Pet Sitting in Howard City
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About: Over the past ten years I have done countless dog sitting jobs for local friends and family. I also have a passion for fitness and love going for long walks to get my steps in! I provide great care for your forever friend and I make sure all of their needs are met! I consider every dog I’ve ever dog sat as one of my “fur babies” and I treat them how I would want someone to treat my own pets. I’m a registered nurse in the OR and I work 4 days per week 7am-4:30pm so my evenings are always free and rarely work weekends. I always have my constant attention on your furry friends and ensure they are well cared for! From walks and playing to all of the pets and love!
“Sydney was great at taking care of our kitties while we were away for an extended time. We would definitely work with her again!”
About: Hi! I’m a lifelong dog lover and proud rescue dog parent with over 8 years of hands-on experience caring for dogs of all ages, temperaments, and needs. I know firsthand how tough it can be to find affordable, trustworthy help—especially when juggling a busy schedule. That’s what inspired me to become a Rover sitter: to offer dependable, compassionate care for your pets when you need it most. My two pups (a spunky senior Jack Russell/Heeler mix and a mid-aged Husky/Heeler) keep me active and on my toes, and I frequently care for my sister-in-law's dogs as well. I’m experienced with dogs who need a little extra TLC, including those on special diets, daily medications, or unique routines. Whether you need someone to drop in for a quick potty break or want your dog to feel at home while you're away, I treat every pet like family—with patience, attention, and love. I'm flexible! I currently work from home and have a pretty flexible schedule during the days. I work about ~10-15 hours a week and don't have a set 9-5 type schedule. I can do my work whenever, wherever! I have a fenced in yard and two dogs at home. I treat my dogs like they are my BABIES - they get a ton of attention, pets, belly rubs, walks, and kisses. We do a lot of walks in our neighborhood and like to bring our pets on adventures.
“Sabrina was such a blessing to our family for the last few months! She was completely reliable and took such great care of our Jed, she truly understood his needs. Our senior dog needed to be let out during the day and have someone just spend time with him so he could get out some energy. Sabrina came and took such great care of him and took the cutest pictures. I would recommend her for any type of pet sitting. We will be reaching back out in the future when I’m back at work and our kid gets into daycare!”
About: Hound Town Dog Sitting (owned by Kelly!) is a registered LLC in MI. We are insured, we are equipped for pet first aid, and we are recommended by two of West Michigan's best dog trainers: Captivated Canine & Kaitlyn's Dog Training! We have a large fenced back yard as well as over 1.5 acres of unfenced yard for walks and sniffing activities. We have three of our own dogs: Amos, a 7yr old beagle-basset hound mix (neutered), Elsie a 4 year old Beagle (spayed), and Zuzu a 2 year old Chiweenie (spayed), as well as aa super friendly orange and white tomcat named Rupert and a whole flock of noisy chickens! We will make sure your doggos have lots of love and attention, regular walks, playtime, attention, and of course owner-approved toys and treats! Kelly (Hound Town Dog Sitting's owner) works for herself as a wedding photographer and videographer. She makes her own schedule and can be flexible when needed! In our own home we have both a large fenced yard as well as .5+ acres of unfenced yard for leashed walks. When we go to your home, we wear a name tag so we are easily identifiable, and we can provide references and a background check through Rover. We also will happily send regular photos and/or videos to owners for updates!
“We have used Karen for drop in visits for our pets for over a year now and feel so lucky to have her in our local area. Cannot recommend her more!”
About: ♡pricing is flexable message me for details I have pet care experience of all kinds including breeding and stud service, shots and weening. We have a large open floor plan with a 4 stall garage to roam. Price will vary if dog is not fully potty trained or in heat during their stay. I am a stay at home entrepreneur allowing me to be present with pets while they are here. I am also a self taught groomer! I will only be booking appointments on days that I can be fully present and involved with the pets scheduled. My husband and I believe this is a great opportunity to be able to love on all kinds of different breeds as our own and a fun way to take care of some of the most precious pets. * I am available for drop ins(potty breaks and walks) in the hudsonville-jenison area on Tuesdays and Thursdays aswell! There are no cats or dogs here (unless confirmed that its okay to board at the same time as another families pet) so you won't have to worry about your pet getting along with anyone else while they are here. Our yard is not fenced but we do have fenced in areas.Be sure to check your collars and leashes of any wear and tears before dropping them off💛 If your dog is medium-giant we prefer them to have a calm demeanor (couch potato) if not,but this is not a requirement 😉 tell me about your dog and we will see if it will be a good fit🧡
“Keegan has been a regular sitter for us on holidays we travel for some time now! She was easy to book, friendly, great with our animals and always sends lots of pics and info. She also remembers their quirks, likes/dislikes, etc! We trust her and know that our pets are in good hands when we are gone! :)”
About: I have taken care of dogs since I was a child. My family treats dogs like they are human children, and your dog would be treated like a prince or princess. I ask that you ensure your dogs are all up to date on vaccinations and neutered/spade. Dogs that are trained off leash will do better at my home since our yard is not fenced in. I am home Friday - Sunday. If I have to leave for any reason, then my husband or adult son or adult daughter are always home. I do not have small children in my home. I have 14 acres of relatively secluded farmland. We throw a ball for our dogs and also walk them along the White Pine Trial each night. If it’s rainy or cold, we go into our indoor arena and let the dogs play and run around. I only accept dogs that are good off-leash because we do not have a fenced in yard.
