Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Hawthorne, Madison, WI
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“First time with Jenn and she did not dissapoint!! She took over 20 pics of our Cassius and the pics were amazing!! He was happy to see her and she was very thorough with her details during her drop in. We'll definately contact her again when needed!”
“We booked Abigail and Ian last minute to let Pancho out, and they were amazing! They responded quickly, were super friendly, and made us feel completely comfortable trusting them to come into our home. We will definitely be booking again!”
“Amanda was wonderful with our dogs! She gave them lots of cuddles and play time, and even brought her kids over to play hide and seek with them. She also sent great report cards with pictures!”
“Tina does an amazing job with our girl, Stevie. She’s thorough, fun, and so knowledgeable with dog care. We always know Stevie is taken care of and happy when she is with Tina. And Tina does a little training when she checks in on Stevie which is so great!”
“Maggie is the absolute BEST. She treats my cat like her own and really goes above and beyond caring for her. I have absolutely no hesitation about leaving my cat in her care! Maggie’s been a game changer for us both. Thank you, Maggie!!”
“Joan is wonderful! She did weekly drop in visits with our dog and was always so communicative. It was clear through the pictures that our dog Beau was smiley, happy, and got plenty of exercise and cuddles when she was with him. She also was down to add extra days with relatively short notice too.”
“Kathryn did an amazing job caring for my grumpy old cat, Rumor. He doesn't usually like strangers, but she got him to play with toys and always spent time with him. I felt better knowing that she was checking in on him everyday!”
“Laura is great! She arrives on time and my dog seems to love going with her. She is very helpful and knowledgeable about dogs. I couldn't recommend her more!”
About: Ask me about my foster dogs!! **meet & greet required for new clients** I’m a trained animal handler and current canine companion at DCHS, with certifications in Fear Free and LIMA. I love building trust with pets - especially helping shy dogs come out of their shell. I have experience with a wide range of temperaments and personalities. I’ve worked with dogs, cats, rabbits, and reptiles, and bring calm, respectful handling to every visit. My goal is to build a positive, lasting relationship with your pet. Overnight pet sitting with established clients only at this time. Please schedule a meet & greet 10 days in advance to be considered for overnight stays in your home. I am a freelance graphic designer and have a flexible schedule as I mostly work from home. I enjoy hiking & volunteering in my free time. I am happy to provide care for your animal where they are most comfortable, in their own home. Unless absolutely needed I will never enter private areas of a home. (Ex: bedrooms) and will care for your pets in common shared spaces (living room)
“Communication with Annmarie was easy and clear and her updates were very appreciated. My cat and dog clearly had a nice time with her. Would definitely book with her again.”
“I could not recommend Megan more! She is lovely, sends great updates, wonderfully silly and also genuinely great pictures, and, best of all, my cat warmed up to her in a way that she has not warmed up to anyone else! Overall, I have absolutely nothing negative to say and I am so grateful that Megan was so great with my cat!”
“Darby did a great job with our cats! She was confident and asked great questions at our meet and greet. Our boys felt comfortable and she was able to pill our tricky cat. Darby has great attention to detail and really cares about the boys and building a positive relationship with them. It is clear that she really cares about her work and care for the animals. We are so fortunate to have found Darby! Thank you Darby!”
“I’m really happy I picked Anna to look after my cats! She gave me peace of mind about leaving them while I was on vacation, knowing they’d be well cared for. I’d definitely ask her to watch them again in the future!”
“Stephanie checked on our dogs while we were away for a long day. She left a great recap of their time together and shared a few pics. Communicative and exactly what we needed when we were away the whole day!”
“Madalyn was super quick to respond to my booking inquiry! We so appreciate her being down to take care of our cat who has very specific dietary/mediation needs. It was our first time using rover and it was so nice to go out of town for the weekend and know someone experienced would be able to stop in and handle our cats needs from the comfort of our home.”
“Jennifer was great with both of my dogs. One is a bit fearful but she was able to win him over easily. They were so nice and relaxed when I got home, it was so nice to know they were so well cared for”
“Maddie is fantastic! We have rebooked her now as we really trust her with our pup and she is thorough and quick to respond. Thanks again, Maddie !”
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Jen D.Star Sitter
“First time with Jenn and she did not dissapoint!! She took over 20 pics of our Cassius and the pics were amazing!! He was happy to see her and she was very thorough with her details during her drop in. We'll definately contact her again when needed!”
Abigail & Ian R.Star Sitter
“We booked Abigail and Ian last minute to let Pancho out, and they were amazing! They responded quickly, were super friendly, and made us feel completely comfortable trusting them to come into our home. We will definitely be booking again!”
