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“Samantha has stayed at our house with our German Shepard a few times now and I could not be more pleased. She is reliable, sends pics with updates and we will definitely want her to stay again in the future.”


“Elizabeth was fantastic! She was patient with my shy dog and sent me all the pictures and videos (which I loved) while we were away. Highly recommend”


“Outstanding! If you are looking for a top-notch, caring, personable sitter look no further. Could not have asked for a better sitter. She is is so dependable and was wonderful with our dog who sometimes is wary of new people but made us feel so at ease about leaving our dog in her care. She is the best seriously, BOOK HER now! Thank you Christine for being amazing !!!”


“I could not recommend Samantha enough! She took such good care of our cat while on a week long trip. She sent super cute pics with updates everyday and really went above and beyond! She has made a customer for life out of me! Thank you, Samantha!! 5++ stars!”


“I am glad we found Daniele having to leave our two pups has always stressed us out. From the one time meet and greet she gave a trustworthy vibe. Upon return from our trip Daniele cared for our home and pups as it was her own. My wife felt so comfortable and enjoyed her company, we have found our permanent sitter while we are here. Thanks Dani 💜.”


“The most amazing experience with Elisa!! She was incredibly awesome with our very shy 2 dogs. She was extremely patient to gain their trust (not easy to do BTW lol) to the point that they even slept with her after getting to know her- that is how good she is! We loved Elisa and definitely will be our -go to- from now on every time we need a doggy sitter. Our girls got a new bestie with Elisa!”


“Luie really came to the rescue when we had to cancel our dog's weekend stay at our friends' kennel due to our dog being under the weather. Luie was able to house sit and dog sit, and he doted on the dog so much, I don't think she even knew we were gone! When Luie cares for our dog, we have 100% peace of mind.”


“I have known Megan for a few years and she is a true animal lover. Always offered to watch our friends animals when they’re gone. She talks about how she cannot wait to have her own pet to love on when the timing is right. I think Rover will be a good fit for her so that she can do what she loves and help out others as well.”

“Ashley took great care of our animals. We were able to go on vacation and not worry about our pets. Ashley and I communicated a few times during the week which reassured me that our pets were well. We would definitely hire Ashley again.”


“Caitlyn is hands-down (paws-down) the best I could ask for! She not only treats and loves my cats, Sissy and Bubba, as her own; she always goes above and beyond to make sure they are taken care of. She even keeps me updated on what they ate, played together, and if they got any treats. Highly recommend!”

“When I went on a ten day cruise last fall, Kate M. took care of our then 8-month old Toy Poodle for the duration of our trip. She hand fed her until she became accustomed to the new routine of having someone other than her “Mommy” do that for her. Amongst a myriad of her other duties were continuing use of our verbal and hand signals, walking her (often having to come home between her college classes to do so), grooming her, and of course, the added benefit of frequent cuddling. Kate M. is responsible, caring, continues the rules that we established for our pet, and does it all with such love that any dog owner would be confident to leave their pet in her charge.”

“Aiden loves animals and it’s evident by how he treats my dogs. My dogs love him and after walking them he takes time to just hang out with them. Aiden is trustworthy and has been a great help for my family. I have reached out at the last minute and he still showed up to walk my dogs!”

“Danielle took great care of our home and our Gypsi. We would recommend her to anyone.”


“Amber was so sweet and took the time to get to know each of my dogs and their personalities. She was not phased with my new ornery puppy and his antics. She walked them and played with them wonderfully and had the older dogs medicines very organized and asked good questions to make sure she had everything correct. She's wonderful and great with all types of breeds and sizes.”

“Shatera was AMAZING with my pup, Tucker! She house say for us while we went on vacation. She offered to do a merry and greet at our house before the stay to meet him and see the house. This was super helpful as our dog is very dog selective and it was the first time we had left him with someone he didn’t know. I was so incredibly nervous prior to meeting her as Tucker can be a lot to handle, especially for a stranger. But as soon as we met her, we knew we were leaving him in good hands! She sent pictures and videos of their adventures and gave updates throughout the stay. She was very communicative and followed directions thoroughly. The best part? Tucker loved her and her family! I highly recommend Shatera for anyone nervous about using a sitter service. She was incredible throughout the entire process! Happy to say we’ve found our dog sitter for Tuck ?”


About: All of my friends and friends family’s have dogs and or cats so ever since I was 14-15 years old I’ve been house sittings for days up to a week with different types of dog breeds and sizes while they were on vacations. I’m working part time as a sub but that is starting to come to end now that summer is coming I’m a head baseball coach at DAFB middle school so I am busy 230-4pm MWF and busy Tuesdays and Thursdays 3-4:15pm with class at DSU other then those times I am basically free whenever I’m needed. I believe in learning about dogs and dogs from owners so if you tell me you like to do things certain ways or certain times then I will follow those instructions.

