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Ari M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
188 reviews
67 repeat clients
2 years of experience
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA, 19106

Ari is very thorough and thoughtful in her approach to pet sitting. She is very responsive and anyone would be lucky to have her take care of their pets!

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Nina S.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
135 reviews
41 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19107

Nina has been wonderful with Roxy and very communicative! She makes sure to send great updates and listens carefully to all instructions. Would definitely recommend Nina!

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Grace B.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

Grace was wonderful! Will definitely ask her to help with Lola again!

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Ellen W.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
31 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19107

Ellen was fantastic with Clover. She came to do a “Meet and Greet” and then we walked Clover to the park. Clover immediately took to Ellen, and I would not hesitate to have her watch Clover again. I would highly recommend!

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Ben S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
10 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19102

Ben did an awesome job of taking care of my sweet pup while I was at work. He provided informative updates and photos to let me know the visit went well! Thanks Ben!!

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Julia K.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
2 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19102

Julia provided a great service watching my cat for a week! Very punctual took many photos and was very flexible with the very specific food he eats. I recommend her and will hopefully book in future !

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Maxime Z.
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$15
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4.9 out of 5 stars
68 reviews
23 repeat clients
5 years of experience
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

Maxime did a great job taking care of my cat while I was out of town! She was timely and communicated well. I definitely recommend Maxime to anyone looking for a sitter! :-)

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Yaniera T.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
495 reviews
103 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19146

Yaniera took great care of our playful senior cat Frankie. She was communicative and caring. We’d be delighted to have her care for Frankie again next time we’re out of town. Thank you Yaniera!

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Pamela O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
23 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista, Philadelphia, PA, 19147

We’ve used Pamela several times for drop ins and she’s very thorough and sweet and provides great updates and photos. We trust she’ll take great care of the pups when we are out and we highly recommend her!

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Cailey H.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19103

Cailey was wonderful. Dependable and above expectations. Definitely will have her care for Rueben again. I highly recommend Cailey for all your pet sitting needs. 😀

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Janie S.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne, Philadelphia, PA, 19107

Janie was the sweetest and easiest sitter to work with! She left detailed notes, kept us updated, and gave our dog so much playtime and attention. We felt completely comfortable and would absolutely book with her again.

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Leilana A.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
2 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19107

Leilana was so great! She took such good care of my kitten Margot, took pictures of her, and communicated with me throughout the whole booking process. I’ll definitely be booking her again!

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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne, Philadelphia, PA, 19123

Casey was great! She very easy to work with, offered to meet Wyatt beforehand, and took great care of Wyatt. I will definitely use Casey again for future drop-ins! and other services!

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Zoe M.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
61 reviews
22 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19103

Zoe took such great care of my cat Charlie!! He was dealing with some unexpected eye problems right before I left, and Zoe was super great in sending progress photos of his eye and answering some questions for my vet! will definitely be requesting Zoe again next time I go away :)

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Sitter Profile Image: Helen M.
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Helen M.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
7 repeat clients
39 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19103

Thank you!!! You were amazing with my fur babies & they were so cared for!

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Jennifer L.
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Renee C.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
11 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19107

Renee is super helpful, communicative, and great with Mayo. I’d recommend her to anyone in the area!

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel W.
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Rachel W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
66 reviews
18 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista, Philadelphia, PA, 19147

My picky, shy, fussy cat took a liking to Rachel right away, which is the highest of praise. She is a great communicator, a cat whisperer, and excellent animal caretaker. Looking forward to another opportunity to book her services!

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Alexa K.
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$21
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5.0 out of 5 stars
106 reviews
41 repeat clients
10 years of experience
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA, 19102

Alexa did a fantastic job checking in on my pup while I was at work! It looks like he had a great time with her - he’s so happy in all the pics she sent! She gave him walks, cuddles, & made sure he ate his meal! Highly recommend & will use her again.

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Kristina M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
60 reviews
21 repeat clients
8 years of experience
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

Kristina stepped up at the last minute and Bubbles was so glad to see her. All good! Would ask Kristina to hang out with Bubbles again when I have to run out for a few hours any time.

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Nicole M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
156 reviews
65 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19102

Nicole was great!!!! Very flexible and easy to work with with a great personality! Julius enjoyed his time with her and we will definitely be a repeat client.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Amanda was SO great to work with!! I'll definitely be looking to have her back again! She was detailed in all her daily reports and played a lot with my kitten! She left me a nice 'thank you' card as well which was so sweet and a nice touch! She was always on time and easy to communicate with. Thank you Amanda!

