House Sitting in Dunellen
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1. Hadija B.
“Hadija was great! She put our dog at ease right away and was very thorough and communicative and checked in with us as needed. She also provided updates and photos as requested. She was very low maintenance and easy to work with! We would highly recommend!”
2. Brittany T.
“Brittany was amazing with my dog Roo! She was able to watch her last minute due to travel plans changing and provided me with tons of updates. Roo is a little quirky and is on the anxious side but brittany made sure to give her plenty of love and attention.”
3. Lindsay S.
“Lindsay was wonderful! My three babies were well taken care of! She stayed with them for a week and followed all instructions and also made sure the house was clean when she left. I could tell when I got back home that my puggies had been well taken care of with lots of love! Would highly recommend Lindsay!🌟🌟”
4. Madison M.
“Madison is a wonderful pet mom and she will take care of your pets as if they're her own. I have trusted her with my two fur babies countless times and have never had a bad experience.”
5. Maya M.
“Maya did a wonderful job house sitting for us and taking care of our two large dogs! They had so much fun and were worn out. We got pictures updates several times. Our house was very tidy when we returned and we’ll cared for! Maya is very polite and communicative for easy planning. We highly recommend her.”
6. Kim T.
“Kim was a lifesaver! We needed a sitter last minute for our pups as we were traveling to Italy. She wrote down notes for each of the puppies during the house visit and was confident the care she would provide them. She was attentive to their and our needs. She kept us informed throughout our trip and was able to understand their personalities. The pups gravitated towards her and felt comfortable. I would definitely reach out to her again!”
7. Svetlana E.
“Lana was communicative and great with our puppy Penny. She sent pictures throughout the 3 days she baby sat and was very flexible with our timing. She helped make our wedding weekend stress free because I knew Penny was in good hands!”
8. Laura K.
“Laura was wonderful! She's extremely experienced, capable, competent, and knowledgable. My little guy (Julius, a cat) usually has bad separation anxiety, but he did wonderfully with Laura when she stayed in my apartment with him for two weeks. I highly recommend Laura as a sitter for any animal!”
9. Vivian S.
“Vivian is a rockstar! She did such a thorough job house sitting our two dogs and cat while we traveled. We got so many adorable photos, and so much communication including a daily detailed “pupdate”! I will definitely be booking Vivian again! A+++++!!!!”
10. Maeve R.
“Maeve was attentive to Blueberry and the details of caring for her and for my home. I am very pleased to have found Maeve and recommend her highly. I will certainly be working with her again!”
11. maria v.
“Maria was a great fit for us & our 2 cats. We were apprehensive after some bad experiences in the past. Our cats were comfortable with her immediately! Maria sent us several updates each day with photos. She was super responsive and proactive. We wouldn’t hesitate to book request her again!”
12. Vanessa L.
“She’s really cool and knows how to care for your pet”
13. Woanjun L.
“I've been able to rely on Woanjun to take care of my little Topaz a handful of times now! He's wonderful with her and so attentive. Whether it be taking her for a walk, playing with her, or just keeping her company, I know Topaz is in good hands with June.”
14. Casey J.
“Casey has watched our pups during the holidays for the past two years and has always been very professional and attentive. She is great about communicating, and treats our pups like her own! Would definitely recommend!”
15. Madeline F.
“We were very happy with Madeline and felt comfortable with her in our home with Ruby. She asked all the right questions and had Ruby's best interest at heart. We appreciated Madeline's promptness in returning messages and her flexibility with Ruby's schedule. We would recommend Madeline for house or pet sitting.”
16. Angelina A.
“Angelina took care of my 2 dogs last December while I was on a trip. They absolutely adored her and she did a great job. Very respectful, good communication and I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter.”
17. Vladimir S.
“Love having Vlad take care of my buddy. He is patient and loving. I can always depend on him to show up on time and follow all the directions to the T. Highly recommend Vlad to anyone who needs pet care.”
18. Paula R.
“Paula is responsible, caring, and attentive. She carefully followed our instructions and took good care of our cat, Perlita. I highly recommend her for in house pet sitting!”
19. Dulce L.
“We had Dulce come to our place during the day and stay with Bruno while I was away for a few days. She was so good with my boy he absolutely loved her! She walked him twice a day for a good while and played with him and gave him lots of cuddles! Highly recommend considering her to take care of your fur babies! She’ll be the first I reach out to in the future! Thankyou for everything!”
20. Nicole M.
“Nicole would be a great caregiver! She is capable of handling any pet that you need help with. She does a great job at taking care of the pets in her won home and will treat your furry family memeber like it was her own.”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Dunellen on Rover as of Apr 2025 was about $55 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Apr 2025, there are 2,664 house sitters in Dunellen. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 84% of Dunellen house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Dunellen have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Dunellen.
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. Dunellen 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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