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Sitter Profile Image: Madilyn W.
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Madilyn W.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 58 reviews
23 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Warrensburg, MO, 64093

“Madilyn is excellent. She's dependable and my whole menagerie loves her. She doesn't bat an eye at doing the hard work of tending the ducks and chickens. In the winter that involves hauling two five-gallon jugs all the way to the coop, which is no small task. Even in good weather dealing with the coop is hard, messy work. I am so grateful that I found someone who will take such good care of them, along with all my dogs and cats. I do not hesitate recommending her. My neighbors now call on her, and they are happy as well. I really appreciate her help and availability. It makes my frequent travels so much simpler and less stressful. Thank you, Madilyn!”

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Brittany B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 65 reviews
12 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Warrensburg, MO, 64093

“Brittany was amazing! I was out of town for a few weeks and Brittany took such good care of my timid mamas's boy. I received updates on how he was doing as well as pictures, and in them, it was clear he was glad to have her nearby. I will absolutely work with Brittany again and am happy to have found someone who is attentive and caring!”

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Allison A.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
24 years of experience
Warrensburg, MO, 64093

“Allison was very communicative and wonderful with the fur babies!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Laurie R.
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Laurie R.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
2 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Warrensburg, MO, 64093

“I had a great experience with Laurie! She was reliable, attentive, and clearly cared about our cat’s well being. She kept me updated, followed all instructions, and made me feel completely at ease while we were away. I came home to a happy, well cared for cat, which says everything. I would absolutely recommend her and would not hesitate to book her again.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Macy M.
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Macy M.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
5 years of experience
Warrensburg, MO, 64093

About: I absolutely love dogs. I have always had dogs myself and growing up we did as well. I have previously worked at an animal hospital and gained a lot of knowledge. I am the type of person that gets really worried to leave my dogs with anyone while we are gone, so I want to be that safe space for someone that may be experiencing the same. I am big on updating and sending pics/texts during my time with your pup. I work full time remotely at home. I have flexibility with my job and am able to stop by throughout the day during the week. I can make any time on the weekends work! I am open to anything that you prefer in your home or if your pup has a special way of doing things - just let me know!

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Myra M.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
20 years of experience
Odessa, MO, 64076

“Myra was awesome! Great to work with, bery communicative, and we appreciate the extra love and attention she gave to our 4 kitties! I will definitely book with her again!”

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Sitter Profile Image: Maura H.
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Maura H.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Kingsville, MO, 64061

About: In the previous 10+ years, I have been taking care of horses and dogs. I have extensive equine knowledge due to my degree and previous employments. I am comfortable giving both horse and dog medicines of various types. As for dogs, I have done all the training on my own, I’m comfortable with puppies, can handle different temperaments, senior care, and special needs cases. I’m willing to also offer drop in services for equines and other animals. Please message me with any questions you may have! I work from home, so I am around most of the time. If I’m out running errands, it tends to be a couple hours away from home. I have a fenced in yard where the dogs can run and play freely. I also have acreage for long walks. I have two dogs of my own that are very friendly and love friends. I feed my dogs separately from your dogs and am flexible to accommodate your dog

Sitter Profile Image: Ashley J.
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Ashley J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 55 reviews
14 repeat clients
27 years of experience
Grainvalley, MO, 64029

“Ashley was great. She went above and beyond at each visit for our 2 doodles. She even took them on walks even though we have a fenced back yard so it wasn’t necessary. Took lots of pics each visit. Thank you. We would certainly recommend to others, and would contact again when needed.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Brian D.
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Brian D.
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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
30 years of experience
Warrensburg, MO, 64093

