Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Downtown, Lincoln, NE
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Top rated Downtown pet sitters
Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.

“Danielle did a great job for a couple drop ins on the weekend. She gave nice detailed reports on what they did and my dogs behavior. And she managed to get some amazing professional looking pics of our very unphotogenic dog 😅 We are very happy with her services!”


“Andrea was so sweet and patient with our shy pup! She was timely, professional, and a great communicator. I would absolutely recommend her and Edwin’s services!”


“Hilary did an amazing job taking care of my kitties! She sent regular pictures and even some videos. She was easy to communicate with and my kitties loved her! I will definitely be reaching out to her in the future should I need a sitter again.”


“Kayla was wonderful!! Our cat was very happy to be able to stay at home and have Kayla come visit daily. I can tell from the pictures, that Carmen loved Kayla. We will definitely be using Kayla in the future”


“We are first time users and wanted to give Rover a try. We matched with Olivia and she put our concerns to rest. She stopped by to get to know all about our dog. We got an update every time she stopped with a picture. We are very pleased with Olivia. We knew our dog was in good hands!”


“Ashley and Kyle are great with my two dogs. One of my dogs is a bit difficult and they have made her warm up and feel comfortable with them. They are very reliable and I feel very comfortable having them take care of my dogs. They communicate very well, I’m happy I found them! I would definitely recommend them!”


“Very happy I booked with Marisol! I needed a drop-in with only a couple of days notice, and I was nervous about me not having time to do a meet and greet with my nervous pup. She did a great job letting Argos warm up to her, making sure he got some pets and love, and taking him out twice per visit to ensure he did all his business! She was very quick to respond, on-time, and provided a thorough report card. This anxious dog mom is very happy. ☺️”


“Payton did absolutely AMAZING with my two kitties! She had such great communication, and was always sending me updates about how they were doing. I was skeptical about leaving my kitties alone for the first time, but Payton made my vacation stress free! She also helped feed my leopard gecko, so if you need someone to help with exotic pets, she is definitely the way to go! ♥️”


About: I have had animals my entire life! Mostly dogs that have lived well into their teens, but also cats. Most recently I had my dog Bella for over 12 years and the last 3 we traveled the country try between Seattle and Miami by car. She unfortunately passed due to cancer and not ready to own an animal, but still love having them around . I am great at playing with animals to keep them engaged and teaching commands. I also can accommodate animals to their needs if they need medicine or special assistance. I work from home for an agency based in Canada. This means that your animal wouldn’t need to be locked up all day if they stay at my house my flexible schedule also also allows me to add walks in the day and play time so your dog isn’t in a crate all day. I also have a yard big enough for throwing sticks for added fun! I do have a fenced in yard that would allow for your dog to run around. I also wouldn’t mind going to someone’s house if I needed to as well as I am mobile.

“Taylor did a wonderful job caring for our three cats, lizard and fish. She sent pictures each day and everything was great when we got home. She gave us a lot of peace of mind while we were gone. We had a flight cancellation and she agreed to keep watching the pets longer than originally planned.”


“Leanne was great with our dogs. I was a first time Rover user and I was super nervous. Leanne took a lot of time to go over things with us and re assured us. I will 100% be using her services again. We didn’t know Leanne before this, but I’m going to give her credit where credit is due! Thanks LeAnne!”


