House Sitting In California
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Top rated California house sitters
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Beth was amazing! Showed up with super short notice and was extremely professional. She was kind and Moses loved her immediately, you could tell that she loves dogs and they love her back. She even walked him twice in a 3 hour dog sit. Highly recommend!”
“Andrea did a great job supporting my cat while I traveled. He seemed just as happy as he would be had I never left. Andrea is thoughtful and intentional about her care of pets!”
“Courtney took great care of my pup! She is very reliable, super sweet, and Honey was a very happy and content dog when we got home. I could tell they spent a lot of quality time together!”
“Rowan was absolutely fantastic for house sitting my 2 dogs and 4 cat mad house. Felt 100% secure in the care she provided. Would definitely recommend to anyone in need of care.”
“Christine was terrific caring for our dog and our home while we were away. She shared photos and gave us great peace of mind knowing our fur baby was in great hands.”
“Maggie is an incredible sitter! She has taken care of my dog, Nattie, on two separate trips of mine now and it is the most confident I’ve ever been that Nattie is safe, happy, and well looked after while I’m gone. Maggie sends me an update with pictures each day, along with any questions or concerns, and otherwise I can trust I don’t need to worry and enjoy my trip without stressing that something could be wrong. I love getting the pictures and hearing about how everything is going, and knowing Nattie is being given all the treats and walks and attention she needs and deserves. I would recommend Maggie to any dog mom looking for someone reliable and trustworthy!”
“We are repeat clients of Sean's. He is always professional. He takes exceptional care of Stassi. He provides regular updates with pictures. He always leaves my home clean. On my last trip, my flight was delayed and he stayed several hours longer than planned. I ran out of food and he went to the pet store with no complaints about my error. Couldn't ask for better care of my pup and home!”
“Suzanne was so good with my high energy dogs. She sent me updates and was thorough! I came home to some happy pups! My house was left in perfect condition! Would definitely call her again!”
About: I've had pet since my earliest memories. On top of caring for pets of my own, including cats, dogs, reptiles, arachnids, and more, I also fostered animals in southern Indiana for 5+ years. Now that I'm in the Cincinnati area I want to find a way to help animals again so I joined Rover! I currently work as a contractor for a delivery company so I choose my own hours, this way I have time to fit in the furry friends. I can come any time, day or night! When caring for pets in someones home I always make sure to have a list of things the pet parents want to make sure is done. I also make sure all cabinets and doors are secure before leaving a room, this way pets can't get into anything they shouldn't. When outside with the pups, I always make sure to keep them on the outside away from the road when walking on sidewalks.
“We couldn’t be happier with the amazing care Celeste provided for Jack, Tekken, and Princess Buttercup! She went above and beyond in every way. Throughout the weekend, she kept us updated with photos and messages, giving us complete peace of mind while we were away. Celeste was professional, attentive, and clearly treated our pets as if they were her own. Jack, Tekken, and Princess Buttercup absolutely loved her, and we could tell they were comfortable and well loved the entire time. We highly recommend Celeste to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and top-notch pet sitter. We will definitely be booking with her again!”
“Naika was incredible. Showed up with very short notice, had a great attitude and was so good with our dog. She is kind, professional, competent, and showed up on time. We will definitely hire her again and recommend her highly as well!”
“Polina was wonderful! She asked questions for clarification. She sent plenty of pictures of the dogs throughout her stay. Very pleasant and our dogs loved her. Highly recommend.”
About: Growing up, I always had dogs around the house and in my life, usually a Labrador. I've worked as a Canine Caretaker for the DOD for 4 years, handling and caring for hundreds of working dogs, military, and TSA. Most recently, I've worked as the Canine Behavior Coordinator for Kenton County. I am an ABCDT-certified dog trainer who is also Pet CPR and First Aid certified. I am a full-time dog trainer! That means I can be available to help you with your training and behavioral problems day or night! Just let me know when and where, and I will be there! My motto is safety and positive reinforcement! Any and all services I provide start with positive reinforcement, as in today's day and age that is more often than not the best and most caring option you can choose for your pets.
“Crystal is amazing! She stayed at my house and watched my labradoodle for three nights while I was out of town. She is very responsible and left my fur baby and my home in perfect condition!”
“Levi was great! My dog, Bella seemed to warm up to him immediately during our meet and greet which helped ease my anxiety as I was leaving the country for 10 days! He was great with communication and I will definitely use Levi again!”
About: I've been around dogs since I can remember. I have always had a family dog around and have dog sat for several families throughout high school and college. I have only owned smaller dogs, but have plenty of experience dog sitting larger dogs. I currently have a miniature dachshund! I currently work from 8am-4pm on weekdays. However, I am available in the evenings (after 5:00) and weekends to walk, play, stay with, or board your furry friend! After May 22nd I will be available all day during the weekdays and weekends! I am a very energetic, young, and active person that's able to give your pet all the attention, love, and walks they need! If they happen to stay with me, I have a small fenced in yard and live near plenty of walking paths so they can get their energy out.
“Stephanie was great looking over my dog Grady. She came by the house prior to house sitting to talk through everything to ensure my pup has a great time while I’m gone ? I will definitely contact Stephanie again for house sitting/boarding.”
California pet parents share their Rover experiences
Nina was extremely flexible with our last trip. We had an emergency come up with our small business and had to delay our trip somewhat last minute a couple of days. She was understanding and even offered flexibility on the backend if we wanted to extend our trip (wish we had the days off to take her up on that). The dogs have always done well with her and we will continue to use her whenever she is available that we need.
This was my first time using Rover and I was very nervous because usually my dog stays with a family member or a family friend. This was a last minute booking but it worked out perfectly! As soon as I met Kaylee I felt so much relief knowing that Beau was going to be in good hands while I was gone. She was super sweet, quick to respond and sent me daily pictures! If I am ever in a pinch again to find someone for Beau, she will be the first person I reach out to! 🙂
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover 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 California.
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. California 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.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
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