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“Natalie is the best. So reliable and our pup doesn't miss it at all. We had a last minute digestive upset and she was on top of it with special diet, monitoring potty breaks etc. Thanks, Natalie!”
“Diane was awesome. She sent so many updates and photos and took such great care of Ruby Sue. The house was left spotless too! I would definitely recommend her and will absolutely have her help again in the future. Thank you so much Diane!!”
“She was on time and very friendly! She and Charlie had a marvelous time together. Use her again any time I'm in town. Great for downtown hotel sitting while you go to a show. Thanks a million.”
“Primrose was a great sitter! She took time out of her day to meet with us before our trip so we could introduce her to our dog, Jack. This was our first time having someone outside our close family and friends stay with him, so we were a bit anxious, but Primrose kept us updated throughout the whole weekend by sending photos and reassurance. We would definitely book with her again!”
“David was an amazing sitter! He took Nestle on new adventures each day, introduced her to other dogs in a safe way, took great care of the house, and gave me extensive updates. Highly recommend!”
“Eunice is so wonderful! She understood my directions really well, asked a lot of questions beforehand, and it looks like Eddie had a lot of fun hanging out with her too. By the time I came back from vacation he was well fed and bright eyed. I can't wait to book Eunice again!”
“I am so grateful for Elise's patience and understanding given the particular challenges Pedrito has. My dog can be very reactive and territorial and has a hard time with new people. We arranged to meet before she I went away and it was clear her demeanor (so calm, and patient and kind) is a perfect match for my little nugget. I very much recommend Elise for dog sitting. She was prepared and asked about any medications, or special needs Pedrito may have. Luckily he does not, but it's clear she was on top of his schedule and made sure he got his carrots and greenies like normal when I'm here. Having a reactive dog can be tough, and I do my best to set him up for success. Thanks Elise for bearing with all the detailed instructions and the one time he growled at you for daring to enter the apartment! He was so happy when I returned and I'm so glad we found Elise on here!”
“Sol was a wonderful house guest/petsitter! This was our first time booking with Sol & I was absolutely delighted by the care they gave my pets, AND my house. Sol was the perfect houseguest. They took our dog for runs, and sent pictures of the pets to check in while we were gone. I would definitely recommend Sol & look forward to booking them again. Thank you so much, Sol! I'm so happy we found you!!”
“Tassia did a great job and rolled with some unexpected excitement in my building, and kept me up to date regularly! Will definitely book her again. Thank you!!”
“Deven was amazing! He was so intuitive and thoughtful with our dog, sent regular updates, and did a great job preparing for the visit so everything went smoothly while I was gone. I always felt sure my dog was in good hands and safe from when we did the meet and greet to when I returned home!”
“Dale is awesome. She communicated often and asked for clarification when I didn’t leave clear instructions. My babies were happy and healthy when I got home. Thanks Dale”
“Victoria housesat and cared for our two cats for a short trip. She was attentive and communicative, bringing up concerns as they came up and offering suggestions, like thinking of whisker fatigue and being mindful of litter box behavior. Appreciate you taking good care of our kitties!”
“She is reliable, trustworthy and goes above and beyond. My dogs adore her and that means everything to me. It is apparent from the moment you see her interact with your dog that it is not just a business to her, it is her love. In addition, her knowledge regarding all aspects of pet care is extensive and helpful. Would definitely recommend her and will employ her services in future. ?”
“Allie was fantastic! She watched my one year old dog and I felt so comfortable knowing he was in great hands. She sent me updates and pictures and gave him so much love. I would highly recommend her!”
“Arrived home to a spotless house and very content dogs—Bruce did a great job with everything, including administering medications. Will definitely work with him again in the future.”
About: I have a lot of experience with elderly dogs. The last dog I adopted was 16 years old when I picked him up from the shelter; he had been left there over COVID and he required a lot of nail care, tooth brushing, and regular bathing. I have patience for older dogs and I think that they're just as precious as puppies. I work events security/wedding catering and tend to only really work Fridays-Sundays but I have availability on the weekends sometimes. I am able to share screen captures of my schedules while coordinating or setting up longer term care schedules I will keep the owner updated with photos and periodic text messages to let them know how their pet is doing in my care as well as try to plan ahead and keep clear communication throughout
“Jade was awesome, she stayed the weekend at our place and took care of our senior golden lab while we were away. I was a bit apprehensive since this was our first time leaving him with someone we had just met but Jade put us at ease and did a great job taking care of the Colt and the house, will book again!.”
