House Sitting in East Palo Alto
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Top rated East Palo Alto house sitters
Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“We all love Austin! He met Luna and CB with our dog trainer and learned all of our pet's habits. This was our first time using Rover and Austin easily explained the procedure and asked all the right questions. He sent multiple picture each day and was quick to answer texts from us. He went on walks, played in the backyard and handled our fur babies very well. We already scheduled our next baby sitting as well as introducing our other dogs in the mix! Calm demeanor and very kind !”

“I lucked out finding Ian on Rover. This was my first time leaving my dog overnight with someone I didn’t know and, from the very beginning, Ian made me feel at ease. They stayed at my home and took excellent care of my dog while I was away, sending me several pictures and updates every day.”

“Kimberly is great- Emmy loves her! She makes traveling so much easier, and she takes adorable photos of Emmy with the zoomies, playing hide-and-seek, and curled up looking cozy. Couldn't be happier!”

“We reached out to Cordigen with a last-minute request, and she was incredibly accommodating, kind, and flexible from our very first messages and meeting. She immediately recognized that our pup needed support with calm greetings and was so thoughtful in how she approached her, speaking softly and offering gentle, kind reminders to Scout not to jump. Throughout the day, Cordigen was wonderfully communicative, sending photos and updates so we always knew how Scout was doing. She even played calming music on the TV and was happily playing with Scout in the backyard when I arrived home. At pickup, she gave a detailed rundown of the day, from bathroom breaks to how she helped Scout stay calm when she heard noises outside. We truly couldn’t be happier to have found Cordigen as a sitter and would enthusiastically recommend her to anyone looking for dog care, especially for dogs who may be a bit anxious or need extra help staying calm. Thank you, Cordigen!”

“Fang was amazing! Our dog Annie is a recent rescue and is still really anxious about new people and things. Fang went out of her way to meet with Annie multiple times before she watched her, and gave Annie the time and space to really warm up to her. She was so wonderfully patient with Annie. We knew she was in good hands when we left - and Fang sent us plenty of photos which helped reassure us that Annie was doing ok while we were gone. Annie clearly had a great time!”

“Gulnur was fabulous! She met with us beforehand so she could meet our kitties and understand our house sitting needs. She stayed for 5 days during a heatwave (aghh!) which was stressful (for me) but she was calm and made sure our kitties were well taken care of and kept cool in the 100 degree heat. Our kitties are a little high maintenance in that they like to go outside (supervised) which requires time & patience. Gulnur was great - she let them outside and made sure they came in before bed. She was sweet and attentive - communicating only when necessary. We would absolutely use her again for house sitting and would recommend her to anyone looking for trusted pet sitter.”

“Guilherme took care of our dog and cat during the Christmas and new years holiday. He sent many updates with photos, helped bring the garbage bins inside and collect mail and left our home more organized than when we left. Highly recommend and definitely hope to use his services again when we travel. Thanks Guilherme!”

“Maria is the only person my pets will let in the house. She is wonderful, patient and communicative. We received photos and updates the entire time we were gone. If we go out of town again we definitely know who to call. We highly recommend Maria for all of your pet sitting needs.”

“Evelyn took care of our rescue dog like her own. She made sure to review our guide in advance (our dog has some triggers based on his shelter experience). She was very affectionate and our dog ended up cuddling with her. Would love to book Evelyn again!”

“Our dog Ari had the great time with Jade. Jade was with Ari for the whole day and he enjoyed the breaks and walks with her. He was very cuddly with her and got lots of pets and love. Jade is very communicative and attentive to his needs and routine. She also sent lots of photo updates which made our time away more relaxing knowing he was in good hands and getting see how great he was doing. She went the extra mile by staying a bit later than her booked time because we were stuck in traffic and running late. We'll definitely book with Jade again!”

“Stephen was professional, punctual, thorough, and kind in all of his interactions with us and our dog. Trusting someone to come into your home, treat it respectfully, and care lovingly for your pet can be stressful and a huge leap of faith. So glad we found Stephen! Will definitely use him for future dog sitting needs.”

“She answered my last-minute request and took care of our two large German shepherds and one tiny dog perfectly - our dogs immediately fell in love with her, and usually they are an annoying, noisy bunch, but they behaved chill. Thank you so so much for taking care of them and I'd love to ask you to take care of them again.”

