House Sitting in Cortland
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1. Anja & Josh K.

“If I could give Josh and Anja 10 stars, I would! We were a bit tentative in booking an in home sitter after having a bad experience (NOT with a Rover sitter) in the past. From our first phone conversation with them to our meet and greet, we had instant trust in them and the dogs took to both of them right away. They are extremely knowledgeable and made certain that they asked questions in regard to feeding, medication, walks, likes and dislikes, to get to know the dogs. We booked with Josh and Anja for an in home overnight stay for our 11 month old lab puppy and an 8 year old boxer for two days, one night. They were extremely flexible with our schedule and on the morning that we left Josh was at our home a few minutes early for last minute instructions. We received texts and photos of the pups while we were away and knew that they were in good hands with people that truly cared about their well being. Because of the positive experience we had, we will definitely book with Josh and Anja again, and highly recommend them.”


2. Ann S.


“Ann did a fantastic job taking care of my boys. I got some photos every day and she kept me up to date on how they were doing throughout the weekend. She took extra precautions that would not have even crossed my mind like using long leads in the backyard, but it made doubly sure nothing could go wrong. It was a pleasure to work with her.”


3. Kellie H.

“Kellie was so great with our boy, Tyson for a weekend. She communicated clearly before the trip, during our trip (we loved the updates!), and after. She was respectful of our home and a perfect house guest. Tyson was immediately comfortable with her and we were so comforted knowing he was not only being taken care of, but really loved on, while we were gone. We will absolutely use Kellie in the future, if possible.”


4. Vladimir K.

“Vlad was professional, on time, and kept us updated throughout the booking. Its was comforting having Vlad and Madi stay the weekend in our home and care for our 3 dogs. Vlad & Madi gave our dogs plenty of walks and attention. We'd definitely recommend and will use them again.”


5. Megan E.

“Megan is fantastic. She communicates really well and supported me with some change of plans in the middle of my trip. She is kind, caring and an amazing woman. She put me at ease and Abby just loved her. She was even looking out the window for an hour after Megan left! Definitely recommend.”


6. Angela B.


“We cannot recommend Angela highly enough! Angela provided peace of mind during our vacation and our four furry kids were calm and happy when we returned. It is clear that they were happy, cared for, and stress-free while we were gone. One of our dogs is a bit more nervous than the others, so Angela dropped in a few times leading up to our trip to help our pup get used to her. I cannot imagine this experience going any better!”


7. Matthew M.

“Matt was a conscientious and thoughtful when he sat for us. He went above and beyond to make our pup comfortable and kept us up to date on their activities.”


8. Adrianna D.
“Adrianna was incredibly responsible and compassionate with our pets! We have one dog, two cats, mice and a bearded dragon. She took care of them all with great ease. What a natural at pet care! I highly recommend her services. We will look forward to having her again during all of our upcoming vacations.”


9. Bree M.

“Bree is amazing. She gave me constant updates and photos. I felt like one of my family members were wanting our Beast. I will definitely be using her in the future ?.”


10. Taylor R.

“Taylor was great!! We have two big dogs and she was not even phased with their rowdiness. She sent photos and kept me in the loop all weekend. I highly recommend her!”


11. Imma B.
“Emma has watched my Phoebe multiple times since I got her. Emma is very experienced with all kinds of animals including reptiles, rodents, dogs, and cats. I trust her to do exactly as I ask and make sure that not only are my cat's basic needs met, but her loneliness and stress is reduced by her presence. I highly recommend using Emma for your pet care needs!”


12. Madison B.
About: I’ve taken care of all types of animals since I was 13 years old and I’ve always fed and walked them and bathed their pets I’m looking for part time/ full time pet care! I love your animals like they were my very own! I’m available any time any day I would care for your pet as if he or she was my own I care for my own pets very well and am very athletic so I can walk dogs all day long and just hang out with your cat/dogs


13. Haley M.
About: I have lived with dogs all my life. I love playing and cuddling with the sweet ones. Once I can I will be getting a dachshund or pitbull. When my neighbor of 2 years is out of town, I take care of his 2 pit bulls, both over 10 years old. I work Monday to Friday 8 hours a week. If the house is close enough to my warehouse I will be able to visit them during my lunch hour. In my house, the pets are fully inside cats. We make sure to open blinds during the day so they have places to lie in the sun, which they love. They are dry food once a day and wet food every other day. Whatever the client needs to be done for the pet I will do to the best of my abilities.


14. Morgan J.
“Morgan does an amazing job taking care of our 10 year old beagle which can be challenging as our dog occasionally has seizures requiring reassurance and care to get through the crisis. Our beagle is always happy to see her and greets her at the door when she arrives. I highly recommend Morgan to care for your beloved pet.”


15. Jesse Z.
“Jesse is fantastic with all animals. He loves playing with them and always makes sure they get plenty of activity. My dogs look forward to spending time with Jesse”


16. Kaitlyn L.

“Kaitlyn is awesome! Great communication and care for our girls. We are so happy we can leave our pups home confident they get the same loving care as we give them.”


17. Renee L.

“Renee was excellent! She came on time, great communication, sent me a video, even cleaned. I would highly recommend! I’m booking with her again! Thank you Renee!”


18. Mitchell K.
“Mitchell watched my special needs (blind) dachshund while I was out of town. He was very caring and gave me frequent updates, along with photos of her enjoying her time outside. He took her for walks and fed her breakfast and dinner. He was always punctual and cleaned up any accidents she had. He really eased my anxiety about leaving my baby at home. He is a great choice and you can rely on him!”


19. Meghan S.

“Meghan stayed with my dogs for 4 days while we were out of town for the holidays, last minute. She did a fantastic job, and I'd highly recommend her!! Her communication stood out from the beginning—she was quick to respond and provide helpful information. When we left, the dogs were immediately comfortable staying with her. Meghan had sent multiple updates throughout the day while we were gone. She's incredibly responsive, responsible, trustworthy, and great with animals. Would absolutely asked her to help out again and would highly recommend her!”


20. Bryce W.
“Bryce has been around animals his whole life and it shows. His warm heart and loving demeanor attracts them. He is very patient, responsible and just happy to the core! He has helped take care of our dog for many years.”
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Cortland on Rover as of Apr 2025 was about $50 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.
As of Apr 2025, there are 370 house sitters in Cortland. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 89% of Cortland house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Cortland have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Cortland.
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. Cortland 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.
