Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Southside, Louisville, KY
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“Sarah was amazing! I was traveling out of town on business and Sarah agreed to come walk my Chiweenie. They were kind, and Chiweenie was very chatty with Sarah. I’m sure they’re friends forever now.”
“Tara was amazing! She sent me so many pictures during my trip and left very detailed notes. She’s very friendly and trustworthy. My cats loved her! Will be using her for future trips.”
“Leslie was great with my cats. She took the time to gain their trust and I felt comfortable with her care for them. She was very communicative and sent lots of photos!”
“Did stop in visits for my dog Gracie on my wedding weekend. She had never been boarded so rover seemed like a good idea. Ciara seemed to get along with Gracie when she came by to meet me and she sent at least 1 picture for each trip. She got there early to get Gracie out which was important since she was just coming off a bladder infection. I Will contact Ciara before my next trip and would be happy to have her watch gracie again.”
“Allison is top notch! I am not easily trusting with my girls and she blew it out of the park. She has great communication during her visit(s) and sends plenty of photos, alongside notes.”
“Racheal was great with our Sally and working with our changing needs. She made sure Sally was cared for and got her exercise. Will definitely call her when needed in the future.”
“Maggie was amazing with our 2 month old puppy! He was very communicative, sent plenty of pictures and attentive to Bohannon! We had to take a 5 day trip shortly after getting Bohannon and it was very hard to be away from him since he was so young. Maggie put me at ease and I knew he was being well cared for during her check appointments.”
“Really grateful to Makenzie for stopping by to take care of my fur babies. She kept in contact with me to let me know what was going on, wrote notes on everything she did and gave my babies attention and fed them while I was out of town. She was nice enough to do a meet and greet before I left so I could make sure my big dog would be alright and he immediately wanted her attention when she walked in my door. Will 100% book with her again!”
“Olivia did a wonderful job taking care of our dog and cats. She was very thorough and thoughtful, even when the power at the house went out for two days after a storm! She kept me notified and also took some great pictures of our animals! Would definitely recommend Olivia to take care of your animals.”
“I’ve been having Meilin do drop ins with my old puppet, Zoe, for 3 ish now and Meilin has been such a pleasure to work with! They communicate any issues or concerns about Zoe with me quickly and the couple times they were running later or earlier they let me know. I know Zoe can be a lot sometimes and I appreciate that I never had to worry about her when Meilin was watching her. I highly recommend booking Meilin for all your pet sitting needs especially if you have a senior doggo!! 💚”
“Brian took great care of Jake with updates during every visit. Jake seemed like he had a great weekend while I was away. Definitely will be using Brian again in the future. Highly recommend!”
About: I studied animal science in college and am working towards becoming a full time animal keeper- have experience caring for pets, farm animals and exotics. I can administer oral medications or injections if needed. I am working full time (M-F 8-4) as a seasonal keeper at the Zoo! I would love to care for your pets on my off days or care for them before/after work. Wouldn’t be away from them longer than 8 hours. I will care for your pets however you instruct me to, wether that be crates or free roaming the house. I can take them for a walk around your neighborhood or I can drive them to a leashed park to get some socialization.
About: I have over 7 years of hands-on experience working with dogs of all breeds, sizes, and personalities—from small breed seniors to high-energy breeds. Jinger (My own pup) is a 6-year-old Female Malinois-Lab mix, so I’m especially familiar with energetic dogs who need structure, attention, and enrichment to thrive. Over the years, I’ve cared for puppies, seniors, rescues, and dogs with unique needs—including leash reactivity, anxiety, and medical routines. The wonderful folks at Southside pet shop had taught me Animal Husbandry by the book (literally). During my time there I had taken care of a wide variety of pets in a professional setting. I comfortable caring cats, and exotic pets too- I am more than at home in a multi-pet household. I ALWAYS approach every pet with patience and empathy. I understand that every animal is different, so I change my care-style (never quality!) to match their needs—whether that’s a long walk, playtime, cuddles or medical needs. If you need drop-in visits, house sitting, or just someone to give your dog an afternoon potty break, I’ll make sure your pet feels safe, understood, and loved. You can expect daily updates and plenty of photos, Rest assured! Pet sitting is my full-time profession and passion, alongside my work as a freelance artist. I have professional experience in animal husbandry; I’m able to provide attentive, reliable care. I enjoy doing both traditional and digital art; my favorite are pet portraits! If there is downtime while I am petsitting, I’m usually doing art! In both my own home and when caring for pets in a client’s home, I follow the owners instructions, because I understand this routine is in place to keep them comfortable, and healthy. This includes using toys, treats and games to make their day rewarding and fun. Maintaining a clean environment is a top priority; food and water bowls are washed regularly and I always make sure each pet is fed according to their specified guidelines.
About: With seven years as a veterinary technician under my belt I am able to medicate and give injections or fluid treatments. Puppy training available as well! My goal is to make this my full time job over the next few months so I can leave the corporate world. I am able to do daily walks, vacation care and overnights in my home Fully fenced yard, beautiful in-home care set up. Safety precautions always followed as per your stipulations. I owned and operated a pet sitting business in Maryland for five years previously.
