House Sitting in Durham
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1. Kourtney J.
“Kourtney was absolutely wonderful with our animals. I got sent tons of photos, updates, and they asked questions when appropriate! Will 100% rebook and use in the future!!!!! Thank you so much!”
2. Maricela T.
“Super reliable and had lots of amazing pictures of our animals. House was just as we left it. Updated us one how the animals were doing. Would recommend to anyone and will hire again.”
3. Craig & Chelsea B.
“10 out of 10 ! Craig and Chelsea were amazing! Extremely professional, knowledgeable and very intuitive when it came to caring for my boy! I was very impressed with the initial on boarding and the time Craig took to understand our pet’s needs, and behaviors to ensure it was a seamless experience while we were away . He had a terrific manner in meeting our pet for the first time and one could tell immediately that this was someone that truly cared for our pet’s wellbeing. It was the first time we left our pet alone to travel since rescuing him and I couldn’t have felt more comfortable that he was in good care than if left him with a family member!! We received regular updates and came home to a spotless home . Craig went above and beyond and it was overall a terrific experience!!! Thank you, thank you , thank you !!”
4. Stephanie J.
“Stephanie was very responsive to any questions, and best of all the animals were all very calm when we got home. They usually are overly excited when we return from a trip so this was a relief. We feel she did a great job of looking after our 2 cats and dog.”
5. Felicia H.
“Felicia is a wonderful dog and house sitter! This is the second time she has taken care of the dogs for us. She is warm and loving with the pups and very professional with her obligations. The dogs adore her and we are so glad we came across Felicia on Rover. Communication is strong and we lovingly refer to Felicia as our dog whisperer.”
6. Mercedes C.
“Mercedes was amazing from start to finish. She has a fabulous personality and you can really tell she loves dogs. She took great care of our Lola. Mercedes sent lots of pictures and texts keeping me informed which I loved. Knowing my girl is safe and happy is the best. We will definitely be using her again to care for Lola.”
7. Blake Z.
“Blake was wonderful, catsitting for our cat, Obie, while we were out of town for a few days. He is kind, responsible, and took wonderful care of Obie. Blake is very calm and understanding around animals and made our cat feel comfortable right away! Blake was also super responsive and understanding, when we weren't expecting to get a few inches of snow, he was so nice to help us clear our walk. Blake is a fantastic sitter and we will not hesitate to ask him to catsit again!”
8. Kristina J.
“Kristina took plenty of pictures and kept us well informed about how the dogs were doing. She responded quickly to communication, and was easy to work with. We were happy with the care she showed and would employ her services again!”
9. Lynn B.
“Lynn took great care of our boys! One day a big storm blew up out of nowhere and she rushed back over because she knew one of our dogs did not do well in storms. ❤️ Highly recommend”
10. Amanda D.
“Amanda was fantastic! We have quite the crew here with 3 dogs and 2 cats, and she was patient, calm, and affectionate with all of them. We appreciated her communication, her flexibility with scheduling, and her extra attention to their individual needs. Even as a high-maintenance pet-parent, I can say I was both comfortable and confident that our animals were in the best of hands while we were away. Thank you, Amanda! You'll definitely hear from us again. <3”
11. Daniel W.
“Daniel stayed at our home for 4 days and took excellent care of our girl Chloe and the house itself. His relaxed nature is perfect for our dog and he was extremely conscientious, checking in with us now and then to let us know that things were going well and leaving our dog happy and our home in excellent condition. His communication was prompt and clear. Definitely a 5 star experience.”
12. Lena C.
“Our cats warmed up to Lena quickly. She sent daily updates with pictures that clearly showed Oskar and Luna were comfortable and asking for belly rubs. This eased our minds since we were vacationing rather remotely. She left the house spotless and dealt with a delivery without being asked to do so. We would definitely book her again to care for our kitties!!”
13. Taylor M.
“Taylor was terrific! She took wonderful care of our 11 yr old sweet girl. The house was immaculate when we came home. She will definitely be a keeper for us!”
14. McKinley K.
“Our German shepherd mix, Atti, LOVES McKinley. She dog sits for us regularly and has a wonderfully positive and patient energy. Her kindness and intuition with pets makes her the first person we ask any time we need a dog sitter. We feel so lucky to have someone we trust so completely to take the best care of Atti. Thanks, McKinley!”
15. Kymberly & Robert D.
“Kym did an excellent job looking after my two cats (one of whom needs to be medicated), my gardens, and my house for a week. When I got home, the cats were mellow, the gardens were thriving, and the house was immaculate. Peace of mind means a lot to me, and I had no doubt but what Kym could have handled anything that came up while I was gone. I've already booked her for the same week next year.”
16. Ievet P.
“Ievet was fantastic! Took great care of my house and my dog and my plants! Highly recommend! Without a doubt the best sitter I’ve ever had from Rover!”
17. Taryn W.
“Taryn was great. she took the time to come over and meet our dogs ahead of time and get to know them and on the night she dog sat for us things went very well and the dogs really took to her. I love her enthusiasm and her love for animals and would definitely use her again should the need arise. Very trustworthy and reliable”
18. Ella-Rose B.
“Ella-Rose is an amazing and trustworthy pet sitter! She was great at keeping us updated with daily "hi mom & dad" pics while we were away. Our guys absolutely loved her! Ella-Rose is the best!”
19. Maverick C.
“Maverick was a great with our pups and cat! He was communicative and provided us updates while we were gone. We would definitely book with Maverick again.”
20. Katrina F.
“Katrina went above and beyond in caring for our 2 dogs (and also our 6 chickens). She sent photos and updates that put us at ease while we were away. We’ll definitely ask for her assistance again next time we’re away:”
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Durham on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $63 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 Jul 2024, there are 407 house sitters in Durham. 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, 90% of Durham house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Durham have an average of 15 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 Durham.
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. Durham 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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