House Sitting in Hayward

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Sitter Profile Image: Mila K.
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Mila K.
$84
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
1 repeat client
5 years of experience
Hayward, CA, 94541

Highly recommend.

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Demi M.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
67 reviews
14 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Castro Valley, CA, 94546

My cats warmed right up to Demi! It was a great peace of mind having her stay in my home with them so they wouldn't be bored or lonely with an empty house while I was away on a weekend trip. Demi was communicative and sent frequent updates and pictures, which I really appreciated. I will definitely be booking with her again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Logan R.
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Logan R.
$90
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
15 years of experience
San Lorenzo, CA, 94580

About: I’ve lived with animals my whole life; at both houses we had at least 3 cats and 3 dogs at a time with the occasional hamster, rat, snake, or rabbit. I’ve adopted most of my pets from shelters, and have helped raised two litters (one was kittens, the other was puppies). Having a wide variety of animals introduced me to a wide array of personality types from friendly and cuddly to moody or shy. These experiences have taught me to have an abundance of patience and understanding, and to be able to adapt to individual needs. The animals I’ve watched/raised/trained have been all different breeds and sizes; from a 3 pound chihuahua to a 85 pound German/Pitt mix. I’ve taken care of older dogs, who need extra care, as well as sick dogs and/or dogs with preexisting conditions who require medications once, twice, or three times a day. Not only have I helped with my animals, but I’ve watched other peoples houses/pets as well. I’m pretty much a homebody, so aside from a couple hours each day, I’m available and flexible and can hangout with your pets for as long as you need. I’m a great communicator too, so if an issue were to arise, I will reach out right away because your pet’s health and well-being is my top priority. I’m currently self-employed, so my schedule is open and flexible. I do prefer a couple of days of notice in advanced, unless it’s an emergency. I will take care of your pet however you need me to. When it comes your pets health and well-being, I know you know what’s best, and I will never disrespect your wants or needs. If you need me to house sit, I will respect your property. I’m very neat, organized, and clean (slightly OCD) so I would never leave a mess.

Sitter Profile Image: Sunny L.
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Sunny L.
$111
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Castro Valley, CA, 94546

Sunny was thoughtful helpful and took time with my doggies. I would recommend him to care for anyone's pets.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kevin D.
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Kevin D.
$65
total per night
1 repeat client
3 years of experience
North Hayward, Castro Valley, CA, 94546

About: I have worked in a dog boarding facility, always taking care to clients both humans and pets including love and care of all. Feeding, bathing, love and tender care are just some of the things I have done here as well as care for elderly, pups, and disabled dogs. I am pretty open and available throughout the week and weekends. I do have my own cat so I need to make sure I tend to them some time in the day. Safety, care, and love as well always on alert for danger or potential threats. I am always putting my all in and love building rapport and relations with my clients for best outcome and safety.

Sitter Profile Image: Tori D.
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Tori D.
$56
total per night
1 year of experience
Castro Valley, CA, 94546

About: I have experience taking care of dogs because I grew up with them. Being around dogs has always felt natural to me, so I understand the basics of feeding them, walking them, playing with them, keeping them comfortable, and paying attention to what they need. I’m gentle, patient, and attentive, but I’m also playful, so I enjoy making sure dogs are not just cared for, but actually happy and engaged. I know every dog has their own personality, routine, and comfort level, so I would always respect the owner’s instructions and take time to understand what works best for their dog. I’m currently in college and home for the summer, so my schedule is very open and flexible. I’m available for walks, playtime, drop-ins, and consistent care throughout the week. I’m happy to work with your dog’s routine and make scheduling easy for you. I care for pets by keeping their routine as normal and comfortable as possible. In a client’s home, I would follow their instructions carefully, whether that includes feeding, walks, playtime, potty breaks, medication, or general house rules. I want pets to feel safe, comfortable, and genuinely cared for. For walks or visits, I would stay aware of my surroundings, keep dogs secure on their leash, avoid unsafe situations, and pay attention to how they’re acting. My goal is for the pet to feel cared for and for the owner to feel relaxed knowing their dog is safe and in good hands.

Sitter Profile Image: Ivana A.
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Ivana A.
$106
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
San Lorenzo, CA, 94580

Ivana was a great with my dog. She's very reliable and I highly recommend her. She goes above and beyond!

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Sitter Profile Image: Patricia H.
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Patricia H.
$160
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
10 years of experience
Santa Clara, Hayward, CA, 94541

Patricia was a great sitter . Had a great experience . April was very happy with her ! Thank you Patricia .

