Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Riverside
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Top rated Riverside pet sitters
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“Carrie was so in tune with Simba’s needs the whole trip and so communicative. Easily one of the best sitters we’ve booked with. Simba needs an inhaler and has some unique quirks and Carrie handled it like a champ. She even left a welcome home card with a magnet of Simba’s face on it, which was so thoughtful!”
“Bethany took fantastic care of our fur babies. From our initial communication to the meet n greet with the pets, to the check ins and pictures of our pups! She also made sure I knew exactly where she left our house key. We will definitely be booking her again when we need to go out of town!”
“Danei is very laid back and down to earth. My senior chihuahua loves her! She is very thorough and detailed in her visits and descriptions which I really appreciate. Thank you Danei!!”
“Maddie is a wonderful pet sitter and put me at ease right away that my pets would be well cared for! She was very communicative with how each of my pets were morning and night, not to mention the cute photos of each of them as well! I was able to fully enjoy my vacation knowing they were 100% well cared for and given lots of love ❤️ when I arrived home my pets were happy, healthy, and acted as if I hadn’t left on vacation they were so comfortable! I couldn’t recommend her enough, I will absolutely be booking with her again soon! Not to mention she is very flexible with her schedule and always willing to work with you and your pets needs (:”
“Sydnee is very friendly and does a good job of checking in on my cat when I go out of town. My cat, who is normally quite skittish around other people, seems to like her.”
“Jordyn did drop-in visits to care for our kitty while we were away for the holidays. She kept us well-informed and made sure our cat was well taken care of! Highly recommend her to anyone needing a reliable and caring sitter!”
“I would 10/10 recommend Allison. She made sure my pup was comfortable and happy, all while sending me picture updates to show me my sweet pup. She was on time and very trustworthy. Thank you Allison!”
About: I have helped with many people's pets who needed walked. Also have done pet sitting with house sitting. I have enjoyed meeting animals and getting to know them. I'm currently working part time and able to make plenty of time to walk and do drop in visits for other people's pets aka fur babies. I like to learn how each fur babies home is and get to know the neighborhood to keep them in an environment that helps keep them calm in their natural home area.
About: I've owned cats most of my life and taken care of family members’, friends’, and neighbors’ dogs and cats for years. My first kitty living on my own had severe health issues and anxiety, requiring extensive treatment and TLC. I know how difficult it can be being away from our furry family members knowing they need us and want to help ease some of that worry. I have experience administering medications, caring for anxious animals, and feeding special diets. I'm also happy to send plenty of pictures and updates. :) Currently on leave from school and working from home, so I am available all day and evening to check in on pets/spend the night at clients’ homes! Every pet has their own personality and unique needs, and I think owners know their pets best. I am happy to follow whatever instructions you may have.
“Ashton and Shelby are responsible, caring and conscientious. They are great at communicating, and showed flexibility when I had a need for an extra visit. Knowing that they were truly caring for my animals helped me have the peace of mind needed to relax and enjoy my trip. I highly recommend them and will not hesitate to hire them again. My cats, rabbits, fish and plants were all well-looked after and I really enjoyed all the photos and updates!”
“Karen has done about 6 drop in visits with our two pups. She is responsive, friendly, and very clearly understands our two large dogs. If we need to be away from the house for an extended period of time we know our dogs are in good hands with Karen.”
“Abigail has excellent response in communication from setting up a meet and greet throughout taken care of my Billi. She followed the instructions and sent me photos of a happy playful kitty. I definitely recommend her and will ask her to watch Billi again.”
“Sarah was a phenomenal pet sitter to my older chihuahua! Every pet sitter has different qualities that make them stand out. For Sarah, I think she excels in communication with pet owners and doing more than the bare minimum on her drop-ins. My dog is “precious” when it comes to going potty and she often won’t go right away, Sarah took her outside at least twice during each of her visits… to give my pup a couple chances to do her business. That’s so appreciated when my dog is at home all day with very limited out-of-crate time while I’m away. I will absolutely continue to seek out Sarah as a pet sitter in the future! Thank you for treating my Ginger so well!”
“Danielle was fantastic with my kitty! Sent lots of pics and let me know how she was doing as this was my first time leaving. My kitty was sassy but eventually gave in and let her give her lots of pets. Highly recommend her!”
