Personalized care for your dog or cat - Altenburg
Highly-rated overnight sitters - Altenburg
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Julia and her family were amazing with my dogs. She stayed in touch for the whole week that we were gone, sent pictures, and gave them lots of love. I would 110% recommend her to anyone who is looking for a dog sitter. I wish I could give her 10 stars but the scale only goes up to 5. She's so appreciated by our family and our pups. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
“We loved the many updates and pics Melinda sent! We will definitely keep Melinda in mind if we go on another trip 😉. I feel Melinda cared for Hailey as if she was her own dog!! We appreciated how Melinda went above and beyond trying to get Hailey to eat when she was too sad missing us the first couple days. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️…💕”
“Jason and his family were incredible. They sent pictures and our dogs were completely happy. Cannot say enough wonderful things about this amazing family. Thank you jaz so much. Carena”
“Emily was wonderful with my dog and both seemed to enjoy themselves a lot! Stacy got a scrape from playing too hard (accidents happen) and Emily treated it right away and told me. She was flexible with pickup, drop-off, and available to meet before Stacy stayed over. I highly recommend her!”
“Tori and Malik were great! The first picture posted let me know Bonnie was very comfortable. They had a beautiful area to walk her and I could tell she was having a great time. So appreciative of their caring and loving feelings toward my Bon! A million thanks.”
“Amy and Aaron were absolutely wonderful! This was our first time ever using a pet sitter, so I was pretty anxious about leaving Koda with someone new, but they made the entire experience so easy and immediately helped put my mind at ease. They stayed in touch throughout his stay, sent me pictures, and kept me updated on how he was doing, which meant so much to me. They truly treated Koda like he was one of their own and went above and beyond to make sure he was happy, comfortable, and well cared for. They were also incredibly flexible with our drop off and pick up times, which we really appreciated. On top of being amazing with Koda, Amy and Aaron are genuinely kind and welcoming people. I'm a very shy person and can sometimes feel awkward talking to people I don't know, but they were so friendly and easy to talk to that I felt comfortable with them right away. Communication with them was effortless from beginning to end. I couldn't have asked for a better first experience with a pet sitter. I highly recommend Amy and Aaron and would absolutely trust them with Koda again!”
“Gabrielle took GREAT care of our dog while we were on vacation! She kept us updated, sent lots of pictures, and made sure he got plenty of walks. We will definitely be rebooking!”
About: I've been a life long animal lover. I have respect and admiration for pets animals are way smarter than people give them credit for. I have experience in most areas of pet care being a longtime pet owner. Including but not limited to : feeding / watering , Walking / potty breaks , Administering medicines, Providing company / companionship I'm currently a college student and have a very flexible schedule. I am ok with early mornings or later nights. Have any availability questions feel free to ask. I pet sit in my clients home providing drop in visits making sure all animals and well fed and watered. I also administer medications following the instructions provided by the pet owners. I also like to send pet parents pictures of their fur babies during visits for extra piece of mind. I will never hesitate to get in contact with the pet parent when any questions or unusual situations arise.
About: I’ve had a dog of my own since 2018, Ciri and I started when she could fit in my hand. Since then, I’ve added two more dogs to the home and it’s come in all types. I’ve dealt with them deathly sick, scared, nervous, hyper, and sleepy. I work full time at SIUC, but my friend and roommate is a retired Army veteran who spends most of his time at home. Unless something very unexpected happens, the dogs are not left alone for more than 4 hours. My house has two separately fenced in yards and I have three friendly dogs of my own and my roommate has one cat. We’re laidback and at constant war with husky hair, but we get by with optional crating and indoor and outdoor time whenever your pup needs it.
About: I’ve taken care of pets for over 2 years in our house and in others as well. I have two kids that help to learn responsibility, work ethic, and love! I teach and coach so my availability will vary but I’m available on most weekends, summers, and holidays. I look forward to the opportunity to take care of your babies! I have a very friendly family dog at our fenced in house. I live in a pet friendly area with multiple floors and levels to take care of your fur babies!
