House Sitting in Ballard, Seattle, WA
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“Justin took good care of my fur babies & apartment while I was away. He even put clean bedding on my bed for my return. The pics he sent were terrific too. I will definitely hire him again.”


“We’re so grateful Lynn was able to stay in our home to watch our pup, Benny. She was a great communicator and caretaker for both our dog and our home while we were away. We would not hesitate to book with her again anytime.”


“Jeff was SO wonderful with our big, high energy, 9 month old puppy! He took extra care to make sure that our dog got plenty of walks, dog parks visits, and time to hang out at home. He even worked with us to add on an additional walk last minute after we returned from our trip. Our dog loves Jeff and we can’t wait to have him back!”


“Theresa was really great with my dog and cat. It’s obvious she is an animal lover and they both instantly loved her. I would highly recommend her for pet sitting and will be rebooking soon! :)”


“Sabrina and Daniel were great! They took such good care of my pups, communicated well, and left me feeling confident that my dogs and my home were in good hands while I was away. They also took some of the cutest photos of them that I've seen. :) Who knew I'd have souvenir photos of my dogs in addition to my vacation photos? I would recommend them highly. They are experienced dog-people who love what they do.”


“Yasmin was amazing! We had some last minute changes and she was so accommodating. Our senior dog was so happy and completely herself when we returned which hasn’t always been the case with dog sitters. We will definitely have Yasmin stay with Jozi again.”


“Paula took such great care of Rave while we were out of town! She was also great keeping us posted on how things were going while we were away, and she was very responsive too. Your fur babies are in good hands with Paula, and I am happy to recommend her anytime! I will definitely book with her in the future.”


“Olivia was amazing our dog Lulu adores her, she was comforting Lulu during the storm, took her on walks, cuddled with her, Plus she watered all our plants, tidied up our house, stripped the bed and washed the sheets and towels. We have nothing but praise for Olivia!”


“Christian was fantastic at handling my kitties. They can be a bit high maintenance, what with them being a bit slow to warm up and needing meds but he was very communicative about how social they were, how they were eating, and finding a way to get them medicated. When there were complications with one the electronic feeders, he was great about working with me to find a solution that helped make sure that the kitty with the problematic autofeeder still got fed. Additionally, he was great at sending photos and updates. I’d totally recommend Christian as a sitter.”

“Sabrina was such a great sitter for our 2 doggos, one of which has really bad separation anxiety! She checked in with us a couple times during her time with them. She ensured they had all the pets and cuddles! We can’t wait to have her back.”


“Rachel did an amazing job watching our two dogs (one elderly and one young and pretty energetic), as well as our house for about 10 days. Very professional from start to finish, great communication, and (most importantly) our dogs seemed happy/no signs of anxiety when we came home! We’ll definitely reach out to Rachel again the next time we head out of town!”


“Ami was wonderful and took my pup on walks and potty. She stayed with her the whole time which was such a relief for my pups separation anxiety. Would highly recommend!”


“Emma did an excellent job with my difficult tortie. She was reliable, respectful, and communicative. She did a great job following my pretty strict instructions and I would definitely hire her again!”


“Is it possible to become overly-attached to your pooch-sitter as well as your adored pooch? Perhaps. But to leave your home feeling secure that your dog and household will be perfectly cared-for is a matchless gift. We are very grateful for Davied's competence, nurturing and high-standards for professionalism.”


“Pablo has stayed at our house to watch our dog Teddy twice, for a week both times. Teddy is a sweet dog but not easy - he's very reactive on leash and takes time to warm up to new people - and Pablo has been wonderful with him. Teddy is clearly very comfortable, well cared for and happy while we're away.”


“Machele is the best!! This is our second time having her for an extended stay and plan to book her again. She treats our pets like her own and it shows! Our dogs are well behaved, happy and calm when we return. We love the daily updates (with lots of photos!) and coming back to a clean home. Highly recommend!”


“Raymond is a passionate caregiver! He goes above & beyond the call to take care of us and our dogs! He graciously came back to check on our dogs after our flight was delayed to feed and care for our dogs. He provides daily updates with some of the best pet photos. Even our neighbors raved about him!”

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Justin G.
Star Sitter


“Justin took good care of my fur babies & apartment while I was away. He even put clean bedding on my bed for my return. The pics he sent were terrific too. I will definitely hire him again.”


Lynn B.

“We’re so grateful Lynn was able to stay in our home to watch our pup, Benny. She was a great communicator and caretaker for both our dog and our home while we were away. We would not hesitate to book with her again anytime.”


