House Sitting in Dutchtown, Rochester, NY
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Ricky "petsat" our elderly dog and 2 cats in our home for 4 nights and they were well taken care of. Our dog requires multiple medications and Ricky was comfortable with administering. He didn't balk at cleaning up little cat puke! He is quick with communicating and sent us photo updates. I felt comfortable that our fur babies were being well cared for. Thank you Ricky.”

“Lavinia did a great job with Rusty. This was my 2nd booking with Lavinia and both time she did a great job! Great at communicating and took great care of my pup. She even drew a beautiful sketch of my pup! Thank you Lavinia!”

“Katherine was great with my puppers and my place. She sent regular updates and pictures and it was just overall a great experience. Sometimes it's hard leaving your pets with new people, but you can feel secure that they will be well taken care of and loved while away. Thank you!!!”

“OMG. MacKenzie is a true dog whisperer. Our pup, Marlowe, is 9 months old and suddenly started barking and growling at strangers. He did the same during the initial meet-and-greet. MacKenzie was not deterred and managed to put him at ease, playing in the yard with him. After we left for our trip, she sent photos, videos, and texts throughout the weekend with updates about their adventures. She even took him along to meet her family and their dogs (they got on like a house on fire and played in the fenced-in yard for a long, long time. Suffice it to say, Marlowe didn't want to leave their house). MacKenzie stayed at our house for 2.5 days (we came back to a super neat house, a happy puppy, and a lovely welcome-back note). Marlowe had plenty of puppy playdates and he actually tried to get in the car with her when she left. We have already asked her to come back for our next trip, that was a no-brainer! What a loving, caring, and careful sitter. MacKenzie is a joy and super responsible and responsive. You can't go wrong with her.”

“Suzanne was a terrific dog sitter for us! Punctual, communicative, trustworthy and friendly, we knew our pups would be in good hands. Suzanne provided us with several photos, videos and updates, all of which were much appreciated as we don’t often have folks stay with our dogs. We were able to fully rest and relax away from home, knowing our dogs were in loving hands!”

“Sarah was great! The dogs were at ease when we got home from our trip, which was such a relief! She took great care of the dogs and kept the house in order. She is very easy to work with, and we will definitely work with her again!!”

About: I have extensive professional and personal experience caring for dogs of all ages, temperaments, and needs. I am comfortable administering oral medications, as well as injections like insulin, and following special care instruction. I currently have a lot of availability so I have a bunch of time to get to know your pets! Please message me regarding house sitting availability. I focus on maintaining their normal routine to minimize stress when caring for pets in a client’s home. I provide updates, photos, and notes after each visit so owners can feel confident their pet is happy and well cared for.
“Megan was incredible in every aspect of taking care of our 1-year old mini schnauzer, Tater Tot. She was so communicative and responsible in every way. She sent so many pictures and videos — it put us at ease! Her dog Murphy was the perfect companion for Tater, so well behaved and played super well with him. They ended up being such great buddies! Could not recommend Megan enough!”

“Laquan had a challenging assignment: looking after 4 vivacious French Bulldogs for a couple days. One in particular, required special handling because he is moody. Laquan rose to the challenge and kept the peace.”

“5 Stars! Nikole was a very attentive and loving caregiver for our fur baby. She followed our instructions meticulously and gave us frequent updates with lovely photos. We will definitely be rebooking with Nikole.”
About: i’ve always loved animals and been looking for a way to incorporate that passion into my daily life! please don’t hesitate to reach out to me and get to know me before i watch your animals :) i am in college at the moment but i’m free every day just depends on the time of day needed, i can always work something out it is guaranteed that if i am going into your home, i will proceed with caution and care. not only for the sake of the pet, but as well as the owner!

