House Sitting Ballwin
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“Perri is wonderful! We loved receiving multiple updates while away with photos and the communication was always clear and timely. This was our third time hiring Perri and will continue!”
“Evelyn was attentive and caring to my two Cavaliers, including the older one who has a medical condition. She did everything we asked and kept me informed during our time away. I appreciated her attention to detail. I would hire her again!”
“Ava watched our senior, blind dog Bella yesterday. She did a great job! She sent us a pic of Bella with an update of how she was doing. She was attentive when we were describing Bella's routine. We recommend her highly.”
“Emma was absolutely wonderful! She took such great care of our Goldendoodle, Hank, while we were away. She kept us updated throughout his stay with lots of pictures and messages, which gave us so much peace of mind. She truly went above and beyond by watering my flowers and bringing in our packages without us even asking. It was such a thoughtful gesture and meant so much to us. Hank was happy, well cared for, and clearly loved his time with Emma. We would absolutely trust her with Hank again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and attentive pet sitter! 🐾💕”
“Kelsey was absolutely phenomenal as both our dog sitter and house sitter while we were in Alaska. She provided frequent, detailed updates about our pups, along with the sweetest photos and videos that gave us so much peace of mind. She was especially attentive to our older dog, asking thoughtful questions to make sure she was providing the best possible care. She truly went above and beyond—not only caring for our dogs with genuine love and attention, but also taking great care of our home. After a storm passed through, she checked everything, handled anything that needed attention, and made sure everything was in great shape. She even had the house clean for our return, took out the trash, and did the laundry, which was such a thoughtful surprise after a long day of traveling. Knowing Kelsey was there allowed us to fully enjoy our trip because we never had to worry about our dogs or our home. We completely trust her, couldn't have asked for a better experience, and will absolutely book her again for any future pet or house sitting needs. Highly recommend!”
“Alex was amazing. She took care of our dog and cat, both can by a little challenging, and did everything we asked. We would definitely recommend her to anyone needing care for their pets.”
About: I have two dogs in my own and have taken care of numerous different breeds in my neighborhood, along with family and friends. I enjoy taking walks and enjoy spending time with all types of dogs I am currently unemployed for the past 20 years I’ve been raising my kids. Looking for a job! I have a very flexible schedule. I love spending my time with dogs. Make sure they are happy and loved. Feed and make sure they get enough food, water and affection. Most of all exercise love and safety
About: Through my life I have experienced taking care of family pets, from the puppy stage to crossing the rainbow bridge. I often think I love animals more than people. I am currently working from home part time with flexible hours, so I can play with and cuddle your fur babies as much as they want. I can board, pet sit or just walk your dog weekdays or weekends day or night. I have a fenced in yard with one senior dog. I can crate a dog up to 40lbs. We can go for walks if desired.
“Thomas was professional and provided excellent care from the first message to his time spent with Owen. It was not your standard "house sitting" since he did not have to stay overnight but provided the help needed while I was away for the day. He came to meet us first so he could learn more about Owen and the things to make their time together go smoothly. Owen had a great time with Thomas playing outside at his house and then was able to get him home safely to sleep in his own bed. I appreciate the care Thomas provided and was so helpful to ensure Owen was comfortable with him. I look forward to having him watch Owen next time.”
“Rosemary was fabulous as a sitter for our pup!! She did all the dog stuff and even helped with package delivery and plant watering!! Very sweet person and cared for the house superbly too.”
About: As young as I can remember I was raised with animals, specifically cats and dogs. From caring for my own family's pets, to caring for my neighbor's pets, to volunteering with local shelters, I am comfortable and experienced with caring for pets of all shapes and sizes. Aside from my love for animals, I graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor's in Psychology in 2024, and I am considering further schooling in the future. I worked with community resources for Specialty need and disabled individuals as well as with seniors in end of care rehabilitation services. Last year I moved from Texas to be closer to family while I worked and explored future possibilities. I'm currently working at a bakery part-time and am able to balance my time well. Typically I can expect two to three days of open availability, and I am willing to care either before or after my working shifts. When caring for others pets I always make sure to ask the owners their preferred methods of care as well as any pertinent information I may need to know. Aside from directions, I care for all animals as if it were my own. My cat is a spoiled baby and I love to shower any pets with a similar efforts.
“Lisa was fantastic! She took wonderful care of my cat and sent tons of pictures and videos. He was the happiest boy having her around. She was even kind enough to put my trash cans on pick up day, water my plants, and she washed the bed sheets! I can’t recommend her enough!”
“Madyson was great! She always responds and kept me up to date. Luna loved her from the beginning! She is normally scared but was drawn to Madyson almost immediately! The house was well kept and Luna was happy! I already have her booked for my next upcoming trip!”
“Thank you so much to Jeremy for making our trip to our daughter's wedding worry free! Our 12 year old dog Ozzie developed anxiety in the last few years which makes trips to the kennel not a possibility any longer. Jeremy was able to stay at our home to house sit & pet sit Ozzie; he helped with all of Ozzie's quirks & we didn't see ANY evidence of anxiety when we got home. I would 100% recommend Jeremy as a sitter & will definitely plan to use him again.”
