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“Chris was wonderful! She took excellent care of our dog Bailey and even brought her dog over to play. Her daily pictures and updates were very welcome and gave us a sense of well-being while we were away. We'll definitely use her services again.”


“Karen was phenomenal. My dog is what I consider “special needs” - older, a rescue AND a pittie breed mix. Karen allowed me to be away for a couple days and be fully at ease; she was great with communicating with me throughout the visit and I am so thankful to her.”


“Tena did great with our babies! I was so nervous to leave them behind this trip. She gave them great care and attention and even managed to get one of my more aloof cats to sniff her! She is awesome!”


“Jake has stayed with Jenni and Matt often. Great sitters for your bundles of love. Very flexible, communicative and personable. I've boarded at their home and used them for in-home services with ease. I think at the moment they only offer in-home dog sitting, which unfortunately doesn't fit my needs as well, or I'd be using them all the time. Definitely recommend them though.”


“One of the hardest things about having pets is caring for them when we’re not able to. There’s just so much to worry about and too many nuanced details to convey to a house/dog sitter that it’s tough to be at ease. I’ll admit that I’m a little high-strung and using Rover for the first time for this service was not an easy decision. Fast forward to today…Heather is an absolute pro. You immediately get that she’s very experienced and respectful of your unique situation. She asks all the right questions and is an excellent communicator. Honestly could go on and on, but needless to say, we’re super pleased and I think found the high-mark on our very first try. We are already scheduled to see her again this summer and it’ll be the first time that I won’t worry about our dogs or home. Thanks Heather!”


“Tracy took such a good care of our senior dog, who is still adjusting to his new surroundings. I don't have to see it to know that she took extra care because in all of the pictures he seemed very comfortable around her. Not only that, she took a great care of the house, too! I am so grateful for her care and attention.”


“Kat was amazing. She looked after our dog for a night so we could go away. She kept us up to date with how he was doing and our dog had a great time with her. Would highly recommend and will be using her services again!”


“Terry was terrific! Very warm, kind and amazing with our Ollie. Terry is also, very professional and efficient, she took very good care of my home as well. Truly she went above & beyond.”


“Shanisa was a wonderful sitter! My home was left cleaned and organized and my pups were happy as can be. She was prompt to respond and even though i was away for only a weekend, she made sure to send pictures and videos to me. Would highly recommend!”


“There aren’t enough good things to say about Joelle! She was communicative, kind, compassionate, and respectful in every way - with our animals and their quirks, our home, etc. She sent us pictures and was prompt in all responses. This also was a last minute request due to a previous sitter following through. Such a treasure to find her, and we look forward to working with her much more! Thank you, Joelle!”

“Kaitlyn provided our two dogs with great care as usual but was especially helpful with extended care following a flight cancellation we experienced. We know we can count on her!”


“Dylan was excellent. Our pup got an injury while we were away. He handled things gracefully, remained calm and got the pup to the vet for care. I would recommend and use his services again.”


“Our dogs were well cared for and we felt very comfortable leaving them with her for two weeks. I would highly recommend Alberta. She left our house in pristine condition too!”


“Jackie came a few days before our booking to meet the pups and she was so kind a patient with them. She was easy to communicate with and sent me pictures throughout her stay and kept me up to date on everything. She was a great sitting for my fur babies and will deff book with her again!”


“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I was thrilled with Stephanie M! She took excellent care of my dogs, Dusty and Izzy, during my vacation. She sent frequent updates with pictures of them relaxing and playing, and i could tell they were really enjoying their time together. They both seemed relaxed and happy when we got back, and we have no doubt they were well looked after. The even seemed to be sad to she her leave. And to top it all she even made me a lovely bouquet of flowers. What a wonderful sweet surprise to come home to.”


“Gina was amazing!! From the initial meeting, our puppies took to her right away and I could tell it would be a great fit. She was very attentive with them and just a lovely person! She sent updates often with pictures and videos which my family loved. I’m pretty sure our pups were spoiled when we were gone and they probably will miss her! I will definitely use her services again in the future and recommend her to everyone!!”

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Chris M.

“Chris was wonderful! She took excellent care of our dog Bailey and even brought her dog over to play. Her daily pictures and updates were very welcome and gave us a sense of well-being while we were away. We'll definitely use her services again.”


Karen P.Star Sitter

“Karen was phenomenal. My dog is what I consider “special needs” - older, a rescue AND a pittie breed mix. Karen allowed me to be away for a couple days and be fully at ease; she was great with communicating with me throughout the visit and I am so thankful to her.”


Tena D.Star Sitter

“Tena did great with our babies! I was so nervous to leave them behind this trip. She gave them great care and attention and even managed to get one of my more aloof cats to sniff her! She is awesome!”


