Personalized care for your dog or cat - Apex
Highly-rated overnight sitters - Apex
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“I didn't worry about Moses at all the week we were away. Anna and Rob took great care of him, and were willing to use the commands we use with him for continuity in obedience work--we greatly appreciate that! We received pics and updates daily, and we already booked his next stay with them. :-)”
“I highly recommend boarding with Dan! They’re such lovely people who helped even though it was a last minute request. They kept me informed and sent me pictures of my dog Catfish while she was in their care. Catfish really enjoyed her stay and was even sad when she left. Their dog Pillow is such a sweetheart!”
“Crystal has always been great with Teddy but this time around for our longer trip, she went above and beyond. His fur tends to get very matted so I requested she brush him and he came home with no matting and I am feeling so grateful! Highly recommend her care!!”
“Mary & Jonathan have kept Bella several times and they have always been great stays. Lots of photos and a very happy dog that gets lots of attention and daily walks. We have already booked her next stay with them. Great sitters!”
“Can’t recommend them enough!! Usually my dogs are so excited to see me and can’t wait to leave when I pick them up from a sitter. But not with Sarah and Caleb.. Bella and Luna didn’t want to leave!! I’m so so sooo happy they were in such good hands. I could tell they were loved and treated well. The communication and daily pics were amazing. I’ll ALWAYS use them to watch our babies when we are away.”
“Emily was great! Our dog Rosie had an awesome time and really enjoyed playing in Emily’s huge fenced yard and with her dog. Emily communicated very well and sent daily updates of Rosie with pictures! I’ll definitely be reaching out to her again for my next trip!”
“Amazing! It's our first time to use Rover so we were anxious at first, but Christian was amazing all through out. He gave us updated everyday and was quick to respond to our questions. We'll definitely go with him again the next time we need dog sitting :)”
“Clover loved his time with Sarah! She arranged a meet and greet to make sure that he would be comfortable with her dog. Clover and her dog became fast friends. Sarah was great about sending frequent updates and pictures. I will definitely use her again!”
“Niko had such fun! Zainab sends wonderful updates and pictures of walks, play, and mealtimes, and this anxious boy gets to relax and is well-cared for and loved during his time with her.”
“Tim and Jen and their sweet family were amazing to my fur baby. He loved all the special attention from the kiddos and received countless pets and snuggles. I returned home to a very happy (and tired lol) boy! Definitely will be booking again and recommend this sweet family!”
“Carol is awesome! Clean dog-friendly safe home. My pups were immediately comfortable with her. She was a great host, awesome communication. We will be back. Highly recommmend!”
“Paula was incredibly kind and caring. She and her son took wonderful care of my toy poodle , and it was clear she was happy, comfortable, and well loved during her stay. I really appreciated the updates and would absolutely trust Paula with my dog again. Highly recommend!”
“My boys just stayed there for another week with Joi & Lynda and you can really tell they are so sweet and loving with your pups! They send cute videos of them running around and kept me updated while I was on my cruise. They even gave perscribed pain medication for my one dog and told me how well his walking is doing! Theyre truly wonderful! Thanks so much ! :)”
About: After taking some time off from dog walking and sitting, I decided to come back. I have one sweet loving senior dog with kidney disease & an 8 year old to put through dance. A little about me, I have been around dogs for more than half my life. My first dog, Roxy, who was a 4lb chihuahua lived up to her 15 years of life and another chihuahua Mickey who lived to be 14 years old. I recently lost my sweet girl Holly who was a 14 year old Cavalier to heart disease. My current pups is a dachshund/ Yorkie named Audrey, who's one spunky diva, she is 16. Each dog has taught me a lot of patience, nurturing, love, and made my life a lot more happier than I could've ever imagine. They have traveled with me to every state up and down the east coast. We've lived in Miami, NY and now NC. I call them my circus of traveling companions. To some people dogs are just pets, to me dogs are my family. And that's exactly the care you'll get from me. Taking care of others pets is all I am doing for now. So know your dog/ cat will get one on one attention from me. Also, while house sitting my pups are well taken care of by my spouse. So there will be no interruptions over night. I will cater myself to my clients needs and do what makes them comfortable while in their home with their pets. Know that with my services, you will be receiving the same care I give to my furbabes.
