House Sitting in Elmwood, Syracuse, NY
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1. August S.

“August is my go to for watching Roxy. I never worry when he’s with her. He has been exceptionally flexible with constant schedule changes this summer and is very communicative and clear in working our needs. And Roxy loves him. He’s the best!”


2. Kendra P.
“Kendra helped us out very last minute with a meet and greet and overnight weekend stay with our anxious lab. Bailey warmed up quickly to Kendra with her calm demeanor . Kendra was very communicative and sent us lots of pics and videos. Highly recommend Kendra!”


3. Cammie M.

“Cammie watches our dogs while we were away for the weekend and did a great job! I messed up our door code access and she was very patient while I sorted it out remotely. Dogs were content when we got back and the house was clean!”


4. Kristi V.

“Kristi was amazing with our crew !! She knew we had just taken in our Gracie as a rescue pug and gave her all the extra love and snuggles that she needed to feel safe and loved ....she spent lots of extra time in our home to ensure they didn't feel our absence even working remotely at our place which was great for our pugs/cats. She kept us informed of daily events and sent lots of snuggle snaps which made us feel better. Kristi even left us homemade biscotti for our return home. I can say with full confidence that Kristi is motivated by love of animals and helping others...we will most certainly hire her back to our home for all our Rover needs :)”


5. Nicholas M.


“Nicholas was a great sitter! He followed our complicated instructions to a T and made sure to give the dogs lots of exercise. He shared plenty of updates as well so we were never worried about the health and happiness of our pups.”


6. Amoreena W.

“Amoreena is so great with my dog. She’s a super high energy hunting breed so she’s not always the easiest to watch but she does such a good job meeting her needs and keeping her happy. She sends lots of photos and updates which puts my mind at ease while we’re away.”


7. Hannah M.


“Hannah is fantastic!!! She was communicative, caring, and on top of it while taking care of my 2 dogs. Two things worth noting: 1. one day she came home and discovered one of the dogs had eaten a Reese’s peanut butter cup. And she immediately called me to see how I wanted to deal with the situation 2. She came and went as if no one had stayed in the house. Everything is just as I left it, and the dishwasher was running. Dogs love her, and she sent me so many photos! Will DEFINITELY be hiring her again.”


8. Rachel L.

“Rachel was wonderful with our Maggie! She was very responsive to our text messages and also so flexible with our schedules and everything involving our dog. She stayed in our home with Maggie, and we returned to our house the way we left it. We highly recommend Rachel for your next pet sitter!”


9. Maria B.

“She was so amazing! Leah loved her so much I dont think she was as happy to see me lol She sent photos very often and i never wondered how Leah was doing.. Shes awesome and We will definitely be using her again in the future.”


10. Cassandra D.

“Cassandra was an excellent sitter. My two babies were well taken care of and happy. She sent us updates, pictures and videos. In the video, you can tell how much my babies felt comfortable and well cared for!!”




11. Ralph C.

“Ralph was wonderful and took great care of our new laser dog, Zoey. He shared updates everyday while we were on vacation as well as assisted with watering our plants throughout the house! Ralph shared daily photos and updates about his time watching Zoey! We highly recommend Ralph and will plan to work with in the future!”


12. Audrey S.

“Audrey was very flexible and sent updates of how Keiko was doing while she stayed with her. Very kind and understanding!”


13. Darian H.
“Darian has been nothing but amazing with my pets! I have a 7 year old golden retriever, who is highly active. And I also have a 1 year old cat. She goes above and beyond with both, but especially my dog because she’s so energetic and needy. She takes her for walks, brings her to the park and plays fetch. It’s comforting that she provides photos and updates while they’re together. She also feeds my dog and makes sure to give her the supplements she needs at the right feeding times. It makes me feel at ease when she’s taking care of my animals because I know they’re in the best hands! Highly recommend Darian to everyone!”


14. Susan C.


“Susan watched our dog for a week while we were out of the country. We were nervous to leave her as we’ve never left her overnight with someone we don’t know. Susan came over for a meet and greet before and put our minds at ease. While we were gone she took great care of her. Our dog is not the easiest to watch as she is super high energy and likes to get into trouble but Susan was great with her. We came home to a spotless house and a happy healthy pup.”


15. Kristin L.

“Kristin was amazing during the 5 days that I was gone. She came over multiple times throughout the day to let my dogs out and considering my dogs can be difficult, there were no concerns at all. Will absolutely be booking her again for my other upcoming vacations.”


16. Kenny I.
“Kenny is so great and very reliable! I had a dog sitter all set up with a family member but an issue came up and they could no longer do it. I asked him with a few days notice and he was more than willing and able to do it. I was gone for 3 days and he provided me photos and videos of our dogs playing together at the park and going on walks. He kept me updated with texts and photos which was so nice for me! He is someone I can always reach out to for help and trust!”


17. Alyssa P.

“I could tell Alyssa was the right sitter within the first 5 minutes of meeting her. She put my mind at ease while scheduling traveling plans for our 5 day trip. While she was at my house I could tell that my dog was in great hands :) She had great updates and took great care of my house as well. Look forward to using her in the future! Thank you Alyssa!”


18. Liesel O.

“Will book in the future when considering going away and needing a dog sitter. Provided tons of photos and updates unprompted which I appreciated.”


19. Rebekah C.
About: I’ve always loved dogs since I was a kid, having my sister bring in a new dog or cat and out of everyone of my siblings (10) I’d be the one to love and take care of them. Now, I take care of my families pets whenever they need and I’m always happy to do so. I’m currently working a full-time job. But available anytime after 5pm M-F to be with your lovely pets, and I’m always available on the weekends. I live alone and keep my place tidy. I live in an apartment but they are pet friendly and I enjoy the outdoors which means more playtime outside for the dogs.


20. Otis H.
About: Hello I current aerve in the US Navy for about 5 years now I use to work at a dog daycare/boarding facility for a little over 3 years along with a little obedience training and the basic commands I have also worked along with a few service dogs and been around with the SPCA for a bit to and I try to give back as much as possible I’m in this more for seeing all the great personalities your dogs have and to make your life a little easier as I was always told nobody can ever love you like your dog could ever or be as loyal and caring as your dog will ever be I hope to hear from you soon thank you!
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Elmwood on Rover as of Jul 2024 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.
As of Jul 2024, there are 275 house sitters in Elmwood. 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 Elmwood house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Elmwood have an average of 18 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 Elmwood.
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. Elmwood 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.