Amanda K.Star Sitter
“Amanda was wonderful with our dogs! She gave them lots of cuddles and play time, and even brought her kids over to play hide and seek with them. She also sent great report cards with pictures!”
Shannon H.Star Sitter
“Shannon did a great job and gave us a full, satisfying report. It’s good to have someone closeby whom we can trust to check in on our dog when we’re out.”
Tina K.
Star Sitter
“Tina does an amazing job with our girl, Stevie. She’s thorough, fun, and so knowledgeable with dog care. We always know Stevie is taken care of and happy when she is with Tina. And Tina does a little training when she checks in on Stevie which is so great!”
Maggie P.Star Sitter
“Maggie is the absolute BEST. She treats my cat like her own and really goes above and beyond caring for her. I have absolutely no hesitation about leaving my cat in her care! Maggie’s been a game changer for us both. Thank you, Maggie!!”
Joan F.Star Sitter
“Joan is wonderful! She did weekly drop in visits with our dog and was always so communicative. It was clear through the pictures that our dog Beau was smiley, happy, and got plenty of exercise and cuddles when she was with him. She also was down to add extra days with relatively short notice too.”
Kathryn N.Star Sitter
“Kathryn did an amazing job caring for my grumpy old cat, Rumor. He doesn't usually like strangers, but she got him to play with toys and always spent time with him. I felt better knowing that she was checking in on him everyday!”
Laura S.Star Sitter
“Laura is great! She arrives on time and my dog seems to love going with her. She is very helpful and knowledgeable about dogs. I couldn't recommend her more!”
Hannah R.
“I highly recommend Hannah! She was very kind and affectionate toward my dog. I felt at ease knowing Cosmo was in good hands. You will not be disappointed!”
Annmarie S.Star Sitter
“Communication with Annmarie was easy and clear and her updates were very appreciated. My cat and dog clearly had a nice time with her. Would definitely book with her again.”
Zachary N.
“Consistently great! Another few days of visits with Zachary in which I had 100% worries for my senior dog while I was out of town!”
Steve J.Star Sitter
“Bro is efficient. Treats his clients like family bringing in mails and I really appreciate it. 4th week watching my meowies and I couldnt be anymore but greatful.”
Megan T.Star Sitter
“I could not recommend Megan more! She is lovely, sends great updates, wonderfully silly and also genuinely great pictures, and, best of all, my cat warmed up to her in a way that she has not warmed up to anyone else! Overall, I have absolutely nothing negative to say and I am so grateful that Megan was so great with my cat!”
Darby P.
“Darby did a great job with our cats! She was confident and asked great questions at our meet and greet. Our boys felt comfortable and she was able to pill our tricky cat. Darby has great attention to detail and really cares about the boys and building a positive relationship with them. It is clear that she really cares about her work and care for the animals. We are so fortunate to have found Darby! Thank you Darby!”
Anna S.
“I’m really happy I picked Anna to look after my cats! She gave me peace of mind about leaving them while I was on vacation, knowing they’d be well cared for. I’d definitely ask her to watch them again in the future!”
Stephanie H.Star Sitter
“Stephanie checked on our dogs while we were away for a long day. She left a great recap of their time together and shared a few pics. Communicative and exactly what we needed when we were away the whole day!”
Madalyn L.
“Madalyn was super quick to respond to my booking inquiry! We so appreciate her being down to take care of our cat who has very specific dietary/mediation needs. It was our first time using rover and it was so nice to go out of town for the weekend and know someone experienced would be able to stop in and handle our cats needs from the comfort of our home.”
Jennifer J.
“Jennifer was great with both of my dogs. One is a bit fearful but she was able to win him over easily. They were so nice and relaxed when I got home, it was so nice to know they were so well cared for”
Maddie K.
“Maddie is fantastic! We have rebooked her now as we really trust her with our pup and she is thorough and quick to respond. Thanks again, Maddie !”
Hawthorne pet parents share their Rover experiences
Tina was very communicative and thorough with her questions ahead of the visit to ensure she had everything needed day of without any uncertainties. She also met our dogs twice ahead of the visit for everyone's mutual benefit and comfort. Tina provided detailed notes of our dogs outings, feeding, and activities, along with photos of their time. I know our animals had a great visit with Tina and would recommend her to any perspective sitting needs.
If ever someone would go over and above with a drop in CAT visit, it's Jessica. She did what was required and followed our instructions to the letter, but also provided extra lovin' and treats to our cat, which was greatly appreciated. She also provided lots of pictures and text updates. A+ sitter!
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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 Hawthorne.
Rover makes it easy to find Hawthorne 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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