About: As cliche as it sounds, taking care of pets isn’t just something I do; it’s who I am. Since I was little, I’ve been surrounded by animals of all kinds – from snakes, hamsters, guinea pigs, chickens, and dogs of all sizes, to fish and cats, including elderly pets.🐶🐍🐰🐢🐱 I’ve been there for potty training, administering medication, grooming, scheduled feedings, and maintaining teeth hygiene. To me, animals are pure and down-to-earth, and deserve the same respect ❤️ I don’t do this just for the money – I do it because I genuinely care about animals. I’ve heard too many sad stories about boarding pets somewhere, not getting the care they deserve, and the excessive costs involved, and I want to change that. This home is as much theirs as it is mine. I offer a six-foot fully gated yard, big enough for several animals to bask in the sun or play with toys.🌤️ I have several dog beds (and furniture) with enough space to care for your babies. Even the smaller critters or pets that aren’t cats and dogs! I recently used Rover myself and was initially skeptical, worried, and just overall leery about the situation. 😅But it turned out to be a wonderful experience, and now I want others to have the same peace of mind and enjoyment. I want pet owners to feel confident that their animals are in good hands so they can truly relax and enjoy their own vacation, knowing their pets are having a great time too.☺️ And if I could, I’d give myself five out of five stars, rated highly by Forbes ⭐️for providing top notch safety and security to help ease your pet’s separation from you while you’re away. Don’t hesitate to text me on any questions, concerns, or just to chat about your pets. It’s a big decision to make who you can trust your animals with, and I am happy to help 🫶 The question is how do I fit pet care into my routine- but I don’t “fit it” into my routine. I follow my animals routine, and what they need to be their best self. I am make it a priority on managing potty breaks, feedings, treats, and everything in between. It especially helps that I am home most of my days, and wouldn’t mind more company ☺️ It’s not that I just want to “provide care.” I feel like anyone could do that, but it’s more of bonding with that animal. It’s learning their needs, routine, and having patience with them. My goal is for them to not view me as a complete stranger, and more as a good friend to have 💕With that being said- I would love to take your dog on a walk, feed them, grooming, playing, and giving all the love they deserve! If there is good communication and understanding, I would be happy to help with proper medication or medical needs as well 🩷

“Kayla sent daily updates with photos and our shy girl warmed up to her quickly. She was kind and easy to work with. I felt confident that my cats were in good hands while I was away.”


About: I’m Ashley! I’m NE born and raised. I’ve lived in Lincoln for almost 10 years! I received my bachelors degree at UNL and my Masters and UNO. I have experience caring for dogs throughout my whole life and have had dogs in my life and own home throughout my childhood and currently have my own dog as an adult as well. I was a dog walker in high school and walked dog packs of 6-8 dogs at once of all sizes with my best friend. 🥰 I’ve been a cat owner for 6 years as well in addition to experience working in a Cat Hotel and living/loving my friends kitties, so I’m pretty comfortable with our feline friends too! I’ve also worked for almost a year at doggie daycare locally in Lincoln recently to take us some of my spare time giving me more experience with routinely caring for fur friends that aren’t my on, following given food/medication regimens, etc. I work full time 9am-5pm Mon-Fri but am available for drop ins and house sitting before and after my work day as well as pretty much full time on the weekends. I am available for walks on weekends! I can spend extended time with furbabies on weekends or overnight any day of the week. I care for all furbabies with the same love and affection of being my own pet! I do my best to follow any instructions given per the FurMom/FurDad and make sure that your little fluff has a great time. :)

“Elizabeth was wonderful with our shy dog!! We’ve only ever used family, so were nervous, but loved the app and ability to see her check-in and provide a picture with every visit!! Would definitely recommend and will use again!”


About: I’ve taken care of every kind of dog and cat since I was 12. I have experience with crate training dogs and maintaining the commands that my client’s use with their dog/cat. I’m very flexible to my client’s needs and always want to exceed their expectations. I’m currently a full time student, so I’ll be available mostly on the weekends to dogsit/catsit. However, I can always work with both of our schedules to accommodate drop ins during the week! I live in an apartment in downtown Lincoln, so it’s not very ideal for pet sitting. I’ve dog sat in multiple families homes, and there hasn’t been any issues or complaints. If it’s over the weekends, I can spend more time caring for your fur baby, even if that involves spending the day or night there too!
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.


Jamie S.
Star Sitter


“We had a change of plans with some friends in Omaha and Jamie was super nice and came in the evening to let our dog out! We are super grateful.”


Danielle G.Star Sitter

“Danielle did a great job for a couple drop ins on the weekend. She gave nice detailed reports on what they did and my dogs behavior. And she managed to get some amazing professional looking pics of our very unphotogenic dog 😅 We are very happy with her services!”


Andrea & Edwin G.Star Sitter

“Andrea was so sweet and patient with our shy pup! She was timely, professional, and a great communicator. I would absolutely recommend her and Edwin’s services!”


