Pet Sitting in Watkinsville
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Top rated Watkinsville pet sitters

“Lauren did a great job with our cat. She kept us updated daily. He was happy when we arrived home and the litter box was clean. This was a great first experience using Rover.”


“Lara was fantastic! From the moment she did a meet-and-greet with my dog, Patch, she was incredibly thoughtful and asked great questions to ensure Patch received the best care. She was very communicative throughout and made the entire experience worry-free. I truly appreciated her attention to detail and how comfortable she made both me and Patch feel. I would absolutely trust Lara to care for Patch again!”

“Jessica was great! She took great care of both our fur children (dog and cat) and the house was just as we left it! She was on time and set photo updates after each check in. If there were any questions, she didn’t hesitate to ask! I’d for sure recommend!”


“Cheyenne updated me on everything about both my animals and took care of them exactly how I wanted. To what I had seen in pictures my animals absolutely loved her and ended up becoming extremely comfortable with her!”


“Jackie was wonderful to us!! So thorough and loving with our fur babies - always giving the MOST during her time with them. We feel comfortable and confident leaving town knowing our pets (and our home) are in really good hands. Her photos and reports from each visit are so detailed and sweet. THANK YOU!!”


About: I am a veterinary student beginning this Fall at UGA, and also have been a veterinary assistant locally for the past 3 years. I have plenty of experience in basic care such as potty breaks, but can also administer medication and watch out for concerning symptoms! I have dog-sat for the veterinarian I work for, and many friends! I will be in veterinary school with a full-time schedule during the week. I am happy to provide morning and evening checks, but a 3rd visit is not guaranteed during the week. I am very available on weekends! I won’t be providing care in my home, however, will provide gentle care in my clients homes. I have set a radius close to my own house, so there will be minimal use of anything in yours other than caring for your pet!

“Mattie was amazing to take care of our pets during the storm. She calmed them down and went the extra mile to take the dog on a walk during the breaks to stretch her doggie legs. Mattie also made sure our house was ok during the storm.”


“Nevaeh was absolutely FANTASTIC! Mila absolutely LOVED her & with my hesitancy of leaving Mila with someone we’d never met - Nevaeh was truly a godsend. She made me & my husband feel so comfortable leaving one of our most prized possessions with her. We 100% will book her again & we’ve already started recommending her to our family & friends. We truly can’t say thank you enough! We look forward to our next booking. Thank you SO much Nevaeh!”


About: I’ve taken care of animals of all shapes and sizes for as long as I can remember, and it has instilled in me a deep love for animals of all kinds. I have extensive experience with dogs of all sizes and cats of all temperaments, and can also administer oral medications. While I have experience with both cats and dogs, at the moment I only have a 5 year old cat named Atticus. He is up to date on all of his vaccinations and is my best friend. He’s very friendly and acts more like a dog than a person. I have had experience taking care of my own and other animals for my entire life, and I would love the opportunity to take care of yours ! Although I am a full time college student, I have quite a bit of flexibility in my schedule ! I’m willing to work holidays and weekends if needed. Occasionally I have other obligations but I will let you know if there is any conflict ! I really value respecting an animals boundaries and keeping them on a routine. This means regular feeding, playing and down-time to make any animal in my care feel more safe and comfortable !

About: I’m currently 21 years old, and I’ve had a shih tzu since I was 10! My dog has some little quirks (like needing some extra help and encouragement to go through doors in the house and only eating her food out of a very specific bowl), so if your dog has any quirks too, I’m happy to accommodate anything they need! I’ve only ever had a small dog myself, but I’ve volunteered at a shelter and walked dogs of all sizes (yorkie to husky). I’m a college student at Purdue, but this summer I’m at home taking some online classes, babysitting, etc., so I have some extra time to help care for your dog anytime! My dog is like a member of my family, so I understand the importance of a safe and caring environment. When someone is taking care of my dog, I appreciate regular updates, so I would be happy to do that for you as well while caring for your dog!

About: I've taken care of my own animals since we got them 12 years ago. 3 Dogs and 2 cats which we rescued as strays. I've taken care of friends pets for 7 years and clients pets for 5 years. I have experience with senior dogs, giving oral medication, and taking care of multiple cats and dogs at a time. I've also taken care of less traditional animals such as goats and guinea pigs. I love animals and I will treat your fur babies with the utmost care and love, and respect your home while I'm there. I also worked at a veterinary office for a few months this past year and I now know how to give injections and other first aid care. I feed and water both my cat and the family dogs and cat daily, and give our 9 year old dog her anxiety medication which she is quite resistant about. I also clean up the litter box for my cat, and will let our 3 dogs out roughly every 2 hours when I am at home. At a clients home I will ask for a schedule and any special treatments that the animals may need such as medicines. I will follow this schedule as precisely as possibly. I'm ready for pretty much any challenge! If your pet needs exercise I can also provide that just maybe not as well as the love and attention, lol! Most of this description was written when I lived at home, now in an apartment with just my personal cat, who is low maintenance, so his requirements would not interfere with your pet care! I am available MWF from 11am-7pm and the weekends. I do have in person classes MWF morning and T/Th most of the day, which is why I’d be unavailable on T/Th. While at your home stopping in to see your animals, I try my best to follow schedules given to me by owners, this includes feeding times, potty breaks, medication needs, and exercising pets!

