House Sitting in Downtown, Riverside, CA
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Top rated Downtown house sitters
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“Amanda did a great job taking care of my 7 month old bernadoodle. She also took care of my home and garden. I would highly recommend her services! I loved that she sent me pictures of my baby!”

“My husband and I were very nervous about having a stranger watch our babies. Hillary was very understanding and she kept us informed throughout her entire stay. We have 2 older dogs that required extra attention, she gave them their medications, monitored their eating and kept us up to date on their status. Hillary went above and beyond, she washed the dishes and the sheets in the room she stayed in. We would definitely hire her again.”

“This is the third time Casey has watched our 2 dogs and house for us and we couldn’t be happier. Casey is reliable and friendly and very communicative with us while we are away. We know we are in good hands when Casey watches our dogs.”

“I was very please with Jose. He updated me through his time sitting and watching Mike. Loved all the picture and fun messages he sent I could definitely feel Mike- my dog was taken care of and got penty of exercise. He left the house nice and clean and picked up. Thanks”

“Lynna was a wonderful dog sitter and houseguest. She communicated clearly, followed all directions, and went above and beyond in the care for our pup. There was never any doubt in our mind that our dog was well taken care of! We 100% recommend her and will be calling her back again.”

About: I always take priority in trying to get tailored to any dog’s personality, 24/7 contact with the owner to make them more comfortable, and I make sure they have an accessible source of water. Even though I’m currently in college right now I am looking after my 2 cats and 2 dogs with not much to do all day. I usually take my two dogs on a walk in the early mornings after they have their breakfast and one in the afternoon I also do checks if they need to use the restroom by taking them out for about 10 minutes. With my cats I feed them in the morning, play with their favorite toys, and most of the time just hangout together either petting them and sometimes talking.
“Isabel is an absolute gem!! She sat with our spoiled pups all day and they loved her! She is a great communicator, reliable and most importantly, it’s obvious she loves dogs! I will definitely hire Isabel again and highly recommend her!”

“Lydia is dependable, communicative, and competent. We especially appreciated her checking in with us when the dog was anxious and making sure her instincts were right (they were).”


About: Hi, I am looking to expand my experience pet sitting. I myself have 4 cats and 3 dogs. But don’t worry I share custody of them. I have pet sat for a 2 families previously and could not be more of a pet lover if I tried. I'm currently working part-time, so I'll have plenty of time to play with your pups! I am available the weekends and during the week days I am available before 12 and after 6. I have a fenced back yard, and I have two friendly cats. I make it a point to play with them and depending on the pet take them for walks. But often times I would just cuddle with them.

“I just joined this app to test it and she gave me the best experience possible! This is my first time leaving my baby with anyone and she was so responsive and gave me updates every chance she got and my son came back very happy and will be back to see her again when allowed ! Thank you so much again !”

“We couldn’t have asked for a better dog sitter! From start to finish, the experience was seamless and stress-free. Edith was amazing, kept us updated with all the activities she did with our Lab Retriever Tyson. She sent daily photo updates and detailed messages about Tysons walks, meals. It gave us total peace of mind while we were away especially since with this was our first time ever using a dog/house sitter service. I highly recommend Edith for anyone who’s looking for a dog sitter for any length and time I would definitely make sure we utilizer if she is available for our next vacation to watch our Tyson.”

About: Hello! My name is Ryan, and I’m a freshman at UCR. I have over five years of hands-on experience caring for dogs. I’ve grown up adopting and fostering rescue dogs and have happily adopted two of my own, Cooper and Trixie. My experience includes daily walks, feeding, playtime, administering basic medications, and providing companionship while pet parents are away As a college student, I plan my classes and study time so pet care fits easily into my routine. I’m reliable with walks, feeding, and playtime, and I enjoy spending time with animals as part of my day. I care for pets by following the owner’s instructions closely, including feeding, walking or exercise, and providing attention and basic care. I make sure pets are safe, comfortable, and well cared for, whether in my home or the client’s home.
“Rachelle is always reliable and takes good care of our babies! We have a many pets and leaving them behind can be nerve-wracking, so it's been great to have someone who's so consistent. She has been able to sit for us last minute or for weeks at a time. Our pets seem to like her a lot too!”


