Pet Sitting in Hockessin

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Sitter Profile Image: John A.
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John A.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
202 reviews
29 repeat clients
28 years of experience
Hockessin, DE, 19707

John took his time meeting my pittie get used to him. He even took her for a walk. I’m very impressed!! Thanks John for giving my girl the attention she craves!

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Hilda M.
Sitter Profile Image: Taylor Z.
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Taylor Z.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
10 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Kennett Square, PA, 19348

Taylor did a great job with my cats! She gave one his insulin right on schedule - I'm very grateful she did so well with him, he can be tricky with new people.

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Quinne L.
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Kathryn M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
6 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Kennett Square, PA, 19348

Kathryn has been great with my shy dog. They’ve become good friends. I love to see pictures of him getting cuddles from her after their daily walks. Kathryn is very reliable and has really good communication with me, too.

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Mark R.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
56 reviews
10 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Hockessin, DE, 19707

Mark is excellent. His kind and gentle care of my two dogs is wonderful. Mark pays attention to details and truly cares. His care of my dogs gives me peace of mind during the day.

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Amanda B.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
209 reviews
51 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Kennett Square, PA, 19348

Mandy is a wonderful caregiver to our precious and anxious senior dog. She is very kind and considerate. Mandy is excellent with communicating before, during and after the visit. We greatly appreciate her and are always at ease when she is taking care of our dog!

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Sitter Profile Image: Emma S.
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Emma S.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Avondale, PA, 19311

About: I’ve taken care of dogs of every kind since I was 12. Neighbors, friends, and family have relied on me to walk, feed, and bathe their pets. I’m comfortable with dogs of all sizes and temperaments and have experience with both energetic puppies and senior dogs who need extra patience and care. I love making sure pets feel safe, happy, and loved while their owners are away — whether that means long walks, playtime, or quiet cuddles. I’m a part-time student with a flexible schedule, which allows me to spend plenty of time with your pets. I’m available for walks, drop-ins, and overnight care throughout the week and weekends. I love keeping pets on their usual routine and making sure they get lots of attention and exercise. I have a safe, pet-friendly home with a fenced yard and two friendly dogs who love company. I treat every pet like my own and make sure they’re comfortable, loved, and secure. I can easily crate your dog if needed and will always follow your pet’s normal feeding, walking, and care routines. Your pet’s happiness and safety are my top priorities!

Sitter Profile Image: Julia I.
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Julia I.
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$15
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3 years of experience
Hockessin, DE, 19707

About: I grew up with dogs and have always loved caring for animals. I have experience with dog walks, drop-in visits, and house sitting, so I am comfortable helping with different routines and needs. I also have experience caring for senior dogs and understand the importance of being attentive. I’m happy to follow specific instructions, keep pets on their normal schedule, and make sure they feel safe and comfortable while their owner is away. I currently have open availability and can be flexible with scheduling for walks and drop-in visits. I’ll be happy to work with you and your pet’s routine! For walks and drop-in visits, safety is a top priority. I will follow your instructions closely, including feeding routines, medications if needed, or any other special care needs. During walks, I make sure to keep pets secure and comfortable.

Sitter Profile Image: Christie A.
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Christie A.
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$22
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4.9 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
12 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Hockessin, DE, 19707

Christie does drop in visits with my dog Kato on some weekends. She’s very easy to work with and Kato always seems comfortable and happy when I get home! Will continue to book with her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Rose C.
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Rose C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
7 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19808

We could not be more pleased! Rose treated our puppy (who is a handful at 9 wks of age!) as if she were her own. This was a tough time to be away from our new baby but I believe Rose’s care has made a big difference. It certainly has set my mind at ease, getting frequent reports and photos with every visit. Thank you Rose! We highly recommend her services.

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Sara C.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
6 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19808

Sarah came highly recommended from our old sitter who is leaving town. She is kind, patient, and genuinely caring. Our dog felt comfortable and happy right away, which gave us total peace of mind at meet and greet. Such a nice, trustworthy person—we’d absolutely book her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Maya R.
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Maya R.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
kennett square, PA, 19348

Maya is the best! Reliable, trustworthy, and super communicative. It’s clear that she enjoys her time with our cat, and we rest easy knowing she’s in good hands! Highly recommend.

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Sitter Profile Image: Lili R.
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Lili R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Kennett Square, PA, 19348

This is my first time using Rover and I think I found the right person! I was worried at first but Lili was awesome and my dog liked her. Lili sent me all the update during her visit and I was greatly appreciated :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel F.
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Rachel F.
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$15
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2 years of experience
Hockessin, DE, 19707

About: Hi my name is Rachel i’m 21 years old looking for pet owners who need pet assistance. I’m currently studying business at del tech community college and i’m a third year. I have babysat dogs and cats before and overnight sat as well. I enjoy being around animals they make me happy. I also own a doggie named Teddy of my own he’s 6 years old and he’s a shitzu. Caring for a pet requires consistency, time management, and attention to their physical and emotional needs. Depending on the type of pet, daily tasks may include feeding, providing fresh water, exercising, grooming, cleaning living spaces, and monitoring health and behavior. I walk my dog Teddy, a shitzu everyday twice and he doesn’t have an open yard. Caring for pets at a clients home depend on the space and environment.

