House Sitting Chico
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“I am beyond impressed with Emiko's service. She clearly knew what she was doing and asked all the necessary questions. Emiko dog sit my dog for 3 days and throughout the entire process, she was very communicative, providing regular updates and photos, which gave me peace of mind. I appreciate her doing that. Emiko followed all of my directions and was able to manage my dog's high energy. My pup can be quite energetic and can be very mouthy which always worries me when he meets new people, but she was able to handled him and kept him happy and well-exercised. I would definitely hire Emiko again in the future and definitely recommend her to anyone in need of a reliable, responsible and caring dog sitter.”
About: Hello my name is Monisha. I would love to know more about your fur baby or babies feel to message me and let's do meet greet. I enjoy going parks and walks on daily play ball with your fur baby or babies. Also please feel to fill out any contact before booking. There will be no personal information to give out. at this time. Thank you for your understanding. I'm looking forward to meeting you and your fur babies.Also I would like to input if stay needs to be longer only 2 to 3 modifications. If you don't have payment to pay on Rover please don't book, if you have payment to pay on Rover to book please pay on Rover. Also there will be no changing on rates and pricing all rates and pricing are final. Also, just to verify if you would like for me to services please respond to the Rover messages on the Rover app. Please and thank you so much for your interest. If you are 100 percent sure you want services with me please feel free to send me message if you don't respond it will automatically affect me getting other clients who need services with me. If you are not interested in booking with me there are sitters that are whiling help with your fur or fur babies. I need for owners with dogs or cats to contact me on the owners behalf no other third party. If any third party contacts me on the behalf it will be scam so if you have pets please contact me on your behalf. Please and thank you I'm looking forward to meeting you and your fur babies. Also if your is with walking radius I don't mind picking up your fur baby and taking your fur baby or babies back home. I don't have car as far as dog boarding you have to bring your dogs to me. What are your fur baby or babies sleep and feeding schedules are like. please let me know all your pets needs and whats. So I will provide the best care. I will make sure your pets are safe and my care at all times and make sure you let me everything I need to know
“Nicole did a amazing job with our two fur babies! She was able to house sit our boys very last minute. Sent us pictures and videos daily. Very professional would defiantly book her again in the future.”
“Aly is the BEST!!!!! I have all rescue pets, which means they can be challenging at times. We have 3 large dogs, 4 cats, 2 horses and 6 chickens. Their ages range from 1 year old minions (kittens) to seniors. We also live outin the country which can be a challenge and of course our new well pump had an issue. Aly handled it better than I!😆 The best compliment I can give is that when we came home, all the kids were excited to see us, but all were acting normal and happy, not like the usual "you abandoned us" attitude. Bonus, Aly even washed her own sheets (not something I would have asked her to do or expected). Again, she's the BEST!!!!”
“This was our second time having Avery dog/housesit for us. She is very attentive, has great communication and cares for our dog like he’s her own. Avery is our go to house sitter! Definitely recommend!”
“Jaqueline was great with the animals. She was communicative with me before booking which helped with my comfort in leaving the animals with her. When I came home animals were excited to see me like they had a safe and cared for weekend. I hope to use her again in the future.”
About: I’ve always been told I have a way with dogs. I absolutely adore each and every dog I come into contact with. I’m patient, I’m loving, and I will work my absolute hardest to ensure the best possible experience not only for your animal but for you as well. I take pride in being reliable, and going above and beyond no matter what 💝 I have a very open schedule right now, and will work with anyone to make things run as smoothly as possible in regards to their pet needs/wants. My pets are the most important aspect of my house. I will make sure they have adequate potty breaks and I will make sure they have the best time ever when they are in my care. My house is safe, clean, and very pet friendly. They are treated like family around here ☺️
“Genevit took our booking on short notice. Communicated thoroughly and provided excellent care of our 125lb wirehair and home. We will definitely be reaching out to secure her services again.”
About: I have grown up in a dog loving household and I love caring for and meeting pets. You can never have enough pet love and I enjoy the new experiences of different pets and their personalities. I only have school once a week on Wednesdays until 11 and I have work roughly 4 times a week between 3-9 most of the time shorter so I’m pretty open during afternoons and my days off. In my home I take my two dogs for walks, I spend time playing with them outside, and I feed them. One of them stays with me all the time so I provided them constant love.
“Nikki is wonderful! She watched both of my dogs, one being very young, big and full of energy, the other old, and Hugh anxiety. Her dog is very friendly and my boy made fast friends with him! Highly recommend nikki!”
