House Sitting in Dorchester
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1. Walter B.
“Great service from Walter , provided photo updates with of my dog going on walks throughout the day giving me confidence my little buddy is in good hands . Recommend Walter for anyone looking to have their pet looked after”
2. Angelina F.
“From the minute my shy, little puppy met Angelina, she was absolutely in love with her! It was our first time leaving our dog with a stranger and I felt incredibly comfortable the entire time thanks to Angelina's warm and soft personality! She has a great heart and love for animals and it truly shows! She sent multiple messages with videos and pictures the entire time. Thanks for everything Angelina!!”
3. Brynne C.
“We had the pleasure of having Brynne look after our beloved dog, Milo, for 5 nights at our home, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience! From the very beginning, Brynne showed great enthusiasm and professionalism. She was accommodating and responsive to all our queries and Milo’s needs. Brynne went above and beyond in ensuring Milo was not just cared for but also loved and entertained. She kept us updated with regular messages and photos, which was very reassuring and showed how much she genuinely cared. Milo seems to have enjoyed his time with her! Her attention to detail, from understanding Milo’s daily routine to ensuring he had plenty of playtime and walks, really stood out. Brynne also managed to maintain our home in excellent condition, which was an added bonus! We highly recommend Brynne to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and attentive sitter for their pet. She truly made our time away worry-free, and we would not hesitate to entrust her with Milo again in the future. Thank you, Brynne, for your exceptional care and for treating Milo as if he were your own! :) Audrey & Alessandro”
4. Amelia S.
“Amelia always treats the animals in her care as if they were her children. She spoiled my cat so much I don't think she wanted to come home lol If you want you furbaby to be treated like royalty Amelia is the one for you”
5. Bradley B.
“Bradley was great! I was away for 2 weeks and felt like I had no dogs for how easy he made it. Very good with dogs and overall very professional and courteous. Will definitely use Bradley's service again and would recommend him to everyone. Thanks Brad!”
6. Ha Anh L.
“Ha Anh was amazing! She arrived right on time and was great with the care instructions. We have an extra large dog and Ha Anh was very confident and comfortable with her. Would not hesitate to recommend her to care for your pets!”
7. Manfred S.
“Manfred has two dogs himself and he is taking great care of them; he is attentive, patient and caring. I highly recommend him taking care of your fur babies as they will be in good hands.”
8. Lisa B.
“Lisa is absolutely amazing! She took such great care of my pup Henry and treated him like her own. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing he was in loving and capable hands. Highly recommend her to anyone who wants the best for their fur babies!”
9. Dulcéana M.
“Dulceana has been walking my dog on a regular. We met at a dog park. Always punctual and excited to see the little guy and very sweet to talk to.”
10. Gabrielle P.
About: I’ve taken care of my own cats and dogs as well as friends and families animals of all kinds. I love all animals and want to make sure they also feel loved. Good at enforcing training and sticking to schedules. Currently not working so I have lots of time to spend with your furry companions. I have my own car so I will be able to commute back and forth. I make sure to ask questions when I’m unsure and read up on any information provided to me about the animals, the home, and the schedule.
11. Kristie H.
“Kristie would be amazing at this job! She has watched my dogs numerous times over the years and they are very excited when they see her coming! She’s very reliable and trustworthy! A true animal person!”
12. Emily S.
“Emily is amazing!! My dog had a fantastic weekend with her and came home so happy! She took him on lots of walks and even brought him to visit friends so he wouldn't be left alone. Emily is great with dogs and I highly recommend her to care for anyone's pets! She sent us lots of updates and was so helpful when we got delayed on our way home, offering to keep Toby has long as we needed. She was very responsive and flexible. Thanks, Emily for taking such great care of Toby!”
13. Grace B.
“Grace looked after my dog Indy for the day and I felt very comfortable with her after seeing how they reacted to each other. Grace sent me pics throughout the day, and Indy seemed great when I got home!”
