Pet Sitting in El Portal
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Top rated El Portal pet sitters
“Amazing sitter! I have used her services many times and am always pleased. My cats love her and i can breathe easy knowing my babies are well taken care of while im gone !”
“Anna did an incredible job taking care of our two labrador retrievers while we were away. Our pups were well taken care of, healthy, and happy when we got home, and always happy to see Anna when she came. We would not hesitate to use Anna again, and highly recommend her to anyone else in need. Thank you Rover for introducing us to Anna, and thank you, Anna for all you did for our two pups and for us.”
“Jonathan is incredibly reliable and trustworthy, and he took excellent care of my two dogs. It’s clear that he genuinely cares for animals, and I felt completely at ease knowing they were in great hands. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dependable and caring dog walker!”
“Monica was amazing . The dogs loved her. She is very reliable and I love that she sent me pictures and videos and full reports about what they did,eat and more. Definitely will use her again!!!”
“We can’t recommend Michelle enough! She took incredible care of our two pit bulls while we were in Miami for three months on a work contract. From day one, she made us feel completely comfortable, and we knew our pups were in good hands. Michelle went above and beyond, sending regular updates and photos that gave us so much peace of mind. When one of our dogs ran out of food, she even took the initiative to grab more for us. It’s hard to find someone you truly trust with your pets, but Michelle made it easy. We’re so grateful for her care and kindness. Without a doubt, we’ll be reaching out to her any time we’re back in Miami. Highly recommend!”
About: I have had the privilege to watch both an 8 month old puppy for several months as well as have a 10 year old currently. Very different needs of course and I have the experience so can be flexible based upon your dogs needs. I currently work from home and have gig type jobs so am very flexible and will work with your schedule. I can drive pretty much anywhere in the greater Miami area. I live in an apartment building with a large open floor plan and a terrace, and am very close to the bike path right on the ocean. This is a wonderful place for dogs to socialize and get their needed walk and exercise.
“10/10 pet sitter. Tara is always on time, friendly, and very engaging with our cats. She sends lots of updates and truly cares for the animals under her care. Highly recommend her services.”
“Jennifer took such good care of my cat Nicky while I was away. I really appreciated her updates, photos & videos. I would definitely recommend Jennifer & hope she is available again next time I'm out of town!”
“Stephanie was great with our 2 boys! She was reliable and very attentive when it came to playtime and tending to each of their personalities. Every rover card was an experience to read lol she is super creative and funny! I’ll definitely book again!”
“Jackie is the first and only dog sitter I’ve ever left my young puppy with, and she is honestly so amazing and has exceeded all my expectations of what a dog sitter would be like. She will form a bond with your pet. My puppy gets excited when he sees her now, and she goes above and beyond to care for him. Jackie will go the extra mile for you and your pet. It’s an enormous relief knowing I have a reliable, trustworthy, and caring sitter for my puppy. Also, bonus Jackie takes the best pictures!! :))”
About: Most of my dog experience comes from caring for my own pup and the dogs of family and friends. Somewhere along the way, I became the unofficial dog sitter for my college friends who would impulsively adopt dogs between semesters. My childhood dog, Tyler, has since passed, but I still have plenty of love (and belly rubs) to give. I’ve cared for puppies, small dogs, big dogs, and even disabled dogs, and I always follow owner instructions to the letter. Above all, I just love animals and treat every dog like they’re my own. I’m currently completing my M.A. online, and with a full time school schedule, it’s hard to find traditional work that fits around my classes. Pet care, however, works perfectly with my schedule. Whether your pet is staying with me or I’m visiting your home, communication is key. I always check in with owners about any specific needs; diet, exercise, medication, crate time, you name it. As cliché as it sounds, I treat every pet like my own while following your instructions exactly. And if you’re feeling a little nervous about me being in your home, don’t worry; odds are I’m even more nervous about being in someone else’s.
