Pet Sitting Canterbury
Book a trusted pet sitter to care for your pets either at your home or theirs, providing loving attention and care until you return.
Over 190 pet owners in Canterbury have booked pet sitting
Canterbury, Find top-rated pet sitting
Prices are estimates per visit for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 15%.
“Molly is a lovely person. We met first, before her drop-in visit to feed and walk Coco. She did all that we asked of her and kept us posted during the visit. Coco was perfectly happy when we returned and we will have no hesitation in using Molly again. We definitely recommend her services.”
“Katrina & her sister (so sorry, wasn't sure how to spell your name) were fabulous! We have a nervous dog and they came to meet her first and carefully went through her needs / wants / quirks. They did a drop in to let her out for a wee and give her a spot of company to break up the day while we were out for a day trip. Katrina sent lots of photos and a detailed update which was very reassuring. I felt entirely confident in them and I will definitely be using them again! Thank you!”
About: I’m passionate about dogs and have been around them my whole life, growing up in a family surrounded by dogs. For the past 5 years, I’ve been helping friends, family, and clients care for their dogs, gaining hands-on experience with dogs of all breeds and sizes — from energetic puppies to large, gentle companions. I provide reliable, loving, and attentive care, including walks, feeding, playtime, basic training, and grooming. I always tailor my care to each dog’s personality and needs. My priority is making sure every dog feels safe, happy, and loved while in my care. References are available upon request. I work from home, so your dog will always have company and care, just like my own. I carefully follow all owner instructions to ensure your pup stays happy, safe, and comfortable. Your dog’s safety and happiness are my top priorities. I have a secure fenced garden where dogs can play freely, and I love taking them on long walks when needed. You can trust that your pup will be cared for in a loving, safe, and attentive environment. I work from home, so your dog will always have company and care, just like my own. I follow all owner instructions to make sure your pup stays happy, safe, and loved. Your dog’s safety and happiness are my top priorities. I have a secure fenced garden where dogs can play freely, and I love taking them on long walks when needed. You can trust that your pup will be cared for in a loving, safe, and attentive environment.
“Lovely cat sitter—reliable, communicative, and clearly experienced. She kept me updated with messages and photos, and my cat was calm and well cared for when I got back. Would definitely recommend and book again.”
“Jiachen looked after our cat whilst we were away for 10 days. Jiachen had great communication, keeping us updated with videos & photos daily. Would highly recommend using Jiachen for pet care.”
“Alexandra did an excellent job 10 out of 10 .. She clearly loves cats and my cat loved her. Alexandra communicated really well, too sending photos and videos and updates about my cat at every visit. Recommended .”
“Hannah offered a professional and caring service from our very first contact, promptly responding to messages and being flexible when we needed to make changes at short notice. Her updates after each drop in were both welcome and reassuring. We would not hesitate to recommend Hannah.”
About: 🟠 🟡 🟢 🔵 🟣 Hi, Dog care is not only my passion but also my full time activity. I'm available 24/7 to provide THE BEST HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE to your best friend 🟣 🔵 🟢 🟡 🟠 My calendar is not always up to date for weekends - message me so I can check what I can do 😊 I’ll be with your dog 24/7 👍 I’ll be with your dog 24/7 👍 I’ll be with your dog 24/7 👍 I’ll be with your dog 24/7 👍 I live on a quiet street, near two big fields and love having a dog (or two 𓃦𓃥) with me when I walking in Blean woods, Harbledown orchards, the nearby meadows, the river Stour, Larkey valley woods, Fordwich, Chartham and many other places that I would love to show your dog ▼(´ᴥ`)▼ My calendar is not always up to date - so message me and I’ll check what I can do 😊
About: Since the age of 15 I have been caring for my own dogs. I have had a Doberman and a French Bulldog- two very different characters and both the reason why I have such a love for dogs. I have been a nanny for most of my life and within this I care for their dogs too. I love keeping dogs company, playing with them and caring for them in any way they need or are used to. I also love finding new places to walk whether that be at the beach, woods or playing fields in the area. I always like to meet and greet your dog before booking in because I think it’s important to know your current routine with your dog and get to know what may make them anxious, what they enjoy and anything you think I may need to know prior to being in my care. I am currently available Thursday-Sunday for walks & pop-ins. As from October 26, I will be opening my calendar to full time dog care. Please check my calendar for weekly availability. I will follow the routine you have with your pet as much as possible. I know lots of local walks to Canterbury and surrounding so your dog will get lots of stimulating walks and play time. I have experience with many breeds and sizes of different dogs. I have experience in lead and recall training. I will always be aware of safety in the summer- I will walk dogs early in the morning on hot days and always provide plenty of water and a cooling mat. I will love and care for your dogs just as they were my own.
