Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME
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1. Jackiellen B.

“Jackiellen took great care of our kitty, Pepper for our first time leaving her since we adopted her. She was right on time with every drop in visit and gave us reassuring updates and photos. We could tell Pepper was well looked after. Will definitely book Jackie again!”


2. Jennifer E.

“Jennifer did a great job taking care of our playful young cat. She gave updates and took beautiful pictures.”


3. Katey B.


“Katey provided great care for our cat while we were away for the holidays. She cuddled and played with him to his heart’s content. She was on time every day and sent many pictures and updates to ease our minds. Definitely recommend!”


4. Rose M.


“Rose is great! She sends very descriptive updates, lots of pictures and takes really good care of our cat Francesco. I highly recommend Rose!”


5. Julia L.

“Julia was great at caring for our pups. She did an hour long drop in and made sure they had some time outside and our pup was not in his kennel while my wife was working. Thank you for taking care of them and helping us out.”


6. Haley Jo C.

“The kitties had a great time with Haley. She provided us with excellent, detailed daily updates, photos, and kept an eye on some health issues we’ve been tracking. She made sure our lady got her medication twice daily and cleaned up and notified me of some vomit from our older boy with kidney disease. Haley came by for a meet and greet before our booking and we were very impressed by her; she’s very personable, professional, and we could tell she loved kitties and animals and would give them great care while we were gone. She was super flexible when I had to push our trip forward a week due to a personal health reason and I’m glad we made the decision to book with her !”


7. Viva L.

“Absolutely wonderful! Viva is attentive, kind, considerate and takes my puppy for great, engaging walks! My puppy loves her and enjoys the walk break while I’m at work. Viva takes pictures and videos of my puppy that I love receiving!! 10/10 would recommend her for any dog walking needs :)”


8. Lindsay W.

“Lindsay really went above and beyond for our cats and we could not be more grateful to have found her to care for them while we were away. She really pays attention to their needs, communicates well and gives great feedback with check-ins. We will definitely be using her again!”


9. Melissa W.

“Melissa was amazing! She took care of are cat Triscuit for 5 days while we were on vacation. She sent us pictures and updates at each visit and Triscuit loved her time with her. Melissa is very reliable and kind. I highly recommend!”


10. Julia K.

“Julia was wonderful with communication and a wonderful experienced dog sitter. I never had to worry the entire time I was away. She takes cute pics too.”


11. Elizabeth C.

“Elizabeth did a great job dropping in on my pups! Communication was quick and she sent me some great photos. Will definitely use her in the future.”




12. Jackie P.
“We love Jackie! We have two crazy active pups and Jackie is so great interacting with them. They loved her immediately, Dapper even whined for 15 minutes after she left because he wanted his friend to come back! I have always been hesitant to rely on a sitter for them, but since meeting Jackie I feel very confident and secure leaving my dogs care to her! Thank you!!!”


13. Justine S.

“Justine was great! She took care of our two fur babes for two days and didn’t miss a breakfast dinner and midday. Would 10/10 recommend to others.”


14. Brooke S.

“Brooke was kind, communicative, and took great care of my senior cat. Very grateful she was her sitter and would recommend for thorough and socialization check ins. Thank you!”


15. Daniel W.

“Dan was reliable as always! Thanks for taking care of my pups!”


16. Catey B.

“I definitely recommend Catey, particularly if your quadrupedal babes tend toward anxiety or need confident medication administration. This is the first sitter I've ever hired who wasn't already familiar with my cats and our home. I was nervous because of my boys needs medicated eye drops every 12 hours, which isn't his favorite thing by far, and he also generally takes a while to get comfortable with new people. Catey's super calm and solid demeanor was evident from the get-go, and this helped my boy a lot. Meds went off without a problem. Everything that needed doing for both cats was done, and my boys were chill as can be when I returned home. Catey was also super communicative and seemed like a solid, kind person in general. I couldn't ask for more from a sitter!”


17. Katherine M.

“Katie genuinely loves spending time with, playing with, and caring for pets. We felt very reassured by her conscientious, responsible, kind approach to caring for our cat. We highly recommend her as a pet sitter!”


18. Brandon J.
“Brandon is a great pet parent and pet sitter. He is very responsible and reliable, he will be there when he says he will be. He has cared for many of his friends' pets and has pets of his own, so he knows how important it is to pet parents that their precious fur buddies are well taken care of.”


19. Hedda C.
“As a guide dog user I am extremely picky about who I allow to take care of my dog. I felt entirely comfortable leaving my guide dog with Hedda for a week this past August. She was attentive to the instructions I provided around care and behavior management and the specific commands that he responds to. After a week I picked up a happy healthy dog and would not hesitate to utilizer her again for dog care.”


20. Brendan B.
“I have always relied on Brendan to care for my pets while I’m away, and he has consistently proven himself to be a trustworthy and dependable friend. He is now available on Rover, offering his expertise as a pet sitter. With extensive knowledge of various animals, including both dogs and cats, Brendan provides compassionate and reliable care. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a skilled and friendly pet sitter – your pets will be in excellent hands.”
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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 Ocean Avenue on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $25 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 119 pet sitters in Ocean Avenue. 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, 86% of Ocean Avenue pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 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 Ocean Avenue.
Rover makes it easy to find Ocean Avenue 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 119 pet sitters in Ocean Avenue 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.
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.
