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“Victoria was an amazing pet sitter for drop in visits for our little meow. She was incredibly responsive with all communication, showed up on time, shared lots of updates and photos with us, and even checked on our chickens as well. She was proactive with questions, and just made us feel comfortable and at ease right away. She is a thoughtful and caring person, and her expertise and comfort with animals was very apparent in how she approached getting to Lia. We highly recommend Victoria, and are looking forward to having her back to watch Lia again soon!”


“There’s no one in the world I would trust more to take care of my dog!! You can really tell she loves what she does and puts an amazing effort to care for my dog. Super responsible, loving, and diligent. Great attention to detail as well. Thank you Annemarie!!”


“Loving having Tiara watch my puppy. She's so nice & gives me tons of detail about how her visit went. She also gives me tips on how I can better improve the puppy's routine or environment which is so helpful. Highly recommend!”


About: I have so much personal experience with all different kinds of pets ranging from reptiles to cuddly puppies. I would love to gain more experience with the behavior of animals but I am very well versed in how to care for most pets. I am currently trying to make this my full time job so anybody that needs a pet sitter I’m your gal! I will love any pet as it’s my own I have a very friendly small dog if your baby ever needs company. I am very in tune to small sounds and any odd behaviors that may seem minuscule to others because I know how much animals can get themselves into a mess without meaning to. I can sing them songs when they seem scared or miss you and dance with them when they have the zoomies too.

“Miranda has been wonderful with drop in visits for my dog. She is easy to work with, great communication, reliable, and clearly enjoys her work and spending time with animals.”


About: Life-long dog owner and lover with experience pet sitting and walking! My dog has his trick title, and I would love to help your dog learn new things while I spend time with the little buddy. If your dog is friendly, I can even walk them together for some social time if you want! We have a lovely home with lots of toys and comfy places for your pup to hang out, crated or free roaming. I have been a foster dog parent and I have taken care of all types, from little springy poodles to plodding old beagles, to sleepy recovering collies. I have been a go-to pet sitter for friends for their large dogs, too. I swear if you ask me to I will read literal storybooks to your dogs. I will draw you mega cute portraits of your dog. I will take your dog on local adventures. Heck, I will talk to your dog about ethics if you want me to. I will try to train your dog do this trick: Me: "how's life?" Your dog: "ruff" There are infinite possibilities. Your dog and I will star in a montage where you're dog learns to play basketball. I'm so psyched to meet your dog right now. I’m reliable and I have a flexible schedule for the remainder of the summer. I spend most of the day at home, and when I’m stepping out your pup is encouraged to snuggle up on my bed. Some important requirements for dogs who stay at the house! -Dogs must be house trained -Dogs must either be happy in a crate, or trustworthy/non-destructive when not in a crate -Dogs must not show aggression towards other dogs or cats -Dogs must either be under 50 lbs OR dogs must be trained not to jump on people/put teeth on people, or pull uncontrollably on the leash I have a relaxed summer schedule and will spend much of my day with your dog! Dogs go out first thing in the am, get breakfast, have s longer walk in the afternoon, and go out before bed (please specify specific schedule needs if this doesn’t work for your little guy). Usually I incorporate some training during the evenings while we hang out at the house! Pets are generally fed morning and evening. Walks are provided periodically throughout the day. Play time happens a number of times a day, and dogs can play fetch in the yard!

About: Hi there! I’ve had both dogs and cats in my life for as long as I can remember, and caring for animals is truly something I love. Whether it’s tossing a ball at the park or just hanging out for some cuddle time, I always make sure pets in my care get plenty of attention, exercise, and love. I’m happy to host dogs in my home, where they’ll enjoy a comfortable, safe space and lots of playtime. For cats, I offer drop-in visits or care in your home, as I currently have a resident cat and a pup who might not be the best match for a visiting feline friend. Your pet’s well-being is my top priority, and I’m here to make sure they feel safe, loved, and right at home—whether they’re with me or I’m visiting them. I am currently not working so this is going to be my one and only focus. I love animals, I love taking care of animals. I am somewhat disabled so I will be unable to take dogs for a walk but they can play plenty in my backyard. I have a fenced in yard. Both of my dogs use and love. They get plenty of outside time and running around and fetch time.