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Sitter Profile Image: Michael P.
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Michael P.
$56
total per night
4.7 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
12 years of experience
Hayward, CA, 94544

About: All animals tend to love me, I have not met a animal that has never liked me, even the most timid animals feel comfortability when come in contact with me I do online schooling, so dog walking would be the best side hussle to take on to earn that extra money on my own time. I care for pets like any other owner would, which is feeding, playing and walking. May even bathe them if they are needed after playing or walking

Sitter Profile Image: Julia P.
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Julia P.
$124
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
San Leandro, CA, 94579

Julia is great! She’s considerate and communicative. Can’t ask for more

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Sitter Profile Image: Cia G.
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Cia G.
$70
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
2 reviews
2 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Castro Valley, CA, 94546

About: I love animals. I volunteered at the Oakland SPCA as a pet socializer. My duties included taking the dogs for their walks, playing with them outside and getting a good photo to update the website. Seeing how each dog got excited to go on their walks just made my day! I was also responsible for the cats as well. I grew up with a show doberman pinscher and cats. He was lovable, loyal and such a wonderful pet. We ended up getting a mate for him after he was done with shows. I love dachshund's. They are just adorable. I currently have 2 cats, Marcus Miller and Monet.

Sitter Profile Image: Jesika & Jyhikeen G.
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Jesika & Jyhikeen G.
$209
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
2 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Castro Valley, CA, 94546

Jesika and Jyhikeen sat for our 3 rambunctious cats for 10 days, and were wonderful! Great, caring communication, daily photos, and we came home to a clean house and happy cats. We'd absolutely hire them again.

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Sitter Profile Image: MJ L.
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MJ L.
$146
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
7 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Castro Valley, CA, 94546

Exceptional care! MJ took excellent care of our Bernedoodle puppy, she sent us updates and pictures throughout and our pup, Elvie, truly loved her time with MJ. Elvie has an abundance of energy and MJ kept her active and stimulated, she also brought over a snuffle mat which was such a hit we went out and bought one right away. Would 100% recommend MJ for your dogwalking or dogsitting needs.

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Sitter Profile Image: Beth S.
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Beth S.
$154
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
7 years of experience
Hayward, CA, 94541

Beth is amazing! My dog loved her & they bonded during the five day visit. Highly recommend her. She’s trustworthy & gives daily updates & sends photos so I felt included though I was 3,000 miles away. She came to meet my dog first the day before my travels. She’s reliable, positive, and has a kind demeanor. Will definitely use Beth again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alex W.
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Alex W.
$98
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
7 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Mission-Garin, Hayward, CA, 94544

About: Currently working from home full time! I own a 4 year old shihtzu terrier named Cooper. He’s a super friendly little guy who gets a long with basically any dog. On my free time I enjoy taking my dog to dog parks and interacting with other dog owners. I have experience handling all types of dogs and sizes. Seeing a dog's tail wag super fast is one of my joys! Aside from working and loving dogs, I do enjoy being a foodie and eating at the newest hot spots that open up. Let me know if there is anything else you need to know about me! Working from home full time so I can drop in to walk your dog during the day time if needed! Otherwise usually available weekends as well. I live in a apartment complex on the first floor so there is some room for your dog to roam around. There is also a dog park nearby.

Sitter Profile Image: Amanda L.
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Amanda L.
$111
total per night
1 repeat client
1 year of experience
Castro Valley, CA, 94546

About: Responsible and caring pet sitter offering dog walks, feeding, playtime and overnight care. Experienced with dogs. Reliable, patient, and attentive to each pet’s unique needs. I offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your needs, including: • ✔️ Morning and evening visits • ✔️ Midday walks and drop-ins • ✔️ Overnight stays I strive to maintain your pet’s regular routine for feeding, walking, playtime, and rest to ensure minimal stress and maximum comfort. Your pet’s safety and well-being are my top priorities. • Clean, calm, and pet-friendly home environment • No unsafe items within reach • Constant supervision during visits or stays

Sitter Profile Image: Francis M.
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Francis M.
$62
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
11 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Mission-Garin, Hayward, CA, 94542

Francis did such a great job watching our pets while we were on vacation! We have a shy dog and slightly reactive dog and we’re very specific with who we needed to hire. Francis met us twice before our trip to get to know the dogs and while we were away, sent great updates. We were able to have a great time away because of how safe our animals felt with Francis! Highly recommend!

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Yonni M.
Sitter Profile Image: Mai Err C.
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Mai Err C.
$84
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
3 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Union City, CA, 94587

We are so grateful to have found Mai! She takes such great care of our dogs and home every time we’re away. Our dogs absolutely love her, and it gives us peace of mind knowing they’re in good hands. Mai follows all our instructions carefully, asks for clarification when needed, and keeps us updated throughout her stay. Plus, she always leaves the house spotless! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, responsible, and caring dog sitter.

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Molly M.
Sitter Profile Image: Vivian W.
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Vivian W.
$90
total per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
2 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Hayward, CA, 94541

We're so thankful for Vivian! This was our first time using Rover because our two other sitters had scheduling conflicts. We wanted to also start planning for my return to work and needed to build a relationship with a sitter. Our scheduled had to change a few times and Vivian was incredibly flexible and easy to communicate with. Our pup is a covid dog and it takes her time to get used to new people but Vivian has quickly become one of her new besties. Thank you for taking such great care of our fur baby!

