Pet Sitting in Portsmouth
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Top rated Portsmouth pet sitters
“Kylie was awesome with our pets! She made time to come by beforehand to meet all of them and make sure she knew where everything was. We got pictures and updates with each visit to let us know what was going on and she communicated any issues or concerns. You can tell she really cares about the animals she’s watching and pays attention to their needs.”
“Amy is warm and instantly likable. One of my cats could not get enough of her! I so appreciated the pictures and detailed descriptions of each visit.”
“Lindsay was awesome!! She kept in touch during every visit making it very stress free for me knowing that Belle was being taken such good care of!! I would absolutely recommend her!!”
“Zara is great to work with! Reliable, trustworthy, and kind! Definitely plan to use her services again in the future. Highly recommend her to anyone needing pet care!”
“Tyler is our go-to guy whenever we need dependable, trustworthy, and loving care for our two large, rambunctious young dogs. Tyler, thank you so much for providing such awesome care and consequently giving us peace of mind whenever we travel without the dogs.”
“Desirae was great with the cats and they loved her! She always updated how they were doing and made sure their water was always taken care of.”
“Thank you!”
“Beth helped me out when my sitter fell through and I was already out of town. She was able to jump in with barely any notice AND I cannot express how thankful I was for her flexibility to help me out on a holiday. My two dogs looked so happy in all of the picture updates she sent. I would definitely book again :)”
“Eleyna was fantastic with our dogs! She was attentive, caring, and made sure they were happy and well cared for. It was also a last minute booking. We’ll definitely book with her again. 5 stars!”
“Taylor was awesome. She arrived on time and took really good care of my four month old labrador puppy. The puppy phase is not easy and she has a lot of good training tips and advice. I feel like my dog is in good hands with Taylor. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire her. We’ll be using her all the time.”
“Very attentive to our dogs routines, and looked for ways to go above and beyond, like washing their dog bowls without even being asked. Our dogs loved him. 10/10 would hire him again.”
“Such an amazing and caring dog sitter. I would 100% recommend and book again!”
“Jackson is absolutely awesome! Everytime I have asked him to help me with drop-ins for my dog, he is always prompt to respond and is very flexible with schedules and drop in times. He's really sweet to talk to in person and is very good with my dog, she gets super excited when she sees him! I would definitely recommend Jackson to anyone who needs their dogs taken care of 😊”
“Emily, was wonderful. We have two cats one is really friendly and the other is very shy. Emily was able to interact with the shy one and that made our vacation stress free.”
“Julie is fabulous! I am so very happy to have found her on Rover! I wanted someone who knew cats, who lived nearby, who did not charge an arm and a leg, who had a reasonable cancellation policy, and, of course, who was responsible. Well, I won the lottery with Julie! Yes, I did! Julie is fabulous, absolutely FABULOUS! From the very start (and throughout the entire time), Julie was fast to respond to my requests, my questions, my texts, etc. It was clear that she wanted to ensure we were on the same page, from the beginning, and that we remained on the same page throughout. Outstanding! And, since my schedule often changes, sometimes at the very last minute, her reasonable cancellation policy will not cause me to hesitate to enlist her services again and again. And, since my cat pretty much goes into hiding whenever I am away, caring for my cat becomes simple, easy, and quick - clean the litterbox, provide fresh food and water, then depart. Well, it was here that Julie went the extra mile. Julie washed out the food containers I use to store my cat's wet food, yet I had not asked her to do that! How very thoughtful and generous! Thank you so much, Julie! Thank you for being a FABULOUS cat sitter!”
About: I have taken care of my own dog, neighbors dogs, and friend’s dogs for 10 years. I have walked Yorkies up to Irish wolf hounds! Any care I’m there! My Rover schedule is dependent on my part time work, usually I’m free 4 days a week. These 4 days I can work 24/7. Monthly my schedule will change from weekdays to weekends, with some variation. I can be an early riser or a night owl . I have experience with elderly , sick, hyper, and most temperaments of pets.Please trust I will treat your pet like my very own! Nothing will be more important than your pet while in my care, from 3 minutes or 4 hours.
“My dog has gained a new friend. Geneive was kind and loving towards Nola. Giving her treats, feeding, and daily walks, really keeps Nola happy and in her routine. From all the pics and chats, Nola seemed to feel like her sitter was a part of the family. I would definitely book with her again and recommend her to others. 🧡”
“Fantastic!!!!!!!!”
“Allysha is wonderful! I was nervous about leaving my dog with strangers, but Allysha, on top of accepting taking care of my dog at last minute, took time to meet us before I went away, and make sure my dog was comfortable with her. She was keeping me updated on every visit! I would definitely will be contacting her the next time I go on vacation.”
About: I have raised my cat Frankie since she was 2 weeks old after finding her as an orphan in the woods. I bottle fed her every 3 hours for weeks and nursed her back from what vets that was almost a certain death situation. She is now thriving and 4 years old. Besides Frankie, I’ve had 2 other family cats as well and several barn cats. I’ve also had dogs by entire life including a sheltie, a shitzhu, a puggle, and 2 French bull dogs. I also ride horses competitively. I am completely flexible Monday, Friday and the weekends as I work from home these days. Tuesday-Thursday I can be available before 11 and after 3. I will be very diligent on walks to make sure dogs are safe and feel comfortable. I will also make sure all pets are fed appropriately and there is no mess. I love animals and will take the best of care of them.
