Pet Sitting in Waterloo
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Top rated Waterloo pet sitters
“Nikki is great to work with! She was quick to respond and took care of our three cats so thoughtfully while we were away. I’ll definitely recommend Nikki to anyone looking for trustworthy and reliable support with your four legged family members!”
“Elisabeth was the best. It was so hard being away from the girls this long for the first time ever. But Elisabeth made it easier. She care for my dogs and communicated regularly. I would highly recommend Her to everyone looking for a caring pet sitter!”
“Ellen took notes during our meet and greet and definitely comfortable with dogs. While gone I received several pictures of the pups which I was happy to see. I also was notified when a visit was complete. Thank you Ellen!”
“This was my first River experience and Camille made it an excellent one! I needed late night help over the weekend at the last second and Camille was quick to respond. I truly appreciated her taking time out of her weekend nights to come meet and care for our dog! I appreciated that she sent pictures and gave me updates on how the visits went (although I’m sure that’s part of the Rover process). We will definitely be using her down the road!”
About: I am currently a veterinarian assistant in school to become a veterinary technician. The most amount of animals have set for at once is 7 (3 dogs, 4 cats) all needing special diet food, and certain medication’s. overall, I really love animals and hope to make peoples lives easier by being able to take care of them. Currently, I’m in school Monday through Thursday and I work Wednesday through Friday. I am able to watch animals and do things in the morning and in the evening and whenever I would have the free time to go back to the home and make sure they’re ok. I can do whatever you would like me to do, whether that’s free roam or crate. Ultimately, whatever works in your home works for me.
About: I am nurturing and gentle, and will provide your pet with the best experience. I’ve had lots of animal experience with my own pets, and volunteered at the humane society providing those animals with the extra comfort and TLC they need. I am available Monday through Friday as well as the weekends. Early morning, not late evenings. :) Currently I work at 8am, and am off around 5pm. But would be willing to walk/spend time with the animals before/after to make their day that much better :) I have a large yard for the animals to play, plenty of toys, and lots of love to give. :) your animals will thrive in my care.
About: I grew up on a farm with working dogs and lived in the city where dogs must be on a leash, so walking them in all sorts of weather in various conditions is part of my daily routine. But now that my husband is retired, our dog gets his walks, but I don't always get mine! I would love to help you and walk and care for your dog when you need help. My energetic and resource-guarding dog has taught me a lot about dog behavior and how to use positive enforcement through training, playing and enrichment activities. I look forward to working with you and getting to know your special pup. I'm currently not working, so I have plenty of time to care for your pets. Other than the occasional road trip to visit family, I have a pretty flexible schedule and am able to work just about anytime, including nights and weekends. I have cared for pets who are crated as well as non-crated; walked dogs on leash and with dogs who are trained on shock collars (in safe areas, obviously). I have trained puppies as well as tended to senior dogs' special needs. I am committed to ensuring you are confident that your furry friend(s) are in good hands and getting the attention they deserve.
“Jayde is very communicative & responsive. Olive is very particular, but enjoys spending time with Jayde. She cares for her like I would. She is very respectful of my home & Olive’s quirks. I will continue to utilize her to care for Olive.”
About: I am a very kind person to animals and people! I try to treat people and animals as I would like to be treated. I would love to care for your pet and will always try to do the best job that I can. Growing up my family always owned a dog and I love all dogs of all sizes. We owned chihuahuas and we owned boxers and pugs. I also own a cat that I love very much! I hope that you will consider me to care for your pets when you are not able to. I promise to treat them as though they were my own. I hope that you will consider me to care for your pet and will do my best. I work from home and have a very flexible schedule. This allows me to be fully present with my dogs and cat and any animals I may have the privilege of watching. I typically have a routine with my dogs and cat. They all get fed twice a day. I try to play with them a little every hour and we typically take walks twice a day as well. I do have an outdoor play area for them they go out supervised about 4 times a day
About: I grew up with dogs ,cats, chickens, rabbits! I love puppies and seniors and just want to have a good and fun experience for every pet! I currently work until 2:30 and then open to walk and play with as many dogs as I can! I love being outside and working out so this is best of both worlds! I have two dogs, Lois (1 year old) and Clark (3 years old) of my own and we tend to go to the park or long walks together! I’m very comfortable around all pets!