About: Hi There! Im new to miami with 2-years rover experience coming from NYC! I enjoy being active and going on long walks now that we live in the beautiful sunshine! I live alone with my 3 year oLd Jack Russell Beagle Mix, Clyde. I work mostly from home with occasional appointments and meetings that take me out for 1-2 hours a day. The rest i spend working and staying pleasantly distracted by my dog! I have sitting, checkin, and walking experience and have a car so I can easily get around town. I have also worked with dogs with food restrictions and disabilities, so I am more than ready to work with you to ensure your pups needs are met, and most importantly, has a great stay-cation from their humans!
“I cannot say enough good things about Yeni. She is reliable, professional, kind and trustworthy. And playful! Jesse loves her! Wish I could attach a picture of her and Jesse to this review. Jesse is our baby, and Yeni is the only person with whom I would entrust him for an evening or overnight.”
About: I have had dogs all my life! I love and care for them all as if they were my very own. I have pet sit and done some walking of the dogs as well. Looking to grow my passion with dogs and animals! I am a senior in high school with a part time job (gymnastics coach) just looking for a separate hobby in which also doing something involving what i love most. As i am online I have a lot of free time open as i am looking to put dedication into pet sitting! I am currently working part time as I am a senior in high school online so I have plenty of time to dedicate when it times to rover! I have a fenced in brick wall so the pups can’t get away, all plants outside are safe, and I stay outside when the dogs are outside always to make sure everything is safe.
About: I’ve had dogs my entire life, I now have 2 cats. I’ve done puppy and senior dog care. I’m experienced with cat care, litter boxes and medications, nail clippings and more. Pet sitting will be my full source of income, and something I enjoy and will have an open schedule for. Available weekdays and weekends. On weekends preferably morning to early afternoon. My dogs always had a fenced yard, but I moved into an apartment so they went on multiple walks a day due to not having a yard. Fed twice a day, walks throughout the entire day. I’m experienced with giving dogs medicine and shots due to one of mine having diabetes. I am very experienced with puppies I’ve had three. Adaptable to anything that a pet owner requests for their dogs care. I currently own 2 cats, one is 6 the other is 2. One male one female, my female is a rescue so I’m experienced with more timid/shy cats. I know cleaning litter schedules, importance of dry/wet food diets.
“Shyann took wonderful care of our dog Ellie! She was very thorough and communicative. It was nice knowing that we could rely on someone to such good care of Ellie. We will definitely be using Shyann again!”
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Any C.Star Sitter
“Today my dog and I met Any and I couldn’t be happier. You can really see her love for dogs, and she’s such a warm and caring person. Highly recommend!””
Lisa S.Star Sitter
“Amazing sitter! I have used her services many times and am always pleased. My cats love her and i can breathe easy knowing my babies are well taken care of while im gone !”
Kingston H.
“Kingston has great communication, notifies after each visit with notes and images. Very kind with my dogs, can’t wait to work with him again!”
Ana N.Star Sitter
“Anna did an incredible job taking care of our two labrador retrievers while we were away. Our pups were well taken care of, healthy, and happy when we got home, and always happy to see Anna when she came. We would not hesitate to use Anna again, and highly recommend her to anyone else in need. Thank you Rover for introducing us to Anna, and thank you, Anna for all you did for our two pups and for us.”
Jonathan O.Star Sitter
“Jonathan is incredibly reliable and trustworthy, and he took excellent care of my two dogs. It’s clear that he genuinely cares for animals, and I felt completely at ease knowing they were in great hands. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dependable and caring dog walker!”
Monica M.
“Monica was amazing . The dogs loved her. She is very reliable and I love that she sent me pictures and videos and full reports about what they did,eat and more. Definitely will use her again!!!”
Michelle B.Star Sitter
“We can’t recommend Michelle enough! She took incredible care of our two pit bulls while we were in Miami for three months on a work contract. From day one, she made us feel completely comfortable, and we knew our pups were in good hands. Michelle went above and beyond, sending regular updates and photos that gave us so much peace of mind. When one of our dogs ran out of food, she even took the initiative to grab more for us. It’s hard to find someone you truly trust with your pets, but Michelle made it easy. We’re so grateful for her care and kindness. Without a doubt, we’ll be reaching out to her any time we’re back in Miami. Highly recommend!”
