House Sitting in Courtenay
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1. Mya J.

“Mya looked after our 2 year old border collie/heeler pup, Della, for a week while we went away on vacation out of country. She came a couple months before we left for a meet and greet which went well and asked a lot of good questions. We had her come walk Della for an hour by herself a month before we left to see how it would go and it was great! While away for our vacation we received daily updates and pictures as promised. We had full trust with Mya in our house and getting Della out for well needed exercise multiple times a day. Mya was also very accommodating to our flight schedule coming early and staying late with Della which was very much appreciated. We will definitely use her services again and highly recommend Mya!”


2. Anthony W.

“Tony is a very kind hearted person with a calm approach. He was very flexible with the needs of my dog who have separation anxiety. He was reassuring with his words. I am happy to hire him again and would recommend him. A very nice man.”


3. Matthew P.

“Matthew is a very reliable and caring person that I entirely trust with my dog and home.”


4. Rebecca S.

“Rebecca is awesome! All our neighbours commented on how often they saw Rebecca out for walks with the dogs during the day and how friendly and engaging she was. The house was very clean on our return. We highly recommend Rebecca.”


5. Lindsay & Jordan M.
About: I have had dogs and cats since I was a young child. I currently have 1 wheaton terrier, and 2 gerbils (my daughters). I love taking care of animals, and have experience with walking, training, boarding dogs and cats. I love taking dogs to beach and forest walks--we have a large park behind our home where dogs can run and play safely. Children in home (11, 7) Note: any pets boarding with me need to be safe with children. No aggressive animals will be accepted. I work from home Monday to Friday with some weekdays off, weekends off-ensure my own dog walks 3 times a day including a long walk/plays, lots of pet love. I have large fenced yard, huge park behind our home which is away from busy roads. Lots of playtime inside and outside, our kids are great with animals and love caring for them too.


6. Rebecca I.

“Rebecca was the best dog and house sitter! She took such great care of our sweet girl. Would HIGHLY recommend her! It was clear to me that my pup was in good hands. She kept us updated with photos and videos and left the home cleaner than when we left. We would be so lucky to have her come again. :)”


7. Colleen F.

“Colleen was a great dog/house sitter! I appreciated the communication, with photo and video updates. Dogs were well looked after, Not to mention she left the house spotless! I would recommend her to anyone for pet sitting/house sitting needs. Thank you so much Colleen!”


8. Gammy B.

“Gammy was awesome with Luna. He stayed at my house for several nights, sent me regular photos and videos to keep me updated on how she was doing. I asked him to help me keep my garden watered and both dog and garden were looking great when I got home :) ....Gammy even stripped the bed he slept in and washed/dried the bedding, without me asking that of him. Great communicator, trustworthy. I'll be hoping he doesn't get so busy I can't book him again!! ....but highly recommend.”


9. Mae S.

“Mae did an amazing job watching our dog Henry. We knew right away after meeting her and seeing her interact with him that she was just what we were looking for. Mae house sat for us, staying overnight for two weeks. She truly went above and beyond. We loved the pictures and videos she sent during our time away. Her communication was excellent and we would definitely book her again in the future!”


10. Ashley & Jeffrey M.


“Rocky always has the BEST time when Ashley comes to stay with him for extended trips. She sends lots of great pictures of the two of them playing, and leaves the house clean and tidy.”


11. Jillian S.

“Jillian took care of our two pups, in our home for four days. She provided frequent updates, pics and videos while we were away. She worked well with our youngest who is not great warming up to new people. We arrived home tons nice clean home and two happy pups!”


12. Owen & Tatiana G.


“We’ve used Owen and Tatiana to house sit and hang with our pups twice now. Both times our dogs have been very well cared for and loved. Our house was left near and tidy. Communication was great and any messages were answered quickly. We would happily have Owen and Tatiana look after our pups anytime.”


13. Paula R.
“Paula has taken care of our high energy dog in her home on multiple occasions while we’ve been on holidays and she’s also come to check in our senior cats who have medical needs in our home. We always know that our fur babies are in good hands with her, she’s calm and patient and our dog always gets a lot of exercise while in her care. Would highly recommend!!”


14. Zane W.
“Zane went above and beyond caring for my dogs. He was so sweet with them and had no trouble bonding during our meet and greet. He took our routines very seriously and was very safety-conscious which I appreciated, especially with my senior dog who needed help getting down the stairs. I'm always anxious to leave my furbabies behind when I travel, but Zane sent me lots of photos and videos to help make things easier. My pups clearly adored him and I loved getting to see what they were up to while I was away! Super friendly, professional, and good to work with. I would highly recommend Zane for your pet-care needs!”


15. Jordan F.
About: I've been pet-sitting for friends and neighbours since I was a kid. This winter, I decided to try fostering a dog in my home for the first time, and that experience motivated me to try pet-sitting for a wider audience. I find that most dogs warm up to me pretty quickly, even those who may typically be frightened of men. I have a lot of patience when walking dogs, so if your pet is older or looks to stop frequently to sniff things, I don't mind. My regular work hours are M-F, 8-4 - and because I like to be active early in the morning, I would be happy to walk your dog before work (and after!). I have wide availability on weekends, so if your pet is active, they can accompany me on outdoor excursions. If your pet is less active, I'm happy to spend the weekend in with them reading books. I will be attentive to whatever instructions you provide for pet-sitting or dog-walking. I am cognizant that I am an outsider in your pet's world or in their home, so maintaining their routines will be a priority for me.


16. Kraig G.

“Kraig was fantastic. He kept great communication while I was away, and even brought his pup on a walk with Duke. He sent me pictures and updates and my place was exactly how I left it. I recommend Kraig for your furry companions.”


17. Katelyn A.

“We are so grateful to have found Katelyn. We had her house sit and take care of our old boy Arlo. She followed up with lots of pictures of our happy snuggle bug and was always great at communicating with us. She not only took great care of Arlo but also our house. We would absolutely trust and ask for Katelyn’s help again in the future. This was a very positive experience.”


18. Holly N.

“Holly is an incredible dog sitter and I couldn’t sing enough praise about her care, dedication, attentiveness, and kindness. We have three dogs with larger personalities so to say she had her hands full is an understatement! Holly was fantastic from the moment we got to connect with her - she came over twice to meet the pups and provided excellent care throughout the time we were away, for both our dogs and our home. We feel so lucky to have found her - we couldn’t recommend her more!”


19. Christine B.
““I have known Christine for 10+ years she is a very loving and caring person with a love and passion for animals. There is no one I would trust more to walk my dog. Christine is very reliable your fur friends will be in great hands””


20. Anouk B.
“Anouk is always great with our dog Jackson! He can be a bit nervous and is reactive around other dogs but she took the time with our introduction and he was able to get comfortable around her. She is always good about giving him his medications on time, and is very trustworthy and respectful when we had her stay over at our house to dogsit.”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Courtenay on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $55 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 63 house sitters in Courtenay. 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 Courtenay house sitters respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Courtenay.
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. Courtenay 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.
