Pet Sitting in Durham
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Top rated Durham pet sitters

“Kasch has become our go-to sitter for Ida. He always takes great care of our kitty and gives us very thorough updates as well as cute pics! Would highly recommend!”


“We love having Craig & Chelsea come take care of our kitties whenever we’re away for a trip. They are so thoughtful and thorough and do such a great job. We know our cats are in great hands with them while we are away.”


“Super reliable. Goes above and beyond what I expected from a rover sitter. Took lots of great picture of the dogs on thier walk. Would recommend and will hire again.”


“Amanda helped us out in a pinch and we couldn't have asked for a better sitter! She took great care of our two kitties and we would absolutely hire her again!”


“Maricela is an excellent sitter. We had her come by for drop in visits during an week and a half long vacation. She was so good with my three girls. She kept me posted everyday of how my girls were doing, and sent tons of pictures. I will definitely have her care for my girls again.”

“Great communication and so helpful with our dogs! Thanks!”


About: I have taken care of pets since the third grade, including when my lab had 9 puppies. Currently I take care my two adorable dogs and cat, and am a very attentive sitter. I am home from college for the summer and work a summer job, but will have plenty of time to take care of your pets. I bathe my dogs every other week, take them for walks, brush their fur, provide my 12 year old dog with her medicine, feed, and lots of petting.

“We will never leave our pets with anyone but Dani! You will know the first time you meet Dani and introduce her to your dogs and cats that she truly cares about your fur babies. She has a calm demeanor and is kind and sensitive. You will fall in love with her dog Xena who was so patient withe my fiesty 12 week old Lab puppy. We would leave 10 stars if we could, thank you Dani!”


“Lynn was a responsible and reliable sitter for our skittish cat. She communicated regularly and was obviously trustworthy. We came back to a clean environment and a healthy cat! Would absolutely book her again as well as recommend her to anyone to care for their pets. Thanks Lynn !”


“Allie was great and our cats loved playing with her! They can’t wait for next time! She provided great updates and communicated well. We felt at ease leaving the gentlemen in her care!”


About: I have owned my own dogs from puppies to senior dogs. I don’t have any professional pet care experience but I am very compassionate and love spending time with dogs! I am an avid hiker and outdoor lover so dog walking is a perfect opportunity for me. I work full time from Tuesday to Sunday so the Monday and Sunday are best for me. Anytime of day will work! Early morning during the week may also work. I will find safe areas to walk your dog and always clean up after them. I will also bring water and a portable bowl for them to drink from.

“Above and beyond! I would highly recommend Alissa. She took wonderful care of my cat over a holiday and was easy to communicate with.”


“Richard was great - I felt pretty comfortable going away for 4 days knowing Richard was coming to visit my girl kitties !! This was my first trip away in a long time and it went very well - I can’t thank you enough Richard !! 🐾🐾”



“My dogs loved Krista! She was very dependable and kept me in the loop the entire time. I received many photos of her visit with the dogs. This was my first experience with Rover and was thrilled that I found Krista. I will definitely be asking for her help again!!”


“Jaclyn is an excellent dog sitter! She is kind, compassionate and is very flexible when I need her last minute. She takes great care of my elderly dog who just lost his sibling recently. I highly recommend her!”


“Isabelle took excellent care of our two Corgi boys while we were on an extended trip of 11 days. We were nervous about leaving them for such a long time, but from the first moments of our meet and great, it was clear that Isabelle was a perfect match for them. The boys connected with her immediately and it was obvious that she is experienced in both drop-in visits and extended care. She is a very thoughtful and capable sitter, who sends regular updates with adorable photos, and we really appreciated her timely replies to our texts. We never worried about our pups while they were in Isabelle's care and when we returned, our boys were relaxed and happy. I highly recommend Isabelle for both drop-in visits and long-term care, and we look forward to bringing her back to care for our boys sometime soon.”