“Kalyn did a great job taking care of Jack for me. She sent several pictures to let me know Jack was happy and enjoying himself. He had a nice bug back yard to play in and he enjoyed having Kalyns Husky to play with and keep him company. I would book with Kalyn again.”
“Tina and her husband were great! They were available on short notice, able to accommodate my dog’s every need, always took him for enough exercise, and were very responsive to texts and were always sending updates and pics! 5 stars! Already booked again!”
About: : "I’ve taken care of dogs of every kind since I was 15. Neighbors, friends and family have relied on me to walk, feed and bathe their pets... I have a dog named brownie I am to available to walk dog on the weekends and weekdays and to housesit the puppies and older dogs I will make sure your dog is taking care of My house is very safe and clean I have a nice front yard and backyard I make sure your pet is taking care of I feed your pet and walk your pet
About: Looking for an experienced animal sitter or affordable daycare that is flexible? Woof, I am your gal! From 13 years of combined dog training and behavioral training, I may as well be an animal mind reader! My approaches to pet care are holistic and it doesn't get more organic than loving and working with animals. I've also had many years of experience with small animals, fish and reptiles. If you need a small sitter, I'm all yours! MEET & GREET: I do my meet and greets differently than most. I have TWO meet and greets. The first is with owners alone for a tour of my house, going over routines and any additional care and concerns. This is very helpful as exciting dogs barking can be overwhelming. The second meet and greet is at a basic place like a park or OUTSIDE of dog park. My schedule and routine is pretty flexible, yet still manageable and structured. My daycare hours are Mon-Fri from 8AM to 5:30PM, though I can work around your schedule only on those days. Boarding is available 7 days a week during the night with check in times anywhere 2PM to 7PM, checkouts 8AM next day unless specified otherwise (in the event I am unavailable with a week advance notice). Dog walks and dog check-ins are only Saturday evenings, various hours. BITE POLICY: I understand that accidents happen and I am equipped to handle a bite from a dog/cat as well as ensure the safety of animal to animal bites. If your pet bites me, another person or pet, I will immediately contact you with details of the event. I will report ALL bites to Rover. Depending on the situation, someone will need to pick up pet(s) within 6 hours of contact and bite. It is up to Rover to issue a refund depending on circumstances. You MUST book your request through Rover and MUST pay via Rover for them to ensure a refund. I will NOT refund if you have paid via CashApp, check, Venmo, cash, etc. if you are required to pick up your pet(s). If I assess the situation and feel it's risky to board/sit your pet I will decline future requests. NOTE: You MUST book/CONFIRM your requests via ROVER! When you send your requests to me, I will book it and you must confirm via Rover in order for me to watch your pets. Pending request will be denied of service. NOTE: Boarding is charged by the NIGHT. For example, if you request for me to board your pets Jan 8th thru Jan 17th, they MUST be picked up ON the 17th, not the next day on Jan 18th. Please factor in how late you will arrive and if it's the next day you will have to pay for that night. This works just like a hotel stay. You will be charged a $20 fee for each pet if you need to extend stays. NOTE: Please make sure your pets are free from fleas and parasites! Upon meet and greet provide proof of recent medication, vet summaries, and other remedies. I no longer provide daycare services, only boarding, walks, and check ins. I currently have 5 cats and 1 dog. Walking and at home check ins are anywhere from 1-3 hours Sat evenings. I will walk around neighborhood only if a safe and trusted area. I also will care for cat in home visits. All required is specific walking and care instructions.
About: I have always had people come to me to take care of their pets because to me they are family and they deserve that treatment. I am an athlete at SEMO so I don’t get to see animals often, but they are one of my most favorite things in the world. Besides school and sports they would be my main priority and it would mean a lot to take care of them when I am available. I can easily take care of your dog the way you would like me to, but if you feel the need for them to have extra care such as taking walks or playing catch I can do that as well.
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Cat caregivers near you - Altenburg
Prices are estimates per visit. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
About: I’ve had cats for over half my life. I currently have 3 of my own. I worked at a veterinary clinic so I am experienced in administering medications. I am well versed in cleaning litter boxes, and of course snuggling with cats!
