Pet Sitting in Dexter
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home a few times a day to feed and play with your pet.
Every sitter passes an enhanced background check. Learn about RoverProtect
Top rated Dexter pet sitters
“Olivia took great care of my cats while I was on vacation. She made sure they their litter box was clean and they had food and water. I really appreciated all the pictures Olivia sent me too. I will definitely book Olivia again!”
“Caroline was recommend to me by a friend. We had her do daily drop ins for our cat Nixon while we were gone for a week. Her passion for animals was evident right away which was my number 1 priority. Her updates and pictures were great. I would highly recommend Caroline to take care of your furry family members when you are away.”
“This was our first time using Rover and Dominique to care for our dog, and my husband and I were really happy with the experience. Dominique stopped by when we asked, she took great care of our dog, and she sent messages and pics so we knew all was going well. We’d definitely be open to using Dominique again!”
About: Hi! My name is Sophia. I am a nurse with a passion for working with children that extends to loving on strangers' pets! Whether it’s a playful puppy or a senior needing patience and routine, I’ve cared for them and treat every pet like they’re my own. My uncle has two American bullies, and my aunt has a senior dog that I offer to take care of from time to time while they are away. Those three angels are the reason why I decided to get my own dog! I have a deep love for animals and a calm, confident approach to pet care that helps pets feel safe, happy, and stress-free. I work three times a week on a self-scheduled basis. I will make sure to update my availability as soon as my schedule is out. When I have my free time I would love to give some TLC to your fur babies and make sure they are content and happy! I will care for your pets with the same love, patience, and attention I’d give my own three fur babies. Your pet’s safety and happiness come first. I will follow your routines closely to make sure they feel safe and comfortable. I will make sure to provide you with regular updates and tons of cute photos while you are away. My goal is peace of mind for both of you!
About: I have had pets my entire adult life, and I know how important it is to you to find the right person to take care of them while you’re away. I am committed to taking care of your pets like they’re my own, and I’m excited to provide lots of love and fun! I work from home, and my husband is a full time dad, so we’d be happy to spend time with your pets, go for walks as a family, and see to their every need! We have pet gates throughout the home, extra kennels if needed, and a fenced in yard. We are also comfortable giving medication orally or via injection if needed.
About: I worked at a boarding facility for 5 years, where I lead doggy day care, cleaned kennels, walks, and general care. I have experience with all breeds! I have been a petsitter for many of my friends. I love working with all dogs and giving them some extra love! I am a teacher off for the summer, so I have flexible hours! I am available for morning and afternoon walks, evening check-ins, and whatever other needs you have. I currently live in an apartment with one cat. I will be living in a townhouse in July. I do not have a fenced in yard.
“Kara, Thank you so much for taking care of our Kasey while we were out of town! I never had any doubt Kara would be great with our elderly dog, from the moment we met her! It's obvious that she loves dogs and treats them as her own! We will definitely use Kara again and would absolutely recommend her to anyone! Thank you again!!”
About: I'm a current dog foster through a local shelter, and I've been around dogs and cats for most of my life! I'm comfortable with most ages and sizes, and have picked up a lot of skills and knowledge on how to work well with dogs. I'm just as comfortable with cats, and I have some good experience cat sitting for relatives. I have a very flexible schedule as a graduate student, so I have a lot of availability to fit taking care of pets into my day/week. I try to keep a consistent feeding schedule and make sure dogs go out as soon as I return from being away. I make sure any hazards or chemicals are far out of reach, and always keep dogs on leashes when going on walks outside of a fenced in area. I make sure to monitor toys that can break into small pieces (nylabones, benebones, etc.). I am comfortable crating dogs if there has been previous crate training.
“Skye is very loving to our babies. Did a great job dropping in and letting them run in the backyard. Showed love to them all. Delilah, Patches, and Amber were so happy to see her and to get loving from her.”
