House Sitting Rittenhouse

“Lexi was awesome! She was so patient with my pup who is a little more hands on since she’s not potty trained. Lexi updated me regularly with pics and was super responsive which put me at ease during my first time using a sitter! She was also so kind to be available when I was in a pinch with just 1 day notice. Thanks again Lexi!”

Ashley H.

“Luke took such thoughtful care of our active boy Gus! We got daily updates and he was so respectful of our home. I can’t wait to leave Gus in his care again soon! Thank you!!! (Plus he kept our fish fed and happy!!!)”

Kaitlyn H.

“Leah stayed with my 100lb pittie over the weekend and she was absolutely a delight to work with. She sent us multiple updates and pictures a day, and took our guy on lots of walks which we appreciate so much! We came home to a clean house and happy pup! We will definitely be using Leah again!”

Molly S.

“Ellen was absolutely amazing! Super flexible with some strange arrangements helping us look after our dog in a downtown hotel. Very kind and Poppy took to her immediately. Would highly highly recommend.”

Kristen O.

“Stefan was incredible! Super respectful of our home and took excellent care of our 2 senior pups while away for a long weekend. Would absolutely book again!!”

Brad P.

“Emily was amazing!!! Our dog can be a little particular and has trouble with other dogs which can be a challenge in the city but Emily handled her perfectly, sent us plenty of updates and pictures and put our minds at ease! She was very responsive and despite our request being very last minute, she saved the day for us!”

Angel P.

“Ava is a sweetheart and took great care of our dog and cat. She was very patient with my older dog, and we got home to two happy animals! She also stayed our our apt and took great care of the place. Thank you Ava!”

Melanie C.

About: I’ve had pets growing up as long as I can remember. We got my childhood cat as a kitten, and I also had a dog for over 12 years. My longest pet was the pug-mix rescue named Jackie. She was the special needs dog in her elder years, but such a sweetheart. I finally got my own cat named Dapper, a long haired tuxedo! I’m very thorough and communicate frequently so you’ll never have to miss your baby too much! I always guarantee a dog walk even on check in visits. I have experience from both puppies to seniors and kittens to seniors as well. I have dog walked in Washington DC, Arlington VA, and Richmond VA, so I have been in different environments so I know how to handle dogs in the city and keep your fur baby safe! I’ve recently relocated to Philly. I’m currently a PhD student at Penn so I’ll be around if you need me long term. It’s summer so I have a completely open schedule right now. I strive to treat your pet like it’s my own. I will always keep to the schedule that the pet owner will give me; however, I also cater to the particular needs of the animal. So if the cat or dog wants to play an hour later, that’s totally fine! Or if they doesn’t eat right away, I will try to coax them to eat, or give them food at a later time, to make sure they are getting all their daily nutrients!

“Erin was a great sitter for our 3 pups. We received lots of update pics and they seemed so happy and comfortable. Will definitely be booking her for a couple other trips we have this year!”

Amber L.

“We had Emily watch out cats and she was wonderful. I felt comfortable that they were given lots of love and attention while we were gone. She sent lots of pictures and updates. Have already booked again. Highly recommend.”

Molly C.

