Pet Sitting in South Portland

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Jessica F.
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$16
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4.9 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
15 repeat clients
22 years of experience
East End, Portland, ME, 04101

Jess took great care of my 2 kitties when I was away. I got a daily photo with a cute snuggle picture of my friendly cat. It felt good to know they were so well cared for.

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Julia K.
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$22
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5.0 out of 5 stars
71 reviews
27 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Portland, ME, 04101

I always feel better going out of town when I know Julia is caring for my girl!! Her excellent cat pictures and sweet daily reports are a bonus.

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Emily M.
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Maureen M.
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$15
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5.0 out of 5 stars
84 reviews
32 repeat clients
36 years of experience
East Bayside-India Street, Portland, ME, 04101

Maureen is a true pet lover. My sweet old cat “Mouse” was well cared for and loved while I was away and I felt confident he was in good hands. I am so happy to have found someone reliable and caring, I highly recommend her and Rover.com Faye C.

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Annie L.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
73 reviews
12 repeat clients
40 years of experience
South Portland, ME, 04106

Annie did a great job with our cats. She sent photos each visit and even got photos on the cat who is skidish. I would have her watch my cats again in a heartbeat.

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Cameron L.
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$18
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2 repeat clients
23 years of experience
South Portland, ME, 04106

About: My pet care experience began when I was a child. Grew up having dogs and other pets in the house. It was the norm for me. That is until college came about and then moved to a large city. Having a pet wasn't viable during those years. This pattern broke when I found myself being asked to house sit for friends that I was also being asked to hang out with their pets while they were gone. I soon began to be a go to person for a few close friends to babysit their pets and plants. The skills that I have with pets are being able to understand them with body language. Hence the nick name dog whisperer. I am currently working part time and have Wednesdays and Thursdays, including the weekend available. Any time of the day of those specifically are perfectly feasible to accommodate care from me. I follow the diet guidelines given to me and don't alter from it. Outside of that, I make sure they are treated with love and attention throughout my time with them. Walks, play time, relax time...it all has a moment through within the day.

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Stacey C.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
405 reviews
114 repeat clients
25 years of experience
South Portland, ME, 04106

Stacey, Was very accommodating quick to respond and most importantly took good care of our cats. She shared a lot of pictures and was punctual. She even helped shovel our front walk.

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Julia L.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
24 repeat clients
16 years of experience
South Portland, ME, 04106

Julia was wonderful with our dogs! She provided excellent care to our animals, and kept us informed with how they were all doing during her drop-in visits. She is dependable, reliable, and caring. Thank you, Julia!

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Jeanelle D.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Downtown, Portland, ME, 04101

About: Animal lover with flexible schedule, calm and patient energy. I'm very active so available for long walks or runs! Always attentive to details and specifics for each pet in my care. I'm a full-time creative (painter and graphic designer), so I enjoy setting my own schedule and can easily accommodate to your pet's needs during various times of day. I can work remotely and this allows me to be available more often. I am comfortable learning each pet's needs in their home environments, and adjusting to what makes them feel most comfortable. Happy to come to you so that your pet can experience their typical daily routines.

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Katherine L.
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$15
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15 years of experience
Downtown, Portland, ME, 04101

About: Hi, I’m Katie! I’ve owned and pet-sitted both dogs and cats all my life. I currently have one kitty named Joni at home, but have lots of past experience with pups. I’ve cared for pets who take meds and tend to be on the anxious side. I’m excited to spend time with your best friend(s)! I work full-time, but have a fairly flexible schedule and can accommodate working from home and breaks to check in on your pet. I’m generally free on evenings and weekends, as well. I’ll follow your lead to make our time together the most safe and comfortable experience possible for your pet. Feel free to set up a meet-and-greet beforehand to go over any special instructions.

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Annie G.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
132 reviews
43 repeat clients
30 years of experience
South Portland, ME, 04106

Annie is professional and communicative. She was very good at getting our shy cat to warm up to her. We were very happy with her drop in visits.

