House Sitting in Elsmere
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1. Paz L.
“Paz took copious notes during our initial meeting. She was on time and took great care of our energetic puppy. Paz checked in daily and texted picks of our puppy on walks, getting meals and cuddles. I miss my dog terribly when I'm away traveling, but it was comforting to know she was well loved in my absence.”
2. Tracy C.
“Was so good to have Tracy take care of the pets. She walked the dogs daily which they loved. She is with them most of the time and sends updates and pics. Love that. Came home to happy pets. Will certainly have her take care of them again.”
3. Chris M.
“Chris was fantastic with our dogs! Our boy can be a typical husky but Chris was excellent with his high energy! They both seemed to have a wonderful time with her. She took them on nice long walks and lots of play time. We are so thankful to Chris for taking such great care of our babies so we could have a worry free weekend!”
4. Katherine C.
“Katherine is an animal lover, and an amazing "dog lady!" She loves every good girl (and boy) and has an inate sense for knowing just what they might need at any given time. She will treat your furry friends as her own.”
5. Terry C.
“Terry was absolutely incredible and took the best care of our 2 kitties when we went out of town! Daily pictures and videos, so many updates and great communication! I would give her even more stars if I could. We have never felt safer leaving our babies in another's hands, and we could not recommend her enough. She truly goes above and beyond. :)”
6. Heather B.
“Heather is an amazing Dog Sitter. The dogs love her she sends great pictures and updates and communicates very well. I have never had a single complaint.”
7. Kaitlyn C.
“Kaitlyn was fantastic. She was thoughtful and patient with our very shy puppy. I appreciate how she approached him and within a short time he warmed up. It was our first vacation away from him and he did so well. Kaitlyn sent pics and a video Which was reassuring to us. I recommend her highly.”
8. Toni P.
“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.”
9. Michaela A.
“Michaela was great. We knew our pup would be well taken care of after our meet and greet. She sent us photos and gave us updates on his eating, drinking and exercise. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Michaela again.”
10. Olivia N.
“Olivia did a wonderful job house sitting and watching my two dogs. She exceeded our expectations and nurtured a caring and attentive relationship with both our dogs. I was able to enjoy my vacation and know my dogs were well cared for. Olivia provided photos and updates throughout her stay. I would definitely request her services again and recommend her to anyone looking for a dog walker or house sitter.”
11. 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.”
12. Janiyah K.
“I cannot recommend Janiyah more! I needed someone that I could trust to come and stay at my house while I was away getting married. I was gone nearly a week and she kept me posted the entire time. I was given daily updates and pictures as well! Every time she comes over my doggies get super excited so I know they love her!”
13. Catalina C.
“Catalina was wonderful! She was available on short notice, was great with my dog and cat, and kept me updated throughout the stay with messages and pictures so that I knew all was well at home.”
14. Joshua Z.
“Josh did a fantastic job while watching the dogos. I couldnt ask for any better help at the time i fully appreciate the care for my loving animals”
15. Joseph O.
“Joe takes special attention to detail with our 3 dogs. Each one has a unique need and he is so gentle with them all. He is always reliable and they all love when Joe comes to stay!”
16. Sabrina B.
“Sabrina was great with the pups. Thanks for taking great care of my babies”
17. Jackie M.
“Jackie was wonderful! She accommodated our request last minute—and sent great pictures of our puppy! If I were to travel to Wilmington again, I would feel very comfortable asking Jackie to help us again!”
18. Shanisa J.
“She was great with Bailey, hiking with her too. We like that she treats her as if she is her Dog but at the same token lets us know if she’s doing something that we haven’t discussed she would contact us. You know how hard it is to be gone for 2 weeks so we are happy to have Shanisa as another friend/family & dog sitter in our life she very trustworthy.”
19. Alberta C.
“Alberta is a blessing!! Louie is so comfortable with. He’s usually very hesitant to be left with people so it says a lot about her calm demeanor. She will definitely be our sitter any time we need to be away from him 💜”
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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 Mar 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 Mar 2025, there are 1,437 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, 86% 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.
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