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“Shannon was great watching our 13 year old blind dog. He does best at home, so she took on the roles of housesitter and petsitter for 5 days. He is very attached and this was the first time we left him with someone since we adopted him. She sent daily pictures and messages and was very communicative; we could tell everything was going great in our absence. We returned to a very relaxed and well-cared for dog, and a tidy house. I can’t recommend Shannon enough!”
“Kylie was simply amazing! We came home to a clean home and well loved puppers. Our dogs are clear tells if they were stressed or not, but we were met with our babies that never knew we left. Thank you Kylie! 10/10 recommend!”
About: I have always loved all kinds of animals and have had a lifetime of experience with many different pets including dogs, cats, aquariums, and habitats. I am great at following instructions and will treat your animals like the family they are! I also work remotely, so I have a very flexible schedule! I currently am an online student, then I will be working remotely. So, I have an extremely flexible schedule and am able to care for your pets and keep them company! I have grown up always having numerous pets of different kinds and was raised to treat them like family. I will be patient and understanding with your fur babies and keep your house clean for you to come home to!
“Michelle is in a word INCREDIBLE. I fully trust her with my 6 babies!!! When we came home our baby dogs and cats were content, happy and I could tell they had loving care. My house was spotless and I cannot say enough wonderful things about this sitter!!! 💓😘”
“Mia is fantastic. She took great care of our fur baby who can be a handful at times. She had the house nice and clean when we returned and even washed her bedding. We highly recommend Mia for any pet sitting needs and I will be rebooking her for Feb as soon as I finish this review.”
About: Hii, I’ve taken care of and trained family dogs since I was young, potty and leash training them. I’ve also helped friends here and there for the last four years, watching their dogs or cats while gaining the love and trust of the animals Im currently working part time and looking to take care of some lovely animals in my free time. I’m very flexible and able to watch pets most days I have a medium sized yard with tennis balls and toys to look keep them busy. I also am able to take dogs on longer walks around my neighborhood. I don’t currently have any pets but love animals and can’t wait to see some pets
About: I’ve never had a pet of my own but intention, agility, compassion and fun is the heart I lead with animals as a whole. I love meeting new fur friends. I volunteer with a pet adoption program Wednesday’s & Friday’s at Pet smart. I have church Sunday morning’s until 1pm. Every other day of my week is pretty open until I am reemployed. I am actively trying to become a professional groomer. I’m working on being CPR/First Aid for cats and dogs. I’m not stranger to family and neighborhood pets and my hands on training with pets is continuous. I plan to always give an update on the areas I grow in. I’ve only ever nested chickens in my home. I’ve never had a pet, cat or dog, but my home remains clean and well maintained. Very air sufficient as well. There is no negligence in my home. Whenever I’ve pet sat for family, I follow through with the instructions and notes given to me to treat their pets needs. Frequent updates are always made. The home is always how they left it if not better and the fur baby is well taken cared of.
“Jacquelyn communicated with me throughout the entire booking and was very informative and thoughtful. She made sure my pet was very well taken care of and even helped bring in mail or clean up messes. Highly recommend her for your next booking.”
“Violet was amazing and went above and beyond with our two doggies. They were so attached to her by the end of the visit and we look forward to having Violet take care of them again!! Thank you Violet for all of the love and treats you gave them!! ❤️”
“Samantha did a great job with our boy Mickey. She kept me updated on how he was doing through out the stay with lots of pictures as well. We will definitely be using Samantha again for future dog sitting needs.”
“Olivia has been a godsend. I have a large, elderly dog who is increasingly more trouble and requires overnight sitting. Olivia has gone above and beyond to make sure she is taken care of. My work travel schedule is unpredictable and she is always flexible and willing to help on short notice whenever she can.”
About: I’ve had animals all my life, from snakes to dogs, bunnies to tortoises, even an axolotl! My love for animals is never ending. I will cherish yours as my own. I am currently not working right now so i’m available for pet sitting 24/7!! Dog walking as well!! I unfortunately do not do dog sitting at my house as my own dog is very skiddish but maybe in the future! I am the primary caretaker of my family dog. I take him for walks around the park daily as well as petco/petsmart runs for new toys that he doesn’t need lol! I did work in a boarding/daycare place for a couple months where we cared for those animals like no other! I often come to family members houses to walk their dogs and/or dog sit if they need me to. I am very flexible with whatever you need, i’m here to make you & your pup happy.