Sitter Profile Image: Ava W.
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Ava W.
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$15
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5 years of experience
Avondale, PA, 19311

About: I’ve had hands-on experience caring for pets for years, including raising my own dog since he was a puppy. I’m very involved in his daily care, including feeding, walks, routines, giving lots of attention, and helping manage medical needs when needed. Because of this, I understand how important patience, consistency, and trust are when caring for someone’s pet. I’m also very comfortable with cats and enjoy spending time with different personalities, whether they’re playful, shy, energetic, or need extra comfort and care. I’ll always treat pets like family and make sure they feel safe, loved, and well cared for while you’re away. I recently graduated high school and will be starting college soon, so I have a very open and flexible schedule this summer! I do work part-time, but outside of my work schedule I’m available most days and have plenty of time to give pets attention, playtime, walks, and companionship. Since I don’t have many major summer plans, I’m happy to be flexible and work around your pet’s needs and routine. Since I will be caring for pets in their own home, my goal is to help them feel as comfortable, safe, and stress-free as possible by sticking to their normal routine. I’m very attentive to instructions and will make sure your pet gets the care, attention, exercise, feeding, potty breaks, and affection they need while you’re away. I also have hands-on experience with crate training through my own dog, who is crate trained and comfortably sleeps in his crate when prompted. I understand the importance of patience, routine, and making pets feel secure in their environment. I will always treat your home and pets with respect and care as if they were my own.

Sitter Profile Image: Renee S.
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Renee S.
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$23
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4.9 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
16 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

Renee is AWESOME!! So thankful she was able to watch my fur babies while I was away. It gave me so much peace to know that they were well cared for while I was gone.

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Sitter Profile Image: Glenna H.
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Glenna H.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
9 repeat clients
37 years of experience
KENNETT SQUARE, PA, 19311

Glenna watched our cats for a week while we went on vacation. She provided daily updates and pictures. She always treats our cats like her own. We appreciate the love and care she provides in our absence.

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Sitter Profile Image: Adriene T.
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Adriene T.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
45 reviews
20 repeat clients
39 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19808

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!

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Sitter Profile Image: Layla T.
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Layla T.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19808

About: As a long time animal owner and pet lover, I wanted to offer a service that gave other pet owners a solid feeling of trust and security in who they choose to care for their pets. My love for animals started at a young age. I’ve grown up with dogs my entire life, and as an adult, I couldn’t imagine life without one by my side. I’m currently working full-time and I’m usually available anytime after 4:30pm on weekdays. I have open availability on the weekends. I like waking up early but I’m also a night owl so early mornings or late nights with your pup is no problem! Your pet’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. I’ll care for them like my own, providing a secure, familiar environment at your home. You can trust me to always be reliable!

Sitter Profile Image: Macy S.
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Macy S.
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$15
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4.8 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

Macy did AMAZING with our pup!! Super sweet and kind! She sent us lots of photos and updates. Even sat outside with her while it was pouring rain, and brought in her food package for us when we weren’t home! We will definitely be using her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lashae P.
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Lashae P.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19802

Very reliable, trustworthy, knowledgeable, caring sitter. She updates me frequently on everything for my fur babys, follows instructions and takes sure good care of my dogs. Definitely rebooking❤️❤️❤️

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Maya is the best! Reliable, trustworthy, and super communicative. It’s clear that she enjoys her time with our cat, and we rest easy knowing she’s in good hands! Highly recommend.

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Pete W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lili was wonderful and took such good care of our kitties. We will definitely be using her services again!! Highly recommend!!!

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Sarah G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Christie has great communication and was prompt for the visit. My dog is challenging (reactive) and she was thoughtful in suggesting ways to work with him. Her patience and experience are a plus!

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Michelle M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

First time leaving our pup for a few days. Kathryn came for both a walk and then a drop in. She was great and all seemed to go smoothly. She was prompt and communicated well. Thank you, Kathryn!

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Carol T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I was pleased to see how Jenna interacted with my cat. I could tell that my girl was happy with Jenna, and look forward to booking her again.

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Becky G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Great first drop in with John! Our doggies really took to him right away. Will definitely be booking again!

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Shannon B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing!! Took care of Tex well beyond what was expected and really enjoyed the pic and video updates. Was very responsive and so kind. Highly recommend if you don’t want to be worried if your pup is getting the care and attention they deserve.

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The N.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Amanda did her job well! Margaret is relatively low maintenance, so I am glad she's safe during my travel!

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Juntian W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Excellent and friendly pet sitting experience having Taylor care for my dog and two cats over the Christmas holiday! She provided great care and communication with me while I was away which was a great comfort to me so as not have to worry about anything.

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Honnie G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Caroline was a lovely cat sitter. She kept us updated on everything and sent us pictures. I would highly recommend her and definitely use her again.

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Christa O.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you we loved the pictures you sent of Clyde. We will def be calling you at some point soon. Love your able to do this for us and the fact that you are close.🐾🐾

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Betty F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Repeat client here—and for good reason! Heidi is nothing short of incredible. Our dogs absolutely light up with excitement every time she visits. One of our pups has a history of PTSD, and Heidi‘s experience and knowledge with special-need animals truly stood out to us. Her patients, transparency, and genuine care give us complete peace of mind. Heidi has become an essential part of our fur babies support team—and they absolutely adore her. Thank you again Heidi.

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Persi P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ariel was a wonderful caretaker for our 3 kitties while we were traveling! We very highly recommend her!

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Kim S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lauren did a great job taking care of my kitty! She was very responsive and gave great updates while I was away. Would love to book again!

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Laura S.
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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 Jun 2026 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 6,858 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, 87% of Hockessin pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in Hockessin have an average of 15 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 6,858 pet sitters in Hockessin on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Hockessin, 95% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 94% offer medication administration, and 91% 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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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.