About: Throughout my life, I've been deeply immersed in caring for animals, particularly dogs and more recently, cats. Growing up, dogs have been a constant presence in my household, from nurturing puppies to tenderly supporting elderly dogs in their final stages. This journey included responsibilities like changing diapers and ensuring their comfort, reflecting my commitment to their well-being throughout their lives. Seven years ago, I expanded my animal family by welcoming my first cat into our home, a decision that has enriched my life beyond measure. Currently, I share my home with two cats and a lively two-year-old dog, each bringing their unique joy and companionship. When it comes to caring for animals, my approach varies based on their needs. For elderly dogs and all cats, I prioritize providing them comfort and support in their own familiar environment, ensuring their days arr still filled with love and care. On the other hand, for dogs that still revel in the company of their peers and enjoy playtime, I eagerly open my doors to host them, providing a safe and welcoming environment. Overall, my experience with animals has taught me the importance of patience, compassion, and adaptability in meeting their diverse needs. It's a privilege to share my life with these wonderful creatures and to provide them with the care and love they deserve. I work from home most days, and so does my partner. I can ensure there is continued care and commitment offered to your furry companion. In your own home, I can work to ensure the same routine your furry companion is used to is maintained. In my home, they will have the opportunity to play with my in house dog, visit the dog park every afternoon, with a long evening walk, and short walks throughout the workday.

Sitter Profile Image: Daphne K.
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Daphne K.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Warrensburg, MO, 64093

“Daphne is a wonderful person and she took such great care of my cats! Daphne sent daily reports and pictures so I knew exactly how my babies were doing. I would hire Daphne again in a heartbeat A+.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jacquelynn R.
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Jacquelynn R.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Oak Grove, MO, 64075

“Jacquelynn took excellent care of our dog! She was extremely conscientious in following our instructions, and she even spent extra time with him.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Irene W.
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Irene W.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
18 years of experience
Lone Jack, MO, 64070

About: Hi! I currently work at a dog boarding/daycare facility, so I am experienced in the care and safety of pets! I own 6 pets at home, and I have always had many pets growing up. I wish to become a zoologist someday so I can create conservation acts to save animals. I am here to ensure your pet is cared for! I usually work around 4 days a week for my job and I have 6 hour shifts. If I were to house sit for your pets I would have plenty of time in the morning and afternoon to make sure your pets are fed, let out, and played with! Making sure pets are provided with their needs is important to me! Working at a dog boarding facility provides me with many opportunities to care for varying types of dog behaviors! I have had to help dogs with anxiety, aggression, and possession. I have greatly improved my skills to ensure dogs are safe and comfortable in my care.

Sitter Profile Image: Neha M.
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Neha M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
Warrensburg, MO, 64093

About: My name is Neha, I’m a recent pharmacy graduate who is looking to find some amazing, cute pets to sit! I don’t have any pets, so I am eager to take every opportunity that I can to look after some cute fur babies! I am very kind, responsible, understanding, and will work with you! Although I do not have any pets, my desire is to have my own pet in a few years after I am more settled down! Taking care of your pets would give me the opportunity to experience what having a pet is like and all the responsibilities that come along with it. I love dogs of any shape or size. 🐾 I am currently not working and am just using my time to study for my upcoming pharmacy board exams from home. Pet sitting would give me some excitement to look forward to in my usual day to day routine. I make sure to follow the schedule as laid out by the pets owners. I will also continue to ask questions and provide updates regarding the pets to owners.

Sitter Profile Image: Lauren H.
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Lauren H.
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$24
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20 years of experience
Pleasant Hill, MO, 64080

About: Hello my name is Lauren. I'm a certified dog trainer. I have been training dogs for over 15 years now and I'm always excited to work with dogs and other animals. I've also worked for a number of dog training companies as a dog trainer as well as working at veterinarian hospitals and pet resorts. I now own my own dog training company Dynamic Canines. I have studied in all areas of dog training. I've also worked with many different breeds and done many different thing with my training. Also I compete in dog's varies Dog Sports such as frisbee, dock dogs, dryland mushing, agility and more with my own dogs. I also have worked in vet clinics as a vet tech, vet assistant, vet animal care, pet resorts, and grooming facilities off and on for 12 or more years. So I have years and years of experience when it comes to caring and working with animals of all kinds. I also really enjoy taking care of cats. So if you have those as well, I would love to care for them, too. I love working and being around animals. I am currently working part time, so I will have plenty of time to dedicate to pet care needs. Multiple days and times during the week and weekends will be available. I only take Furry, friends on days that I am fully home and can devote my full attention and care to them. I have over fifteen years experience in working with dogs and other animals. In animal boarding and daycare facilities, vet clinics, grooming facilities, and Dog training facilities. I am also a certified dog trainer and have been a dog trainer for over fifteen years. I am a very reliable and responsible person. I also pay close attention to detail and i am hard-working and a very caring and loving person.

