Personalized care for your dog or cat - Independence
Highly-rated overnight sitters - Independence
“Great experience! He watched him a little later since I was held up in traffic on the way back from Tennesse. My dog came home happy, with a bow on his collar, and a present! They had great communication and I couldn’t be happier with them! I will use them again when needed.”
“Karin and her loving family provided such an excellent stay for my precious puppy, I was afraid that he wasn't going to want to come home! Their commitment to providing a safe home made me feel very comfortable leaving for my 10 day trip, and I enjoyed it even more seeing all the photos of my boy having such an enriching time! I will absolutely be booking with Karin again.”
“Katlyn did a wonderful job watching my dog. She was quick to respond to messages, sent lots of picture updates and it was evident she truly cares about animals. We will definitely be using her again!”
“Amazing dog sitter, would highly recommend. You can really tell that she and her husband care and love the dogs so much. So glad and reassured that Miso was in their hands for a week and had so much fun. Would book again for future trips!”
“Stephanie was awesome! She let me bring Ruby out to meet her and her husband before the stay. Ruby enjoyed her 2 dogs and stephanie even sent me pictures the whole stay!”
“Gus had another fantastic time at Susan’s. She is so wonderful with him and does such a great job of sending pictures and videos everyday. He comes home tired, but so happy from playing with Frank and the other dogs that stay while he’s there.”
“Jason was super helpful with our last minute request to have Blu stay with him. He was very understanding of our situation and we really appreciate him helping us out! Will definitely use Jason in the future!”
“Brendan & Sarah were absolutely fabulous! They treated my pup like their own and sent me updates and pictures…i am so sad I found them at the end of my time in Cleveland because i definitely would have been using them regularly!”
“I have used Lynn multiple times and she is absolutely excellent. Reliable, caring, and completely trustworthy. I have total peace of mind when my dog is with her. Also great communication. Lynn is the best and I highly recommend her.”
“Jeffany was so great at caring for my dog. She really stepped up when my dog got sick and communicated consistently. I would definitely use her services again!”
“Bowie always loves his time with Tolley & Tom. He seems to make himself right at home with them. So responsive and sends updates frequently. Highly recommend! Thanks for caring for our little guy ❤️”
“Rachel is amazing! She was great at communicating, keeping us updated on our dog, and sent several pictures each day. I would definitely recommend her to others and I would pick her again to watch my dog.”
“We’re really happy with Debra and how she handled everything for our dog while we were out of town. We arranged for a meetup before the stay to ensure this would be a good match. When I dropped off our dog there was an introduction to the other pets in her home so our pup could get acclimated. While we were away we received daily updates with photos and it looked like our pup was having a great time. Thanks for taking good care and we look forward to scheduling with you again!”
“Keeley is amazing with my large Bernedoodle, Nori. She has stayed at her home multiple times for extended periods while my family is out of town. Nori gets plenty of exercise in the big yard and is happy as can be to come back again and again. 😊”
“We were so lucky to find Julie to care for our dog while we traveled to Italy. She sent us daily updates with pictures. Her son was so involved with the care of our dog and played with him. We felt our dog received so much love and attention while we were gone. Julie was so accommodating. We would highly recommend her and use her again in the future as a dog sitter!”
“Kathy was wonderful! She sent daily pictures and updates for me. I could see my dog was spoiled with attention and care. She didn’t want to leave. I would highly recommend Kathy!”
“Nicole and her “pack” were an incredible experience for our 9 month puppy. He fit in quickly with the pack, which ultimately lead to the best month of his life. During his stay Nicole kept us updated with plenty of pics and videos. If you need day care or boarding I can’t recommend Nicole enough!”
“We were very pleased with the care given to our two dogs during our 7 day trip. Anna was great to keep us informed daily, text back quickly and stay on top of things. For the first time in many years, we actually had a relaxed vacation. We certainly will plan on using Anna again in the future.”
“Robert watched Mia at his house overnight for a few nights. He has a great fenced in backyard, perfect for our pup to run and stretch her legs. Mia came back happy and tired out from her running vacation ? We would definitely use Robert again!”
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“Janet was awesome! She made sure to cuddle my cat, play with him and give him treats! He loved her. It was great peace of mind knowing she would be dropping in on him. I really enjoyed the photos and daily updates. Would 1000% recommend her to anyone!”
“Katherine is a fabulous cat sitter. She is extremely responsive, also sends photos, and is so kind. I highly recommend her and use her for all of my cat sitting needs!! :)”
“Megan took such great care of my cats while I was away. They both loved her and appreciated the attention she gave them each day she visited. Megan even went above and beyond doing extra cleanups around the house and bringing in the mail. We will definitely have her watch after the cats again in the future!”
