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Sitter Profile Image: Peter C.
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Peter C.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Traverse City, MI, 49686

“Peter did an amazing job! He sent pictures and took my pup on multiple walks! He was super flexible on pickup and drop off times too! We will be using him again for sure!”

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Ryan K.
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Heather W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 105 reviews
36 repeat clients
11 years of experience
South Boardman, MI, 49680

“Heather was an amazing sitter, very accommodating, and took extra care to get to know Noodles before the booking. Communication was prompt, and while I was on my trip, she sent the sweetest pictures/videos and updates. Overall, Noodles had a great time and received top-tier care. I would definitely recommend Heather when you need a sitter for your fur baby.”

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Kimberly & Jeremy S.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 75 reviews
31 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Traverse city, MI, 49685

“I felt very comfortable leaving my boy with them. Even though Petey was with them for only 24 hours I received a photo the night I left him and an update the next morning.”

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Angela D.
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$57
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 231 reviews
72 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Traverse city, MI, 49684

“Angela has a great fenced in back yard, perfect for my Chuli to run around and play in. She sent photo updates regularly, and her pup was a great playmate for mine. It was only the second time Chuli had stayed away, but she came back home happy and healthy.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan G.
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Megan G.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 13 reviews
2 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Kalkaska, MI, 49646

“Megan did an excellent job watching my dog. She kept me updated the whole time, with pictures, and dogs status. She has a great space for them, and is very attentive. I will definitely be a return customer!! Thank you Megan”

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Gordon M.
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Ariel E.
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$27
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4.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Suttons Bay, MI, 49682

“Ariel is amazing! Everything went well as usual I love not having any worries while I’m away!”

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Rebecca M.
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Coleen D.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 10 reviews
1 repeat client
43 years of experience
Traverse City, MI, 49686

“Such a wonderful and relaxing time for road-worn Millie! It was wonderful that Coleen was available and her home and environment were so peaceful! I would highly recommend Coleen for any care for any pet. I felt like Millie had a nice vacation with her Auntie🥰. Will be using her again when we return to TC next spring.”

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Karen C.
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Abigail P.
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$27
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5 years of experience
Kewadin, MI, 49648

About: Hi! I’m Abby — a lifelong animal lover with experience caring for dogs of all sizes, ages, and personalities. Whether it’s daily walks, overnight stays, or drop-in visits, I always treat pets like family and make sure they feel safe, happy, and loved while you’re away. I work from home and I am able to care for your pet throughout the day. Drops-in or in home boarding welcome! I am available 7 days a week! I have 2 beagles that will make your dog feel right at home! We live on a wooded lot in a secluded area. Daily walks provided!

Sitter Profile Image: Dorothy W.
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Dorothy W.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 80 reviews
13 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Charlevoix, MI, 49720

“Thank you so very, very much. Dorothy went beyond the call of duty in taking great care of my puppy and giving I'm plenty of exercise and fresh air. He slept most alleviating after picking him up! Ha!”

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Jon F.
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Beth B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 28 reviews
8 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Traverse City, MI, 49686

“I am really grateful for the care that was provided by Beth to Tasha. I got periodic updates on how tasha was doing throughout her stay. Beth made sure that tasha got a lot of love and care during her stay.”

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Manoj B.
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Emily S.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 77 reviews
25 repeat clients
28 years of experience
Traverse City, MI, 49686

“Emily was great taking care of my dog, she kept me informed with activities and walks and sent pictures all the time. And her dog Roscoe was also a good companion.”

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Aileen C.
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Allison K.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 18 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Traverse City, MI, 49686

“We’ve used Allison a couple of times for our 10 year old lab. She has taken great care of her. Allison’s care gives us peace of mind and we would recommend her to anyone!”

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Jennifer S.
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$65
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 27 reviews
10 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Cedar, MI, 49621

“I found that the Jennifer and Joe took very good care of LaVerne and Shirley from the morning of 6/21 until 1:30 6/22. I would be happy to have them watch the girls again.”

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Jane D.
Sitter Profile Image: Kendra H.
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Kendra H.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 131 reviews
54 repeat clients
25 years of experience
East jordan, MI, 49727

“Kendra was awesome!!! I can definitely tell my Lucia was comfortable and not stressed. My dog was clean, her crate was clean and Kendra provided just enough communication when we were gone.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Marg M.
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Marg M.
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$70
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 25 reviews
6 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Traverse City, MI, 49684

“Marg and Caleb were fantastic! They were easy to communicate with and they were incredible with both our girls! Would highly recommend using them!”

