Pet Sitting in Ithaca
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“This was our first Rover experience. Angel was very accommodating by providing a meet and greet beforehand and answering all our questions. The day went as planned and we appreciated the updates and pictures.”


“Shelbi is great!! She really cares about the animals and makes sure she does all she can to make sure they are happy and well cared for. I love the daily updates with pictures! I have a super shy kitty that doesn't come out for most strangers and he has come around to her! Yay! I highly recommend her! Thanks Shelbi!!”


“Ashley was amazing with our two cats. She’d always let me know when she was on the way over to our house and gave me an update on how the cats were. We'll definitely have her over again when we go out of town.”


“Maura accepted our last-minute request to provide drop-in care for our cats and bird when an unexpected trip came up. We trusted her from our first meeting with her and she did a great job! She communicated with us and sent photos from every visit. We will definitely reach out to her when we need to travel again!”


About: • Adult and senior dogs or cats • Special needs (blind, diabetic, trouble walking)) • Quirky behaviors • Puppies that need lots of potty breaks are no problem I am 54, married, retired, and am available 24/7. When not pet-sitting, I care for three dogs at home, plus two sheep and two goats. I will keep your home in great condition, cleaning up after your pets and leaving no trace that I was there. I bring my own snacks!

“Tatum was wonderful! This was the first time using her services and I will definitely reach out to her next time we need to travel. We have 2 kitties, Priscila and Pepper and Tatum took great care of them and played a lot with Pepper who is extra needy. I highly recommend Tatum, she is amazing and we couldn’t be happier with her services.”


“Mandy did a great job with Jake, my cat. I was confident that he was being well cared for and Mandy did everything she could to make sure I was comfortable. This was my first time using a pet sitter and I was very happy and will definitely use Mandy again for my next trip.”


About: years of hands on experience with dogs. I understand their behavior and signs of stress or illness. I take careful measures to insure gentle, positive and respectful handling My full time job I am a nurse. When i’m not at the hospital I have 4 days of free time I’d like to fill I will walk, play, feed, give meds etc. to yours animals. I will spend quality time with them and make sure they receive the care their owners would give. I am a dog and cat mom and know the importance of good pet sitters!

About: Hi, I’m Kate! I’m an old Indiana farm girl that raised and showed cattle and hogs most of my childhood. I am now a career flight attendant with one of the majors. I am Mama to 3 grown girls and Lala to 2 little boys. Let me help you help me! I love animals and spending time with them. I have a very flexible schedule for work and would rather stay home and in the area with my family than travel as much right now. I will follow your instructions as given, always clean up after any animal and be observant of anything else going on in the home as I have been a homeowner for many years. Meticulous tidying skills right here. 😊 Also, if your animal comes to my house, I have a large fenced in backyard for them to jump and play.

About: Hi, I have had dogs and cats since I was 10 years old with generally more than 1 at a time since then. I love all dogs and cats. I grew up with schnauzers and then my parents got 3 Bostons who were absolutely the best. They now have a little Shih-Tzu and Boston/BullDog mix. I love these guys. I watch other dogs belonging family as well. All animals (dogs and cats) have always seemed to be drawn to me. I, myself currently have 4 long-haired kitties that I rescued. They are the loves of my life. I treat all animals will love and respect and of course speak to them in a special baby voice meant only for them. I would love to look after and take care of your babies when you need it. Reach out as I would love to get to know you and your babies. I currently work full-time in a fully remote role that allows me to work from my living room. So I have a lot of flexibility and time to care for animals. I have a fully fenced in yard with a covered patio at my home. My four cats use it more than I do most times.

About: Hi. My name is Misty R. I have had pets all my life. I have never met a dog, cat, chicken, etc I didn't like. I love animals. I am looking forward to meeting your pet and loving it like my own. I personally have cats and dogs both so I know how important it is to take care of them and keep them safe. I want to provide peace of mind while your away at work or on vacation. To love and protect your pet and spoil it if allowed. I live in Eaton, Ohio and am willing to travel outside of town if need be. I hope this intro helps. If anything schedule your dates and we can meet. Hopefully I can help you with your pets. If ypu have any questions don't hesitate to ask. Trustworthy! Retired Military! I currently work 7 to 3 full time. However I can get up early beforehand and drop by and after and in the evenings. Whatever you prefer! I have a fenced in yard. I can also crate your pet depending on what you prefer. I can also come to your home and do as you wish.