“All went as planned. In fact Jena went above the scope of the assignment and kept us updated . Very polite, Knowledgeable, and willing to assist in the care of our pet , plus giving us peace of mind”


About: I've always had at least one dog and one cat at all times. I currently have 2 dogs right now. I have experienced in giving pill and liquid meds to dogs. My one dog would always have to be given meds with something while my other one too with ease. I've had to help wrap my sister's dogs legs with her and by myself. My personal dog currently are a 1 year old 70 lbs lab mix (male) and a 95 lbs mastiff mix (male). My sister's dog is a 50 lbs boxer mix (female). My first dog was a 95 lbs rhodesian ridge back who died of sickness at age 13. And my second dog was a 95 lbs staffordshire terrier great dane mix who passed from cancer at age 9. And I've worked with dogs at under one but over 7 months. And I've worked with seniors. Nothing grosses me out in the sense of bodily fluids I can do all the normal. I currently have no job I'm a full time college student with some extra time on my hands. I'm looking to be able to help others and maybe have some fun with some pets. I can easily crate you dog or take them on a long walk. If your animal need meds as long as I know of them I can give it to them easily (ex. liquid or pill) unless I don't know how to ( ex. shots) then I will ask if you'd like to. If they need meds or food to be given a specific way like peanut butter with the pill or has a release command to get food. I'm willing to walk through the whole house as long as doors are unlocked and check for if they made a mess either vomit or poop or pee and pick it up. Blood does not gross me out and I'm willing to do anything for their safety.

About: I’ve done dog photography as well as taken a dog and cat first aid course! I’ve grown up along side many animals from bunnies to ferrets. I love four legged friends. I do school in the mornings on weekdays, so I am available at 2pm till the late evenings. On weekends I am available from 10am to late evenings. I am used to walking and commanding all sizes of dog.Ive taken a pet aid course so I can act instantly when needed. I have 6 animals at home with my family and our animals are another extension of it, so I know how important it is for our pets to be safe.

“Scott recently took care of my dog and he did an excellent job. My pup was happy and content under Scott’s care. He communicated with me through out the time I was away and my dog was well cared for. I would recommend Scott for your pet care needs!”
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1. Samantha D.

“Samantha has stayed at our house with our German Shepard a few times now and I could not be more pleased. She is reliable, sends pics with updates and we will definitely want her to stay again in the future.”


2. Elizabeth B.

“Elizabeth was fantastic! She was patient with my shy dog and sent me all the pictures and videos (which I loved) while we were away. Highly recommend”


3. Christina B.

“Outstanding! If you are looking for a top-notch, caring, personable sitter look no further. Could not have asked for a better sitter. She is is so dependable and was wonderful with our dog who sometimes is wary of new people but made us feel so at ease about leaving our dog in her care. She is the best seriously, BOOK HER now! Thank you Christine for being amazing !!!”


4. Samantha N.

“I could not recommend Samantha enough! She took such good care of our cat while on a week long trip. She sent super cute pics with updates everyday and really went above and beyond! She has made a customer for life out of me! Thank you, Samantha!! 5++ stars!”


5. Daniele B.

“I am glad we found Daniele having to leave our two pups has always stressed us out. From the one time meet and greet she gave a trustworthy vibe. Upon return from our trip Daniele cared for our home and pups as it was her own. My wife felt so comfortable and enjoyed her company, we have found our permanent sitter while we are here. Thanks Dani 💜.”


6. Elisa H.

“The most amazing experience with Elisa!! She was incredibly awesome with our very shy 2 dogs. She was extremely patient to gain their trust (not easy to do BTW lol) to the point that they even slept with her after getting to know her- that is how good she is! We loved Elisa and definitely will be our -go to- from now on every time we need a doggy sitter. Our girls got a new bestie with Elisa!”


7. Luie R.


“Luie really came to the rescue when we had to cancel our dog's weekend stay at our friends' kennel due to our dog being under the weather. Luie was able to house sit and dog sit, and he doted on the dog so much, I don't think she even knew we were gone! When Luie cares for our dog, we have 100% peace of mind.”


8. Megan R.
“I have known Megan for a few years and she is a true animal lover. Always offered to watch our friends animals when they’re gone. She talks about how she cannot wait to have her own pet to love on when the timing is right. I think Rover will be a good fit for her so that she can do what she loves and help out others as well.”


9. Ashley T.

“Ashley took great care of our animals. We were able to go on vacation and not worry about our pets. Ashley and I communicated a few times during the week which reassured me that our pets were well. We would definitely hire Ashley again.”


10. Caitlyn D.
“Caitlyn is hands-down (paws-down) the best I could ask for! She not only treats and loves my cats, Sissy and Bubba, as her own; she always goes above and beyond to make sure they are taken care of. She even keeps me updated on what they ate, played together, and if they got any treats. Highly recommend!”


