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“Corette was very pleasant to work with! She’s very communicative and provided many wonderful updates keeping us in the loop! She was very respectful, considerate, kind, and patient with my boy.”
“Renae did a great job of staying with our dog over a four day and three night period. She was responsive to text messages and gave us updates. We were very happy with our experience and would recommend Renae!”
“We were so glad Kolton was able to watch Wally after such a wonderful first experience. This time did not disappoint!!! Kolton was professional and caring, and very communicative the whole time we were away. We are so lucky to have a sitter who enjoys our Wally so much. Kolton's stay with Wally allowed us to truly enjoy our time away.”
“Michelle did a great job watching our Gracie. She stayed at the house with her and even watered my wife's plants while we were gone. I will definitely use her again the next time we need a dog sitter.”
“Avery was so pleasant and attentive to Florence. She agreed to dog sitting at the very last minute and was very prompt and responsive. I also had some last minute conflicts and she was super flexible about everything with scheduling. Obviously comfortable with animals and a kind person to interact with! Will definitely be using dog sitting again!”
“This was Jennifer’s 2nd time house/pet sitting for me. My 3 furry family members recognized her and instantly wanted her attention. She is very respectful of my home. I’m bummed she’s heading back to college and won’t be available for awhile.”
About: I do have a cat of my own and a bunny and always dog sit my family dog Capone he’s about two and an half years old! And a pitbull mix, I do have references! I can start in August mostly around 3pm until whenever! I’m very flexible with time and dog sitting or cat sitting I can do Mondays-Fridays! I always take care of my cat and bunny in the mornings and always give them my time attention after work and make sure they have fresh water and entertainment and treats!
About: My partner and I have both had pets our whole lives. We are experienced with dogs, cats, birds and fish. I have a medical background and am able to administer meds, even injections. We love animals and understand that you need peace of mind when you have to leave your pets. Our goal is to provide that peace of mind. I work full time but my business partner is retired. Together we can care for your pets in your home by housesitting or drop in visits. We care for pets in your home according to your feeding and care instructions. Always dependable and respectful of your property, cared for like our own.
About: I started volunteering at the animal shelter when I was 10. I have 5 dogs and 8 cats that I have rescued from abusive/neglectful homes, the streets, and from the shelter. I took a vet tech class in high school and a big/small animal class. I’m very good with all kinds and types of animals. I work part time currently, 4 to 5 hours a day Monday-Thursday and I’m off Friday-Sunday. I will definitely be able to care for and engage with your pet when needed. When I go to a new house to dog sit I always lock the doors and make sure to follow all rules I have been given. I stay very aware of my surroundings and the animal.
“As always, Megan is an absolute gem! She’s great with Poe and all of his craziness. She knows how to get him to eat and treats him like her own. Appreciate her thoughtfulness with the pics and updates too. Thank you so much Megan for taking great care of our boy!!”
About: I’ve had a dog ever since I was a baby and grew up visiting my grandpa’s farm in the country! My family also had cats, and I had four fish growing up! I love taking care of my family’s dog whether it be walking, exploring, or just cuddling and petting! I have had experience with all types of pets, from super energetic to ones that would sit on the couch all day long if they could! I have experience staying overnight for multiple days if needed with your pets, or dropping in a couple times a day as needed! I also love taking walks!
“Rachel took amazing care of our two dogs and cat while we were away for a week. She provided daily updates and treated our pets like family. Highly recommend Rachel! She’s a gem.”
“We will definitely be using Brooklyn again to watch our pets in our house. She sent a ton of pictures and really treated our pets as her own. We came home to happy pets and a clean house that looked just like it did when we left. She sent us pictures of our happy pets all throughout the stay. Thanks Brooklyn!”
“It is such a comfort knowing that Amanda is watching my animals when I’m gone! She does an excellent job sending photos and communicating with me! I will definitely continue to use her in the future!”
“Josh took such good care of our two golden retrievers during a 10-day trip. He’s very communicative, responsible, and sent us regular updates about our girls. Josh is a wonderful pet sitter and we will definitely be booking with him again!”
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Aaron-Joshua C.
“I felt very comfortable leaving my two big dogs with Aaron-Joshua! She was very quick to respond and sent me photos of my boys. I hope to book her again!”
Corette G.Star Sitter
“Corette was very pleasant to work with! She’s very communicative and provided many wonderful updates keeping us in the loop! She was very respectful, considerate, kind, and patient with my boy.”
Renae D.Star Sitter
“Renae did a great job of staying with our dog over a four day and three night period. She was responsive to text messages and gave us updates. We were very happy with our experience and would recommend Renae!”
