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“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!”
“She did an absolutely wonderful job taking care of our girls. She cares for other people’s animals like they are her own. It feels good knowing our dogs were well cared for, especially our medically fragile dog.”
“Joy was amazing! She took phenomenal care of three dogs. They were walked multiple times a day and given lots of snuggles. I’m so excited to find someone so trustworthy to love on my pups while I’m away. Will definitely be booking her again!”
About: Hi! I’m an experienced and dependable dog lover with years of hands-on experience caring for dogs of all sizes and personalities. I have my own 80 lb Husky/German Shepherd mix, so I understand how important it is to find someone you can truly trust with your pet. I’ve watched my friends’ dogs for years and always treat them with the same love, attention, and care that I give my own. Having my own dog has taught me how important and serious pet care is, and my goal is always to make your dog feel safe, comfortable, and loved while you’re away. I have a flexible daily schedule & can work with you to accommodate your pets needs. Mornings & afternoons are ideal, but can work with you if evenings are needed. When caring for pets in someone else’s home, I treat both the pet and the home with the same respect and care I would want for my own. I understand how important it is to trust the person staying in your space and caring for your animal. I always make sure pets feel comfortable, safe, and loved while keeping their routines as normal as possible. I’m very considerate, clean, and respectful of others’ homes, and I take the responsibility seriously from start to finish.
“Emily is fantastic! She is very responsive to messages and is a clear communicator. She was very timely and followed directions for care. We received plenty of pictures. It was great to see Grace as at ease and comfortable with Emily while we were gone as she was at the meet and greet! We will definitely be using Emily again!”
“Alexa did an awesome job taking care of our pets while we were out of town. She came over ahead of time to make sure she was a good fit as a sitter and to get all of the care instructions. She communicated excellently morning and evening and sent pics too. 10 out of 10. Will definitely ask her to care for them again. Thank you Alexa!”
“Layla house sat for us while we were out of town. She sent us pictures everyday of our babies and left our house clean! She followed all of instructions and came to meet the crew before house sitting. Will definitely use her the next time we need a sitter!”
About: I am a dog mom to 2 reactive dogs, so I'm patient and understanding of different types of behaviors in dogs. I will care for your fur baby like they're mine! I am currently only working part-time, so I will have plenty of time for your fur babies! Very open to different schedules that suit both of our needs I will always send updates and pictures from my time with your pet. I understand the stress of having a stranger care for your fur family members, and I will of course care for them like they're my own!
“Jill was fantastic. She made sure my babies were loved! My baby girl Willow gets UTIs bad and she suffers with chronic pancreatitis- she hadn’t been sick in a while but of course she got sick while I was out for just one night! Jill let me know and she was able to give her the meds she needed. Grateful she was comfortable with doing that bc I did not expect her to be sick! She sent pictures and updates, which was much appreciated! Thank you Jill!”
“MaShon is a dream come true! My pup, Lady, is fearful of strangers and slow to warm up. MaShon has taken extra time with Lady and now they are best friends. My pup has gotten better with strangers and other dogs since MaShon has started taking care of her. She truly has a gift when it comes to animals. I never worry about anything when I leave Lady with her because I know the love and care she has for my dog. I highly recommend!”
“Five stars isn't enough. Angela was simply amazing. She is patient, gentle, and loving with our big pup who just adored her. Angela is an awesome communicator, sending pictures and texts to keep us up to date every day. She was a lovely guest in our home and went above and beyond with her care. I can't say enough wonderful things about her, and she absolutely will be asked to stay here again!”
“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.”
“First time using Allison and only have good things to say! From the meet & greet to the sitting she handled everything with such professionalism and care. She was very engaged with the dogs and kept me updated with photos and messages. She's already scheduled to come back!”
“Peggy was wonderful with our shy little Chihuahua, Lily. I wanted someone in the house with our fur baby rather than just drop-in visits and it worked out wonderfully! Peggy was very respectful of our house and took good care of Lily. It was a win win situation for me and for Lil. When we got home I could tell that she had been taken care of well as she was happy to see us; but not clingy or nervous. I will definitely have Peggy in our home the next time we are planning to leave town and highly recommend her as your sitter.”
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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