Dog Sitting Independence
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About: I’ve taken care of pets of all types for over 10 years! I understand it is a huge act of trust to hire a pet-sitter, and I’m determined to do everything possible to put your mind at ease! I’m available for weekdays and weekends! I’m off work for the next two months, meaning I have plenty of time to care for your pet :) I am happy to come to your space and work with your pet’s specific needs! I provide walks, feedings, play time, cuddles on the couch, or a quick drive-by to build trust.
About: I grew up working at a dog kennel and have always owned dogs. Some of my best friends are trained professionals and I've learned a lot from them. I can do walks, playtimes and certain medications. I can do over nights just not at my house for the time being. I only work Saturday and Sunday but am Still available early Sundays and later after 9 as well as late (after 12am) on Saturday. My days are pretty open during normal pet care hours and outside of them. Dogs love me, and I understand dog body language. My dog was over 100 lbs and I can handle him just fine. I love dog play times and don't mind running with them to get energy out. I just love dogs and making money. Message me with any questions or concerns.
About: With over 8 years of pet care experience, I provide structured, personalized boarding and grooming in my home for cats and dogs with transparent pricing. I have a fully fenced yard, cameras in every pet-care space, and a child-free, male-free home. I look forward to being meeting your furry friend! This is a calm, working, low-energy home, not a high-intensity daycare environment. Dogs receive appropriate exercise, supervised outdoor time, enrichment, and one-on-one attention when I’m home. 🐶 DOGS | I welcome dogs of all sizes, including XXL breeds such as Great Pyrenees, Saint Bernards, Danes, and Shepherds. I may also accommodate puppies, seniors, unaltered dogs, reactive/sensitive dogs, mobility limitations, pregnant/whelping dogs, and dogs with medical or specialized care needs when they are a safe fit for my environment. Dogs must be able to settle indoors. I may decline dogs with unmanaged anxiety, excessive jumping, persistent barking, destructive behavior, or a need for constant high-intensity activity. Dogs are crated/kenneled while I’m at work, during human and pet mealtimes, and overnight. Dogs are never left to roam or play unattended. You may bring your own appropriately sized crate or rent one of mine: 36"–54" kennel — $30/stay Single-night kennel rental — $10 GROOMING | Boarding pets must arrive reasonably clean and maintained or have an appropriate grooming/bath service added to the reservation. Services include: Baths, Full grooming, Deshedding, Maintenance grooming, Nail trims, & Cat shavedowns with or without a bath. ADDITIONAL BOARDING RATES | All increased boarding rates are per night: - Puppies under 2 years — $70+ - Anxious dogs — $70+ - Undertrained/escape artists — $65+ - Dog-reactive dogs — $65+ - Pregnant/whelping dogs — $125+ - Exclusive Care/no additional client pets — $125+ --Exclusive Care includes kennel at no additional charge. My resident dog remains in the home. Under-vaccinated puppies & pregnant/whelping dogs are automatically required to have Exclusive Care. No exceptions. OTHER FEES - Same-day/last-minute booking — $30 or applicable daily rate, per pet - Bath/kennel accident cleanup — $30 - Boarding walks — $10 🚨 LAST-MINUTE BOOKINGS I accept last-minute and same-day bookings when availability allows. A video meet & greet is required, and the $30 or applicable daily-rate last-minute fee, per pet, applies. 📸 UPDATES You’ll receive at least one photo/video update each day. For stays of 5+ days, updates are sent at least every other day. My goal is simple: safe pets, happy parents, and a calm home. 