About: I'm 30. I have had dogs all my life. I've trained since age 8(in 4h and then as an adult) I've trained service dogs, search and rescue. Protection training, basic obediance, conformation, fastcat, dock diving.... dogs are my life other than my other half and our girls! I work a couple hours a day. I train dogs daily. I'd love to help if somebody needs a sitter(I cannot stay the night as I have a toddler) but I can go let dogs out as many times a day as needed. Not afraid of messes. Dogs are my life I crate my dogs and introduce slowly. Dogs don't get rushed. We live for the dogs! I take the dogs seriously. And their needs come first!

About: I have taken care of pets within my own home for my entire life. Feeding, walking, and playing are second nature! Secondly, I have had almost 2 years of experience in a professional shelter environment, learning about dog body language, medication and it's administration, and cheap and effective enrichment ideas for all dog needs! With a passion in animal care and a revamped schedule I have found a lot of free time and would love to use that passion for those in need! Can watch both dogs and cats, have watched large groups, disabled animals and those with very specific needs/ medication requirements. I work full time on the weekends and go to school, I am mostly available during the week, but all hours are available within reason! I prefer to do sitting work at the clients house as my living situation is already full of animals. Having 3 dogs and 3 cats in my home, it is not wise to bring additional animals with minimal meeting beforehand. Therefore I am willing and able to watch any animal within your living situation, following whatever routines and local rules as needed!

About: I have been pet sitting for family members, friends and even people recommending me to others since I was 15! I would love to watch your animals as well!! I also work at an animal eye doctor that I have been at for over 2 years now and love it! I’m not afraid of any animal or task and would totally enjoy the time to get to know your lovely pets :) I currently work for an animal eye doctor 5 days a week so I am looking for someone that needs me for the weekend! I can do drop ins after 6 or even early in the mornings before 7 if needed. I also want to offer dog walking on the weekends, Saturday and Sunday. I cannot take pets into my home because it would not work with my pets at home but I am comfortable staying at others homes to care for their animals and any other house tasks such as watering plants or any other job I am put up to!

“Chelsea is a very trustworthy lady and loving mother. Her two children love and support their mother's passion to meet the needs of a home. She loves meeting new people and very passionate about the care and attention to your pets.”


“This was the first time Laura took care of my kitty, and I couldn’t be happier! My kitty is 19yrs old and kinda high maintenance with all her meds. Laura did a wonderful job and stayed in constant communication!”


About: I’ve lived on a farm since I was 8 so I have experience with all animals of all sizes, breeds, & species, I am often relied to feed, water and care for many animals! i currently work at northmont animal clinic and in the past I’ve worked at dog boarding facilities, some family’s dogs don’t do well outside of their home environment & some people cannot afford to take there dog somewhere, so in my free time aside from farm work I take care of lots of farms as well as household animals. I can stay at the home, or I can travel from my home depending on how far and whatever you are the most comfortable with!
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Angel K.

“This was our first Rover experience. Angel was very accommodating by providing a meet and greet beforehand and answering all our questions. The day went as planned and we appreciated the updates and pictures.”


Shelbi P.Star Sitter

“Shelbi is great!! She really cares about the animals and makes sure she does all she can to make sure they are happy and well cared for. I love the daily updates with pictures! I have a super shy kitty that doesn't come out for most strangers and he has come around to her! Yay! I highly recommend her! Thanks Shelbi!!”


Ashley B.Star Sitter

“Ashley was amazing with our two cats. She’d always let me know when she was on the way over to our house and gave me an update on how the cats were. We'll definitely have her over again when we go out of town.”


Maura Y.

“Maura accepted our last-minute request to provide drop-in care for our cats and bird when an unexpected trip came up. We trusted her from our first meeting with her and she did a great job! She communicated with us and sent photos from every visit. We will definitely reach out to her when we need to travel again!”


Stephanie B.
“Stephanie has cared for our 2 Shih Tzus multiple times. Whether it be for a day trip or an overnight trip for travel softball, she is absolutely wonderful with our girls. They light up when she comes over and she sends us photos while we are away. They're usually curled up with her in the recliner sleeping or she's playing ball with our Skylar. (Aspen doesn't really play ball. Lol) I highly recommend Stephanie if anyone needs someone to pet sit.”


Tatum L.Star Sitter

“Tatum was wonderful! This was the first time using her services and I will definitely reach out to her next time we need to travel. We have 2 kitties, Priscila and Pepper and Tatum took great care of them and played a lot with Pepper who is extra needy. I highly recommend Tatum, she is amazing and we couldn’t be happier with her services.”


Mandy L.

