House Sitting in Colony Farm, Kalamazoo, MI
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“Amie is phenomenal!! She really stepped up for us this past week when we were on vacation, she went above and beyond. Our house was badly hit with storms and she kept the pets and home safe. She’s not just your standard sitter, she’s so much more than that. We’re beyond blessed that she came into our lives and was able to take care of our fur babies for us. Took great care of our home, even cleaned out the fridge from losing power, ended up injuring her own knee on Mudd but didn’t skip a beat. Our puppy hadn’t been through storms yet and come to find out he absolutely hates them, she made him feel so comfortable. The communication was outstanding!! We will be using her without a doubt for all future trips. Thank you Amie from the bottom of our hearts!”



“Emma did a great job caring for our senior dog and cat at our house! She was communicative throughout her stay and we'd be happy to work with her again!”


“I would highly recommend Ali and her services. She house sat/pet sat for 5 days. We have never left our pets with anyone but family. She was amazing, we were totally at ease and she sent tons of videos and photos. My house was spotless when we returned and our pets were very happy. She is amazing!”



“Nicole was fantastic! It was our first vacation in a long time where we didn’t return to sick dogs or accidents in the house. She is easy to communicate with and we will absolutely use her again.”


“Jamie was great with our anxious pup! We’ve been working on her separation anxiety and Jamie was understanding and didn’t make us feel like overbearing dog-parents.”


“Amazing experience! He did a wonderful job with my dogs. Played, checked in, and was very responsible and considerate. Reliable and made sure we got updates while we were gone.”


About: I have been taking care all types and ages of dogs and cats for 10 plus years now! I hope to make every pet feel safe, happy, and loved when their own special person is away! I am home from university for the Summer and am able to care for your pet whenever needed! Whatever your pup or cat needs, I'll be able to care for them whenever works for your schedule too. While I am unable to care for pets in my home, I provide safe and attentive care to your animals in the space that they are comfortable in! I am able to do so by sticking to the pets' regular routines and giving them plenty of love and attention!

“Helen has watched our dog, Henry overnight for a long weekend twice now and has done a great job communicating and sending photos. She dropped off and picked him up from daycare and was able to manage his high energy personality. Would highly recommend!”


“Courtney was the perfect dog sitter! She watched our Roxy for 10 days while we were on vacation during a huge winter storm. Even though it was negative temps she still tried to walk her and she played in the snow with her and just gave her all the love.”



“Ryan was great with our anxious dog! We appreciated all the updates and pictures and could see our dog relax as the booking went on. Communication was excellent from the pre booking until leaving and we were confident in leaving Ryan with our dog again.”


“I cannot recommend Kat enough; my family is forever grateful to her. Prior to the week of Thanksgiving, we hadn't left our pets in the care of a pet sitter for more than a night since my mother moved away and couldn't watch them for us anymore. Every pet parent's worst nightmare happened while we were out of town - our dog, Barkley, had a very serious medical emergency that required multiple emergency vet appointments, one of which was more than an hour and a half drive away and took the entire day. Kat went so far above and beyond to take care of Barkley and keep us informed about what was happening. I am positive that if it wasn't for Kat being so observant, attentive, and generally amazing, Barkley wouldn't have lived long enough for us to get home and say goodbye.”


“Jess was very dependable. Our dog is a little old and set in his ways and Jess was patient with him. She was able to get him moving while we were gone even though he had just met her. We especially appreciated how well she kept us informed about our dog while we were away. We will call on Jess again and recommend her to others.”


About: I have been taking care of dogs since I was a kid, for family and friends who are pet parents, I am their first choice when it comes to pet sitting. I have also volunteered at my local animal shelters and to me, the animal's well-being is my highest priority. I have a job with flexible work hours so I can always make time to take care of your best friend. I also work remotely so I can be with your pet for however long is needed. If I am at the client's house, I will follow any and all special instructions involving taking care of their pet. I will make sure the dog is fed, gets plenty of exercise, clean up any messes, and just make sure that they feel safe and cared for.