“Skyler was great with Stacy and easy to coordinate with. He was able to meet with Stacy and I before his first sitting with her, and all went well in his care. I will definitely be reaching out to him again for drop offs and for overnight trips.”
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Perfect for high energy dogs - Altenburg
Prices are estimates per day. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“There are no words to describe how lovely Melinda is. So kind, helpful, loving and playful with our puppy. She provided him an excellent exercise and care session after a day of travel. We feel like we’ve found “family” and we just met her! If you need help with a pet and she’s available, it will be the best choice ever, seriously. We are so grateful and pleased.”
About: I have been pet sitting for a year now and came to rover to expand my clientele while I am going to Southern Illinois University of Carbondale! I’m currently a student at SIU C. My days are usually pretty open and I have a flexible schedule weekends work for me as well! I have a big yard!! I can care for your dog or pup however you need me to and what’s comfortable for you and your pet! I do allow dogs on furniture!!
About: I've been a life long animal lover. I have respect and admiration for pets animals are way smarter than people give them credit for. I have experience in most areas of pet care being a longtime pet owner. Including but not limited to : feeding / watering , Walking / potty breaks , Administering medicines, Providing company / companionship I'm currently a college student and have a very flexible schedule. I am ok with early mornings or later nights. Have any availability questions feel free to ask. I pet sit in my clients home providing drop in visits making sure all animals and well fed and watered. I also administer medications following the instructions provided by the pet owners. I also like to send pet parents pictures of their fur babies during visits for extra piece of mind. I will never hesitate to get in contact with the pet parent when any questions or unusual situations arise.
About: I am 56 years old and grew up with dogs and cats. My husband and I have been married for 35 years. My three children are grown. We recently moved to Cape Girardeau Missouri. I am available to go to your home for any pet care needed or pet sitting in my home. I am available for overnight or daily pet sitting. I will feed your pets, take them for walks and play with them as you wish. I will do whatever activities you would like me to for your pet.
About: I’m Amy - a huge animal lover and would be happy to care for your pet(s) as well as I care for my own! I understand how hard it is to leave your pets while traveling or vacationing, or even during the workday, which is why I started on Rover. I have a very open availability and am flexible for walks, drop-in visits, and house-sitting. I worked in a veterinary clinic for 2 years where I learned a lot about health and wellness of cats and dogs. I also have experience administering medication, handling special needs/health issues, and basic training. I promise to provide kind, loving, patient care for your pet, and open communication! I currently have a very open/flexible schedule. Please reach out about any times/dates you may need care for your pets and I hope I can help fit your needs! Aaron (my husband) and I have one dog and two cats that we’ve had for over 9 years. We love being outside, being active and taking our dog, Bella, for walks. I am very detail oriented and promise to always be 100% respectful of your home, property, and pets.
“So happy I found Liana on Rover!! I was in town for my daughter’s SFA volleyball tournament. I have a 60lb goldendoodle who has separation anxiety. I thought I was going to have to stay with him during the games, but decided at 8am to see if anyone available to watch him during the games. She responded quickly and before 11am I was dropping him off. Wonderful sitter!!!”
About: I’ve taken care of pets for over 2 years in our house and in others as well. I have two kids that help to learn responsibility, work ethic, and love! I teach and coach so my availability will vary but I’m available on most weekends, summers, and holidays. I look forward to the opportunity to take care of your babies! I have a very friendly family dog at our fenced in house. I live in a pet friendly area with multiple floors and levels to take care of your fur babies!
About: I am licensed by the State of Illinois to provide free roam boarding, in home pet care, and drop in visits. I ensure that your fur babies receive the highest quality care and are comfortable and stress free. This is my full time job, so you are my number one priority. I am available when you need me and you can rely on me. Dependability and trustworthiness are values important to me. For free roam boarding, your animals are not kenneled. They hangout at my home like they would at their own home. I have a fenced in backyard perfect for potty and play.
