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“Vanessa was lovely! Very communicative and friendly. This is our first time having someone stay at the house instead of dropins and I'm very glad we found her for a longer trip we have coming up. The house is as we left it and our cat is in good spirits. Thank you again!”
“Jesse took great care of Millie while we were gone and left our home in perfect condition. Couldn't be happier with the communication and photos. Would def work with Jesse again!”
“Sophia was great! From first contact she was very responsive and easy to schedule with and continued to be very communicative. She sent daily updates and photos and it was clear that my kitties were very happy and comfortable with her. One of my cats is particularly shy, so when I received photos of him head butting her on day 2, I was really able to relax :). We arrived home to a clean home and 2 kitties who were very happy to see us and were clearly loved and well taken care of while we were gone!”
“We are so fortunate to have found Kadence.She has a calm,soft demeanor and was unfazed by my fearful Chihuahua barking at her.Once Finn realized that I was leaving he jumped onto her lap and watched me go.That never happens.Kadence sent pictures that assured me that Finn was laying calmly with her.It was a huge relief for me to be able to spend Thanksgiving with my family knowing that Finn was in good hands.Kadence is professional and was here when she said she would be.I highly recommend her.I’ve already booked her,again,for a weekend.”
“Lauren is a great communicator and wonderful dog sitter. She watched our older golden retriever and poodle mix and they LOVED her. She was very respectful of our house; we will definitely be contacting her again in the future.”
“Katie was amazing. She initiated a meet and greet! She stayed at my home watching my beloved puppy Alabaster. She kept me updated all throughout the time with pictures and updates. When I returned my puppy was more calm when I returned than when I left. I will absolutely have Katie watch Alabaster again.”
“Very happy with Laci. Totally professional, good with our young dog and Laci is a good communicator. We will look forward to inviting her back.”
“She took great care of the animals again, and sent loads of pictures and videos. Second time with Alexandra and would absolutely reach out again! Thanks!!”
“Didn’t feel like it was the first time meeting! She was flexible with my schedule and planned fun outings for my dog. She loved him despite his quirks. And he came home exhausted! Would highly recommend Sharon to anyone looking to leave their baby in a loving home.”
“Lauren was a wonderful house sitter! She kept me updated with plenty of photos and short summaries of what my pets were up to each day. I didn’t have to worry at all that my pets were well taken care of during my vacation! I came home to a clean house and happy animals. I would definitely book with Lauren again!”
About: I grew up with a sweet black lab who taught me just how special the bond between people and pets can be. Since graduating college, I’ve been dog sitting and walking for pups around my town, caring for dogs of all breeds, sizes, and personalities. What sets me apart is my calm, caring approach and genuine love for animals. I make it a priority to learn each dog’s routine and preferences so they feel comfortable, safe, and happy—whether we’re on a walk, snuggling on the couch, or sticking to a medication schedule. I have experience with: Senior dogs who need a slower pace and a little extra TLC Energetic dogs who need structured walks and play Basic training reinforcement (sit, stay, leash manners) I'm dependable, communicative, and always ready to treat your dog like family! I’m currently taking online graduate courses at Gordon College, which gives me a very flexible schedule throughout the week. Since I can work from home and set my own hours, I’m able to dedicate time during the day for walks, drop-ins, or extended stays—whatever your pet needs. Whether it’s a morning walk, midday check-in, or overnight care, I’m happy to work around your schedule to make sure your pet feels loved and cared for while you’re away. I currently live with my parents, so I only offer pet care in my clients’ homes. This allows your pet to stay in their familiar environment, which helps reduce stress and keeps them feeling safe and comfortable. I always follow any house instructions you provide—whether it’s feeding schedules, walk routines, or special care details—and I do my best to keep everything just the way you left it. I’m respectful of your space, attentive to your pet’s needs, and committed to keeping them happy, healthy, and secure while you're away.
