Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Optimist Park
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Top rated Optimist Park pet sitters
Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Peyton did a great job dropping off to feed and entertain my 2 cats while I was gone. My place was kept clean and he spent the full 30 minutes with them at each visit.”

“Awesome! She was super helpful and jumped in when I really needed her to take care of my pup and coordinated super well with other Rover team to keep things smooth.”

“My little girl was taken care of and got to stretch her legs mid day! Definitely gave me so much peace of mind to have such a kind hearted person care for my best friend.”

“Elizabeth helped us out in a pinch, was quick to respond, and sent us photos and detailed messages while we were out of town. Highly recommend!”

“Tracy was very flexible with a last minute change in our Memorial Day plans! She was very attentive to our dog and cat, and took very good care of them! Would re-book again!”


“Julia is an ANGEL! She was able to work me in last minute for a drop-in visit with my sweet dog, Fritz, and I’m so grateful. Fritz doesn’t usually do well meeting new people for the first time, but Julia and her sweet pup have such a calm and caring presence that Fritz felt comfortable right away. Fritz looked so happy and content in the photos Julia had shared, and I could tell she had been well cared for. Knowing that Julia took such great care of my pup gave me so much peace of mind. Thank you, Julia, for going above and beyond – we will definitely be booking with you again!”

“Rachel sent us pictures of every visit, which made being away so much easier! She was flexible when we needed to make schedule adjustments, and has excellent communication! Definitely will have her watch our pups again!!”

“Melanie was so sweet and took such great care of my kitties! Every day I could tell (through picture updates) that my cats warmed up to her pretty quickly. She even brought in my mail! Would definitely recommend Melanie to watch your fur babies! ❤️❤️”

“Mary does a wonderful job! Walks with my dog, gives lots of pets and attention to my cat and dog! Know they are excited to see her when I’m traveling.”

“Megan was wonderful with our two boys. Prompt and on scheduled with drop in visits, which was comforting because my dog takes pills around the clock. Would highly recommend”

“Christopher provided great care to my cats while I was away for a while. He made sure to give them extra attention and love! I appreciate the updates on the rover cards, especially the adorable pictures he took. He always arrived on time to feed the cats. They seemed well taken care of when I arrived back home. One of my cats didn't want him to leave and kept wanting attention from him. Thank you for being there for the cats!”


“Alyssa did an excellent job looking after my cat! Her communication was great and she sent many pictures and updates. I definitely recommend Alyssa to others looking for sitters”

“Alex took great care of our old little lady, and we really appreciated the thorough communication about ongoings and concerns during each of his visits through the rover cards. She was a happy lady evident in the photos shared :) We have already requested he take care of Bella again, thanks again Alex!”

“My biggest stressor when traveling is making sure my cats are going to be taken care of. Kathryn was great and relieved that for me. She was very thorough and attentive, spent time playing with the cats, sent many updates and pictures which I really enjoyed. I’d definitely recommend her and would use her services again in the future. Thank you!”

About: Please give me (new to this app walker) a chance. Allow me the opportunity to earn you & your pets trust, and become your favorite sitter :)! This is helping me pay for college, and continue pursuing my degree. I have had a lot of experience walking, feeding, playing, and sitting dogs since I was young. I’ve taken care of my own dog since I was 11 along with the help of my parents. My grandma has also had a household of 6 dogs and I used to help take care of them as well since I was 10. Along with my mom’s military friends would have us taking care of their dogs when they went away for a month or two since I was 13. I love all animals, and I miss taking care of them! I do attend Penn State, but while I am back from college for summer break, I want to be able to work and do something I love. Some weeks I may be on trips with my family but most of the time I am flexible to help. I will make sure I am attentive to the pet, feed them if needed, walk them if needed, and play with them if needed. Also making sure I send follow up photos and texts so the owner can feel at ease as well.
“Joseph took care of my dog while I was traveling for the weekend. We did drop in visits and it was great for her to get some love and attention! He sent me detailed updates and lots of pictures.”

Optimist Park pet parents share their Rover experiences
Lizzie took wonderful care of our cats while we were away. She provided detailed updates after each visit, administered medication to one of our cats, and kept us informed about how they were doing. Her communication gave us complete peace of mind and made us feel confident that our cats were in great hands. We would happily recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter.

Haley was soo sweet to Carter! She came early, sent me photos from her visit, and even sent me a message before she left!! Carter was so happy and well taken care of when I got home from work. I would definitely trust her with any of my pets and hope to book her again soon!!

Erica is incredible! So warm and affectionate towards our 2 cats and very communicative. We looked forward to the many pictures and detailed check-in notes from Erica each day. Our pets warmed up to her quickly, she was extremely respectful of our space and took great care of our fur babies. Can’t recommend her enough!!

Mackenzie did a fantastic job taking care of my dog! Not only was she a great communicator, sending pictures and updates, but she went above and beyond in her care for my dog Nova. I was able to trust her completely and had no worries while I was away. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter for their pets and I personally plan to use her again!!

My 3 girls LOVE Megan! Even my extremely shy void baby wanted lovin' after a few days. Megan is a sweetheart, takes lots of pictures and is very communicative with what's going on and responds quickly to messages. She was able to care for my girls last minute when other plans fell through. I'm so grateful for the care she gave my girls and I will always book with her first from this point on. I 100% recommended Megan!!!

I could not have asked for a better person to watch my dogs. I have never had a person outside the family to look after them, nor have I given a person access to my home. I recommend Ruben 100% and will gladly call on him again. My dogs took to him on his first visit that assured me I made the best decision. Thank you so much Ruben, it meant so much to me that you made my dogs and I very comfortable.
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Pet Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
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 Optimist Park.
Rover makes it easy to find Optimist Park 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.
















