Pet Sitting in Mankato
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Top rated Mankato pet sitters
Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Juliet did an awesome job!! She came to our house several times per day, Friday through Sunday. She took really great care of our dog!! She is dependable and really sweet person!! Our dog was fed, walked, and he felt really comfortable with Juliet. I would recommend her!!”
“Adalynn was great. We loved the pictures and updates we received with each visit. One of our cats is very shy and doesn’t emerge for guests. He showed up regularly for her visits. Would definitely use her services again.”
“Alex is awesome!! She is great with my 4-month old Husky pup, and he's always so happy to see her. She sends me pics and updates during her stay!! Alex has a ton of experience with dogs, and it definitely shows. Thanks Alex!”
About: I am a recent college graduate living in Mankato. I grew up on a farm taking care of animals from birth to passing. I have always been a very passionate animal lover and owner. I have previously owned cats, goats, and chickens. And I have taken care of dogs, horses, turtles, and fish so I have a wide variety of knowledge. I currently work a full time job Monday through Friday. But I am open during the weekday evenings for drop in visits and dog walking and I am open on the weekends to house sit. I would not be able to host a pet since I live in an apartment. However I can come to the house of the owner. I am able to match the animal’s needs whether that is relaxing on the couch or playing outside.
“Luella took such great care of my pup! My dog tends to be nervous around new people so Luella and I did a meet and greet before I left for the weekend. My dog seemed to take things well and I couldn’t be happier! Luella sent photos each visit assuring my girl was okay while we were away.”
“Kaitlyn offered tremendous service on short notice. Not only did she ensure our cat was well cared for during a home visit, but she also went above and beyond in sharing pictures of our pet, her food and litter areas, etc. Highly recommended!”
“Sarah is great! We have 2 senior dogs. One is outgoing and one is mire reserved. She was great woth both! Fed then, gave them their pills, and played ball and sent pictures. We will be requesting her again!”
About: I have spent the past three summers doing overnight dog sitting in my hometown just about every weekend. I have been recommended and continue to get new jobs. I am a part time student at the University of Minnesota so I have plenty of free time. I also serve in the army national Gaurd. I have now been dog walking and dog sitting for over 3 years in Mankato and would love for more opportunities. I am a part time student at Minnesota State Mankato and only have classes in the morning so I have plenty of free time in the afternoon and overnight. In the summer I am home in Brownsville Minnesota and looking for more opportunities near me Over the past three summers of my dog sitting career I have had 5 clients that have me stay at their house over the weekends while they are gone. I love running and exercising so the animals are sure to stay active. I have not run into any problems in the three years I have pet sit before.
About: I have taken care of many animals in my life; dogs, cats, Guinea pigs, hamsters, geckos, bearded dragons, frogs, turtles, fish, and more. I am also very good at taking care of senior animals or animals with special attention in general as I have lots of experience with picky eaters, sensitive diets, allergies, and medication. I am also CPR certified for dogs and cats in the case of an emergency. I am a very clean individual so I will keep your home neat while also providing loving care for your pet. I care deeply for all animals and can assure that your pets needs will be put first above everything else! I understand that schedules are tricky to maneuver so I am able to work whenever I am needed as long as I don’t have another pet care gig at the same time. I am very good at matching energy with animals so I can play with them for hours or take them on long walks if they are energetic or simply sit around with them with shorter walks if they are older. I am also really good at following directions so if you have special instructions for your pet, I will follow them perfectly! Otherwise I will use my knowledge on animals to assure that your pet is happy and healthy the entire time you’re gone!
About: I had a special needs dog and I love taking care of any and all types of dogs, no matter the age or need of your pet. I’m DTW.. (down to walk) I have been pet sitting since I was 13 years old, I would also love a walking buddy! Monday- 6:30AM-8:30AM and 10:30 AM- 11PM Tuesday- 6:30AM- 10:30AM and 12:30PM- 11PM Wednesday- 6:30AM-8:30AM and 10:30 AM- 11PM Thursday- 6:30AM- 10:30AM and 12:30PM- 11PM Friday- 6:30AM- 8:30AM and 10:30AM- 12:30PM I am very engaging with clients pets. I provide a safe and cozy atmosphere with your animal by giving it the needs and preferences your animal has.
About: I have owned between 2-4 dogs my entire life, ranging from small-large in size. I currently have a medium and a large size dog, both are friendly and love to play! My yard is unfenced, but I have access to a dog park just behind my home. I can offer any potty times and feeding times needed! I'm currently working gig work and do not have a steady job. I am home most of the time and can give your furry friend all of the attention they desire! I have 2 dogs that are very friendly and love to play! I live very close to a dog park, as in I can see it from my home! My dogs play in the house constantly, as well as going on regular walks and trips to the dog park!
