Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Indian River, Chesapeake, VA
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Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Nick was great with my dogs. My friend who usually helps drop in to let my dogs out was also out of town at the same time so I was scrambling trying to figure out someone and Nick came recommended. The daily report cards with pictures for his drop ins were comforting and my one dog actually didn’t have a problem going to the bathroom for him which can be rare. He was running a few minutes late one day and texted me to let me know (which is great - I understand that if I we book for 11 it will probably have A slight difference In either direction) but it was nice he gave me a heads up just in case. Will definitely be using Nick again”
“Stephanie was awesome with my two dogs. She let them out in the backyard and played with them for a bit. She’s reliable, responsible and the dogs love her!”
“Grace is a true kind, gentle, compassionate soul. You can see it in how she interacts with your animals. She did an absolutely fantastic job. She came as scheduled and did exactly as instructed. She made all of our animals feel comfortable and safe. We will absolutely use Grace again and would recommend her with the highest regards. We appreciate all she did for us!!”
“Couldn't have asked for a nicer, more accommodating person. It was last minute and we were in a pinch and she not only agreed to do it, but also went above and beyond to take care of our dog. I would recommend her every time.”
“Thank you so much Skye for taking such great care of our cat, Obi! We loved the updates and pics and know that Obi was well cared for while we were gone.”
“Beth helped me out when my sitter fell through and I was already out of town. She was able to jump in with barely any notice AND I cannot express how thankful I was for her flexibility to help me out on a holiday. My two dogs looked so happy in all of the picture updates she sent. I would definitely book again :)”
“Abrian did such a great job walking my dogs! He always lets me know when he was going to arrive which I appreciated. My dogs really liked him and I could tell he liked them too! I would definitely book with him again 😃. Thank you Abrian!”
“Kess is just wonderful, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to care for your pet like her own while you’re away! She is detail oriented and patient. My cat, who is typically quite anxious, warmed up to her right away :) She also sends such lovely, detailed messages and cute photos. Will absolutely continue reaching out to her in the future for help when I’m away!”
“Gayla is awesome, not only did she house sit our pet during Easter week, she also went above and beyond in handling an emergency situation with our new puppy. She is responsible, reliable, and extra communicative. I would recommend her to all!”
“We use Alyssa's services ever time we travel. This time ended up being different though, our frenchie had a flair up with his back. Alyssa went above and beyond with extra care for Roscoe until we could get back. We would recommend her to anyone!!! It was really hard being so far away when he wasn't feeling good, but Alyssa was very concerned about him, with great communication and lots of updates. You will not find anyone better that Alyssa!”
“Our boys always have a good time with Rodney, and he is a very communicative sitter. Rodney is a responsible respectful animal lover and a real people person! Definitely my cats favorite.”
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Nicholas S.Star Sitter
“Nick was great with my dogs. My friend who usually helps drop in to let my dogs out was also out of town at the same time so I was scrambling trying to figure out someone and Nick came recommended. The daily report cards with pictures for his drop ins were comforting and my one dog actually didn’t have a problem going to the bathroom for him which can be rare. He was running a few minutes late one day and texted me to let me know (which is great - I understand that if I we book for 11 it will probably have A slight difference In either direction) but it was nice he gave me a heads up just in case. Will definitely be using Nick again”
Grace B.Star Sitter
“Grace did an excellent job taking care of our two pups while we were out of town! She went above and beyond and made us feel confident that they were in good hands.”
Stephanie G.Star Sitter
“Stephanie was awesome with my two dogs. She let them out in the backyard and played with them for a bit. She’s reliable, responsible and the dogs love her!”
Grace R.Star Sitter
“Grace is a true kind, gentle, compassionate soul. You can see it in how she interacts with your animals. She did an absolutely fantastic job. She came as scheduled and did exactly as instructed. She made all of our animals feel comfortable and safe. We will absolutely use Grace again and would recommend her with the highest regards. We appreciate all she did for us!!”
Jordan H.Star Sitter
“Came home to my two boys perfectly happy, well cared for, and fed. Thank you Jordan for looking after my babies! And for the pics too. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Elisabeth L.
“Couldn't have asked for a nicer, more accommodating person. It was last minute and we were in a pinch and she not only agreed to do it, but also went above and beyond to take care of our dog. I would recommend her every time.”
Tiffany M.
“Tiffany was great with our Wubz ❤️❤️ She made sure he was well taken care of while we were away! She sent pictures to let us know he was doing great. Thank you again”
Skye M.Star Sitter
“Thank you so much Skye for taking such great care of our cat, Obi! We loved the updates and pics and know that Obi was well cared for while we were gone.”
Jenna B.
“We love Jenna! Not our first nor our last time with her, she is so good to our puppies and is very communicative. We couldn’t fathom someone better than Jenna for the job!”
Beth C.
Star Sitter
“Beth helped me out when my sitter fell through and I was already out of town. She was able to jump in with barely any notice AND I cannot express how thankful I was for her flexibility to help me out on a holiday. My two dogs looked so happy in all of the picture updates she sent. I would definitely book again :)”
Kara C.
“Kara is the perfect pet sitter! She communicated routinely and took excellent care of our senior dog.”
Emily R.
