House Sitting in Gardendale
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1. Emma Grace B.
“Emma Grace was absolutely wonderful! My dogs were so happy and told me with their wagging tails how much they enjoyed their new dog sitter Responsible, loving, trustworthy. She sent videos and pictures during her stay which really enabled us to rest and enjoy our time away ! We will definitely be using her services again! Thank you Emma Grace ❣️❣️”
2. Royalty S.
“I really don’t know where to begin but Royalty was the best dog sitter we have ever had. He handled alot of difficulties that came with a very timid, recently rescued puppy without a single complaint or a negative attitude. He will be the person my wife and I call first from now on when we travel. Can’t boat on him enough!”
3. Robin H.
“Robin came prepared at our meet and greet and was great with our three dogs. We were gone with limited internet access and both felt that our pups were well cared for. She sent frequent photos that showed us that everyone was happy at home. Our house was cleaner than we left it upon returning. We will use her again!”
4. Micaiah W.
“Micaiah did a really good job with potty training my puppy. I’d really struggled with her training. I am so grateful for her coming in to stay with my fur babies and helping out.”
5. Angela G.
“Angela does a great job communicating. She did a great job with our golden doodles and I would highly recommend her.”
6. Ashlyn D.
“I needed a last minute sitter for a holiday weekend and Ashlyn was available and excited to help. She was so good with my senior dogs and all of their quirks. I would highly recommend her services.”
7. Sarah B.
“Sarah was an absolutely amazing sitter for our yorkies while we were away on vacation! She sent daily updates and pictures and really put our minds at ease while we were gone. The babies were spoiled and well cared for and we can’t wait to use her again the next time we go on vacation! ?”
8. Sarina M.
“I can see why Sarina has great reviews and repeat clients. She is very responsive and respectful. My husband arrived home a day before I did and said everything looked great and the pups were happy. One of ours needs eye drops and oral medication and that was no problem. We will try to book Sarina again.”
9. Bethany M.
“Bethany took wonderful care of our dog! We were so grateful to have someone stay in our home. Our dog has a lot of anxiety and doesn’t like to be boarded.”
10. Morgan W.
“Morgan was outstanding with our rambunctious 9 month Cockapoo Rosie. Conscientious, kind, and trustworthy. We highly recommend him to stay in your home with your pet.”
11. Jake M.
“Jake did a great job taking care of our dogs! He stayed at the house and left everything spotless and I could tell the dogs enjoyed his company.”
12. Mia H.
“Mia was the absolute BEST with our puppy! She was so attentive and loving! She sent daily photos and videos and even did some training with our puppy. She also took great care of our home and left it spotless! I cannot give her enough praise!!!”
13. Meredith F.
“Meredith was phenomenal! She called ahead of time and got every detail in advance and she was super sweet to my pup! She will take great care of your pet and will be sure to get everything just right so your pet is as comfortable as possible! Highly highly recommend having her as your Rover!”
14. Faith H.
“Faith was amazing with Baylee!”
15. Tracy S.
“Tracy is the best pet sitter ever! She and her husband agreed to take care of my dogs Skar and Andy. Although Skar is a very territorial dog and not very friendly with new people. Tracy gave him all the love to earn his trust! Andy on the other hand, is a very loving dog and found a lot of love in Tracy! If you are thinking about hiring someone to care for your pets, Tracy is the perfect person you can trust!”
16. Brooklyn C.
“Our Boston, Beans, absolutely loves Brooklyn!!!! She is very attentive to him and loves to play!!!!!! We have never had any issues. She’s punctual and reliable!!!”
17. Kara P.
About: I love animals and they love me!!! Everyone calls me the animal whisperer your babies will be cared for as though they are my babies!!! I have worked as a groomer and bather so I’m not scared to get down and dirty with any shape or size! I’m at home during the day all day so I will have all the time I need to take very good care of your fur babies!!! Im in a pet friendly neighborhood! Speed bumps are everywhere on all the roads so walking will be super safe!!! I live on a dead end street with plenty of grass and trees for roaming around!!!
18. Alicia A.
“Great sitter peanut and butter were very happy”
19. Sydney E.
“Sydney was amazing with my Brady. She gave me constant updates with pictures and loved him as if he was her own. I had a lot of last minute changes and she was super flexible. I will definitely use her again if I go out of town.”
20. Sorelwing A.
“Sore took care of our 3 puppies while we went out of town. She was great sending us pictures and updates all on her own. We will definitely use here again.”
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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 Gardendale on Rover as of Apr 2025 was about $45 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 Apr 2025, there are 520 house sitters in Gardendale. 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 Gardendale house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Gardendale 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 Gardendale.
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. Gardendale 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.
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