About: Ive had experience of taking care of dogs at bella's house of doodles, potty, play and obedience training. I'm able to play or take dogs for walks and taking care of potty time. Im unemployed for the summer until the school year starts again take go back to working at an elementary school. My schedule is entirely free and only need a day notice for setting up times. I will not be watching animals at my place solely taking care of animals at the owners house or walking around in a close proximity to the house of animal. I'm able to take dog for as long or as short of a walk as the owner wants. I'll feed and water dog or cat at residence and if you don't want the animal to leave house then they won't and I'll care for of the animal were ever you want it to be.
About: Dwight and Stu are my current pups, but I grew up around countless pets. As one of the go neighborhood dog sitters I have experience working with a variety of personalities and energy levels. I love the simple activities like walking and playing, but i also know how to slow down and take it easy with older dogs. Working from 6-2:30 weekdays, but i still have plenty of time to spend with your pets! I am so excited! I am available weekends and weekdays! I enjoy longer house sitting, but I also love drop ins and walks. I try to care for pets the way the owner would do it. If that means a lot of exercise, I will make it happen!! If that means chilling in the shade and lots of scraches that works too!!
About: I love dogs, the larger the better! I have watched dogs for 7 years now. I have looked after dogs from Miniature Poodles to Coonhounds. I have taken care of new born puppies all the way up to senior dogs that are blind. I have taken care of a chow that was super strong and most people couldn't walk her, but I could. I have even helped while my dog gave birth to her puppies. I currently own a Hungarian Vizsla and a Treeing Walker Coonhound they have a ton of energy and needs a lot of attention. I would love to help with your furbaby! I am currently not working and would have a lot of time for watching the dogs and cats. I will give your pet their deserved attention. I have a fully fenced yard and 2 dogs to keep your fur baby company. And can crate either mine or your baby if needed.
“Onnika was AMAZING! I just got a new kitten and my other cat is still adjusting to that change and she took every step to make sure both of them not only felt comfortable but loved. She took both of their feelings into consideration and tried out different things to see what was working best for them and what seemed to make them the happiest. For an anxious cat mom who has never left her babies with anyone besides family/friends she was a life saver and sent so many pictures and videos that put my mind at ease. I recommend her SO much and will definitely be using her again in the future :)”
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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.
Juliet K.Star Sitter
“Juliet did an awesome job!! She came to our house several times per day, Friday through Sunday. She took really great care of our dog!! She is dependable and really sweet person!! Our dog was fed, walked, and he felt really comfortable with Juliet. I would recommend her!!”
Adalynn Q.Star Sitter
“Adalynn was great. We loved the pictures and updates we received with each visit. One of our cats is very shy and doesn’t emerge for guests. He showed up regularly for her visits. Would definitely use her services again.”
Shenice T.
Star Sitter
“Shenice did a great job with our dogs and sent lots of pictures from her visits. They looked very happy and were given lots of attention and affection!”
Alex B.
“Alex is awesome!! She is great with my 4-month old Husky pup, and he's always so happy to see her. She sends me pics and updates during her stay!! Alex has a ton of experience with dogs, and it definitely shows. Thanks Alex!”
Celeste T.
“Celeste is a lifelong friend of mine. She is amazing with animals. As a child I would go to her house and watch how she would care for her pets. I admired how she taught her goats to trust humans. You could walk in the barn and they would all come running looking for pets. She's good with not only her own pets but other people's. She loved spending time with my dog as a kid. We would play with my dog together both inside and out in the woods. If she lived near me she would definitely be the first person I'd ask to pet sit if I needed it. I know my pets would be happy and healthy upon my return.”
Luella W.
“Luella took such great care of my pup! My dog tends to be nervous around new people so Luella and I did a meet and greet before I left for the weekend. My dog seemed to take things well and I couldn’t be happier! Luella sent photos each visit assuring my girl was okay while we were away.”
Kaitlyn H.Star Sitter
“Kaitlyn offered tremendous service on short notice. Not only did she ensure our cat was well cared for during a home visit, but she also went above and beyond in sharing pictures of our pet, her food and litter areas, etc. Highly recommended!”
Sarah F.
“Sarah is great! We have 2 senior dogs. One is outgoing and one is mire reserved. She was great woth both! Fed then, gave them their pills, and played ball and sent pictures. We will be requesting her again!”
Madalyn O.
“Madalyn was awesome! She took extra time to get to know our pups and sent us plenty of updates while we were away. Will reach out to her again!”
Iris N.
