Pet Sitting in Dover
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“Returned home to a very happy Bristle kitty who had been played with, received pats, and was given her medication in a timely manner. Couldn’t ask for better quality care!”
“Kate is doing an amazing job with our 10 year old Boston Terrier. Kate is flexible, reliable, kind, caring and has the most genuine personality. We feel blessed that Kate has agreed to provide drop by visits / walks mid-day for our four-legged kiddo on a weekly schedule. We are also excited to utilize her overnight services in her home when we are away and can’t take our dog with us. We look forward to continue booking with Kate and highly recommended her pet sitting services.”
“Helped us out in a pinch and took care of my pup. Made sure he got his meds and some scratches on the couch. Great communication and reliable. Thank you!”
“Emma is wonderful- she gives our babies the same love and attention we would. We never feel worried about going away when Emma’s taking care of them.”
“Happy we found Sarah to be our go-to person for when we need someone to drop in / walk Milah! She's great with our pup, and provides detailed updates. She showed up on time, followed all of our instructions to a T, and our pup loved the visit. Would book again!”
“We are very happy to say that Jarrod was responsible with Pepprel’s care and schedule. When need be, we will not hesitate to call on him again.”
About: -Grew up with dogs and cats -love all breeds and sizes -cared for family pets growing up and local family pets now -love dogs more than humans! I’m working full time but my partner works nights Wednesday and Fridays so I’m looking for something new to do. I’m very passionate about pets and them being happy so this seems like a perfect fit. I do not have pets in my current home. If I’m watching or walking a family members dog I strictly adhere to their instructions for the dog. If I’m able to have them out of a contained area and give them attention I’m more than happy to.
About: I have taken animal science classes for past 4 years and previously worked at doggy daycare and boarding facilities. I am also proficient on administering many specialized medications such as insulin and heart meds. I have been taking care of pets since I was 12 years old and have worked with all types of dogs from Chihuahua puppies to senior Great Danes. I am currently working part time, usually from home while going into the office a few days a week. I would be free to visit any pups all throughout the day on most weekdays, usually Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, as well as the weekend. I always ensure that whatever animal I am taking care of is comfortable and feels that they are in a safe environment as well as others around them. Being with people other than their parents can be a stressful situation for some pets and I work to make that encounter as stress free as possible.
“Madi is amazing! I’ve been hiring her for quite some time now. She’s always responsive, keeps me updated about any issues, or just her daily drop ins. She came in clutch this past weekend, after I exhausted all options finding someone to care for my old fat cat while she had friends in town. She’s even taken extra steps to get my old lady up and moving now that she has mobility issues. I’m so grateful to have found her. 10/10”
“Highly recommend Craig! My dog absolutely loves him, and I trust him. My dog always has fun and I get cute pictures too and he's s always on time”
About: I’ve owned and cared for pets my entire life. At one point growing up, my family had 15 pets, including cats, dogs, bunnies, hamster, guinea pig, snakes, & fish! I’m currently working part time from home so I have plenty of extra time on my hands. I am also very active, taking walks in the neighborhood multiple times a day. I figured why not bring a dog with me?! I have a large yard and live on a quiet street. Our house is also big with plenty of space for a dog to play.
“Incredibly sweet and very thorough with questions on the meet up. Also huge bonus of her taking adorable pics of the animals! 10/10”
“Stephanie was wonderful, she made an effort to set time for a check in before the visit even with a last minute booking on my end. It made me comfortable that my kitty Merli was in good hands. She was timely and took great care of Merli. Thank you, Stephanie!”
About: I love to make sure your babies are happy, safe and comfortable so that you can enjoy your time away without worry! FaceTime, texts and consistent communication is what makes me your best choice! Former special educator, patience is my virtue! Weekday social worker, so I’m off on weekends routinely, which coincides with families wanting some getaway time. Occasionally available weeknights for walks and drop ins. Weekends are more flexible, and I’m usually available AM/PM or both. Looking to begin boarding in the Fall 2025 Primarily, I can come to your house for care. Occasionally, happily ready to provide care in my home for dogs on weekends. Walking trails and small yard. Other dogs are plentiful here, I will always keep your dog leashed at all times. I’m not against an occasional pup cup trip but have also respected gluten free diets as well.