“Jenna cared for our kitty for a couple of days and did a great job. The photos we received from every visit were very reassuring because we could see our cat liked Jenna and was enjoying caring attention.”


“Jay and Faith were absolutely wonderful! Weasley loved all of the pets and scratches he got during their visits. The updates they sent were concise and clear and let me know my baby was getting the best care while I was away! Thank you both so much!”


About: I have had 2 dogs in my life that I was the primary caregiver for, and I miss having a doggo of my own. This gig is a bridge until I can get another pup for myself! I have also had experience with taking care of 4lbs, 12-week-old puppies (and house training them) to 120lb, 12-year-old, Newfies! So there is a lot of variety in my experience. I work 3/5 from home, so I have a lot of flexibility for mid-day walks. Plus, I'm very conscious of sticking to the schedule your pet is accustomed to! I know how to create a calm, secure space with thoughtful supervision. I can follow your pet-care instructions closely and ensure your fur-baby feels safe, loved, and comfortable during my time with them!

About: Being the parent of a reactive rescue chihuahua and many small rodents, I know the feeling of finding suitable care for a pet that might need a little extra care. For many years, I've volunteered at animal organizations, including Marty's Senior Dog Sanctuary and Providence Animal Rescue League. I am also training to become a wildlife rehabilitator. I am comfortable with animals of all behavior levels, certified in animal CPR, and can give medications if needed. **PLEASE NOTE** I will only respond to requests that have a thorough & complete profile with detailed information. This is to prevent spam messages. Thanks for your understanding! I am currently working part-time with a fairly flexible schedule. I usually have open availability Mon-Wed, and afternoon availability Th-Sat. Sundays vary, but I can usually make things work! I am happy to provide references of past clients for dog walking, cat sitting, and house sitting. As a detail oriented person, when I am in a clients home, I always triple check all instructions, and make sure everything is in order. My main priority is to make sure your pets are comfortable and happy while their parents are away. We'll spend lots of time together, whether it's on walks or just hanging out at home. I also love to send daily picture updates to put your mind at ease!

“Jasmine has helped take care of our puppy through dog walking, drop in visits, and house sitting over the last year. She is trustworthy, dependable, and truly cares about our puppy. Gracie loves her! Whether it’s a drop in visit or a weekend of house sitting, Jasmine leaves detailed notes on how our puppy is doing. She also takes great pictures and videos! Jasmine cleaned up accidents when they happened, and was so understanding when our puppy was sick. She is easy to communicate with, and is clearly experienced with animals. I highly recommend her to take care of your pet.”


“She was awesome! The cats loved her. She went above and beyond and made it so much better for me to enjoy my vacation, especially since I’ve never used Rover before. I will definitely be using her again, for sure. Five stars on every level”


About: My whole life, I have not been without a pet. Since I was 9 years old, I have been responsible on numerous occasions for the care of dogs of a variety of ages, sizes, personalities, and breeds-many cats too! Some of which were not my own pets. While I am not a professional trainer, I enjoy teaching my own dogs new tricks, and I have even begun to teach one of my cats tricks too! Though I am a beginner at some aspects of these jobs, I am a very quick learner through experience! I am an animal lover and am very passionate about the proper care of pets. I do a lot of research on pet care, especially for dogs and cats, in hopes of being able to give my own pets the happiest lives possible! Currently I am only available on weekends as I am going to be in an on-campus program for college. I will be available at any time on weekends! The safety and comfort of pets is, of course, my top priority! I will always be on top of whatever schedule you give me for your pet. Any unwarranted behaviors from pets will always be redirected in a gentle manner, and I always use positive reinforcement for good behaviors. I am very loving towards pets; I treat them as if they’re family!

