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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

Rachel was a fantastic sitter for our 3 cats! We spent 2 weeks abroad and it was such a comfort knowing she was stopping in daily to care for our fur babies. She sent updates daily with how they were doing and provided lots of pictures, which were so fun to see. She had great communication and was very quick to respond to messages. Rachel has a gentle personality that is perfect for caring for your pets, and we will absolutely be booking with her in the future.

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Bonnie K.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
139 reviews
28 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

Bonnie was so great!!! It was the first time leaving our dog home for a weekend and she took such great care of him. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to watch their dog. She is exceptional!!

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$12
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

Great communication and really cares for your pets! Highly recommend!

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Serah G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
MN - Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

About: I have taken care of dogs personally for the past 20 years. My husband and I love dogs and care for them as our own. I work from home. I will have plenty of time to care for your fur baby! I am available for boarding 7 days a week. I have a fenced in yard and two dogs to keep company for your fur baby. I have no problem crating your dog per your request.

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Tasha S.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
6 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

I had a great experience with Tasha and knew our dog was in great, caring hands during drop in visits while we were away. I definitely recommend Tasha’s care and will be looking to book with her in the future!

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Emma K.
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Lauren R.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
27 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Woodbury, MN, 55129

THANK YOU LAUREN FOR WATCHING OUR GIRL, Piper ♥️💋 we appreciate your exceptional communication with us so we can have peace of mind while we are away on our trip.

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Erin & Casey M.
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Jessica J.
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$25
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4.9 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
18 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

Jessica was a great care giver for our cats while away. She stopped in and spent time with each kitty, took many pictures for us, and was a great communicator. We appreciated her reasonable rates and sweet and caring manner. We would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for peace of mind for your fur baby while way.

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Emily P.
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Elyse C.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
148 reviews
61 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

Elyse met up with us at it home to get a general lay of the land; to see what we needed and it turns out that she is a super wonderful woman. We had her come by to make sure our super shy cat, Anne Bonny, was fed. Now, I hardly see this cat and she loves me, but on day one, Anne Bonny was rolling over and letting Elyse rub her belly! I'm hoping that Elyse is available every time we need to go out of town!

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Heather M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

About: I care for each pet as if they were my own. I walk, run and play with them. I treat every pet like a friend, offering comfort, attention and emotional connection. I bathe my dog about every other month. We have a routine in the morning with a walk before breakfast. Sometimes a walk around lunch time and another one after work is done. He is well loved and treated like a family member. I work full time Monday through Friday. I am in my office 3 half days and full time at home the other 2 days. I could stop at someone’s place on my way home to spend time with a dog and walk them. I can also stop over after work and later in the evening. In my home I have a fenced in yard that my dog can run free and play. If I am in a clients home I would make sure that there is nothing that the dog/puppy could get into after spending time with them/walking them.

Sitter Profile Image: John & Teri D.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
6 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

About: I’ve taken care of dogs almost my entire life. We offer a loving home near walking paths and parks. Also have neighbors with very friendly dogs if you allow play time I recently retired, and have an open schedule. My wife is allergic to cats and dogs, so any overnight stays, we recommend your dog is non-allergic and non-shedding If non overnight stays, and walks, a shedding dog is welcome. Our previous dog was a golden doodle, which we were fortunate to spend 12 glorious years Looking forward to spending time with your pet. We have a nice big fenced in yard for run around playtime’s, We know your pet is an extension of your family, and we will treat with utmost respect and care, fenced in yard offers a lot of exercise if your dog needs it. There is walking trails and 2 doggie parks if that is something your dog likes to do.

Sitter Profile Image: Ron W.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
50 years of experience
Newport, MN, 55055

Ron did a great job making friends with our 18 year old cat! He took great care of her and was able to give her some transdermal medication. We will definitely call Ron again!

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Erin M.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
22 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Woodbury, MN, 55125

Erin responded to me for my last minute needs. I have two dogs one with special needs. She handled them so well. Thank you so much for your kindness and professionalism. Will use again

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Sitter Profile Image: Mikayla G.
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Mikayla G.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
210 reviews
51 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Woodbury, MN, 55129

Mikayla is the best pet sitter!! This is my 3rd time having her watch my 2 cats during a short trip and I felt so comfortable knowing that she would be taking care of them. From taking photos of my cats playing with toys--one she even bought for them!!--to giving me updates on how they were doing, Mikayla went above and beyond. I highly recommend her as a pet sitter who will not only watch your pets but treat them like one of her own!

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Sarah & Jessica B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
15 years of experience
Woodbury, MN, 55129

About: We are a family of four with two dogs of our own! We have experience with elderly dog care (doggy diapers and being consistent with and administering medication) and we are used to the puppy stages. We have been animal owners for many years and we will care for your animals like we do our own!! With two adults and two kids to help care for your pet, we are available to support your animal! We are home all evening, weekends, and some weekdays. Pets are family! We understand the importance of patience, care, building relationships, and consistency to help the pet and their owner feel comfortable. We are reliable and trustworthy.

Sitter Profile Image: Greta E.
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Greta E.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
2 years of experience
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

About: I have cared for pets in a variety of contexts including while babysitting, stop-by check-ins, and live-in per care for a few days at a time. Additionally, I am known to spend more time hanging out with the pets at friends’ houses than with the people there. I am a student with sporadic breaks throughout the day perfect for checking-in or dog walks. Though my schedule varies a lot day-to-day and throughout different months I often can make most requests work. I follow given or written instructions to a T. Additionally I prefer to follow the pets lead, within reason, not forcing myself into their space or making them “like” me, rather waiting for them to approach me.

