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About: I have always love animals since I was 3 years old and our family got our first cat. I have always had pets and love animals more than people. I have years of pet sitting and walking experience. I am currently working on getting my certification to become an animal trainer. Currently working part-time so I have time on my hands to take care of your pets needs. I am generally available most weekends for animal sitting, if needed. Also willing to work on basic training with your pet. When sitting or working with your pet, their needs are my needs. I have nothing but love for animals and their wellbeing. I would love to work with you and your pets.

About: I have been providing dog and cat care for friends and family over 30 years. I am very attentive to animal emotional and physical needs. I am currently unemployed and available at any time with reasonable advanced notice. I can do overnight or day sitting as well as potty break/walking visits. I have plenty of outdoor space to take pets on leashed walks. I also enjoy taking dogs on nature hikes with difficulty based on age and ability.

“Raquel is an excellent fit for my two dogs- She is most professional, friendly, affectionate,-She communicates with them- intuitively. It’s a totally stressless, worry-free scenario. I don’t even have to be home, nor must I run through a list of instructions. She’s ahead of me and much better with my dogs than I am. My dog loves her, my family loves her. I’m blessed to have found her.”



About: I have been trained in the pet department for country maxx! I work independent contract gigs full time and I have a very flexible schedule! I am a full-time aid to a young woman who loves animals. I work from 9am-4pm on weekdays, and am completely free on weekends! For day checks and walks, I can bring along the woman I care for as long as I have your permission. I can not offer night services at my apartment, but I will gladly house sit or check on your pups at night! I'm a super flexible person who is always looking for new opportunities!


About: I am a huge animal lover with professional experience as a dog walker/sitter. Right now my schedule is pretty flexible. Ideally, I would like to find a few dogs that would like to be walked throughout the week or checked on. I have a 10 + years experience dog sitting short/long term. I'm able to provide great references for the pets I've cared for in the past! I am energetic, fun, and easy to get along with. I like to make the most out of our time together! I like to be outdoors as much as possible. If your dog is comfortable, I would love to take your dog to events, the dog park, and short hikes. Your dog will love the experience I will provide! Dogs usually immediately like me and feel comfortable around me. Dogs of all ages and sizes welcome! I'm looking forward to meeting you and your fue babies! I am currently working part-time. I have plenty of time, as well as a flexible schedule, to attend to your pet with my undivided attention. I pride myself on treating clients pets the same as my own, with lots of love and affection! I am respectful of my clients homes, as well as their desired schedules.

About: I’ve got a girlfriend who can’t sit still so trust me going on walks is my specialty. Jokes aside I’ve never met an animal I didn’t immediately love, I have 1 cat and have always had one animal in my house at any given point in my life. I work a full time job, and I’m looking for animals to balance the work / life schedule. I’d really love to be a rover sitter DAILY. Taking care of an animal involves providing essential care and attention to ensure its well-being. This includes offering suitable shelter, providing a balanced diet with access to fresh water. It's important to meet the animal's exercise needs, provide social interaction and companionship, and maintain their hygiene through grooming. Creating a safe environment, training your pet, and offering love and attention are crucial for their happiness. tailoring my care routine is key to ensuring a happy and healthy friend.

About: Growing up I’ve always had a pet, whether it was a dog, cat, reptile, hamster, bunny, etc. The past experience I have is from ages 10 weeks-12 years old. I’m up for any task and have no trouble walking dogs who pull. I use a harness for one of my pups and he is always comfortable walking with me. I currently work M-F but have a flexible schedule. I have two dogs of my own but have help with them. Can always adjust as needed. I treat every pet the way I would want someone to treat my pet. I don’t neglect and I listen to rules very carefully. I’m a very trustworthy person and can even send hourly updates on your furry friend!

“Joey was fantastic with my dog! He made sure that she was well-fed, walked, and had plenty of fun every time he visited her. He constantly kept me up to date with report cards and pictures. I would happily ask Joey to watch my dog again the next time I am out of town!”


About: I've been on Rover for years and have enjoyed meeting multiple pets and their owners! I provide visits, house sitting and dog walking all for a good price. I like to do meet and greets before each visit to learn how I can best suit your needs as well as your pets needs. Thank you in advance for choosing me I am excited to get to know you and your pets!!! I'm currently focusing all my time to Rover in order to build relationships and clients. I am free any day of the week including weekends and most holidays! I care for other peoples pets as if they were my own. I like to meet with the owner/owners before hand to get an idea of how they would like me to care for their pets!

