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Top rated Downtown house sitters
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“Katie was wonderful with our 2 spoiled cats! She shared daily detailed updates and followed our instructions which I appreciated. We will definitely hire her in the future :)”
“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!!”
“Kat is an amazing sitter. My dog loved her instantly—she literally ran up to Kat during our first meet-and-greet, which immediately put me at ease. I booked Kat right away and left for a 4-day trip feeling confident my dog was in great hands. Kat sent plenty of photos and updates and followed my dog’s supplement schedule and more complicated feeding routine perfectly. My golden retriever is a puller on leash, but that didn’t faze Kat at all. I came home to a happy dog and a clean home, exactly as I left it. I’ve already booked Kat again for a shorter trip and am in the process of booking her for a two-week stay. Highly recommend!”
“Lakshmi was fantastic with our high-maintenance, special-needs dog. This was our first time leaving him since moving to NJ, we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Lakshmi provided frequent check-ins, thoughtful updates, and plenty of photos. Her attentiveness and professionalism gave us complete confidence that our dog was in great hands. We would absolutely recommend Lakshmi to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter!”
“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!”
“Miranda spent 3 days watching my pup when I had a business trip. She was very responsive, sent regular updates, and was respectful of my apartment. Would definitely use her again.”
““Dona was wonderful with my dog Walter! He warmed up to her immediately, and while I was away she provided regular updates and pictures/videos, so I could tell he was in great hands. Highly recommend!””
“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!!”
“It was our first time booking Aiayana and she did a fantastic job taking care of my dog during the holiday season. We loved her personality right from our first meeting! Aiayana kept us updated by sending pictures of Ginger's daily routine and she went the extra mile when my dog had an accident on the carpet. Additionally, she left the house spotless and even cleaned my cat's litter box, which was not a part of her job. We'll definitely book her again!”
“Jenid is extremely reliable, communicative, professional, and friendly. She is the kind of person I trust to be responsible for my dog even more than I trust myself because she is so experienced with dogs and so good at taking care of them. My dog loves her and we trust her completely. Thank you Jenid! :-)”
“Michelle was incredibly amazing with my Zeus, she take care of my baby like it was hers, responsible, daily check in,she also took care my apt, I wish we had 10 star because she deserved, also my Zeus love her, they got along cuddle buddies! I'm happy I found her.”
“Andrew was fantastic with our senior dog for an overnight stay. He was very kind and communicative and I felt at ease with him watching our dog. Would definitely recommend him!”
“Renee was fabulous! Sent pictures and updates daily, went above and beyond when our flight was delayed, and most importantly put up with our silly finicky high maintenance old man pup!”
About: I’ve raised puppies, house trained them, cared for elder dogs too. I like house sitting and making your loved one feel comfortable. Getting them enough exercise and recreation is of the utmost important and keeping them safe while doing so is paramount. I am flexible with work, I am a morning person and available to work evenings. I would love to provide over night sitting arrangements too. I am careful to respect all rules and leave any space exactly as I found it. I am only more careful and gentle with your pet.
“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.”
“Absolutely wonderful experience! They dropped in on my dog three times today and was extremely communicative throughout, sending frequent updates and photos. My dog looked happy, relaxed, and well cared for in every visit. I felt completely at ease knowing he was in such good hands. Highly recommend and would absolutely book again.”
“Susi was one of the best pet sitters I have had! She was beyond communicative and has a true care for the animals. I felt so comfortable with Susi staying with my cat Duck as I was away. Thank you Susi for all you did! All the photos were so great and Susi left the place spotless.”
“Denise was great! Very thorough and patient. She helped us out with a home-stay catsitting job for our two cats, one of whom is asthmatic and required medication and the other who gets a bit anxious when we are gone. Denise did a great job medicating and monitoring our girl with asthma and making the other girl feel at ease. I was so pleased to get frequent, detailed updates and as a bonus Denise was very respectful of our home. We are so glad to have found a reliable catsitter who we will definitely call on again whenever we are out of town!”
Downtown pet parents share their Rover experiences
Emma was great!! Our dog Cooper is super anxious with new people, but Emma was great about getting him comfortable (meeting him outside and immediately having treats helped a lot 🙂). She sent lots of updates throughout the day, and I felt very comfortable that Cooper was safe and well cared for.
Rebecca is incredible! This was our first time having someone other than family and close friends watch Mookie Wilson and we couldn’t have been happier with Rebecca. She stayed in close touch with us throughout her stay, sending along photos and updates throughout each day, which was so appreciated. It felt like she truly cared for Mookie like he was her own. We came home to a very happy pup and it was clear she tended to all his needs so lovingly. She also left our apartment spotless and cared for our space well. We will rebook with Rebecca for sure and would recommend her to anyone.
Can’t say enough great things about Jenid! She was very understanding and patient with Zuri while she adapted to having someone in the house. You can really tell that she has a lot of experience. Really made me feel at ease and wouldn’t hesitate to have her stay with Zuri again. Thanks again Jenid! :)
Jocelyn took great care of our puppy (and house!) while we were on vacation. She was flexible, responsible, and sent us regular updates of our dog— a big, anxious gal who struggles with new people—having a blast on all of their adventures. We’ll definitely book her again.
Miranda is kind, punctual, an excellent communicator, and made me feel at ease. My border collie, Frank, loves to walk and she took out throughout the day to maintain his routine. She stayed in my apartment and treated it with the utmost respect. She was great with Frank and I would absolutely recommend her to house sit!
Ronald and his wife are reliable— and that’s what matters the most for our baby Bruno. They love him dearly and Bruno from the videos loves them too! We really appreciate their constant communication since Bruno is not good with other dogs and that can be difficult. We’ll definitely book them again!
Katherine is truly exceptional. This was my third time hiring her, and after a full two-week stay, I can say with complete confidence that she is one of the most trustworthy and caring people I’ve ever had watch my dog, River. The biggest thing I look for is how River feels, and she lights up when she sees Katherine. I even caught a moment on my Furbo of them reuniting, and it was so clear how happy River was. What stood out just as much is that the feeling is mutual. You can tell Katherine genuinely loves spending time with her. While I was away, River didn’t just do fine, she was thriving. Katherine took her to the park multiple times a day, kept her active and engaged, and made sure her routine stayed consistent. River has a more involved diet, and when I ran out of prepared food, Katherine stepped in and cooked for her so her nutrition stayed stable. That level of care and initiative meant everything to me. She was also incredible with medication. Some of River’s meds had changed since the last time, and I wasn’t there to walk her through it this time, but she handled everything perfectly, including the ones that require a more specific administration technique. I came home to a clean apartment, a happy dog, and complete peace of mind knowing River had been in the best hands. I will continue to hire Katherine over and over again as long as she’s available. She is someone I trust deeply, honestly more than most people, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.
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3. Book & Pay
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Reservation protection
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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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