Pet Sitting in Athens
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Top rated Athens pet sitters
“Daylin was the purrfect cat sitter! A great communicator and worked around our last minute schedule changes. My kitties clearly loved her and we could tell they were receiving excellent care while we were away. We will absolutely be booking with Daylin again. Thank you!”
“Lara was fantastic! From the moment she did a meet-and-greet with my dog, Patch, she was incredibly thoughtful and asked great questions to ensure Patch received the best care. She was very communicative throughout and made the entire experience worry-free. I truly appreciated her attention to detail and how comfortable she made both me and Patch feel. I would absolutely trust Lara to care for Patch again!”
“Olivia is the absolute best and sweetest dog sitter! She went above and beyond for our sweet Koda boy and provided amazing updates to us. Our energetic boy got lots of play time and so many snuggles and I will not hesitate to book Olivia again! I promise your furry friend will be in the best hands with Olivia!”
“Lauren did a great job with our cat. She kept us updated daily. He was happy when we arrived home and the litter box was clean. This was a great first experience using Rover.”
“Jessica was fantastic through the entire process. As a first time Rover user, she couldn’t have made it easier. She was thoughtful and kind and I felt very comfortable leaving my fur babies in her care. The updates and photos of the kitties gave us peace of mind while we were away. Next time I leave town, I will definitely book with Jessica. Thank you so much!”
“Ashley is simply wonderful. She is quick to respond and a great communicator, confident in her interactions with pets, and wildly reliable. Look no further for a solution for a care with your animal. My Luna had the best time while I was away.”
“She is amazing!! Love that she came over to meet my dog before her scheduled drop in visits! She sends so many pictures and wonderful pictures!! Highly recommend! So glad I found her!!”
“Cheyenne updated me on everything about both my animals and took care of them exactly how I wanted. To what I had seen in pictures my animals absolutely loved her and ended up becoming extremely comfortable with her!”
“Lauren assisted this morning with a drop-in visit for my cat, June. June went rouge and decided to knock over his Furbo treat dispenser, causing it to malfunction. Lauren magically repaired the Furbo device, fed & played with June & sent a ton of cool pictures 😊. Literally saved the day! 👍🏼”
“We weren't expecting to find such a perfect person to take care of our fur children! Isabelle saved us from having to board our dogs last minute after a friend bailed on us! It's my first time using Rover and I cannot describe the peace of mind that Isabelle brought us. I was hesitant because I normally introduce my dogs to their caretaker waaay beforehand, but Isabelle made our dogs feel perfectly safe in their own home and I can't express my gratitution enough! Thank you kween!”
About: I have formal experience at an animal rescue in Syracuse, NY where I performed the following duties: Cleaning kennel runs Cleaning crates Cleaning litterboxes Administering medication Feeding (including dietary restrictions) Walking and exercising dogs Washing and grooming dogs I have also walked dogs in the DC metro area prior to moving to Athens and walk my dog, Otis, daily. I am an avid runner and will give your dog a good walk at their preferred pace, whatever that happens to be! I would love to meet you and your dog(s) and/or cat(s) - thanks for considering me to care for your pets! I am a PhD student at UGA with a pretty flexible schedule, which means I can care for your pets between classes or generally anytime other than the early afternoon on weekdays I will treat your pet just as I treat my own (or follow whatever specific care instructions you may have) - this includes with patience, kindness and plenty of affection
“We highly recommend Grace as a pet sitter and will happily hire her again. She provided excellent care for our cats, giving them individualized attention and ensuring they were content and relaxed upon our return. Grace's communication was prompt and clear, keeping us informed throughout - we loved the pictures and thoughtful updates! Additionally, our home was left clean and well-maintained. Very much appreciated!”
“Sierra is a wonderful pet sitter!! You can tell she truly cares about your animals and goes above and beyond to take care of them. We will definitely book with her in the future.”
