Pet Sitting in Startex
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“Carrie & Kurt were great! My big dog has serious anxiety with storms and they took good care of her and my hyper Boston Terrier. I will use them from now on! I am very comfortable and confident they will take excellent care of my fur-babies!”


“Jonathan was delightful. He took care of my “warring” cats and by the end of his visit they were getting along famously!! He sent pictures showing them together. He also did little extra things such as bringing in the mail and Amazon packages. I was very confident in his care! Thank you Jonathan”


“Mikayla was amazing! She took the best care of our boys while we were on vacation! So thankful for her eagerly accepting our request on such short notice. Mikayla made herself available to meet our needs. She followed all instructions we gave regarding how to care for our Danes. She made us feel comfortable in knowing they were in good hands while we were away. Very responsive. Sent daily reports and notified us when necessary. Mikayla is so sweet and friendly. Our Danes loved her! Will definitely rebook and recommend her to all our friends! ?”


“Alyssa was fantastic with our animals! She spent time with our dogs outside and made sure they were happy and well behaved while we were gone. She also took great care of our cat, who is usually skittish but loved Alyssa! We will absolutely use her services again.”


“Razelle did a Great job. I would recommend her to other people and I would certainly use her again. She is a wonderful person with great skills and is outgoing. She loved 🥰 my dogs and my dogs loved 🥰 her. I am very happy with ROVER. This was my 2nd time using Rover. Brenda Litton”


“So kind and thorough! My dog has anxiety that can lead to biting, and Brianna was so good with him, and my 2 cats! Very fast responses that I really appreciated. Followed all instructions and cleaned. Definitely will rebook!”


“Sara was great with our golden, Jake! She showed up on time, stayed longer than scheduled, and kept us updated throughout. Super friendly and clearly loves dogs. Sara let Jake out, fed him, and kept his water bowel full. Would definitely book her again!”


“Karen, thank you for checking in on Baker while I was at work. It was so nice knowing he was so well cared for. The pictures were so great to receive. Thanks again for putting my worries at ease. Greatly appreciated!”


About: ✅ We are insured for dog boarding, dog walking, and pet transport. 🚫 We do not have any pets of any kind in our home or on our property. We just adopt yours! 😢 We are not able to board Pit Bulls, Pitt mixes, Dobermans, Rottweilers, or Great Danes at this time. ⚠️ Rates may vary for larger dogs and certain holidays. 🦮 We have experience with puppies, high energy dogs, large dogs, dogs that pull on the leash, and seniors with disabilities, such as: Arthritis: Please note that there are 14 steps with a landing to the upstairs bedrooms and there are basement steps down to the pool area. However, we are happy to help dogs with stairs or walk them around to the pool area to avoid any steps if needed. Paralysis: I have experience with dogs needing bladder expression. Please note that additional care fees may apply. ⭐️ We offer exclusive boarding for one family at a time. 🐾 I offer dog walking and drop-in service. Rates and availability will vary depending on your location. 💩 Poop pick-up on your property can be added to any walk or drop-in starting at $10 for a typical front and back yard. Sometimes I go ahead and pick up what I see if I have enough bags on me. 🧑🧑🧒🧒 Our family has been dogsitting since 2022. Our home is pet-free but we love hosting dogs. I have four dog-loving kids, ages 8 to 17. 🏡 I am home all day except for errands and I love having a dog along for the ride! We go on walks daily and multiple times if needed. I do my best to avoid scheduling extra appointments during days that we are caring for pets so that they don’t have to be left alone. 😌 We are pretty easygoing and do not really have off-limits areas in our home. There are plenty of comfy spots to get away and relax when a dog needs down time. 🌳 PLEASE NOTE: We have a 2.6 acre property surrounded by trees and a creek in a quiet culdesac. We have a large secure outdoor area on the deck and by the pool. We have a full basement that opens out to this area. The back yard is very secluded, though we do NOT have a grassy area that is completely fenced in. Dogs that are flight risks are taken out on a leash to use the bathroom and to go on walks as needed in the neighborhood.

