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“Laura was wonderful with our dog! She was super flexible with our schedule and kept our pup comfortable and calm in our home for the weekend and left our house spotless. We can’t wait to have her dog sit again!”

“Madison spent so much time with our dogs and made them feel comfortable while we were away. She took them on optional walks and sent daily updates with photos. We will definitely keep her at the top of our list to take care of Baker and Bailey in the future!”

“Anna went above and beyond to take care of our dog. She gave her medicine and kept us updated every day with the cutest photos. Our dog uses a muzzle outside and Anna was so diligent in caring for her special needs. I would recommend Anna over and over again. She couldn’t have been better.”

“Sheridan helped me last minute when my previous sitter had to cancel on me. She responded promptly, was attentive, and gave great updates. I’m extremely appreciative of her help!”

“Miriam did a fantastic job taking care of goose and Delta. She was reliable, on time, and fantastic with communication. Set my mind at ease while I was away! I would happily refer her to anyone who needs a dog or pet sitter and will definitely be using her again!”

“Bansi was excellent with Chris! He is an easygoing dog who loved being outside, and she was sure to give him plenty of walks and even sent me some pictures of my happy little guy. Her communication and flexibility was excellent; she made me comfortable about going out of town!”

“We were on vacation for a week and Erica was wonderful as always with our German shepherd. She truly cares about the family, home & pet she is caring for and we appreciate all that she does to help us! She’s always our first pick & we highly recommend her to everyone!”

About: Hi! I’m Tracy — a lifelong animal lover with a Masters and PhD in environmental policy from The Ohio State University. My background reflects how deeply I care about the well-being of all creatures, great and small. Caring for pets isn’t a side gig for me; it’s something that’s been part of my life since childhood. I grew up with three wonderful dogs of various sizes, and as an adult I’ve had a large dog of my own, two small dogs, and a cat. One of my pups was adopted from a shelter, two came to me from foster parents, and my cat was a stray who chose our home — so I’m very comfortable with pets who have unique personalities, histories, or special needs. I’m gentle, patient, and very responsible. Whether your pet needs a long walk, calm companionship, or lots of playtime, I tailor my care to make sure they feel safe, happy, and loved. You can expect great communication, attention to detail, and a genuine love for your furry family member. I would be honored to earn your trust and care for your pets like they’re my own. 💛🐶🐾 I'm currently a home-maker, so I have a very flexible schedule to take care of your pet's needs. I have openings 7 days a week, mornings, afternoons and evenings. I prefer to come to your home to tend to your pet. I do have a fenced in yard for my dogs, but my terrier mix can be a little bossy. I'm always open to having your pet meet my terrier though if you'd like your fur baby to stay for a visit at our house.
About: As an independent contractor, I make my own schedule. This allows me to operate on a very flexible calendar. In addition to being the go-to care taker for the pets in my circle, I also have a lifestyle that allows for me to go the extra mile and hangout longer, play more, and go for longer walks! I currently make my own schedule. So pet care fits in tremendously. I work as a freelance film and commercial laborer. Being in charge of my calendar allows me to schedule accordingly to take care of your pet! Having two cats of my own, while I can't house animals at my own residence, I am very familiar with the needs of pets. Playtime, treats, head scratches, and the like. I love every animal deeply and with a great respect. I treat every space with the utmost dignity and try to keep as small of a footprint as possible when entering someone's home. I have been house sitting, dog/cat watching for many years now. I look forward to ensuring you have an enjoyable, trustworthy experience when working with me.
“Kelly was so sweet and I really felt she took care of my dogs as they were her own. I highly recommend booking with her and I will definitely be a repeat customer!”

“Cheyenne did an amazing job taking care of our elderly shitzu and staying over while we were away. She is now our go-to dogsitter whenever we go away! Thank you Cheyenne!!!!”

“Rachael was prompt, professional, and a good communicator. She was sweet with my pup and shared lots of pics. This was my first experience with an in-house sitter and she made it great!”


