House Sitting in Dorchester
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Top rated Dorchester house sitters
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Alyssa was great with our German Shepherd! He was incredibly happy when we got home- he clearly enjoyed him time with her. She took him running, had no issues giving him medication and she even let him sleep with her. 5 stars all around. Her communication was great and we’ll definitely be using her again.”
“We LOVE Caroline! I have had such a hard time finding a reliable sitter until her. She is so sweet and made us feel so at ease leaving our babies. Will definitely be our go to sitter from now on”
“Emma was absolutely amazing! She took such great care of both of my dogs while Lorena and I were away for a few days, and we couldn’t have felt more at ease. She was attentive, responsible, and clearly loves what she does. We got regular updates, and it was so reassuring to see how happy and comfortable our dogs were with her. I would 100% recommend Emma to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring sitter. We’ll definitely be booking with her again!”
“Katie was absolutely amazing watching our golden retriever, Lincoln. She came for a meet and greet so we could show her around which was so helpful and gave us comfort leaving our doggo with her. She took amazing care of both our house and our dog - sending frequent updates and making sure Lincoln had everything he needed. Would absolutely recommend Katie for any dog sitting or house + dog sitting needs.”
“Reagan was great! She sent plenty of photos and proivided updates on how everyone was doing. Very respectful of the house. When we got back, the animals were happy to see us, but did not act like they had been ignored, which is the best compliment I can give.”
“Sara was excellent! She took great care of my home and the girls. She was in constant communication, and went above and beyond for my pets. I will definitely be using her as my go to sitter moving forward! Highly recommend!!!”
“Kristin was great! She was available quickly for a meet n greet, was on time, and took great care of my 3 senior dogs. I definitely hope to use her services in the future.”
“Aaron was wonderful and truly loved spending time with Gracie and Roxie! Aaron sent pictures and updates daily, which was greatly appreciated! He let me know that Roxie took a little bit of time to warm up but then was herself with being a big snuggler, and that Gracie did great on her walks. Last time we had made this trip we had an 8 hour delay, and asked Aaron ahead of time if something like this happened again could he stay, and he said he could. Luckily all went well and we were able to arrive home on time to two very happy and very well cared for pups! Will definitely use Aaron again!!”
“Shiran was excellent!! Our dog loved her dogs so he had a ball playing with them! She took Frank on two walks a day, sent lots of photos, and our dog really loved her too❤️”
“Sophie and Jason are a gem! They treated Cooper like their own. I would not hesitate to hire them because your fur baby will in extraordinary hands. We have hired them for overnighters, daytime and evenings. Each time they had given Cooper exceptional care. I would hire them over and over again. And you should too!!!!”
About: I've had dogs in my life since I was a a child. I cared for my own dog when I turned 19. I had kida since she was a puppy and introduced her to pepper, my next dog, who is a rescue, 8 years later. Kida has now passed so its just me, pepper and her friend/ my roommates dog who I help care for when needed. I take them on walks frequently and pick up after them. I looked after and aided kida in potty training and basic training commands all they way to in her elder years. Always avaliable when you need me, even last minute and will always put all me effort in caring for your pet as if they were my own I am happy to accommodate for you pet any way I can, with adequate walks and feeding times when necessary, can provide basic medical treatment as need with either mixing it in food or oral syringe. Unfortunately my house is off limits to additional pets due to overcrowding. Happy to provide enrichment to you pet with plenty of walks and play time. Love tug of war and fetch, I can easily play for an hour straight with them, can be patient with more timid breeds and always try to make them as comfortable as possible. Will respect any and all boundaries set by the pet parent
“Absolutely amazing care and such a sweet person. Carla came over before our doggy staycation to meet Blaze and Luna and they were immediately in love with her. We got daily update photos and they seemed to be living it up! Thank you so much Carla!”
“Sara was a great house sitter for us and our pets. We would be more than happy to have Sara look after our furry family any time. She was very attentive and have us regular updates.”
“Nicole did a great jobs looking after our babies. We came home to happy healthy dogs and clean house. We will be using her again in the future assuming she is available. She is very popular and now we see why!”
Over 1 pet parents in Dorchester have booked house sitting
Dorchester pet parents share their Rover experiences
Kristina took very good care of my doodle in my home. My dog was happy and healthy upon my return. This is the first time I have left my dog, and not come back to a sick dog that had lost weight. I was so impressed with her care, as well as how she left the house spotless. She even did laundry and washed my dog’s morning bowls, which she did not have to do. I highly recommend Kristina for your pet’s needs.
There are so many wonderful things to say about Abbie…where to start?! If you had to rate her on a scale of 10, with 10 being the best, I’d give her an 11🤗 Her communication was exceptional. I had multiple pictures of the animals and detailed messages of what they all did, both in the morning and evening. And with 6 fur babies to care for, that’s not easy. Abbie also took note of additional items that needed attending to, such as cleaning dishes, taking out the trash, and remaking the bed. Items I never mentioned needing to be done, but she took it upon herself to go above and beyond. We were so grateful for the love and care she provided for our fur babies and the peace of mind Abbie provided while we were gone. Abbie will absolutely be the first one we call when we go out of town again.
Caroline has been amazing with my 75lb German Shepherd River and our cat kit. It is hard to find people who know how to handle bigger dogs and I trust Caroline completely. She has always left my apt clean and I have had no issues with how she cares of my girls :)
Courtney was so kind and communicative before and during her stay, but most importantly, our dogs approved! It’s nerve wracking leaving your pets with someone new, but fortunately we never had to worry, and everyone was happy and healthy up on our return. Grateful to have found a dependable sitter!
Brandi was an awesome house sitter for our two babies! She was wonderful with the dogs and left the house prefect! She even laundered the sheets and towels she used which we didn’t expect her to do. That was a nice surprise! We hope to have her come back and stay again in the future!
Ria was outstanding! Ria was easy to communicate with and responded quickly. Very loving and playful with our dog and our dog loved having Ria! Would highlight recommend! Recommend so much we are going to book Ria again for our upcoming spring vacation! Thank you Ria!
I needed last minute help and Jen was quick to respond. She modified the visit to match my need which was 6 hours of supervision of my dog bc he has surgical staples. She spotted him on the stairs and kept him company while anticipating his needs as he can get a little anxious. She was able to calm him with a walk and snack. I appreciate the last minute help and attentive sitting. She’s good at updates as well, will be requesting more help in the future. Thank you!
Harley is an absolute gem! From the moment she reached out to meet our dog Franklin a day early, we knew he was in great hands. She took the time to learn his routine and made sure he felt comfortable from the start. Throughout the weekend, Harley kept us updated with adorable photos and thoughtful messages, which gave us such peace of mind. She even went above and beyond by noticing a small pet stain on our carpet and bringing her own cleaner to take care of it—completely unprompted! Her kindness, attention to detail, and genuine love for animals truly set her apart. Harley will absolutely be our first call whenever we need a sitter again. Highly, highly recommend!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Dorchester is $55
Why Choose Rover?
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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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Sitters in Dorchester average 3 repeat house sitting clients
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 Jun 2026 was about $55 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 2026, there are 1,627 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, 88% of Dorchester house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Dorchester have an average of 17 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.
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