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“We had Ryan stay with our 2 dogs, Jade and Sienna and we are so happy we chose him. He took great care of them! They can be timid around new people and Jade takes a bit to trust, but Ryan got them to warm up and be best buddies right away. They were cuddle buddies from then on. He sent some pics too and we could see they were very comfortable with him. Ryan was always very good with communication too. He's a really great guy. Don't hesitate to book him as we certainly will be booking him again.”
“Courtney is amazing. I have been apprehensive about using Rover as a service as my dogs can be a lot of work. She is a natural and great with my animals. I would rate her 10 stars if I could! I will definitely be using her in the future.”
“Barb aka MacGyver 😜, was awesome. My doggies loved her and we felt very comfortable knowing our furbabies were well taken care of. Barb was very considerate of our home and kept our house spotless.”
“So responsive, knew how to work with a dog that is needy! Sent tons of pictures, since I was nervous leaving him. He loved her from the start, she has a great vibe that dogs can read. Very impressed, definitely will hire again!”
“Mickey took excellent care of our dog and cat (and chickens!). She was responsive and proactive, and sent photos and updates to ease our minds while we were on our vacation. We were happy to have her staying in our home, and she even brought her own items over to help with dog care (e.g., a retractable leash, an extra outdoor line). We highly recommend Mickey and hope to have her sit for us every time we travel out of town.”
“Brianne was wonderful with our fur babies. She made sure that they were well taken care of and spent time playing with them. We intend to use her in the future again.”
About: I currently have a very energetic young pit bull name Ruby. I am an advocate for the Pit breed. She is a certified therapy dog and she has Passed her AKC canine good citizens test. Her and I are part of the "paws for love" program sponsored through our local SPCA . We volunteer at the airport, schools, and I am currently going through hospice application along with our Family Justice Dept. We also do agility training along with fun Barn hunting. I do not work outside my home as most of my time is spent working with my dogs. It was something I had a passion for once I retired and had the time. Ruby also has her AKC advanced trick title. Currently working on the next
“Jessica was phenomenal! Our three girls were so happy with her and well taken care of. She updated us at least two times a day, brought them extra treats and a toy, and did some chores/cleaning around the house!”
“Ava was wonderful with my dogs! She took the time to meet Goose, my fearful dog, prior to house sitting and was so kind and respectful to Goose’s needs. She had all three dogs sleeping in bed and absolutely loving their time with Ava.”
“Mary did a wonderful job sitting for Chance & Brownie. She communicated well, took them on daily walks & sent photos throughout the day. I will definitely use her in the future. Highly recommend. 🐾”
“Jessica was beyond wonderful with our dogs. She clearly is an animal lover and she treated ours like they were her own. Her communication was absolutely top notch with so many pictures and updates! I can’t recommend her enough!”
“Rebecca was wonderful! She was communicative and provided pics of the dogs and asked questions as needed. We will absolutely check her availability next time chewy and Iggy need a sitter!”
About: I’ve taken care of dogs of every kind since I was a kid. I grew up on a farm, and we always had animals to care for. Currently, I have 1 dog and 4 cats, we rescued a cat family. I am working part time so I will have plenty of opportunity to care for your dog. Anytime would be a good time for me to board your pet, drop in to house sit or take your dog for a walk. I have a large fenced yard, a large awning area, and a garage set up for shade, along with other dog friendly amenities. I have a doggy pool and dog beds for cozy comfort. Lots of room to run and play as well.
About: I have always had a love of animals and I enjoy spending time with them, and yes, I do talk to them as if they are human. I have summers off and would love to spend some time with animal friends!!I am an early riser and can also be flexible with schedules during the summer. I have a fenced in yard here and all the things needed for various pets, especially dogs. I would hope that owners will specify how they’d like their pet cared for.
About: I grew up around and with dogs and absolutely adore them. From chihuahua’s to rottweilers I love them all! I was bit as a child so do have some fear when it comes to reactive dogs and would rather not sit for them. While my expertise is cats the more dogs I’ve sat the more comfortable I am. So not only am I helping you but you’re helping me :) My boyfriend and I both work 9-5 most days but can always stop by for checkins on our breaks. We sit together and work around our schedules to make time for the pets we care for. We have multiple cats as well as fish, frogs, and a lizard. We know how important routines are and do our best to keep your pet in their routine. We ask that your Rover profile is updated with all the information needed to care for your pet up to your standard. Some examples would be feeding and bathroom routines.
“Dave was very punctual, responsive, and took great care of our animals while my fiancé and I were away. We would recommend him to anyone looking for a sitter!”
About: I have had dogs since I was 7 years old. I currently own two of my own and both are age 2. I help family when they are out of town with the care of their dogs. I currently work part time flexible hours! I can start around 9am until late night. I can do long weekend care as well. Flexibility open I do have two dogs with a fenced in yard. My dogs love to run and play with new dogs, if you need day boarding.
“Caroline loved up on my pup! Thank you!”
“Jared did a great job, I felt very comfortable with him in my home.”
“Nikki was wonderful with our beagle, Wesley. She sent pictures regularly and followed our requests without any issues! Our house, including all our flowers, were well cared for! Communication excellent. Nikki was also very accommodating when we had travel issues returning home. We would use her services again, for sure!”
