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Top rated Downtown house sitters
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“Charlotte did a great job watching our Tucker over the weekend. She made us feel comfortable and at ease leaving our puppy for the first time overnight. She sent us daily updates and pictures. Thank you Charlotte!”

“Dong was super nice and was amazing with Lily, he brought her out on loads of walks and sent us plenty of pictures and videos throughout the evening. Would highly recommend!!”

“Lakshmi is amazing! She took care of our cat while we were away for the week and was incredibly communicative, kind and thoughtful. We will absolutely be working with Lakshmi again and highly suggest her.”

“Dona was great and friendly! I was provided lots of pupdates and could see all the activities she did for lola. The apartment was treated respectfully and Lola really loved having her! Lola was happy and safe when I came home 😊”

About: I provide reliable dog walking, drop-in visits, and in-home pet care. I have experience caring for a cat for 17 years and a Maltese for 2 years, so I understand both long-term care and daily pet needs. I’m calm, patient, and good with all temperaments, and I follow routines carefully to keep pets safe, comfortable, and well cared for while keeping owners updated. Pet care is my full-time focus, allowing me to offer availability seven days a week for dog walking, drop-in visits, and in-home sitting. My flexible schedule enables me to provide dependable care, consistent routines, and personalized attention to each pet’s needs. Please feel free to contact me to discuss availability and scheduling. My focus is to keep pets comfortable and secure by maintaining their normal routine in their own home while carefully following all care instructions, including feeding, walks, potty breaks, medication, and playtime. I also provide regular updates so owners feel confident their pets are safe, happy, and well cared for at all times.
“Raegan was awesome today with our husky Sterling! She took great care of him, he clearly bonded with her and look forward to using her again. I would highly recommend her for any dog service!”

“Alexandra was a great dog sitter for our senior pug. Our dog has special needs such as going out 3-4x a day, needing a diaper, and some pills with food. She dog sat at our apartment for a week and everything was smooth. She also provided regular updates. We will be booking her again for now on.”

“Katie was phenomenal. She picked up over a week of pet sitting when our sitter fell through a week before our departure. Our kids LOVED her frequent updates and photos. Katie even helped schedule and extra visit when snow interrupted our return.”

“Katherine is fantastic! She took such great care of our dog and cat, Moose and Mister. Her communication was excellent, she sent us updates regularly, and the boys loved her. Can’t recommend Katherine enough.”

“Susi takes great care of our cat, Glinda, and always goes above and beyond to make sure she’s happy and comfortable. We trust her completely and couldn’t ask for a better sitter. Five stars all the way!”

“Jolea was excellent! She took great care of my 3 babies - 2 cats and one senior dog. She was responsible, communicative, followed my instructions, left my home clean, and clearly loves animals! I would definitely recommend Jolea and book her again! Thank you!! :)”

“I think our fur babies miss her! We couldn’t have asked for a more thoughtful, respectful, animal loving human to look after our babies while we were away for 2 weeks! Jocelyn looked after Kaya and Meryl as if they were her own. She sent lots of updates about them and also coordinated with our dog walker and took Kaya out to the park despite the frigid temperatures! Boss move! She went above and beyond and made us feel secure knowing we were gone for a long time. We will definitely book Jocelyn again. Thank you thank you thank you!!”

“Cara was so helpful! I really appreciated her covering for me while I was at work. Prince is very shy and takes time to warm up to others but he loves cara! Would definitely recommend her and book her again.”

“Tiffany is the best dog sitter in Jersey City! 👏We are so happy we chose her to care for our special needs German Shepherd dog Nellie. She is a dog whisperer and was so good with our girl. Thank you for going the extra mile Tiffany. We hope we get to have you care for Nelly again next time we are in town.❤️”

“Case is just the absolute best sitter! We had some crazy last minute flight issues, and Cass was so accommodating - she stepped up in every way we asked her to, and took impeccable care of our cats and home. She’s definitely our go-to for cat care!”

“Renee took our very last minute 3 overnight stay request SO fast!! She was wonderful with my two cats who by the way are very very needy and high maintenance…. She was able to adapt and they seemed to like her !! Communication was great the whole time and she followed my instructions very well! Definitely keeping her 👌🏼☺️”

Downtown pet parents share their Rover experiences
Perla and Sophia showed their love for Beau and looked after him like a member of their own family which is what we would want from any Rover sitter. Special shout out to Sophia who showed great maturity and provided any support Perla needed to look after Beau!

Leigh was amazing with our corgi, Rigatoni! We were in a bind with finding someone on short notice and Leigh stepped in with some options for us. She came over to meet us and quickly bonded with him! Throughout her 3 days, she was super communicative and provided us with updates and pictures. Rigatoni loved spending time with her in the comfort of our apartment and going on his daily walks. We cannot wait to have Leigh come and watch Rigatoni again. Thanks, Leigh!

Katherine was incredible! Our dog has some medical concerns and this was our first time leaving him with a sitter since he began his medication. She was so great about following our administration instructions for the meds, as well as anything else we shared with her. I’d highly recommend her and will definitely be booking with her again! Our dog was so loved while we were out of town, and that’s truly all we could want!

This was my first time using Connor to watch my 1-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Hudson, and she was absolutely wonderful! She sent frequent updates throughout the day, and it was clear she treated him like her own. They had such a great time together that he came home visibly happy and content. I’ll definitely be booking her again!

Brooklyn is an absolute gem!! Cannot recommend her enough. She was extremely communicative, kind and very experienced with pups. My Rio is a Velcro active dog, who needs exercise and cuddles in equal measure. She took him to the park to get his wiggles out and then snuggled with him while I was away all day. 100% would recommend. Thank you Brooklyn!

We had a great experience with Salette while we were away from Wednesday through Sunday. Mushi and Lola were calm, happy, and well cared for when we returned which is always the best sign. She was kind, communicative, and easy to work with throughout the stay. It’s clear she genuinely cares about animals and I felt comfortable knowing my dogs were in good hands. I would absolutely use her services again and would happily recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter <3

Sydney is amazing. She dealt with my overly energetic puppy for a weekend, and was so understanding about some potty accidents and really went above and beyond to keep Frankie busy and comfortable. As a new dog owner I’m grateful there are kind dog lovers like Sydney to help me take care of my pup!

Anthony was amazing with Finley and my foster dog, Duncan, who isn’t it the best medical condition. He was able to come spend the day with the two of them while Duncan was still in the adjusting phase and communicated regularly with great pics!! Thank you Anthony :)

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1. Search
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2. 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 away
3. 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
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.
















