House Sitting Day Valley

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Sitter Profile Image: Katie S.
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Katie S.
$126
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
8 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Aptos, CA, 95003

Katie was a wonderful cat sitter! She stayed with my cat while I was out of town for six days. She was easy to communicate with and sent photo updates regularly. When I got back home my cat was happy and my apartment was in great shape. I would definitely book with Katie again!

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Vanessa K.
Sitter Profile Image: Mámoo T.
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Mámoo T.
$93
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
11 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

Don't hesitate to book Mamu to care for your pet! I can’t recommend Mamu enough! They took care of my dog for three days and followed all my care instructions. From the start, they were calm, communicative, and incredibly patient. The level of attentiveness gave me so much peace of mind while I was away. My dog and my home were well taken care of. I truly appreciated the regular updates and adorable pictures, they made me feel connected and reassured. When I got home, I could immediately tell my dog had bonded with them. I had no hesitation putting in another request for a future sit the moment I returned. Thank you again for your amazing care and presence!

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Sitter Profile Image: Melody F.
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Melody F.
$70
total per night
4 years of experience
Watsonville, CA, 95076

About: I am currently an owner of two golden retriever/labrador mixes as well as a tabby cat and have four years of experience raising, playing with, taking care of, and walking them. They're both full of unlimited energy and I love them immensely, so I have plenty of experience with bigger, energetic dogs. I also have been picking up local dog sitting jobs over the past year and have experience watching dogs while their owners are away while providing entertainment, play, and care for them. I am currently a college student home for the summer who is free all day Monday-Sunday to help care for, play with, watch, or walk your dogs. I'm looking to pick up some side jobs over the summer to help pay for college expenses and would love to work with your family if our schedules align. I provide personalized care in my client's home so pets can feel comfortable in a familiar space while being attentive and respectful of the space. If provided a schedule regarding walks, feeding, medication, or more I will adhere to it as closely as possible. I can also provide constant communication, photos, and regular updates if needed to ease the owner's anxiety and provide peace of mind and confidence that their pet is safe and getting the utmost care.

Sitter Profile Image: Lillian E.
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Lillian E.
$139
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
14 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Aptos, CA, 95003

Lillian was fantastic! She very quickly got Lenny - my shy (at first) beloved pussy cat - entirely comfortable by spending time with him under the bed :) She played with him, kept him company, made sure he got home safely after doing his rounds outside, sent lots of updates and pics, thoroughly cleaned up his "gift" to her (not a pretty sight), and left the place a treat to return to. Can't say enough good things about Lillian.

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Victoria S.
Sitter Profile Image: Coralee P.
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Coralee P.
$100
total per night
4.8 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
5 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Los Gatos, CA, 95033

Coralee was absolutely incredible. She was very communicative and sent beautiful pictures. She really understood my sensitive baby, and he warmed up quickly to her and clearly felt comfortable and safe. Coralee also was patient and responsive when our travel plans got disrupted, and kept my baby company much later than we originally planned. I very highly recommend her.

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Helen S.
Sitter Profile Image: Xena V.
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Xena V.
$78
total per night
12 years of experience
Watsonville CA, CA, 95076

About: I absolutely love meeting news pets so what an amazing opportunity this is! I personally have my own pets— senior cat and dog so I have plenty of experience caring for animals of all types and ages. My cat has gone through multiple surgeries and has required daily medication and specific attention so I feel very comfortable working with any pets with specific needs. Pets are family so they should be cared for that way. Let me know if you have questions! I would love to share more about me and know more about your fury friends. I am currently working part time but my schedule is pretty flexible so I would be able to work around your pets need as long as I give a notice in advance. I am also available most weekends and evenings or early mornings. I am able to work with your pets needs if any. My dog Luna is on a feeding and eating schedule so I understand how important it is to be punctual.

Sitter Profile Image: Julia M.
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Julia M.
$63
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
5 years of experience
Watsonville, CA, 95076

Julia took excellent care of our kitten and our home! I appreciated her quick communication and updates about Dolly

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Sarah P.
Sitter Profile Image: Andrea D.
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Andrea D.
$63
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Santa Teresa, San Jose, CA, 95119

Andrea is a gem. She is communicative, respectful, and left our home in excellent condition. My cats are everything to me and she took wonderful care of them while I was out of town for my birthday. She also left me a sweet card and note with an update. Will definitely book with her again.

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Vivien P.
Sitter Profile Image: Nicolina S.
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Nicolina S.
$77
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
10 years of experience
Aptos, CA, 95003

Nicolina is great! She was easy to communicate with. My minipoodle was instantly comfortable with her and was happy when I got home. I will be reaching out to her again.

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Samantha V.
Sitter Profile Image: Berkeley A.
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Berkeley A.
$49
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Aptos, CA, 95003

About: I have taken care and have 2 dogs/ 1 cat of my own that I actively care for. Also I have taken care of my family friends farm with all kinds of animals for days on end including walking, feeding, letting them out and in, etc. I also just love animals and love taking care of them! I work part time but normally only 4 hour shifts so i’m very flexible and can visit your animals multiple times throughout the day as well as working. I also only work around 3 days a week so i’m very available for the most part! In my home my dad has a service dog who is very well trained and also has a crate your pup could go in. We also have 2 older dogs with a fenced in outdoor area for them and a doggy door that gives them free access if going inside and out.

Sitter Profile Image: Sandra L.
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Sandra L.
$133
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
15 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

Took great care of our pup and had good communication and was professional. Will book again !

