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Sitter Profile Image: Bren L.
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Bren L.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
14 years of experience
Petoskey, MI, 49770

About: I am a reliable and compassionate dog sitter/walker with a very flexible schedule. I have worked with all kinds of pets, from Shih tzsus to German Shepherds, as well as puppies, senior dogs, and cats. I believe dogs enjoy my calm yet present presence. I am an online college student and have a very flexible schedule right now for house sitting, walks or check-ins. I would love to take care of your dogs or cats! Whether caring for pets in your home or mine, I prioritize their comfort and well being. I follow each pet's regular routine, including feeding schedules, walks, playtime, litter box cleaning, and any special care instructions. I have experience with both dogs and cats of various ages, sizes, and energy levels, from puppies and kittens to senior pets. I also enjoy cozying up with pets during quiet downtime and playing calm music to help create a relaxing atmosphere. My goal is to provide a calm, caring environment where pets feel comfortable while their owners are away, and I am happy to provide regular updates for peace of mind. I am also respectful of clients' homes, keeping spaces clean and tidy and leaving everything as I found it.

Sitter Profile Image: Eleanor L.
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Eleanor L.
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$27
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10 years of experience
Petoskey, MI, 49770

About: I grew up caring for a variety of household pets and livestock. My parents have two adorable golden doodles, Teddy and Louie, who I helped raise and care for. I also grew up with cats and was largely responsible for feeding them, cleaning their kitty litter, and providing plenty of play time and snuggles. I currently work 8 am to roughly 4 pm, Monday through Friday. As such, I am frequently available during weekday evenings as well as all day Saturday and Sunday. As an animal lover, I greatly enjoy spending time with dogs and cats, and it is extremely important to me that they have the best possible quality of life. As such, I will do all that I can to ensure that your pet is well cared for by providing timely feedings, basic grooming, walks, playtime, and lots of snuggles!

Sitter Profile Image: Destiny W.
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Destiny W.
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$35
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1 year of experience
Boyne City, MI, 49712

About: I work at Little Traverse Bay Humane Society as an animal caregiver. I’ve been to exposed to all kinds of dogs and cats. I have experience with animal meds, animal behavior, and the care for them as well. I’ve handled all ages of animals from very young to old. I have also grown up with multiple pets including cats, dogs, reptiles, and rodents. I love all animals and I always make sure that I give the animal the best care possible. I’m currently working part-time at LTBHS. And I am going to school for Zoology! I would love as much experience with animals as I can get! I only work two days a week, so I have a very open schedule to work with! I have lots of experience in cleanliness of animals. As working at the shelter has given me hours upon hours of cleaning experience. I follow directions extremely well and take everything seriously. I understand these animals are your children and will always treat them like my own. I have experience in different temperaments and know how to safely handle them! I love a calm and loving environment with lots of mental and physical stimulation.

Sitter Profile Image: Michael K.
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Michael K.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
Petoskey, MI, 49770

About: I’ve taken care of people’s pets for over 15 years. Dog sitting, long-term pet sitting, walking, bathing, swimming. Love to take spoil pets and take them on adventures or simply walk them in the neighborhood. I am currently taking all times and dates. Little notice required if I am available. Any time any date I am here to care for your pet when you can’t. I unfortunately can’t take pets in my home due to my cat who doesn’t share my love for dogs. In your home I will care for your dog as you do. Clients have told me their dog is depressed after leaving me! Bittersweet.

Sitter Profile Image: Eric M.
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Eric M.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
88 reviews
18 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Pellston, MI, 49769

Eric was great, he made a point to do a meet and greet which put the dogs at ease and he was very communicative while we were away for our weekend trip. Would definitely use his services again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Dawn K.
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Dawn K.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
13 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Petoskey, MI, 49770

Once again Dawn was amazing with our babies. She sent lots of photos, played with our pups and took excellent care of them. I use Dawn every time I go out of town and not one single complaint ever.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kathleen M.
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Kathleen M.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Boyne City, MI, 49712

Kathleen was great. Played and stayed with our pups overnight and they were well cared for!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Erica G.
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Erica G.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Petoskey, MI, 49770

Erica was punctual, kept me informed of my dog’s day with pictures and a narrative.I I really appreciated it. I would definitely hire her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Christine W.
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Christine W.
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$59
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
2 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Petoskey, MI, 49770

Great communication and attention paid to our dog. Was great jumping in last minute over a holiday.

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Sitter Profile Image: Madison B.
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Madison B.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Charlevoix, MI, 49720

Dexter had a great stay with Madison. He got a lot of exercise and was able to make himself right at home. I will definitely use Madison again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Margalina & Joshua P.
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Margalina & Joshua P.
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$45
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10 years of experience
Boyne City, MI, 49712

About: Hey guys! I'm just a Midwest girl living in my Midwest world! I have the typical Veteran husband and one of our three kids still living at home! We have a 7 pound Chihuahua and two kittens who are the current rulers of the home. I bring a professional, hands-on background to every dog I care for, shaped by my experience supporting K9 work in the military and training dogs across a wide range of needs. From guiding young puppies through early obedience and socialization to reinforcing structure and confidence in adult dogs, I focus on calm, consistent, and respectful handling. My approach blends proven training principles with genuine affection—clear communication, routine, and trust, paired with plenty of attention and care. On our private 20-acre property, dogs have the space to decompress, explore safely, and enjoy a peaceful environment while still receiving individualized guidance and close supervision. While we do have 20 acres that we can walk through we also have a fenced in area and GPS Fence collars for your dog to use. Depending on the training your dog has been through we can work with you to see what fits best. I am a full time mom who homeschools her kid. My husband is home part time so most of the time we are home if not pup will be crated. I have a fenced in yard and a pet safe GPS collar for the pups. So no matter what the pup will be secured. There is no gate to leave the fenced in area so to leave you have to go through the house.