“A serious medical situation arose while Ryan was watching our dogs, and he handled it with the utmost professionalism and profound compassion. We cannot express our gratitude enough for the care he gave our dogs. Ryan was communicative and clearly cares greatly for animals. He's a fantastic sitter.”
About: I been around pets my whole life. I love walking dogs for exercise and being with animals. My fav time is to play fetch with dogs and to have a personal relationship with the pets I take care of. I have a fenced back yard that will keep your pet safe. and plenty of space outside and inside the house for them to run around and stay healthy. I have 2 kids in the house 13 years old and 15 years old.I have own 1 to 2 dogs at a time and in the past I owned cats, birds, fish. I live near shaw so military family's are welcome. Would love the opportunity to take care of your pet. I would love to have a chance to walk or run with your dog and have a fun time. WALKS MAINLY IN THE MORNINGS AND LATE AFTERNOONS. I'm off Sundays and Mondays and get off at 2:00 p.m. the other days, My wife and kids help me out if it's during the day I have a large fenced in yard to take care of your pets needs. I have many toys for the dogs to play with. I love playing with my dogs.
About: I’ll take good care of your babies!! I love animals and I’ve had a lot of experience with them! I have a Rottweiler who is extremely socialized and friendly with other animals. I can deal with any large breed or “aggressive” breed. I live in an apartment complex with 2 dog parks and plenty of dog friendly people. :) I’m currently not working this month so I will be available 24/7. My schedule is very relaxed right now so I can tend to the furry friends in whatever way! :) I live in a 2 bedroom apartment with plenty of room to run around. I do have a Rottweiler who is a female, but she is extremely friendly and socialized with other humans/dogs. There are 2 dog parks in my complex with plenty of running room.
About: I have experience taking care of a Doberman in the past for 2 years. I’m very familiar with homes with multiple dogs and cats in the house. I’ve also volunteered to walk dogs at a local shelter. I work full time Monday through Friday so the best time for me is the weekend. You can go on your weekend getaway with a peace of mind. I maintain a clean, safe, and pet-friendly environment. I will follow all owner instructions carefully, prioritize each pet’s comfort and security, and ensure constant supervision and responsible care.
Sumter pet parents share their Rover experiences
When Robert met us at a meet and greet we were not sure how our Great Dane would react, but she quickly warmed up to him. Robert was very professional kept us abreast of everything, made sure we received photos of her while we were away. He also made sure that our house was well maintained. Our recommendation for anyone who is looking to have their dog taken care would be Robert.
Yentl B. recently dog- and house-sat for me for a couple of days, and she was absolutely fantastic. She was incredibly friendly and genuinely loved spending time with my dogs and cat. She even stayed overnight with them and adjusted her work schedule as much as possible to maximize their people time. Whenever she wasn’t home, she left calming dog music playing on the TV, which really helped keep them relaxed. Right before my trip, I had a small home emergency, and she stepped right in—helping manage the situation and securing the dogs while the repairman came by. Yentl was truly helpful, dependable, and caring. I would gladly have her pet sit for me again anytime!
My gosh where do I begin… she is absolutely amazing, fantastic, and awesome with our dogs and our home! Our babies just loved her and she gave them the same care that we do. We had just moved to the area and the dogs were not settled yet. My little Rusty was shaking all the time and didn’t want to eat. He ate so well while we were gone and seems so comfortable with our new home now. Paisley has had a sore on her back for a year she likes to lick. Maureen puts on some salve on it and it is finally healing. The dogs would follow her everywhere and just adored her. We were gone for eight days and she stayed in our home. While here the house was immaculate, and she even did laundry and brought in mail. I simply cannot sing Maureen’s praises enough. I would highly recommend her. The trust and confidence we have in her is off the charts. God bless her and the work she does. What she did for us was absolutely priceless.
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Sumter.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Sumter house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
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