About: I’ve had a dog of my own since 2018, Ciri and I started when she could fit in my hand. Since then, I’ve added two more dogs to the home and it’s come in all types. I’ve dealt with them deathly sick, scared, nervous, hyper, and sleepy. I work full time at SIUC, but my friend and roommate is a retired Army veteran who spends most of his time at home. Unless something very unexpected happens, the dogs are not left alone for more than 4 hours. My house has two separately fenced in yards and I have three friendly dogs of my own and my roommate has one cat. We’re laidback and at constant war with husky hair, but we get by with optional crating and indoor and outdoor time whenever your pup needs it.
About: I grew up with a houseful of dogs and I’ve had my own since I was 14. I am a remote employee with a house and a fenced in backyard that would love to take care of your fur baby for you! I’ve been pet sitting for friends and family for over 10 years and have experience with giving meds, senior care, potty training, and puppies! I am a remote employee so I’ll be home all day with your pet! I have a large finished basement and a large fenced in backyard so your pet will have plenty of room to roam, play, and rest while in my care. I have cameras in all areas so I can check on them if I have to step away! I have a fenced In yard and a large home. I have a 1 year old spayed Husky named Luna that gets along well with everyone! She loves to play and make new friends. I work from home so your pet would not be left alone for an extended time during their stay!
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Adventure-ready dog walkers - Altenburg
Prices are estimates per walk. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
About: I have been pet sitting for neighbors and family friends over the summer for years now. I love pets of all sizes and breeds and I’ll treat them like my own. I am home for the summer looking for a way to make money for school and what better way than being surrounded by the cutest fur babies! I have morning and midday availability throughout the week, but I am available on Sunday mornings or Mondays. I work nights for a prospect league baseball team while I’m home but aside from that my top priority will be your companions! I have two sweet pups of my own that I take for walks, feed, and cuddle with. I am willing to do lots of services and will keep them entertained.
About: With my experience from working in a vet I’ve learned how to administer medications, handle dogs that may be difficult to handle, trimming nails, expressing anal glands, care for senior dogs, and the list goes on! I currently have one client who I’ve been working for now, she has 6 dogs, 5 goats and chickens! I love dogs of all ages and sizes and love giving a good belly rub! I currently work part time at Charles Hutson horticulture greenhouse. I will have school starting in fall, but will have an open schedule throughout the day! If I am house sitting I go to the clients home and stay with the pets throughout the day and make sure to let dogs out when needed, give medications when they are needed, and I also stay over night at the house if I am watching them for multiple days.
About: I’m Amy - a huge animal lover and would be happy to care for your pet(s) as well as I care for my own! I understand how hard it is to leave your pets while traveling or vacationing, or even during the workday, which is why I started on Rover. I have a very open availability and am flexible for walks, drop-in visits, and house-sitting. I worked in a veterinary clinic for 2 years where I learned a lot about health and wellness of cats and dogs. I also have experience administering medication, handling special needs/health issues, and basic training. I promise to provide kind, loving, patient care for your pet, and open communication! I currently have a very open/flexible schedule. Please reach out about any times/dates you may need care for your pets and I hope I can help fit your needs! Aaron (my husband) and I have one dog and two cats that we’ve had for over 9 years. We love being outside, being active and taking our dog, Bella, for walks. I am very detail oriented and promise to always be 100% respectful of your home, property, and pets.
About: I have babysit my family and friends fur babies over night for several years now . I enjoy spending the time with them and enjoy taking them on long walks and having play time with them. I have four dogs of my own that I take care of. I work for amazon right now monday thru thursday. Iam opened to helping out with customers pets friday tru sunday. I feed and water my dogs everyday, plus play with them to. If its a nice out i let my dogs choose if they want to stay outside or not until i get home from work, but they are inside on nasty days. They do come in at night and sleep with us. I give them their owns baths and trim their own nails. At the clients home I take their dog outside on a nice day to play and take their dogs on a walk. Before I would leave the clients home, I would make sure that their fur babies would have water and food . When we are on walks I make sure I carry water with me for their fur babies.
