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“Absolutely amazing! This the first time I left my dog since rescuing him and his anxiety gave me anxiety 😅. Kristina was great she answered all my questions, she was so kind when I asked stupid ones. She kept my dog safe and happy. She also works with reactive dogs great! Would recommend! Can't say it enough she is amazing!”
“This was Scallywag's second stay with Eric, and the pup was so excited to see them again! He dragged us right into their apartment. Drop off was convenient, communication was great, and I can tell that Scallywag had a wonderful time while I was gone.”
“Jayanna went above, and beyond to accommodate me from my 1st last minute request at 5.a.m., to keeping my Kenny an extra few hrs because I had an accident that even called for an ambulance, and was still available to have him ready at 12:30 a.m. so we could get on the Hwy heading towards Texas. She was the Greatest. $40 tip along with the extra hours into a paid full day day was a drop in the bucket for someone a kind, sweet, and caring with animals, and clients as she's proben to be! 🥰”
“Thank you Madeline for making it so easy and smooth to leave Pasteur with you. We appreciated the daily photos and Pasteur seemed to have really enjoyed her stay!”
“Derek was fantastic. Super communicative and it was clear that he truly loved spending time with our pup. That means the world to us. We will definitely book him again!!”
“Zenith cared for my dog from February 19–22, and I am so grateful for her. From the start, her communication was thoughtful and consistent. She sent sweet updates, photos, and videos that truly put my heart at ease. It was clear she treated him with genuine love and care, just like I would. I never once worried while I was away. I would happily book with her again and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for someone special to care for their pup.”
“I can't say enough nice things about Renee! This was my first time leaving Billie with a sitter and she made it such an awesome experience. She asked great questions to get to know Billie's needs and preferences and sent cute updates, even! What a huge difference from a kennel. Billie would be stressed and upset and wanted to be held when I would take her there, but when I picked up Billie from Renee's she seemed really happy!! Renee is a lovely person and a great sitter!”
“Virginia was an amazing Rover for our 2 dogs, Cleo and Louis! They seemed incredibly comfortable and loved in their few days with her. Virginia sent us photos and made sure to keep us updated on how they were doing.”
“Rhea and her husband were absolutely incredible! They were so accommodating and communicative throughout the entire sitting. They sent constant picture updates, kept me informed about potty breaks, and asked thoughtful questions to make sure my pup was comfortable. Most impressively, they always responded in under a minute—such peace of mind. This was by far one of the best experiences I’ve had on Rover, and I’m so glad we connected. They’re true professionals who are clearly passionate about what they do. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for loving, reliable care.”
“Nicole and her partner were so kind and warm to my two Chihuahua mixes. I am so grateful they were able to care for and accommodate them and make friends with their dog Cinnamon. I really loved their text updates with photos of my dogs to keep my mind at ease while I was away from them. I highly recommend Nicole!”
“I would like to just say thank you. This was my first time boarding my son dog and was anxious beyond words. She made sure my pup was loved and cared for. I was kept updated daily and some of the pictures she took will be kept forever that’s how happy he was. Tofu came home very content and healthy. Kanade went above and beyond with my pup and I am beyond grateful.”
“Julie & Peter are such a lovely couple! So happy we found such centrally located sitters. They were so wonderful looking after my high-energy dog for a long weekend. Julie was communicative every day, sending photos at a different park. Their house with outdoor space was also a big plus!”
“Amy was fantastic - we instantly felt comfortable with her husband and her (and, more importantly, so did the dog!). She was very detail oriented, sent pictures throughout Champ's short stay and made sure Champ got plenty of exercise. I also appreciated her policy not to take multiple dogs at once. We will definitely be repeating with Amy - the whole experience was great!”
“She was absolutely amazing! She was very easy to communicate with, she gave us frequent updates including pictures and videos. Highly recommend her!”
“Tony is great with the littles, he’s got an awesome setup where they get time and room to play and socialize. You can tell he really enjoys taking care of the pups and will send lots of photos and videos of them enjoying their time! Mimi, our chihuahua mix, is slightly reserved in new situations by nature and Tony made her feel very comfortable and she ended up having a blast! Thank you!”
“Chloe is a phenomenal dogsitter! The whole process was easy, and Chloe herself is a very kind and considerate person. I loved her updates and felt great knowing Gus was in the absolute best of hands during my business trip.”