“Jessie did a great job checking in on our cat Sybil while we were away for an extended weekend! We could tell that she spent quality time with Sybil based on the pictures/messages sent after each visit and Sybil's overall demeanor when we returned home. She also went above and beyond our expectations by cleaning up after Sybil got unexpectedly sick. As others have mentioned, Jessie was flexible and accommodating with our requests and didn't have any logistical issues that required our attention (e.g., couldn't get into the house, couldn't find Sybil's food). We'll definitely use Jessie again in the future!”
About: I had pets my whole life, cats and dogs, so I know what they need. Love, cuddles, and attention! I have a beautiful and sassy calico cat who is good with other animals and a sweet Corgi named Georgia who loves making new friends!! I am a grad student at UWM. I live in an apartment but there are amazing walking trails and a dog park close by! You’re dogs will have lots of room to play!! Dogs will go with me on walks every night and played with to get all the zoomies out! Cats will get lots of cuddles and pets while I spend my evenings at home. Either dog or cat will be well taken care of! My pets have always been well taken care of. They are fed, cuddled, clean, and given all the love. In my home you can promise your pet will be on their own vacation while you are on yours! If sitting at your house is preferred, have peace of mind knowing your pet will be let out every morning and evening, be walked, and given plenty of playtime in the evening!
About: family has relied on me to watch over night, daily walks, bathing, playing! I have a dog of my own, i love giving her new stimulation games, or just letting her sniff! i’m looking for a job as i moved home, looking to take daily walks as i will have a ton of time on my hands! I live by a dog park or i have and open area to run around ! Of course depends on the doggies style! Or would love to just have a play date!
“Erin was great! She sent me so many updates about Sadie. She gave so much attention to our pup and Sadie loved it! She even hung out with Sadie longer than she had to. Whenever I need someone to help out I will definitely call Erin again!”
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Autumn H.Star Sitter
“Autumn did a great job with our 2 cats and even got our shy tuxedo to play and ask for chin scratches.”
Nikki B.Star Sitter
“Nikki is great to work with! She was quick to respond and took care of our three cats so thoughtfully while we were away. I’ll definitely recommend Nikki to anyone looking for trustworthy and reliable support with your four legged family members!”
Christine D.
“Very appreciative of the work Christine offers. Reassuring knowing my girl is in good hands when we are away.”
Elisabeth P.
“Elisabeth was the best. It was so hard being away from the girls this long for the first time ever. But Elisabeth made it easier. She care for my dogs and communicated regularly. I would highly recommend Her to everyone looking for a caring pet sitter!”
Ellen S.Star Sitter
“Ellen took notes during our meet and greet and definitely comfortable with dogs. While gone I received several pictures of the pups which I was happy to see. I also was notified when a visit was complete. Thank you Ellen!”
Kristin C.
“Kristen was very good at updating us and taking care of everything. She even did the extra thing by bringing our garbage cans. Up to the garage.”
Camille S.
“This was my first River experience and Camille made it an excellent one! I needed late night help over the weekend at the last second and Camille was quick to respond. I truly appreciated her taking time out of her weekend nights to come meet and care for our dog! I appreciated that she sent pictures and gave me updates on how the visits went (although I’m sure that’s part of the Rover process). We will definitely be using her down the road!”
Abigail M.
“Abigail was a wonderful pet sitter for our 4 dogs and 4 cats while we were out of the state for 2 weeks. Each of my pets had pretty specific needs such as daily medications and all being fed different food, and Abigail was able to follow my instructions to a tee! Not only was she amazing at staying in touch with me and sending pictures whenever I asked, my pets also loved her! I also love that she has extensive veterinary medicine knowledge and experience, so that if any of my pets got sick while we were gone, she would know what to do! Leaving our pets for that length of time was nerve racking at first, but once we were on our trip, I did not find myself worrying at all. When we came home, my dogs were even treated to a new toy from their new friend, Abigail. I 10/10 recommended her and would 100% book her again for our pet sitting needs.”
Jayne N.
“Jayne was amazing! She even last minute came to help me out before her drop in visits! All the animals loved her :)!”
Miranda S.
