House Sitting Colwood
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“Jane was very good with Maverick and sent me lots of pictures so I could see how he is doing. I have already rebooked her and I know my dog will be well cared for and happy when I get home”
“Karen was fantastic - asked lots of great questions about routine and my pup’s individual quirks! They are very tactile dogs who love to cuddle up as close as possible and Karen was happy to accommodate their “demands” for snuggles! I came back to two happy dogs and a spotless home, and I’d absolutely book with Karen again!”
“Darcie was absolutely wonderful taking care of our anxious pup. She was easy to communicate with, very responsive, and sent a number of updates and photos. Ultimately, Darcie made our time away completely stress free and we came home to a very happy and well cared for fur-baby. 10/10 would recommend!”
“Susanne did an excellent job watching Raii! Arrived on time, took her for walks which can be difficult at times. Raii loved her . She was very friendly and easy to talk to. Very knowledgeable Very pleased with Susanne and would definitely get again”
“Kirk was amazing while I was gone for 2 weeks. He took amazing care of my cat and sent daily updates. He was very responsive and communicative while I was away. I would definitely rebook in the future.”
“Christi did a great job dog sitting our geriatric pup. She stayed at our house and left it in better shape than when she came. She was very responsive and loving towards Sophie. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing pet care.”
About: Ever since I was 5 we have had a dog or three in the house. I have learned from a young age how to care for, love, and properly discipline dogs to assure that they know they are loved and yet display the best behaviour possible! All while keeping them happy and healthy. I am a business owner and over the past year I have been able to step away from the front lines and do management. This gives me the time needed to spend with your dogs and make sure they are taken care of while you are away! As I cannot offer services at my home, I will assure that your home is taken care of as well as your dog. Your home will be treated as if it is mine and your dog aswell. There’s not much I love more in life than dogs.
About: I have not owned a cat in many years but always enjoy their company. Even the most unsocial cats seek out affection and attention for me. I have been involved with farming and farm sitting since I was a child. I work a couple of part time jobs in healthcare. My schedule for meeting with clients is flexible and can easily be worked around pet care commitments. I have walking trails and a fenced dog park in my neighbourhood. I have a spacious home and areas of my home can be closed off in order to assure a safe environment when I am not able to be around to observe the pets in my care directly.
“Braden was a lifesaver for accepting to house-sit my Chihuahua at the very last minute! He was reliable, easy to communicate with, and took good care of my dog while I was away. My dog seemed comfortable and settled in well, and I appreciated having someone there with him. Thanks again, Braden!”
About: I truly care about the well being of your pets, and would love to build bonds with them. I am an avid runner & hiker so if your pet needs to burn off some steam, we can get out of town and rip around! I have experience with anxious, reactive, and blind dogs. I run my own small business so my schedule is very flexible. I can make time for your pet on a weekly or daily schedule. I try my best to build a bond with your pet so they are trusting of me and see me as a friend and caretaker.
“Tommy came to our home to stay with our girl while we were away for a week; this was our first trip leaving our dog and we were nervous, Tommy was great with her and met with us/her prior to the stay to learn the routine. Tommy provided us with pictures each day and responded to our follow up with kindness, I would recommend Tommy not only for pet sitting but for walking as well!”
About: I currently work part-time, which gives me great availability! I'm free full-time 3 days a week and available every evening for the rest of the week. I like to take my time with every animal to ensure they feel comfortable and safe. I offer in-home visits and house sitting at your location, as I have cats of my own and prefer not to host other pets in my home. I work part-time, which gives me plenty of flexibility! I am available all day 3 days a week, as well as every evening on the remaining days. This allows me to dedicate plenty of quality time and focused care to your pet. I take a patient, gentle, and unhurried approach with every animal. Because I have cats at home, I exclusively provide care directly at your place. This keeps your pet comfortable in their familiar environment while ensuring a calm, safe, and stress-free routine.