“Natalie was wonderful with our dog, Goa. She was attentive, affectionate, and genuinely caring. She followed Goa’s routine exactly as planned and made sure she felt loved and comfortable the whole time. We felt completely at ease knowing Goa was in such good hands. Highly recommend!”

“Yahosca did an excellent job caring for my dogs Oreo and Daisy. I hired her to walk them twice beforehand so they could become familiar with her before pet-sitting at our home. The dogs calmed down around her, which eased our worries. She was punctual, responsive, and checked in several times. We intend to rebook her for future vacations and trips.”

“Shalese was excellent as always! We know Dre loves we she comes to care for him and she does a fantastic job! Her updates are perfect and she always leaves our apartment clean and well taken care of as well.”

“Jeanette was amazing. Jake was being difficult and wouldn’t come in but Jeannette wouldn’t give up and go to bed till she finally got him in at 3AM. I felt bad and told her to go to bed, but she wouldn’t until he was in. He is usually good for her and comes in before dark,, but not this time.”

“Cj stayed at our apartment to watch our German Shepherd/Husky mix. He took great care of our doggo and provided frequent updates during the stay. We can definitely recommend Cj and already booked the next dog sit with him.”

East Palo Alto pet parents share their Rover experiences
Emma was wonderful. She stayed in our home for a week with our two dogs and did an excellent job keeping them on their normal schedule, giving medications on time, and spending lots of quality time with them. We really appreciated her care and attention and came home to two very happy dogs. We’d happily book her again.

Maria is the only person my pets will let in the house. She is wonderful, patient and communicative. We received photos and updates the entire time we were gone. If we go out of town again we definitely know who to call. We highly recommend Maria for all of your pet sitting needs.

This was my first time leaving my dog with a house sitter and Austin was amazing! I have a pitbull/Staffy who initially is extremely energetic and Austin knew just how to handle and care for her. He gave me constant updates and pictures of her while I was away and it put me at ease and I was able to enjoy my trip. I can’t recommend him enough.

Roy did a great job taking care of our dogs and home. He sent regular updates and photos, was conscientious and communicative with questions, and when we got back from our trip, he had stripped the bed, ran the dishwasher, and took the trash to the curb. Such small things add up!

Trina was once again wonderful with our two little dogs, including an elderly chihuahua who required more special care. I felt confident leaving them with her, which was a great help in itself. She sent helpful updates and photos, and we came home to happy, well cared for dogs and a tidy house.

Kari was wonderful with my puppy Nina! She is very calm and professional in her interactions with Nina and knows how to handle/correct her jumping up on people (and other behaviors a young dog still needs to learn not to do.) When we came home, Nina was sleeping and completely relaxed around Kari even though she had never seen her before that evening. And when Kari left, my little pup sat sadly in front of the door and couldn’t believe that her new friend just disappeared. This was the first time I had to leave my pup with anyone for the evening and I couldn’t be happier!

Guilherme took care of our dog and cat during the Christmas and new years holiday. He sent many updates with photos, helped bring the garbage bins inside and collect mail and left our home more organized than when we left. Highly recommend and definitely hope to use his services again when we travel. Thanks Guilherme!
June was an amazing pet sitter for Snoopy and Woody! She was incredibly caring, reliable, and treated both of them like her own. Snoopy and Woody were happy, relaxed, and clearly well cared for when we returned. It was obvious they felt comfortable and loved in her care. We would absolutely trust June again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful and dependable pet sitter.

Juan did an amazing job housesitting and caring for our pets! A week before our vacation, our dog ended up with a minor injury, requiring bandages and care. Juan was so understanding and caring, helping Zafi heal. Daily photos and regular updates about how they were doing while we were away. Definitely would book again! Thank you so much :)

Marina is a great pet sitter! It can be hard to leave your pet with someone else, but Marina took such great care of Maple. She sent lots of photos of them having fun and relaxing. She stayed in our apartment and was very clean, which we really appreciate! We will definitely be reaching out to Marina again when we need someone to care for Maple!

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The median cost per night for house sitting in East Palo Alto is $75
Why Choose Rover?
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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.
World-class support
We’re friendly, knowledgable, and total pet fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.
Sitters in East Palo Alto 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 East Palo Alto on Rover as of Mar 2026 was about $75 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 Mar 2026, there are 7,369 house sitters in East Palo Alto. 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, 83% of East Palo Alto house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in East Palo Alto 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 East Palo Alto.
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. East Palo Alto 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.













