House Sitting Downtown
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Over 74 pet parents in Downtown have booked house sitting
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Definitely all 5 stars for Lissette! She stayed in our home with our two dogs for a few days, and we could not have been happier. Lissette is a delight. Conscientious, enthusiastic, and showed lots of love to our pets. She went above and beyond with lots of walks in the neighborhood, lots of playtime in the backyard, and caring for our home. Great communication, too. A real superstar!”

“Rosey is amazing—totally responsible and professional. Our cat loves her. She got in touch Right away when our cat was not eating enough. We hope to hire her again in the future!”

“We can’t say enough amazing things about Christian! Christian is incredibly caring, thoughtful, a fantastic planner, and so responsible. Our dog can be slower to warm to new people and feels so comfortable around Christian.”

About: I’ve always had pets growing up and I have been watching other people's pets for roughly 6 years. I have watched pets of all ages, shapes, and sizes ranging from big to small dogs, elder cats, and kittens. I have cared for pets with all different needs and will care for your pet no matter how "interesting" their routines are! I am a full-time college student with a pretty open class schedule. I am able to watch your pets easily in the mornings and afternoons/evenings and can occasionally do so during the day on weekdays! I understand that every pet has different needs and am willing to accommodate for whatever they need. In the past, I have had many different dogs with different needs and have learned how to care for all different kinds of dogs. I have also worked with many elder cats that need specific medications or routines and have learned how to care for them in their own specific ways.
“Delaney was wonderful with Luna! She seemed very well cared for. Delaney provided great communication and left the house in great shape. I’d absolutely recommend her to others!”

“We hired Virginia to pet-sit on our hobby farm. We have two large dogs, a feisty cat, three horses, two donkeys, 11 chickens, and bees. Though the horses donkeys and chickens can tend to themselves on a short trip she did watch out for them and gave us updates on the horses and donkeys in the pasture and the chickens. She took time every day to let the chickens out and put them away. All three of our pets requires special attention when it comes to food, including medicine. She was able to take care of all of their needs while we were gone. She is thoughtful and kind. She is thorough and very attentive to updating the client. She took lots of pictures and gave us updates throughout the day. I can’t say it enough about how wonderful it was working with Virginia.”

“Caring, thoughtful, dependable, and responsible. Charlotte did a wonderful job caring for Bessie and my home while I was away. Great daily communication. And she left the place nice and clean. I really appreciated her willingness to arrive very early in the morning and stay til late at night to accommodate my flight schedule. Definitely looking forward to having Charlotte take care of Bessie again soon, thank you!”

“My fiancée and I feel like we’ve hit the jackpot after adding Abi to our lives! She came to our home before our trip to meet us and our girls, ask plenty of questions, and see how the dogs responded to her presence. She is warm and patient, and even our super anxious/epileptic dog took to her quickly (a rare occurrence). She was meticulous in reviewing our care instructions for our needy crew (two dogs on several meds). She texted us pictures while we were away, asked follow up questions, and truly put our minds at ease seeing how much she cared for our girls. We can’t thank her enough for the ways she impressed us, and hope to have her return soon!”

“I am so grateful to have found Maddie! She is responsible, communicative, and loves our pets! Leaving our cat and senior dog can feel so hard but I felt very comfortable with Maddie. We will definitely ask her to watch them again”

“Ireland was fantastic and we would highly recommend her! She was a great communicator throughout our trip, took excellent care of our pup, and was very respectful of our home. We came back to a happy, tired dog and a house that was just as clean as when we left. We truly appreciated her professionalism and care.”


“Bryn was great! My pets can both be shy and slow to warm up to people, and they loved her! Both Piper and Beckett ended up snuggling with her while she stayed with them. I appreciated that she stayed overnight with them, left my apartment as clean as it was when she arrived, and even took my trash out for me. Thanks, Bryn!”

“Kristen is the sweetest! Our pups had a lovely time with her, and we're so thankful for her help! Cannot recommend her services more. We have 2 dogs who are relatively high-energy, and she cared for them very well.”


