Pet Sitting in Hockessin
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“Anya was amazing! Very friendly and responsive during our chats. She took great care of my cats, so I’ll be booking her for my dog at some point soon. Thank you!”
About: I have worked in the veterinary field for 4 years as a veterinary assistant. I started pet sitting for my family members and neighbors for their cats and dogs. I have pet sit and walked dogs of all sizes but I have the most experience dog walking medium sized dogs between 40-70lbs from labs to pit bulls. I’m currently attending the university of Delaware and have class Monday through Friday! I’m most available on Wednesday after 3, Thursdays after 2, and Fridays after 12. Sundays I’m free all day! I am well experienced with dogs and cats of all sizes from my experience working at a vets office. I will gladly play, walk, or just entertain and watch your pet as you deem necessary.
“Jen has been fabulous with Bruno! I will definitely ask her to care for him again. Jenn arrived on time twice each day, played with, fed and trained Bruno enthusiastically. She provided very thorough reports complete with many photos for each visit.”
“Mandy took care of our two cats for a week while we were away on vacation. She was great! She showed up morning and evening each day to feed, water, scoop, and play with our babies. She spent at least 30 minutes per visit and sent a detailed report (including 6–12 pictures) afterward. We looked forward twice a day to seeing the latest “action photos” of our beloved kitties. Mandy also gave each cat their medication every day (one cat needed hairball paste, the other cat needed ointment applied to a head sore). Moreover, Mandy visited our house several weeks before our departure to meet us and to be introduced to our babies. (She did this at her own expense.) We will definitely use her in the future when the need arises.”
“First week with Megan and she is great with our Monte! Was very attentive to his needs, and able to keep up with his high energy! Extremely flexible and great w communication. Will gladly have her any time :)”
“Adriene was AMAZING with our two dogs, Chole and Luna! She gave them such love and attention. She communicated with us while we were away. This made us feel so comfortable. We knew they girls were being well cared for. We highly recommed Adriene!”
“I want no other sitter. Just Janice. She is spectacular - professional, kind, and reliable. My cats are rather shy, and took to her immediately! It speaks to her character - sweet and trustworthy. Can’t recommend her enough! Thank you Janice!”
About: I have experience with puppies to senior dogs. I am knowledgeable about basic veterinary care and the signs of a pet emergency. I am passionate about animals and giving them the care they need! I currently work full time Monday-Friday, but get home around 3pm. I am home on the weekends and am very active (dog walking is one of my favorite hobbies)! My pets are always held to a high standard in terms of their care. I always provide the best attention to detail as well as love and affection.
About: Grew up with a german Shepherd and bassist hounds who were active and fun. I have had cats for the past 40 years and a hamster too! I am retired and a cyclist who Has lots of energy for any type of Pet are and entertaining. From early Morning to evening I am available My home has many levels and windows to allow pets to feel comfortable and safe. Your pet Will be treated like family and be taken are of
“Michelle was awesome! Very communicative and the cats warmed up to her right away!”
“James did an Awesome job with our Tucker Lee! Thanks so much for taking such good care of our guy!”
About: I have a huuuuge soft spot for animals. I used to work for a streaming platform for dog lovers, so I have worked with dogs in tons of different environments! I helped produce a variety of videos for the platform including dog training videos, veterinarian tips, and even fun dog news, so I have learned a lot about pet care in the process! Check me out here to see me guide you around all the top dog places in Philly, where I made so many waggy tailed best friends: https://youtu.be/tD-efDvLggA Additionally, I spent a few years in college watching dogs for my neighbors and family friends. I have experience feeding, walking, and teaching simple tricks! I have a cat at home named Miss Bean and my dog of 17 years recently passed away - so I am dog deprived! I have a very flexible schedule. I am available most times of the weekday, weekends, and evenings! I am happy to talk through your schedule as well to see what works best. I am dedicated to taking care of each pets individual needs. I treat them all with love and care and will adapt to what makes your pet feel the most at home so we can build a trusting relationship.
