House Sitting in Downtown, Fort Lauderdale
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1. Vanessa D.


“Always such a joy when Vanessa is caring for our pups. The peace of mind it brings us is priceless. She goes above and beyond every time and our boys adore her.”


2. Catherine Z.

“As always, Catherine does great housesitting for my pets. She follows all instructions and sends lots of picture and video updates. The pets love her”


3. Dawn W.

“Dawn is absolutely amazing! She watched our two kitties for the weekend and was super attentive, sent daily updates, and we came home to a perfect house and two happy cats! I have a hard time trusting people with our animals, but we will definitely be using her again in the future. She is very sweet and caring - we cannot recommend her enough!”


4. Robin W.


“Robin was great with our two westies, including our senior who is very needy! She took great care of the house. I would highly recommend Robin.”


5. Christina L.

“Thank you for taking good care of Sam! I felt very comfortable with her from the moment I met her at our meet and greet. We will definitely book her again.”


6. Abby S.

“Abby is the best! My dog Arya loves her, and she sends the cutest pictures of her while I’m away!”


7. Peggy R.

“Peggy always takes great care of our two westies! She is patient with our senior who is very picky eater and pretty needy. We always come home to a clean house and happy healthy dogs. We would highly recommend Peggy!”


8. Payal D.

“Payal was absolutely fantastic with our little Ollie. He is very nervous and she made him comfortable and happy. She sent many pictures and videos and made us feel very comfortable being away. We will definitely use her next time we need a dog sitter. It’s very obvious that she loves dogs ❤️”


9. Marianne L.
“Marianne took care of our house and 3 cats when we were on a cruise. She bonded quickly with the cats and even went above and beyond in their care. We would gladly recommend Marianne L. for your pet care needs!”


10. Kristina D.

“Kristina was amazing! She house sat for us and looked after our cat. She frequently updated is with pictures, left the house in great condition and spent great quality time with our little guy. She came for a meet and greet before house sitting. She is an incredibly kind and sweet individual. She definitely has a great understanding of cats. We are so grateful for Kristina. I'd highly recommend her!”


11. Sherice W.
“Sherice is a great pet sitter who has a true love for animals! All three of my dogs quickly warmed up to Sherice. Sherice is friendly, flexible, communicative, and took amazing care of my three pups. We would highly recommend Sherice to anyone!”


12. Leslie B.

“This was the longest we’ve been away and Leslie was the comfort we needed to stay in our home and take care of our girl. She sent tons of pics, communicated often with questions or clarifications, and helped us enjoy our vacation. Thank you and I would highly recommend her.”


13. Roxanne R.

“Roxanne was amazing! Great communication, tons of photo updates, and made us feel totally at ease while we were away. Summer was so well cared for and looked so happy—would absolutely book her again! She went above and beyond in every way.”


14. Judith R.

“Judith was absolutely wonderful with our two dogs - both rescues, one of whom is a senior that needs medication throughout the day. We had to book her "last minute" because our usual dog-sitter was suddenly in the hospital, and she was great with picking up all the details quickly. The dogs took to her quickly because she understands them and Judith was great at communicating about their progress throughout the stay. We recommend her very highly to anyone needing a housesitter/dog sitter!”


15. Elise B.

“Elise was great, very responsive and kept me updated throughout my trip. Would book again!”


16. Kelly M.
“Kelly Martini is one of the most loving, dependable, and loyal people. Kelly’s ability to connect with pets has always been something that I have admired. Kelly would often care for her parents’ two Shiba Inus (two very finicky dogs) when they were at work or on vacation. Her love and devotion to the dogs always made them feel comfortable. When I am on vacation I always check with Kelly to see if she can take care of my cat. I know my baby is safe in her hands. Not only do I get periodic updates, but I get a cute pic here and there. Kelly also cared often for her neighbor’s pitbull mix and that dog loves her. The love Kelly gives to pets will absolutely transfer to your dog as well. Kelly is a very active person so long walks with your dogs are almost guaranteed.”


17. Evgeniia R.
“Evgeniia took great care of my dog, Lex, and I couldn’t have been happier. She was attentive, patient, and clearly loves animals. Lex enjoyed his time with her and was calm and happy when I returned. I highly recommend Evgeniia as a responsible and loving pet caregiver!”


18. Laura F.

“We had such a wonderful vacation with all our family after a brutal year and a half apart due to the pandemic. Thanks to Laura, we never worried about our home or our dogs. She let us know every day that all was well.”


19. Emily S.

“She was great with my dog. The only thing I would say she could do better is more communication.”
How Rover works
1. Search
Read verified reviews and choose a house sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away3. Book & Pay
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Why Choose Rover?
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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
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Downtown on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $50 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Jul 2024, there are 3,349 house sitters in Downtown. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 86% of Downtown house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Downtown have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters 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.