Star Sitter
“Emily is fantastic. She was great with communicating and sending pictures. She took special care with my two boy kitties. I highly recommend her.”
Abrian Jairus O.Star Sitter
“Abrian did such a great job walking my dogs! He always lets me know when he was going to arrive which I appreciated. My dogs really liked him and I could tell he liked them too! I would definitely book with him again 😃. Thank you Abrian!”
Kess S.
“Kess is just wonderful, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to care for your pet like her own while you’re away! She is detail oriented and patient. My cat, who is typically quite anxious, warmed up to her right away :) She also sends such lovely, detailed messages and cute photos. Will absolutely continue reaching out to her in the future for help when I’m away!”
Gayla O.
“Gayla is awesome, not only did she house sit our pet during Easter week, she also went above and beyond in handling an emergency situation with our new puppy. She is responsible, reliable, and extra communicative. I would recommend her to all!”
Haley P.Star Sitter
“Per usual, Haley is great with my puppy! Definitely recommend. I have booked her for drop in visits multiple times and have been more than satisfied!”
Alyssa M.Star Sitter
“We use Alyssa's services ever time we travel. This time ended up being different though, our frenchie had a flair up with his back. Alyssa went above and beyond with extra care for Roscoe until we could get back. We would recommend her to anyone!!! It was really hard being so far away when he wasn't feeling good, but Alyssa was very concerned about him, with great communication and lots of updates. You will not find anyone better that Alyssa!”
Hannah W.
“Hannah was amazing with my fur babies! She was kind and observant. Would 10/10 recommend! If Hannah is available, she'll be out first choice for future pet-sitting.”
Rodney B.Star Sitter
“Our boys always have a good time with Rodney, and he is a very communicative sitter. Rodney is a responsible respectful animal lover and a real people person! Definitely my cats favorite.”
Sean M.
“Sean has done great for me twice now, pictures are great, he’s in and able to check on my animals. Recommend him to anyone who needs their babies watched!!”
Indian River pet parents share their Rover experiences
Amazing pet sitter! My boyfriend and me had just moved to the area and did not know anyone who could watch out cat. Thankfully, we found Alyssa! She took such great care of our cat while keeping us posted with updates, which eased our worries while away. After her visit, she surprised us with housewarming gifts for us and treats/toys for our cat. We could not be more grateful and will stick with her in the future!! 🐈❣️🩷
Amber & Dane were wonderful. They were both reliable and very communicative when checking in. Our pets were so comfortable around them and they were very loving to them. It was so sweet seeing the wonderful photos they shared. We will definitely use their services again when needed.
Rodney has been amazing!! I had to go out of town unexpectedly for an extended period of time and after our first meeting, I knew I’d found someone who would take care of my babies while I was away and I wouldn’t have to worry. He was so communicative and easy to work with and my 3 fluffy kitties were well looked after! As a huge bonus he also helped keep my place clean while I was gone so I didn’t come home to a thick layer of cat hair everywhere (long haired cats are fine aren’t they?). Thank you so much Rodney, you’re the best!!!
This was my very first experience with Rover or any pet sitting service for that matter. I did a meet and greet with Elisabeth before the date that we needed her to make sure that everything seemed OK. Our pets instantly took to her and she is a wonderful person! After a couple of minutes of our meeting you could tell she is definitely a pet person!!! Again as this was my first experience with a sitter, and I was so relieved!! We received updates and pictures our dogs while she was in our home which was very comforting. I would absolutely recommend her services to anyone that needs help with their pets! We will be calling on her many more times I’m sure!!
Hannah is the kindest, most professional sitter we’ve ever had. She was always punctual and communicative. We received sweet and detailed notes on our girls during every visit as well as many pictures to keep us from missing them too much while on vacation. We are huge fans of Hannah and will be booking her again!
Erica was great and very accommodating with our last minute booking and then charge of plans. Great communication, had insightful knowledge about our breed of dogs and had experience with similar behaviors. Would definitely recommend her for your dog needs!
Eleyna (Hana) took amazing care of my dog while I was out of town. Constant updates and pictures throughout the day and always responds within minutes when I asked any questions. I would highly recommend her and would love for her to watch my dog again when I need her services.
Kiara was amazing at caring for our 2 BIG babies. She was extremely responsive, timely, and flexible. One of our pups has anxiety and had an accident. Kiara took the time to clean up the mess and immediately notified me. Her patience and loved for animals is apparent! Thank you again!!!
Lois is an exceptional pet sitter. I contacted her on a Thursday to inquire about her availability for a couple of drop-in visits with my dogs on Saturday. She promptly responded, confirming her availability and expressing her complete flexibility in accommodating my schedule. I’m fortunate enough to be a returning customer of hers. She took a brief break from the app, and I was hesitant to consider another pet sitter. I was relieved and excited when I happened to check the app and saw that her profile was active again. Knowing that she’s back on the app is a huge relief for me because it reassures me that I’m entrusting my dogs to someone who genuinely cares for them.
Gabriel did an amazing job with my Magellan, a very active 6 year old cat. Gabriel made sure Magellan got plenty of attention so that when I came home, Magellan was not anxious. Gabriel sent great pictures, was very communicative and paid attention to my detailed feeding instructions. When I leave town again, I will book him again.
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Indian River.
Rover makes it easy to find Indian River 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
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