Welcome to House of Guineas — San Francisco & the Peninsula’s premier exotic pet care. Our team of exotic pet specialists provides in-home visits for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, reptiles, and birds across SF, Burlingame, San Mateo, and surrounding Peninsula cities. House of Guineas founder Alexandria, personally hosts boarding at our San Francisco location and welcomes clients from across the Bay Area.

Your extraordinary pet deserves the best — contact us to get started!

Associations

House of Guineas certifications: Bonded and Insured with Business Insurers, Pet CPR and First Aid Certified, Pet Sitters International Member

Bonded & insured, Pet CPR + First Aid certified, and a proud member of Pet Sitters International — the world's largest pet sitting association. Trained in RHDV vaccinations and subcutaneous injections at the House Rabbit Society.

From Our Workshop

Patent Pending

House of Guineas Clinical Series Liners

The only all-in-one guinea pig fleece liner — waterproof base, absorption core, and fleece top in a single product. Entirely medical-grade, antimicrobial fabric with silver ion technology throughout. No separate pee pads or bases to buy. Pre-activated, reusable for 6+ years.

All-in-One Design

Every layer built in — no separate pee pads or bases needed

Pre-Activated

Absorbs 10x its weight from day one — no prep washes

Fully Antimicrobial

Silver ion technology throughout the entire fabric, not just one layer

Handmade in SF

Designed by an exotic veterinary assistant with an engineering background

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Expert Exotic Pet Care

In-Home Pet Sitting

$85/visit
starting rate for daily visits
Reptiles Birds Small Mammals
  • Species-specific feeding & medication
  • Enrichment & photo/video updates
  • Home care: tidying, plants, mail

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Exotic Pet Boarding

$75/night
Reptiles Birds Small Mammals
  • Own room with soothing music
  • Client provides enclosure & supplies
  • Meet & greet required for first visit

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Exotic Pet Care FAQs

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Trusted by San Francisco Pet Owners

Izzy S.

“Alexandria took the very best care of my 4 guinea pigs, and I’m thrilled & relieved to have finally found a reliable and trustworthy guinea-sitter!”

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“Alexandria took the very best care of my 4 guinea pigs, and I’m thrilled & relieved to have finally found a reliable and trustworthy guinea-sitter!”

She is kind & warm, followed all instructions, and went above-and-beyond to make sure my girls were happy & healthy while I was away (lots of cuddles). She also sent pictures of my happy girls to put my mind at ease."

Robyn J.

“We could not have asked for a better pet sitter! Her level of care, attention to detail, and professionalism were beyond exceptional.”

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“We could not have asked for a better pet sitter! Her level of care, attention to detail, and professionalism were beyond exceptional.”

“We had the absolute pleasure of having Alexandria care for our chinchilla, Gus, while we were away, and we could not have asked for a better pet sitter! From start to finish, her level of care, attention to detail, and professionalism were beyond exceptional…It was clear from the start that Gus was not just being taken care of but was genuinely loved and doted on.

…What truly sets Alexandria apart is her deep knowledge of exotic pets. Chinchillas require special care, and she knew exactly how to handle everything—from diet to proper handling techniques—ensuring Gus was as comfortable and happy as possible.

…I would recommend Alexandria to anyone in a heartbeat! Whether you have a dog, cat, or a more exotic pet like a chinchilla, she is the person you want caring for them. Thank you, Alexandria, for your incredible dedication and love—you are truly one of a kind!”

Alessandra V.

“Alexandria was great to work with! She’s super friendly and communicative and passionate about animals!”

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“Alexandria was great to work with! She’s super friendly and communicative and passionate about animals!”

She’ll definitely make sure your fur child is well loved while you’re away.

While I was away for a weekend, she truly went above and beyond for us, and I came back to a very clean house (thank you for sweeping!!) and a happy, healthy kitty!!

I have so much gratitude for this experience, and will always hire her when I need a petsitter!"

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