“Katelyn is amazing. We receive detailed notes about her visit with our sweet Riley. The pics are affirmation that our fur baby is loved and cares for.”
About: People’s pets are family, and they should be taken care of accordingly! I’ll give updates during each service so you know your pet is taken care of properly. Drop ins - I’ll sit and play with your animal for the allotted time to make sure they aren’t lonely all day, because who likes that? Will send an update with a picture if you’d like. Walking - will walk down any trail that is close by, take the scenic route. If roads can be avoided they will be. No animals should be near roads as it could be dangerous. Will send pictures with updates of how much your pet is loving their walk. Sitting/Boarding - Finding a pet sitter is stressful, I am here to make it easy. If you would like to board your pet with me I would more than happy to take care of them. We have a dog ourselves and he is the sweetest! Will take special requests as well during the services! I’ll love your pet while you are away. I do work full time in an office 9-5pm. Allowing for plenty of time after work or on the weekends to spend with your pet. We live on a farm with plenty of space for your pet to play and explore under our supervision. We have 2 other dogs that get along great with other dogs and will keep your pet company!
About: I have 6 years of professional experience in animal care, body language, and handling. My dedication, knowledge, and love that goes into caring for pets are some of my strongest attributes. I care for others pets how I would care for my own! I am “reactive” dog friendly and have the ability to give medications or insulin injections as well, due to my extensive experience. I am currently working part time, so I have plenty of time to make visits to your home to care for your pets. Whether it be a single drop in visit, or multiple. When caring for others pets, supervision is paramount for safety. Your pet’s time with me will be fully supervised during my visits to your home.
“Heather was excellent and took care of our dog and cats while we were out of state for 10 days. She set up a meet and greet with us before hand and then stopped over to meet the pets and learn how to take care of them. She was great at communicating and sent us updates and photos each visit. We will absolutely contact Heather again when we need a pet sitter. Thank you Heather!”
“I had the privilege of having Jade be able to stop over to let my golden pup, Kaia, out and play with her for a short while daily. Jade was amazing and I am so glad Kaia got have such a good time every day. If it weren’t for my wife getting a job working from home, we would have had her do this a lot longer. Jade is very detailed with photos and descriptions, making it seem like you never left your fur baby in the first place. I’d recommend her to anyone; thank you Jade!”
“Mark was able to help my family out last minute when we went away. He kept us updated with pictures and details about his visit. My cats loved him. And he made sure to send pictures manually when rover’s system went down. I would absolutely hire Mark to watch our cats again!”
About: My name is Chelsea. I am a United States Navy Veteran and West Michigan native who finds purpose and passion through caring for animals. Unfortunately, we cannot bring our beloved pets everywhere we go in life, which is why I understand how necessary it is to find a trustworthy, reliable, and loving sitter. From traveling to pet sit in southern California, fostering a German sheperd for 9 months, or driving down the road to give some love at lunchtime to local animals, I'm your sitter! I'm currently working part time, and am able to dedicate time to care for pet care. I look forward to discussing time-frames that are needed to give your pet everything they need to live happy and healthy! While responsible for your pets, there will be keen attention to detail to maintain safety. Leashes, toys, and interactions with other animals will be monitored accordingly.
About: For the past three years my friends and family has had dogs and have asked me many times to stop by to let them out, take them on walks, or just to hangout with them for a little bit. I currently work part-time so my schedule is all over the place but I would love to work with anyone who is willing to have a flexible schedule with me. My backyard is not fenced in but there is plenty of room for your fur baby to run around and plenty of toys to play with. I have two friendly pups at home to keep your pup busy for the day.
