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Sitter Profile Image: Karen J.
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Karen J.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
3 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Ayer, MA, 01432

“Karen was amazing! Super reliable and communicative, and my cat was clearly well cared for. Her updates were detailed, and she made sure my cat had plenty of enrichment and attention. I really appreciated the photos and thoughtful notes — I’d definitely book with her again!”

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Shania R.
Sitter Profile Image: Riven H.
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Riven H.
$25
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 57 reviews
17 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Shirley, MA, 01464

“Fantastic as always, respectful of the space and timely. Riven and crew always make sure the dogs get the most attention even during a brief stop in!”

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Samantha W.
Sitter Profile Image: Lauren K.
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Lauren K.
$18
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
3 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Groton, MA, 01450

“So grateful for Lauren and the way she cares for our pup! She is very communicative, responsive, and has followed through perfectly with all the things I’ve asked! I’ll definitely be reaching out the next time we need a sitter! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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Jacklyn B.
Sitter Profile Image: Kayla G.
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Kayla G.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 25 reviews
10 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Shirley, MA, 01464

“I highly recommend Kayla G. My dogs are very spoiled and do not really like people who do not live in our house, but they love her. I have asked Kayla back a few times so I could go away on vacation and she was very communicative and took great care of them.”

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Jonie L.
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Kristen L.
Star Sitter
$39
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 33 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Westford, MA, 01886

“Kristen was fantastic! Our kitties warmed up to her quickly. Very professional and thorough with great communication. We will definitely use her again!”

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Courtney M.
Sitter Profile Image: Christina A.
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Christina A.
$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
5 years of experience
Groton, MA, 01450

“Christina was wonderful to work with! She was punctual, professional and responsive! Our dog loved the company while we were away for the day.”

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Emily P.
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Grayce K.
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$28
total per visit
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 14 reviews
4 repeat clients
Pepperell, MA, 01463

“Grayce was awesome with my cats!! She replied quickly to messages and left detailed notes during visits letting me know how my cats were doing and how much attention they were basking in while we were away! I would definitely book with Grayce again :)”

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Danielle R.
Sitter Profile Image: Mariia G.
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Mariia G.
$67
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
1 repeat client
24 years of experience
Ayer, MA, 01432

About: My journey with animals did not start as a job. It began when I was 10 years old and welcomed my first cat into my life. Since then, animals have always been part of my world. I also grew up with a beloved Shih Tzu who was part of our family for 16 wonderful years and taught me what patient, devoted, long-term care truly looks like. Over the years, I have gained hands-on pet-sitting experience with many different animals and breeds, from energetic Golden Retrievers to Maine Coons, playful kittens, and small companion dogs. I understand that every pet has its own personality, routine, comfort level, and needs. I live with my husband in a two-floor apartment with hardwood floors and no carpets. I am happy to lift and carry pets on the stairs when needed, as long as they are comfortable being picked up. No matter the age, breed, or temperament, your pet will be treated with patience, attention, and care, just like part of the family. Pet care fits into my routine really easily because I work from home and have a flexible schedule, so I’m able to give all the needed attention to your pet throughout the day. That means plenty of walks, playtime, bathroom breaks, and just being around so they feel cared for and not left alone for too long. I genuinely enjoy spending time with dogs and cats, keeping them active, entertained, and comfortable, and making sure they feel safe and happy while you’re away. I live with my husband in a two-floor condo with its own backyard, and while it isn’t fenced, I’m very mindful of safety and always keep dogs secure when they're outside. The area around us has plenty of green space, which makes walks much more enjoyable and gives dogs lots of room to explore, sniff, and play.

Sitter Profile Image: Beatriz G.
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Beatriz G.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 20 reviews
8 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Leominster, MA, 01453

About: ❤️🐾Hello! My name is Beatriz, and my husband and I have recently moved to Amesbury. While we don't have any pets of our own yet, we’re excited to care for yours in the meantime! 🐾We’re dedicated to making sure your furry friends have fun and stay safe, whether it's playing catch in the yard or cozying up for some snuggles on the couch. 💞We have experience caring for pets with a range of needs, including dogs with chronic illnesses, anxiety, and reactivity. We’re your reliable duo, ready to treat your pets as if they were our own. Want to make your pet’s day a little brighter? Reach out to us and let's spread the love!❤️🐾✨✨ FYI I use to run this account with my best friend/roomate Yura. But now I’m a married gal. Some reviews may still be under her name. ❤️ Leo works from home and I work full time. Leave us a message with your pet's schedule and let see if we are a good match! We are attentive and alert when caring for our furry friends. We strive to provide the best care for our clients by treating each pet as if they were our own.