“Ashley was such a pleasure to work with. She sent pictures and communicated with me daily, while managing our 2 cats and 2 dogs for the week. Would definitely hire again!”


About: I’ve been around dogs my entire life, big and small, helping care for them through training all the way to at a senior age. Since moving away from my family I’ve missed being around my loving dogs and I’m ready to spread that love to your pets, always promising to treat them like I would my own! I work full time, but hybrid during the week. I’m happy to do early morning/late night visits and during the day visits on my hybrid days/weekends. Please reach out with any scheduling concerns and I’m happy to answer any questions! In my clients home I will be cautious and careful to protect their spaces and help to make their pets feel safe, especially if it is our first time meeting.
About: I’ve been walking my two dogs around downtown for more than 5 years—we know all the best spots! I nursed one of my dogs during surgical recovery and both are technically geriatric at this point, so I have experience with dogs of nearly all ages. Would love to get to know your fur babies! I work remotely downtown so my schedule is fairly flexible. Some days I have no meetings at all! Even when I do, they are few and far between. I generally tend to stay local to Downtown when I’m not working too. Plenty of walks and playtime, always making sure to keep an eye on them so they stay out of trouble. My dogs love to snuggle so we often curl up on the couch with a good show or movie!
“Jessica watched our two golden retrievers for us at our house for the weekend, and she did a great job! The boys looked so happy in all the photos she sent and she helped bring in some unexpected packages for us as well. I would absolutely recommend Jessica to watch your pets and your home.”

“Elizabeth was amazing. It's not easy going away worry-free on vacation, but she nailed it. I didn't leave her with any instructions and she handled everything flawlessly. Even exceeded expectations. Cannot recommend enough!”

Downtown pet parents share their Rover experiences
Bella was amazing for housesitting during my two week trip! This was my first time leaving my dog alone and she made me feel so comfortable. She provided me with daily updates and photos on how he was doing! Was very attentive and nurturing with him! And made sure she asked a lot of questions beforehand so I felt comfortable she was very prepared for things I hadn’t even considered when leaving him. She is amazing with dogs. Cannot recommend her enough!!!

Miriam took amazing care of my diabetic senior cat, Willow!! With insulin injections on a tight schedule, her care is more involved, and Miriam made sure Willow had everything she needed. She was so communicative and sent lots of updates. Will absolutely book her again in the future!! Thank you so much, Miriam! So grateful!

We are very happy with care that Stephen provided for our dog Pompey. Stephen is a very nice, polite and responsible young man. He asked all the right questions about our dog and our requirements. We would hire him again if we are in the area. He kept us updated about his stay, which we really appreciated.

Alexa was recommended to me by my coworker who also has a nervous and attached dog. She took such good care of my dog and care of my house and it was so nice to come home from a trip and have everything be nice and peaceful. My dog was so happy and content. I am so grateful.

Once again, Carlie took wonderful care of our pups, and we returned to happy dogs and a home exactly as we left it. Our golden retriever required extra attention this time due to new medication and storm anxiety, and Carlie handled both with ease. She kept us updated throughout with messages and photos, and we could tell everyone had settled in comfortably together. We’re so grateful to have her. We didn’t have a single worry while we were away!

Sheridan did a great job with our senior dog. He requires a little extra time to warm up because he has low vision and dementia, but she was patient with him and took great care of him over the weekend we were away. We got plenty of pictures and updates each day.

We felt very comfortable leaving Abby in charge of our house and fur children. She sent us pictures and checked in every couple of days and was very quick to respond. She even helped us out by coming back the last day to let the pups out because our flight didn't get back until late. We would love to book her again for our next vacation.

Anna went above and beyond to take care of our dog. She gave her medicine and kept us updated every day with the cutest photos. Our dog uses a muzzle outside and Anna was so diligent in caring for her special needs. I would recommend Anna over and over again. She couldn’t have been better.

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Reservation protection
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.














