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Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer S.
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Jennifer S.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
15 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

We have had Jennifer take care of our cats multiple times. She is conscientious, caring, and always keeps me informed of anything that is out of the ordinary with their routines.

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Kathleen C.
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Samantha A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1,078 reviews
306 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

She was very good with my cats! I hired her for 3 visits, and each of them she was very attentive and sent many pictures of my babies so I knew they were safe! Recommended sitter for anyone in the area😊

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Whitney S.
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$13
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4.9 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
11 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24017

We were so worried about our non social dogs getting to know a new person. Whitney knew exactly how to handle Hank. After a couple visits he loves her or the treats (not sure) but we feel comfortable with her being able to come in the house without us. Whitney is great!

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Lisa R.
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Madalyn E.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
9 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Salem, VA, 24153

An amazing sitter! My dog is always so happy at the end of the days that he gets to see her, and the photos she sends our way shows he is having the best time.

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Bethany C.
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Gussie R.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
9 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

Gussie stepped in last minute and did an amazing job! She was on time for every drop in, attentive to the dogs and willing to go above and beyond!

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Hanna S.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
7 years of experience
Salem, VA, 24153

About: I care for my four cats at home and have taken care of dogs for my neighbors and friends. I like giving individual care to every pet I care for and ensuring your daily routines are kept with your pet. I interact, play, and take care of my pets nearly all day. Daily feedings, cleaning, and keeping of general well-being are part of my daily routine. I try to stay consistent with your routine for your pet to create a familiar environment for your furry friend. Whether drop-in care, overnight stays, or walks, I put effort into maintaining the environment that is right for your pet.

Sitter Profile Image: Josh S.
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Josh S.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
19 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24019

Josh did an excellent job with our dogs. He was reliable, played with them and took them on walks. I loved not having to worry about them. He communicated and showed up when he was supposed to. Will use him again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Selena W.
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Selena W.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Salem, VA, 24153

Selena was able to watch my cat with only three days notice. My regular sitter canceled at the last minute before my vacation. My cat was happy and healthy when I returned home. The feeding schedules were a little different than he was used to because we were squeezed in at the last minute.

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Betty D.
Sitter Profile Image: Machalah M.
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Machalah M.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
10 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

Machalah took such great care of Mischa, like always! Returned to find her very happy! I would definitely recommend Machalah and book her services again.

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Alyssa G.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24018

Alyssa is absolutely AMAZING!! She took my booking at the very last minute. She’s a God send!! Isla was clearly happy to make a new friend. I appreciate Alyssa’s prompt availability and excellent friendly service. She was thorough and informative just all around awesome!! So grateful for her service!

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Destiny S.
Sitter Profile Image: Lejuana M.
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Lejuana M.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
2 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Salem, VA, 24153

Lejuana did a wonderful job taking care of my kitties. One was sick and needed multiple pills. Lejuana went to great strides to get her to take the meds. Also provided extra TLC for a very unhappy kitty. Would definitely get Lejuana again whenever needed!

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Becky P.
Sitter Profile Image: Katie K.
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Katie K.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
2 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Salem, VA, 24153

I was most pleased with leaving my cats with Katie for 2 weeks. She came by twice a day to feed and tend the litter box. She was punctual everyday and gave the cats the attention they needed. I will definitely book with her again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Hunter A.
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Hunter A.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
104 reviews
23 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Salem, VA, 24153

I can't say enough good about the service and care that Hunter has provided each and every time she has looked after Mr Percy the cat! She's always quick too communicate when needed, great at creative problem solving, and always super attentive to Percy's needs! She even takes great photos of Percy when I'm away! A++++++ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Michael J.
Sitter Profile Image: Cate L.
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Cate L.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
167 reviews
56 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24012

Cate did a great job doing drop-in visits for my 3 cats for 4 weeks straight. She’s responsible, dependable and does a quality job! I highly recommend her!

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashley M.
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Ashley M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
131 reviews
38 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24016

Ashley did an amazing job caring for our cat, Orchid. She was friendly, reliable and our cat loved her. We could tell that Orchid felt safe and we had peace of mind that she was getting great care. Would absolutely recommend Ashely!