About: I am nurturing and gentle, and will provide your pet with the best experience. I’ve had lots of animal experience with my own pets, and volunteered at the humane society providing those animals with the extra comfort and TLC they need. I am available Monday through Friday as well as the weekends. Early morning, not late evenings. :) Currently I work at 8am, and am off around 5pm. But would be willing to walk/spend time with the animals before/after to make their day that much better :) I have a large yard for the animals to play, plenty of toys, and lots of love to give. :) your animals will thrive in my care.
Tonia M.
“Tonia, a highly skilled and reliable pet sitter who is passionate about life, the outdoors, and animals, watched our Golden Retriever, Zoey, for a week as a puppy. Tonia took great care of Zoey and even taught her a few tricks such as sitting, rolling over, and offering her paws for a shake. It was amazing to see Zoey learn these new skills during her week with Tonia. We were so impressed with Tonia's care that we had her watch Zoey again for two weeks when my husband and I traveled overseas. Tonia has also walked Zoey numerous times, and she has imprinted on her. Even to this day, when Zoey sees Tonia, she whimpers and gets extremely excited. We are so grateful to have Tonia in Zoey's and our lives.”
Jayde S.
“Jayde is very communicative & responsive. Olive is very particular, but enjoys spending time with Jayde. She cares for her like I would. She is very respectful of my home & Olive’s quirks. I will continue to utilize her to care for Olive.”
Rebekah B.
“My wife Rebekah is very kind, caring, and good hearted woman. She loves all types of animals. She rescued our cat Joy from a shelter 4 years ago. Our family currently has a rabbit that we all love. Rebekah has grown up with dogs almost her entire life. We have plans to have a dog of our own in the near future. I know she would be responsible in providing that your dog is safe and properly taken care without worry from the owners.”
Natalie F.
“Natalie has been around small pets all her life. She is very patient and loving with each and every pet she’s ever been around. She’s reliable and responsible. If given the opportunity I am certain the animals will love the pets as much as she loves them.”
Jessie O.
“Jessie did a great job checking in on our cat Sybil while we were away for an extended weekend! We could tell that she spent quality time with Sybil based on the pictures/messages sent after each visit and Sybil's overall demeanor when we returned home. She also went above and beyond our expectations by cleaning up after Sybil got unexpectedly sick. As others have mentioned, Jessie was flexible and accommodating with our requests and didn't have any logistical issues that required our attention (e.g., couldn't get into the house, couldn't find Sybil's food). We'll definitely use Jessie again in the future!”
Morgan H.
“Morgan watched my dog whenever my family and I would go on vacations. She started watching Bailey (our golden lab) when she was in high school and continued on for many years. Once Bailey passed and we got Thor (a black lab), she continued on and watch Thor. We would vacation about 2 times a year and Morgan was always available. Bailey and Thor were always walked, let out, feed, and happy.”
Rosalina D.
“Followed instructions and arrived on time. Very good animal caretaker”
Ashley S.
“Ashley took great care of my cats with lots of pics.”
Emily H.
About: family has relied on me to watch over night, daily walks, bathing, playing! I have a dog of my own, i love giving her new stimulation games, or just letting her sniff! i’m looking for a job as i moved home, looking to take daily walks as i will have a ton of time on my hands! I live by a dog park or i have and open area to run around ! Of course depends on the doggies style! Or would love to just have a play date!
Erin V.
“Erin was great! She sent me so many updates about Sadie. She gave so much attention to our pup and Sadie loved it! She even hung out with Sadie longer than she had to. Whenever I need someone to help out I will definitely call Erin again!”
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Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Waterloo on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $20 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A pet sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your and your pet’s needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 193 pet sitters in Waterloo. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, pet sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your pet’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple pet sitters about your booking. Typically, 87% of Waterloo pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 repeat clients. Experience can vary from pet sitter to pet sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare pet sitters in Waterloo.
Rover makes it easy to find Waterloo pet sitters to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star pet sitters you can find on Rover will welcome your pet into their home when you’re away—whether it’s just for the weekend or longer. Pet sitting is great for:
- Pets of all ages and abilities, including puppies
- Pet parents looking for a safe, loving alternative to a kennel
- Pets who’d love to socialize with their pet sitter’s pets
There are 193 pet sitters in Waterloo on Rover, so you’re sure to find the perfect match for your pet! We understand that each pet is unique and may require specific instructions. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect pet sitter near you. As a reminder, all pet sitters on Rover have been background checked and screened for you and your pet’s safety.
Yes! Sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your pet sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your pet sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
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