“Javarris was awesome! He sent me all kinds of pictures of Gus while we were gone and took very good care of him. I'll definitely have him take care of Gus again!”
“Ashley was wonderful from start to finish — from our first chat to the meet & greet and throughout Millie’s stay. She’s incredibly responsive, accommodating, and just so easy to work with. The whole experience felt seamless and completely stress-free. During Millie’s stay, Ashley sent regular updates, photos, and videos, which gave me so much peace of mind. It was clear that Millie was happy, comfortable, and very well cared for. I trust Ashley with Millie so much that I’ve already booked another stay with her! I’m so grateful we found her and would happily & highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, attentive, and dependable sitter.”
“We were out for 12 days which is first for our pet Rocky who is so used to us being around and we have never left him for more than couple of days with anyone. We were so pleased to see that Rocky felt so homely and was so well taken care of by Tiffany. We were sent pictures daily which made us feel really relaxed while on vacation that our dog was in good hands and he wasn’t missing us. Thanks again”
“Sloane was terrific with my high-maintenance pup. She sent great updates and photos and made me feel so comfortable with my pup’s care. Peanut came home to me clean and happy and calm. It was a perfect stay. Thank you, Sloane!”
Over 4.1 million dogs curled up for a sleepover in a sitter's home on Rover1
Cat caregivers near you - Apex
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“Courtney was really great with my three cats! She even got the one cat to come out on the last day who usually hides in the closet. She's efficient changed of litter pans, cleaned up the mess on the floor from the litter boxes,fed, watered and played with the kitties within the time schedule discussed.”
“Scott did a great job keeping our senior cat company while we were away! She loved the attention and was very happy when we returned. We will definitely plan to re-book Scott in the future.”
“We had a great experience with Kelly. Our two cats were well cared for, and her prompt communication put us at ease while we were away. We really enjoyed the photos and detailed report cards after each visit. She even brought in a few unexpected packages that arrived while we were gone, which we really appreciated. We recently moved to the area and feel lucky to have found someone like Kelly so quickly to care for our pets. We’d definitely book with her again.”
“Left my kitten with her for 4 days while I was out of town and she did amazing. She sent plenty of pictures and videos of her everyday so I knew she was okay and she made sure to feed her accordingly to how I feed her. I appreciate everything so much!”
“This is the second time Wendy watched our two kitties and she had above expectations of care for them while we were gone! This was a 2 week trip and my husband and I are always a little worried for our one diabetic cat, but Wendy always kept us in the loop on his glucose numbers and administered the appropriate amount of insulin. Thanks again!!”
“Helena was marvelous! Nina is my shy baby and she just loved her. Both of my cats love her. She keep me posted about my babies during my trip. I am glad to find her. She was the best !”
“Rachel did a fantastic job taking care of our three cats, giving them lots of attention and care. Loved getting pics and a 'report card' for them each day as well. Thanks!”
“Karen was great! Watched our (2) cats with a very quick short notice. Gave us updates, brought in our mail, and did a final walkthrough/sweep before they left. We will be using her services again.”
“Joanna did exactly what we had asked of her and even brought in our package! She played with our kitties and they seemed to have a lot of fun with her and weren't scared at all! We will definitely be booking with her again in the future!”
“I highly recommend Jalanie. She took excellent care of my two lady cats, Iris and Lulu, while I was on vacation. Jalanie was attentive and reliable; she followed all the instructions for the cat’s care while checking on them, and kept me updated all the time. It was such a relief to know Lulu and Iris were in great hands. I’ll definitely keep Jalanie in mind for whenever I need a pet sitter.”
“Kristina was absolutely amazing taking care of our two kitties while we were away! Would highly recommend booking her for peace of mind that your pets will be loved and cared for!”
“Absolutely gem of a human. Not only did she take extremely good care of our shy little cat, we got a huge ceiling leak while on vacation and she went above and beyond. She cleaned it up, called our maintenance at night, waited well over her scheduled time to free dinner for them to arrive. Came extra visits to check on our leak and that our girl was still okay. Even brought a huge bin to catch the water since we didn't have anything that could keep up with the leak for her to use. Because of her; not only was our sweet girl taken great care of, but so was our apartment. She even took a last minute request when our flight was delayed by 8+hours to go check on our girl and our leak one more time. She's an amazingly hard worker, and so caring. We were so lucky to find her and she has earned a client for life!”
