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“Heidi was great. We had a few changes to our travel plans and she just went right with the flow. We were impressed when we met her with her thorough questions and enjoyed the updates she sent. When we got home our dogs were happy and didn’t seem stressed at all and Heidi left us a note with details of medication that had been given, etc.”


“Jessica helped care for my pack over an extended weekend & took amazing care of the whole crew and the house too! I can't say enough wonderful things, I felt easy being away and knew the animals were getting the best care! Thank you again Jessica for everything!!”


“Chelsea was an absolutely wonderful sitter to our dog and three cats! Our dog is anxious and reactive and from our meet and greet to the actual day of sitting, Chelsea respected his space, followed all of our instructions, and went above and beyond to make him feel comfortable. She also was great with our cats that all warmed up to her so quickly. We are so grateful to Chelsea for the updates she gave us, as we were actually able to enjoy our weekend knowing our pets were in good hands. Will definitely be hiring Chelsea in the future and would definitely recommend her to anyone!”


“Natalie was great! Toby was happy and relaxed when we came home. Every day we got photos and notes - clearly they liked each other. All good! I will definitely post ask for Natalie whenever we go away.”


“We happily had Laurie spend a long weekend with our 2 dogs at our house and everything was great! She sent lots of photos of the dogs and they seemed very much like they enjoyed themselves. She even got my picky dog to eat. Respectful with the house and we returned to happy dogs and a clean house.”


“Natasha has done pet sitting for our 4 cats twice now, and we’ve scheduled for her to house sit again for us soon. Two of our kitties are 18, and they each need oral medication. And, we keep them separate from the 2 young cats at nighttime to ensure the older ones get their food. House sitting has worked well for this, and so has Natasha. She sends a daily update and is good about asking if she needs anything. The litter boxes picked we we arrived at home, trash was taken out, plants watered and in good shape. I feel comfortable knowing Natasha is taking good care of the cats and the house while we’re away.”


“Kelly did a great job with my boys, stayed with them and they were not stressed at all! Sent pictures to keep me updated too. Appreciate her service, and she will be rebooked for sure!”


“Micah was awesome! He got along great with our Ruby and Lily. He asked all the right questions. When we were away and he wasn’t sure of something, he asked. He was a trooper with our Ruby who is afraid of bad weather and he handled it awesomely. He picked up after himself and left the house in great condition. Highly recommend!”

“Sara did a phenomenal job house sitting and taking care of my pup. She was always responsive and sent updates with pictures. After her stay, she had some great suggestions which I will use in the future. I will use Sara again and cannot recommend her enough.”


“Absolutely loved Kerri! She did an amazing job with our two pups. Showed so much love. And always made sure she sent pics! She took amazing care of our pups and home. Def consider her part of our family! Thanks again!”


“Devon was great with our dogs - they are both large and athletic and he was able to provide them the exercise and snuggles they needed. I was reassured by the daily pictures and updates and could see for myself how comfortable my dogs were with Devon. He's such a nice guy with a calm energy. He took great care of the house and left everything as neat as a pin when he left. Would definitely recommend and we will be using Devon again for other trips.”


About: Hi! My name is Jenny, with over 30 years of experience in pet sitting, I have dedicated my life to caring for a variety of beloved pets. My lifelong passion for animals has provided me with a great understanding of their needs and behaviors. I have been surrounded by pets all my life, from dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rabbits to my current companions, goats and chickens. Known for my kindness, responsibility, dependability, and caring nature, I strive to offer the best care for every pet I look after. I look forward to meeting you and your pets and helping with all your pet sitting needs. Your furry friends will be in good hands! 🐾 I currently have a part time craft business out of my home, so I have a very flexible schedule and make my own hours, so I can very easily adapt to your schedule! I ensure that pets feel safe, comfortable, and happy in their own environment while their owners are away. I follow a personalized approach, understanding each pet's unique needs, routines, and preferences. My services include: - **Daily Walks and Exercise:** Keeping pets active and engaged. - **Feeding and Hydration:** Ensuring they have fresh food and water according to their specific diets. - **Companionship and Playtime:** Spending quality time to prevent loneliness and stress. - **Medication Administration:** If required, I carefully administer medications. - **Home Security Checks:** Keeping an eye on the home to ensure everything is in order. - **Clean-Up:** Maintaining a tidy space by cleaning litter boxes, cages, and any messes. With my responsible and caring nature, I treat every pet as if they were my own, providing peace of mind to pet owners knowing their furry family members are well-cared for. 🐾

“Absolutely amazing sitter! Abby followed all our instructions for Scout, kept us updated with great communication throughout our trip, and left the house very clean. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!”


