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“Jen is great with all of my pets and takes great care of my house during house sitting. I appreciate being able to travel for work and not having to worry about Pasha and Eadan.”
“Out of this world amazing . Not enough words to explain. I was out of town for four days and Rachel was tasked with housesitting my three pitbull mixes and a Shih Tzu. The Shih Tzu also required ear and eye meds daily as well as sets of pills. It’s hard for me to even keep up with all of that and the Shih Tzu looked in better health than when I left him. She also noted when some of the meds were due to expire!!! My house was cleaner than how I left it and it’s such a relief coming back from vacation, not having to do a single thing. I ran out of dog treats and Rachel took the liberty upon herself to go out and replenish the dog treats and some food so I didn’t have to when I got back. I was provided the perfect blend of daily pics giving me additional comfort all was well. I am happy to write this review but at the same time conflicted because now everyone else will know how good she is and may not be available next time I need her……”
“This was our first experience hiring a pet sitter and we couldn’t be more pleased with Jessalyn! Our pets were very well taken care of! We have already scheduled with her for next month. Thanks, Jessalyn!”
“Lamarr is truly a saint! We had to ask him very last minute to stay at our home for 4 full days (he arrived at 8am and left at 10pm 4 days after). He loved our pets like they were his own and we have a 6 month old puppy that’s quite the handful! He has such a passion for what he does and I would trust him anytime with our home and our pets that we love like children. Our 5 year old pittie needs meds every 12 hours and he didn’t have any issues at all. We love Lamarr!!!”
“Ariel was awesome. She provided us daily updates and pictures of our dogs. She also fed our fish and provided pictures of them daily as well. This really made me feel good knowing my dogs and fish were so well taken care of. This was my first time using Rover and it will not be the last. Ariel will be my go to pet sitter. I also really appreciated that she let us know if she was leaving the house for awhile and when she returned. Highly recommend using Ariel!!!”
“Blair watched our dog for 4 days while we were out of town. Communication was easy and we got lots of pictures and updates throughout her stay! Our pup seemed very happy!”
“Thank you again for taking care of the turkey!”
“Sean watched my older Frenchie for the weekend and I couldn’t be happier. Sean really went above and beyond! He stayed at my place and made sure my dog felt safe and loved including walking her, administering her meds, and spending the whole weekend with her. I will definitely be using Sean again and would highly recommend him!”
“would highly recommend Tiarra for anything! She left our home in perfect condition and our boys were so happy! She was a great communicator and patient with our temperamental chihuahua.”
“Abigail did wonderful with our 2 dogs and was excellent at communicating. We would use her again.”
“Laura was easy going, even when a wind storm took off a shutter, and took good care of Steve! Left us a sweet note and gift too! House was in good order. Thanks!”
“Lucas was great sitting our three pups at home. He made certain they went out their normal ~4 times a day, he gave them their meds & food as directed, and communicated well with us during the entire stay. We greatly appreciate his time with them :-) and would book additional stays with him as they come up.”
“Erica is fantastic! From feeding and playing to making sure Nona took her medications, Erica was on top of everything. She cared for Nona like she was her own dog.”
About: I regularly pet sit for friends and family. 1-3 weeks mostly; but can do just a few days as well. Private home with a fenced yard. Dog lead in yard is available. I love to walk! Short or long walks are all fine with me. I’ve been around dogs my entire life. I’ve owned 3 in my adult life. I even fostered a dog for 9 months! It was hard to give her up; but she went to a loving home. I’m honest and trustworthy and dogs just make every day better! I work a pretty flexible schedule. I’m retired so I have lots of time. If your dog likes car rides and public parks…awesome! There’s also 2-3 dog parks not far from my house I have a fenced in yard that's about 70 yards deep. I also have a 30 yard lead that is concreted in (no fear of them breaking lose. There are sidewalks all around my neighborhood for safe walks on a leash. The closest dog park is about 2 miles from my house. I live alone.