About: As a dedicated dog lover and experienced pet sitter, I bring both heart and hands on knowledge to every dog I care for. I currently share my home with two pups of my own: a senior Chihuahua, and an energetic puppy Bully/Pit mix. This mix of calm and high energy gives me firsthand experience in caring/training for dogs of all ages, sizes, and temperaments. Over the past two years, I’ve been a trusted pet sitter in my community, helping friends, neighbors, and local families feel at ease while they’re away. Whether it’s daily walks, overnight care, or just keeping pets company, I treat every dog as if they were my own with patience, attentiveness, and lots of belly scratches! Your pup’s safety, comfort, and happiness are always my top priorities. I know how much they mean to you—because mine mean the world to me too. I currently work as a server, 9:30am-2:30pm Monday through Friday but am available before or after that time. Willing to accommodate if situation is urgent :) I have a fenced in yard, abundance of toys and treats, two dog/pup to accompany yours but can also keep my pets away if pup or owner isn’t comfortable with that! :) Walks are frequent and daily. Excessive amount of playing and fun!

About: I’ve been passionate about caring for others (humans and other animals alike)! My wife and I have a fun, loving doggy named Kaju who is almost 2 years old. She loves to play, catch and find treats, and go on walks. We have had her since she was a young puppy and have crate/house trained her. She loves other people and dogs! I currently work from home full time as a school psychologist so I will have plenty of time and flexibility to take care of your pup! Our townhouse has an unfenced front and back yard with easy access to many neighborhoods for walks. We have plenty of long lines for safe outdoor play and potty breaks. We also have pens and crates if needed.

“Have lost track how many times Brook has come to visit Rhody now. Probably 6 to 8x now. Always available on short notice. I know Rhody can be nippy at times due to he is a puppy and a Sheepadoodle but she is patient and very understanding. Highly recommend Brook.”

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Victoria C.

“Victoria was an amazing pet sitter for drop in visits for our little meow. She was incredibly responsive with all communication, showed up on time, shared lots of updates and photos with us, and even checked on our chickens as well. She was proactive with questions, and just made us feel comfortable and at ease right away. She is a thoughtful and caring person, and her expertise and comfort with animals was very apparent in how she approached getting to Lia. We highly recommend Victoria, and are looking forward to having her back to watch Lia again soon!”


Annemarie B.Star Sitter

“There’s no one in the world I would trust more to take care of my dog!! You can really tell she loves what she does and puts an amazing effort to care for my dog. Super responsible, loving, and diligent. Great attention to detail as well. Thank you Annemarie!!”


Annie S.

“Annie was awesome! I would use her again in a heartbeat!”


Tiara R.

“Loving having Tiara watch my puppy. She's so nice & gives me tons of detail about how her visit went. She also gives me tips on how I can better improve the puppy's routine or environment which is so helpful. Highly recommend!”


Sylvia S.
“Sylvia is absolutely incredible with pets & she loves them with all her heart. She’s very caring and interact with any animal she comes across. Sylvia would be the perfect pet sitter & I know she would take great care of any animal or pet.”


Katrina Y.

“Katrina was very caring, attentive, and timely with our pups. She did a great job and I'd be happy to have her care for our dogs in the future!”


Miranda Y.

“Miranda has been wonderful with drop in visits for my dog. She is easy to work with, great communication, reliable, and clearly enjoys her work and spending time with animals.”


Rikki D.
“As a professional dog trainer I don’t give recommendations for other dog professionals lightly! But I can confidently say that Rikki is your best choice for your dog. They have experience with fostering dogs of different personalities, sizes, and energy levels. Their own dog has titled in tricks due to their diligent training. And they’ve successfully worked with and trained other species as well including a spicy Sun Conure! On top of their phenomenal animal skills they’re also a people person. Plenty of people like dogs but you need someone who’s communicative, reliable, and personable. You’re definitely in the right place if you want only the best for your dog.”


Mark F.
“Mark did a wonderful job watching our very skittish cat. Took great care of her and we will be using him the next time we travel. Highly recommend!”


