House Sitting in Baxter, Grand Rapids, MI
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1. Emily L.
“Emily was wonderful. She followed my instructions exactly, and provided periodic updates, so I did not have to worry about my pets’ wellbeing. My dogs loved her and they all cuddled a lot, so my pets were very well taken care of.”
2. Maelee N.
“We had never had a sitter stay at our home, but Maelee made it a very comfortable experience. She met Huxley prior to watching him, kept our home clean, and provided excellent care to him for the week of our vacation. We received updates daily which was perfect because we really missed him! Also, she did this all over the holidays. I could not recommend Maelee enough.”
3. Bethany C.
“This was our first time using Rover and Bethany did an amazing job! She always kept us updated on how our dog was doing and sent pics! We will definitely use Bethany again!”
4. Brian G.
“Brian is so attentive to our pets and intuitive about what they need. We appreciate the care he provides and are glad we found him! Definitely recommend.”
5. Kelly D.
“Kelly is attentive and communicative. She watched our dog who doesn’t like fireworks after the 4th of July and Kelly was kind and updated us frequently to let us know that Arya was doing great. She is extremely respectful of your home and all around awesome!! Highly recommend - our dog loved hanging out with her!”
6. Jeasy R.
“Came back home and not only were our dogs happy, but the house was cleaner than when we left!”
7. Ariel M.
“Ariel was great! We booked her to watch our dog and cat while we went on an anniversary trip. It made our time much more enjoyable knowing that our pets were taken care of while we were away. Definitely will be using her again in the future.”
8. Abby E.
“Abby did a great job with Ace and Jerry, she sent me pictures while she was here for a week and I think my pets are looking for her now that I’m back home. Thank you Abby”
9. Julia M.
“Julia was amazing with my dog Boots!!! I was able to enjoy myself while I was out knowing Boots was in good hands and she kept me updated throughout the night which I really appreciate. I could tell Boots was happy and enjoyed hanging out with her and I will definitely book again :)”
10. Sabrina S.
“What a kind sweet young lady Sabrina is. We are very happy with her. She dreeses and acts professionaly. Our pets loved her and she did arrived right on time. We look forward to using her again in the future.”
11. Cassie W.
“Another stellar stay with Cassie! One of our pups Freddie recently started to develop a fear of storms. She is sooo patient with him and does everything she can to help him through it! She provides us continual photo and text updates so we never have to worry about our boys! She is the best house guest you could ask for, on top of her excellent care for our most precious boys!”
12. Rachael M.
“Rachael was amazing! She took great care of Buddy and had no issues the entire time. We got updates and videos of Buddy, and he was as happy as could be. I highly recommend Rachael for anyone looking for a reliable sitter”
13. Sophia O.
“Sophia was awesome! She spoiled Max and he was a happy dog while she stayed with him. Will definitely use again!”
14. Skyler S.
“Skyler was Great! She was quick to respond and made the entire process very easy! My puppy is only 10 weeks old and she took very good care of her, taking her outside to the bathroom and giving her lots of love! She always sent photos of my puppy throughout the night to keep me updated on how she was doing! Which held ease my nerves about leaving her for work at such a young age. I will definitely be booking again with Skyler :)”
15. Alyssa M.
“Alyssa does such a great job with my anxious dog! She sends me lots of updates and Milo always seems very well taken care of when I get home.”
16. Molly H.
“Had an awesome experience with Molly and her dog Izzi! She sent photos and videos throughout dog sitting at my apartment, which eased my nervousness of leaving her alone for the first time. She did really well with my dog and her social anxiety. I will definitely be rehiring her again for future needs! 10/10 Highly recommended.”
17. Ciarra P.
“Ciarra was great with our two pups while we were away! She regularly updated us with how the dogs were doing, communicated clearly and took great care of our house. Would definitely book again!”
18. Abigail C.
“Jae was a great sitter for my dog and two cats!! Consistent and quick communication, followed instructions for house sitting tasks, and kept the animals happy and safe. I’d recommend Jae for dog/cat care and house sitting anytime!”
19. Michelle H.
“Michelle did a great job of watching over our two golden retrievers (age 4 months and 5 years) while we were on vacation. She followed our instructions perfectly and went above and beyond in caring for our pets and our home. Michelle is a great communicator and sent us updates on a regular basis. I highly recommend her as a pet sitter and would not hesitate to hire her again.”
20. Kelsey & Forrest K.
“Kelsey went above & beyond with my dog, Nalah!! She took her to the dog park, for multiple walks, and sent photo and video updates throughout the day. My dog was smiling ear to ear in each photo- Highly recommend. Will def be using Kelsey again!!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Baxter on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about CA$41 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 2024, there are 737 house sitters in Baxter. 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, 89% of Baxter house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Baxter 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 Baxter.
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. Baxter 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.
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