Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Fishtown, Philadelphia
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Top rated Fishtown pet sitters
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“My cat just loves Rachelle! I had to have surgery recently and she took great care of him, sent me adorable pictures, and kindly agreed to extend her time taking care of him when I couldn’t after surgery. Highly recommend!”
“So happy and relieved to have been able to have Riva drop in on my two kitties this past weekend! Was nervous and anxious about being away from my young boy for the first time since his adoption, but Riva quickly put all my anxieties at ease with her great care for my cats. Riva was amazing with her check ins, providing photos and videos. Got back to two very happy cats, so mama is very thankful! Will definitely be using her services again!”
“Sarah is fantastic! She was able to help us on short notice and our cat loved her. She’s very responsive and sent great check-in photos of our boy 🐱 I’d recommend Sarah to everyone!”
About: I’ve taken care of dogs my whole life. And I’ve been walking dogs in eeuu for 2 years that I’m here. And I love it I’m currently with a student visa so I’m able to walk with dogs in the mornings some day, during the night and I’m able to stay with your dog in your house if you need it too! I use to walk with large dogs, small dogs, quiet dogs and energetic dogs. I use to know how to handle the different types of doggies
“I’ve booked Madeleine twice and she’s always quick to respond/confirm booking, on time for scheduled drop-ins and communicates well while I’m away.”
“Kerry was amazing taking care of my cat, Tux. She communicated everything and I appreciated that she played with him to give him some much-needed stimulation. Thank you Kerry!”
“As soon as we met Heather, we instantly felt at ease leaving our babies with her. She is so kind, responsive, and reliable. She was the perfect sitter!! I highly recommend Heather.”
“Anne has been so great! Today has been my 3rd booking with her. Prior to her care visit with my Jersey Girl, Anne took the time and walked me through everything! She made me feel completely at ease!! I highly recommend Anne!”
“Sarah sent thorough, thoughtful, and funny notes. Our fur babies were treated with lots of love and kindness. We will definitely reach out to Sarah again!”
“Ayo was amazing! I needed a sitter on short notice and he was available and flexible. He was very communicative and kept me updated everyday with pictures and videos of my cat. He took really great care of her from feeding to play! I would definitely recommend and would happily rebook in the future. Thanks, Ayo!”
About: I’ve been taking care of pets since I was 6 years old when I would take care of my neighbors cat. We’ve had dogs my entire life and I just can’t get enough of them! My husband and I work together to care for your pets to give them the best experience. We work opposite schedules so he’s home during the day and works at night. I work during the day and am home at night so your pet will have plenty of love and attention! We have a lovely small but fenced yard, a huge park across the street and live walking distance from a dog park so lots of options for outside time too. We have a very sweet chunky boy named Buster to keep your pet company we also have space to crate them or separate them if you prefer. We treat all pets like our own and give them the same privileges we give our Buster. We do have a cat so we do ask for a meet and greet if your dog has not been around cats previously. If I am house sitting for you either my husband or I will stay the night with your pets and the other one may do the walks. We try and make sure your pets are as cared for as if you were staying with them.
About: Hello! As a dog owner myself, I can’t wait to meet your baby! I’ve had my own dog for 18 months, but have been taking care of dogs for 8 years now. Not only did we have a family dog when I was a child, when my sister got her fur baby, I really learned a lot about taking care of dogs! I sat for her dog countless times, and in the process I also was a dog walker for many other pet parents throughout the years. Would love to be of service! My fur baby, Macy, loves other dogs, so I am happy to bring her along, or keep her home if you just want me to have one on one time with your baby! I do work full time as a registered nurse in the city, monday to Friday 8am-5pm, so I am available for evening help &/orweekend help! I am happy to accommodate your dog’s needs in whichever way you prefer. My complex has a quiet dog park that our fur babies can run around in, or just your fur baby & me if you’d be more comfortable!
“Erika was wonderful with our cat Lucy. Erika also had the (not so easy) task of administering meds to Lucy. Erika did it successfully and it was great to know she was in good hands :)”
“Samantha did such a great job checking in on my cat. The daily pictures and reports really helped with my separation anxiety. Would highly recommend - Samantha is highly responsive & reliable!”
