House Sitting in Downtown North, Palo Alto, CA
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.

“Evelyn took care of our rescue dog like her own. She made sure to review our guide in advance (our dog has some triggers based on his shelter experience). She was very affectionate and our dog ended up cuddling with her. Would love to book Evelyn again!”


“We’ll hire Alexander again! He was thankfully available relatively last minute before our vacation after our previous sitter fell through. He was communicative and shared updates and photos of happy, tired pups throughout the week.”


About: I have been caring for dogs and cats since I was a child, with more professional sitting services beginning in 2015. I have been able to alleviate the stress of traveling and leaving behind cherished fur babies, which is such a great feeling. Why stress them out if you can have reliable and loving care in home. I work a job that is semi flexible, allowing for me to travel to your home when needed. I work remotely once or twice a week and I’m happy to stay in your home to care for your babies. I’m the type of person that will want to know how you care for your pet. I want to care for your pet as similarly to as possible, without interrupting, usual routines. I’m very flexible about schedules.

“This was the first time I left my dog with someone who wasn’t family overnight. Austin asked a lot of good questions that made me feel at ease during our meet and greet because it showed he was experienced and cared. He sent regular updates with photos and videos throughout the weekend. It seems like my dog enjoyed his company and I look forward to their next stay together.”


“Katie is an amazing dog sitter. She was patient and understating. Winston wouldn’t go near her for about 36-48 hours. She sat and waited for Winston to come to her. Not every person has this ability but Katie sure does. I would highly recommend her for all your furbaby needs. I surely would hire her again!”


“Barbara was a caring, conscientious sitter for our dog and cat. She sent us lots of photos, which I love, and they both looked happy and relaxed in all of them. We came home to two well cared-for pets! We’ve already booked her to stay with Sasha and Mickey again!”


“Nicole was great, sent us pictures each day, and the place was spotless when we got back. Very grateful for staying with our puppy while we were away for the holidays - would recommend to anyone in need of a stay in sitter.”

About: Hello, my name is Mira and I am graduate student studying Sports Performance Psychology. I am a retired athlete that still lives an active lifestyle and I would love to play with your dogs! Caring for dogs is really fun and is a stress reliever for me! I understand that caring for dogs is a big responsibility and I am up for the challenge! I used to have a dog at my parents home that I used to care for regularly which gives me experience while caring for your furry friends! I have experience with raising puppies as well. I am very excited about this opportunity, and hope you will choose me to care for your pups!! I use dog walking as a fun activity and 2nd source of income. I’m a basketball coach and graduate student. I’m mostly available early mornings and afternoons. I check the app frequently for walks, drop in visits, and overnight stay. I treat them as if they’re my own. I also try not to disrupt their daily routine so I abide by the parents rules closely.

“Ciara was awesome! She took our dog on a couple walks and watched him at our house while we were on vacation. She took great care of him and we really appreciated her daily updates with pictures of our happy pup. I would hire her again in a heartbeat!”


“Silvana was a perfect sitter for our two doggies. She is conscientious, caring, and devoted to her charges. She spent a good deal of time with the dogs on walks and playing in the park. She also seems to have instilled some discipline we had not done. Silvana sent is photos daily with Updates on how the dogs were doing. We will absolutely entrust our doggies to her again.”


“Caroline was a great find to care for our pet while we traveled for work. She was responsive, prompt to take up her duties and a fabulous pet photographer. Best pictures in years. She was also kind and attentive to our home which was much a ppreciated. Five stars — highly recommended.”


“Alexis took great care of Bella and the house, and kept us up to date with lots of pictures multiple times a day. Bella seemed very comfortable with Alexis and cozied up to her quickly. The house was super clean when we came back. Alexis was also super flexible on start and end times. Thank you, Alexis!”


“We came home to very happy and relaxed kitties, I could tell they were well cared for. Our apartment was left clean, Stephanie was communicative, and she followed instructions. Thank you so much!”


About: I take care of lots of pets in my field of work and pet wellness is my passion. I’ve taken care of pets of my friends and family as well. I’m ready to care for your pet and grow my knowledge of pet care at the same time. I’m a full time student working part time. Although I’m busy most mornings due to school and work, I’m almost always available during the afternoon, especially evenings and nights! On weekends I’m available all day and night! Contact me and I’ll let you know what times I’m available specifically and we can work on a schedule that works for both of us! Safety is an important part of pet care. While I care for your pet, it’s important to me that I’m knowledgeable on your pet’s personal medications, eating and drinking habits, as well as playfulness and exercise habits. I’ll work closely with you and your pet to care for them in the best way possible!

