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1. Kira M.
“Kira is a wonderful sitter for our special needs lab and our senior kitty. She enjoys our babies and we feel reassured when she's with them. She's very calm and dependable!”
2. Julia W.
“Julia was amazing with our dogs! One of our dogs has serious separation anxiety and she was able to calm him down with cuddles and love within minutes after we left. She sent amazing updates about how the dogs were doing through out her stay and when we got home our dogs seemed sad to see her leave. We will be booking her again in the future !!”
3. Jordyn U.
“Jordyn took great care of our dog and 5 cats and left our home in great shape! Our dog is skittish and sometimes does not eat when we aren’t home, but she ate for Jordyn!”
4. Devan D.
“Devan was amazing! We left town for a long 10 day trip and when we returned all 3 dogs were relaxed so I could tell they were really well taken care of. Devan sent us regular pics and videos which helped us humans relax as well! Highly recommended!”
5. Stephanie C.
“Stephanie was great! I’m normally pretty anxious about leaving her, but I could tell after day 1 she was in great hands. She sent lots of photos and left the place very tidy. Would definitely book again”
6. Jacquelyn "Jax" B.
“Jax was a wonderful pet sitter to our 3 babies! We are always nervous because are dog is anxious and requires patience and certain level of attention - but Jax handled her wonderfully. We returned home to happy & safe pets and a clean home. Thank you so much!”
7. Debra C.
“We felt so safe leaving our animals and our home in Debra’s care while we were away. She sent us tons of updates and pictures throughout her visit, and did a great job managing our anxious dog. I would 100% recommend Debra to anyone looking for a kind, knowledgeable, and trustworthy pet sitter.”
8. Chris G.
“Chris does a great job of keeping us informed while we're gone. His flexible schedule allows him to spend lots of time with our girls in the comfort of their own home. He's been very accommodating of our travel schedule, even when it's last minute or an early morning arrival/departure. We've been very satisfied with Chris!”
9. Heidy L.
“Heidy was great. She was able to accommodate a somewhat last minute pet sitting need and took great care of my cat. Sugar seemed calm and content when I got home.”
10. Nate T.
“Nate was totally awesome, he took perfect care of our high energy border collie pups while we were away. He was diligent in the care we requested, always respectful and most importantly I could tell our dogs were happy and satisfied when we got back from our vacation. I would 100% recommend him for your pet care needs!”
11. Maya N.
“Maya took care of our two cats. She provided an update each day and sent some photos. The cats enjoyed her companionship. I would hire her again in the future, when the situation arises.”
12. Rosemary Z.
“Second time booking with Rosemary and everything was just perfect again. Both my pups are happy and healthy when I get back. Rosemary is so responsive and accommodating for them that I don't worry about anything during my trip!”
13. Jeanmarie R.
“Jeanmarie does such a great job with our dog and our parrot. Our dog really loves Jeanmarie and our parrot shows her love with extra singing with Jeanmarie is there. She left our house in great shape and communicated regularly with us. We have used Jeanmarie in the past and would use her again!”
14. Andrea V.
“Andrea takes such great care of our pups and our house. I appreciate all the communication and she talks great photos. I've recommended her to so many friends. Thank you Andrea!”
15. Bliss C.
“I selfishly don't want to give this review because I want Bliss all to myself: the way my girls have connected with her is so comforting to me knowing they're so well cared for when I'm not at home. Bliss is considerate and attentive, very adaptable to all needs and always has a warm smile for everyone.”
16. Jay H.
“Jay stayed in our house while we were on a cruise and our two dogs and cat absolutely loved having him. We received great daily updates with photos, the critters had a great time and he took excellent care of the house and the plants. Highly recommend Jay!”
17. Shaine G.
“Shaine was an incredible house sitter for Ruby! She was the most communicative sitter we have had and very patient with our scared pup. I also appreciated the questions she asked about Ruby and my preferences for communication during her stay. We’re looking forward to booking her again. Thank you Shaine!!”
18. Sarah H.
“Sarah was one of our favorite dog sitters we’ve ever had. Our dog got lots of walks and playtime and we received plenty of photos!! Sarah was very responsive and left the house in immaculate condition. Even was able to be flexible when our travel plans were disrupted. Thank you Sarah!”
19. Julianna B.
“Julianna was great!! She responded quickly and offered to come meet before the date I was leaving. She showed up right up on time for the meet up, my dog and cat loved her. Everything went as planned, and she was very easy to communicate with. No issues. Will definitely use her again. Also- she left the house spotless, just as I'd left it.”
20. Chayse B.
“I booked Chayse for an overnight stay kind of last minute. She was incredibly responsive, accommodating & helpful re the request. My animals (dog & cat) took to her like they had known her for years & she left the house spotless. I’ll definitely be happy to book Chayse in the future!”
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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 Decatur on Rover as of Jun 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 Jun 2025, there are 4,127 house sitters in Decatur. 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, 87% of Decatur house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Decatur have an average of 13 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 Decatur.
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. Decatur 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.
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