House Sitting Guelph
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“🌟 5-Star Review for Robyn – The Best Pet Sitter! 🌟 For someone who has never needed to use a house and pet-sitting service before, we were initially hesitant. Molly, our 14-year-old dog, has always stayed with friends or family, but as she’s gotten older, we knew keeping her in her home environment was best. Finding the right person to care for her while we were away for a week was incredibly important to us. From the moment we met Robyn, we knew she was the perfect fit. Molly took to her immediately, which was a huge relief! Robyn went above and beyond, providing updates every morning and night—complete with photos—so we never had to worry. Not only was Molly clearly well cared for, but our house was spotless when we returned (we only wish she could teach our adult kids this level of cleanliness when they look after Molly—haha!). Robyn didn’t just care for Molly—she spoiled her! She took her for walks, played with her, and sent us tons of photos of all the little adventures they went on throughout the week. Honestly, you would have thought Molly was a puppy again! Seeing our senior dog so happy and active while we were away made all the difference. For anyone hesitant about using a pet or house-sitting service, look no further—Robyn is exactly who you are looking for. Her care, reliability, and attention to detail are unmatched. We now have complete peace of mind knowing that whenever we travel, our home and our beloved Molly will be in the absolute best hands. We will absolutely use her again in the future! Thank you, Robyn! You are truly the best! 🐶🏡💙”
“Raylene did a wonderful job of house sitting and taking care of my cat while I was away. My cat is very sensitive emotionally, but Raylene's kindness and care meant that he warmed up to her and started following her around, asking for strokes and TLC. Raylene was also extremely conscientious about not letting my cat out and following the very detailed instructions I had left for her. She has five kitties of her own - all rescues - that she is bringing up with loving care. Raylene is totally responsible and reliable, and she was a loving companion to my kitty while I was gone. I'll be hiring her again when I'm next out of town! Kathryn”
“Taylor is very attentive to my dog's needs. She is very kind, caring, genuine, punctual and a great communicator. I love getting all the updates and photos during my dog's sitting.”
“Christina stayed with our two dogs this week while we took a 5 day family vacation. Our dogs are 1 and 3 and are very much companion dogs. Christina did a wonderful job keeping our pets company, caring for them according to our care instructions, and keeping us informed with regular communication and photos. She left our house exactly as she found it and even stayed a few hours later than planned when we changed our arrival time. She was the absolute perfect pet sitter and we would recommend her to anyone.”
“Paige took care of my dog and cats like they were her own and I didn’t worry at all while I was away. She sent me pictures of them all snuggling together on the couch which made me feel even better about my choice. I would highly recommend Paige to take care of your animals!”
“Melissa exceeded our expectations! She met with us and the girls in advance of our trip, which put our minds at ease. She also did a great job managing our dogs on walks, which can be a challenge. She left the house just as she found it, which was wonderful to come home to after a busy weekend. And the best part was the lovely, reassuring updates and photos we received from Melissa throughout our time away. We would definitely have Melissa back and feel so good about finally having someone we can trust to look after our girls.”
“We had such a wonderful experience with Nguyet! She took amazing care of our Irish Wolfhound, Rufus, as well as our other pets while we were away. From the very beginning, she was incredibly reliable and accommodating. We asked if we could meet her before confirming the booking, and she didn’t hesitate at all. She came to meet us at our earliest convenience, which immediately gave us a great feeling about leaving our pets in her care. While we were away, Nguyet sent us numerous pictures and videos every day, which we absolutely loved. It was so reassuring to see Rufus happy, comfortable, and well cared for, and the regular updates meant we never had to worry about how things were going at home. She was punctual, responsible, caring, and clearly loves animals. We came home to happy, well-cared-for pets, and we couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. We would absolutely recommend Nguyet to anyone looking for someone trustworthy and caring to look after their pets. We will definitely be using her again in the future!”
“Nova was absolutely amazing! She stayed at my home and took care of both my cat and dog. It was the first time I've left them and I was a little tense, but she made sure to provide updates and photos very often, which helped put me at easy. I have to say that my pets can be a lot, and she handled everything perfectly well. She took really good care of my pets and the house as well. I will definitely book other times!”
“Tracy was wonderful from the moment she came to our home for a meet-and-greet with our two pups. She sat on the floor and played with them while we chatted, and they immediately became comfortable with her. While we were away for a few days, she maintained good communication and frequently sent us some pictures and videos; our fur babies got lots of attention and snuggles! One of our dogs is extremely anxious during thunderstorms, and Tracy ensured that she got her anxiety medication, and went above and beyond to help calm her. This was our first time using Rover, and our dogs who are 8 and 11 had never been watched by anyone other than family members, so we were a bit nervous to have a complete stranger stay in our home and care for our pets. We couldn’t have asked for a better person; Tracy is warm, caring, trustworthy, dependable, and we will definitely be using her services again. It was nice to be able to enjoy some time away and know that our fur babies were being well taken care of. Thank you Tracy!”
“Thank you Ethan, from the first time I reached out, you replied back within 15 minutes and right away assured me that you were able to take care of Rosie. We met prior to the date and you were professional, caring and right away made Rosie feel comfortable. You sent me pictures and updates on her stay with you and were very attentive to replying to me if I checked in. Thank you again Ethan and Rosie will be back for sure!”
“Even though Elle is a dog person, she is also capable of caring for cats! Elle housesat AND cared for three animals at once which set my mind at ease especially when our travel plans did not go well. Elle is responsive, flexible, and kind. 10/10”
“Laura (and her partner, Nick) took wonderful care of my anxious dog, Luna. Laura provided daily updates, administered Luna’s anxiety medication, and carefully followed the routines and protocols we have in place for her separation anxiety. It gave me great peace of mind knowing Luna was well cared for and genuinely loved. Luna enjoys spending time with Laura and Nick whenever I’m away. I highly recommend Laura to anyone looking for a caring, reliable dog sitter, especially if you have an anxious pup!”
