Vet Guide: Santa Clara & Sunnyvale 24-hour emergency hospitals near you, when to go, what to bring, and how to build a pet first aid kit - bookmark this before you need it.
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We serve pets across Palo Alto and the surrounding South Bay. Fill out our quick intake form and we'll be in touch within 24 hours.
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