House Sitting in East Rock, New Haven, CT
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“Heather was very reassuring while taking care of my new puppy. Sent multiple updates and photos/videos throughout the day. Easy to work with and very flexible, definitely recommend!”


“Maverick was happy and well cared for. Mai did an excellent job caretaking for him. Maverick doesn’t warm up to new well and he liked her at first meet.”


“I reached out to Emily after a friend recommended her, and I’m so glad I trusted my friend - Emily was highly communicative every day, clearly spent time with the animals, and very responsible! I recommend her highly! 😊”


“Katherine is a wonderful pet sitter! Very responsible and great with instructions! Katherine stayed at our home and was very respectful of our space, clean, and thoughtful, even remembering to turn on the electric cat bed for my cat before leaving. Would 100% have her back again!!!”


“Jen was great with our three pups! She was super responsive and a great communicator. She made sure to send lots of videos/pictures throughout the stay. The dogs seem to have really enjoyed her company :)”


“I was so impressed with Heather. She did a great job with my two furbabies (two small dogs). I was so nervous to leave them, but she took excellent care of them. She was commmunicative and responsive the entire stay. My younger dog can struggle to warm up to new people, but she was incredible with him- he clearly liked her a lot. Heather was also flexible about changing the booking dates around so that I could spend more time with my dying parent. It meant the world to me to be able to spend an extra day at home. She also kept the apartment clean and tidy and even washed the sheets for me. I was so grateful and appreciative for Heather’s help with my dogs while I was away. Would definitely use her again for future pet sitting needs!”


“Came home to a happy dog. Raimy provided helpful photos and updates during the visit. Though we did not meet in person, she accommodated my needs by meeting virtually over video-conference before hand. I especially appreciated her willingness to dog / house sit on such short notice!”


“Kellie was amazing! Our dog is acclimating to the area when we moved here and she sent updates, let us know how he was doing, and was just overall amazing. 100% will be using her again”


“Claudia & Steven took exceptional care of my furbabbies and home. My dogs easily warmed up to them and quickly became best buds! They sent daily videos, photos, and check-ins. Their communication and love for animals is top-notch. They have my highest recommendation!”


“Olivia did a wonderful job house sitting and caring for our two cats. One of our cats is older with a few health issues and he gets pills twice a day in addition to a specific feeding schedule. Olivia was so excellent at keeping our kitty on his schedule and also keeping us informed along the way. Our house was in perfect condition when we got home and our kitties were happy & healthy! I would highly recommend Olivia to anyone!”


“Nancy took care of our golden retriever, Rosie, for four days in our house. She was wonderful. Very responsible. I felt completely at ease while we were away. She took great care of our dog and our house. I would recommend her without hesitation.”


“Pauline is awesome. Lots of pictures and great communication! She took excellent care of our babies! We already have future dates booked, and we won’t hesitate to book more dates. Thank you Pauline!”


“Katelyn took great care of our pets (dog and 2 cats) and our house when we went away. She came to our house to meet them and us before our trip, sent us photos while we were away, and left our house very clean. We would definitely use her again!”


“Mary Rose was the perfect sitter for us! We were really nervous about leaving our two cats overnight for the first time but she was adaptable to our care instructions, gave frequent updates and pictures, and overall was just a sweet person to interact with!”


“Amanda took great care of our dog while we were away for a week. She was responsible, communicative and we would love to work with her again.”


“Liz was super dependable and helpful. Our dog is a bit timid but she took the time to care for her and make her feel comfortable. Would absolutely recommend her to others!”


About: I've loved animals all of my life and I have 2 cats but, I also know how to take care of dogs. Animals are a passion of mine. I do work but, I'll have time to be with your dogs. I am looking for some bonding time with dogs and to be outside with them. I have everything my pets need and I would make sure I am able to take care of your pets and make sure they have everything they need.

“Highly recommend Liza. Dog lover, very professional, excellent attention to detail, and very helpful.”


“James was great! My dog immediately loved him :) great at communicating and sharing pics during the day as well. I will definitely be using James again!”


“Amazing dogcare provider! Great communicator, receptive and willing to care for our furbabies the way we do. We felt comfortable leaving our pups with Melissa, knowing they’d be safe, highly recommend her!”

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Heather R.

