Pet Sitting in Gig Harbor
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Top rated Gig Harbor pet sitters
“Alex was very easy work with. He let us know each time he came to our home & had a nice update on how the pup's were doing. We also appreciated the photo's he sent us. He made it very comfortable for us to go away for a few days. We would definitely have Alex come watch our pup's again.”
“We’ were out of the country and Jerry went above and beyond with our dogs. He is very reliable and trustworthy. Our dogs were happy when we got home, not like when we have left them to be boarded. No kennel cough no sick or mad dogs. Thanks Jerry 🐾🐾”
“Daniela was amazing while looking after our dog Freyja! She went above and beyond for our girl by paying attention to the details and keeping us updated each day with descriptions of how she was. Would absolutely recommend her and hope to have her watch Freyja again someday!”
“Briana and her partner made sure my cats were well taken care of and safe! There was a heat wave so they hooked up my ac unit for the cats. I feel so assured and they are in great hands!”
“Sierra has done check-ins, walks, and overnights for our Beagle. She is reliable, trustworthy, always on time, friendly and sends us lots of pictures and updates. Most importantly our dog loves spending time with Sierra. We feel lucky to have found her. I highly recommend Sierra.”
“Anne is amazing! She is so good with my pups, especially my nervous guy. We appreciate her communication, great pictures, and accommodating to our last minute requests. We will definitely be booking with Anne again!”
“Erica was very professional and took great care of our cat for a week while we were out of town. I would recommend her to anyone looking for prompt and professional pet care. Thank you again, Erica!”
“Dani went ABOVE and BEYOND for our fur baby. She was very communicative and friendly. Lots of pictures and informed info about our baby. She even took him to her house for a doggy play date with her sweet puppy, Tucker. Thank you, Dani! We will be coming back to you”
“I booked Deb for a few drop in visits to take care of my two cats while I was on vacation. She was great! My cats loved her, and she kept me updated with pictures and videos during her visits.”
“Erin was amazing. My dog and cat were happy when we came home. My dog is a senior blind tripawd and the fact that she has a blind dog made me feel so much better about leaving my guy home :( She checked in twice daily on time and didn’t hesitate to ask questions when needed. I’ll definitely trust her with my pets again.”
“Christy was amazing! She showed great care for our cat, Lucy, and was super easy to communicate with before and during her visits. We will 100 percent be booking with her again!”
“Our Bloodhounds take a min to warm up to others while we are away. Dawn and her husband are very calm and patient with them and they warm up quick. Was nice to go out of town for a week knowing they were well taken care of with daily updates and pics! Highly recommend!”
“Rebecca was amazing with our Doberman and Goldendoodle. She took the time to play fetch with them, cuddles , and give them the care they need. I will definitely use Rebecca in the future. She is a true animal lover.”
“Meredith is wonderful, she was available at the last minute to take care of our cat and our cat has never been happier. Meredith is very responsive and friendly and professional and we highly recommend her.”
“Once again, Jennifer did a great job taking care of our little guy. She makes sure he gets what he needs, is fed according to his special diet, gets his exercise and even takes care of a few extra things as needed!”
“Clara came by on short notice and was absolutely phenomenal!! She took my girls outside and got their energy out and was incredibly easy to work with. She will definitely be my go-to sitter for the foreseeable!!”
About: I’ve lived with animals my whole life and have personally trained my dogs, who have all been very well behaved. I love all animals and would care for yours with the utmost love and attention they deserve. I’m experienced in handling all kinds of behaviors—from anxious to rowdy—and I’m excited to meet your pet! I currently work part-time and participate in community theater, mostly during evenings and not every day. This gives me plenty of flexibility and availability to care for your pets throughout the day! I’ve lived with pets my whole life and have personally trained all the pets I’ve owned very well. I’ve also dog sat many rowdy, high-energy dogs, so I’m confident handling all kinds of personalities. Whatever your pet’s needs are, I can provide the care they deserve! I love staying active and would have so much fun walking your dog—no matter the distance. I’m skilled at managing dogs who get distracted or reactive when passing other animals in public.
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Alex K.Star Sitter
“Alex was very easy work with. He let us know each time he came to our home & had a nice update on how the pup's were doing. We also appreciated the photo's he sent us. He made it very comfortable for us to go away for a few days. We would definitely have Alex come watch our pup's again.”
Megan G.Star Sitter
“Communicative and great as usual!”
Jerry F.
Star Sitter
“We’ were out of the country and Jerry went above and beyond with our dogs. He is very reliable and trustworthy. Our dogs were happy when we got home, not like when we have left them to be boarded. No kennel cough no sick or mad dogs. Thanks Jerry 🐾🐾”
Daniela G.
