Pet Sitting in Rutledge
Book a pet sitter to stop by your home a few times a day to feed and play with your cat or dog.
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Top rated Rutledge pet sitters
“Carlee is very personable, obviously cares a lot about dogs, and has great customer service skills. I highly encourage Indianola-area households to take advantage of her ability to help out with local pet sitting needs.”
“I do apologize, I believe that I already left this review, but I just gotta notice that it's I'd leave a review for Stephanie,who is absolutely amazing she's outstanding if you are going to have somebody watch your animal she is the greatest, lots of feedback, I knew exactly what was going on, she made me feel relaxed and at ease. Gypsi was taken great care of.”
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Carlee S.
“Carlee is very personable, obviously cares a lot about dogs, and has great customer service skills. I highly encourage Indianola-area households to take advantage of her ability to help out with local pet sitting needs.”
Stephanie M.
“I do apologize, I believe that I already left this review, but I just gotta notice that it's I'd leave a review for Stephanie,who is absolutely amazing she's outstanding if you are going to have somebody watch your animal she is the greatest, lots of feedback, I knew exactly what was going on, she made me feel relaxed and at ease. Gypsi was taken great care of.”
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1. Search
Read verified reviews by pet parents like you and choose a sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets
2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your pets while you’re away
3. Book & Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
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Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your pet sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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Pet Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Rutledge 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 Rutledge.
Rover makes it easy to find Rutledge 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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