Pet Sitting in Gainesville

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Top rated Gainesville pet sitters

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Sitter Profile Image: Lisa L.
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Lisa L.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
32 reviews
17 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Gainesville, GA, 30501

My dogs are very afraid of new people. It’s very hard to get them outside but I know Lisa worked very hard at getting them to go out and do their business. She was very patient and gentle with them. We will use her services again.

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Jeanne S.
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Sara W.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Gainesville, GA, 30501

Sara was fantastic

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Emily C.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Gainesville, GA, 30501

Great!!!! - Emily was able to take this job a couple of days before I had to leave so it was very helpful, plus I have two dogs.

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Stacy P.
Sitter Profile Image: Melani Z.
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Melani Z.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
246 reviews
37 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Gainesville, GA, 30501

Melani was fantastic. She obviously loves dogs and is great working with them. This was my first time using a sitter like this and was very nervous. She sent me pictures of how Blondie was doing with her. I will definitely use her again as needed.

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Sitter Profile Image: Amber L.
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Amber L.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
6 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Gainesville, GA, 30504

I wish I could tip higher but rover won’t let me tip more than 30%. Amber is reliable and a great cat sitter! She’s able to find my shy cat, and makes sure they are fed, have water, litter scooped and well taken care of.

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Sitter Profile Image: Tidarat W.
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Tidarat W.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
327 reviews
103 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Flowery Branch, GA, 30542

Loved 🥰 the pictures every visit. She took amazing care of all 4 of our Yorkies. They love her. Will definitely book you again to watch our furry kids. Can not thank you enough. I did not have to worry will on our trip.

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Jordan B.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Gainesville, GA, 30501

About: I’m a vet tech and I have my CPR certification, and experience at my vet clinic! I’m also CVA certified, and am working towards my vet tech license! I know the proper techniques for medication administration, and how to properly care for a variety of pets! I’ve handled farm animals such as chickens, and I’m willing to work with large ruminants! I’m working full time, but I already pet sit in my spare time! I can work early and late, and I can always change my schedule around to fit your needs! I also sit overnight! I stick to their routines in their own home! I am an outsider, and need to respect the household and the pet themselves. I would follow any instructions given, and make sure the pet stays calm during my stay!

Sitter Profile Image: Brenda N.
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Brenda N.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
110 reviews
35 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Oakwood, GA, 30566

Brenda took exceptional care of our kitten Nala, exceeding our expectations in every way! She meticulously followed all meal instructions and showered our baby with attention, and Nala adored her gentle check-ins and nurturing care!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Elizabeth H.
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Elizabeth H.
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$16
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15 years of experience
Gainesville, GA, 30501

About: Having grown up with dogs, pet sitting experience, and working as a dog bather at PetSmart, I have had experience with many different breeds and energy levels. I work full time and from home on Thursdays and Fridays, giving me flexibility to provide regular walks, meals, and quality time. Pet care is built into my daily routine, not squeezed in. I am able to move remote days around to accommodate boarding needs with enough notice. I care for pets by following their established routines for feeding, walks, playtime, and rest. Whether in my home or a client’s home, I focus on maintaining consistency, providing attentive supervision, and ensuring pets feel safe and comfortable. I’m attentive to individual needs, including energy levels, medications, and behavioral cues, and I provide regular updates to owners.

Sitter Profile Image: Raima F.
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Raima F.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
84 reviews
25 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Oakwood, GA, 30566

Raima is the best! She is so sweet & our dog loves her. She gives detailed updates and sends lots of pictures. We use her every time we have to be away and never worry about our pets. We ♥️ Raima!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Tara K.
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Tara K.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Gainesville, GA, 30501

About: I’ve taken care of many dogs over the past couple years. I’ve considered getting a big dog for myself, but I do enjoy watching them for awhile and then having them go back to their owners I currently work from home as a mortgage broker. I like to get out of my house several times per day to care for dogs or cats. For dogs in my home, they be with me in my front room all day. I’d walk them several times a day, usually a mile or two depending upon the size of the dog. I also have a fairly large yard for dogs that like to run or play fetch.

Sitter Profile Image: Savannah S.
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Savannah S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
11 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Gainesville, GA, 30504

Savannah did a great job checking in on our babies and making sure they got their breakfast and needed meds! It was such a relief knowing that they were cared for while we were away and they were able to stay comfy in their home. Savannah is now one of their favorite people!