“Carismeldi watched my pup Prada from Friday to Sunday and she was great. She kept me in the loop with pics and updates throughout the day, which I really appreciated. Prada looked happy, comfortable, and totally at ease the whole time. She was easy to communicate with, super sweet, and you can tell she genuinely cares. I’d definitely book with her again and recommend her to anyone needing a solid sitter.”
“Kerry had my sweet puppy Albert over the weekend and he had an awesome and was totally pooped when he got home! He was super happy and didn’t want to get in the car to leave so I’m sure we will be back to see Kerry again!”
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“Julia recently watched my cat Kenny. I had something come up on short notice and reached out to her, and she immediately responded and made everything super easy to coordinate. While I was away, she sent prompt updates and photos, which really put my mind at ease. I felt completely comfortable knowing Kenny was in good hands, and I’d absolutely reach out to her again in the future.”
“Rachel was absolutely amazing! My cats loved her and I was completely at ease while on vacation knowing she was taking great care of my fur babies. Her check-ins/photos were very detailed and thorough. 100/10, two enthusiast thumbs up, one million stars for Rachel.”
“Leanna is a wonderful pet sitter! She showed true care to my pet, sent me amazing updates and pictures, and she is great to work with! I felt so reassured by her reports about my pet while I was out of town, and I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a reliable and caring pet sitter!”
“Rachel was great with my two (high-maintenance) cats! She followed instructions perfectly, including keeping them separate, and she handled a complicated feeding process (including some medication in the food). Would recommend :)”
“Gianna was very prompt with her responses and also left tons of photos and updates during her visits which really put me at ease while I was away ☺️ My cat Socks also needs insulin shots and although she was not very cooperate the first day, Gianna was very patient and was able to play and distract her to give her the insulin shot. Socks seemed to really enjoy the visits and was able to ease up with Gianna . Will definitely rebook!”
“Tricia was really great with my sweet girl and took very good care of her. Harley is not usually very open to new people, but Tricia made her feel comfortable right away.”
“Susan took amazing care of our three cats. She gave great reports with photos every day and they all seemed happy and healthy when we got home. I would 100% recommend her and have already scheduled her for a second cat sitting session.”
“Katrina took wonderful care of my cat, Davey, and gave him so much love. I came home to a very happy kitty and clean space. I was at ease with all the updates Katrina shared and will have her back to look after Davey again!”
About: Hi, my name’s Ellysa and I’m a big dog/cat lover! I’ve been helping care for friends’ dogs and cats since sophomore year of highschool. My family owns a dog and a cat back at home that I sometimes care for on weekends. I’m very attentive and willing to spend time and play with different types of furry friends. It’s a guarantee that I will care for your dogs or cat as much as I do for my own! I decided to be a pet sitter / walker because I am looking for extra income and I thought this would be the best way for me to do that while still having fun. Currently staying in Spring Garden area. I constantly update my calendar so be on the lookout for that. Going on a vacation? I’m free to dog/cat sit! I work full time but have plenty of free time during the day and the weekends. I am hybrid so I am able to spend the necessary time with walking/playing with your dog/cat I am very patient and willing to take the time to gain their trust. Specifically, with cats. I know to keep my boundaries and earn their trust so that they feel comfortable when you are away.
“Mary Anna did a great job taking care of my two cats while I was away! She was very reliable and thorough. One of my shy kitties warmed right up to her and was able to get lots of love and pets. I would highly recommend her to others!”
“Our #1 go to person to leave our kitties with when we travel! Astrid couldn’t be more thorough, reliable and they take great, funny pics of our cats to send us at the end of every visit that always make us smile.”
“I had a wonderful experience with Alex and would highly recommend them. Alex was incredibly reliable, communicative, and attentive throughout my time away. When an unexpected situation came up, they handled it calmly and professionally, keeping me informed every step of the way and going above and beyond to be helpful. Our cat was clearly well cared for, and we would absolutely trust Alex again in the future.”
“This is my second time booking Steven to watch my cat Ozzy, and he’s the best!! She loves him and I feel super reassured knowing she’s in great hands while I’m away! I will continue to rebook with Steven any time I need a pet sitter (:”
“Faith was amazing in taking care of our cats. They loved her and she took really good photos and gave us cute informative summaries of how the visit went. We highly recommend her!”
“Lizzie was amazing with Nala. She got Nala to play which doesn’t happen very often, got her to show her precious belly on their first meet! Lizzie sent plenty of photos and visit, really great experience working with her!”
“Brittney did a great job checking in on our cats! She was very communicative and gave us great updates during the visit. Would highly recommend and we will definitely book her again!”