About: I’ve grown up surrounded by dogs with VERY different personalities (and sizes)—from my 150-pound Newfoundland who made me fall completely in love with giant breeds, to our tiny but mighty Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, to our 14½-year-old Lab who somehow still thinks she’s a puppy. So whether your dog is 15 pounds or 150, or 15 years old-I’m very comfortable with all ends of the spectrum! Walking 150 pounds of excited Newfoundland definitely has made me... quick on my feet… so I am very comfortable handling large, strong breeds on a leash. My parents always had one rule: if I wanted a puppy, I had to help train them! While my siblings would help for a day or two and lose interest, I took it as seriously as a job (or at least as seriously as a middle schooler at the time could! 😂) I grew up going to puppy classes, practicing commands at home, and learning firsthand how much patience, consistency, and repetition goes into raising a dog. Now that they are getting older, I’ve gotten to experience the other end of that journey too. Being able to give the same dogs I helped raise as puppies that extra care as seniors is incredibly special to me. There’s something really rewarding about getting to care for them through every stage of their lives. I’m new to Rover, but definitely not new to pet sitting. After recently getting settled into a new apartment in the city, I figured it was finally time to make it official! One of my favorite parts of living here is seeing all the different dogs out and about. Anyone close to me knows that if I see one walking on the OTHER side of the street, there’s a pretty good chance I’m making everyone cross with me so I can ask to say hi. Has this made me five minutes late to work before? Maybe. Worth it? Absolutely. (Don’t tell my boss.) I also know that having a dog in the city can look a little different than having a big backyard to let them run around in. I’m just as happy taking your pup on a long walk (an excuse to get my steps in AND walk around the city I love? Yes, please!) as I am playing with them at home, taking things slowly with a shy pup, or giving an older dog the extra help they need. As cute as we know every dog is, I think their personalities are what REALLY make them unique, and one of my favorite parts of pet sitting is figuring out all their little quirks, like their favorite toy, the specific route they insist on taking, what they’re unsure of… really getting to know what makes each pet them. I also know firsthand how stressful it can be to leave your dog with someone else. I’m the person who misses my animals after being gone for an hour, so I promise there is NO such thing as asking me for too many updates or pictures. 😂 The number of photos of my own pets in my profile galleries should probably tell you everything you need to know! At the end of the day, I know how much my animals mean to me, and I’ll give yours that same love and care any day of the week. 🐾 And if you can’t already tell, getting me to talk about dogs has never been the problem... it’s getting me to STOP. 😂 So before this officially becomes a memoir, I’ll leave it here! Please feel free to reach out with any questions, special requests, or just to tell me all about your pet. I’d love to get to know you and, most importantly, the furry family member I’ll hopefully get to meet soon! My schedule is pretty flexible! I work from home Mondays and Fridays (and occasionally Tuesdays), so I’m available throughout the day for walks, drop-ins, playtime, or just some company. Weekends are generally wide open and extremely flexible, so I’m available mornings, afternoons, evenings, and later at night! On my in-office days, Tuesday–Thursday, I’m typically out from around 9:15 AM–6:30 PM at the latest, but I’m available for early-morning visits before work and throughout the evening once I’m home. I’m also a serious night owl, so late-night visits are absolutely welcome-if not, encouraged! I currently help care for a friend’s dog while she works night shifts as a nurse at Jefferson, including visits around 9:30 PM, but have gone later if needed. If you work nights, have a late event, or just need someone outside typical 9–5 hours, please think of me! Your pet’s safety and comfort always come first, and I’m a big believer in following their normal routine as closely as possible... after all, I’m the guest in their home! I’ll follow your instructions for feeding, walks, medications, crating, playtime, and any house rules or quirks I should know about. Living independently as a young woman in the city has also made me extremely (if not overly) aware of my surroundings and the little safety precautions that can make a big difference, and that same mindset absolutely carries over when I’m responsible for your pet. I’m extremely careful about checking doors and locks, making sure leashes and harnesses are completely secure before we head outside, staying aware of our surroundings on walks, carrying personal safety precautions when walking at night, watching what pets may get into, and never introducing your pet to another animal without your permission. I’m also very respectful of your home and will always leave things the way I found them. Most importantly, please tell me EVERYTHING you think I should know, even if it feels overly specific or silly. You know your pet better than anyone, and I’d much rather have too much information than not enough! And of course, you can expect plenty of updates while you’re away-even for a quick visit!

“Ari was super polite and communicative! She sent me pictures of my cat everyday and went above and beyond for him. She also helped make sure everything was tidy which I really appreciated! I will definitely come back to her in the future if I need a cat sitter.”

iz b.

“Olivia was great! My pets all seemed very happy when she sent pictures, and our house was in great shape when she left. I would definitely hire her again!”

Stephanie H.

“Sarah is amazing. Our dog loves her. She saved the day last minute and helped our dog get through some anxiety seamlessly. We appreciate Sarah so much!”

Serena R.

“Krista was very nice and sent updates of Coco Chanel without asking. She came prepared and did a great job! Would definitely have her sit our precious little one again! Thanks Krista!”

Tomas T.

“Hannah did fabulous with Pepper! My dog struggles with a sensitive stomach and she handled it like a champ! She was so sweet and detail oriented!”

Ariel A.

About: I previously worked for Doggie Style Pets in NoLibs so Im knowledgeable in pet care and needs! Before working for DSP I did private pet sitting. I’ve grown up with cats and dogs most of my life and I truly feel that when your pet is happy & healthy, you’re happy & healthy! I currently have plenty of time during the week for pet care. Let me know what times work best for you and I can work around them! I always communicate with the owner when I'm on my way, when I arrive and when I leave. I will happily send photo updates as often as you’d like for your comfort. If there’s anything I notice while caring for your pet I’ll let you know and any advice I have for addressing it, if needed. I think over communicating is better than under communicating. It allows us to be on the same page for the safety of the animals. I also love clear instructions on what the usual routine is for your pet so they don’t get anxious while you're away.

“Amanda was great. We have two cats that don't get along all the time and she was there the entire time just to make sure they didn't get into. Thankfully her calming presence kept them from ever getting into. She played with them and sent frequent updates. I will definitely be using her in the future.”

James O.

“Maddy was great! She was very accommodating of my travel schedule, gave frequent updates with photos, and I could tell Riley was enjoying her time. She even made her white rice to settle her stomach. She went above and beyond in her care.”

Elizabeth C.

“I would highly recommend Rhonda! She was incredible with our boys. Very attentive and caring. I also love the communication. She is absolutely wonderful!”

Jackie D.