House Sitting in Amherst
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About: I started taking care of my my 4 year old dog Gizmo. I would do little things like doing taking him on walks, feeding him and administering his oral medication. When I was around 14 years old i started babysitting for a family with 2 kids and 2 dogs. They got another puppy about 2 years later by that time I was nannying for them and taking care of their puppy Lexy. I helped potty train her took her for walks and watched her when she was around the other two dogs. The other two Lucy and Lilly were outside dogs. After a few months Lexy became and outside dog too. That fall we found two kittens with no mother. They were about 4 weeks old at the time. My parents let me keep them. They were at the age where they needed milk replacer so I would do feedings every couple of hours. I played with them and litter box trained them. I was also in charge of spot treating the ringworm they had when we found them. As they got older I took on brushing them regularly and trimming there nails. They are 4 years old now. When I was 16 years old the family i nannied for got a kitten named princess I helped litter box train her I also helped out with brushing and feeding her. I have quite a bit of experience from both my own pets and the family I nannied for. I am about to start a part time job working Monday Wednesday Friday and maybe Saturdays, so I would be available early in the morning and on Tuesday and Thursday to help take care of your pets and care for there specific needs. I will not be boarding any pets since I am renting right now. I will keep dogs on a leash when outside unless your yard is fenced in and before watching them will have your pets vet info, I also want you to have a pet first aid kit on hand if you don’t I can go over some important supplies with you during our meet and greet that you should have. I would prefer if smaller dogs have harnesses but if they don’t I can work around it. I am able to administer oral medication and help out with pet grooming such as brushing your pet trimming there nails and brushing their teeth. It is safe to say your furry friend will be safe in my care.
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Chantia H.
About: I started taking care of my my 4 year old dog Gizmo. I would do little things like doing taking him on walks, feeding him and administering his oral medication. When I was around 14 years old i started babysitting for a family with 2 kids and 2 dogs. They got another puppy about 2 years later by that time I was nannying for them and taking care of their puppy Lexy. I helped potty train her took her for walks and watched her when she was around the other two dogs. The other two Lucy and Lilly were outside dogs. After a few months Lexy became and outside dog too. That fall we found two kittens with no mother. They were about 4 weeks old at the time. My parents let me keep them. They were at the age where they needed milk replacer so I would do feedings every couple of hours. I played with them and litter box trained them. I was also in charge of spot treating the ringworm they had when we found them. As they got older I took on brushing them regularly and trimming there nails. They are 4 years old now. When I was 16 years old the family i nannied for got a kitten named princess I helped litter box train her I also helped out with brushing and feeding her. I have quite a bit of experience from both my own pets and the family I nannied for. I am about to start a part time job working Monday Wednesday Friday and maybe Saturdays, so I would be available early in the morning and on Tuesday and Thursday to help take care of your pets and care for there specific needs. I will not be boarding any pets since I am renting right now. I will keep dogs on a leash when outside unless your yard is fenced in and before watching them will have your pets vet info, I also want you to have a pet first aid kit on hand if you don’t I can go over some important supplies with you during our meet and greet that you should have. I would prefer if smaller dogs have harnesses but if they don’t I can work around it. I am able to administer oral medication and help out with pet grooming such as brushing your pet trimming there nails and brushing their teeth. It is safe to say your furry friend will be safe in my care.
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Amherst on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $35 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 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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