“Emma has done a fantastic job taking care of Stella and Olive. This was our first time leaving Stella for a week. Olive is an older, pretty chill cavapoo. Stella is a rambunctious lab puppy and Emma was great handling both of them. I received wonderful and most appreciative pictures everyday. I would not hesitate to re-book with Emma in the future.”
“Just excellent. Will stayed at my home to watch my boys (2 pitties) and he was communicative and shared photos the entire time I was gone. It looks like my dogs had a blast. I’ll definitely call on Will for help again and it’s such a wonderful peace of mind knowing my dogs were in good hands.”
“Attentive to every puppy need. Excellent!”
“Michael took excellent care of both of our dogs. He came over for a meet and greet prior to the first time he dog sat for us. On the day he did dog sit our dog Champ was having some stomach issues. Champ ended up throwing up a few times on his way outside and Michael was great! He used our hose outside to clean it up and made sure that Champ was ok. He was also great with our 12 week old puppy who kept him busy playing. I would recommend Michael and will definitely use him again!”
“Olivia was fantastic housesitting with my dog and cat on pretty short notice. She sent me updates and pictures and could tell my fur babies (and my home) were in great hands. She will be my first call for any future trips and will likely look to plan my vacations around her schedule. I can't recommend Olivia enough!”
“Sarah did a great job taking care of our older dog who has mobility issues and requires daily medications.”
“We're always nervous to leave our high energy and very big dog Kip with anyone, but couldn't have been happier with Annie! She stayed at our house for 2 days while we were at a wedding and took great of Kip and our space! She sent lot of pictures, and we knew he was in good hands. We'd definitely work with her again! Thanks Annie!”
About: I love spending time with dogs and I am the go-to neighborhood dog walker or sitter. I have a soft spot for senior dogs but I love them all. My favorite thing is walking pups on the dog-friendly beach near my house. I’m recently retired so I have plenty of time to look after your furry family members! I can work with your needs to keep your pet safe and happy when you can’t be there. I live in a quiet neighborhood that is safe for walking. We have a large yard and access to a dog-friendly beach. Inside, there plenty of room to roam or relax, and I never object to snuggles on the couch.
“Tess was an amazing pet sitter. She’s friendly, responsible, and trustworthy. She took excellent care of both our dogs and cats. They were all happy and tired when we got home. I will definitely reach out to her again when I need someone to take care of my pets!”
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Vanessa A.Star Sitter
“Vanessa was lovely! Very communicative and friendly. This is our first time having someone stay at the house instead of dropins and I'm very glad we found her for a longer trip we have coming up. The house is as we left it and our cat is in good spirits. Thank you again!”
Jesse M.Star Sitter
“Jesse took great care of Millie while we were gone and left our home in perfect condition. Couldn't be happier with the communication and photos. Would def work with Jesse again!”
Sophia R.Star Sitter
“Sophia was great! From first contact she was very responsive and easy to schedule with and continued to be very communicative. She sent daily updates and photos and it was clear that my kitties were very happy and comfortable with her. One of my cats is particularly shy, so when I received photos of him head butting her on day 2, I was really able to relax :). We arrived home to a clean home and 2 kitties who were very happy to see us and were clearly loved and well taken care of while we were gone!”
Kadence W.
“We are so fortunate to have found Kadence.She has a calm,soft demeanor and was unfazed by my fearful Chihuahua barking at her.Once Finn realized that I was leaving he jumped onto her lap and watched me go.That never happens.Kadence sent pictures that assured me that Finn was laying calmly with her.It was a huge relief for me to be able to spend Thanksgiving with my family knowing that Finn was in good hands.Kadence is professional and was here when she said she would be.I highly recommend her.I’ve already booked her,again,for a weekend.”
Lauren D.
“Lauren is a great communicator and wonderful dog sitter. She watched our older golden retriever and poodle mix and they LOVED her. She was very respectful of our house; we will definitely be contacting her again in the future.”