“Katelyn did a great job with medication management for our hospice cat! Our other cat got plenty of attention and we looked forward to seeing the cute pictures she takes. Thank you again Katelyn!”
“Sydney was a phenomenal pet sitter and went above and beyond for our 2 cats. She was so kind and caring, and even took a lot of time to make sure our fur babies had lots of play time and pets, and lots of pictures. I will absolutely recommend Sydney to anyone I know looking for a reliable and compassionate pet sitter. I will also definitely be booking Sydney for all of our pet sitter needs in the future!”
“Again, I came home to two happy and contented kitties. Aqsa always does a great job and my cats love her. She communicates how cats are doing each time she visits them. It means so much to go away and know they are well taken care of.”
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Perfect for high energy dogs - Apex
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“Cheyenne had a great first time staying with Alison and Tim. I got lots of pictures showing how much fun Cheyenne was having. I could tell that Cheyenne was treated like part of the family. We will be back again soon!”
“Prada had a great time with Javarris and his family while I was away at the beach . Photos were sent while I was gone and she crashed and slept the moment I got her home. Will definitely be using again!”
About: Genuine dog lovers with a beautiful mini Bernedoodle and a rescue dog, both professionally trained as emotional support animals. Big fenced in yard waiting for your dog to explore. Years of experience watching others fur babies. Trying our best to not get a third dog! Married couple with a fur mom that works from home. Our dogs dictate our schedule not the other way around lol. Overall very flexible schedule. Consistent wake, walk and feeding times. Lots of play time with us and other dogs (if requested). Dogs are allowed anywhere in the house and the yard. Allowed on all furniture and have plenty of toys and treats.
“Tracey has created such a thoughtful space for the dogs and helped us feel comfortable with sending our dog to her home. Her communication is fabulous and flexibility has been so above and beyond. We highly recommend Tracey.”
“I had a last minute scheduling issue with taking my cocker spaniel Silas in for his surgery. Alexandria was willing to adapt her schedule to fit our needs. She got up very very early and dropped him off at the vet for me! She was kind and respectful, patient and easy to talk with. I can't tell ya how much peace of mind it brought me, knowing Silas was in good hands.”
“Zainab took good care of my anxious shiba for the day, and I picked up a happy doggy. She was gracious to book on short notice for the day before holiday. I appreciated the pictures she sent. Will book with her again!”
About: If your pet could swipe right on a sitter, I’m pretty sure they’d pick me. I’ve been caring for animals since I was about 12, and honestly, it feels like I’ve had a leash or treat pouch in my hand ever since. From childhood pets to neighbors’ pups to friends’ cats who “don’t like anyone” (but somehow curl up in my lap), animals have always been part of my daily life. I’m new to Rover but not to caring for others pets. Why choose me? *A lifetime of experience: Growing up with pets taught me patience, intuition, and how to read an animal’s needs long before they can tell you. *Calm, confident care: Whether your pet is shy, energetic, quirky, or a total diva, I meet them where they are and make sure they feel safe and understood. *Reliable and communicative: You’ll get updates, photos, and the peace of mind that your furry family member is happy and cared for. *Genuine love for animals: This isn’t a side gig for me—it’s something I truly enjoy. Your pet becomes “my” pet while you’re away. I currently volunteer with American Brittany Rescue and the AKC. I have volunteered with the Wake County Animal Shelter in years past. I have also owned and volunteered with 2 certified therapy dogs. We visited hospitals, nursing homes and schools. Our current dog is not a good candidate for therapy dog work, but we hope to participate with Therapy Dogs Inc. again in the future. Our dog and cat are both up to date on vaccines and take monthly heartworm, flea, and tick prevention. If you want someone who treats your fur baby like their own and brings warmth, fun, and dependability to every visit, I’m your gal. Let’s make your pet’s day a great one. I request that dogs staying with us be up to date on vaccines and on flea and tick preventative. I currently work part-time from home and my hours are somewhat flexible. If your pet is in my home, I can take breaks as needed for feeding, potty breaks, and pats. Mon-Fri from 12-4 pm is less flexible for me if I am coming to your home to do a walk or potty break, as those are my busiest work hours. I will follow your provided schedule to a T, taking into account your specific routines, wishes, and needs. I understand it can be stressful for pets when their families leave, and I will do everything possible to ease that stress and make sure your pets are happy and relaxed. I am always super careful about closing doors, latching gates, and making sure everything is in order before leaving each home. Your pet's safety and well being is my number one priority. I have a very friendly dog that can accompany me on visits and walks if your dog would like companionship.