About: I have had dogs & cats most of my adult life. In addition, I am pet sitter for my Grand-doggies. I will treat your pet like family. I am retired from full time employment. I have lots of flexibility in my schedule to help with your pet. I am available with short notice. I will care for your pet in your home by following your instructions. I will respect your home and privacy like I would want to be treated.

“⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I cannot express enough gratitude for Crystal! This was my first time using Rover, and I was incredibly anxious about leaving my dog, Money, who struggles with severe separation anxiety. Crystal stepped in last minute and provided the most loving and attentive care I could have hoped for. She was patient, understanding, and went above and beyond to make sure Money felt safe and comfortable. I truly felt at ease knowing he was in such great hands. If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about your pet as if they were her own, look no further—Crystal is amazing! I will definitely be booking with her again. Highly recommend!”


“Jenna was an excellent sitter for our dog Porter over our wedding weekend. We were a little nervous having someone stay with our pup for the first time over such an important weekend, but Jenna made us completely at ease during the meet and greet and was very communicative about logistics before the stay. We also appreciated the updates throughout the weekend. We’d love to have Jenna back whenever we need a sitter!”


“Tommy has provided bot drop-in and overnight care in my home. He has been excellent care for both of my dogs. I am especially happy with his ability to care for my very reactive Welsh Terrier. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a very competent, caring dog sitter!”

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Heidi S.Star Sitter

“Heidi was great. We had a few changes to our travel plans and she just went right with the flow. We were impressed when we met her with her thorough questions and enjoyed the updates she sent. When we got home our dogs were happy and didn’t seem stressed at all and Heidi left us a note with details of medication that had been given, etc.”


Jessica W.

“Jessica helped care for my pack over an extended weekend & took amazing care of the whole crew and the house too! I can't say enough wonderful things, I felt easy being away and knew the animals were getting the best care! Thank you again Jessica for everything!!”


Marilyn S.

“Marilyn responds immediately, she is on time, agreeable, reliable, respectful and honest.”


Chelsea S.


“Chelsea was an absolutely wonderful sitter to our dog and three cats! Our dog is anxious and reactive and from our meet and greet to the actual day of sitting, Chelsea respected his space, followed all of our instructions, and went above and beyond to make him feel comfortable. She also was great with our cats that all warmed up to her so quickly. We are so grateful to Chelsea for the updates she gave us, as we were actually able to enjoy our weekend knowing our pets were in good hands. Will definitely be hiring Chelsea in the future and would definitely recommend her to anyone!”


Natalie J.

“Natalie was great! Toby was happy and relaxed when we came home. Every day we got photos and notes - clearly they liked each other. All good! I will definitely post ask for Natalie whenever we go away.”


Laurie G.Star Sitter

“We happily had Laurie spend a long weekend with our 2 dogs at our house and everything was great! She sent lots of photos of the dogs and they seemed very much like they enjoyed themselves. She even got my picky dog to eat. Respectful with the house and we returned to happy dogs and a clean house.”


Natasha B.

“Natasha has done pet sitting for our 4 cats twice now, and we’ve scheduled for her to house sit again for us soon. Two of our kitties are 18, and they each need oral medication. And, we keep them separate from the 2 young cats at nighttime to ensure the older ones get their food. House sitting has worked well for this, and so has Natasha. She sends a daily update and is good about asking if she needs anything. The litter boxes picked we we arrived at home, trash was taken out, plants watered and in good shape. I feel comfortable knowing Natasha is taking good care of the cats and the house while we’re away.”


Kelly C.

