Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Mill River

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Sitter Profile Image: Grace F.
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Grace F.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Downtown, New Haven, CT, 06510

Colby was very happy to have Grace take care of him while I was away! Place was spotless when I returned and communication was great. Thank you!!

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Frances O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
3 repeat clients
15 years of experience
New Haven, CT, 06511

So appreciative of Frances. Great communication. Will definitely request again.

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Andrea N.
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Zhiyu W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
2 years of experience
Downtown, New Haven, CT, 06510

Zhiyu did a great job with Henry and giving a very detailed report! Thank you!

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Marisa J.
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Joseph M.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
5 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Hill, New Haven, CT, 06519

Joseph is great! This was our first time using Rover. Our cat Walter loved him! Joseph was always on time and sent us photos and updates promptly! Highly recommend

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Mandy L.
Sitter Profile Image: Kelsey R.
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Kelsey R.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Downtown, New Haven, CT, 06510

Kelsey is great! She takes my black lab out weekly, and Kay is always so happy to see her. She makes sure she goes to the bathroom and gets a good walk in - highly recommend!

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Marla L.
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Kelli C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
7 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Fair Haven, New Haven, CT, 06513

Kelli was excellent as always. She is a great communicator and its very reliable. She adapts well to problems when they come up and we are eternally grateful to have her.

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Rebecca T.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
East Rock, New Haven, CT, 06511

About: I've looked after animals since I was a kid. I love cats and dogs alike and would look after them for loved ones and neighbors. I have a flexible schedule right now. I am currently looking for a more stable job but I have lots of experience working with animals and I know how to handle them with respect and safety. I like to visit the dogs in there own homes and take them for walks. I let to dog tell me what they need usually depending on energy levels. If they have a lot of energy I'll take them out longer or if they don't want to move I would take them as long as it took for them to relieve themselves and then I will engage them in play.

Sitter Profile Image: Garrett F.
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Garrett F.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
48 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Mill River, New Haven, CT, 06511

Garrett is hands down the best person to trust with your pet. We left our 7 year old, lively & sociable shepherd mix alone for the first time when we went to Portugal for 10 days. This was the first time Buster had been left with anyone outside the family, and to say I was nervous was an understatement. Garrett went above and beyond, sending messages with pictures and a brief check in, reassuring us that Buster was fine - the pictures gave us real evidence that he was indeed a happy camper, and honestly some of the photos made it seem like he was having a better time than if we’d been home! Haha, but in all seriousness, I would recommend Garrett 100% to anyone, and will definitively be going to him first whenever we need Buster care in the future. Thank you, Garrett!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mads H.
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Mads H.
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$14
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Downtown, New Haven, CT, 06511

Mads was great! She took such good care of my pupper while I was out and sent nice photos of them playing in the yard.

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Sitter Profile Image: Katelyn W.
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Katelyn W.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
9 repeat clients
6 years of experience
East Rock, New Haven, CT, 06511

Katelyn took great care of my cat and bunny while we were away. They are both quite needy with attention and I could tell they were both very happy for her visits. Definitely recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Yunwen S.
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Yunwen S.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
9 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Wooster Square, New haven, CT, 06510

Yunwen was extremely responsive while setting up our drop-in visit! She also confirmed every part of our instructions while she was there, which gave us a lot of peace of mind.

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Sitter Profile Image: Sarah Y.
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Sarah Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
25 repeat clients
12 years of experience
New Haven, CT, 06513

Sarah was an absolute godsend! We booked her last minute after our regular pet-sitter had to cancel, and she went above and beyond! The mission: medicate our orange cat twice daily. The challenge: she has one brain cell, and it is devoted entirely to avoiding people she doesn't know. Sarah met the challenge admirably, leaving incredibly informative and entertaining notes and detailing the trials and tribulations of medicating a 12 pound anxiety-machine who wants nothing less than to take her medicine. Despite the sure difficulty, Sarah managed to get her medicated twice a day every day. Finding someone reliable and trustworthy to medicate Toni has always been a struggle in the past, but I'm so glad we connected with Sarah, because it one thing we won't have to worry about in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Bailee B.
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Bailee B.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Wooster Square, New Haven, CT, 06511

I couldn’t have been more thankful for the service Bailee provided. She is a very caring individual and you can tell she has a love for animals. I felt relaxed and comfortable while being away from my fur baby. As this was the first trip I have been able to take I will be definitely rebooking with Bailee in the future! She was an amazing provider and very informative! Followed all directions perfectly!