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“Samantha was awesome and kept communication with me constantly which made me feel more at ease. I definitely plan on rebooking with Samantha in the future.”
“Madeline was amazing and her house is so cute and dog friendly. She was very communicative while our pup was staying with her. Absolutely plan on having her sit Barkley again!”
“Lauren was great with Roxie! She was kind enough to help us out with short notice and made Roxie feel like she was right at home. Roxie is a senior pup with special needs”
“Deena was very accommodating and good with my dog. This was my first time using Rover and she made the experience great! She took care of my little guy!!! Thank you”
“Rob was a true life saver when we needed last minute sitter for our puppy Bruce! It was awesome getting pics knowing he was having fun and well taken care of. So happy with Rob’s care!!”
“Kanade was amazing!! Our dog is picky with people, but she connected with Kanade right away. Kanade and her husband made Ruggie feel right at home. Thank you for taking great care of our pup!”
“My dog was really happy and tired after spending a day with Glenda and Trufa. Will definitely be bringing my dog to Glenda for future bookings.”
“Alex was very responsive and able to accept a last minute request. He sent pictures as promised and Rosie was calm and happy when we picked her up. We will definitely use Alex again.”
“Paula was a wonderful sitter for my small rescue dog. She was super gentle with him, kept him cozy the entire day. She sent me wonderful pictures with kind updates throughout the day. This was very reassuring for us since it was our first experience with Rover or any dog sitter for that matter. We could not be more thankful that Paula accepted our last minute request to pet sit for us. She is also wonderfully located for anyone visiting historic Philly. Thank you Paula for making our first time on Rover a wonderful experience!”
“So happy we trusted Sloane with our 10-week-old puppy!! She loved Sloane’s frenchie and was so happy at the end of the day — I could tell she was cared for so well. Sloane was also very communicative about her progress throughout the day, which we appreciated so much. Thank you Sloane!”
“Helen was lovely to work with and so great with Emmy! Super flexible when I had to change our meet and greet time due to work. I hope to use her services again!! Ravioli is so sweet”
“So glad we booked with Claudia! She truly goes above and beyond for our fur baby. She’s also super reliable and responsive. Makes leaving Noodle a little easier knowing she’s in good hands!”
“Pat was very patient with both Sammy and myself, especially in trying to find his apartment! I had a very stressful day and kept getting confused. Sammy was a rescue with a horrible background and Pat was very careful handling him. Pat took him out for walks several times and Sammy loved being out on his patio! Pat sent several updates and pictures of Sammy during the day. Will be using him every time I go into Philly for my medical appointments.”
“Travis was easy to communicate with and my dog came back just as happy as when I left him. He sent lots of pictures and even took my dog to the dog park that is less than a block away.”
“We had a fantastic experience with Sara. This was our first dog sitting experience, and we couldn’t have asked for better. Absolutely will ask Sara to watch Finn again next time we’re in Philly.”
About: We know your dog is a family member and companion, choose us and they will feel love and attention while you’re apart. Your pup will get plenty of cuddles and attention— we take only one dog into our home at a time, and prevent any overlap of daycare or boarding. Updates and photos of playtime and cuddles are key to keeping human minds at ease--we treasured these when traveling without our pup (RIP Ruby), and will send you pics and notes throughout your pup's stay. We had Ruby until we said goodbye at 15yo, fostered two puppies, and exchanged dog favors with friends many times—so have lots of experience with dogs at all stages of life and energy. Young dog zoomies or providing gentle help with stairs, hours of walking or minimalist “business” trips, we know what to do. Carmen works remotely weekdays and takes 10-15min breaks throughout the day to play with the pup, including a walk midday for lunchtime. Caitlin is home weekdays before 9am and after 5:30pm, as well as some WFH days. We typically do weekday morning and evening walks together. Weekends we are both home. Any day, you can expect updates between 9:30am and 8:30pm. We are fairly flexible and like to work with you on a 30-minute window of time for drop off/pick up between 8am and 8pm. Pickups or drop-offs outside of those hours adds a $15 charge to the booking. We require a minimum of 2 nights for any weekend night booking, 3 for holidays. If your booking (or schedule) does not meet this requirement, then we will accept the booking after adding a fee equal to the charge of boarding for the night(s) that would meet our minimum nights for a weekend/holiday period. We have two private outdoor spaces for doggie sunning / outdoor lounging between walks, and live around the block from a very dog-friendly park. Our neighborhood is great for dog walking—we know all the best streets for walks, coffee shops with treats, bars with bowls, and neighborhood dogs from the years of walks as former dog owners. Our home is air-conditioned, dog friendly, and has no children or other animals of any kind. Doggos are free to hang upstairs, downstairs, or (when we are on the same floor as they) move freely in/out of 2 enclosed outdoor spaces--great for naps in the sun (or immediate relief of incontinent seniors between normal walk intervals). We don’t feed from the table and love to know your treat routines and any special words or tricks your pupper responds to. Hot weather? We check the pavement & time walks to be during paw-safe temps. Ice melt in the winter? Happy to strap on boots and/or wash paws as soon as we return. Donning raincoats and sweaters also no problem--pups will stay as cozy and dry in our care as in yours. We like to be prepared: in the unlikely (and unfortunate) event of a canine medical emergency, we will go to Philadelphia Animal Specialty & Emergency (2100 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia PA) and alert Rover & you immediately. From our own and our friends' experiences, the staff at PASE is wonderful and provide exceptionally thoughtful and skilled care, 24/7.