“Daniela was amazing while looking after our dog Freyja! She went above and beyond for our girl by paying attention to the details and keeping us updated each day with descriptions of how she was. Would absolutely recommend her and hope to have her watch Freyja again someday!”
Briana A.Star Sitter
“Briana and her partner made sure my cats were well taken care of and safe! There was a heat wave so they hooked up my ac unit for the cats. I feel so assured and they are in great hands!”
Sierra R.
“Sierra has done check-ins, walks, and overnights for our Beagle. She is reliable, trustworthy, always on time, friendly and sends us lots of pictures and updates. Most importantly our dog loves spending time with Sierra. We feel lucky to have found her. I highly recommend Sierra.”
Anne C.Star Sitter
“Anne is amazing! She is so good with my pups, especially my nervous guy. We appreciate her communication, great pictures, and accommodating to our last minute requests. We will definitely be booking with Anne again!”
Erica C.Star Sitter
“Erica was very professional and took great care of our cat for a week while we were out of town. I would recommend her to anyone looking for prompt and professional pet care. Thank you again, Erica!”
Dani P.Star Sitter
“Dani went ABOVE and BEYOND for our fur baby. She was very communicative and friendly. Lots of pictures and informed info about our baby. She even took him to her house for a doggy play date with her sweet puppy, Tucker. Thank you, Dani! We will be coming back to you”
Deborah W.
“I booked Deb for a few drop in visits to take care of my two cats while I was on vacation. She was great! My cats loved her, and she kept me updated with pictures and videos during her visits.”
Erin Y.
“Erin was amazing. My dog and cat were happy when we came home. My dog is a senior blind tripawd and the fact that she has a blind dog made me feel so much better about leaving my guy home :( She checked in twice daily on time and didn’t hesitate to ask questions when needed. I’ll definitely trust her with my pets again.”
Christy D.
“Christy was amazing! She showed great care for our cat, Lucy, and was super easy to communicate with before and during her visits. We will 100 percent be booking with her again!”
Dawn D.
“Our Bloodhounds take a min to warm up to others while we are away. Dawn and her husband are very calm and patient with them and they warm up quick. Was nice to go out of town for a week knowing they were well taken care of with daily updates and pics! Highly recommend!”
Holly W.Star Sitter
“Holly is always friendly, courteous and dependable. My dog is happy to see her.”
Rebecca C.Star Sitter
“Rebecca was amazing with our Doberman and Goldendoodle. She took the time to play fetch with them, cuddles , and give them the care they need. I will definitely use Rebecca in the future. She is a true animal lover.”
Meredith & Elliott S.
“Meredith is wonderful, she was available at the last minute to take care of our cat and our cat has never been happier. Meredith is very responsive and friendly and professional and we highly recommend her.”
Gabriella P.
“She was so sweet with my girls and went above and beyond. My girls bark bit she took it all on stride!!”
Jennifer F.
“Once again, Jennifer did a great job taking care of our little guy. She makes sure he gets what he needs, is fed according to his special diet, gets his exercise and even takes care of a few extra things as needed!”
Clara B.
“Clara came by on short notice and was absolutely phenomenal!! She took my girls outside and got their energy out and was incredibly easy to work with. She will definitely be my go-to sitter for the foreseeable!!”
Kaelyn R.
About: I’ve lived with animals my whole life and have personally trained my dogs, who have all been very well behaved. I love all animals and would care for yours with the utmost love and attention they deserve. I’m experienced in handling all kinds of behaviors—from anxious to rowdy—and I’m excited to meet your pet! I currently work part-time and participate in community theater, mostly during evenings and not every day. This gives me plenty of flexibility and availability to care for your pets throughout the day! I’ve lived with pets my whole life and have personally trained all the pets I’ve owned very well. I’ve also dog sat many rowdy, high-energy dogs, so I’m confident handling all kinds of personalities. Whatever your pet’s needs are, I can provide the care they deserve! I love staying active and would have so much fun walking your dog—no matter the distance. I’m skilled at managing dogs who get distracted or reactive when passing other animals in public.
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Pet Sitting FAQs
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Gig Harbor on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $25 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 Aug 2025, there are 1,727 pet sitters in Gig Harbor. 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, 86% of Gig Harbor pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Gig Harbor have an average of 15 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 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 Gig Harbor.
Rover makes it easy to find Gig Harbor 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 1,727 pet sitters in Gig Harbor on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Gig Harbor, 97% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 96% offer medication administration, and 94% 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.
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