House Sitting Dunedin
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“Jason was wonderful, patient with our anxious dogs. We lost both our sitters as they moved. So we’re working on finding new sitters. At first our little one was very scared and vicious.. Jason gave him treats and won him over in no time. He just stayed the day, but definitely call him again. He’s definitely a dog whisperer.👍💜🐾”
“We love Mary! Not just us but Toby too. Toby is so happy she arrives because he loves her too! She is so attentive and caring. Our dog needs TLC due to anxiety and taking meds and Mary always takes care of Toby like he is her own. We know Toby is in the best hands when we are away!”
“Kadence was great! She took great care of Roscoe, respected our requests with house sitting, and communicated well through the whole process. I would definitely work with her again!”
“Alyssa was available to take care of my boy at the last minute, and im not sure why she was available to book because she did an amazing job caring for my 75 pound siberian husky. She went above and beyond to ensure his needs were met and provided lots of photo updates to put my mind at rest that everything was going fine.”
“We’re so happy with Brooke taking care of our fur baby, Maggie Mae! She’s absolutely amazing for overnight stays—we trust her completely in our home, and everything is always just as we left it. On top of that, she’s gone above and beyond for us. While we were away, she graciously was willing to deal with roofers and show them exactly where the leak was—such a huge help! Also, Brooke is incredibly accommodating and understanding, especially when our travel plans shift due to airline delays or cancellations. She sends plenty of pictures (which we love, because we miss our Mags!) and is always super communicative, positive, and reliable. Highly, highly, highly recommend! We are thankful for her.”
“Kailynn stayed at my house to take care of my 3 pups. They're a lot of work, but she was fantastic! Kailynn sent pics on multiple days and left my home better than when she arrived. I wasn't expecting her to put my guest room back together (it doubles as my office, but I set it up for her to use as a bedroom when I left). She washed all the bedding and communicated really well the whole time (better than me!). I would definitely use her again.”
“Laryssa was very caring, attentive, and clearly treated our dog like one of her own. Communication was excellent throughout our trip. She kept us updated with messages and photos, which we really appreciated. When we returned home, the house was clean and exactly as we left it. It's such a great feeling to come home to a happy dog. Highly recommend!”
“Doug is such a caring person. He took amazing care of our dog and house for more than a week. Our dog absolutely loved him. Moreover he took care of our plants and fish. He also did a very beautiful sketch of our dog. He is so talented! We are highly recommending him!”
“Danielle and Marcus were awesome. They are sweet and gentle and treated Lilly as their own. I never worried while Lilly was under their care and watch. I got pictures everyday and feedback about how she was doing. I will book them again when I need a reliable, responsible and professional pet sitter.”
About: I grew up on a farm. We had lots of cats and dogs and other animals. I’ve always had a strong love for cats and dogs. I currently have one tuxedo cat and she loves to play with other kitty cats. I’ve cared for many sick animals given shots and medication multiple times a day when needed and can be in contact with pet owners throughout the day when needed. I am a professional stock photographer and work out of my home so I have lots of time to dedicate to loving your pet. I work from my Home Office studio as a professional stock photographer, and Marketing Consultant . I can be available for pet care at all days and all times. I have a fenced in backyard if needed. If I’m caring for your pet in my home, I do have a fenced in backyard if that is a requirement
About: I've taken care of multiple dogs at once at a doggy daycare and I'm comfortable working with big and small dogs. I'm good at taking high-energy dogs on walks. I am available every Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday all day long. I am available during the morning and afternoon on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Whether it's going for walks, playing in the backyard or sitting together, I'm used to being around lots of dogs with different needs and work on making sure they are comfortable and happy.
“Stephanie was an amazing sitter for my two large dogs! She took the time to meet them a few times beforehand so I could make sure my older dog was comfortable, which I really appreciated. While I was away, she walked them multiple times a day, kept the house tidy, and sent me updates with photos and videos throughout the day. It gave me so much peace of mind knowing they were so well cared for. I would absolutely recommend Stephanie to anyone looking for a reliable and caring pet sitter!”
“Alexandra was a good communicator, punctual and above all kind and loving with my dogs. She sent lots of updates with photos and left the house clean. I will definitely hope to use her services again.”
“I have the best sitter ever!! Not only do my pets love David, we do too! Before he left, he washed towels and dishes. My house might have been cleaner when he left, than when he got there! He’s my first choice every time!”
“Hailee house sat with our dog who has separation anxiety. Meaning she couldn’t leave the house. Not ideal for sure. This is the first time we had used a house sitter and we were a bit nervous. Everything went perfectly! We are so thankful for Hailee and will definitely use her again. Thank-you Hailee 🐕”
“Kasey did a great job watching my dogs! She kept me updated on how they were doing and sent me pictures. She let them cuddle and played with them. I appreciated the care she took.”
