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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 2 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Hockessin, DE, 19707

“Jerry was a fantastic dog sitter! He was reliable and kept me updated with every visit, sending pictures and videos so I could see how my dogs were doing. It gave me such peace of mind while I was away knowing they were being well cared for. I really appreciated his communication and would definitely recommend Jerry to anyone looking for a trustworthy and attentive pet sitter. We will absolutely use him again!”

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Lisa C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
Hockessin, DE, 19707

“Dog whisperer. Very upbeat, energetic. Provided details on visits and seems to love her job. Was always on time and stayed for the entire durations. Everything you’d want in a sitter for your pet. This was our first time using the service. We will definitely select her next time we need sitter services.”

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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 217 reviews
30 repeat clients
31 years of experience
Hockessin, DE, 19707

“John took his time meeting my pittie get used to him. He even took her for a walk. I’m very impressed!! Thanks John for giving my girl the attention she craves!”

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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 209 reviews
68 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19808

“Alison was so kind in going out of her way to do a meet-and-greet with our kitties before we left! When we got home, everyone was happy and everything was tidy. We would definitely book Alison to watch our babies again!”

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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 138 reviews
23 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

“Elisa is AMAZING!! She is like part of our family:) She loves our fur babies as though they are her own. If you’re able to book her, you are blessed!!! 💝”

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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
3 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Hockessin, DE, 19707

“Exceptional dog sitter — Roscoe was in good hands.”

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$30
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• 210 reviews
81 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

“Jenni was WONDERFUL! On her second visit she asked if she could bring her dog for a playdate with her boyfriend and she sent photos and videos of happy, tail wagging pups playing ball together! I'm going to hire Jenni to come more regularly, hopefully with her pup! I will definitely use her for boarding because now my guy will be right at home with them all!”

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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 14 reviews
6 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

“Julia was absolutely amazing! She was right on time, very flexible, super sweet, and treated my puppy, Fern, like her own! She and Fern became fast friends, and Fern was very sad to see Julia go. I’ll be booking with Julia again, no question about that!”

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Nathan & Meredith V.
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• 49 reviews
15 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19808

“Nathan took great care of our senior cat while we were away for the weekend. He was prompt to stick to her eating schedule and took care of everything she needed, including lots of pets! I would book Nathan and Meredith again in the future.”

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$20
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10 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

About: I’m Kaylee! I am currently a Sophomore at UD studying Wildlife Conservation and Ecology. I have loved animals all my life and I want to dedicate my life to taking care of them and protecting those in need. I have experience with animal care since I was very young. I have worked as a pet bather at a grooming salon and I have worked at a dog kennel! I am very excited to meet your animals and take the best care of them! I am a Sophomore in college and I have a lot of free time. My free days are The weekends, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. I may also be able to work in some Tuesdays and Thursdays. I will make sure that your animals feel safe and are protected while you are away. I bring happy energy to hopefully cheer them up while their family is away!

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28 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

About: We brought home our 1st puppy when our eldest daughter was 8 weeks old. Everything since then has been easy! Currently have an 8yr old Golden Retriever with a fenced in backyard. Each of our grown children took in a dog or puppy once they had their own homes. We have had cats, hamsters, fish, and guinea pigs over the years. I'm recently semi-retired and my daughters have used Rover for their dogs in far away states. I thought it would be a nice way to give our dog a playmate every once in a while. We have a large fenced in yard which your dog can run around or hangout with our dog if they'd like. Our house is split level so there could be 6 stairs at time to go up & down. I love to walk our dog & listen to books or podcasts.

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$18
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5 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

About: I have taken care of all sorts of pets since I was a kid, but dogs and cats are what I am most used to. I have experience walking dogs, dog sitting in others homes(overnight too), and some experience caring for cats(cousins and friends). I have 3 golden retrievers at home in NY ranging from ages 1-8 and I care about them SO much, so I always want to ensure their safety. I feed them, walk them, and have endless playtime with them. My goal is to always ensure your pets safety, just as I would for mine:) I’m currently a nursing student at the University of Delaware and I’m on the club soccer team at UD! Don’t worry, I still have plenty of time to take care of your pets! I have SO much time between my classes during the week, time on weekends, and after my clinicals on Thursday and Friday’s! I am here to help! I live in a town house at Delaware in which I am able to bring your pet to! There is a fenced in tennis court and park a quick 2 minute walk away that I would take the doggy day out dogs to! I have taken care of pets in the homes of family, friends, and clients. I ensure to go into the house with a calm manor and let the pet get used to me before I walk them, play, or feed them. I have three golden retrievers myself that I care for and always want to ensure their safety. I will always make sure to ensure your pets safety too!