About: I have taken care of pets all ages and sizes throughout my life! Your furry friends are not just pets their family! I have trained my own puppy and family dogs while growing up, including pet care such as vet visits, grooming, and bathing, basic training. I have also nursed cats back to health. I also understand pet language very well, which is key to keeping your pet happy, and meeting their needs! I currently work part time with two jobs, one as a CNA and one at a pizzeria. I will be working most days of the week but I am available at different times of the day! I have a very deep love for pets, pets additionally help reduce stress for me! I am a big animal lover and I think of them like family! Pets needs are very important to me and their well being. I have a big yard so my dogs are able to run around and play, but everyday while at college I walk my dog around the campus and town. I keep up my dogs well being with affection, patience, correcting behaviors in a well manner, understanding dog language, grooming and health visits. My biggest fear of letting a stranger into my home is trust. As a very empathetic and caring person I hope trust is a mutual between pet owners and I. As a cna helping geriatric residents, I am constantly in residents living space and their possessions, nothing bothers me more than when items go missing on my days off. I feel that all of my clients should feel a trust for me to care for their pets and their homes.

About: I have loved animals ever since I was a little girl, and my family always had pets. My mastiff has arthritis and issues walking so I do have experience with older dogs and medical issues. I am experienced with both giant and small breeds. I also have experience with younger animals being as we had all our pets since roughly 8 weeks. I have 3 cats, spooky, Jasmine, and juniper, who all have very distinct personalities and are very active, so I also have experience with kittens and cats. ***I am certified in Pet First Aid by the American Red Cross*** I go to Penn State University full time, although the semester is over and summer is approaching rapidly. I am taking a few summer courses but my schedule is relatively always open. I am available anytime on weekends and as of right now every day of the week. My dogs at home often spend their leisure time out on our large deck, and in the hot summer days enjoy a dip in the baby pool. They are walked on a leash. Our cats our indoor cats only and spend their times looking out the huge bay window, or sleeping in their hammock. If you choose me to service your pet, I will ensure that your pet(s) is/are accommodated to the best of my ability to ensure that their time away from you is as comfortable as possible.

About: We live on 4.25 acres. We do have a large back deck that is attached to the house. Our dogs love going on the the deck to sit and bath in the sun. I have had all kinds of pets since I was a little girl. I am 34 years old that is wanting to do something that I love. I am married of 12 years, we have a 14 year old son, and have 3 pomeranian/papillon. We are very pet friendly. The dogs are free to roam as they please. We have potty trained our 3 dogs. We let our dogs on the furniture and through out our house, we believe in on open environment. Our dogs go outside as often as they like, we do not have a doggy door, but I do take them out every few hours when I am home. The dogs always have food and water that are out all the time. I drive a Chevy Traverse, for when I need to either pick dogs up from their home's or for when we leave the dogs have somewhere to sit. My services are great, because here in our house we love animals of all shapes and sizes. I take pride in taking care of our animals and yours as well. My husband works part time, and I am also working. But don't worry taking care of your fur babies will not get in the way. Our back deck is fenced in on the top. We I do let the dogs outside as often as they like (typically every few hours.) Our dogs roam the house as they please and they always have food and water out.

About: I have loved dogs ever since I was a little girl. I consider dogs my children and my best friends. I worked at an Animal Shelter in Upstate N.Y. for 2 years while I was in College. I was able to live out my purpose caring for strayed animals. I have always taken to them more than people. I believe dogs were sent here to show us unconditional love. As long as they are taken care of they will remain loyal. I know dogs are a very important part of one's family. My favorite breed is French Bulldogs, but I have a weakness for any Rescue. I love seeing a dog placed in their furever home surronded by the love they deserve. I do work from home full time, so that will make stay-ins a lot easier and comforting for you.

About: Ever since I was 10 years old and even younger I have been taking care of animals! From my own , to friends and families as well. Animals aren’t just pets, they are apart of our family! They make life better , I am passionate about making sure they are taken care of and in good hands at all times. I currently have animals of my own, and I take pride into making sure they know they’re loved, fed, and exercised every single day too. I will happily come and let your pets out, stay there and make sure they are fed and watered, let them play for awhile and/or give them a walk to get them out and about. If they would come to my house, I have a fenced part of the yard, 3 other sweet fur babies to help keep your pet company, and land to let them play around safely and get exercise in daily.