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Lydia B.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
1 year of experience
Downtown, Portland, ME, 04101

About: Willing to walk most nights a week Worked with large dogs (mainly Great Danes) Have worked with a reactive dog (Family Pet) Dog was reactive on lease with other dogs. When walking I had to be very aware of other dogs that were around and had to be able to move quick when I did see a dog also had treats to distract him from the other dogs. Any time after 4:00 on weekdays due to other job Saturdays: 7 AM - 10 AM and 6:30 PM - 9 PM Sundays: All Day I care for my parents dog and love him very much, when I watch him we usually will hang out in the house or go to the dog park because that is where my parents take him. When I watch someone else dog I like to follow their rules and listen to what they are asking of me. I have watched my sister's dog who is reactive and when watching him I have made sure that I am aware of what he is doing, what I am doing and what is around me. Personally I don't think that the way I care for my parents and families pets would be different from a clients because all pets should be loved!

Sitter Profile Image: Jayson M.
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Jayson M.
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$18
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5.0 out of 5 stars
55 reviews
11 repeat clients
4 years of experience
South Portland, ME, 04106

Jayson is my first choice always to care for my two cats! I used another sitter once and I very disappointed. Jayson gives the cats 2 meals per day and follows the directions for what to add to their food at each meal, he leaves the house clean and litter free and washes out the food cans and puts them in an airtight container, He is responsive and posts neat pics. Jayson is an awesome guy and caring cat sitter! Linda

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Nishat R.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
124 reviews
52 repeat clients
3 years of experience
South Portland, ME, 04106

Nishat is kind, professional, and reliable. I have two cats, one of whom is high-needs, skittish, and receives many medications. Nishat handles it all with aplomb!

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Jesika D.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50 reviews
18 repeat clients
35 years of experience
West End, Portland, ME, 04102

I cannot say enough wonderful things about our pet sitter Jesika She took incredible care of my 16-year-old, 5-pound Yorkie and treated her with the gentleness and attention she truly needs at her age. She walked her, fed her, spent quality time with her, and made sure she was always comfortable. Her communication was outstanding — she kept me updated constantly, sending messages and photos so I never had to worry. She was respectful, reliable, and genuinely caring from start to finish. If you’re looking for someone who will treat your pet like their own, I absolutely recommend Jesika. She went above and beyond, and I’m so grateful for the peace of mind she gave me.

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Darby P.
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$20
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1 year of experience
Downtown, Portland, ME, 04101

About: I have always loved both dogs and cats since I was a kid! I have been around dogs since I was little and I live with a cat now! I would adore taking your furry friend for a walk or checking up on your cat when you are away. I am currently trying to fit dog walking into my schedule in the mornings before my job starts (STARTING IN MAY). I can also check up on your furry friend in the evening. I am also building my online business so days I am not at my other job are more flexible! I am very good at directions and pay attention to details. I will follow the directions left by the owners when doing a check in! I listen to the pet, and if they are not so sure of me, I let them come to me (especially with cats!) And of course there will be lots of pets!

Sitter Profile Image: Katey B.
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Katey B.
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$28
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5.0 out of 5 stars
84 reviews
28 repeat clients
11 years of experience
West End, Portland, ME, 04102

Katey is an all star! Even when a health complication for our cat occurred right before we left for vacation she was able to help us handle it. We returned to 2 happy kitties.

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Marna A.
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$25
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4.9 out of 5 stars
140 reviews
58 repeat clients
27 years of experience
North Deering, Portland, ME, 04103

Marna was super responsive and took really good care of my 11-year-old cat while I was away for 5 days. I really appreciated that I was able to book pretty last minute and my cat seemed happy and healthy when I got back. That’s all I can ask for!

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Meagan A.
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$24
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5.0 out of 5 stars
158 reviews
48 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Downtown, Portland, ME, 04101

She is my cats’ favorite sitter! She’s able to get them to take their meds and they love her still! She was also able to adapt and still take care of them after a personal issue while I was overseas, which really soothed my worries about them.

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Sarah P.
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Justine S.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
62 reviews
24 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Portland, ME, 04101

Justine watched our two cats while we were away for Thanksgiving. She was very responsive and updated us with pictures and a note after each visit. We really appreciated her flexibility and attentiveness over the holiday!