Sitter Profile Image: Cj L.
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Cj L.
$20
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
9 years of experience
Westford, MA, 01886

About: Hello there! I'm CJ, and I'm here to take care of your pets! I'm a huge dog lover, with 9 years of experience. I have experience with puppies, small, medium, and large-sized dogs. I live in Westford, MA and am willing to travel 15-20 miles to watch your pup. Personally, I have a Yellow Labrador Retriever. I'm very active, outgoing, friendly, and would love to meet your furry pal. I'd go hiking, running (if permitted) and take him/her on various walking trails! I'm available the most on weekends but would be up to dog walking/house sitting on weeknights as well. Hope to hear from you soon, please don't hesitate to reach out! I’m always exercising and being active which fits perfectly into my routine. I look forward to new clients to walk and to incoporate into my schedule. When I take care of pets in my home I make sure they’re always safe, and I have a big fenced in yard for them to play in.

Sitter Profile Image: Makayla K.
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Makayla K.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
3 years of experience
Littleton, MA, 01460

About: I’ve always loved animals, dogs in particular, and have experience caring for pets for family and friends. I’m patient, attentive, and love getting to know every pets personality. I will treat your dog as if they are my own and be sure they feel special, loved, happy, and well cared for! Pet care fits really well into my daily routine. I am able to give them my attention in the early morning, around lunchtime, and again at dinner time. However, I have more flexibility on the weekends. I am more than happy to work with your schedule when I can and I’ll always make sure your pet gets the care and attention they deserve. It’s really important to me that you and your pet feel comfortable and confident in my care. I will follow their normal routine, keep a close eye on them, and make sure they’re safe at all times. I would also love to stay in touch while you are gone by sending pictures and videos so you can see how they’re doing!

Sitter Profile Image: Ben R.
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Ben R.
Star Sitter
$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 95 reviews
38 repeat clients
33 years of experience
Lancaster, MA, 01523

“It was great having Ben take care of Moxie and Caramel! He was punctual with their schedule and gave them extra time on their walks! Thank you!”

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Susan A.
Sitter Profile Image: Jaylin S.
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Jaylin S.
$19
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
4 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Leominster, MA, 01453

“Jaylin was kind, reliable, and took great care of my Bentley :)”

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Noelle S.
Sitter Profile Image: Kae L.
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Kae L.
$25
total per visit
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Fitchburg, MA, 01420

About: Let me bring your dog on an adventure - my dog walks start at $20 but I do hikes on a sliding scale. I have group play experience, I can bring your dog to a dog park without any fear that your dog will get into any sort of trouble. I'm a quiet, clean, petsitter, I will likely leave your house cleaner than it was when you let me in. "I have worked with Kae, of Little Lyons, for about a year. He is contentious, dedicated, and loving to all the people and pets he comes into contact with. I highly recommend his services and happily look forward to working with him again in the future." - Nicole E. "Kae dogsits for me when I go away on business trips or go into Boston for the weekend, and I could not recommend him more highly! He is caring and attentive to my dog; my dog gets so excited to see him. My dog is medium to high energy and Kae always tires her out. He is extremely knowledgable about dogs and dog behavior and has given me several tools to help keep my dog more mentally engaged and less stressed. Kae is punctual, he remembers all sorts of details about every dog, and he is my go-to whenever I need someone. Best dog sitter/walker in the Providence area!" - Kate R. I have worked with a doggy daycare, where I learnt dog behavior, and positive reinforcement training. I have worked in home pet sitting for dogs, cats, rabbits, snakes, tortoises, geckos, bearded lizards, salt and fresh water fish, for over a decade. Schedule a meet and greet with your pets! LGBTQIA+ friendly, Disability and Sensory Friendly I have kept strange hours for a very long time. I can fit your furry (or scaly or feathered) family into my schedule without issue. As a pet service professional, I like to make sure your pet is well attended to, and you feel as safe and comfortable as they do. I enjoy waking up to walk a client's dog, or making sure your cat feels safe before it's time to turn the lights off. You can rest assured while I am with your pets that they will be well attended to. A typical visit includes 15-20 minutes of play with your pet depending on energy levels, lots of positive attention and love, feeding and making sure they have access to water and making sure any business is done. As an overnight visitor, often for pets with anxiety or special needs/senior pets, I am with your pet in your home from 10pm-8am, plus visits during any of their usual scheduled feedings. As a dog walker, you can expect me to arrive and provide a full 30 minute walk to your pet. If you book through rover, you can also get a map of the walk we did, how long it took, and I provide pictures along the way. When it's time to go home, I make sure they and your home are safe and secure.

