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Sitter Profile Image: Emily J.
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Emily J.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
19 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Gardner, MA, 01440

Emily did a wonderful job watching our cat! We had a meet and greet a couple of days before our trip which was very helpful, and Emily sent photos and a lovely note every day. She was also extremely flexible and accommodating when we had to deal with an unexpected change of plans mid-trip, and made the schedule change as painless as possible. We would absolutely book Emily again!

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Abigail B.
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Jorden A.
Star Sitter
$25
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
87 reviews
17 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Rindge, NH, 03461

Jorden did a great job caring for my fur baby. Now I know when I travel she will be in good hands and well taken care of. Thank you Jorden.

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Pam T.
Sitter Profile Image: Emily E.
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Emily E.
Star Sitter
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
9 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Templeton, MA, 01468

We decided at the last minute to go away for the weekend and had no dog sitter. Emily was available that day to meet our pups and then take care of them for the weekend! We received pictures and updates from every visit and came home to happy healthy pets. Thanks Emily!

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Jamie N.
Sitter Profile Image: Katrina R.
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Katrina R.
Star Sitter
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
65 reviews
14 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Fitchburg, MA, 01420

Katrina is so nice and was a pleasure to communicate with. She helped us in a time of need and made it so easy for us. I felt really comfortable with her caring for our pet. Will definitely use her again!

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Audrey D.
Sitter Profile Image: Devon P.
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Devon P.
Star Sitter
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
27 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Winchendon, MA, 01475

Devon was great visiting our home with our nervous pups that are never separated from their humans. The pictures and updates were extremely reassuring and gave us peace of mind while away for the weekend! We will absolutely reach out again,

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Amanda H.
Sitter Profile Image: Amanda P.
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Amanda P.
Star Sitter
$28
total per visit
4.9 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
10 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Princeton, MA, 01541

Amanda was great! She responded quickly when I had questions, and was careful to keep me updated while I was on vacation. Highly recommended!

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Coreen D.
Sitter Profile Image: Colin P.
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Colin P.
Star Sitter
$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
97 reviews
20 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Fitchburg, MA, 01420

Colin is the best dog and cat sitter around! He takes the best care of both of our kids every time he stops in! Love how he cares for them like his own and always updates me on anything and everything!

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Joleisa C.
Sitter Profile Image: Amanda H.
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Amanda H.
Star Sitter
$39
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
75 reviews
23 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Winchendon, MA, 01475

Amanda is a thoughtful and capable pet sitter. Also helped with our mail and feeding my wild critters that visit the yard, too. Highly recommend. Very trustworthy in our home.

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Laura B.
Sitter Profile Image: Melissa M.
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Melissa M.
$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Gardner, MA, 01440

Misty has had excellent communication from day 1. My three pups took to her immediately which made us feel at ease. She was able to give us a hand with short notice when we had some last minute changes to our work hours. We received some adorable photos of our babies when she came by to let them out. If you’re looking for someone who loves dogs, can work with a flexible schedule and has excellent communication then Misty is your person.

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Tania S.
Sitter Profile Image: Courtney R.
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Courtney R.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
4 repeat clients
29 years of experience
Ashburnham, MA, 01430

Courtney did an awesome job caring for our 3 cats and 2 bunnies while we were away on vacation. Very professional and great attention to detail, we’re very appreciative!

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Sitter Profile Image: Danielle K.
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Danielle K.
$30
total per visit
4.8 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Templeton, MA, 01468

Leo has been cared for by Danielle twice now and she has gone above and beyond !!! She had gotten him food the first time I went away on short notice. This time she was willing to go check on him when our flight got delayed !!! Honestly does a great job and I will keep her on the top of my list in the future.

