Pet Sitting in Johannesburg
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Top rated Johannesburg pet sitters
Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Michael, is fantastic. He was very communicative and even offered to grab packages while we were out of town. He sent photos from all visits and was diligent about cleaning the cat boys box and ensuring that they were fed separately due to dietary requirements. We will absolutely be working with him again A+. Thank you for an awesome experience!”
“Valerie is so thorough & is teaching my dog great habits! She always leaves him treats and new toys & is thoughtful about what our puppy enjoys. You will not be disappointed hiring her!”
“Baily was Amazing! She took care of our cat while we were out of town on two separate occasions. Our cat had an unexpected tooth extraction before our 1st trip, and Baily was able to adjust her schedule to feed him for every meal because he couldn't eat dry from the machine. Her flexibility enabled us to make our trip! Extremely reliable, with fantastic communication, and photo updates with each visit. She took wonderful care of our cat. We were so lucky to find her!!”
“Nicole watched our dog, Dakota, for the second time and I am so glad we went with her again. Nicole is amazing!! She is a great communicator, takes a lot of photos and is very reliable. I never have to worry about our dog while we our away. We will always go with Nicole for our dog sitter!”
About: We just lost our beloved Pitbull of 10 years in December. While not ready to own a new dog, I would love to be around them! I’m very active and would love to take your dog for a nice long walk and give them all the pets and snuggles needed! I’m currently a stay at home mom and have a lot of time during the day to hang with your pet! I am typically home all day. We live on 5 acres but do not have a fence. Our dog was trained to stay in the yard. We have a long tie out for dogs if they do not stay in the yard.
“Jennifer had great communication and was always sure to send photos of the kitties during her visits. She was even able to get my shy kitties to come out for treats 🥰”
About: Hi there! My name is Jenna and while I’m home I would love to watch your pup. I am a foster parent for many different rescues in the area including Cocos Heart, Across America Boxer Rescue and Rejection Collection Boxer Rescue. I have fostered everything from 10 week old puppies (yes I have the chew marks on my couch to prove it) to the unforgettable seniors! My home is full of dog beds, treats and all the loving they could ever want. I have a privacy fenced in backyard and provide kennels as well for safe spaces too. I would love to cuddle your fur baby while you are away. I will be returning to the office here in January but I can offer a safe space via kennel or pen while I’m at work (no longer than 8 hours). I do have some hybrid days that I may be home to give extra cuddles. When I’m not working, I’m home. While home, treats, loves, pets, outside time are in the agenda. When I am not home safe space kennel time with soothing music until I return will play. My privacy fence covers 90% of my yard with a fenced gate covering the other 10%. Your fur baby will not be outside unattended however. I also have a boxer that if they get along they are welcomed to play together, however if they don’t get along no worries! Being a foster parent I know how to split my house and time between to babies. I also have cameras set up so I can keep an eye on the babies at all times. Your fur baby will be treated like royalty when they are staying here.
About: Hi there! My is Charlotte (“Charlie”). I’m a Certified Veterinary Technician. I have years of personal and professional experience with pets. I am fortunate to be able to offer individualized and consistent care in your home. Living in Wisconsin and commuting to the Twin Cities allows me to serve pets and their families in many areas. You dog is always welcome to come along for the ride! I am currently home full time and widely available for care. My day can most often be dedicated to or scheduled around caring for your pet! I diligently follow directions for care. Depending on the pet and their needs, I adapt my care style to make them as comfortable as possible.
About: Hello! I'm a single mother of a 15 yr old daughter. We love animals! I own 4 small dogs & a cat. I welcome almost any small dog for daycare or overnight care. My friendly cat has always lived with dogs. Sometimes she hides when there is a new person or pet in my home. I provided foster care to over 26 dogs and have totally enjoyed the experience of loving these pups until they went to their furever home. I am very laid back and my dogs are allowed on furniture. I live in a dog populated neighborhood. I look forward to meeting any new furbabies, so give me a call for a meet n greet! About this sitter: A life long dog lover and owner. I also foster until dogs are adopted. My work schedule is flexible so it depends on the day, what my specific availability is. I can check on your dogs in your home, or if you prefer, they can board with me. Dogs are welcome on my furniture and they can sleep wherever they are comfortable as long as they are house trained. I allow my visiting dogs to intermingle with my pets. I have a huge back yard, just not fenced in. We can play tug o war or fetch, so bring your pup’s favorite toy! For downtime, we may just share cuddles on the couch.
About: I have cared for animals ever since I was a child. I am a caretaker by nature after years of working in healthcare. I am now a stay at home mom to a one-year-old and a 12-year-old. We also have a playful three-year-old yellow lab female. I am available throughout the day and night to provide care and attention. Can watch at my house or yours. We do have a fenced in yard. I am a stay at home mom so perfect for giving your pet all the love and attention they need. I am also available most weekends. I have a fenced in yard. We have a three year-old female yellow lab who is fixed. I can also leave her home with the family if care is needed at your house, I do have a one year-old who is attached to my hip most of the time.
