Pet Sitting in Porter
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Top rated Porter pet sitters
“I can’t recommend Mikayla more when it comes to dog sitting and dog check ins! Throughout the entire visit, it was clear that she actually cared about animals, and did an amazing job with my dog. The updates and photos she sent were amazing, and really cleared up any concerns I had about the wellbeing of my dog. I highly recommend Mikayla for anyone looking for a positive, caring and responsible dog sitter!”
“Brianna has been God sent for Bear and I, she has helped out in a big way with Bear when my schedule got hectic these last couple days! We only want her when it comes to Bear”
“Jada was an absolutely dream to work with. This is the longest we have been away from our cat and Jada took such good care of him. He trusted her right away and loved having her come over. She sent amazing pictures that made us feel at ease being so far away from our cat. We will definitely book again.”
“Ciara has watched my cats twice now and has done a fabulous job both times! Her meet and greets are extremely thorough and it is so pleasant each time! I couldn’t recommend her enough!!”
“Vickie's the best!! We were nervous about leaving our babies home while we went to Galveston for fathers day weekend, but Vickie took care of it no problem! The update photos were so nice as it let us know everyone was happy and healthy. She gave them a little more food thanbwe usually do but no complaints - it was just a little treat for the cats! Thank you Vickie!!! We'll book again in the future”
“Kat was amazing! She has great communication and did a meet and greet beforehand, our dog adored her! She sent a picture every visit. I knew she was in good hands! Will definitely book again.”
“Absolutely amazing! My dog loved her and i know cat did too. She made sure they were comfortable and played with them as well as give me updates on how they were doing. I definitely recommend her and i’d book her again!”
“Madeline was awesome in taking care of our dog while we traveled. She doesn’t just pop in take her out and leave she actually spent time with our dog which was so sweet! Thanks Madeline we will def be booking you again in the future.”
“Emily and her family was amazing and so kind to Nellie! Took her out, played with her and made sure she was okay while my husband and I were at work! Looking forward to using Emily many more times!!”
“Sarah cares for my babies like they are her own. My pups get so excited to see her - whether it is arriving at her home for an overnight or her coming to our house for a drop in, they love her and her family. So grateful to have found someone we trust with our babies!”
“We could tell by Lily’s smiles how much she enjoyed Ruth taking care of her. Ruth took great pictures, was timely and stayed in touch with us. So happy to have found Ruth!”
“Carrissa was able to make it to my house on short notice and the girls loved her! She took so many pictures of them that I could actually post on social media! We can’t wait to call her again!”
“My cat normally hides for the first few visits with someone new, however he came out at Tia's first visit and looked to be really comfortable with her/enjoying himself. I loved that Tia send photos from each drop-in visit and communicated so well throughout. Noticing Handsome's hangnail, she sent an additional photo of it and asked if I'd like her to clip it for him while she' s here. I so appreciate her willingness to go above and beyond during her visits and her clear and courteous communication. I'll be happy to book with Tia again if/when needed.”
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sirena D.Star Sitter
“Sirena did a great job caring for my dogs on Thanksgiving day. She arrived in timely manner and followed instructions exactly. Will use her again”
Mikayla A.
Star Sitter
“I can’t recommend Mikayla more when it comes to dog sitting and dog check ins! Throughout the entire visit, it was clear that she actually cared about animals, and did an amazing job with my dog. The updates and photos she sent were amazing, and really cleared up any concerns I had about the wellbeing of my dog. I highly recommend Mikayla for anyone looking for a positive, caring and responsible dog sitter!”
Brianna T.Star Sitter
“Brianna has been God sent for Bear and I, she has helped out in a big way with Bear when my schedule got hectic these last couple days! We only want her when it comes to Bear”
Jada H.Star Sitter
“Jada was an absolutely dream to work with. This is the longest we have been away from our cat and Jada took such good care of him. He trusted her right away and loved having her come over. She sent amazing pictures that made us feel at ease being so far away from our cat. We will definitely book again.”
Ciara R.
“Ciara has watched my cats twice now and has done a fabulous job both times! Her meet and greets are extremely thorough and it is so pleasant each time! I couldn’t recommend her enough!!”
Vickie T.Star Sitter
“Vickie's the best!! We were nervous about leaving our babies home while we went to Galveston for fathers day weekend, but Vickie took care of it no problem! The update photos were so nice as it let us know everyone was happy and healthy. She gave them a little more food thanbwe usually do but no complaints - it was just a little treat for the cats! Thank you Vickie!!! We'll book again in the future”
Kat R.Star Sitter
“Kat was amazing! She has great communication and did a meet and greet beforehand, our dog adored her! She sent a picture every visit. I knew she was in good hands! Will definitely book again.”
Kimberly V.Star Sitter
“Absolutely amazing! My dog loved her and i know cat did too. She made sure they were comfortable and played with them as well as give me updates on how they were doing. I definitely recommend her and i’d book her again!”
andrea m.
“She was very communicative and kept me up to date on my pups!”
Ana B.Star Sitter
“Ana was great! She came to take care of my puppy last minute. Super nice, friendly, and professional. Will definitely be using her service again! Thanks!”
Madeline S.Star Sitter
“Madeline was awesome in taking care of our dog while we traveled. She doesn’t just pop in take her out and leave she actually spent time with our dog which was so sweet! Thanks Madeline we will def be booking you again in the future.”
Kim B.
“Kim was great with our dogs and cat! Very attentive, timely, and loving. Could not have asked for a better experience. Will definitely book again. Thank you Kim!”
Emily M.Star Sitter
“Emily and her family was amazing and so kind to Nellie! Took her out, played with her and made sure she was okay while my husband and I were at work! Looking forward to using Emily many more times!!”
Sarah S.
“Sarah cares for my babies like they are her own. My pups get so excited to see her - whether it is arriving at her home for an overnight or her coming to our house for a drop in, they love her and her family. So grateful to have found someone we trust with our babies!”
Claudia & Alexis C.
“We only needed them temporarily but they did a great job taking care of our fur baby and making sure he had plenty of attention and exercise in the middle of the day.”
Claudia M.
“Claudia is perfect to work with dropping in on our two dogs. Will definitely be using her again. Thank you!”
Ruth I.
“We could tell by Lily’s smiles how much she enjoyed Ruth taking care of her. Ruth took great pictures, was timely and stayed in touch with us. So happy to have found Ruth!”
Carrissa W.
“Carrissa was able to make it to my house on short notice and the girls loved her! She took so many pictures of them that I could actually post on social media! We can’t wait to call her again!”
Alison R.
“Alison was an amazing sitter! Her communication and attention to detail kept me at ease on vacation. I will definitely be using her services again.”
Tia W.
“My cat normally hides for the first few visits with someone new, however he came out at Tia's first visit and looked to be really comfortable with her/enjoying himself. I loved that Tia send photos from each drop-in visit and communicated so well throughout. Noticing Handsome's hangnail, she sent an additional photo of it and asked if I'd like her to clip it for him while she' s here. I so appreciate her willingness to go above and beyond during her visits and her clear and courteous communication. I'll be happy to book with Tia again if/when needed.”
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Porter 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 795 pet sitters in Porter. 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, 88% of Porter pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Porter have an average of 13 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 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 Porter.
Rover makes it easy to find Porter 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 795 pet sitters in Porter on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Porter, 97% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 92% offer medication administration, and 90% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. 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 background checks 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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