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Large dog specialists near you - Altenburg
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Julia and her family were amazing with my dogs. She stayed in touch for the whole week that we were gone, sent pictures, and gave them lots of love. I would 110% recommend her to anyone who is looking for a dog sitter. I wish I could give her 10 stars but the scale only goes up to 5. She's so appreciated by our family and our pups. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
“We loved the many updates and pics Melinda sent! We will definitely keep Melinda in mind if we go on another trip 😉. I feel Melinda cared for Hailey as if she was her own dog!! We appreciated how Melinda went above and beyond trying to get Hailey to eat when she was too sad missing us the first couple days. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️…💕”
“Jason and his family were incredible. They sent pictures and our dogs were completely happy. Cannot say enough wonderful things about this amazing family. Thank you jaz so much. Carena”
“Emily was wonderful with my dog and both seemed to enjoy themselves a lot! Stacy got a scrape from playing too hard (accidents happen) and Emily treated it right away and told me. She was flexible with pickup, drop-off, and available to meet before Stacy stayed over. I highly recommend her!”
“Tori and Malik were great! The first picture posted let me know Bonnie was very comfortable. They had a beautiful area to walk her and I could tell she was having a great time. So appreciative of their caring and loving feelings toward my Bon! A million thanks.”
“Amy and Aaron were absolutely wonderful! This was our first time ever using a pet sitter, so I was pretty anxious about leaving Koda with someone new, but they made the entire experience so easy and immediately helped put my mind at ease. They stayed in touch throughout his stay, sent me pictures, and kept me updated on how he was doing, which meant so much to me. They truly treated Koda like he was one of their own and went above and beyond to make sure he was happy, comfortable, and well cared for. They were also incredibly flexible with our drop off and pick up times, which we really appreciated. On top of being amazing with Koda, Amy and Aaron are genuinely kind and welcoming people. I'm a very shy person and can sometimes feel awkward talking to people I don't know, but they were so friendly and easy to talk to that I felt comfortable with them right away. Communication with them was effortless from beginning to end. I couldn't have asked for a better first experience with a pet sitter. I highly recommend Amy and Aaron and would absolutely trust them with Koda again!”
About: I've been a life long animal lover. I have respect and admiration for pets animals are way smarter than people give them credit for. I have experience in most areas of pet care being a longtime pet owner. Including but not limited to : feeding / watering , Walking / potty breaks , Administering medicines, Providing company / companionship I'm currently a college student and have a very flexible schedule. I am ok with early mornings or later nights. Have any availability questions feel free to ask. I pet sit in my clients home providing drop in visits making sure all animals and well fed and watered. I also administer medications following the instructions provided by the pet owners. I also like to send pet parents pictures of their fur babies during visits for extra piece of mind. I will never hesitate to get in contact with the pet parent when any questions or unusual situations arise.
About: I’ve had a dog of my own since 2018, Ciri and I started when she could fit in my hand. Since then, I’ve added two more dogs to the home and it’s come in all types. I’ve dealt with them deathly sick, scared, nervous, hyper, and sleepy. I work full time at SIUC, but my friend and roommate is a retired Army veteran who spends most of his time at home. Unless something very unexpected happens, the dogs are not left alone for more than 4 hours. My house has two separately fenced in yards and I have three friendly dogs of my own and my roommate has one cat. We’re laidback and at constant war with husky hair, but we get by with optional crating and indoor and outdoor time whenever your pup needs it.
About: I’ve taken care of pets for over 2 years in our house and in others as well. I have two kids that help to learn responsibility, work ethic, and love! I teach and coach so my availability will vary but I’m available on most weekends, summers, and holidays. I look forward to the opportunity to take care of your babies! I have a very friendly family dog at our fenced in house. I live in a pet friendly area with multiple floors and levels to take care of your fur babies!
“Kalyn did a great job taking care of Jack for me. She sent several pictures to let me know Jack was happy and enjoying himself. He had a nice bug back yard to play in and he enjoyed having Kalyns Husky to play with and keep him company. I would book with Kalyn again.”
“Tina and her husband were great! They were available on short notice, able to accommodate my dog’s every need, always took him for enough exercise, and were very responsive to texts and were always sending updates and pics! 5 stars! Already booked again!”
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