Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Macalester-Groveland

“Sapna was so communicative and kind. My two cats loved her. I am really happy I chose Sapna for my four day vacation because I knew they were in good hands.”

Trinity G.

“Lilah was respectful of my home & took great care of Greta. Would hire again! Thanks Lilah!”

Monica H.

“Jennifer does a wonder job with our dog, always on time and reliable, makes it easy when out of town to trust your pet is being taken care of.”

Mike C.

About: I've taken care of cats for most of my life and volunteered at an animal shelter for a few years. I've taken care of two cats up into their old ages of 16 years and 19 years old each, both living healthy, happy, comfortable lives indoors. They were shorthaired cats, named Morris and Edward. Morris was a wild rez cat, he was very silly, small, buff black cat who grew just a little bit fat in his old age, and since he was young he's had a slightly shorter, stubbed tip tail and a frostbitten ear. Edward was a rescued wild barncat from the farmlands outside of Wrenshall, a big, lean, and smart gray cat. They both lived very happily together under my care and the care of my parents and grandparents for their entire lives. I have two cats, the oldest is 5 years old, her name is Charwee, and the youngest is 2 years old, his name is Riggsatoni. They are both longhaired cats, with Charwee being a near-black tortoiseshell with a golden ruff, left foot, and a series of golden freckles across her face like a galaxy, finishing with a "shooting star" out of her left ear. Riggs is an dusty orange and white mask-and-mantle, taller than his new friend, Charwee, but with just as much fur and sweetness as she has. He's still getting the hang of being part of our household, as he's been with me since November 2025. I've also managed to train my 5 year old cat a variety of tricks and help behaviors, such as: She reminds me to take my medications if I've not gotten to it yet. She can also do two variations of a "stand" trick, complete the "spin" trick in both directions, and understands her "left" and "right" sides after training her the "touch" and "high five" tricks, meaning you can ask her for a "left paw touch" and she'll give you one. She is also trained to walk on harness. I am in process of training my youngest 2 year old cat to get him used to his harness, and even considering training him with tricks as well, but I am also giving him time to get used to his new home with my boyfriend and I. I have lived with both shorthair and longhair cats, and I've managed to trim claws with little issue for most cats; granted, some cats are obviously not always going to be comfortable with claw trims, and therefore, in my experience, it has been better for their mental state to only do one claw every five to thirty minutes, and reassure them that they're okay with giving them pets, play, and treats, or even their personal space if they desire instead, with gentle speak to remind them they still need their "spaw" day, because no one wants their nails embedded into their pads. For very short times over the course of my 26 years, I have also taken care of dogs every now and again, and even managed to train them how to handle claw trims or do some tricks. I once even had a pair of two mixed shepherd pups, picked up from my reservation, and managed to train them to follow off-leash, accept claw trims, wear harnesses, do a few tricks, and even accept baths in the short time that I was taking care of them. I'm pretty open as I'm unemployed at this moment. I will admit that I don't quite know bus routes yet in St. Paul and Minneapolis, but I am able to use Maps and drive or walk to locations as needed. I'm usually observing body language, often consciously listening to vocal cues, and being mindful while learning about other's pet's behaviors and preferences, paying attention to any possible wants or needs via observing body languages; a few examples I can provide is when my cats point their bodies towards their bowls and indicate to me that something isn't full enough and needs more food or water, or when they indicate they want to play with me and not the other cat, or when they use their paws to touch things that have something they want inside of them, like a bag of treats or a drawer that contains the treats.

“Penny is reliable and communicative and takes good care of my pups 😊”

Angie P.

“Sophie is very attentive and my kitties totally adore her! Her updates are always informative and I love getting such cute pictures of my little guys. We’ve booked with her twice and plan to call on her again!”

Hillary H.

“Always professional and flexible to take last minute requests! So helpful for a mom with hectic schedule. I would trust Hannah 100% with your pup!”

Kaomi L.

“Lindsay took good care of our skittish and shy cat while we were out of town and even got her comfortable enough to come out a little. Her communication was great and we appreciated the pictures. Thank you, Lindsay!”

Sarah L.

About: Andrew grew up taking care of family dogs, and Katie grew up caring for family cats. Together, our family had a dog for over 12 years who recently passed away. We love animals and find joy in caring for them! Katie works full time from home so is available to take wonderful care of your pet! On the weekends, our entire family is home and can provide care and plenty of time for play for your pet! We have a fenced in yard and currently no animals of our own in our house. We are also available to come to your home for walks or to spend time with your pet during the day.

“Molly is awesome! She communicates very well and obviously cares so much about animals. She sent so many cute pictures and spent a little extra time with my cats, and they seemed to be very happy to hang out with her.”

Zoë P.

“Lisa took great care of my dog. She sent a couple videos of her zooming around the backyard (showing off) plus a reassuring snapshot of her safely back in her pen with a nice soup bone. Made my night out a much more relaxing time – knowing my pup was in very capable hands.”

Megan M.

“Abigail was wonderful with my boys, and very communicative each time she dropped in to care for them. It was a holiday week so I was very happy to have gotten her booked.”

Lisa R.

“Joel did a wonderful job AGAIN watching my cat while I was gone for almost two weeks! He even made extra drop ins to check on my cat to make sure he was comfortable and well taken care of. I highly recommend Joel as a pet sitter!”

Caroline G.

“Kaelyn was great! Her availability was up to date which made hiring at the last minute easy. She played with our pets and took great care of them, I loved the photos! I’ll definitely book her again!”

Phyllis B.

“Elizabeth was easy to communicate with and my senior cat Bubba was well-cared for by her. I appreciated her tending to all of my kitty's needs.”

Nikita T.

“Daniel has experience with dogs, and recently had a drop in visit for my Great Dane, Lola, and her sister, Smiley. Daniel is responsive and reliable! We will rebook with Daniel and highly recommend!”

Amanda T.

“Brianna helped me out with a last min emergency. She was prompt, communicative, and professional. Really appreciate your help so last minute. Absolute lifesaver!”

Courtney G.

“Samantha was the perfect person to care for our 16 year old Doxie while we were away. He was experiencing high anxiety during these few days and Samantha put my mind at ease knowing she was there. She was communicative, gave us updates, and was flexible with our schedule.”

Christina O.

About: Growing up with a family dog and currently sharing my home with three wonderful cats has given me a deep understanding of animal behavior and needs. I am very patient and kind, and I treat every animal with the respect and love they deserve. Whether it's a leisurely walk, playtime, or simply providing companionship during a home visit, I'll ensure your pet's comfort and well-being. While I work a full-time hybrid schedule, my primary work location is from home, providing me with significant flexibility throughout the day. I am eager to accommodate your pet's needs, and I encourage you to contact me to discuss your requirements and scheduling preferences, ensuring we find a time that works for both of us. While I will be providing services at your home, I believe it's important to mention that I am a calm and respectful person, and will treat your home with care.

“This was our first experience using Rover. Thank you for making it so easy. Macy S was the best! She was so polite and conscientious. She sent the cutest pictures of our cats warming up to her and it made us feel relieved they were safe so we could enjoy our time away from them. Overall very positive experience. Would use Rover again.”

Norine Joy F.