Pet Sitting in Indian River
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“Went above and beyond for our three dogs. She was able to help us out in very short notice. Our dogs are a bit much, but everything went great. We will definitely be using again next time we visit my parents.”
“Andrew is very respectful, caring and kind. He sent very detailed pictures and messages about each visit. We would definitely have him back!!”
“What an angel of great care! This was the first time my dog had been separated from me... he is a little attached! :) She slept with him on the couch!!! ❤️ What great care and love.”
“Loretta was wonderful. She went over and above what was asked of her and the animals were all happy and content when I arrived home. Emily gets stressed out when she doesn’t like her care taker and I can tell when I arrive home if things went badly. She must have loved Loretta, she was a happy pig ? ❤️?. I’ll definitely be using Loretta again!!”
About: I’ve had dogs for most of my adult life, and I love them and have lots of experience caring for them! I noticed when I was trying to find a sitter for my own dog that there just isn’t a lot of options in this area, so I would love to be able to help you out caring for your pets! Currently I am a SAHM. My son is in afternoon preschool, so I have a lot of time to add a pet into my normal routine. I have a fenced in yard with a dog and a cat. In my clients home I will follow all the instructions that they leave for me, which is what I expect when someone watches my own animals!
“It was our first time using Rover, and we were thoroughly impressed! Katie was responsible, dependable, a great communicator, and most important, wonderful with Wilson. She has our highest recommendation!”
About: I’ve always loved being around dogs, and I have taken care of a wide variety of them over the years. I enjoy long walks and playing outside. I work part time currently, so I have lots of free time for walks and playtime. I have the availability to let out dogs multiple times a day and stay over on weekdays. I am eager to follow any instructions I’m given to care for your dog in the best suited way for their own lifestyle and yours.
“Natalie was great! She treated Mocha like her own and kept us well informed.”
“Thank you Jessica for helping out with Henry. He really liked being walked and getting treats. I am so happy to find good pet care in Cheboygan. We will definitely have you back in the future.”
About: I’ve taken care of many pups over the years and now I’m looking to expand that with Rover! I grew up with dogs and don’t currently have any of my own so I will treat your furry friends as my own🐾 I am working part time and have good availability for day checks and stay-cations! Message me for more details and we can work something out! I do not offer in home care at my house, but I have experience both checking in and staying in others’ homes with their furry friends🐾
About: With two years of hands-on experience working in a dog daycare boarding facility, followed by a year at a groomers your pets are in very safe hands! With a flexible schedule that allows me to tailor my services to meet the specific needs of each pet, I pride myself on creating a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment for your beloved pets. Whether it's cuddle time on the couch, interactive play sessions, or simply ensuring that your pet feels loved and cared for while you're gone, rest assured that I treat each pet as if they were my own. Your furry friends are in good hands with me!
“Wonderful care, great in communication. Took such a good care of my senior female dog. I will highly recommend Kassiana to others and for sure use her services again.”
“100% I will definitely have her again. She was great and caring with our fur babies, and she was very helpful in showing us other options to help our 15-year-old cat with his arthritis pain.”
About: Animals love me for my calm, loving demeanor. I am a good pack leader and provide a safe and fun place for your fur baby while your away. I am retired with plenty of time on my hands. It gets lonely at times so I enjoy the company of both dogs and cats. I have a large yard with room to roam, sniff and play. You can trust that I will take just as good of care of your fur babies as I do my own.
