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“Meredith has been absolutely incredible as our house and catsitter over a week-long trip. We have a somewhat complicated situation (some of our cats don't get along), and she's navigated that wonderfully. She provided many pictures and detailed summaries to help us understand how they've been doing and has been responsive to suggestions or requests along the way. Meredith really went above and beyond, and I would happily recommend her services and hope to work with her again in the future.”
“Sarah was so fantastic with our animals! We don’t normally leave our dogs when we travel, so it was hard leaving them home, but Sarah made us feel so comfortable leaving our two dogs and two cats in her care. She is very communicative and clearly our pets loved her based on all the pictures she sent of the four of them surrounding and cuddling her. We came back to happy animals and our home well taken care of. Thank you Sarah! We would definitely have her care for our home and pets again.”
“Chloe was great! She was open to any accommodations we had with our pup. She handled his separation anxiety like a champ and kept to his routine. She was very communicative and provided lots of pictures! We will use her again!”
“Anna was amazing with our animals! They took to her quickly and seemed to feel perfectly content with having her watch over them. Even when a couple of them caused a bit of trouble, Anna handled it like a pro. We'd certainly have Anna again!”
“Syndi is a very nice young lady who got along really well with our 3 dogs and 4 cats. She did overnight stays with our fur babies. Cleaned up after herself wonderfully. I felt very comfortable leaving my precious pets with her.”
“How much do you value feeling at ease when you’re away from home and your pets? Chelsea offers that value and more. She brought a warm and friendly energy to what can be a stressful prospect, and she gave an exceptional level of care to our dogs and our home. We came back to a pair of dogs whose faces said, “Oh hi! Don’t get us wrong, we’re happy to see you, but when do we see Chelsea again?””
“Paola did a great job taking care of our emotionally challenged dog while we were away. As soon as the suitcases come out, he starts moping. Hopefully now he realized that Paola will come stay with him and he won't be sad that we are leaving anymore.”
“Korrin took absolutely fantastic care of our pets (dog, cat) and home. So grateful for her! I’d recommend her care for anyone looking to have a responsive and reliable helper for their pets.”
“Alekx was so awesome sitting for our cats! We had to go out of town on short notice and she responded right away and took amazing care of our cats. She also sent great photos and updates, couldn’t recommend Alekx enough!”
“Alyson was great! She made sure that my pet and I were both comfortable with her by doing a pre-booking call and first visit. Molly is a cuddle bug and was happy and healthy when I returned home from my 2 night trip. I appreciate the updates Alyson sent, it kept my mind at ease while I traveled.”
“You’ve never left your dogs and cat alone and you’re afraid of someone in your home? Kay is calming, efficient, understood what I do daily for them and wanted the best for them. She went way beyond what I thought this service would do. Would definitely recommend her as she has a love of animals, spoils them with walks, cuddles, and followed every direction I gave. Will definitely have her stay at my home again- beyond what I thought”
“Isabel was great. When she came to meet our 3 dogs, we immediately felt a sense of confidence in her based on her demeanor and her previous experience working with dogs. She was very attentive to our instructions with our dogs and we will 100% contact her again when we need a sitter.”
About: I have had a dog almost all of my life and cherish each interaction with them. I am patient and reliable and live in downtown Durham. I have a very flexible work from home schedule with minimal advance notice needed for a walk or feeding. I live in the Durham/University area and can travel throughout the triangle. I am a responsible, caring individual with lots of love to give your dog or cat. I cannot host in my home due to HOA restrictions so I can only do overnights at the animals own home.
“Alexander stayed at my house and took care of my dog who is 18 years old! Alexander took great care of him and sent me updates to let me know everything was ok. I have complete trust in Alexander for pet care and house sitting. Highly recommend!”
“Gabby was an excellent sitter, especially considering I needed to book on very short notice. She shared plenty of updates and made sure to provide extra care while my dog was feeling under the weather. She was respectful of schedule and space, and I would strongly recommend others working with her.”
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Ryana & Safiyyah J.Star Sitter
“Incredible! Ryana was so great with our pets and super communicative and good at sending photos and keeping us updated. Will definitely book again.”
Meredith H.
“Meredith has been absolutely incredible as our house and catsitter over a week-long trip. We have a somewhat complicated situation (some of our cats don't get along), and she's navigated that wonderfully. She provided many pictures and detailed summaries to help us understand how they've been doing and has been responsive to suggestions or requests along the way. Meredith really went above and beyond, and I would happily recommend her services and hope to work with her again in the future.”
Sarah M.
“Sarah was so fantastic with our animals! We don’t normally leave our dogs when we travel, so it was hard leaving them home, but Sarah made us feel so comfortable leaving our two dogs and two cats in her care. She is very communicative and clearly our pets loved her based on all the pictures she sent of the four of them surrounding and cuddling her. We came back to happy animals and our home well taken care of. Thank you Sarah! We would definitely have her care for our home and pets again.”
Chloe K.
“Chloe was great! She was open to any accommodations we had with our pup. She handled his separation anxiety like a champ and kept to his routine. She was very communicative and provided lots of pictures! We will use her again!”
Anna T.
“Anna was amazing with our animals! They took to her quickly and seemed to feel perfectly content with having her watch over them. Even when a couple of them caused a bit of trouble, Anna handled it like a pro. We'd certainly have Anna again!”
Salem C.
“Syndi is a very nice young lady who got along really well with our 3 dogs and 4 cats. She did overnight stays with our fur babies. Cleaned up after herself wonderfully. I felt very comfortable leaving my precious pets with her.”