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Katherine M.
Sitter Profile Image: Mallory G.
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Mallory G.
$28
total per visit
4.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
3 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Gardner, MA, 01440

About: I’ve taken care of cats, dogs, snakes, chinchillas, quails, pigs, lizards, Guinea pigs, and bunnies. I am willing to learn how to take care of any animal and have given medicine/received special requests previously I work 4-8 hours a day and one of my jobs is a work from home job. My timing can can be flexible unless I am lifeguarding. I do not offer boarding. I do have pets of my own and would take care of other peoples’ animals according to the owner’s and their vets’ wishes and judgement

Sitter Profile Image: Matt B.
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Matt B.
$24
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
5 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Fitchburg, MA, 01420

Matt is so friendly, and was great with helping take our dog out for potty breaks while we were traveling. He clearly loves animals, and they love him! Every picture he sent of our pup made that especially clear.

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Patti H.
Sitter Profile Image: Kim B.
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Kim B.
$23
total per visit
5 years of experience
Gardner, MA, 01440

About: I’m an animal-loving, dependable, and trustworthy dog caregiver who treats every dog like they’re my own! I’m attentive to each dog’s unique personality, needs, and routine, whether that means an energetic walk, plenty of playtime, or simply some extra love and companionship. You can feel confident knowing your pup is in good hands. I work full-time during the week until 4 but look forward to visiting or walking your pet in the evenings. I work Monday thru Friday from 7-4. I’m looking to check in and/or walk pups in the evenings. I also have some availability on the weekends. I always make sure dogs are safe whether they are in the home or outdoors. If you have any special requests please inform me ahead of time so I can do my best.

Sitter Profile Image: Zachary G.
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Zachary G.
Star Sitter
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
57 reviews
14 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Lancaster, MA, 01523

Zachary helped take care of my kitty Zeus while I was away for an extended period of time. Zachary sent me updates with each visit to keep my mind at ease. He is a dependable sitter and I recommend him for your pet care needs.

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Sitter Profile Image: Meaghon R.
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Meaghon R.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Princeton, MA, 01541

Meaghon's drop-in with my dog went just fine- we look forward to another visit soon.

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Fay B.
Sitter Profile Image: Jeffrey W.
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Jeffrey W.
Star Sitter
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
20 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Sterling, MA, 01564

Jeffrey is responsible, loving with dogs, punctual, and careful! I highly recommend him. We will definitely work together again.

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Patricia R.
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Margaret & Dawson B.
$23
total per visit
4.7 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rindge, NH, 03461

Margaret & Dawson were great and took care of our pets like they were their own. Very trustworthy, dependable and communicative. They sent us pictures and videos of the pets with each visit. We recommend booking with them and we will book with them again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kellee P.
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Kellee P.
$37
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
8 repeat clients
14 years of experience
gardner, MA, 01440

Outstanding to work with! Great communication, thoughtful questions and genuine pleasure to work with. Look forward to working with Kellee again!

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Rosie M.
Sitter Profile Image: Jenna Cathryn D.
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Jenna Cathryn D.
$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
8 repeat clients
15 years of experience
North Brookfield, MA, 01535

Jenna was great! She provided good updates and we felt that our girl was in good hands :)

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Kaitlynn H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My cats loved her!! She fed, patted them, cleaned up after them. I could tell they were well looked after when I got home. I would definitely hire her again

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Marcia D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mackenzie was great with my 2 cats and 1 dog. They all seemed very content when I got home. Sent great photos and very responsive to messages. Would definitely recommend!

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

Emily did a wonderful job watching our cat! We had a meet and greet a couple of days before our trip which was very helpful, and Emily sent photos and a lovely note every day. She was also extremely flexible and accommodating when we had to deal with an unexpected change of plans mid-trip, and made the schedule change as painless as possible. We would absolutely book Emily again!

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

Jillian is the best. I feel so comfortable with her caring for my babies. She always goes above and beyond! This time she was also was able to accommodate two last minute changes!

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Kathy M.
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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Gardner on Rover is $27.19 per visit (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of September 2026, there are 1,775 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Gardner. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.

Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Gardner stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.

Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Gardner. On Rover:

  • 93% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 97% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 91% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

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