Services & Rates
House of Guineas provides specialized care for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, ferrets, hamsters, reptiles and birds — across San Francisco and the Peninsula. Veterinary-trained, exotic-only.
In-Home Pet Sitting
Visits in the comfort of your pet’s home for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, ferrets, hamsters, reptiles and birds.
From $85/visit. Twice-daily routine care from $140/day.
From precise reptile habitat management and avian dietary needs, to the gentle handling of small mammals, we help prevent the stress and anxiety often caused by abrupt changes in their environment. Your home is your pet’s safe-haven; as exotic veterinary assistants, our team keeps your pet’s world consistent while you’re away.
Every visit includes species-specific feeding, fresh water, medication administration if needed, enrichment, and photo updates. Light home care (tidying, plants, mail) is included on request.
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Routine Visits (2x/day)
- 30 minutes — $140/day ($70/visit)
- 30 + 60 minute combo — $165/day
- 60 minutes — $190/day ($95/visit)
Individual Visits (1x/day)
- 30 minutes — $85/visit
- 60 minutes — $115/visit
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Exotic Pet Boarding
Your pet gets their own room with soothing music — $75/night for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, ferrets, hamsters, reptiles, and birds.
Boarding is hosted by Alexandria personally at her San Francisco home, and clients are welcome from across the Bay Area — local SF, the Peninsula, and beyond. Every stay includes species-specific feeding, habitat monitoring, daily photo updates, and medication administration if needed.
What's included & what to bring
What's included
- Their own room with soothing music as they acclimate
- Species-specific feeding on your pet's regular schedule — live insects, fresh greens, hay, pellets, supplements
- Habitat monitoring — temperatures, humidity, UVB lighting, and water quality checked throughout the day
- Daily updates with photos and notes
- Medication administration if needed — oral, topical, or subcutaneous
What to bring
- Enclosure, bedding, food, and supplies your pet is used to
- A meet-and-greet is required for first-time clients; your pet must be up-to-date on vaccinations
- Boarding books up quickly — contact us as soon as you have dates
Service Areas
We provide in-home exotic pet sitting across San Francisco and the Peninsula — Burlingame, San Mateo, Millbrae, Hillsborough, Foster City, Redwood City, and surrounding areas. Boarding is hosted at our San Francisco location and welcomes drop-offs from clients across the Bay Area and Peninsula.
Peninsula residents — see our dedicated pages for Burlingame, San Mateo, and Foster City.
- Additional travel rates start at $15/visit (rates depend on our specialists’ availability and your location) if you’re outside the primary travel area.
Households with both exotic pets and a cat in San Francisco can also book combined care — see cat and exotic pet sitting in San Francisco for details.
Have questions? See our full FAQs or call/text 415-484-6493 to book.