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“Liz is an excellent dog walker. She’s great with our dog who can be a little reactive on walks. She has also been helping him learn some great habits. She always sends great photos along the walk.”
“Gregory accepted a last minute booking to walk our dog and ended up walking her twice, feeding her dinner and giving her medicine. She was a happy dog when we came home and his pictures and communication were great. Can’t wait to have him walk our dog more regularly!”
“Brittney was highly communicative throughout, prompt to the walk, and very patient with my pup. She was also sensitive to her needs on an especially hot day! I feel very comfortable knowing my pup is under Brittney's care.”
“Absolutely fantastic. was able to help out last minute while I’m traveling into Philly and was accommodating for my situation. Helen has really gone above and beyond to take care of my dog!”
“Prompt, consistent, communicative, and flexible. Very easy to contact, update, and plan with. Willing and able to make specific tweaks based on client request and availability. Highly recommended, extremely consistent.”
“Sarah was wonderful with my dog, Bruno. I was in a real bind during the big snowstorm and sent a last-minute request, and she didn’t hesitate to step in despite the uncertainty with the weather. Her communication was fantastic—quick, clear, and reassuring the whole time. Bruno was so really comfortable with her right away. I will definitely be booking with her again. 5 stars!”
“Lee has been absolutely amazing. He developed a strong bond with my dog and it's just heartbreaking to have to say goodbye to Lee. Lee is truly an amazing dog walker that goes over and beyond what you can expect. We will miss his dearly.”
About: I grew up having an energetic beagle so I’m used to matching a dog’s high energy level. I now usually dog/housesit for family friends and volunteer to walk the dogs from Doggiestyles pet store. Just graduated from Drexel University so I have a lot of time throughout the summer, especially during day hours. Very flexible to match client’s schedule I usually follow the requests of the client and will check in the dogs every now and then to make sure they’re okay. I would check to make sure they’re not doing anything they’re not supposed to, but also keep them entertained if they seem bored
“Kaydee deserves more then the 5 stars alotted. She has made our family feel safe and at ease in taking care of our pup. He’s a large German Shepherd with a lot of energy and you can tell he loves her. I get a picture, update and message each day when she walks him. We are so happy and so is our boy!”
About: I’ve taken care of dogs my whole life which includes my own. Also, took care of friends dogs while they were at work and vacation It fits into my daily routine already by me walking my neighbors dog every day after the gym in the morning and also a few of my friends dogs in the afternoon and evening when they need someone. I also walk my friends dog every weekend in the evenings or whenever they need me too since they travel alot for work. I am available at anytime on the week days or weekends,due to I am very ambitious and dedicated to my new dog walking business and real soon a doggie day care. With love, and passion. Walks around the neighborhood and to the dog park. Also I used to bring my dog everywhere to interact with all my other friends dogs until she recently passed at 18 years of age.
About: As a dedicated wildlife and pet caretaker with a passion for understanding and protecting animal habitats, I have spent years immersed in the wonders of the natural world. As a pet owner for over six years, I’ve deepened my appreciation for the unique bonds that form between humans and animals, whether in our homes or in the wild. Currently, I take care of my beloved rescue Siberian husky Niko. As well I spend some of my free time looking after my friend’s dogs and cats. My goal as a caregiver is to provide a safe and stimulating environment for pets' minds and bodies. Currently I’m a student at Drexel university and have a very flexible schedule. I’m free Thursday-Sunday mostly in the mornings to late afternoons. Depending on the day I can also do evenings It is important to that pets are comfortable and feel safe all conditions. I make it a rule of thumb to keep dogs on leash during public walks and around other pets. If there is a fenced in area I will make it a priority to check and see if the area is properly supervised and secure for your pet. On regular walks having fun is always number 1. If your pet wants to chill inside and needs cuddles, or wants to take an extra adventure i’m always down.