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Sitter Profile Image: Carole N.
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Carole N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
220 reviews
45 repeat clients
15 years of experience
New Haven, CT, 06511

Carole was wonderful with Nemo, same as our first booking with her. I was so glad when, facing last-minute travel plans, she was still available & willing to do a few check-ins. She’s a true professional, flexible, and caring. Can’t recommend her enough.

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Sitter Profile Image: Olivia S.
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Olivia S.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
10 repeat clients
10 years of experience
New Haven, CT, 06513

Olivia was fantastic! Don't hesitate to use her to watch any of your furry friends! She was quick to respond to any requests, very responsive and sent me pics of my dog each time she came. Highly recommend!!

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Emily R.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
7 repeat clients
7 years of experience
New Haven, CT, 06511

Emily dropped in once a day to check on our two cats for several days while we were away. She is EXCELLENT with communication. We never had a doubt that our cats werent getting enough love with Emily. 10/10 would ask Emily to cat-sit again! Thanks Emily!

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Sitter Profile Image: Nicole Y.
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Nicole Y.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
22 repeat clients
10 years of experience
East Rock, New Haven, CT, 06511

Nicole did such a great with my cat Lalo! Despite being a shy cat, he warmed up to her. Nicole is also very responsive and accommodating to my schedule. Overall, would recommend Nicole to take care of anyone’s cat!

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Sitter Profile Image: Phoenix V.
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Phoenix V.
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$19
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
East Rock, New Haven, CT, 06511

We could not have asked for a better sitter. Phoenix went above and beyond in every possible way. He stayed with our cats for a full week over the holidays, even trudging through snow to make sure they were cared for and loved. Although we booked 30-minute visits, he often stayed for a full hour just to give our cats extra attention, playtime, and comfort. On top of that, Phoenix handled everything with total grace, including cleaning up cat vomit without hesitation. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing our cats were in such kind, reliable, and genuinely caring hands. Phoenix treated our cats like his own, and it truly showed. We feel incredibly lucky to have found him and would book again in a heartbeat. Highly, highly recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Lamisa M.
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Lamisa M.
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$13
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5 years of experience
Downtown, New Haven, CT, 06511

About: Animals have always been a big part of my life, especially cats. Over the years, I have become the go-to pet sitter within my friend group and regularly care for my friends’ cats while they are away on vacation. I also grew up informally pet sitting for neighbors and friends, giving me experience caring for pets in a variety of home environments and routines. I currently care for my own cat, Reami, a 3-year-old Ragamuffin whom I have raised since he was a kitten. Reami has anxiety-related health issues that can contribute to urinary tract problems, so I am very familiar with providing attentive, patient, and consistent care for sensitive pets. Because of his needs, I understand the importance of maintaining a calm environment, monitoring behavior closely, sticking to routines, encouraging play and enrichment, and making sure pets feel safe and comfortable while their owners are away. In addition to caring for Reami, I have also helped care for my roommates’ cats in the past, including feeding, playtime, litter box maintenance, and general companionship. Through these experiences, I have become comfortable caring for cats with different personalities, energy levels, and temperaments — from shy and anxious cats to highly social and playful ones. While I mainly prefer cat sitting, I also have some experience with dogs, including walking friends’ dogs and taking them on hikes and outdoor outings. I am happy to provide patient, attentive care tailored to each pet’s personality and comfort level. As a sitter, I prioritize communication, reliability, cleanliness, and making sure pets receive plenty of attention, affection, and enrichment while their owners are away. I am a graduate student whose lab is only a 15 minute walk away from home. My schedule is extremely flexible and except for few meetings throughout the week, my schedule is fully up to me. I am also able to leave at any point for short breaks to take pets out for walks/ check up on them. I prioritize creating a calm, safe, and comfortable environment for every pet I care for. I understand that pets — especially cats — can be sensitive to changes in routine, so I do my best to keep their schedule and environment consistent while their owners are away. When caring for pets in a client’s home, I carefully follow all instructions regarding feeding, medications, litter box cleaning, playtime, exercise, and any specific routines or preferences. I also provide regular updates and photos so owners can feel reassured that their pets are happy and well cared for. As the owner of an anxious cat with special care needs, I am very attentive to pets’ behavior, comfort, and stress levels. I value patience, cleanliness, reliability, and making sure every pet feels safe, relaxed, and loved.