About: My entire life has been about animals since the moment I opened my eyes. Growing up, my dream was to be a vet to help take care of them. That was nurtured by always having multiple pets around that I was responsible for caring for including rabbits, turtles, lizards, dogs, cats, and ferrets and more. As a kid I was the neighborhood’s dog walker. My family Lab had a few litters that we also cared for so I have had many sleepless nights with the pups and have even learned how to start training them! Before sitting full time I worked with wildlife and have experience with handling a wide range of species professionally as well. I just recently said goodbye to my little 17 year old blind/deaf mini poodle who was by my side for his entire life and required lots of attention and medication so I am very well versed with our senior babies as well. Our pets are way more than just animals- they are an integral part of the family and deserve to be treated as such. I currently work 8-4pm Monday-Friday so I’d be a good match for someone whose pets can stay home alone during the work day. Afterwards I am all yours! I can be available whenever and wherever! My goal is to mimic what their day to day schedule is. Having their parents leave home can be stressful enough so I hope to create a safe loving space where they can feel comfortable to be themselves. This can look like so many different things depending on your pet so I’m looking to tailor that experience to you! Any accommodations are welcomed! This is about keeping them happy <3
About: Since I can remember I’ve had such a love for animals and their beautiful personalities and energy. Since approximately 12 years of age I’ve cared for and raised dogs. My husband and I have had two wonderful companions for 16-18 years who are sadly no longer with us. We continue to want to have animals in our life and help where we can. We have experience with puppies , middle aged, and senior pups and love all the stages that each age ranges bring. With family member we understand the utmost care and trust is needed. When we had our two dogs our lives definitely revolved around the both of them. Whether it be walking, feeding, playing and medications - they always came first. They were family. Our home consists of 2.5 floors. We have hardwood and carpets (runners) available for dogs who have traction issues. We can carry dogs that weigh up to 20 Ibs up and down if needed if they are older and also utilize baby gates. Water is available up and down and we also have AC.
“Bryce was so great with our little anxious seven year year-old Rosie! She is normally a little nervous of males but she was super calm and relaxed and warmed up to Bryce after a short period! Bryce has a lot of experience with animals as he is a veterinarian technician and I liked knowing that she was in such knowledgeable hands! I enjoyed Bryce’s approach with such a fearful dog and I could see he was very slow and calm with her. All went well, and I am so happy!”
“Shae was an amazing and calm dog sitter. Our dog had never been left with anyone before and she was able to reassure Ollie a great deal. We came home to a relaxed, happy puppy. She went above and beyond taking care of Ollie and our home. We highly recommend Shae for any sitter needs and feel completely confident in doing so.”
“We had a great cat sitting experience with Nichole! Easy to communicate with and very prompt when replying to messages. Cats seemed happy and relaxed when we returned and the was exactly how we left it. Thanks, Nichole!”
“Our Guinness is so very lucky to have Frankie look after him! They are so very caring for his needs and always go above and beyond. They have helped us so much with tips for our puppy and Guinness loves spending time with them. Thank you so much Frankie!”
The median cost per night for house sitting in Colwood is $59
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Colwood
Ailsa was absolutely fantastic! She took great care of my dogs and made the whole experience stress free. Her communication was excellent, and I felt completely at ease knowing my dogs were in good hands. She was friendly, reliable, and genuinely caring, and it was clear she made sure my dogs were happy and comfortable. I really appreciated the care and attention she gave them. I wouldn’t hesitate to book with Ailsa again and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring dog sitter!
Karen stayed at our home for a week and took wonderful care of Sugarbeet and Morty. Sugarbeet is our senior boy and requires medication and some extra care, so having someone we felt completely comfortable trusting with him was really important to us. Karen sent daily updates and pictures, which we loved. Sugarbeet decided to be a bit of a grumpy old man and mostly kept his distance 😂 while Morty was very cuddly and really connected with her. I especially loved hearing Karen's observations about their different personalities, it was so fun getting someone else's perspective on the boys! Both cats were happy and completely themselves when we returned, with no signs that we'd abandoned them for a week! 😂 Karen also went above and beyond with our home with everything spotless when we got back which was such a lovely way to come home from vacation. We felt completely comfortable having Karen care for both our cats and our home and would absolutely book with her again. Highly recommend!