About: I have always had dogs in my life since birth however I did adopt my own rescue dog at 16 years old and he was my spoiled baby for 9 long happy years before I unfortunately had to put him down at the beginning of this year due to cancer :( Aside from my own personal dog I am also a proud bunny mama to 2 bunnies. Throughout the years I've dog sat for friends and family both at their houses and at my own and I did also work part time for about a year at "The Barking Lot" as a side job walking dogs, cleaning suites, bowls, etc as well as helping with doggy daycare, TLC, etc. I currently work full-time Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm so I have plenty of time on weekdays to do evening walks and am free most weekends to do dog walking, animal check ins, occasional weekend overnight at your place or mine! I have a large yard with a tie out but usually prefer supervised leash walking depending on the dog. For boarding I do have another dog in the home as well as 2 bunnies however the bunnies have their own room separate from where I'd allow any dogs :)
“Jess was such a great choice to watch my Sammy boy. We were gone from 5/22-6/1 and had no idea it was getting VERY warm here in Iowa. We did not yet have our window air conditioners in. At one point, it got to 85 in our house. I was able to have a neighbor install the window ac’s. Jess was concerned for Sam and offered to stop by to check on him (on a day that wasn’t originally on the calendar). I truly appreciate her doing that! We were in Florida and that helped eased my mind!! We’re already set up to have her take care of him later this summer. Thanks again Jess!”
About: Hello and thank you for taking the time to learn about me! I have had a number of jobs in the past however most of them contained some element of caring for others (human AND friends with fur or fins!) Due to the pandemic I have found a couple of fun ways to earn some $. I enjoy being a driver for Uber and Lyft. And I have fun caring for a few of my neighbors' pets. I am looking to increase my income by expanding my pet care services. Things that set me apart from other pet sitters: * My schedule is wide open / VERY flexible! * I have a reliable vehicle. * I am a mature, caring, and dependable adult who enjoys all types of pets! I hope to hear from you!
About: I grew up with dogs my whole life. I’ve had labs, rottweilers, and pit bulls. I love playing, taking on walks, and visiting with any and all dogs. I would love to help you and your loved pets! I do work full time, 4 days a week. I have the weekends to visit and play with animals. I can also visit animals after or before work. I do not have the space to have dogs at my home. I am looking to do drop in visits, walks, or just spend time with them! For cats as well.
About: I've taken care of pets since I was a young child, but have been doing so professionally for 10 years. What sets me apart from other pet sitters is that I am a full time vet tech and have been in the veterinary field for over 10 years. So I am uniquely qualified to administer all kinds of medications, including oral, transdermal, and injectable, as well as subcutaneous fluids. I am also a certified dog trainer so I am able to train puppies (and dogs of all ages) and keep up with their current training while you're away. I currently work full time, so I have limited daytime availability. I am off on Thursdays and Sundays as well as most Saturdays, but otherwise can only provide midday drop ins if they are within a short drive from my job in Waukee. I will follow your instructions meticulously and treat your pets as I do my own. I believe it is important to keep as close to a normal routine as possible to make sure the pets are comfortable with their pet sitter while their owners are away. I provide daily text check ins with pet parents as well as pictures of your beloved pet.
About: Hi! I'm Jenna. The "Me every time I see a dog. Do you share this reaction?" meme with Andy from Parks & Recreation is literally me every time I see a dog. I LOVE dogs, cats, sloths, sea otters and pretty much all animals in general. I have a huge heart and SO much love to give! I am very energetic, bubbly, and outgoing...I would love to meet some doggies (and maybe some humans in the process too) and give them some lovins' and exercise :) I work part time and my schedule is pretty flexible. I would love to walk your pups or play with them outside of my job. I am available for house sitting dogs and cats. I’m generally available in mornings or afternoons around 4 pm. Since I do work a variety of jobs I just need a days notice but I can usually work around your schedule for the most part! I have experience pet sitting in the home and have done jobs where pet parents are out of town for the weekends or for work trips and I am happy to watch the house as well. I have a kitty cat so I wouldn’t be able to fully board but I’m able to take your doggo on walks, to the park, to a patio, etc etc. I can watch the dog at my house in the backyard but wouldn’t be able to take them inside the home.