“Julia was so awesome and flexible!! I had some concerns with booking a pet sitter at an apartment complex, but Julia made things go incredibly smooth! Will definitely be using her again.”
“Jessica dropped-in to feed and take care of our cats twice a day while we were gone for 10 days. She did a wonderful job, we’ve just come home and our cats are still happy and healthy, and their litter boxes clean! We had a crazy wind storm while we were gone that blew open a side door and knocked down part of our fence, she even helped to close & re-lock the door and sent a picture of our fence to let us know what had happened. This help showed me she cared about how we felt when we came home from our trip abroad!”
“My dogs absolutely love Jesseca! She is amazing!! She even brought my mail/packages in the house because she knew we were out of town. I will continue to have her take care of my babies.”
“Ellen looked after our kitties while we were on vacation - everything worked out fine, she sent us pictures daily - she didn't meet our shy kitty but maybe next time!”
“Halie is an exceptional person and sitter!! We are so appreciative of her kindness to our 4 rescue cats. They all loved her and that’s saying a lot as one of our babies is super duper skittish. Cat moms and dads- totally book with Halie! So grateful for her and so happy to have the peace of mind that comes with complete trust of your fur babies when you go out of town!! 10/10!! Thank you so much Halie!!!!”
“This was our first time using Rover and Alexis put us totally at ease leaving our cat in her care. Alexis was kind enough to stop by a few days before to meet us and our cat. Our skittish former-street cat took to her immediately, curled up with her, and Alexis was great at not only feeding her, but providing companionship a lnd many pets/scratches. She sent great Rover Cards and sweet photos. I would 100% use her again!!”
“We were well pleased with Brianna's care of our cats. We have multiple cats that required a variety of things, so it was not just a simple task to accomplish. All was neat & clean, & she also took care of additional items for us. The pictures sent showed her affection for animals. We would readily use her again!”
About: Hello! I am a proud Clevelander and lover of the outdoors. I was previously on Rover as a regular dog-sitter and dog-walker, and looking to pick it up again as my schedule has become flexible. I loved caring for others’ dogs and meeting their needs when their pawrents were out of town or at work! I now live with my husband in a house with two pups of our own, a 8-year-old miniature poodle named Charlie and a 13 -year-old welsh terrier named Prim. I’m available for dog walking during the workweek! I have a flexible schedule these days and would be happy to walk your dog during the weekday. I always approach dogs slowly and allow them to sniff me first. On walks, I allow them to set their own pace. Then, I make sure they are comfortable and settled before I leave.
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Perfect for high energy dogs - Independence
“Nicole is a gem! She has been such a blessing for my big boy Deazle! She wasn’t intimidated by his breed (pit) and always welcomed him into her home lovingly. Nicole does a wonderful job at updating Deazles stays with her, and never fails to be very specific as to what ‘the kids’ did for the day. She has a HUGE backyard and the dogs love it! When the weather isn’t nice enough to go outside (bc this is OHIO), she plays with them in her basement. Nicole ROCKS”
“Stephanie has been fantastic and is so sweet with Louie! She sent updates throughout the day even though I can’t always respond and I know he was very comfortable and happy with her!”
“Makenna was very sweet and took excellent care of Stella. Stella was not stressed out when we picked her up and we can tell that she was very comfortable with Makenna.”
“Susan was great with Zeke. She even suggested a quick meet up the day before she has to meet my dog to make sure that my dog was OK with her dog. Excellent care. Thank you so much.”
“Samantha is awesome! We are preparing for a long vacation so we wanted our puppy to get to know Samantha a long stay. Onyx came home very tired from playing! Thanks Samantha!”
“Thomas and his partner Hannah were wonderful with Lina from the moment we all first met. They are friendly and accommodating and have a real love for dogs. I am so grateful to leave Lina in such competent hands when I visit Ohio!”
“From the first day my puppy met him , his tail wouldn’t stop wagging. He was very gentle but also allowed Tank to be independent. I really appreciate him also working on commands with my baby as well. I will be utilizing him whenever I can”
“We needed a sitter so we could go to the Rock museum and Pam was gracious enough to take him for the day! Thank you, Pam! He was well taken care of.”
“Mariia was amazing! She accommodated me last minute and was super understanding and easy to communicate with. I was just thankful to have someone to even watch my pup but she gave her amazing above and beyond care- taking her on a 45mn walk and sending me updates so i wouldn't worry. Mariia is very caring and professional and I would absolutely recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for someone to take care of their pet. Thanks Mariia!”
“Michael and Regina were excellent. They accommodated us on short notice. Keep me informed the entire time and took excellent care of meatball. Would definitely use them again next time im in town”
“We'd highly recommend Angie as a sitter! Our dog has pretty bad separation anxiety, and Angie made sure she felt comfortable while in her care. She's very attentive and provides lots of updates and pictures!”