About: I have spent the past three summers doing overnight dog sitting in my hometown just about every weekend. I have been recommended and continue to get new jobs. I am a part time student at the University of Minnesota so I have plenty of free time. I also serve in the army national Gaurd. I have now been dog walking and dog sitting for over 3 years in Mankato and would love for more opportunities. I am a part time student at Minnesota State Mankato and only have classes in the morning so I have plenty of free time in the afternoon and overnight. In the summer I am home in Brownsville Minnesota and looking for more opportunities near me Over the past three summers of my dog sitting career I have had 5 clients that have me stay at their house over the weekends while they are gone. I love running and exercising so the animals are sure to stay active. I have not run into any problems in the three years I have pet sit before.
Riley M.
“Riley has a great love of animals! She is extremely caring and enjoys spending time with all types of animals. She has experience with high maintenance pets and knows each animal has their own special quirks and needs. She would do her absolute best to make sure they were happy, comfortable and cared for!! She is very trustworthy and honest. I would feel very confident leaving my beloved pet at home under her care.”
Morgan H.
“Morgan is the best! Very kind, caring, energetic, professional, and pays very close attention to details and the care of your pet. Morgan has taken very good care of my dog when she’s had him and I would recommend her to anyone! 10 out of 10!”
Karlee C.
About: I have owned between 2-4 dogs my entire life, ranging from small-large in size. I currently have a medium and a large size dog, both are friendly and love to play! My yard is unfenced, but I have access to a dog park just behind my home. I can offer any potty times and feeding times needed! I'm currently working gig work and do not have a steady job. I am home most of the time and can give your furry friend all of the attention they desire! I have 2 dogs that are very friendly and love to play! I live very close to a dog park, as in I can see it from my home! My dogs play in the house constantly, as well as going on regular walks and trips to the dog park!
Meghan P.
“Our family calls Meg “the animal whisperer” she can calm down a screaming piglet, snuggles with snakes, can coax a scared, sick kitten out of a corn field but, her heart belongs to the canine~any breed or stray. She speaks lovingly to them while gently stroking their fur. She treats animals/dogs with respect and kindness!”
Jessica J.
“Jessica did a great job with our pets. She left everything very clean and tidy.”
Julia N.
“Julia has watched and walked our pets - and other pets in our neighborhood. She is loving to the animals and goes beyond the minimum to see that they are given attention. She is dependable, trustworthy and able to figure out details beyond the instructions we give her.”
Hayli A.
“Took great care of my cat and was very reliable. Thank you for the daily pics and updates!”
Mandy B.
About: I love dogs, the larger the better! I have watched dogs for 7 years now. I have looked after dogs from Miniature Poodles to Coonhounds. I have taken care of new born puppies all the way up to senior dogs that are blind. I have taken care of a chow that was super strong and most people couldn't walk her, but I could. I have even helped while my dog gave birth to her puppies. I currently own a Hungarian Vizsla and a Treeing Walker Coonhound they have a ton of energy and needs a lot of attention. I would love to help with your furbaby! I am currently not working and would have a lot of time for watching the dogs and cats. I will give your pet their deserved attention. I have a fully fenced yard and 2 dogs to keep your fur baby company. And can crate either mine or your baby if needed.
Melissa R.
“Melissa did great with our dog, cain. I loved that all the pictures she took were blurry, it meant he was running around and having a great time with her.”
Onnika A.
“Onnika was AMAZING! I just got a new kitten and my other cat is still adjusting to that change and she took every step to make sure both of them not only felt comfortable but loved. She took both of their feelings into consideration and tried out different things to see what was working best for them and what seemed to make them the happiest. For an anxious cat mom who has never left her babies with anyone besides family/friends she was a life saver and sent so many pictures and videos that put my mind at ease. I recommend her SO much and will definitely be using her again in the future :)”
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Onnika was AMAZING! I just got a new kitten and my other cat is still adjusting to that change and she took every step to make sure both of them not only felt comfortable but loved. She took both of their feelings into consideration and tried out different things to see what was working best for them and what seemed to make them the happiest. For an anxious cat mom who has never left her babies with anyone besides family/friends she was a life saver and sent so many pictures and videos that put my mind at ease. I recommend her SO much and will definitely be using her again in the future :)
Amazing care! This was my husband’s and my first time using Rover and we were a little nervous at first, but Lauren completely changed all of that. We will never be sending our dog to a boarding place again now that this is an option. Lauren was just the sweetest with our guy and we could not be more content with the pup we came back to. Highly recommend!!
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Mankato 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 21 pet sitters in Mankato. 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 Mankato pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 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 Mankato.
Rover makes it easy to find Mankato 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 21 pet sitters in Mankato 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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