“They did a great job with the dogs. They were really responsive and attentive. Ours was a last min booking and they responded fast. They also left a nice note for my family after the service was complete.”
About: I welcome dogs of any breed into my home. I’ll treat your dog like it’s one of my own. They will also have dogs to play with while here! I’m available on weekends! Friday nights after 5:30pm until Sunday night around 9pm. In the summer I’ll be available week nights and if my schedule changes I will update everyone! (I do take dogs on some holidays! Message for details!) I have a no fenced yard, but I live in a rural area with little traffic down a lake road. My yard is over an acre and butts up to a field with only one neighbor who’s rarely home. My dogs have a blast running around outside! I also usually allow my dogs to roam the house while we are home and crate them while we leave.
“Brittany is amazing with our 3 dogs (2 pit mixes and a schipperke) and 2 cats. She took such great care of them during our trip, followed our instructions and provided us with updates. We could tell that they loved her being there with them. All in all, we're blown away by the service we received and continue to receive with Brittany.”
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1. Ashlyn S.
About: Over the past ten years I have done countless dog sitting jobs for local friends and family. I also have a passion for fitness and love going for long walks to get my steps in! I provide great care for your forever friend and I make sure all of their needs are met! I consider every dog I’ve ever dog sat as one of my “fur babies” and I treat them how I would want someone to treat my own pets. I’m a registered nurse in the OR and I work 4 days per week 7am-4:30pm so my evenings are always free and rarely work weekends. I always have my constant attention on your furry friends and ensure they are well cared for! From walks and playing to all of the pets and love!
2. Sydney T.
“Sydney was great at taking care of our kitties while we were away for an extended time. We would definitely work with her again!”
3. Brittani B.
About: Hi! I’m a lifelong dog lover and proud rescue dog parent with over 8 years of hands-on experience caring for dogs of all ages, temperaments, and needs. I know firsthand how tough it can be to find affordable, trustworthy help—especially when juggling a busy schedule. That’s what inspired me to become a Rover sitter: to offer dependable, compassionate care for your pets when you need it most. My two pups (a spunky senior Jack Russell/Heeler mix and a mid-aged Husky/Heeler) keep me active and on my toes, and I frequently care for my sister-in-law's dogs as well. I’m experienced with dogs who need a little extra TLC, including those on special diets, daily medications, or unique routines. Whether you need someone to drop in for a quick potty break or want your dog to feel at home while you're away, I treat every pet like family—with patience, attention, and love. I'm flexible! I currently work from home and have a pretty flexible schedule during the days. I work about ~10-15 hours a week and don't have a set 9-5 type schedule. I can do my work whenever, wherever! I have a fenced in yard and two dogs at home. I treat my dogs like they are my BABIES - they get a ton of attention, pets, belly rubs, walks, and kisses. We do a lot of walks in our neighborhood and like to bring our pets on adventures.
4. Sabrina H.
“Sabrina was such a blessing to our family for the last few months! She was completely reliable and took such great care of our Jed, she truly understood his needs. Our senior dog needed to be let out during the day and have someone just spend time with him so he could get out some energy. Sabrina came and took such great care of him and took the cutest pictures. I would recommend her for any type of pet sitting. We will be reaching back out in the future when I’m back at work and our kid gets into daycare!”
5. Kelly M.
“Kelly is great with animals of all shapes, kinds and sizes! She always takes good care of any pet - whether or not they're her own. She tends to think of any animal as more of a part of the family than a pet. She is very responsive, available short notice and will listen to any type of need you/your pet might have. I couldn't think of a more perfect person to watch your babies while you're away!”
6. Karen C.
“We have used Karen for drop in visits for our pets for over a year now and feel so lucky to have her in our local area. Cannot recommend her more!”
7. Brooke M.
“I’m happy to have found Brooke to watch our pup for the weekend. She was extremely communicative and friendly. I appreciated the photos and videos she shared of our dog on walks and enjoying her stay. We’ll definitely consider using Brooke again in the future!”
8. Keegan D.
“Keegan has been a regular sitter for us on holidays we travel for some time now! She was easy to book, friendly, great with our animals and always sends lots of pics and info. She also remembers their quirks, likes/dislikes, etc! We trust her and know that our pets are in good hands when we are gone! :)”
9. Michelle M.
About: I have taken care of dogs since I was a child. My family treats dogs like they are human children, and your dog would be treated like a prince or princess. I ask that you ensure your dogs are all up to date on vaccinations and neutered/spade. Dogs that are trained off leash will do better at my home since our yard is not fenced in. I am home Friday - Sunday. If I have to leave for any reason, then my husband or adult son or adult daughter are always home. I do not have small children in my home. I have 14 acres of relatively secluded farmland. We throw a ball for our dogs and also walk them along the White Pine Trial each night. If it’s rainy or cold, we go into our indoor arena and let the dogs play and run around. I only accept dogs that are good off-leash because we do not have a fenced in yard.