“Natalie is great- super sweet and very reliable! She dropped in daily to take care of my two kitties while I was out of town for an entire week. She was very responsive when I messaged her a couple of details I had forgotten while I was away. She consistently checked in around 11am every day, even though I told her I didn't really care if she stuck to that time or wanted to be more flexible. I hope to work with Natalie again in the future, and 10/10 would recommend!”


About: I have been taking care of my family's dogs my whole life! My dog, Boston, is my whole world. I have been a dog walker and house sitter for family, friends, and neighbors, and would love to take care of your pets! I am home from college for the summer and would love to meet some new pet friends. I currently do not have much else going on and am pretty available. I am caring and responsible. I can feed, walk, cuddle, and crate your dog. I am experienced with dogs with special needs such as diapers. I would love to keep your pets company while you are away

About: I am an experienced dog owner and sitter. I grew up in a family that always had pets, including cats and dogs, and have owned multiple dogs since living on my own. Currently, I have one small chiweenie and regular dogsit dogs including Cocker Spaniels, Golden Retrievers, and Great Pyrenees. Shy or nervous rescue pets are no problem! I can handle any dog big or small, high energy, timid, low energy, giant breeds, counter surfers, etc. Pets with medical issues are welcome as I have experience taking care of dogs and cats with a variety of issues who’ve needed everything from shots throughout the day or diaper changes or to receive mobility assistance. I also have experience caring for chickens if you need someone to care for your chicks. I work full-time, but I am done at 4:30PM every weekday except for Friday - on Fridays, I am done at 1 PM. I also have flexibility in my schedule, so I can stop by to take care of any needs during the day or work from home if a pet needs additional care. I am up early every morning to give pets plenty of time to eat and play before leaving. When I get home, the first thing I do is let pets out to potty and to play. Throughout the evening, there is plenty of time for walks and playtime before bed. . First and foremost, I will strive to match or mimic the care and routine you give your pets at home. With a fenced in yard, your pet will have a safe place to potty and play. There are also many parks nearby to take your pet on walks or provide them with socialization. Pets are able to climb on furniture, sleep on my bed, and have mostly free rein of the house — my home is their home while we’re here. However, I have a pet gate I can put up and experience crating pets (as well as crate training dogs) for any pet who can’t be left free to roam.

About: I’ve been taking care of pets for 13 years for neighbors, a kennel and various vet clinics. Taking care of people’s pets is my passion. I am currently working full time as a registered vet technician at a animal hospital. The weekends are a lot better but I can be flexible during the week. You can trust I will take excellent care of your fur babies in your home. I will send pictures to show how they are doing.
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Leah R.Star Sitter

“They are wonderful! My dog loves them! It’s so much easier to go out of town knowing your animal is so well taken care of! Thank you both so so much!”


Lauren S.Star Sitter

“Lauren did a great job with our cat. She kept us updated daily. He was happy when we arrived home and the litter box was clean. This was a great first experience using Rover.”


Lara M.Star Sitter
“Lara was fantastic! From the moment she did a meet-and-greet with my dog, Patch, she was incredibly thoughtful and asked great questions to ensure Patch received the best care. She was very communicative throughout and made the entire experience worry-free. I truly appreciated her attention to detail and how comfortable she made both me and Patch feel. I would absolutely trust Lara to care for Patch again!”


Jessica W.
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“Jessica was great! She took great care of both our fur children (dog and cat) and the house was just as we left it! She was on time and set photo updates after each check in. If there were any questions, she didn’t hesitate to ask! I’d for sure recommend!”


Cheyenne R.Star Sitter

“Cheyenne updated me on everything about both my animals and took care of them exactly how I wanted. To what I had seen in pictures my animals absolutely loved her and ended up becoming extremely comfortable with her!”


Sophia R.Star Sitter

“Trust worthy enough to handle her own business but also I really appreciate how well my dog(and house) seem to have been treated. Would recommend”


Linda K.Star Sitter

“Our dog was well taken care of and Linda was reliable and trustworthy. She has taken care of our dog many times and will definitely use her again.”


Jackie B.Star Sitter

“Jackie was wonderful to us!! So thorough and loving with our fur babies - always giving the MOST during her time with them. We feel comfortable and confident leaving town knowing our pets (and our home) are in really good hands. Her photos and reports from each visit are so detailed and sweet. THANK YOU!!”


Hailey P.
“Hailey is smart, capable and responsible. She also has a passion for animals. She is entering veterinary school in the fall of 2025 and has been working with animals in one capacity or another from pet ownership, to fostering shelter animals, to working as a vet tech for the last 3 years. She will take great care of your animals!”