“Kimberly took excellent care of my Sophie! She gave her lots of extra love and attention. She was a great communicator and sent me some adorable pictures! I would highly recommend Kimberly for your pet needs🐶”


“Mae took great care of my two dogs. She is very responsible and great communicator, send me several updates with pictures what I truly appreciate. I would definitely reach out to her if need help in the future.”


“Anissa did an excellent job of caring for our pets in our home while we were on vacation. I felt confident that our pets were given lots of attention and probably hardly missed us while we were gone. She followed all instructions I gave her for feeding and exercising everyone plus miscellaneous things that had to be done like bring in mail, etc. I highly recommend Anissa - you won’t be sorry!”


About: For 20+ years I have extensive experience caring for Domestic as well as a wide variety of Exotic species. As a wildlife center manager I have developed strong observational and critical thinking skills, with great attention to detail. I am well versed in supportive medical care, am able to handle issues that might arise calmly and effectively providing top-quality care for pets and a commitment to creating a positive and nurturing environment. As an animal care professional, I have demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and trustworthiness in fulfilling caregiving responsibilities for pets in the absence of their owners. I take pride in my ability to communicate effectively with pet owners to provide updates on their pets well-being and address any concerns or special requests. I am currently working part time but have a great deal of flexibility in my schedule to provide ample walks, playtime, medical supportive care, and socializing as well as over-nite sitting. Maintain a safe and clean environment for pets, including regular grooming, feeding, walking, litter box & habitat cleaning, and administering medications as needed. I prioritize the safety and comfort of all animals in my care, ensuring their environments are clean and secure. I am able to conform to special needs of pets and their owners.

“Barb was fantastic! I received regular updates on the pups. They were so happy! My house was spotless and well kept too. I actually had an issue with my furnace while she was there and she assisted with that. I highly recommend Barb!”


“Morgan did an amazing job caring for my senior lab Cooper. I hope he would be interested in the future for long weekends etc. Thank you Morgan!!!”


“My dog was very afraid of being left alone with a stranger and Natalie did an amazing job of almond him and becoming his new best friend! She kept in constant contact with me. She put forth great effort to make Arlo comfortable. I’m so glad I found her!”

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Amie F.Star Sitter

“Amie is phenomenal!! She really stepped up for us this past week when we were on vacation, she went above and beyond. Our house was badly hit with storms and she kept the pets and home safe. She’s not just your standard sitter, she’s so much more than that. We’re beyond blessed that she came into our lives and was able to take care of our fur babies for us. Took great care of our home, even cleaned out the fridge from losing power, ended up injuring her own knee on Mudd but didn’t skip a beat. Our puppy hadn’t been through storms yet and come to find out he absolutely hates them, she made him feel so comfortable. The communication was outstanding!! We will be using her without a doubt for all future trips. Thank you Amie from the bottom of our hearts!”




Emma V.Star Sitter

“Emma did a great job caring for our senior dog and cat at our house! She was communicative throughout her stay and we'd be happy to work with her again!”


Alixandra R.Star Sitter

“I would highly recommend Ali and her services. She house sat/pet sat for 5 days. We have never left our pets with anyone but family. She was amazing, we were totally at ease and she sent tons of videos and photos. My house was spotless when we returned and our pets were very happy. She is amazing!”




Nicole H.


“Nicole was fantastic! It was our first vacation in a long time where we didn’t return to sick dogs or accidents in the house. She is easy to communicate with and we will absolutely use her again.”


Jamie B.
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“Jamie was great with our anxious pup! We’ve been working on her separation anxiety and Jamie was understanding and didn’t make us feel like overbearing dog-parents.”


Rod L.

“Amazing experience! He did a wonderful job with my dogs. Played, checked in, and was very responsible and considerate. Reliable and made sure we got updates while we were gone.”


