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“Best dog sitter I’ve ever had! Lizz was really great and very observant. She noticed a tick on my dogs leg and removed it while asking for my permission while I was away. She went the extra mile to take care of my dog and I will definitely be asking her to sit again in the future. Highly recommended for pet sitting.”


“Paulina has been an excellent caretaker!! She has gone above and beyond every step of the way. She did not miss a single detail when it came to caring for our four pets, and by the end of the trip our dog and cats were very comfortable with her. She took nice pictures and kept us updated during our trip and at no time did we feel like we didn’t know how our pets were doing. We would definitely recommend Paulina to anyone and we look forward to booking her again in the future!”


“I'm a first time Rover user so I was new to the process and a little apprehensive, but I had nothing to be concerned about- Autumn was amazing! We had a meet and greet with her before our trip and she immediately made us comfortable about leaving the care of our kitties to her. It's clear she loves animals and our two 9 year old kitties loved her visits while we were out of town. She took great care of them and was extremely communicative with us the entire time. I will definitely request her services again in the future!!”


“Azure has a great manor with the animals that is apparent immediately. She checked in on my dogs and cat while I was away from home and I got feedback and photos. Very reliable!”


“Tricia should get 6/5 stars. Aside from cat-care, Tricia is just a lovely person. Very attentive and quickly built trust with our cat to administer meds smoothly. Treated our cat like one of their own and always left detailed notes after each visit. We will 100% ask Tricia to watch our little guy in the future.”


“Emily is the best! We have two difficult to deal with doggies that she handles with grace. They actually seem to like her, which is huge because they hate everyone. She goes above and beyond to take care of them on her visits and she has been really flexible with our crazy schedules. 100% the best dog sitter we've seen!”


“Camille was very sweet and caring to my cat! She really cared about the specific routine we have and sticking to the instructions and tips I left. She left detailed notes through the app and lots of adorable pictures. It was good to know my cat was comfortable with her and enjoyed having someone there to care for her while I was gone.”


“It's been so hot so I can't take my dog with me everywhere I go. Kat kindly accepted my last minute request for a drop-in visit to give my dog a pee break. My shy dog took to Kat right away. Thank you for your help!”


“Maddy is so fantastic. She always goes above and beyond in caring for my critters, and you can tell how much she loves spending time with them. She provides great, consistent communication and always takes fun photos. I highly recommend using Maddy for your pet care :)”


“Always great being able to rely on Meghan to look after our kitties! She's a great communicator, making it easy to coordinate on details caring for our cats. She also snaps lovely pictures of our kitties, which is always a delight to see while we're away. Thanks Meghan!”


“Katie is an outstanding person to have come visit your furry ones! She was very flexible, understanding, and a great presence for our cat when we were away! Would strongly recommend anyone to trust her to take care of your loved ones! Thanks again, Katie!”


“Stone was terrific!! The dogs immediately loved her from the first time they met her. We never worried about them in her care. She even took them for walks! She went above and beyond. We will definitely have her back again!”


“Anna has taken care of our cats and dog several times now, and is always kind, responsive, and thorough. I can confidently leave my home knowing she is giving our animals the attention and care they need and deserve. Thank you so much!”


About: With experience walking both dogs and cats, I enjoy creating a moment of joy for all pets. I am currently unemployed as I await my school program to begin in September so I have plenty of time to check on your furry friends. Most of my dog walking experience is with prey-driven medium-sized dogs and puppies who lead with their nose. My cat walking experience is with a harness and a cat nervous around the big open sky. I have assisted in training my family’s dogs and caring for them my whole life. This includes medications, specialized diets, and more. As a current cat mom, I’ve had my fair share of vet visits, finding a cat hiding under the couch, cleaning up litter box accidents, and just playing with them in a way that feeds their prey-driven nature. I would love to spend time with your pet and it would bring me joy to give them some fun, too. Whether they need a long walk, a ball thrown, some medication administered, someone to pet them, or to practice some tricks, I’m down to cater to them. I am currently unemployed and have time to spend with your pets (and my own). For my cat, Whisk, we have a water fountain, feed her twice per day, do a trick routine with treats, play with her daily with wand toys, and occasionally explore the outdoors on a leash. I also clip her nails at home, administer occasional medications and monthly flea and tick treatments. With my family’s dogs we have specialized food for each pet, stay aware of any food guarding, play with them in the backyard, walk them daily, and occasionally hike with them. No routine is too complex for a pet! It varies by the animal and I’m happy to cater to their needs and what has been set up in your household. What is most important to me is your animal feeling safe. Your pet deserves to feel safe and cared for in their own home. I want to learn their preferences and needs, and earn their trust. Any information you have on that is helpful but I can also assess this over a visit without rushing the pet. I am someone driven by the needs of each individual pet as well as the type of pet - for example catering types of play to a cat versus a large german shepard versus to a tiny chihuahua. The pet comes first.