About: Thank you so much for your interest in trusting us with your animals. We know that our animals are not just our pets, they are valued members of our family. We’d be thrilled and honored to meet you and your animal(s) to see if we are a good fit. I, Rachel have been blessed to love so many wonderful animals that I've got to call family in my life including dogs, cats, rabbits and hamsters. My husband, Triston and I are failed foster parents and currently have 4 cats, two of which who we raised as feral kittens from birth. Our love for animals is why we've decided to offer pet care on Rover. After watching several friends and neighbors pets, we thought it was time to make an official account. I'm trustworthy, reliable and responsible. My clients value that I'm very attentive, responsive and always ensure to communicate clearly. My husband may join me in sitting or dog walking. He trained as a Veterinary Technician before landing as a Wildlife Biologist. He also volunteered with the SPCA for over 5 years. He has more specialized knowledge and experience giving injections, medication or love to animals who require special attention. We would love to care for your fluffy family members and ensure that they are well loved and taken care of whether it's a walk, drop in or boarding at our home. We are well versed in the needs of animals ranging from younger pets with high energy to aging pets with medical conditions. Sometimes my two year old daughter will join me, however I will always ask permission first. She is very sweet, gentle and kind to animals. She shares a love for animals just like her parents. Her favorite thing is to give hugs and gentle pets to animals who like attention. *To secure a reservation, an upfront payment is necessary. This policy ensures that your spot is reserved and guaranteed. Rover will hold onto the payment until 3-4 days after the booking is complete before sending to me. In the event that immediate payment is not feasible, it's important to be aware that the reservation may be subject to availability. Additionally, a 24 hour cancellation policy applies to all services with the exception of dog-walking and drop-in visits. I work from home with the ability to have a flexible schedule. I'm happy to meet your pet care needs whether it's early morning, afternoon or evening. My husband and I use our bonus room as our boarding room where we can care for pets in our home. It's a relatively large bedroom with carpet and a couch. This room is the dedicated pet room. We have blankets and toys for your animals, however we always encourage clients to bring toys, blankets that anything else that may smell like home and that your animal is familiar with to help with the transition. We also have a huge yard and would love to go on long walks with your dog. Whether in your home or ours, we always respect and reinforce whatever rules and training you have in place for your animals, whether it's no jumping on the furniture or anything else.

“Jennifer goes above and beyond in caring not only for my cat, but for my plants! She has been so easy to work with, and I never had any qualms about leaving my cat and my home in her care, even with my recent extended time away. Highly recommend Jennifer!!”


“Isabella is a great communicator and was so good with our two very active dogs on her drop ins. She accommodated our schedule and cared for them like her own we appreciate her help!”

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Carrie + Kurt J.
Star Sitter


“Carrie & Kurt were great! My big dog has serious anxiety with storms and they took good care of her and my hyper Boston Terrier. I will use them from now on! I am very comfortable and confident they will take excellent care of my fur-babies!”


Jonathan O.Star Sitter

“Jonathan was delightful. He took care of my “warring” cats and by the end of his visit they were getting along famously!! He sent pictures showing them together. He also did little extra things such as bringing in the mail and Amazon packages. I was very confident in his care! Thank you Jonathan”


Cortney B.Star Sitter

“Corney is amazing. She came in last minute to help me out in a pinch and I have only used her since! I have her booked out for a month in advance! She’s the best!”


Mikayla W.Star Sitter

“Mikayla was amazing! She took the best care of our boys while we were on vacation! So thankful for her eagerly accepting our request on such short notice. Mikayla made herself available to meet our needs. She followed all instructions we gave regarding how to care for our Danes. She made us feel comfortable in knowing they were in good hands while we were away. Very responsive. Sent daily reports and notified us when necessary. Mikayla is so sweet and friendly. Our Danes loved her! Will definitely rebook and recommend her to all our friends! ?”


