House Sitting in Ellettsville
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“Elliot was great! This was the second time he helped us out with dog sitting our two big dogs. He was very communicative and flexible with his hours. The dogs obviously loved him. I highly recommend him if you are looking for extended pet/house sitting.”

“Kaiya was FANtastic with our pups!! One of our dogs is quite anxious and can be reactive, but Kaiya was incredibly sweet and patient with her and they became fast friends. She’s respectful, personable and a great pet sitter for anyone, especially with anxious dogs. Thank you Kaiya!!!”

“Deborah was great! We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter. I didn’t have to worry about Bruce while I was traveling knowing he was in such good hands. I could tell from her photo updates that Bruce was happy and relaxed with her which is really important for me. I would definitely book with her again!”


“My dog, Cassie, can be very wary of strangers and Tasha handled it like a pro! She sent lots of pictures, let me know what was going on with the fur babes, and left the place just as neat as it was left to her. Definitely would recommend!”

“Theresa stayed with our very nervous dog Adelaide for four days and it was an amazing experience. She is attentive and communicative. I felt so secure and confident knowing that she was here with our little girl.”

“Lucy D was great with Penny. This is the second time that Lucy has stayed this summer. It is nice to go away and not have to worry. The house, plants, fish and especially my precious Penny pup were all fine on my return!”

About: Patient, Attentive, Problem Solver, Caring, Love Each Pet Like My Own, Punctual and Consistent, Communicative, Will Understand Each Individual Pet’s Needs, Comfortable Administering Medicine, Fun! I have a part time job at University, so I am pretty open during large parts of the day! My schedule fluctuates throughout the year depending on how many hours I am working at school and also managing classes. For this semester, Mondays I am not available in the afternoon from 12-6:30. Wednesdays I am available before noon. Tuesdays and Thursdays are very tight as those are my class days, but I might have some flexibility in the evenings! Friday - Sunday I am pretty available all day! There is a small portion of the afternoon from 12-3 I am not available on Fridays. Let me know if you have any questions! I would love to be given a run down of your pets regular daily lifestyle and what I should watch out for or what will help them get comfortable with me! I will follow directions attentively and keep up on whatever schedules you have your little friend on already to make your lives as easy as possible.
About: I've taken care of various types of pets for friends and co-workers over the years (dogs, cats, hamsters, and guinea pigs. I've administered medication orally, cared for senior pets, and cleaned cages/litter boxes. I'm looking for part-time work at this time. My schedule is flexible to include day or night and various days of the week or weekend. I enjoy spending time with all types of animals. I'm conscious of the safety of your pet, as well as the environment and privacy of your home.
About: I have been house sitting and taking care of pets throughout high school and college. I have two cats of my own. I treat any pet as if it is my own when watching them! I am free a lot of the time and can work around many different schedules. I am easy to work with and am very flexible! I play with my own cats every chance I get and make sure they have everything they could need or want. I do this with the pets I watch as well because that’s how I would want my cats taken care of!
About: I’ve been around countless of animals since I was a kid. I’ve taken care of my friends’ cats more times than I can count as well as their dogs throughout the years. I’m very caring, a quick learner and very attuned to detail. Your pet will be in great hands! I just move into town so my availability is pretty open. I’ll have plenty of time to play and take care of your pet with the schedule that works best for you! I always make sure that all animals that I take care of have every single one of their needs met. If they need extra play time, a specific way that they need to take their medication, or if they have a preferred way to approach them. Making them feel comfortable is my top priority. :)
“I highly recommend Jonah as a house/dog sitter. He understands dogs, is extremely patient with them, and knows how to build trust with dogs who are anxious. When we returned from our trip, our dog was happy and the house looked exactly the same as when we left. Jonah is dependable, honest, personable, communicative—an all-around very decent human being.”

About: I’ve lived with dogs/cats most of my life and am very comfortable with pets of any size / behavior. I’m a runner so happy to walk/run with dogs, get their energy out, and make them very happy! Detail-oriented and very organized, I’m here to take care of your pets just like you would do it. I’m a grad student at IU so very flexible around classes. I can adjust as needed so happy to help with last-minute needs as well. I will take care of your pets however you wish! I’ve taken care of many pets and am very flexible. I know how stressful it can be to leave your pet and my goal is to alleviate your concern and love them until you return!
About: I currently work as a nurse at IU Health Hospital in Bloomington. I am a nature lover all-around. I’m happy to bring your animals to my house to pet sit or stay in with them while you’re away. I can also make sure your plants are happy and if you’re really specific with your instructions, I can help take care of aquatic, avian, reptile, or other exotic friends as well! Please feel free to set up a phone call to gauge if I’m the right pet/house sitter for you. We can negotiate a cost that doesn’t break your bank. Thanks for checking out my profile, I hope to talk soon! ☺️🐱🐶🐠🦜 I can accommodate staying in with your pet(s) or having them stay with me. I work overnights on Sundays and Tuesdays at the hospital. So from 7p-7a on those nights, I am not available. I treat house and pet sitting like my own life. I clean after myself and the pets. I tend to plant life and get the mail; general daily duties. All other chores I consider upon request.
Over 26 pet parents in Ellettsville have booked house sitting
Ellettsville pet parents share their Rover experiences
Paul was warm and provided wonderful, in-home care for our two smaller dogs on short notice while we attended a funeral. Our puppy ended up having giardia the day before my spouse left town, and also needed some allergy eye drops. Paul was happy to stop by our vet’s office and pick up the medication, as well as administer both medications to our feisty puppy each day! All of this was in addition to the usual expected updates/photos. We felt quite at ease with the dogs in his care, and would both recommend him to others and use him again!

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Ellettsville is $40
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Sitters in Ellettsville average 3 repeat house sitting clients
House Sitting FAQs
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Ellettsville on Rover as of Nov 2025 was about $40 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 Nov 2025, there are 200 house sitters in Ellettsville. 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, 91% of Ellettsville house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Ellettsville have an average of 16 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 Ellettsville.
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. Ellettsville 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.