“Thanks so much for always treating Kenzi like part of your family. She’s so tired and happy when she gets home. We can tell she really appreciate your kindness and attention 💕”
“What a great experience with Martine and her husband. They obviously made Bryce feel welcomed in their home … as by the second day he went straight to her front door and didn’t look back while I was leaving. Also want to “shout out” her willingness to be a bit flexible with the schedule … (I was meeting a friend locally and wanted to be able to enjoy Raleigh for dinner (which was awesome at The Plate). This pet sitting experience enhanced my visit to Raleigh !!!”
About: I provide dedicated, loving care that treats your pup like family, ensuring they feel completely safe, happy, and thoroughly spoiled while you are away. I have years of personal and professional experience caring for various breeds and sizes. Comfortable administering oral medications and managing specific dietary requirements. I work from home with a flexible schedule, meaning your pet is rarely left alone. Our day starts with a morning potty break and breakfast, followed by an active walk or backyard playtime. Because I work from home full-time, your dog will enjoy constant companionship, plenty of potty breaks, and immediate attention throughout the day. Evenings include dinner, a relaxing wind-down walk, and plenty of couch cuddles before bed. I live in a safe, pet-friendly home featuring a secure, fully fenced yard. Your dog will have total freedom to run, fetch, and sunbathe safely outside, or relax right next to my desk while I work.
“Sharon is a wonderful dog sitter. She took out old sweet Bodi in for the day and made sure he was happy and calm. He got along very well with her two sweet pups and that’s saying a lot for our guy; he’s afraid of most dogs. He melded seamlessly with her pack. When I picked him up he was happy and calm. It was a great day. We will return to Sharon every time we need day care for Bodi while we are in the Apex area.”
“Jessica was super communicative, kind, very sweet to our dogs, sent us lovely updates, and overall gave our dogs a fabulous daycare day. The dogs seemed to make themselves right at home with her. I would definitely recommend her services and use her again!”
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Adventure-ready dog walkers - Apex
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“Kelly is a gem! I have been in the hospital and unable to meet her personally. She took the bull by the horns even watering some of my plants. The cherry on top was that Amilyn really loves her! I did not have to worry about her care at all.”
“Rosemary is amazing! She took the best care of our boy while we were away and went above and beyond to make sure he was comfortable. She is responsive, so kind, and sent me great updates on how our dog was doing while we were gone. We are so lucky to have her to take care of Banner!”
“Pamela is reliable and responsive! She took great care of our dog and took the time to give extra cuddles to our other animals. I definitely would use her again and recommend her to others!”
“Alexandra looked after my dog and cat while I was away on a work trip. She was always quick with replies and attentive to my dog’s needs while walking her in the hot weather! She was flexible with scheduling the initial meet and greet, pet visits, and took good care of my pets! Will hope to use her services again when needed in the future.”
“Sarahbelle was quick to respond to our request. She connected with Niko as soon as she met him. She has great energy! Reliable, good communication and was able to be flexible with our needs. Will book again!”
“Courtney is amazing! Super helpful, followed all my specifics instructions/requests, sent a bunch of photos of her visit, and is overall just so sweet. Can’t wait to book her again and again!!!”
“Kristina was very easy to work with and very flexible with her availability. She did a great job taking care of Ruby and was very thorough and professional with follow up and updates while I was out of town. Will definitely use her again and recommend her.”
“Thank you Vincent! Hershel has been so much happier getting out and about, and especially getting a friend to have play dates with too. You’re so attentive and it’s beyond appreciated!”
