House Sitting in Dover
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1. Natalie J.

“Natalie house sat my 2 dogs and 3 birds for a long weekend. Natalie is responsible and easy to reach. She responded promptly to any messages. One of my dogs requires special care as a senior and Natalie cared for him well. I would book Natalie again!”


2. Volkan E.

“We came home to a very happy cat and a tidy home! I would highly recommend Volkan for house sitting. Our cat Luna warmed up to Volkan quickly and we really appreciated that he works from home and spent so much time with her.”


3. David L.

“David was great. We used his service for a day while we were skiing with the family. We have two dogs and one is a 32 week old puppy that is a little anxious. David contact us and let us know has was anxious and we suggested a few strategies that seemed to work.”


4. Alana C.

“Alana was wonderful - she’s responsive during the booking process and followed all the notes we went over during our meet and greet discussion. I have an 11 month old whippet who is a little nervous to be left with a new person, but he warmed right up to her! Alana was very patient and gave lots of updates. Would definitely use her sitting services again.”


5. Caroline B.

“Caroline was awesome. She was super responsive and flexible with date changes. She sent pictures of our pets and left the house in perfect condition (even washed the sheets she used!).”


6. Maybelline C.

“Maybelline was punctual and took great care of my sweet boy, Oliver. They really enjoyed spending time outside in the nice weather, and Oliver loved his belly rubs and cuddles when back indoors. Maybelline was very kind and communicative throughout the day. I appreciate her keeping Oliver company and will definitely reach out to her again when the need arises. ☺️”


7. Lily R.

“Lily was great! Came through on a last minute request and was so good with my dog. She also extended her visit to stay with Spiorad when she was acting weird which I so appreciated. We’re going to be repeat customers!”


8. Kelcee G.

“Kelcee, is definitely an animal lover, I know my pets were in safe hands and did an amazing job leaving how the house was left before she came!!!”


9. Julie-Anne D.

“Thank you for taking such great care of Loma. We were able to travel and know she was in good hands. We highly recommend Julie-Anne who has stayed in our home twice during our trips and everything was perfect.”


10. Jeffrey M.

“Jeffrey was amazing! He arrived on time, kept me posted on the dog while I went to work and is very clearly an animal lover. Leaving a pet is tough and he made it so much easier. I really appreciated his attitude and work ethic. Thank you so much! Do not hesitate to trust your pet with him.”


11. Charlene H.

“Charlene was exceptional! We have never left our pup with anyone other than family and she made us feel so calm and comfortable! The videos and picture updates were amazing and she made the entire experience so positive. Thank you so much!”


12. Lawrence L.

“Larry cared for our two kitties extremely well over two and half weeks--they were clearly very happy with him. He left the house very clean, too. I highly recommend Larry!”


13. Sara D.

“Sara took wonderful care of Charlie and I would certainly leave him with her again. Even though he can be shy, Charlie took to Sara the first time he met her which put me right at ease. It was easy to communicate with her and it was so nice to receive pictures of them together. When I returned it was obvious that Charlie was well taken care of and that my condo was left as clean and neat as I left it!!”


14. Camila B.

“Camila was the best!! She took such great care of my pup for a weekend. She sent pictures and updates. I felt very comfortable knowing she was caring my dog while away. Definitely would recommend!!!! Thank you!”


15. Salina B.


“Salina did a great job with my dog. My dog was particularly anxious this weekend because we have very recently moved but Salina handled it well and kept me updated on the situation.”


16. Sarah D.


“This was our 3rd time having Sarah sit for Frodo. The night before we left the country for our trip, Frodo had an unfortunate skunk encounter. We washed him but Sarah had to put up with his lingering skunkiness. She was very kind about it which we greatly appreciated! Also our hvac went out during the heat wave and she coordinated the repair service. Despite these hiccups, Frodo clearly had a great time and that is thanks to Sarah! Her photos of his shenanigans always brightened our day. :)”


17. Natalie W.

“Natalie was AMAZING and handled my very stubborn dog with so much love and patience, and kept me updated and in the loop with lots of great photos every day. She really went above and beyond taking care of my dog!”


18. Sara G.

“Sara was a great sitter for our loving but semi-high maintenance pit-mix. She was so accommodating for our last minute request, did a meet and greet with us, and took great care of our pup. She was flexible when our flight was delayed, and so understanding to give our dog eye drops when he was diagnosed with an eye infection the day before she came to watch. Sara asked lots of questions to make sure she was handling every situation the right way. I really appreciated the communication. She left our house in tip top shape, too, which is always a plus!”


19. Carolyn F.

“Carolyn really took the time to asses the needs of our family. We had a last minute change in plans and had to travel the next day, then our dog had some extra medical needs which is not something most people want to deal with, but Carolyn came through and was able to spend overnight with our dog at home. We appreciate the positive attitude and can-do way of acting. Thanks again , would recommend to everyone.”


20. Sarah C.

“Sarah is fantastic! Great communication and lots of love for our pugs. She stayed in our home and we were completely comfortable leaving her with our dogs. She managed medications for both dogs perfectly and they seemed quite happy when we returned. Would highly recommend!”
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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 Dover on Rover as of Mar 2025 was about $60 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 5,550 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, 85% of Dover house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Dover have an average of 14 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 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.