About: I’ve always had household dogs&cats as well as taken care of friends/family’s pets since I was about 13. From my brothers labs,huskies and beagles, to cousins large and protective Rottweilers, to good friends hyper anxious dog with a cancer diagnosis. As well as other friends super hyper border collie and chiuahua. The most pets I cared for at once was five dogs and two cats. I’ve also cared for three cats and a bearded dragon at the same time. I myself have two cats I train, play with love and care for Currently searching for full time work, I pet sit, baby sit and freelance as of now. I used to work in cosmetic retail and of my freelancing is still in the realm of beauty. I have a very open schedule for pet care currently! I’ve driven all around for pet care before and always make it a point to ease into home of the pet. I also have always enjoyed dog walking or dropping in for a pet visit/check in, it’s like free pet therapy to me!
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Timothy S.
“Timothy is one of the most trustworthy and responsible people I know, especially when it comes to caring for pets. He grew up with dogs and raised his own dog, Mando, from a puppy—Mando is incredibly well-trained and cared for, with amazing recall. Tim has watched my dogs before, and I always felt completely at ease knowing they were in his hands. He’s attentive, dependable, and genuinely loves animals. I would absolutely trust him to care for my pets anytime. Highly recommend!”


Alicia V.
“Alicia has taken care of our dogs a few times and dose a great job with them . She would walk and play with our shepherd/ husky. Our English bulldog doesn’t get walked but she took very good care of them both. I highly recommend her for the care of your animals.”


Raquel S.

“Raquel is an excellent fit for my two dogs- She is most professional, friendly, affectionate,-She communicates with them- intuitively. It’s a totally stressless, worry-free scenario. I don’t even have to be home, nor must I run through a list of instructions. She’s ahead of me and much better with my dogs than I am. My dog loves her, my family loves her. I’m blessed to have found her.”




Melissa O.
“Melissa has been amazing with animals since she was a young girl. Many times while in vacation I felt fortunate to have her as a neighbor to keep track of our beloved pets. From my daughter’s little critters like hamsters and even rats to our Family Great Danes she has always just taken such good care of them while we are away. She even took a friends Quaker parrot for a week while she went on vacation and did a great job with him. I highly recommend Melissa , and know she can handle the care of most any pet.”




Sari H.
“Sari has been helping us with the care of our dog for just over one year now. In addition to occasionally walking our pup and getting her to her grooming appointments on time, Sari does a phenomenal job boarding our dog. We feel comfortable going out of town knowing that Sari will take good care of our little girl! Sari is great with communication and updates us on how our pup is doing while we are away, and even sends the occasional photo! She pays careful attention to our dog's diet and gives her lots of love and attention. Our dog loves Sari so much that we have a hard time getting her to come back home with us after her walks or appointments!”


Devin S.
“Devin is the most empathetic and loving person I know. Especially when it comes to animals. If his full time job could be working at a shelter to help animals in need, he would. And don’t get me started on his love for floofy dogs!”


Lucinda P.
“Lucy has the patience of a saint when it comes to animals!!! I think if she could she would have an entire house full of a variety of animals. She does have two extremely spoiled and well trained dogs who are her world. She is extremely responsible and trustworthy and the only person I will let stay with my dog!”


Joey S.Star Sitter

“Joey was fantastic with my dog! He made sure that she was well-fed, walked, and had plenty of fun every time he visited her. He constantly kept me up to date with report cards and pictures. I would happily ask Joey to watch my dog again the next time I am out of town!”


Kolby A.
About: I've been on Rover for years and have enjoyed meeting multiple pets and their owners! I provide visits, house sitting and dog walking all for a good price. I like to do meet and greets before each visit to learn how I can best suit your needs as well as your pets needs. Thank you in advance for choosing me I am excited to get to know you and your pets!!! I'm currently focusing all my time to Rover in order to build relationships and clients. I am free any day of the week including weekends and most holidays! I care for other peoples pets as if they were my own. I like to meet with the owner/owners before hand to get an idea of how they would like me to care for their pets!


Lillian T.
About: I have taken care of pets all ages and sizes throughout my life! Your furry friends are not just pets their family! I have trained my own puppy and family dogs while growing up, including pet care such as vet visits, grooming, and bathing, basic training. I have also nursed cats back to health. I also understand pet language very well, which is key to keeping your pet happy, and meeting their needs! I currently work part time with two jobs, one as a CNA and one at a pizzeria. I will be working most days of the week but I am available at different times of the day! I have a very deep love for pets, pets additionally help reduce stress for me! I am a big animal lover and I think of them like family! Pets needs are very important to me and their well being. I have a big yard so my dogs are able to run around and play, but everyday while at college I walk my dog around the campus and town. I keep up my dogs well being with affection, patience, correcting behaviors in a well manner, understanding dog language, grooming and health visits. My biggest fear of letting a stranger into my home is trust. As a very empathetic and caring person I hope trust is a mutual between pet owners and I. As a cna helping geriatric residents, I am constantly in residents living space and their possessions, nothing bothers me more than when items go missing on my days off. I feel that all of my clients should feel a trust for me to care for their pets and their homes.