“Delaney was amazing!!! Bonnie just loved her and we could tell she gave lots of love and attention to her. Delaney is great at communicating and sending pictures. She spent a few days at our house and left everything neat and clean. I highly recommend Delaney!!!! We will definitely have her come back.”

About: i’ve always had a family dog and i have had my own since 2017. my fur baby is now 8 years old and i would love to care for other pets. i work from home and have a lot of free time. i would like to spend that time with other fur babies and give them the care/time they need. i am very responsible and respect house rules. i treat all pets the way i treat my own, with patience, care, and lots of love
“We were very pleased with our first experience using Eli and Rover Site. Eli was very professional and kept us updated with pictures and responded quickly to any questions we had while we were gone. The dogs loved her and we will defiantly be using her again in the future. :)”
About: I am an active and caring animal lover who enjoys long walks/hikes. Whether your dog needs exercise or playtime i am the right fit ! Currently i am available weekends at any time!! I have a full time job but i love to go for walks on my days off. I am also willing to do nighttime walks too after 7 when im off of work. I would follow all eating and medication instructions and keep your pets routine in check ill send owner regular updates and photos of your pet!!
About: I own a neapolitan mastiff, Dachshund, and two cats so I know how to take care of and deal with all different sizes and shapes of dogs and cats. I’ve also owned many different types of fish and reptiles and cared for them so I would be open to any kind of sitting/walking or caring you might need. I’m currently in school but I’m available a majority of the time every day. Please contact me for information about booking or to check availability. I treat all dogs with kindness and like they are my own. Maintaining safety is one of my top priorities along with making sure that my care is as good as I can make it. Their are many good pet sitters out there but I try to give your animal what they need with flexibility and security in you knowing that your pets are safe.
Downtown pet parents share their Rover experiences
Javi is awesome with my cats. He is also prompt and timely with responses. He manages the home details, cleaning trash, mail and overall safety for my kitties. He is very self sufficient and pays attention to small details about the cats and my home. Highly recommend Javi!

Lynna was a wonderful dog sitter and houseguest. She communicated clearly, followed all directions, and went above and beyond in the care for our pup. There was never any doubt in our mind that our dog was well taken care of! We 100% recommend her and will be calling her back again.

Rachelle is always reliable and takes good care of our babies! We have a many pets and leaving them behind can be nerve-wracking, so it's been great to have someone who's so consistent. She has been able to sit for us last minute or for weeks at a time. Our pets seem to like her a lot too!

Dana is wonderful and kind with my dogs. She took great care of my dogs and took photos of my dogs. That helped me knowing my dogs are good with her. Dana also communicated with me with questions. Dana is a dog lover and I can trust her with my dogs. You will not be disappointed. I give her 5 stars!

Nathan is fantastic! I could tell at our first conversation how much he loves animals and he could be trusted to care for my dog. And I was not wrong. He gave Ike the best care and took great care of the house too. He gave regular updates and sent pictures. Ike is so happy to see him. Nathan is more than a sitter, he is part of the family now. I can't think of anyone better to care for my boy when I travel. Thank you Nathan!

It was my first time using Rover and Kristina took amazing care of my timid pup. By the end of the day he was so tired because he was having so much fun with her. 10/10 would recommend Kristina she’s amazing at what she does! She sent videos and pictures and stayed on schedule perfectly. I had an amazing experience!

Charolette was amazing with our dogs! One of them needs 3 different medications twice a day and she handled it with ease. The dogs loved spending time with her. She sent photos and updates multiple times which we always love. We felt comfortable with her staying in our house and confident in her ability to care for our dogs as attentively as we do. She even left the house cleaner than when she arrived and brought treats for the boys. We would love to book her again in the future and are happy we found her! Thanks again Charolette!

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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.