🐾 Monday–Friday: I work 7AM–3PM. Saturday & Sunday: Daycare and grooming are available. Typical weekday routine: 5:00–6:15 AM — Bathroom + breakfast 6:30 AM–3:30 PM — Rest/kennel while I work 3:30–9:00/10:00 PM — Bathroom, dinner, enrichment, supervised play & outdoor time Before bed — Final bathroom Drop-off and pick-up times vary based on whether you are a first-time or returning client. All arrivals must be scheduled within a maximum 15-minute window. Drop-Off & Pick-Up Schedule Sunday & Saturday: • First-time boarding dogs: 12:30 PM – 10:00 PM • Returning dog clients & all cats: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM or 12:30 PM – 10:00 PM Monday - Friday: • First-time boarding dogs: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM • Returning dog clients & all cats: 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM or 3:30 PM – 10:00 PM Drop off/Pick up range must be narrowed down to a maximum window of 15 minutes. Please do not be late. Drop off Instructions 🚙Arrive on time 🧳Unload supplies and items from the checklist 🐶🐱 Unload Pet ✨Please note: your access inside my home may not always be available to maintain the peace of other client pets in the home. Upon arrival pets are sprayed/rubbed with a species appropriate flea & tick spray. Dogs will get a small bell attached to their collar. Please clip cat nails before drop off or request nail trim service during booking. House Rules: Client pets will *NOT*: * Be allowed on furniture. * Be left to roam while I’m at work. * Have unsupervised play or roaming time indoors or outdoors. * Interact with my resident cats or boarding cats. Thank you for trusting me for care, Here’s what to pack: 🐶🐾Boarding Checklist 🐾🐶 - [ ] Collar & Leash - [ ] Food bowls (if slow feed) - [ ] Food in sealable bag or container (pre-portioned preferred) - [ ] Treats, snacks, toys - [ ] Kennel, blankets, beds - [ ] Medicine, supplements, topicals - [ ] Feeding schedule: AM Dry/Wet; PM Dry/Wet 🐱🐾Boarding Checklist 🐾🐱 - [ ] Collar (with a bell preferred) - [ ] Food in sealable bag or container (pre-portioned preferred) - [ ] Treats, snacks, toys, scratch pads - [ ] Carrier, blankets, beds - [ ] Litter box, litter, scoop - [ ] Medicine, supplements, topicals if needed Feeding schedule AM Dry/Wet; PM Dry/Wet
About: I have five years of experience professionally dog sitting and walking on top of my natural love for them! I do have my own so let me know if he can join a walk. I will go the extra mile to ensure your pets needs are well taken care of. I am very flexible with sitting/walking arrangements and any special requirements. If you’re looking for a trustworthy, responsible, and reliable person to watch over your companion and provide a great experience, then I am a great fit and can’t wait to meet your lovely pet! I work from home most days so I am able to provide attention and constant potty breaks to your dog throughout the day, let me know if there is anything specific your dog needs in terms of routine! I ensure to follow all the rules as requested by the owner however am only looking to book dogs that are ok with other dogs. I have a crate and plenty of dog toys.
“I needed help last minute. Savannah was more than willing to help and responded quickly. She took tons of pics of my boy and adjusted to our needs. I will be contacting her again.”
About: I have had dogs in my life since I was 8 and spent a summer in high school raising my family’s new puppy. My family has had frenchies, a labradoodle, and a corgi/beagle mix I have experience with small dogs such as frenchies and larger dogs as well. I work full time, 8 AM - 5 PM. I also am a mom to an infant. I am available for drop ins, and for walking as needed. Although I do not offer services in my home, due to my cat being afraid of other animals, I will treat your home as my own. I am experienced with house sitting and take pride in making sure you never have to worry about anything while away.
About: We’re katie and ralph 👋 we love animals and would be honored to take care of your furry friend! Our families grew up with cats, but later in life we became a dog family! We love all animals and would be happy to take care of any family’s pet. When we had our own dog, we used Rover for overnights so we know how it feels to leave your pet with someone new. We have watched friends and family’s dogs for many years, big and small! Ralph recently decided to leave his job to explore a new career so we’re wide open for scheduling! Happy to accommodate any scheduling needs. 😀 We have a ton of experience with crate training and e-collar training if that’s needed. Happy to administer any medication and follow any special diet needs.
