Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Riverside, Tempe, AZ
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Top rated Riverside pet sitters
“I’ve worked with Diana almost 2 years now and she’s excellent! It’s a huge peace of mind knowing my cat is being watched by her. Highly recommend her for any pet sitting you need!”
“We were out of town for the longest that we had ever been away from our cats and Alaina put all of that anxiety to rest. She was attentive, accommodating, and, most of all, great with the cats. They were super happy and healthy in the photos shared and when we came back we knew that they were well-taken care of! We will definitely be hoping to book Alaina again in the future, absolutely above and beyond!”
“Savannah was wonderful, very responsive, timely, and attentive! She went above and beyond to make sure my cat was safe and happy, and I will definitely book her again. Would recommend for your cat sitting needs!!”
“Kylee was amazing! She stopped by on such short notice and was very kind! My puppies even loved her! Would highly recommend and will definitely be using her in the future! Thank you so much!”
About: I bring a fresh, devoted perspective to pet sitting, caring for hyperactive, senior, sibling, and loud dogs with patience, love, and genuine passion unmatched by lifelong dog owners. With classes only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, I have plenty of free time to dedicate to your pups! The rest of my week is wide open, giving me the flexibility to provide dogs with attentive, loving care. I care for pets in their own homes with love and reliability, having dog sat while owners were out of town, always remaining respectful and responsible toward their property. Save & Continue
About: Hi there! Welcome to our profile! We’re Amber and Nico, a couple who loves all things doggo. Our hearts have a special place for dogs—whether they're young or old, big or small. With years of experience caring for dogs and a three-year-old Mini Aussie named Lucy of our own, we’re passionate about providing the best care possible. A bit about us: Nico is a dedicated nurse, while Amber works in the legal field. Before moving to Arizona, Amber worked in the holistic pet food industry, which deepened her understanding of pet care and nutrition. Caring is truly in our nature! When we're not working, we love to explore hiking trails, discover new food spots, and travel—always with Lucy by our side...of course! As dog owners ourselves, we understand how crucial it is to find someone you trust to care for your furry fam member. We’d be happy to help with your pup and answer any questions you may have. Looking forward to meeting you and your dog soon! - Amber & Nico :) Nico's nursing schedule allows him flexible availability, and Amber is available in the evenings during the week and on weekends! As a team, we got you covered! We live in a spacious apartment near Tempe Lake, the best place for walks! We have a fenced-in dog park that is easily accessible to us. Lastly, our dog Lucy is the best companion for friendly dogs who like to play! Your pet's safety and having a good time while they are in our care are very important to us!
About: I have 4 years of pet care experience of both dogs and cats, big and small, young and old. Growing up with pets has made me a compassionate, responsible, and knowledgeable caretaker. I am excited to meet yours! I am a full time student with two days of in person class a week. I am an active person and love a schedule, caretaking (walks, feeds, and potty breaks) is my ideal job! I am always willing to work with your pets living and schedule needs. The goal is comfortability of the pet, so you can rest assured.
About: I have a Jack Russell poodle mix and know how to handle high energy pets. My dog will be at home with family wile I care for your pets. I am a college student at ASU. I am studying the medical field but love pets so decided this would be a great job to help out other pet parents. I live with my mom in Litchfield Park during the summer/breaks and the dorms during the school year so I would be caring for your pets in your home. I can accommodate your schedules and needs as each pet is different.
“Ainsley stepped in last minute to take care of my cat/ kittens. She’s wonderful. She was on time, gave me updates and did everything that was asked of her. She’s super nice too!”
About: I’ve grown up surrounded by animals my whole life and can’t imagine a home without them. From playful puppies to gentle seniors, I truly love caring for pets of all kinds and making sure they feel happy, safe, and loved while you’re away. I’ll be attending Arizona State University, but my class schedule is flexible, allowing me plenty of time for pet care throughout the day. I’m able to plan walks, playtime, and check-ins around my classes to make sure your pets get the attention and care they deserve. Your pet’s safety and comfort are my top priorities. I take the time to understand their needs, follow your instructions closely, and keep a watchful eye on them at all times. You can count on me to treat your pets and your home with respect, care, and reliability—just as if they were my own.
About: I had a dog and cat all growing up. About six years ago I started watching other people’s pets in order to help out. Really enjoy knowing pets are being treated properly and really happy I have the opportunity to give them a safe place away from home! Taking the summer off of work to get focused on school and set myself up for success. Do you work part-time however have a lot of availability to care for your animal! I don’t have any other pets in my apartment yours would be the only one! Will be home, so we’ll be able to take out your animal for a nice little walk at appropriate parts of the day!
