Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In South Philadelphia

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Julia C.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
3 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19148

Julia recently watched my cat Kenny. I had something come up on short notice and reached out to her, and she immediately responded and made everything super easy to coordinate. While I was away, she sent prompt updates and photos, which really put my mind at ease. I felt completely comfortable knowing Kenny was in good hands, and I’d absolutely reach out to her again in the future.

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Craig C.
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Tricia E.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
256 reviews
54 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19145

Thank you for taking such excellent care of Della! I am so glad to have found an incredibly caring & kind person like you! Della opened up to you so easily and your detailed notes on how the day went & pictures kept me at ease. Truly appreciate your help! You are amazing, thank you so much! 💛

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Rachel B.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
69 reviews
20 repeat clients
28 years of experience
South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, 19148

Very thorough review, thank you for letting me know about the matted fur, I definitely need to brush him more haha. Great job at taking care of Beefy!

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Ashley Z.
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Mary Anna R.
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$17
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5.0 out of 5 stars
157 reviews
39 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Pennsport-Whitman-Queen, Philadelphia, PA, 19148

I had such a great experience with Mary Anna. It’s hard to leave my cat for extended periods of time but her thoughtful visit summaries truly helped to put me at ease. I loved hearing the details of the visits and of course seeing some pictures is reassuring as well. Not only was Mary Anna great with my cat, she also did me a favor by turning my alarm off when I mistakenly forgot to do before I left for my trip! I will definitely use her again the next time I’m out of town.

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Joseph M.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
38 years of experience
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA, 19146

Joe was great with the cats and immediately earned their trust. He went above and beyond cleaning up cat bowls and one throw up incident. Thank you, Joe!

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Chasity R.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
4 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19145

Chasity was great during the 30 minute drop in!

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Lee K.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
128 reviews
28 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Pennsport-Whitman-Queen, Philadelphia, PA, 19148

Lee was a fantastic sitter - very professional and responsive. We felt like our kitties were in great hands! We would definitely like to hire him again in the future and would recommend him to anyone looking for pet care!

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Ellen W.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19107

Ellen was fantastic with Clover. She came to do a “Meet and Greet” and then we walked Clover to the park. Clover immediately took to Ellen, and I would not hesitate to have her watch Clover again. I would highly recommend!

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Alexa J.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
8 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Pennsport-Whitman-Queen, Philadelphia, PA, 19148

This was our first time hiring Alexa and we had a great experience. She was attentive and patient with our shy cat, and she adapted easily when we missed some instructions. Her daily updates always included pictures which we loved seeing!

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Sitter Profile Image: Hazel M.
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Hazel M.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
21 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19145

Hazel is the best! Our dog Winny loves her so much. Working with her has been an amazing experience so far and we look forward to working with her more in the future!!

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Tonia M.
Sitter Profile Image: Zachary C.
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Zachary C.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
28 reviews
7 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA, 19145

Zack was such a great sitter for my cat Rocky! He sent me lots of pictures and Rocky was very happy and well taken care of when I got home. I can’t recommend Zack enough!

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Lauren M.
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$23
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5.0 out of 5 stars
145 reviews
38 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Girard Estates, Philadelphia, PA, 19145

Lauren was a fantastic cat sitter. She was very easy to communicate with, punctual, and Butters my cat didn’t even seem to miss me when I returned! I am looking forward to working with Lauren again in the future and highly recommend her!

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Joshua F.
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$18
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4.9 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA, 19145

Joshua was great with my three cats. He was attentive and observant when attending to the visits. Everything was neat and clean when I returned and I trust him to sit again in the future. Thanks Joshua!

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Seth F.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
12 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA, 19145

Seth was awesome with our reactive senior dog! He was professional and communicative, and we looked forward to seeing the sweet pictures he sent during his visits. I would 100% recommend him

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Sitter Profile Image: Rachel W.
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Rachel W.
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$16
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5.0 out of 5 stars
70 reviews
20 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista, Philadelphia, PA, 19147

Rachel always goes above and beyond to make sure my cat (and the apartment) is taken care off. She helped water my plants and always brings toys for my cat to play with.

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Jackie M.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
84 reviews
23 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Girard Estates, Philadelphia, PA, 19145

Jackie was great! I felt very comfortable leaving Clem under her care while I was out of town. She sent photos and updates after her drop in. Looking forward to using Jackie again in the future when I leave town!