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Sitter Profile Image: Jonathan C.
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Jonathan C.
$70
total per night
4.8 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
4 years of experience
Hegenberger, Oakland, CA, 94621

Johnatan took care of my dog for 2 weeks. He’d feed her and walk her twice a day. He was always respectful and kept me posted about my dog’s activities. He washed the linens before departing and even gave my dog a quick bath (he forgot the blow-drying part though). As much as I’d like to give him 5 stars, there’s still room for improvement as he forgot to leave the sliding door open for the dog to go outside leading to the dog peeing and popping inside of the house. He sometimes took 8+ hours to get back home and a couple of nights he wasn’t able to return at all and my dog slept alone. The latter due to he working part time at a place located 1 hr away from our home. Overall, a thrustful boy who just needs to get more experience.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

We have booked Francis multiple times since last year to look after our 2 pets, 1 dog and 1 cat. Our cat needs daily medication for seizures and Francis is diligent about the schedule. Recently, our dog was diagnosed with diabetes and we were apprehensive about leaving her since she now needs insulin injections twice a day. Francis provided incredible care when our dog wasn’t feeling her best, and even spent time to show us some tips and tricks to manage her condition. We could not have asked for a better person to take care of our pets.

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Samjhana B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Natalia takes great care of our fur baby! Communication is excellent, and I trust her completely. I recommend!

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Gina G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Could not have asked for a better doggie/house sitter. Great communication, both dogs loved her. I received many texts & pictures. She took great care of my 2 spoiled dogs, and my home. I did not worry, and that's the best part, no?

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Angi J.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Dana Chloe is always the best sitter to keep our fur babies happy, fed and exercised while we are away. We trust her knowledge, experience, and big heart. Always top on our list whenever we go away.

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Janine W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Katherine has watched our pups a couple times now and we our very happy with her communication and updates while we are away. She is very sweet and we can tell our pups are well taken care of.

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Ashley T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alex was absolutely wonderful with our three animals (two dogs and a cat) and we couldn't recommend him more highly! He was attentive, communicative, and clearly a natural with pets. He went above and beyond in so many ways: he took our dogs on an extra walk after dinner, and when our senior dog got tired, he thoughtfully brought her home to rest while keeping our younger pup out to burn more energy. That kind of awareness and care for each animal's individual needs really stood out to us. He sent plenty of updates throughout the day which gave us total peace of mind, and when we got home the house was just as clean as we left it. All three animals loved him, which says everything. We'll definitely be booking Alex again!

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Waylan K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mila took great care of our dog while we were away for two weeks. She followed our instructions, asked good questions, answered our messages very quickly, and sent us the pictures of our dog every day! Mila loves animals and has plenty of experience dealing with them; she is responsible and reliable. Our dog loved Mila, and we hope that she would be able to stay with him again. We would highly recommend Mila to others!

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Dina P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Zaria took excellent care of my dogs and my home. She is very conscientious, caring, and provided me with the exact amount of feedback and information I wanted to make sure Emma, Fiona, and Zaria were doing well. We look forward to working with her again.

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Chris L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was Catherine’s second house/pet sitting. The house is clean and she took great care of our Evie. I have booked her again for our next trip. I would definitely recommend her for anyone wanting good care for their pets and a clean home when they return.

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Colette K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Vivian was wonderful! She communicated often and sent lot of pics. The dogs seemed to love her visit with them!

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Jennifer K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I would give a million stars for Nyah if I could. She took amazing care of our anxious little pup giving us 5 blissful days away with the utmost peace of mind that Hope was in great hands. Nyah is so communicative and sent lots of pictures and updates. She went above and beyond in so many ways. We are eternally grateful.

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Danielle K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

This was the second time Alison took care of Ziggy. She was wonderful and accepted a last minute request. Ziggy always loves seeing her.

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Mayuresh K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Erica did an amazing job of house sitting and took great care of our dog Scrambles. We received regular updates and came home to a clean house and happy dog!

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Jill W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sunny was great! He let my dog take his time to get comfortable with him and was very good. He is communicative, respectful and was comfortable to have him home sit.

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Aastha N.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

she’s amazing! it was christmas day and i just didn’t want my boys to be home alone. it was most chillin on the couch. 10/10 would book again! my boys loved her

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Kaelynn H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

J was absolutely amazing! We had peace of mind the entire time J was at our house with our dogs and we will definitely be rebooking in the future if needed. We received so many photo updates and our dogs loved playing with Louie!

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Allie B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Estelle did a great job taking care of my 2 large dogs for 10 days. She listened to instructions and the dogs seemed to be happy around her from day 1. Thank you Estelle!

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Richa S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jade took good care of our dog while we were away for two days. She sent lots of pictures and updates. She is flexible and is a good communicator.

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Vijitha C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Felicia is professional, compassionate, and adored by my border collies! She spent a rainy week watching my home and pups, and I came home to an immaculate house and clean pups. Not sure how she did it, but she was excellent. I can't wait to work with her again. - Chris

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Chris L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Left for almost four days out of state for my brother wedding. Bella took good care of my animals while I was gone, and would recommend to anyone looking for animal care. She stayed in my home with them, and everything was clean and animals were happy. Nova is a large dog ~100lbs and doesn’t appear she had any troubles with her. Would look to rebook if I ever had the need again.

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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Hayward on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $75 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 8,770 house sitters in Hayward. 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, 83% of Hayward house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Hayward have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Hayward.

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. Hayward 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

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