House Sitting in Alger Heights, Grand Rapids, MI
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1. Ricardo S.

“Ricardo stayed in my home for two weeks to take care of our two mini doodles, one of whom needed medicine while we were gone. We returned home to two happy, well-fed and well-cared for dogs. He did a great job and I would be happy to hire him again. Before staying with them, he visited with the dogs on two occasions and both seemed to take to him immediately. Grateful for his care for them while we were away.”


2. Brian G.

“Brian house-sat for my dog Lancelot this weekend for the first time. He went above and beyond. My dog loves him and Brian took such great care of him. I would recommend him to anyone without hesitation!”


3. Kelly D.

“Kelly is attentive and communicative. She watched our dog who doesn’t like fireworks after the 4th of July and Kelly was kind and updated us frequently to let us know that Arya was doing great. She is extremely respectful of your home and all around awesome!! Highly recommend - our dog loved hanging out with her!”


4. Sabrina S.


“First time using Rover, and Sabrina did not disappoint! Took good care of our senior cat and the house was in perfect order when we got back; she even brought in our mail! Will definitely be using her services again”


5. Anna S.

“Anna was great! She cared for our dog, gave detailed daily updates and sent lots of pictures. My pup was happy and healthy when I got home from my trip. Will be requesting another house sitting service soon!”


6. Abby J.


“Abby did an amazing job watching my dogs. Tayla, Riley and Scarlett loved having her in the house cuddling and walking them. She watched them for the weekend and you would never have none that we were gone. I don’t think they missed us at all. We definitely will use her again n the future.”


7. Henry S.
“Henry has watched my cats multiple times and is very sweet to the animals. He is very responsible and mindful of the special care needed for my elderly cat. I would trust Henry with my cats any day.”


8. Pamela M.

“Pamela was AMAZING! This was our first big trip away from Hank, and she took such amazing care of him. He stayed on his puppy schedule and we came back to a happy, tired out pup! Will be hiring Pamela for all trips in the future!”


9. Michelle H.

“Michelle was amazing with our dogs including one who can have some behavioral/aggression issues. She took them on walks, sent plenty of updates and went above and beyond for the doggos. We will definitely request her in the future!”


10. Zoe B.

“Zoe was a fantastic dog sitter and house sitter. She watched our 3 year old dog for 4 days and 3 nights. She took pics of our dog and sent them to us every day, she was great at keeping in touch and texted back right away any time I happened to contact her. Zoe”s attention to detail, positive attitude and love of animals were an added bonus. We can’t recommend Zoe enough and hope to use her again in the future!”


11. Rachael M.

“We've booked Rachael before, and she's still our first ask for any trip we take. Buddy loves being with her, and we always come back to a clean house and a happy dog!”


12. Danielle K.

“Danielle did a great job with our relatively new rescue dog when we went away for the weekend. She communicated with us before, during & after her stay, sent pics, left the house very neat, and took great care of our Odin (walks, snuggles, play time with the neighbor dog). We would definitely use her again for house sitting.”


13. Nicole J.

“She took such great care of my anxious doggo while there were unforeseen housing issues in my home. She was flexible and very understanding. Would love to work with her again!”


14. Molly H.

“Had an awesome experience with Molly and her dog Izzi! She sent photos and videos throughout dog sitting at my apartment, which eased my nervousness of leaving her alone for the first time. She did really well with my dog and her social anxiety. I will definitely be rehiring her again for future needs! 10/10 Highly recommended.”


15. Kyah S.

“Communication was good however we did not receive many unprompted status updates or photos of our pets. During house sitting, was one day that our home entry logs indicated that no one stayed the evening with our pets. A few other logs were noted that indicated time spent in the home was about 2-3 minutes in the evening then returning later. Our dogs were happy to see us and appeared to be fed”


16. Tia B.
“Tia is a trustworthy, responsible pet caregiver. She is qualified with years of personal pet ownership as well as husbandry of a variety of species ranging from lizards to horses. She is knowledgeable and sensitive to the needs of the animals around her. Tia values the physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing of animals. She has a good sense of judgement and does not hesitate to reach out when she feels concern for a pet in her care. Tia is professional, friendly, easy to work with, and follows care instructions thoroughly. As a licensed veterinary technician, I would not hesitate to leave my pets in Tia’s care.”


17. Cortney C.

“Courtney was great with our two big dogs! She communicated regularly, sent pics, and was not afraid to ask questions when needed. We really appreciated her care! We would definitely book her services again!”


18. Holly Jean V.
“Holly took great care of my German Shepherd while I was away. She shared videos and pictures all weekend and kept up great communication. I would gladly work with her again.”


19. Bethany C.

“Bethany was helpful and caring. She was willing to come Meet before watching our dog. She also listened and gave him his medicine at the exact times needed. She communicated each time his medicine was given which kept my worry down.”


20. Miles R.

“Miles did a great job watching Bella! He was able to do it on short notice. He took great care of her and sent daily updates on how things were going.”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Alger Heights on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $40 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 739 house sitters in Alger Heights. 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, 89% of Alger Heights house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Alger Heights have an average of 15 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 Alger Heights.
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. Alger Heights 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.
