House Sitting Gold River
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“Brandie is absolutely incredible. We have two cats and a little dog, all boys. Our dog has a lot of anxiety and struggles with new people. Within the first few hours he warmed right up to Brandie. All three boys looked so content and happy all week. Brandie was very communicative and always responded immediately. She did everything we requested and more. Went above and beyond in taking care of the house and our boys. We are so grateful to Brandie and cannot recommend her enough. She will absolutely be sitting for us again. We cannot wait to have her back and neither can Neil, Migi, & Buster! ❤️”
About: I am readily available and flexiable!!!! Contact me anytime. I come with great references. I am looking to do this more once im retired. Try my services. Up Early and Available for my Pets and all their needs. Play, Exercise and always checking in. So there is no horseplay. That way there are no items broken. I always make sure the pets i am watching are Safe and Fed. I like to interact with animals also no one is bored. I make sure if we step out all things are locked up and secure.
About: I grew up with dogs, I'm 22, my last boy recently passed last year in the summer. Ever since I couldnt bring myself to get a new dog, not after him. But I do have a bunny that I rescued from a bunny shelter in the bay! I've showered, groomed, walked, etc dogs in the past. With my last boy, he had cancer so I guess you can say I have a bit of experience with following a oral medication administration schedule. I also did have a senior dog prior to him, that's all an experience. I had him when he was a pup so I did raise my boy and I think I did a pretty good job at it too. I currently work 3, irregular 12 hours shifts, the days are different every week. My school schedule is a bit more set. With that being said If I'm not working my 12 hr I'm available after 12 noon any day besides Saturday, currently. I do live with roommates in a spacious house with a yard. I don't think id be able to take in any doggies for boarding for long periods of time, maybe for the day but even then those are slim chances. For the times that I can, your pup will be surrounded with fun animals lovers that love to spoil and play with anything fluffy. We do have a cat and a bunny in the house but they are easy to keep away or be put in a different room of the house. I, personally, love a good walk on a trial and a good trip to the dog park. I'm all up for water activities, I don't mind washing your pup. Even a good stoll through the neighborhood and ending it with a movie and lots of cuddles. Indoor or outdoor, I can work with just about any activities or tasks.
“Delmar is a lovely person and pet sitter! She went above and beyond to make sure my menagerie was taken care of and sent lots of updates. She also took her own notes about my home and the the pets’ schedules.”
“Anastassia followed all our instructions, and was really good in keeping our baby company. She took notes, arrived early, and brought treats for my dog. I never encountered a sitter as organized as her before. We’ll definitely use her service again next time! ☺️”
“Angela is fantastic! Very dog savvy, reads dogs well, and took wonderful care of our girl while we were out of town. We love our dog but she is a LOT and Angela handled her perfectly. Great communicator- she let us know when she arrived so we didn't worry and gave a followup message at the end of the visit. Highly recommend!”
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Alexandra was absolutely wonderful with our two doggies, Olivia and Ollivander! Olivia is still a puppy and definitely requires some extra attention, patience, and care, and Alexandra handled her beautifully. She was equally attentive and loving with Ollivander, making sure both of them felt comfortable, happy, and cared for while we were away. She followed all of their routines and instructions carefully, kept us updated, and gave us so much peace of mind knowing our babies were in such good hands. We came home to two happy, relaxed doggies, which says everything! We are so grateful to have found Alexandra and would absolutely trust her with Olivia and Ollivander again. She will definitely be our first choice whenever we need someone to care for them. Highly, highly recommend her! 🐾❤️”
“Mariah is an awesome house and pet sitter. She took such great care of our dog, cat and bearded dragon while we were away. Will definitely use her again and can’t thank her enough for taking such good care of everything.”
“Danika B. was amazing!! She took care of our 5 dogs. She was very patient and loving to our high anxiety lab. She sent wonderful pictures. I appreciate her communication during her time with our dogs. I was very comfortable, trusting her with our five little babies. She did a wonderful job! I would highly recommend Danika!”