“Lauren was very friendly and responsive! She also checked on the house plants and grabbed my mail while she was there which was super sweet! I'll definitely book with her again in the future”
About: Growing up I have always loved animals and taking care of them! My dog growing up was a 60 pound lap dog, who was the best. I have experience pet sitting dogs of all ages and sizes. I always wanted a dog of my own and now am pet parent to my pug! I have been responsible for all training, walks, feeding, and bath time. I work mostly from home (am in office locally 2 days per week) and Andrew works from home full time! We have plenty of time during the week and weekends to care for your pup! There will be another dog in the house so your dog will have plenty of toys and someone to play with! I am available for a meet and greet prior to any bookings. I currently work hybrid and will be able to be home most days 100% of the time and Andrew will be available each day as he works from home and will be free for daily walks! We will treat any pet in our home like they are our own! Your pet would have the company of my 15 pound pug. She loves making new friends and having someone to play with! We love going on walks and have separate rooms and a separate crate areas if time apart would be needed.
“Michelle did a drop in for Snoopy and was great! She left a detailed review and it gave me so much peace of mind knowing she would be coming by to take great care of him. Will definitely be using her in the future!”
“Alyssa is such an amazing dog sitter! From the moment she met my dog Teddy at our meet and greet, I knew she would be a great new buddy for him. She is so communicative, and very observant of my dog’s behavior. So happy to have someone we trust to take care of our boy!”
“Kim was amazing when watching our cat Goji! She was attentive, sent photos and made sure Goji had everything she needed. Highly recommend and we are working on booking again!!”
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Rachelle T.
Star Sitter
“My cat just loves Rachelle! I had to have surgery recently and she took great care of him, sent me adorable pictures, and kindly agreed to extend her time taking care of him when I couldn’t after surgery. Highly recommend!”
Riva I.Star Sitter
“So happy and relieved to have been able to have Riva drop in on my two kitties this past weekend! Was nervous and anxious about being away from my young boy for the first time since his adoption, but Riva quickly put all my anxieties at ease with her great care for my cats. Riva was amazing with her check ins, providing photos and videos. Got back to two very happy cats, so mama is very thankful! Will definitely be using her services again!”
Sarah H.
“Sarah is fantastic! She was able to help us on short notice and our cat loved her. She’s very responsive and sent great check-in photos of our boy 🐱 I’d recommend Sarah to everyone!”
Florencia R.
“Hi! Florencia is a lovely person and she loves dogs. She use to take care of all the dogs during her life and she likes training them :) I highly recommend her to walk with your dog 🐶”
Madeleine B.Star Sitter
“I’ve booked Madeleine twice and she’s always quick to respond/confirm booking, on time for scheduled drop-ins and communicates well while I’m away.”
Kerry B.Star Sitter
“Kerry was amazing taking care of my cat, Tux. She communicated everything and I appreciated that she played with him to give him some much-needed stimulation. Thank you Kerry!”
Heather S.Star Sitter
“As soon as we met Heather, we instantly felt at ease leaving our babies with her. She is so kind, responsive, and reliable. She was the perfect sitter!! I highly recommend Heather.”
Anne R.Star Sitter
“Anne has been so great! Today has been my 3rd booking with her. Prior to her care visit with my Jersey Girl, Anne took the time and walked me through everything! She made me feel completely at ease!! I highly recommend Anne!”
Sarah M.Star Sitter
“Sarah sent thorough, thoughtful, and funny notes. Our fur babies were treated with lots of love and kindness. We will definitely reach out to Sarah again!”
Ayomide A.
“Ayo was amazing! I needed a sitter on short notice and he was available and flexible. He was very communicative and kept me updated everyday with pictures and videos of my cat. He took really great care of her from feeding to play! I would definitely recommend and would happily rebook in the future. Thanks, Ayo!”
Allie L.Star Sitter
“Allie has watched my sweet boy for years! Buster is such a sweet playmate and I cannot recommend her enough. I loved the daily updates she provided l, it made me miss my boy a lot less!”
Melissa T.
“I would strongly recommend Melissa as your dog caregiver! She is a responsible, trustworthy, caring, nurse working in DC who loves animals. Has experience with dogs including my own and her family’s dogs which make her the perfect fit for Rover. 10/10 would recommend!”
Erika U.
“Erika was wonderful with our cat Lucy. Erika also had the (not so easy) task of administering meds to Lucy. Erika did it successfully and it was great to know she was in good hands :)”
Samantha K.Star Sitter
“Samantha did such a great job checking in on my cat. The daily pictures and reports really helped with my separation anxiety. Would highly recommend - Samantha is highly responsive & reliable!”
