Specialized care for exotic pets is hard to come by — pet parents know that “finally!” feeling when they discover us. House of Guineas brings veterinary-informed, professional in-home care to exotic pets throughout San Francisco and the Peninsula, treating every pet with the diligence and warmth we give our own. Routine care is the heart of what we do — standing weekly or every-other-week visits with the upkeep handled and a gentle wellness check every time — and when a trip comes up, we’re already the team your pet knows.

Take your evenings back — and travel worry-free when you need to. Either way, we come to your pet’s home.

Reclaim Your Evenings with Routine Care Peace of Mind Care When You're Traveling

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Pet CPR + First AidFounder certified
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Expert Exotic Pet Care

Regain your time

Routine In-Home Care

$95/visit
weekly & every-other-week plans
Small Mammals Reptiles Birds
  • Weekly & every-other-week visits in their own home
  • Upkeep & gentle health checks between vet visits
  • Your evenings back — play, not chores

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While you're away

Travel Pet Care

$85/visit
starting rate for daily visits
Reptiles Birds Small Mammals
  • Daily visits in their own home while you're away
  • Species-specific feeding & medication
  • Photo & video updates every visit

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Exotic Pet Care FAQs

Have a question about San Francisco's House of Guineas Pet Care services? Take a look at some answers to common questions!

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From Our Workshop

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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 a former exotic veterinary assistant with an engineering background

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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!"