Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Parkside, Portland, ME
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Top rated Parkside pet sitters
“Katey is an all star! Even when a health complication for our cat occurred right before we left for vacation she was able to help us handle it. We returned to 2 happy kitties.”
“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 !”
“Hannah did a great job of taking care of my cat! Will definitely be booking her again”
“It was great to have Stacey take care of my cats! She was very communicative and detailed about her visits, and provided a lot of photos. She brought in mail and packages with me requesting so ahead of time.”
“Very responsive. An obvious dog lover. I’m excited to rebook Jennifer.”
“Repeat cat sitter!! Destiny was super quick to respond to any issues that came up and always left extremely detail notes after every visit. Highly recommend!!!”
“Julia was wonderful with our dogs! She provided excellent care to our animals, and kept us informed with how they were all doing during her drop-in visits. She is dependable, reliable, and caring. Thank you, Julia!”
“Our first day with Fiona stopping in, but I can tell she’s going to be great! The dogs loved her on first sight and she was ver communicative during her visit. I used to work from home and they are used to being with me most of the day, so it was a stressful day and nice to know that somebody who loves animals was with them for part of the day.”
“Jackiellen was fantastic! Super attentive to the animals needs, always early to appointments and sent detailed updates everyday. My wife and I had never used a pet sitter before and Jackiellen really put our minds at easy. Our pets were extremely well taken care of and she even brought in our mail and shoveled the walk during the worst snow storm of the year! Jackiellen sets the bar high and exceeds expectations on all fronts. All around fantastic experience, highly recommend and will definitely book again!”
“Sergey was extremely communicative and patient with our initially shy pup. Would definitely book again!”
“Lindsay was great! On top of being loving with our pups, she took initiative and communicated very well while we were away. She really went above and beyond to make sure the dogs were comfortable and let us know if she had any concerns that came up. Lindsay followed our instructions and was able to adapt to changing requests (like preparing different food for the dogs). Highly recommend!”
“Absolutely wonderful, great with my puppy and actively trains her on their walks as well. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for drop ins for their dog!!”
“I KNOW I can trust Candace. She really responds to and respects any instructions or special needs and she is communicative and generally awesome.”
“Rose really came through for us when we needed care for our 4 cats over the holidays. She provided updates and photos after each visit, and we knew as soon as we walked through the door that the cats were well loved! If you're looking for someone who truly cares about your pets and can communicate well, you should hire Rose. We will certainly be seeking her support again in the future.”
“Brighid was always attentive to MonRoe’s needs.Brighid often spent a little extra time on walks or just hanging out to make sure MonRoe got more cuddles. Brighid was polite, timely and informative in her updates. Brighid is great!!!”
About: I have grown up with animals and took on an active responsibility for them by age 10. I have experience with dogs, cats, birds and horses even the occasional snake and love them all equally. My dog experience if everything from a Chihuahua to a Great Pyrenees (though if you were to ask me my German Shepard’s always held a special place in me heart). Currently I have a rescue from the shelter and spend a lot of my time with her for training and building her confidence. I currently work and attend graduate school. I am available all day on weekends and after 5pm all week days except for Wednesdays as I will be attending classes. I always strive to meet the needs of the area I have experience with many diets and also enjoy taking my pups and any other pup in my care for long walks or for a good romp in the dog park to burn all their energy.
“Priscilla was so so wonderful!! She is sweet and caring and takes exceptional care of your furry loves. Priscilla gave me such peace knowing my cat Gracie was well looked after! Included pictures and great info after every visit !”
“Justine has been a great cat sitter for our Carlo . She has sent us his pictures and reports about his well doing. Will certainly book her again in our next trip away”
About: Hello! My name is Erin and I am looking to meet some cute animals while I am working part time. I live on the Portland peninsula and have for over three years. I have always loved animals both on land and in the ocean. Growing up, I constantly had dogs and cats in my household and volunteered to pet sit the neighborhood animals. In my eyes, dogs are family members and they deserve love and respect! I would love this opportunity to get some exercise and meet new dogs! In my free time, I love to ski, hike, bike, scuba dive, and read. Being away from home, I always miss my dog and have been a huge advocate for getting outside. I am available during the week for walks or drop ins. Occasionally I will be open to dog sitting or cat sitting opportunities as well. I am a caring person who will treat your pet with respect and kindness! We will spend some time outside and go for long walks or hang out in the park.
“Samantha is the best! She is so kind and took such great care of Ranger. Ranger absolutely adores her! I definitely recommend Samantha and will have her cat sit again!”
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1. Katey B.
