Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In South Orange
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Top rated South Orange pet sitters
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“Penelope came on very short notice to take care of Mongo and it was greatly appreciated. They were communicative and seem to be very good with my cat. I will definitely book with them again!”
“The absolute sweetest, took such great care of our cats while we were away last minute! Great communication and leaves a ton of photos and notes for us everyday. Would highly recommend 💕”
“Mela was amazing! She did such a great job sending pictures and keeping us updated. We felt so comfortable knowing our pups was in good hands! She will definitely be our go-to dog sitter! 🐶”
“Erin was great with my high energy dog, Bodie. He enjoys her mid-day visits and the positive attention. She was flexible with a last minute booking when my other sitter had an emergency pop up and is awesome to work with.”
“Julia is a rock star. She pulled through on being able to watch my dogs last minute and I so very grateful. Awesome communication and incredibly punctual. Most definitely will use her services again!”
“Danny was great! My kitty, Nala, recently started antibiotics and I found out the morning I left on a trip. Danny quickly responded to panicked messages trying to find help and even stopped by before I had to leave for the airport to meet Nala and go through the medication rundown. He took great care of her and it is never easy giving a cat a pill she absolutely does not want, BUT Danny was able to handle it with care and kept me updated!”
“Appreciated the communication from Marie and the time she spent with my cat! I knew he was in good hands and felt at ease leaving town knowing she would be checking in on him.”
“She kept me updated on how he was doing, spent cuddle time with him, followed through with everything I had asked her to do- he was so happy when we got back from our trip so I know she didn’t leave him without attention. I appreciate it!”
“1st time using Rover & leaving my bunnies alone for a business weekend conference. Jeff was AMAZING. We scheduled a meet & greet so he could meet my dwarf bunnies, & get a hang of what I needed for their care. Jeff was very sweet & patient with my bunnies, was very easy to communicate with & respected & gave them their space. He was very responsible during the scheduled drop-ins, sent me pics to alleviate my anxiety & gave my bunnies the best attentive & kindest service, I could've hoped for. Very grateful my 1st experience on Rover was with Jeff. Definitely recommended!”
“Kaia took great care of my cat and home while I was away on business. She followed all my instructions, was always on time, and took great photos! Highly recommend.”
“I highly recommend Taylor! She is reliable, professional, and clearly cares about the animals she works with. Communication is excellent, and I appreciate the updates and photos during walks. It's a relief knowing my dog is in good hands, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring individual to take care of their pets!”
“Amber is fantastic! She did a great job communicating with me throughout my trip and took wonderful care of my guinea pigs and chinchilla. I would absolutely book with Amber again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter!”
“I travel frequently and Hailey has become part of our family! She watches my cat Zelda regularly and takes great care of her. I highly recommend her for her pet sitting services!”
“Hannah was AMAZING! She went above & beyond to make our pets comfortable. We had some issues with our house while we were away and she helped us with that as well. She stayed in contact with us nonstop and our dogs adored her. She was always prompt and stayed the full length of time, and sometimes longer to help with our house situation. She also took the dogs on an unplanned walk, just to help get them out of the house for a bit. She truly was amazing. We recommend Hannah 1000% and hope to use her every time we go out of town!”
“I was very happy with Athena's service. She did a great job communicating her visits and we loved the photos. Would recommend her to others and would definitely book with her again.”
Over 102 pet parents in South Orange have booked pet sitting
South Orange pet parents share their Rover experiences
Adriana was great. Pirate is shy but Adriana took time to win him over and he really warmed up to her. Sometimes when we are gone, he will have some little behavioral issues such as leaving us “presents 💩” right outside of his litter box. But thanks to Adriana for coming over and keeping him company, and taking care of him there were no surprises. He seems to be very happy and really like his new friend.
Brooke was absolutely over-the-top amazing with our cats! She loved our girls, checked in, and sent lots of photos and gave updates each day. We were able to relax on vacation knowing they were loved and cared for. I can’t say enough wonderful things about Brooke and her pet-sitting. I was afraid my shy girls would hide- nope, they were living their best lives each day with Brooke. I knew it would be fine when they came right out to her when she came for the ‘meet and greet.’ Our cats just KNEW she was kind and gentle. We will definitely book ONLY with her next trip, and feel great about being able to take more trips now that we have Brooke.
Isabela was a great help to my two adult cats after another Rover sitter bailed last minute. She was very communicative and friendly, followed all my care instructions, and went above and beyond to make sure my kitties were cared for while I was away. I look forward to booking with her again!
Mark is the BEST pet sitter on this app! He was able to watch my baby for me on super short notice (because I’m terrible at planning and booking in advance). I reached out a singular night before I had to leave for 3 weeks and he was able to come the next day before my flight for a meet and greet. He sent me picture and videos of my baby DAILY, and even cuddled with my cat, which really made me happy because I am typically home 24/7 and my cat is so needy and always cuddles so I know he was craving cuddles. I’m so happy he (my cat) warmed up to Mark very fast and trusted him 100%. He also stayed longer than 30 min, truly he is the most wonderful sitter I could’ve ever dreamed of. 🥹🙏🏽 Infinity/10. Highly recommend. He is truly amazing, will be booking again!
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The median cost per night for pet sitting in South Orange is $20
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Sitters in South Orange average 6 repeat pet sitting clients
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 South Orange 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.
As of Jun 2026, there are 5,489 pet sitters in South Orange. 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, 88% of South Orange pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in South Orange have an average of 15 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 South Orange.
Rover makes it easy to find South Orange 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 5,489 pet sitters in South Orange on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In South Orange, 98% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 97% offer medication administration, and 91% 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.
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