House Sitting Ottawa
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Over 1,283 pet parents in Ottawa have booked house sitting
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“As always, Maureen is the perfect person to take care of our little Cricket! She is reliable and always makes sure that we have regular updates on the daily shenanigans. She takes amazing care of our kitty and we couldn’t recommend her more. Thanks, Maureen! You’re the best.”
““Mya did an amazing job house- and dog-sitting for us for a week! She gave our dogs so much attention, kept us updated throughout, watered our plants, and handled our deliveries. The house was spotless when we returned, and the dogs were incredibly happy. Couldn't ask for a better sitter!"”
“I would give 6 stars if I could! Charlotte is just wonderful with Winnie. Winnie is anxious with strangers, but Charlotte has such a calm and kind demeanour that really put her at ease, and Winnie fell in love with her immediately. Charlotte was very accommodating regarding her visits with Winnie, and was very clean and tidy while staying at my home caring for Winnie over several days. I look forward to using her services again, and I know Winnie will be overjoyed to see her again also!”
“Would highly recommend Sarah! Sarah took amazing care of our cat Silvia and stayed in our home for a couple nights while we were away. We received regular updates and photos and we knew our cat was in good hands! Our apartment was left super clean and tidy. It was a huge peace of mind to know that Silvia was being looked after by someone so trustworthy and caring. Thank you, Sarah!”
“Nicole was a great dog and house sitter. She sent updates at least twice a day with photos. We were gone for 6 days and each day we could see our dog was getting more comfortable with Nicole being there. The house was clean and tidy when we arrived back and she even offered to water the plants for us. We will definitely have Nicole as our first option to stay with our dog again.”
“Kayla was absolutely wonderful! She took great care of our home and, most importantly, looked after our golden retriever, Archie, so well. We came home to a happy dog and a house that was exactly as we left it. Kayla was responsible, caring, communicative, and a pleasure to have stay. We would happily recommend her and have her look after Archie and our home again anytime.”
“Alysson did a great job house sitting my bull terrier for 10 days. She was responsive to our messages and sent pictures to keep us updated while we were on vacation. My dog is reactive and on a special diet with measured kibble and supplements both of which Alysson took care of well.”
“Debbie was great with Odi and Lacey. We needed a last minute replacement for our dog sitter for the first two days of our vacation and Debbie was able to help us out. She is very responsive and gave us frequent updates on how they were doing. Definitely recommend Debbie for dogsitting/housesitting.”
About: Les animaux ont toujours occupé une grande place dans ma vie, et prendre soin d’eux est quelque chose que j’aime vraiment. Je suis promeneuse de chiens et gardienne d’animaux avec de l’expérience auprès de chiens de différentes tailles, de différents âges et avec toutes sortes de personnalités. Que votre chien adore les longues promenades énergiques ou préfère une petite balade tranquille remplie de reniflements, je vais m’assurer qu’il reçoit toute l’attention et les soins dont il a besoin. Je suis une personne patiente, fiable et attentionnée. Je crois que chaque animal doit se sentir en sécurité, confortable et aimé lorsque sa famille est absente. Je sais à quel point il est important de faire confiance à la personne qui s’occupe de votre compagnon, alors je traite toujours chaque animal comme s’il était le mien. Je partage également ma maison avec mon jeune Schnauzer géant, Mushu, qui m’a beaucoup appris sur l’éducation des chiots, l’enrichissement et le renforcement positif. Prendre soin de lui m’a aussi permis de mieux comprendre que chaque chien a sa propre personnalité, ses besoins et son rythme. Lors de chaque visite, je suis heureuse de vous envoyer des photos et un compte rendu afin que vous sachiez comment va votre animal. Mon objectif est que vous puissiez partir l’esprit tranquille, en sachant que votre compagnon est entre bonnes mains et qu’il passe un bon moment. Au plaisir de rencontrer votre famille et vos adorables compagnons! 🐶🐱💕 Je suis disponible du lundi au vendredi, de 9 h à 15 h, pour offrir des services de garde et de promenade à vos compagnons. 🐾 Cet horaire me permet de consacrer pleinement mon temps aux animaux dont je m’occupe, que ce soit pour une promenade, une visite à domicile ou des soins auprès de votre chat. Je suis ponctuelle, organisée et je m’assure de respecter la routine et les besoins de chaque animal. 🐶🐱💕 Je n’offre pas de garde à mon domicile pour le moment, mais je peux me déplacer chez les propriétaires pour m’occuper de leurs animaux. Pour les chiens, je peux faire des visites pendant la journée afin de leur offrir une pause pipi, une petite promenade et de l’attention. Je m’adapte au rythme et aux besoins de chaque chien. Pour les chats, je peux également faire des visites à domicile pour m’occuper de leur nourriture et de leur eau, nettoyer la litière, leur offrir de l’attention et m’assurer qu’ils vont bien pendant l’absence de leur famille. Mon objectif est que chaque animal se sente en sécurité, confortable et bien accompagné jusqu’au retour de ses propriétaires. 🐾💕
About: I am an animal lover offering reliable dog walking and drop in services with a focus on safety, fun, and personalised care for every furry friend! I love bonding with animals and will take the time to build trust with you pet working within their boundaries. I have over 20 years of experience with cats and over 10 years with dogs. I will be your pets best friend and favourite visitor! I have an active lifestyle and would love to tire your pupper out on a walk or run at their pace. I currently have no pets of my own, so would be able to give your animal my full attention to create a safe and open space for them :) I work full time and can accommodate walks and runs after work or during lunch time. I go on runs and walks a few times a week I won’t be bringing any animals with me so can provide tailored attention to your pet to fit their needs whether they are more introverted or extroverted. I love to play fetch and tug of war with dogs. I treat pets like family members and will ensure they get the care they need.
