Dog Sitting in East Grand Rapids

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Katie B.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Baxter, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506

Katie is truly a star sitter! We scheduled 3 drop-in visits for our 5 year old golden retriever and they went off without a hitch. Katie followed all our care instructions, took pictures and gave updates, and even took him on a walk and brought in some packages on the front porch to avoid them getting rained on. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Lauren A.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
16 repeat clients
15 years of experience
South East Community, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

Lauren was a great help with my last minute booking! She was very accommodating and followed all my instructions. I would definitely book with her again.

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Sara T.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
271 reviews
70 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Eastown, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506

Sara did a terrific job checking in on our pets. She was very communicative and made the whole process extremely easy for us. I would definitely recommend Sara to anyone else looking for someone to care for their pets while they are unavailable.

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexa B.
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Alexa B.
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$14
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1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Alger Heights, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507

About: I’ve taken care of dogs and cats all my life within my own family as well as being trusted to watch over friends and family pets as well. This includes dogs of all sizes, medical needs, senior care, etc. I am able to be home to give your pet the attention and frequent potty breaks they may need and can provide frequent updates and photos while you’re away. I look forward to connecting! I am currently working from home only part time and would be able to watch over your pet in the home all hours of the day and week. I have a friendly dog at home that gets along great with others. I have a yard and would be able to take your dog out leashed and for walks as it is unfenced at this time. I can definitely crate your dog if needed, let them roam around if that’s what you’re comfortable with, provide medication as needed, etc.

Sitter Profile Image: Holly A.
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Holly A.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
10 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Grand Rapids, MI, 49506

Couldn’t be happier with the way Holly handled the drop-in visits for our dogs. She shared photos and updates after each visit and it was very comforting. I could tell the dogs enjoyed her visits. Would absolutely book again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Abigail R.
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Abigail R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Kentwood, MI, 49512

Abigail did an excellent job taking care of my two cats over the holidays. She handled the instructions for my elders cat's medicine and particular feeding well. Overall I would trust her in the future to watch them again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Margo B.
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Margo B.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
10 years of experience
Grand Rapids, MI, 49506

About: Im a reliable and active animal lover. I’ve cared for dogs for family and friends and treat every pet like my own. I’m attentive to each animals needs whether it’s going for a walk, playtime, or giving them company. I’m a nurse looking to hangout with some furry friends and get some extra time outside. I’m a nurse working full time looking to find a way to spend extra time outside. During the week I am available early in the mornings and in the evenings. I am available anytime during the weekends. I provide a safe, clean, and pet-friendly environment where your pet will be treated like family. I have one three year old cat at home who is shy but friendly. I prioritize constant supervision, secure spaces, and clear communication with owners, including updates and photos. Your pet’s comfort, safety, and routine are always my top priorities.

Sitter Profile Image: Brooke E.
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Brooke E.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5 stars
99 reviews
34 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Grand Rapids, MI, 49548

Brooke took care of our three cats and saltwater fish tank while we were on vacation. She was reliable with all the check in visits and sent updates with pictures as well. I would recommend her to others and we will use her again in the future!

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Abigail A.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
8 years of experience
Grand Rapids, MI, 49546

About: I've always loved working with animals. My family has owned pets that range from large dogs to small kittens. Since I was young, I've grown in experience taking care of farm animals and household pets. Some of my jobs have included training a puppy to do some basic tricks, caring for an older pup in her last days, bathing dogs, playing with cats, long walks with high energy dogs, and cuddles with the low energy ones. I'm currently working as an intern in downtown Grand Rapids. I'm able to work around my flexible schedule to give your pet the care that it needs. Typically, I work all day Thursday, but I'm willing to work with you to fit your schedule best! Since I am in an apartment, I am sadly unable to provide boarding services at my residence. However, I have a car and am more than willing to travel to care for your pet in the comfort of their own home!

