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“We had a wonderful, stress-free experience with Samantha during her week-long stay in our home. She took great care of our dog and he was completely himself when we returned. Our home was also well cared for and very clean when we returned. She kept us updated regularly with photos and messages, and we had peace of mind while traveling. Samantha is reliable, trustworthy, friendly, and professional. We would absolutely book her again!”
“Tabitha is WONDERFUL! My dog is very emotionally needy (has anxiety), and I needed a sitter very last minute. Tabitha came to the rescue and was so attentive with Franny and did such a good job with her! I really trust her and i can’t wait to use her again 🙂”
“Naya is a repeat house sitter for my big silly pit mix and my elderly cat. She does an incredible job of following all instructions and balancing the needs of my dog and senior cat. We trust Naya!”
“Micah did a fantastic job with our pets and home! We received regular updates and photos and we came back to happy pets and a spotless home. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter!”
“Cashae was incredible!!!! She responded right away to my request as our trip was not planned. She made herself available for a quick meet and greet, booked, and took great care of our babies. We will definitely be using her services again. Thanks Cashae”
“Kaitlin is not only a natural animal lover, but also a very kind and responsible person. She stayed at our home and cared for our dogs during a snow storm that brought almost a foot of snow with it. She is an excellent communicator. I felt very comfortable traveling out of town knowing that she was taking great care of our dogs and home in our absence. 100% recommend her! 😊”
About: Myself and my family have had dogs and cats for decades, I come from a line of dog breeders and have lost track the number of dogs I have trained and taken care of. I cannot board for longer than 12 days at a time. I work IT and can WFH when required. My cats go between my X and I so when they’re not around I can give them plenty of attention. I can’t board for longer than 12 days I’m very loving and active. I will spoil them rotten and give them plenty of attention should they need it. My cats get along great with other cats and dogs if you’d like them to have some company.
“Brittney was absolutely amazing. She was so nice and communicative. She sent lots of pictures and didn’t mind giving me updates. Our pups loved her and we felt so comfortable with her taking care of them!”
“Our animals were all so happy when we returned. After an unexpected vet visit the day before we left and additional meds and care, Shania didn’t miss a bit. She texted to confirm instructions and for guidance to be sure she got things right. We will definitely have her stay with our group again!”
“Emma dogsat at my house for a week and she did a great job with my dog. She communicated with me often, so I always knew that Ada was well-cared for. Emma left the house tidy, and is prompt and reliable. I would hire her again and recommend her to others!”
“Emily is great! She sent continual updates and pictures throughout her time house sitting. It was clear that besides regular walks she also spent lots of time hanging out and cuddling with my dog, who is very affectionate and needs the attention. Would definitely book again!”
“Ivah did a great job. He was patient with a dog that although nice is initially worrisome of strangers. He kept us informed, was respectful of our home and we would definitely recommend him and use him again. Great Job!!!”
“Aryanna was wonderful. The dogs seemed to like her and were content to be with her. Especially the one dog who is very anxious about everything and everyone. Aryanna also took the initiative to take care of some of the chores such as taking the trash out. I really appreciated that. I would definitely rebook with her.”
“Sean is a wonderful pet sitter. Not only did he take such great care of our two dogs, he also looked after our geckos and fish without complaint. Sean left our house spotless! He is a great communicator and sent daily pictures and updates. It is evident that Sean truly cares for animals, and I won't hesitate to ask Sean to watch our pets again in the future!”
“James has dog sat for us multiple times now! He sends frequent updates about how the dogs are doing and makes sure our home is well taken care of. We are confident our dogs are happy and cared for when James is with them and will continue to work with him whenever possible!”
About: I’ve worked at and managed a dog boarding facility for a little over two years in downtown Baltimore. I also have a pit bull mix and a beagle. My beagle is 10 who’ve I had since she was a puppy and my pity is about 5 who’ve I’ve also had since a puppy. My beagle has currently had to undergo a lot of surgeries so I can certainly take care of any high maintenance or elderly dogs. I work a full time job but when sitting or having animals to care for they will get tended to in the morning before work, immediately after I am off and before I go to bed/home. The weekends I am always free. Pets will not be welcome in my home as I have too many animals and unknown factors associated with that. When entering a clients home I will make sure the pet can hear me entering the home as to not startle them. I will always let them sniff me and see who I am before any further approach. Any treats that are allowed to be given while owners are away I will give. It ultimately depends on the animal and what is communicated to me about the personality and behaviors. I will always Ask questions if I am unsure of anything and never assume something based off the way I care for my personal pets. Everyone has different instructions and I intend to honor them.
“Best petsitting experience we've ever had! Julion is communicative, responsive, reliable and a really sweet person. He took great care of our pets and home (and plants! )”
“We have used Morgan a couple of times now and I can’t say enough about how wonderful she is!! She loves our babies like they are her own, she is amazing at texting me and sending me pictures of them while we are gone, and it is just so nice to know that I’ve left our home and animals in the care of such a great person. Hands down recommend her everytime!”
Arbutus pet parents share their Rover experiences
Sara did such a lovely job of taking care of our two dogs/house sitting for an extended week. Dogs were obviously well looked after, they took to her immediately, we received frequent updates with pictures, and the house was exactly how we left it (even slightly cleaner). Would highly recommend Sara, and we'd love to have her care for our pets in the future.
Laura was absolutely wonderful to work with. She took the time to come over ahead of booking to meet my dog and cat and make sure it was a good fit, which I really appreciated. She was very communicative throughout, stayed in touch, and provided daily updates that gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. She was also incredibly patient and understanding with my special needs dog and my cat who is dealing with incontinence issues, which meant a lot to me. Her pricing is very reasonable, and overall she was just a pleasure to work with. I would absolutely book with her again in the future and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and reliable pet sitter. Thank you for taking good care of my babies, Laura!
We cannot say enough great things about Jerad! He was great with our two 9 mo Australia Shepherd puppies. He took great care of our home, watering plants, feeding the fish, taking in mail and packages. Our female gets a bit antsy about being crated and chewed through her crate. He even set up her new crate and did everything we asked to help her feel more comfortable. Jerad took the dogs on long walks (they each have a Fi collar so I was notified every time they went on walks). He sent great pics of the puppies almost daily. We would happily book him again. Many thanks for taking such great care of our dogs!
We were very happy with Sean as a pet sitter for Bruno, our American Staffordshire Terrier, who is very anxious with new people. Sean's patience and understanding helped Bruno relax quickly. Sean sent daily updates and photos of Bruno playing in the yard and chilling on the couch. Sean also finished giving Bruno the final doses of medication for an UTI developed just before our vacation. We will definitely use Sean in the future.
Emily was amazing, my boys loved her, and I felt very comfortable leaving them in her care. She was professional and very communicative, the daily photos helped so much. Even when encountering some unexpected issues (on my end) and with Atticus boycotting his meds, she handled them with grace and went above and beyond. I could not recommend Emily enough!
Cecilie was amazing with our high energy German Shepherd. I get a bit nervous asking others to watch my dog because his size and energy level can intimidate people, but Cecilie took such good care of him and made sure he was well exercised. She truly went above and beyond. We couldn’t have been happier with her and I’d definitely request her again!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Arbutus is $50
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Sitters in Arbutus 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 Arbutus on Rover as of May 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 May 2026, there are 3,901 house sitters in Arbutus. 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 Arbutus house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Arbutus 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 Arbutus.
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. Arbutus 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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