Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Southgate, Palo Alto
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1. Angie S.
“Angie was our ideal cat sitter taking care of Biscuit and Bagel for 3 days. She sent great updates and did exactly what was asked of her. We came home to two very happy and well taken care of kittens. Would certainly love to book her again for future trips!!”
2. Adam H.
“Super thoughtful, came to meet the cat and get instructions beforehand. Played with my cat, left detailed notes. Clearly loves animals. Would use again.”
3. Danielle V.
“Danielle is super-attentive to instructions for pet care and always leaves detailed notes on every visit. Danielle always takes great photos of my cats, too. I would always recommend Danielle as a pet-sitter!”
4. Victoria S.
“I was always very happy when Vicky was available to watch my pets (2 cats and 1 bearded dragon). I have since moved out of the area and miss her pet care services. I knew my animals would be well taken care of and my instructions followed. Vicky would communicate by text with any questions and also send pictures of what my pets were up to in my absence. These communications prevented any worries I may have had about their care while I was away. Vicky loves animals, all types. I highly recommend Vicky to anyone looking for an attentive and reliable pet sitter.”
5. Julia I.
“Julia is very reliable and a good communicator. And she gets along great with Bebe!”
6. Mayra E.
“Mayra was great! She met with me before the engagement to meet my dogs and make sure she knew what they needed, and communicated after each walk. Best of all, both of my guys were relaxed and happy to see me without being frantic when I got back. That's the real sign of a great sitter. Will definitely use again.”
7. Kavya R.
“Thank you so much Kavya!”
8. Lucia & David J.
“Lucia and David are wonderful dog sitters! They have been incredibly flexible and helpful watching my dog during the day and they always go above and beyond. During a heatwave they offered to bring over ice cubes for my dogs water. Overall theyre excellent and I will be continuing to book with them!”
9. FANG L.
“Fang is so responsive and sends lots of pictures. And Bebe loves her!”
10. Elizabeth C.
“Ellie took great care of my purebred Pekingese, Koda. She's a natural talent with animals, but I saw that most especially when she watched him for the first time with minimal introduction and little preparation. Despite the impromptu nature of the arrangement, she was able to attend to Koda's needs and took him on various outdoor excursions with no trouble. Very happy to have left my precious puppy with her!!”
11. Jennifer R.
“Jenny has been a dog lover all of her life. She grew up with at least 2 dogs at a time. No one could care about dogs more than her. She is disciplined and organized. She would be an amazing Rover sitter. I know she would take excellent care of any animal she was with. I hope that you’ll consider her for this job as I know her heart of love for these precious animals.”
12. Leilani L.
“Leilani was very responsive to our request for a last minute cat sitter and communicative throughout the process and visits through the app. She provided our cat food (including mixing in medication) and litter maintenance and petting. The cat had no complaints when we got home. Highly recommend Leilani for your cats.”
13. Trina C.
“Trina went above and beyond taking care of our little dog and keeping him company. We are so glad to have found her and will definitely try to have her again!”
14. Donna B.
“Donna was absolutely amazing. Her and Bruno got along so well and she did everything that I asked for him. She took him to parks and played with him for the whole duration of the check in and left him so happy and tired when she left. Definitely would trust her with Bruno again, and with any other dogs or cats out there in this world!”
15. Tatiana “Sasha” G.
“Yevgeniya and Sasha have done an excellent job taking care of our puppy. Penny is a handful at times, still being house trained and generally learning the ropes. Yevgeniya and Sasha are patient and help with the training process during their drop-in visits. Penny gets the midday playtime, feeding, and potty break that she needs on a consistent basis. They help keep track of her progress and update us during the visit. We would highly recommend these two. ”
16. Tammy Y.
“Tammy is great! Always on time - sends great pictures. Very polite and kind. Highly recommend!”
17. Alexis I.
“Alexis is reliable and communicative and our cat absolutely loves her! We’ve booked with her several times now and only ever had great experiences.”
18. Mark L.
About: Hi! 👋 I’m Mark - a graduate student at Stanford who’s missing his furry friends back home! I’m experienced in caring for all ages and sizes of dogs. I’m the co-parent to a senior bullmastiff and a mini dachshund, and have an 11 year old Portuguese water dog back home in Florida. I have experience delivering medicine and am able to accommodate any of your furry friends specific needs! I’m excited to take care of your furry friend! I’m currently a full-time graduate student with a flexible schedule and am able to make most times of day work. Please message me with your specific needs. I am happy to follow your specifications regarding pet preferences such as walk instructions, home rules, etc. I am responsible and especially cautious when it comes to my Rover companions to ensure a fantastic experience for pets and their pet parents.
19. Emily H.
About: I have taken care of cats and been around dogs my whole life. Friends have relied on me to watch, feed, and walk their pets. As a student I have a lot of flexibility in my schedule, so I will have lots of time to play with your pets! I love walking and budget in lots of time each day to go on walks and would love to walk animals! I have indoor space and lots of great walkable areas and parks around me! I am also happy to travel to your home to check in on pets!
20. Allison P.
“Allison was very attentive to Fenway's needs while I was on vacation. She has a dog of her own, Bode, and sent pictures throughout the weekend of the two playing as well as updates on how Fenway was doing. Allison was especially accommodating when I was late to pick Fenway up at the end of a long weekend. We'll definitely use her again in the future!”
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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 Southgate on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $30 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 Jul 2024, there are 981 pet sitters in Southgate. 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, 83% of Southgate pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Southgate have an average of 13 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 Southgate.
Rover makes it easy to find Southgate 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 981 pet sitters in Southgate on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Southgate, 93% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 90% offer medication administration, and 90% 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.