About: Some Senior Care Magic hands with dogs Feeding and Nutrition I have some experience with giving medications, but please tell me what works best for your pet. I currently am working part time for the summer so I will be able to check with your pets late at night and early morning. The most they'll be alone will probably be 5 hours. Most of time they won't be alone for Sundays. In your home, I'll make sure to walk them outside and if you have a backyard we'll play outside. We'll also play in any surrounded parks.
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Sarah P.Star Sitter
“Sarah was amazing! I was traveling out of town on business and Sarah agreed to come walk my Chiweenie. They were kind, and Chiweenie was very chatty with Sarah. I’m sure they’re friends forever now.”
Tara S.Star Sitter
“Tara was amazing! She sent me so many pictures during my trip and left very detailed notes. She’s very friendly and trustworthy. My cats loved her! Will be using her for future trips.”
Leslie D.Star Sitter
“Leslie was great with my cats. She took the time to gain their trust and I felt comfortable with her care for them. She was very communicative and sent lots of photos!”
Risa H.Star Sitter
“Risa watched over our dog's while we were on vacation. We had a lovely meet and greet beforehand and she sent pictures and report cards each day we were gone.”
Ciara W.Star Sitter
“Did stop in visits for my dog Gracie on my wedding weekend. She had never been boarded so rover seemed like a good idea. Ciara seemed to get along with Gracie when she came by to meet me and she sent at least 1 picture for each trip. She got there early to get Gracie out which was important since she was just coming off a bladder infection. I Will contact Ciara before my next trip and would be happy to have her watch gracie again.”
Allison T.Star Sitter
“Allison is top notch! I am not easily trusting with my girls and she blew it out of the park. She has great communication during her visit(s) and sends plenty of photos, alongside notes.”
Racheal F.Star Sitter
“Racheal was great with our Sally and working with our changing needs. She made sure Sally was cared for and got her exercise. Will definitely call her when needed in the future.”
Magdalana M.Star Sitter
“Maggie was amazing with our 2 month old puppy! He was very communicative, sent plenty of pictures and attentive to Bohannon! We had to take a 5 day trip shortly after getting Bohannon and it was very hard to be away from him since he was so young. Maggie put me at ease and I knew he was being well cared for during her check appointments.”
Makenzie K.Star Sitter
“Really grateful to Makenzie for stopping by to take care of my fur babies. She kept in contact with me to let me know what was going on, wrote notes on everything she did and gave my babies attention and fed them while I was out of town. She was nice enough to do a meet and greet before I left so I could make sure my big dog would be alright and he immediately wanted her attention when she walked in my door. Will 100% book with her again!”
Olivia B.
“Olivia did a wonderful job taking care of our dog and cats. She was very thorough and thoughtful, even when the power at the house went out for two days after a storm! She kept me notified and also took some great pictures of our animals! Would definitely recommend Olivia to take care of your animals.”
Meilin W.
“I’ve been having Meilin do drop ins with my old puppet, Zoe, for 3 ish now and Meilin has been such a pleasure to work with! They communicate any issues or concerns about Zoe with me quickly and the couple times they were running later or earlier they let me know. I know Zoe can be a lot sometimes and I appreciate that I never had to worry about her when Meilin was watching her. I highly recommend booking Meilin for all your pet sitting needs especially if you have a senior doggo!! 💚”
Jamianne P.
“Jamianne is absolutely wonderful and we are so grateful for the care she provides when we’re out of town. She’s 100% reliable and our pets love her.”
Gabrielle H.
“Gabrielle is awesome! Super responsive and easy to work with. Highly recommend and will look to book again!”
Brian R.
“Brian took great care of Jake with updates during every visit. Jake seemed like he had a great weekend while I was away. Definitely will be using Brian again in the future. Highly recommend!”
Amy H.
“Amy’s love for animals is very endearing. She is friendly, trustworthy, and reliable. She knows how to care for dogs because she pays attention to what they need, while also being able to have fun with them but keeping everything under control. I would trust her to take care of my pets anytime!”
Kylie Z.
“Kai is extremely compassionate, conscientious and prudent. Animals are naturally drawn to her, and she is good at understanding their moment-to-moment needs (as well as their individual struggles, making her an effective trainer as well!)”
Elise C.
“Elise is a long-term knowledgeable dog owner. Her experience with bully breeds has helped me immensely when I chose to adopt two pitbulls of my own. She truly believes in not only the physical health and wellbeing of animals, but also the emotional health as well. Play, love and cuddles are as mandatory to her dogs health as exercise and healthy eating.”
Lynn M.
“Lynn visited our young cat each day and sent updates and photos even if it was just the kitty running by! ? We appreciate her help during our trip.”
Janelle J.
“I have known Jenelle for the past 5 years. She has a joyful personality. She is very loving and caring. She cared for my two dogs while I was on vacation for 5 days. She took really good care of my dogs, and she constantly sent me pictures of them daily. Including them playing together, and going on walks. Her communication is amazing. My dogs loved her. She is the only person I trust to watch my dogs!”
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Southside on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $14 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.
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 Southside.
Rover makes it easy to find Southside 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
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