Sitter Profile Image: Heather S.
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Heather S.
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$22
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20 years of experience
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

About: I’m a lifelong animal lover who has had pets since I was nine years old. I currently care for my five-year-old French Bulldog who had a stroke as a puppy and has partial paralysis, so I’m very experienced with giving pets extra patience, attention, and care. I’m a special education teacher with summers off and availability on weekends. I’d love to help care for your fur babies and make sure they feel safe, happy, and loved while you’re away! I have weekends off and often care for friends’ pets when they’re away. I’m more of a homebody, so I’m available most of the day on Saturdays and Sundays to provide attentive, reliable care. I’m not currently offering boarding or daycare services. However, if that changes in the future, I do have a fenced backyard and take daily walks with my dog, so pets staying with me would receive plenty of love, attention, and regular walks.

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Payge C.
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$16
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22 years of experience
Newport, MN, 55055

About: I grew up with dogs and have been around them my whole life, so caring for them comes naturally to me. I now have a dog of my own, which has given me hands-on experience with daily care, exercise, playtime, and maintaining a routine. I treat every dog like they’re part of my own family, making sure they feel safe, loved, and comfortable while you’re away. I’m patient, reliable, and attentive to each dog’s unique personality and needs. I’m a teacher and am currently on summer break, so I have plenty of availability right now. My schedule will become more limited toward the end of August when the school year begins. Currently, I’m unable to care for dogs in my home, but I’m happy to come to my clients’ homes to provide the care their dogs need.

Sitter Profile Image: Alexis K.
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Alexis K.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Woodbury, MN, 55129

Alexis is the best and worked really hard to make Walter feel comfortable, I will definitely be using her again. Let me tell you a story. One morning, Alexis was checking on my dog. She accidentally locked herself out of my house. Bummer, right? I was really mad for a while. Not Alexis' fault, since I thought my roommate wasn't going to be home but he actually was and locked her out without realizing it. Anyway, instead of leaving my dog in the yard and leaving, she stayed with my dog until I came home from camping that afternoon, gave him water, walked him extra, and kept him from freaking out. She really treated my dog like her own.

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Tala B.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
6 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Cottage Grove, MN, 55016

Tala did a wonderful job. My pets loved her. She was on time and close up the house perfectly. 😊

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Erin & Casey M.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Cottage grove, MN, 55016

Erin was great with Lulu!! She was responsive and sent cute pictures of lulu to me. I would book with her again.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel is the best! She goes above and beyond as a sitter. One of our cats is very anxious and Rachel was so patient with her and even checked in on her an extra time after she refused to take her meds. She even rearranged the drop in schedule when we realized the cats needed a different time of day for their food and meds. It’s such a relief going out of town and knowing our girls are being cared for so well! Thanks Rachel!

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Mallory M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Elyse met up with us at it home to get a general lay of the land; to see what we needed and it turns out that she is a super wonderful woman. We had her come by to make sure our super shy cat, Anne Bonny, was fed. Now, I hardly see this cat and she loves me, but on day one, Anne Bonny was rolling over and letting Elyse rub her belly! I'm hoping that Elyse is available every time we need to go out of town!

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Myke M.
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Ava takes great care of my very nervous kitty. She always provides pictures and detailed updates on her check ins.

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Kerri H.
Drop-In Visits
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Thank you to Taylor for dropping in on Paco & Baby when I had a family emergency. She gave my babies such great care. I loved the pics! Thank you so much.

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Rebekah S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Bonnie takes such great care of our pets when we're gone and she's so sweet. You can tell she truly cares about the pets she watches. We are so lucky to have her as our sitter!

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Brooklyn T.
Drop-In Visits
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We love booking with Tasha. Our pup does so well with her and she is so kind, caring, and affectionate towards our dog. Highly recommend!

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Emma K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Megan was wondering and both our dogs loved her. She came over for an hour visit for a few different days and the pups were so happy to see her and wanted to cuddle with her. Will definitely use Megan again!

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Julie W.
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Jennifer did a wonderful job watching my cats while I was out of town! I am very pleased with her and will definitely book again.

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Miranda S.
Drop-In Visits
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Caleb, is absolutely awesome! I was initially nervous about boarding my 65 pound bully, Remi, as she’s a creature habit. So, I opt for in-home drop-in. We arranged four meet -n- greet to ensure Remi and Caleb became comfortable with each other. By the third meeting, Remi was practically trying to go home with Caleb. That’s when we knew we made them perfect choice.! Caleb kept us updated with pictures throughout vacation, which gave us such peace of mind. He truly is awesome and I’ll definitely continue to use his service. Thanks to the positive experience. I’m now even considering trying his daycare service and eventually boarding. Thanks Caleb for taking such wonderful care of my sweet girl Remi.

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Evelyn J.
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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Cottage Grove on Rover is $22.2 per visit (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 5,434 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Cottage Grove. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.

Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Cottage Grove stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.

Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.

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 with handling special pet needs in Cottage Grove. On Rover:

  • 93% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 97% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% 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 short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter 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. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

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

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