Pet Sitting in Rapid City

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Sitter Profile Image: Kristin M.
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Kristin M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
83 reviews
20 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Rapid City, SD, 57702

Kristin is reliable and kind and my pets really seemed to like her! She also communicated well/provided good updates and photos from her visits.

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Olivia S.
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Kylie K.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
109 reviews
36 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rapid City, SD, 57701

Kylie took excellent care of our dog and cat while we were away. She was reliable and communicated well with us. She even offered to pick up cat food for us when we ran out. We highly recommend Kylie and will use her again to take care of our pets in the future.

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Michael C.
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Tyra S.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
14 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rapid City, SD, 57702

Tyra did such an amazing job with taking care of our golden retriever Buddy. She's an excellent communicator... always on time. Thanks so much Tyra!

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Sitter Profile Image: Monet H.
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Monet H.
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4.9 out of 5.0 stars
14 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Rapid city, SD, 57701

Monet did a great job sent updates even managed to see Ruby (who likes to hide a lot). We will be reaching out to Monet when we take our next trip.

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Michael H.
Sitter Profile Image: Kaitlynn & Job N.
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Kaitlynn & Job N.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
69 reviews
28 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Rapid City, SD, 57701

Kaitlynn is so easy to work with, is timely in her responses and gives thorough reports on the visit. She is wonderful and we’re lucky to have her looking after our pup!

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Katie L.
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Robbi R.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
272 reviews
72 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Rapid City, SD, 57702

Robbi was wonderful! She took such good care of our cat while we were away, and we really appreciated the daily updates and photos. She went above and beyond by cleaning up after her (she vomitted on the rug), and bringing in some packages that were delivered while we were away. We will definitely use her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Caleigh C.
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Caleigh C.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
10 reviews
4 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Rapid City, SD, 57703

About: I have taken care of and trained dogs since I was 12. Since then, I have helped train several dogs and fostered many. I have also worked in a vet clinic and boarding facility, so I have experience medicating and noticing when something is wrong. I have experience working with all kinds of dogs, from energetic puppies to senior dogs who need help getting around. I am in my senior year of college at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, and I work part time at the climbing gym. Other than that, I would love to spend more time with animals, as they have always been a strong passion of mine. My class schedule leaves time for me to leave midday and check in on any animals. My top priority is making sure that the animal is comfortable. If I notice something seems off I will keep an eye on it and take any necessary action. I want the animal to not feel lonely, as I know my animals do when I’m not there. So I hope to provide a comfortable and safe environment for your pet, whatever that may look like for them.

Sitter Profile Image: Janet L.
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Janet L.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
12 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Rapid City, SD, 57701

About: I've taken care of cats, dogs. House sat for friends and family since I was a young girl. I love being around animals. Being able to show them love and companionship, give them exercise and a breath of fresh air. Please reach out if you would like me to walk your dog or pop in and check on your family member while you're out of town. Have a wonderful day! I will be available to walk as well take care of your family/ friends. I'm available during the day M-Sun. Will not available after 8pm daily. With respect. I will take time to access my surroundings. Take notes and act accordingly with each individual animal. Provide your rules and I will follow your rules and make sure your pet is safe, secure,well fed,walked and taken care of completely.

Sitter Profile Image: Talon F.
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Talon F.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5.0 stars
62 reviews
12 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Rapid City, SD, 57701

Talon is incredible! She's always so responsive, caring, and our dogs love her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Shey K.
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Shey K.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
57 reviews
20 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rapid City, SD, 57701

I was very pleased to have Shey check-in on my kitty while I was away. She sent notes and pix each time she visited. I will call Shey nice time I' away.

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Christina W.
Sitter Profile Image: Cecilia L.
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Cecilia L.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
5 reviews
15 years of experience
Rapid City, SD, 57702

This was Cecilia and Kiya's first time meeting. I think it went pretty well. Kiya is a bit of a nervous cat and will stay away until she knows you better. She also has to have medicine every other day and sometimes is hard to catch. She likes having someone in the house all the time so me being gone stresses her. I think the second day Kiya actually played a little with Cecilia and wanted to be petted. Hopefully the next time I have to be gone things will be even better.

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Betty H.
Sitter Profile Image: Raven H.
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Raven H.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
127 reviews
33 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rapid City, SD, 57702

Raven has been so helpful, she is really good with cats. My cat Cooper is Scared of strangers but not her. He goes by her so she can pet him. I would defiantly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Vanessa L.
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Vanessa L.
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4.9 out of 5.0 stars
77 reviews
20 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Rapid City, SD, 57701

Vanessa cared for our kitty while we were away for four days. She left the house spotless, and we could tell Matcha was very well cared for. She was always on time and communicated promptly. We will absolutely be using her in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Mary K.
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Mary K.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5.0 stars
63 reviews
31 repeat clients
35 years of experience
Rapid City, SD, 57701

We had a wonderful experience meeting Mary and having her come by to watch our cat Willow for the weekend. She was thorough in the questions she asked to prepare for providing Willow the best care possible while we were out of town. She also sent along great updates and photos each day. She went above and beyond with the time spent making sure she had company. We highly recommend Mary to others and will definitely be requesting her help again in the future!