The median cost per night for house sitting in Dunedin is $50
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Dunedin
Brandi provided excellent care to our two doggies (housesit/overnights). We have an older one that got sick/gastro issues the day before we left and she was excellent at communicating how much she was eating, behaviors, drinking etc. Greatly appreciated the extra communication and pictures from Brandi. Our other dog is a rescue and doesn’t like “strangers”. She had him cuddling with her within a day which absolutely stunned us! Would definitely recommend Brandi and will be using her again.
Brooke was fabulous with my 7 year old Luna. I had a weekend wedding to attend in NY and was very concerned with leaving Luna home. She is very much a creature of habit and usually gets anxious with any changes. Brooke understood this and followed Luna’s routines and provided lots of TLC. She also excelled at communicating with me and sent lots of pictures. Will definitely have her dog sit for me again.
I was very nervous to leave my baby girl with a sitter as we have never done that before. But Peggy made me feel so comfortable with knowing Lily would be left in her care while we were on a trip. She kept me updated about their days and sent little pictures as well, she also cares for your home likes it’s hers which really meant a lot to us. Any time we leave in the future for any vacations or trips I will for sure be reaching out to Peggy again! 10/10 recommend.
We couldn't have asked for a better dog sitter! From the moment we met, we knew our dogs were in the best hands. Christine was incredibly caring, attentive, and reliable, and we felt completely at ease knowing our dogs were being so well taken care of. Christine kept us updated, sent pictures and videos, and went above and beyond to make sure all dogs were happy and comfortable. It was clear how much she genuinely cared, and that meant so very much to us. We came home to 3 very happy dogs, and we will absolutely ask Christine to sit for us again in the future. Highly, highly recommend! 🌟 Thank you Christine for taking such great care of Sperry, Bear and Buc! They miss you already! 💙
Jason took great care of our 5 dogs and house while we were out of town! The dogs all seemed very comfortable with him. Even the one that is very weary of new people warmed up to him particularly quickly! Jason kept the house clean and was very attentive to all of the dogs needs. He read all the instructions we left for him and followed them to a T. Highly recommend Jason!
Deniz was wonderful with senior dogs. She was very professional yet loving with them, sent me lots of pics which I really appreciated as I missed them. I will definitely rebook with her my next trip! She fed them and walked them as I asked. My home was clean. Great experience!!
Danielle and Marcus were awesome. They are sweet and gentle and treated Lilly as their own. I never worried while Lilly was under their care and watch. I got pictures everyday and feedback about how she was doing. I will book them again when I need a reliable, responsible and professional pet sitter.
Jazmine to the Rescue! We experienced every pet parent’s nightmare when our original sitter canceled less than a week before our trip. We found Jazmine and she quickly arranged a meet and greet for the same day. Our pets immediately warmed up to her, which gave us peace of mind. While we were away, Jazmine sent daily updates and photos. When we returned, everything was clean and in good order, and she had even left the home tidier than we left it. We would book with Jazmine again. She was punctual, communicated well, and took good care of our pets.
Laryssa was very caring, attentive, and clearly treated our dog like one of her own. Communication was excellent throughout our trip. She kept us updated with messages and photos, which we really appreciated. When we returned home, the house was clean and exactly as we left it. It's such a great feeling to come home to a happy dog. Highly recommend!
Jasmine watched our dog Mickey while we went away for three nights and we were very very happy with the care that she gave him and the updates and photos that she sent to us. She even got him to eat on day one which we did not expect! We’ve been looking for someone for a very long time who we are comfortable with, and we have finally found someone!
We love Mason! He was absolutely amazing with our dogs. One of our pups is a feisty Chihuahua, and somehow Mason had him wrapped around his finger in no time! He was great about providing updates and keeping both dogs on their regular schedule while we were away for an extended weekend, which gave us so much peace of mind. It was clear our dogs were happy, comfortable, and well cared for. We would definitely book Mason again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring sitter!
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost of House Sitting in Dunedin on Rover is $48 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $27 and $83 per night. sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of October 2026, there are 3,734 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Dunedin. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:
- Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
- Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
- Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
- Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.
The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred Dunedin walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.
It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Dunedin maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:
- Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
- Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
- Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.
<b>Tip:</b> Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!
Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Dunedin choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to 25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .
If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet is showing signs of possible illness.
For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.
Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.
A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.
During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first Meet & Greet .
sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy , which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.
Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Dunedin. On Rover:
- 91% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 95% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 98% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
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