About: I've been caring for dogs and cats for more than five years, providing everything from daily walks and feeding to overnight stays and medication administration. As a veterinary student, I understand animal behavior, health, and safety, giving owners extra peace of mind while they're away. I treat every pet as if they were my own and strive to keep them happy, comfortable, and stress-free. I am currently on 4th year veterinary rotations, working Monday-Thursday with availability after 7:30pm to care for animals (walk dogs, feed cats, etc). I have open availability Friday-Sunday to care for pets +/- overnight board. I like to learn about your pet's routine, personality, medical history, and any special instructions. I focus on providing safe, compassionate care through exercise, playtime, feeding, fresh water, medications if needed, and lots of affection. I'm experienced with puppies, senior pets, and animals with medical conditions, and I'm comfortable monitoring for changes in behavior or health. My goal is to make your pet feel comfortable while giving you peace of mind. My home has a fenced in yard and currently no pets of my own. Unfortunately my anxious senior dog passed from cancer in February so I am well experienced in caring for pets with behavioural and medical issues.
About: I have always been involved in pet care. When I was younger I worked in the pet care section of pet smart and now I work at a pet boarding hotel! I am Pet CPR and First Aid certified. I have 2 dogs and a fish, and have previously owned Guinea pigs, cats, hamsters, and birds! I am currently working part time at a boarding hotel and volunteering at a veterinary clinic which means I have tons of time to spend with your fur babies!! My visits will be specialized to whatever you need! Whether that’s increased activity by going on more walks or lounging on the couch cuddling!! Everything will be according to what your pet wants.
About: I’ve had cats or dogs for most of my life, and loved them all, for all of their lives. Confident and capable to connect with all of the animal species Work from home Have some family obligations but otherwise fairly flexible. Will consider hosting in my home on occasion as long as my female Aussie Shepherd is cool with it I am committed to learn and abide by your advice on what works best for your pet. That being said, I also rely upon my own practical intuition which has always served me well. 💕 I am knowledgeable of/& experienced with most breeds.
About: Ever since I was younger, I would always volunteer to walk or dog sit for neighbour's, family and friendly while they were away. This often entailed going on 3 walks a day, feeding and playing. I will always make sure to follow instructions to the miniscule detail. I currently work full time remotely from home. I am easily able to step away from work for any pets that may need immediate attention or if the owner happens to need a sitter with short notice. I am often available for weekends as well. I love to shower my own pets with pats, affection and toys. When I need to be firm I make sure to be stern but never disrespectful. I make sure to continue to be loving even after verbally correcting any misbehavior.
“Linda arrived when we agreed and took great care of our pup. She provided real time updates and even shared photos. She left our home clean and followed all care instructions. I would definitely hire her again!”
The median cost per night for house sitting in Guelph is $55
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Guelph
Tracy was absolutely amazing! This was our first time having someone stay in our home to care for our dog, and we couldn’t have asked for a better person. From her incredible care and regular updates to the way she treated our home, everything was beyond what we could have hoped for. She went above and beyond! Tracy is such a lovely, caring person, and we would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone they can completely trust with their pet and home. We will definitely be asking her to stay again! ❤️
Highly recommend! Joy did such an incredible job taking care of my special guy Ernesto. She sent regular photo updates and check in everyday, spent quality quiet time with him and took him for long walks. She treated my space with respect and left it as clean as when I left. I felt so comfortable and relieved to know my dog was with such a lovely caring human! Thank you Joy ! Will book again 🐶
Melissa was an excellent sitter. She was happy to come for a couple of meet and greets before her time with our anxious dog Pip. During her stay, Melissa was very good at making Pip feel comfortable. She was even able to get him to eat regularly, which he sometimes does not do when we are away. Melissa sent us daily updates and photos so that we knew how Pip was getting on and could relax knowing he was in safe hands. All in all, Melissa went above and beyond the care we expected for Pip and we would definitely recommend her to others.
Dhruv is a kind, caring individual who took great care of our dog and home. He communicated with us throughout our trip and sent us pictures of our pooch. Our dog was well and happy when we returned from our trip and Dhruv had taken great care of our home. I whole heartedly recommend Dhruv and am so thankful to him for helping to make our trip enjoyable!
Kristin befriended our two pups on short notice and earned their trust and love - we got plenty of photo updates during our long weekend away and came home to find two happy healthy and tired dogs - so grateful for the peace of mind that Kristen afforded us!
Claire responded to me on short notice and stayed in my home with one of my dogs for 5 days. I had never left him with a dog sitter before and was quite reluctant, however, she treated him like her own and was very caring and competent with him. If she wasn't leaving town at the end of the summer I'd be happy to have her take care of him again.
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost for House Sitting in Guelph on Rover is $55.5 per night (as of September 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 September 2026, there are 1,408 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Guelph. Enter your postal code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Guelph 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!
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 Guelph 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 Guelph 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, identity 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.
Emergency support is available by phone or email in English 24/7. When an incident occurs, we recommend that sitters contact our Trust & Safety team immediately so that they can connect your sitter with a veterinary professional or offer other resources to help.
If a sitter needs to cancel at the last minute, Rover’s reservation protection means Rover Support will work with you to find a suitable replacement as quickly as possible.
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.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience administering medication or managing dietary requirements. On Rover:
- 80% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 100% 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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