“Two paws up for Sonja! My dog, Lucy, took to her right away despite her trust issues related to being a shelter dog. It takes a special person for a dog to feel comfortable around them right away and Sonja is that person! Sonja also fulfilled all my specifications for care and I came home to a very happy dog. Couldn’t have done that long shift without you Sonja! Thank you.”


“Thank you again for taking care of Pai and Hui during the weekend! I really love that you send their pictures every time you gave them a visit so I knew they’re happy and doing okay!”


“Upon meeting, Caitlin is clearly a sweet person and her behavior with my pup definitely spoke to her high level of experience with dogs. I come home to a happy and sleepy pup on the days Caitlin helps. 👍👍”


“We’re so lucky to have found Milena in our neighborhood! She came in and got our dog out of the crate and play for a while when we are skiing. We also had a meet and greet because she’ll be house sitting for us, and it is clear that our dog adores her and vice versa. Highly recommend 🫶”


“I hired Natalie for seven visits to attend to my cat while I was gone for a long weekend. She was on time for each visits and sent me photographs of my cat Grey Cloud when she completed a half hour with him. He was fed and his litter box scooped as I instructed. This was my first time hiring a pet sitter and it was well worth it.”


About: I’ve been taking care of friends and family’s dogs for many years. From individual walks and check ins to extended overnight stays in their homes. I’m a full time student at Western Washington University. But other than during my classes I’m free weekdays and most weekends to spend time with your furry friends! I will try my very best to make your pets feel as comfortable with me as possible. Like following their daily routines, and taking extra time to build trust.
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Lizz R.Star Sitter

“Best dog sitter I’ve ever had! Lizz was really great and very observant. She noticed a tick on my dogs leg and removed it while asking for my permission while I was away. She went the extra mile to take care of my dog and I will definitely be asking her to sit again in the future. Highly recommended for pet sitting.”


Paulina V.Star Sitter

“Paulina has been an excellent caretaker!! She has gone above and beyond every step of the way. She did not miss a single detail when it came to caring for our four pets, and by the end of the trip our dog and cats were very comfortable with her. She took nice pictures and kept us updated during our trip and at no time did we feel like we didn’t know how our pets were doing. We would definitely recommend Paulina to anyone and we look forward to booking her again in the future!”


Autumn M.Star Sitter

“I'm a first time Rover user so I was new to the process and a little apprehensive, but I had nothing to be concerned about- Autumn was amazing! We had a meet and greet with her before our trip and she immediately made us comfortable about leaving the care of our kitties to her. It's clear she loves animals and our two 9 year old kitties loved her visits while we were out of town. She took great care of them and was extremely communicative with us the entire time. I will definitely request her services again in the future!!”


Azure P.
Star Sitter


“Azure has a great manor with the animals that is apparent immediately. She checked in on my dogs and cat while I was away from home and I got feedback and photos. Very reliable!”


Patricia H.

“Tricia should get 6/5 stars. Aside from cat-care, Tricia is just a lovely person. Very attentive and quickly built trust with our cat to administer meds smoothly. Treated our cat like one of their own and always left detailed notes after each visit. We will 100% ask Tricia to watch our little guy in the future.”


