Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Gateway, Dayton, OH
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“Made it sooo easy to book & made me feel comfortable knowing my dogs were taken care of while I was working. Lis also helped my puppy with training which was a plus!”


“Amanda is ALWAYS so dependable, sends updates and responds immediately. She’s such a great pet sitter! I appreciate her always willing to help out, especially when it’s short notice. I always know my babies are taken care of. Thanks again, Amanda!”


“I can’t recommend Elizabeth enough! From the moment we met, it was clear that she genuinely cares for all animals & treats them like family. All 3 of my dogs adored her & I received regular updates that gave me total peace of mind while we were away. Five stars all the way & we will be in contact with her for all future dog sitting!”


“Bradley did such a wonderful job with my dogs! Really put my mind at ease. Will definitely book him again next time we need pet care. He fed them, gave them water, walked them and had them go potty! We appreciate him so much and recommend him 100%. :)”


“Jenny was so great! They sent a ton of photos and very thorough updates for each visit. One of my cats has a bit of a finicky food set up, but Jenny nailed it. Would definitely book again!”


“Britany was wonderful. She was available very last minute and took good care of our 3 cats and was even willing to feed a community cat that shows up. We would hire her again if needed.”


“We have always used someone we knew to watch our dogs but didn’t have that option on our last trip and therefore looked on rover for someone to watch our two dogs. Joy did a meet and greet with use a week before our trip and we fell in love with her! Our fears of hiring someone we didn’t know instantly went away and we just knew she was the right fit for our family. Then she actually watched our dogs and she blew our expectations out of the water! Such attention to detail! Our puppy can be a little much and she handled it like a pro! From always being on time, to a walk every day to cleaning up messes, picking up dog poop in the back yard and fixing a pillow that got ripped up. She definitely went above and beyond what we expected and you better believe we will tell everyone with pets in the area to hire Joy! Thanks Joy for treating our babies like your own!”


“Megan did two drop in visits for me and my pooch. She made sure she got fed, as well as got out to pee/poop. She respected my apartment and left it just as it was! 10/10 would recommend!”


“We booked Leesa last minute to check in on our dogs so that we could go away for an overnight trip. We haven’t used a sitter outside of our family in a long time, but we’re happy to say that our boys have a new friend! We will definitely be booking Leesa for future trips!”



“We always dread leaving the fur babies at home when we go to work, but when we know Susan is stopping in it gives us lots of relief! She plays with our energetic pups the whole time she’s here & makes sure they have everything they need before she leaves.”


“Elya is very loving to my pups and they loved her right away. She followed all my instructions and went the extra mile for their care. Thank you!”


About: I have cared for many dogs over the last 15 years. I am able to care for puppies to senior dogs and have experience giving medications, if needed. I am home all day and looking to fill the void of missing my pup who passed recently. I am able to care for your dog hands-on and will give lots of love and interaction. I have a completely fenced yard that your dog will have unlimited access to. I also provide at least one long walk every day, if your pup likes to get out and enjoy nature.

“Thank u for hanging out with them! And it looks like my long time regular tuxedo stray is back! So relieved to know he is alive after the winter storms! Do u mind filing up the metal food bowl in kitchen on floor near sink and fill up kibble from the boys container to go with the "smoothie" drink? And what is your venmo?”


“Brooke did a wonderful job with my pup. She gave me lots of feedback/updates and sent lots of pictures. Will definitely be using her again in the future!”


“Sierra did a great job with our kitties - per usual! We know that when we’re out of town they’ll be well taken care of. She sends great pictures of them in each rover card too!”


About: I have experience caring for both dogs and cats, including energetic puppies and older pets that need extra attention. I’m comfortable with administering medication, following specific routines, and making sure each pet feels safe and loved while their owner is away. I have a full time job, but want to do a little more by doing something that I enjoy doing. That is being around animals. I have a back yard with a fence and security for your pet. That way they will be able to exercise and explore under the sun.

