House Sitting in College Area, San Diego, CA
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Top rated College Area house sitters
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Sarah was so kind to my sweet fur babes! The day she arrived there was a tech issue for the guest pass in my apartment building and she worked with my leasing office until the issue was resolved while I was at the airport. I felt relaxed and comfortable that she was there for my doggie while I was working out of town. She sent me photos and updates and every day! I highly recommend her for pet sitting and will definitely be asking her to stay with them again when I’m out of town! Thank you Sarah!”

“Chase was so great with my fur babes! He sent videos and stayed with them the entire time. From the videos I could see they loved him. They followed him around and were their usual selves which tells us a lot from watching them with different people they don’t know. He spent time with them outside and hung out with our rabbit too. We would love to have him back in the future!”

“Lilia is amazing! This was our first time using Rover & we needed a house sitter since our old pup, Annie, is happiest at home. Lilia not only took great care of Annie, but also our property. Her daily updates were always a highlight and overall Lilia is a stellar communicator. We're excited to continue working with her for upcoming trips and are super grateful for her help.”

“Audrey is a gem! My dog was unwell while I was away and Audrey handled everything so perfectly and with great calm. She took such good care of my fur baby and I am so grateful. Will continue to look to Audrey for my dog’s care!”

About: I have taken care of animals my whole life, and have always lived with a cat and a dog. I have even helped my doodle birth and care for a litter of puppies which was a really cool experience! I have been with animals all ages, from puppies and kittens, to seniors. I am currently a full time nursing student, so I am availing for house sitting mostly on weekends! But always feel free to reach out, and i’ll see if I can fit something in like house sitting or dog walking during the week as well. I will be caring for pets in my clients home. By doing this the animal is already used to this environment and can maintain routine and feels safe.
“Matt is a great guy. Simple and to the point— I can tell our pup was well taken care of. Another superpower of Matt’s (besides being extremely reliable) is that he takes incredible photos. Very reassuring to get updates w/ pics of your pet having a blast!”

About: I am an animal lover living in College Area who would enjoy the opportunity to take care of your cat(s) or doggo(s)! I grew up with cats and have had one of my own. I also adopted my senior dog Parker in COVID times, who is no longer with us but taught me so much and I miss dearly! I am prompt, enthusiastic, clean, compassionate and reliable as a pet sitter and dog walker. I am strong enough for large dogs and active enough for dogs that require a run or hike. I am in the office half the time but can adjust my schedule with enough warning ahead of time; happy to walk before or after work My condo only allows small dogs so I am limited on sitting in my house but I miss having a dog with me so happy to watch yours if it suits us both!
“Stella took care of my German Shepherd overnight stays for 2 weeks. She was responsible, responded to my texts, contacted me everyday with a text and photo and asked questions to make Maximus feel more comfortable and have more variety with me gone. She even cleaned my floors! My home was left as it was and I would highly recommend her.”

About: I used to be a foster for the National Institute of Canine Service and Training for 4 years. I took care of 10 dogs in my time with NICST. I have two cats of my own but fall in love with any and all animals I am fortunate enough to meet. I am currently in university and can be quite active climbing or hiking but your pet is always my #1 priority, I am eager work around your schedule. With dogs, I use ethical and positive reinforcement to get the behaviors we want, such as walking nicely on a leash and settling when it is time to wind down. I also will send you lots of pictures to ease your mind and show you that your pet is having a lovely time.

“Dee was a pleasure to work with. She stayed 2 nights with my 2 boys. Mylo is easy but just rescued Murray, still learning him myself. Dee was available for them great communicator with me and left my home the same way she found it. Low key, knows animals and would recommend her to anyone! She even gave me some pointers on managing my rescue. She's great!”
“Yesenia is fantastic! She cared for our kitties like they're her own. One, in particular, was going through some health challenges, and Yesenia took extra care to tend to her medication and special diet. She also played with them and kept us updated throughout, including lots of pictures.”

“Will was amazing with Willow and Wick. He was timely, communicative, and reliable. He was so great even our shy cat came out to hang out with him. He even took our puppy for her first run! He sent us pictures and videos of them everyday and if we had questions throughout our trip he responded promptly to them. We will definitely be booking Will for any future things we may need with our fur babies!”

“This was Akisha’s first sitting in this area and I will strongly recommend her for house sitting your beloved pets. She kept me informed me throughout via pictures and video messages and took a great care of my dog and the house.”


“I can’t say enough good things about Karilou. She allows us to have worry-free vacations knowing our boys are in the best hands. She also provides great updates and photos that we just adore!”

“Calla is wonderful and my girls love spending time with her. I don’t have to worry while I’m away because I know they are in good hands, and Calla always sends pics and updates throughout the stay. Definitely will keep booking with Calla!!”

“Dinara did an excellent job caring for my senior dog Duke while I was out of town. Her regular updates with photos and videos were very appreciated. Will definitely use your services again!”

“truly the best of the best!! so flexible with changing plans, excellent communication, above and beyond care. as a nervous dog mom i was able to go on my trip without a single worry. truly could not recommend enough!!!”

Over 334 pet parents in College Area have booked house sitting
College Area pet parents share their Rover experiences
Paige was absolutely wonderful with my boy! She watched my dog/cats while I was gone for a few days and I came home to a happy boy AND a clean house! She kept me updated throughout the stay, including pictures and videos of my babies and even included some new toys for him. I will absolutely be booking Paige again, and I highly recommend her for anyone else!

Crystalinda was truly incredible with our English Mastiff. We received thoughtful updates and photos every day, and it was obvious our pup was relaxed, comfortable, and so well cared for. She also took wonderful care of our home. It’s rare to find someone so calm, confident, and knowledgeable with giant breeds — we are beyond grateful and will absolutely book again!
Julia was a great sitter - the house was immaculate when we came back, and she understood our dog's slightly neurotic issues. Both a heavy rainstorm and New Year's Eve fireworks, all reason to panic in his mind. We had good occasional updates while away and felt like everything was in good hands! we'd definitely use her again.

Kay was the best dog sitter we have ever had! She sent us videos of Chloe and Mellow and gave them their medicines and lots of love even being so fabulous to sleep with our babies? The girls ares looking all over for her! Can’t wait to have her again and the girls can’t wait either. She was fabulous!!
Anna was a great help to all of us when she cared for our pups… CC & Gus. She was good with both dogs, kept them happy and safe plus well fed. She seemed to enjoy her time with them and sent pictures. She stayed with them while we were gone a couple of days which made it possible for us to enjoy our time since we knew the dogs were well taken care of. Thanks Anna!

Sabrina was wonderful caring for our dog Bruce for a whole two weeks and over the holidays! She sent us lots of photos, videos and daily updates. She was very responsive and kind in her messages. She also left our home very clean and made sure to collect the mail and packages. Would definitely recommend her for dog sitting

Yesenia is fantastic! She cared for our kitties like they're her own. One, in particular, was going through some health challenges, and Yesenia took extra care to tend to her medication and special diet. She also played with them and kept us updated throughout, including lots of pictures.

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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 College Area.
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. College Area 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.
