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Adisyn S.
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$15
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6 years of experience
Rapid City, SD, 57702

About: I have experience caring for dogs of various sizes and temperaments, including energetic puppies and calmer senior dogs. I’m patient, attentive, and comfortable with feeding routines, walks, medications, and reinforcing basic training. Pet care fits easily into my daily and weekly routine. I am currently a part-time college student that has a lot of free time. However, due to extracurricular activities I may not be available on the weekends. I prioritize a safe, calm, and clean environment whether I’m caring for pets in my home or a client’s home. I closely follow instructions, maintain routines, and ensure pets are supervised, secure, and comfortable at all times.

Sitter Profile Image: Danielle D.
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Danielle D.
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2 years of experience
Rapid City, SD, 57701

About: I’ve grown up caring for cats and dogs growing up and have always loved them! I have two years of experience in veterinary medicine and in animal care. I’m currently working a part time job in the mornings, so I am available anytime from 1 pm to anytime on any day. I am also willing to be flexible with mornings! I have a fenced in yard and am able take animals outside for potty breaks whenever needed. I am also able to house them inside for any amount of time needed.

Sitter Profile Image: Brittany P.
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Brittany P.
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3.7 out of 5.0 stars
5 reviews
3 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Rapid City, SD, 57701

About: I have 2 dogs currently, Mogwai and Cujoseph, they are my babies. I have been volunteered at the pound for over a year. I have been around animals my entire life and would love the opportunity to meet your fur babies. I have been around many different breeds, and have never met a doggo I didn't fall in love with. In our free time, we love to go on hikes and out on boat rides. Cujo, adores the dog park, Mogwai the corgi, not so much... pretty sure he still hasn't figured out he isn't a human, but he is working on meeting new friends! I also love meows, I have two as well, Jack and Benicio. I look forward to meeting you and your babies!

Sitter Profile Image: Kairi K.
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Kairi K.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
10 reviews
5 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Rapid City, SD, 57701

Kairi was so quick with responding and very compassionate. She took great care of my girl for a very last minute need. I would recommend her to anyone and will book again if the need arises. Thank you!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Shaye B.
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Shaye B.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rapid City, SD, 57701

Shaye is the best! My cats adore her and I know they are well taken care of when she drops in. Very communicative and quick to reply.

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Sitter Profile Image: Morgan U.
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Morgan U.
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$20
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4.9 out of 5.0 stars
50 reviews
14 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Rapid City, SD, 57701

Morgan was an amazing dog sitter! I received timely updates and notifications, which was great as I was out of town. Morgan was clearly committed to helping Sam despite less than ideal weather conditions. Sam isn't easy to take care of either, he is a 14 1/2 year old, 100 pound golden retriever who is deaf and stubborn! Morgan helped with his routine with great ease. I will book her again without a doubt!

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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Monet is amazing and my favorite cat sitter. She is very understanding, trustworthy, and dependable. I will always request her to sit for my cats. My mom also met her the first time she came to my house and adores her. Highly recommend Monet for all your pet sitting needs!!

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Jackie W.
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5.0 out of 5.0 stars

She took care of my girl and followed instructions! No issues my dog was so happy and comfortable. I will definitely be booking again for future visits! :) I needed someone to come hang out with my dog on Christmas Eve and it was so last minute. Extremely grateful!

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Michelle T.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5.0 stars

I'm a 1st timer with Rover. I was hesitant to board my dogs & displace them from the familiar & comfortable surroundings of their home. Katie did a "meet & greet" at no extra charge before I left. I had a last minute trip for a funeral & she was very prompt in responding, scheduling, & arriving. She patiently followed my complicated instructions, notes, & texts. She sent several pictures that reassured me. I would highly recommend her to anyone that needs this service.

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Douglas L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5.0 stars

It was a delight to meet Rachael for a drop in visit. My pup took to her immediately. Looking forward to her taking care of Pippa while we're away. She asked good questions, she had good responses to my questions, and she left me feeling much more comfortable about having someone stay in my home.

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Sue M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Kaitlynn & Job checked in on our two dogs three times a day for us while we were away for four days and it brought us such peace of mind! Our girls warmed up to them and I could see in the photos their comfort and appreciation. We will definitely be having them check on our girls again when we aren’t in town!

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Delaney E.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Kali is AMAZING. Super responsive, thorough, proactive, and responsible. She took the anxiety out of traveling and leaving my fur babies. Can’t recommend her enough!

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Lauren Kurtz K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5.0 stars

Tina was super nice, attentive, and quick with service. She provides great communication. Would recommend again!!

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Bryan N.
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Rapid City on Rover as of Jan 2026 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.

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As of Jan 2026, there are 40 pet sitters in Rapid City. 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, 90% of Rapid City pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 Rapid City.

Rover makes it easy to find Rapid City 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 40 pet sitters in Rapid City 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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