House Sitting in Fernwood
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1. Sarah & Karl J.

“Sarah is amazing! Our dog loves her and so do we!! It was great getting regular status updates which helped us relax and know our baby was in great hands. Highly recommend!”


2. Nicholle D.

“We booked Nicholle for a one-night stay with our pups and really appreciated that she was available last-minute! She sent plenty of photo updates and kept us in the loop, which gave us peace of mind while we were away. Thanks again for helping out on short notice!”


3. Kimberly J.

“Kim was an amazing house sitter. She was very communicative, took great care of the pets, and left my house squeaky clean. I could tell from the photos she sent that my pups were very comfortable and relaxed with her. 12/10!”


4. Tiaira M.

“Tiaira was amazing! She was super communicative and my dogs had a great time with her. Highly recommend and will definitely book her to watch them again.”


5. Timothy J.

“Timothy is an EXCELLENT dog sitter! Our dog had many new adventures, he was extremely happy and content! Timothy excels in dog care. He understood Jay’s anxiety and dealt with it superbly! We can’t wait to go somewhere else and have Timothy watch Jay. Timothy is very responsible and a wonderful human being!”


6. Mannee M.

“Wow! Mannee was AMAZING! I cannot thank him enough. Our dog sitter backed out last minute and we scrambled to find someone. Mannee saved the day and took care of our dog perfectly. She is leash reactive and I was so worried about leaving her with someone and he kept me updated the entire time and even worked with her! Our house was left spotless. Thank you!!!”


7. Jason R.

“There is no one as reliable, responsible, competent, sweet, and as kind as Jason! Not only is he a dog whisperer, he's a house (and inanimate object) whisperer. The dogs both are in love and overnight became more chill than ever. Our house has never been so clean and in good working order. This young man is a gift!”


8. shahrzad m.

“Shahrzad looked after my medically fragile, elderly dog for 10 days. She did a great job following a complex medical protocol and she sent a photo every day. Poe was happy and calm when I came home. Thank you, Shahrzad!”


9. Adeline R.

“Adeline was amazing!! She took care of my mini poodle while I was in town for a couple days and they had an absolute blast. Would highly recommend her!”


10. Christian L.
“I cannot recommend Christian highly enough ! My little pomchi and my sisters rescue doggie Bosco fight to get to Christian first for a cuddle They are both quite anxious pets and it gives us great peace of mind knowing they feel safe and loved when we have to leave Christian is always so polite and friendly”


11. Nancy P.
“Nancy is an absolutely amazing dog walker and house sitter. She has taken care of her own dog which lived until age 17 and has helped to care for dogs for family and friends. She’s house sat for me in Chinatown apartment and Highland Park house many times and has kept the places clean, taken care of house plants, and managed things like mail. She’s great at following directions as she’s had experience volunteering at hospitals and following dedicated schedules and plans. I have walked dogs with her several times and she has a special touch with animals- dogs love her! I appreciate Nancy greatly. Going on trips is easier when I know she is around to help.”


12. Samantha E.

“We were so happy with Samantha house sitting and watching our Zelda! From the moment we connected with her on the app, we could tell she was communicative and professional, and it only got better from there. During the meet and greet, she was punctual and asked great questions that showed her experience and attention to detail. Zelda’s general care instructions are simple, but she’s a very vocal dog, reactive to other dogs, and has a history of being a runner. However, Samantha took great care of her and sent us regular updates. We were at ease during our trip and could tell Zelda was, too. I wouldn’t hesitate to book Samantha again.”


13. Timothy M.

“Tim did a great job taking care of Pringle. He kept me updated with pictures throughout the day while I was at work which I appreciated. I can tell that she developed a bond with Tim and genuinely enjoyed her time with him. I’d definitely book him again and recommend him to anyone looking for a caring sitter.”


14. Christian H.
“They Took the best care of my cat. I swear I came home and rascal was looking for them and meowing by how much he missed them lol. Thank you for taking good care of him”


15. Kimberly C.

“Kimberly did an amazing job watching our shy dog. She took great care of her and of our home. She sent plenty of updates to let us know how it was going.”


16. Jacinda V.
“Jacinda is one of the most trustworthy, kind, compassionate people I have in my life. She loves all animals, and takes responsibility for their well-being seriously. I would trust her with my animals, yes, but I would also trust her with my own well-being if I needed help in any way. I would never worry about what's happening at home while on vacation if Jacinda were the person in charge.”


17. Emma M.

“Ozzie took an INSTANT liking to Emma and I’m not surprised. She is gentle, caring and an absolute natural with dogs. Emma looked after our home as if it were her own, provided great communication in advance and during the sit and sent us some great photos whilst we were away. I’d have absolutely no hesitation in leaving Ozzie with Emma again.”


18. Emily P.

“Emily Paige was an excellent pet sitter! She took amazing care of Riggy & I will definitely be booking her again!”


19. Alex B.

“Responsible,caring,smart”


20. Aurelie M.

“Aurelie did SUCH an amazing job with our boy Larry! She is the BEST at sending pro-quality photos and videos every day, and put us completely at ease from day 1. She is so nice and so caring, and great wirh dogs. We could tell from the pictures how happy he was with her! We made a great decision with Aurelie and look forward to booking with her again the next time we're out of town.”
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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 Fernwood on Rover as of May 2025 was about $63 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 May 2025, there are 10,798 house sitters in Fernwood. 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 Fernwood house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Fernwood 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 Fernwood.
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. Fernwood 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.
