House Sitting in Forest Acres

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Sitter Profile Image: Becky A.
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Becky A.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
123 reviews
29 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29206

Becky was wonderful! Very communicative, took great care of our pups, and left our house in wonderful shape. We’ve already booked her for another stay and will continue to use her as often as possible!

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Amanda H.
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$48
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4.8 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
7 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29205

Amanda is always great with my dogs and takes great care with them. She is also super respectful of our home and left it better than she found it!

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Kelsey F.
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Venetia P.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
43 reviews
24 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29204

Venetia was my first Rover sitter, and she has set a high bar. I received many photos and updates, and Coconut was well attended and taken care of—even when an unexpected thunder storm came through. Thrilled with my first Rover experience and I hope Venetia’s busy schedule allows for a repeat future stay.

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Kristina K.
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Johann C.
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$82
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5.0 out of 5 stars
84 reviews
17 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29204

Johan is the best! Our girls love him and he always takes great care of them. Gave meds twice daily and took one to the vet for a scheduled visit.

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Kristin M.
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$63
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4.9 out of 5 stars
83 reviews
34 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29205

Kristin was wonderful with my 2 senior dogs for the first time i used a sitter. She sent me multiple pictures and a few videos which showed me how well they were doing and responding to her. She is very kind and caring. I will DEFINITELY request her again!

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Shelia S.
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Samantha C.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29205

Sam was a great help to us this weekend! She kept us updated and did a great job taking care of our lab Ryder!

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Amber V.
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Laney K.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
8 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

Laney is amazing! She did a great job taking care of our babies (1 dog & 1 cat), was a wonderful communicator, and our house looked great when we got back. All the stars!

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Andre M.
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Aaron S.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29223

Aaron was absolutely amazing caring for our 3 doggies for 9 days. We were super nervous to leave them, but Aaron made us feel stress free. He was super communicative with morning, afternoon, and nighttime check-ins with pictures and how they spent their days. He went above and beyond, even cleaning, washing the linens, and leaving a delicious blueberry breakfast treat. He was exceptional. Our dogs loved him and he will definitely be our go-to person from now on.

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Lauren L.
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jeffrey b.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
5 repeat clients
40 years of experience
West Columbia, SC, 29169

Jeffrey is wonderful! He is very attentive to my dogs. I think they may love him more than me now! Even my standoffish dog warmed up to him quickly. He sends pictures and updates daily, and even put my garbage out without being asked! I highly recommend Jeffrey for your pet sitting needs!

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Kathy L.
Sitter Profile Image: Rachel S.
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Rachel S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
4 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

Rachel always makes me feel at ease when she’s with our dogs! She sends frequent updates and I really feel she loves them like her own. To top it off, we had flight issues that made it so we would be gone two extra nights and she was willing to go the extra mile and stay with them despite having her own life and responsibilities. We are just feeling so grateful for Rachel!

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Jessica A.
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Clare M.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
72 reviews
31 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29209

Clare was such an attentive, kind and caring pet sitter and took such AMAZING care of our pup while we were away. She sent us regular updates with pictures and even cooked our pup breakfast! We will definitely use Clare in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jonathan W.
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Jonathan W.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
15 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29204

Jonathan saved our vacation. We had booked with another sitter that never showed up, so we were messaging other sitters frantically on Rover. Jonathan responded very quickly, accepted the job, and showed up within half an hour. I introduced him to the dogs and they immediately loved him. Throughout the week he provided updates and photos. He took them for walks to a local park and around the neighborhood. After a nightmare of a start to our vacation, Jonathan put our minds completely at ease. We could not have asked for a better dog sitter.

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Tucci F.
Sitter Profile Image: Majestyc S.
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Majestyc S.
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$27
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
5 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29203

Majestyc was wonderful with our Klooney and Brutus. She sent me photos and videos of our dogs under her care. Klooney didn’t want to eat and she was so patient with him and helped him start to eat. We will definitely ask her to care for our dogs next time we are out of town.

