Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Downtown East, Minneapolis
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Top rated Downtown East pet sitters
“Amy is truly a dog whisperer! My very barky and unsure husky mix warmed up to her within a few minutes and has been great for all the visits. Our other dog, a little beagle, has been a cuddle machine with her. I would recommend Amy with 10 stars if I could. We are definitely having her back!”
“Anne was great and my cats Miki and Nola loved her! She spent time playing and bonding with them and everything was clean and taken care of, including the mess that Miki made of the litter. I appreciated all the pictures and updates as well! I definitely recommend Anne and will be contacting her in the future!”
“James did a great job taking care of my cat. James was very attentive and followed directions. He played with my cat a lot and did very good with her.”
“So nice and accommodating!”
“Chloe was a superb dog sitter! We are so grateful she could stop in to care for our senior dog when we needed extra support. Would totally have Chloe back again.”
“Elle was great to work with! She was a great communicator who quickly responded to messages. She was thorough about updating me when she checked in on my dog and cat. I was happy to get photo updates and descriptions of how the check ins went. I will absolutely ask her to dog/cat again!”
“sara was great!!! very communicative, sharing such cute pics of my kitty & letting me know how he was doing. definitely would book again”
About: I have many years of experience with large and small breeds. I currently spend much of my free time exercising and training dogs at the municipal shelter. I have experience with high energy and reactive dogs. Your dogs will have my full attention and I'm happy to introduce new training of interest or solidify existing routines. I am currently working full time, mostly remote with flexible hours, so feel free to make extended requests and I'll do my best to accommodate. My goal is to ensure your pups have a safe, clean, and comfortable place to stay during your absence. I'm a tidy individual and will maintain your space.
“Emily was so great for our kitties during our recent absence! One of our kitties had been sick and was still receiving oral medication, so I was very nervous about leaving her behind. Emily put my mind completely at ease. She is responsible, communicative, and very caring. We felt so lucky to have found her and will absolutely reach out for drop-in visits again.”
About: I’ve cared for pets since age 7. Experienced with seniors, puppies, and shy pets. I’m patient, reliable, and treat every animal like family. I pay close attention to each pet’s needs and make sure they feel safe, loved, and happy. Pet care is a natural part of my daily routine. I currently have 2 pets of my own, so I understand how to meet their needs with love and consistency. I’m flexible on weekdays and weekends and happy to adjust my schedule to fit your pet’s routine. I create a calm, pet-friendly environment where animals feel safe and at ease. Whether in my home or yours, I follow all routines, respect boundaries, and keep a close eye on safety—like secure leashes, gates, and feeding instructions. I treat every home and pet with care, trust, and respect. I understand that your pet may need time to adjust to a new environment and/or person, but I am patient and willing to make accommodations according to the pet's needs.
“Elinor took fantastic care of our cat, Maggie, and always goes the extra mile. Traveling without Mags used to be stressful and worrisome but Elinor is so reassuring and makes us feel confident that M is in good hands.”
About: Hello, my name is Xan, and I'm a professional dog sitter based in Minnesota. I have been caring for pets for about seven years now, big and small dog experience. Before moving I worked at an animal shelter as a dog walker, which required me to be able to walk any and all kinds of dogs, I am experienced and capable. Pets, dogs especially, are the light of my life, I truly feel so lucky to be able to work with them, I look forward to meeting yours! I'm focusing purely on our furry friends for the mean time which means I can accept any day of the week gigs, I'm only booking after 11am at the moment till sundown (perhaps slightly earlier depending on my comfort levels with the neighborhood) I would love nothing more than to reserve some time for your dog! I care deeply about your pets saftey, each pet has their own special needs so I will discuss your pet with you and how to make sure they are in the absolute best care. I have a completely free schedule and can spend all day everyday with your pet, I'm experienced with getting pets to take oral medication, even if they would rather not take it. I want to make their, and your experience as comfortable as possible while you are away, deeply interested in listening to what works best for you. I have a very friendly corgi who would love to tag along for walks and such if that would make your pup happy. For overnighters I will need to bring her with me, she is cat friendly, dog friendly, bunny friendly, and I'm sure many more!