“Katie did a great job with our cat. He had always been boarded when we were out of town and I was a bit nervious leaving him at home. What a great result. He was happy, healthy, and relaxed. When boarded it takes a couple of days for him to get back to his normal personality. I plan to schedule at home visits whenever we must be out of town. Thanks for your care and attention Katie.”
Loving pet sitters in your neighborhood
Search Results
Olivia E.Star Sitter
“Olivia took great care of my cats while I was on vacation. She made sure they their litter box was clean and they had food and water. I really appreciated all the pictures Olivia sent me too. I will definitely book Olivia again!”
Caroline P.Star Sitter
“Caroline was recommend to me by a friend. We had her do daily drop ins for our cat Nixon while we were gone for a week. Her passion for animals was evident right away which was my number 1 priority. Her updates and pictures were great. I would highly recommend Caroline to take care of your furry family members when you are away.”
Dominique S.Star Sitter
“This was our first time using Rover and Dominique to care for our dog, and my husband and I were really happy with the experience. Dominique stopped by when we asked, she took great care of our dog, and she sent messages and pics so we knew all was going well. We’d definitely be open to using Dominique again!”
Deborah N.
“Took good care of Lucy”
Lucinda W.Star Sitter
“Callie & Otto seemed so relaxed which is a huge relief for me.”
Sophia C.
“Sophia C is incredible and so incredible with pets. She has pets of her own that she takes amazing care of. She has always been fun, caring, and attentive with my dogs as well. She has a very fun and loving personality and is very trustworthy. She would make a great addition to rover and give so many pets all the joy in the world!”
Hayley & Zach K.
“Hayley looked after my two cats while I was away, and I was very pleased with the care she provided. She was reliable, respectful of my home, and clearly experienced with cats. Both of mine can be a bit shy around new people, but they warmed up to her quickly, which says a lot. She kept everything tidy, followed feeding instructions carefully, and even took the time to play with them and send me a few updates. It was reassuring to know they were in good hands. I’d definitely recommend Hayley to anyone looking for a dependable and thoughtful cat sitter.”
Alyssa S.
About: I worked at a boarding facility for 5 years, where I lead doggy day care, cleaned kennels, walks, and general care. I have experience with all breeds! I have been a petsitter for many of my friends. I love working with all dogs and giving them some extra love! I am a teacher off for the summer, so I have flexible hours! I am available for morning and afternoon walks, evening check-ins, and whatever other needs you have. I currently live in an apartment with one cat. I will be living in a townhouse in July. I do not have a fenced in yard.
Kara P.
“Kara, Thank you so much for taking care of our Kasey while we were out of town! I never had any doubt Kara would be great with our elderly dog, from the moment we met her! It's obvious that she loves dogs and treats them as her own! We will definitely use Kara again and would absolutely recommend her to anyone! Thank you again!!”
Logan D.
“Logan is an incredibly caring and detail-oriented dog owner and sitter. He loves dogs deeply, and any pup would be lucky to have him as their walker!”
Skye B.
“Skye is very loving to our babies. Did a great job dropping in and letting them run in the backyard. Showed love to them all. Delilah, Patches, and Amber were so happy to see her and to get loving from her.”
Grace S.
“Grace would be a great fit for you and your dog. She has watched my Golden Retriever puppy multiple times. She loves all animals and would go up and beyond to take care of your pets. She will spoil and love your animals! She listens to your needs and always asks questions before doing something.”
Jess J.
“Jess was such a great choice to watch my Sammy boy. We were gone from 5/22-6/1 and had no idea it was getting VERY warm here in Iowa. We did not yet have our window air conditioners in. At one point, it got to 85 in our house. I was able to have a neighbor install the window ac’s. Jess was concerned for Sam and offered to stop by to check on him (on a day that wasn’t originally on the calendar). I truly appreciate her doing that! We were in Florida and that helped eased my mind!! We’re already set up to have her take care of him later this summer. Thanks again Jess!”