About: I have been surrounded by pets my entire life! I grew up in multi-pet household, so am completely comfortable with dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. I recently purchased my own flat and am thrilled to finally be able to welcome pets into my warm and loving home. My work schedule means that I get Tuesday Wednesday off work so that your pet will have around the clock care, company and unlimited cuddles during their stay with me. I work in sales, which gives me two weekdays off to dedicate fully to walks, playtime, and cuddles. My partner Ryan is home on weekends to provide extra love and supervision, ensuring your pet is never lonely. We treat every pet like family and are comfortable with puppies, senior care, managing multiple pets (if from the same household) and following specific routines. We can't wait to welcome your dog (or cat!) into our home! 🐾 The safety and comfort of your pet are our top priorities. Our flat provides a calm and secure home environment with fully hard floors throughout living spaces. Our building features a fenced, communal garden that is completely set back and secured away from any roads where your dog can safely enjoy some fresh air and supervised play. Although we have use of a garden, we both love to walk and are happy to provide as many walks a day as your dog requires to ensure your dog is happy, stimulated, and gets plenty of exercise. We will be fully focused on giving your dog individual attention and enrichment. Ryan and I always supervise playtime, both inside and outside the home. We also strictly follow all feeding, medical, and routine instructions provided by you, ensuring a seamless and worry-free stay.
“Manilyn was brilliant. It was the first time we’ve used Rover and she was so reassuring, coming for a pre-visit so we could explain everything and sending such lovely drop-in photos and cards when she visited. 100% recommend and would book her again. 5 star!”
“We asked Lina to look after our dog for a few hours and found her very friendly and knowledgable about a dog’s needs. She is clearly a dog lover and we felt content leaving our dog in her care. We will definitely be asking Lina to look after our dog again. Thank you Lina. Belle had so much fun.”
About: Diploma in Pet Sitting and Dog Walking. I currently reside with Dolly the miniature pinscher, who is a rescue with one eye, with my 9 yr old son. Before Dolly, I had a Jack Russell named Rocky whose confidence outweighed his stature. I have taken care of dogs, cats, horses and small furries in my years and treat them as family not just pets. I work full time but work from home half of the week. I am flexible with my working hours and can take lunch breaks when it is needed. I have a fenced back garden and am just a short hop from lots of local parks surrounding the River Stour. Any dogs in my home are welcome on sofas and beds and cuddles are free. When walking dogs I am careful with meeting other dogs and ensure the lead is on.
“Monica was super communicative about her drop-in care for our kitty while we were away. Our trip plans changed and she was super flexible. We would recommend her to others and will book her again!”
About: I'm a lifelong pet owner, including horses, cats and - most notably - dogs. I've raised and cared for three dogs from puppies through to old age, plus adopting one rescue dog. These have been Alsatians, Welsh Collies and (we think!) some kind of Whippet/ Saluki cross. I've also got plenty of experience with a range of other breeds through friends and family. I understand that the most important thing for your own and your pet's happiness is to support your care and training approach, and am committed to working with you to keep everyone's tails wagging! I work flexibly from home, so can generally be very flexible in terms of availability. The only day with limited availability is a Sunday, due to family commitments, but otherwise can work around your schedule. Within your home, I would look to maintain a normal routine as much as possible to minimise any impact on your dog. I am happy to dispense medication, as well as feed, entertain and walk. I can also water plants and provide basic care for other pets if required. I understand and respect that this is your home, and would look to return it to you in the same condition it was in at the beginning of the visit.
About: My family and I have always had dogs and I have often looked after friends dogs as well before starting to host on Rover. I can give a bath and a little trim for your dog during their stay if required, though I'm not a professional grommer, just groom my own dogs. I also have experience in raising puppies from birth. I love all dogs, big or small, but due to the type of my home I am only able to host small or medium breeds, up to 10kg. I will make them feel home and give them lots of attention. There is a nice park and walking route nearby where I can take your dog for a walk and if they are allowed off lead and have a good recall, they can also run free with my cockerspaniel and cockapoo girls. Please let me know before the booking if your dog is on any medication or needs special attention as it might incur additional costs and I have to adjust the price. Thank you for understanding. Hope to see you and your lovely dog(s) soon! :) Any questions, please feel free to ask. Have a wonderful day! :) I'm working locally, 4hrs a day , so most of the day I am available to care for the pets. Can walk them in the nearby parks. I have a small, private, fenced back yard, where I can let your dog out for toilet and a small or medium (up to 10kg) dog can play with my dogs. I can also walk them either together with one or if a small dog, both of mine , or separately, depending what you prefer. Please provide your own dogs food and bowls and instructions on how much and when you would want me to feed them. Vaccination records also required together with the information whether your pet is neutered or not (only able to host neutered male dogs) and how are they getting on with other dogs, cats and children.