Katie B.Star Sitter
“Katie was amazing. She initiated a meet and greet! She stayed at my home watching my beloved puppy Alabaster. She kept me updated all throughout the time with pictures and updates. When I returned my puppy was more calm when I returned than when I left. I will absolutely have Katie watch Alabaster again.”
Lacie S.Star Sitter
“Very happy with Laci. Totally professional, good with our young dog and Laci is a good communicator. We will look forward to inviting her back.”
Alexandra L.
“She took great care of the animals again, and sent loads of pictures and videos. Second time with Alexandra and would absolutely reach out again! Thanks!!”
Sharon O.
“Didn’t feel like it was the first time meeting! She was flexible with my schedule and planned fun outings for my dog. She loved him despite his quirks. And he came home exhausted! Would highly recommend Sharon to anyone looking to leave their baby in a loving home.”
Lauren B.
“Lauren was a wonderful house sitter! She kept me updated with plenty of photos and short summaries of what my pets were up to each day. I didn’t have to worry at all that my pets were well taken care of during my vacation! I came home to a clean house and happy animals. I would definitely book with Lauren again!”
Alexa P.
“I’ve known Alexa for 3+ years and have seen her interact with many dogs and other animals. Alexa loves animals and is so good with them. When she comes to my house she is so patient with both of my rescue dogs, as they aren’t the best around people that aren’t their family. Alexa is a very caring, compassionate and generous person. She is so gentle and kind, I would definitely recommend her to sit or walk someone’s pet(s)!”
Emma C.Star Sitter
“Emma has done a fantastic job taking care of Stella and Olive. This was our first time leaving Stella for a week. Olive is an older, pretty chill cavapoo. Stella is a rambunctious lab puppy and Emma was great handling both of them. I received wonderful and most appreciative pictures everyday. I would not hesitate to re-book with Emma in the future.”
Will D.Star Sitter
“Just excellent. Will stayed at my home to watch my boys (2 pitties) and he was communicative and shared photos the entire time I was gone. It looks like my dogs had a blast. I’ll definitely call on Will for help again and it’s such a wonderful peace of mind knowing my dogs were in good hands.”
Carol P.
“Attentive to every puppy need. Excellent!”
Michael M.
“Michael took excellent care of both of our dogs. He came over for a meet and greet prior to the first time he dog sat for us. On the day he did dog sit our dog Champ was having some stomach issues. Champ ended up throwing up a few times on his way outside and Michael was great! He used our hose outside to clean it up and made sure that Champ was ok. He was also great with our 12 week old puppy who kept him busy playing. I would recommend Michael and will definitely use him again!”
Olivia P.
“Olivia was fantastic housesitting with my dog and cat on pretty short notice. She sent me updates and pictures and could tell my fur babies (and my home) were in great hands. She will be my first call for any future trips and will likely look to plan my vacations around her schedule. I can't recommend Olivia enough!”
Sarah R.
“Sarah did a great job taking care of our older dog who has mobility issues and requires daily medications.”
Annmarie A.
“We're always nervous to leave our high energy and very big dog Kip with anyone, but couldn't have been happier with Annie! She stayed at our house for 2 days while we were at a wedding and took great of Kip and our space! She sent lot of pictures, and we knew he was in good hands. We'd definitely work with her again! Thanks Annie!”
Julianne F.
“Julie looks after my dog, Magnus, and does an amazing job. She treats him like family, making sure he gets plenty of fresh air and exercise and is fed on his schedule. Magnus gets all excited when he sees her and I know he is in good hands.”
Tess H.
“Tess was an amazing pet sitter. She’s friendly, responsible, and trustworthy. She took excellent care of both our dogs and cats. They were all happy and tired when we got home. I will definitely reach out to her again when I need someone to take care of my pets!”
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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 Essex on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $60 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 3,470 house sitters in Essex. 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, 83% of Essex house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Essex 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 Essex.
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. Essex 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.
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