Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Hillcrest, Dayton, OH
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“Brittany was great to work with! She took notes herself during the meet and greet which was great. She kept us up to date on how everyone was doing with each visit including pictures. It was awesome having someone who was familiar and comfortable with ferrets as well as medicating our cats. Will definitely be booking with her in the future!”

“Macy is a great cat sitter! I was out of town for a weekend and Macy watched my anxious senior fluff ball while I was gone. I got tons of in detail updates about him and he even came out when Macy stopped by, which is unusual for him since he can be a bit scared of new people! I came home to a very happy kitty, so I’d definitely recommend Macy as a cat sitter!”

About: I’ve loved and cared for a variety of animals throughout my life. I’ve had dogs, cats, a parakeet, hamsters, gerbils, rats, ferrets, fish, a bearded dragon, and a red tail boa. I LOVE animals. When I was a kid I would even spend my weekends at our local pet shop holding and playing with their animals. I am a mother of two teenagers, and have been a small business owner, so I am extremely responsible, reliable, caring, attentive to detail, and have the skills to do anything necessary to care for your pets. I am available most of the time, and my time is flexible. I recently sold my half of my small business and am now taking some time for myself (that I want to fill with animals!), so I am almost always available and flexible. We have a fenced in yard, but we also live in a beautiful historic neighborhood and love taking walks around the neighborhood and to the park as often as possible.
“Originally I had somebody else booked. They cancelled the morning visit on me. Our dog was left hungry and more than likely had a full bladder. Bradley to the rescue! I explained the situation and Bradley dropped everything to take care of our furry family member. It's apparent his love for animals is genuine. All communications were smooth and pleasant. Bradley has earned our trust and we'll continue to use his services! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!”

“Mariah did an absolutely amazing job caring for my two Great Danes over the weekend! From Friday to Sunday, she handled my two 165-pound gentle giants with complete confidence, care, and professionalism. She made sure they were fed, watered, and walked twice a day, giving them plenty of attention and love each time she visited. It’s not easy managing two dogs of that size, but Mariah treated them like family and kept me updated the entire time. I came home to two happy, relaxed dogs — which says everything about the kind of care she provided. If you’re looking for someone dependable, trustworthy, and truly passionate about animals, Mariah is the one you want watching your pets. Highly recommend her and will absolutely be using her again! 🐾 — Michael Bland”
“Yolena was incredibly helpful and left robust notes at the end of her visit that left me feeling sure that my baby was well-taken care of. She communicated well and even helped with mail without being asked. Would highly recommend Yolena to any pet parent!”

“Britany is absolutely amazing. This was my first time leaving my fur babies and I had no anxiety because they were in her care. Communication is great and she is now my go to for caring for my babies.”

“Our dog is so excited to see Autumn for his walks! She communicates extremely well, has flexible timing and is easy to arrange walks with. Autumn will definitely be our reocurring walker and we highly recommend her to anyone else!”

“Shaelun was awesome with our kitties. They are less than friendly with new people and she handled thier anxiety so well. She also communicated very well and sent so many pictures. We also have a bunny that she loved on. Very much recommend her to anyone needing a pet sitter.”

“She was amazing! Ivy can be a little bratty, but Emma was awesome and got her to warm up quickly! Will definitely rebook with her!!! Always prompt, kind, and caring!!!”

About: I will follow your directions, love your animal like it’s my own, and I’m comfortable administering basic medication. We don’t deserve dogs and they deserve the world. This is just a part-time gig, but I take it seriously and will show up for you. I have no problem waking up early and I’m off work by 2 PM so I’m pretty flexible with the evening/afternoon visits. I have a 6 foot privacy fence around my own yard for my two dogs. They eat in the morning and around dinner time. They don’t like the mail carrier, but are pretty friendly with the people who come inside invited
About: I’ve taken care of dogs since I was 6. I’m experienced with all sizes, breeds and ages since I have worked in animal rescue for about five years. I have volunteered at Our Farm Sanctuary and I currently foster for The Rescue Haven :) My life has always been surrounded by dogs, I love my animals more than anything. The first thing I do when I wake up is take care of the pups, take them on a walk and then give them their breakfast and enrichment bowls/mats. I base my daily routine off my pets! I have fenced in yard and three fixed golden retrievers that are sweethearts. I do understand that some dogs would prefer to be alone and I can totally accommodate those needs. I ask that you provide your own food, that way there’s no upset bellies! You are welcome to bring a crate, toys, or anything else you think your dog might enjoy having! I have plenty of natural treats and frozen fruits/veggies if you’re okay with your dog having them. I also do ask that you send me a message before you head my way so I know when to expect you, I know schedules change and I can work with that!
About: I genuinely love & care for all fur-babies! I’ve owned 5 different dogs in my lifetime, & I’m extremely patient when it comes to all breeds. On the more obscure side of things, I’ve also worked with reptiles, birds, fish, & rodents! On the days I do not work my main job, this works as a great side hustle for me to pay for classes & to be able to afford personal items for myself! I will provide attentive service depending on the dog & their requirements. I also do not mind walking any dog for as long as needed & I’m close to parks where they will have lots of space to explore! I also have dog bones & other toys to keep them busy!
“Monroe has been great with checking on our cats! She always writes a great summary of each visit, and takes precious photos! We feel so confident that our cats are getting so much love when she comes to visit :) we are grateful for Monroe, and will definitely ask to book with her for our future travels!!”

“Marisha has taken care of our 3 cats several times. She is conscientious and excellent at comminicating. She has also been willing to feed community cats (at our request) that stop by. She has gone above and beyond on a couple of occasions. I will hire her again.”

“This was our second time booking with Mercy. She’s extremely communicative and always makes sure we know what’s going on with our boys while we are away. She gives detailed visit notes and gives us pictures. She also blows us away every time by going over and above by sweeping/mopping after the dogs, taking out the trash, and even picking up around the house while she’s there. Absolutely the best sitter we’ve ever used, and will continue to be repeat customers.”
“Susan did a great job with both CatCat and MoMo.... Both looked to be having great fun... I know MoMo was warn out by the time we got home.... Such a joy to see them both PLAY.... THANK YOU for all the updates and all the play time...”

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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 Hillcrest.
Rover makes it easy to find Hillcrest 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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