About: I’m an animal carer with over 30 years of experience. I have a soft spot for seniors, special needs and anxious pets/owners and I enjoy providing good photos to clients as well 💖 I have experience with rescues, fostering, and some veterinary care. I’m open to all creatures, I love reptiles as much as puppies. My schedule is extremely flexible, I’m able to make my own hours most of the time. I spend about a week a month helping care for my parents out of state but I always return to the RDU area. I am always mindful of people’s homes when I’m sitting for them. I usually request a list of basic information, including anything I might need to know about the neighborhood. I follow any security and safety instructions left for me.
“Sriya is so patient with Barney's "quirks". She not afraid to step in for him to get to know her and is firm when she needs to be. So thankful to find a walker/pet sitter willing to work slow in gaining his trust!”
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Large dog specialists near you - Apex
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“I didn't worry about Moses at all the week we were away. Anna and Rob took great care of him, and were willing to use the commands we use with him for continuity in obedience work--we greatly appreciate that! We received pics and updates daily, and we already booked his next stay with them. :-)”
“Mary & Jonathan have kept Bella several times and they have always been great stays. Lots of photos and a very happy dog that gets lots of attention and daily walks. We have already booked her next stay with them. Great sitters!”
“Can’t recommend them enough!! Usually my dogs are so excited to see me and can’t wait to leave when I pick them up from a sitter. But not with Sarah and Caleb.. Bella and Luna didn’t want to leave!! I’m so so sooo happy they were in such good hands. I could tell they were loved and treated well. The communication and daily pics were amazing. I’ll ALWAYS use them to watch our babies when we are away.”
“Emily was great! Our dog Rosie had an awesome time and really enjoyed playing in Emily’s huge fenced yard and with her dog. Emily communicated very well and sent daily updates of Rosie with pictures! I’ll definitely be reaching out to her again for my next trip!”
“Amazing! It's our first time to use Rover so we were anxious at first, but Christian was amazing all through out. He gave us updated everyday and was quick to respond to our questions. We'll definitely go with him again the next time we need dog sitting :)”
“Clover loved his time with Sarah! She arranged a meet and greet to make sure that he would be comfortable with her dog. Clover and her dog became fast friends. Sarah was great about sending frequent updates and pictures. I will definitely use her again!”
“Niko had such fun! Zainab sends wonderful updates and pictures of walks, play, and mealtimes, and this anxious boy gets to relax and is well-cared for and loved during his time with her.”
“Tim and Jen and their sweet family were amazing to my fur baby. He loved all the special attention from the kiddos and received countless pets and snuggles. I returned home to a very happy (and tired lol) boy! Definitely will be booking again and recommend this sweet family!”
“Javarris was awesome! He sent me all kinds of pictures of Gus while we were gone and took very good care of him. I'll definitely have him take care of Gus again!”
“We were out for 12 days which is first for our pet Rocky who is so used to us being around and we have never left him for more than couple of days with anyone. We were so pleased to see that Rocky felt so homely and was so well taken care of by Tiffany. We were sent pictures daily which made us feel really relaxed while on vacation that our dog was in good hands and he wasn’t missing us. Thanks again”
“This was the first time my two dogs stayed with Alex, and we were away for five days. The experience was outstanding! Alex’s communication immediately put me at ease, and her attention to detail went above and beyond. All the photos she sent made me so happy—I knew my dogs were in great hands. When we picked them up, it was clear they had been well cared for. There’s no doubt we’ll have Alex watch Sunny and Twigg again! Laura”
“Samantha did incredible with Kevin and made sure to keep me posted on his care! I work a lot of long shifts as a nurse and she did a great job making sure Kevin felt loved and played with during those days!! Kevin came home a happy camper. Definitely recommend her!!”
“Erica took great care of Hazel over the Thanksgiving holiday. She does take care of a bunch of dogs at once, so your pup should play well with others. She sent me multiple pics a day which kept my mind at ease while I was away. I would have her watch Hazel again.”
“Evelyn was so great to work with. She was so so flexible with my changing schedule and worked to accommodate my changes. She also was great with my dog, would definitely recommend and use again!”
“Hanna is the BEST!! This is our second time leaving our fur babies with her and she is so good with them...sends us daily pictures, takes them on daily walks, and even handled a stressful situation when we dropped them off with ease. She’s definitely our go-to sitter from now on!”
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