About: I am currently a dog owner taking her through training to get a canine good citizen award. I know the importance of listening to the directions of owners because we all want our fur babies to be safe while we are away. I have lived with dogs since I was 13 years old. I’m currently working part-time and getting my graduate degree. I have a flexible schedule outside of my working and school hours. I am able to stop in and check on a loved one when I am available and ensure they are well taken cared of. I follow the directions and needs of each person. It’s important to be respectful of what owners expect out of outside care and assistance. For drop-in visits and walking I’ll ensure the dog has enough entertainment, food, and water.
“Sydney is amazing with both my dogs and cats. My shy calico who never comes out for anyone (including family she’s known her whole life) comes and out and hangs out with her. I never need to worry about my animals when traveling for work and everything is clean when I get home. Dogs are happy, cats are happy, I’m happy.”
About: I have had dogs and cats my whole life and I have been helping take care of my family friend’s pets for a few years now. I love animals and I love being able to help and take care of them!! I also like to walk and run so I can take your pets on all the walks or runs they want/need! I am currently working part time and I am a college student but I will have plenty of time to take care of your animals!! I have a great manageable schedule to fit your animals needs into my weekly routines!! I have an invisible fence to keep my dog in along with a white picket fence and a nice front and back yard to allow her to play in.
“Please please please book Jessyca! She did an amazing job with my baby, he’s really hyper and she handled him perfectly! Jessyca is really patient, really sweet, and I can tell just honestly loves her line of work. Since I’m going to need a sitter now, Jessyca will be seeing Apollo and I much more often! I can’t wait to book her again, I appreciate her so much!”
“Kyra took wonderful care of our dog. I highly recommend her!”
About: I’ve had dogs all my life, no matter if it was playing, walking, sitting, bathing, etc I was the guy for the job. My clients can always count on me. I am currently working part time, so I am almost always available to make time for your pup. Weekdays or Weekends work perfectly into my schedule. I have a big fenced in yard and two dogs who I always make time to walk or play with. If your dog needs to be crated that is no problem at all.
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1. Jennifer M.
“Jen is great with all of my pets and takes great care of my house during house sitting. I appreciate being able to travel for work and not having to worry about Pasha and Eadan.”
2. Rachel T.
“Out of this world amazing . Not enough words to explain. I was out of town for four days and Rachel was tasked with housesitting my three pitbull mixes and a Shih Tzu. The Shih Tzu also required ear and eye meds daily as well as sets of pills. It’s hard for me to even keep up with all of that and the Shih Tzu looked in better health than when I left him. She also noted when some of the meds were due to expire!!! My house was cleaner than how I left it and it’s such a relief coming back from vacation, not having to do a single thing. I ran out of dog treats and Rachel took the liberty upon herself to go out and replenish the dog treats and some food so I didn’t have to when I got back. I was provided the perfect blend of daily pics giving me additional comfort all was well. I am happy to write this review but at the same time conflicted because now everyone else will know how good she is and may not be available next time I need her……”
3. Jessalyn S.
“This was our first experience hiring a pet sitter and we couldn’t be more pleased with Jessalyn! Our pets were very well taken care of! We have already scheduled with her for next month. Thanks, Jessalyn!”
4. Lamarr G.
“Lamarr is truly a saint! We had to ask him very last minute to stay at our home for 4 full days (he arrived at 8am and left at 10pm 4 days after). He loved our pets like they were his own and we have a 6 month old puppy that’s quite the handful! He has such a passion for what he does and I would trust him anytime with our home and our pets that we love like children. Our 5 year old pittie needs meds every 12 hours and he didn’t have any issues at all. We love Lamarr!!!”
5. Ariel C.
“Ariel was awesome. She provided us daily updates and pictures of our dogs. She also fed our fish and provided pictures of them daily as well. This really made me feel good knowing my dogs and fish were so well taken care of. This was my first time using Rover and it will not be the last. Ariel will be my go to pet sitter. I also really appreciated that she let us know if she was leaving the house for awhile and when she returned. Highly recommend using Ariel!!!”