About: We have a husky, a jindo and a chow mix. All of them rescues. Some of them had some big issues when we first got them. But I think the key to working with a dog is to be gentle and patient. I work in IT and am mostly work from home. So if I’m pet sitting, I can arrange to be around the entire day, and am able to let a dog into our fenced yard any time they want to go out I’ll be thorough in understanding your pets usual routine and any needs they may have while you’re away. Learning your and their preferences and needs will help them settle into our time together and put your mind at ease that they have everything they need while you’re away.
About: I've taken care of dogs of various breeds, sizes and ages for family, friends, and now people on Rover. I must say, I've met some pretty awesome dogs and people through Rover. I am retired, but clean a couple houses and a furniture store on a part-time basis. The longest I'm away is typically 4 to 5 hours on cleaning days. I don't have a dog of my own at this time. My Ella, sadly crossed the rainbow bridge in December of 2021. Crazy how your life totally changes when they are gone. I miss all my dogs more than anything and will some day have another dog or two. In the meantime, I get my dog fix by taking care of other people's dogs. I will provide exercise and companionship for your dog(s) as if they were my own. I know how hard it is to leave them when you want some time away. I will do my best to keep them on the schedule and routine they are used to.
About: I grew up with dogs and cats my whole life. We have fostered 7 dogs in our adult life, and officially adopted a dog in summer 2022, which was our first dog as an adult. Currently, we have a cat and dog, so pets that we watch in our home must be cat, dog, and kid friendly. We have a busy household with 3 kids and 2 adults. We have a 1.5 acre lot and love to go on hikes and to fields to run. We have an adult home/off work 4 of 7 days in a typical week. Would love to find someone close who needs our services for overnight boarding, doggy daycare, cat sitting, and drop in services. I am off Tuesdays and weekends. My husband is typically home Wednesdays and weekends. We have a dog of our own who loves to play with other dogs, so exercising the dogs should be easy as long as your dog is dog friendly. We also like to hike and go on walks in the neighborhood. Occasionally go to the dog park, too! Our yard is unfenced, but 1.5 acres. We do have an electric in ground fence if you would like your dog to wear the collar for it, or feel free to bring your own remote e-collar if your dog is used to that. Our yard is unfenced, so we can do a tie out, leash, or electric collar if desired. We do request dogs be crate trained for temporary times when we leave the house
“Erika loves your pets as if they were her own. We love the candid photos we receive after every visit. It's obvious our pets are happy and well cared for, which allows us to relax and enjoy our trip knowing our fur babies are safe and well cared for. Thank you Erika! We will be scheduling again with you in the future. ❤️🐾🐾🐾”
“Elizabeth is a great pet sitter. She is punctual, reliable and friendly. We could relax, know that she was taking care of our cats. We enjoyed getting photos and updates.”
About: I do walking, snuggles, feed them, potty breaks and lots of play time! I do have a pet myself, but she stays home. I trained her all by myself. I taught her not to bark, lick the face, sit shake, stay fetch, and to love people. I'm a easy going person and I'm a animal lover myself! I hope to hear from you. I can start as soon as possible. You can also reach me at 7I also animal sit for my family and friends all the time. If you have any questions please feel free to call or text me. Thank you, Jenny M.
“Sydney did a great job of keeping me informed about my dog while I was away. She was fabulous with him and very friendly. She followed all instructions perfectly and made me feel reassured my pup was in great hands. Would definitely recommend!”
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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.
Michael S.Star Sitter
“Michael, is fantastic. He was very communicative and even offered to grab packages while we were out of town. He sent photos from all visits and was diligent about cleaning the cat boys box and ensuring that they were fed separately due to dietary requirements. We will absolutely be working with him again A+. Thank you for an awesome experience!”
Valerie G.
“Valerie is so thorough & is teaching my dog great habits! She always leaves him treats and new toys & is thoughtful about what our puppy enjoys. You will not be disappointed hiring her!”
Baily B.
“Baily was Amazing! She took care of our cat while we were out of town on two separate occasions. Our cat had an unexpected tooth extraction before our 1st trip, and Baily was able to adjust her schedule to feed him for every meal because he couldn't eat dry from the machine. Her flexibility enabled us to make our trip! Extremely reliable, with fantastic communication, and photo updates with each visit. She took wonderful care of our cat. We were so lucky to find her!!”
Nicole M.Star Sitter
“Nicole watched our dog, Dakota, for the second time and I am so glad we went with her again. Nicole is amazing!! She is a great communicator, takes a lot of photos and is very reliable. I never have to worry about our dog while we our away. We will always go with Nicole for our dog sitter!”
Haley W.
About: We just lost our beloved Pitbull of 10 years in December. While not ready to own a new dog, I would love to be around them! I’m very active and would love to take your dog for a nice long walk and give them all the pets and snuggles needed! I’m currently a stay at home mom and have a lot of time during the day to hang with your pet! I am typically home all day. We live on 5 acres but do not have a fence. Our dog was trained to stay in the yard. We have a long tie out for dogs if they do not stay in the yard.