“Nancy has been amazing with my dogs!!! You can tell she is a true animal lover, because she cares about the details. She made last minute arrangements for us to meet and greet and adjustments to a few of our schedule stays, so she is also very willing to be as flexible as her schedule/life allows. Nancy sends photos and videos of my nuggets every stay. She has even checked in to see how my dog was doing with no upcoming/pending visit, so I know they are in genuinely loving hands under her care.”
“Kelli did a great job caring for our cats! They are happy and well fed. We got lots of pictures and updates. She was also considerate about the time difference of where we were when contacting us.”
“Olivia was so sweet and had such a calming presence for our high energy puppy. She sent lots of updates and photos and it was clear Murphy was well loved! We will definitely book Olivia again!”
About: I love animals and animals have been apart of my life since the day I was born. I am very trusting and loving person. I have been dog sitting and walking for a couple years now. I have dogs of my own so I’m always taking care of them and walking them everyday, even going on hikes. I have always taken care of animals my whole life. I have a big backyard so I’m always trying to run them. Every summer we always go on hikes with them as well. They love it.
“Caitlin did an amazing job caring for our dog while we were away. She was great with helping our dog feel comfortable and really followed his lead. Caitlin was quick to respond and very communicative about her visits. We had a great experience.”
About: I grew up with dogs my whole life, including a wide range of sizes as well as some rescue dogs who were a bit mistrusting at first. My wife and I do not have any dogs at this time (but we wish we could!) which means I'll really treat your pets like family! I also have some knowledge of obedience training from a handful of classes, as well as experience administering insulin. I am currently self-employed and I mostly set my own schedule, so I am very flexible! I'd say I'm available almost all day on weekdays. Over the years I have learned that keeping a level head and using calm body language is an easy way to keep pets relaxed and happy. Rest assured your four-legged family members will warm up to me very quickly!
“Never a concern when Jenna is here. Our dogs love her, as do we!”
About: When I was born my family owned 2 dogs and throughout my life I have had at least two dogs in the house at all times, From an over aggressive dog when I was little to a rescue dog and another dog that had serious health issues I have seen it all in my own personal life I am a college athlete so i can do visits during the day or at night to check on the dog and i can do house sitting on weekends I have two smaller dogs that can bond well with other dogs, I also have access to a fenced in yard to let your dog run. Due to my past dogs I am experienced with administering medicine in many different forms for dogs.
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1. Anya W.
“Anya was amazing! Very friendly and responsive during our chats. She took great care of my cats, so I’ll be booking her for my dog at some point soon. Thank you!”
2. Monica K.
“Monica has provided my dogs with best care. As she works at their vet, she has perfect experience with health care and overall pet safety. She is the safest hands my dogs could be in beside my own.”
3. Jenn H.
“Jen has been fabulous with Bruno! I will definitely ask her to care for him again. Jenn arrived on time twice each day, played with, fed and trained Bruno enthusiastically. She provided very thorough reports complete with many photos for each visit.”
4. Amanda B.
“Mandy took care of our two cats for a week while we were away on vacation. She was great! She showed up morning and evening each day to feed, water, scoop, and play with our babies. She spent at least 30 minutes per visit and sent a detailed report (including 6–12 pictures) afterward. We looked forward twice a day to seeing the latest “action photos” of our beloved kitties. Mandy also gave each cat their medication every day (one cat needed hairball paste, the other cat needed ointment applied to a head sore). Moreover, Mandy visited our house several weeks before our departure to meet us and to be introduced to our babies. (She did this at her own expense.) We will definitely use her in the future when the need arises.”
5. Megan S.
“First week with Megan and she is great with our Monte! Was very attentive to his needs, and able to keep up with his high energy! Extremely flexible and great w communication. Will gladly have her any time :)”
6. Adriene T.
“Adriene was AMAZING with our two dogs, Chole and Luna! She gave them such love and attention. She communicated with us while we were away. This made us feel so comfortable. We knew they girls were being well cared for. We highly recommed Adriene!”
7. Janice K.
“I want no other sitter. Just Janice. She is spectacular - professional, kind, and reliable. My cats are rather shy, and took to her immediately! It speaks to her character - sweet and trustworthy. Can’t recommend her enough! Thank you Janice!”