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1. Kylie P.
“Kylie was awesome with our pets! She made time to come by beforehand to meet all of them and make sure she knew where everything was. We got pictures and updates with each visit to let us know what was going on and she communicated any issues or concerns. You can tell she really cares about the animals she’s watching and pays attention to their needs.”
2. Amy L.
“Amy is warm and instantly likable. One of my cats could not get enough of her! I so appreciated the pictures and detailed descriptions of each visit.”
3. Lindsay S.
“Lindsay was awesome!! She kept in touch during every visit making it very stress free for me knowing that Belle was being taken such good care of!! I would absolutely recommend her!!”
4. Zara M.
“Zara is great to work with! Reliable, trustworthy, and kind! Definitely plan to use her services again in the future. Highly recommend her to anyone needing pet care!”
5. Tyler F.
“Tyler is our go-to guy whenever we need dependable, trustworthy, and loving care for our two large, rambunctious young dogs. Tyler, thank you so much for providing such awesome care and consequently giving us peace of mind whenever we travel without the dogs.”
6. Desirae D.
“Desirae was great with the cats and they loved her! She always updated how they were doing and made sure their water was always taken care of.”
7. Sierrah J.
“Thank you!”
8. Beth C.
“Beth helped me out when my sitter fell through and I was already out of town. She was able to jump in with barely any notice AND I cannot express how thankful I was for her flexibility to help me out on a holiday. My two dogs looked so happy in all of the picture updates she sent. I would definitely book again :)”
9. Eleyna Hana R.
“Eleyna was fantastic with our dogs! She was attentive, caring, and made sure they were happy and well cared for. It was also a last minute booking. We’ll definitely book with her again. 5 stars!”
10. Taylor M.
“Taylor was awesome. She arrived on time and took really good care of my four month old labrador puppy. The puppy phase is not easy and she has a lot of good training tips and advice. I feel like my dog is in good hands with Taylor. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire her. We’ll be using her all the time.”
11. Rodney B.
“Very attentive to our dogs routines, and looked for ways to go above and beyond, like washing their dog bowls without even being asked. Our dogs loved him. 10/10 would hire him again.”
12. Reyna R.
“Such an amazing and caring dog sitter. I would 100% recommend and book again!”
13. Jackson L.
“Jackson is absolutely awesome! Everytime I have asked him to help me with drop-ins for my dog, he is always prompt to respond and is very flexible with schedules and drop in times. He's really sweet to talk to in person and is very good with my dog, she gets super excited when she sees him! I would definitely recommend Jackson to anyone who needs their dogs taken care of 😊”
14. Emily P.
“Emily, was wonderful. We have two cats one is really friendly and the other is very shy. Emily was able to interact with the shy one and that made our vacation stress free.”
15. Julie M.
“Julie is fabulous! I am so very happy to have found her on Rover! I wanted someone who knew cats, who lived nearby, who did not charge an arm and a leg, who had a reasonable cancellation policy, and, of course, who was responsible. Well, I won the lottery with Julie! Yes, I did! Julie is fabulous, absolutely FABULOUS! From the very start (and throughout the entire time), Julie was fast to respond to my requests, my questions, my texts, etc. It was clear that she wanted to ensure we were on the same page, from the beginning, and that we remained on the same page throughout. Outstanding! And, since my schedule often changes, sometimes at the very last minute, her reasonable cancellation policy will not cause me to hesitate to enlist her services again and again. And, since my cat pretty much goes into hiding whenever I am away, caring for my cat becomes simple, easy, and quick - clean the litterbox, provide fresh food and water, then depart. Well, it was here that Julie went the extra mile. Julie washed out the food containers I use to store my cat's wet food, yet I had not asked her to do that! How very thoughtful and generous! Thank you so much, Julie! Thank you for being a FABULOUS cat sitter!”
16. Antonia S.
“Toni (Antonia) was the by far the best dog sitter my family has had for our dog Luna!! She always went the extra mile and made sure to take her on long walks, give her lots of attention/play time, and was always extremely communicative and trustworthy. Would highly recommend!!”
17. Geneive M.
“My dog has gained a new friend. Geneive was kind and loving towards Nola. Giving her treats, feeding, and daily walks, really keeps Nola happy and in her routine. From all the pics and chats, Nola seemed to feel like her sitter was a part of the family. I would definitely book with her again and recommend her to others. 🧡”
18. Danielle M.
“Fantastic!!!!!!!!”
19. Allysha B.
“Allysha is wonderful! I was nervous about leaving my dog with strangers, but Allysha, on top of accepting taking care of my dog at last minute, took time to meet us before I went away, and make sure my dog was comfortable with her. She was keeping me updated on every visit! I would definitely will be contacting her the next time I go on vacation.”
20. Grace B.
“Grace is reliable and responsible! She loves animals and our animals love her! We have been thrilled with how she has cared for our cats and dogs!”
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Pet Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Portsmouth on Rover as of May 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 May 2025, there are 455 pet sitters in Portsmouth. 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, 86% of Portsmouth pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Portsmouth have an average of 16 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 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 Portsmouth.
Rover makes it easy to find Portsmouth 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 455 pet sitters in Portsmouth on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Portsmouth, 100% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 85% 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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