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Sitter Profile Image: Kerri S.
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Kerri S.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
• 37 reviews
23 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Reading, MA, 01867

“Kerri came through for us in a pinch for a last minute need for drop-in visits. I appreciated her flexibility and communication. Highly recommend.”

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Amy D.
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Rosemary D.
Star Sitter
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 74 reviews
25 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Reading, MA, 01867

“Rosemary was an amazing caretaker for our two cats while we were out of town! She was always on time for check-ins, gave detailed reports of her visit & tons of photos. She went above and beyond caring for our cats (and finding them in their many hiding spots); we couldn’t have asked for a better first Rover experience.”

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Taylor T.
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Abigail S.
Star Sitter
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 11 reviews
5 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Reading, MA, 01867

“Very dependable”

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Courtney T.
Star Sitter
$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 24 reviews
9 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Wakefield, MA, 01880

“I HIGHLY recommend Courtney! I am very particular about my dogs, and she took such great care of them. I will absolutely book her again. One of my dogs is very skeptical about new people but loved Courtney immediately. Both my dogs take medication daily (one twice daily), and this was no problem.”

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Allison P.
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Veronica R.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 6 reviews
2 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Stoneham, MA, 02180

“Veronica is such a sweet caretaker. My dog is pretty anxious but Veronica handles her with so much patience and grace. I can tell she’s an awesome dog mom who is understanding and loving towards other dogs. She’s a great communicator as well!”

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Sarah K.
Sitter Profile Image: Molly L.
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Molly L.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
6 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Reading, MA, 01867

“Molly was super responsive and very helpful! She dropped in on our 2 dogs and they were extremely happy. We will certainly contact her again for future visits!”

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Asley B.
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Xiaxia M.
$20
total per visit
10 years of experience
Reading, MA, 01867

About: I have a lifetime of experience caring for pets and a genuine love for animals. I grew up with cats and dogs, which taught me from a young age how to understand their different personalities, respect their boundaries, and provide them with patience, attention, and loving care. I also have hands-on experience caring for dogs of different sizes and energy levels. I currently have a sweet, friendly 6-year-old Pomeranian who is a very important part of our family. In addition, I cared for a Golden Retriever for two years, giving me experience with a larger and more active dog. Through caring for my own pets and the pets in my family, I’m comfortable with everyday pet care such as feeding, fresh water, walks, playtime, potty breaks, companionship, and maintaining their normal routines. I understand that every pet is different, and I take the time to learn each pet’s personality, habits, and individual needs. My goal is to make every pet feel safe, comfortable, happy, and loved while their family is away. I’m also happy to provide regular updates and photos so pet parents can have peace of mind knowing their furry family member is in caring hands. 🐶🐱❤️ I’m a stay-at-home mom, which gives me a flexible schedule and allows me to provide plenty of time, attention, and care to the pets I look after. I’m available for walks, drop-in visits, and pet sitting, and I can be flexible with scheduling depending on your pet’s needs. I’m able to give pets the companionship and attention they need throughout the day while maintaining their regular routines. I’m also happy to provide updates and photos so you can feel comfortable knowing your pet is happy and well cared for while you’re away. 🐾❤️ I live in a comfortable townhouse with a fully fenced yard, providing a safe space for pets to enjoy fresh air and playtime. My home is conveniently located next to a Memorial Park, which provides a great nearby space for safe, enjoyable walks and outdoor time. Dogs can get fresh air, exercise, and plenty of opportunities to explore their surroundings without needing to travel far. I’ll always prioritize your pet’s safety, comfort, and well-being while they’re in my care. 🐾❤️

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Suzie R.
$23
total per visit
4.8 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Reading, MA, 01867

“Paws and crab were well cared for. Suzie had a lot of meds to feed our senior cat. I had wonderful pictures of them playing. This was a twice a day commitment so I was very happy with Suzies time and care. I would highly recommend her.”

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Darlene R.
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Laura D.
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 9 reviews
3 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Wakefield, MA, 01880

“Laura is great and my puppy loves her! Shes great with a pup who’s still learning her manners. Knowing she was coming to hang out with Eloise put my mind at ease when I started going back to the office after adopting her. Definitely recommend!”

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Sarah P.
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Noila A.
Star Sitter
$27
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 16 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Stoneham, MA, 02180

“Noila took amazing care of my two kitties for two full weeks! She sent daily pictures and videos of them playing, and included any other information about her check ins with them. She made leaving town so much less stressful! Fantastic experience.”