Kolton C.Star Sitter
“We were so glad Kolton was able to watch Wally after such a wonderful first experience. This time did not disappoint!!! Kolton was professional and caring, and very communicative the whole time we were away. We are so lucky to have a sitter who enjoys our Wally so much. Kolton's stay with Wally allowed us to truly enjoy our time away.”
Michele M.
“Michelle did a great job watching our Gracie. She stayed at the house with her and even watered my wife's plants while we were gone. I will definitely use her again the next time we need a dog sitter.”
Avery S.
“Avery was so pleasant and attentive to Florence. She agreed to dog sitting at the very last minute and was very prompt and responsive. I also had some last minute conflicts and she was super flexible about everything with scheduling. Obviously comfortable with animals and a kind person to interact with! Will definitely be using dog sitting again!”
Jennifer D.Star Sitter
“This was Jennifer’s 2nd time house/pet sitting for me. My 3 furry family members recognized her and instantly wanted her attention. She is very respectful of my home. I’m bummed she’s heading back to college and won’t be available for awhile.”
Kylie M.
“Kylie is amazing. She took very good care of my Joey. Hopefully, I can book her again soon. Thank you again Kylie”
Lia H.
About: I do have a cat of my own and a bunny and always dog sit my family dog Capone he’s about two and an half years old! And a pitbull mix, I do have references! I can start in August mostly around 3pm until whenever! I’m very flexible with time and dog sitting or cat sitting I can do Mondays-Fridays! I always take care of my cat and bunny in the mornings and always give them my time attention after work and make sure they have fresh water and entertainment and treats!
Tamar & Jeanne G.
“I have known Tamar for several years, and she is one of the best people I have ever met. She is a kind and caring individual who has always put others first, especially animals. She has cared for or had several kinds of pets, and loved each and every one of them. Dogs, cats, birds, fish, horses, and ducks have all been cared for by Tamar. She is extremely reliable and trustworthy! If she says she will be there you can count on it.”
Rayonna H.
“Ray has been an animal lover her entire life. Ray's brother said it perfectly "If anyone is looking for their kids or their animals and Ray is around, you can guarantee they are following her" She volunteered at the local animal shelter for years. She sat in on surgeries with our local veterinarian as well as with her Aunt who is a veterinarian. She has 5 rescue dogs at her parents and multiple rescue cats, most of which Ray brought in due to needing some sort of medical procedure done. She used to request money for her birthday and donate it to the local animal shelter. She has families in her home town that schedule their vacations around when she is back home so they can have her come to their house and care for their animals. I would trust her over anyone else when it comes to animals and children! Hard to find this kind of genuine kindness towards both but with her it seems to come so natural.”
Megan E.Star Sitter
“As always, Megan is an absolute gem! She’s great with Poe and all of his craziness. She knows how to get him to eat and treats him like her own. Appreciate her thoughtfulness with the pics and updates too. Thank you so much Megan for taking great care of our boy!!”
Natalie B.
“We love Natalie! Natalie not only took exceptional care of our 2, “4-legged children” Boe, laid-back, lovable Springer and Porter, who is an energetic, lovable Lab; she also watched over our home and cared for our rooster, Raymond and chickens. Natalie is responsible, as we needed her to give meds to our Porter from her surgery. Knowing Natalie was at our home and with our babies, my husband and I were able to thoroughly enjoy our vacation. Highly recommend Natalie to care for your Family fur babies!”
Ashley T.
“Ashley was wonderful! She was easy to communicate with, very responsive, and sent regular updates of our girls which we always appreciate. We’ll definitely rebook with her!”
Marissa H.
“Marissa was great yet again! My boys love hanging out with her and she takes great care of them. She’s a great communicator and kind as can be! Would recommend her to anyone! :)”
Rachel T.
“Rachel took amazing care of our two dogs and cat while we were away for a week. She provided daily updates and treated our pets like family. Highly recommend Rachel! She’s a gem.”
Brooklynn S.
“We will definitely be using Brooklyn again to watch our pets in our house. She sent a ton of pictures and really treated our pets as her own. We came home to happy pets and a clean house that looked just like it did when we left. She sent us pictures of our happy pets all throughout the stay. Thanks Brooklyn!”
Amanda K.
“It is such a comfort knowing that Amanda is watching my animals when I’m gone! She does an excellent job sending photos and communicating with me! I will definitely continue to use her in the future!”
Joshua G.
“Josh took such good care of our two golden retrievers during a 10-day trip. He’s very communicative, responsible, and sent us regular updates about our girls. Josh is a wonderful pet sitter and we will definitely be booking with him again!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Downs on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $40 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 Aug 2025, there are 126 house sitters in Downs. 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, 89% of Downs house sitters respond in under an hour.
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 Downs.
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. Downs 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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