Pet Sitting in Ipswich
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Top-rated Ipswich pet sitters
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“We asked Laura to step in at the last moment while we were on holiday - and luckily she was able to help. She was really flexible and friendly. One of the cats needed a tablet twice a day. Laura came, gave the tablet and checked in, checked water ( and petted) our 3 cats. She left helpful comments and took good pictures to reassure us that all was well. Thanks Laura. Would recommend Laura and use her again.”
About: I’ve always loved animals since I was a little girl. I have a dog on my own a cat, I’ve always been an animals girl I currently work full-time, but my hours are very up-and-down at the moment. Meaning I have quite a lot of free time in between my work. Depending on the job at my house, I have a big garden that is all safely fenced in as well as a nice house with plenty of space for cat or dog. In the home, I’m very good at keeping everything clean and ensuring that the animals needs a Matt.
About: I work from home and live with my little 3 year old Labrador. I’ve looked after many dogs previously and quite often end up with my families dogs coming to stay as well. I’m up and out by 7ish with my Labrador, and she gets 3 good walks a day, either at the park or the beach or longer on a weekend when we can go exploring I have a fenced garden with grass and patio, my dog is very friendly and sociable so will play nicely along with others. I work from home so plenty of toilet breaks and multiple cuddles during the day
About: I have taken care of dogs and cats since a young age for family members. It is something nice to do in my spare time as i love animals. I am comfortable with long walks and to play with dogs. However i comfortable to do short walks and just keep each other company if needs be. I have looked after family members elderly dogs and dealt with them being fairly poorly. I haven’t got much experience with puppies other than being around one for a couple of hours at a time I work full time, but my shifts can vary. If you are needing an evening sitter i could help out. occasionally i work saturdays so i will have a day off during the week which i am always available. Every sunday i am available unless i state other wise In my home i have a gate and an enclosed garden if pets were ever needed to be seen outside of there home. i am more than happy with dogs or cats for the day!
About: Since a young age I’ve always looked after family’s pets whilst they’re away on holiday. I frequently look after my friends dogs / cats whilst they go away either at theirs or mine. I love long walks & getting fresh air and am a huge animal lover. I work part time as a care and support worker, I spend a lot of time at home & in the garden in my spare time I have a fully fenced garden, with space to have a run around, I have room for anything you’d like to bring over to the house.
“Ren was a star, helping out a short notice and spending time with my elderly dog who took to her no problem. Thank you for extra attention and care helping mum with a couple things as well as my doggie. Trustworthy, reliable and great communication. Will use her again. Thanks again Ren. x”
About: My biggest so far challenge, was my “staff”breed. In fact, with lots of love, and an appropriate training approach, we bonded perfectly. Once or twice, i walked four “wiggle wags”at the same time, handful of treats worked just as well, we made a one “great pack” effort. A Caring for well-being of your pets will be depending on binding a joy of life, healthy snacks, and a cosy rest. I am self employed and managing most of my own schedule. I will find a time and i can fit in a pet care in, at my best. a Big garden with secured fencing, plus live next to one of the biggest parks in town, so if the pet dog is in need of good run, surely can provide that.
“Can’t recommend Amanda enough. Amanda was reliable, and demonstrated a compassionate, loving nature. Having never used this service before, receiving daily photos and updates, gave us a lot of reassurance. Thank you! 🤩”
“Milly has looked after Rudi a couple of times now, and he absolutely loves her. She is a complete natural with animals. Always sends a picture of Rudi smiling to us when she looks after him which is great. Highly recommend.”
“Tania has been the most amazing cat sitter over the last couple of weeks. Words can't explain how grateful I am for her care and attention towards Mango. We arranged a meet and greet and everything clicked right away. Tania has been incredibly friendly and reliable. She has been accommodating to all of my requests, even those that were made at short notice. I highly recommend Tania and look forward to working with her again soon.”
“Rhiannon was fantastic with my cats for a drop in visit one of my cats is very anxious but she came out for Rhiannon for food and play. Rhiannon was very friendly and made sure she knew everything before visiting our girls. I got some lovely photos through the visit too so i could be reassured they was ok. I’ll definitely be getting back in touch with Rhiannon again.”
