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Sitter Profile Image: Eric K.
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Eric K.
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$62
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
86 reviews
25 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Maynard, MA, 01754

Eric is super reliable. He shows up on time and he is very gentle with my anxious dog, Boo. She takes time to become comfortable with new people, and she is off to a good start with Eric.

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Robert B.
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Kerri D.
$67
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
49 reviews
11 repeat clients
2 years of experience
Acton, MA, MA, 01720

Kerri was great! We needed someone to watch our dog while we went to my bridal shower and Kerri was communicative, helpful, and took great care of Athena. Would definitely book again!

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Campbell M.
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Anindita L.
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$73
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
6 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Acton, MA, 01720

She took good care of Oliver and everything was in order when I got home. Communication was smooth and I appreciated her help while I was away.

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Meghan C.
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Megan J.
$95
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Ayer, MA, 01432

Megan did an awesome job taking care of our cat and dog for the weekend. She was a great communicator with us and home and pets looked perfect when we came home! Will love to use her again in the future.

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Shelly J.
Sitter Profile Image: Annie K.
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Annie K.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
12 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Maynard, MA, 01754

Annie took excellent care of our dog and house while we were away. She’s prompt, communicative and friendly. Highly recommend!

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Bjorn S.
Sitter Profile Image: Susannah N.
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Susannah N.
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$134
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
11 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Acton, MA, 01720

Zannah did a great job house sitting for us. It was the worst icy weather of the year but she made the most of it and we came home to happy animals and were really grateful she was able to do it. She’s responsive and sent us daily updates.

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Rebecca P.
Sitter Profile Image: Rachel A.
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Rachel A.
$111
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
39 reviews
17 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Acton, MA, 01720

We couldn’t be more grateful for Rachel’s care and dedication while watching our senior dog, Kaia, during our weekend trip. What truly stood out was her flexibility and commitment to ensuring Kaia was well taken care of, no matter the circumstances. Originally, we planned to return Sunday night, but a strong winter storm changed our plans. When we reached out to Rachel last-minute to ask if she could stay an extra night, she didn’t hesitate to help. With road conditions still dangerous Monday morning, we ended up extending our stay another night, knowing Kaia was in great hands. Despite the storm hitting Acton hard and making walks difficult, Rachel made sure Kaia could get outside safely and kept our home well cared for. Her reliability and willingness to adapt to unexpected challenges gave us peace of mind throughout the trip. We highly recommend Rachel to anyone looking for a responsible, caring, and dependable dog sitter!

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Lisa B.
Sitter Profile Image: alexandra s.
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alexandra s.
$36
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
10 years of experience
Stow, MA, 01775

About: My childhood cat Daisy, is as important to me as a family member. She is the perfect cat and I would not be the person I am today without her and that has left me with a deep love for cats, and by extension all pets. She is a whopping 15 years old as of now, was born in 2011 and adopted 2012, and is still VERY healthy and happy to this day. Before her, there was Max the Maine Coon who lived to 15. From birth I have had cats in the house, and adored them. I have taken part in their care more seriously beginning at age 8-10 when we adopted Daisy and took care of her in my room as she adjusted as a young kitten. 7 years later we found a fluffy orange kitten on a local walk. After nobody claimed him, we took him in. He grew up to be a hefty, incredibly fluffy ball of personality. He is now 8 and as energetic and healthy as ever. Needless to say, I love cats and am very familiar with their behavior and care. All the cats me and my family have owned have lived and continue to live exceptionally long, fruitful, and healthy lives. Additionally, When I was a preteen I loved participating in all sorts of summer actiities, but by fam my favorite was a semi-local summer camp at Animal Adventures, a rescue for all types of animals that hosted opportunities for young people to clean, feed, pet, and otherwie enjoy the company of exotic and native animals such as the capybara, a boa python, and even alligators. It was a foundational experience to fuel my love for animals and their care well into adulthood, a fascination that has never left me. My own personal routine for my pet care is simple and effective. I am very flexible when it comes to my availability and am more than open to many following all kinds of particular schedules for your pet’s needs. My daily care for my own pets is as follows: my father and I split the care of the cats when we are both home, but there has been many a time where I am alone for extended periods and in charge of their total care for a week or more. Their litter is scooped at least twice a day, once at noon. They are fed three to four times a day, in the morning, early afternoon, early evening, and night. They split a can of wet food between them for each meal. If we are gone for more the majority of the day, dry food is left out. Daisy has a topical medication applied on the inside of her ear, once at breakfast while she eats and once at night. Left ear in the morning, right at night. Gently holding her scruff while she eats and standing behind her while I apply the medicine makes the process quick and stress free for both of us! For house sitting, I can be flexible and attentive! Depending on the needs, I can (and likely will) spend nearly all the time with your pet. If your pet is shy, I will try to stay within a comfortable distance while keeping track of their well-being, and energetic and social pets will get plenty of love and attention. I care very much about their routines and health and will follow any instructions given, as I am used to an important schedule regarding my own cats’ health.