Emory Grace S.

“Emory Grace was wonderful! Our dogs seemed happy and loved hanging out with her. She gave wonderful updates throughout. We would love to have her sit for us again!”


lindsay o.

“Lindsay was awesome!! She gave me updates with pics as well as looked after everything! I'm moving to Texas soon and will be sorry to leave such a great caregiver!”


Mattie W.

“Mattie was amazing to take care of our pets during the storm. She calmed them down and went the extra mile to take the dog on a walk during the breaks to stretch her doggie legs. Mattie also made sure our house was ok during the storm.”


Nevaeh L.

“Nevaeh was absolutely FANTASTIC! Mila absolutely LOVED her & with my hesitancy of leaving Mila with someone we’d never met - Nevaeh was truly a godsend. She made me & my husband feel so comfortable leaving one of our most prized possessions with her. We 100% will book her again & we’ve already started recommending her to our family & friends. We truly can’t say thank you enough! We look forward to our next booking. Thank you SO much Nevaeh!”


Evelyn L.
About: I’ve taken care of animals of all shapes and sizes for as long as I can remember, and it has instilled in me a deep love for animals of all kinds. I have extensive experience with dogs of all sizes and cats of all temperaments, and can also administer oral medications. While I have experience with both cats and dogs, at the moment I only have a 5 year old cat named Atticus. He is up to date on all of his vaccinations and is my best friend. He’s very friendly and acts more like a dog than a person. I have had experience taking care of my own and other animals for my entire life, and I would love the opportunity to take care of yours ! Although I am a full time college student, I have quite a bit of flexibility in my schedule ! I’m willing to work holidays and weekends if needed. Occasionally I have other obligations but I will let you know if there is any conflict ! I really value respecting an animals boundaries and keeping them on a routine. This means regular feeding, playing and down-time to make any animal in my care feel more safe and comfortable !


Dakota C.
About: I’m currently 21 years old, and I’ve had a shih tzu since I was 10! My dog has some little quirks (like needing some extra help and encouragement to go through doors in the house and only eating her food out of a very specific bowl), so if your dog has any quirks too, I’m happy to accommodate anything they need! I’ve only ever had a small dog myself, but I’ve volunteered at a shelter and walked dogs of all sizes (yorkie to husky). I’m a college student at Purdue, but this summer I’m at home taking some online classes, babysitting, etc., so I have some extra time to help care for your dog anytime! My dog is like a member of my family, so I understand the importance of a safe and caring environment. When someone is taking care of my dog, I appreciate regular updates, so I would be happy to do that for you as well while caring for your dog!


Katie W.
“Katie has cared for our 5 pets on many occasions when we travel. I always feel my pets are in great hands and never worry. Katie has a gentle soul and the pets feed right into that with lots of tummy rubs and petting. Katie also watches our house when we are gone which allows the pets to stay right at home and not have to deal with a kennel. They are so much happier and I am confident they miss her when she leaves. If you need someone who is super reliable and trustworthy Katie is the Pet Caregiver you are looking for.”


Natalie H.

“Natalie is great- super sweet and very reliable! She dropped in daily to take care of my two kitties while I was out of town for an entire week. She was very responsive when I messaged her a couple of details I had forgotten while I was away. She consistently checked in around 11am every day, even though I told her I didn't really care if she stuck to that time or wanted to be more flexible. I hope to work with Natalie again in the future, and 10/10 would recommend!”


Lilly R.
“I can't say enough good things about Lilly! From the moment we met, I knew my dog Sadie was in excellent hands. She took the time to get to know Sadie and made sure every visit was full of love, exercise, and attention. I received daily updates with photos and sweet notes, which made being away so much easier. Sadie can be a little shy at first, but Lilly was incredibly patient and gentle, and now she gets tail wags and happy zoomies at every visit! It's such a relief knowing my dog is safe, happy, and cared for like family. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Lilly to anyone looking for a reliable, kind, and professional dog sitter. Thank you, Lilly, for treating Sadie like your own! — Suzanne D”


Maura S.
“Maura is simply the best caregiver I've ever entrusted my animals to. I never worry when Maura is looking after my dogs, cats, and even backyard flock of chickens. She's reliable, responsible, communicative, and truly loves animals. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and compassionate animal caregiver.”


Hannah N.
“I was so pleased with Hannah’s pet sitting service. She gave me updates 1 to 2 times a day and I loved that she would send me pictures. My baby Luna loved all of the walks and attention she got from Hannah. She even took her to her local dog park. I am planning on re booking with Hannah.”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Pet sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a pet sitter in Watkinsville on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $18 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 146 pet sitters in Watkinsville. 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, 90% of Watkinsville pet sitters respond in under an hour.
Pet sitters with repeat customers have an average of 9 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 Watkinsville.
Rover makes it easy to find Watkinsville 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 146 pet sitters in Watkinsville 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.
Note: If your pet sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your pet service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your sitter’s cancellation policy.