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Tristian "Tori" S.
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$15
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4.6 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Gainesville, GA, 30506

Tori was excellent with her in house service of visiting Shadow. She was willing to meet before hand to see Shadow and review Shadow’s needs. I received daily updates and photos assuring me that Shadow was being taken care off. I will definitely have Tori watch Shadow in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Bailey H.
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Bailey H.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
4 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Gainesville, GA, 30506

Bailey is hands down the best person ever to watch your dog. She is great with our big 65 pound Australian poodle and she is a natural around him. She was never late taking Romo out and it’s clear she is passionate about dogs. Definitely plan on booking her again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Maya S.
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Maya S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Gainesville, GA, 30507

We have used Maya several times, she's great! We have an elderly cat that needs meds daily. It's so comforting to know when I'm not there I can rely on Maya to check on my old girl ♥️

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Sitter Profile Image: Patricia B.
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Patricia B.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Gainesville, GA, 30501

I highly recommend Patricia! She is friendly, dependable, and communicates well. Most importantly, she gave my senior kitty love and attention.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sierra M.
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Sierra M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
2 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Gainesville, GA, 30501

Millie recently had a few procedures done and Sierra rewrapped her wounds for us and even came back to check on her without requesting an additional charge. Sierra truly treats your pets like her own.

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Sitter Profile Image: Alicia S.
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Alicia S.
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$15
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2 years of experience
Gainesville, GA, 30504

About: Spending time with animals is an absolute joy for me. I'm willing to be precise and genuine in my care for my clients loved ones. I'm currently doing this as a side gig. I care for my friends and families pets and have done pet sitting services for them short term. I'm a fan of scheduled feedings. Spending quality time with any pet in the home is important. If weather permits I like to allow some outside time as well. I'm willing to do whatever a client needs me to do to care for their loved ones. Not everyone has the same needs or wants which I understand. I will always ask questions before I assume what to do.

Sitter Profile Image: Cathy O.
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Cathy O.
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$15
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2 years of experience
Gainesville, GA, 30501

About: I am a full time professional in the law enforcement field that offers house sitting and pet sitting to the citizens of Hall County. Trust that your sweet babies (pets) are in caring and trustworthy hands while you are out and about enjoying your vacation, work trip, etc. I have been pet sitting on an “as needed” basis for approximately 3 years now. References available upon request. Any special requests? Feel free to ask and I will tell you if that is something I can/am willing to do. Rapid response time, generally within a few hours but occasionally within 24 hours depending on my work schedule. If you have any further questions, feel free to send me a message and ask. Thank you for reading this far, have a good day ☺️ I am currently working full-time with Tuesdays as 12 hour work days (8A-8p). Outside of that I do 3-5 workouts a week. I ensure that when I am scheduled to love your animals any other time is spent with them. I have pet sit in 2-3 regular’s homes for the past 8 years and aside from that have done drop-in visits daily for others at their home. Specialty diets, hiding the medications in pill pockets, taking walks, etc - I have done it.

Sitter Profile Image: Victoria W.
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Victoria W.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
9 repeat clients
Oakwood, GA, 30566

So professional. Such a relief when she pops in to take care of my Tankers while I am at work! I plan to use her as much as possible during my 13wk contract!

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lisa did an excellent job dropping in on our pup while we were out of town. They instantly bonded and became best friends! It’s such a great feeling knowing that our pups are taken care of so lovingly!

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Teri H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our fur babies love her and so do we! Savannah has gone above and beyond for us. She gets an astounding 12 Paws Up and Four Thumbs Up Approval from our household! We appreciate her so much! 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾👍👍👍👍

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

Claire took great care of our kitties and sent picture updates every day! We will definitely have her take care of our babies again!

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

Cindy's service was excellent! I booked her last minute and she was able to help me with a few of my animals. I am very thankful she took the call and made me have more peace of mind while I was away.

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

Helenia was amazing! Followed instructions to a T and went above and beyond with our big baby. We needed her last minute and she was so unbelievably accommodating! Would recommend for any fur babies in the area!

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Fiona B.
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The median cost per night for pet sitting in Gainesville is $20

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Sitters in Gainesville average 6
repeat pet sitting clients

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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Gainesville on Rover as of Feb 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.

If you’re searching for a Gainesville pet sitter for the first time, visit the pet sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a pet sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Feb 2026, there are 330 pet sitters in Gainesville. 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, 90% of Gainesville pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in Gainesville have an average of 16 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 Gainesville.

Rover makes it easy to find Gainesville 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 330 pet sitters in Gainesville on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Gainesville, 100% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 95% 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.