House Sitting in Downtown, San Francisco, 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%.
“Sammy was wonderful with my dog Rosa, and took her on long walks to explore the city. She was punctual, communicative, and provided lots of pictures, and made the overall experience seamless. Rosa will look forward to having her dog sit again.”
“Kasey is incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely cares about animals. She cared for our 3 cats and stayed at our home while we were overseas for a couple weeks. We felt comfortable the entire time, honestly the most relaxed we’ve ever been leaving our cats. This was hands down the best catsitting experience we’ve had. Highly recommend! We will be booking her for future sits.”
“Selena provided many updates, was super kind, and genuinely loved our pup. She also made sure that he wasn’t alone due to his blindness and separation anxiety. Will definitely use again!”
About: Hello, my name is Michelle, and I have 3 years experience pet sitting and dog walking for small, medium, and medium-large sized dogs. I have always loved animals, and over the years I have been trusted by many friends and family to care for their pets while they are out of town. I am very active, so I am happy to take dogs on longer walks, or play sessions depending on their energy level. For especially active breeds I also offer runs at a slightly higher rate. I understand that every pet is different. Some dogs want to explore and sniff everything, and others just want a calm walk or a little extra attention at home. Either way, I will make sure your animal is well cared for. As an 11-year vegan, I always treat animals with the kindness and compassion they deserve. I take pet care seriously and I always aim to be reliable, communicative, and respectful of your pets and your home. I am also happy to send photo updates so you know your pet is in good hands. I would love the chance to meet you and your furry companion, and I look forward to helping however I can! I just returned to the states after 3 months of travel. Looking to make extra income while still being able to enjoy the outdoors. Availability is completely open! I AM AVAILABLE VALENTINE’S DAY WEEKEND! My number one priority is pet safety. I also love engaging with dogs and keeping them active through play, walks or jogs (and extra treats) 🤭
“Anita was great with Herbie! She took fantastic care of him and I can tell she was very attentive. I came back and he was very content and seemed to have been playing a ton! Anita was also super responsive to my texts and willing to work with me last minute. She also left the house very clean and tidy. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone! Thanks for taking such good care of Herbie!”
“Lucy is extremely conscientious and respectful of time. She communicated when she would arrive and regularly sent photos of Dolce. I highly recommend Lucy.”
“Raeghan did a fantastic job pet sitting Nash! She kept us updated with great photos and made sure Nash got plenty of exercise by taking him to parks to burn off his energy. Even when the electricity went out for a while, Raeghan was a total trooper—finding creative ways to keep Nash (and herself!) entertained and active. I was completely at ease knowing Nash was in such capable hands.”
“Dwayne was our first ever pet sitter, and he was awesome! We have 2 large dogs and 1 is cautious with new experiences. Dwayne was incredibly patient and after a day, the dogs both loved him. He sent us regular updates with pictures and video so we knew how they were all faring. Thank you! I highly recommend him.”
“Mia is someone we always request to watch our dogs. She stayed at our house for 9 nights. Not only did she send us daily pics & cute updates but she helped flag a water heater issue that would have damaged our new floors in the kitchen. She is so sweet & our dogs love her!”
“Lilit responded to my last minute request for someone to house sit with my doggie and boy am I glad she did! She met with me the day after I first messaged her and she jived very well with my doggie right off the bat. Throughout my trip she kept me updated with daily pictures as well as a schedule breakdown of what care she was providing. I copied and pasted one of these breakdowns below. But one of the best parts what that when I got back to my clean and wonderful home I was met with both a happy puppy and a beautiful drawing of my happy puppy courtesy of Lilit. What we've for today so far : July 3 • 9:00 - 9:10 ( playing catch ) • 9:15 - 9:35 ( walk around the area ) • 10:00 - 11:30 ( playing with his toys ) • 1:00 - 1:30 ( walking around the area ) • 2:15 - 2:30 ( playing catch ) • 3:00 - 3:20 ( playing with his toys ) • 4:00 - 4:30 ( walking around the area ) • 5:10 - 5:30 ( playing wity his toys ) • 6:00 - 6:15 ( playing catch ) • 6:40 - 7:00 ( playing with toys ) Soon we'll go for a walk around 30 min”
“Tami was so great with our little guy! She was very communicative and sent awesome photos along the way so we could see how happy and at ease our pup was. Our pup had lots of attention, walks and snuggles! We will definitely hire Tami for future dog sitting! Thanks Tami!!”
“Femke was the best! She clicked with Fernet immediately and from the photos she sent, he spent most of our trip on her lap :). Femke was incredibly communicative and made sure we had daily updates with photos and videos of thier adventures. Would definitely book again!”