About: I’m a champion for human & pets alike. Familial animals have been apart of my life since I was a young child & the subsequent years into my adulthood. I’ve assisted in the basic obedience training of 10+ dogs both in youth & elder-hood; temporarily lived with anxious pups whilst their parents traveled out of state; & I’ve formed genuine bonds with clients’ pets that I’ve routinely walked & tended to for years now. I’ve departed from traditional 9 to 5 employment to commit myself full-time towards the enriching of relations between all living beings, in particular, one Pet/Parent client at a time! Pet caregiving, dog handling & house sitting are my full-time job! Which fortunately means I’ve got quite a fluid weekly schedule capable of integrating a broad range of client scenarios. Mondays & Tuesdays between 9am and 9pm are my most flexible hours — services needed Wednesday thru Friday can be readily accommodated during our initial consultation. For clients interested in Boarding services - my home is a decently sized, fully furnished apartment with climate control functionality. During their stay with me your pets are welcome to languor however they normally would at home. I strive to make the stay as comfortable as possible for your pets whilst honoring whatever caregiving conditions/training you may request. If house-sitting your home is preferred, you can feel confident that your residence & loved-ones will be tended to with exemplary care & that upon your return home, it will be in the exact same or better condition than when you’d left it!
“Carla is awesome, coming to the rescue with a last-minute cat visit when I had to leave town suddenly and giving them and my house the best care and me, peace of mind. I genuinely appreciate her flexibility and sweetness, and we would welcome her back anytime for future travels!”
About: Growing up I’ve always loved animals, As a child I would rescue stray dogs and provide food, care and shelter. I helped many pets get back to there homes also. My dream was to become a veterinarian, though I took a different route my love for animals never left and I still operate in a field of care. The Different pets I had where birds , fish , turtles, rabbits , dogs and cats. I’ve always prided myself on knowing the intricacies about the different breeds of animals and what makes them special or unique and what they require to be healthy and happy. Though I’ve had many breeds of animals I know I still have much to learn but one day I aspire to open a shelter or nonprofit organization for pets in need of a loving home. Trusting your animal with me I can Guarantee there safety and protection but also ensure that in my home will be equally as loved. I’m familiar with grooming techniques, administering shots for puppy’s and medicines a dog may require. I can also make sure that anything you may be teaching your pet will be carried out while in my care or any schedule you may have your dog on will be implemented also. I’m currently working part time so I’ll have plenty of time to play with your pups and walk then 4/5 times daily. Two long walks and two short walks and extra if the weather is nice or we are outside taking adventures. I prefer evening drop offs and pickups. I care for pets often. This is something I genuinely love to do. I like to follow the instructions owner give when taking care of their pets
About: I love dogs have been around dogs all my life!!I always had dogs of my own, also I worked for other people dogs like my neighbors family and friends doggie sitting and walking there dogs. I even use to bring in strays homeless dogs in my home as a child. My mom accepted it and let me take care of the dogs.I always had a special connection to dogs I'm the doggie whisper I will treat your dog like my own. I love playing with dogs, I love to make new activities for them to do. I also like to train them and I have my own dog! She is a toy dog and I love to shop for her lol clothes are so cute I just love dogs!!
About: I am the person at a party that hangs out with the pets of the house instead of socializing. I have pretty much always had a dog in my house. I am currently my dog’s secondary care giver but during the day I become the primary. I currently work a part time job that takes up my time after 4:30pm on week days and around 5:30-11:00 am on weekends. My Sunday’s will be free after the 27th though I can easily crate your dog if needed, I am pretty cuddly and also love playing with dogs. I am also an avid hiker and love long walks.