Sophia L.

About: I have loved animals ever since I was a little girl, and my family always had pets. My mastiff has arthritis and issues walking so I do have experience with older dogs and medical issues. I am experienced with both giant and small breeds. I also have experience with younger animals being as we had all our pets since roughly 8 weeks. I have 3 cats, spooky, Jasmine, and juniper, who all have very distinct personalities and are very active, so I also have experience with kittens and cats. ***I am certified in Pet First Aid by the American Red Cross*** I go to Penn State University full time, although the semester is over and summer is approaching rapidly. I am taking a few summer courses but my schedule is relatively always open. I am available anytime on weekends and as of right now every day of the week. My dogs at home often spend their leisure time out on our large deck, and in the hot summer days enjoy a dip in the baby pool. They are walked on a leash. Our cats our indoor cats only and spend their times looking out the huge bay window, or sleeping in their hammock. If you choose me to service your pet, I will ensure that your pet(s) is/are accommodated to the best of my ability to ensure that their time away from you is as comfortable as possible.


Jessica L.

About: We live on 4.25 acres. We do have a large back deck that is attached to the house. Our dogs love going on the the deck to sit and bath in the sun. I have had all kinds of pets since I was a little girl. I am 34 years old that is wanting to do something that I love. I am married of 12 years, we have a 14 year old son, and have 3 pomeranian/papillon. We are very pet friendly. The dogs are free to roam as they please. We have potty trained our 3 dogs. We let our dogs on the furniture and through out our house, we believe in on open environment. Our dogs go outside as often as they like, we do not have a doggy door, but I do take them out every few hours when I am home. The dogs always have food and water that are out all the time. I drive a Chevy Traverse, for when I need to either pick dogs up from their home's or for when we leave the dogs have somewhere to sit. My services are great, because here in our house we love animals of all shapes and sizes. I take pride in taking care of our animals and yours as well. My husband works part time, and I am also working. But don't worry taking care of your fur babies will not get in the way. Our back deck is fenced in on the top. We I do let the dogs outside as often as they like (typically every few hours.) Our dogs roam the house as they please and they always have food and water out.


Kiki W.
“Kiki is the apidamie of an animal lover. She does a great job with my cat and dogs. She is patient, kind and loving and I couldn't ask for a better care giver for my animals when I'm away!”


Megan R.
About: Ever since I was 10 years old and even younger I have been taking care of animals! From my own , to friends and families as well. Animals aren’t just pets, they are apart of our family! They make life better , I am passionate about making sure they are taken care of and in good hands at all times. I currently have animals of my own, and I take pride into making sure they know they’re loved, fed, and exercised every single day too. I will happily come and let your pets out, stay there and make sure they are fed and watered, let them play for awhile and/or give them a walk to get them out and about. If they would come to my house, I have a fenced part of the yard, 3 other sweet fur babies to help keep your pet company, and land to let them play around safely and get exercise in daily.


Madison G.
“Ivan is one of the sweetest individuals I have ever met and so good with animals! I don't trust my pets with many people, especially since my older dog has on set dementia/ health issues and doesn't like people but he loved Ivan instantly. Ivan has stayed in my home and taken care of my 3 pets like they are their own and given them the love and care they needed. I trust Ivan fully with my babies. And Ivan is one sitter I would highly recommend! The compassion they have for animals is unmatched!”


Meagan G.

“Megan is great and went above and beyond. So happy we used her. She was very attentive and had great communication throughout. Would definitely use Megan again!”
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Dog walkers on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a dog walker in Hornell on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $20 per walk, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A dog walker’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your dog’s needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 35 dog walkers in Hornell. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog walker near you. As a reminder, dog walkers joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple dog walkers about your booking. Typically, 92% of Hornell dog walkers respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from dog walker to dog walker, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing dog walkers available in Hornell.
You can’t always predict a super busy day at work, but you can anticipate your dog’s needs. Instead of rushing home at lunch, book a dog walker to give your dog a 30- or 60-minute dog walk. Your dog walker can stop by as many times as you need—on whatever days you need them. With the Rover app, get a comprehensive Rover Card from your dog walker that includes:
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There are 35 dog walkers in Hornell on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your dog! We understand that each dog is unique and may require specific instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect dog walker near you. As a reminder, dog walkers joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your dog’s safety.
Yes! Dog walkers joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your dog walker through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your dog walker has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your dog is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
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