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily W.
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Emily W.
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$20
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
12 years of experience
West End, Portland, ME, 04102

I swear Emmy was Misty's mom in her past life - that is how much she loves her and is comfortable around her- which as an owner, is the best feeling. Emmy has watched Misty for 3 long trips (7+days) and a few other nights and we are always at ease during our time away because of her. She sends pictures, gives us updates if we ask, is comfortable taking her both on and off leash, has given her medications when required, and has had play dates with other friends & dogs, too. Our dog is so comfortable with her that she's always snuggled up to her and even perks up when we say Emmy is coming. Emmy is always our go-to when she is available !

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5.0 out of 5 stars

She did good job and looked after my cats . One of my cats needed meds too twice daily and it was well done. I am happy with her.

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Tallat N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was the second time we’ve asked Ashton to look after our cat, and as before she went above and beyond to care for him! Would highly recommend

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Sanath S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jess takes great care of our senior chihuahua! She is communicative, takes great photos, and has the right amount of gentleness to earn our old pup’s trust.

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Lee M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jackiellen is the best! My girls love her and we appreciate everything she does to take care of everyone!

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Sarah A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Carlie was wonderful. Thoughtful, great at communicating, and a stellar cat photographer. Must book!

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

Candace is the best and I always feel better when she’s around if I have to be away from my old girl.

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J. Allie H.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Michelle was great! She clearly put in a lot of time and attention to get to know and make friends with our boys. Would absolutely book her again!

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

Angela was such a great catsitter, we would highly recommended her to anyone. She had thoughtful questions prior to the sit, and was clearly caring with our meows. You can always tell by the cats energy after returning home... our cats were so happy, we know they were in good care. Angela's messages and photos were super detailed and full of kindness. We hope to have her back : )

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Keith N.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

We are so grateful to have found Annie to care for our cat while we are away. She’s incredibly reliable and communication is great. We highly recommend her!

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

My two dogs had a wonderful experience with Avital! She was very kind and patient with my small dog who is very shy around all of three people in his life. By the end of the 4 days we had hired Avital for, our shy boy adored her! 100% recommend her for any of your pet needs! We look forward to working with Avital for all of our future pet-sitter needs! She is wonderful, patient, and kind; everything you hope the person you’re entrusting your fur babies to be!

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Morgan D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brianna took great care of my cats on short notice. Even the timid one liked her and I felt much better knowing they were in good hands.

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

Priscilla is amazing! She took such good care of my two cats that even my shy kitty opened up and initiated playtime. Her updates are thorough and include lots of photos, she’s friendly and communicative over chat, and she executes the care plan to a T. It was wonderful to know my kitties were in such excellent hands while I was away and to not need to worry about them. Will definitely be booking with Priscilla again!

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Haley Jo C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jayson is the best. Always our go to cat sitter. We were gone for a month and Jayson trekked through blizzards to make sure our kitty was taken care of.

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Olive W.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Anna is so wonderful! It was so reassuring to know she was making sure my big dog was getting great exercise while I was out of town. Thank you so much Anna!

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

Hanna was a wonderful sitter! I felt safe leaving my precious cats in her care. She was attentive, not overwhelmed by my instructions, and her updates made me happy. I highly recommend her :)

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Liz S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

My dog loved Annie the minute they met and instantly felt comfortable around her! Annie is very kind, easy and fast to communicate with, and took wonderful care of her when I was away.

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

Molly is the best! This time she trudged through the two feet of snow to feed the cats! Above and beyond! Plus regular cat care awesomeness. Highly recommend!

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Mary S.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Did so great with my 4 month old puppy to keep him company! Shared multiple photos with him playing and eating!

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Jessia G.
Drop-In Visits
5.0 out of 5 stars

Emmy was communicative, friendly, and at ease with Sadie from the beginning. I felt comfortable having Emmy in my home spending time with Sadie and I appreciated her willingness to help me out on short notice. Definitely will be rebooking!

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

Maureen has been a blessing. It’s so comforting to know we’re leaving our kitties with someone who will care for them like they’re her own. Could not recommend more highly!

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Kristina & Joseph Z.
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As of Apr 2026, there are 201 pet sitters in South Portland. 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.

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Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 8 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 Portland.

Rover makes it easy to find South Portland 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:

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There are 201 pet sitters in South Portland on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! We understand that each pet is unique and may require specific instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, all pet sitters on Rover have been background checked and screened for you and your pet’s safety.

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