14. Cami A.
“Cami was so wonderful with our furbabies! She took care of our dog Lucy as if she were her own! She was so attentive all weekend while caring for her with lots of walks and activities to keep her busy! I know they felt so loved while we were away and I couldn’t have asked for someone better to watch them. She also kept us updated with many pictures and videos each day which really helped us be less anxious leaving our baby with someone new!! We can’t thank you enough Cami & Lucy will be excited to see you again in the future :)”
15. Allie K.
“Allie is fantastic! She spent a week at our place watching our dog Frankie for us while we were away on vacation and took great care of our dog and our home for us. She went above and beyond what was expected and we will definitely hire her again!”
16. Mauricio S.
“Excellent service. Muricio is very easy to work with. My dogs were well kept. Will definitely work with him again and recommend him to everyone.”
17. Swetha R.
“We were so happy to have Swetha stay in our home with Geddy while we were away. She responded to our request for booking very quickly and did a meet and greet before coming to stay. Our dog Geddy LOVED Swetha right from the first meeting and she was so kind to him. Swetha shared photos with us while we were away and Geddy looked very content and happy. Thank you so much Swetha❤️ We will for sure have Swetha back and recommend her to anyone looking for someone wonderful to look after their loved pet!!!”
18. Timisia L.
About: I like to learn about your pet's personality and sense of humour and treat them accordingly. Dogs have their own special ways of communicating with humans depending on how comfortable they feel around you. I'd like to earn your doggies trust and have some fun! I am also learning sign language and would not be able to resist the temptation of trying to teach them signs for 'sitting' or 'rolling over'or 'come'... or 'dinner time'. You get the picture. I am also available all day to keep your doggie company. We can go for multiple walks a day. I am also an advocate for scooping after pooping so you will not need to worry about that. I can also take pictures throughout the day and send them to you as I know you will be missing and worrying about your babies. Your doggy will be with me all day long. I usually wake up around 7am and go for 30 minutes walk and having a friend walk with me is makes it much more pleasant. I have a fenced yard, and no pets of my own. I do however require that your pets nails be clipped/shaved before drop off. I have wooden floors and find the nails do great deal of damage to the floors. I will not accept your pet if the nails are long. This is my only firm requirement.
19. Katherine C.
About: Having fostered and rescued stubborn Rottweilers, I know that helping animals is something I truly feel connected with. From gently coaxing porcupine quills from a scared dog's snout to mastering the art of skunk deodorizing, my experience is diverse. I'm committed to providing exceptional care for your furry companions." I work from home Monday to Friday and have transportation readily available. Work offers flex time, so mid day requirements are easily met. Happy to pet sit at my home during my home office work hours as well. In home = crate, no furniture, 100% leashed outdoors until mutual agreed on (approved sniff spot / fenced areas). In your home = the animal/owner preference, home yard rules applied.
20. Mel G.
“I have an EXTREMELY high-needs senior dog. She has had knee surgery, was diagnosed as diabetic 11 months ago, has a chronic ulcerative dental condition, and is losing her vision. I was extremely nervous about hiring a stranger to stay in my house to look after my pets, but Mel did a great job! Insulin shots, blood glucose monitoring, eye drops, supplements, water additives, tooth gel application, additional walks when her sugar was high, dealing with food issues and sugar fluctuations..... all handled well. Mel was happy to come to a meet and greet and was able to come practice giving Molly a few needles with me before I left. She faithfully sent me Molly's blood sugar levels daily to ease my worries and let me know that all was well. My cat also decided to get very sick the day I was leaving on my trip. Mel kept a close eye on her and monitored her condition and was ready to take her to the vet should she not bounce back. On Mel's last day, my flight was unexpectedly re-routed and I was going to be home much later than the originally scheduled time of 4pm. When I let Mel know I was in a bind, she readily agreed to return to my home and look after Molly's evening meal and needle for me. Have a diabetic pet? I highly recommend Mel. It was so nice to be able to leave Molly in her own home while I was gone and know that she was being well cared for. My house was neat and tidy when I arrived home. I'll definitely book Mel again when I travel in the future.”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Dorchester on Rover as of Jul 2024 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 Jul 2024, there are 311 house sitters in Dorchester. 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, 81% of Dorchester house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Dorchester have an average of 13 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 Dorchester.
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. Dorchester 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.