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$20
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10 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

About: I’ve always had a furry friend by my side, since as long as I could remember. I provide reliable, patient, and personalized care to each pet I care for. I love both dogs and cats, no matter breed, size, or personality, I always make sure they’re safe and comfortable. As a responsible pet sitter/walker, I keep owners updated and follow routine in order to keep your pet happy and loved while you’re away:) Pet care fits easily into my routine because I have a flexible weekday schedule. I’m currently a student at Wilmington University, while balancing mutiple side incomes as a 23 year old in today’s world. I’m available throughout the week for walks or drop-in visits, and I can adjust my schedule to meet each pet's needs. I care for every pet like they're my own. I follow their usual routine, make sure they have food, water, exercise, and lots of attention, and I always follow the owner's instructions. My priority is keeping your pets safe, happy, and comfortable.

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$15
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10 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

About: I’ve been taking care of animals my whole life! I’m a pre-veterinary medicine major at the University of Delaware so I’ve been studying animal behavior, nutrition, and welfare for a year now. I work as an ER veterinary assistant back home and a large animal hospital when I’m at school so I’ve gathered over 800 hours dogsitting, volunteering, shadowing vet clinics, and working. I’m passionate about taking care of your pet. :) I’m living at college which gives me a very decent amount of availability! As long as you book with me 1-2 weeks in advance, I’m available almost everyday. When caring for your pets in your home, I will follow any specials instructions or routines you give regarding feeding, exercise, and medications. I always make sure all pets feel loved, comfortable, and safe with me. I can also check the home for any issues, water the plants if needed, bring in mail/packages, and of course I will send pictures and updates!!

Sitter Profile Image: Julia P.
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Julia P.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 8 reviews
4 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Hockessin, DE, 19707

“Julia is GREAT! She took wonderful care of our 4 babies while we were away and gave thorough updates with lots of photos after each visit. Our pup can be very anxious when we’re gone but he looked so happy to be hanging out with her and didn’t seem stressed at all when we got back. One of the cats is very timid as well and after only a visit or two, he was coming out to greet her every time she stopped by!”

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$29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 32 reviews
14 repeat clients
40 years of experience
LANDENBERG, PA, 19350

“Kelli did a great job caring for our cats! They are happy and well fed. We got lots of pictures and updates. She was also considerate about the time difference of where we were when contacting us.”

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Emma K.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 23 reviews
8 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Wilmington, DE, 19806

About: I've lived with and cared for dogs for my entire life; I love all animals, big, small, young, old and anywhere in between, the more animals the better! I have experience with dogs, cats, rats, hamsters, and fish and I get along with all of them. I am available for early mornings and late nights as well as weekends. I am also familiar with and unphased by the less glamorous sides of pet care, I don't mind cleaning up after puppy accidents, I have some experience grooming our shaggier four legged friends, and I know how to administer most puppy medications. I work from home so my availability is wide open for whatever you and your animals need. I am an extremely active person so there is no limit to much I will love and play with your pup, but I will also be patient and sensitive to nervous dog and cats. There is no puppy personality that I don't love. I can't wait to meet your dog! I work remote most days. I also have weekends and evenings available for more involved activities. When im not pet sitting i like to take my own dog for hiking/ camping adventures! A typical day starts with breakfast and a nice romp around the yard, or brisque walk around the neighborhood so your dog can go potty and get out some morning energy. I have a flexible schedule at work so i can take frequent breaks to play and attend to your critters needs. In the evenings, im free again and i like to spend time being active, whether its a long walk, a game of fetch, or even an adventure to the park

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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 1 review
3 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

About: i have experience cat sitting as well dog sitting. I have my own dog who is now 15 years old that i take care of as well as take on walks! I live workin with all animals cats and dogs! I am a college student at the university of delaware. I usually have time in between classes to take walks for dogs or even stop in quick to let them out for the bathroom or for feedings! I have a spacious house and a pretty big back yard to walk the dog around for bathroom time as well as a nice walking areas around my neighborhood and we also have trails in the back of my house with a park that could be used for daily exercise if your animal needs to get their energy out!

