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Top rated Downtown house sitters
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“Aaron did such a wonderful job with my 3 babies. He kept me updated with photos and updates everyday. . He is so perfect with animals and it really shows in the way my dogs took to him so quickly. I highly recommend Aaron and will use him first always. Aaron also took great care of my home. It’s nice to not have stress when you need to leave town and Aaron provides that so well.”
“My dog loves Michael! She saw him today and was so excited. Cried when he left! He took perfect care of Bonnie, my plants and my condo for 16 days. He is a great pet sitter!”
“Anastasia did an awesome job taking care of our dog and home. She made a nice connection with our dog from the first meeting which we appreciated. So happy we found someone who takes such good care of our dog!”
“Emily was caring and loving the minute she walked through the door. She gave our puppy Kota so much love. She kept in contact leading up to our booking and she sent pictures while we were gone. She was attentive and mindful of our older cat adjusting to a new puppy and made sure she could access her food and water when puppy was sleeping. We are so grateful for Emily.”
“Augusta was super nice to Frankie and patient with her as it takes her a while to warm up to others. Augusta also is great at communicating what days she's available to dogs sit and what times work for her. She asks clear questions before her stay and follows any directions about feeding times or medication Frankie may need.”
“I’m so grateful for Kaylah’s help while I was away for a few days. My dog instantly loved her. Kaylah took such great care of my pup and home. Very respectful, communicative, and helpful. I highly recommend her!”
“Liz was available on short notice and took great care of my dog Nova! I got lots of picture updates and had a happy dog when I returned home. I would definitely recommend her and ask her to watch Nova again in the future.”
“This woman is an incredible dog walker and person. Immediately felt comfortable with her after meeting and the animals LOVE her. Polite, progressional, empathetic and an animal lover. Would recommend to any pet owner for dog walking or house sitting.”
“Martin went above expectations, not just pottying but walking Sunny too. That's why she loves him so much. His communication is great. He informed me promptly when she wasn't her usual self.”
“Cynthia is the best! She is not only a lovely person, she is kind, conscientious, communicative and caring. She sent us frequent emails and photos of our pup while we were away, which we appreciated. It was delightful to come home to a very happy dog and immaculate house. I’d give 10 stars if I could. Thank you, Cynthia!”
About: I have been pet sitting since I was about 12 for people in my town. I have various pets of my own back in my hometown. I have a dog, 3 cats, chickens, and cows and I loved them so much I decided to become a veterinarian. I have learned countless of tasks while working at a vet clinic, so I feel very qualified. I am a college student, so I have plenty of time outside of classes to help take care of other peoples pets. I have a lot of flexibility, so there are lots of times that work for me! I am able to do anything that you need me to do to keep your pets safe, happy, and healthy while they are under my care. I will treat them as if they were my own, if not better.
“I highly recommend Anna. She is very responsible and was great with my 2 dogs. She updated me regularly about how my pups were doing. Definitely a huge peace of mind knowing my home and fur babies were in such good hands.”
“Caroline was fantastic! We are so lucky we found her. I have a sweet but sometimes anxious Staffy, and it was great for this mama’s heart to feel good about who was taking care of and playing with my fur baby girl. I will definitely be booking Caroline again soon!”
“Suzanne was very responsive and shared status reports and photos while we were away. Our dogs were happy when we returned - in a way that told us they were taken care of, and our house remained tidy. She even gave one of my dogs her daily pill, made sure to put a diaper on my other needy dog before leaving each day, and she made sure she understood expectations. Thank you for taking such good care of our pups!”
“Gunner was wonderful with our Newfoundland- Abby, and our cat-Wendy. He stayed in our home for 9 days, it was neat and tidy when we got back. He walked Abby daily and he kept us up to date with daily messages and pictures. Would highly recommend.”
“Brinley was so amazing. She showed up when she said she would, spent the whole day hanging out with our dog and pampering him, and she was great at sending updates with pictures. I'll definitely use her again!”
Downtown pet parents share their Rover experiences
Drew was great with our dog,Scout! Scout gets a bit stressed when we travel without him because he really thrives on human attention, but Drew kept him happy and calm with lots of pets, scratches, and quality time throughout the stay. He was respectful of our home, sent plenty of photos, and gave quick updates so we always knew Scout was doing well. We feel confident leaving Scout in Drew’s care and would absolutely book again. Highly recommend!
It's a double-edged sword, but it's a good sign that our cat doesn't rush the door when we come home. Means he was well attended to and got the attention he thrives for. Sammy was great with him and communicative with us. She even brought in our trash can, which wasn't expected but appreciated. We would request Sammy's services again.
Christin is the best. I had to leave for vacation after my dog had a major surgery following a life threatening event. Christin helped me navigate his care at home, and supported me while I considered having to put my dog down from complications. Thanks to her, he was able to improve and get the care he needed while I traveled. She is the BEST and I completely trust her with my fur baby.
Adrianna was great. She was very accommodating to my very last minute schedule change and she kept me updated on how my cats were doing. One of my cats in particular is pretty sensitive to new people and she seemed to warm up to Adrianna nicely. It was great to get daily pictures while I was away and see my cats settling in.
Jane was a terrific sitter-we have two large dogs-one elderly and one 4 and active. They seemed to love her. Jane was communicative and kept us posted with photos, videos and observations. She spent a lot of time at our house with the dogs and stayed overnight. I’d request her again. Thanks Jane!!
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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
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 Downtown.
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. Downtown 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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