Sitter Profile Image: Kylie H.
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Kylie H.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 26 reviews
4 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Kingsville, MO, 64061

“Kylie has taken care of our fur kids when needed. She walks and plays ball with them. She treats them like they are hers. They both adore her. We appreciate how well she takes care of them.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Shelby C.
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Shelby C.
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$20
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20 years of experience
Bates City, MO, 64011

About: After over 25 years working in education, I took the leap and followed my passion to animal rescue. After volunteering for over 15 years in rescue, I've worked full time in the field. While most of my work is with cats, I do help with dogs as well. I love all cats (even the spicy ones) and have experience distributing meds, nail trims, etc. I also have a flexible schedule and can work with you to meet your floof's needs!! While I work full-time, I do set my own hours for the most part. So I am available to stop in both during the day and evenings. I live in Independence, but travel to Olathe for work and various locations around KC, so I can be flexible on locations as well! As the mom to 3 cats (Chunk, Pam, & Wink) and a foster mama to many more, I understand that the safety of your fu babies is the top priority. I promise to treat them like my own. I am very picky about who cat sits for me, so I understand the additional stress leaving town comes with. So rest assured they will be spoiled rotten!!

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Ashley C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 4 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Kingsville, MO, 64061

“Ashley was amazing and responded quickly, was able to accommodate us on super short notice and was super communicative. We appreciated all the photos and updates.”

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Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer F.
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Jennifer F.
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$20
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27 years of experience
Oak Grove, MO, 64075

About: Hello there! I'm so glad you found my profile! I am a life-long animal lover who has been drawing horses since I could hold a crayon, and I've been caring for all kinds of animals since I was a child. We had rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, cats, dogs, and horses at various times while I was growing up, and my childhood dream was to have lots of cats and lots of horses some day. Well I currently have 3 cats and 1 horse, so that's something! Haha. We also have two ducks and are planning to get more shortly. We've had as many as 5 at a time in the past. I've had pets of my own since my college days, and not surprisingly after having so many animals in my life, I ended up getting my degree in Animal Science! I also volunteered at the local Humane Society walking dogs while in college, and cared for pigs, poultry, horses, cows, and more rodents throughout my education. I also worked at a doggy daycare and boarding kennel for a time after college. These days my animal care is mostly directed at my own pets, but you can never have enough animals in your life in my opinion, and so here I am, ready to spoil your fur babies for you if you need! I currently work from home 3 days a week and am lucky enough to have a pretty flexible schedule during those days as well. That means I can take the time now and then to drop in and check on your pets for you if you need some extra help while you're away! Whenever I drop-in on your pets, I will stick to the routines you already have established for them at home to minimize any stress, so your pet will hardly be able to tell you're gone! But I will also definitely take the time to give them plenty of pets and play-time too, if that's something they would love! ^_^

Sitter Profile Image: Kaylee T.
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15 years of experience
Blue Springs, MO, 64014

About: I’ve also had guinea pigs and rabbits and birds and goats. I love all animals and am happy to care for them no matter what shape or size. They all deserve love and attention and as long as I have solid instructions then I got it covered and they’ll feel like they’re my own babies. I’m currently unemployed. I’m getting certified to sell insurance and am home. I have two children in pre school and elementary school and the extra money would help a lot in this transitional period. I can happily come to your home and give your animals all the love they need. I’m in an apartment so coming to my home isn’t available currently but I can do check-ins or extended stays at your home depending on what you need.

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Gabrielle & Joel F.
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• 3 reviews
1 repeat client
20 years of experience
Grain Valley, MO, 64029

“Gabrielle went above and beyond to make sure that my three cats were happy and comfortable while I was gone. I will definitely call on her again to care for my furry family.”

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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.

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.

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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 Rover's Trust & Safety page .

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.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience administering medication or managing dietary requirements. You can also find pet sitters who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies 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 request a 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 Meet & Greet .

sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy , 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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