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“Cara did a great job with Rupert! She was very communicative and thoughtful. Will definitely be reaching out to her again for help with him in the future. She even drew a beautiful picture of Rupert as a gift that we now have hanging up in our home!”
“Stephen is a cat whisperer! Our kitties loved him during his week long stay at our house. He left our home in immaculate condition. Stephen is a GEM.”
“Fantastic!! Alyse did a great job taking care of my 3 yr old standard poodle and 8 week old puppy. She kept me updated on how they were doing. I will definitely recommend her and hope to use her again to stay with pups.”
About: I grew up taking care of my family dog. I am familiar and fond of the company of dogs of all kinds. I'm very adept at taking care of dogs who are nervous/reactive. I have a knack for making them feel safe in my company. I am a current cat owner and would love to own a dog. Every day I give my cat lots of cuddles, kisses, and play! I want my cat to love living with me as much as I do with him and I am always thinking of new ways to make him happy. I am very careful to respect the environments to which I am an invited guest and make sure that I am honoring the wishes of my host in my conduct and through the care that I give their pets.
“Miranda saved the day! I unexpectedly needed extended care for my senior dog. Miranda responded quickly to my request and was great with my dog. I felt 100% comfortable with her. I will definitely use her again.”
“Ashley’s been watching our two big pups for over two years now, and she’s been absolutely amazing! She’s super communicative, takes amazing pictures of the boys, and knows them so, so well. When something seems a little bit off, she always lets us know immediately. We’re so happy to have someone who we can absolutely trust and who our pups adore!”
“Sydney does such a great job for us! The pets all love her, even our skittish kitty. She also leaves the house looking better than she left it and is so pleasant to work with! She'll definitely take great care of anyone's home and pets. :)”
“She is wonderful! Very dependable, attentive to Rosie, and great at keeping me updated while away. I felt completely comfortable leaving my fur baby in her care. Thank you, Crystal!”
“This was my first time using Lara and she was great with my pups! I used her for an overnight stay. She was an excellent communicator, letting me know exactly what was happening throughout the day. She sent lots of photos so I felt very comfortable knowing they were happy and well taken care of. She played with the dogs, loved on them and made sure they were fed and watered on time. The house was in perfect order when I got home - she even vacuumed the living room! What a bonus! I would highly recommend her.”
About: I have always had a deep love of animals. I have experience with young puppies and have three cats and a dog of my own. I am my family’s and friends’ go-to petsitter! I have morning, afternoon, and evening availability throughout the week between shifts at my job, and I am happy to make things work for your schedule needs! I am detail-oriented and like to do things right. I am also super flexible to work with you and your pet with anything you need!
“Sara is great! So nice and responsive. My pups were super happy when I got home and I know they’d been loved on. I’ve already booked my next stay with Sara. Can’t recommend enough.”
“Annie was great, dependable, and the Corgis loved her. Everything was done as our instructions indicated and communication was excellent. We will use Annie again for future dog and house sitting needs.”
About: I have had pets all my life. I have had dogs, cats, goats, fish, turtles, deer, squirrels! You name it and I’ve probably had it. I am a frequent volunteer at the Athens Clarke County Animal Shelter. I love giving some much needed attention to the sweet animals while they wait for their fur-ever homes! Let me take care of your babies! I’ll treat them just like my own. I am a teacher, so I am currently available for the summer. During the school year my availability will be more limited, but I am still open to pet sitting when I can. I am happy to come to your home and care for your pet in their space. I am also willing to come and give walks and potty breaks throughout the day if that’s what you want.
“Sophia was great!! Took Greta car of our two dogs and kitty while we were away for the day :)”
“Allie was great! She came for meet and greet and was personable. She kept me updated with pictures and info. While I was away, we even ran into a health concern but she was able to get it managed and keep me at ease while traveling. She took excellent care of my boys and the house. I will be using her again.”
“Would give 10 stars if I could! Audrey house-sat and cared for our indoor cats, outdoor cats, and foster kittens. She was so communicative, responsible, gave us daily updates on our babies, followed every instruction, and went above and beyond with their care! She also left our home absolutely spotless! I cannot recommend her enough!”
“Chrissy was great! Will absolutely book her again. She took amazing care of Merida and the house. She gave very detailed updates and kept me in the loop.”
“It was our first time using Rover and Nicole was so great for us! She took care of our three animals for the day and just let us get out of the house for a bit. She sent us small little updates during the day and took an amazing photo of our puppy! Overall, I would highly recommend Nicole for puppy care and house sitting. She made the whole process so easy!”
About: I grew up taking care of family cats and dogs; now I have two beautiful girls of my own! Ample experience pet sitting for neighbors and friends from kittens to senior dogs. I am currently working part time and have plenty of availability to take care of your pets! I try my best to be an early riser and get a few walks in each day, so I’m excited to take care of your pet at any time of day. Through my experience with pets I am adept at picking up when animals are distressed or anxious and broadly any signs they are not well. I will contact you or provided vet information if needed. I am good at sticking to a schedule so your pet still maintains a similar routine with walks, food and play.