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Sitter Profile Image: Owein H.
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Owein H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
6 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29210

Clara house sat and watch our labradoodle for 5 days and did a fantastic job! Walter was happy and healthy when we arrived home and the house was in excellent condition. Several of our dog-loving neighbors got to know Clara and really liked them. We highly recommend Clara and have absolutely no reservations in hiring them again! :-)

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Phyllis G.
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Chauncey J.
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$25
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4.6 out of 5 stars
53 reviews
10 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29204

Chauncey was such a great house sitter for Levi! She took great of him and was very attentive! Highly recommended!

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Amanda M.
Sitter Profile Image: Stephanie W.
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Stephanie W.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
9 repeat clients
16 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29212

One of our sweet fur babies recently received some bad news from our vet. This was our first time leaving him since his diagnosis, & I was so worried. Between that & my work schedule being so hectic, the lead up to our trip out of town was just a mess. Stephanie made everything SO much easier for us. Knowing she was caring for them while we were away put me totally at ease. She is kind, patient, communicative, & so very thoughtful. I loved getting updates and check-ins from her. Our cat has had a very poor appetite, & she went above and beyond to try to get him to eat—which means the world to me. It’s not always easy to find someone you can trust with your pets—especially if one of them is ill or takes medication—but Stephanie is the BEST!

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Tamera J.
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$26
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10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29206

About: I’ve been caring for dogs since I was a teenager and have experience with a wide variety of breeds and personalities. Currently, I have a 4-year-old German Shepherd/Lab mix and a 4-month-old Jack Russell Terrier. Over the years, I’ve owned and cared for German Shepherds, Beagles, Pit Bulls, Jack Russells, Labradors, and Schnauzers, and at one point had as many as six dogs. I’ve also owned a cat and have experience caring for cats as well. Friends frequently trust me to pet sit for them, and I genuinely love spending time with animals. Whether your pet is energetic, shy, playful, or needs a little extra patience, I’ll treat them like they’re my own. I also am a Volunteer Dog walker and caregiver at Columbia Animal Shelter. I have a very flexible schedule and am committed to providing reliable, attentive care while you’re away. I’m currently in the army and work 2-3 days a week.my husband stays at home full time. I have a very flexible schedule. I care for every pet as if they were my own. In my client’s home, I follow their pet’s normal routine as closely as possible, including feeding schedules, potty breaks, walks, playtime, medications (if needed), and plenty of attention and affection. I know how important consistency is for pets, especially when their owners are away. If caring for pets in my home, I provide a safe, clean, and supervised environment with regular potty breaks, exercise, playtime, fresh water, and lots of love. I pay close attention to each pet’s individual needs, personality, and comfort level to help them feel secure and happy.

Sitter Profile Image: Madison R.
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Madison R.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

Madison was excellent! She gave plenty of updates with pictures and took great care of our pups while we were away. Would definitely recommend!

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Jennifer R.
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Carlee S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29201

About: I've taken care of dogs since I was 13 years old for friends, neighbors, and family members. I am comfortable will all dog breeds and ages, and have experience with many different types of dogs. I have previously worked for a small pet sitting/dog walking business as both a pet sitter/walker and office manager. I, myself, have an older German Shepard that needs frequent play time and takes medicine daily; I am very comfortable administering medicine to dogs. I am currently taking online college classes to obtain my bachelor's in Kinesiology. I do have a job as a personal trainer/group instructor and admin for a small gym in the area. I am available early mornings before 8am and afternoons after 1pm. I have experience in homes with and without fences, with dogs who are and are not crate trained and very comfortable, and experienced, with calm and excited dogs.

Sitter Profile Image: Alexandria B.
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Alexandria B.
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$40
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4.2 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
6 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Columbia, SC, 29210

Super pet sitter! Sent videos and was very responsive the entire time. Highly recommended!

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Britney R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Samantha was great! Great communication and sent so many pictures of my babies!! Went above and beyond and helped water my garden too :)

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Anne R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Was able to help us with short notice and did a great job. House was cleaner than it was when we left and the dogs were very happy and well taken care of.