“Mandy did a great job with Jake, my cat. I was confident that he was being well cared for and Mandy did everything she could to make sure I was comfortable. This was my first time using a pet sitter and I was very happy and will definitely use Mandy again for my next trip.”


Emma D.

“My cats were well cared for, with updates from Emma on how they were doing while I was away. She even managed to provide their care while she was delivering her first child, amazing !”


Gabrielle F.
“Gabby has such a big heart and a huge amount of love to give to our fur babies! We love her and can always rely on her to care for our pups!”


Kate B.
About: Hi, I’m Kate! I’m an old Indiana farm girl that raised and showed cattle and hogs most of my childhood. I am now a career flight attendant with one of the majors. I am Mama to 3 grown girls and Lala to 2 little boys. Let me help you help me! I love animals and spending time with them. I have a very flexible schedule for work and would rather stay home and in the area with my family than travel as much right now. I will follow your instructions as given, always clean up after any animal and be observant of anything else going on in the home as I have been a homeowner for many years. Meticulous tidying skills right here. 😊 Also, if your animal comes to my house, I have a large fenced in backyard for them to jump and play.


Elizabeth B.

“Liz did a great job taking care of Ari for us while we were away! She provided updates and pictures each day and Ari was very excited to see her.”


Andrea M.
About: Hi, I have had dogs and cats since I was 10 years old with generally more than 1 at a time since then. I love all dogs and cats. I grew up with schnauzers and then my parents got 3 Bostons who were absolutely the best. They now have a little Shih-Tzu and Boston/BullDog mix. I love these guys. I watch other dogs belonging family as well. All animals (dogs and cats) have always seemed to be drawn to me. I, myself currently have 4 long-haired kitties that I rescued. They are the loves of my life. I treat all animals will love and respect and of course speak to them in a special baby voice meant only for them. I would love to look after and take care of your babies when you need it. Reach out as I would love to get to know you and your babies. I currently work full-time in a fully remote role that allows me to work from my living room. So I have a lot of flexibility and time to care for animals. I have a fully fenced in yard with a covered patio at my home. My four cats use it more than I do most times.


Misty R.
“Misti loves animals of all kinds and I would trust her complete to care for my own pets more then any one I know. Misti is very responsible kind and caring.”


Madison S.
“Madison is wonderful with my dogs! They absolutely love her! We trust her completely with our fur babies and she's never disappointed us. We highly recommend Madison!”


Jackie K.

“Absolutely amazing sitter for our loves. Went above & beyond! 100% will be my go-to sitter when needed! Nothing but positivity with Jackie!”


Ethan M.
About: I have taken care of pets within my own home for my entire life. Feeding, walking, and playing are second nature! Secondly, I have had almost 2 years of experience in a professional shelter environment, learning about dog body language, medication and it's administration, and cheap and effective enrichment ideas for all dog needs! With a passion in animal care and a revamped schedule I have found a lot of free time and would love to use that passion for those in need! Can watch both dogs and cats, have watched large groups, disabled animals and those with very specific needs/ medication requirements. I work full time on the weekends and go to school, I am mostly available during the week, but all hours are available within reason! I prefer to do sitting work at the clients house as my living situation is already full of animals. Having 3 dogs and 3 cats in my home, it is not wise to bring additional animals with minimal meeting beforehand. Therefore I am willing and able to watch any animal within your living situation, following whatever routines and local rules as needed!


Lillyn R.
“Lillyn is a coworker of mine and cares for my dogs when needed. She is so gentle and patient with all pets she interacts with. I would recommend her to anyone needing extra care for their pet.”


Chelsea B.

“Chelsea is a very trustworthy lady and loving mother. Her two children love and support their mother's passion to meet the needs of a home. She loves meeting new people and very passionate about the care and attention to your pets.”


Laura I.

“This was the first time Laura took care of my kitty, and I couldn’t be happier! My kitty is 19yrs old and kinda high maintenance with all her meds. Laura did a wonderful job and stayed in constant communication!”


Camara S.
“Cammy is definitely an animal lover. Growing up on a Farm with goats, horses, cows, and of couse we have dogs!! She is very responsible for animals well being. She also has 4H and FFA in her background as well as well as a degree on livestock and agriculture through CTC. She has done farmsitting for over 2 years now and has regular clientele. She also works current in a very established Kennel.”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Ithaca on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $18 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 Aug 2025, there are 73 pet sitters in Ithaca. 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, 92% of Ithaca 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 Ithaca.
Rover makes it easy to find Ithaca 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 73 pet sitters in Ithaca 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.
Note: If your pet sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