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Hailey S.
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5 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19711

About: Hello my name is Hailey. I’m looking to go into business for myself and find new clients to help accomplish that. I have reliable transportation and a crash tested dog crate in my vehicle to keep your pup secure if transportation is needed. I have over 5 years experience with other things too such as bathing, nail trims, administering medication, caring for wounds, knowing body language, etc Let's Connect: Send me a message via this website and I'll reply within 72 hours. I have a lot of availability to take care of your pups and my walks I usually like to keep on weekdays and sittings usually fall on weekends and holidays which I don’t mind I don’t have a fenced in yard unfortunately but I take my own dog out everyday I have a wide field I can take your dog to have fun

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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Newark, DE, 19717

“Fiona was great with our dog Beau! She sent pictures and communicated regularly, we felt very comfortable with him in her care.”

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Alison is the best. My cat loves her and she always goes above and beyond. It gives me great peace of mind to leave my sweet cat under her care when I know she will be very well taken care of and she will love her time with Alison. 🐈‍⬛

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Nicole N.
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Julia was great, wrote sitting notes and played with our kitties. Next time I will ask for more pictures :-)

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Lynn C.
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She was wonderful like always! Highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to watch their pets

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Keegan L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Dog whisperer. Very upbeat, energetic. Provided details on visits and seems to love her job. Was always on time and stayed for the entire durations. Everything you’d want in a sitter for your pet. This was our first time using the service. We will definitely select her next time we need sitter services.

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David R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

John was terrific! He is friendly, highly reliable and an excellent communicator. We felt confident our pooch was in good hands and will use John’s services again for sure!

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Rosemarie B.
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They took great care of our senior dog! Always on time. I would definitely have them do drop in visits again!

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Ken W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jerry was a fantastic dog sitter! He was reliable and kept me updated with every visit, sending pictures and videos so I could see how my dogs were doing. It gave me such peace of mind while I was away knowing they were being well cared for. I really appreciated his communication and would definitely recommend Jerry to anyone looking for a trustworthy and attentive pet sitter. We will absolutely use him again!

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Anne L.
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Jessica was great! Easy to work with and great communication before and during the visit. Brady loved his visit! And she did not mind the dog slobber 😆

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Jennifer G.
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Emily was an excellent sitter! She made sure my cat was well fed and taken care of. She took note of the foods that she preferred and did extra tasks that she anticipated. Will absolutely book her again!

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Chaitanya N.
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Thank you for all the love and care you show Simba! I appreciate all the details every time you care for him, but especially this past week! You’re the best!

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Deseree V.
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We had a wonderful experience. Kaitlyn watched our Newfoundland puppy, Teddy, for an hour while I was at work and took great care of him. She was reliable, communicative, and made sure he was comfortable and well cared for. I will definitely book again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet sitter.

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Meghan J.
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Renee was great. She was one of the only ones who were able to come last minute. We have never left our dog alone before for more than a day and we were gone for 5 days. We’re so thankful and relieved to know we have someone to take care of our good boy if needed!

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Wade S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Christie is communicative, timely and takes care of all our dog’s needs! Flexible with last minute needs and we’re happy to work with her in the future!

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Caroline S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lynn is great. Our two cats, who can be very shy, skittish and picky loved Lynn from the moment they met her at the meet and greet. We rested easy on our vacation knowing Lynn was taking care of them and loved seeing all her updates and pictures. She is super professional and I would definitely recommend her to any cat families!

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Susan K.
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Robyn was great with my doodle Noodle! I highly recommend and will be using her again! Thank you so much for the short notice all Robyn!

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Jordan L.
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Kasey completed all tasks given and then some. She even freshened up kitty’s litter box which was not requested but greatly appreciated. Will be using her in the future!

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Jeffrey W.
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Celia was a wonderful caregiver to my kitties!! She provided detailed visit reports and photos. I would certainly hire her again!

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Antoniette R.
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I was pleased to see how Jenna interacted with my cat. I could tell that my girl was happy with Jenna, and look forward to booking her again.

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Becky G.
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Rachel was great with our three cats — Gus, Leo, and Cooper! She was easy to communicate with, flexible with timing, and clearly a true animal lover. Cooper is on the shyer side and Rachel was totally unfazed. We've used her before, will keep coming back, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her!

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Chris W.
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Nathan and Meredith take amazing care of my energetic boxer and are extremely accommodating always with a smile.

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Catherine R.
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Yes, you can find sitters who have experience administering medication or managing dietary requirements. You can also find pet sitters who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies 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.

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