About: My family has loved animals since childhood. We had hamsters, fish, cats and dogs. Now my mother has two Dobermans and a second dog from a shelter, and my family has a cat and a dog that everyone loves. They are members of our family and I know that animals will never betray a person. I’m currently working part-time and I can help owns dogs and cat with them. I love pets and I hope that everything will good. I know how need take care of animals. I have a fenced yard and two friendly dog and cat to keep your fur baby company. I can easily crate your dog if needed.
The median cost per Visit for pet sitting in Canterbury is £12
Pet owners share their Rover experiences - Canterbury
Belinda always keeps me up to date with everything the kitties need and how they are doing. It is reassuring knowing that she will dedicate some time to them and try to play with them and keep them a bit busy while I am away. When I come back, they are usually not as clingy because they had someone to pop in and out and they are now comfortable with Belinda's care. I always find clean litters, clean bowls and happy kitties when I get back home from a holiday. Definitely recommend Belinda's care to any cat owner to look after their babies.
I can't recommend Katrina enough - I've left a review in the past but have engaged Katrina for drop-ins to our nervous and elderly dog many times now and she's utterly amazing! Entirely reliable, conscientious and so good with Luna who needs things done on her own terms. Thank you!
Frances is brilliant! This is the second time she has looked after Edie and she is so good with her. Edie is always clearly thrilled to see her and we rest assured that she is well looked after while we are away. The photo updates are always really lovely too and communication is brilliant. Highly recommend booking Frances!
I couldn’t have left my little Popcorn with anyone better! Ellie spent time playing and cuddling with her and I came home to a happy little dog! Her care and attention was amazing and she kept me updated throughout and sent photos. I would 100% recommend Ellie and will definitely book her again.
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FAQs for Drop-In Visits - Canterbury
Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost for Pet Sitting in Canterbury on Rover is £14.95 per Visit (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.
Rover makes budgeting the cost of Pet Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for Pet Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .
There are 1,248 sitters on Rover for Pet Sitting in Canterbury. About 86% of Canterbury sitters can respond to requests in under 60 minutes. Whether you are planning ahead for public holidays, need last-minute care, or need same-day cover for an urgent trip, you can message multiple sitters at once to find available care.
Once you find the right match, you can arrange a Meet & Greet to ensure they are a perfect fit for your pet’s personality before confirming.
As of July 2026, there are 1,248 sitters on Rover offering Pet Sitting across Canterbury. Enter your postcode to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
Rover makes it easy to find sitters who are available whilst you work. To find sitters who fit your schedule, select which days of the week and the time slots you'd like a sitter to visit. The search results will populate sitters whose calendars match your needs. You can also search for sitters by location, whether that’s a sitter near your office for day care drop-off or a sitter close to your home. Once you've found a sitter who you like, message them directly to schedule a Meet & Greet.
Tip: Doggy day care is another option for pet supervision while you're at work. Visit our doggy day care page for more information.
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes dedicated customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement programme for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to £25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
If you would like updates while you’re away, you can discuss with your sitter how many or how frequent you’d like those updates to be. The Rover app allows sitters to send photos, videos, and messages about your pet, including how many pee or poo breaks occured. You can message your sitter at any time through the app and our support team is available for dedicated customer support by email or chat if you have concerns.
The personalised, in-home nature of pet care through Rover can mean more individual attention for your pet.
Yes, absolutely! Many sitters on Rover are experienced in caring for multiple pets simultaneously, whether you have a pack of dogs, a clowder of cats, or a mix of both.
Look for sitters who highlight multi-pet expertise or check for verified reviews from other Canterbury pet parents with similar pet households.
Every sitter on Rover must pass an identity verification before they can list their services. An identity verification confirms that the sitter is who they say they are based on their documents.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to £25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit our Trust & Safety page .
Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Canterbury choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a key safe or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience administering medication or managing dietary requirements. You can also find pet sitters who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and request a Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
Many pet parents provide a spare key or arrange a key safe. You can also exchange keys during the Meet & Greet and show your walker how to use digital fobs or personalised codes. It helps to arrange access to your home, from spare keys to concierge introductions, before pet care begins.
If you live in a flat, don’t forget to discuss details like buzzer access, codes, or lift etiquette. These details can help a pet sitter feel more comfortable going in and out of your building.
A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.
Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.
Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.
Emergency support is available by phone or email in English, French, German, and Spanish from Mon-Sat 9am to 6pm. When an incident occurs, we recommend that sitters contact our Trust & Safety team immediately so that they can connect your sitter with a qualified vet or offer other resources to help.
If a sitter needs to cancel at the last minute, Rover’s booking protection means Rover Support will work with you to find a suitable replacement as quickly as possible.
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