Jenni L.Star Sitter

“Jake has stayed with Jenni and Matt often. Great sitters for your bundles of love. Very flexible, communicative and personable. I've boarded at their home and used them for in-home services with ease. I think at the moment they only offer in-home dog sitting, which unfortunately doesn't fit my needs as well, or I'd be using them all the time. Definitely recommend them though.”


Heather B.Star Sitter

“One of the hardest things about having pets is caring for them when we’re not able to. There’s just so much to worry about and too many nuanced details to convey to a house/dog sitter that it’s tough to be at ease. I’ll admit that I’m a little high-strung and using Rover for the first time for this service was not an easy decision. Fast forward to today…Heather is an absolute pro. You immediately get that she’s very experienced and respectful of your unique situation. She asks all the right questions and is an excellent communicator. Honestly could go on and on, but needless to say, we’re super pleased and I think found the high-mark on our very first try. We are already scheduled to see her again this summer and it’ll be the first time that I won’t worry about our dogs or home. Thanks Heather!”


Tracy C.
Star Sitter


“Tracy took such a good care of our senior dog, who is still adjusting to his new surroundings. I don't have to see it to know that she took extra care because in all of the pictures he seemed very comfortable around her. Not only that, she took a great care of the house, too! I am so grateful for her care and attention.”


Toni P.Star Sitter

“Toni did a great job taking care of my two fur-babies. She was very good at communicating. I will definitely reach out again and would recommend to others.”


Jessica P.

“Jessica watch our two dogs in our home for the weekend. She sent pics and was very attentive to their needs. We will definitely ask her to watch them again!”


Katherine C.

“Kat was amazing. She looked after our dog for a night so we could go away. She kept us up to date with how he was doing and our dog had a great time with her. Would highly recommend and will be using her services again!”


Terry C.

“Terry was terrific! Very warm, kind and amazing with our Ollie. Terry is also, very professional and efficient, she took very good care of my home as well. Truly she went above & beyond.”


Shanisa J.

“Shanisa was a wonderful sitter! My home was left cleaned and organized and my pups were happy as can be. She was prompt to respond and even though i was away for only a weekend, she made sure to send pictures and videos to me. Would highly recommend!”


Joelle H.
“There aren’t enough good things to say about Joelle! She was communicative, kind, compassionate, and respectful in every way - with our animals and their quirks, our home, etc. She sent us pictures and was prompt in all responses. This also was a last minute request due to a previous sitter following through. Such a treasure to find her, and we look forward to working with her much more! Thank you, Joelle!”


Sabrina B.

“Sabrina was great with sending photos and updates about the dogs. She was respectful of our home and very responsive to communication. I would recommend her!”


Kaitlyn C.Star Sitter

“Kaitlyn provided our two dogs with great care as usual but was especially helpful with extended care following a flight cancellation we experienced. We know we can count on her!”


Dylan H.Star Sitter

“Dylan was excellent. Our pup got an injury while we were away. He handled things gracefully, remained calm and got the pup to the vet for care. I would recommend and use his services again.”


Alberta C.

“Our dogs were well cared for and we felt very comfortable leaving them with her for two weeks. I would highly recommend Alberta. She left our house in pristine condition too!”


Alyson C.

“Alyson was fantastic! She was very communicative during her visits and sent plenty of pics of our girls who looked happy and loved. Highly recommend Would book her again!”


Jackie M.

“Jackie came a few days before our booking to meet the pups and she was so kind a patient with them. She was easy to communicate with and sent me pictures throughout her stay and kept me up to date on everything. She was a great sitting for my fur babies and will deff book with her again!”


Stephanie M.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I was thrilled with Stephanie M! She took excellent care of my dogs, Dusty and Izzy, during my vacation. She sent frequent updates with pictures of them relaxing and playing, and i could tell they were really enjoying their time together. They both seemed relaxed and happy when we got back, and we have no doubt they were well looked after. The even seemed to be sad to she her leave. And to top it all she even made me a lovely bouquet of flowers. What a wonderful sweet surprise to come home to.”


Gina D.

“Gina was amazing!! From the initial meeting, our puppies took to her right away and I could tell it would be a great fit. She was very attentive with them and just a lovely person! She sent updates often with pictures and videos which my family loved. I’m pretty sure our pups were spoiled when we were gone and they probably will miss her! I will definitely use her services again in the future and recommend her to everyone!!”
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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 Elsmere on Rover as of Aug 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.
As of Aug 2025, there are 1,540 house sitters in Elsmere. 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, 85% of Elsmere house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Elsmere have an average of 14 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 Elsmere.
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. Elsmere 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.
