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“Bianca was super awesome to communicate with and was great with my dog Mylo! She sent lots of updates and pictures, and even with the power going out/ huge storm was able to keep us posted! I trusted her going into my home & have zero complaints. Bianca is a great sitter and I would definitely use her again :)”
“Maya took great care of my reactive dog while I was away, with regular updates and photos on his walks and lounging habits. I really appreciate her taking the time to get to know him and build his trust! I would happily book her again.”
“Erica was totally dedicated to our yellow Labrador Pippa. She gave her long walks, spent time with her and even cuddled with her on the couch. She stayed with Pippa for over a week in our house and did extra things like watering the plants outside. Erica was great and we definitely will be calling on her again. Great job Erica!”
“This was our first time using this service. Lorraine went above and beyond to keep our senior dogs and cat safe and entertained while we were away! She provided us with updates and even cooked for them when she noticed they needed more fresh food. One of our dogs can be a handful due to his advanced age and Lorraine managed it like a pro - which she is! We will gladly book again when we need it.”
“Julie did a fantastic job taking care of our two dogs and house for a week. The dogs connected with her right away and were calm and comfortable. She took them for two good walks a day and followed all of our instructions and wishes. She was proactive with daily pics, updates and the dog’s well being as it was our first time leaving them without family. The house was left very tidy and everything in order. We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Rover and Julie T. Thank you!”
“Christine and Major had a great time together while we were away. We really appreciate the fact that someone could stay with our older pup in his own home. Plus, she looked after our home as well! Thank you Christine!”
“Deborah went above and beyond with her care and time with our old pup and with our home during the 7 days that she was here. Plenty of walks and cuddle time were part of their routine. Our house was spotless when we returned. Communication including pictures of our pup was wonderful. We will absolutely invite her to dog sit for us again.”
“Keely clearly has genuine care for animals and is honestly just a really lovely person. She housesat for a week while we were on vacation and was super sweet to my two cats. She played with them daily, sent lots of timely photos, and was able to support their special needs (one has to take an asthma puffer twice daily and the other is terrified of new people). Keely also dropped everything to take care of a small emergency at our house during the work day. Very sweet of her to take care of things for us while we were away!”
“Leiana stayed with Rosewood in my house for 11 days. She took excellent care of Rosewood and the house. I could not have asked for a more friendly, capable, responsible and respectful person. I look forward to working with her in the future.”
“Sadie was great and very attentive with Rosie. She is calm and knows her stuff. She made me feel at ease and I had no concerns at all leaving Rosie for the evening. Sadie was very respectful and took great care of Rosie, who was quite active during the stay. I will definitely re-book with Sadie again!”
“Do not book her to stay overnight with your pets she said she would and then “offered an alternative option “. We were hours away for the weekend and had to impose on a neighbour to help us out. I would give Salma a -10 rating. Not at all what we agreed to.”
“Paula was fantastic and her calming energy was a great influence on my slightly dramatic furchild! This was my first time using a house sitter and she made me feel comfortable and I actually enjoyed my trip stress free for once. Thank you Paula!”
“We couldn’t have asked for a better dog sitter! Evan stayed at our home while we were away and took such amazing care of our dog and our house. Communication was easy and consistent, and we came home to a happy, well-loved pup and a spotless home. It gave us such peace of mind knowing everything was in such great hands. Highly recommend and would absolutely welcome them back anytime!”
“Once more, Noah provided excellent care to Mika for the weekend. Even the neighbors noticed how attentive he was on walks with her both during the previous sitting and the most recent one.”
“We were so happy with Angie's attention to detail in taking care of our two big dogs and our home. She was very communicative on a daily basis and sent lots of photos to put us as ease. It's never easy leaving the fur babies behind, but they got lots of love, training, and attention while we were away! And the house was so tidy when we returned. Wouldn't hesitate to book with Angie again!”
