Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Oakdale, Grand Rapids, MI
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“We had a great experience with Maelee! She sent tons of pictures and I could tell my cats were at ease with her. Very good communication and everything was in perfect shape when we got home.”


“Kelsey took such good care of my cat while we were away! She was able to get our shy little cat to come out of her shell and live her best life! I’ll definitely be looking for Kelsey again if I need to re-book.”



About: I’ve had pets all my life, with experience caring for dogs of many different sizes and breeds. While taking care of your pet I will make them feel at home, maintain their routine with them and give plenty of attention. Pet care is vital in my house. With 3 animals to take care of, I have daily routines set in place in order to ensure my pets are well taken care of. We have a fenced in yard and space to run around, and a quiet, no-outlet neighborhood with no drive-thru traffic for walks. There is a dog bed for sleeping and a crate if needed.

“Suzanne takes excellent care of our animals every time we need her help. She is very flexible, accommodating our last minute changes. Our cats are relaxed when we get home so I know they are very comfortable with her. She always sends updates with photos so I know how the pets are doing.”

“Kim is the absolute best, leaving my pup is very sad but I feel comforted knowing Kim is going to be checking in on her. Plus, the highlight of my day is the little notes Kim leaves along with pictures of my sweet Suggie!! I can't thank Kim enough for being so reliable and trustworthy!”


“Our sweet doodles absolutely love Brian! We were so grateful to have Brian step in for a few last-minute drop-ins for our dogs. He was reliable, communicative, and clearly experienced in handling dogs with care and attention. Knowing our dogs were in good hands gave us such peace of mind. We appreciated the updates and the extra effort he put into making sure they were comfortable and happy. If you’re looking for someone trustworthy and dependable to care for your pets, we highly recommend Brian!”


“Rachael is the best. She is so wonderful with Winnie and it makes it a lot easier to leave knowing our dog is being taken care of. We highly recommend her!”


“Molly did an awesome job watching Ivy! She was very communicative, reliable, and clearly an animal lover. Looking forward to having her back in the future for more drop ins ?”


“Kaitlyn was very responsive prior to setting up services. Her daily updates and pictures were comforting and helpful for ensuring that our two elderly cats were doing well while we were gone. We had a minor issue on one visit with her gaining access to our home, and Kaitlyn was quick to help resolve. I would not hesitate to book her again in the future.”


“Taylor did a great job making sure that Willie was taken care of while we were away for Christmas. She was very accommodating to our last minute booking and we are so grateful for her”


“Katrina was great! Easy to communicate with, on time and sent updates on my cat. He absolutely loved her. I look forward to her watching him again in the future!”


“Samantha was amazing! She made us feel confident in our choice in leaving our 2 fur kids in her care while we were away. She sent us detailed updates and photos for each visit and gave them extra love while we were away. For our next doggo-free trip we know exactly who we are reaching out to! Thanks Samantha!”


“Lauren had great communication and flexibility. I came home to no messes and 2 happy girls! Would definitely recommend and will use again in the future if needed.”


About: Hello my name is Mimi! I am 23 years old I live with my husband and his family and we have three dogs and three cats. Paco and Roxy are oldest dogs they are about to turn 3 years old In March and we just got our puppy scrappy he is about to be 4 months old. We have three cats sunshine, melody, and snowy that are also going to be turning three years old this year. I work part time at Chow hound I have a very flexible schedule when it comes to working for rover as well. I have always loved animals my whole life but I grew up in apartments so never really got the chance to have pets of my own other then just small animals such as rabbits,hamsters,ferrets, and guinea pigs. Then once me and my husband got together we got pups and cats and we been really happy with them sometimes they are rebellious but they are also what brings joy into our lives. Also back when I started Rover I started it because since I couldn't have dogs or cats of my own I was like why not help people that need help with there pets so that's when I got introduced to Rover getting to do what I love to do and help others! I am working part time at Chow hound and also work Rover my job they are very flexable! If it is necessary I do request days off if needed! I try my best to give my clients dogs a good time and respect there home if I do housing sitting jobs and as for when I have my clients over dogs over I just let them play with my pups and it’s great I enjoy seeing my dogs socialize with other dogs.

“Nowinza was wonderful with Daisy! Asked specific details about her care ahead of time, was very pleasant and even dried her off after a walk.”


“Madison was great! She was on time and communicated with me in a timely fashion. She took pictures of my babies and feed the kitten. I would highly recommend her!”


“Amanda did great work watching our fur babies (+ plants) and keeping us updated while we were out of town. I will definitely reach out again for cat sitting!”


About: I have experience with animals of all ages, sizes, and breeds. I can administer medications, including injections, and meet various exercise needs for puppies and seniors. I am a freelance writer so my schedule is completely open to meet the needs of your pets. I can book one-off appointments or schedule weekly, biweekly or monthly recurring appointments. I make sure to ask questions during the meet and greet so I have all information needed to ensure your pet is as safe and happy as when you are home.

“Jenn was fantastic! She arrived in time, followed our kitty's complicated medication routine perfectly, and stayed for a while to give scritches and play. My cats and I would definitely recommend her.”