About: I grew up taking care of my dogs and cats as well as my friends dogs I grew up with big dogs and little dogs even retired police dogs! Just know that this college kid has Your back! I am a college student at ASU as well as a part-timer at a bobs store, however I go on lots of walks and runs even working out when I can, but what makes a walk or run even better?!! And Dog!!! Humans best friend! Not to mention all the energy they get out on a run! I have 3 dogs a belgian malinois (bear) and 2 Lab/Pitbull (peanut and penny) they are so sweet they eat 2 large meals a day and go on at least 3-4 mile runs a day when it’s hot out we saddle up and take to the paddle boards for a water day
About: I absolutely love dogs and love being able to go out and run around and play with them. My parents have 2 German Wire Haired Pointers who were full of energy and loved to go on hikes and just play around. I used to dog sit quiet often but stopped because my other job got too busy but now I am ready to start this up again. I am very patient and able to work with dogs and let their personalities out. My favorite thing to do is go to the beach and run with my dogs. I also take my little dog out for the occasional dog lunch :) I love to explore new places and always nice to have a little company with me
About: I am great being with different types ofanimals and I enjoyed being around them and I like to keep them safe and make them comfortable and happy I currently don’t work, but I would like to make a career out of this because I love animals and dad really enjoy being around them I play with them outside like soccer. I also cuddle with them and give them back rubs, and I feed them and take them on walks and play to tug-of-war with them with the toys
About: Hey there I’m Enrique, I have years of experience with animals i grew up with reptiles, dogs, cats and bunny’s with different needs and behaviors. I have pretty open availability besides esthetician school between 5pm-9pm on Tuesday's and Wednesdays. Im available for walkings, check ins, and overnight stay as requested. I provide reliable and attentive overnight pet care, ensuring pets feel safe and secure in their own home. I maintain a calm, clean environment I will provide the same love and care as you do and will safely follow any expectations and rules you have in your home.
About: I grew up living and working with dogs, from miniature dachshunds to dobermans. I have experience working with dogs of all ages, having trained my own doberman since she was a puppy and volunteering at a local animal shelter where I worked with dogs of all sizes and temperments. I dog-sit regularly for coworkers and friends, taking their animals on regular walks, potty breaks, play dates, and training sessions. Looking to dog sit to spend more time around animals and take a break from my studies! I am a full-time college student with a car, meaning I can take care of your animals overnight, over weekends, and during the week. Monday through Thursday I can spend my mornings and evenings with your pet, and Friday through Sunday I can spend as much time needed by their side. Weekends and overnight shifts are extremely easy to accomodate. I can devote time to earning your pet's trust and making sure they are comfortable in my presence. I can adjust to an anxious, or rowdy, or couch-potato cat or dog, crating them, taking them outside to get out some energy, or simply hanging out with them in the same room.
“This was my second time working with Daley and she takes such good care of my cat Sushi! She can be anxious and have accidents when I go out of town, and both times Daley has watched her I’ve come home to a clean house and a happy kitty 😸”
About: I spent 5 awesome years at an animal hospital, so I’ve met all kinds of pets from dogs, cats, pigs, turtles… you name it! I had a Pitbull for 18 amazing years and taught him everything from “sit” to playing dead (his dramatic skills were top-notch). These days, I volunteer at shelters and love hanging with pups of all breeds. I’m super reliable, tidy, and all about giving your pets the love and attention they deserve while you’re away! I work part time and have reliable transportation. The days I don’t work, (changes weekly) I am available. I also can do same day drop ins. I’m trustworthy, honest, very clean, organized and respectful of owners property. I enjoy playing with pets, but I also enjoy snuggle time and loves. I can meet your pets needs at whatever energy level they require.
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Diana G.Star Sitter
“I’ve worked with Diana almost 2 years now and she’s excellent! It’s a huge peace of mind knowing my cat is being watched by her. Highly recommend her for any pet sitting you need!”
Alaina P.
“We were out of town for the longest that we had ever been away from our cats and Alaina put all of that anxiety to rest. She was attentive, accommodating, and, most of all, great with the cats. They were super happy and healthy in the photos shared and when we came back we knew that they were well-taken care of! We will definitely be hoping to book Alaina again in the future, absolutely above and beyond!”
Steph H.
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“Steph was great! All of the pictures she sent ensured that my pup was in good hands! I’d definitely recommend letting Steph take care of your pets while away from home.”
Danielle & Kyle Q.
“Danielle and Kyle were amazing with our 3 pups and 1 cat. Sent all the updates, photos and definitely made us feel at ease. Thanks again you two!”
Savannah A.
“Savannah was wonderful, very responsive, timely, and attentive! She went above and beyond to make sure my cat was safe and happy, and I will definitely book her again. Would recommend for your cat sitting needs!!”
Kylee H.
“Kylee was amazing! She stopped by on such short notice and was very kind! My puppies even loved her! Would highly recommend and will definitely be using her in the future! Thank you so much!”
Kaiser F.
“Kaiser has been our go-to dog sitter for a couple of years. Our two dogs love him! He has a kind, friendly energy. He is very reliable and we love how he sends us regular updates and pictures when we are away. He is very respectful of our home and we trust him to take care of it as well.”