“We’ve left our dog with Mike and Phyllis several times.They’ve taken good care of him. They have been very flexible and great to work with. We’ve enjoyed the updates and pictures they send.”
“Wubbie seemed like she was right at home! Sarah kept me updated with lots of pictures and daily walk updates! I would love to have Wubbie stay with them again in the future when needed! Thanks so much for taking such good care of Wubbie!”
“Aspen is the best! She took great care of our dog Ollie and sent regular updates. Ollie immediately felt comfortable with her! Would highly recommend booking with Aspen”
“Abby is the best! Mickey loved his stay and feels right at home. Abby is warm and caring and treats Mickey like he is her own. She sent pictures and provided updates. Mickey especially likes playtime in the yard. Abby is fantastic and we will definitely use her again.”
“Mary is so kind and truly loves animals. She was so kind and patient with my little puppy. She kept me updated throughout the day to ease my anxiety of leaving my dog for the first time. She also is very flexible in her schedule which is exactly what I was looking for. Excited to have Mary watch her again!”
“Swetha and her family took amazing care of Snowy! They treated him like their own and were incredibly patient and attentive. I really appreciated the frequent updates — every few hours they would send multiple photos, which gave me great peace of mind while I was away. Snowy looked happy and comfortable the entire time. I would highly recommend Swetha to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring sitter!”
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“Janet is always good with our dogs, she is very knowledgeable about animals and very loving towards them. She treats them as if they were her own dogs. Highly recommend Janet!”
“James was very easy going and patient with my puppy Moka. He took her for a nice extended walk, fed her and most of all, allowed her to warm up to him before he took her out.”
“Katherine is the best! She has been a wonderful addition to Winnie's life and makes our lives so much easier, knowing that our pup is taken care of when we are out of the house.”
“Katie was absolutely wonderful with Molly! She was so sweet, patient, and kind, and I could tell she genuinely cared about making sure Molly was comfortable and happy. Communication was great, she was reliable, and I felt completely at ease knowing Molly was in such good hands. I would absolutely book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and compassionate to care for their pet. Thank you so much!”
“Emily has been a FANTASTIC dog walker for my sweet, 85lb fur baby for the last few months. She goes above and beyond and I'm truly so grateful to have her. I fully trust her to take excellent care of Meeko and he LOVED her from the beginning.”
“Ellen did a great job walking my dog! She was on time, followed instructions, and communicated with me! Quincy had so much fun and is very excited to see Ellen again for another walk!”
About: Hi! I’m a dependable and caring pet lover who enjoys spending time with animals and making sure they feel happy, safe, and comfortable. Whether your pet needs a walk, playtime, feeding, or extra cuddles, I’ll provide attentive care and treat them like family. I understand that every pet has unique needs and routines, and I’m committed to following your instructions to ensure the best experience possible. I look forward to meeting you and your furry friends! I have a mostly remote & flexible schedule in my day with plenty of time to full attend to your fur baby & make sure they receive all the care they need. I will kindly & safely take care of your pets as asked, all while respecting the privacy of your home! Also send updates on your fur babies with photos!
“Jeffrey is an excellent walker. He takes our dog on long walks and gets him nice and tired. He took the time to meet us first to make sure we felt comfortable with him and always takes the best pictures of our pup as well! Our apartment is a little difficult to access but he has been great working with the staff to get in everyday and we feel comfortable with him in our home. Would highly recommend.”
About: Ever since I was in middle school, I have volunteered at the food bank, senior homes, elementary schools, preschools, and taking care of pets. I am well-versed in handling numerous conflicts. I am currently a new grad, whose job is summer based and am looking to be busy during the winter and spring months. I will be picking up subbing soon, but that is earlier in the day. I am comfortable with caring for pets however their family see fit. It is always important to keep pets in a routine and to follow instructions. I have no issues with implementing them.
About: I currently have a Labrador Retriever and a cat, and before them I raised a golden retriever who lived to 11. I’m close to the MetroParks, so even without a fenced yard there’s plenty of opportunity for long walks and fresh air. I believe a calm dog is a happy, well‑behaved dog, and I make sure every pup gets the exercise and attention they need. I know it can be stressful leaving your dog in a new environment. My goal is to put your mind at ease so you can fully enjoy your vacation or event. I’ll send regular updates and photos so you always know how your pup is doing. I’m dedicated to making animals feel at home—just like I hope for my own pets when I’m away. I work from home three days a week, which gives me plenty of flexibility for walks and attention throughout the day when the weather is nice. I’m also home on weekends, so your pets will have consistent company and care. I have a friendly dog and cat to keep your fur baby company. I can crate your dog easily if needed. I am in an apartment, but there’s convenient side walks and paths for taking bathroom breaks multiple times per day.
