Pet Sitting in Defiance
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1. Bree B.
“Bree went above and beyond when we had an emergency on our vacation far from home. Recommend her heartily (make sure to leave a nice tip if she has to climb through your window).”
2. Taylor C.
“Taylor was amazing! We went above and beyond when caring for our pets and I felt very informed of how they were doing the whole time I was gone. Will 100% book with her again!”
3. Kaila G.
“Kaila did an awesome job watching our cats! We received daily updates with photos, and they were well looked after!”
4. Evie R.
“This is the second time Evie has watched Meatball and we would definitely book again. He seemed to still trust her after the two years between bookings and was happy and cozy when I got home. Thanks Evie!”
5. Amara L.
“Amara was great with my pets! They always seemed very content in the pictures and videos that Amara sent me while I was away on vacation. Amara was also very flexible and patient and very kind. My pets definitely seemed to love her! 😊”
6. Abigail S.
About: I have gained experience caring for animals throughout my entire life. I love to make animals happy whether through play, walks, or simply pets to relax when away from their owners. I helped both raise puppies & care for our older dogs throughout my life & have much love for all! Allow me to give you peace of mind, with proper care and love, when you have to be away. I currently only work part time or from home. My schedule is flexible & easily adjustable when needed. I can easily accommodate different needs to ensure your pet is well cared for. I am able to care for pets in any way needed. I will take them on walks in the park next to my home, crate if needed, & cuddle up with them on my couch.
7. Karissa H.
“Karissa is great! She responds quickly, is punctual and my dog Luna loves when she visits. She makes it much easier for me to leave Luna for a day out.”
8. Naomi D.
“She was very accommodating with the last minute request and she was great with my German shepherds!”
9. Sierra M.
About: I have been helping take care of dogs since I was in high school. I have many years experience with home and pet sitting. I can also administer medications including vaccines. I am currently looking to do pet sitting full time and have a very open schedule, so I am very flexible in what days I can sit. I will no longer be accepting clients if it is within a week of booking, as that does not give me time to properly look into who I accept as a client. I am also requiring a meet and greet at least a week in advance to see if your dogs are properly trained and will listen to basic commands, and to make sure the house is clean and liveable for the time I will be there. I plan on utilizing what is available at your house, but I also plan on taking your pet for car rides or to parks to enjoy the outdoors, if that is something they are allowed. I can’t stay at a house or get dogs out of a house with cats. I am highly allergic to them, so it has to be a dog only household. I am currently only able to stay at your home as an option, as my household has dog unfriendly dogs.
10. Ashlee S.
“As a loving dog mom herself, Ashlee knows the ins and outs of pet care from top to bottom. Her own puppies, Chloe and Einstein, are a living testament to the love, care and affection she has for dogs. She cares about animals with so much of her heart, and goes above and beyond to care for them whenever they need her. She’s provided her own puppies with the kind of life that all dogs deserve, and there’s no one I would trust more than her to care for my pets.”
11. Ashley S.
About: I've taken care of family dogs since I was eleven. I can watch puppies and older dogs. I'm usually very flexible and I will treat your fur babies as if they were my own. I am starting college so I have have to work around the days I go to school. That won't stop me from being able to check in on or walk your fur babies. I also will still be able to see my dogs too. I walk my dogs a few times a day and play with them when they get the zoomies. They all keep each other company in some way as well as myself and my family.
12. Jess L.
About: Hi, My name is jess! I absolutely love all animals, especially dogs! I have two dogs, a puggle named Maddy and a yorkie/pom mix named Snickers. I have 2 years of paid experience working with pets and 14 years of unpaid pet experience. Some of the services I offer include Dog walking, bathing, nail trims and pet sitting. I have numerous references as well :) Im currently working part-time, so I have plenty of free time :) I will do everything I can to accomadate you and your furbabies needs :) When in the client's home or my own, I am patient with pets, especially when scared or nervous. I will make sure to give your fur babies as much love as I do to my own pets :)
13. Codi H.
About: I've worked in the pet industry since the age of 17 (currently 26) and have had personal pets all my life. I was a professional groomer in California before moving to Ohio and becoming a stay at home mom. I worked at Fort Defiance Humane Society as a Kennel Tech for a few months before deciding to part ways. I'm currently a stay at home mom, my son is 2 and absolutely adores dogs. He would have to accompany my to any walking or drop ins. We are both very aware of saftey and how to handle dogs. I believe in providing proper mental and physical enrichment for the animals in the home. In my home my cats are brushed daily, and we give them plenty of play time.
14. Courtney S.
“Courtney is an experienced, responsible and dependable person. She has a great love for animals. Her profession gives her the added knowledge for her to take excellent care of your pet.”
15. Jordyn W.
“Jordyn did a wonderful job watching my dog Lenny, I’m so glad I reached out to her! I received lots of updates and photos which I really appreciated. Highly recommend!”
16. Lindsay F.
“Lindsay does the best job possible. She was more than willing to go above and beyond. I have not met a dog who does not like her”
17. Bryn P.
“This was our first experience using Rover for our 2 dogs and Bryn was amazing!! We had a terrible experience at a dog boarding place so I was nervous at first to have someone else watch the dogs but Bryn was awesome! It was so nice to have the dogs stay at home in a familiar place! She sent so many pictures and kept us updated on the dogs throughout the entire weekend. She even left a little Polaroid picture for us of the dogs!? 10/10 recommend hiring her to watch your dogs! Thank you so much Bryn!! ?”
18. Sarah W.
“Sarah is the best! She watched my 2 pups when we went out of town and she followed all instructions. Sarah sent us updates while the pups were in her care as well. I knew my pups were well taken care of. Book with Sarah she’s amazing!”
19. Jaekob S.
“My husband and I have used Jaekob for several year to care for our rambunctious Yellow Lab in our home. Jaekob has been a great fit for us! Ollie loves him and jumps right into his lap to get cuddles. Jaekob is respectful of our home and is flexible with scheduling if our leaving/returning times have to be adjusted. We highly recommend him but hope he'll always be available for Ollie when we need him!”
20. Karina K.
“She was very good and nice to are Lola and Harley 😊😊the only problem we had was there feeding schedule there were a couple of days they went 14 to 15 hours between meals!!!”
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Defiance on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Defiance.
Rover makes it easy to find Defiance pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet 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 pet 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 pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.