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Conor M.
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$15
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8 years of experience
East Rock, New Haven, CT, 06511

About: Life time owner of cats and dogs throughout his life. Has been watching friend and family pets for several years. Experienced with cats and small to medium sized dogs. I currently work full-time in office Mon-Fri, but am available weekends and weeknights (including overnight). I can be flexible to accommodate your needs. I will meet with potential clients face to face prior to accepting any request. Firstly, to go over any specific needs or questions of your pet and second, to get to know you as an owner.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

We always trust Jen to take care of our cats whenever we’re out of town. She is professional, communicative, and caring and the cats love her.

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Gregory B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lamisa was an excellent cat sitter. She was very friendly and easy to communicate with, and genuinely good with cats. She was consistently on time during each visit. I truly appreciated the reliability and care they provided and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a dependable and kind pet sitter.

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Miranda S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Melissa was wonderful with our cats! I've always been hesitant to leave them with someone who hasn't previously experienced them, due to their special food needs and daily meds, but Melissa made them seem like no big deal. We arrived home to two well-cared for cats :) I would absolutely book Melissa again and recommend her to others!

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Tarah H.
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Jordan was great. She walked and gave my boys dinner & attention. Good feedback and sent photos. Will definitely use Jordan again

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Rita C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jassmyne went above and beyond caring for our two cats. She sent photos of her playing with them, cleaning up when that wasn’t even asked, and was extremely detailed in her report cards when leaving them for the day. I highly recommend her for any pet sitting service!

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Justin D.
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Colby was very happy to have Grace take care of him while I was away! Place was spotless when I returned and communication was great. Thank you!!

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Edwin L.
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Joseph was wonderful! Great communication and everything was done perfectly; his schedule flexibility was also very much appreciated!

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Ji Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah has been taking care of my kitties whenever I’m out of town for the past year, and I couldn’t be happier with her care. She is kind, thoughtful, and attentive, and her notes are always detailed and reassuring. I feel completely at ease knowing my cats are being so well cared for while I’m away. I recommend her 100%!

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Shi S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alyssa is fantastic and so attentive to my kitties, I always feel confident they are in great hands!

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Julia S.
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Zhiyu was great with communication and provided timely updates! Julius was also very comfortable around her!

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Rohana N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mary Rose is the best ever! She really went above and beyond for my cat and was very communicative and proactive throughout. Highly recommended - thanks Mary Rose!

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Ji Y.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Shelby was great! She was super communicative. She also helped us troubleshoot when we had an automatic feeder mishap that led to kibble being spilled all over the floor.

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Hagan H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sara is very attentive and conscientious which makes her trustworthy. She was flexible in scheduling to meet everybody's needs. She took really good care of my cat. I could tell, because when my cat has had a good sitter, she is glad to see me when I get home but not frantic for my attention. Finally, Sara got my cat to play in a way I haven't been able to do (and still can't!) which goes to show that she is a true cat person. (I'm sure she takes good care of dogs, too.) I recommend Sara without hesitation.

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Barbara B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Christopher did a fantastic job taking care of Boomer over the past two days. He was reliable, communicative, and clearly cared about making sure Boomer was comfortable and happy. I really appreciated the updates and the attention he gave throughout the stay. I’d absolutely recommend Christopher to anyone looking for a trustworthy and attentive dog sitter!

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Joshua H.
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I really appreciated the notices of when Kelli was there to feed and check in on my cats. It gave me peace of mind knowing that they were cared for.

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Laurel T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Carole is the very best! My cats adore her. She spends a ton of time playing with them and always goes above and beyond to send amazing pictures on their “report card.”

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Lauren P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alyssa was great! On time. Really good with an older, somewhat temperamental dog. Very pleasant to deal with. An added bonus, she has skills related to her work as a vet tech.

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Ann H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Super helpful with some last-minute cat feedings! I had some video instructions that ended up not going through in time for her first visit, and Jessica was able to figure it all out like a pro.

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Eliana P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was the second time we’ve had Phoenix cat sit for us, and he was amazing as last time. Our cats cuddled up to him so quickly - I could tell they were very comfortable and feeling loved!! So grateful.

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Hailey R.
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Lee is just awesome helped me with last minute booking and he did a great job will always use him In.The future …..!!!😃😃👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

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Nagilla L.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Mill River on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $32 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.

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Rover makes it easy to find Mill River 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:

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