About: I have had a lifetime of caring for pets , large and small and would take the best care of your pet in our home I work full time but can offer love and attention and a happy stay overnight for your pet , a lovely evening walk , then cuddles We have a comfy home full of love and attention . A fenced garden and woodland walks nearby . We provide a happy loving stay DBS CHECKED
About: I have 20+ years experience of dog walking, dog training, dog sitting, dog transporting and of course dog owning! I am very active, responsible and extremely reliable! I am currently only working part time so have a lot of availability thought the week! I have securely fenced front and back gardens and I own a 6 year old beagle to keep your furry friend good company, but he can also be moved to a different house if you want your dog to be alone! I am currently only working part time with the NHS so I have a lot of availability to take care of pups thought the week! I have securely fenced front and back gardens and I own a 6 year old beagle to keep your furry friend good company, but he can also be moved to a different house if you want your dog to be alone!
About: Hi! I’m Mai — I’ve been a dog owner for over 10 years and have lots of experience puppy-sitting and dog-sitting for friends and family. I absolutely love dogs and genuinely enjoy spending time with them, whether it’s a walk, a cuddle, or just hanging out. I’m calm, patient, and reliable, and I treat every dog as if they were my own. I’m familiar with different temperaments and needs, and I always aim to make dogs feel safe, happy, and relaxed in my care. Looking forward to meeting your pup! I am currently working as part time, my schedule allows me to be flexible, especially in the early mornings, evenings, and weekends — perfect for walks, drop-ins, or pet-sitting. I have fenced garden - my flat is safe to keep dogs, while they have space to have zoomies. I have two dogs myself hence the pup proof flat.
About: I love all animals, and will treat them with the love and care I'd want for my best friend (Lottie, golden doodle/golden oldie). I grew up with dogs - mostly spaniels, and my human baby is being raised a dog (and animal) lover too! My family is me, my wife, our baby, a dog (Lottie, my bestie), and a tortoise (mushroom) 🍄 🐢 I joined Rover to support my family flexibly around childcare and other work (looking after children). We've had pets before with medical needs like an FIV+ cat, dogs that need physio etc. We've also had and looked after exotic pets like bearded dragons, leopard geckos and snakes. I love all animals, big or small - including rats, rabbits, guinea pigs, fish etc. I've also had a long career looking after children and vulnerable people with varying needs - so I hope this shows that I'm compassionate, caring and trustworthy. I'm looking to fill my life with things I love, like hanging out with animals, my family and candle making! For boarding, please make sure you're happy for your pet to stay with the rest of my family. For some walks I might bring my little one and/or Lottie fluff ball - but I'd check that's okay with you first 😊 Please let me know if you have any questions about me, my experience or my family. Thank you for trusting me to take care of your fur-baby (or scaley, finned or otherwise)! I've recently become a Dad to a lovely little baby who already gets so excited when he sees dogs or plays ball with them. I've also started a hand-made candle company. So, I'm quite flexible with hours as I go out with my baby and my dog at any time of day. I'm also happy to do solo walks if you prefer, just let me know! For walkies: Christchurch park is one of our favourite walks. We also love Holywells, Bourne park, the Dales, and Bramford Meadows. I can take your dog(s) in the car if you have appropriate harnesses - or we have ones you can borrow (for medium size dogs). Or we can just go for a local stroll. Let me know if you'd be happy for me to walk your dog with my dog and/or human baby - or if they'd prefer a solo walk 👣🐾 For sitting: I will always treat your home with respect, like taking my shoes off and making sure windows and doors are locked when I leave. I'll follow any and all rules of how you'd like me to look after your pet and/or home. For boarding: We have a long, good-sized garden that is fenced. Lottie has a lot of dog toys that she's happy to share. We have a tortoise, dog and human baby - so your pet will have to be comfortable with that. P.s. We make home made snacks for dogs - like dried liver. Please let me know if your dog has any dietary requirements
About: Experienced caring for cats and dogs through veterinary nursing assistant course and personal experience, providing feeding, walks, enrichment, cleaning, and attentive care tailored to each pet. Pet care is an important part of my daily routine. I ensure pets are fed, walked, and given attention every day, and I can adjust my schedule to meet their needs, including playtime, grooming, and check-ins throughout the week. When caring for pets in their home, I follow the owner’s instructions carefully, providing feeding, walks, playtime, cleaning, and companionship. I ensure pets feel safe, comfortable, and happy while maintaining a secure and tidy home environment.
