House Sitting in Alger Heights, Grand Rapids, MI
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Melissa was so amazing! She took the best care of our dog and cat. Lot's of fun updates, she went above and beyond. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a dedicated, kind, and caring sitter!”
“Kelsey went above & beyond with my dog, Nalah!! She took her to the dog park, for multiple walks, and sent photo and video updates throughout the day. My dog was smiling ear to ear in each photo- Highly recommend. Will def be using Kelsey again!!”
“This was my first time leaving my dog for more than a day and my first time using Rover services so I was definitely nervous… but I didn’t need to be! Holly did great taking care of my boys and I can tell they were well cared for, played with, and cuddled. She was great to communicate with and left the house in great shape. I will definitely be using her again if I’m in need ◡̈”
“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.”
“Brian did a great job despite bacon’s sass! He cleaned up her puke piles, made sure she was fed, and even brought in our amazon packages. He was very understanding of bacon’s cold cat shoulder and kept me updated throughout.”
“Sabrina is very sweet and took great care of our dog while we were gone! We loved getting pictures of him every day and our house was just as we left it. We don't travel often but would definitely want to use her again if we go somewhere! Definitely recommend Sabrina for anyone else.”
“Ty did a great job dog sitting for us for a week. He was very attentive to our dog that needs meds twice a day. The house was left nice and clean. Highly recommend hiring him!”
“Cam was a total lifesaver! I needed a last-minute sitter for my dog, Maverick, because my husband was out of town and I was starting a new job. Cam came over to meet us beforehand and asked all the right questions to make sure Mav was well-cared for. Throughout the stay, I got plenty of updates and photos, which really put my mind at ease. Cam took him on great walks, played ball at the park, and gave him all the cuddles he could handle. I’ll definitely be reaching out to Cam again whenever Maverick needs a buddy!”
“MacKenzie was great, staying the night with our dog Maizie and cat Woody. We had to cut our trip short and she was very understanding. You can tell she loves animals and that's the #1 thing we would look for.”
“Katie and her family are the absolute best! My dog Gus stayed with them last year during my family vacation and he had such a great time with her family and two dogs that I knew he needed to stay there again this year! This is the only place he's ever stayed where he pretty much forgets I exist the moment he walks through their door! Katie is super attentive and Gus is always up to something fun in her updates. Really grateful he has such a great family to stay with when I'm in Michigan!”
“Kailie was an absolute dream and after our quick meet and greet I could tell that she was a natural animal lover. We felt very confident leaving our older dog (14), whom required a very tailored schedule each day that included: walks, feeding and strict medicine and bathroom schedules. When we returned after 10 days our dog was happy and our place was clean and well maintained. I would recommend Kailie to anyone who needs care above and beyond the ordinary.”
“Cassidy was wonderful! She spent the weekend loving on our pups for us so we could get away! She was in touch all weekend sending pictures and videos of them and keeping us posted on how things were going!”
“Cort was a lifesaver. Literally. What started out as a routine dog-sitting assignment while I was out of town turned into an emergency trip to the vet. Not her fault. She took her, kept me updated and made sure everything was taken care of. I’m very grateful.”
“Kevin was thoughtful and caring with all of our animals. He treated our home and pets with respect. We really appreciated how he went above and beyond to keep our minds at ease while we traveled. We highly recommend Kevin and will use his services again!”
“I do not know where to start other than Hillary went above and beyond for my furbabies Piper and Paislee. The night before Hillary was suppose to come stay at the house Paislee became very ill and was at emergency vet from 615pm until 6 am. I explained everything that was going on to Hillary and for not ever watching Piper and Paislee she was very attentive to Paislee as we had to leave 2.5 hours after getting her home to the airport. I cooked everything I needed and left all medications on the counter and let her know the times of next doses. She seemed comfortable with everything and I couldn’t have been lucky enough to find her. She used her best judgment and I couldn’t have been anymore blessed with her caring PIper and Paislee. I was able to get updates about every other day due to our traveling plans. I let her know many times how grateful I was. Then I came home to a beautiful letter and she washed all the blankets from the dogs, towels, and the guest room bedding. She do not have to do that but I am grateful. Hillary went way above and beyond caring for our dogs. Thank you Hillary from the bottom rny heart!!!!!!!!”
Alger Heights pet parents share their Rover experiences
Kailie was an absolute dream and after our quick meet and greet I could tell that she was a natural animal lover. We felt very confident leaving our older dog (14), whom required a very tailored schedule each day that included: walks, feeding and strict medicine and bathroom schedules. When we returned after 10 days our dog was happy and our place was clean and well maintained. I would recommend Kailie to anyone who needs care above and beyond the ordinary.
Izabella was SUCH a blessing. She hung out with our girls (dog && cat) in our apartment. She was very attentive to them, responsive, and sent many photos throughout the stay. Detail-oriented for sure. She asked questions as needed to best take care of the girls. They looked like they totally loved her the photos. Our apartment was so clean and taken care of when we got back. We are so grateful for her!! Will absolutely be rebooking in the future. :)) THANK YOU IZABELLA
Cam was a total lifesaver! I needed a last-minute sitter for my dog, Maverick, because my husband was out of town and I was starting a new job. Cam came over to meet us beforehand and asked all the right questions to make sure Mav was well-cared for. Throughout the stay, I got plenty of updates and photos, which really put my mind at ease. Cam took him on great walks, played ball at the park, and gave him all the cuddles he could handle. I’ll definitely be reaching out to Cam again whenever Maverick needs a buddy!
Kate is a wonderful person and someone who has a real understanding of what a dog needs to be happy while the owner is away. The term “dog whisperer” could be used to describe Kate’s ability to understand what my dog needed. Kate kept us informed about what Morgan and provided pictures of her. I could see that my dog was happy and content when I saw the pictures. Kate is the perfect person to have taken care of my dog and she will be the first person I contact when we are in need of a dog sitter for Morgan.
Claire is by far the best of the best! She took wonderful care of my senior kitty Cali 💕 She sent me follow ups, videos and photos with updates of how she was doing while I was away. I also appreciated that Claire has a background of working in veterinary medicine and was able to give my cat her scheduled daily medication without a problem! I will 100% be rebooking with Claire and cannot recommend her enough!
Phil did an an amazing job watching my 2 dogs over a long holiday weekend. He was very attentive from the get go to understand my dog's needs and how he could best meet those needs while I was gone. One of my dog's is still a puppy that struggled with potty training and Phil did great with making sure he stayed on a schedule and no accidents in the house since I've been home. I came home to a clean house and happy dogs and couldn't be happier
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Alger Heights is $45
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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 Mar 2026 was about $45 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available 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.
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