House Sitting in Gainesville
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1. Sarah P.
“Sarah was so amazing with our puppy! She snuggled, played, and took such great care of our sweet girl! She also is a very kind person and was super easy to get in contact with! I really appreciated all of photos and videos she sent me! If we ever need to have a sitter again, I will be asking Sarah!”
2. Amber S.
“Amazing! Absolutely love Amber. We’re so grateful to have been able to go out of town and not worry. She took great care of our pups and our home. We’re looking forward to booking her again in the near future.”
3. Emily T.
“When Emily took care of my girl over spring break, I was nothing but comfortable the entire time being away from my dog. She was very loving and kind to her: always made sure her water bowl was full, fed her on time, walked her and let her sniff everything, but most importantly, Emily gave Jill space to get to know her on Jill’s terms. That’s important to me because she didn’t make Jill feel uncomfortable or pressured to like her, she let it happen naturally, and boy did it. I can’t recommend Emily enough, thank you!”
4. Ryan M.
“Ryan did such a great job watching our two pups. He was great about giving us daily updates with pictures to let us know how things were going. He was very patient with our more shy/stubborn pup as well which was very appreciated. We could tell our dogs were well cared for, and we are already planning to rebook with him!”
5. McKayla M.
“McKayla was great with our dogs! She was attentive and patient with their needs, as well as ours while we were away on vacation. Were looking forward to having her sit the dogs again for us soon”
6. Aris R.
“Great and trustworthy sitter, hire for your pet needs!”
7. McKenzie H.
“McKenzie does an AMAZING job with caring for pets!! She has cared for my two cats, Stella and Winston, many times, and they both love her so much!! She has also watched my parents' two dogs (French Brittany Spaniels), KoKo and Kirby, and she did a wonderful job! They are very high-energy pups, and she went out of her way to make sure they got plenty of exercise and love!!! She communicates well and is so kind!! I never have to worry about my fur babies if McKenzie is caring for them! I would HIGHLY recommend her as a rover!! :)”
8. Hailey C.
“Hailey was so great with our cats! We have a very nervous cat and he loved her we were so impressed. She kept us updated and sent adorable pictures. Definitely recommend Hailey!!”
9. Xanadu R.
“Xanadu is the literal BEST! 10/10 would recommend. She stayed at our place while we flew out for a weekend wedding trip and was extremely flexible when things went awry as hurricane Ian approached. Our trip was canceled and then back on and she came in clutch. Lots of pics and pets for our pup and floof, our minds and hearts were at ease knowing she was here.”
10. Bri D.
“As someone who unexpectedly had to leave for an out-of-state funeral, we truly can’t thank Bri enough for the amazing treatment of my of my dogs & bunnies! She not only operated flawlessly in an ambiguous environment, but the energy couldn’t have been more settling/pure when I returned home. She truly over-communicates every step of the way! Thank you & God bless you, Bri! Pardon the delay! Love, Rene, Sam, Oliver, Boaz & Noah-Thumps - muah!”
11. Emilie B.
“Emilie has been the best sitter I've ever had. The visits were timely, reliable, and complete with many pictures of my pets having a wonderful time with her. I truly could not find a bad thing to say if I tried. Her communication and flexibility was outstanding throughout the entire process, even as a first-time Rover user. I will absolutely be booking with Emilie again in the future.”
12. Grace Y.
“Grace was awesome! She stayed in contact with us the whole time and kept us updated, so sweet and loved our babies while we were away! We will definitely be using her anytime we need her ☺️”
13. Caitlyn J.
“Our anxious dog loved her!”
14. Sheyciara M.
About: I believe in taking care of any furry family member, whether they are puppies or older puppies. I am a mother to a beautiful Rottweiler, a long haired dachshund and a Morkie who I love with all my heart. I believe in keeping the parents involved in all the aspect of the dog sitting keeping them informed and making sure they know their family members little tail is always wagging - I make sure to keep constant communication with pawrents so you guys never miss a second of their day. I love to go on walks with them and take them to the parks and if we so happen to get dirty playing outside I make sure that they come back home clean and fresh. I love to make doggies smile and happy. I have no concern with large breed dogs and small breed as well so truly no dog turned away. I work part time and go to school as well, on my off days I lie to keep active taking my own dogs for walks and I figured people as busy as I am could use the help as well so I would love to be able to assist with taking your doggies out too! As mentioned before I like to keep the pawrents up to date as I am taking care of the doggies! I make sure I have a list of all medications needed, any dietary restrictions, their own day to day schedule with feeding and bathroom breaks so it does not disturb their schedule. I offer at home care, boarding, walks, and drop ins to make it as convenient for your family as possible!
15. Addison D.
“We love Addison! She did an amazing job with our dog and really put us at ease. She was so easy to work with, had great communication and asked questions that I forgot to mention lol Love love love her!!”
16. Kaylee M.
“Kaylee went above and beyond with our boys. She stayed in our apt with them for a weekend and took great care of them. I highly recommend her!”
17. Lucy H.
“Lucy took such good care of my cat while I was on vacation! She sent lots of pictures and left my apartment super clean. I can tell that he was very well cared for and I would definitely book with her again!”
18. Kara E.
“Kara is absolutely amazing! She is so caring and shows our little one so much love and affection in our absence. It is incredibly comforting allowing us to vacation without worry knowing that our dog is in such great care. Kara’s communication and pictures she sends us of our dog let us see for ourselves how much fun they are having together. We can’t thank Kara enough and definitely very highly recommend her if you are in need of a truly wonderful pet sitter.”
19. Van K.
“Van came through again with trustworthy and thorough management of our crew! It’s one less worry when traveling to know your home and buddies are in good hands 😊”
20. Paola D.
“Paola was excellent with our senior JRT (14 yo) who takes medication and is severely anxious. She provided continual care, excercise and cuddles to him. It also gave us peace of mind that she is a professional in the veterinary medicine field, that if something were to happen she'd take the appropriate steps to care for our furbaby. He really enjoyed his stay with her. Absolutely wonderful service, if you need to know your pet is in the best hands then Paola is your gal.”
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Read verified reviews and choose a house sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away3. Book & Pay
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It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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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 Gainesville on Rover as of Jul 2024 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.
As of Jul 2024, there are 345 house sitters in Gainesville. 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 Gainesville house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Gainesville have an average of 15 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 Gainesville.
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. Gainesville 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.