House Sitting in Essex

“Whitney took wonderful care of our cats and lizards! She was very communicative, sending frequent pictures and updates and responding quickly when we wrote. Our pets and our house were in excellent, trustworthy hands, and we are so grateful!”

Adele H.

“Reed was fantastic! His communication was excellent and he provided updates so we knew he and our dog were both doing great. He showed up on time and was flexible about when he’d depart wanting to ensure our pup wouldn’t be alone too long. Thank you Reed!”

Maureen E.

“Nicole took amazing care of our dog and cat while we were away! We would love to work with her again and would definitely recommend her for house sitting!”

Rachel S.

“Anna was outstanding and so kind, responsive and communicative always and took excellent care of our 2 year old black lab Zelda. She was here dog/house sitting for a week and a half and went out of her way to help with our late departure/arrival days, and sent us numerous updates and photos and was so nice and positive about Zelda! I would 100% plus recommend her and hope she can house/dog sit for us again. We were really nervous to leave Zelda for the first time and Anna made it all okay and we are so thankful for that (and for her)!”

Traci S.

About: Everyone around me knows how much I love pets. I have helped dog sitting my boss’s dog, and as a first timer, I know I did great! I’m working a full time job, I’m ready for anything after working hours and weekends. For occasional home visits, I can make some exceptions depending on my schedule. I myself have a cat, and I haven’t been able to assess how she would react with other pets so I’m holding off on bringing other pets at my place for now. Otherwise, for the clients, I make sure I observe all safety measures and that I’m giving them all the love.

“Sydney was great - very responsive and kind. She took care of my dog and my two cats. Looking forward to having her watch my animals again soon!”

Ali S.

About: I’ve had a dog in my household my entire life. I worked on a farm for two summers so I have a lot of experience with animal care. I’ve been a pet sitter in some capacity for roughly 8 years and I have experience with puppies, dogs of all ages, and dogs with anxiety and trauma issues. During high school I regularly took care of two dogs with anxiety and high energy. I did my senior year thesis project in high school on dog behavior, training and reactivity. As part of my project I got my dog and cat first aid certification from the Red Cross, which has since lapsed while I was getting my EMT license. Also as well as working for Rover for a couple summers, after high school I worked at a dog kennel for close to a year which saw up to about 40 dogs a day. Now I’m in college and looking to spend some time with dogs since we don’t have one of our own. I’ll take excellent care of your furry family members if given the opportunity! I work 3 days a week but am out of school for the summer so I have plenty of other time for walks and drop ins! As of right now I don’t offer any service in my home. For my other services, in Burlington we live in close proximity to a lot of little walks and hikes that I would love to take your pups on! Or just a little walk around the block if that’s what your pup prefers. For drop ins I follow any instructions clients leave for me, and do my best to make the pup feel cared for and loved!

“Kate was amazing! Her communication and attention were invaluable. Atlas had such a good weekend and we could be away with the assurance that he was well taken care of. Highly recommend!”

Lisa K.

About: Hello! My name is Wren and I'm a college student with a summer internship in DC. I have been fostering dogs and puppies since I was 5 years old. I also have multiple years of pet-sitting experience (both dogs and cats), and I had two dogs and a cat growing up that I was partially responsible for until I graduated from high school. I am an active individual and I love to go on walks and runs. Currently I am available during the day on Fridays and at night the rest of the week. I will have more availability in May because I will not have started my next internship so I will be free every day. In June I am available before and after my 9-5 job and a longer-term pet-sitting option would be my preference. I do not currently have a place to offer for boarding, but I can assure you that I will comply with all house and Rover rules, as well as respect your pet/space and keep it clean.

“Liddy was a great dog sitter. Was so easy to communicate with and was so sweet sending photos. Our pup had a great time!”

Jodi L.

“Drew was so amazing with our pup! He received lots of love and attention while we were gone. Our dog can also be reactive towards other animals on leash, and Drew did a fantastic job.”

Olivia C.

“Deborah took such good care of our sweet dogs. We really appreciated the love and care she gave them while we were away. Highly recommend her!”

Johanna C.

“William was super nice and great with our pup! She was just as happy as when I left her when I came home! He was also tidy in the home. We will definitely ask William to care for our pup again!”

Emma T.

“Emma has been such a great sitter for our sassy puppy. Very reliable, caring and patient. She has spent over nights recently and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a sweet person to spend time and care for your pet.”

Kim M.

About: Experience with dogs of all ages & breeds, able to provide regular or one time dog walking of any preferred distance & occasional dog sitting as needed! I work as a nurse with a very flexible schedule- able to provide Monday & Tuesday regular visits/walks and Wed-Sun every other week. Can do anytime that works for you! My home has one cat so only able to provide in house visits with cat friendly dogs! Visits in client homes preferred, but can accommodate occasional boarding.

“Cindy took such good care of my dog while I was away on vacation. She kept in regular touch with me, by providing updates on how things were going, as well as pictures, which really put my mind at ease. It was the first time my dog hadn't been watched by either friends or family, so it meant a lot to find someone that genuinely loves animals and was fully committed to my dog's needs, as she was very attentive to my instructions regarding his eating schedule and other routines. When I got home, my place was spotless, and she had taken the extra step of doing laundry and making the bed, so I would have clean sheets to return to! I would highly recommend Cindy for anyone looking for an extremely reliable, responsible, and caring dog sitter.”

Jen C.

“Emma did a great job. My dogs love her, she was responsive to my inquiries and sent pictures. It was obvious the house and dogs were well cared for (and one of my dogs can be challenging because of her past). I will plan to use her again- I'd give her a 10 star review if I could!”

Emily N.

“Sarah was great with our high energy dog! We were out of state for the weekend and Sarah stayed in our home and took great care of our dog and our home. She was very responsive as well. We’ll definitely be reaching out to Sarah next time we’re away!”

Allie O.

“Sade was the BEST - sending pictures of Marvin, taking him to our local reservoir, giving him plenty of snuggles, and just letting us feel relaxed while we’re away. Marvin isn’t the easiest dog sometimes and we feel so calm and comfortable knowing he’s in Sade’s hands!”

Julia S.

“Shelby was amazing!! She kept me updated with pictures and walks and took amazing care of my house while I was away! Shelby gave me complete peace of mind knowing my pup was in good hands! I would highly recommend her and would love to have her watch my dog again in the future!”

Lindsay H.