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Holden H.
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$15
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4 years of experience
South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, 19148

About: I have helped care for hundreds of dogs, cats, and other animals over the last four years working in animal welfare. I have acquired many skills over the years that make me an ideal candidate to care for pets of all size, age, temperament, and medical needs. Reactive dog? No problem! Hard to medicate cat? Easy peasy! Whatever your pet's need, I can take care of it! I work 9-5, Friday-Tuesday at an animal rescue in the city. I am available any time outside of those hours for whatever you may need! Working in animal welfare has kept me up to date in the most recent and accepted practices in animal care. I work daily to help people trouble shoot issues they are having with their animals and can easily use that knowledge to meet your pet's needs.

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Jackie M.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
101 reviews
30 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19145

Timely, friendly, great with the animals!

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Heather Z.
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Sally C.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
342 reviews
121 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, PA, 19145

Sally is the best! This was my second time having her watch my cat and I came home to a happy, healthy, and well loved baby once again. Thank you for everything!

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Sydney R.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
4 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19148

Sydney was fantastic! She took such great care of my senior cat, provided great pictures, and had such great communication. I really can't recommend her enough and will definitely call her back :)

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Angela was so great with our puppy Boone!! He had so much fun playing with her, and she kept us updated with so many pictures which was much appreciated! Would definitely recommend!!

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bianca c.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Arianna took great care of our cat while we were away. Kind and communicative. The house and food dish she used were also clean when we got home, which I always appreciate. I wouldn’t hesitate to book her again.

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Micah M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Katie was great! She took care of our two cats and sent amazing photos of them playing. We would definitely book with Katie again!

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Kevin R.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We couldn’t have asked for a better cat sitter for our two cats. Their medical needs have gotten more complicated, requiring more care while we’re away. I was nervous about this, but Holden was very reliable, responsible, and communicated very well throughout this process. I look forward to booking with him again in the future! I would absolutely recommend him.

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Amanda S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I had a wonderful experience with Carol! She took excellent care of my cat while I was away and gave me complete peace of mind. She was reliable, communicative, and clearly attentive to my cat's needs and personality, and I appreciated the regular updates, photos, and thoughtful check-ins. I'd highly recommend Carol to anyone looking for a trustworthy, responsible, and caring pet sitter. I would absolutely book with her again in the future!

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Karen W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kanyinsola was terrific with my puppy. She understood my anxiety about leaving each other for the first time, did an amazing job of helping him settle after I left, and sent me photos and videos that warmed my heart. She was warm and loving with him. 10/10 recommend!

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Lisa S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Astrid was great. They were able to come for a meet and greet a few days before. They were very thorough and so great care of my boy. I would definitely have Astrid back!

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Samantha L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ellen is so caring and engaged with our cats, we know they are in great hands. Excellent communication.

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Moses B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Once again, Leila was great with my anxious cats for the week while we were away! Super reassuring having her care for them and always does a great job!

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

We couldn’t be happier with hiring Shreya as a sitter for our three cats. She’s reliable and communicative; the post-visit updates kept our peace of mind as we traveled. We’ve already rebooked her and highly recommend you do the same :)

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Michael C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My shy and sensitive cat Tippy warmed up so well to Rebekah, thanks to her patience and easygoing attitude. I received so many cute pics and videos during her visits. Thank you!!

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Sarah R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ali was great with my dog Ryder! She was immediately comfortable with him and is clearly a dog lover. She was communicative and sent good updates, we’d definitely book with her again

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Dana A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah is a phenomenal sitter! Her updates and photos made me feel at ease on my vacation. She took time to get to know my two cats and understand their personalities. She kept me well updated and it is clear that she puts thoughtfulness and immense care in her check ins. She is the best sitter I have had on Rover and I will be continuing to book her!

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Amelia Jane L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Absolutely wonderful pet sitters. Great communication. Punctual. Send tons of pictures and updates. Attentive and loving to my pets.

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

I feel so grateful to have found a sitter as cat-oriented, attentive, communicative, kind, and patient as Claire!

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Stats A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel was awesome! Reliable and so thoughtful about everything my cat needed while I was gone for an extended trip. Will definitely rebook!

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Tom M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We are so appreciative to have Rebecca as our puppy as grown up in his first year. She has been consistent and great as he has grown up.

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Meryl K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Juli was able to care for our two cats when our flights were cancelled multiple times, it was such a huge help!

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I W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alex was available for a last minute booking to do check ins for my cat since my original cat sitter stopped responding 5 days before our trip. Alex was great with Keke and has a lot of experience with cats. They kept me updated and voiced any concerns while I was away.

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

Jou was an amazing sitter for Cowboy ! She was on time everyday, shared pictures with us and really understood Cowboy’s wants and needs. We would absolutely book her again!

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Christina K.
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