Pet Sitting in Portage
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Top rated Portage pet sitters
“I’m hesitant to review how awesome she is for fear that she’ll get too busy! ☺️ Rachel is very professional and easy to work with. She communicates well and promptly. We look forward to having her help with Murphy more often!”
“Erika was there exactly when we discussed & my kittos clearly enjoyed her visits! Even my very skittish little girl came right to her! All of my cats are rescues & have behavioral quirks; Erika was able to manage all of them very appropriately. We will be booking again next month!”
“Kami communicated very well with us. Our cat seemed happy to have someone pop in on her while we were out of town. She provided photos during her drop in visit, gave her some cuddles, cleaned the litter box, checked the water, and fed her.”
“Christina stopped by to let our German Shepard out while we were out of town. She took great care of our dog and we will definitely book her again for any future dog sitting!”
About: I have experience with both older and younger dogs, including dog-sitting rescues and providing overnight care. Messes do not scare me and I am more than happy to keep you in the loop. As a college student, I may be away for hours, but my schedule allows me to attend to tasks between classes. My weekends are a lot more free and flexible. If you have any concerns about this, please reach out. At your home, I will abide by all rules and suggestions, ensuring your pets receive the best care possible. This means feeding schedules, walking routines, overnight stays, and more.
About: It’s always extremely important for my family to find a reliable and loving dog sitter for our dog, and I know how stressful it can be & want you to feel at ease while your pup is in my care. Our dog is very welcoming when it comes to having another dog in the home, and we will always treat your dog like our own. I want you to feel at ease knowing your dog is in a safe place and being well taken care of while you are away. Your vacation is also their vacation! I work full time but have the option to work from home if needed or flex my schedule. I can make whatever I need work to fit into our routine of caring for our dog, Nala and your dog too! We have a fenced in yard and will let the dogs run the yard for as long as they want. Making sure they feel loved and comfortable as they are in their own home.
About: I’m a babysitter and have been for 10 years, so not only do I know how to care for a dog, I know how to care for a human. As a college student I constantly miss my dogs at home, and will find joy in any excuse to give a dog attention. I’ve had dogs my entire life. As a college student I am happy to spend the night at places near my school. During weekdays though, I will not always be there. I will and can visit between classes and give your dog all the love in the world in the afternoon or evening after class :) I will make sure your dogs get to keep the routine they have when their family is home the best I can. I love to watch a show or do homework near the dog so I can be available for snuggles. More than happy to take dogs on daily walks, I love the excuse to get outside and get to know your dog!
“Erin did an amazing job providing a week of drop-in visits for my six cats. I received daily updates and photos. She took the time to look for any cats that were hiding as well as played with the ones that came out to see her. When we got home, there were no messes or litter cleanup to deal with. I would highly recommend her and hope to use her again!”
“Hannah is a great caretaker. My cat is generally very shy with anyone but me; but she came out and “visited ” with Hannah every day. That says a lot about her and her kindness. I will DEFINITELY ask her to take care of my cat again!!”
About: I've been taking care of pets my whole life, and gave been helping others for the past 7 years. Providing great care while owners can't be there. I can provide potty breaks and over nights and walks most days. Feel free to reach out with any questions! I can make most times work! I follow instructions to a T when pet sitting. Will ask for clarification if there is any question! I will treat you animals and space as I would mine.❤️
“My cat typically has some stranger danger, but he fell in love with Mackenzie at the meet and greet. I’m always nervous to leave him, but he warmed up to her right away. He made a lot of biscuits and greeted her at the door. She sent photos and gave me updates and I knew he was in great hands.”
About: I have been working with pets for many years. I have also lived with dogs my whole life! I love all types of animals! Hire me! I can work anything. I am a night owl so if your animal needs late night care, I am your person! I can come weekends or weekdays I make sure that the animal cannot get into anything that would harm them. I also make sure to let the animal smell me before doing anything as much as pet them
About: animals are my entire reason for existence to be honest. i would spend every waking hour with them if i could. i raised a white siberian husky pup who lives with my uncle now because i already have too many animals in my apartment and im scared my landlord is gonna find out lol. the huskies name is lucy and she is my world and she is such a polite lady now and im so proud to say that i’m the one who raised her. i love her so much. i dog sit for my other uncles boxer allll the time and i have for years. his name is nash and he is absolutely INSANE but we love him. i house and dog sit for my neighbors and i have for as long as i can remember. the doggo is a pit bull named apollo and he is such a distinguished gentleman. i literally have pretty much free availability. even if i did have something going on, i will go out of my way to free my schedule for your sweet babies the pets in my home are spoiled beyond extreme and i have no shame in admitting that. they are living their best lives and they know it. i will do everything in my power to make your pets feel loved and cared for, however that may be.
“Hayley was so attentive to our big guy and spent some quality time with him!! It was a relief to know he was well cared for and played with and spoiled while we were away! Highly recommend her as a sitter!!”