“Heather was very reassuring while taking care of my new puppy. Sent multiple updates and photos/videos throughout the day. Easy to work with and very flexible, definitely recommend!”


Mai V.

“Maverick was happy and well cared for. Mai did an excellent job caretaking for him. Maverick doesn’t warm up to new well and he liked her at first meet.”


Emily C.Star Sitter

“I reached out to Emily after a friend recommended her, and I’m so glad I trusted my friend - Emily was highly communicative every day, clearly spent time with the animals, and very responsible! I recommend her highly! 😊”


Katherine W.
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“Katherine is a wonderful pet sitter! Very responsible and great with instructions! Katherine stayed at our home and was very respectful of our space, clean, and thoughtful, even remembering to turn on the electric cat bed for my cat before leaving. Would 100% have her back again!!!”


Jen N.Star Sitter

“Jen was great with our three pups! She was super responsive and a great communicator. She made sure to send lots of videos/pictures throughout the stay. The dogs seem to have really enjoyed her company :)”


Heather M.Star Sitter

“I was so impressed with Heather. She did a great job with my two furbabies (two small dogs). I was so nervous to leave them, but she took excellent care of them. She was commmunicative and responsive the entire stay. My younger dog can struggle to warm up to new people, but she was incredible with him- he clearly liked her a lot. Heather was also flexible about changing the booking dates around so that I could spend more time with my dying parent. It meant the world to me to be able to spend an extra day at home. She also kept the apartment clean and tidy and even washed the sheets for me. I was so grateful and appreciative for Heather’s help with my dogs while I was away. Would definitely use her again for future pet sitting needs!”


Raimy S.

“Came home to a happy dog. Raimy provided helpful photos and updates during the visit. Though we did not meet in person, she accommodated my needs by meeting virtually over video-conference before hand. I especially appreciated her willingness to dog / house sit on such short notice!”


Kellie M.

“Kellie was amazing! Our dog is acclimating to the area when we moved here and she sent updates, let us know how he was doing, and was just overall amazing. 100% will be using her again”


Steven & Claudia L.

“Claudia & Steven took exceptional care of my furbabbies and home. My dogs easily warmed up to them and quickly became best buds! They sent daily videos, photos, and check-ins. Their communication and love for animals is top-notch. They have my highest recommendation!”


Olivia S.Star Sitter

“Olivia did a wonderful job house sitting and caring for our two cats. One of our cats is older with a few health issues and he gets pills twice a day in addition to a specific feeding schedule. Olivia was so excellent at keeping our kitty on his schedule and also keeping us informed along the way. Our house was in perfect condition when we got home and our kitties were happy & healthy! I would highly recommend Olivia to anyone!”


Nancy P.
Star Sitter


“Nancy took care of our golden retriever, Rosie, for four days in our house. She was wonderful. Very responsible. I felt completely at ease while we were away. She took great care of our dog and our house. I would recommend her without hesitation.”


pauline g.

“Pauline is awesome. Lots of pictures and great communication! She took excellent care of our babies! We already have future dates booked, and we won’t hesitate to book more dates. Thank you Pauline!”


Katelyn W.

“Katelyn took great care of our pets (dog and 2 cats) and our house when we went away. She came to our house to meet them and us before our trip, sent us photos while we were away, and left our house very clean. We would definitely use her again!”


Mary Rose H.

“Mary Rose was the perfect sitter for us! We were really nervous about leaving our two cats overnight for the first time but she was adaptable to our care instructions, gave frequent updates and pictures, and overall was just a sweet person to interact with!”


Amanda L.

“Amanda took great care of our dog while we were away for a week. She was responsible, communicative and we would love to work with her again.”


Liz W.Star Sitter

“Liz was super dependable and helpful. Our dog is a bit timid but she took the time to care for her and make her feel comfortable. Would absolutely recommend her to others!”


Taresh D.
“Taresh is a great pet sitter and carer! He not only is knowledgeable of how to groom, feed, walk, and care for a variety of pets and animals. His attention to detail is seen in his approach in how he is patient and kind with others and animals. Any pet owner would be lucky to have him care for their little fur babies!”


Liza L.

“Highly recommend Liza. Dog lover, very professional, excellent attention to detail, and very helpful.”


James K.

“James was great! My dog immediately loved him :) great at communicating and sharing pics during the day as well. I will definitely be using James again!”


Melissa K.