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Micah W.
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Gillian C.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
10 years of experience
Traverse City, MI, 49685

“Gillian was so awesome caring for my senior shit tzu!! I would recommend her to anyone looking for excellent pet care!! I’d give her 10 stars if I could!”

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Jennifer C.
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Margalina & Joshua P.
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$53
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
10 years of experience
East Jordan, MI, 49727

“Margalina, Joshua and their daughter were wonderful caretakers of our maltipoo for two weeks. I got adorable photos every day and regular communication about all the fun he was having becoming a farm dog (lots of great exercise). This was a last minute booking but we could not have been luckier. Our dog is a very social one but also clingy to his main caretaker, and Margalina quickly because that person! We will definitely use them again and can’t recommend them highly enough.”

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Cornelia G.
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Stephanie & Scott L.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 46 reviews
13 repeat clients
38 years of experience
Grawn, MI, 49637

“Stephanie and Scott took terrific care of our senior pup, Luna. They were loving caregivers and clearly did all they could to make Luna comfortable and to love on and play with her. We received multiple updates and photos every day. We are most happy to have found this home away from home for her, and will definitely be bringing her back!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Peter H.
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Peter H.
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$40
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4.9 out of 5 stars
• 31 reviews
11 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Charlevoix, MI, 49720

“Peter was very professional, sent us pictures and took care of our dog. When we picked her up, she was a very happy dog to come back in our arms. He must’ve done something right, HAHA.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Maggie C.
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Maggie C.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 18 reviews
3 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Cedar, MI, 49621

“Maggie was truly incredible! She’s the best sitter I have ever used on Rover. She made my nervous dog feel so comfortable and sent regular updates. She even made me a small painting of my dog after watching her for just a weekend. I highly recommend her!”

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Rover is the largest marketplace for local pet care. Whether you're looking for pet sitters, dog walkers, or house sitters who specialize in pet sitting, you can narrow your search by entering your ZIP code to find sitters within walking distance in your neighborhood.

Every sitter on Rover has their own routine. Depending on the arrangements you agree on before the stay, a sitter can follow your dog’s regular feeding schedule, provide a comfortable place to sleep, offer companionship, and support their usual exercise and play needs.

Depending on the sitter, their home environment, and your dog’s needs, daily exercise may include walks, outdoor play, indoor enrichment activities, or supervised play with compatible dogs. These activities are not automatically included with every booking, so ask the sitter what a typical day looks like.

During the Meet & Greet, discuss your dog’s usual exercise and play routine, whether they can safely interact with other dogs, and any activities or restrictions the sitter should follow. You can also ask the sitter to send photo and message updates during the stay so you can see how your dog is spending their time.

Preparing for drop-off is easy when you have a checklist! To help your dog settle into their Clam River home-away-from-home, packing:

  • Health and safety essentials such as their ID tags, vaccination records, medication, and emergency vet or secondary caregiver contacts.
  • Food and gear such as harnesses, collars, food (portioned by day), and an item that smells like you.
  • Special instructions such as a list of training cues, medical administration needs, or favorite hang-out spots in your Clam River.

<b>Tip:</b> You can upload your dog’s routine and medical info directly onto their profile so your sitter always has the details at their fingertips.

You and your Clam River sitter can schedule drop-off and pick-up in a way that works best for the both of you—and your dog. Most sitters offer flexible times for drop-off and pick-up but the easiest way to confirm those times will be through in-app messaging. Confirm your arrival time the day of pick-up and drop-off can also help keep the process smooth and organized.

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.

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 .

While each sitter sets their own vaccine requirements, staying up-to-date on your dog’s vaccines is the best way to be "boarding ready". Vaccinations help create a safe environment for all pets under a sitter’s care.

Many sitters in MI ask that dogs be up to date on core vaccines like the Canine Parvovirus, Canine Distemper, Canine Adenovirus, Bordetella, and Rabies.

By discussing your pet's health history early, you’re adding a layer of confidence for you and your sitter before the booking begins.

If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your dog to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your dog is showing signs of possible illness.

For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.

Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.

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