“Brittany has done visits while I was out of town as well as walks for my golden retriever. She took great care of my baby while I was away. Even cuddled with my 70+pound baby who thinks he's a lap dog! Appreciated all the pictures and knowing he was with someone who loves animals as much as me! Thank you😀”
About: Hi, I’m Rob! Here to serve the pet community with walks and companionship when their humans are unavailable. I know how much your pup means to you, and I’ll always treat them with the same care and attention I give my own. I’m reliable, patient, and love getting outside for fresh air and tail wags! Whether it’s a short potty break or a long walk around the neighborhood, I’ll make sure your dog feels safe, happy, and loved the whole time. Available for sitting, boarding, walks, and drop-ins Excellent with senior care as my own are mostly elderly. My home has several modifications for elderly dogs. Having two diabetic dogs and one with congestive heart failure, I am great with injections and pill administration. I do have one young dog, so puppies and young dogs are welcome too! For those staying over night, we have a fenced in third of an acre for lots of running, playing or just enjoying all the smells. We live on a pretty low traffic/quiet street, so not too many distractions during walks. I can’t wait to meet your furry friend(s) 🐕 and make sure they have a great walk/stay! 🐾 Available 7 days a week. For walks and drop - ins, I am available between 7 am to 11pm. Can do walks and drop-ins later for night shift workers, when given advance notice. For those boarding, we have a fenced in third of an acre for your dog to run and play. Two elderly dogs and 1 young dog reside in the home. The elderly dogs keep to themselves, kind and calm. The younger dog is sweet and enjoys keeping guests company. He is smart and will read cues from your dog if they are not interested in him being around. He is very gentle with elderly dogs or will stay away from them if you prefer him not be around them. Home has several modifications for elderly dogs, including door and porch added to back of home to have quicker access to the fenced in yard, pet stairs to get to furniture if needed etc.
About: I’ve had animals all my life! Mostly dogs but I’ve added a cat to my family and my sister has some bunnies. I’m the girl at the party who immediately finds the animal in the house and bonds with it!! I can’t add another pet to my clan but I’d love to spend some time with your sweet pet!! I work from home all week and get off work at noon on Fridays. I cannot take animals to my house but I have no problem traveling. Before taking care of an animal, I like to go to the house and meet the animal with the owners present. Then I can see how they behave at the house and get a run down of the do’s and don’ts
“Maria was great! Maria watched our cats Oliver and Benny for about a week while my family and I went on vacation. We had no issues at all and the cats seemed very content when we got home. I’d recommend Maria as a pet sitter for others.”
“Marti took great care of my two kitties! I would recommend her to anyone looking for a drop in sitter. She was very communicative and helpful. I came home to two happy cat brothers😻”
The median cost per visit for dog sitting in Independence is $20
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Asis was absolutely incredible. I was concerned my dog would be difficult to manage due to his age, and congestive heart failure. I did a lot of research on Rover to find the right sitter that can handle the medication schedule, and special instructions for an elderly dog. Asis was timely, reliable, and definitely loved by my dog named Rex. I not only recommend using her, but I plan on using her often in the future. Thank you very much!
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The average cost of Dog Sitting in Independence is $18 per visit as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $11 and $26 per visit. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of October 2026, there are 2,474 sitters on Rover offering Dog Sitting across Independence. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
You and your sitter can agree on a care schedule that fits your pet’s routine and the sitter’s availability. Pet Sitting can be booked as a one-time or recurring drop-in visit. If you need overnight care or dog walks, you may also be able to book House Sitting or Dog Walking through Rover with the same sitter, provided they offer those services.
Before booking, confirm:
- the timing, length, and frequency of visits;
- the care instructions the sitter should follow;
- which parts of your pet’s usual routine should be prioritized;
- how often you would like to receive messages, photos, or other updates.
Not every sitter offers the same services, availability, or booking options. Review their profile and discuss the care you need through Rover before booking each service.
Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Independence choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit .
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.
During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first .
While Rover doesn’t offer traditional subscription services, some sitters offer recurring bookings for services like home visits and dog walking. Recurring services come with their own perks, such as flexibility to modify services (up to five weeks in advance), automatic billing, Rover Card updates, and same-day cancellations.
To find sitters in Independence with recurring or weekly availability, select "Repeat Weekly" and which days you’d like them to care for your pet.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Independence. On Rover:
- 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 94% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 96% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
sitters on Rover set their own , which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.
Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.
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