Amber & Nico W.Star Sitter
“We were so concerned about leaving our fur babies while we went on our family vacation so finding the right person/persons was important to us. I could not say enough regarding how pleased I was to have Amber watch our fur babies. She was very attentive and caring. I loved receiving photos and updates on them daily. Definitely would highly recommend to anyone looking for a dog sitter.”
Sarah F.
“Sarah has always been very kind and respectful. She is the most responsible person I know! She is very reliable and active so I know she will happily take your pup for the nice long walk they deserve!”
Elijah P.
“Elijah loves animals and is very mature and honorable. He has always been great with my Corgi and Cavalier. I would suggest him as a person you can trust.”
Ainsley F.Star Sitter
“Ainsley stepped in last minute to take care of my cat/ kittens. She’s wonderful. She was on time, gave me updates and did everything that was asked of her. She’s super nice too!”
Tasia B.
“Tasia is such an amazing dog sitter! She’s watched my dog, Archie, a few times, and every single time I’ve felt so confident leaving him in her care. She’s responsible, loving, and always goes the extra mile to make sure he’s happy and comfortable. Archie absolutely adores her and gets so excited whenever he sees her! I truly appreciate how she treats him like her own and keeps me updated while I’m away. I couldn’t recommend her enough for anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring pet sitter.”
Alyssa V.
“Alyssa is incredibly attentive, loving, and trustworthy. She treats my dog like her own—daily walks, playtime, and thoughtful updates make me feel completely at ease. I highly recommend her as a pet caregiver!”
Aiden S.
“My name is Matea and I have utilized Aiden's pet sitting services for the last year. Aiden has been very easy to communicate with and very responsive and accommodating of my work schedule. He shows up on time and send photos from his walks with Charlie. Charlie ( 9yo chocolate lab) seems very happy and excited to see him every time! His job duties include taking Charlie for a 30 min walk, making sure he has fresh water available and 15 min of pay time. I believe his military training background is reflected in his punctuality and reliability, but Aiden is always also very friendly and extremely polite. I highly recommend hiring him to care for your dogs!”
Carmella L.
“Before Carmella left she used to babysit my 2 year old and 6 month old while Me and my wife are at work. She also dog sat for my family and I, when we went on vacation. She took, care of the house, and always cleaned up after our German Shepherd who of course as many people know, shead a lot. We would come home and there wouldn't be a single lose hair in plan eye sight. I believe Carmella is very trustworthy, she had a copy of my house key in case of emergencies. ”
Andrew S.
“Andrew is a loving, patient, fun, and responsible dog caregiver. He truly cares about the pets needs and has been a diligent walker and multi day pet sitter for me. I have two Pomeranians and one is a fear-aggressive rescue who is very sensitive to being touched and very wary of strangers. Andrew patiently built trust with him over time and is now one of the few people I can trust to watch him and the dog trusts to handle him. When walking the dogs Andrew has always been careful about the temperature outside and monitoring the dogs to make sure they don’t go too far when I’ve requested long walks. When pet sitting, he has always followed my instructions exactly and takes care not to leave messes and keep the dog items tidy (no toys lying around, spilled food, dirty bowls etc). I also appreciate that I can see he plays with the dogs outside while I’m gone and they love it. Overall I would highly recommend Andrew for dog walking and dog sitting. The dogs are always thrilled when they see him coming through the door.”
Enrique L.
“We couldn’t be more grateful for Enrique and the amazing care he gave our sweet Bailey girl! From the moment we met him, we knew she was in good hands. Enrique was warm, responsible, and incredibly attentive to Bailey’s needs. He went above and beyond to make sure she was not only well cared for, but also loved and happy while we were away. We received regular updates, which gave us such peace of mind, and it was clear from the photos and videos that Bailey adored him. When we got home, she was relaxed, cheerful, and clearly well cared for — it was like we never left! Thank you, Enrique, for treating Bailey like one of your own. We couldn’t have asked for a better pet-sitter and look forward to working with you again!”
Zoe B.
“Zoe is truly one of the most dedicated people I know! I’ve had my dog Dakota for almost 7 years, and there are only two people that I trust to leave her with one of whom is my mother. Zoë is so attentive, kind and caring and truly, my dog loves her! I never have to worry or stressed that Zoë is going to do her job well when it comes to watching my precious baby, and I know for a fact, she may even take better care of her than me at some point. Zoë would be a phenomenal asset to the Rover family and would do a great job watching anyone’s loved pet.”
Daley C.
“This was my second time working with Daley and she takes such good care of my cat Sushi! She can be anxious and have accidents when I go out of town, and both times Daley has watched her I’ve come home to a clean house and a happy kitty 😸”
Lindsay F.
“Frankie has always loved animals, especially dogs. She has always given them great love and care. She is very good at taking care of animals.”
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Riverside on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
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
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.
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