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Kiera L.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
209 reviews
100 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24017

Kiera was wonderful! She was very professional and communicative. In addition to the regular Rover card updates, she provided messages to let us know how the pets were doing. So grateful we worked with her and will hopefully have her come again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jamie H.
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Jamie H.
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$20
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9 years of experience
Salem, VA, 24153

About: I have cared and loved on pets for as long as I can remember, either through family friends, neighbors, and of course the animals in my home. As a Personal Trainer, Outdoor Adventures Guide, Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Aide, and previous babysitter/camp counselor I have a passion for the outdoors, staying active, and experience with caretaking. I am currently an undergraduate student with flexible hours, experience with high energy pets, and seeking an opportunity to give your pets amazing help and care! I'm currently a undergraduate student with flexible work hours, allowing ample time to spend with your pets! I love taking walks in both the morning and afternoon, and would greatly enjoy a furry companion to join me! House and petsitting in a clients home will include frequent play time either in the backyard or at a dog-park, ample cuddle time, and daily walks. I will also ensure that the home is tidy and that any pet mess is take care of during my stay.

Sitter Profile Image: Rebecca F.
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Rebecca F.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
101 reviews
32 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24019

Rebecca was extremely personable and within seconds of meeting her I knew that my dog would love her and that she would be extremely trustworthy and great to work with. She sent lots of amazing pictures and updates!! My pup looked like he had a blast with her! I will definitely be booking with her again!!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jade G.
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Jade G.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24019

Jade always takes excellent care of my pets! She is attentive to detail and always leaves my place the same (or better) than how I left it. My cat was congested this past stay and she even ran a hot shower to give him some time in a steam room to help him out. She consistently goes above and beyond!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kyla T.
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Kyla T.
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$13
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
5 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Roanoke, VA, 24015

Beyond fabulous! My dog doesn’t like everybody but he treats Kyla like a long lost best buddy.. she is a natural with dogs. She did exactly as instructed. Highly recommend

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Carleen C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rebecca is the best. For drop-ins or staying in our home, we always try to arrange our trips when she can stay with our fur-baby.

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Kelly M.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Hank sure enjoys the drop in visits from Michael. Michael checks the water, food, and litter - but then spends some quality time playing, petting, and interacting with Hank (and sending a few pics) . Michael's drop in visits during our last two vacations have been great,and we will use him again when available.

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Bruce K.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Selena was able to watch my cat with only three days notice. My regular sitter canceled at the last minute before my vacation. My cat was happy and healthy when I returned home. The feeding schedules were a little different than he was used to because we were squeezed in at the last minute.

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Betty D.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lejuana does a wonderful job taking care of our kitty. She is very caring and dependable. I book her every time we go out of town if she is available.

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Becky P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Hannah is amazing! I will be using her going forward. Great in a pinch. Totally accommodating and was available at the last minute for an emergency.

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Hailey H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Josh did a great job with the drop in visits. He was punctual in responses and arrival. Highly recommend.

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Tiffany B.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Gussie was an amazing pet sitter for our elder cat—super attentive and communicative. Will honestly book her again!

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Ada Janet C.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Bailey is wonderful! We have a big dog, and she took such great care of him while we were out of town. He was struggling with some hot spots too, and she took exceptionally great care of those, applying mel-a-ket multiple times a day. The hot spots were pretty much healed when we got back from our trip.

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Jessica P.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Jade always takes excellent care of my pets! She is attentive to detail and always leaves my place the same (or better) than how I left it. My cat was congested this past stay and she even ran a hot shower to give him some time in a steam room to help him out. She consistently goes above and beyond!

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Cayman H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Madalyn was great with our pug puppy Myrtle for a quick session. Thanks for visiting and for the outstanding communication.

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Aaron S.
Drop-In Visits
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The median cost per night for pet sitting in Salem is $20

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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Salem on Rover as of Jun 2026 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.

If you’re searching for a Salem pet sitter for the first time, visit the pet sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a pet sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, there are 655 pet sitters in Salem. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.

Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 90% of Salem pet sitters respond in under an hour.

Pet sitters in Salem have an average of 16 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Salem.

Rover makes it easy to find Salem 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

There are 655 pet sitters in Salem on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Salem, 97% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 98% offer medication administration, and 98% have experience with senior pets and pets with special needs. We know each pet is unique and may have specific care instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass background checks for you and your pet’s safety.

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.