Chelsea T.Star Sitter
“How much do you value feeling at ease when you’re away from home and your pets? Chelsea offers that value and more. She brought a warm and friendly energy to what can be a stressful prospect, and she gave an exceptional level of care to our dogs and our home. We came back to a pair of dogs whose faces said, “Oh hi! Don’t get us wrong, we’re happy to see you, but when do we see Chelsea again?””
Paola S.Star Sitter
“Paola did a great job taking care of our emotionally challenged dog while we were away. As soon as the suitcases come out, he starts moping. Hopefully now he realized that Paola will come stay with him and he won't be sad that we are leaving anymore.”
Korrin C.
“Korrin took absolutely fantastic care of our pets (dog, cat) and home. So grateful for her! I’d recommend her care for anyone looking to have a responsive and reliable helper for their pets.”
Alessandria S.
“Alekx was so awesome sitting for our cats! We had to go out of town on short notice and she responded right away and took amazing care of our cats. She also sent great photos and updates, couldn’t recommend Alekx enough!”
Alyson W.Star Sitter
“Alyson was great! She made sure that my pet and I were both comfortable with her by doing a pre-booking call and first visit. Molly is a cuddle bug and was happy and healthy when I returned home from my 2 night trip. I appreciate the updates Alyson sent, it kept my mind at ease while I traveled.”
Kay A.Star Sitter
“You’ve never left your dogs and cat alone and you’re afraid of someone in your home? Kay is calming, efficient, understood what I do daily for them and wanted the best for them. She went way beyond what I thought this service would do. Would definitely recommend her as she has a love of animals, spoils them with walks, cuddles, and followed every direction I gave. Will definitely have her stay at my home again- beyond what I thought”
Isabel B.
“Isabel was great. When she came to meet our 3 dogs, we immediately felt a sense of confidence in her based on her demeanor and her previous experience working with dogs. She was very attentive to our instructions with our dogs and we will 100% contact her again when we need a sitter.”
Marcus W.Star Sitter
“Marcus was wonderful! He was very communicative and sent daily pictures of the dogs. We could tell the dogs were well taken care of and the house was really tidy!”
Alexander H.
“Alex did a great job watching our dog and house-sitting. He sent photos frequently and was very responsive to texts. We will definitely hire him again in the future!”
Gianine C.
“Gianine came to our rescue in a last minute pinch (over a holiday) and I cannot be more grateful. She took care of our fur babies and our home. Highly recommended!”
Courtnei P.
“Courtnei, Did a great job taking care of our puppy overnight on short notice. Puppy was in great spirits and well taken care of when we came home.”
David M.
“I can't say enough good things about David! He is incredibly reliable and trustworthy. David is great with communication, sending updates, and photos. I highly recommend David to anyone looking for a fantastic dog walker or sitter.”
Alexander R.
“Alexander stayed at my house and took care of my dog who is 18 years old! Alexander took great care of him and sent me updates to let me know everything was ok. I have complete trust in Alexander for pet care and house sitting. Highly recommend!”
Gabby A.
“Gabby was an excellent sitter, especially considering I needed to book on very short notice. She shared plenty of updates and made sure to provide extra care while my dog was feeling under the weather. She was respectful of schedule and space, and I would strongly recommend others working with her.”
Over 4,003 pet parents in Durham have booked house sitting
Durham pet parents share their Rover experiences
Chloe did an amazing job with our border collie who is very reactive on walks. She worked with her and helped her calm down and walk better. We feel very comfortable with Chloe, which is not something we say lightly. Lucy, our border collie, is extremely important to us and we are very picky.
Kay is a pleasure to work with and took great care of our pups and our home. She was very patient with our anxious dog, going above and beyond when dealing with some unforseen challenges. We came home to very happy dogs and a clean home. We look forward to working with Kay again!
Sarah was so fantastic with our animals! We don’t normally leave our dogs when we travel, so it was hard leaving them home, but Sarah made us feel so comfortable leaving our two dogs and two cats in her care. She is very communicative and clearly our pets loved her based on all the pictures she sent of the four of them surrounding and cuddling her. We came back to happy animals and our home well taken care of. Thank you Sarah! We would definitely have her care for our home and pets again.
We had an amazing experience with Zak during our week-long trip. From start to finish, he was incredibly reassuring, attentive, and a fantastic communicator. He kept us updated with regular messages and adorable photos of our pets, which really put our minds at ease while we were away. Zak went above and beyond in caring for our animals — it was clear they were comfortable and happy with him. He also took great care of our home, leaving it just as we left it (if not better!). We truly appreciated his thoughtfulness and professionalism. We’ll absolutely be booking with him again in the future!
We were very pleased with Tavia. She left our house clean, and sent us nice pictures. I noted when we returned and she stopped by, the dogs were very excited to see her. It was a real pleasure having her sit for our two dogs and we plan to use her again in the future.
Once again Cailin has taken amazing care of our dog, Ace. He was happy and relaxed when we got home from our week long vacation! Cailin took superb care of our house as well, she kept everything spotless! Her communication is always prompt and professional, and we loved seeing photos of our sweet pup every day! We will definitely book Cailin for any dog sitting needs, she’s our favorite (Ace’s too)!!
Aqiyla was great. Our pups absolutely loved her and she took time everyday to play with them, snuggle with them, and ensure they were well taken care of. We will certainly be using her again and recommending her to anyone needing a new House Sitter for their dogs.
Lesa was a great pet sitter for our 11-year-old skiddish Havenese dog and our 2-year-old cat. She was patient with our dog as he got used to her, and she also played with both pets a lot during her stay. Her communication was fantastic, and she left the house spotless.
How Rover works
1. Search
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2. Meet & Greet
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3. Book & Pay
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Durham is $50
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Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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Sitters in Durham average 4 repeat house sitting clients
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 Aug 2025 was about $50 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 Aug 2025, there are 2,469 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, 88% of Durham house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Durham have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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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