“Katey is an all star! Even when a health complication for our cat occurred right before we left for vacation she was able to help us handle it. We returned to 2 happy kitties.”
2. 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 !”
3. Hannah K.
“Hannah did a great job of taking care of my cat! Will definitely be booking her again”
4. Stacey C.
“It was great to have Stacey take care of my cats! She was very communicative and detailed about her visits, and provided a lot of photos. She brought in mail and packages with me requesting so ahead of time.”
5. Jennifer E.
“Very responsive. An obvious dog lover. I’m excited to rebook Jennifer.”
6. Destiny R.
“Repeat cat sitter!! Destiny was super quick to respond to any issues that came up and always left extremely detail notes after every visit. Highly recommend!!!”
7. Julia L.
“Julia was wonderful with our dogs! She provided excellent care to our animals, and kept us informed with how they were all doing during her drop-in visits. She is dependable, reliable, and caring. Thank you, Julia!”
8. Fionna T.
“Our first day with Fiona stopping in, but I can tell she’s going to be great! The dogs loved her on first sight and she was ver communicative during her visit. I used to work from home and they are used to being with me most of the day, so it was a stressful day and nice to know that somebody who loves animals was with them for part of the day.”
9. Jackiellen B.
“Jackiellen was fantastic! Super attentive to the animals needs, always early to appointments and sent detailed updates everyday. My wife and I had never used a pet sitter before and Jackiellen really put our minds at easy. Our pets were extremely well taken care of and she even brought in our mail and shoveled the walk during the worst snow storm of the year! Jackiellen sets the bar high and exceeds expectations on all fronts. All around fantastic experience, highly recommend and will definitely book again!”
10. Sergey T.
“Sergey was extremely communicative and patient with our initially shy pup. Would definitely book again!”
11. Lindsay W.
“Lindsay was great! On top of being loving with our pups, she took initiative and communicated very well while we were away. She really went above and beyond to make sure the dogs were comfortable and let us know if she had any concerns that came up. Lindsay followed our instructions and was able to adapt to changing requests (like preparing different food for the dogs). Highly recommend!”
12. Viva L.
“Absolutely wonderful, great with my puppy and actively trains her on their walks as well. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for drop ins for their dog!!”
13. Candace O.
“I KNOW I can trust Candace. She really responds to and respects any instructions or special needs and she is communicative and generally awesome.”
14. Rose B.
“Rose really came through for us when we needed care for our 4 cats over the holidays. She provided updates and photos after each visit, and we knew as soon as we walked through the door that the cats were well loved! If you're looking for someone who truly cares about your pets and can communicate well, you should hire Rose. We will certainly be seeking her support again in the future.”
15. Brighid B.
“Brighid was always attentive to MonRoe’s needs.Brighid often spent a little extra time on walks or just hanging out to make sure MonRoe got more cuddles. Brighid was polite, timely and informative in her updates. Brighid is great!!!”
16. Bryanna W.
“Brie is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to working with dogs. Currently owning a dog alongside her and having witnessed her interactions with her family pets, I can vouch that she is a wonderful owner and cares deeply about animals. She has experience with training working dogs, and I’ve seen her effectively utilize this knowledge when caring for my uncle’s dogs, whom are all trained with either bomb sniffing or drug sniffing, as he previously handled dogs for security and military/law enforcement purposes. She was able to work with them as efficiently as anyone i’ve seen besides him. She also has assisted neighbors in caring for their dogs on multiple occasions, and she has shown to be able to quickly build trust with dogs with her knowledge of animal behavior and natural affinity toward caring for animals. She is also able to organize her time well and has shown excitement for getting to interact with more pets, which is great because when she gets into something, she becomes very efficient in the area of interest.”
17. Priscilla G.
“Priscilla was so so wonderful!! She is sweet and caring and takes exceptional care of your furry loves. Priscilla gave me such peace knowing my cat Gracie was well looked after! Included pictures and great info after every visit !”
18. Justine S.
“Justine has been a great cat sitter for our Carlo . She has sent us his pictures and reports about his well doing. Will certainly book her again in our next trip away”
19. Erin C.
“Erin is a fantastic pet caregiver! She is kind, responsible, and genuinely a good person. She looks after my dogs whenever I'm on vacation, and I've never once had a complaint. The dogs are always healthy and happy after they see her!”
20. Samantha C.
“Samantha is the best! She is so kind and took such great care of Ranger. Ranger absolutely adores her! I definitely recommend Samantha and will have her cat sit again!”
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Parkside 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 116 pet sitters in Parkside. 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, 87% of Parkside pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 Parkside.
Rover makes it easy to find Parkside 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 116 pet sitters in Parkside 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.
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