“Dieira has been amazing and our Izzy just adores her, she has stayed in our home do 2 plus weeks with no issues and checked in with sweet pictures regularly. We will definitely use her services again ☺️”


About: I have grown up with different ages of dogs and helped out at shelters throughout my life. I am able to feed, do medications if needed, baths and walks. please message me for availability. I would love for you to get to know me and work out a schedule that works. so happy to meet you! I am renting at a place that does not allow animals in this space/home but I can do drop in and walks as needed.
“We were able to enjoy a long weekend away without worrying about our dogs. They were both happy and comfortable thanks to Livia! Livia stopped by upon booking to touch base and meet the dogs which helped us know that our dogs were going to be well taken care of, and they were! Both dogs are on meds and Livia quickly responded when we asked that one med be adjusted. One of our dogs is very full of herself when it is time for a walk and Livia did a great job dealing with our dog's exuberance and was able to get her harness on and get her out the door (miraculous). We 100% recommend Livia!”

About: I am a certified professional dog trainer with a degree in veterinary technology. I have been working with dogs for about 15 years now, including dog daycares, boarding facilities, in home dog sitting, and now a professional dog trainer. My training ranges from puppies to semi-aggressive dogs, and pretty much everything in between! All of this info meaning I’m comfortable with a large range of dogs and behaviors, and your dogs will be in good hands! IG partnershipdogs for more information about me! I currently do not have a full time job so my days will be tailored to the pets I care for and taking care of them, and your home. I treat my clients dogs as if they were my own. They obviously receive basic care, but they will get lots of love and cuddles while you are away. Walks and enrichment activities are always provided if you request them!

About: I grew up in a house full of dogs in Nigeria, more than 20 over the years, and helped raise and train them from the day they were born. I taught basic commands, cared for newborn puppies, and handled everything from playful escape artists to protective mamas. Dogs have been part of my daily life for as long as I can remember. Now I’m a fourth-year at UVA, and since my apartment doesn’t allow pets, Rover lets me keep dogs in my life while giving owners reliable, attentive care. I treat every dog like one of my own because for most of my life, they were. I’m a fourth-year student at UVA with a flexible schedule. I’m available most early evenings, and weekends, and I keep my calendar updated weekly. If there’s a time you need but it’s blocked out, feel free to request anyway; I’m often able to accommodate. I live near Grounds, so I can easily do midday drop-ins and walks. Your home, your rules! I follow your existing routines and safety instructions exactly, keep doors and gates secured, always leash up for walks, and send photo updates every visit so you have total peace of mind
The median cost per night for house sitting in Downtown is $50
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Downtown
Joanna was great. She was very communicative and she took very good care of Poppy, including shepherding her through an unexpected and new minor illness. She went to the vet and got Poppy’s medication and she took care of her like she was her own dog. Highly recommend her and will be reaching out to her again to watch my dog.

Maggie was incredible! Right off the bat was very communicative and flexible with my schedule. She took great care of Finn and sent pictures/updates every day. I originally had her stay an extra night because I knew my flight would get in late. When I decided to drive home instead of getting a hotel, Maggie was so flexible and even washed the sheets/made the bed for when I got home. I cannot recommend her enough and hope she is available for the next time I go out of town. Thanks again Maggie!

Rebecca was amazing! I reached out while I was traveling for a short-notice dog day-sitting and she was very responsive and amazing with Lola! She was a life saver and I felt comfortable with leaving Lola ( my dog ) with her and I loved all the photos throughout the sitting time!

Kailyn did an incredible job caring for our dog and two elderly cats overnight while we were out of town for several days. She didn't just do the basics of feeding and potty breaks; she spent time with the pets, communicated regularly, sent photo updates, and I swear the house and the animals were cleaner when we got home than when we left. She even befriended our antisocial tabby by the end of her stay! I was so grateful to know my pets were in great hands while I was far away and would absolutely have Kailyn back again. It's clear that she truly loves animals and is committed to providing excellent care.

Tessa did such an amazing job watching our girls this weekend! She was easy to communicate with and she made sure to send me updates frequently! Pepper was a little shy when she first came, but Tessa did her best to make Pepper comfortable! We will definitely book Tessa again! Thank you!!

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