House Sitting in Dorchester
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1. Ria S.

“Ria was extremely professional, made a great first impression with my dog, and took wonderful care of him over a weekend. She even let him socialize with her own dogs and took them out. Wonderful experience!”


2. Mackenzie H.

“Mackenzie took great care of our dogs and house while we were gone for over a week. She had excellent communication and sent us regular updates. Our dogs were happy and well cared for and we will absolutely be using Mackenzie again!”


3. Brandi H.

“Brandi was excellent. I would re-book her without hesitation. She is meticulous, respectful, has great communication skills. She left our house spotless after 2 week vacation. She cared for our pups like they were her own!”


4. Nye V.

“Nye is amazing! She took wonderful care of my pups and went above and beyond. For one of my boys it was his first time with a sitter and he seemed comfortable and stress free. I HIGHLY recommend Nye! Will book again!”


5. Carla O.

“Carla was so great with my pup!”


6. Samantha H.

“Samantha did a great job with all 4 of our boys, 1 pup and 3 cats. They all seemed to warm up to her quickly and they were very well taken care of while we were away. She was very responsive and reliable and the house just as we left it when returned home. I would definitely recommend her for pet and house sitting!”


7. Rachel S.

“Rachel was great with our pup while we were away for a long weekend. Lots of updates and pictures throughout the day and the house was spotless and pup happy when we returned. I would definitely recommend Rachel and book again.”


8. Grayson D.
“Grayson was absolutely phenomenal! I have had my baby for almost 10 years now and still get a little nervous leaving him, but Grayson sent me pictures throughout the days and was always responsive when I would message her. I highly recommend Grayson and will definitely be using her again for all my dog sitting needs! ?”


9. Jasmine C.

“Jasmine was great. She was flexible, communicated well, and took great care of Mugsy and the house.”


10. Jenny M.

“Jenny was truly wonderful and made our first time leaving our pups so much easier and stress free! I was very nervous leaving our boys as they have separation anxiety, but they absolutely loved Jenny and she sent me pics daily showing them playing and snuggling with her! She made sure they were walked daily, got all their needed medicine, and had lots of love while we were gone. I appreciate her keeping us updated and for ensuring our home was nice and clean before we got back! 12/10 would recommend Jenny!!!”


11. James E.

“If you need a dog sitter RUN to hire James!! He’s a 20 out of 10!!!!! We had a horrible experience with a previous dog sitter and had to fire her immediately. We found James and he jumped in to help us in an emergency timeframe. He is unbelievable in caring for dogs and in communicating with humans. He sends photos, provides text updates, and really takes care of the dogs with playtime, walk time, and feeding. He followed my instructions 100% and knew I was nervous so was extremely patient and understanding. I cannot recommend him enough. I guarantee you’ll be extremely happy and so will your pups. My two couldn’t wait for him to show up.”


12. Emily O.

“Could not have asked for a better experience for me or my pup. Emily was responsive, kind, and sp detailed! I came home to a very happy dog and would rebook her in a heartbeat!”


13. Jessica N.

“Jessica did an amazing job; she was very reliable, trustworthy and efficient. She did an amazing job with our dog, Max, and cat, Arya. She provided updates regularly. I would definitely book her again.”


14. Juliana K.

“Juliana was the best! She was so attentive to Kinsley and kept me up to date on their daily activities! She sent lots of pictures which was great. Would definitely book her again!”


15. Lexie E.

“Lexie stayed overnight with my 16 year old blind dog Cooper and she was wonderful from start to finish! I've always boarded Cooper but since he went completely blind last year, this was my first time needing to hire an in-home pet sitter. I was a little nervous leaving him for the first time obviously (anyone with a blind dog knows how much work they can be if you aren't used to it!) but I came across Lexie's profile and saw her experience with blind dogs. We did a meet and greet and I felt great going ahead with an in-home stay after that. You can tell she really cares for dogs and has a lot of experience with them. Lexie is timely, communicative, and reported anything that seemed a little off with Cooper (his tummy was a little upset the first day). But honestly, our first in-home sitting experience was very smooth in just about every way - the fact that Cooper's tummy cleared right up and he slept a lot while she was here tells me that Cooper was very comfortable with her. I am so relieved to have found a wonderful sitter and if you have a blind dog, elderly dog, or a dog with special needs, I would highly recommend Lexie! Oh one more thing, my home was also left clean and spotless!”


16. Taylor H.

“Taylor was so attentive to our dog and patient with him while he adjusted to us being gone. She is an excellent communicator and sent us cute pic updates. Highly recommend!”


17. Liz S.

“Liz did a great job with both of my pups. She did everything I asked and made sure their routine was kept as I like. She kept me updated on how they were doing and sent pictures of my doggos to me while I was away! Definitely a great option.”


18. Jeremy J.

“Very attentive and sent me periodic updates letting me know my babies were loved and having fun. Would definitely book with him again”


19. Laura J.

“Laura did a fantastic job taking care of my two fur babies. She kept me updated on their activities and allowed me to be focused on my business trip knowing they were in good hands.”


20. Britton H.

“Britton was great with our puppy and two cats. She kept us up to date on how the pets were doing. She also made it a point to meet with us before our trip to make sure we felt good about her watching our little ones. Having Britton sit for us helped make a short vacation feel much more comfortable.”
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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!
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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.
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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 Dorchester 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 1,509 house sitters in Dorchester. 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, 86% of Dorchester house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Dorchester have an average of 16 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 Dorchester.
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. Dorchester 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.