This was our first time having Jane care for our two dogs, Judy and Bessie, and we couldn’t have been happier! She was great at communicating both before and during the stay and sent us frequent updates and photos, which really put our minds at ease while we were away. When we got home, our pups were calm, happy, and clearly well looked after, and the house was very tidy and clean. We’re so grateful for the care Jane gave both our doggos and our home. We’ll definitely be booking her again! 🐾
Willow is exceptional. We couldn't have asked for better! This was the first time we'd left our dog Delta for more than a few days, and two weeks away is hard on everyone. Willow made it easy. She sent lots of pictures and videos every day and checked in with us regularly, so we never had to wonder how things were going. Delta was so well cared for and now absolutely loves her. Willow stayed at our home for the full two weeks and looked after it as carefully as she looked after Delta. We came back to a house that was spotless. She even brought in the mail, watered the plants, and kept up the maintenance on the hot tub. We can't say enough good things about Willow. She's reliable, communicative, and caring, and we'll happily be calling on her again.
We were looking for the right person to care for our aging dog and we found the perfect person in Annastasia! Our girl is usually a bit put off with us when we leave her behind but we came home to a perfectly relaxed pup who didn't make any demands of us. Clearly our dog was happy with the care, the walks, the treats and the treatment she received with Annastasia, who sent us pictures and updated us daily. This was our dog's first time staying with Annastasia in our home. We have already booked her again and we will leave without a worry. In addition, Annastasia was a more than perfect house guest, tidying up after a long haired dog that continually brings in various bits of garden materials. Additionally, she even washed the linens we left for her. What a find!
We had Alyssa come stay last minute for a trip, as our original pet care fell through. Alyssa was so lovely with our cat and bearded dragon, and had great communication throughout our time away. We felt like we could trust her right away, and came home to happy animals! She left our home clean and our yard was cared for. Thank you Alyssa!
Sara-Maude took such wonderful care of our Bichon Frise, Minnie! From the moment we met her, we knew Minnie was in great hands. She kept us updated with photos and messages throughout the stay, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. We haven’t left our dog with someone who isn’t family for many years and we were a bit nervous, but this disappeared after the first hour of being away. Sara-Maude took Minnie on walks, gave her lots of love and cuddles, and truly treated her as if she were her own. It was clear that Minnie was happy, comfortable, and incredibly well cared for. Her genuine love for animals really shines through. She was kind, reliable, and very easy to communicate with throughout the entire stay. We are so grateful for the excellent care she provided and wouldn't hesitate to book with her again. She left our house in an even cleaner state than we left it. We highly recommend Sara-Maude to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring dog sitter. Thank you for taking such great care of Minnie!
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The average cost of House Sitting in Colwood is $56 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $43 and $86 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of November 2026, there are 608 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across the city of Colwood. About 85% typically respond to requests within 60 minutes.
Enter your address and booking dates to see which sitters are available near you. You can also message multiple sitters to improve your chances of finding the right care.
It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Colwood 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.
<b>Tip:</b> 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!
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.
- Garbage & recycling: Taking garbage bins 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 Colwood walking routes, the location of your favourite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.
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 Colwood 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!
You can find what you need to review a sitter on their profile before booking with them. Each sitters’s profile on Rover shows verified reviews, a background check, and ratings to give a glimpse of how their previous visits went. You can also use the Meet & Greet to walk through your home, identifying which areas, like your bedroom, are off-limits or not. Requesting details of your home security through the app can also be a good way to have your sitter keep you updated about your home.
If you have security cameras or doorbells, Rover asks that you disclose them to sitters before you book.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they do not have any disqualifying offences.
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.
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.
Payment is handled securely through Rover. For a one-time booking, your payment method is charged at the time of checkout when you submit your booking request. This charge will include fees payable to Rover. Your booking is confirmed once the sitter accepts it.
If the request is not accepted, the pending charge is released in 1-7 days. How long it takes to disappear from your account depends on your payment provider.
For eligible recurring weekly services, you are charged for the first week when you book and then each Monday for the upcoming week. You’ll see the full price before you confirm. Always pay through Rover so your booking remains eligible for the Rover Guarantee and support.
A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet 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. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience administering medication or managing dietary requirements. On Rover:
- 89% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 92% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 94% 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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