Jennifer B.Star Sitter
“Jennifer had great communication and was always sure to send photos of the kitties during her visits. She was even able to get my shy kitties to come out for treats 🥰”
Nicole & Joshua Z.
“Was so sweet and thoughtful! Sent the cutest pics and left anxiety relief doggy music on :) Were also super flexible which I so appreciate. Thank you!”
Jenna L.Star Sitter
“Jenna has been a dear friend for over a decade, she has been loving animals the entire time. I trust her watching my 4 human children, and if she can handle that, she can handle anything! She has so much experience with dogs, she would be a great fit for Rover. Her home is set up wonderfully for watching dogs and I know they would be treated incredibly well under her care. She has fostered so many different breeds and ages of dogs, I truly believe you would be lucky to have her watch one of your fury friends!”
Charlotte S.
“Charlie is a compassionate and caring pet lover. We worked at a children's horse camp together for many years and have stayed friends for 20+ years. She is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to all kinds of animals. She spent many years studying and practicing animal care professionally, she is beyond qualified to be the best Rover provider. She has a big pet family of her own, her dogs and my dog are best friends, Charlie teaches me something new about my dog every time we have a chance to get together. I've never met anyone who cares more for animals than her, if her calendar is open you would be SO lucky to have her watching your babies! She will treat them like they are her own. She will go above and beyond to make sure your pet is as comfortable as they can be. Highly recommend!”
Alexa L.
“I'm very impressed with Alexa and how well Molly took to her. I would recommend Alexa for all your pet sitting needs! I will definitely use the services again”
Brianna P.
“Brianna was amazing with our dog, Luna. She took great care of her and over a holiday as well. Thank you, Brianna!”
Rashelle A.
“Rashelle has a passion for animals and provides the best care. She treats all as her own. I wholeheartedly recommend Rashelle to care for your pets.”
Emily S.
“Emily is a fantastic Mother and caregiver to her 2 sons and dog Gigi. Always puts others needs above her own and devotes her time and attention to them. She is also great with my dog and 3 cats. She is kind, caring, and trustworthy. I would definitely recommend her to care for your pets!”
Matthew D.
“Matt is a very attentive pet sitter. He treats our dog as if it were his own. He has nurtured rescue dogs who were mistreated back to a trusting relationship through his care and attentiveness.”
Lisa R.
“Lisa is a dog lover from the get go. Her dogs are treated like her kids. They go everywhere with her, get all the nourishment needed, a walk everyday rain or shine and all the loving they will ever need. No one loves dogs more than Lisa”
Alyssa & Benjamin D.
About: I grew up with dogs and cats my whole life. We have fostered 7 dogs in our adult life, and officially adopted a dog in summer 2022, which was our first dog as an adult. Currently, we have a cat and dog, so pets that we watch in our home must be cat, dog, and kid friendly. We have a busy household with 3 kids and 2 adults. We have a 1.5 acre lot and love to go on hikes and to fields to run. We have an adult home/off work 4 of 7 days in a typical week. Would love to find someone close who needs our services for overnight boarding, doggy daycare, cat sitting, and drop in services. I am off Tuesdays and weekends. My husband is typically home Wednesdays and weekends. We have a dog of our own who loves to play with other dogs, so exercising the dogs should be easy as long as your dog is dog friendly. We also like to hike and go on walks in the neighborhood. Occasionally go to the dog park, too! Our yard is unfenced, but 1.5 acres. We do have an electric in ground fence if you would like your dog to wear the collar for it, or feel free to bring your own remote e-collar if your dog is used to that. Our yard is unfenced, so we can do a tie out, leash, or electric collar if desired. We do request dogs be crate trained for temporary times when we leave the house
Erika B.
“Erika loves your pets as if they were her own. We love the candid photos we receive after every visit. It's obvious our pets are happy and well cared for, which allows us to relax and enjoy our trip knowing our fur babies are safe and well cared for. Thank you Erika! We will be scheduling again with you in the future. ❤️🐾🐾🐾”
Elizabeth W.
“Elizabeth is a great pet sitter. She is punctual, reliable and friendly. We could relax, know that she was taking care of our cats. We enjoyed getting photos and updates.”
Jenny M.
About: I do walking, snuggles, feed them, potty breaks and lots of play time! I do have a pet myself, but she stays home. I trained her all by myself. I taught her not to bark, lick the face, sit shake, stay fetch, and to love people. I'm a easy going person and I'm a animal lover myself! I hope to hear from you. I can start as soon as possible. You can also reach me at 7I also animal sit for my family and friends all the time. If you have any questions please feel free to call or text me. Thank you, Jenny M.
Sydney N.
“Sydney did a great job of keeping me informed about my dog while I was away. She was fabulous with him and very friendly. She followed all instructions perfectly and made me feel reassured my pup was in great hands. Would definitely recommend!”
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Johannesburg on Rover as of Aug 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 Aug 2025, there are 116 pet sitters in Johannesburg. 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, 91% of Johannesburg pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 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 Johannesburg.
Rover makes it easy to find Johannesburg 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 116 pet sitters in Johannesburg 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.
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