House Sitting In Downer Woods
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Top rated Downer Woods house sitters
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.

“Carole was nothing short of amazing! I have 2 senior dogs, one of whom is very “particular” as far as the people she likes. Carole was able to walk her and care for her without any issues. I received photos and updates and felt completely at ease knowing that they were in good hands.”

“Catherine did a great job. She took great care of our dog and two cats. She asked a lot of great questions that I wouldn’t have even thought about. Very thoughtful and thorough. We will definitely be asking her to petsit again.”

“It was our second time hiring Elizabeth, another positive experience. My pooch likes his walks and we are grateful she is ok with taking him. She is great with giving updates and sending photos. Upon return the house was just as we left it.”

“Evelyn did a fantastic job taking care of our pup for a long weekend. She made sure he had food, plenty of walks, and all the snuggles while we were gone. Thanks for everything, Evelyn!!”

“Jamie is awesome! She was so personable with our kitties and they loved her! During a weekend overnight stay, we got many updates and great photos. One of our cats has anxiety issues and Jamie provided recommendations to help us ease her nerves when meeting new people. Highly recommend her!”

“Carrianne is the best!!! She is always keeping us in the loop with updates and pictures. She takes such good care of our pup and our home when we are out of town! Simply the best!!!❤️”

“Riley continues to be our first choice - our high maintenance and not super friendly boys love her, and we really appreciate the extra stuff she does for us like watering the plants!”

“Carly was so great to work with! She was prompt to respond and set up a meet and greet! She was able to work with our schedule and took great care of our pets. I got daily updates with some great pictures of Melody and Theo! Would definitely like to work with her again!”

“Jessica was great! Super communicative and sent lots of pictures! My boys are a handful and don't like strangers, so if she can handle them she can handle any high maintenance pups!”

“Alex is great with animals, respectful, kind, caring and compassionate. She is great with communication and made me feel like my pets were being well cared for. Highly recommend!”

“We had a wonderful experience with Maiah and would absolutely recommend her. Our beagle can be a bit high-maintenance, but Maiah was so great with her. It gave us peace of mind knowing our pup was in trustworthy, kind, and capable hands. Maiah was also an excellent communicator--we received regular updates, photos, and quick responses, which made it easy to relax while we were away. We wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again!”

“Travis was excellent. Great communication, very responsive. Felt comfortable him taking care of our dogs. Will definetly use him in the future. Enjoyed getting pictures everyday of the dogs. Came home to a spotless house. Definetly 5 star.”

“Keisha took such great care of our two French bulldogs that are not exactly the easiest. She also did a great job trouble shooting some unanticipated situations like transportation issues and getting locked out — we will 100% use her again.”

“I’ve had Melissa watch my pups multiple times now and it makes traveling so much easier. She is very attentive to the dogs needs makes sure to give them the stimulation they need. I will continue booking her for when I’m traveling”

“Julianna was incredible! She stayed at my house for a week while we were gone to watch Sophia. She kept me updated on everything that was going on and gave her some extra love when she needed it. Sophia doesn’t love being away from us but Julianna made sure she was okay and did everything she could to make sure she was happy! Would definitely recommend her <3”

About: I’ve been caring for dogs for over 5 years, and I truly love getting to know each pet’s personality and routine. Friends, neighbors, and family have trusted me to walk, feed, play with, and stay with their pets while they’re away. I especially enjoy longer stays because it gives dogs time to feel comfortable and settled, and I love being able to build that trust with them. One of my favorite parts is taking dogs on enriching walks, keeping them active, engaged, and happy, and making sure they feel safe, loved, and well cared for while their owners are away. I work remotely, which gives me a flexible schedule and allows me to give pets plenty of attention throughout the day. I’m able to keep up with walks, feeding schedules, playtime, potty breaks, and companionship, especially during longer stays when consistency and routine are important. I always try to make pets feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible by sticking closely to their normal routine and giving them lots of attention and care. I pay close attention to each dog’s personality, energy level, and needs to make sure they feel safe, happy, and comfortable while their owners are away. I’m attentive on walks, respectful of clients’ homes, and committed to providing reliable communication and updates throughout each stay.
“Jackie was great. This was our first time having someone come to our house to watch our (almost) 11 year old chocolate lab. He can be finicky and has pretty strong anxiety, but Jackie was great with updates, and when we came home, Otis seemed in great shape...much better than taking him somewhere else. Would highly recommend Jackie, especially to anyone who is new to Rover and unsure of whether or not to book.”

“Charley was amazing with our pup Maisy! She was calm and happy when we got home from an 8 day trip. PLUS - our house was spotless! Fantastic job, we will use him again.”

Downer Woods pet parents share their Rover experiences
Catherine gets 100 stars in our opinion! She was scheduled to house sit and take care of our dog Frankie for one day but the night before we were leaving for 4 days the second sitter, who was covering additional days, cancelled due to an emergency. Catherine saved us on a moment's notice.! Our house and Frankie were perfect upon our return. She is the absolute best sitter we've had! Your pet will be in the best of care if you put your trust in Catherine.

Elaina was great with our 11 week old Australian Shepherd. She watched her for 6 hours a day, took her on walks, played with her, had her stay in her routine of rules we have for her. Overall I would rebook and recommend Elaina to anyone she is kind, responsible, and respectful (and our puppy loved her)!

Riley was such a relief for our first time using Rover for Willow since an unfortunate first experience with another pet. Not only did we have a short notice stay request but she also suggested to do a meet and greet prior to her stay to make sure both her and Willow weee comfortable. She was so flexible, great with communication and sent lots of pics! Will absolutely use Riley again when we need a sitter :)

Christie took great care of my dogs as well as my home. It is difficult to meet someone once or twice then have them stay in your house but I had no concerns about Christie at all and I was able to leave and enjoy my trip without worry. My dogs loved her from the start and seemed very happy to have her stay. I will be rebooking with her!!!
We had a wonderful experience with Maiah and would absolutely recommend her. Our beagle can be a bit high-maintenance, but Maiah was so great with her. It gave us peace of mind knowing our pup was in trustworthy, kind, and capable hands. Maiah was also an excellent communicator--we received regular updates, photos, and quick responses, which made it easy to relax while we were away. We wouldn’t hesitate to book with her again!

Marilia was wonderful! Our cat, Zoe, was clearly in highly experienced, responsible, and caring hands. Marilia kept in close touch with any questions that came up and send regular updates. The entire experience gave us great peace of mind and we hope to hire Marilia for future cat-care needs.

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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Downer Woods.
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. Downer Woods 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.