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Sherie S.
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Marissa kept me updated with pictures and recaps of her visits. Our cat was very happy and relaxed when we got back into town!

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Abbie S.
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Rebecca is great to work with and truly cares about our pets. We love her write-ups and she ensures our dog and cat are cared for on every visit.

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Meryl K.
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I’ve used Clare multiple times for our two ‘kids’ - a cat and dog. She is quick to respond to inquiries and flexible in her schedule. Both the cat and dog enjoy her and are well taken care of.

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Scott H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Gabrielle did an incredible job taking care of our kitty Mayo! She gave great and detailed updates that made us feel comfortable with her care and confident that Mayo was getting all the attention and play she craves. Gabrielle followed all the instructions we left, took care of the house and plants too, was very responsive and kind, and we fully felt like everything was in good hands while we were gone! Thanks Gabrielle!

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Reyna P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Leanna is the best! She is a consistent sitter for us, and always keeps our minds at ease when we are away. She gives detailed and thoughtful updates, and gives the sweetest care to our kitty!

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Madelyn B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Shreya took such great care of our 2 cats while we were away! When we met her she took note of all logistics getting to our apartment building, the cats care, and asked important questions during our first meeting. Very personable and professional. The cats loved Shreya and it was really reassuring to get updates. She sent us plenty of photos and a thorough report every day she came and visited our boys. Thank you Shreya!

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Jeremy R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sheridan was amazing! She gives super in depth visit cards with lots of pictures, and she went the extra mile to make sure both my cats had plenty of play time and snuggles while I was gone. It was my first time booking a sitter through Rover, and Sheridan really put my mind at ease. Can’t recommend enough!

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Hannah C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Berna took amazing care of my two cats while I was away. They can be a little difficult with specific needs but she was extremely thoughtful and conscientious with them. She clearly loves cats and it shows! Plus the photos I got while I was away were awesome!

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Dylan H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily was great! She kept us updated and made sure to send photos of our pet! Highly recommend working with Emily!

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Alanna B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Chelsea did a wonderful job of taking care of our cat. She was very responsive to any questions and concerns during the week and we came back to our cat and our home in great condition. Thanks Chelsea!

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Daniel O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Faith treated my little cornbread so well and went above and beyond sending me photos, grabbing packages, and cleaning up!

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Elizabeth F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rebecca is the absolute best! She took such good care of our cat, Django, while we were away for about 2 weeks! She was always on time, communicative, and so good with our cat! She went above and beyond as well when our apartment complex misplaced our key. She made sure (even staying over her allotted time), that Django still got checked on that day and made sure our apartment complex got us a new key/got it back to us when we returned home from vacation. 20/10 would rebook her again! Your pet and home are in safe hands with her!!

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Jenny V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel was amazing! She took great care of my 2 kitties and provided thorough updates and the cutest photos! Will definitely book with her again :)

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Margaret C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Michelle was great! Came on time and provided pics of my cat while she was there. I appreciate her taking the time for a meet-and-greet before our first booking, especially since it was a booking in the same week. Will book again!

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Carly C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Matina & Amanda did a great job at taking care of my two cats when I had a last minute trip to go on. Sent lots of pictures with a detailed update and took care of the previous nights food bowls that had been left out. Highly recommend and will definitely book again for future cat sitting!

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JACLYN M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jennifer is so great watching my cat! She’s always on time for visits (even in crazy weather), sends a bunch of pictures, and leaves really detailed notes which show she pays attention to all my cat’s needs. She’s also been very flexible w/ visit timing on late notice to help make sure I have feeding coverage while I’m away. I feel super comfortable leaving my cat in her care and would definitely recommend hiring her :)

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Katie S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

charlotte was amazing!! i’m a newer cat owner and this was my first sitter experience. she was awesome with providing updates (and a ton of pictures) and i could tell my cat loved her. absolutely booking her again <3

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Morgan M.
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Kayla is so kind and communicative! She took amazing care of our pup - I highly recommend booking with her!

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Kaitlyn M.
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Joe was extremely reliable and thorough and most of all an excellent communicator and documenter of my little beloved friend

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Jericho N.
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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Philadelphia on Rover is $22.2 per visit (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 9,929 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Philadelphia. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.

Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Philadelphia stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.

Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Philadelphia. On Rover:

  • 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

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