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Sitter Profile Image: Joy K.
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Joy K.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
61 reviews
19 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

joy took great care of mack & pajamas over christmas! i got tons of photos each day and felt comfortable reaching out to ask about my apartment while i was gone!

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Jordan H.
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Taylor J.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
177 reviews
65 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27707

Taylor is knowledgable, communicative, and very professional. I'd highly recommend her to anyone in need of an extra hand for their pup. Thanks Taylor!

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Kyle & Jessica M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
174 reviews
62 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27707

Kyle & Jessica are amazing ! My Belle loves them. I booked them for a second time and I had such peace of mind leaving my special needs girl in their care. They followed her schedule and sent many photos and updates . I was so thankful to have been able to book them again!!

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Jordana R.
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$12
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1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Durham, NC, 19096

About: I have walked and pet sat for 5+ years, and for the past two years, I have fostered rescue dogs as well. I love to hang out with your dog, whether that includes walks, playing, or just hanging out on the couch. I just finished a masters degree and am currently searching for a full time job, so I have a very flexible schedule, with availability on both weekdays and weekends. I am very careful to ensure dogs are safe when I take them for walks or pet sit. I always look for potential dangers (got lots of experience avoiding chicken bones on the street in NYC!) and keeping your dog safe is my top priority.

Sitter Profile Image: Kim N.
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Kim N.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27701

Kim was absolutely amazing with our two senior cats! She followed their feeding routine perfectly, sent the cutest daily pics and updates, and kept us so informed and at ease the whole time. One of our cats warmed up to her right away, and the other one is a certified weirdo with strangers who actually chose to be around her instead of hiding under the bed (for our weirdo, that's basically a five star review). We will definitely be booking Kim again and highly recommend her to anyone who wants their furry babies in wonderful hands.

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Brian B.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
27 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

Brian took great care of our two cats. We really appreciated the photos and updates he sent with each visit. He went above and beyond to engage our cats and keep our home clean and safe for them.

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachael R.
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Rachael R.
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$15
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2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

About: I grew up with lots of dogs and will treat your pet like family:) I love being outside and would be so happy to take your doggo on nice, relaxed walks or fun little adventures — whatever fits their vibe! Whether they’re energetic and playful or more laid-back and cuddly, I’ll make sure they feel safe, loved, and well cared for. Your furry friend would be treated with love, with lots of attention, belly rubs, and genuine care. Happy to send photos and check ins when your pet is with me :) I have a pretty flexible position, so I am able to go take care of pets during lunch or as needed. Weekends are very flexible and would love to spend some quality time with your pet! When I’m in a client’s home, I’m very respectful of their space and make it a priority to keep your pet’s routine as consistent as possible. I follow all instructions carefully — from feeding and medications to preferred walking routes and house rules. I’ll also send updates and photos so you can feel relaxed knowing your furry friend is happy and well cared for.

Sitter Profile Image: Zichen H.
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Zichen H.
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$15
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27701

Zichen was wonderful with my dog. Her communication was excellent—she kept me updated throughout the stay and reached out immediately if anything came up. I really appreciated how attentive and caring she was with my pup. It was clear she took great care of my baby, and I felt completely at ease knowing my dog was in good hands. Overall, she did a great job, and I would happily book with her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Madeline L.
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Madeline L.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

