House Sitting in Downtown, Dayton, OH
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Top rated Downtown house sitters
“Rebecca helped us out in a pinch. Our 9 month old high energy puppy hadn’t been prepared, but he did great under her care and we had huge relief. Our puppy was better behaved when we returned! Rebecca helped train and him and gave him lots of energy outlets.”
“Brandon did an excellent job staying at our house with Kona for a whole week while we wet out of state. He sent us pictures every day and a report on how she was doing! We already have him booked again for 10 days. We completely trust him!! Kona was a health, happy doggie when we came home! Thanks again Brandon!!”
“Tatum was awesome. She took the best care of my dogs (5 of them) and my house. Kept me informed of everything including coyotes who broke through the fence and snowfall we had, shoveled a path for our big boy to do his business, Swept the floors and took out trash. She even brought in the mail. We will definitely use her again.”
“Leesa was amazing. She was so attentive to our 5 furbabies while we attended a wedding. She sent video and pictures which kept us content while being away from them for so long. She is awesome!”
“Mia was awesome when she stayed at our house to watch our 2 dogs. She sent updates and pictures, and made sure they were well taken care of all weekend! I would recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter! My dogs seemed so happy with her!”
“Katie is fantastic and always very attentive and caring about my dog. She communicates regularly on how things are going and is so great with my high energy pup. I couldn’t recommend her enough!”
“Janice was amazing while taking care of Nacho and house sitting. Updated and pics were frequent and reassuring. House and Nacho were well taken care of. Will definitely look to book again. Thank you Janice!”
“I have never left on vacation without feeling complete angst about leaving my dogs behind. They usually spend the entire week hiding under the bed when we hire house sitters. But with Monroe, they seemed to not even realize I was gone! When I returned it was just like I came home from work that day - they were relaxed and happy to see me then went on about their day. I can't say enough good things.”
“Michael took care of our dog and cats while we were out of town and he did a great job! He was polite, punctual, and communicative. He sent many updates and photos, which we love! Would definitely recommend him and we plan to use him again!”
“Casey took wonderful care of our furry ones; especially our dog, Crowley! We will certainly request their assistance again and recommend whenever we can!”
“Christina was amazing! She stayed with our three boys while we were on vacation and took amazing care of them! She updated us daily with pics and videos, as well as kept us in the loop of when she was coming and going. We will definitely be using her services again and highly recommend!!”
“Ben did a great job again!!!!! Had a few surprise deliveries that I wasn’t expecting and he was great help with those. And the shy kitty ended up purring on his lap. That says it all.”
“Lisa was phenomenal. She not only eased my anxiety while away, but our dogs were also kept calm and happy in her care. Lisa went above and beyond with her daily updates that included photos and/or videos of our fur babies. She stayed in our home and also took good care of that, too! Lisa was professional, kind, and honest. I absolutely look forward to working with her again and would recommend her to anyone in search of a reliable, compassionate dog sitter.”
“I will NEVER go to any other for dog sitting. Brooke gave me so many updates and went above and beyond in my household. I was a little crazy and wrote like a ten page booklet on taking care of my dog and she actually read the whole thing! Haha my house was spotless, my dog was tired (and so happy) and my nerves were calmed. Seriously 10/10, she's basically family now”
“Kate went above and beyond to ensure the comfort and safety of my four dogs during a 5 day vacation. I would recommend her to anyone that really wants care and attention for their pups. Kate is, without a doubt, the best rover sitter I’ve used.”
“Yolena did a wonderful job house sitting our two pups. The dogs were well taken care of, the house was in perfect condition and she communicated and sent pictures during the week. I would highly recommend Yolena and would hire her again. We appreciate her doing such a great job.”
“Five Stars across the board! Petey was truly wonderful. Our puppies were especially happy and well cared for. We were sent frequent pictures and update messages. Moving forward, we'll be using no one else to care for our pups.”
“Sophie was amazing with our pups. They have missed her since we got home. Dogs had plenty of attention and she even took them on a walk. Will definitely use her again!”
“She was great with our dog and this was our first time using this app and it was perfect t . Definitely will request her again.”
“Jasmine was amazing; I highly recommend. She is the perfect fit for me and my little Rebel. Jasmine and Rebel got along famously, from cuddles to doing zoomies outside. The daily pictures and texts proved that my Rebel was a happy girl. Jasmine was the perfect house guest; my place was very clean and orderly when I returned. Jasmine is also a very clear communicator; so long as your instructions are clear, she will follow them. I’m very pleased; I have already re-booked Jasmine for when I need a house/dog sitter again.”
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Rebecca T.Star Sitter
“Rebecca helped us out in a pinch. Our 9 month old high energy puppy hadn’t been prepared, but he did great under her care and we had huge relief. Our puppy was better behaved when we returned! Rebecca helped train and him and gave him lots of energy outlets.”
Brandon M.Star Sitter
“Brandon did an excellent job staying at our house with Kona for a whole week while we wet out of state. He sent us pictures every day and a report on how she was doing! We already have him booked again for 10 days. We completely trust him!! Kona was a health, happy doggie when we came home! Thanks again Brandon!!”
Tatum L.Star Sitter
“Tatum was awesome. She took the best care of my dogs (5 of them) and my house. Kept me informed of everything including coyotes who broke through the fence and snowfall we had, shoveled a path for our big boy to do his business, Swept the floors and took out trash. She even brought in the mail. We will definitely use her again.”
