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About: I am a hairstylist the recently found a love in pet sitting and walking! The salon I work at actually fosters cats🐾 I always grew up with animals and always wanted to be a vet when I was younger. Since I’m unable to have my own pets, I am able to give all my lovings to yours🫶 I am able to complete any task asked of me. I am reliable, clean, and hardworking. Your pets will be in great hands! As I am a full time hairstylist, dog walking will be my most obtainable service! I am available Wednesdays, Friday and Saturday afternoons, and all day Sundays! I am able to provide pet care on Wednesdays, as well as Saturday afternoons, and Sundays. I occupy and entertain pets while inside, as well as take care of what is needed (feeding, cleaning, and medicine.) I monitor pets while outside, whether that be fenced in or not, as well as take them on walks.
“Cristel took the most amazing care of our dog and cat while we went away for a week. She has a very warm personality. Our dog loved her from the second he met her. Our very shy cat even came out to spend time with her. She’s very professional and thorough. She sent us great texts and pictures every day. We had such a great vacation because she made us feel very relaxed and comfortable that our fur babies were in great hands. She made us feel like she loved them as much as we do. We came home to a spotless house. It looked like it was deep cleaned. I can honestly say she’s one of the best caregivers we’ve ever met. I highly, highly recommend her.”
“Sheila was great! I’ve never used Rover before and never left our pets with someone other than family. Sheila came for a meet and greet before we finalized the booking (I was afraid our wild pups might scare her off) and all my anxiety was instantly relieved. She is very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. She had great questions and explained her usual process, making it very obvious that she has plenty of experience. I didn’t have any worries about leaving our pets and home in her care. Sheila sent updates and pics during the week and everything was in perfect condition when we got home. I can’t imagine anything that would have made the experience any better! Thank you Sheila!”

“Elizabeth did a great job with Mack and Aries, while I was out of town. She took them for multiple walks per day and respected my home. We already have a other stay booked with Elizabeth!”


“This was a last minute booking, and then the details changed the day before due to a member of my family being hospitalized. Wilfred rolled with the changes and adjusted when to arrive and leave my house in order to give my pup a nice intermission from being stuck at home alone. Very communicative, conscientious, and punctual, with a genuine love and care for animals. Will definitely book again when needed.”

“Kailey was amazing. She was in constant contact with us. Sending pictures, videos and updates of our babies while we were away. She was very responsive and caring. My dog and kitty loved her. She was very respectful of our home. This was the first time we had someone stay at our house to take care of them. We felt extremely comfortable with Kailey and look forward to using her again in the future.”

“Ivi did such a great job watching our pups! She was with them for 2 weeks and sent lots of pictures that they looked very happy and well loved in. She was very responsive any time we reached out and also went above and beyond caring for our home. Thank you Ivi!”


“Deanna was GREAT! Came to meet our dog and was immediately good with him. He is a 110 pound skittish boy and he accepted her immediately. Unfortunately he got sick the day before we left. Deanna was wonderful giving him medication unexpectedly, keeping tabs on his progress to the antibiotics, keeping us informed of how he was feeling, and even offered to take him to the vet for follow up. She communicated well with us and sent pictures. We will absolutely use her again when needed, as she kept our boy happy and safe!”

“Gina was great with our critters! They all adored her. She was incredible with communication and pictures while we were gone, and even took care of my seedlings! We'll definitely be reaching out again next time we are out of town.”

“Aaren was absolutely wonderful with our pup! She took good care of him and sent us pics and videos of him snuggling with her. Aaren has a unique understanding of dogs and we highly recommend her for sitting.”

About: I’ve taken care of dogs & cats from a young age. Family & friends have relied on me to take care of their pets on vacations or weekend holidays away. In college, I’ve taken care of some pets for summer break as well for classmates and friends that live far away. I’m currently working part time remotely so have plenty of time to walk, feed & play with your pet! I’m available M-F flexible time based on your needs & Sundays especially mornings upon request. I have a lovely front & back yard for your pets to run around in and a safe neighborhood to go on a walk. At your home, I am prepare food, walk your pet & play for them :)
“Briana house sat and watched my dog for multiple days while I was out of town. She is communicative and always very kind to my anxious little guy. Will continue to book with her. Thank you!”

“I have never left our dogs with anyone who was not a family member. Sarah went out of her way to visit us a few days before she was to dog sit for 10 days. Our Berner-doodle Bailey is very high anxiety and she was so comfortable with Sarah by the time she left after the first visit. Sarah sent us videos and updated us everyday. Bailey and Rory were so relaxed and acting as if Sarah was part of the family and they knew her forever. If you ever need a pet sitter Sarah is exceptional and will be my first choice for our next family trip!”

“10/10 would recommend! Jessica and Guillermo were so amazing at taking care of Zip. Zip is a reactive dog and we were quite anxious leaving him with a sitter for the first time. Jessica made us feel so comfortable for the entire week she stayed with Zip. She was communicative and sent lots of pictures that made us know he was in great care. She respected all the instructions we gave for taking Zip on walks and was very comforting knowing we were a little nervous to leave him. We had some travel delays getting home and Jessica made accommodation to stay extra time so we didn’t have to worry about Zip. Jessica and Guillermo stayed at our apartment for the week as well and were incredible guest. They were clean and gracious and even cleaned up before leaving. Safe to say Zip has new best friends and we will absolutely be booking again!”

About: I have four family dogs of my own. I have experience with dogs from the puppy stage all the way up to my senior dog snuggles. I can adminsiter medications. I can clean up and keep up with puppies. I walk dogs safely and awarely. I work part time in retail and can work around to care for your pets. I have plenty or free time to give to your pets and give the the full attentiom they deserve Building trust is through respecting your pets and showing them they can trust me. I also built trust with my pets by playing and cuddling with them if they want it. I can give food and medication as needed and follow a routine that works for your pets.
About: Hello! My name is Paisley, I have been loving and caring for animals of all shapes and sizes for 15 years and throughout my whole life! I have a dog who loves animals of all shapes and sizes and loves a buddy to hangout with while your pet is with us! I have taken care of dogs, cats, guinea pigs, horses and so many more animals throughout my life! And I love caring for and loving all pets as if they were my own! Your pet will love their stay with me and my family or they will have a fun filled time with me on our walks or visits! I walk my dog daily so your dog will get lots of exercise and go to the dog park so if your dog likes the park I’m more than happy to take them! ❤️ I look forward to hearing from you and taking care of your furry family members ❤️ I am completely self-employed so my schedule is completely flexible. I am home most of the day or in and out of the house for less than one hour at a time able to do frequent potty breaks, feedings, etc.. I work on a rotating schedule so that way Animals that need solo time and space are able to get that Without needing to interact with the other animals in my home if they don’t want to do that
About: Having always had a pet in my home growing up as well as my family life. Animals are a part of a family just as a family member .. having trained and cared for dogs my whole life . I care for each one as if they were my own. They will have plenty of open space to roam around never unsupervised . We live on 2 acre property With our two dogs lots of fetching mad rope tug... After a day outside we all come in to rest . Our two dogs are caged at nite with all newbies are comfortable upstairs with my wife and I. Come share in the love and affection of our family... Having the time now in my life after my children have grown I now enjoy the company of animals where we can play fetch and enjoy the great outdoors if it is only in the backyard or on the deck of my home and or yours. I have and there's a line fence property as well as a lead where all can play with plenty of room. Or animals that need to be crated are as loved as well as I do to my two dogs. As a long play day in the yard
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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 Effort.
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. Effort 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.
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