Pet Sitting & Drop Ins in Southside, Nashville
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1. Leanne J.

“Leanne was wonderful with our black lab Chaco, who has a little bit of separation anxiety, while we were away! She sent lots of updates and photos through the Rover cards throughout the stay so we knew how Chaco was doing and she was great with him. Would definitely recommend Leanne!”


2. Emma G.


“We loved having Emma come check on our boy while we were out of town suddenly. She is great with communication and we are so glad we found her!”


3. Taylor G.

“Taylor was great and I can tell my dog loves her. She dropped in to spend time with our dog while we were out of town for the day and stayed with her to keep her company and give her all the playtime and cuddles my dog wanted. Would definitely recommend and appreciate the care and attention she provided.”


4. Jacquelyn O.

“Jacquelyn was so sweet and took such good care of my dog. She was so good at communicating with me and making sure everything was taken care of :)”


5. Emily M.

“Emily provided a great drop in visit to let my puppy out and took for a walk while I was gone during the day. Emily was really easy to work with and will be using in the future!”


6. Maggie C.

“Maggie did a great job taking care of all of my pets and making sure their specific dietary needs were met. She is also very responsive and communicative. Overall, really good experience and will reach out to her again for pet care!”


7. Piper G.

“Piper was a star! So kind, great communicator and dealt with some bad weather and an unexpected situation like a champ! We definitely want her back to take care of our pups!”


8. Jade M.

“Jade was a great cat sitter! She did great with my cat who can be standoffish, and was very commutative and sent lots of photos. Also helped work with my leasing office to get access to the building when the call box broke.”


9. Bevin G.


“She is a wonderful sitter! I feel that my cats are safe and receive the best care from her. She take lots of photos and updates my on how my cats are doing.”


10. Gabe D.

“Gabreal was absolutely amazing. He watched our dog for almost a week and treated her with such love, kindness and respect. He sent us photos whenever he stopped by and gave us updates on how she was doing. He even dressed her up in her little Holiday sweater for pictures for Christmas for us. Extremely communicative and so helpful. HIGHLY recommend. We will be booking again in the future.”


11. Ava H.


“Ava is fantastic ! She did daily check-ins with our 3 kitties while we went home for the holidays and we had such peace of mind knowing they had her. She communicates well and is sweet, reliable, and flexible. The love and care she has for animals is undeniable. Plus she took plenty of pictures to let us know our babies were happy :)”


12. Rafael C.

“Raf has done it again! He is literally the best dog sitter in the world. He took excellent care of Gigi again on Christmas. I never have to worry about Gigi while Raf is taking care of her.”


13. Isabel M.

“Isabel was punctual and communicative before, during, and after her drop in visit with our two dogs. It was evident that they received excellent care. She’s a delight to work with and I cannot recommend her enough!”


14. Sage F.

“Great service! Would definitely hire again :)”


15. Sadie N.

“Sadie took great care of our cats while we were away. She took lots of photos and was extremely communicative throughout the weekend. Would recommend her services to anyone!”


16. Emily C.
“Emily is simply amazing at caring for our dog. I was away on business in her area and brought my new rescue with me. I needed someome to take care of her during the day, and what an exceptional time my pretty girl had with Emily. I know when I return to the area I will be reaching out to have Emily take care of her again! Thank you so much for your love and care to my new fur baby!”


17. Virginia R.
“Virginia is a wonderfully responsible and loving pet caregiver. She treats every animal with kindness, patience, and genuine affection. Whether it's daily care or special attention, you can trust that your pet is in excellent hands with her.”


18. Kristian D.

“Kristian was absolutely amazing, my animals loved her!”


19. Tahreem S.

“Tahreem did an amazing job. She met with me before hand and met Harvey and did an excellent job of loving on him and checking on him while I was away. Thank you, Tahreem! 🥰🥰”


20. Riley Z.

“Riley did such a great job with Beau! She took extra special care of him while I was traveling. She was also a very good communicator about how he was doing every day. I highly recommend Riley!”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Southside on Rover as of Jul 2024 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 Jul 2024, there are 565 pet sitters in Southside. 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 Southside pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Southside have an average of 14 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 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 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
There are 565 pet sitters in Southside on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Southside, 100% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 95% offer medication administration, and 89% 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.