Julie D.
“Julie is very responsible and caring of pets. We have had her watch our dogs and has done a great job. Whenever they see her they get all excited. She spends good quality time with them...spoils them. Recommend Julie highly to watch or sit for your pets.”
Sabrina W.
“Sabrina is professional, reliable, and genuine in the care she shows for animals. I have consistently found Sabrina to be responsible and attentive. She is punctual, trustworthy, and communicates clearly, always keeping me informed about my pets' well-being while I'm away. I appreciate the photos and sweet updates on my pets (1 dog, 2 cats) day when I am away. Sabrina goes above and beyond, ensuring my pets are not only fed and exercised but also receive the attention and affection they need to feel comfortable and happy. This level of attention and care gives me peace of mind whenever I need to leave town, knowing my pets are in excellent hands. I highly recommend Sabrina as a petsitter. She is dependable, loving, and truly dedicated to ensuring pets are well cared for.”
Megan R.
“I wholeheartedly recommend Megan as a responsible and loving pet caregiver. As a trained veterinary technician with years of pet sitting experience, Megan brings both professional expertise and genuine compassion to every animal she cares for. She’s attentive, reliable, and always goes the extra mile to ensure pets feel safe, happy, and loved. Whether it’s administering medications or simply offering cuddles and playtime, Megan treats every pet like her own. You can trust her to provide exceptional care and peace of mind.”
Amanda D.
“Very communicative, took great care of our cat (great pics even though the cat isn't very friendly) and the house was just as we left it.”
Ben J.Star Sitter
“Leo loved seeing Ben and hanging out with his dogs too! I’m relieved he can get the same love I give him when I’m unable to be there!”
Jenna S.
About: Hi! I'm Jenna. The "Me every time I see a dog. Do you share this reaction?" meme with Andy from Parks & Recreation is literally me every time I see a dog. I LOVE dogs, cats, sloths, sea otters and pretty much all animals in general. I have a huge heart and SO much love to give! I am very energetic, bubbly, and outgoing...I would love to meet some doggies (and maybe some humans in the process too) and give them some lovins' and exercise :) I work part time and my schedule is pretty flexible. I would love to walk your pups or play with them outside of my job. I am available for house sitting dogs and cats. I’m generally available in mornings or afternoons around 4 pm. Since I do work a variety of jobs I just need a days notice but I can usually work around your schedule for the most part! I have experience pet sitting in the home and have done jobs where pet parents are out of town for the weekends or for work trips and I am happy to watch the house as well. I have a kitty cat so I wouldn’t be able to fully board but I’m able to take your doggo on walks, to the park, to a patio, etc etc. I can watch the dog at my house in the backyard but wouldn’t be able to take them inside the home.
Katie W.
“Katie did a great job with our cat. He had always been boarded when we were out of town and I was a bit nervious leaving him at home. What a great result. He was happy, healthy, and relaxed. When boarded it takes a couple of days for him to get back to his normal personality. I plan to schedule at home visits whenever we must be out of town. Thanks for your care and attention Katie.”
Popular requests near you
Select a filter and find qualifying Dexter sitters!How Rover works
1. Search
Read verified reviews by pet parents like you and choose a sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets
2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your pets while you’re away
3. Book & Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
The median cost per night for pet sitting in Dexter is $20
Why Choose Rover?
Cashless payments
Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.
Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your pet sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
World-class support
We’re friendly, knowledgable, and total pet fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.
Sitters in Dexter average 5 repeat pet sitting clients
Pet Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Dexter on Rover as of Aug 2025 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.
As of Aug 2025, there are 40 pet sitters in Dexter. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 74% of Dexter pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Dexter.
Rover makes it easy to find Dexter 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
There are 40 pet sitters in Dexter on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! We understand that each pet is unique and may require specific instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, all pet sitters on Rover have been background checked and screened for you and your pet’s safety.
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.
Connect anywhere with the Rover app
