House Sitting in Amherst
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1. Elisabeth T.
“Elizabeth is great! Punctual, neat and follows all specifics. Baxter definitely looks forward to her visits and is pooped when she leaves ☺️”
2. Jackie G.
“Jackie was amazing with our 2 dogs. She went above and beyond as we had a flight cancelled and she returned for us. Wouldn’t hesitate to book her!”
3. Marti M.
“Marti was fantastic. This was my first time leaving my fur baby with anyone not family and now I’m pleased to say that I consider her family! She took such good care of Cooper and despite a challenging furnace malfunction, she hung right in there and kept in communication with us and sent pics and regular updates. Cooper had a wonderful time and so did we as a result!”
4. Sara L.
“Sara was awesome, so communicative and I felt so great leaving my guy in her care. Would highly recommend using Sara for your pup sitting needs”
5. Veronica B.
“Veronica was great. House looked great when Igothome, Cadbury was happy and I got several pictures of him over the days I was gone. She took him to the dog park multiple times. Would definitely use her again!”
6. Maeve L.
“Maeve was amazing with our dogs! She did an overnight and took care of our two dogs with such amazing care. She sent tons of photos and updates while we were away. We highly will be highly recommending her to our family and friends for future stays/visits.”
7. Jamie M.
“Jamie was great with our boys! She watched them over a long weekend at our house. She gave updated reports, sent pictures, and followed our instructions well. She's also just very kind and personable. We hope to use her again. ?”
8. tori c.
“Tori was so fantastic, she gave us pupdates and pictures and left a log of everything that happened with our dog (walks, meals, potty breaks). Absolutely wonderful”
9. Katie A.
“Katie was amazing! She watched my dog, Molly, for the day. Katie was very accommodating to my schedule, communicated effectively and most importantly kept Molly happy and safe! I would highly recommend her to anyone.”
10. Marcus C.
“Our girls had a great time with Marcus! He was very communicative throughout the day and sent plenty of pictures. We've never had a pet sitter before and Marcus provided us with such a wonderful experience that we're now much more open to having someone watch our girls in the future.”
11. Forest M.
“Forest was great with our pup Sherlock! He stayed with him in our house during the Christmas holidays for 8 days. We stayed in touch during the stay with texts and he sent some pictures. When we came back the dog was happy and our house clean, we couldn’t ask for more! Thank you, Forest!”
12. Jayla C.
“Jayla was communicative, adhered to my pets' schedule and went above and beyond to help them settle and feel comfortable. Excellent with shy pets and oral medications.”
13. Brittany S.
“Very communicative and great with Honey! Would definitely hire again. Thank you so much!”
14. Tanya B.
“Tanya was amazing with our dog Lou on our honeymoon! Not only does he absolutely love her, but she always made sure he got plenty of exercise, love and attention. She’s one of the few people we trust with him, and she always sends us pictures of videos to reassure us that he’s ok while we’re away. He’s always in good hands with her and we just love her!!”
15. Neal F.
“I’d never met a tried and true “dog-person” until I met Neal in 2017. He loves all dogs & can disarm even the most unsure pups around. He’s an active dog-owner, enjoying easy walks and long hikes alike; his goal to wear the dogs out is usually met. He plays along with his own dog even when it’s 1 am zoomies and loves to buy her souvenirs from out of own pet stores. He’s guaranteed to love your dog exactly the way they need with lots of attention and plenty of exercise & would be an awesome choice for your next dog sitting/walking needs!”
16. Jasmine J.
“Jasmine did an amazing job and kept us up to date on our pups the entire time! She's very responsive and trustworthy. Would definitely hire again!”
17. Andrea B.
“Andrea was extremely flexible and communicative. She made us feel so comfortable and took just as good care of our little guy as we would have. 💖”
18. Hannah M.
“Hannah was amazing with our two dogs!! She checked in with us, sent photos and videos of them, and our dogs LOVED her! We can’t wait to have Hannah sit for us again!”
19. Gretchen M.
“Gretchen is one of the most empathetic animal lover I have ever met. She has been walking dogs and watching cats for me for almost five years. My dogs are always excited to see her, even my cat, who dislikes everyone, likes her. She always sends me pics of her walking the pups on all sorts of different adventures. Even when my black lab needed surgery, she worked with me to follow the instructions that my vet provided to the letter. She is great and I can’t recommend her enough!”
20. Devin M.
“Yes Devin has a dog and has been taking care of him for many years. He is great is pets and his dog is very obedient.”
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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 Amherst on Rover as of Mar 2025 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 Mar 2025, there are 616 house sitters in Amherst. 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, 87% of Amherst house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Amherst 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 Amherst.
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. Amherst 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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