Sitter Profile Image: Libby S.
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Libby S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Charlevoix, MI, 49720

About: I have had family dogs my whole life. At home, I currently have a black lab (Bella), a white lab/ridgeback/pitbull mix (Tilly), and a cat (Brody)! While at school, my roommate had a pitbull mix (Gordy). I frequently dog sit for a family friends for a week+ at a time & always fall in love with their dog(s). Can’t wait to do the same with your dog(s)!! Expect lots of pictures while you are away! 😊🐾🦴🐕‍🦺📸 I am a Speech-Language Pathologist at a local school, so pet care will fit into my daily/weekly routine around the school day, Monday thru Friday. I have had pets my whole life. I have 2 dogs and a cat at home (Charlevoix). I also lived with my roommates dog while in GR. I make sure my dogs are well cared for, well taken care of, and very much loved.

Sitter Profile Image: Emma B.
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Emma B.
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$90
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Petoskey, MI, 49770

Emma was an absolute lifesaver! Our typical sitter had bailed last minute and she was able to accommodate our last minute request. She sent frequent photos and was very responsive throughout the weekend. We'll definitely continue to utilize her going forward!

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Sitter Profile Image: Molly H.
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Molly H.
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$125
per night
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Boyne city, MI, 49712

About: I’ve taken care of mine own dogs and others my whole life. I am an active girl, that loves to bring dogs on walks or runs. I am a middle school special education teacher so I have summers off. I would be able to care for a pet throughout the summer with an extremely flexible schedule. I would be willing to come and stay at your home with your pet and keep their routine as if you never left! I am a caring girl willing to keep your pet happy and healthy!

Sitter Profile Image: Michael A.
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Michael A.
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$75
per night
20 years of experience
Indian River, MI, 49749

About: I'm honest, dependable, caring, kind and very experienced caregiver to animals with all sorts of needs. I tend to like animals more than humans, if I watch your dogs or cats, its likely I will also take out your trash and do your dishes because I'm like that. I'm currently retired, however I travel quite a lot, but when I'm not travelling, I have 100% availability 7 days a week and all hours. Pets tend to do well with routine, thus I would stay on whatever your pet's routine usually is... if your dog is active that is a +++ as we rarely sit at home and do nothing, but oif your pet likes to just be home then we can do that as well.

Sitter Profile Image: Regan E.
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Regan E.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
12 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Traverse City, MI, 49686

I could not have asked for a better sitter with Regan. She was so attentive to my baby and took him on all the adventures. I would say I can’t wait to book her again, but I already have two additional stays booked with her…..Otis and I could not be more excited. She sent photos galore that made me so happy. Otis was a tired pup when I arrived home so I knew he had the absolute best time.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley & Hannah Z.
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Ashley & Hannah Z.
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$120
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
28 years of experience
Kalkaska, MI, 49646

Ashley was a perfect fit for us. She was able to come meet our stranger adverse dog before the stay. She was able to stay with our dog while we were away and kept us informed, with pictures. She was respectful of our space, our dog, and us. We look forward to using her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kristin M.
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Kristin M.
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$90
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
7 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Traverse City, MI, 49684

Kristin made our vacation so much more enjoyable by the peace of mind she gave us watching our dog. With him being a recent rescue and having some mild separation anxiety issues we worried about how he would do. The prompt and friendly communication we received as well as pictures let us know our dog was more than happy- he was spoiled rotten! Kristin’s professionalism, genuine care and communication make her the best fit we couldn’t imagined. We feel so lucky to have found her!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Andrew was spot on! On point! Fantastic! Great communication skills… Very caring with the dogs… And extremely trustworthy. I would highly recommend Andrew services to any pet owner… Looking forward to using him myself in the future. My dogs were well cared for and loved while I was gone.

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James E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Andrew was excellent! It was our first time using a dog sitter in our home and I could not have been more at ease. We were away for an entire week and Andrew spent so much time with them doing all of the things they love. He took them to the beach every day and kept us informed with pictures and texts letting us know how much fun they were having. I highly recommend him!

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L L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Talk about peace of mind! Andrew took such good care of our dog, Wyatt, that I didn't worry for a second. Wyatt was spoiled with games of fetch and walks in the park. We received a short daily update and a photo that warned my heart. I hope Andrew is available the next time we go out of town!

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Tanya B.
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If you’re searching for a Bay Shore house sitter for the first time, visit the house sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a house sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.

Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Bay Shore.

Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Bay Shore house sitters are great for:

  • Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
  • Cats and caged pets
  • Pet parents on a tight schedule
  • Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away

Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house 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 house 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 house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.