About: I have close attention to detail, which is important when caring for pets. I’m able to identify behavior and appetite changes and provide proper care. I am patient, kind & caring. I have an open schedule during the summertime. When I’m not caring for others’ animals, I’m spending time loving on my own cat and often caring for my MIL’s senior dog. I pay close attention not only to giving your pet lots of love, but also their behaviors and appetite to ensure they are healthy & happy. I love to take dogs for walks and provide a comfortable and clean environment for cats & dogs. Pets can sometimes be apprehensive when meeting a new caregiver, so it’s important to be patient & kind as they get to know me and become comfortable.
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Maelee N.
Star Sitter


“We had a great experience with Maelee! She sent tons of pictures and I could tell my cats were at ease with her. Very good communication and everything was in perfect shape when we got home.”


Kelsey & Forrest K.Star Sitter

“Kelsey took such good care of my cat while we were away! She was able to get our shy little cat to come out of her shell and live her best life! I’ll definitely be looking for Kelsey again if I need to re-book.”




Timothy K.Star Sitter
About: I’ve had pets all my life, with experience caring for dogs of many different sizes and breeds. While taking care of your pet I will make them feel at home, maintain their routine with them and give plenty of attention. Pet care is vital in my house. With 3 animals to take care of, I have daily routines set in place in order to ensure my pets are well taken care of. We have a fenced in yard and space to run around, and a quiet, no-outlet neighborhood with no drive-thru traffic for walks. There is a dog bed for sleeping and a crate if needed.


Suzanne S.
Star Sitter

“Suzanne takes excellent care of our animals every time we need her help. She is very flexible, accommodating our last minute changes. Our cats are relaxed when we get home so I know they are very comfortable with her. She always sends updates with photos so I know how the pets are doing.”


Kim B.Star Sitter

“Kim is the absolute best, leaving my pup is very sad but I feel comforted knowing Kim is going to be checking in on her. Plus, the highlight of my day is the little notes Kim leaves along with pictures of my sweet Suggie!! I can't thank Kim enough for being so reliable and trustworthy!”


Brian G.

“Our sweet doodles absolutely love Brian! We were so grateful to have Brian step in for a few last-minute drop-ins for our dogs. He was reliable, communicative, and clearly experienced in handling dogs with care and attention. Knowing our dogs were in good hands gave us such peace of mind. We appreciated the updates and the extra effort he put into making sure they were comfortable and happy. If you’re looking for someone trustworthy and dependable to care for your pets, we highly recommend Brian!”


Rachael V.Star Sitter

“Rachael is the best. She is so wonderful with Winnie and it makes it a lot easier to leave knowing our dog is being taken care of. We highly recommend her!”


Molly M.Star Sitter

“Molly did an awesome job watching Ivy! She was very communicative, reliable, and clearly an animal lover. Looking forward to having her back in the future for more drop ins ?”


Kaitlyn M.Star Sitter

“Kaitlyn was very responsive prior to setting up services. Her daily updates and pictures were comforting and helpful for ensuring that our two elderly cats were doing well while we were gone. We had a minor issue on one visit with her gaining access to our home, and Kaitlyn was quick to help resolve. I would not hesitate to book her again in the future.”


Taylor Z.Star Sitter

“Taylor did a great job making sure that Willie was taken care of while we were away for Christmas. She was very accommodating to our last minute booking and we are so grateful for her”


Katrina M.Star Sitter

“Katrina was great! Easy to communicate with, on time and sent updates on my cat. He absolutely loved her. I look forward to her watching him again in the future!”


Samantha J.

“Samantha was amazing! She made us feel confident in our choice in leaving our 2 fur kids in her care while we were away. She sent us detailed updates and photos for each visit and gave them extra love while we were away. For our next doggo-free trip we know exactly who we are reaching out to! Thanks Samantha!”


Lauren A.
Star Sitter


“Lauren had great communication and flexibility. I came home to no messes and 2 happy girls! Would definitely recommend and will use again in the future if needed.”


Mimi P.
“Mimi is a well responsible women, who loves to take care of pets and animals when she has the chance. She’s very kind especially to dogs, Mimi would even take care of family members pet dog while they’re away from home. She use to own a dog named Tiger when she was younger and she loved him so much, but eventually when she was moving she had to give away Tiger to a new home due to them not allowing pets there sadly. But overall Mimi really loves dogs and would love to take care of them.”


Nowinza P.

“Nowinza was wonderful with Daisy! Asked specific details about her care ahead of time, was very pleasant and even dried her off after a walk.”


Madison A.Star Sitter

“Madison was great! She was on time and communicated with me in a timely fashion. She took pictures of my babies and feed the kitten. I would highly recommend her!”


Amanda G.

“Amanda did great work watching our fur babies (+ plants) and keeping us updated while we were out of town. I will definitely reach out again for cat sitting!”


Isaac P.
“Isaac is amazing with pets! He has taken care of both my cat and dog. My dog requires daily medication and he was able to ensure he got his meds daily. Both my pets seem to like him a lot!”


Jenn W.

“Jenn was fantastic! She arrived in time, followed our kitty's complicated medication routine perfectly, and stayed for a while to give scritches and play. My cats and I would definitely recommend her.”


Hannah T.
“Hannah is wonderful! She is so sweet, very reliable, and truly cares, you can tell she loves what she does. My pets love her, both my dog and my cat! 10/10 recommend Hannah🌟”
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Oakdale.
Rover makes it easy to find Oakdale 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
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.