“Yahosca did an excellent job caring for my dogs Oreo and Daisy. I hired her to walk them twice beforehand so they could become familiar with her before pet-sitting at our home. The dogs calmed down around her, which eased our worries. She was punctual, responsive, and checked in several times. We intend to rebook her for future vacations and trips.”


“Danielle was great with Wall-E, she took great care of him and got to know him pretty well over a few days. She sent us regular updates throughout the time we were away, it gave us a lot of peace of mind to see Wall-E's photos and updates. Danielle also took really great care of our home. We'd definitely lean on her next time we need a sitter too.”


“Ahmyah was a wonderful dog sitter for Max. She took care of him lovingly and the house while we were away. We could tell Max was having a great time as she shared pictures of him a long the way. Ahmyah is very responsible and we will definitely use her again. Highly recommend.”


“Kathryn house sat and took care of my dog Milo for a week. She was flexible, easy to communicate with and took excellent care of my home and puppy. Highly recommend! I will definitely work with her again. Thank you Kathryn!”


About: I’m an animal-loving creative professional with a heart full of care for both cats and dogs. I’ve been around animals since childhood, and although I currently don’t have pets of my own, I care for others’ pets as if they were my own. Since 2017, I’ve cared for pets regularly, especially in the Silicon Valley area: I’ve looked after pets with different temperaments and routines – gaining deep experience with both playful pups and chill cats. At my own home in Mountain View, I continuously hosted and cared for cats and dogs – often back-to-back, month after month. Pet care isn’t just a service to me – it’s a source of joy, structure, and meaning. Walking a dog gives rhythm and purpose to the day. Feeding and grooming pets brings peace and presence. Cats remind me to slow down and be fully in the moment. My work is fully remote and flexible – I only need a peaceful environment and an internet connection. In fact, having pets around makes my work better – it brings balance to the screen-heavy nature of my profession. I take pride in being a very responsible and flexible sitter. I’m used to carefully following detailed instructions and adapting to each pet’s unique routines so they feel safe, comfortable, and loved while their owners are away. Because I work remotely and don’t spend time out of the house other than quick errands like grocery shopping, I can devote most of my day to being present with your pets and keeping them on their regular schedule. Beyond caring for animals, I’m also happy to look after the home itself. Whether it’s watering plants, tending to a garden, making sure mail doesn’t pile up, or simply keeping everything tidy and secure, I’ll ensure your home feels well cared for and lived in while you’re gone. My goal is to give both you and your pets peace of mind knowing that everything is in good hands.
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.


Evelyn A.

“Evelyn took care of our rescue dog like her own. She made sure to review our guide in advance (our dog has some triggers based on his shelter experience). She was very affectionate and our dog ended up cuddling with her. Would love to book Evelyn again!”


Alexander T.

“We’ll hire Alexander again! He was thankfully available relatively last minute before our vacation after our previous sitter fell through. He was communicative and shared updates and photos of happy, tired pups throughout the week.”


Brittney S.
“Brittney watched my 2 cats and 2 dogs while we were gone for Christmas break and did a good job looking after them until we returned! :)”


Marisol A.

“Marisol was wonderful with my animals!!! Our dog was well cared for and happy when we returned! Our house was also so clean when we returned! Highly recommend ☺️”


Austin S.


“This was the first time I left my dog with someone who wasn’t family overnight. Austin asked a lot of good questions that made me feel at ease during our meet and greet because it showed he was experienced and cared. He sent regular updates with photos and videos throughout the weekend. It seems like my dog enjoyed his company and I look forward to their next stay together.”


Katie E.

“Katie is an amazing dog sitter. She was patient and understating. Winston wouldn’t go near her for about 36-48 hours. She sat and waited for Winston to come to her. Not every person has this ability but Katie sure does. I would highly recommend her for all your furbaby needs. I surely would hire her again!”


Barbara C.

“Barbara was a caring, conscientious sitter for our dog and cat. She sent us lots of photos, which I love, and they both looked happy and relaxed in all of them. We came home to two well cared-for pets! We’ve already booked her to stay with Sasha and Mickey again!”


Nicole J.
“Nicole was great, sent us pictures each day, and the place was spotless when we got back. Very grateful for staying with our puppy while we were away for the holidays - would recommend to anyone in need of a stay in sitter.”