About: Within 10 years, I have been a focal watched in my neighborhood for all pets - helping to teach new owners about training and guiding them on adjustments with senior dogs. I am a college senior and so I have a lot more flexibility and mainly take morning classes every day, but that’s my only busy time and have full availability! In a clients home, the biggest care is ensuring I know what are the comforts for the pets (ie. toys, blankets, habits,etc.) and ensuring that they know their home continues to be a safe space for them
About: I have had dogs and cats my whole life and have experience taking care of them for almost as long. Growing up, my family called me the “pet whisperer” because I had a knack for getting even the grumpiest pets to be comfortable around me! I’m currently a full-time exercise science student. During the week, I have classes during mid-day, so I will be available to help your pets mornings and/or nights. Weekends are open with the exception of game days (go dawgs!) I care for your pets just as I would my own! Any extra wishes for your pets I am more than willing to accommodate. Their care is my priority!
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Daylin D.Star Sitter
“Daylin was the purrfect cat sitter! A great communicator and worked around our last minute schedule changes. My kitties clearly loved her and we could tell they were receiving excellent care while we were away. We will absolutely be booking with Daylin again. Thank you!”
Lara M.Star Sitter
“Lara was fantastic! From the moment she did a meet-and-greet with my dog, Patch, she was incredibly thoughtful and asked great questions to ensure Patch received the best care. She was very communicative throughout and made the entire experience worry-free. I truly appreciated her attention to detail and how comfortable she made both me and Patch feel. I would absolutely trust Lara to care for Patch again!”
Olivia W.Star Sitter
“Olivia is the absolute best and sweetest dog sitter! She went above and beyond for our sweet Koda boy and provided amazing updates to us. Our energetic boy got lots of play time and so many snuggles and I will not hesitate to book Olivia again! I promise your furry friend will be in the best hands with Olivia!”
Lauren S.Star Sitter
“Lauren did a great job with our cat. She kept us updated daily. He was happy when we arrived home and the litter box was clean. This was a great first experience using Rover.”
Jessica W.
Star Sitter
“Jessica was fantastic through the entire process. As a first time Rover user, she couldn’t have made it easier. She was thoughtful and kind and I felt very comfortable leaving my fur babies in her care. The updates and photos of the kitties gave us peace of mind while we were away. Next time I leave town, I will definitely book with Jessica. Thank you so much!”
Leah R.Star Sitter
“They are wonderful! My dog loves them! It’s so much easier to go out of town knowing your animal is so well taken care of! Thank you both so so much!”
Ashley M.Star Sitter
“Ashley is simply wonderful. She is quick to respond and a great communicator, confident in her interactions with pets, and wildly reliable. Look no further for a solution for a care with your animal. My Luna had the best time while I was away.”
Sabina H.
“She is amazing!! Love that she came over to meet my dog before her scheduled drop in visits! She sends so many pictures and wonderful pictures!! Highly recommend! So glad I found her!!”
Cheyenne R.Star Sitter
“Cheyenne updated me on everything about both my animals and took care of them exactly how I wanted. To what I had seen in pictures my animals absolutely loved her and ended up becoming extremely comfortable with her!”
Lauren T.Star Sitter
“Lauren assisted this morning with a drop-in visit for my cat, June. June went rouge and decided to knock over his Furbo treat dispenser, causing it to malfunction. Lauren magically repaired the Furbo device, fed & played with June & sent a ton of cool pictures 😊. Literally saved the day! 👍🏼”
Linda K.Star Sitter
“Our dog was well taken care of and Linda was reliable and trustworthy. She has taken care of our dog many times and will definitely use her again.”
Isabelle M.Star Sitter
“We weren't expecting to find such a perfect person to take care of our fur children! Isabelle saved us from having to board our dogs last minute after a friend bailed on us! It's my first time using Rover and I cannot describe the peace of mind that Isabelle brought us. I was hesitant because I normally introduce my dogs to their caretaker waaay beforehand, but Isabelle made our dogs feel perfectly safe in their own home and I can't express my gratitution enough! Thank you kween!”
Blake N.
About: I have formal experience at an animal rescue in Syracuse, NY where I performed the following duties: Cleaning kennel runs Cleaning crates Cleaning litterboxes Administering medication Feeding (including dietary restrictions) Walking and exercising dogs Washing and grooming dogs I have also walked dogs in the DC metro area prior to moving to Athens and walk my dog, Otis, daily. I am an avid runner and will give your dog a good walk at their preferred pace, whatever that happens to be! I would love to meet you and your dog(s) and/or cat(s) - thanks for considering me to care for your pets! I am a PhD student at UGA with a pretty flexible schedule, which means I can care for your pets between classes or generally anytime other than the early afternoon on weekdays I will treat your pet just as I treat my own (or follow whatever specific care instructions you may have) - this includes with patience, kindness and plenty of affection
Camilla M.Star Sitter
“Camillia was responsible, responsive, and kind. I really appreciated her help and would definitely book with her again!”