About: I had dogs all my life, I love them!! I currently have a 11 years old weimaraner, which is in Spain with my parents, and a 5 years old Russian Toy, Harry. Harry is living with my bf and I in Rochester. He is 4.5lb and a super easy-going boy! So, I am used to all dog sizes, and I do pretty well with the high energy ones!! I'm a PhD student so I can scape from the lab anytime. I normally walk my dogs very early in the morning, at noon and at night. During the weekends I give them long walks. At my place my dogs have been always inside home and at their own. When they go out is always under my supervision. Since my dogs are well behaved and not destructive I've never used crates. If I take care of a dog that is not mine, I will listen the requirements from their humans to have a good care of their needs.
“Corwin was responsive, very clearly communicated with us, and made sure our pups were taken care of while we were away. He sent frequent updates and was very professional. We really enjoyed having Corwin take care of our pups and would happy to have him do it again in the future!”

About: I’ve taken care of some of my family and friends pets for about a year now. I really enjoy taking care of them, playing with them and taking them on a walks. I’m a student at St John Fisher, I also play football, most of my football stuff will be in the early mornings. So I just need to be able to work around that and my class schedule I will show up to the house and take care of the pets and anything that needs to be done with them, I am open to exploring options
“Highly recommend Luis for your best friend, especially house sitting. Your pet won’t feel alone because Luis is present, nit just there to fill the water bowl and walk, that is his approach. You’ll get updates and pictures, you’ll never have to ask how they are doing, Luis keeps you informed.”

“Excellent sitter . Very good with updates and pictures during the sitting . I was very impressed with the attention given and the observations about the dogs needs as the sitting went on . Highly recommend .”

“Westley did a great job staying with my dog over this past weekend. He is a great communicator before and during his stay at my home. I hope he is available next time I have to travel.”

“David is the first sitter we have used on Rover for our dogs and cat, while we were away for the weekend. He is phenomenal; our nervous pups took to him immediately and I got pics of relaxed, cuddling dogs - and our GSD is not typically a cuddler so this was even more remarkable. All the pets were calm and happy when we came home. He took great care of our home as well. We will definitely rebook! We are very happy with his care.”

Dutchtown pet parents share their Rover experiences
OMG. MacKenzie is a true dog whisperer. Our pup, Marlowe, is 9 months old and suddenly started barking and growling at strangers. He did the same during the initial meet-and-greet. MacKenzie was not deterred and managed to put him at ease, playing in the yard with him. After we left for our trip, she sent photos, videos, and texts throughout the weekend with updates about their adventures. She even took him along to meet her family and their dogs (they got on like a house on fire and played in the fenced-in yard for a long, long time. Suffice it to say, Marlowe didn't want to leave their house). MacKenzie stayed at our house for 2.5 days (we came back to a super neat house, a happy puppy, and a lovely welcome-back note). Marlowe had plenty of puppy playdates and he actually tried to get in the car with her when she left. We have already asked her to come back for our next trip, that was a no-brainer! What a loving, caring, and careful sitter. MacKenzie is a joy and super responsible and responsive. You can't go wrong with her.

Highly recommend Luis for your best friend, especially house sitting. Your pet won’t feel alone because Luis is present, nit just there to fill the water bowl and walk, that is his approach. You’ll get updates and pictures, you’ll never have to ask how they are doing, Luis keeps you informed.

Saoirse was a great house sitter for us! We have two cats and two dogs, including a young puppy, so it’s not an easy job! She was attentive and communicative. She sent us photo updates all the time! I will definitely be reaching back out to Saoirse for future needs!
Cassidy was great with our 5 month old puppy for a house sit while we had to be out of town for a few days. She sent pics and took him for walks and had plenty of playtime. She also left our house tidy - couldn’t even tell she was there. We’ll definitely have her back again!
It was such a relief having Hannah sit with our dog while in Rochester for an event which required our absence for long stretches of time. She was flexible with our schedule and sent us a video of how he settled in after we left. She carefully considered our requests and made suggestions based off of her knowledge of the area so that our dog would have an optimal experience - much appreciated! We are very happy with the care that she provided and will definitely request her again whenever we are in the area. Thank you again, Hannah!

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Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Dutchtown.
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. Dutchtown 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.