“Kelly did a great job with my boys, stayed with them and they were not stressed at all! Sent pictures to keep me updated too. Appreciate her service, and she will be rebooked for sure!”


Micah M.
“Micah was awesome! He got along great with our Ruby and Lily. He asked all the right questions. When we were away and he wasn’t sure of something, he asked. He was a trooper with our Ruby who is afraid of bad weather and he handled it awesomely. He picked up after himself and left the house in great condition. Highly recommend!”


Sara H.

“Sara did a phenomenal job house sitting and taking care of my pup. She was always responsive and sent updates with pictures. After her stay, she had some great suggestions which I will use in the future. I will use Sara again and cannot recommend her enough.”


Kerri L.Star Sitter

“Absolutely loved Kerri! She did an amazing job with our two pups. Showed so much love. And always made sure she sent pics! She took amazing care of our pups and home. Def consider her part of our family! Thanks again!”


Devon W.

“Devon was great with our dogs - they are both large and athletic and he was able to provide them the exercise and snuggles they needed. I was reassured by the daily pictures and updates and could see for myself how comfortable my dogs were with Devon. He's such a nice guy with a calm energy. He took great care of the house and left everything as neat as a pin when he left. Would definitely recommend and we will be using Devon again for other trips.”


Jennifer C.
“Jennifer is great help when we need our pets watched. She is reliable and able to ensure our peace of mind while traveling. I would trust her with any animal, she is patient and caring, and our pets love having her watch them. We highly recommend Jennifer to anyone needing reliable, caring pet sitting.”


Rochelle R.

“Definitely recommend”


Abby W.

“Absolutely amazing sitter! Abby followed all our instructions for Scout, kept us updated with great communication throughout our trip, and left the house very clean. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!”


Linda M.
“We had a wonderful experience with Linda as our pet sitter for our three fur babies! We’ve relied on her for both drop-in visits and staying overnight, and she’s consistently been trustworthy, punctual, and friendly, with very reasonable pricing. Linda treated our dogs like her own, which gave us such peace of mind. She also shared her extensive experience caring for a wide range of animals, including large and small dogs, cats, birds, fish, and more. She’s also helped us bring in the mail and bring our trash cans to the curb while we were away. We wholeheartedly recommend her without hesitation! Thanks for all that you do for us, Linda! :-) <3 Ryan, Noelle, Ryder, Noki, and Poe”


Kristen A.
“Another awesome stay from Kristen! After 10 days away from my fur babies, I came back to them being happy and healthy. We feel so at ease with our pets in Kristen’s care.”


Crystal G.

“⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I cannot express enough gratitude for Crystal! This was my first time using Rover, and I was incredibly anxious about leaving my dog, Money, who struggles with severe separation anxiety. Crystal stepped in last minute and provided the most loving and attentive care I could have hoped for. She was patient, understanding, and went above and beyond to make sure Money felt safe and comfortable. I truly felt at ease knowing he was in such great hands. If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about your pet as if they were her own, look no further—Crystal is amazing! I will definitely be booking with her again. Highly recommend!”


Jenna S.


“Jenna was an excellent sitter for our dog Porter over our wedding weekend. We were a little nervous having someone stay with our pup for the first time over such an important weekend, but Jenna made us completely at ease during the meet and greet and was very communicative about logistics before the stay. We also appreciated the updates throughout the weekend. We’d love to have Jenna back whenever we need a sitter!”


Thomas D.

“Tommy has provided bot drop-in and overnight care in my home. He has been excellent care for both of my dogs. I am especially happy with his ability to care for my very reactive Welsh Terrier. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a very competent, caring dog sitter!”
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1. Search
Read verified reviews and choose a house sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away3. Book & Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
The median cost per night for house sitting in Detour is $50
Why Choose Rover?
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Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.
Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
World-class support
We’re friendly, knowledgable, and total pet fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.
Sitters in Detour average 4 repeat house sitting clients
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Detour on Rover as of Aug 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 Aug 2025, there are 808 house sitters in Detour. 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 Detour house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Detour have an average of 15 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 Detour.
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. Detour 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.
