Book drop-in visits with a pet sitter in your neighborhood

Personalized care for your pet—without breaking the bank

Thousands of drop-in visits booked. Thousands of happy pets.

Is your dog happy to nap at home all day—or is your dog actually a cat? Instead of a full-time pet sitter, book someone to drop by a few times a day to feed and check on your pets. Drop-in pet sitting is great for:

Book drop-in visits

  1. Step 1

    Search Pet Sitters

    Browse profiles of nearby sitters who offer drop-in visits.
  2. Step 2

    Meet In Person

    Schedule a free in-person Meet & Greet to find the perfect fit.
  3. Step 3

    Book and Pay

    All payments are processed through Rover's secured platform.
  • No need to uproot your pet

    Your sitter will stop by to feed, play with, and snuggle your pet as many times a day as you like. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf.

  • Pet sitters you can trust

    Every pet sitter on the site has been reviewed and approved by the Rover team.

  • Easy Meet & Greets

    Meet your dog's perfect match before you book. Request a free in-person Meet & Greet, right from your Rover inbox.

  • Affordable, personalized pet care

    Worried that pet sitting will be more expensive than kennels? Find out how much pet sitters near you typically cost.

Rest easy knowing we've got your back

  • Cashless payments

    Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.

  • Rover Guarantee

    Every booking made through Rover is covered by the Rover Guarantee. Learn More

  • Reservation protection

    It doesn't happen often, but if your pet sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new one. Learn More

  • World-class support

    We’re friendly, knowledgeable, and total pet fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.

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