Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Downtown, Portland, ME
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1. Katey B.
“Katey went above and beyond to take care of our kitty. The best sitter we’ve booked on Rover and hopeful to have Katey take care of Caroline next time!”
2. Haley Jo C.
“The kitties had a great time with Haley. She provided us with excellent, detailed daily updates, photos, and kept an eye on some health issues we’ve been tracking. She made sure our lady got her medication twice daily and cleaned up and notified me of some vomit from our older boy with kidney disease. Haley came by for a meet and greet before our booking and we were very impressed by her; she’s very personable, professional, and we could tell she loved kitties and animals and would give them great care while we were gone. She was super flexible when I had to push our trip forward a week due to a personal health reason and I’m glad we made the decision to book with her !”
3. Justine S.
“Justine was fabulous with our cats and we will definitely request her again! Our shyest kitty warmed up in record time. She kept us up to date and was proactive with packages and such. 10/10!”
4. Jackiellen B.
“Jackiellen was fantastic! Super attentive to the animals needs, always early to appointments and sent detailed updates everyday. My wife and I had never used a pet sitter before and Jackiellen really put our minds at easy. Our pets were extremely well taken care of and she even brought in our mail and shoveled the walk during the worst snow storm of the year! Jackiellen sets the bar high and exceeds expectations on all fronts. All around fantastic experience, highly recommend and will definitely book again!”
5. Jayson M.
“Jayson was very communicative, asked great questions at the meet and greet and my two senior cats seemed well cared for when I returned. Thank you, Jayson!”
6. Julia L.
“Julia was very attentive and communicative during the entire duration of our vacation, and she took excellent care of Pandora while we were away!”
7. Sergey T.
“Another great set of walks from Sergey!”
8. Destiny R.
“Destiny did a great job taking care of our three animals, including one cat who had just been spayed and needed some special care. She is very proactive and thorough and clearly loves animals. I would definitely choose her again.”
9. Amanda L.
“Amanda was great! She is very responsible, prompt, detail oriented and my cats loved her. I have 3 pretty outgoing cats, each with their own quirks, and it can be a lot when they are all hungry and want to play. She was great with all of them, got to know each of them, and spent a little one on one time with each despite time constraints. I will definitely hire her again when I travel.”
10. Viva L.
“Absolutely wonderful! Viva is attentive, kind, considerate and takes my puppy for great, engaging walks! My puppy loves her and enjoys the walk break while I’m at work. Viva takes pictures and videos of my puppy that I love receiving!! 10/10 would recommend her for any dog walking needs :)”
11. Madison C.
“Madison took wonderful care of my cat while I was away on a camping trip. I was unavailable by phone most days, so I was totally nervous to leave my cat in the hands of someone else. She went above and beyond during drop in visits and kept my kitty well fed, played with and comfortable (he even let her pet his belly, which is an honor, if you know him :)). I would recommend Madison to anyone looking for a dependable, thoughtful caretaker for their cat!”
12. Lindsay W.
“Lindsay was outstanding! I love how she brought a little lobster toy the first time she met my cat. Lady Grey was taken good care of. Lindsay went above and beyond and sent me lots of pictures. :)”
13. Candace O.
“Candace was great at communicating while I was away and navigated the complexities of entering my condo building with ease. I’m happy Cleo was in good hands.”
14. Jackie P.
“Jackie was great with checking-in on our cat for our first trip away since adopting him. Lots of photos and updates. We already have her booked for our next trip!”
15. Paige A.
“Paige is the best catsitter ever!! My cat (Toothy) was given love, care, and attention every day she watched over him. I was pleasantly surprised to get cat photos from her with updates when she would catsit! Also, Paige gave Toothy a wonderful toy that he loves :) 10/10 would recommend!”
16. Priscilla G.
“Priscilla was so so wonderful!! She is sweet and caring and takes exceptional care of your furry loves. Priscilla gave me such peace knowing my cat Gracie was well looked after! Included pictures and great info after every visit !”
17. Julia K.
“Julia looked after my cat, Bastet aka Bas, for 3 weeks. It was the first time I had left Bas alone so wasn't sure how she would respond. Julia did an excellent job. Bas was shy at first and would hide, but Julia was patient, after a couple of visits Bas not only stopped hiding but trusted Julia enough to show her belly. That photo told me I had nothing to worry about. My apartment was neat when I returned and she even watered my plants. Thanks, Julia. Highly recommend her and will definitely ask her to sit with Bas again.”
18. Samantha C.
“Samantha took are of my two babies while I was away for the weekend, one of which needed daily ear drops. She treated them as if they were her own. I would definitely recommend her and will be using her services in the future!”
19. Mary M.
“Grace was fantastic with my cat. She followed instructions to a t and asked really insightful questions before I left which made it so that she didn't have to contact me a lot while I was on my trip. I loved receiving photo updates from her everyday. Grace took great care of my cat and also went above and beyond playing with her and setting up enrichment activities for when my cat was alone. I would never hesitate to ask Grace to watch my cat again. My cat can be anxious when I am away, but seemed so happy and relaxed in Grace's care”
20. Fionna T.
“Our first day with Fiona stopping in, but I can tell she’s going to be great! The dogs loved her on first sight and she was ver communicative during her visit. I used to work from home and they are used to being with me most of the day, so it was a stressful day and nice to know that somebody who loves animals was with them for part of the day.”
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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 Downtown on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $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 Jul 2024, there are 115 pet sitters in Downtown. 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, 87% of Downtown pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 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 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
There are 115 pet sitters in Downtown 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.
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