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Rachel N.
Sitter Profile Image: Emily S.
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Emily S.
$20
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 3 reviews
20 years of experience
Stoneham, MA, 02180

“Everything went smoothly. Animals were well cared for and seemed happy!”

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Danielle F.
Sitter Profile Image: Sanela F.
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Sanela F.
Star Sitter
$30
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 32 reviews
10 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Stoneham, MA, 02180

“Sanela was great and I would definitely use her in the future to care for my 2 cats. She is caring and treated the cats as her own. She took lots of pictures and was easy to communicate with. My car Leo requires insulin injections every 12 hours and I was so happy to find someone that could provide that level of care.”

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Cynthia B.
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Catherine M.
Star Sitter
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 50 reviews
22 repeat clients
2 years of experience
North Reading, MA, 01864

“Catherine was amazing! On the meet and greet, my cats who are usually a bit shy went right up to her and wanted attention. Her check-ins were on time and she sent photos every time. I will definitely have her again.”

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Michelle S.
Sitter Profile Image: Lauren D.
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Lauren D.
$28
total per visit
4.9 out of 5 stars
• 45 reviews
17 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Wakefield, MA, 01880

“Lauren was so easy to work with, she communicated well and her visits went exactly as we had discussed. She went above and beyond with her care to make sure my dog had a good walk, ate her food, was comfortable, and felt loved. I would highly recommend Lauren!”

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Karen S.
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Frances & Julia H.
Star Sitter
$42
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 72 reviews
16 repeat clients
53 years of experience
Reading, MA, 01867

“Frances & Julia were great. They were responsive to our last minute booking request and communicative throughout the visits we scheduled over a weekend while we were away. The photos and videos they shared with us of our puppy showed how great they cared for him, and our dog was in great spirits when we returned. I would definitely recommend to fellow pet parents and re-book if we need care again.”

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Mike F.
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Asia A.
$25
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 17 reviews
7 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Wilmington, MA, 01887

“Always so great and helpful!!! Repeat customer and will continue to be! Always available and so comfortable using her as a pet sitter. Also sat for our cat! A+++”

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Creighton M.
Sitter Profile Image: Gulnoza D.
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Gulnoza D.
Star Sitter
$23
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 7 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Stoneham, MA, 02180

About: I've loved animals for as long as I can remember. Growing up, my family always had pets, including dogs, cats, and rabbits. Caring for them taught me responsibility, patience, and how to understand each pet's unique personality. I know that leaving your pet with someone else can be stressful, so my goal is to make both you and your pet feel comfortable and confident. I treat every pet as if they were part of my own family, providing plenty of love, attention, playtime, and care based on their individual needs and routine. Whether your pet enjoys long walks, interactive play, quiet companionship, or simply sticking to their daily schedule, I'll make sure they feel safe, happy, and well cared for while you're away. Communication is very important to me. I'll send regular photo and video updates, along with messages about how your pet is doing, so you can enjoy your time away with peace of mind. I'm available for last-minute bookings whenever possible. I have experience caring for puppies, senior pets, and multi-pet households. I'm happy to follow your pet's feeding schedule, medication routine, and any special instructions. I am currently working part time and have sufficient extra time to care for your kitten or cats! My availability is before 11 am and after 1pm daily. I have an apartment with a yard to walk around within gated community if needed. Additionally, it is on the ground floor for convenience or easy access.

Sitter Profile Image: Ying W.
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Ying W.
$34
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 19 reviews
9 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Stoneham, MA, 02180

“Ying came by at short notice (thank you!) for a same day visit with my dog. Super nice and I felt very comfortable!! Thanks so much for your help and quick responses!”

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Kathleen A.
Sitter Profile Image: Lori W.
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Lori W.
$28
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 24 reviews
9 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Reading, MA, 01867

“Lori did a great job. She was very communicative and prompt. We’ll reach out to her again.”

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Gregg E.
Sitter Profile Image: Leo M.
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Leo M.
$27
total per visit
5.0 out of 5 stars
• 46 reviews
9 repeat clients
6 years of experience
North Reading, MA, 01864

“I have been using Leo for a little over a month now. I highly recommend him. Super great with communication, very attentive with my dog and super flexible. Biggie (my big boy) loves him and enjoys his time with him.”

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Azia B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Very communicative, flexible and took very good care of our bb girl. She sent photos and a video, which helped provide peace of mind. Would recommend!

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Sophie H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kaleigh was absolutely fantastic! She took such great of my cat and provided great updates! I would absolutely recommend her to anyone!

