Pet Sitting in Elsmere

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Sitter Profile Image: Lashae P.
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Lashae P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19802

Very reliable, trustworthy, knowledgeable, caring sitter. She updates me frequently on everything for my fur babys, follows instructions and takes sure good care of my dogs. Definitely rebooking❤️❤️❤️

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Sitter Profile Image: Toni P.
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Toni P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
123 reviews
37 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19805

Toni is amazing! She spent the time to get to know my pup and was great with him. Her experience with her own pets is evident, and she is a trustworthy walker! She was flexible and communicated clearly!

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Sierra H.
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Stephanie Z.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
9 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19805

Stephanie did a truly excellent job with my dog Odie. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a top notch pet sitter. She is awesome and thoughtful and smart and Odie had a fun weekend staycation.

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Sitter Profile Image: Joseph G.
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Joseph G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
357 reviews
99 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19805

Jo was amazing with Little Bear! Communication was steady and on point! Little Bear opened up to him immediately and I see from all of the amazing videos and photos that Jo sent me on a daily basis with him and Little Bear that they hit it off really well! Down from play, to pampering, to feeding , to cleaning up after and entertaining Little Bear Jo did an amazing job and I will definitely be utilizing his services again real soon! You can tell that Jo really enjoys what he does and he is trustworthy which is a PLUS! Little Bear really enjoyed Jo, which is MOST important in my book! Jo thank you so much once again for your service for Little Bear! We found a 5-Star Sitter! You won't be disappointed with Jo!

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Rose C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
7 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19808

We could not be more pleased! Rose treated our puppy (who is a handful at 9 wks of age!) as if she were her own. This was a tough time to be away from our new baby but I believe Rose’s care has made a big difference. It certainly has set my mind at ease, getting frequent reports and photos with every visit. Thank you Rose! We highly recommend her services.

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Sitter Profile Image: Erin M.
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Erin M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19805

Erin did great with my puppy!!! Great communication!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jordana C.
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Jordana C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
17 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19802

She is amazing! super responsible and quick to respond. She treated my cats with so much care and kindness, and the regular photo updates after visiting gave me real peace of mind.

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Sitter Profile Image: Colleen R.
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Colleen R.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
33 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19803

Colleen is fantastic!!! I have three cats and one dog, two of which are older and one is reluctant to eat and requires medication. I was super nervous to leave them especially since my older cat will just decide not to eat if any tiny thing changes in his routine. Colleen is an absolute star. She got right in and dealt with all of my pets’ individual needs as well as MY anxieties, lists and stickynotes. I got multiple texts with every single visit and she responded to MY texts immediately. I could tell with every photo or text she sent that my furbabes were getting excellent care. I definitely look forward to trusting Colleen with my furchildren again! ?

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Jennifer B.
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Sabrina B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
9 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19806

Sabrina was fantastic! Really appreciated her help and she was great with the kitties and their meds.

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Sitter Profile Image: Christa M.
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Christa M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
16 repeat clients
29 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19801

Christa was wonderful! She takes pet care very seriously and constantly kept us updated on how our cat was doing while we were out of town with pictures and check-ins about his behavior. 10/10 will hire again. ?

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Sitter Profile Image: Angelica J.
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Angelica J.
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$20
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15 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19805

About: What sets me apart is the calm, safe, and loving environment I provide for every pet I care for. Animals naturally tend to feel comfortable around me, and I take pride in building trust with them through patience, attention, and affection. I have experience caring for pets of all ages, from playful kittens and puppies to senior pets who may need extra patience and gentle care. I pay close attention to each pet’s unique personality, energy level, and needs so they feel secure, happy, and well cared for while their owners are away. I truly enjoy spending quality time with animals, whether that’s active playtime, relaxing cuddles, or simply keeping them company and making them feel loved. Pet care fits naturally into my daily routine because I work from home as an online tutor. My flexible schedule allows me to give pets attention before, after, and in between tutoring sessions throughout the day. I genuinely enjoy spending time with animals, whether that means relaxing indoors with cuddles and companionship or getting outside for walks, playtime, fresh air, and exercise. Caring for pets is something I truly enjoy, and I love making sure they feel comfortable, loved, and well cared for while their owners are away. Safety and comfort are always my top priorities when caring for pets in both my home and a client’s home. I make sure pets are always supervised, secure, and in a calm environment where they can feel safe and relaxed. When outdoors, I stay very aware of our surroundings and communicate carefully with others before allowing any interactions with people or other animals. I always prioritize safe walks, playtime, and exercise. Indoors, I make sure the environment is clean and pet-safe by keeping anything potentially harmful out of reach. I also pay close attention to each pet’s behavior and body language to ensure they are comfortable, happy, and enjoying their time with me. My goal is to provide loving, attentive care so pets feel safe, cared for, and at home while their owners are away.