11. Kathleen M.
“When I went on a ten day cruise last fall, Kate M. took care of our then 8-month old Toy Poodle for the duration of our trip. She hand fed her until she became accustomed to the new routine of having someone other than her “Mommy” do that for her. Amongst a myriad of her other duties were continuing use of our verbal and hand signals, walking her (often having to come home between her college classes to do so), grooming her, and of course, the added benefit of frequent cuddling. Kate M. is responsible, caring, continues the rules that we established for our pet, and does it all with such love that any dog owner would be confident to leave their pet in her charge.”


12. Aiden W.
“Aiden loves animals and it’s evident by how he treats my dogs. My dogs love him and after walking them he takes time to just hang out with them. Aiden is trustworthy and has been a great help for my family. I have reached out at the last minute and he still showed up to walk my dogs!”


13. Danielle S.

“Danielle took great care of our home and our Gypsi. We would recommend her to anyone.”


14. Amber C.
“Amber was so sweet and took the time to get to know each of my dogs and their personalities. She was not phased with my new ornery puppy and his antics. She walked them and played with them wonderfully and had the older dogs medicines very organized and asked good questions to make sure she had everything correct. She's wonderful and great with all types of breeds and sizes.”


15. Shatera M.

“Shatera was AMAZING with my pup, Tucker! She house say for us while we went on vacation. She offered to do a merry and greet at our house before the stay to meet him and see the house. This was super helpful as our dog is very dog selective and it was the first time we had left him with someone he didn’t know. I was so incredibly nervous prior to meeting her as Tucker can be a lot to handle, especially for a stranger. But as soon as we met her, we knew we were leaving him in good hands! She sent pictures and videos of their adventures and gave updates throughout the stay. She was very communicative and followed directions thoroughly. The best part? Tucker loved her and her family! I highly recommend Shatera for anyone nervous about using a sitter service. She was incredible throughout the entire process! Happy to say we’ve found our dog sitter for Tuck ?”


16. Avon J.
About: All of my friends and friends family’s have dogs and or cats so ever since I was 14-15 years old I’ve been house sittings for days up to a week with different types of dog breeds and sizes while they were on vacations. I’m working part time as a sub but that is starting to come to end now that summer is coming I’m a head baseball coach at DAFB middle school so I am busy 230-4pm MWF and busy Tuesdays and Thursdays 3-4:15pm with class at DSU other then those times I am basically free whenever I’m needed. I believe in learning about dogs and dogs from owners so if you tell me you like to do things certain ways or certain times then I will follow those instructions.


17. Jena-lynn C.

“All went as planned. In fact Jena went above the scope of the assignment and kept us updated . Very polite, Knowledgeable, and willing to assist in the care of our pet , plus giving us peace of mind”


18. Margaret C.
About: I've always had at least one dog and one cat at all times. I currently have 2 dogs right now. I have experienced in giving pill and liquid meds to dogs. My one dog would always have to be given meds with something while my other one too with ease. I've had to help wrap my sister's dogs legs with her and by myself. My personal dog currently are a 1 year old 70 lbs lab mix (male) and a 95 lbs mastiff mix (male). My sister's dog is a 50 lbs boxer mix (female). My first dog was a 95 lbs rhodesian ridge back who died of sickness at age 13. And my second dog was a 95 lbs staffordshire terrier great dane mix who passed from cancer at age 9. And I've worked with dogs at under one but over 7 months. And I've worked with seniors. Nothing grosses me out in the sense of bodily fluids I can do all the normal. I currently have no job I'm a full time college student with some extra time on my hands. I'm looking to be able to help others and maybe have some fun with some pets. I can easily crate you dog or take them on a long walk. If your animal need meds as long as I know of them I can give it to them easily (ex. liquid or pill) unless I don't know how to ( ex. shots) then I will ask if you'd like to. If they need meds or food to be given a specific way like peanut butter with the pill or has a release command to get food. I'm willing to walk through the whole house as long as doors are unlocked and check for if they made a mess either vomit or poop or pee and pick it up. Blood does not gross me out and I'm willing to do anything for their safety.


19. Alizabeth W.
About: I’ve done dog photography as well as taken a dog and cat first aid course! I’ve grown up along side many animals from bunnies to ferrets. I love four legged friends. I do school in the mornings on weekdays, so I am available at 2pm till the late evenings. On weekends I am available from 10am to late evenings. I am used to walking and commanding all sizes of dog.Ive taken a pet aid course so I can act instantly when needed. I have 6 animals at home with my family and our animals are another extension of it, so I know how important it is for our pets to be safe.


20. Scott M.
“Scott recently took care of my dog and he did an excellent job. My pup was happy and content under Scott’s care. He communicated with me through out the time I was away and my dog was well cared for. I would recommend Scott for your pet care needs!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Dover on Rover as of Mar 2025 was about $46 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 Mar 2025, there are 146 house sitters in Dover. 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, 93% of Dover house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Dover have an average of 16 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 Dover.
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. Dover 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.