“I truly do not have enough good things to say about Viv. She went above and beyond what was asked in regard to care instructions. I could tell based on all the updates I received that she was 1. Incredibly Attentive 2. Really spending the majority of the time she was house sitting actively at the house or out with my girls 3. She took them for more long/engaging walks than I required or than I do, really giving them the activity that I wish I could every day. 4. She stayed in frequent questions and asked questions as necessary, letting me know anything I might want to be aware of, even minor stuff. The animals clearly loved her and I returned to happy, stress free girls, and an apartment cleaner than I left it. Will consider her my go to sitter as long as she is available!!”
“Joytika stayed with my senior cat Taylor and did a great job of attending to her special needs, socializing with her, and looking after her and my apartment over two weeks during the holiday months. When I returned the apartment was just as I had left it, and Taylor was clearly happy with having a new friend and sitter while I was away. Would recommend booking Joytika!”
“Matthew was wonderful for sitting Oliver! Very friendly and helpful and overall loves dogs. Listened to instructions and cleaned Oli’s ears for me as he was recovering from an ear infection. I felt comfortable leaving him with Oliver and will definitely use him again in the future!”
“Elaine housesat for our 12 year old doberman, Max, during one of our vacations. We received photos multiple times a day (we love seeing Max while we're away, and he always looked happy!) and she did great with giving him his twice daily eye drops. The house was tidy and clean when we returned, and were greeted by one happy pup. She and her partner, Evan, were great. We'd be happy to have them housesit again!”
“Lauren has been a godsend for us - she’s great with our puppy and looked after him so well while we went away for a night. A couple of days before the trip she came for a meet and greet to get to know him and us, so that really helped settle our nerves. Then when we were gone we were sent regular updates and photos and videos - Freddie had such a good time, thank you so so much!! 🩷”
“Bri and Raj are excellent! Very friendly and accommodating to our two doggies’ needs, who can easily be a handful (one is young and full of energy and the other is older and not always dog-friendly) but were a breeze for Bri and Raj. Will definitely be booking with them again and would highly recommend them to others!”
Over 1,554 pet parents in Downtown have booked house sitting
Downtown pet parents share their Rover experiences
Celine was amazing! We got constant updates with lovely pictures of our little doggie. She even made Snowy's favorite food. Also, she took amazing care of our place. I can't say enough good things about our experience. We will definitely be using Celine in the future. 5 Stars all around!!!
Laura is wonderful! She has sat for our senior dog in the past, and both times now my fiancée and I have been able to truly relax while we were away because of how good she is. She handled all his little quirks and medications, sent us consistent updates and photos, and left our house as clean as it was when we departed. We have her booked again for our honeymoon and are looking forward to being able to fully enjoy it because we know our sweet boy is in great hands.
Perfect sitter! We were traveling through SF and needed someone to watch our IGs in the hotel room. Our 2 little guys are a handful and Sammy was incredible with them. Lots of walks, little of pics, great communication. 5 stars. Will absolutely engage her again
Monique is AMAZING! She's so kind and caring and thoughtful. She communicates very well and regularly send pictures, videos, and updates. I had a few plans change and she was willing to be very flexible and helpful, which was amazing. I know that my doggo was well taken care of and my home was left in the same condition I left it.
I can’t say enough about how great Kasey was watching over my 2 rambunctious kittens, but also my apartment. The place was super clean when I returned, maybe even more clean than how I left it. She was extremely responsive and gave me bi-daily updates with photos and videos of how they were doing. She played with them, cuddled with them, and genuinely enjoyed their company. And my kittens absolutely loved her. I felt so at ease being out of town. 10/10 I would hire her again to watch my cats and apartment. Thank you Kasey!
Donna was great to work with when we had to travel for an extended trip. She was communicative and took thoughtful care of our cat and home, providing photos and making sure our kitty had not only regular meal times but socialization and playtime. Very thankful for her help.
Bonnie did a fantastic job caring for our dog and cat while we were gone for the weekend! Our dog is very shy but warmed up to Bonnie super quickly. She sent great updates and took great care of our pets and our home. I would recommend her to anyone and we will book her again in a heartbeat!
Fadi was great with Myra! He was thorough in following our dog’s routine and gave us peace of mind by sharing timely updates and cute pictures. He even stayed back while we ran a little late to ensure that Myra is calm. We would be happy to have Fadi watch Myra in the near future.
Femke is an amazing sitter! This was our second time booking with her. She makes sure our dog Khali has lots of outdoor time, taking him on long walks, and even brushed him. She sends plenty of pictures and updates, which really puts our minds at ease while we’re away. Communication with Femke is always effortless—she’s responsive, kind, and clearly cares about our pup’s wellbeing like he's her own. Femke is also extremely respectful of our space, which we really appreciate. We completely trust her with Khali and will definitely be booking with her again.
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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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