Alexa E.

“Alexa is great. Easy to communicate with, did everything I asked and more!”


Jenna C.

“Jenna cared for our kitty for a couple of days and did a great job. The photos we received from every visit were very reassuring because we could see our cat liked Jenna and was enjoying caring attention.”


Julia & Faith B.

“Jay and Faith were absolutely wonderful! Weasley loved all of the pets and scratches he got during their visits. The updates they sent were concise and clear and let me know my baby was getting the best care while I was away! Thank you both so much!”


Meredith G.
“Meredith is a thoughtful and responsible pet sitter. She has always been quick to send me a picture (or five) of our cat and dog. The water and food are always refilled , litterbox duties are taken care of and treats are always dispensed. What I also appreciate about Meredith is how careful she is in the home to not leave a mess or track anything inside. I'm an anxious pet owner but I always feel more at ease knowing that I have someone I genuinely trust to take care of the animals. Thanks, Meredith”


Ana M.
“Ana was an amazing dog sitter for our three pups! She is incredibly caring, and responsive and the dogs loved her! We love working with Ana (and so do our dogs).”


Jasmine L.

“Jasmine has helped take care of our puppy through dog walking, drop in visits, and house sitting over the last year. She is trustworthy, dependable, and truly cares about our puppy. Gracie loves her! Whether it’s a drop in visit or a weekend of house sitting, Jasmine leaves detailed notes on how our puppy is doing. She also takes great pictures and videos! Jasmine cleaned up accidents when they happened, and was so understanding when our puppy was sick. She is easy to communicate with, and is clearly experienced with animals. I highly recommend her to take care of your pet.”


Genevieve F.

“She was awesome! The cats loved her. She went above and beyond and made it so much better for me to enjoy my vacation, especially since I’ve never used Rover before. I will definitely be using her again, for sure. Five stars on every level”


Lina N.
“As her parent, I’ve had the privilege of watching Lina grow into a deeply responsible and compassionate young adult. She has always had a special bond with animals, and her gentle, patient nature makes her a natural caregiver. Whether it’s walking our own dog, feeding and grooming pets, or giving them the love and attention they deserve, she always goes the extra mile. She’s reliable, attentive, and takes her commitments seriously. I’ve seen her care for pets of all sizes and temperaments, and she treats each one as if they were her own. You can count on her to keep your pets happy, safe, and well cared for while you’re away. I wholeheartedly recommend Lina to anyone looking for a trustworthy and loving pet sitter.”


Genesis S.
About: As a dedicated dog lover and experienced pet sitter, I bring both heart and hands on knowledge to every dog I care for. I currently share my home with two pups of my own: a senior Chihuahua, and an energetic puppy Bully/Pit mix. This mix of calm and high energy gives me firsthand experience in caring/training for dogs of all ages, sizes, and temperaments. Over the past two years, I’ve been a trusted pet sitter in my community, helping friends, neighbors, and local families feel at ease while they’re away. Whether it’s daily walks, overnight care, or just keeping pets company, I treat every dog as if they were my own with patience, attentiveness, and lots of belly scratches! Your pup’s safety, comfort, and happiness are always my top priorities. I know how much they mean to you—because mine mean the world to me too. I currently work as a server, 9:30am-2:30pm Monday through Friday but am available before or after that time. Willing to accommodate if situation is urgent :) I have a fenced in yard, abundance of toys and treats, two dog/pup to accompany yours but can also keep my pets away if pup or owner isn’t comfortable with that! :) Walks are frequent and daily. Excessive amount of playing and fun!


Kush S.
“Kush is a deeply caring and knowledgeable person who adores dogs. He takes all concerns and instructions seriously and knows how to have fun with pets!”


Brooke M.

“Have lost track how many times Brook has come to visit Rhody now. Probably 6 to 8x now. Always available on short notice. I know Rhody can be nippy at times due to he is a puppy and a Sheepadoodle but she is patient and very understanding. Highly recommend Brook.”
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