“She was amazing !!! Will definitely use her again , she was always on time when scheduled and attentive to my dog and communicates well with me on the app 👍🥰”
“Shykala watched my cat and she took so much thought in her care. She took the time to spend time with my cat so that she wasn’t bored while I was away. She sent a bunch of photos so I knew my pet was well taken care of. I will definitely be booking her again to watch my pet”
“Rachel was great! She spent a good time with my kitties, and they seemed to really warm up to her which is usually not their norm. She was communicative and sent pictures which I so appreciate!”
About: As a trusted pet care provider, I bring years of experience and the deepest love for dogs to every home I visit. Your dog’s safety, happiness, and well-being are my top priorities. Hope to become best friends with your furry companion(s) 😊 Working remotely allows me the flexibility to provide consistent and attentive care to pets throughout the day. I can easily integrate pet sitting into my routine, ensuring that your furry friend gets plenty of attention, playtime and walks. I like to start off with understanding the pets routine preferences in any special needs making sure that I stick to their schedule for feeding walks and playtime to maintain a sense of normalcy. I provide updates to pet owners, including photos and messages to keep them informed and reassured. I spend quality time with the pets, giving them plenty of attention, affection, and play to keep them happy and engaged.
“Emily did such a great job taking care of our cat while we were away! She put lots of care into making sure he had everything he needed and sent us lots of cute videos of him. I felt my cat was happy and safe while I was gone. I would definitely book Emily again next time! 🤍🤍”
“I can't recommend Taylor enough! She was hands down the best cat sitter we have ever had. She was proactive before our vacation to find out how to get into our apartment and asking questions about our cat so that she would be prepared from the very first day. She always texted us about the visit, sent pictures and videos and was very reliable. When the app that allowed her to get into our building didn't work, she let us know right away and even called the apps help line. When our kitty had a mess on the floor, she cleaned it up and left our apartment in great condition. Thank you, Taylor!”
“Jessica did a great job with drop in visits to check on my cat. She was amazing with communication and reliable. I would recommend her and I would re-book her again!”
About: I have worked with a lot of different dogs and cats. From young pups and elderly dogs to very young kittens and elderly cats. I also have experience with giving medication like diabetes to feeding a pill. I also do training throughout the day just sit and stay for treats for dogs I am currently not working, so I am working with Rover full time at the moment. I care for dogs and cats. For dogs I do atleast two walks daily. I prefer low/moderate energy animals in my apartment, do to people living underneath me. If they are a little more on the hyper side I would like kennel trained dogs, for quiet time/after hours. And also please let me know if your fur baby has separation anxiety, I’m okay with it to a certain extent and depending on long the stay is. I’m very understanding that pets can be scared or nervous being around new people. But please let me know before hand so we can schedule a meet and greet and see what we could do to help them, maybe bringing their favorite toys or favorite treats Most of the time I’m very chill just at home and have cuddle time and I do have a dog park in the back of my apartment I take dogs to, to be social with other dogs in the neighborhood (if they are social dogs). I also live by stone arch bridge so I’m always taking walks for fresh air or around downtown.
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1. Amy P.
“Amy is truly a dog whisperer! My very barky and unsure husky mix warmed up to her within a few minutes and has been great for all the visits. Our other dog, a little beagle, has been a cuddle machine with her. I would recommend Amy with 10 stars if I could. We are definitely having her back!”
2. Anne B.
“Anne was great and my cats Miki and Nola loved her! She spent time playing and bonding with them and everything was clean and taken care of, including the mess that Miki made of the litter. I appreciated all the pictures and updates as well! I definitely recommend Anne and will be contacting her in the future!”
3. James C.
“James did a great job taking care of my cat. James was very attentive and followed directions. He played with my cat a lot and did very good with her.”
4. Noah H.
“So nice and accommodating!”
5. Chloe K.
“Chloe was a superb dog sitter! We are so grateful she could stop in to care for our senior dog when we needed extra support. Would totally have Chloe back again.”
6. Elle K.
“Elle was great to work with! She was a great communicator who quickly responded to messages. She was thorough about updating me when she checked in on my dog and cat. I was happy to get photo updates and descriptions of how the check ins went. I will absolutely ask her to dog/cat again!”