About: I have a degree in animal science and behavior from UNH. I am also a certified dog groomer from the Whole Pet Academy. I am experienced with medical emergencies. I have experience with puppies and have whelped and cared for a litter of 8. I am CPR certified and have 5 dogs of my own. I am capable of walking and looking after many dogs because I do it everyday! I have worked for a dog day care/boarding facility as well as dog groomers. I have also been house sitting and dog walking for many different breeds and cats since I was 15. I will love care and protect each pet as if they were my own. I currently work for myself from home and create my own schedule. I have plenty of time to walk and play and help your pet with any needs they may have! I also have well behaved and social dogs if they ever need a play date or someone to romp around with safely. I have a fenced in area for my dogs that can also be turned into two areas if your pet prefers privacy, I also have large dog crates available for space, I also have an inside pen that the dog can stay in if they are not used to being crated. The dog can sleep with me as well if that is what they are used to, I do have well behaved dogs that would love to play if thats what your pet would enjoy. I want your pet to have as comfortable an experience as possible while their loved one is away. Its what I would want for my pets and I would treat yours the same way.
“Samantha was fantastic. I was away for 10 days and it was the first time I'd ever used Rover to coordinate care for my cat. Samantha made the process easy. She was communicative throughout and provided detailed updates after each visit. So many of the photos she sent were of my cat curled up in her lap. It was clear that my cat trusted her and was in good hands! Upon my return, my cat's litter box was clean and both her food and water bowls were full. Samantha truly went above and beyond what I was expecting. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and communicative pet sitter! Thanks again, Samantha!”
About: My parents have a Bernese mountain dog that is about 130lbs. I am always working with him to maintain skills, be polite and control his body. My brothers dog is a medium size female mix with high energy that I prioritize manners and play to burn energy. I am well versed in a wide range of dogs. I am also a cat mom and I recognize each cat has their own personality. I work from home, taking a break to destress in the sunshine with a dog sounds incredible to me. I’ll be enthusiastic about it! Not only that, I’ll be getting a dog outside and brightening their day too! Always looking for ways to enhance animals playtime! I have them practice nice leash walking, I run around with them and their favorite toy, always looking to keep them engaged so they get the most out of their break with me!
“Steph took care of my rabbit for a long trip away and during the holidays and she went above and beyond. Consistently checked in with plenty of photos and took the extra time and care to keep his space clean and spend some time with him. She even made a special second trip on his birthday that I was unfortunately missing!! I would absolutely recommend her.”
About: I work with dogs on a daily bases. I love to cuddle,spoil, and keep the dogs active whenever I have free time. A dog is a family member and they will get my unconditional love and attention. On my breaks from work check ins will always be my first priority. They will get snacks if allowed. Plenty of pictures and up dates will happen while you're on your vacation. They are in the best of hands. I know how to control shy, excited and stubborn dogs and dogs who are pullers on a leash. All my time will be for the dogs! I work 5-10 minutes from my apartment. I’ll be able to check on them throughout the day and make sure they get plenty of outdoor time. My fiancé works 2nd shift so the dogs will never be left home alone except for a few hours on Sundays only! I work full time but my fiancé works 2nd shift so when I go to work he’s home and when I get home he’s going to work. Someone is almost always home I never use flexi leashes only slipleads or harnesses that can’t be slipped. I also usually ask for a crate(have a spare) if dogs need breaks
About: Dog owners and dogs alike will love my services because I take the care I give very seriously! I understand that your pets can be just like your children, and you love them more than anything! I enjoy the outdoors, and I even like the rain so I'll never cancel because of weather! I have experience with owning my own pets and growing up with close friends and their dogs. I also volunteered at my local humane society for a number of years as a dog walker. I can't think of anything better than being able to take care of your dog while you're at work or on vacation, and I can guarantee that your pets will be well taken care of. I also understand that as dog parents you may have specific requests for your dog and I will always do what you ask. My availability varies by day to day so just send me a message and I'm sure we'll be able to work something out!
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Jason M.
