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“Alexandra was great and sent me updates on my old man while I was away. She took the time to take him on walks and made him feel safe. Hes very anxious but he seemed to be comfortable with her. Would definitely recommend”

“Joy was fantastic! She did a wonderful job sending lots of pictures and keeping me updated. There was a winter storm while we were gone and she thought ahead to make sure we had flashlights set out as well as knew how to manually access the girls’ automatic feeders in case power was lost. It’s the first time I’ve bee able to travel without stressing about my kitties. The girls definitely have a new best friend….they may even like her more than me now lol.”

“Salem was once again GREAT with Bodhi. I was having surgery. My husband was with me, and she was taking care of our beloved pooch - even brought in our packages! Bodhi our big "baby" loves her and we are thrilled with her care.”

“Brian was a fantastic sitter!! He’s a genuine dog lover and my dogs were very well taken care of which gave me peace of mind while I was gone. I highly recommend him and will be using his services again.”


“Alessandria did a great job keeping my dogs safe and happy. I appreciate that she was able to be flexible on times as I wasn't sure with the weather if we were going to make it back on time. The house was left neat and tidy, and she helped prepare for a bad winter storm coming.”

“Highly recommend Paige for your overnight pet sitting. We used her for three nights and she was beyond amazing. She has great communication and sends pictures and updates throughout her sitting. She also goes above and beyond ensuring your dog is comfortable, and has no issues giving pet meds. We for sure will be using her again.”

“Avery stayed with my pups while I was out of town. They can be a handful, and Avery handles them with ease! I’ve never come home to such calm dogs after a weekend away. Highly recommend!”

“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.”

“Korrin was a great sitter! She took great care of our pups when house sitting and provided lots of photos and videos. She communicated with us consistently over the stay and was sensitive to each of our pups’ individual needs. We will definitely seek her out again in the future! Thank you Korrin!”

“Sia did an excellent job taking care of Kaylee for a week while on vacation. Was able to get in touch with her as needed. She sent a daily picture of Kaylee and any updates. Would hire her again in future outings.”

“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 such a great experience with Sarah this past weekend! She watched Beric and Rufus while we were in Richmond, and we couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. She was reliable, kind, and very communicative the entire time, which gave us so much peace of mind. She did exactly what she said she would do, and it was clear the pups were happy and well cared for. We loved having her, and so did Beric and Rufus. We will definitely be having her back in the future!”

“Kay was lovely, we are glad we trusted her to watch our pups. When we got home from our vacation, they seemed relaxed and happy. We got daily updates, extra support trying to encourage them to eat, and we came back to a very well kept home. Thank you, Kay!”

“She was so amazing with my kitty’s, one of my cats is super shy and usually hides from everyone. But Anya(my cat) came out and made a new best friend! Not only that but Melody took super good care of my reptiles too and my apartment and sent pictures and videos while I was away. I will definitely rebook with her and highly recommend if you’re looking for someone who treats your animals like their own.”

“Nick was an incredible sitter! I was nervous, as this was my first time leaving my dog with someone who wasn't a friend or family, and Nick did a wonderful job keeping in communication with me about how things were going. He also went above and beyond to keep my dog on her regular schedule, which made the transition seamless.”


About: I have a 6 year old Goldendoodle of my own, so I understand how important it is to find someone you trust with your pet. I love to go on long walks and i’m always ready to give treats or a pup cup!! I’m an RN, which gives me great flexibility in my schedule and plenty of time to care for pets on my days off. I’m very active and love getting outside for long walks and adventures. My goal is to make sure your pet gets lots of exercise, attention, love, and a few treats while you’re away! I always try to make pets feel as comfortable as possible while their owners are away. In my client’s home, I like to stick to their normal routine with feeding schedules, walks, playtime, potty breaks, medications if needed. I also like to keep owners updated with photos so they can feel at ease knowing their pet is well cared for.
Over 4,510 pet parents in Durham have booked house sitting
Durham pet parents share their Rover experiences
Brooke was absolutely incredible! She took amazing care of my baby girl and gave constant updates and sent lots of pictures. She stayed at my house for 3 nights and took such wonderful care of my home as well. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her. She is by far one of the best dog sitters I’ve had and I would use her again in a heartbeat! If you’re looking for an amazing dog sitter Brooke is your girl!

Kay took wonderful care of both our dogs and home! We have two seniors who have lots of medication needs (in addition to just being on the higher-need side) and Kay was really attentive to our wishes. Additionally, she went way above any expectations for a dog sitter in the home- watering plants, sweeping, cleaning up bathrooms and floors, etc. before leaving. She was also very communicative and just an all-around great person. Thanks Kay!

Kim took such great care of my rescue dog Benji with in-home pet sitting services. She paid great attention to detail to his needs for medications at certain times and spoiled him with walks, cuddles and playtime. It was a relief to travel knowing he was in good hands, and I look forward to booking Kim again for future dates.

This is our second time using Alekx she does a great job with our dog. Always sends lots of pictures, very communicative. She even fixed our back door that we couldn’t get to close. She also tidied up around the house and left it cleaner than it started. Awesome sitter!!!

Sia is fantastic! She is a repeat sitter for my pup and I will call her again! She stayed with Z when I had a family commitment and Z got a GI bug and needed to go to the emergency vet. Unfortunately for Sia, Z was up all night, but Sia got her to the vet, stayed in close touch with me about the tests, medication and follow up, and my dog was in excellent hands. THANK YOU, SIA!

Alex did a fantastic job taking care of our two kitties - especially because one of them is elderly and had a health emergency the day before we left. Undaunted, she gave him two kinds of medicine daily and treated both of them with loving kindness. Sent great photos every day. We would not hesitate to trust her with care of our home and pets again in the future.

Emily was so great, staying in my house with my cat for a few nights! Super communicative, and I could hardly even tell anyone had been here when I got home. I really felt like she enjoyed hanging with my little guy, which is always a bonus. Would gladly hire Emily again!

How Rover works

1. Search
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2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away
3. Book & Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
The median cost per night for house sitting in Durham is $50
Why Choose Rover?
Cashless payments
Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.
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.
World-class support
We’re friendly, knowledgable, and total pet fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.
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 Jun 2026 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 Jun 2026, there are 2,604 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, 89% 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.
