About: From large to small, to young and old. I have also worked with dogs with trauma anxiety and medical needs. I am a dog lover and pet sitting is how I get my canine fix. I am a PhD student in Microbiology at UGA. I am early to rise and late to bed and moving the whole time in between. I am a runner and love to stay active so walks are never a problem. Pets are just like people in that they have individual needs. Some require more attention than others and I would try to treat them accordingly.
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Cara S.Star Sitter
“Cara did a great job with Rupert! She was very communicative and thoughtful. Will definitely be reaching out to her again for help with him in the future. She even drew a beautiful picture of Rupert as a gift that we now have hanging up in our home!”
Stephen F.Star Sitter
“Stephen is a cat whisperer! Our kitties loved him during his week long stay at our house. He left our home in immaculate condition. Stephen is a GEM.”
Alyse E.
“Fantastic!! Alyse did a great job taking care of my 3 yr old standard poodle and 8 week old puppy. She kept me updated on how they were doing. I will definitely recommend her and hope to use her again to stay with pups.”
Landon D.
“Landon was excellent with Zeus!! My Australian Shepard is very high energy and anxious but Landon was patient and eventually won Zeus' trust. Landon left my home clean and was respectful and kind in our interactions. 10/10 would recommend again!”
Miranda L.
“Miranda saved the day! I unexpectedly needed extended care for my senior dog. Miranda responded quickly to my request and was great with my dog. I felt 100% comfortable with her. I will definitely use her again.”
Ashley M.Star Sitter
“Ashley’s been watching our two big pups for over two years now, and she’s been absolutely amazing! She’s super communicative, takes amazing pictures of the boys, and knows them so, so well. When something seems a little bit off, she always lets us know immediately. We’re so happy to have someone who we can absolutely trust and who our pups adore!”
Sydney S.Star Sitter
“Sydney does such a great job for us! The pets all love her, even our skittish kitty. She also leaves the house looking better than she left it and is so pleasant to work with! She'll definitely take great care of anyone's home and pets. :)”
Crystal A.Star Sitter
“She is wonderful! Very dependable, attentive to Rosie, and great at keeping me updated while away. I felt completely comfortable leaving my fur baby in her care. Thank you, Crystal!”
Lara M.Star Sitter
“This was my first time using Lara and she was great with my pups! I used her for an overnight stay. She was an excellent communicator, letting me know exactly what was happening throughout the day. She sent lots of photos so I felt very comfortable knowing they were happy and well taken care of. She played with the dogs, loved on them and made sure they were fed and watered on time. The house was in perfect order when I got home - she even vacuumed the living room! What a bonus! I would highly recommend her.”
Diane K.
“diane is so great with our pets! she is caring and treats them like they’re her own. we have dogs and cats and she takes great care of all of them. she comes frequently and doesn’t leave the dogs in the house for too long and makes sure our indoor cats don’t get out!”
Sara A.
“Sara is great! So nice and responsive. My pups were super happy when I got home and I know they’d been loved on. I’ve already booked my next stay with Sara. Can’t recommend enough.”
Annie D.
“Annie was great, dependable, and the Corgis loved her. Everything was done as our instructions indicated and communication was excellent. We will use Annie again for future dog and house sitting needs.”
Peyton L.
“Peyton has watched my pets on multiple occasions. She is a sweet, dedicated care taker. She spends quality time with my pets and leaves the house better than she found it. I’d be happy to allow her to watch my pets again any time.”
Sophia R.Star Sitter
“Sophia was great!! Took Greta car of our two dogs and kitty while we were away for the day :)”
Allie N.
“Allie was great! She came for meet and greet and was personable. She kept me updated with pictures and info. While I was away, we even ran into a health concern but she was able to get it managed and keep me at ease while traveling. She took excellent care of my boys and the house. I will be using her again.”
Audrey J.
“Would give 10 stars if I could! Audrey house-sat and cared for our indoor cats, outdoor cats, and foster kittens. She was so communicative, responsible, gave us daily updates on our babies, followed every instruction, and went above and beyond with their care! She also left our home absolutely spotless! I cannot recommend her enough!”
Chrissy S.
“Chrissy was great! Will absolutely book her again. She took amazing care of Merida and the house. She gave very detailed updates and kept me in the loop.”
Nicole K.
“It was our first time using Rover and Nicole was so great for us! She took care of our three animals for the day and just let us get out of the house for a bit. She sent us small little updates during the day and took an amazing photo of our puppy! Overall, I would highly recommend Nicole for puppy care and house sitting. She made the whole process so easy!”
Alex W.
“Alex is a super sweet friend of mine with two cats of his own! He's responsible, kind, and a quick learner. I've trusted him to take care of my own animals, which says a lot because I am very selective! He was super communicative and my cat loved him being over.”
Hanna R.
“Hanna has been our catsitter for a while now. She is reliable and great with the “kids.” She sends photo updates and lets us know how things are going throughout the week. She is comfortable with the extra details like our alarm system, feeding the cats in separate rooms, and taking the trash bins out on trash day. We are lucky to have her.”
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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 Athens on Rover as of Jul 2025 was about $40 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 Jul 2025, there are 368 house sitters in Athens. 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, 86% of Athens house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Athens 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 Athens.
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. Athens 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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