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Caroline B.
Sitter Profile Image: Jennifer T.
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Jennifer T.
$90
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
1 repeat client
6 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

My husband and I highly recommend Jennifer! We have never had anyone but family watch our dog (he’s 12) so this was our first time using Rover. Jennifer was supper responsive and took excellent care of our pride and joy! Will definitely be using her in the future!

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Sami F.
Sitter Profile Image: Emilie R.
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Emilie R.
$79
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Aptos, CA, 95003

Emilie is a great dog/house sitter! She got back to us right away about setting up a meet & greet, as well as letting us know how our dog Bella was doing when we were away. Bella was very at ease when we got back from our trip, we could tell Emilie had given her a lot of attention and exercise when we were gone. Emilie followed all of our instructions about Bella and our house. She left our place clean and neat. We will definitely be requesting Emilie again for future dog sitting!

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Mary F.
Sitter Profile Image: Carolina M.
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Carolina M.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
7 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

Carolina was responsive, friendly, and left the house in great shape. She sent great photos and Mouse seemed happy and comfortable with her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Alexandra S.
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Alexandra S.
$98
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

Alexandra was a huge help with a last minute booking. She took great care of our dog, and I know he had a blast. She provided tons of activity and kept us informed the whole time. Can’t wait to book again.

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Sitter Profile Image: Stephanie S.
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Stephanie S.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
2 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Blossom Valley, San Jose, CA, 95136

Thank you so much for caring for Pliny. You went above and beyond. Thanks for walking her and playing with her, and helping her feel comfy while we were gone. And the special gift of framed pics was really sweet!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jonathan S.
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Jonathan S.
$174
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
79 reviews
14 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Capitola, CA, 95010

Jonathan was awesome! He took great care of our dogs while we had a fun weekend in Tahoe. He took incredible pictures and updated us frequently. The dogs were instantly comfortable with him and snuggled right in. They went for plenty of walks and the dogs were happy and tired when we returned home. Jonathan was really great about asking questions and following special instructions for our dog Otis, as he is recovering from TPLO surgery. The house was also quite clean and orderly upon our return. I will definitely be asking Jonathan to come hang out with our dogs again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Paulette F.
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Paulette F.
$63
total per night
45 years of experience
Soquel, CA, 95073

About: I have been caring for animals all of my life. I have pet/house sat for many friends, family members and neighbors throughout my life. I am told that I bring a soothing, calm presence that puts both humans and animals at ease. I deeply love animals. I am a naturally neat person so I will also keep your home clean and bring in mail, water plants, etc. I am highly responsible and retired from doing hospice work. I do grief support remote work on a part time basis. I am in great health, a meditator since high school and highly experienced in caring for all types of pets. If you choose me to care for your beloved pets and home, I will make sure that they feel safe, comfortable and nurtured and will give them all the play, exercise and attention they desire. I am local so am able to meet with you beforehand to ensure it is a good fit. I work remotely using my own phone on a part time basis providing grief support to people so I can accept pet/house sitting gigs. I can physically be there to help your animal companions feel safe and secure while you are away. I am specifically looking for housesitting/petsitting gigs. In a client's home, I make sure that I adhere to the schedule already set by the owners. I find that this helps animals with anxiety about their human companions being away. I also provide calm, loving presence which helps them feel comfortable and secure. I take them for walks, play, snuggle, basically whatever they do regularly with their humans. But I also respect boundaries, for instance, I snuggle with pets only if they initiate it and/or are into it. I deeply love animals and can easily tune into their needs and wants.

Sitter Profile Image: Marco D.
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Marco D.
$34
total per night
55 years of experience
Watsonville, CA, 95076

About: Love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love love all kind of animals I can work most at the time unless some days I have to cook in the Hasram I do volunteer work its call seva Hasram Soquel Hare Krishna I can’t have pets on my home that’s why I’m volunteering for take care people dogs in true they gonna help with there unconditional love

Sitter Profile Image: Michelle S.
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Michelle S.
$84
total per night
20 years of experience
Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

About: I provide calm, attentive care for pets and homes, treating every animal with patience, respect, and consistency, ensuring comfort, safety, and emotional wellbeing. I love to give deep attention to each animal’s unique personality and needs and do my best to meet them. Pet care fits naturally into my routine, as I enjoy a calm, flexible schedule that allows me to give consistent attention, walks, and companionship daily. I care for pets in your home while you’re away. I maintain their routines with feeding, walks, play, companionship, and a calm, clean, secure environment.

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Day Valley is $75

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much for taking such wonderful care of our dog. Your love for animals truly shines through, and we appreciate your kindness and reliability. We feltl at ease knowing our fur baby and our home was in Kathy’s caring hands. We received daily updates and Kathy waited for us to arrive when our flight was delayed. Thank you again for everything!

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Marlene H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Once again, they went way out of their way to take care of our house and dogs while we are out of the country. We are forever grateful that we are able to continue working with them.

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David w.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

My Sophie girl is reactive to most other dogs. So Naomi came for a couple walks with her before we left and I could see that she would handle her very well. While we were gone, she took great care of Sophie with walks, tummy rubs, and play. And sent a text each day to say all was well. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.

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Trink P.
House Sitting
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FAQs for House Sitting - Day Valley

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The average cost for House Sitting in Day Valley on Rover is $100.69 per night (as of July 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.

Rover makes budgeting the cost of House Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for House Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .

As of July 2026, there are 2,932 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Day Valley. 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 Day Valley 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 Day Valley 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 Day Valley 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 short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter 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. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.

Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.

Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.

If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.

Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Day Valley. On Rover:

  • 92% of sitters can help with special care needs
  • 98% can help with giving oral medications or injections
  • 95% 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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