Lauren W.Star Sitter
“Lauren was very friendly and responsive! She also checked on the house plants and grabbed my mail while she was there which was super sweet! I'll definitely book with her again in the future”
Ariana & Andrew M.Star Sitter
About: Growing up I have always loved animals and taking care of them! My dog growing up was a 60 pound lap dog, who was the best. I have experience pet sitting dogs of all ages and sizes. I always wanted a dog of my own and now am pet parent to my pug! I have been responsible for all training, walks, feeding, and bath time. I work mostly from home (am in office locally 2 days per week) and Andrew works from home full time! We have plenty of time during the week and weekends to care for your pup! There will be another dog in the house so your dog will have plenty of toys and someone to play with! I am available for a meet and greet prior to any bookings. I currently work hybrid and will be able to be home most days 100% of the time and Andrew will be available each day as he works from home and will be free for daily walks! We will treat any pet in our home like they are our own! Your pet would have the company of my 15 pound pug. She loves making new friends and having someone to play with! We love going on walks and have separate rooms and a separate crate areas if time apart would be needed.
Michelle K.Star Sitter
“Michelle did a drop in for Snoopy and was great! She left a detailed review and it gave me so much peace of mind knowing she would be coming by to take great care of him. Will definitely be using her in the future!”
Alyssa D.Star Sitter
“Alyssa is such an amazing dog sitter! From the moment she met my dog Teddy at our meet and greet, I knew she would be a great new buddy for him. She is so communicative, and very observant of my dog’s behavior. So happy to have someone we trust to take care of our boy!”
Kimberly P.Star Sitter
“Kim was amazing when watching our cat Goji! She was attentive, sent photos and made sure Goji had everything she needed. Highly recommend and we are working on booking again!!”
Georgette J.Star Sitter
“Georgette was able to watch my dog last minute recently. She was very communicative and Jazmine (my dog) seemed very happy. Highly recommend!”
Fishtown pet parents share their Rover experiences
Abigail did a wonderful job! I was super nervous about leaving my kitties alone for the first time and Abigail allayed my fears completely. I’m so impressed — even my TOTAL SCAREDY CAT I warned would probably just spend the entire week under my bed in fact came out to play with her regularly! She got such a great picture of him it’s my new phone wallpaper. :) Thanks, Abigail!
Michael was great! Took great care of my pup, sent pictures and communicated while I was away. Made me feel like Kali was in great hands.
Sarah was very communicative and responsive throughout this whole process. Even when a personal emergency came up for her, she still worked out a way to make sure my cats were taken care of. Very grateful for Sarah’s care and would recommend her as a sitter!
Yasmine was very communicative, kind, and took excellent care of our cats while we were away! I highly recommend her.
Mayuli went above and beyond for our check ins! Amazing and detailed visit descriptions, many photos, and even bought extra treats for my cat. Could not recommend more!
Areana was scheduled to watch 2 of my dogs. She took on the responsibility of caring for my cat out of the kindness of her heart. When initially meeting the boys she was extremely friendly and attentive. While I was away, she followed the instructions provided without any mishaps! She made sure to send pictures and updates, which was very helpful and comforting for me as this was my first time having a sitter. I would recommend her and can’t wait to book with her again!
Glad we were able to book Samantha again. We were able to relax and getaway for a weekend without worrying over our cats.
Understanding and kind person, fantastic with shy or timid pets. My cat is very anxious especially if we go away and needs gentle care to open up to strangers. Zochil recognized this and made her feel comfortable while we were away. Highly recommend!!
Chelsea took excellent care of our three cats. One of our cats is epileptic and needed medication twice a day. Chelsea quickly learned how to medicate him and our concerns to leave him while on a weekend vacation were alleviated. She provided photos and updates every time she visited over the weekend. We were very appreciative!
Cullen is wonderful every time she checks in on my cat. She’s communicative if anything happens, and gives lots of love to my attention-needing boy. She was willing to work with my schedule and I always ask her first if she can sit while I go away!
Andrew was amazing. Gave Callie all the love she needed, was a great communicator. Highly recommended.
Kerry was a great communicator and super helpful with Darby! Definitely will ask her to come back :)
Katlyn was great with Piper! We will definitely use Katlyn again and highly recommend to anyone looking for a pet sitter.
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Pet Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Fishtown.
Rover makes it easy to find Fishtown 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
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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