Pet Sitting in Newport
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1. Anya W.

“Anya did an amazing job taking care of bishop! She was very patient with our dog bishop! She went out of her way to walk bishop, even when it wasn’t required! Lastly, she did a great job communicating with us! We would book Anya again!”


2. Kara G.

“Kara was wonderful! She took such good care of our cat while we were away on a long weekend. She was timely, followed instructions perfectly, professional, and a pleasure to work with. We will definitely be hiring her again in the future!! Thanks again, Kara!”


3. Adriene T.
“Adrienne T is a friend and neighbor - she is an exceptional person on many levels and particularly an amazing pet lover. Adrienne is caring, kind, firm and compassionate and any animal placed in her care would be extremely lucky! I highly recommend Adrienne T and would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Cordially Elke Mc☘️ !”


4. Paige B.

“Paige was communicative, kind and attentive to our sweet girl! She sent a nice report and adorable photos too, and made me feel so much better about leaving our dog home. Can’t wait to have her visit again!”


5. Janice K.


“I want no other sitter. Just Janice. She is spectacular - professional, kind, and reliable. My cats are rather shy, and took to her immediately! It speaks to her character - sweet and trustworthy. Can’t recommend her enough! Thank you Janice!”


6. Jazmin R.

“Jazmin was great with our puppy! She arrived when scheduled and completed tasks as well as communicated with us. Our minds were at ease knowing our pup was in good hands!”


7. Gracie N.

“Gracie watched our two corgis for a week while we were on vacation. She was very professional and came over twice to meet the pups before we left, because it was her first time with them and we usually have family watch them. We received a nice update with pictures each time she came to feed and walk them. They always looked so happy! We felt very comfortable with her and our dogs loved her. I wouldn’t hesitate to use her again or recommend to anyone.”


8. Jenn H.


“Jenn was excellent with our dogs! They loved her right from the beginning and had a great time with her. Happy to have Jenn taking care of them!”


9. Jeannette F.

“Jeannette went above and beyond with taking care of our fur babies. We feel very grateful having her as our pet sitter especially for our pets who needed extra love and attention.”


10. Joseph G.

“Joseph is great with my dogs, even on one of the coldest days, he was outside playing with them. Love all the photos and videos that he sends. Best sitter!”


11. Terry C.

“Terry is so amazing to our pup. She takes care of our dog and our home. We SO appreciate the help with our busy schedules and keeping our dog happy and well taken care of 💞”


12. Toni P.

“I W3S VERY nervous about leaving my dogs in the care of someone as well as allowing someone into my house while I was not there. My dogs immediately came up to her during our meet and greet. She took great care of my dogs while I was away. She sent tons of pictures and she responded quickly to any messages that I sent. She left my dogs and house in perfect shape. I will definitely rebook when I go out of town again! Thank you again Toni!”


13. Stephanie Z.

“Stephanie was great with my two cats! Her updates were very thorough, and my shy cat warmed up to her quickly! I would definitely book again.”


14. Shanisa J.

“Shanisa has both boarded my dogs and did a drop in when I was late for a dinner. She is reliable and makes sure to center the comfort of my pups. She understands that my dogs are my world and treats them well.”


15. Joelle H.

“I am so grateful to Joelle for accommodating my last minute request! She was great with my cat who is sually shy but warmed up to her immediately and left my apartment cleaner than when I left it. Hoping to book again in the future!”


16. Julie H.

“Julie is very friendly and personable. The dogs lived her immediately. I’m glad we found this connection. We don’t use dog sitters often but when we do, we’ll be sure to call Julie.”


17. Nathan & Meredith V.

“Nathan and Meredith were not only professional, they were so kind and accommodating to our pups! They kept us well informed and took plenty of pics of our dogs in action. We will definitely look to be repeat clients of theirs!”




18. Colleen R.
“Colleen always watches my puppy for me and I never have to worry. I know she’s in great hands every time she has her for me. My dog is always extremely excited to go over and stay at Colleen’s house. They go on plenty of walks and play constantly! I’m so thankful to trust someone as much as I do with my dog.”


19. Catalina C.


“Catalina was outstanding. There was a problem with the lock and she went way above and beyond in working through it with me from long distance until we got it solved. I couldn't recommend Catalina more highly.”


20. mikayla s.

“Mikayla is amazing. She took great care of Mabel. She made that time having to be away from Mabel easier and without worry. Great communication and she shared pics of Mabel to keep my mind at ease!”
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Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your pets while you’re away3. Book & Pay
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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 Newport on Rover as of Jan 2025 was about $21 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 Jan 2025, there are 380 pet sitters in Newport. 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, 88% of Newport pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Newport have an average of 17 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 Newport.
Rover makes it easy to find Newport 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 380 pet sitters in Newport on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Newport, 91% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 91% offer medication administration, and 95% 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.