“Olivia did a great job taking care of my dog! It was her first time sitting for him and I was away for a very long day so she came to walk him three times. Each time she checked in so I knew she was there, and she sent photos. She communicated well from the first contact, set up a meet and greet promptly, and got right back to me when I sent a booking request. She's clearly a pro with dogs, and Gunnar took to her immediately. Highly recommended!”


About: I grew up with Golden Retrievers and cats, and have always been passionate about animals. I worked at a veterinary clinic for 7 years where I gained a lot of experience in recognizing animal behavior and with animal handling. I enjoy providing care and company for dogs and cats of all ages. I have experience with senior pets and administering medication. I only work part time right now, and have flexibility in caring for your pets. My 7 month old Golden/Pyrenees puppy keeps me busy as well! I’m happy to walk your dog on their usual route. If they don’t do well outside of the house due to being unsocialized, I’m happy to play with them at your home in your yard so they can get some exercise.

About: We live in a safe woodsy area with pets of our own and I would care for yours while your away, like you do, with love I’m a stay at home mom and other than bringing my son to and from school I’m home. Sometimes the normal errands but mostly home all day I have pets of my own, dogs, cats and chickens. They can run outside with mine or I can walk them or whatever you prefer.

About: I have grown up with dogs my whole life, I've been involved in taking care of and training them. I have also worked at a doggie daycare and done house sitting/dog watching for friends and relatives. I love all animals, especially dogs and I will treat anyone of them like they were my own. I work only part time and have a pretty open schedule. My hours are flexible so in this season I have an abundance of availability for your pets. I will play with and walk you're pets and anything else they might need. I will give them their food and medicine as you instruct and make sure they always have access to water. I will also help them feel as happy and comfortable as they can be while they wait for you to come back!
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Kasch T.Star Sitter

“Kasch has become our go-to sitter for Ida. He always takes great care of our kitty and gives us very thorough updates as well as cute pics! Would highly recommend!”


Craig & Chelsea B.
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“We love having Craig & Chelsea come take care of our kitties whenever we’re away for a trip. They are so thoughtful and thorough and do such a great job. We know our cats are in great hands with them while we are away.”


Kourtney J.Star Sitter

“Super reliable. Goes above and beyond what I expected from a rover sitter. Took lots of great picture of the dogs on thier walk. Would recommend and will hire again.”


Amanda D.Star Sitter

“Amanda helped us out in a pinch and we couldn't have asked for a better sitter! She took great care of our two kitties and we would absolutely hire her again!”


Maricela T.
Star Sitter

“Maricela is an excellent sitter. We had her come by for drop in visits during an week and a half long vacation. She was so good with my three girls. She kept me posted everyday of how my girls were doing, and sent tons of pictures. I will definitely have her care for my girls again.”


Hilary M.

“Great communication and so helpful with our dogs! Thanks!”


Alexa S.
“Alexa is great! We have used her several times for our 3 dogs, both times for about 5 days. She always would send pictures of the dogs out on their walks and update us on how they were doing. Not only did she walk and feed our pups, she would stay and hang out with them for a bit as well. Our one dog is tough to walk and needs a harness and Alexa had no issues putting it on and off. We highly reccomend Alexa and will have her watch our pups again.”


Dani B.


“We will never leave our pets with anyone but Dani! You will know the first time you meet Dani and introduce her to your dogs and cats that she truly cares about your fur babies. She has a calm demeanor and is kind and sensitive. You will fall in love with her dog Xena who was so patient withe my fiesty 12 week old Lab puppy. We would leave 10 stars if we could, thank you Dani!”


Lynn B.

“Lynn was a responsible and reliable sitter for our skittish cat. She communicated regularly and was obviously trustworthy. We came back to a clean environment and a healthy cat! Would absolutely book her again as well as recommend her to anyone to care for their pets. Thanks Lynn !”


Allison E.

“Allie was great and our cats loved playing with her! They can’t wait for next time! She provided great updates and communicated well. We felt at ease leaving the gentlemen in her care!”


Alexandra G.
“Alexandra is an amazing person. She is so caring to people and especially animals. I have never seen so much empathy in someone before and Alexandra is the perfect kind of person to love and care for your furr baby when you need her to. She's also very responsible and really makes sure she is doing everything right when it comes to work but also things she does for herself. I have no doubt in my mind that Alexandra would be the best fit to care for your dog and I think your dog would agree too once they meet her.”