Sabrina L.Star Sitter

“Sabrina bonded with my high anxiety pitty and loved him as her own. She’s absolutely patient and very loving and I will definitely use her again.”


Alyssa L.Star Sitter

“Alyssa was fantastic with our animals! She spent time with our dogs outside and made sure they were happy and well behaved while we were gone. She also took great care of our cat, who is usually skittish but loved Alyssa! We will absolutely use her services again.”


Victoria C.Star Sitter

“Victoria does a great job with Riley. She always does what is asked. Riley enjoys her company. I highly recommend Victoria to take care of your fur babies!”


Christopher P.

“Christopher was very professional and prompt with his visits. He followed all the special feeding requirements for our boys. I am confident he will do a wonderful job again in the future.”


Amber A.Star Sitter

“Amber came over and let our dogs out for a potty break for two days when I traveled and the husband worked late. Our crazy dogs loved her!”


Razelle I.

“Razelle did a Great job. I would recommend her to other people and I would certainly use her again. She is a wonderful person with great skills and is outgoing. She loved 🥰 my dogs and my dogs loved 🥰 her. I am very happy with ROVER. This was my 2nd time using Rover. Brenda Litton”


Brianna G.

“So kind and thorough! My dog has anxiety that can lead to biting, and Brianna was so good with him, and my 2 cats! Very fast responses that I really appreciated. Followed all instructions and cleaned. Definitely will rebook!”




Binta A.


“Binta was prompt and ensured my bunny was well-cared for during my travel. She also ensured my house was secured before departing. I plan to use her again.”


Sara C.Star Sitter

“Sara was great with our golden, Jake! She showed up on time, stayed longer than scheduled, and kept us updated throughout. Super friendly and clearly loves dogs. Sara let Jake out, fed him, and kept his water bowel full. Would definitely book her again!”


Senatre F.

“Senatre was great! My pups loved her & I felt very comfortable leaving them in her care. She was great with communication & made sure to send lots of pictures. Thanks Senatre!”


Karen C.

“Karen, thank you for checking in on Baker while I was at work. It was so nice knowing he was so well cared for. The pictures were so great to receive. Thanks again for putting my worries at ease. Greatly appreciated!”


Jen G.Star Sitter
“Jen is awesome! She is super kind and accommodating. She has dogsitted for my family several times and I highly recommend her. She is very responsible and cared for my dog very well. Every time I get my dog (Skye) back, she is washed and so happy! I have never had an issue with Jen. She also communicates any needs when necessary. 10 out of 10!!”


Rachel & Triston K.
“I trusted Rachel and Triston to watch after my cat Blackjack while I was out of the country for a week, and I was not disappointed! They are incredibly kind, caring, understanding, and most importantly - communicative! They sent me pictures to keep me updated and let me know he was comfortable and cared for. I highly recommend them!”


Jennifer B.

“Jennifer goes above and beyond in caring not only for my cat, but for my plants! She has been so easy to work with, and I never had any qualms about leaving my cat and my home in her care, even with my recent extended time away. Highly recommend Jennifer!!”


Haylee W.

“Haylee was wonderful!!! She had to deal with a few accidents,but was so understanding.Even doing laundry! She is very responsible and we hope to use her again sometime.”


Isabella N.

“Isabella is a great communicator and was so good with our two very active dogs on her drop ins. She accommodated our schedule and cared for them like her own we appreciate her help!”
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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 Startex on Rover as of Aug 2025 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 Aug 2025, there are 330 pet sitters in Startex. 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, 90% of Startex pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters in Startex have an average of 16 years of experience. Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 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 Startex.
Rover makes it easy to find Startex 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 330 pet sitters in Startex on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! In Startex, 100% of pet sitters offer daily exercise, 100% offer medication administration, and 100% 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.