About: I’ve been caring for dogs since I was 10 years old, helping neighbors, friends, and family with everything from daily walks to overnight stays. I’ve worked with dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments, including energetic puppies and gentle seniors. I love exercising with dogs, going on walks, hikes, and spending time outdoors playing with them. As a former D1 athlete, staying active is a big part of my life, so I make sure your dog gets plenty of exercise, attention, and engagement. I also pay close attention to detail, making sure feeding routines, behavior, and overall care are handled exactly how you prefer. What sets me apart is my patience, reliability, and genuine love for dogs. I take the time to understand each dog’s personality so they feel safe, happy, and well cared for while you’re away. Pet care fits easily into my routine. I’m currently preparing for physical therapy school, so I spend time shadowing and working part-time, but I have a very flexible schedule. This allows me to give your dog plenty of attention, exercise, and consistent care throughout the day.I’m available for walks, drop-ins, and daycare during weekdays after/before certain times, and I have open availability on weekends for boarding or extended stays. I make sure every dog gets the time, activity, and companionship they need to feel happy and comfortable. Your dog’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. Since I care for dogs in their own homes, I focus on keeping their routine as normal and stress-free as possible. I follow your instructions closely for feeding, walks, exercise, and any special care your dog needs. I’m very attentive to detail and make sure your home stays secure while you’re away. I monitor your dog’s behavior, energy levels, and overall well-being to ensure they’re happy and healthy. I also provide regular updates and photos so you can feel confident and at ease knowing your dog is in good hands.

Sitter Profile Image: Alex P.
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Alex P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
118 reviews
33 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27701

Alex took great care of my 2 cats while I was away for a long weekend. One of my cats requires medication twice daily, and Alex delivered it seamlessly, followed instructions, and even provided my cat her inhaler when she showed that she needed it. He also took great care of my home by keeping it tidy and retrieving mail/packages. My favorite part was the wonderful photos and updates provided for each visit. I’d definitely recommend Alex as a great sitter!

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Sitter Profile Image: Claire P.
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Claire P.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
9 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27701

So responsive, flexible, and willing to take the extra step! My cat last minute needed medication for a UTI and Claire was happy to give her the additional medication she needed with no problems! My cat loved playing with her and she sent great photos

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YuRa L.
Sitter Profile Image: Lydia Rose R.
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Lydia Rose R.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
168 reviews
36 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27701

So awesome! Prompt and attended to each of my dogs different personalities! Couldn’t have asked for better!! Lydia was so responsive and even altered the time of her check in because we got delayed! Can’t wait to use her again!!

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Ashley S.
Sitter Profile Image: David G.
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David G.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
248 reviews
80 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27701

David is amazing! He is great with our pup Miso and has been incredibly reliable and consistent. We were apprehensive at first about finding someone on Rover, but it was a great decision to book with David. Miso is a big fan and we are too!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexis H.
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Alexis H.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
12 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27707

Alexis was amazing with my 16 year old very picky cat. She was so calm and patient with her that Chloe warmed up within a couple of days which never happens when I’m away! Would definitely book with Alexis again!

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Natalie M.
Sitter Profile Image: Bell D.
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Bell D.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
111 reviews
44 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27701

Bell was a great sitter for my cat. She was very attentive and communicative throughout the entire booking. She also left great Rover cards with updates and pictures!

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Rachel H.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
104 reviews
27 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27701

Rachel is the best!! We've booked her multiple times & would 10/10 recommend. she is super communicative and good with our ~opinionated~ cat lol.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kristin D.
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Kristin D.
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$24
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
6 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27701

Kristin did a great job with my cat and handled the somewhat complicated instructions for getting into my apartment building perfectly! I appreciated her flexibility in accommodating timing needs as well.

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Sarah S.
Sitter Profile Image: Sofia R.
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Sofia R.
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$20
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27701

Sofia was extremely communicative and sent lots of pictures. It was clear that all of my animals loved her, including two of my more skittish and shy pets. I can’t recommend her enough!

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Ashlee H.
Sitter Profile Image: Blake P.
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Blake P.
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$20
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
14 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27701

Blake is a wonderful caretaker! She gets great photos of my cat! She is flexible and reliable, and a great communicator. Makes it easy for me to relax when I am away from my kitty.

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Sitter Profile Image: Paul J.
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Paul J.
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$15
per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
1,042 reviews
310 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27703

Paul is Awesome! He treated my baby like it was his own, he went above and beyond pet siting. We will use Paul again and again, whenever we can! Thank you Paul for everything!!

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Angela C.
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Cooper loves her! Lindsay has great attention to detail and an amazing communicator, I highly recommend her!!!