Sitter Profile Image: Traci H.
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Traci H.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Concord, MA, 01742

Traci did an AMAZING job with our elderly girl. She left the house neat and our girl was happy. My family feels much more comfortable going away knowing Traci will be there to watch our girl.

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Colleen S.
Sitter Profile Image: Hannah K.
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Hannah K.
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$111
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
9 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Stow, MA, 01775

Hannah was available last minute for an overnight stay when our original plans changed. She was able to squeeze in a meet and greet beforehand and put a lot of effort into helping our anxious dog feel comfortable. She sent updates throughout the stay and left our home clean and just how we left it. We would definitely use Hannah’s walking and pet-sitting services again!

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Taylor K.
Sitter Profile Image: James D.
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James D.
$89
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
5 years of experience
Stow, MA, 01775

James toook great care of Bella - lots of walks and petting.

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Abigail M.
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Joy M.
Star Sitter
$56
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
41 reviews
9 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Ayer, MA, 01432

Joy stayed over and watched our two dogs for a night. She was great and went over and beyond what we expected. She sent us updates with pictures of the dogs, which we really appreciated. Our house even looked cleaner than we had left it. We definitely would have her over again!

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Maridel D.
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Julie-Anne D.
Star Sitter
$95
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Framingham, MA, 01701

Julie-Anne was an excellent dog sitter. She communicated very well. Sent photos & gave us up dates. She stayed at our house & gave our dogs love & snuggles. We will use Julie-Anne again.

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Peri C.
Sitter Profile Image: Danyel D.
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Danyel D.
$139
total per night
4.8 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
20 repeat clients
23 years of experience
Concord, MA, 01742

I couldn’t have asked for a better person to care for our pets while we were away. Danyel went above and beyond with a calm demeanor during times of stress with our pets. She is incredibly communicative and honors your pets’ needs.

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Geneva H.
Sitter Profile Image: Kaylee D.
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Kaylee D.
$95
total per night
4.9 out of 5 stars
34 reviews
8 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Acton, MA, 01720

Kaylee was amazing- she took great care of our rambunctious puppy at our home when we needed to travel out of state for the day. Also really appreciated her updates throughout the day. Highly recommend!!

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Maryann B.
Sitter Profile Image: Brendan M.
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Brendan M.
$56
total per night
4.7 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Sudbury, MA, 01776

We had a 10 day trip and Brendan did an amazing job taking care of our 5 year old dog and 9 year old cat. He was attentive, caring, and followed all instructions. We highly recommend him as a pet sitter!

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Jessica K.
Sitter Profile Image: Sarah P.
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Sarah P.
$139
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Acton, MA, 01720

Excellent care for my dog and two cats.

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Maria A.
Sitter Profile Image: rachel t.
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rachel t.
Star Sitter
$78
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
29 reviews
9 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Southborough, MA, 01772

Rachel was amazing with Bert and Maisy. She followed their exact schedule and also exercised them every day multiple times a day. She was very attentive to both doggies especially when Maisy had a bout of illness. She was so communicative and kept me in the loop with how they were doing and sent pictures. I felt so comfortable and reassured they were getting the best care while we were away. I would highly recommend Rachel for your pet sitting needs!! ❤️

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Laurie C.
Sitter Profile Image: Chloe W.
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Chloe W.
$62
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
7 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Chelmsford, MA, 01824

She’s great and my pups loved her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Tristan W.
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Tristan W.
$34
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
7 repeat clients
19 years of experience
Sudbury, MA, 01776

Tristan was so responsive and sent pictures and videos every day while we were on vacation. He spoiled our dogs and brought them to dog parks, went on walks and played with them in the backyard. You could tell he really enjoyed being with our dogs and we felt so relieved. Our dogs were in good hands!! I would use Tristan again in a heartbeat!

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Beth S.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Boxborough is $60

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hannah is great with my dog, always making sure she’s exercised and comfortable! Even though my dog is reactive on walks and takes some time to warm up to people, Hannah has done a great job making sure she’s comfortable and able to thrive while I’m away. She went above and beyond before her first stay to make sure everyone was comfortable!

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Margaret H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Zannah. It was obvious from our first meeting how caring and kind she would be with Rosie. Zannah sent frequent updates, took Rosie on walks and true adventures, and is so easy to talk to! Rosie can get a little anxious when she senses we are leaving but she was so calm around Zannah - we are so grateful to have found her!!

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Melissa M.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Rachel spent a week at our house with our 80 pound dog. She did a great job. She sent us pictures and reports and our dog and home were in great shape when we returned. We definitely plan to use Rachel for our next trip.

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George G.
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FAQs for House Sitting - Boxborough

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The average cost for House Sitting in Boxborough on Rover is $94.35 per night (as of July 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 July 2026, there are 6,486 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Boxborough. 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 Boxborough 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 Boxborough 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 Boxborough 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 Boxborough. On Rover:

  • 93% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 97% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 96% 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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