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Zac L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Caro9line did an excellent job caring for my dog and house while I was away. I highly recommend her...but don't give her too much work that she can't come back to help me again!

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Eric M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We love Kristin. She is so good with our pets and understands that they are precious family to us, so she treats them as such! They love her and so do we 🥰

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Rebecca P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexis did great! My first time leaving my babies with a sitter who I wasn’t familiar with so I was a little nervous but she followed all instructions to a T and was overall kind and very respectful. Looking forward to booking with Alexis in the future❤️

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Natasha M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jonathan saved our vacation. We had booked with another sitter that never showed up, so we were messaging other sitters frantically on Rover. Jonathan responded very quickly, accepted the job, and showed up within half an hour. I introduced him to the dogs and they immediately loved him. Throughout the week he provided updates and photos. He took them for walks to a local park and around the neighborhood. After a nightmare of a start to our vacation, Jonathan put our minds completely at ease. We could not have asked for a better dog sitter.

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Tucci F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Qais was incredibly friendly and helpful! I had a last-minute work schedule conflict and needed someone to come care for my 12-year-old Shih Tzu who had just come out of surgery. Qais stepped up on short notice and was a wonderful support for my furson during such a stressful time.

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Tyler H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Becky is our #1 dog/house sitter! She loves our dogs, they love her, and she treats our house as her own. She’s great!

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Thomas B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Johann was fantastic with Quincey and gave me complete peace of mind while I was away. Quincey is a 3-year-old Australian Shepherd with plenty of energy, and it was clear from every update that she was happy, comfortable, well cared for, and having a great time. Johann sent regular updates and videos, and I never worried about her for a second because I knew she was in such good hands. Johann was incredibly accommodating, attentive, and truly went above and beyond. I already plan to book with him again for my next trip in a couple of weeks, which is probably the strongest endorsement I can give. I would highly recommend Johann to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring sitter.

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Bentley W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hadley takes the stress out of having someone watch your house and pets. She has house sat our dog and cat numerous times and it’s always wonderful. She takes care of them and our home like her own.

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Kelsey C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Chase did a great job taking care of our dog & cat for a week. He gave us multiple updates daily and sent photos of the girls. He even took care of watering my outside plants. He was very respectful of our home too! Will definitely use him again!!

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Melinda B.
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Paula went above and beyond with our old and sickly Westin. I can't thank her enough for the care and love she gave him.

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Joan O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Madison was fantastic. She took amazing care of my dog and had great communication. I would 100% have her watch Bentley again in the future.

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Ashley M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Greta was wonderful! Kept our sweet pup and kitty fed and safe for the few days we were gone and sent photos and responded when needed! Thank you Greta! ☺️

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Appollonia M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Chauncey was such a great house sitter for Levi! She took great of him and was very attentive! Highly recommended!

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Amanda M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Bexx was fantastic!! I got the sweetest updates and pictures, felt so much comfort and peace of mind knowing my girls were in great hands. Will definitely be a repeat customer!

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Grace H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Venetia was very professional and gave detailed updates which are always appreciated. Would definitely book with her again!

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Kristi K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Juliette was the best! She took such good care of our dogs while we were away! I will definitely be using her again!

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Carol Ann T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Carolina was great. Very good communication and a real love for animals in general. She made us feel very comfortable and in the know with sending multiple pictures throughout each day of her sitting. Woukd highly recommend Caroline to anyone who just needs a break and wants there fluffy friends to be in good hands and walked and fed on time with our exact request I think my cat even gained a few pounds there is nothing to worry about with Carolina taking care of your pets thanks again for your care.

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Jackson G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Winnie gets so excited when Alyssa arrives! Grateful to find someone who treats Winnie like her own.

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Kacey F.
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Forest Acres on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $40 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.

If you’re searching for a Forest Acres house sitter for the first time, visit the house sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a house sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Jun 2026, there are 642 house sitters in Forest Acres. 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, 91% of Forest Acres house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Forest Acres have an average of 16 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 Forest Acres.

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. Forest Acres 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.