Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in River Market, Kansas City, MO
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Top rated River Market pet sitters
Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“I had my first experience using Rover, and I'm so glad Taylor was the sitter for our fur babies! She was incredibly helpful, advising me on how to use the platform effectively, and made sure to get all the details about their care. Taylor also helped me think through different scenarios, including what to do in case of any delays on our return. I felt confident leaving my pets in her care, and I would absolutely recommend her!”
“Rachel & Peter are great communicators, 100% reliable, and they are really great about reporting check-ins and letting you know how your pet is doing. I definitely recommend them and will be re-booking in the future.”
“Morgan was great! She was able to help out on short notice and during her visits, she left detailed updates. I felt very comfortable knowing my husky, Bolt was in great hands while I was away.”
“Samantha was fantastic with my cat over the holidays. She got our shy cat became her friend in just a couple visits and was great administering meds. Would definitely hire again!”
“Keesha was a great sitter! She was took amazing care of our 12 year old Maine Coon. The daily drop ins for food, water and treats was just what our grumpy old man needed during our quick weekend away. Daily updates/photos put our minds at ease knowing he was in great hands. Highly recommend Keesha to care for your fur baby! We 100% will be using her again soon!”
“Rafaela was amazing with my cat and dog! They were both so comfortable and happy when I got home, and she kept me updated with photos and messages while I was away and even made me aware of a beeping noise that was coming from the laundry unit. You can tell Rafaela really cares about animals — my pets were in great hands and I would gladly book Rafaela again!”
“Super sweet to help out super last minute as we got stuck 10 hours away. Our poor babies had pooped inside and she picked it all up so we wouldn’t come back to a total mess. She was also amazing with our GSD who can be shy/timid. We will definitely use her again!!”
“Jackson’s level of care and attentiveness is top tier. Communications throughout remained as prompt, detailed, and reassuring as anyone could hope for! Will be rebooking in the future for sure.”
“Taylor messaged and sent pictures from each visit. She kept us informed on how the dogs were doing and we were able to enjoy our short vacay knowing they were in good hands. Thanks!”
“Melissa has been dropping in to check on my dog twice a week for few weeks now. She’s great at communicating and patient with Bunny (she’s a bit shy of new friends)! I also appreciate that she thinks ahead for holidays to check if I’ll be home during normal days she checks on Bunny. I highly recommend her and I would give 10/5 stars if I could! Thanks Melissa!”
“My puppy loves Kellie, she’s very engaging and helps him get rid of some of his puppy energy! I would highly recommend her to love on your pups!”
About: Adopted my fur baby nearly 2 years ago and have been in charge of pet sitting for my friends, since! I know the stress of leaving my pet in others’ care too well, so be prepared for daily proof-of-life pics from me 🤗 I’m also a type a med student, so you best bet my place is cat-proofed and i quadruple check anything that will come in contact with the pets ‼️ Pets will receive personalized attention based on need, but I will have my own cat here as well!! She’s very social and sweet, so she enjoys company. I have a room for your baby to acclimate slowly if need be :) My apartment has a pet elevator and areas to walk dogs, as well. I have a pretty flexible schedule this year, so I will be available at home for most of the weekend and weekday afternoons-evenings. I might skip breakfast if I wake up late, but keeping pet food out is non-negotiable ‼️ I clean litter boxes, groom, brush teeth daily. No cat-toxic plants in environment and all cabinets with household supplies are pet-proofed. Have a cat tree, cat tunnels, and plenty of places for cats to perch and scratch. I use Feliway Multicat calming diffusers to ease introduction between cats. I have experience giving my cat oral medications, training her to use an inhaler as well. My place is kept clean with a cleaning robot and weekly deep cleans.
“Taryn did a great job taking care of my two cats! She sent lots of cute pictures and made me feel so much better about being away from them. Definitely recommend, I will be hiring her again!!”
“Regan is amazing. Very kind and responsive. Helped me right when I moved into town and had a wedding to go to. Highly recommend if you need help with your pet!”
“Jessica knows her stuff! She also booked with us last minute which was such a lifesaver during the holidays! Thank you Jessica!! We highly recommend her”
“Jennifer was FANTASTIC! Her care was top notch and I felt so secure leaving my kiddos with her. I genuinely think that one of my cats, Toast was disappointed to see us, and not Jennifer. She gave great updates and photos at every visit and we appreciated her so much! I will absolutely contact Jennifer again for care of our kitties.”
River Market pet parents share their Rover experiences
This was my second time leaving my two cats in Rafaela's care, and I have no worries about them when she's watching them. They can be shy at times but they really seem to be comfortable with her. She sends great photos & updates, and communicates well. I highly recommend her!
Brittany took exceptional care of our cats! We have four cats with different needs and she was very attentive to all of them. I appreciated all the photos and very thorough updates on each pet! Very responsive and always kept us up to date on her arrival to our place. Highly recommend Brittany for your pet sitting needs and will be booking with her again!
This was the first time I have had Claudia watch my two cats, and it won’t be the last! She is wonderful, paying attention to detail and had great communication. She was patient and loving to one of my cats who can be difficult. She was always on time and made sure to reach out with any questions. I’d highly recommend Claudia for any of your fur babies needs!
Here’s a polished review you can use for Jennifer: ⸻ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jennifer was amazing with our dogs! Her communication was clear and consistent from start to finish, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. She arrived on time every day, showed incredible patience with our pups, and took great care of our home. We came back to a clean, tidy house and happy dogs. We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter and will absolutely book with her again!
Taylor was so awesome. My hubs and I came to KC for a wedding and just needed a sitter for a few hours each day while we attended the wedding activities. Taylor was able to stay with Murphy on short notice. She took him to a park and played ball with him for a hour. We are so grateful to her. It’s hard to stay with an active dog in a hotel and Taylor just made it so easy for us and made our sweet boy a happy dog. 10 outta 10. Highly recommend Taylor for taking care of your fur babies. 🥰
I was very nervous to leave my animals with someone for the first time and Jaden completely dissipated those fears! She was willing to come meet them beforehand and was super communicative! She was kind enough to help my dog with some unexpected heath needs that required passing meds and spent time with all the animals to make sure they were doing okay. I would definitely use her services again and refer her to anyone!!
Ashlynn was really fantastic in her care for our bonded pair of cats, Buddy & Penny. They are shy and do not accept strangers very well. Ashlynn gave them time to get used to her and by the pictures she took on the second day, they were interacting with her well. Ashlynn came on time, gave the cats fresh water, and handled their food, litter box and play routine each day. We found her to be kind, caring, thorough and trustworthy with our precious animals. I will definitely hire her again and would highly recommend her services.
Brianna was great, she came over last minute when we were in a pinch and hung out with the dogs. We asked for a quick potty break and she stayed around longer so they can have more time out in the yard, which is very nice of her to do. Would recommend her for anyone looking for a sitter!
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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 River Market.
Rover makes it easy to find River Market 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
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