“Leanna is the best! She always takes care of my dog, Cody, on their weekly walks. She makes sure to give him water after each walk and gives him cuddles. I highly recommend her!!”
“If you would like for your pup to have a 5star experience, Ed is who you call. He went above and beyond to take care of our puppy dog while we were out of town. Ed was on time and had great communication throughout, I would recommend and we will definitely be using him again. Thanks again Ed! Really appreciate you”
“Kristen saved me with a walk on very short notice! She was very flexible and helpful with arranging for the house key handoff and sent lots of pics and updates. Definitely would recommend!”
“Ben was a great pick to take care of my pups. He was very responsive and enthusiastic . I unfortunately did not have enough food at the house and Ben offered to go out of his way and pick up some dog food. He went above and beyond ! Would highly recommend .”
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“I would like to just say thank you. This was my first time boarding my son dog and was anxious beyond words. She made sure my pup was loved and cared for. I was kept updated daily and some of the pictures she took will be kept forever that’s how happy he was. Tofu came home very content and healthy. Kanade went above and beyond with my pup and I am beyond grateful.”
“She was absolutely amazing! She was very easy to communicate with, she gave us frequent updates including pictures and videos. Highly recommend her!”
“Carismeldi watched my pup Prada from Friday to Sunday and she was great. She kept me in the loop with pics and updates throughout the day, which I really appreciated. Prada looked happy, comfortable, and totally at ease the whole time. She was easy to communicate with, super sweet, and you can tell she genuinely cares. I’d definitely book with her again and recommend her to anyone needing a solid sitter.”
“Kerry had my sweet puppy Albert over the weekend and he had an awesome and was totally pooped when he got home! He was super happy and didn’t want to get in the car to leave so I’m sure we will be back to see Kerry again!”
“Carmen and Caitlin are great with boarding my pup. Carmen is great at communicating and easy to work with. I know my pup is in great hands and gets the regular excercise she needs while she’s with them!”
“Bryce was great with Alfie! It took Alfie some time to settle in which made me a bit nervous but Bryce ensured me that he had things under control and Alfie would be okay. He was even patient with me because I was worried! Bryce was also very accommodating when I had the dates incorrect due to the time zone. He quickly responded and modified the date. He was great! Thank you Bryce!”
“Our dog Clover had a great time with Alexis! She was super attentive and sent us update photos and videos throughout Clover’s stay. Would definitely book again!”
“Liam was great with keeping me in the loop and sending pics! He was flexible with drop off and pick up. I’m glad Raff had some furry friends to play with as well :)”
“Wonderful job taking care of my three dogs. They all looked comfy and cozy in the pictures I was sent. I would definitely board them with Lauryn & Hunter again.”
“Sara was great. She took care of my dog all day and was very responsive. My dog seemed very happy and well taken care of. Thank you Sara for taking great care of Jax!”
“Tim is great! Caring, attentive, and all-around an awesome human being. Was communicative and flexible. Would definitely board any dog with him again in a heartbeat.”
“Logan was great with Enzo. Enzo can be clingy and anxious but she treated him so well and managed him with her golden as well. Thank you for being patient with Enzo!”
“Shakira was amazing. She watched my dogs for me while I was on vacation. I ended up having flight issues coming home and she was quickly able to extend the stay. She sent lots of pictures and updates throughout the time they were with her. My dogs were very comfortable and at ease and I will absolutely be using her as a sitter again. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”
“Jake was great. Very communicative, and let us know of our boys happenings. Buddy was nice and exhausted when he got home. Highly recommend, will book with him again.”
“Liliana was so great with Bingo and I felt really confident he was being taken care of and cared for. I was updated, and questions were answered very quickly. I highly recommend Liliana with your pet if you want peace of mind.”
“Allison was reliable, communicative, and went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly with Helios. I would happily book with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring sitter.”
“Jasmine was a perfect fit for our little man Bentley. She provided updates everyday & even went the extra mile for when he had an accident. We will definitely come back to Jasmine for the future, she was amazing at taking care after our loved one.”
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