House Sitting in Ellendale, Saint Louis, MO
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“She was fantastic! She put my mind and nerves at ease while I was away as I have an older pup. She kept in touch, kept me updated, and sent pics along the way. I will definitely be using her for future trips.”
“Jeena has become a best friend to all of our pets! We went away for a full week and she managed our 2 cats and 2 dogs (one is a puppy) flawlessly. She was sure everyone got the care and attention they needed. She sent us so many cute pictures, too! We’ve already booked Jeena for the next time we go out of town, so glad we found her!!”
“Skye was very sweet and accommodating for our senior bulldog. She sent me several pictures while i was gone and was always available to chat. I will be using her in the future! Highly recommend!”
“Jennifer was absolutely AMAZING with my 2 kitties. She spent so much time playing with them and loving on them while I was away. She left detailed messages on what happened during the visits and sent me plenty of pictures and videos! I felt so relieved and relaxed to have her watching my kitties. Never worried once. 10/10 recommend!”
“Carolyn was absolutely amazing! She came to house and dog sit for me and she did such an amazing job. She was super communicative and sent photo updates. I have her watching Sally again for an out of town wedding and I know that my girl will be in good hands with Carolyn!”
“Natalee was great. She was very professional and communicative. She sent videos and updates regularly and did everything asked of her. Our dogs seemed happy and worn out when we came back. Would book again in the future.”
“I had Tori stay with my three cats - two of whom aren’t integrated with the third. She paid attention to my directions about that and was in contact a lot during the weekend. I really appreciated her attention to detail and willingness to give my girls cuddles. And she cleaned up after herself. Definitely recommend.”
“Highly recommend Hope!! Immediately during the meet and greet I felt confident that she was professional, responsible, and very fond of dogs, insourcing our pit bull boxer mix. He was obviously very comfy with her during the meet and greet and her stay. She even left a “deep sleep for dogs” video on the TV when she left :) we felt completely confident that Ducky was well taken care of and didn’t worry about how things were going while we were gone, which was so nice. Would def book again!”
“She’s great!! Came over last minute to watch our Frenchie. Very responsive and left the house just like she found it. Sent us pics of the little fur baby and kept us up to speed on everything. Love her!”
“I cannot say enough good things about Autumn. This was by far the longest I've ever stayed away from my pup and she went above and beyond to make it as seemingly as possible for both myself and Greg. I literally plan my trips around her availability.”
About: I am the go-to pet sitter for my friends, family, and friends of the family. I have been told i’m an “animal whisperer” and take that title proudly! I have a bachelors in psychology, i’m a self-published author, and i’m certified in Reiki (energy healing) and can provide your pets and your home with reiki while i’m there. I have a background in housekeeping and can also provide additional cleaning services to your home. I love animals and have found pet sitting to be my happy place. I can’t wait to meet you and your fur babies! Pet sitting is my full-time job so my schedule is very available! I used to do housekeeping professionally and now just clean for friends and friends of the family, but would be willing to provide additional cleaning services if the client requested. I currently live with two cats and two dogs (a pitbull and a dachshund). They’re my roommates animals but I treat them like they’re my own. I always said growing up if i had steady hands I would’ve been a vet! I’m always caring for pets, or with pets and treat them like I would treat a child.
“This was my first time using Rover.com and we were very impressed with Alicia. She was available at the last minute on a holiday and confirmed all the details with me the evening before. She arrived promptly and immediately became acquainted with our dogs, who instantly liked her. We provided (more than) ample instructions for the pets before we left, and Alicia patiently listened to everything we had to say. I have to be in NYC for work and am planning to book with her if she is available.”
“Porter is EXCEPTIONAL! Pebbles ADORES him! I read on here that he was very dependable (which was the biggest thing I was looking for). My experience with him was that he’s very dependable, he’s very dedicated to my pet’s care and safety, he kept my home clean, and I came home to a very happy pet. I could tell she had so much fun with him! I could not have asked for a more positive experience. Thank you, Porter!”
