House Sitting in Alton
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1. Cassandra T.
“Cass recently took care of our cat while we were on a two week trip. She took excellent care of her and sent us frequent updates and pictures. She also noticed some behavior indicating arthritis that we are having checked out by our vet. I’m sure that is due to her experience working in a vet clinic. I would highly recommend her as a pet caretaker.”
2. Caitlyn P.
“We have now used Caitlyn twice and are so glad that we did! She was great with communication, being flexible and extremely kind! We would definitely recommend her!”
3. Benjamin C.
“Ben is awesome!! He watched my dogs (and cat) for a weekend. Both of my dogs are rescues, and one can be a bit skiddish and scared. Ben was so great with her!!! He has a special gift with doggies and wasn’t intimidated or worried about my dogs. He sent picture updates. I also wrote out specific details for my dogs’ care, and he did awesome with that as well. My dogs have their routine, so it was great having someone watch them and take care of their needs. I’d recommend him.”
4. Anthony B.
“I couldn't be happier with my experience using Rover! My sitter was incredibly kind, professional, and provided regular updates with pictures of my pup. I felt completely at ease knowing my dog was in great hands. When I returned, she was happy, well-cared for, and had clearly been treated like family. I highly recommend Rover to anyone looking for trustworthy and loving pet care!"”
5. Alexia S.
“Alexia did a wonderful job with our kiddos. We have a border collie with separation anxiety and she knew right away the best approach to make him feel safe and secure. We also have two chihuahuas and they all were calm and happy when we got home. We are having her sit again in September for a longer trip.”
6. Jenna W.
“I am a little biased since Jenna is my daughter, but I can speak to her heart, how much she cares for animals and takes care of our own beloved fur baby. Jenna is a college junior at a small Christian college. She is punctual, dependable and extremely considerate. Jenna is very conscientious, great at communicating and will make sure your pets are well taken care of and their needs are met timely. When I have to be out of town, I know Jenna will take amazing care of our pup.”
7. John S.
“We had a great experience with John- he is reliable, caring, and communicative with us about our pet. He follows our instructions to the letter and makes sure to ask any questions that come up. We appreciated the fun and enthusiasm he brings, and we will definitely use him again! Highly recommend.”
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1. Search
Read verified reviews and choose a house sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets
2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away
3. Book & Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
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Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Alton on Rover as of May 2025 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.
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 Alton.
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. Alton 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.
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