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Sierra S.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
1 repeat client
3 years of experience
Alger Heights, grand rapids, MI, 49507

About: Having been surrounded by animals for the majority of my youth, I was gifted with a passion for creatures of all kinds. Early on, I was tasked with petsitting for family members. I have now started pet sitting for family friends, colleagues, and others. I am looking to expand my reach, looking for more opportunities to give my time to this passion. I am a college student studying Biology at GRCC. I have weekends and Fridays off. When I am not at school, my schedule is pretty flexible. After class, I have quite a bit of time, perfect for dog walks, check ins, or anything your pet may need! When house sitting, I do not mind staying over on weekdays. I will still have school, most classes being 3 hours long, with the exception of my Tuesday class which is 6hrs. If you have questions on when my classes get out, what my schedule may look like, or any thing else, please feel free to reach out! Safety and communication is number one for me. I have always made sure to keep a good connection with any pet owners I may be sitting/walking for. I have a good understanding on how an animal may react in stressful situations and how to de-escalate a situation. A pet’s safety and health is incredibly important to understand when working with animals.

Sitter Profile Image: Melissa S.
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Melissa S.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
17 repeat clients
9 years of experience
East Hills, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

Melissa did a great job with my frail elderly dog and two cats. She was super conscientious, thorough, and communicated well. I will definitely call again next time I go out of town. Thanks, Melissa!

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Sitter Profile Image: Michaela L.
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Michaela L.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
82 reviews
19 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Eastown, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506

Michaela was a wonderful sitter for my cat!! She kept me updated and sent me tons of pictures so I knew he was well looked after while I was gone ☺️ very friendly and flexible with scheduling, would definitely book again!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Holly H.
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Holly H.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
87 reviews
21 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Grand Rapids, MI, 49546

Holly is a great cat sitter! Super kind, professional ,personable and approachable where even my skittish cat will come out for pets. Highly recommend her!

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Amanda O.
Sitter Profile Image: Kaitlin H.
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Kaitlin H.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

Kaitlin goes above and beyond to take care of our pets. She is extremely communicative and trustworthy, and she does an amazing job. We feel so comfortable having her come take care of our pets for us while we are away and she makes the process so smooth and easy. Would highly recommend her to anyone.

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Sitter Profile Image: Daniel W.
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Daniel W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
210 reviews
73 repeat clients
12 years of experience
East Grand Rapids, MI, 49506

Daniel is phenomenal there are no other words to describe him. Our pup absolutely loves him and Daniel does so much for him during their visits. I highly recommend him for any of your sitting needs.

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Sitter Profile Image: Abby E.
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Abby E.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
13 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Michgan Oaks, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

Abby was excellent! With very little heads up she came and checked on my dog while I was gone all day and did a fantastic job keeping me updated! Would gladly use her services again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Claire C.
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Claire C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
77 reviews
21 repeat clients
10 years of experience
East Hills, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506

Always appreciate Claire & the love she provides to our pup. She always goes above & beyond and gives the best updates. Thank you for loving our pup! 🩷

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily P.
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Emily P.
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$12
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1 repeat client
1 year of experience
Ridgemoor, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546

About: I'd love to walk your dog and give them the love they deserve! I have experience pet sitting and walking, as well as riding and training horses growing up. I also love to run and would be happy to run with your dog if they need to get more energy out! Currently, evenings work best for me. Walks anytime after 5:30 should be fine on weekdays, and I am more flexible on weekends- I can often do walks in the afternoon as well. I am not able to provide pet day care right now. I would love to walk dogs, but can not take them into my home.

Sitter Profile Image: Ashlyn W.
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Ashlyn W.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
7 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Fulton Heights, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

Ashlyn did a perfect job dropping in 3x/day for my sick old dog while I was gone for a week. She is one of those people you trust immediately upon meeting her. She is very friendly and responsible. I’d recommend her to anyone!

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Sitter Profile Image: Megan O.
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Megan O.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
191 reviews
63 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Midtown, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

Megan did amazing! Our cats loved her! She was extremely diligent at checking on their water, food and litter. She also got some really great photos!

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Elizabeth H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Molly was very accommodating and flexible throughout our drop in visits! We had quite a few changes in our schedule and she was kind & responsive to this throughout the weekend. Gizmo was well taken care of & enjoyed his time with her.

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Breanna V.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Katie was fantastic with our sweet Loki! He warmed up to her almost instantly, and she did a great job communicating with my partner and I the whole time we were gone. This was the first time Loki has not been watched by someone in our family, and under her watch he was totally fine! We will definitely be repeat clients :-)

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Alli R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We absolutely loved having her care for our puppy, Oliver! She was kind, reliable, and took such great care of him during her drop-in visits. The updates and photos always made our day, and it was clear that Oliver was happy and comfortable with her. Knowing he was in such good hands gave us so much peace of mind. We would not hesitate to book with her again and highly recommend her!