“Phoebe is so sweet and kind, extremely respectful and communicative. She house sat and watched my dog and cat for about a week. She provided absolutely adorable updates, suggested and was open to a prior meeting, and followed some pretty precise and specific instructions for care. I’m so grateful Phoebe not only was able to care for my animals, but showed them love, cuddles and eased my pup’s major anxiety. Plus, I live in an apartment so it’s not easy during feeding time so I am grateful Phoebe was able to navigate that as well. Thank you Phoebe, hope you can watch these two knuckleheads again!! ❤️”
“Allison was amazing. Willing to meet before we left town, sent us a picture every day, was flexible when we needed her to come earlier than originally planned, and left our house cleaner than she found it! We will definitely use her services again in the future.”
“Max was very dependable and prompt with any last minute needs that we needed help with. He was very pleasant work with and left the house in perfect condition and cleaned up when he left.”
“Devon did a wonderful job housesitting and taking care of my spoiled cat. She was prompt and attentive during our initial meet-and-greet and seemed very comfortable with what we needed for both the cat and the house. We returned after 11 days to a tidy home and and happy cat....which helps that vacation feeling linger a bit longer. I would definitely recommend Devon and use her services again in the future.”
“Whitney was the absolute best! She sent me videos and picture updates of my dogs every time she was with them. I would definitely recommend Whitney for anyone needing a dog sitter!”
“Mariama was so wonderful. She troubleshooted any issue that came up, send numerous photos, took special care of my Thunder-phobic greyhound and just generally lived in them. Was quick to reach out with any questions that came up. I will definitely be hiring her again. Very reliable and went the extra mile!!”
Ellendale pet parents share their Rover experiences
We completely and fully trust Sits with our 123-year-old, quirky home and the care of our two beloved, nervous rescue dogs. Sits is professional, responsible, reliable, and respectful. She is an excellent communicator and, most importantly, is unequivocally trustworthy. She will always be our first choice for a house sitter and for the care of our two dogs. We recommend her on the strongest possible terms.
Alec was incredible! He took the best care of our two whippets. When it was cold outside he put their sweaters on and even gave them little scarves to wear! He took them on walks everyday, sent us regular photos, and took great care of the house. We have had numerous dog sitters and I can confidently say Alex was the best!
Highly recommend Hope!! Immediately during the meet and greet I felt confident that she was professional, responsible, and very fond of dogs, insourcing our pit bull boxer mix. He was obviously very comfy with her during the meet and greet and her stay. She even left a “deep sleep for dogs” video on the TV when she left :) we felt completely confident that Ducky was well taken care of and didn’t worry about how things were going while we were gone, which was so nice. Would def book again!
Rachel was a great sitter for Sirius! She visited with him all day in my home for a couple of days. She gave Sirius his medicine and kept him company- he was excited to see her each day. Rachel was also very respectful of my home and communicative throughout the visits. Definitely recommend her!
Julia was amazing with my pups. It was their first time with a sitter and also the first time with someone entering my house while I’m not there. One dog is very timid with strangers and it didn’t take long for her to sit on Julia’s lap. The other dog is very young and can get a little wild at times. Julia sent pictures of her relaxing on her lap totally chilled. The communication was top notch! I would not hesitate to have Julia sit for my pups again.
David has been our most favorite dog sitter for a few years now! He’s communicative, prompt and so clean. He sends sweet updates about our pups and sends pictures which is so fun. They aren’t easy and we know they’re in good hands when he’s there - we have no worries about them while we’re gone. This most recent trip, he made paw print ornaments 😭 which was so thoughtful! Love David and he will always be our first choice ❤️
It was wonderful to have Jacob watch Finn at our house. He was very responsive, communicative and polite. Jacob asked great questions about Finn and his daily routine. He was easy to work with on the details of our requests. We returned to a happy dog in a happy house. Thank YOU Jacob!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Ellendale is $50
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Sitters in Ellendale average 7 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 Ellendale on Rover as of Dec 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 89% of Ellendale house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 7 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 Ellendale.
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. Ellendale 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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