Crea D.
“Crea is very knowledgeable, dependable and trustworthy! She did a great job taking care of our 12-year-old dog while we were out of town for our son's wedding and made sure he was comfy, happy and loved! She stayed with him at our house and kept me updated throughout the weekend with pictures and activities they had accomplished together. We never had to worry about him or his safety under Crea's care. She has a deep love for all animals, and it shows! We highly recommend her and will definitely be utilizing her again to care for our dog in the future!”


Helen S.

“Helen has watched our dog, Henry overnight for a long weekend twice now and has done a great job communicating and sending photos. She dropped off and picked him up from daycare and was able to manage his high energy personality. Would highly recommend!”


Courtney C.

“Courtney was the perfect dog sitter! She watched our Roxy for 10 days while we were on vacation during a huge winter storm. Even though it was negative temps she still tried to walk her and she played in the snow with her and just gave her all the love.”




Ryan T K.Star Sitter

“Ryan was great with our anxious dog! We appreciated all the updates and pictures and could see our dog relax as the booking went on. Communication was excellent from the pre booking until leaving and we were confident in leaving Ryan with our dog again.”


Kathryn R.Star Sitter

“I cannot recommend Kat enough; my family is forever grateful to her. Prior to the week of Thanksgiving, we hadn't left our pets in the care of a pet sitter for more than a night since my mother moved away and couldn't watch them for us anymore. Every pet parent's worst nightmare happened while we were out of town - our dog, Barkley, had a very serious medical emergency that required multiple emergency vet appointments, one of which was more than an hour and a half drive away and took the entire day. Kat went so far above and beyond to take care of Barkley and keep us informed about what was happening. I am positive that if it wasn't for Kat being so observant, attentive, and generally amazing, Barkley wouldn't have lived long enough for us to get home and say goodbye.”


Jess P.Star Sitter

“Jess was very dependable. Our dog is a little old and set in his ways and Jess was patient with him. She was able to get him moving while we were gone even though he had just met her. We especially appreciated how well she kept us informed about our dog while we were away. We will call on Jess again and recommend her to others.”


Connor L.
“Connor has taken care of our German shorthair many times over the past few years in addition to our cat. Connor is very responsible and caring with our pets. We feel very comfortable being away and love the fact we can leave our pets in their own environment. I would highly recommend Connor as a pet caregiver.”


Kimberly N.

“Kimberly took excellent care of my Sophie! She gave her lots of extra love and attention. She was a great communicator and sent me some adorable pictures! I would highly recommend Kimberly for your pet needs🐶”


Maelyn S.Star Sitter

“Mae took great care of my two dogs. She is very responsible and great communicator, send me several updates with pictures what I truly appreciate. I would definitely reach out to her if need help in the future.”


Anissa R.


“Anissa did an excellent job of caring for our pets in our home while we were on vacation. I felt confident that our pets were given lots of attention and probably hardly missed us while we were gone. She followed all instructions I gave her for feeding and exercising everyone plus miscellaneous things that had to be done like bring in mail, etc. I highly recommend Anissa - you won’t be sorry!”


Kimberly W.
“I have had the pleasure of entrusting my pets to Kimberly on multiple occasions, and I couldn't be happier with the care they received. Kimberly is incredibly responsible, experienced, attentive, and genuinely loves animals. She goes above and beyond to meet their needs and is extremely passionate about animals. I highly recommend Kimberly to anyone looking for a dependable and compassionate pet caregiver.”


Barb C.

“Barb was fantastic! I received regular updates on the pups. They were so happy! My house was spotless and well kept too. I actually had an issue with my furnace while she was there and she assisted with that. I highly recommend Barb!”


Morgan M.

“Morgan did an amazing job caring for my senior lab Cooper. I hope he would be interested in the future for long weekends etc. Thank you Morgan!!!”


Reed & Natalie N.Star Sitter

“My dog was very afraid of being left alone with a stranger and Natalie did an amazing job of almond him and becoming his new best friend! She kept in constant contact with me. She put forth great effort to make Arlo comfortable. I’m so glad I found her!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Colony Farm on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $40 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 80% of Colony Farm house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 6 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 Colony Farm.
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. Colony Farm 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.
