Pet Sitting in Melbourne
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1. Erika P.
“Erika was so friendly and is truly an animal lover. She did a great job with my three dogs. They took to her right away. I am thankful her responsiveness and flexibility. Don’t hesitate to use Erica for your pet sitting needs.”
2. Christina S.
“Rebooked with Christina, she continues to care for Benny so well and is a pleasure. She was so flexible when we needed her last minute and always is so informative and helpful with our sometimes difficult-to-understand pup.”
3. Alexandra L.
“Alex took such good care of my boys while we spent the day at Disney. If you’re looking for a reliable sitter, she’s the one. Definitely will be using her in the future if needed.”
4. Kory O.
“My pet and I love Kory. She is friendly, prompt and very conscientious. I enjoyed the pictures at each visit. She worked hard getting Checkers to trust her, and once established - there were no more issues. She readily contacted me whenever a question arose. Her medication routine was kept up while we were gone. Looking forward to using Kory again.”
5. Elena B.
“Elena took great care of our newest kitten and older cat who both are still getting used to each other. Elena provided daily notes and was able to adjust her schedule to be able to spend a longer time with them. We recommend Elena!”
6. Brian B.
“Brian is always a lifesaver and takes amazing care of my two doggies whenever I travel out of town. My doggies absolutely adore him and are always well-fed and very happy. Brian is definitely the best and is the most dependable and reliable person I’ve ever worked with on Rover. I look forward to working with him again very soon and my doggies will be thrilled to see him during my next trip. Thanks Brian!”
7. Fen C.
“Fen took great care of our two cats. Due to their very different needs, they can be a challenge but everything was great and they were very happy.”
8. Hannah S.
“Hannah is very attentive to all of my senior kitty’s needs and we appreciate her so much! I love her narrative of the visits and all the pictures. Many thanks! 😻”
9. Pam S.
“Pam provides excellent service for pet sitting. I’ve used her to take care of my two cats. She takes the time to sit with them and give them the attention they’ve been missing while I’m gone.”
10. Kia A.
“Kia is awesome! She took excellent care of my baby. She was active and engaging. She had great communication. She took lots of great pictures. Kia also handled all my special requests with no problems! She’s great, I’m booking her again, and you should too!!!”
11. Max W.
“Max made sure my dogs were happy, fed, and played with non stop. So great!”
12. Madison B.
“Madison did so well with my cat and her kittens! She was punctual and played with them, along with taking care of basic need refills. Thanks Madison?”
13. Rachel E.
“Rachel did an amazing job taking care of our two cats. We prepared her that she might never see our shy kitty, that usually hides from every sitter. Instead we got pictures every day of the shy kitty coming out for attention and hugs. We’re very grateful to know they were in such good hands.”
14. Molly F.
“molly is the best! she communicates with us so well and our animals are so happy with her!”
15. Wendy R.
“Wendy was amazing! I always had great pictures, videos, and detailed information about how Tulip was doing. I could tell that Tulip loved her and waited for her visits. I would definitely book Wendy again!”
16. Bria P.
“Very reliable. Lives my cats, follows instructions. Communicates well. I love getting the photos every day. I get to see my kids and know exactly how they are doing.”
17. Don H.
“Don is the best pet sitter we’ve ever had. He is responsible, caring and gives Mack the best walks and talks.”
18. Jodi K.
“Jodi truly went above and beyond when she took care of wonder and Roxy!!! She cared for them like they were hers! She even went as far as washing our pups blankets from her crate after she had a small accident!! We would definitely have Jodi watch our pups again and would recommend her to anyone!!! Amazing!!”
19. Benjamin R.
“Benjamin is very dependable and my babies love him. He is always on time and very respectful, he treats my babies like they were his own. My pets are not just pets, they are family to me, and Benjamin understands this. Can’t say enough about his caregiving, just know that your babies will be treated as if they were his!”
20. Judy T.
“Judy was awesome! She has a great personality. She took really good care of our dogs. Great communication. The dogs warmed up to her rather quickly. We look forward to her taking care of our dogs again, I highly recommend her!”
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2. Meet & Greet
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Pet Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Melbourne on Rover as of Jul 2024 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 Jul 2024, there are 145 pet sitters in Melbourne. 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 Melbourne pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Melbourne have an average of 20 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Melbourne.
Rover makes it easy to find Melbourne 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 145 pet sitters in Melbourne on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Melbourne, 92% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 100% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. 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 background checks 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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