House Sitting in Alton
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1. Sara S.

“Sara was absolutely amazing! She communicated well and kept me updated, she took great care of our home and doggos, and I am very much looking forward to having her come again! A++ human with a great energy and love for animals!”


2. Kelly G.

“Hired Kelly to see how petting would work for a trip in the future. Kelly was super friendly. Came for a quick house tour during the week and watched our pets on that Friday. She got here right when we asked. Feed and hung out with the dogs. Sent photos. Will hire again”


3. Sarah C.

“Sarah was very responsive and took great care of Ellie and Charlotte. The updates she sent us really showed me that our two girls became really comfortable with her quickly.”


4. Maria M.

“Couldn’t have found a amazing sitter at such short notice! Maria is a very accommodating and attentive person and took very good care of our puppy! Highly recommend! I will use her again when i visit Alton in future travels!”


5. Kaylee S.

“Kaylee was wonderful! We did a meet and greet the day before we left, and immediately had a good feeling about her. We have a special needs old dog (deaf and blind), and she listened and asked questions and kept us informed as to how things were going. We would recommend her to anyone, 100%”


6. Rosalind O.
“Rosalind is extremely knowledgeable, prompt and professional. My dog Harris is always excited when I go out of town to get to spend time with her and my dog is always worn out when I get home and ready to snuggle! Highly Reccomend!”


7. Chenyi W.

“Chen is great watching my energetic girl! She sent many updates and pictures throughout the stay.”


8. Caeden S.

“This was a long stay and we were able to enjoy the time away knowing our pup was well cared for at home enjoying Regular walks and outside play.”


9. Brandi B.


“Brandi was an absolute delight to work with. You will be instantly at ease with her caring for your pets. She is thorough, kind, and it was amazing to come home from a trip to happy and relaxed animals. Brandi communicates so well by sending pictures and updates. Will be using her services again and again! Thank you Brandi?”


10. Danielle M.
“Thank you Danielle! You are our babysitter from now on...we appreciate you taking great care of Bentley, Rex and Bella. It is a wonderful (and relaxing) feeling knowing they get such loving care while they are with you. We will get our next dates set up with you soon! You have an amazing touch with them. Thank you!🐾”


11. Michelle O.
“Michelle is a natural dog lover. She has always taken good care of my dogs and I think she is the best choice. She creates her own personal relationship with my dogs and they are always happy to see her. Michele is the best choice for your dog.”


12. Savannah W.
“Savannah has been our pet sitter several times now and we couldn’t be happier with her! Our 3 dogs and 2 cats love her, she goes above and beyond to make them happy and us as well! I can’t recommend her highly enough!”


13. Leah L.

“Leah was perfect! We got regular updates with pictures and videos. She asked great questions on the initial interview and she genuinely loved meeting our pups. Plus the pups loved her too. She has followed all the detailed notes we left her. We will definitely have her watch our pups again.”


14. Aubrey M.

“Aubrey was fantastic! I was nervous about leaving my dogs for so long, worried about how they’d be with a stranger, but they love her. She met them before we left, and she was great with them from the beginning. She sent me pics often, and she’s just a genuinely good person. And I’m pretty sure the house is cleaner than when I left! I would jump at the chance to book her again.”


15. TeAsia H.
“I couldn’t say enough good things about her! She has a very good friendly personality and is still professional. My dog loved her and it seems she took good care of him and he seemed happy. My house was very neat. I will definitely use her whenever I need a sitter.”


16. Kristin C.

“From what I can tell Kristin did an excellent job with Peeka! I say “From what I can tell” jokingly. There were so few things moved or touched that it made it impossible to tell she had even been there! In the future, and there will definitely be more, im going to have to tell her to be comfortable! I very highly recommend Kristin and look forward to having her take care of my baby again! Thanks!”


17. Vivian G.

“10/10 recommend she was very good with my high energy dog and it is hard to find someone who is as good with him as her, will definitely use her again. Glad to have found her!”


18. Madison A.

“Madison was awesome! My pup, Louie, loved hanging out with her and was thoroughly tired out by the time she left from all the walks and play time!! Would definitely recommend!”


19. Maria L.
“Maria has been dog/house sitting for us for a long time. She is trustworthy, professional and very loving to our dog. She always keeps us posted and sends pictures so we can enjoy our vacation knowing that our dog is well taken care of. She takes him on walks and keeps him entertained. We know he loves it when Maria is watching him. I highly recommend Maria for your dog and house sitting needs”


20. Jacob C.
“I can't say enough about Jacob's affinity for animals. I have seen him train cockatiels to hang upside down and lay on their backs in his hands. Trust me when I say that is not typical cockatiel behavior. I can tell you that my 6 year-old Newfoundland adores him and behaves better for him than for me. I waited over 25 years to be able to have a Newfie and Jacob is one of the few people I would entrust him to without question. I believe you will have a positive experience with Jacob - and your pet will, too.”
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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 $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.
As of May 2025, there are 1,141 house sitters in Alton. 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 Alton house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Alton have an average of 15 years of experience. 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 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.