Alicia D.Star Sitter

“Our pups absolutely loved Alicia and you can tell that she loved them just as much. We will absolutely continue using her anytime we need drop-ins in the future!!”


Hilary F.Star Sitter

“Hilary did an amazing job taking care of my kitties! She sent regular pictures and even some videos. She was easy to communicate with and my kitties loved her! I will definitely be reaching out to her in the future should I need a sitter again.”


Kayla F.Star Sitter

“Kayla was wonderful!! Our cat was very happy to be able to stay at home and have Kayla come visit daily. I can tell from the pictures, that Carmen loved Kayla. We will definitely be using Kayla in the future”


Olivia W.Star Sitter

“We are first time users and wanted to give Rover a try. We matched with Olivia and she put our concerns to rest. She stopped by to get to know all about our dog. We got an update every time she stopped with a picture. We are very pleased with Olivia. We knew our dog was in good hands!”


Ashley & Kyle B.Star Sitter

“Ashley and Kyle are great with my two dogs. One of my dogs is a bit difficult and they have made her warm up and feel comfortable with them. They are very reliable and I feel very comfortable having them take care of my dogs. They communicate very well, I’m happy I found them! I would definitely recommend them!”


Marisol A.

“Very happy I booked with Marisol! I needed a drop-in with only a couple of days notice, and I was nervous about me not having time to do a meet and greet with my nervous pup. She did a great job letting Argos warm up to her, making sure he got some pets and love, and taking him out twice per visit to ensure he did all his business! She was very quick to respond, on-time, and provided a thorough report card. This anxious dog mom is very happy. ☺️”


Payton A.

“Payton did absolutely AMAZING with my two kitties! She had such great communication, and was always sending me updates about how they were doing. I was skeptical about leaving my kitties alone for the first time, but Payton made my vacation stress free! She also helped feed my leopard gecko, so if you need someone to help with exotic pets, she is definitely the way to go! ♥️”


Nathan S.Star Sitter
“Nate was extremely helpful with my dog Charlie. He was able to come pick him up and give him a lot of attention throughout the day. My dog is very active and Charlie had plenty of time to be out of his kennel running around and getting exercise. 5 stars --> Would recommend.”


Taylor T.

“Taylor did a wonderful job caring for our three cats, lizard and fish. She sent pictures each day and everything was great when we got home. She gave us a lot of peace of mind while we were gone. We had a flight cancellation and she agreed to keep watching the pets longer than originally planned.”


Leanne W.Star Sitter

“Leanne was great with our dogs. I was a first time Rover user and I was super nervous. Leanne took a lot of time to go over things with us and re assured us. I will 100% be using her services again. We didn’t know Leanne before this, but I’m going to give her credit where credit is due! Thanks LeAnne!”


Meghan O.

“As ever, a great visit from Meghan! Snoots was way more at ease when I came home from work today, having had a nice visit and a long walk. :)”


Infinity R.Star Sitter
“Infinity is one of the nicest and most caring people I know, and that translates to how she treats dogs too. She goes the extra mile in making sure they have everything they need to be happy and safe. She has never mistreated a dog and is the person eveyerone leaves their dogs with if they go on vacation or something similar.”


Kayla D.

“Kayla sent daily updates with photos and our shy girl warmed up to her quickly. She was kind and easy to work with. I felt confident that my cats were in good hands while I was away.”


Ashley N.Star Sitter
“Ashley does a great job caring for my furbabies! She's attentive to details and the notes left for her. She'll take pictures of the dogs and leave cute notes. :) Thanks for everything!”


Elizabeth W.Star Sitter

“Elizabeth was wonderful with our shy dog!! We’ve only ever used family, so were nervous, but loved the app and ability to see her check-in and provide a picture with every visit!! Would definitely recommend and will use again!”


Jessica S.
“Jessica is a kind hearted person that would treat your pet as her own, her dog Ellamay is spoiled with love and cuddles. You won’t find a more reliable and honest person than Jess, she will be there on time and be trustworthy and kind to your pet!”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
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 Downtown.
Rover makes it easy to find Downtown 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.