“Ronni is the best!! She took care of not only our two cats but also our anxious pup and he loved her! He warmed up super quick and was very comfortable. Ronni is great and we will continue to ask her back whenever we are planning a trip!”
About: As the only single, childless work-from-home girlie in the family, I've been the go-to house sitter for all my relatives in the area for years now. I've cared for dogs, cats, and even a pigeon. I had a lot of pets growing up, and I hope to have some of my own in the future. Until then, I plan to quell the overwhelming urge to adopt every puppy I see by taking care of other people's pets :) I have a full time, fully-remote job, and I usually work from around 8am-4pm. However, as you might expect, the work is very flexible, so I can take breaks to walk the pups and give them food/attention as needed with no problems. My current living space isn't set up for additional animals, but I'm happy to come to you! I have a car, so I won't have any issues getting getting there.
“Cheyenne was great! She was really on top of communicating and sent many cute pictures of Bambi while we were away to reassure us that Bambi was being well taken care of. She really went above and beyond. I would definitely book her again!”
“Brooklyn was amazing with my dogs during a 5 night vacation. She took lots of pictures. Kept in contact, and went above and beyond by doing things I hadn’t asked or thought up such as washing bedding for my return and taking out garage for pickup and collecting mail. I cannot recommend her enough and will absolutely book again.”
About: I’ve been a trusted pet sitter for family + friends for 7+ years. I have also taken care of my family dog for all my teen years. I have extensive experience taking care of puppies, large energetic dogs, as well my brother’s reactive rescue dog. I genuinely love all pets! I also helped my roommate to raise her kitten, whom i now consider like my own. It would be a pleasure to watch your pet :) I am currently working M-Thurs from 8 AM-3pm, and Fridays 7-12:30 pm. Please reach out and I should be available to work around schedules. I can always make time for a pet in need! :) I am sadly not able to watch pet’s in my own home due to pet policy. But, I can assure you I will be very vigilant while watching your pet! I will make sure they are watched at all times and not in danger.
About: I have volunteer experience at an animal shelter, so I have experience working with and caring for dogs, cats, and even rabbits! I have also taken a couple dog handling classes through the shelter. I have owned dogs all my life and have trained a few of them as youngsters in basic commands (sit, stay, come, down, etc). I am also a horse girl and thus have pretty impressive upper arm strength for my size, so I can handle your large dog that pulls on walks. I am transitioning from a part time job to full time pet care with Rover so I have full flexibility and am able to zip over and give your pet some TLC whenever I'm needed. I have a dog of my own so I also understand and can provide what a pet needs in a typical day. In my house, pets are treated like family. From the moment I enter your home or meet your pet, it becomes part of my family too and I will care for it as such. I believe compassion, patience, and a good sense of humor are essential to good pet care regardless of whether you're inside or outside the home. An environment of fun, love, and trust will be created when I care for your pet and I'm sure a great bond will form whether I meet that pet one time or 30 times.
“Kathryn took wonderful care of our home and dogs while we were gone! She was great about staying in touch and giving them tons of attention. She won over our older dog who is pretty shy and made sure the bird felt loved too. We really appreciated having her stay!”
About: Growing up I wasn’t allowed to have a pet of my own so I would always watch other peoples pets while they were away on vacation. In 5th grade I even created my own pet sitting business called “Parkway Pet Companions,” starting my pet sitting adventures. While attending SBCC I was a pet sitter for Rover for a year gaining tons of experience in overnight care and walks. Two years ago I adopted a 8 week old Kitten and have been in love with cats ever since! He has trained me very well, equipping me with the necessary skills required for the best scratches and toy enrichment time. I recently moved back to Folsom after graduating while I partake in the rats race called job hunting. Unemployed, I have lots of free time I’d love to fill by taking care of your pets. I’m currently unemployed, spending my days researching jobs and filling out applications. I have lots a free time I’d love to spend taking care of your pet! My services include dog walking and caring for pets at their home. I am very respectful of the rules of the house I’m entering. My intention is to give your fur baby the love, care, and attention they deserve. My goal is always to return your pet happy and excited.
