Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In South Philadelphia
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Top rated South Philadelphia pet sitters
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“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.”

“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! 💛”

“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!”

“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.”

“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!”

“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!”

“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!”

“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!!”

“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!”

“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!”

“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!”

“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”

“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.”


“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!”


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.
“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!”

“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 :)”

South Philadelphia pet parents share their Rover experiences
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.

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!

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!

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!

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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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 South Philadelphia.
Rover makes it easy to find South Philadelphia 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.
