Over 57 pet owners in Ipswich have booked pet sitting
Ipswich pet owners share their Rover experiences
Ellie truly is a cat lover. Being very skeptical about inviting a stranger into our home and to look after our cats I wasn't sure about using this service...until I met Ellie. We had a meet and greet a few days before and I took the plunge hoping my gut was right. It was. Ellie looked after our cats like they were her own, sending daily updates and photos, many making my laugh knowing the antics our cats get up to. Ellie Completely put me at ease and I won't hesitate to book her again
Denise was great all week while sitting for Buffy. It was the first time I’ve had to leave her alone for so long, and Denise quickly put my mind at ease. We received photo or video updates every day so I could see that Buffy was completely comfortable around Denise. Would definitely book again.
Laura is a lovely, kind person and best of all my Lily cat liked her straight away! The service she provided was personalised to fit Lily's needs and the twice daily Rover Report ensured I was informed of Lily's welfare. I am very happy to recommend Laura to anyone who wants their furbabies cared for.
We honestly couldn’t be happier with the care Mark provided for our chihuahua, Twix. From the very beginning, Mark was absolutely wonderful — kind, reliable, professional, and clearly someone who genuinely loves animals. Every single visit was perfectly punctual, and he followed all of our instructions carefully and thoughtfully, which gave us huge peace of mind while we were away. Twix can be quite shy and cautious with new people at first, but Mark was incredibly patient and gentle with him. It was lovely to see how quickly Twix became comfortable around him and eventually made a real little friend in Mark. You could truly tell that he wasn’t just “checking in” on a dog, but actually spending quality time caring for him and making sure he felt safe and happy. Communication was excellent throughout, and knowing Twix was in such caring hands allowed us to fully relax during our trip. We genuinely feel very lucky to have found Mark, and honestly, whenever we need someone to look after our dog in the future, it will absolutely be Mark again without hesitation. Thank you so much, Mark — you’ve been amazing! 🐾
Couldn’t be happier with Jodie. She took care of our cat Bella so well, we got updates, photos and Jodie went above and beyond. We had ducklings hatch in our garden and Jodie fed and led them to the river with no questions asked. Couldn’t recommend her enough. Her care and compassion really shows and Bella was so happy 😀 will be booking Jodie again in a couple weeks for another holiday 😀
This is the first time we have used a drop in sitter and we were a little apprehensive because our little girl is shy/timid/aloof with new people. We booked Lucy and asked if she could meet our dog Loki before the drop in visit to see how Loki would react. All I can say is, wow!. It took Loki a couple of minutes to accept Lucy, which is unheard of. She instantly felt at ease with Lucy, as my wife and I did. On the night of the drop in, we received a message with how the sitting went which was really appreciated. We 100% recommend Lucy. They say dogs know, and that’s good enough for us!
Rhiannon was fantastic with my cats for a drop in visit one of my cats is very anxious but she came out for Rhiannon for food and play. Rhiannon was very friendly and made sure she knew everything before visiting our girls. I got some lovely photos through the visit too so i could be reassured they was ok. I’ll definitely be getting back in touch with Rhiannon again.
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The median cost per night for pet sitting in Ipswich is £14
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Sitters in Ipswich average 3 repeat pet owners for pet sitting
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Ipswich on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about £14 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customise your booking to suit your and your pet’s needs.
As of Jun 2026, there are 42 pet sitters in Ipswich. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you.
Rover makes it easy to get in touch with multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 79% of Ipswich pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters with repeat pet owners have an average of 3 repeat pet owners. Experience can vary from sitter to sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience and number of repeat pet owners when you compare pet sitters in Ipswich. Schedule a free meet and greet before booking to find a trusted home from home for your pet.
Rover makes it easy to find Ipswich pet sitters to provide loving care whether in their home or yours, ensuring your pet feels safe and comfortable. The identity-verified, 5-star pet sitters who you can find on Rover will take care of your pet while 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 owners looking for a safe, loving alternative to a dog kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialise with their pet sitter’s pets
There are 42 pet sitters in Ipswich on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! We understand that each pet is unique and may require specific instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, all pet sitters on Rover have been identity verified and screened for you and your pet’s safety.
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