Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Gold Coast, Detroit
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1. Heather J.

“Heather was awesome. She took such great care of Sam and went the extra mile to make sure that my home was taken care of, too. She’s super prompt and courteous, will definitely be reaching out to her for future trips. Thanks, Heather!”


2. Callie C.

“Callie was AMAZING and took great care of our pets while we were away! I’m always an anxious mama & she really did a great job with updating me throughout the time she watched my dog & cat! Would 100% recommend Callie to anyone looking for pet care.”


3. Randi K.

“Randi is amazing! My dog took to her right away. She was super responsive and send tons of pictures and updates. Will definitely be rebooking! ?”


4. Mya B.

“I have a hard time leaving my cats there like family to me. She did an amazing job updating me everyday with pictures. My cats loved her and I will definitely book her again and again.”




5. Annika R.


“I recently hired Annika to take care of my cat for the first time, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! My cat liked her and formed a good connection. Annika’s calm and gentle approach immediately put my cat at ease, and they quickly bonded. Seeing my cat connect with her was reassuring, as his well-being is my top priority. Throughout the pet-sitting period, Annika provided exceptional care ensuring my cat's needs were met. Annika went the extra mile by engaging my cat in interactive play sessions and providing him with affection and companionship. I highly recommend Annika as a cat pet sitter. Her professionalism, genuine love for animals, and ability to form a great connection with my cat were outstanding. Thank you Annika!”


6. Lauren S.

“Lauren was great with my 2 recently rescued German Shepherds. They are a handful but she is very knowledgeable about dogs. They loved her. She sent pictures during her visits that gave me comfort that my dogs were well taken care of. Highly recommend her.”


7. Liam C.

“Liam took great care of my cat I was away in a weekend trip! He gave my cat lots of playtime and attention, he was on time each day, and followed the instructions I left exactly. Couldn’t be happier with the care Liam provided my cat and I’d highly recommend him!”




8. Melanie M.


“Melanie was great. She let me know when she was stopping by, spent time with my animals and shared pictures. My cats don’t usually come right up to strangers and they clearly felt comfortable with Melanie.”




9. Joseph O.


“We are a completely neurotic pet family. Joseph was wonderful in his communication and put us at ease. He was great with our dog. We knew the instant we met him our dog was in good hands. Highly highly recommend!!!!”


10. Sage G.

“Sage is excellent! Highly recommend her as a pet sitter. She is proactive, reliable, professional, and kind. We’re always so grateful when Sage cares for our cat!”


11. Lizabeth W.
“Liz W. loves animals. She cared for our boxer for two weeks during the dog flu pandemic a year and a half ago when we were advised not to board him. We had the trip planned prior to our adoption of Chance. Liz to the rescue!! She took great care of our home and Chance. Occasionally she will call to say hi and Chance goes nuts when he hears her voice.”


12. Ashton B.

“Ashton took care of our 2 cats for a whole week and we couldnt be happier with how it went! She was super friendly and flexible, and it was clear that our cats loved her! She took such fun pictures and made our cats feel so comfortable. Definitely will be re-booking!”


13. Sydney M.

“This was our first time working with Sydney and we couldn’t be happier that she’s a new friend in our cat’s life! During our initial visit, we could tell that Sydney was such a kind and good person. Through all of the updates and she pictures sent over, we could see that our cat was very happy and felt loved, which is all you can ask for while away.”


14. Amy & James E.

“They are wonderful! Came twice a day to give my senior cat her medications, played with them and did all the usual care activities. My three cats took to them right away.”


15. Johanna G.
About: Have grown up with cats and dogs all of my life! Love walking dogs and playing with cats! Work remotely and am available almost 24/7 Work remotely, am available 7 days a week most of the time, am extremely flexible to run over at a short notice or keep a consistent schedule I currently have one cat at home that I feed twice a day, clean her litterbox everyday and cuddle all day while I work from home. I will show your pet the same level of care and affection.


16. Karen H.
“Karen h is a truly amazing dog sitter! It can be stressful to find someone you trust with your special friend! Our dog is hard to get people to sit for because he’s a true handful. Not only does she take the stress out of finding a dog sitter she actually makes me feel like she enjoys his wild personality! I’m so grateful to know someone like Karen exists! Her love for animals is so apparent. Your doggo will be in such good hands!”


17. Casie L.

“Thank you for the last minute drop in!!! We appreciate you so much and she clearly had a good time from the pictures. We’ll definitely be booking again!!”


18. Lily H.

“Our dogs loved Lily, she did a great job keeping us updated and caring for our two dogs!”


19. Mary Grace S.
“Mary Grace has taken care of cats, dogs, and horses for our family many times throughout the years. She is very responsible and detail-oriented about following care instructions for all animals. She handles animals very well, even in difficult situations, and has a lot of love and compassion for all pets under her care. Mary Grace also is a great communicator and will send you pictures and updates about your pets before you even have to ask. I would highly recommend her for any petsitting job!”


20. Andre M.
“André is a magic dog whisperer! When he’s not hearding the pups at Barkside, he takes great joy in training and play time with our pup and our friends pups. Teaching obedience is his specialty and is very patient with our energetic husky-border collie. He wants only the best things for all animals ands we’re lucky to have them!”
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Pet Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Gold Coast on Rover as of Jul 2024 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.
As of Jul 2024, there are 368 pet sitters in Gold Coast. 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 Gold Coast pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast.
Rover makes it easy to find Gold Coast 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 368 pet sitters in Gold Coast on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Gold Coast, 97% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 97% 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.