About: Hello there! My name is Abby and I am a 27 year old exotic animal keeper, as well as cats and dogs. I have several different species ranging from large snakes to chameleons. I have been caring for exotic species for the last five years. I also care for dogs and cats. I’ve had 20 years of dog and cat care experience. I got my first dog, Sophie, when I was just five years old. Throughout the years, I cared for her and many other dogs and cats growing up. Right now, I have four of my own dogs and fourteen cats who are extremely spoiled! When watching your pet, expect them to be spoiled and loved just like they’re my own. I have experience with giving medication to both cats and dogs. I also had a senior cat that required special care and know how to provide care for any senior animal. I can care for your exotic animals in my house, as I have a separate room for my own exotics. Dogs and cats that stay with me will have their own room and set up as well. I also can provide drop in visits for your furry friends. For cats, I provide toys, cat trees, cat beds, and a hammock. I ask that you bring their food, bowls, litter, and litter boxes and any other special items they may need. Same goes for any dogs :) I have worked as a foster for shelters in Columbus for three years as well, so I am used to providing 24/7 care for other animals. I work from home full time, so I am able to have a very flexible schedule. If you need your animal cared for in my home, I am able to provide that service. I get off of work in the early evening, which gives me plenty of time to do drop in visits after work. My yard is fenced in, which is great for your doggie kiddos. I also do not let my cats outdoors, so any cat staying with me will be safe in the home. I have a dedicated room in our home where I house all of my rover guests away from our pets. Small dogs are okay to be boarded in my home, as well as any cats as long as they are litter box trained.

About: My name is Anna, and I'm an avid animal lover. I grew up with pets my entire childhood, and I now have my own cats and a dog! I've walked, fed, and done daily pet check-ins for neighbors and friends. I have worked with many different dogs, cats, and fish. I work a 9 - 5 on weekdays, so I can check on or walk your pet in the mornings or evenings. I’m pretty flexible on weekends! I make pet care my #1 priority! I'm used to waking up early, cleaning up vomit, and the occasional scratch or bite. I also love spoiling all pets with special treats, enrichment games, and lots of play-time. I only want the best for you and your pet. My line of communication is always open. I'll care for your pet like my own.

About: When my husband and I first started talking to each other it was to set up puppy play dates with our dogs and the rest is history! We both have had dogs since we were kids. Our family and friends know that their dogs are always welcome at our house anytime they come over. Our two boys enjoy playing with our dogs and give the best belly rubs around! We are both teachers and work during the week from 7-4. We are available on the weekends. We are off most holidays and during the summer. We have a fully fenced in back yard. We have two friendly dogs. One that is younger and loves to run and play. One that is older and plays for a bit, but then just likes to chill for awhile. Dogs are allowed on furniture and we have dog beds they can lay on. We also have hard wood floors, so the occasional accident is no big deal.

“Karen is absolutely amazing! She is dependable, reliable, and went above and beyond what was expected of her! She took care of my babies for 10 days, sent tons of pictures to me and gave personalized feedback after each visit!”

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Lis S.Star Sitter

“Made it sooo easy to book & made me feel comfortable knowing my dogs were taken care of while I was working. Lis also helped my puppy with training which was a plus!”


Amanda S.
Star Sitter


“Amanda is ALWAYS so dependable, sends updates and responds immediately. She’s such a great pet sitter! I appreciate her always willing to help out, especially when it’s short notice. I always know my babies are taken care of. Thanks again, Amanda!”


Elizabeth J.Star Sitter

“I can’t recommend Elizabeth enough! From the moment we met, it was clear that she genuinely cares for all animals & treats them like family. All 3 of my dogs adored her & I received regular updates that gave me total peace of mind while we were away. Five stars all the way & we will be in contact with her for all future dog sitting!”


Bradley M.Star Sitter

“Bradley did such a wonderful job with my dogs! Really put my mind at ease. Will definitely book him again next time we need pet care. He fed them, gave them water, walked them and had them go potty! We appreciate him so much and recommend him 100%. :)”


Jensen F.Star Sitter

“Jenny was so great! They sent a ton of photos and very thorough updates for each visit. One of my cats has a bit of a finicky food set up, but Jenny nailed it. Would definitely book again!”


Britany R.

“Britany was wonderful. She was available very last minute and took good care of our 3 cats and was even willing to feed a community cat that shows up. We would hire her again if needed.”


Joy W.

“We have always used someone we knew to watch our dogs but didn’t have that option on our last trip and therefore looked on rover for someone to watch our two dogs. Joy did a meet and greet with use a week before our trip and we fell in love with her! Our fears of hiring someone we didn’t know instantly went away and we just knew she was the right fit for our family. Then she actually watched our dogs and she blew our expectations out of the water! Such attention to detail! Our puppy can be a little much and she handled it like a pro! From always being on time, to a walk every day to cleaning up messes, picking up dog poop in the back yard and fixing a pillow that got ripped up. She definitely went above and beyond what we expected and you better believe we will tell everyone with pets in the area to hire Joy! Thanks Joy for treating our babies like your own!”


