House Sitting in Hawthorne, Madison, WI
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“We had last minute plans and Katie came to our rescue! One of our dogs just had a minor surgery and one was full of energy - and both were well taken care of during our day trip. Thank you!!”



“We just had Megan stay with our two dogs while we were on a family vacation. From the get-go she was a great communicator. We were confident leaving our pups in her care with her personal experience as a dog owner, and her work experience in the vet world. While we were gone she provided frequent updates and lots of photos of the pups! She’s been great to work with thoughout our experience, and we would definitely have her back for more dog/house-sitting in the future! Would highly recommend her pet care to others :)”


“Natalee was phenomenal with Remora! Consistent updates, cute pics of my cat, and very reliable with scheduling and coordination. Natalee took great notes to make sure Remora was cared for the best as could be. Thank you!!”


“I cannot recommend Alexandria highly enough for her outstanding care of my dog, Topi. I needed help on very short notice, and Alexandria stepped in without hesitation. She was absolutely wonderful with Topi, showing great affection and attentiveness. Topi was happy and well-cared for during my absence, and it was such a relief to know she was in such capable hands. Thank you, Alexandria, for your exceptional care and kindness!”


“Salem did a great job taking care of my two dogs. They stayed over at my house (cared for the dogs in my home while I was gone multiple days) and left things in good shape. They are super responsive, and sent me lots of photos and updates so I could see how everything was going. I would definitely recommend them!!”


“Tessa was fantastic! She is a great communicator and was very easy to correspond with during our trip. She was able to arrange our meet and greet right away and was incredibly polite and professional. She took excellent care of our older dog, Charlie, sending frequent photos and updates. I felt very at ease with her in our home. She left our house spotless and even collected some eggs from our chickens - which was totally above and beyond. Tessa is an awesome dog sitter and I'd love to have her stay with Charlie again in a heartbeat!”


“Coral was excellent! She was communicative and reliable, and sent lots of pictures. Oatmeal seemed to really like her almost immediately, based on how cuddly she looked in pictures. This was our first time leaving the cat with a sitter and Coral was a great choice.”


“Josh was great! He was responsive to our needs. Athena was very at ease with him and he took her on a couple of runs. We will definitely use Josh the next time we leave town!”


“Stephanie took excellent care of our 4 year old poodle, bonding with him immediately and taking him on nice walks and keeping him happy while we were gone. She even brought her own long leash so he could run around at the park while she made sure he couldn’t take off. Very kind, conscientious sitter!”



“Leah was fantastic! Puffin is really picky about people and doesn’t warm up to anyone quickly but she was comfortable with Leah within minutes! It is obvious that Leah know dogs and can sense how they want to be treated. I felt very confident with her watching my little girl. Leah was very timely, polite and sweet.”


“Samantha is a very good worker. She is very responsable and she is always on time. She took care of Rokko very well and Rokko was very happy since the first moment. We appreciated her work very much.”


“Our anxious dog warmed right up on Maddie’s repeat visit! It is such a relief to get home with your dogs completely at ease. We are fortunate to have a reliable, communicative, and overall great caretaker for our pack. 🐾”



About: I love dogs and animals - they really are the best! I have owned three for many years, raising two from being puppies, and addressing challenging behavior with an older doggo, in addition to fostering multiple rescue dogs. I recently moved to WI, and my pets stayed home with my partner for now, and miss my furry companions and want to provide love and care for yours while I’m here! I am happy to work with you on what’s best, whether that is house sitting, boarding, or simply letting your animals out on walks or to go potty. Let’s chat! I currently work from home and have a remote job, so can provide your dog with any needs or attention that makes sense based on their schedule. I have some in-person meetings that occur throughout the week, and am generally around on the weekends regularly. If planning on boarding or daycare, my apartment is very dog-friendly, with many residents having pets and there are plenty of amenities available, whether walking around the neighborhood on leash or playing in the apartment’s fenced in dog run, that will give your pet what it needs. I can easily crate, take out for potty breaks, etc. I am also mindful of dog reactivity regardless of my own or neighbor’s dogs.

“Vanessa is a great cat sitter! She gives my cats plenty or playtime and petting. She sent pictures of the cats to me everyday while I was on vacation with a report on how they were doing. Totally gave me peace of mind while I was away and allowed me to enjoy my vacation without worrying about my cats. :)”


“Annemarie was a WONDERFUL dog sitter for my pup! She was so attentive and kept me informed the entire time, and Laika absolutely adored her. I will definitely be rebooking!”


“Lauren and Nia were great with our pets and us! This was our first time using pet sitters and they really helped put us at ease through the process. With picture and video updates we knew our dogs and cats were having a good time and being well cared for. Highly recommend using them!”


“12 out of 10. Jessa truly saved me with a last minute request after I had a few rover sitters canceled on me. She came and met my dogs and also was gracious enough to keep an eye on my garden. I will absolutely be using her in the future.”