“Sol is always super great while pet sitting my fur babies. Both my cat and dog adore her and its obvious from all the photos she sends during the visit. She captures the cutest pictures. Sols communication is also really great - she's always checking in and providing updates throughout the day. I really appreciate her communication and honesty, for example; during the stay one of my items fell and she let me know right away. I have no complaints and recommend Sol. I look forward to booking with her again!”
Downtown pet parents share their Rover experiences
Matthew took great care of my cat Nala and my home while I was away. He was very thorough on making sure he understood the instructions and wasn't afraid to ask questions where he needed clarification. Nala seemed to warm to him very quickly, and he was diligent in his care. He was even flexible enough to stay an extra night last minute when I had flight disruptions. I came home to a cleaner house than when I left and a safe, healthy kitty. Would book again.
Nadine is everything you’d want in a dog and house sitter: kind, thorough, caring, thoughtful, and diligent. Upon first meeting her, my reactive dog was completely at ease and warmed right up to her. That told me just about everything. When we returned from a long vacation, our house was in order but more importantly our dog was very well cared for and happy when we got home. Nadine is simply wonderful!
Becca was absolutely wonderful with our two Mini Aussies while we were away. Both of our dogs can be a little anxious, and one is reactive, so finding someone we trust is incredibly important. From the moment we met Becca, we felt comfortable and confident leaving them in her care. She provided thoughtful updates throughout our trip, which gave us so much peace of mind. It was clear that she was attentive to their individual needs and made sure they felt safe and comfortable. We also felt completely at ease having her house sit for us. We came home to happy, well-cared-for dogs and a home that was just as we left it. We would absolutely recommend Becca to anyone looking for a reliable, communicative, and compassionate pet sitter, especially for dogs who may need a little extra patience and understanding.
Sol took such great care of our kitties and shared detailed updates every single day. We have an especially interesting situation as both are cats are getting to know each other - so it required some extra effort. We also came home to a clean house and the kitties were so happy. We would certainly book again - thank you!!
Eunice did such a wonderful job with watching my buddy! She was very responsive, kind, and accommodating to my dogs needs and my travel plans. She was great at sending pics throughout the stay, took him on walks daily, and left my house spotless!! Would 10/10 recommend and hope to use Eunice again in the future!
Shaniece house sat for us while we were away for 5 days. She took care of our cat and our senior dog. Our dog warmed up to her immediately and even our shy and sometimes scared of strangers cat came out and played around her. She took excellent care of our apartment while we were away and sent update photos while we were gone. She followed all care instructions we left behind and texted when she had questions. She is kind, communicative, and responsible. We will definitely book her again when we need to go out of town with out our fur babies. You will not regret hiring her to look after your pets, I highly recommend her.
Noah watched my three dogs for four nights. My pitbull has serious anxiety and can be a little unpredictable. Noah knew how to behave around more difficult dogs and was endlessly patient. I felt comfortable leaving them in his care after our first meeting. My dogs couldn't have cared less when I got home which is certainly an indication that they got plenty of attention while I was gone! Noah kept in touch regularly and sent me lots of pictures. I'm very excited to have found a pet sitter I can trust with my dogs and my home.
We had a fantastic experience!! They took such great care of our babies and gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. They were kind, communicative, reliable, and clearly cared about our pets as if they were their own. We loved receiving updates and photos, and it was obvious our pets felt comfortable and well cared for. We came home to happy animals couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We would absolutely book with them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a wonderful sitter!
Quinnie was amazing — she deserves 10 stars at least! From the moment we met, her caring and diligent nature was obvious. She came to our meet and greet genuinely excited, fully invested in our pets, and prepared with thoughtful questions that made it clear she takes her role seriously. That preparation showed. We have a 3-year-old golden retriever who can be a real handful and needs medication morning and night, plus a 1-year-old cat, and Quinnie handled all of it perfectly. She took the medication routine seriously and gave it the care it deserved, and reported back at the end of the trip that everything had gone smoothly. Both animals were clearly happy and well cared for, and she gave them the structure, love, and attention they’re used to. She even took our dog on an extra special long walk to the canal, that our dog loves, that was truly above and beyond! Throughout the stay she sent regular updates, photos, and check-ins that kept us completely at ease so we could actually enjoy our vacation. On top of that, our house was left in perfect shape. She made the whole trip, from drop-off to coming home, feel seamless. We’ve already booked her again and can’t wait to have her back. Thank you, Quinnie!
Ian helped out to cover dog sitting for Ellie very last minute and was such an excellent person for her. He was able to meet on late notice and get to meet Ellie--especially as a dog with more anxiety he definitely knew how to take care of her and be gentle/give her the space she needed to get acclimated. He was very communicative and took great care of Ellie and the space. Definitely would have him watch 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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