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

Very happy with our drop ins. The dogs seem happy and delighted and we enjoyed the updates and clear communication

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

Jasmine did a wonderful job taking care of my 2 dogs. She’s very professional and detail oriented. It was obvious she is a huge dog lover. I felt very comfortable leaving Hadley and Ivy in her care. I hope to use her again!

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Sarah L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I had a great experience with our McKenzie! She dropped in to spend time with my puppy Barrett, and it was clear right away how comfortable and natural she is with dogs. She gave my pup plenty of attention, playtime, and care, which made a big difference in keeping him happy and stimulated while we were away. She was reliable and communicative! The best Rover experience I’ve had. I had peace of mind knowing Barrett was in good hands. I’ll definitely be booking with her routinely again and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and great with dogs.

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

Jenn a great job with my cats and grumpy dog. The details and pictures she sent made us laugh. Would definitely have her sit again.

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Missy S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thanks for the great intro walk with Spatzle! It was great to meet you and I will reach out for the next one. 🐕💜

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Megan T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We just started using rover for our puppy. Kaitlyn has been amazing, always sends us photo updates and leaves us an update on how Paige is doing. Our puppy adores her and the drop in visits help us break up the time we are away for work.

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hunter f.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Love at first sight! Xylo absolutely LOVED his walk with Natalie. She showed up on time and even brought him a lovely treat as an introduction. We look forward to using Natalie whenever we are unable to give Xylo a walk. Great communication and care. HIGHLY recommend!!

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Diane B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kelsey and Forrest were great with Finley! They sent pictures and updates, will definitely book again!

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Katelyn A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Brian was great!! Good communicator, good service and our dogs loved him. Brian always went the extra mile to make sure our animals were cared for and that they had plenty of attention ( and treats). A+ all the way down the report card.

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Stacey C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Very last minute, Mariah did a drop in visit to check on and comfort my pup after an ER visit yesterday. She is the BEST!!!

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Sue B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

He was very responsive and took great care of my two cats and dog. I would have him back in heart beat!!!

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

Emma was positively wonderful with my boys while I was away in Finland. This was the longest I had been away from my dog since I've had him, and she handled everything with grace. I look forward to working with her again.

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Emma W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Gabrielle is great! She helped us out last minute and our dog loves her. She caters completely to his needs and makes him feel special. Can’t wait to use her again!

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Rosalie K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Grace was excellent! She came by to hang out with our anxious dog and take her on a walk while we were out of the house. She was very warm and our dog loved her right away. We will definitely reach out to Grace again in the future!

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Aryn V.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Melissa did a great job with my frail elderly dog and two cats. She was super conscientious, thorough, and communicated well. I will definitely call again next time I go out of town. Thanks, Melissa!

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Karen K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Elizabeth did a great job checking in our dogs. We have an older one that has been placed on new meds that needs to be let out and a younger one that has a lot more energy. She communicated very well and provided really nice updates! I highly recommend!

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Samia A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah is wonderful! Responsive and enthusiastic! I felt great knowing she was going to take care of my dogs.

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Sarah L.
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Dog sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog sitter in East Grand Rapids on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A dog sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 1,614 dog sitters in East Grand Rapids. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog sitter near you. As a reminder, dog sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog sitters about your booking. Typically, 88% of East Grand Rapids dog sitters respond in under an hour.

Dog sitters in East Grand Rapids have an average of 17 years of experience. Dog sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 repeat clients. Experience can vary from dog sitter to dog sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in East Grand Rapids.

Rover makes it easy to find East Grand Rapids dog sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star dog sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your dog into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Dog sitting is great for:

  • Dogs of all ages and abilities, including puppies
  • Dog parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
  • Dogs who’d love to socialize with their dog sitter’s pets

There are 1,614 dog sitters in East Grand Rapids on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! In East Grand Rapids, 95% of dog sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 94% have experience with senior dogs and dogs with special needs. We know each dog is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog sitter near you. As a reminder, dog sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your dog’s safety.

Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your dog sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your dog is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.

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