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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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Cheyenne N.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 178 reviews
68 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Rapid city, MI, 49676

“Cheyenne was very gracious and respectful dealing with my schedule changes. Also, my Willow came home in a happy (and sleepy) mood! I can tell she got lots of play time in!”

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Kait L.
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Heather W.
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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 amazing! I have a super hard time leaving my pup for any length of time, but Heather made it super easy. Sammy had a blast and learned a lot about self-control!!! She is a great sitter and trainer! He already misses her and her pups! Will for sure rebook in the future!!!!”

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Allison C.
Sitter Profile Image: Kimberly & Jeremy S.
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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

“Upon meeting Kimberly and Jeremy I knew my dog was in for warm and welcoming stay. Brody was well cared for and I would recommend their services.”

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Wendy F.
Sitter Profile Image: Angela D.
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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

“This was Stella's first time away from home and she had a great time! Angela sent messages and pictures throughout her stay. Stella came home tired and happy!”

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Vickie A.
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

“I reached out to Megan as a last minute booking for our two pups. She was able to take them and was even flexible when car trouble made us very late. She sent photos and updates of them while she had them which helped me feel better. Bella and Strawberry, both under 25 lbs, made themselves at home with 100+lb doggies. Bella is still young and had lots of fun playing with the big doggies. She’s also escaped from our house a couple times. Megan’s yard is very secure. I highly recommend Megan to take care of your pups!!!”

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Joy C.
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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

“She was amazing. First time leaving my dogs with a stranger and my mind was at ease the entire time!”

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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
• 9 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!

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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

“Beth and Neal take such great care of Ginger. Very responsive, takes our dog on great walks and adventures and makes Ginger a part of their family. Thank you!!!”

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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
• 79 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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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

“We left our golden with Jennifer for 9 days, and he seemed to have a great time hanging out. He got along well with Jennifer's smaller dog. She sent us photos now and then (we didn't want them daily), and that eased our mind that he was being well cared for. Recommend!”

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Marcy L.
Sitter Profile Image: Emily S.
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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 made us feel totally comfortable leaving Kelly with her! She sent many pictures and Kelly loved the time with her dog. Would definitely bring Kelly to Emily’s again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Allison K.
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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

“Allison did a wonderful job taking care of our dog, Lucy. She and Dave have a large fenced-in yard and took Lucy on several walks. She was excellent at communicating, including sending photos and videos. Will definitely hVd her board Lucy again!”

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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 was wonderful with our very high demand puppy. She provided lots of pupdates and gave him so many fun opportunities to get his energy out on special adventure walks. I would recommend Marg to anyone.”

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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 fantastic with Sara. She sent pictures and let me know she was doing great. I really appreciated the extra mile. Would use again for sure. Added bonus her mom’s a groomer downtown East Jordon so made an easy pickup and drop off spot.”

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Tammie S.
Sitter Profile Image: Gillian C.
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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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Stephanie & Scott L.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 45 reviews
13 repeat clients
38 years of experience
Grawn, MI, 49637

“Beautiful backyard with a puppy cool down pool, lots of space to run under shaded trees. Stephanie & Scott sent pics & videos of puppy playtime & them sleeping together. Very kind humans!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Daniel B.
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Daniel B.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 29 reviews
7 repeat clients
48 years of experience
Traverse City, MI, 49696

“Our little dog’s experience with Daniel was excellent. Daniel is warm and loving to his dogs and to visiting dogs as well. His two dogs are friendly, senior and low key. Our dog came home relaxed and clearly well cared for. I would certainly come back!”

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Cathryn P.
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 an amazing pet sitter for our Bulldog, Edison!! She is kind and loving, and was cognizant of his schedule and caring needs and medications. She took him for several walks and adventures, and made him feel right at home! She kept us updated with many photos and communicated regularly. I could tell that Edison was happy and very well cared for. We could not have asked for a better experience! I would trust Maggie to watch him anytime, she was just wonderful.”

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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, we recommend 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 Rover Guarantee , 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 Rover's Trust & Safety page .

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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