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“I can not tell you how awesome and wonderful Hannah was with Sarge. This was the first time I’ve left my babe for an extended period of time. Hannah sent photos, videos and text updates through out the day which made it easier for me to be on a much needed vacation. She loved him and took amazing care of him. Sarge is already in need of another play date with Hannah. I would highly recommend her to take care of your pets when needed. You will not be disappointed.”
“Katy did a wonderful job with our dogs; they seemed well taken care of when we returned and the house was clean and tidy. Katy has a very sweet personality and it is obvious she loves dogs. She also sent daily pictures of Quincy and Buddy, which always made us smile.”
“Wow! Jill is all kinds of fabulous. We have three dogs that require constant snuggles, pets and play! Jill delivered! I never worried about my fur babies the week we were away. She kept us up to date and didn’t mind when my daughter got sick and needed an extra update of her dog. Would and will book her again without hesitation!”
“Alexa did an awesome job taking care of our high energy Aussiedoodle. Our home was the same (or better) than we left it, the pupdates were just right and Maggie always looked super-happy. I hope Alexa is available next time we need a dog sitter!”
“Angela was absolutely amazing. She exceeded our expectations. We are typically very skeptical of meeting new people on Rover. Our dog is just as picky. He took to her right away and couldn't leave her alone. She communicated with us every step of the way. She sent pictures and updated us as she came and went. She left our home in the same condition it was in when she left. We will most definitely be using her in the future! Thank you again so much Angela!”
“Ysalys was great! Animals were well taken care of, and so was our home. She was super responsive and willing to also help out with some home related things as well (putting out the trash, getting mail) that was super appreciated.”
“Becky is amazing. I just moved to the area and I was in need of a sitter on short notice and she was more than happy to help! She sent me tons of pictures during her stay and she made me feel very comfortable with her calm caring demeanor. I felt perfectly safe with her in my home and she put me at ease that my fur babies were getting the best care. I even booked her again and will continue to do so.”
“Skylar is great! She watched our two dogs for 3 nights and took great care of them and our house. She sent photos every day, and the pups were super calm when we came home. They got tons of playtime, walks and cuddles. We would book Skylar again in a heartbeat!”
“Allison was extremely communicative and helpful with our pups! She even looked after an eye problem and gave meds 3 times per day for us while we were gone. Would highly recommend!”
“Stephanie was great! She stayed at our home for 10 days to take care of our cat, Loki, and did such a great job. Her communication was fantastic — I loved getting photo updates and hearing how things were going while we were away. She’s so sweet, and it was clear that Loki felt comfortable and enjoyed her company. We came home to a happy cat and a tidy home, and I couldn’t ask for better care. Highly recommend her and would definitely book again!”
“Stephanie was just what we needed for a quick get away. She have consistent updates and not too much or not too little communication. Professional and courteous! Thank you!”
About: I have lived with dogs my entire life! And I now have had lots of experience watching other people’s dogs as well! I can’t wait to take care of your pup! I have availability throughout the whole week currently. But that is subject to change. I like to spend my off days outside going for walks and enjoying the weather when it’s nice. I like to listen to the clients instructions because every household and every dog is different and has different needs so making sure I follow their rules is the most important thing.
Over 181 pet parents in Amherst have booked house sitting
Amherst pet parents share their Rover experiences
Ysalys is a gem! My Birdie girl was in the best of hands in her care and I was able to be fully worry-free thanks to Ysalys. She’s the most attentive, trustworthy, responsible caretaker and sent the sweetest photos of Birdie, to boot. I can’t recommend Ysalys more highly, she’s the absolute best!
Jeffrey stayed with Lily and Riley for 10 days while I was out of town. Came home to two happy dogs and a house in good shape. He sent pictures and videos throughout the trip — enough that I never had to wonder how things were going, which is exactly what you want when you're traveling that long. Easy to communicate with, clearly good with the dogs. Would book him again
I can not tell you how awesome and wonderful Hannah was with Sarge. This was the first time I’ve left my babe for an extended period of time. Hannah sent photos, videos and text updates through out the day which made it easier for me to be on a much needed vacation. She loved him and took amazing care of him. Sarge is already in need of another play date with Hannah. I would highly recommend her to take care of your pets when needed. You will not be disappointed.
Katie helped us out at the last minute which we really appreciated. She had to sit with our one dog who had ACL surgery today as he can't be left unattended for the next 6 weeks. She did everything just as we asked. We have used her before and will again.
Sara was amazing with our 3 schnauzers. Two of them are elderly and require a touch of extra care (meds) and she handled it perfectly. She assured us throughout the weekend that our girls were well cared for by sending pictures of cuddles and texting update on our girls that required medication. Cannot recommend her enough. We’ll definitely be booking again!
Sydney went ABOVE AND BEYOND to take care of our pups. She even stayed later than we originally planned on needing due to our flights being delayed and offered to stay an extra night if we needed it. She communicated throughout and made it evident that taking care of our babies was her priority. I absolutely will be asking Sydney to watch our dogs again after this experience. Thanks again!!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Amherst is $50
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Sitters in Amherst average 4 repeat house sitting clients
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 Jun 2026 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 Jun 2026, there are 688 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, 91% of Amherst house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Amherst have an average of 14 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 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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