6. Blair G.
“Blair watched our dog for 4 days while we were out of town. Communication was easy and we got lots of pictures and updates throughout her stay! Our pup seemed very happy!”
7. Jennifer V.
“Thank you again for taking care of the turkey!”
8. Sean B.
“Sean watched my older Frenchie for the weekend and I couldn’t be happier. Sean really went above and beyond! He stayed at my place and made sure my dog felt safe and loved including walking her, administering her meds, and spending the whole weekend with her. I will definitely be using Sean again and would highly recommend him!”
9. Tiarra L.
“would highly recommend Tiarra for anything! She left our home in perfect condition and our boys were so happy! She was a great communicator and patient with our temperamental chihuahua.”
10. Abigail W.
“Abigail did wonderful with our 2 dogs and was excellent at communicating. We would use her again.”
11. Laura B.
“Laura was easy going, even when a wind storm took off a shutter, and took good care of Steve! Left us a sweet note and gift too! House was in good order. Thanks!”
12. Lucas "Lux" B.
“Lucas was great sitting our three pups at home. He made certain they went out their normal ~4 times a day, he gave them their meds & food as directed, and communicated well with us during the entire stay. We greatly appreciate his time with them :-) and would book additional stays with him as they come up.”
13. Erica T.
“Erica is fantastic! From feeding and playing to making sure Nona took her medications, Erica was on top of everything. She cared for Nona like she was her own dog.”
14. Jenny E.
“Jenny is one of the most gentle and caring people I've ever known. Asking her to take care of my pet is a no brainer! I would trust her to take care of any of my family members.”
15. Mattie M.
About: I am currently a dog owner taking her through training to get a canine good citizen award. I know the importance of listening to the directions of owners because we all want our fur babies to be safe while we are away. I have lived with dogs since I was 13 years old. I’m currently working part-time and getting my graduate degree. I have a flexible schedule outside of my working and school hours. I am able to stop in and check on a loved one when I am available and ensure they are well taken cared of. I follow the directions and needs of each person. It’s important to be respectful of what owners expect out of outside care and assistance. For drop-in visits and walking I’ll ensure the dog has enough entertainment, food, and water.
16. Sydney T.
“Sydney is amazing with both my dogs and cats. My shy calico who never comes out for anyone (including family she’s known her whole life) comes and out and hangs out with her. I never need to worry about my animals when traveling for work and everything is clean when I get home. Dogs are happy, cats are happy, I’m happy.”
17. Annabeth L.
About: I have had dogs and cats my whole life and I have been helping take care of my family friend’s pets for a few years now. I love animals and I love being able to help and take care of them!! I also like to walk and run so I can take your pets on all the walks or runs they want/need! I am currently working part time and I am a college student but I will have plenty of time to take care of your animals!! I have a great manageable schedule to fit your animals needs into my weekly routines!! I have an invisible fence to keep my dog in along with a white picket fence and a nice front and back yard to allow her to play in.
18. Jessyca J.
“Please please please book Jessyca! She did an amazing job with my baby, he’s really hyper and she handled him perfectly! Jessyca is really patient, really sweet, and I can tell just honestly loves her line of work. Since I’m going to need a sitter now, Jessyca will be seeing Apollo and I much more often! I can’t wait to book her again, I appreciate her so much!”
19. Kyra R.
“Kyra took wonderful care of our dog. I highly recommend her!”
20. Samuel K.
“I had Sammy watch my two dogs over the weekend. He is very reliable and gave me updates each day. I would definitely hire him again.”
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Elsmere is $45
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Sitters in Elsmere average 4 repeat house sitting clients
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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 Jun 2025 was about $45 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 Jun 2025, there are 1,168 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, 89% of Elsmere house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Elsmere have an average of 15 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 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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