Anthony R.Star Sitter
“I met Tony through a good friend. It was a last-minute need. Our dog sitter canceled on us and we were leaving to Los Angeles. The next day. I called Toni and he came every day to walk. My dogs contacted me right after took all suggestions that I gave him and was always eager to help and answered all my phone calls was a wonderful experience. I highly recommend him.”
Tara C.
“10/10 pet sitter. Tara is always on time, friendly, and very engaging with our cats. She sends lots of updates and truly cares for the animals under her care. Highly recommend her services.”
Jennifer M.Star Sitter
“Jennifer took such good care of my cat Nicky while I was away. I really appreciated her updates, photos & videos. I would definitely recommend Jennifer & hope she is available again next time I'm out of town!”
Stephanie L.
“Stephanie was great with our 2 boys! She was reliable and very attentive when it came to playtime and tending to each of their personalities. Every rover card was an experience to read lol she is super creative and funny! I’ll definitely book again!”
Caitlyn L.
“Thank you very much for your care, Caitlyn! I had a peace of mind when I knew that you were checking on Kita. I’m sure you and Kita will meet soon again ❤️”
Joseidee G.
“She took great care of my dog while I was away. Very punctual and communicated with me the entire time. I will definitely be using her again!”
Jacqueline G.
“Jackie is the first and only dog sitter I’ve ever left my young puppy with, and she is honestly so amazing and has exceeded all my expectations of what a dog sitter would be like. She will form a bond with your pet. My puppy gets excited when he sees her now, and she goes above and beyond to care for him. Jackie will go the extra mile for you and your pet. It’s an enormous relief knowing I have a reliable, trustworthy, and caring sitter for my puppy. Also, bonus Jackie takes the best pictures!! :))”
Luciana K.
“Lucy dog sat my Maltese for two WHOLE weeks while I was in Mexico this past December. When I came to get my dog she even looked sad to leave her. ”
Jaki G.
“Jaki has demonstrated over the many years that I have known her that she is really wonderful with dogs. I first saw this in college- my house had a dog and when we were away for a soccer game, we entrusted Jaki to look after our dog, Winston. In the years since then, I have hung out with Jaki numerous times while she was either walking or dog sitting. She has shown that she is very caring, alert, intuitive and capable when it comes to looking after dogs both big and small, hyper and calm. As aforementioned, I have trusted Jaki to look after my dog in the past and would 100% trust her to look after my dog in the future!”
Yeni H.
“I cannot say enough good things about Yeni. She is reliable, professional, kind and trustworthy. And playful! Jesse loves her! Wish I could attach a picture of her and Jesse to this review. Jesse is our baby, and Yeni is the only person with whom I would entrust him for an evening or overnight.”
Isabella C.
“She is truly amazing, I have had bella with my dogs for years now. She is responsible and will treat your dogs as if they were her very own. She is loving and will do anything to accompany/accommodate your pets needs. Recommend highly!”
Shayna R.
“Shayna’s loves animals and they love her. She is very gentle with any kind of animal, from cats, dogs, rabbits to birds. She is attentive and knows the characteristics of the different breeds of dogs and cats. She is trustworthy and dedicated to anything she does. She will immediately clean up after an animal and dispose of it properly. An animal in her care will be safe and well taken care of. I highly recommend her.”
Shyann E.Star Sitter
“Shyann took wonderful care of our dog Ellie! She was very thorough and communicative. It was nice knowing that we could rely on someone to such good care of Ellie. We will definitely be using Shyann again!”
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in El Portal on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $22 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 1,195 pet sitters in El Portal. 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 El Portal pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in El Portal have an average of 14 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 El Portal.
Rover makes it easy to find El Portal 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 1,195 pet sitters in El Portal on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In El Portal, 100% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 98% offer medication administration, and 88% 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.
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.
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