Pet Sitting & Drop Ins In Sterling
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Top rated Sterling pet sitters
Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.

“Savannah provided reliable care for our cat. She was prompt, efficient and followed all of our instructions perfectly. Our cat was very responsive to her and we appreciated her caring, professional attitude.”

“Brea is wonderful! My dog immediately fell in love during this drop-in visit. She is very attentive and really works well with my dog. I am so relieved and excited that she will be helping me with my dog. I am grateful to have found a great sitter who really understands dogs.”

“Thank you for taking such great care of our Willow, Weiying! She had such a great time with you!! We really appreciate your flexibility helping us out on short notice.”

“Emily was amazing! She took excellent care of my kitties and was super responsive, even on short notice. I felt totally at ease knowing they were in such good hands. Highly recommend!”

“Shakoya is amazing! She takes excellent care of my dog, is always on time, and provides detailed updates about how my dog is doing. Highly recommend!”

“Love the photos and how Sarah cared for our kitties. Excellent responsiveness and great care was taken with our home while we were away. Thank you!!”

“Julie was a great first experience with Rover! She was very nice, professional, and even took the time to meet our dog before our trip. She arrived right on schedule and made sure our pup was fed and given her medication exactly as instructed. She was incredibly sweet and patient with our nervous dog, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away.”

“Emily (and her hubby) were great! They always arrived right on the requested time and provided great visit notes and pictures. She was also super communicative and understanding - especially while trying to figure out visit times around the holidays.”

About: Enthusiastic dog lover who loves long walks with furry friends! I’ve been a dog owner for 11 years and truly adore animals. Reliable, patient, and dedicated to keeping your pup happy, active, and safe with walks and in-home care. I’m a student at the College of the Charleston who is home for the summer with a very flexible schedule, so I’m available throughout the day for walks and drop-in visits. Pet care easily fits into my daily routine, and I’m able to give pets consistent attention, exercise, and care whenever they need it. I am available for dog walking and in-home pet care. I will give your pet(s) tons of love and attention. I am happy to share photos and updates throughout my visit. It is imperative for your pet to feel comfortable around somebody new, therefore I am more than happy to set up a meet and greet before any of my services so that you and your fur-baby are at ease. I have administered my dog's medication when needed, and I am open to taking on that responsibility with dogs in my care if need be. I am happy to provide references upon request.
“Sharon is doing a fantastic job with Pequito! Pequito is a 14-year old chihuahua with a heart condition. He’s a tough little guy to crack at the beginning and Sharon has been consistently amazing with him! Grateful for her and how she’s been caring for Pequito.”

About: Previous owner of two small dogs who lived to 16 and 13. Have experience with a dog with intense medical needs (epilepsy) and have administered medication previously. Have experience in dog and cat care through volunteering at an animal shelter (Pawmetto Lifeline, SC). Currently free for the summer time (weekdays 11am-6pm) as I am an educator. Would be open to doing weekend work (also 11-6pm) once school begins. Since I have experience working with a special needs dog, I understand the importance of timeliness and attention to detail. I have a pet family of my own, and know the stress that can come with someone else taking care of them. I am someone who triple checks all leashes and harnesses before leaving, be it for a dog or a cat. My home is not open for pet sitting due to my cats, but I am more than willing to drop-in and make sure your pet family has their needs being met.
“Katherine is consistently reliable and has gotten to know our cats’ personalities so well. We never worry about them while we are gone, knowing she is taking great care of them.”

“Maria is fantastic! Super friendly and understanding, easy to work with, and highly reliable to take care of my old dog. It's taken a huge weight off my shoulders to know I can count on her. Highly recommend and so grateful for her help!”

About: I live alone at a fenced home in Pineville with my two Japanese Chin toy breed dogs, Yuki (12) and Suki (7). I know how important your dogs are to you and will do my best to make sure that they are safe and attended to like my own while having an enjoyable experience. Dog care is currently my only focus right now as I am in between jobs. Dogs will receive 100% of my attention. I already have a daily routine with my two dogs. I own a fenced home and yard with two other toy breed Japanese Chin dogs who live at the home with me. My dogs are used to other dogs coming to the home. It will therefore be positive, interactive, and playful. Dogs are allowed on furniture and the bed.
Sterling pet parents share their Rover experiences
Had a great experience with Megan! From the meet-and-greet to every visit, she was communicative, reliable, and clearly cared about our dog. Her updates were detailed and reassuring, and it was obvious our dog got plenty of exercise, attention, and love. We always felt informed and knew he was in great hands. We'll definitely book with her again and highly recommend her!

When Christine & Andrew visit my kitties they always make an effort to spend time with them even though they are a bit shy. Shadow immediately took to Christine and loves getting belly rubs. They even go the extra mile to make sure that Marmalade, the neighborhood ginger cat that spends most of his time outside my house or somewhere nearby, gets fed every day while I'm away. They are reliable, nice people that love animals and I highly recommend them.

This was my first time finding a sitter and someone we trusted to take care of our cats while we were out of town. Rover and Cerys made me feel at ease and the process very easy. Cerys was wonderful! She took very good care of my fur babies, she kept in communication the whole time. She sent pictures and played with my babies. I even ran out of cat food and she able to pick up more for me. I highly recommend Cerys! We will be booking with her again.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely phenomenal pet sitter! We had the best experience with Mya! She was incredibly communicative from start to finish, sent plenty of updates, and treated our sweet little guy with so much love and care. She was flexible, accommodating, and genuinely went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. We felt so at ease knowing our baby was in such great hands. We will definitely be using her again! Highly, highly recommend!

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Frequently asked questions about Rover
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 Sterling.
Rover makes it easy to find Sterling 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
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.


