Nicole K.Star Sitter
“Nicole did a great job caring for my cat 😻”
Grace B.Star Sitter
“We highly recommend Grace as a pet sitter and will happily hire her again. She provided excellent care for our cats, giving them individualized attention and ensuring they were content and relaxed upon our return. Grace's communication was prompt and clear, keeping us informed throughout - we loved the pictures and thoughtful updates! Additionally, our home was left clean and well-maintained. Very much appreciated!”
Sophia R.Star Sitter
“Trust worthy enough to handle her own business but also I really appreciate how well my dog(and house) seem to have been treated. Would recommend”
Sierra R.Star Sitter
“Sierra is a wonderful pet sitter!! You can tell she truly cares about your animals and goes above and beyond to take care of them. We will definitely book with her in the future.”
Anushka S.
“Anushka took amazing care of my dog and treated him like he was her own. She’s super reliable, loving, and always pays attention to the little things that make pets happy. I’d definitely recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy to watch their pets!”
Abigail Z.
About: I have had dogs and cats my whole life and have experience taking care of them for almost as long. Growing up, my family called me the “pet whisperer” because I had a knack for getting even the grumpiest pets to be comfortable around me! I’m currently a full-time exercise science student. During the week, I have classes during mid-day, so I will be available to help your pets mornings and/or nights. Weekends are open with the exception of game days (go dawgs!) I care for your pets just as I would my own! Any extra wishes for your pets I am more than willing to accommodate. Their care is my priority!
Over 1,118 pet parents in Athens have booked pet sitting
Athens pet parents share their Rover experiences
Emory Grace is a very special young lady! My cats love her! I can tell by the pictures that they can sense that she cares for them. I would recommend her to everyone. But I truly don't want to share her. :) But seriously, your pets would be quite loved and fortunate to have her care for them!
Sam is an awesome sitter- our older cat was recently diagnosed with diabetes and I was nervous about leaving him for a week. Sam came and met with me and Buddy- super friendly and reassuring. She was able to give him injection and also take care of our other two. She also picked up canned cat food as I miscalculated what was needed while we were away. Will definitely call on her again!
Leah and Zoe did such an incredible job taking care of our hyper ferret. Leah sent us detailed updates and lots of photos. My family loved and looked forward to seeing what Loofah was up to each day. They thought she was getting her own little vacation by having such fun, amazing humans to play with while we were away. I would definitely recommend Leah and would love to have her come play with Loofah again.
Elisabeth was super quick to respond to my initial request and was very personable. She took very thorough care of my boy and made sure to send pictures of the visit. She played with him, cleaned his litter and made sure he was fed and watered for both drop ins. She was also able to give him his asthma medicine which was awesome! He's pretty finicky about it so I was super happy. We got home this morning from our first full day away from him and found him very happy and relaxed, no signs of stress. I'll definitely be rebooking with Elisabeth in the future.
Sierra is incredible. I’ve been so lucky to have her the past 3 years. My cat (who is a very picky girl and usually a b***h to new people) really took a liking to her. Before I hired Sierra, I’d come home and she would yell at me. She’d shed a ton because she didn’t let anyone pet her. I come home and she is happy, she knows she is cared for when I’m out of town. No shedding because she gets all the cuddles and pets she needs. My cat feels good with Sierra.
Ashlyn was easy to communicate with during the booking process. During our meet and greet, our puppy felt comfortable immediately! She dropped into our house 3 scheduled times over two days and it was so helpful for us and our pup. I would hire Ashlyn again in the future!
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The median cost per night for pet sitting in Athens is $18
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Sitters in Athens average 9 repeat pet sitting clients
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Athens on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $18 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 141 pet sitters in Athens. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 92% of Athens pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Athens.
Rover makes it easy to find Athens pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
There are 141 pet sitters in Athens on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! We understand that each pet is unique and may require specific instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, all pet sitters on Rover have been background checked and screened for you and your pet’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your pet sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
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