The median cost per night for house sitting in Gold River is $60
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Gold River
Michael was wonderful with our high energy 8 month old puppy! He came over and met her/us a few days before and walked Sadie. He is experienced in dog training and it showed! He took great care of her here at our house for the day. He kept us updated with texts and pictures that were so appreciated! It was our first time leaving her all day and it was such a relief and we were able to relax knowing she was doing well. We also have a car that he kept a eye on so there weren't scuffles and he could be fed too. We will absolutely use Michael again and would recommend him for others needing a sitter
Mariah did a wonderful job house sitting for our two dogs and three cats for the weekend. Thank you for taking good care of our fur babies. She sent updates and pictures to keep us informed on how everything was going. We wouldn't hesitate to have Mariah take care of our girls again. Thank you!
Maddison (aka Rose) did a great job with our dogs and house! She kept in touch with us while we were gone, kept the dogs entertained, held a fish funeral, and left us with more Its-Its in the freezer than we started with. We will definitely be using her again if she's available when we're out of town.
We used Kiley to watch our two dogs and cat while we were out of town for our wedding. Our dogs loved her and were so excited to see her walk in through the door following our meet and greet. She provided us updates of the pets and went above and beyond by accommodating all my requests when I had forgotten something and needed it placed outside for a pickup! Super sweet, reliable, and helpful — all that you want and need in a pet sitter!
Kate is amazing! I know my home and animals will be safe with her. She has sat for us on several occasions and on this last one, there was a stinky situation. The dogs got sprayed by a skunk! Kate handled it amazingly, let me know what happened and bathed the dogs in the middle of the night. I think others might have run that point, but not Kate! 10/10. She is amazing.
We could not have asked for a better person to care for Remi and our home while we were away. Nancy truly went above and beyond in every way. She didn’t just take care of Remi—she made sure Remi had a great time! She took her on walks and to the dog park, played endless games of ball, prepared her special meals of chicken and quinoa, and even took her to the store to buy new balls. She also brought some unique balls from her own home because she thought Remi would enjoy them—which, of course, she did! Nancy kept us updated every day with texts, photos, and videos. Being away from Remi is never easy, but those updates gave us such peace of mind. We could see that Remi was happy, comfortable, and genuinely enjoying herself, and we never had to worry about whether she was being well cared for. Nancy stayed in our home every night and treated our home with the same care she gave Remi. We came home to a clean house, dog hair picked up, and she had even gathered the linens and put them in the laundry. None of that was expected—it was simply Nancy going the extra mile. Most importantly, we came away knowing we can completely trust Nancy with two things that mean a great deal to us: Remi and our home. We were so pleased with her that we have already booked her for our next trip. We highly recommend Nancy and feel very fortunate to have found her. Remi may be the happiest of all—she gets to have Nancy come back! 🐾❤️
Laura is amazing! She loves my pets as much as I do and leaves my home better than I left it! She is thoughtful and sends daily pictures. She also communicates when she has a question or concern and is always keeping me in the loop. I highly recommend Laura!
Danika is an excellent pet sitter in all respects. She was on time to our meet and greet and to our house when pet sitting started. She had great communication and gave daily updates with photos. She left our house clean. I’d add my voice to the others that highly recommend Danika!
Noelle was amazing! We would definitely have her back and recommend her highly. We have a more reactive small, rescue Velcro-dog, Bichon who is pretty cute and she immediately took to Noelle. My mom also noticed how calm our dog was when we came home which is great because she is anxious. Our home seemed cleaner than before we left! Thank you so much, Noelle!
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost of House Sitting in Gold River is $48 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $33 and $78 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of October 2026, there are 2,695 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Gold River. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:
- Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
- Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
- Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
- Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.
The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred Gold River walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.
It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Gold River maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:
- Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
- Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
- Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.
Tip: Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!
Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Gold River choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit .
If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet is showing signs of possible illness.
For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.
Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.
A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.
During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first .
sitters on Rover set their own , which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.
Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Gold River. On Rover:
- 90% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 93% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 95% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
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