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Jolie ZevallosStar Sitter

“Jolie is great. Good communication and goes above and beyond to spend quality time with our two large dogs. Very happy, will book again if possible.”


Katie T.Star Sitter

“We had last minute plans and Katie came to our rescue! One of our dogs just had a minor surgery and one was full of energy - and both were well taken care of during our day trip. Thank you!!”




Megan B.Star Sitter

“We just had Megan stay with our two dogs while we were on a family vacation. From the get-go she was a great communicator. We were confident leaving our pups in her care with her personal experience as a dog owner, and her work experience in the vet world. While we were gone she provided frequent updates and lots of photos of the pups! She’s been great to work with thoughout our experience, and we would definitely have her back for more dog/house-sitting in the future! Would highly recommend her pet care to others :)”


Natalee Y.

“Natalee was phenomenal with Remora! Consistent updates, cute pics of my cat, and very reliable with scheduling and coordination. Natalee took great notes to make sure Remora was cared for the best as could be. Thank you!!”


Alexandria P.

“I cannot recommend Alexandria highly enough for her outstanding care of my dog, Topi. I needed help on very short notice, and Alexandria stepped in without hesitation. She was absolutely wonderful with Topi, showing great affection and attentiveness. Topi was happy and well-cared for during my absence, and it was such a relief to know she was in such capable hands. Thank you, Alexandria, for your exceptional care and kindness!”


Salem E.

“Salem did a great job taking care of my two dogs. They stayed over at my house (cared for the dogs in my home while I was gone multiple days) and left things in good shape. They are super responsive, and sent me lots of photos and updates so I could see how everything was going. I would definitely recommend them!!”


Tessa D.

“Tessa was fantastic! She is a great communicator and was very easy to correspond with during our trip. She was able to arrange our meet and greet right away and was incredibly polite and professional. She took excellent care of our older dog, Charlie, sending frequent photos and updates. I felt very at ease with her in our home. She left our house spotless and even collected some eggs from our chickens - which was totally above and beyond. Tessa is an awesome dog sitter and I'd love to have her stay with Charlie again in a heartbeat!”


Coral S.Star Sitter

“Coral was excellent! She was communicative and reliable, and sent lots of pictures. Oatmeal seemed to really like her almost immediately, based on how cuddly she looked in pictures. This was our first time leaving the cat with a sitter and Coral was a great choice.”


Joshua D.

“Josh was great! He was responsive to our needs. Athena was very at ease with him and he took her on a couple of runs. We will definitely use Josh the next time we leave town!”


Stephanie H.Star Sitter

“Stephanie took excellent care of our 4 year old poodle, bonding with him immediately and taking him on nice walks and keeping him happy while we were gone. She even brought her own long leash so he could run around at the park while she made sure he couldn’t take off. Very kind, conscientious sitter!”




Leah B.

“Leah was fantastic! Puffin is really picky about people and doesn’t warm up to anyone quickly but she was comfortable with Leah within minutes! It is obvious that Leah know dogs and can sense how they want to be treated. I felt very confident with her watching my little girl. Leah was very timely, polite and sweet.”


Samantha M.

“Samantha is a very good worker. She is very responsable and she is always on time. She took care of Rokko very well and Rokko was very happy since the first moment. We appreciated her work very much.”


Maddie K.

“Our anxious dog warmed right up on Maddie’s repeat visit! It is such a relief to get home with your dogs completely at ease. We are fortunate to have a reliable, communicative, and overall great caretaker for our pack. 🐾”


Karina M.

“Karina did a wonderful job looking after our cat for a long weekend. We came back to a relaxed cat and a house in perfect order. Thanks, Karina!”




Scott S.
“Scott is one of the most caring and compassionate dog lovers out there. He shows them all of the love and affection in the world and treats them like super stars. He's watched my dogs consistently and has treated them like his own. It's no wonder that all dogs go right to him at new places. I promise you will be at ease with Scott watching your furry baby.”




Monica R.

“Monica was awesome! She took such great care of Ralphie! Excellent care and communication!!!”


Vanessa U.

“Vanessa is a great cat sitter! She gives my cats plenty or playtime and petting. She sent pictures of the cats to me everyday while I was on vacation with a report on how they were doing. Totally gave me peace of mind while I was away and allowed me to enjoy my vacation without worrying about my cats. :)”


Annmarie S.Star Sitter

“Annemarie was a WONDERFUL dog sitter for my pup! She was so attentive and kept me informed the entire time, and Laika absolutely adored her. I will definitely be rebooking!”


Nicholas & Lauren R.

“Lauren and Nia were great with our pets and us! This was our first time using pet sitters and they really helped put us at ease through the process. With picture and video updates we knew our dogs and cats were having a good time and being well cared for. Highly recommend using them!”


Jessa E.

“12 out of 10. Jessa truly saved me with a last minute request after I had a few rover sitters canceled on me. She came and met my dogs and also was gracious enough to keep an eye on my garden. I will absolutely be using her in the future.”
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Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Hawthorne.
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. Hawthorne 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.