“Returned home to a very happy Bristle kitty who had been played with, received pats, and was given her medication in a timely manner. Couldn’t ask for better quality care!”
Kate J.Star Sitter
“Kate is doing an amazing job with our 10 year old Boston Terrier. Kate is flexible, reliable, kind, caring and has the most genuine personality. We feel blessed that Kate has agreed to provide drop by visits / walks mid-day for our four-legged kiddo on a weekly schedule. We are also excited to utilize her overnight services in her home when we are away and can’t take our dog with us. We look forward to continue booking with Kate and highly recommended her pet sitting services.”
jennifer s.
“Helped us out in a pinch and took care of my pup. Made sure he got his meds and some scratches on the couch. Great communication and reliable. Thank you!”
Emma M.Star Sitter
“Emma is wonderful- she gives our babies the same love and attention we would. We never feel worried about going away when Emma’s taking care of them.”
Sarah G.
“Happy we found Sarah to be our go-to person for when we need someone to drop in / walk Milah! She's great with our pup, and provides detailed updates. She showed up on time, followed all of our instructions to a T, and our pup loved the visit. Would book again!”
Jerrod C.
“We are very happy to say that Jarrod was responsible with Pepprel’s care and schedule. When need be, we will not hesitate to call on him again.”
Evan Z.
“Evan has watched our dog multiple times and she is always so well cared for! He makes sure she gets plenty of exercise each day and there is no shortage of attention and dog snuggles. We had great communication when he had our dog as well. Would highly recommend him to walk or care for your dog!”
Colby H.
About: I have taken animal science classes for past 4 years and previously worked at doggy daycare and boarding facilities. I am also proficient on administering many specialized medications such as insulin and heart meds. I have been taking care of pets since I was 12 years old and have worked with all types of dogs from Chihuahua puppies to senior Great Danes. I am currently working part time, usually from home while going into the office a few days a week. I would be free to visit any pups all throughout the day on most weekdays, usually Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, as well as the weekend. I always ensure that whatever animal I am taking care of is comfortable and feels that they are in a safe environment as well as others around them. Being with people other than their parents can be a stressful situation for some pets and I work to make that encounter as stress free as possible.
Madison H.
“Madi is amazing! I’ve been hiring her for quite some time now. She’s always responsive, keeps me updated about any issues, or just her daily drop ins. She came in clutch this past weekend, after I exhausted all options finding someone to care for my old fat cat while she had friends in town. She’s even taken extra steps to get my old lady up and moving now that she has mobility issues. I’m so grateful to have found her. 10/10”
Craig C.
“Highly recommend Craig! My dog absolutely loves him, and I trust him. My dog always has fun and I get cute pictures too and he's s always on time”
Lindsey P.
“Lindsey loves animals! She has looked after my dog many times (including walks) and I know that he is in the best care possible with her. Highly recommend.”
Drew J.Star Sitter
“Incredibly sweet and very thorough with questions on the meet up. Also huge bonus of her taking adorable pics of the animals! 10/10”
Stephanie F.
“Stephanie was wonderful, she made an effort to set time for a check in before the visit even with a last minute booking on my end. It made me comfortable that my kitty Merli was in good hands. She was timely and took great care of Merli. Thank you, Stephanie!”
Tricia P.
“Trisha P. Has been sitting for my two Shelties for some time now. They are so excited to see her and she gives them so much love and attention. I feel they are in super great hands whenever she is with them.”
Kamerin H.
“Kamerin has been house sitting my dog for many years now, she always keeps in contact with us to tell us how they are doing and goes above and beyond to keep him happy, she also would drop off and pick one up our more rambunctious dog from day care while staying with our other who doesnt do well at day care.”
Samantha H.
“Samantha was fantastic. I was away for 10 days and it was the first time I'd ever used Rover to coordinate care for my cat. Samantha made the process easy. She was communicative throughout and provided detailed updates after each visit. So many of the photos she sent were of my cat curled up in her lap. It was clear that my cat trusted her and was in good hands! Upon my return, my cat's litter box was clean and both her food and water bowls were full. Samantha truly went above and beyond what I was expecting. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and communicative pet sitter! Thanks again, Samantha!”
Margaret K.