8. Ariel S.
“Ariel has cared for my dogs, cat, horses, sheep and chickens. She is knowledgeable about the handling and care of all sorts of critters and special needs and is very dependable and conscientious.”
9. Joseph B.
“Joe has helped on numerous occasions to watch my dog, Tucker. Tucker is a reactive dog, and can be hesitant of who he lets in his circle, but Joe has made it his responsibility to gain Tucker’s trust and they are great friends! Joe also takes the time to ask if any of Tucker’s needs (feeding, walk schedules, etc) have changed every time he cares for him. Joe is responsive, respectful of our home, punctual, and most importantly a great sitter for a boy, Tuck! I would recommend Joe for your pet sitting needs.”
10. Michelle S.
“Michelle was awesome! Very communicative and the cats warmed up to her right away!”
11. James H.
“James did an Awesome job with our Tucker Lee! Thanks so much for taking such good care of our guy!”
12. Jacquelyn D.
“Jackie is a great communicator and caring dog walker to our newly adopted dog, Dinky, who quickly warmed up her. I would recommend Jackie to anyone.”
13. Nancy L.
“Nancy has been amazing with my dogs!!! You can tell she is a true animal lover, because she cares about the details. She made last minute arrangements for us to meet and greet and adjustments to a few of our schedule stays, so she is also very willing to be as flexible as her schedule/life allows. Nancy sends photos and videos of my nuggets every stay. She has even checked in to see how my dog was doing with no upcoming/pending visit, so I know they are in genuinely loving hands under her care.”
14. Kelli Y.
“Kelli did a great job caring for our cats! They are happy and well fed. We got lots of pictures and updates. She was also considerate about the time difference of where we were when contacting us.”
15. Olivia N.
“Olivia was so sweet and had such a calming presence for our high energy puppy. She sent lots of updates and photos and it was clear Murphy was well loved! We will definitely book Olivia again!”
16. Isadora R.
About: I love animals and animals have been apart of my life since the day I was born. I am very trusting and loving person. I have been dog sitting and walking for a couple years now. I have dogs of my own so I’m always taking care of them and walking them everyday, even going on hikes. I have always taken care of animals my whole life. I have a big backyard so I’m always trying to run them. Every summer we always go on hikes with them as well. They love it.
17. Caitlin O.
“Caitlin did an amazing job caring for our dog while we were away. She was great with helping our dog feel comfortable and really followed his lead. Caitlin was quick to respond and very communicative about her visits. We had a great experience.”
18. Mark R.
“I have known Mark for many years. He has cared for our multiple dogs many times, including overnights. He is dutiful, trustworthy, and gives a lot of love to our dogs. He is a genuine animal lover. Our dogs look forward to him coming. He plays with them, engages with them, holds them, walks them, and gives exemplary care. He's knowledgeable, reliable, efficient and kind.. He reviews our care instructions and makes certain the specific details, and that gives peace of mind. He doesn't hesitate to contact us if there's an issue or a question. He's observant, mindful of safety, and he takes dog care seriously. I enthusiastically recommend Mark! .”
19. Jenna M.
“Never a concern when Jenna is here. Our dogs love her, as do we!”
20. John O.
About: When I was born my family owned 2 dogs and throughout my life I have had at least two dogs in the house at all times, From an over aggressive dog when I was little to a rescue dog and another dog that had serious health issues I have seen it all in my own personal life I am a college athlete so i can do visits during the day or at night to check on the dog and i can do house sitting on weekends I have two smaller dogs that can bond well with other dogs, I also have access to a fenced in yard to let your dog run. Due to my past dogs I am experienced with administering medicine in many different forms for dogs.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Hockessin on Rover as of Apr 2025 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 Apr 2025, there are 427 pet sitters in Hockessin. 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 Hockessin pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Hockessin have an average of 17 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 Hockessin.
Rover makes it easy to find Hockessin 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 427 pet sitters in Hockessin on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Hockessin, 90% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 90% offer medication administration, and 95% 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.
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