“Madelyn is so great with Bernie. It was raining earlier today, and Bernie normally won’t go outside. Not only did he go out with her, he went on a long walk. Thank you!”
About: I’ve been around dogs my entire life, and I have an 18 year old pup at home! I’m very passionate about the quality of life for our furry friends, and can’t wait to meet yours! Safety and fun are my main priority. I’m working part time, so I’m looking to fill the gaps in my week with pet care! I can be flexible with scheduling given enough notice. I have an 18 year old dog at home, as well as a 3 year old cat. My animals are spoiled beyond belief, and taken care of diligently.
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Large dog specialists near you - Independence
“Great experience! He watched him a little later since I was held up in traffic on the way back from Tennesse. My dog came home happy, with a bow on his collar, and a present! They had great communication and I couldn’t be happier with them! I will use them again when needed.”
“Karin and her loving family provided such an excellent stay for my precious puppy, I was afraid that he wasn't going to want to come home! Their commitment to providing a safe home made me feel very comfortable leaving for my 10 day trip, and I enjoyed it even more seeing all the photos of my boy having such an enriching time! I will absolutely be booking with Karin again.”
“Katlyn did a wonderful job watching my dog. She was quick to respond to messages, sent lots of picture updates and it was evident she truly cares about animals. We will definitely be using her again!”
“Amazing dog sitter, would highly recommend. You can really tell that she and her husband care and love the dogs so much. So glad and reassured that Miso was in their hands for a week and had so much fun. Would book again for future trips!”
“Stephanie was awesome! She let me bring Ruby out to meet her and her husband before the stay. Ruby enjoyed her 2 dogs and stephanie even sent me pictures the whole stay!”
“Jason was super helpful with our last minute request to have Blu stay with him. He was very understanding of our situation and we really appreciate him helping us out! Will definitely use Jason in the future!”
“Brendan & Sarah were absolutely fabulous! They treated my pup like their own and sent me updates and pictures…i am so sad I found them at the end of my time in Cleveland because i definitely would have been using them regularly!”
“Jeffany was so great at caring for my dog. She really stepped up when my dog got sick and communicated consistently. I would definitely use her services again!”
“Bowie always loves his time with Tolley & Tom. He seems to make himself right at home with them. So responsive and sends updates frequently. Highly recommend! Thanks for caring for our little guy ❤️”
“Rachel is amazing! She was great at communicating, keeping us updated on our dog, and sent several pictures each day. I would definitely recommend her to others and I would pick her again to watch my dog.”
“We’re really happy with Debra and how she handled everything for our dog while we were out of town. We arranged for a meetup before the stay to ensure this would be a good match. When I dropped off our dog there was an introduction to the other pets in her home so our pup could get acclimated. While we were away we received daily updates with photos and it looked like our pup was having a great time. Thanks for taking good care and we look forward to scheduling with you again!”
“Keeley is amazing with my large Bernedoodle, Nori. She has stayed at her home multiple times for extended periods while my family is out of town. Nori gets plenty of exercise in the big yard and is happy as can be to come back again and again. 😊”
“Nicole and her “pack” were an incredible experience for our 9 month puppy. He fit in quickly with the pack, which ultimately lead to the best month of his life. During his stay Nicole kept us updated with plenty of pics and videos. If you need day care or boarding I can’t recommend Nicole enough!”
“We were very pleased with the care given to our two dogs during our 7 day trip. Anna was great to keep us informed daily, text back quickly and stay on top of things. For the first time in many years, we actually had a relaxed vacation. We certainly will plan on using Anna again in the future.”
“Swetha and her family were amazing with Maggie! They were flexible with our drop off and pickup schedule. She sent us several updates with pictures. Maggie made friends and love her stay there. We will 100% be using them for all of our future trips for boarding and doggy day care! 10/10 experience.”
“Such a great experience! Angel took wonderful care of our shy and slightly neurotic dog. He had a great week with Angel and had fun meeting other dogs. She sent regular updates and pictures to put me at ease. We will definitely request Angel again!”
“Keith & Rebecca took such great care of our dog Pippy! They were very easy to communicate with & sent many photos & updates, which we really appreciated! They exceeded our expectations! Highly recommend!”
“AMAZING FAMILY. They were such a great choice for my girl. All the updates they sent were so awesome. Let alone you can just see the comfort, happiness & fun in my girl. I was worried she wouldn’t want to come home because she was loving it so much! Ava seemed to fit right in with the pack as well as feel right at home with them. Out of all the Rovers we’ve had this by far has been my favorite! ❤️ 🥰”
“Chance had such a great time. Ron took him on hiked and car rides Ron treated chance like he was his own. I’m very happy with Ron and I’m sure Chance can’t wait to go back. Ron sent lots of updates and totally eased my mind about leaving my dog. Highly recommend.”
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