10. Katelyn W.
“Katelyn is amazing. We receive detailed notes about her visit with our sweet Riley. The pics are affirmation that our fur baby is loved and cares for.”
11. Eileen N.
About: People’s pets are family, and they should be taken care of accordingly! I’ll give updates during each service so you know your pet is taken care of properly. Drop ins - I’ll sit and play with your animal for the allotted time to make sure they aren’t lonely all day, because who likes that? Will send an update with a picture if you’d like. Walking - will walk down any trail that is close by, take the scenic route. If roads can be avoided they will be. No animals should be near roads as it could be dangerous. Will send pictures with updates of how much your pet is loving their walk. Sitting/Boarding - Finding a pet sitter is stressful, I am here to make it easy. If you would like to board your pet with me I would more than happy to take care of them. We have a dog ourselves and he is the sweetest! Will take special requests as well during the services! I’ll love your pet while you are away. I do work full time in an office 9-5pm. Allowing for plenty of time after work or on the weekends to spend with your pet. We live on a farm with plenty of space for your pet to play and explore under our supervision. We have 2 other dogs that get along great with other dogs and will keep your pet company!
12. Lyrah W.
“I don't trust many people with my dogs. I have 2 that have aggression toward one another and cannot be in the same room together. As a dog trainer, Lyrah always knows how to read their body language to get ahead of situations that may arise, and safety is my number one concern. I have zero concerns when Lyrah cares for them and would trust no one else. She has years of kennel experience and as a trainer. What better person to care for your pets while you're away?”
13. Heather S.
“Heather was excellent and took care of our dog and cats while we were out of state for 10 days. She set up a meet and greet with us before hand and then stopped over to meet the pets and learn how to take care of them. She was great at communicating and sent us updates and photos each visit. We will absolutely contact Heather again when we need a pet sitter. Thank you Heather!”
14. Jade M.
“I had the privilege of having Jade be able to stop over to let my golden pup, Kaia, out and play with her for a short while daily. Jade was amazing and I am so glad Kaia got have such a good time every day. If it weren’t for my wife getting a job working from home, we would have had her do this a lot longer. Jade is very detailed with photos and descriptions, making it seem like you never left your fur baby in the first place. I’d recommend her to anyone; thank you Jade!”
15. Mark M.
“Mark was able to help my family out last minute when we went away. He kept us updated with pictures and details about his visit. My cats loved him. And he made sure to send pictures manually when rover’s system went down. I would absolutely hire Mark to watch our cats again!”
16. CHELSEA M.
“Chelsea is amazing with our animals, plants & kitten Howie. We have had her watch our animals on multiple occasion & she goes above & beyond. She makes sure they are not just taken care of but loved. I never felt guilty leaving my animals with her when I know they’ll have fun!”
17. Gracy K.
“Gracy has always loved animals. I have known her to have Cats, Guinea Pigs and now a Dog - Harley who is 2 years old and Gracy takes fantastic care of her. She plays with her often, always makes sure she is in the best of health and assures that Harley has everything she needs. Gracy has pup sat for several of her family members, always responsible and timely when asked to help out.”
18. Laurie & Skylar U.
“They did a great job with the dogs. They were really responsive and attentive. Ours was a last min booking and they responded fast. They also left a nice note for my family after the service was complete.”
19. Taylor N.
“Taylor has watched my dog before and I couldn’t have asked for a better sitter! She treated my dog like it was her own and he had a blast! We have used her several times!”
20. Brittany C.
“Brittany is amazing with our 3 dogs (2 pit mixes and a schipperke) and 2 cats. She took such great care of them during our trip, followed our instructions and provided us with updates. We could tell that they loved her being there with them. All in all, we're blown away by the service we received and continue to receive with Brittany.”
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Howard City on Rover as of May 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 May 2025, there are 71 pet sitters in Howard City. 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, 90% of Howard City pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 Howard City.
Rover makes it easy to find Howard City 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 71 pet sitters in Howard City on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! We understand that each pet is unique and may require specific instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, all pet sitters on Rover have been background checked and screened 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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