House Sitting in Downtown, Hampton, VA
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1. Courtney R.

“Courtney is awesome! She had sent many pictures and small updates about my 2 German Shepherd dogs And cat while I was gone. She dogs seem very happy in every picture and even sent me pictures of them on walks. She even made sure to keep the floor clean due to mud from the Tropical Storm !! Courtney for the win! I would definitely recommend her!”


2. Mallory S.
“I have known Mallory for the past decade and have found her to be mature, trustworthy, punctual, compassionate, reliable and wise beyond her years. Mallory has critter sat for me several times and I never worried about my fur children. I highly recommend Mallory as a sitter with Rover.com. Lincoln McCarthy, attorney at law (our Labradoodle lawyer) highly recommends Mallory too. 🐾🐾”


3. Rachael W.

“Brian was absolutely amazing! He took care of our three large and needy dogs for a week, and we couldn’t be happier with his service. Not only did he keep them happy and well cared for, but he also went above and beyond by cleaning up after himself and dirt that was tracked in from the dogs. Brian kept us updated daily with details and photos, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. His communication was excellent, and it was clear he genuinely cared about our pups. Highly recommend Brian to anyone looking for a reliable, caring, and responsible sitter! Thank you so much Brian!”


4. Ashley K.

“Finding Ashley was a HUGE relief. This is our first time using Rover and leaving our pets and home to a sitter. Throughout the process Ashley provided excellent communication and comfort. Our animals and home were well taken care of. We’ve already arrange two additional services with her. Thank you for everything Ashley!”


5. Shelbie M.

“Despite booking with little notice, she made time to come meet the animals before her scheduled sitting. She kept us well informed of everything and all four of our animals loved her, including our German shepherd that can be a true handful sometimes. We got plenty of pictures during her stay and we'll definitely be entrusting out animals to her again in the future!”


6. Sara G.

“First experience with the app it was awesome ❤️ Sara was very caring and great with my two dogs?. Sara was very punctual and she was always keeping me updated with the care of my dog will I was in my trip. I definitely going to get in touch with her for the future caring of my dogs. ?❤️?”


7. Anna Mei D.

“Anna was absolutely wonderful! She was very friendly and highly skilled with caring for dogs, Anna stayed at my house while I was away, and she bonded with my dog instantly. I was completely impressed with her ability to interact and connect with my dog. Anna was really good with following through with my requests regarding my dogs diet, and she followed up with me right away with any concerns. Anna is very reliable, trustworthy and honest, I highly recommend Anna to care for anyone’s pets. And FYI, she also willingly and lovingly cared for and fed my bird. Leaving my dog is hard for me, my heart aches to leave him behind, I never imagined I would find someone who could love my dog much ad I do, but Anna 100% exceeded my expectations.”


8. Barbara S.

“Barbara was a true professional while spending the week at our home with our Doberman Kingston. Kingston has never been without his mama, and Barbara made sure to give him the love he needed and keep my wife’s nerves at ease with pictures and videos showing he is in good hands and doing just fine. We will use Barbara every time Kingston needs a sitter.”


9. Kayleigh S.
“Kayleigh is one of the best. My dogs absolutely love her and felt comfortable the first time they met her. She has an instant connection with animals and I would trust her time and time again to watch my baby girls (a wild Boxer and a laid back and loving Shih Tzu). Thank you for loving my girls the way I do, Kayleigh!”


10. Robin P.

“Robin is amazing! She looked after my pups at my place for 4 days and sent me plenty of pictures and good communication. You could tell she loved my pups and they definitely loved her. Will definitely use her again!”




11. Josephine M.
“Josephine is the kindest, most caring dog walker/ sitter I’ve ever met. She cares for my Whiskey dog like she’s her own. I am very protective of my baby and I don’t have to think twice about asking Josephine to look after her. She has cared for Whiskey many many times and will always be my first choice.”


12. Tyshaun V.

“Tyshaun had great communication throughout the stay and provided plenty of updates! He kept the dogs on schedule with meals and medications and was willing to stay a bit late when our flights were delayed. Very happy with the service.”


13. Cassandra T.

“Cassandra was absolutely amazing with our cat and high energy dog who was recovering from knee surgery. She went above and beyond to make sure the animals and house were taken care of. I can't recommend her highly enough!”


14. Erin G.
“If your someone who loves your pet but doesn’t have all the time you’d like to spend with them she’s the best. I’m active military and have left my dog with her while I’m TAD or traveling for work many times. She’s a trustworthy person for your pet.”


15. Trevor T.
About: I am an active duty service member. I signed up to help others care for their pets because I need to use Rover as well. I desire to provide excellent pet care service for others. I will inquire about your pet’s personality, special needs, likes and dislikes. I will professionally communicate with you, treat your pet with great care, and your property with respect if welcomed into your home. I am employed full time. Any assistance I would be able to provide would be early morning, late evening during the weekdays, and much greater flexibility on the weekend. I will care for your pets and be respectful to your home. For me that begins with good communication between you and me. Setting clear expectations between us and getting to know your pets as best as possible before the first visit.


16. Kasey A.

“Kasey did an amazing job watching out our dogs when our original sitter bailed last minute. Kasey is very personable even though he was a complete stranger my husband and I felt as if we had known him for years. He treated our dogs as if they were his own, we would definitely use Kasey again. He definitely went above and beyond not just watching our dogs but taking care of our home as well ( taking out the trash, watering plants etc).”


17. Audra H.

“Audra did a great job of house sitting and caring for my cute but crazy cat. She stayed in our home for a week and I returned to clean house and a happy, well loved cat. 100% would hire again!”


18. Ashley R.

“Words can’t even express how grateful we are that we found Ashley. She truly cares for pets and it was so relieving to know they were well cared for while we had a trip for a family member in the hospital. It was one less thing to worry about, which is exactly what we needed. She was always at our home several times a day and took time with them giving companionship which was so important to us. Our kids really are thankful for her sending updates about their fay and photos & videos of the pets. It made them smile each time. It’s just so sweet to see how much she cares and helped our family.”


19. Halley D.

“Halley was awesome! Super responsive and very kind. She treated our house with respect and our little beagle was a happy fella when we got home! Hoping to stay in touch with Halley for our dog sitting!”


20. Casey P.
“Casey was great with our dog. He sent us photos of our dog and his playing in his yard several times while we were away. Nice large fenced yard, and very clean house. Would definitely recommend!!”
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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 $40 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 1,097 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, 89% 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.