Emily V.Star Sitter

“Emily is the best! We have two difficult to deal with doggies that she handles with grace. They actually seem to like her, which is huge because they hate everyone. She goes above and beyond to take care of them on her visits and she has been really flexible with our crazy schedules. 100% the best dog sitter we've seen!”


CAMILLE D.

“Camille was very sweet and caring to my cat! She really cared about the specific routine we have and sticking to the instructions and tips I left. She left detailed notes through the app and lots of adorable pictures. It was good to know my cat was comfortable with her and enjoyed having someone there to care for her while I was gone.”


Kat J.Star Sitter

“It's been so hot so I can't take my dog with me everywhere I go. Kat kindly accepted my last minute request for a drop-in visit to give my dog a pee break. My shy dog took to Kat right away. Thank you for your help!”


Maddy C.Star Sitter

“Maddy is so fantastic. She always goes above and beyond in caring for my critters, and you can tell how much she loves spending time with them. She provides great, consistent communication and always takes fun photos. I highly recommend using Maddy for your pet care :)”


Meghan K.
Star Sitter


“Always great being able to rely on Meghan to look after our kitties! She's a great communicator, making it easy to coordinate on details caring for our cats. She also snaps lovely pictures of our kitties, which is always a delight to see while we're away. Thanks Meghan!”


Katherine G.Star Sitter

“Katie is an outstanding person to have come visit your furry ones! She was very flexible, understanding, and a great presence for our cat when we were away! Would strongly recommend anyone to trust her to take care of your loved ones! Thanks again, Katie!”


Stone F.

“Stone was terrific!! The dogs immediately loved her from the first time they met her. We never worried about them in her care. She even took them for walks! She went above and beyond. We will definitely have her back again!”


Anna F.Star Sitter

“Anna has taken care of our cats and dog several times now, and is always kind, responsive, and thorough. I can confidently leave my home knowing she is giving our animals the attention and care they need and deserve. Thank you so much!”


Ryan M.
“Ryan is a loving and trustworthy dog owner, and has been all her life! I’ve seen her walk dogs, take them to the dog park, play with them on the beach, help train them in basic commands at ARF classes, and so much more. She is calm when dogs need to be distracted and knows how to get their attention. Her energetic and attentive personality sets her apart when it comes to pet care. She’s been a popular dog sitter in our neighborhood for a few years now!”


Sonja H.

“Two paws up for Sonja! My dog, Lucy, took to her right away despite her trust issues related to being a shelter dog. It takes a special person for a dog to feel comfortable around them right away and Sonja is that person! Sonja also fulfilled all my specifications for care and I came home to a very happy dog. Couldn’t have done that long shift without you Sonja! Thank you.”


Flannery E.
Star Sitter


“Thank you again for taking care of Pai and Hui during the weekend! I really love that you send their pictures every time you gave them a visit so I knew they’re happy and doing okay!”


Caitlin

“Upon meeting, Caitlin is clearly a sweet person and her behavior with my pup definitely spoke to her high level of experience with dogs. I come home to a happy and sleepy pup on the days Caitlin helps. 👍👍”


Milena D.

“We’re so lucky to have found Milena in our neighborhood! She came in and got our dog out of the crate and play for a while when we are skiing. We also had a meet and greet because she’ll be house sitting for us, and it is clear that our dog adores her and vice versa. Highly recommend 🫶”


Natalie G.Star Sitter

“I hired Natalie for seven visits to attend to my cat while I was gone for a long weekend. She was on time for each visits and sent me photographs of my cat Grey Cloud when she completed a half hour with him. He was fed and his litter box scooped as I instructed. This was my first time hiring a pet sitter and it was well worth it.”


Kai K.
“Kai has assisted in caring for my dog Charlie for a number of years now and I know that Charlie loves the extra walks and snuggles Kai gives him. Kai has two cats of his own that love his silly and sweet nature and I’m so glad he’s decided to join rover to bring his pet loving attitude to other pets! He always takes the extra step to make sure his pets and others are happy and cared for and I couldn’t recommend a better pet sitter”
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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 Business District.
Rover makes it easy to find Downtown Business District 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.