“Sara is a wonderful sitter. She really understands dogs, and truly cares about their wellbeing. My bernedoodle Winnie is very wary of strangers but warmed up to Sara immediately, and seemed to feel very comforted by her presence.”
“Kandice was great! She was very communicative throughout and I felt very stress free leaving my cat with her. I could tell from the pictures of Bologna that she was very comfortable with Kandice. I would definitely request Kandice's services again.”
“We are very impressed. We booked Eleanor for a week long housesit and Eleanor did an incredible job. We didn’t worry about our cat at all and were able to enjoy our vacation. Eleanor is very friendly, has great communication, followed our instructions, and left the space just as we left it. We will absolutely work with her again. Thanks so much Eleanor!”
Over 2,665 pet parents in Ottawa have booked house sitting
Ottawa pet parents share their Rover experiences
Phenomenal . I’ve never felt so safe leaving my dogs with anyone like this before. She was very in tune with our dogs needs and idiosyncrasies. She took the pups on long walks and offered many snuggles while we were away. Sending pictures and updates multiple times a day. We will be booking Hannah again!
Salma was very communicative throughout our 2+ week trip away from our pups. She sent plenty of photos, videos and updates. We always felt like our pups were being well taken care of. Our condo looked exactly as we left it. Would book Salma again without hesitation.
Norman has been a housesitting angel for my elderly kitty on several occasions. I trust him fully, and know she gets all her meds, and most importantly, all the love, affection and activity she needs while I am away. He sends lots of photos and updates, and always leaves my home as tidy as I left it. I am very reluctant to leave her in these later years of her life, but Norman’s care gives me the confidence I can go on vacation and not be (overly!) worried about her!
I highly recommend Leiana. She took care of our two dogs, Odi and Lacey, for 5 days while we were on vacation. They got lots of walks, and treats and were well cared for while we were away. She is very reliable and responsive, and left our house just as she found it.
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with our dog walker and sitter Micheal while we were away for two weeks. Our older yellow lab was clearly happy, relaxed, and well cared for the entire time. The Micheal kept him entertained, played with him constantly, and made sure he felt loved and comfortable. We truly appreciated the regular pictures and videos, which showed him enjoying himself and kept us constantly informed, giving us complete peace of mind. In addition, our home was looked after with great care and respect. It’s rare to find someone so trustworthy, attentive, and genuinely caring. We would not hesitate to recommend them and will absolutely use their services again.
Emilia was fantastic, her communication skills were amazing, and she is obviously passionate about what she does. My dog loves her, and the house was left in pristine condition. I would definitely have her house sit again and recommend her to friends and family.
Angie did a wonderful job taking care of my dog while I was abroad for five days. My dog is a senior with high needs and requires multiple medications, all of which Angie administered meticulously and with great care. I had complete peace of mind knowing my dog was in such capable and attentive hands. I also returned to a home that was in great order, and despite more than 30 centimetres of snow during my time away, Angie even took the time to shovel. I am incredibly grateful for her care, reliability, and thoughtfulness, and I will absolutely be booking her again. Highly recommended.
We couldn't recommend her enough! In fact I don't want to recommend her because I don't want her to get too busy for us haha Alyssa went above and beyond in her care for our two boys. One of our dogs isn't an easy one to look after but she did exactly what she had to do with him AND she figured that out on her own. We were so impressed with her. She seems to genuinely love dogs and does an amazing job looking after them. Honestly, no notes!! She also kept the house very clean AND she washed the bedding and remade the bed for our return which was so thoughtful of her. Amazing person all together. I would love it if she could keep coming back to look after the boys in the future :) Thank you!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Ottawa is $50
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Sitters in Ottawa average 3 repeat house sitting clients
House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Ottawa on Rover as of Feb 2026 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 Feb 2026, there are 751 house sitters in Ottawa. 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, 86% of Ottawa house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Ottawa have an average of 14 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 Ottawa.
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. Ottawa 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.
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