Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Rice
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Top rated Rice pet sitters
Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
About: I am a student at Rice who loves animals, has a flexible schedule, and can walk your dog any time throughout the day. I have experience with walking and playing with pups my whole life. I am available seven days a week, usually for large increments throughout the day. I’m a full-time student but my schedule is flexible. Based on campus at Rice, I can travel with both a car and scooter. I live on campus with a large grassy quad and lots of shaded paths for walking and jogging. Students are very friendly and love pets.
“Nupur was very helpful since the first moment I contacted her. She is a very gentle person and took care such in a great manner to Xampu. I received her cards after each visit and also some pics. I really appreciate she discovered by herself that Xampu really like to play with bottle caps and played with him. I definitely would recommend her and book again if I need her help. TYSM”
“Kayla is the best! 10/10 would recommend! Nice, fast responses, on time, flexible when I needed a last minute change to my reservation. Will definitely book her again, she made sure Beau was taken care of and happy just like I would.”
“We requested a little check up with Natalie last minute and she replied very quick! We are so thankful she was able to check up and feed our cat and do other things for her like refill her water and scoop out her litter box while we were out of town! I definitely recommend her.”
“Darius provided excellent care for our pet. He followed all instructions closely, including feeding, medication, and routines. He sent daily updates with clear photos and notes, which helped us feel confident everything was going smoothly. Communication was consistent and timely — he responded quickly to questions and kept us informed of any changes. Our pet looked relaxed and happy in every photo, and came home calm and well cared for. We’d absolutely book with Darius again.”
“Sirius loved Nandini as soon as he met her! She is super responsive and helped me big time with a last minute request. I would definitely recommend her! 10/10!”
“Darren was absolutely amazing. Our furbabies loved him! He was attentive, caring, kept us updated and even fixed his schedule to accommodate any changes. We would absolutely rebook him!!”
“She took such good care of Xavi and really helped ease my worries while I was at work. She’s attentive, responsible, highly communicative and super kind! I’m so lucky to have landed on such a great sitter!”
“Late review! Yuriko took care of my baby for 4 days while I was away and did amazing! I am a nervous cat mom and did set a list of things I know my fur baby would need while I was away and she followed them perfectly. Even though Sage isn’t the most social cat she sent me videos when she could and kept me updated. I appreciate her so much and I 100% would hire her again whenever I am away. She is fantastic!!”
“I truly appreciated Bailee stepping up at the last minute to watch my little guy! I had zero issues with communication and I know Rebel received great care. Will book again!”
“Mateo was responsive and communicative to us humans and most importantly kind and loving to our cat. I highly recommend his services and will definitely be booking with him in the future.”
“Mikayla took EXCELLENT care of our cat while we were out of town. 100% recommend. We were anxious to leave him, but she sent us multiple photos everyday and gave him lots of love. We will definitely use her in the future.”
“Jacquelyn was wonderful! We reached out to her at the last minute and her timely responses made us feel super comfortable boarding a last min flight knowing Caesar would been in good hands. She took plenty of pics and left us a sweet note about their time. Will definitely reach out to her again in the future!”
“We were thankful to have Olivia as our pet sitter while we were away!! She was extremely communicative by reaching out to let us know what was going on and responding promptly to all our messages. Our cats were very well taken care of, and we would def book with her in the future!!”
“Thank you so much for taking care of my TT! Timothy was very patient and sweet with my shy shelter dog. Kept her in her regular routine and spent extra time with her when he could.”
“Your dedication and professionalism truly made a difference. It's clear you put a lot of effort into providing excellent care. Knowing our loved ones are in such capable hands brings immense peace of mind. We sincerely appreciate your commitment and reliability. Thank you again for everything you've done.”
Rice pet parents share their Rover experiences
Kayla took such great care of Brody and Lala during her drop-in visits over the three days. You can tell right away that she genuinely enjoys being around animals, and both of my pups really took to her. This was my first time using Rover and also my first time being away from them since I got them, so I was honestly a bit nervous going in. Brody can be a little anxious, and I wasn’t sure how he’d handle me being gone. But Kayla made the whole experience so much easier. She kept me updated with photos and it meant a lot to see him relaxed, playing, and even having fun with her and Lala during their time together. I already knew Lala would likely warm up quickly since she’s naturally friendly, but seeing both of them comfortable and well cared for gave me real peace of mind. Kayla was reliable, communicative, and clearly attentive to their needs. I’d absolutely book her again and would recommend her to anyone looking for someone they can trust with their pets.
Naomi has been working with our Corgi, Biscuit. So far biscuit has learned many commands and there’s more to come. She provides good feedback and helpful homework and responds quick and is flexible with meetings. It’s been a pleasure working with her. Now Biscuit has a little brother, Teddy, and we look forward working with Naomi to get Teddy up to speed 😁
Olivia took such great care checking on my two cats while I was out of town! She was super responsive, attentive, and reliable the entire time. I really appreciated the consistent updates and the cutest photos of my cats!! It gave me so much peace of mind. I’ll definitely be booking with her again! 😊
Late review! Yuriko took care of my baby for 4 days while I was away and did amazing! I am a nervous cat mom and did set a list of things I know my fur baby would need while I was away and she followed them perfectly. Even though Sage isn’t the most social cat she sent me videos when she could and kept me updated. I appreciate her so much and I 100% would hire her again whenever I am away. She is fantastic!!
Stephanie was a wonderful sitter for our cat Coco while we were on vacation. Coco was well taken care of, played with and loved while we were gone. I would highly recommend Stephanie if you are looking for a trustworthy, sweet and intelligent person to take care of your pet. I received some of the best photos of my cat from Stephanie during her daily visits with Coco. Thank you Stephanie for a great job and allowing me to enjoy my vacation in peace.
Vivian was so warm and attentive with my two cats. I could tell that they enjoyed being around her and that she loved being around animals. She even had a pre-meeting before I left for my trip to get herself acquainted with my space for the scheduled drop-in visits. I hope to rebook with her soon!
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Pet Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, pet sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing pet sitters available in Rice.
Rover makes it easy to find Rice 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
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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