“We have 20 month, 130 pounds Bernese Mountain Dog who absolutely loves Maggie. When she arrives he is super excited because he knows there is going to be fun and games in the backyard, walks and lots of snuggles and scratches and yes a few treats. We have spent a lot of time training our BMD and Maggie is very respectful of the boundaries we have set for him and the shenanigans we do not encourage from him because of his size and strength. We have no concerns when we leave him with her overnight or when she takes him on a trek.”
Stephanie T.
“Steph took care of my rabbit for a long trip away and during the holidays and she went above and beyond. Consistently checked in with plenty of photos and took the extra time and care to keep his space clean and spend some time with him. She even made a special second trip on his birthday that I was unfortunately missing!! I would absolutely recommend her.”
Brittany B.
“I have been Brittanys boyfriend for almost 2 years now and over those 2 years I have realized how much of an animal lover she is. During high school she would always bring home animals from her Animal Science class. She would take care of them with a lot of care and love. Brittany would even take home sick bunnies and would make them healthy again. If there is anyone that people should trust with their animals, it's Brittany!”
Olivia R.
“Olivia has been a close friend for several years. Everything Olivia does is done with care and awareness. Over the span of our friendship, I have seen her passion for the work she does, her creative thinking for resolving difficult situations, and her organization for executing a task. Olivia's skills shine, specifically when she works with animals. Her love of dogs makes the work enjoyable. She is my families primary pet-sitter over vacations. We leave her with a list of tasks pertaining to the care of our cat and dog, and she ceases to disappoint. She looks after my sick dog with such love and makes sure to give my dog her daily medication on time. Olivia is very deliberate in what she does; in other words, she does not waste her time filling in the gaps of her schedule. I highly recommend her for this position because I have every bit of confidence that she will do it with passion and confidence.”
Over 302 pet parents in Dover have booked pet sitting
Dover pet parents share their Rover experiences
Laura is my go to cat sitter! Whether it’s for a long weekend or a week long vacation she’s the person I trust to take care of my three girlies the most. Very thorough with her visits and I always look forward to reading her rover cards and seeing the pictures she takes, they’re fabulous! Even my former feral cat that takes forever to warm up to new people loves her! Thank you Laura for always looking after the kitties like your own!
Cody was once again AMAZING with my senior cat and leopard gecko! It was also a wonderful surprise that she watered and pruned the tomatoes and peppers in my backyard! I will not hesitate to reach out to her for future pet help :) Thank you so much, Cody!!
Stephanie did a great job watching our pups over a long weekend. She provided detailed information for each visit, and shared pictures of the pups. Our dogs seemed instantly comfortable with her during the meet and greet, and we felt at ease knowing she was watching them.
Happy we found Sarah to be our go-to person for when we need someone to drop in / walk Milah! She's great with our pup, and provides detailed updates. She showed up on time, followed all of our instructions to a T, and our pup loved the visit. Would book again!
Incredibly sweet and very thorough with questions on the meet up. Also huge bonus of her taking adorable pics of the animals! 10/10
Highly recommend Craig! My dog absolutely loves him, and I trust him. My dog always has fun and I get cute pictures too and he's s always on time
Adrian has been such a help with my puppy on days I work. She is very responsive to messages and prompt with visits.
Steph took care of my rabbit for a long trip away and during the holidays and she went above and beyond. Consistently checked in with plenty of photos and took the extra time and care to keep his space clean and spend some time with him. She even made a special second trip on his birthday that I was unfortunately missing!! I would absolutely recommend her.
Amber is very sweet and was great with my dogs. She helped out me last minute and was highly responsive.
Thank you again Meghan! Charlie was well taken taken care of and we really appreciate you stopping by while we were away!!
Dale did a great job with Luna in building a relationship with her and playing with her. She was right on top of things when my cat Kashi suddenly had a seizure for the first time. She contacted me right away after staying with Kashi until the seizure ended. We’re very happy to have Dale take care of our pets.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Dover on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about CA$25 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 141 pet sitters in Dover. 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, 89% of Dover 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 Dover.
Rover makes it easy to find Dover 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 141 pet sitters in Dover 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.
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