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“Marley very much appreciates the attention and time with Ryana and Safiyyah! We feel so much better knowing Marley doesn't have to be alone when we're gone.”
“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?””
“Kendra continues to be an awesome regular Doggysitter for us! She is great with communication, is incredibly observant and shares anything she sees differently in our dog Sunny, and leaves our home incredibly clean. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking for dog sitting!”
“Chloe was amazing!! She took great care of my baby and sent me photos and updates throughout the weekend. She also watched after my plants for me. She’s kind, caring, and understanding and I will be asking her for help again!”
“Anna was fantastic with my cat! She did drop in visits as well as house sitting. I got daily updates and photos and felt like she took such good care of him. I’m typically very anxious when I leave my cat, but I felt so relaxed when Anna was there. Would highly recommend Anna to take care of your pets!”
“Sarah did amazing with our big boy, she’s a sweetheart! Always sending pictures and leaving messages about her visit.”
“Paola did a great job sitting my very energetic dog Milly! Good communication, very easy to arrange the sitting with, and took good care of my place. Will certainly look to use her service again!”
“Demarcus is attentive and kind. He updated us on the pups’ days and went above and beyond to keep them happy. We had one dog who needed some extra attention and he gave her the attention and gave us updates multiple times a day. He is our new favorite sitter!”
“France’s was great with our dogs. They loved her immediately. She was great at communicating and sent lots of pictures. The house was clean and well taken care of when we returned.Definitely recommend.”
“Marcus was great with the dogs and was able to work around his schedule to meet and stay with them for an extended time. The house was in good shape when i returned, as were my boys. Very nice guy and worth working with!”
About: Hi All, My name is Alessandria but I prefer to be called Alekx and no the K is not a typo. My hair color is subject to change but it's just dyed hair braided into my natural hair. I have been caring for animals professionally since 2006, until 2013 where I took a leap in a different field of work. I use to move all over the country but I am home and hoping to start pet sitting as my main job. I have a guinea pig by the named Tikka Teacake and she is a little siren but she is my 3rd guinea pig. I am a non-smoker and prefer days curled up with fluffy creatures and a good book. In regards to my experience I have worked at pets resorts such as Sunny Acres were a had a few loyal dogs that I dearly miss. I have owned large dog breeds my whole life and grew up with pure breed Rottweilers, German Shepherd mixes, and my 2 lovely current mutts. I have been doing home pet sitting for over a decade. I usually spend most the day when I am at home entertaining my pets or letting them have free run of the backyard with regular check ins. I make sure that their food is good for their stomach, their daily exercise if playing outside with a healthy dose of petting and grooming. I recently got off of medical leave so I have started short nightly jogs and we work out together to stay happy and healthy. I am a big night owl so I love watching my dogs snore about. A safe home is one your pet recognizes as the pack den. I care for all pets with repetitive training, health care checks, grooming, and dental care. I love to make a home pet safe by avoiding choking hazards and loose cables. (Mainly because my guinea pig is a little menace). Medications are taken with timers and usually snuck into foods. All training habits are maintained so that the pets do not unlearn anything their humans have taught them.
“Meredith was great staying with my cat and housesitting for 3 nights! I got regular updates, both pics and video, and I could tell she liked hanging out with him, which was nice. Came home to a clean house. Would definitely (and hope to!) book her again.”
“Erin was amazing!!! She communicated great and sent pictures of my sweet boy! He’s an older dog and has a lot of medications he takes daily and she gave them without any issues! She stayed at my house so my dog wouldn’t get anxious and uncomfortable while I was away. She even cleaned the floors before she left!! I would definitely book with her again and will refer her as a wonderful pet sitter!!!”
“I’d give her more stars if I could! Isabel did so wonderful when it came to dog sitting my two dogs - from sending me lots of pics to being extremely patient with my anxious girl. She gave them lots of play time and cuddle time and even slept with them :) I would recommend her to anyone - it was a relief to know she was caring for them while I was away!”
“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!”
“KC did a great job taking care of my two dogs while I was away. It’s so nice coming home to a clean house too. She was very responsive and provided updates every day!”
“Kay did a fabulous job of keeping Wally company while we were out for 3 days! I so appreciated her willingness to stay at our house and have a couple meet-and-greet visits before we were out. Her years of dog-sitting experience and the emergency situations she's navigated with other dogs gave me peace of mind that she could handle any situation that came up with Wally. Overall a great experience for our first time away from our puppy!”
“Gabby was kind enough to come stay with my pup for a long weekend on short notice! She checked in over the course of the weekend with photos and updates and eased my worries over leaving him :) Highly recommend!”
About: I grew up with three dogs and volunteering weekly at the animal shelter. I’ve had big dogs and love them! I have also been the designated dog sitter in college among my friends as well as done some fostering. I used to train a lot of dogs as well at the shelter and have taken some courses in dog training. I’m very comfortable with all breeds and sizes! I’m currently taking a summer course and preparing for medical school! I have free afternoons and mostly free weekends. I’d love to hang out with your pets in my free time! I have a spacey apartment but can easily travel and spend time with your pets in your homes! I’m happy to sit there in their company while doing work and give them lots of love or bring them for lengthy walks nearby! I love being active with pets if needed!