7. Sara N.
“sara was great!!! very communicative, sharing such cute pics of my kitty & letting me know how he was doing. definitely would book again”
8. Amelia O.
“Amelia has been such a wonderful caregiver for our boisterous, emotionally-needy 90 lb. labrador! We had her care for our pup at our house while we went on an out-of-town trip, and came back to everything looking just as we left it and our pup happy and healthy. She even gave us some great recommendations for enrichment activities that would suit his particular personality. She has a real way with animals, a ton of experience to back it up, and clearly cares deeply for the dogs in her care. She has a gentle, calm presence as well, which I think is a great asset when taking care of dogs. We are so grateful to have found her!”
9. Emily U.
“Emily was so great for our kitties during our recent absence! One of our kitties had been sick and was still receiving oral medication, so I was very nervous about leaving her behind. Emily put my mind completely at ease. She is responsible, communicative, and very caring. We felt so lucky to have found her and will absolutely reach out for drop-in visits again.”
10. Abbott T.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better caregiver for my 3-month-old Labrador puppy, Winnie. Abby was incredibly loving, attentive, and patient with her from the moment they met. She truly went above and beyond to make sure Winnie felt safe, comfortable, and cared for. It’s not easy leaving a young puppy with someone, but Abby’s calm and nurturing presence gave me total peace of mind. Winnie absolutely adored her, and I could tell she was in the best hands. I highly recommend Abby to anyone looking for someone who will treat their pet like family!”
11. Elinor B.
“Elinor took fantastic care of our cat, Maggie, and always goes the extra mile. Traveling without Mags used to be stressful and worrisome but Elinor is so reassuring and makes us feel confident that M is in good hands.”
12. Xan E.
“Xan is a reliable pet sitter. Xan is kind and considerate of animals unique personalities and needs. Xan will give your pet attention, exercise, and will make sure their needs are met. I hope Xan can watch my dogs in June and July. I recommend Xan for pet sitting.”
13. Celine S.
“She was amazing !!! Will definitely use her again , she was always on time when scheduled and attentive to my dog and communicates well with me on the app 👍🥰”
14. Shykala B.
“Shykala watched my cat and she took so much thought in her care. She took the time to spend time with my cat so that she wasn’t bored while I was away. She sent a bunch of photos so I knew my pet was well taken care of. I will definitely be booking her again to watch my pet”
15. Rachel E.
“Rachel was great! She spent a good time with my kitties, and they seemed to really warm up to her which is usually not their norm. She was communicative and sent pictures which I so appreciate!”
16. Sofia F.
“Sofia is the best. She is the biggest dog lover I know, and has provided the best care to my beagle, Blue. They are best friends. Going above and beyond, she is the most attentive with dogs. Thankful for her and her wonderful care!”
17. Emily L.
“Emily did such a great job taking care of our cat while we were away! She put lots of care into making sure he had everything he needed and sent us lots of cute videos of him. I felt my cat was happy and safe while I was gone. I would definitely book Emily again next time! 🤍🤍”
18. Taylor C.
“I can't recommend Taylor enough! She was hands down the best cat sitter we have ever had. She was proactive before our vacation to find out how to get into our apartment and asking questions about our cat so that she would be prepared from the very first day. She always texted us about the visit, sent pictures and videos and was very reliable. When the app that allowed her to get into our building didn't work, she let us know right away and even called the apps help line. When our kitty had a mess on the floor, she cleaned it up and left our apartment in great condition. Thank you, Taylor!”
19. jessica k.
“Jessica did a great job with drop in visits to check on my cat. She was amazing with communication and reliable. I would recommend her and I would re-book her again!”
20. Nhaje W.
“Nhaje is one of few people I trust to care for my elderly, disabled dog. She is so patient and gentle with him. He loves his walks and she makes sure to take him exploring the neighborhood daily. Charlie is always happy to see her and is calm and happy when he comes home. She always responds quickly and sends pictures.”
Over 39 pet parents in Downtown East have booked pet sitting
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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 East.
Rover makes it easy to find Downtown East 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
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