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Shanisa J.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
68 reviews
20 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19805

Shanisa has both boarded my dogs and did a drop in when I was late for a dinner. She is reliable and makes sure to center the comfort of my pups. She understands that my dogs are my world and treats them well.

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Sitter Profile Image: Joyce H.
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Joyce H.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
6 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19805

Joyce was very thorough with each visit. She took photos and gave great feedback at each check-in. I will be having her come again to check-in on my cat while I’m away.

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Sitter Profile Image: Elise C.
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Elise C.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
4 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19808

Elise arrived right on time and gave lots of attention to my two dogs, who were both depressed because I left them. Usually they won’t eat or go out, they just sulk, but she cuddled them and managed to get them to eat and go out. They were ecstatic when we got home and we found no messes. Thank you, Elise!

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Anita M.
Sitter Profile Image: Shannon M.
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Shannon M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19805

You always worry when you get a new pet sitter. My regular sitter was out of town. I returned to Rover to hire Shannon and she was amazing ! I know my cats are kinda untrusting with new people ( except one of them ). Shannon followed all my instructions, gave me photo updates and my kitties & I are super happy! Would hire her again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much for amazing house visits Shannon! 💕

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Sitter Profile Image: Courtney H.
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Courtney H.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
17 repeat clients
17 years of experience
Historic New Castle, DE, 19720

Courtney was awesome! Caring, attentive and right on time. Our pup loved her and It was just what he needed to get out of the house and explore in the middle of the day! Thank you Courtney!

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Sarah T.
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Adriene T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
20 repeat clients
39 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19808

Adriene was AMAZING with our two dogs, Chole and Luna! She gave them such love and attention. She communicated with us while we were away. This made us feel so comfortable. We knew they girls were being well cared for. We highly recommed Adriene!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sara C.
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Sara C.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
6 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19808

Sarah came highly recommended from our old sitter who is leaving town. She is kind, patient, and genuinely caring. Our dog felt comfortable and happy right away, which gave us total peace of mind at meet and greet. Such a nice, trustworthy person—we’d absolutely book her again.

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Bharat C.
Sitter Profile Image: Jeannette F.
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Jeannette F.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
89 reviews
24 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19802

Jeannette went above and beyond with taking care of our fur babies. We feel very grateful having her as our pet sitter especially for our pets who needed extra love and attention.

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Sitter Profile Image: Michelle W.
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Michelle W.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19808

Michelle is very dependable and good communicator. We needed her for last minute and she was able to come through for us! Highly recommend her!

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Jackey S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Olivia does a great job dropping in to care for my cats. Thank you Olivia! She follows the instructions and I know my kitties are in great hands with her.

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Rachel B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She was so kind and thoughtful with our sweet babies She gave off such a good energy, and I had no hesitations about leaving them with her. The care and love she has for dogs absolutely comes through. Would definitely book her again!

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Aaron S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Stephanie was great! She was very flexible and able to come let Barbossa out with short notice. She was great with Bossa, who is a high energy dog, she played with him and sent photos and updates. I will definitely reach out again and recommend Stephanie for your pets care! Thanks so much, Stephanie!

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Monica Z.
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Emily was great! She always sent photos of our little guy and gave him the attention he needs while we are away.

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John T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our cats love Dylan which is apparent from the second he walks in the door and they start twirling around his legs. He’s very communicative & dependable and it’s lovely to feel no anxiety about going away, knowing our cats are in great hands with Dylan!