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Jenna K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Galina is caring, dependable, and incredibly attentive. I always feel completely at ease knowing my cat is in her care. She goes above and beyond to make sure everything is taken care of, and it’s clear how much she genuinely loves animals. I highly recommend her!

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Rita R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Justin was great with our 2 senior whippets. He is prompt and reliable. We definitely recommend him for your pet’s needs!

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Monique P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Courtney is absolutely fantastic with our puppy! She is so thoughtful, patient, and caring, and we always look forward to the wonderful photo updates during her walks. Knowing our puppy is in such great hands gives us complete peace of mind. We couldn't ask for a better dog walker

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Lauren A.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Veronica is such a sweet caretaker. My dog is pretty anxious but Veronica handles her with so much patience and grace. I can tell she’s an awesome dog mom who is understanding and loving towards other dogs. She’s a great communicator as well!

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Sarah K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Kerri took care of my two pups like they were her own. She was flexible and accommodating! I will be using her again, thank you Kerri

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David E.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

This was our second time hiring Carly and we couldn’t be happier with her! She took such great care of our two girls while we were away for one week. It gave us such peace of mind to be able to keep our cats home instead of boarding them, and to have someone like Carly to keep an eye on the house and report anything unusual. I’m sure our cats are looking forward to seeing her again n

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Karina D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Abigail was great! They were extremely communicative and followed our instructions. We would book again!

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Olivia L.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Paws and crab were well cared for. Suzie had a lot of meds to feed our senior cat. I had wonderful pictures of them playing. This was a twice a day commitment so I was very happy with Suzies time and care. I would highly recommend her.

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Darlene R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Once again, Stacey was excellent in cat sitting Turbo. She was regular in reporting her visits and providing excellent pictures to capture Turbo’s activities. She reported on his eating habits and his cat box results. She demonstrated that she enjoyed Turbo and loved taking care of him. In sum, she was great. Thanks Stacey.

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Ellen K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sophie took care of our dog like it was their own. We did not worry while we were away knowing Sophie was caring and reliable. Highly recommend Sophie!

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Peggy S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Olivia was wonderful! I got a ton of pictures and detailed updates and they made sure to reach out about any questions. I came back home to happy kitties :) Thank you!!!

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Kristin D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

I couldn’t be happier with the care Leone received! Thank you for taking such great care of him, making sure he was fed, and spending time playing with him while we were away.  I would highly recommend Madison to anyone looking for someone trustworthy, and I will absolutely use you again in the future!

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Lori M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Joshua was great, responsible, proactive, attentive and respectful. We really appreciate him watching Riley on such short notice. Would love to have him watch Riley again in the future. Thank you!

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Gabriela B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Molly was a big help when we needed last-minute help with our 2 dogs and she took excellent care of them! She was very responsive to messages and patient with our still-a-menace puppy! Would not hesitate to book again.

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Kira S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sophia was great with my cat and was flexible when we had to change our original plans due to a snowstorm!

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Mariah C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah was easy to communicate with, timely, and sent clear updates! our girl Penny had a blast on her walk with her! absolutely would use her again!

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Brenda S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We have used Annmarie many times now. She is very reliable, trustworthy, communicative, and goes the extra mile in making sure your pets and you are cared for. We will continue to use Annmarie!

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Danielle F.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lesley was great, communicative, and caring with our Benny. She even dropped in extra just to keep tabs on him. We would heartily recommend Lesley!

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Christopher P. M.
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The average cost for Pet Sitting in Reading on Rover is $27.75 per visit (as of September 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of September 2026, there are 10,361 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Reading. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.

A pet sitter can provide focused care sessions, help your pet’s routine stay on track, or keep you updated on your pet’s mood and energy levels.

Whether you’re at the office for the day or traveling for a few nights, a pet sitter can offer potty breaks during a Reading stroll, cleaning the litter box, or making sure your pet has on-time food or water refills. For daytime services like walking and drop-ins, you can also request sitters to send a report card with every visit.

Tip: You can discuss your specific arrangements with a pet sitter on Rover to what fits you, your pet, and your sitter’s needs. To find what their special skills are, look at the "Skills" and "Pet care experience" sections on their profile.

If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poop breaks occurred. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available 24/7 by email or chat if you have concerns.

The personalized, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.

Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a lockbox. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalized codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.

If you live in an apartment or condo, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or elevator etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.

Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.

Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .

The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.

All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Reading. On Rover:

  • 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% can help with daily exercise

You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, 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.

Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.

A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

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