Alissa B.Star Sitter

“Above and beyond! I would highly recommend Alissa. She took wonderful care of my cat over a holiday and was easy to communicate with.”


Richard M.Star Sitter

“Richard was great - I felt pretty comfortable going away for 4 days knowing Richard was coming to visit my girl kitties !! This was my first trip away in a long time and it went very well - I can’t thank you enough Richard !! 🐾🐾”




Krista S.Star Sitter

“My dogs loved Krista! She was very dependable and kept me in the loop the entire time. I received many photos of her visit with the dogs. This was my first experience with Rover and was thrilled that I found Krista. I will definitely be asking for her help again!!”


Jaclyn S.Star Sitter

“Jaclyn is an excellent dog sitter! She is kind, compassionate and is very flexible when I need her last minute. She takes great care of my elderly dog who just lost his sibling recently. I highly recommend her!”


Isabelle G.

“Isabelle took excellent care of our two Corgi boys while we were on an extended trip of 11 days. We were nervous about leaving them for such a long time, but from the first moments of our meet and great, it was clear that Isabelle was a perfect match for them. The boys connected with her immediately and it was obvious that she is experienced in both drop-in visits and extended care. She is a very thoughtful and capable sitter, who sends regular updates with adorable photos, and we really appreciated her timely replies to our texts. We never worried about our pups while they were in Isabelle's care and when we returned, our boys were relaxed and happy. I highly recommend Isabelle for both drop-in visits and long-term care, and we look forward to bringing her back to care for our boys sometime soon.”




Olivia P.

“Olivia did a great job taking care of my dog! It was her first time sitting for him and I was away for a very long day so she came to walk him three times. Each time she checked in so I knew she was there, and she sent photos. She communicated well from the first contact, set up a meet and greet promptly, and got right back to me when I sent a booking request. She's clearly a pro with dogs, and Gunnar took to her immediately. Highly recommended!”


Anna G.
About: I grew up with Golden Retrievers and cats, and have always been passionate about animals. I worked at a veterinary clinic for 7 years where I gained a lot of experience in recognizing animal behavior and with animal handling. I enjoy providing care and company for dogs and cats of all ages. I have experience with senior pets and administering medication. I only work part time right now, and have flexibility in caring for your pets. My 7 month old Golden/Pyrenees puppy keeps me busy as well! I’m happy to walk your dog on their usual route. If they don’t do well outside of the house due to being unsocialized, I’m happy to play with them at your home in your yard so they can get some exercise.


Kelly H.
“I have known Kelly H for at least 40 years. We met in grade school and became instant friends. She grew up on a cow farm, but also had horses and even a donkey. She enjoyed all the animals at a young age. Much of our time during play dates revolved around tending to all the animals. Now as an adult, Kelly has many animals of her own. These animals are a part of the family. I know many say this but it is true. All her ducks, chickens and geese have a place in her heart; she sees all their individual personalities and loves them all. She has four dogs! All are loved beyond belief. One of the four is a dog she adopted from a family member. Watching this particular dog thrive in the care of Kelly has been amazing. Kelly cares for these dogs with all the necessities, she loves them but she also has behavior expectations so therefore they are well behaved animals. I have dogs of my own that are also part of my family. I would trust Kelly whole heartedly with their care. Beyond that, I trust Kelly whole heartedly. She is honest and kind and honorable. She treats all people fairly. She would be a great addition to the Rover team.”


Tasia C.Star Sitter
“Tasia takes great care of my dog. He is a rescue and needs a lot of attention and care. He loves her so much. I am so thankful to have him in great hands while I’m gone. She has a passion and deep love for animals.”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Durham on Rover as of Aug 2025 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 Aug 2025, there are 150 pet sitters in Durham. 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, 84% of Durham pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 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 Durham.
Rover makes it easy to find Durham 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 150 pet sitters in Durham 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.