About: I've taken care of dogs my whole life as I grew up with them, and habitually house sat and walked dogs since graduating from Duke 5 years ago! I'm currently in graduate school so I have a flexible schedule for caring for your pets as needed, whether it be walks or feeding or just spending good quality time! As a medical student and former teacher, personal responsibility is something I am very familiar with. I am reliable and promise to send plenty of pictures of your pets while they are in my care!
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1. Ryana & Safiyyah J.
“Marley very much appreciates the attention and time with Ryana and Safiyyah! We feel so much better knowing Marley doesn't have to be alone when we're gone.”
2. Chelsea T.
“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?””
3. Kendra G.
“Kendra continues to be an awesome regular Doggysitter for us! She is great with communication, is incredibly observant and shares anything she sees differently in our dog Sunny, and leaves our home incredibly clean. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking for dog sitting!”
4. Chloe K.
“Chloe was amazing!! She took great care of my baby and sent me photos and updates throughout the weekend. She also watched after my plants for me. She’s kind, caring, and understanding and I will be asking her for help again!”
5. Anna T.
“Anna was fantastic with my cat! She did drop in visits as well as house sitting. I got daily updates and photos and felt like she took such good care of him. I’m typically very anxious when I leave my cat, but I felt so relaxed when Anna was there. Would highly recommend Anna to take care of your pets!”
6. Sarah M.
“Sarah did amazing with our big boy, she’s a sweetheart! Always sending pictures and leaving messages about her visit.”
7. Paola S.
“Paola did a great job sitting my very energetic dog Milly! Good communication, very easy to arrange the sitting with, and took good care of my place. Will certainly look to use her service again!”
8. Demarcus P.
“Demarcus is attentive and kind. He updated us on the pups’ days and went above and beyond to keep them happy. We had one dog who needed some extra attention and he gave her the attention and gave us updates multiple times a day. He is our new favorite sitter!”
9. Frances O.
“France’s was great with our dogs. They loved her immediately. She was great at communicating and sent lots of pictures. The house was clean and well taken care of when we returned.Definitely recommend.”
10. Marcus W.
“Marcus was great with the dogs and was able to work around his schedule to meet and stay with them for an extended time. The house was in good shape when i returned, as were my boys. Very nice guy and worth working with!”
11. Alessandria S.
“Alessandria is an amazing pet parent and has plenty of experience with pet care and does a fantastic job. We have worked together both as pet sitters and in a kennel environment. She is always fun and happy to see the animals and makes it a great time for them. She is punctual, a hard worker and great at self delegating. I would entrust her to care for my own pets any time and have relied on her to do so on many occasions. When caring for my own pets she has been wonderful at treating them as her own and making sure to keep me update while I am away. I have no doubt she would be a vital addition to your team if given the chance.”
12. Meredith H.
“Meredith was great staying with my cat and housesitting for 3 nights! I got regular updates, both pics and video, and I could tell she liked hanging out with him, which was nice. Came home to a clean house. Would definitely (and hope to!) book her again.”
13. Erin M.
“Erin was amazing!!! She communicated great and sent pictures of my sweet boy! He’s an older dog and has a lot of medications he takes daily and she gave them without any issues! She stayed at my house so my dog wouldn’t get anxious and uncomfortable while I was away. She even cleaned the floors before she left!! I would definitely book with her again and will refer her as a wonderful pet sitter!!!”
14. Isabel B.
“I’d give her more stars if I could! Isabel did so wonderful when it came to dog sitting my two dogs - from sending me lots of pics to being extremely patient with my anxious girl. She gave them lots of play time and cuddle time and even slept with them :) I would recommend her to anyone - it was a relief to know she was caring for them while I was away!”
15. 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!”
16. Korrin C.
“KC did a great job taking care of my two dogs while I was away. It’s so nice coming home to a clean house too. She was very responsive and provided updates every day!”
17. Kay A.
“Kay did a fabulous job of keeping Wally company while we were out for 3 days! I so appreciated her willingness to stay at our house and have a couple meet-and-greet visits before we were out. Her years of dog-sitting experience and the emergency situations she's navigated with other dogs gave me peace of mind that she could handle any situation that came up with Wally. Overall a great experience for our first time away from our puppy!”
18. Gabby A.
“Gabby was kind enough to come stay with my pup for a long weekend on short notice! She checked in over the course of the weekend with photos and updates and eased my worries over leaving him :) Highly recommend!”
19. Lucie O.
“Lucie took such an amazing care of Miso. I was really skeptical of leaving my dog with anyone I don’t know, but she showed that she really does care for the dog. Miso absolutely adored her and I got photo updates a couple of times a day everyday! Definitely recommend her. She won’t disappoint. Also, your dog might end up wanting to stay with her longer to play.”
20. Katie F.
“Katie is such a wonderful pet sitter! She is communicative, responsible, and caring. Moe loved his time with her and our family will be reaching out to her in the future to watch our furry friend.”
Over 3,889 pet parents in Durham have booked house sitting
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Durham is $50
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Sitters in Durham average 4 repeat house sitting clients
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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 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 Jun 2025, there are 2,374 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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