About: I’ve always had dogs in my life, so being around them just feels natural to me. I’m used to the day to day care, routines, and all the little things that make each dog unique. I really enjoy getting to know their personalities and take my time so they feel comfortable and at ease in my care. If I’m with your dog, I will treat them like my own - making sure they’re happy, safe, and getting lots of attention! I have a flexible schedule and can easily plan my day around your dog, making sure they get the attention, care, and time they need. I like to keep things as familiar and comfortable as possible for your dog, so I will follow their usual routines and any instructions you share.
About: J'ai eu trois chiens dans ma vie jusqu'à maintenant, j'adore les chiens! J'ai déjà hâte d'explorer la garde des chiens des autres comme expérience ! J'ai un horaire flexible qui varie à chaque semaine. Je travaille principalement de la maison pour la majorité du temps. En sachant en avance, je pourrai bien planifier mon horaire. Je n'ai pas encore beaucoup d'expérience avec la garde des autres chiens, mais j'adore les chiens et j'ai hâte d'explorer la garde de chiens !
About: Hi there, I’m Zee. I specialize in gentle, stress-free care for cats. I grew up with cats, and I’ve also fostered stray cats through animal shelters and cat-sat for friends and others over the years. I’m comfortable with cats of all kinds of personalities and needs. Every cat is adorable in their own way :) I’m patient, communicative, and responsive, and I’ll make sure your cat is well cared for and feels safe and comfortable while you’re away. I’d be happy to take care of your cat! I have a flexible part-time schedule, with the most availability on weekends, Friday afternoons and evenings, and Mondays during the day. I’m also usually in Ottawa for most major holidays, so I have extra time to dedicate to longer visits and extended stays during those periods! Besides petsitting, I also have a lot of experience of traveling and staying as a guest in other people’s homes, so I really understand the importance of respecting your space. I’ll maintain a calm, safe environment where your cats can feel comfortable and at ease. And I’ll be very communicative about feeding, play time, medical care, etc.
“Lydia was awesome! She managed our anxious new rescue bully with ease. Buddy took to her immediately and despite him having some separation issues, he was totally fine with her. She got him out for walks and generally improved his overall emotional state. We were highly anxious about having to leave him so soon after getting him and she made it seem easy. She was a perfect houseguest as well. We certainly look forward to having her stay with Buddy in the future.”
“Taylor was great! She was able to accommodate our request on short notice, was very responsive, and made sure our dogs got the care they needed while we were gone. We came back to two very happy dogs. Would definitely recommend and book again!”
“Une personne exceptionnelle, totalement de confiance intègre et elle a traité nos poilus avec un amour inconditionnel, je recommande Christine à 500 % Juste du wow 😍😍😍😍 Merci tellement et on se revoit bientôt.”
“Amanda was outstanding! She was able to come to our house to look after our labradoodle and took excellent care of both him and of the house. She sent us pictures of their adventures around the neighbourhood. We appreciated her responsiveness to texts throughout. Highly recommend.”
The median cost per night for house sitting in Ottawa is $50
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Ottawa
Siera was an incredible sitter and took very good care of our puppy Bandit, and also our home. We came home to the house completely spotless, and our dog was happy, energetic, and taken care of. She was kind, respectful, on time, and communicated clearly and was very consistent in her daily updates (photos and messages of our pup and how he was doing). I would recommend Siera services to any pet owner.
English : She dogsitth Wilson and Wilson is an old dog of 13 years and he has lot of diffenmrent needs, habits and particular situation. She was really caring with him and she take care of him as it was her dog. Thank you and I recommand her :) French will follow Elle a gardé Wilson. Wilson est un vieux chien de 13 ans minimum et il prenait une nouvelle médication : elle en a pris soin comme si c'ètait le sien. Merci et je vous la recommande !
Keely once again took excellent care of my cat while we were away for a few weeks. She is so attentive and caring to his needs which are particular because he is an active kitty. He actually killed his first rodent while we were away (!) And Keely was so careful to make sure he wasn't hurt, had his vaccines, bathed him and dealt with the dead rat! She is also very communicative and sends great updates and pictures. Im so grateful to have her on board to care for my cat.
Highly recommend! As soon as she came over for a meet & greet before her stay, we immediately could tell that she was an experienced dog person by her behaviour, actions, and detailed questions. Communication was great during her stay, the house was spotless! Our pup was very happy upon our return home.
Highly recommend Camille! We booked a few days before the planned stay, she took the time to come over for a meet & greet first. During her stay at our house, she communicated daily updates and provided photos of our one year old dog who appeared to like her very much! The house was in great shape when we got home.
Ishan helped us when we were scrambling to find a cat sitter. He made time to come and meet the cats and me and was very nice and really loved seeing the kitties. The cats seemed to have a great weekend with him and he communicated with us throughout our trip putting us at ease.
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FAQs for House Sitting - Ottawa
Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost of House Sitting in Ottawa is $56 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $33 and $85 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 October 2026, there are 866 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across the city of Ottawa. About 84% 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 .
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 , which provides up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
Payment is handled securely through Rover. For a one-time booking, 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 .
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience administering medication or managing dietary requirements. On Rover:
- 85% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 89% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 93% 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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