Jeffrey M.
Star Sitter


“Jeff was SO wonderful with our big, high energy, 9 month old puppy! He took extra care to make sure that our dog got plenty of walks, dog parks visits, and time to hang out at home. He even worked with us to add on an additional walk last minute after we returned from our trip. Our dog loves Jeff and we can’t wait to have him back!”


Theresa B.
Star Sitter


“Theresa was really great with my dog and cat. It’s obvious she is an animal lover and they both instantly loved her. I would highly recommend her for pet sitting and will be rebooking soon! :)”


Sabrina & Daniel S.
Star Sitter


“Sabrina and Daniel were great! They took such good care of my pups, communicated well, and left me feeling confident that my dogs and my home were in good hands while I was away. They also took some of the cutest photos of them that I've seen. :) Who knew I'd have souvenir photos of my dogs in addition to my vacation photos? I would recommend them highly. They are experienced dog-people who love what they do.”


Yasmin E.Star Sitter

“Yasmin was amazing! We had some last minute changes and she was so accommodating. Our senior dog was so happy and completely herself when we returned which hasn’t always been the case with dog sitters. We will definitely have Yasmin stay with Jozi again.”


Paula W.Star Sitter

“Paula took such great care of Rave while we were out of town! She was also great keeping us posted on how things were going while we were away, and she was very responsive too. Your fur babies are in good hands with Paula, and I am happy to recommend her anytime! I will definitely book with her in the future.”


Olivia F.
Star Sitter


“Olivia was amazing our dog Lulu adores her, she was comforting Lulu during the storm, took her on walks, cuddled with her, Plus she watered all our plants, tidied up our house, stripped the bed and washed the sheets and towels. We have nothing but praise for Olivia!”


Christian K.Star Sitter
“Christian was fantastic at handling my kitties. They can be a bit high maintenance, what with them being a bit slow to warm up and needing meds but he was very communicative about how social they were, how they were eating, and finding a way to get them medicated. When there were complications with one the electronic feeders, he was great about working with me to find a solution that helped make sure that the kitty with the problematic autofeeder still got fed. Additionally, he was great at sending photos and updates. I’d totally recommend Christian as a sitter.”


Sabrina S.
Star Sitter


“Sabrina was such a great sitter for our 2 doggos, one of which has really bad separation anxiety! She checked in with us a couple times during her time with them. She ensured they had all the pets and cuddles! We can’t wait to have her back.”


Rachael C.

“Rachel did an amazing job watching our two dogs (one elderly and one young and pretty energetic), as well as our house for about 10 days. Very professional from start to finish, great communication, and (most importantly) our dogs seemed happy/no signs of anxiety when we came home! We’ll definitely reach out to Rachel again the next time we head out of town!”


Ami Y.
Star Sitter


“Ami was wonderful and took my pup on walks and potty. She stayed with her the whole time which was such a relief for my pups separation anxiety. Would highly recommend!”




Sarah J.

“Sarah was awesome with Griz today! Gave updates while I was gone for the day and made sure he was nice and taken care of. Anyone would be wise to have her take care of their pets!”


Emma J.Star Sitter

“Emma did an excellent job with my difficult tortie. She was reliable, respectful, and communicative. She did a great job following my pretty strict instructions and I would definitely hire her again!”


Davied E.Star Sitter

“Is it possible to become overly-attached to your pooch-sitter as well as your adored pooch? Perhaps. But to leave your home feeling secure that your dog and household will be perfectly cared-for is a matchless gift. We are very grateful for Davied's competence, nurturing and high-standards for professionalism.”


Pablo P.Star Sitter

“Pablo has stayed at our house to watch our dog Teddy twice, for a week both times. Teddy is a sweet dog but not easy - he's very reactive on leash and takes time to warm up to new people - and Pablo has been wonderful with him. Teddy is clearly very comfortable, well cared for and happy while we're away.”


Machele M.Star Sitter

“Machele is the best!! This is our second time having her for an extended stay and plan to book her again. She treats our pets like her own and it shows! Our dogs are well behaved, happy and calm when we return. We love the daily updates (with lots of photos!) and coming back to a clean home. Highly recommend!”


Raymond C.
Star Sitter


“Raymond is a passionate caregiver! He goes above & beyond the call to take care of us and our dogs! He graciously came back to check on our dogs after our flight was delayed to feed and care for our dogs. He provides daily updates with some of the best pet photos. Even our neighbors raved about him!”


Jenna W.Star Sitter

“Jenna provided lots of updates, pics and took great care of my (crazy) babies. She left the house sooo clean too! Hope she’ll come back soon!!!”


Allyson M.

“Allyson once again did a fantastic job! The girls love her and we look forward to booking with her again! You won’t be disappointed and neither will your pups :)”
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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 Ballard.
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. Ballard 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.