About: Hi! My name is Marissa and I am 25 years old. I am an ambitious, adventurous, vivacious individual. I am currently in my second year of college at Mott Community College working toward my Associate's in Psychology, so that I may then transfer to the University of Michigan to achieve my Bachelor's. Once achieving my Bachelor's, I would like to work as a counselor for a few years before going back to school for my Master's so that I may eventually become a bereavement therapist and open a private practice. I am currently a member of the Psychology Society at Mott and I was selected to join the Mott Community College's chapter of The National Society of Leadership and Success. I have been taking care of dogs of various breeds since I was old enough to take care of myself, having owned numerous amounts of dogs for about 20 years. Neighbors, friends, family, and a few Rover clients have relied on me to walk, feed, bathe, and spend time with their pets for the past 5 years -- possibly longer. I am not certified yet, but I intend to take a CPR & First Aid course for dogs as soon as possible -- hopefully, I never have to use it. But it would bring me peace of mind knowing that if there were ever a situation with my dog or someone else's dog, I'd know what to do. I intend to take a pet grooming course as I would be able to offer more grooming services. And lastly, I also intend to take a dog obedience/training course so that I may offer training services as well. Being a full-time student takes up the majority of my time, thus I am looking to start up cleaning, dog walking/dog-sitting, and babysitting/nannying businesses so that I may keep a steady income for the next few years. I am taking all of my classes online and will eventually switch to going on-campus for my classes, but that will most likely be in a few years when I am attending U of M -- which would require me to move out of the Northern Michigan area. As a member of the Psychology Society and the NSLS, I may occasionally need to travel for a couple of days to Flint for an event -- especially considering I may apply for and take on one of the positions in the Psychology Society. With that being said, I would prefer to have a decent amount of time to prepare and set a date on my calendar for any services I will be providing for you. I will also make sure to keep my availability up-to-date. I would also appreciate cancellations to be in advance as well, but I do understand that life happens. In clients' homes, I will take your fur baby/babies to any nearby parks and/or long walks on any trails. I offer grooming services such as bathing, ear cleaning, and hair brushing. I request that if I am in your home, you leave me a list of my responsibilities. I do not mind caring for young puppies that are still in the process of potty training. I just request that you let me know exactly what cleaning supplies you would like me to use to clean up any messes if he/she has an accident -- preferably this won't happen as I will be around and will have the time necessary to avoid accidents inside. Currently, I am not offering boarding or doggy daycare services because my dog does not get along well with other dogs. But I do plan to start offering those services again in the future... I have a decent-sized yard, but it is not fenced in. I have a leash hooked up outside to easily let your dog/dogs out for potty breaks if the weather is too bad for a walk. I have two full baskets filled with toys from bark box to play with and I try to stay stocked up on treats from the Three Dog Bakery! You can bring your treats as well if you give your dog a specific brand of treats. I have no problem with dogs getting on my furniture, but I do also have an extremely comfortable Serta dog bed if you have taught them to stay off of furniture. If your dog is puppy pad trained rather than trained to go potty outside, then I would need you to provide the pads as I do not have any. I am also okay with boarding/dog-sitting a puppy in my home once I am offering those services again as well, even if he/she is still in the process of potty training. I just request that you provide a kennel or crate in case I need to leave my home for anything. I would not leave the puppy attended for longer than an hour and a half.
“I was lucky to have Christine available to watch my Honey. She was quick to communicate any need. I was able to relax on my work trip. Thank you for your attention.”
About: I’ve had family pets for as long as I can remember. I am very comfortable with all types of animals! I also worked at pets mart for a year where I ran doggy day camp! I am currently a part time student. So I am available most days of the week. Mornings and afternoons work great for me! But very flexible with my schedule. I have a fenced in yard for my dogs. I also walk them on leashes and occasionally crate train if necessary. I will do whatever it takes to make sure your pet is safe and comfy.
“Briana was incredibly reliable and took great care of our cat. She’s an excellent communicator who is easy to work with and flexible with our changing schedule. We were fully confident that our pride and joy was fully cared for in our absence! Also, she took great photos that made our day every time.”
“Katie was great! My elderly dog, who can be anxious, was very comfortable with her and happy when I got home. Sent me pictures to let me know she was there which was also comforting for me. Would definitely use again.”
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Ann-Marie G.Star Sitter
“Went above and beyond for our three dogs. She was able to help us out in very short notice. Our dogs are a bit much, but everything went great. We will definitely be using again next time we visit my parents.”
Andrew V.
“Andrew is very respectful, caring and kind. He sent very detailed pictures and messages about each visit. We would definitely have him back!!”
Tammie B.
“What an angel of great care! This was the first time my dog had been separated from me... he is a little attached! :) She slept with him on the couch!!! ❤️ What great care and love.”