Sitter Profile Image: Katrina R.
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Katrina R.
Star Sitter
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 67 reviews
14 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Fitchburg, MA, 01420

“Katrina is so nice and was a pleasure to communicate with. She helped us in a time of need and made it so easy for us. I felt really comfortable with her caring for our pet. Will definitely use her again!”

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Audrey D.
Sitter Profile Image: Ria S.
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Ria S.
$45
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 60 reviews
21 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Westford, MA, 01886

“Ria was an amazing sitter for us when we left for an international trip for our cat Lily. She takes so many adorable photos and videos that we loved watching while we were away. She was incredibly descriptive with her check-ins and was great with Lily and making sure she checked with us about her feeding habits etc to make sure what was normal for her. We’re so lucky to have found her as we just recently moved to the area and needed a new cat sitter- thanks so much Ria!”

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Ann C.
Sitter Profile Image: Allison S.
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Allison S.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
2 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Leominster, MA, 01453

“Professional and on time. She was great with my two, stubborn, Large (100lb+) dogs. Thanks so much!”

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Martha H.
Sitter Profile Image: Kelly R.
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Kelly R.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
2 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Lowell, MA, 01851

“Gigi was so happy the spend time with Kelly!”

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Ann C.
Sitter Profile Image: Emily S.
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Emily S.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
North Chelmsford, MA, 01863

“Emily was so wonderful with taking care of our cat and dog! She provided great updates with lots of details and photos, and we could relax on our trip knowing our pets were getting lots of attention and love. 😊”

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Mary Lou K.
Sitter Profile Image: Pilar M.
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Pilar M.
$50
total per visit
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 58 reviews
16 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Maynard, MA, 01754

“Pilar was wonderful with my cat Ricky, she helped out last minute and was great with caring for him and communicating with us! Thanks!”

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5.0 out of 5 stars

So grateful for Lauren and the way she cares for our pup! She is very communicative, responsive, and has followed through perfectly with all the things I’ve asked! I’ll definitely be reaching out the next time we need a sitter! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Jacklyn B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Karen cared for our two cats for three days, coming in twice a day. She took the time to read through the instructions and learn our cats' different personalities. Although not usually open to change, the cats became comfortable in her care. We appreciate the care she gave to our girls, came home to happy cats, and would trust Karen to care for them again.

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Susan D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Patti has been very attentive, kind and patient with our elderly dogs. She is thorough in taking care of them. Definitely would recommend Patti!

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Marie P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Miqelle took care of our dog, Madden, while we were away for the weekend for our wedding. She was fantastic! She walked Madden multiple times a day and gave us updates after each drop-in. We were very at ease having Miqelle care for Madden which really helped us focus on our wedding and our guests. When we came home it was obvious that Madden missed Miqelle. I highly recommend Miqelle; we'll certainly be using her in the future.

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Brian W.
Drop-In Visits
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The average cost of Pet Sitting in Ayer on Rover is $20 per visit as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $17 and $28 per visit. sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.

As of October 2026, there are 9,113 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Ayer. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

You and your sitter can agree on a care schedule that fits your pet’s routine and the sitter’s availability. Pet Sitting can be booked as a one-time or recurring drop-in visit. If you need overnight care or dog walks, you may also be able to book House Sitting or Dog Walking through Rover with the same sitter, provided they offer those services.

Before booking, confirm:

  • the timing, length, and frequency of visits;
  • the care instructions the sitter should follow;
  • which parts of your pet’s usual routine should be prioritized;
  • how often you would like to receive messages, photos, or other updates.

Not every sitter offers the same services, availability, or booking options. Review their profile and discuss the care you need through Rover before booking each service.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the , which provides up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Ayer. On Rover:

  • 84% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 89% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 93% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.

Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.

During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first .

sitters on Rover set their own , which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.

Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.

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