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1. Jason L.
“Jason was a fantastic, attentive care taker to our senior dog, cranky kitty and our home for over a week. He kept me up to date on how things were going which allowed me to relax in our travels. He is kind, thoughtful and wonderful with animals and we will certainly use him again!”
2. Heather W.
“Heather was AMAZING!! She sent us tons of pictures, communicated very quickly and most importantly the dogs were very happy when we arrived back home. We loved having Heather at our house and we loved returning to well taken care of pups.”
3. Cheyenne N.
“Cheyenne did a great job with our two fur babies. They were well cared for and the house was immaculate when we got home. We received daily pictures which we loved. Thanks so much Cheyenne. I’m sure you will be successful in Michigan.”
4. Dori M.
About: I own 3 high energy babies. 2 German short-haired Pointers and a pit boxer mix. Love all breeds. They all need love and to feel secure. Anytime I can meet a new little friend is great to me. I do work with elderly people also. I would love to meet you animal. I feel if a family is going out of town keep them where they are familiar and safe. No reason to uproot their safety, security.
5. Amy N.
“Amy was outstanding. She was timely with her communication and responsive with texts while we were away. Our dogs were well cared for and our house perfectly tidy. We would definitely use her services again.”
6. Erin D.
“Erin was great with our German Shepherd Tug and Jo Jo our Min Pin. Always made sure they had exercise. Played fetch with Tug in our Creek. Always let us know how the day went, sent pictures and videos. Erin also was house sitting, the house was spotless when we got home. Thank you Erin for taking care of our fur babies and home. Paulette and Pat 🐾🐾”
7. Carissa F.
“Carissa is a very caring person. She was good with Kima and I would highly recommend her.”
8. Michelle P.
“Michelle spoiled our pups and I felt very reassured that she wouldn’t leave them alone for hours on end! It’s tough to find good, reliable sitters like Michelle!”
9. Elizabeth S.
“Elizabeth Searle is the most honest, caring,responsible person. She has been a health care provider as well so she would be the best care provider and pet sitter. Sincerely Jane Rich”
10. Jill B.
“I have known Jill for almost ten years and have seen first hand her love and care of animals. Every pet she has had has been a rescue. With her love and care she has extended their lives well beyond what should have been. There are only a few people who I would trust my pets with and Jill would definitely be my first call. If you need a pet-sitter you are not going to find anyone better than her!”
11. Shawn L.
“Shawn was exceptional and on the spot for my pups whiskey. She was flexible in scheduling and exceeded every expectation I had. My dog was a covid pitbull and I had to go back to the office so it was a big change. Thank you Shawn!! I'd recommend ya to anyone!”
12. Ashley A.
“Great experience. She was very sensitive to my dogs needs. Let us of Communication as my dog has separation anxiety-we could relax and not worry. We highly recommend”
13. Katelin W.
“Katelin is amazing & I will rebook with her 100 times!! This was our first time using Rover and she made it so easy and our dogs were happy too!”
14. Bernice D.
“Hi, my name is Brandi. I am Bernice’s mom. Bernice has a wide variety of pets since a very young age. She has always had a deep love for all animals and has continued to grow her knowledge of how to properly care for many different types of pets over the years. I have 2 labs that are family pets as well as my best friends and hiking buddies. Bernice is very active in helping me care for them. She help with all types of care for them from exercise to health related needs. Bernice also has extensive experience caring for cats, bunnies, small rodents such as rats hamsters and more. She has a pet snake, pet sugar gliders and many many fish. Bernice would make an excellent pet sitter for any type of animal. She would always provide loving safe care.”
15. Marisa M.
“Marisa is great with pets! I’ve had her watch over my dog a few times in the past couple years and she treats him like he is her own.”
16. Amber L.
“Amber is amazing. She was very attentive to my golden retriever, was very responsive whenever I reached out for updates and left house neat and tidy. Certainly hope she is available the next time a dog sitter is needed.”
17. Michelle M.
“Michelle does an amazing job with my pup! She is very patient, kind, and overall great with him. Her schedule is flexible and she is very responsible. I feel more than comfortable allowing her into my home without me there. I would recommend her to anyone! Plus, my pup loves her!!”
18. Cassie O.
“Cassie has a real heart for animals. She was very careful to follow directions and even gave them meds. Our house was clean when we got home. We recommend Cassie to care for your pets and home.”
19. Katie E.
About: I'm a local Veterinary Assistant who loves meeting everyone's animals and can't wait to care for yours! Your animals will recieve the best of care! I work part time at Bellaire Animal Hospital as a veterinary assistant and have a lot of free time to dedicate to your fur babies needs and services! I have 6 indoor cats myself, so all pet visits services will have to be provided at your place of residency, as I cannot provide care at my home.
20. Alyssa K.
“Alyssa’s love for animals It is something that just comes natural to her. Alyssa is the one that is always pulling over on the side of the road if there’s a dog running loose. Alyssa is the one that slept outside with the calf while nursing her back to health. Alyssa is always the one Who would always stand up for the well-being of animals. Alyssa is a very caring compassionate Responsible person who will always put animals first.”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Alden on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Jul 2024, there are 93 house sitters in Alden. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 90% of Alden house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Alden.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Alden house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house 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 house 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 house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.