Loretta E.
“Loretta was wonderful. She went over and above what was asked of her and the animals were all happy and content when I arrived home. Emily gets stressed out when she doesn’t like her care taker and I can tell when I arrive home if things went badly. She must have loved Loretta, she was a happy pig ? ❤️?. I’ll definitely be using Loretta again!!”
Elizabeth B.
“For all the years I have know Elizabeth, her love for animals has always been true. She was not able to own a dog when she was a child, so when she would come to my house to visit she was always petting and loving on our golden retriever. Size does not matter. I have seen her with small dogs and she herself owns a larger dog. Attention to the dog(s) has always been her nature.”
Katherine K.
“It was our first time using Rover, and we were thoroughly impressed! Katie was responsible, dependable, a great communicator, and most important, wonderful with Wilson. She has our highest recommendation!”
Vivian H.
About: I’ve always loved being around dogs, and I have taken care of a wide variety of them over the years. I enjoy long walks and playing outside. I work part time currently, so I have lots of free time for walks and playtime. I have the availability to let out dogs multiple times a day and stay over on weekdays. I am eager to follow any instructions I’m given to care for your dog in the best suited way for their own lifestyle and yours.
Natalie H.
“Natalie was great! She treated Mocha like her own and kept us well informed.”
Jessica S.
“Thank you Jessica for helping out with Henry. He really liked being walked and getting treats. I am so happy to find good pet care in Cheboygan. We will definitely have you back in the future.”
Jaekob S.
“My husband and I have used Jaekob for several year to care for our rambunctious Yellow Lab in our home. Jaekob has been a great fit for us! Ollie loves him and jumps right into his lap to get cuddles. Jaekob is respectful of our home and is flexible with scheduling if our leaving/returning times have to be adjusted. We highly recommend him but hope he'll always be available for Ollie when we need him!”
Dasha E.
About: With two years of hands-on experience working in a dog daycare boarding facility, followed by a year at a groomers your pets are in very safe hands! With a flexible schedule that allows me to tailor my services to meet the specific needs of each pet, I pride myself on creating a safe, comfortable, and engaging environment for your beloved pets. Whether it's cuddle time on the couch, interactive play sessions, or simply ensuring that your pet feels loved and cared for while you're gone, rest assured that I treat each pet as if they were my own. Your furry friends are in good hands with me!
Kassiana R.
“Wonderful care, great in communication. Took such a good care of my senior female dog. I will highly recommend Kassiana to others and for sure use her services again.”
Rebecca K.
“100% I will definitely have her again. She was great and caring with our fur babies, and she was very helpful in showing us other options to help our 15-year-old cat with his arthritis pain.”
Kathleen M.
“Kathleen is trustworthy, honest and fun loving. She will take loving care of your pets. You and your fur babies will love and adore her energy!”
Marissa P.
“I have three dogs and they all love her. She's been very helpful, I have never had any problems and I would definitely recommend her services.”
Christine W.
“I was lucky to have Christine available to watch my Honey. She was quick to communicate any need. I was able to relax on my work trip. Thank you for your attention.”
Zoe R.
“Zoe just loves animals!! She's lived with and cared for big and lively dogs all her life, so she's not at all timid around them. Her animal loving and compassionate spirit draws my dogs & cats near her and causes them to be comfortable with her... my animals LOVE her! Zoe is also very responsible when it involves others homes. She's even watered my flowers for me 😄”
Briana P.
“Briana was incredibly reliable and took great care of our cat. She’s an excellent communicator who is easy to work with and flexible with our changing schedule. We were fully confident that our pride and joy was fully cared for in our absence! Also, she took great photos that made our day every time.”
Kathryn L.
“Katie was great! My elderly dog, who can be anxious, was very comfortable with her and happy when I got home. Sent me pictures to let me know she was there which was also comforting for me. Would definitely use again.”
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Indian River on Rover as of Jun 2025 was about $25 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 Jun 2025, there are 15 pet sitters in Indian River. 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, 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
There are 15 pet sitters in Indian River 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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