About: I’ve taken care of all ranges of pets, including cats, dogs, fish and even horses. I have done in home care, house sitting, and drop in visits. I’m currently working part-time, so I have the flexibility and availability needed to care for your pets! I truly love animals and getting to spend time with them brings me so much joy! I am able to provide care at clients homes, including feeding pets and providing them with companionship. I can also maintain homes during house sitting visits, bringing in mail, putting out garbage cans and watering plants if need be.
About: I have taken care of dogs for up to 3 weeks at a time. I only board one dog at time to ensure they get my full attention. I am a student at Chico State with a flexible class schedule and my weekends are free! On the weekdays I won't be busy for more than 3 hours. I live in an apartment with a designated area for dogs to do their business. I am in a neighborhood with minimal car traffic to ensure safe walks!
About: If I am watching your pet for more than a day, I will absolutely crochet them a fun hat or accessory! I’ve always been comfortable around animals and genuinely love spending time with them. I’m patient, attentive, and good at picking up on an animal’s individual personality, routine, and comfort level. I’m reliable with schedules and details, so feeding times, medications, walks, check-ins, and special instructions are taken seriously. I’m also happy to send regular photos and updates so you know how your pet is doing while you’re away. I’m comfortable with pets who are energetic, shy, anxious, goofy, or just very particular about how they like things done. My goal is to keep their routine as normal and low-stress as possible and make sure they feel safe, cared for. I’m comfortable administering medications and have experience with both oral and injectable medications. I’m attentive to dosing instructions, timing, and making the process as calm and low-stress as possible. I’m also genuinely excited about dog walking. I’m working on being more active myself, so your dog gets a reliable walking buddy and I get an enthusiastic accountability partner. I’m happy to adjust the pace and length to your dog’s age, energy level, and usual routine—whether that means a relaxed sniff-heavy stroll or a longer, more active walk. I work a consistent full-time schedule, with quite a bit of flexibility throughout the day. It makes it easy for me to plan pet care reliably throughout and around my work hours. My work hours are 6:00am-2:30 pm Tuesday - Saturday. I’m available for walks, drop-ins, and other care, and I’m happy to coordinate a routine that works well for both you and your pet. I value consistency and punctuality, especially when pets are used to a specific feeding, walking, or medication schedule I live in a pet-friendly apartment near lots of walking trails. I currently don’t have any pets in the home(unless you count a shrimp 🦐) I take pet care instructions seriously and always try to keep your pet’s routine as familiar and low stress as possible. I pay close attention to feeding instructions, medications, behavior, doors and gates, leash safety, and anything else you want handled a particular way. I’m respectful of your home and your pet’s boundaries, and I won’t force interaction with a nervous or shy animal. I’m also happy to send photos and updates during visits so you know how things are going.
“I couldn’t be happier with the care my two pups received! She was incredibly responsive from the start and sent me daily photo updates, which really helped ease my mind. One of them can be a little high-maintenance, and she handled everything like a pro. I came home to two content pups and a clean home. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, responsible, and communicative dog sitter. I’ll definitely be booking with her again!”
About: I have grown up with Dogs and cats as a child. Also had bunny’s, reptiles, and gerbils for that matter! LOL! I’ve had the same Beautiful Most Awesome cat named Gizmo for 15 years until October of last year when cancer took him from me! I’m deeply saddened still. And please believe me when I say. “It was the hardest thing I ever had to do or went thru”. He was my best bud and I loved saying hello when I got home but when he was gone it has been my hardest goodbye! I have dog/New baby puppy sit for a good family friend. And learned anlot anbout new puppies and the special care they need! And I love every minuet of it! I also clean and make sure the home is presentable and reasonably ready for their mom and/or Dad to get home so they do not have to worry about cleaning their mess. Or her own. If client is comfortable with that. Then I would do anything that was asked of me! I’m very punctual and respectful and take into account what the client needs not what I think they need. It’s your family member. It’s your house, all you got to do is talk to me and let me know what you need and I will do my best at providing that service. I also have 1 dog named Bella and 2 cats named Abel and Mozart in our family. Update: Bella past from cancer a few weeks ago, and Mozart passed 2 weeks ago due to kidney disease ! We have suffered so much loss in the past 8 months. We now have Abel and Delilah. Delilah is a 6 month old kitten and Abel is a 1 yr old cat! Lots of fun! Please check my pets profile to see pics of them. And let me tell you. This is their house. We just live in it! LOL. Abel is new. I adopted him shortly after some grieving time over Gizmo. And he is just like gizmo. Big personality and very much a pain in my rear. But he’s our child. And he’s so beautiful! Thank you so much for your time in reading this. And don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. I am a partially disabled person. I have a disease that affects my hips and lower spine, and then a disease that we believe. I contracted through my father‘s service in Vietnam, but don’t worry nothing that’s contagious. LOL. Nothing that is Gunna take me out anytime soon but getting out of the house to go take care of fur babies is the best thing for me. It gives me exercise. It gives me purpose and it gives me the ability to give the love that I have to give away to other members of peoples families. I’m truly honest and respectful, and need more purpose in my life to help other’s, my hips and my Parkinson’s disease will not slow me down. I’m young still at 41 and I will continue to do anything and everything I can to help anyone in everyone that I can. I would like to continue helping by doing this service for you and your family.. And NOTHING WILL keep me from doing anything and everything needed in any case of taking care of your home or your furbaby. unfortunately, I can only take care of people’s homes & their fur babies in their own home, because of my furbabies. Thank you for understanding. I will keep your home in pristine condition. Cat boxes will be cleaned 2 to 3 times a day unless instructed otherwise. I’m very particular about that so your fur babies and your home will be treated with respect and love and cared for by me, which means I will put my all into anything that you need taken care of.