Megan C.
Star Sitter


“Megan did two drop in visits for me and my pooch. She made sure she got fed, as well as got out to pee/poop. She respected my apartment and left it just as it was! 10/10 would recommend!”


Leesa H.Star Sitter

“We booked Leesa last minute to check in on our dogs so that we could go away for an overnight trip. We haven’t used a sitter outside of our family in a long time, but we’re happy to say that our boys have a new friend! We will definitely be booking Leesa for future trips!”




Susan C.Star Sitter

“We always dread leaving the fur babies at home when we go to work, but when we know Susan is stopping in it gives us lots of relief! She plays with our energetic pups the whole time she’s here & makes sure they have everything they need before she leaves.”


Elya H.

“Elya is very loving to my pups and they loved her right away. She followed all my instructions and went the extra mile for their care. Thank you!”


Amanda H.

“My dog was treated like a queen and didn't want to come home! She was walked daily and given an abundance of attention. I received updates and pictures, which made me feel at ease.”


Kate J.

“Thank u for hanging out with them! And it looks like my long time regular tuxedo stray is back! So relieved to know he is alive after the winter storms! Do u mind filing up the metal food bowl in kitchen on floor near sink and fill up kibble from the boys container to go with the "smoothie" drink? And what is your venmo?”


Brooke H.


“Brooke did a wonderful job with my pup. She gave me lots of feedback/updates and sent lots of pictures. Will definitely be using her again in the future!”


Sierra H.Star Sitter

“Sierra did a great job with our kitties - per usual! We know that when we’re out of town they’ll be well taken care of. She sends great pictures of them in each rover card too!”


Alexander M.
About: I have experience caring for both dogs and cats, including energetic puppies and older pets that need extra attention. I’m comfortable with administering medication, following specific routines, and making sure each pet feels safe and loved while their owner is away. I have a full time job, but want to do a little more by doing something that I enjoy doing. That is being around animals. I have a back yard with a fence and security for your pet. That way they will be able to exercise and explore under the sun.


Abby G.
“Abby is very caring and loves all animals and creatures. She’s dependable and responsible and goes above and beyond to make sure her animals are loved and taken care of. You would have the best care if she watched your babies.”


Anna S.

“Anna has had many animals under her care and all of them have been very happy. I have had her take care of my dogs while I was away and have been very happy with the care she provided for my pugs Rosie and Gracie.”


Ashleigh & Bill R.
Star Sitter

“Ashleigh and Bill are not only dog owners themselves, but people who adore animals. They take great care of their two dogs and those that they dogsit. They are responsible, understanding, considerate and compassionate.”


Karen N.


“Karen is absolutely amazing! She is dependable, reliable, and went above and beyond what was expected of her! She took care of my babies for 10 days, sent tons of pictures to me and gave personalized feedback after each visit!”
Gateway pet parents share their Rover experiences
Amanda was phenomenal. Mutombo warmed up to her right away. We did not get a chance to interact with our cat at the meet and greet. Yet you could tell that Tiger was happy to see Amanda. Amanda took some great footage of.the two of them. It was clear that Mutombo was happy to have her attention. My daughter loved seeing the cute pictures of Tiger. I really appreciate Amanda going above and beyond for our loved ones. She really has a way with animals.

Andrew did an excellent job taking care of my Kitty, Laci, and I would most definitely recommend him and will ask him back to take care of her in the future!!

Elya is very loving to my pups and they loved her right away. She followed all my instructions and went the extra mile for their care. Thank you!

Thank u for hanging out with them! And it looks like my long time regular tuxedo stray is back! So relieved to know he is alive after the winter storms! Do u mind filing up the metal food bowl in kitchen on floor near sink and fill up kibble from the boys container to go with the "smoothie" drink? And what is your venmo?

Kyla was great with our Lilly Mae. She kept us informed and was very professional. She is an older dog that doesn't do much as far as activities go, but she spent time with her so she wouldn't feel lonely. I would definitely use her or recommend her to anyone.

Brooke was so flexible and accommodating. Very communicative and understanding of my cats needs. I will absolutely book Brooke again. Plus she was great with our cat princess!!

We knew 5 minutes after Bri walked in for a meet and greet that our dogs would be in great hands!!! Our dog, Shiloh does NOT easily warm up to anyone very quickly but with Bri, it was almost immediate and she was snuggled up against her, enjoying being petted. Our cat also really liked her too. (And she really does not like ANY strangers!!) Bri is a very kind girl and very obviously great with animals!! We were VERY happy with Bri as a pet sitter and highly recommend her.

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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 Gateway.
Rover makes it easy to find Gateway 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
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