Mira L.
About: Hello, my name is Mira and I am graduate student studying Sports Performance Psychology. I am a retired athlete that still lives an active lifestyle and I would love to play with your dogs! Caring for dogs is really fun and is a stress reliever for me! I understand that caring for dogs is a big responsibility and I am up for the challenge! I used to have a dog at my parents home that I used to care for regularly which gives me experience while caring for your furry friends! I have experience with raising puppies as well. I am very excited about this opportunity, and hope you will choose me to care for your pups!! I use dog walking as a fun activity and 2nd source of income. I’m a basketball coach and graduate student. I’m mostly available early mornings and afternoons. I check the app frequently for walks, drop in visits, and overnight stay. I treat them as if they’re my own. I also try not to disrupt their daily routine so I abide by the parents rules closely.


Ciara P.


“Ciara was awesome! She took our dog on a couple walks and watched him at our house while we were on vacation. She took great care of him and we really appreciated her daily updates with pictures of our happy pup. I would hire her again in a heartbeat!”


Silvana P.

“Silvana was a perfect sitter for our two doggies. She is conscientious, caring, and devoted to her charges. She spent a good deal of time with the dogs on walks and playing in the park. She also seems to have instilled some discipline we had not done. Silvana sent is photos daily with Updates on how the dogs were doing. We will absolutely entrust our doggies to her again.”


Caroline W.

“Caroline was a great find to care for our pet while we traveled for work. She was responsive, prompt to take up her duties and a fabulous pet photographer. Best pictures in years. She was also kind and attentive to our home which was much a ppreciated. Five stars — highly recommended.”


Alexis I.

“Alexis took great care of Bella and the house, and kept us up to date with lots of pictures multiple times a day. Bella seemed very comfortable with Alexis and cozied up to her quickly. The house was super clean when we came back. Alexis was also super flexible on start and end times. Thank you, Alexis!”


Stephanie S.

“We came home to very happy and relaxed kitties, I could tell they were well cared for. Our apartment was left clean, Stephanie was communicative, and she followed instructions. Thank you so much!”


Jade Dalai d.
About: I take care of lots of pets in my field of work and pet wellness is my passion. I’ve taken care of pets of my friends and family as well. I’m ready to care for your pet and grow my knowledge of pet care at the same time. I’m a full time student working part time. Although I’m busy most mornings due to school and work, I’m almost always available during the afternoon, especially evenings and nights! On weekends I’m available all day and night! Contact me and I’ll let you know what times I’m available specifically and we can work on a schedule that works for both of us! Safety is an important part of pet care. While I care for your pet, it’s important to me that I’m knowledgeable on your pet’s personal medications, eating and drinking habits, as well as playfulness and exercise habits. I’ll work closely with you and your pet to care for them in the best way possible!


Yahosca Q.

“Yahosca did an excellent job caring for my dogs Oreo and Daisy. I hired her to walk them twice beforehand so they could become familiar with her before pet-sitting at our home. The dogs calmed down around her, which eased our worries. She was punctual, responsive, and checked in several times. We intend to rebook her for future vacations and trips.”


Danielle V.

“Danielle was great with Wall-E, she took great care of him and got to know him pretty well over a few days. She sent us regular updates throughout the time we were away, it gave us a lot of peace of mind to see Wall-E's photos and updates. Danielle also took really great care of our home. We'd definitely lean on her next time we need a sitter too.”


Ahmyah H.

“Ahmyah was a wonderful dog sitter for Max. She took care of him lovingly and the house while we were away. We could tell Max was having a great time as she shared pictures of him a long the way. Ahmyah is very responsible and we will definitely use her again. Highly recommend.”


Kathryn W.

“Kathryn house sat and took care of my dog Milo for a week. She was flexible, easy to communicate with and took excellent care of my home and puppy. Highly recommend! I will definitely work with her again. Thank you Kathryn!”


Janne T.
“Janne is absolutely amazing with pets of all kinds! I've worked alongside him in our house and pet sitting business for 8 years, and he treats every pet as if they were his own family. Janne has a calm, patient energy that pets naturally gravitate toward. He invests the time to learn each pet's unique preferences and ensures they feel comfortable and secure. Janne follows instructions perfectly and sends thoughtful updates with photos. Very respectful of homes and leaves everything looking perfect. I highly recommend Janne to care for your beloved pets!”
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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 North.
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 North 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.