“My two mini schnauzers immediately attached themselves to Payton. She followed my written and oral directions to a tee. In fact, when I arrived home, they gravitated to her. She's an excellent pup sitter and will use her again and again.”
“Alisa was great! She is great at communicating, did everything I asked, and my dog loves her! Would definitely want to have her as a sitter again! She took great care of my house and my pets!”
The median cost per night for house sitting in Chico is $50
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Chico
We appreciate that Mariah was able to take care of our pets at our home. When we returned home, everything was neat and tidy which we are really appreciated. She has a passion for animals, which is very evident upon first meeting her— she immediately bent down to pet the dog and the cat upon entering the house! Mariah is also very respectful and communicates well. And we appreciated daily pictures of our fur babies!
Natalie is awesome!!! She has a great personality, she has great attention to detail regarding all of our requests. She took the time to come by for a meet and greet, she had great patience and was so gentle with our senior dog. Natalie sent us pictures and updates, per my request, and was very responsive. I would highly recommend her!
Avery was the perfect sitter for our three cairn terriers. We have a 14 year old who gets grouchy with the other two. And we had just gotten a 7 month old puppy to play with our three year old. What a challenge! Her calm demeanor was just what they needed. She took excellent care of our pack. We highly recommend Avery!
Campbell was a great overnight petsitter for our two cats over a long weekend. She had great communication and sent updates and pictures each day. Our cats were well-cared for and got lots of cuddles and play time while we were away. She also cared for our plants and left our place clean & tidy. We really appreciated having her watch our pets & home and would definitely recommend her to others for pet and/our house sitting!
Ashely is fantastic! She sent pictures of all my pets to let me know how they were doing and I came home to a settled house with happy kitties and horses. I’ve had many pet sitters and she’s top of the top! Choose her today and set your mind at ease you home and pets are in fabulous hands.
Autumn was great! Our dog Peeti was so comfortable with her, she gave him plenty of walks and sent us lots of picture updates. she was very respectful of our home and we would love to hire her again the next time we go out of town. 10 out of 10 would highly recommend her!
Lily was AWESOME! She watched our two dogs multiple times while we had a few back to back trips over the summer. Communication was perfect. She sent daily updates and responded quick! I lowkey want to gate keep her cause she’s so awesome but she also deserves to be recognized. We had a flight delay and she was flexible on extending her services so our dogs would be okay until we made it home. Leaving dogs can definitely be stressful but she really helped keep our minds at ease. We have an older girl too and Lily was great at getting her the supplements she needed each day. Will definitely book again!
I highly recommend Sariah to take care of your pet(s) and house. Sariah did a wonderful job taking care of our senior pug, including giving her eye drops, feeding her multiple times in the day per her dietary requirements, and letting her outside to do her business when needed. Sariah stayed at our house and kept our dog company while we were out. Sariah also fed and changed the water daily for our pet tortoise. Sariah sent us photos of our dog with brief reports on how everything was going. We really appreciated the ongoing communication from Sariah. Sariah also watered our vegetable garden, brought in packages that were delivered to us, and kept our home in excellent condition. We look forward to being repeat customers.
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost of House Sitting in Chico is $47 per night as of November 2026. Most bookings cost between $28 and $70 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 November 2026, there are 256 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Chico. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
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.
- Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans 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 Chico walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.
It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Chico 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!
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 Chico 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!
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.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
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.
If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet is showing signs of possible illness.
For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.
Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.
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 tips for your first Meet & Greet.
sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.
Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Chico. On Rover:
- 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 94% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 96% 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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