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Jaclyn K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend Michelle! She’s basically family now, like a cool aunt to Niangao. She is so attentive to his needs, and my cat completely loves her. It gives me such peace of mind knowing he’s in her hands. Will definitely be booking her again!

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Congli m.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Тогда просто заменим имя: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We are extremely happy with the care Toni provided for our dog and cat while we were away. From the photos and updates she sent, it was clear that both of our pets felt comfortable and safe with her. Our dog looked happy and relaxed, and what impressed us the most was our cat. She is usually very shy and does not let anyone pet her, but she trusted Toni and even allowed her to pet her. That alone says a lot about the kindness, patience, and genuine connection Toni has with animals. Throughout our entire vacation, we felt completely at ease knowing our pets were in such good hands. Finding someone you can truly trust with your animals and your home is incredibly important, and Toni gave us that peace of mind. We are very grateful for the excellent care she provided and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and trustworthy pet sitter. Thank you, Toni! ❤️🐶🐱 Tatiana & Nikita

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Tatiana M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Carmen is phenomenal! She is communicative, timely, and thoughtful during her visits. One of my kitties is very shy and hides whenever new people arrive. She was patient and sat with her until she came out for some love. Another one of the cats needed medicine for anxiety and she was able to give him his meds without any issue. Our dog loves her as well and is always so excited to see her. I’m so glad we found Carmen!

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Joelle H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Joseph was very professional and fully capable of caring for my precious Pittie in my absence. I was very worried at first as this was my first time but Joseph made sure to send me updates (pictures & videos) to keep me in the loop during time of care. I would highly recommend his services and will be utilizing his services as well in the future. My dog bonded with him very early on which made it much easier for all of us. Kudos Joseph!

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Jesse P.
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Rachel is really sweet and takes good care of Leo. From the greet and meet it’s pretty evident that Leo liked her very much.

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Bharat C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Caitlyn was so professional! It was my first time ever leaving my dog with anyone and she did a great job at reassuring me, and sending pictures every day as well as just following his schedule. She communicated very well and my dog loved her! I definitely will book with her again.

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Kalani H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Eve was wonderful with our cat children! She provided detailed updates each day with lots of great photos which we appreciated. She ensured our cats received their medicine and supplements as prescribed. Would highly recommend!

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Sarah H.
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Alberta had flexible availability. She was very reliable and caring. She did a great job with my three dogs

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Angelica R.
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Liz was great! She gave lots of updates and sent us lots of pictures and we felt very comfortable leaving our kitties with her!

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Emily C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I couldn’t be happier with my pup’s caretaker, Jamie! They communicate clearly and consistently, are always available (even during holidays), and treat my home with the utmost respect. Most importantly, they’re incredibly reliable, which makes it so easy to trust that everything is in great hands. Highly recommend!

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

Pooja is amazing with Leo! We've had her coming every week and he absolutely loves her. She's so sweet and always keeps us in the loop with pictures and updates. She takes great care of him. Highly recommend!

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

Joelle always takes great care of our two cats. She is reliable, thoughtful, and overall a wonderful sitter! I highly recommend her and hope she is available whenever I need a sitter again.

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Periann D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much for always showing up for little bear, this weekend I had a major family emergency and you were able to show up next day with no questions asked! You are the bomb and showed up for me and my little boy in such a pivotal time in my life, thank you Alex! <3

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Kyasia K.
Drop-In Visits
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Caroline did such a great job with my yellow lab Jack. She was extremely attentive and detail oriented. I can tell Jack really liked her and he was very happy when I returned. I will definitely book with Caroline again !

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Laurie H.
Drop-In Visits
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I reached out to Madelyn not too long before a long trip because my usual pet sitter was not available. She was fantastic! Lots of cute pictures and videos and some notes. Leia had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend her to friends and will come back in the future.

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Sarah J.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Elsmere 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.

As of Jun 2026, there are 7,485 pet sitters in Elsmere. 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.

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Pet sitters in Elsmere have an average of 15 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 Elsmere.

Rover makes it easy to find Elsmere 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:

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There are 7,485 pet sitters in Elsmere on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Elsmere, 95% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 91% 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.

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