“Amazing dogcare provider! Great communicator, receptive and willing to care for our furbabies the way we do. We felt comfortable leaving our pups with Melissa, knowing they’d be safe, highly recommend her!”
East Rock pet parents share their Rover experiences
Jordan is fabulous. We had to book a house sitter at the last minute and Jordan responded quickly. We did a meet greet at our home with her and the dogs and we knew immediately Jordan was going to do awesome. She of took great care of our little guys and our house. Jordan is friendly, attentive to the dogs, and super easy to work with. She communicated throughout her stay giving us peace of mind knowing the dogs and our home were being well cared for. We will definitely use Jordan again !

Marie was fantastic! This was our first time using Rover, so we were a bit nervous to leave Brady, but Marie made it so easy! She updated us multiple times a day and was always communicative. She left our house spotless and maybe even a bit cleaner than we left it! We would recommend Marie to anyone!

Janalie is the best dog sitter around. She gave so much love and attention to our Labrador retriever and has amazing energy from the moment she met the dog. She kept us up to date and sent photos throughout her stay. Our doggo was in good spirits when we got home!

Noelle does a fantastic job caring for our two dogs and cat. She is very thorough and ensures that everyone has exactly what they need. One of our dogs has a lot of anxiety and Noelle is so patient with her and puts on her thunder shirt when needed. I really appreciate her communication and of course all the delightful pictures we get. Absolutely recommend her!

Patty really cares about caring for animals. She was easy to schedule on short notice, made sure we met ahead of time to ensure that there was a good fit between her and Zola, and was accommodating throughout the visit. I appreciated all the photos and updates. Feels less stressful traveling when you know your four legged friend is in good hands. Thanks, Patty! Would reccomend.

We love Pauline! Repeat customers here. Always so communicative, thorough and loving of our dog, cat and home. It's such a relief to be able to go on our human adventures and know that our fur babies are in the most capable hands with Pauline.

Teddy was absolutely amazing with our kitty! We had just moved to the area and had a graduation to attend over the weekend and were nervous about having to leave our cat after such a big move. Teddy was very kind and easy to communicate with and made sure that our cat was well cared for with play time, treats, and company while we were gone. They were also great at sending us picture updates during their stay. We would absolutely book again!

Maverick was happy and well cared for. Mai did an excellent job caretaking for him. Maverick doesn’t warm up to new well and he liked her at first meet.

Leonella was amazing and took the best care of our pets and home while we were away, she sent lots of pics which we appreciated and our pets were very happy and comfortable with her, she has a great way with animals. Highly recommend!

Melanie house and dog sat for our dog Luna for a few days while we traveled out of state. This was our first experience with Melanie other than a few daily walks and we were extremely happy with the care and communication. We received daily updates and pictures and Luna seemed happy and engaged every day with walks and playtime. Everything looked great upon our return. Melanie was responsive when I messaged her. We will definitely have Melanie watch Luna again and give her 5 stars! Thank you.

Mayella was punctual and took great care of my dog. She was creative in handling a dog who likes to get her own way.

Kristen is the best! She took amazing care of our dog and 2 cats (honestly even better than we do haha), and even vacuumed and cleaned the whole place before we got back. We arrived pretty late at night and she stayed up to keep our dog company. She goes above and beyond for your pets. Couldn't recommend enough.

Just absolutely amazing and incredibly kind and communicative and thoughtful. I could not be more grateful and in awe. Thank you thank you !!

Rachel took such good care of our little guys while we were gone. Our senior kitty needs several feedings of wet food through out the day and gets medication twice a day. Rachel was great about sending pictures and updates which helped me feel so relieved that things were fine at home. It felt great knowing our cats were both cared for and loved. Our house was also in perfect order. Thank you Rachel!

Meghan was prompt, communicative, and flexible with our anxious pup. She sent us updates throughout the day and our dog was so excited to see her!

We definitely will be hiring her again! She was great with our “furry kids”, the house was spotless. The trash was taken out, the dishwasher had been ran. We recommend her!

She was so attentive to Georgia’s needs and an amazing house guest. Would totally recommend to anyone looking for a sitter! And would definitely rebook.

Amber was a wonderful caregiver to our dog Tuna, and went above and beyond when it came to dealing with some medical issues which came up after the initial booking.

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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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House Sitting FAQs
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 East Rock.
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 Rock 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.