About: What sets me apart from other sitters is my hands-on experience and genuine love for dogs of all sizes. I’ve had the joy of owning two dogs in the past and currently have my own furry companion, Latte, who has taught me even more about patience and care. I’ve provided sitting services for both big and small dogs, and I pride myself on being attentive, responsible, and great at making dogs feel comfortable and loved. Whether it’s playtime, cuddles, or ensuring their daily routines are followed, I treat every dog like my own! I have part time jobs and I am my own Boss so scheduling around them to fit your pups into my schedule is no issue. I don’t personally board animals in my own home as I rent. But my dog and I enjoy going on walks and cuddling whenever we can.
About: I currently have two dogs, a cavalier and a border collie. My cavalier (Milo) is a puppy and my border collie (zoey) is three years old. Both of my dogs have very high energy levels so I know how to deal with hyper pups and help get out some of that energy. I am currently available weekdays after 2pm and weekends I am available after 12pm on weekends. I am extremely flexible, I can do long-term set schedules and short term. I have a big front and back yard for dogs to play in and have two dogs my self to help give your dog company. Also live in a very friendly neighborhood. I live by a bunch of parks and open fields also, enjoy running with dogs .
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Rachel M.Star Sitter
“I’m hesitant to review how awesome she is for fear that she’ll get too busy! ☺️ Rachel is very professional and easy to work with. She communicates well and promptly. We look forward to having her help with Murphy more often!”
Erika S.Star Sitter
“Erika was there exactly when we discussed & my kittos clearly enjoyed her visits! Even my very skittish little girl came right to her! All of my cats are rescues & have behavioral quirks; Erika was able to manage all of them very appropriately. We will be booking again next month!”
Rune S.
“Awesome availability and she has made our busy life a little less crazy. I always know our kitties are in good hands with Rune. 100% recommend ❤️”
Kami C.
“Kami communicated very well with us. Our cat seemed happy to have someone pop in on her while we were out of town. She provided photos during her drop in visit, gave her some cuddles, cleaned the litter box, checked the water, and fed her.”
Christina K.Star Sitter
“Christina stopped by to let our German Shepard out while we were out of town. She took great care of our dog and we will definitely book her again for any future dog sitting!”
Isabella L.
“Bella did a great job taking care of our cats! She sent daily pictures and gave them lots of love while we were gone. Our one cat who is nervous around most people absolutely loved Bella. I highly recommend her!”
MaKayla K.
“MaKayla did a drop in for my kitty Bowie and did a great job. Def will be reaching out to her again if I need another sitter :)”
Marisa D.
“Marisa is an outstanding choice for your fur baby! She is so loving and caring with animals and took great care of my pup while I was away! She walked her, played with her and sent me updates frequently! My dog doesn’t like being away from home and didn’t want to leave after being there! 100% recommend!”
Trystine C.
“Trystine watched our dogs in our home while we were out of town. They provided superb care to both of our furbabies while also offering us regular communication. We were at ease knowing our furbabies were safe with them.”
Erin B.Star Sitter
“Erin did an amazing job providing a week of drop-in visits for my six cats. I received daily updates and photos. She took the time to look for any cats that were hiding as well as played with the ones that came out to see her. When we got home, there were no messes or litter cleanup to deal with. I would highly recommend her and hope to use her again!”
Morgan B.
“Morgan did great. My dog loves her. Highly recommend.”
Hannah T.
“Hannah is a great caretaker. My cat is generally very shy with anyone but me; but she came out and “visited ” with Hannah every day. That says a lot about her and her kindness. I will DEFINITELY ask her to take care of my cat again!!”
Rachel Best
“Rachel has taken great care of my golden retriever and lab. She is very flexible around your schedule and reliable. She has great animal experience and I highly recommend her.”
Christin W.Star Sitter
“Christin was great! She helped us with our cats while we were away and got our mail in also, was great with communicating.”
Mackenzie S.
“My cat typically has some stranger danger, but he fell in love with Mackenzie at the meet and greet. I’m always nervous to leave him, but he warmed up to her right away. He made a lot of biscuits and greeted her at the door. She sent photos and gave me updates and I knew he was in great hands.”
Abi F.
“Abi has done a great job looking after our two dogs. She loves animals and never met a stranger. She has done in home visits, walks, and trips to the dog park. She loves my dogs as if they were her own. I never have to worry about them getting enough love.”
Kaela H.
“Kaela has been watching my pets for as long as I can remember. She has a heart of gold and would do anything for them. I will always go to her first if I ever need anyone to watch my dogs. You can always trust her. She is such a sweetheart”
Hayley A.
“Hayley was so attentive to our big guy and spent some quality time with him!! It was a relief to know he was well cared for and played with and spoiled while we were away! Highly recommend her as a sitter!!”
Catherin Y.
“She took care of my Rosy so well, rosy was fed and taken out when she had to go. I always love seeing Catherin and so does Rosy”
Elyse M.
“Elyse is very good with pets. She has two dogs at home and takes great care of them. She loves to play with them and give them lots of love. She would be great for anyone pets that need love and care when they are not there”
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The median cost per night for pet sitting in Portage is $20
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Sitters in Portage average 6 repeat pet sitting clients
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Portage on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $20 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 Aug 2025, there are 109 pet sitters in Portage. 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, 85% of Portage pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 Portage.
Rover makes it easy to find Portage 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 109 pet sitters in Portage 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.
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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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