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Jax S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kelsey was awesome as usual, would not know what to do without her! She has been able to get my hidey cat out to be seen and sometimes even touched.

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Jeanine M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Taylor took good care of our cats and chickens! She was able to give meds to our shy boy. Everyone was happy when we got home.

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Kaila P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ryann was great with our dogs while we were away for two weeks. He was reliable, communicative, and gave us detailed updates with great pictures throughout our trip. One of our dogs can be aggressive with new people, but Ryann handled it patiently and confidently until our dog became comfortable with him. We came home to happy, well-cared-for dogs and would definitely book with him again!

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Angelina S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We LOVE having Bell over to look after our dear kitty Mina. Mina is getting older so it makes us feel better knowing Bell is taking good care of her while we're gone. We 100%+ recommend hiring Bell for catsitting. >^.^<

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Katrina S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This is our second time using Erin, she was great the first time as well as this time. Always communicates efficiently and takes great care of cats. We feel relaxed knowing we are away and Erin is watching our boys.

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Nicholas A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Always so grateful when Claire is available to take care of my cats! I can always trust they are well taken care of.

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Maria F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I am thankful to Kim for taking such great care of my babies while I was away. I was able to enjoy myself knowing my diabetic cat was getting his insulin. I received informative report cards after each visit & the best pictures! I highly recommend her!!

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Laura M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Amy has good energy and clearly cares about dogs. Really appreciate her visiting with my newly adopted pup while I was gone.

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Elizabeth H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sia has been an incredible sitter - from her flexibility to her kindness and love for animals, I genuinely feel I’ve found such a special and loving sitter for my little baby. She take such great photos and will adapt to your instructions no matter how specific! Thank you for giving me peace of mind during my trip and for being so responsive and loving to my fur baby. I will absolutely rebook for future trips!

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Jane K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Zichen was awesome!! Her communication was fast and clear, she took great photos and left detailed notes each visit! She was consistent and timely :) I was able to breathe easy knowing she was checking in on my dog! She even stepped in for an extra visit after my flight was cancelled, thank you Zichen!

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Sylvia Z.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brooke did a great job caring for my two cats! She checked in and made sure she had door code the day before, and sent pictures during the stay :) Thank you Brooke!

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Caroline P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristin did a great job taking care of our small zoo. Our boys were happy and healthy when we returned home, and she was able to coax out our shy cat who needs meds. She also took one of the best pics of our chickens we have ever gotten. 😉 Do recommend!

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Kaila P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cal was great with our shy older cat, and gained his trust in a really gentle way. By the end of their week together, they were pals. I’d recommend Cal very highly!

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Charles N.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Tyler was great. We could tell right away the care and consideration that was taken into watching our dog. Very communicative even double checking on things when somethings happened beyond our control. We really appreciated it and will def be our #1

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Justine M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Katrin is very communicative, attentive and prompt. My cat has extra needs because she’s a senior and Katrin goes above and beyond to take care of her and give me peace of mind. Will book with her for as long as she wants to continue to watch my pet!

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Lauren F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Avery was great to work with! Very responsive and took great care of my cat while I was out of town. Will definitely book her again in the future.

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Kirby K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I can’t say enough about Alexis & Gage..My dogs were so happy and were very well cared for and accommodated our needs perfectly.. I would recommend them in a heartbeat.

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Marla M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jade was a phenomenal sitter for my kitty! She was communicative and always available, and she went above and beyond with her care. She cleaned up an unusual accident my kitty had, and even brought Amazon packages in for me. I truly hope she’s available when I need her next because I will definitely be using her again! Highly highly recommend!

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Jen O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Felt that my cats were in good hands. Questions were asked as they arose, and I was happy to get pics that confirmed the cats received good care. THANK YOU!

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Amir K.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Durham on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $20 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 1,229 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, 85% of Durham pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in Durham have an average of 13 years of experience. 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 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 1,229 pet sitters in Durham on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Durham, 100% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 89% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. 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 background checks 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.

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