About: I have owned and taken care of dogs since I was a little girl. Most recently, I brought home the cutest beagle girl named Mimi during the pandemic, during which I potty and crate trained her, socialized her with other dogs, taught her lots of tricks, and became best friends! Although I have no formal experience as a dog walker or sitter, I have successfully boarded many of my friends and family’s pets - I am the designated pet sitter! I currently work a remote, part-time job from 9am-12pm every day. During that time, I am not available to walk any doggos, but I can step away for a quick potty break if I’m boarding them. Otherwise, I am available in the mornings before 8:30 and afternoons after 12:30 for walks, play dates, or drop in potty breaks! While I do not have a yard, I live in a very friendly neighborhood perfect for walks. If your pet is friendly, my partner owns a lovely 7 yr-old golden that would love to play or come on a walk with us! (The golden does not live with me)
“Kaylee was reliable, timely, and thorough in her care for my two cats. For three weeks she made daily visits. Each time she would coax the cats from their hiding places to play, eat, cuddle, and have treats. Not only did she provide written notes about her visits, she also sent photos and videos. She regularly checked my mail, brought in packages, and even tactfully dealt with a neighbor regarding lawn mowing. I truly appreciate how patient she was with my shy cats and marvel how quickly they became attached and affectionate.”
About: Hello! I'm Elizabeth, I'm a dog lover and a cat person too! I have cared for animals my whole life and enjoy meting new dogs as much as meeting new people. I have a ten year old Heeler mix rescue dog as well as three cats. I consider the pets part of the family and treat them with the care and attention they deserve. I'm a runner and hiker so if you need your dog exercised I'm who you are looking for. I also love working with dogs on their commands and tricks. If your dog is a bit older and prefers to take it easy I'm happy to stop and smell the roses (and every tree) with them on slower more mellow walks and play times. I know it's hard to leave your dog in someone else's care and want to make the experience as positive as possible for you and your pet. I am an elementary teacher so my availability is usually weekends and evenings but I also have additional time during holidays. I really love walking the centennial trail and around the neighborhood. I treat your pets like my own. I love to play, exercise, and cuddle with dogs! I think a tired dog is a happy dog so long walks are the best. I am also big on routine for feeding and things like that.
About: I am a huge animal lover of all kinds. I have worked at petting zoos and regular zoos, volunteered at animals shelters and animal sanctuaries, and own two cats myself. I have watched many of my family and friend’s pets and homes throughout the years. I have experience with all sorts of animals, from starfish to horses to golden doodles. I go to school Monday-Friday, my schedule being Monday: 8:30-4:30 Tuesday: 9:30-10:30 Wednesday: 8:30-9:20, 12:30-4:20 Thursday: 8:30-3:20 Friday:8:30-9:20, 12:30-2:20 After those times or during any gaps I am available to house sit or drop in as needed I am a responsible young adult who has a lot of experience with animals and has cat sit many times in the past in client’s homes. I always send them pictures of their kitties and give them a brief on everything once I’ve finished. I know how stressful it can be to leave pets at home, so I try to make it as comfortable for them as possible!
Riverside pet parents share their Rover experiences
Elyse was a great match for me kitty Billi. Billi was a bit skittish at first, but it's clear Elyse had worked with cats before and was very patient. I got photos of a happy kitty playing and content to be cared for. I came home to a clean house and everything was neat and tidy.
Emily took such great care of my two older kitties. She is a joyful person who loves and has extensive knowledge of all things feline! My cats were happy around her and she provided wonderful pictures and detailed notes each visit, making this cat momma happy, too!
Karen was seriously the perfect sitter. She's very reliable, conscientious, cat-approved. She sent us photos and notes with every visit. I really appreciated knowing our two kitties were in good hands. She handled their feeding peculiarities with ease, kept letter boxes clean, brought in packages/mail, and left it all in tip top shape. Highly recommended!
This is my first time using Rover, and I'm so happy to have found Sarah for our two 16 year-old cats. She was prompt for each visit, communicative, and shared notes and pictures for each visit. I provided detailed notes about our one cat who requires a pill daily and insulin injections twice daily, and she did a great job. We were gone for three days and when we returned both cats seemed very content and calm, which shows that she took great care of them!
Abigail is a truly stellar catsitter. She did everything we asked, including medicating one of the cats daily and walking him on his leash and harness, and was top-notch about communicating with us and sending photos of the kitties during our trip. It’s no wonder even our shy cat warmed up to her after a few days; I think Abigail made both cats feel very comfortable and well cared for. She’s terrific!
Shontaeia gave us so much peace of mind with the care she provided to our senior cat! Our cat was recently diagnosed with diabetes and has been on a new medication, and Shontaeia was attentive to this and extremely reliable in administering the right dose at the right time for this and a separate med. And photos and report with each drop-in visit! We came home to a happy cat!
We were a bit nervous as this was our first time using Rover, but Tara immediately made us feel comfortable. We knew our dog was in good hands. The report cards and pictures showed that she was spending quality time with our. We will absolutely use Tara again. Highly recommend.
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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 Riverside.
Rover makes it easy to find Riverside 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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