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Top rated Downtown house sitters
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“Aaron has been such a saving grace for us and our pup, walking and house sitting over the last year. We’re sad to see him leave Portland but if he’s in your area and you want a reliable, clean, communicative person to trust with your furbabies, you have found it.”
“Michael is an incredible dog and home sitter! He is very communicative and excellent with dogs. I always come open to Avery clean home and tired pooches from all the exercise Michael provides the dogs. I highly recommend him for house and dog sitting! Please call me if you need reference.”
“This was my first time working with Amora. She house sat and did an amazing job. She came and met my pet to ensure that she would be comfortable with his specific needs. Amora accommodated everything that Otis needed and was very prompt with communication. I highly recommend Amora especially if you have a pet with specific needs.”
“So thankful we found Ryan! We have 2 very high energy dogs and he did a fantastic job taking them for walks and caring for them. He stayed in contact every day we were gone on our trip and sent photos. He house sat for us as well. Which took all the anxiety away from us and our dogs. He left our house clean and tidy. He’s kind, dependable and communicative. We highly recommend and will definitely use him again.”
“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.”
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.
“Thank you Daniel! My babies were so calm and happy when I got home from a 10 day trip. Everything was left clean and neat. I will definitely request Daniel in the future.”
“Liz was such an amazing caregiver for our high energy dog Pepper and Snakey (a not so high energy snake). I loved getting the photos and the checkins. She was responsive and super easy to connect with. I will definitely be asking her back.”
“Donovan was great! Super communicative and sent regular updates throughout his stay. I always get a little nervous to leave our pup with anyone and he helped alleviate all my anxiety and was always available if I reached out to check in or with questions. He took great care of our home as well. We came home to a clean and quiet home and a healthy and happy pup!”
“Suzanne was wonderful with our dog. He is generally a little nervous with new people but he liked her right away. She checked in while we were gone and sent photos as well. We came home from our trip to a happy dog and a clean house. She was wonderful and I will definitely book with her again!”
“Highly recommend Adia for all your pet needs! She treated my three like family and made sure they where well loved and comfortable in my absence. Adia sent text updates throughout the day, which I love to know how they are doing. We definitely plan to use Adia for all of our future pet sitting needs. 10/10 stars from us!”
“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.”
“Anastasia was wonderful to work with. She did a meet and greet before we left on our trip. She provided updates and even sent pictures of my two standard poodles. When I arrived home our place was nice and clean! And my poodles were happy! Highly recommend Anastasia!”
“If I could give Miss Jean 1000 stars I would… I have three dogs and everyone will tell you how obsessed I am with them. They literally go with me to work all day long. It’s the reason I do so no one can tell me that I can’t lol but jane was amazing. She took them on hikes. She cuddled with them. She gave me updates and videos and I had nothing to worry about for the first time in 20 years! I couldn’t recommend her more and I will definitely be rebooking.”
“Martin is amazing! Hope adores him. She's an English bulldog and her little butt wiggles so much when she sees him coming to the door. My girl can be excitable (she's a rescue and loves all human touch) and this can make some people uneasy. Martin had no concerns and was incredible with her. He gave me several updates and pictures throughout the day which meant I could focus on my trip. I am a super picky do mon and I would definitely recommend and will definitely use again.”
“5 stars! Will definitely book again. Did an amazing job with our pets while sending multiple updates a day with pictures. Made sure we knew our house was being taken care of and pets were loved while we were away!”
“Renee is amazing!! She watched our pups while we were out of town and was great with communication and loving on them ? she’s such a nice person and is all about loving on pups. Highly recommend and would definitely have her house sit again!”
About: I’ve taken care of my own dog for 9 years. I have also pet sat for friends and family for about 8 years which has included walking, bathing, house sitting, and general care. Typically I am free whenever you need me! I usually do 1-2 drop in’s per day if my clients are out of town, but I can always do more if requested! I do not have my own place at the moment so I am not able to board pets but I will be respectful of clients homes and am willing to do whatever it is that you need!
Downtown pet parents share their Rover experiences
Olivia was fantastic! She took such good care of our mini golden doodle while we were away and provided periodic updates with pictures without us first checking in. She was very communicative and stayed until just before we arrived home. The house was immaculate and it did't even appear as anyone had been staying at our home. Bailey was so happy to have Olivia take care of her and we would absolutely book her again. She was extremely responsible and just a very sweet person!
If I could give Miss Jean 1000 stars I would… I have three dogs and everyone will tell you how obsessed I am with them. They literally go with me to work all day long. It’s the reason I do so no one can tell me that I can’t lol but jane was amazing. She took them on hikes. She cuddled with them. She gave me updates and videos and I had nothing to worry about for the first time in 20 years! I couldn’t recommend her more and I will definitely be rebooking.
Addison did an amazing job taking care of our two fur babies and home. She was reliable, responsible, and communicative with us. Our dogs received great care and absolutely loved Addison! I would highly recommend her and will definitely be rebooking with her again!
Had Kate watch Cinder 2 weeks in a row, and what a pleasant experience! Communication is especially good with Kate, making travel much less stressful. Her flexibility and dedication to schedules and routines makes transitions very smooth. Easy to establish trust with this high quality individual. Bonded immediately with Cinder and the house was kept clean as well!
Aaron took very good care of our 2 labs. He was super communicative, very friendly, easy to correspond with, and helped me understand some things about Rover that I was a little unclear about being that this was only our 2nd time ever going through the service. One of our labs is a little older and is currently dealing with a stubborn, large wart which needs attention and looking out for. Aaron was very understanding about it and followed all the things we typically do to keep our dog safe while we treat his paw. He also quickly communicated some minor changes he noticed while we were gone, which was really helpful. And our younger lab, who would sit and cuddle all day if he could, appeared to have gotten lots of attention while we were away. We came home to happy, relaxed dogs. Aaron even washed some flatware and glasses I forgot to wash in the chaos before leaving for our trip. Thank you, Aaron!! :)
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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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