“Lesley did a wonderful job of taking care of our cat while we were away for a trip. She was very responsive and provided numerous updates on how our cat was doing. Our cat has medical issues and needs someone to stay overnight and Lesley did a fantastic job. We will definitely book with Lesley again!”
“Cynthia is a treasure. She took such good care of our dogs - one of which is high (very high) energy and can be destructive when bored. We came home to happy dogs and no destruction. Cynthia kept us informed, with cute pics and videos. She is so personable it is like leaving your dogs with a good friend. Hope she is available the next time we are in need.”
About: I have grown up with dogs of all sizes and breeds. I’ve dog sat for family, friends, and neighbors. I’ve helped train my family’s dogs in the past so if there are any reinforcements or cues necessary on walks I’m more than capable of helping to keep a routine! I’m currently full time graduate student, but I have some free afternoons with plenty of time to walk your pets! I am also flexible to do drop ins for potty breaks and evening feedings. I do not have any pets but I can help care for your pet with walks! If there are specific needs your dog requires such as to be crated after walks I am more than willing to follow any directions for making sure your pet is safe and comfortable!
The median cost per night for house sitting in Ballwin is $50
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Ballwin
We couldn't be happier with the care Emma provided! She took fantastic care of our pets and our home while we were away. We returned to very happy, healthy pets and complete peace of mind. We would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring sitter!
Perri was excellent! She stayed at our house for 6 nights and took wonderful care of our dogs and home. She met with us twice beforehand, which gave us so much confidence before we left. She was incredibly kind, friendly, and communicative throughout our trip, sending regular updates and photos. She spent quality time playing with our dogs and took them on walks, so we knew they were happy and well cared for. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We will definitely be using Perri again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy pet sitter!
Lindsey did a great job sitting for my 2 dogs. She even took them for walks together which I have never done since I have a large fenced in yard. I believe they both warmed up to her and loved the walks. She was always quick to respond and kept me informed on how things were going. I came home to happy dogs which is always a good sign. I would highly recommend Lindsey to anyone looking for a dog sitter.
This is the second time Tarah has taken care of our pups and our house, and once again she did an outstanding job. This visit was a little more challenging because we left her with our 10-month-old, 100+ lb puppy who is recovering from elbow surgery. He required extra attention, careful activity restrictions, and medication, and we felt completely confident knowing he was in her care. Tarah kept us updated with messages and photos, and it was clear our dogs were happy, comfortable, and well loved while we were away. She also took great care of our home, leaving everything just as we left it. It's such a relief to have someone we trust with both our dogs and our house. We wouldn't hesitate to book Tarah again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable, caring, and responsible pet sitter.
Lawton took wonderful care of our dogs and our home while we were away for more than two weeks. From the very beginning, she was thoughtful, attentive, and communicative, sending us daily updates that gave us great peace of mind. One of our dogs is extremely shy and takes a long time to warm up to new people, but Lawton was incredibly patient and gentle with her. She clearly put in the extra effort to build trust and help her feel comfortable, which meant a lot to us. She also made sure both dogs got plenty of exercise through long walks and kept them engaged and stimulated throughout our trip. We are so grateful for the care she provided and would happily trust her with our pets again. Thank you, Lawton!
One of the best Dog Sitter I have ever had, willing to work with us in every capacity, and very, very, very good with elderly dogs. They absolutely adored him and took to him instantly I would recommend this gentleman to anyone that comes across my path 100%.
Wow! This was our first experience with Rover and we were very fortunate to find Jeremy. Everything about the experience was first class. I highly recommend Jeremy, but I selfishly do so with caution. Everyone will want to hire him and he won’t be available for us next time. Definitely a 5 star experience. Jeremy was prompt, communicative, respectful, attentive to our requests, also to the animals, and flexible in his schedule. Thank you Jeremy.
Brianna was absolutely wonderful! I have a very high energy dog who needs a lot of interaction and walks, and Brianna definitely gave him that and kept him active throughout the day. She took him on several long walks and sent me photos during and after each one. I could tell he was having the time of his life. I will definitely use her again.
Shruti was absolutely wonderful! She took excellent care of my dog and made me feel completely at ease while I was away. She sent frequent updates, photos, and videos, which I really appreciated- it was clear my dog was happy, comfortable, and having a great time. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and loving caregiver for their pet!
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The average cost for House Sitting in Ballwin on Rover is $49.95 per night (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.
Rover makes budgeting the cost of House Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for House Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .
As of August 2026, there are 1,653 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Ballwin. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:
- Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
- Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
- Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
- Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.
The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred Ballwin walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.
It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Ballwin maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:
- Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
- Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
- Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.
Tip: Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!
Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Ballwin choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .
If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet is showing signs of possible illness.
For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.
Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.
A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.
Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.
Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Ballwin. On Rover:
- 95% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 98% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 95% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
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