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Ryan S.Star Sitter
“We had Ryan stay with our 2 dogs, Jade and Sienna and we are so happy we chose him. He took great care of them! They can be timid around new people and Jade takes a bit to trust, but Ryan got them to warm up and be best buddies right away. They were cuddle buddies from then on. He sent some pics too and we could see they were very comfortable with him. Ryan was always very good with communication too. He's a really great guy. Don't hesitate to book him as we certainly will be booking him again.”
Courtney K.
“Courtney is amazing. I have been apprehensive about using Rover as a service as my dogs can be a lot of work. She is a natural and great with my animals. I would rate her 10 stars if I could! I will definitely be using her in the future.”
Barb K.Star Sitter
“Barb aka MacGyver 😜, was awesome. My doggies loved her and we felt very comfortable knowing our furbabies were well taken care of. Barb was very considerate of our home and kept our house spotless.”
Jessie F.Star Sitter
“So responsive, knew how to work with a dog that is needy! Sent tons of pictures, since I was nervous leaving him. He loved her from the start, she has a great vibe that dogs can read. Very impressed, definitely will hire again!”
Mickey M.Star Sitter
“Mickey took excellent care of our dog and cat (and chickens!). She was responsive and proactive, and sent photos and updates to ease our minds while we were on our vacation. We were happy to have her staying in our home, and she even brought her own items over to help with dog care (e.g., a retractable leash, an extra outdoor line). We highly recommend Mickey and hope to have her sit for us every time we travel out of town.”
Brianne J.
“Brianne was wonderful with our fur babies. She made sure that they were well taken care of and spent time playing with them. We intend to use her in the future again.”
Ronene A.
“Ronene is an awesome person, reliable, trustworthy and always has your pets best interest at heart!. She will show up when asked, do whatever the task at hand is! She has superior experience with handling dogs and enjoys every minute of it”
Jessica E.
Star Sitter
“Jessica was phenomenal! Our three girls were so happy with her and well taken care of. She updated us at least two times a day, brought them extra treats and a toy, and did some chores/cleaning around the house!”
Ava D.
“Ava was wonderful with my dogs! She took the time to meet Goose, my fearful dog, prior to house sitting and was so kind and respectful to Goose’s needs. She had all three dogs sleeping in bed and absolutely loving their time with Ava.”
Mary S.
“Mary did a wonderful job sitting for Chance & Brownie. She communicated well, took them on daily walks & sent photos throughout the day. I will definitely use her in the future. Highly recommend. 🐾”
Jessica G.Star Sitter
“Jessica was beyond wonderful with our dogs. She clearly is an animal lover and she treated ours like they were her own. Her communication was absolutely top notch with so many pictures and updates! I can’t recommend her enough!”
Rebecca V.
“Rebecca was wonderful! She was communicative and provided pics of the dogs and asked questions as needed. We will absolutely check her availability next time chewy and Iggy need a sitter!”
William W.
“William is such a dog person forever and always. We grew up with dogs and have always been great with either walking training or simply being patient with them. 10/10 would recommend :)”
Jackie C.Star Sitter
About: I have always had a love of animals and I enjoy spending time with them, and yes, I do talk to them as if they are human. I have summers off and would love to spend some time with animal friends!!I am an early riser and can also be flexible with schedules during the summer. I have a fenced in yard here and all the things needed for various pets, especially dogs. I would hope that owners will specify how they’d like their pet cared for.
Jaiden F.
About: I grew up around and with dogs and absolutely adore them. From chihuahua’s to rottweilers I love them all! I was bit as a child so do have some fear when it comes to reactive dogs and would rather not sit for them. While my expertise is cats the more dogs I’ve sat the more comfortable I am. So not only am I helping you but you’re helping me :) My boyfriend and I both work 9-5 most days but can always stop by for checkins on our breaks. We sit together and work around our schedules to make time for the pets we care for. We have multiple cats as well as fish, frogs, and a lizard. We know how important routines are and do our best to keep your pet in their routine. We ask that your Rover profile is updated with all the information needed to care for your pet up to your standard. Some examples would be feeding and bathroom routines.
Dave Z.
“Dave was very punctual, responsive, and took great care of our animals while my fiancé and I were away. We would recommend him to anyone looking for a sitter!”
Brianna N.
About: I have had dogs since I was 7 years old. I currently own two of my own and both are age 2. I help family when they are out of town with the care of their dogs. I currently work part time flexible hours! I can start around 9am until late night. I can do long weekend care as well. Flexibility open I do have two dogs with a fenced in yard. My dogs love to run and play with new dogs, if you need day boarding.
Caroline D.
“Caroline loved up on my pup! Thank you!”
Jared S.
“Jared did a great job, I felt very comfortable with him in my home.”
Nikki & Justin A.
“Nikki was wonderful with our beagle, Wesley. She sent pictures regularly and followed our requests without any issues! Our house, including all our flowers, were well cared for! Communication excellent. Nikki was also very accommodating when we had travel issues returning home. We would use her services again, for sure!”
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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 Boston on Rover as of Aug 2025 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 Aug 2025, there are 520 house sitters in Boston. 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, 88% of Boston house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Boston have an average of 14 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 Boston.
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. Boston 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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