Leesa H.Star Sitter
“Leesa was amazing. She was so attentive to our 5 furbabies while we attended a wedding. She sent video and pictures which kept us content while being away from them for so long. She is awesome!”
Mia S.Star Sitter
“Mia was awesome when she stayed at our house to watch our 2 dogs. She sent updates and pictures, and made sure they were well taken care of all weekend! I would recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter! My dogs seemed so happy with her!”
Katharine V.
“Katie is fantastic and always very attentive and caring about my dog. She communicates regularly on how things are going and is so great with my high energy pup. I couldn’t recommend her enough!”
Janice C.
“Janice was amazing while taking care of Nacho and house sitting. Updated and pics were frequent and reassuring. House and Nacho were well taken care of. Will definitely look to book again. Thank you Janice!”
Monroe B.Star Sitter
“I have never left on vacation without feeling complete angst about leaving my dogs behind. They usually spend the entire week hiding under the bed when we hire house sitters. But with Monroe, they seemed to not even realize I was gone! When I returned it was just like I came home from work that day - they were relaxed and happy to see me then went on about their day. I can't say enough good things.”
Michael K.
“Michael took care of our dog and cats while we were out of town and he did a great job! He was polite, punctual, and communicative. He sent many updates and photos, which we love! Would definitely recommend him and we plan to use him again!”
casey h.Star Sitter
“Casey took wonderful care of our furry ones; especially our dog, Crowley! We will certainly request their assistance again and recommend whenever we can!”
Christina D.Star Sitter
“Christina was amazing! She stayed with our three boys while we were on vacation and took amazing care of them! She updated us daily with pics and videos, as well as kept us in the loop of when she was coming and going. We will definitely be using her services again and highly recommend!!”
Ben P.Star Sitter
“Ben did a great job again!!!!! Had a few surprise deliveries that I wasn’t expecting and he was great help with those. And the shy kitty ended up purring on his lap. That says it all.”
Lisa V.
“Lisa was phenomenal. She not only eased my anxiety while away, but our dogs were also kept calm and happy in her care. Lisa went above and beyond with her daily updates that included photos and/or videos of our fur babies. She stayed in our home and also took good care of that, too! Lisa was professional, kind, and honest. I absolutely look forward to working with her again and would recommend her to anyone in search of a reliable, compassionate dog sitter.”
Brooke H.
“I will NEVER go to any other for dog sitting. Brooke gave me so many updates and went above and beyond in my household. I was a little crazy and wrote like a ten page booklet on taking care of my dog and she actually read the whole thing! Haha my house was spotless, my dog was tired (and so happy) and my nerves were calmed. Seriously 10/10, she's basically family now”
Kate J.
“Kate went above and beyond to ensure the comfort and safety of my four dogs during a 5 day vacation. I would recommend her to anyone that really wants care and attention for their pups. Kate is, without a doubt, the best rover sitter I’ve used.”
Yolena M.
“Yolena did a wonderful job house sitting our two pups. The dogs were well taken care of, the house was in perfect condition and she communicated and sent pictures during the week. I would highly recommend Yolena and would hire her again. We appreciate her doing such a great job.”
Petey P.
“Five Stars across the board! Petey was truly wonderful. Our puppies were especially happy and well cared for. We were sent frequent pictures and update messages. Moving forward, we'll be using no one else to care for our pups.”
sophie l.Star Sitter
“Sophie was amazing with our pups. They have missed her since we got home. Dogs had plenty of attention and she even took them on a walk. Will definitely use her again!”
Tyler D.
“She was great with our dog and this was our first time using this app and it was perfect t . Definitely will request her again.”
Jasmine G.
“Jasmine was amazing; I highly recommend. She is the perfect fit for me and my little Rebel. Jasmine and Rebel got along famously, from cuddles to doing zoomies outside. The daily pictures and texts proved that my Rebel was a happy girl. Jasmine was the perfect house guest; my place was very clean and orderly when I returned. Jasmine is also a very clear communicator; so long as your instructions are clear, she will follow them. I’m very pleased; I have already re-booked Jasmine for when I need a house/dog sitter again.”
Downtown pet parents share their Rover experiences
Our pet sitting experience with Yolena was perfect! She came over to meet our dogs in to go over their care before hand. Updated us with how they were doing while we were gone, and we came back to happy healthy dogs, and a house that was just as we had left it. My husband and I noticed that both of our dogs actually walk better on their leashes after their time with her! She is so sweet and kind and we cannot wait to book with her again and we know our dogs feel the same way!
Janice went above and beyond caring for our beagle. She sent pictures throughout our time away which gave us a great sense of peace.
Molly was great with Jersey! This is my first time using this app and I was worried about leaving Jersey behind. Molly did a great job communicating and sending pictures and updates. I felt at ease and was able to enjoy my time away. I will use Molly for any future needs!! Thanks again :)
Five Stars across the board! Petey was truly wonderful. Our puppies were especially happy and well cared for. We were sent frequent pictures and update messages. Moving forward, we'll be using no one else to care for our pups.
She was great with our dog and this was our first time using this app and it was perfect t . Definitely will request her again.
I am very grateful that Daniela is willing to be flexible. As my husband's schedule was so weird.Thank you, daniela, and I would tell anybody you're awesome with dogs
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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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