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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“We’ve used Heather a few times now and the pups are always very happy with her. They go on adventures every day and she sends lots of pictures. Would highly recommend!”
“Erika was amazing staying at our home and caring for our pets and house. She was attentive, communicative, and helpful if needed. Will 100% be using her services again!”
“Jinni is great! We weren’t sure how our toy poodle would handle spending time with a stranger (he can be a little shy and this was our first booking). We were so happy to see him hanging out on her lap shortly after we left! Clearly Jinni’s calm, easy energy made him feel right at home. :) Highly recommend!”
“We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Amy was truly a dream. From start to finish, she went above and beyond in every way. She followed all of our instructions to a T—kept up with our pup’s training, stuck to her schedule, took her on long, enriching walks, and made sure she got plenty of love and structure. We received thoughtful daily updates with photos, which made us feel completely at ease while we were away. Not only was our dog incredibly well cared for, but our home was left spotless and orderly—it honestly felt like we came home to a reset space. She met our needs and then some. We would book with her again in a heartbeat and feel so lucky to have found someone so reliable, attentive, and genuinely caring. Highly recommend!”
“Debbie took excellent care of our precious cat, and communicated frequently with updates and photos! She followed all instructions well and displayed confidence in her work, which added to our confidence in her! It was such a relief to know that our cat was in such good hands with someone with so much experience with, as well as love for animals. Debbie was also the perfect house sitter; everything clean and tidy when we returned. We are so glad we have found her! Highly recommend!”
“Camille took such good care of our 3 babies while we spent a weekend away! We recently moved to the area, so we were nervous to leave them for the first time but she made it so easy. She followed their routine and sent daily updates and pictures, which were greatly appreciated! We would definitely recommend Camille for any of your doggy sitting needs!”
“Sabrina did a great job with our pups! She was able to handle both of their personalities with ease and confidence. They both warmed up to her quickly despite one of my dogs being anxious of strangers. They got so many walks/outings plus one-on-one time. We definitely found our sitter for next trip! :)”
“Izayah is fantastic, we felt at ease knowing that our pets were being well taken care of! He did a good job following our instructions and was quick to respond to messages. We have two cats and one large dog, and Izayah did a great job with all three.”
“Colin made it possible for us to have a four-day weekend getaway without any stress or worries about our fur babies. My wife was somewhat anxious and debated about canceling our plans, but once we met Collin she was no longer worried! When we did our meet and greet, we knew right away that he was the right choice. Collin is professional and expressed a sincere interest in taking care of our dogs. Once we left, he sent us a photo of their first walk; this made us super happy and gave me peace of mind. Through out the trip he would send us updates and send us pictures. He fed them on schedule and took them on their routine walks every day! He even gifted them a toy! That was super sweet. Collin went above and beyond for sure! We returned to our house, hugged our dogs and even found our patio looking more tidy than before. Collin is definitely our first and second choice for taking care of Puggy and Coco. These days it’s hard to trust anyone, but people like Collin gives us hope that there are trustworthy, caring, and genuine people. Thank you Collin for being there for Puggy and Coco! P.s. he even fed our mice trio and watered our plants! ~ JC ‘n Caya”
“Sarah was amazing with our doggo! 🐾 She was very responsive, sent plenty of updates and pictures, and made us feel completely at ease while we were away. Mac clearly loved spending time with her, and we really appreciated the extra care and attention she gave. We’ll definitely be booking with Sarah again!”
“Patricia is amazing! It was the second time that she stayed with our dog and he loves her! He was even howling when she left because they have so much fun together. She took him for nice walks, gave him nice pets, respected his routine and sent us updates. Thank you!!!”
“Alina was perfect and I'm so happy to have found her! She house sat for my 12 year old dachshund for almost two weeks and he couldn't have been happier. She sent me photos and kept me updated on their walks, outings and cuddle time. He is an easy dog but can get anxious when I'm gone for long stretches. Alina provided the love and attention he needed so no sad or anxious behavior this time. I'm excited to have found a great person to care for him when I'm away!”
“This was our first time leaving our Weimaraner Freya with someone who wasn’t immediate family. She was a little bit anxious and Melissa was amazing at adapting the schedule to make sure that Freya felt the most comfortable. She sent updates and pictures which made us feel more at ease. We definitely will want to use Melissa again in the future!”
About: I love animals and have pet sat cats, dogs, birds, turtles and fish for others since I was young. I have 2 cats of my own (that are currently living with my mom in a different state) that I miss very much. Taking care of your animals will fulfill my heart! I’m a physical therapist with a set work schedule, so pet care fits into my mornings, evenings, and weekends really well. I love spending time with animals and it’s the perfect way to unwind outside of work. You can count on me to be consistent, caring, and communicative! When I’m staying in your home, I’ll make sure your pet feels safe, relaxed, and loved. I’ll stick to their normal routine as much as possible with walks, meals, playtime, and lots of cuddles if they’re into that! I’ll also keep your space clean and treat your home with the same respect I’d expect for mine.
About: I’ve had many dogs throughout my life, from growing up with them to having dogs of my own. Although my experience with pets is primarily with dogs, I feel like animals in general absolutely love me! There’s a special connection between us that is unexplainable. I’d love the opportunity to care for your pets, whether it’s dogs or cats, and give them the love and attention they’re accustomed to—and deserve! Please note: I am available for house/pet sitting within 50 miles of San Diego. However, drop-in visits and dog walking are limited to 10 miles. I’m self-employed and fortunate to have a flexible schedule, which means I have plenty of time to give your pet the love and attention they deserve. I will make sure your pets are safe and comforted while you're away and do whatever I can to ease any anxiety they may have. We’ll play, relax, or simply hang out, whatever the moment calls for. My goal is to help them feel as comfortable as possible until you return.
“It was my first time leaving my dog with a pet sitter so I was a little nervous. I read Katie’s reviews and they were all so good that I decided to contact her. Things could not have gone better! Thank you so much! I really appreciated the updates and photos. Next time I go out of town, I will definitely be contacting Katie again! I highly recommend her!”
“Karla is so kind and patient! She made me feel super comfortable with Bentley being a little reactive with other doggy friends which provided me extra reassurance. She was friendly and worked with Bentley throughout the stay. She also was super accommodating for a last minute request I had due to flight delays. Absolutely, would use her services again.”
“Kristin was amazing! She took such great care of my 3 pups. She kept me posted constantly and sent me lots of pictures of my girls. She was available last minute over the Memorial Day weekend and is a lifesaver! Will definitely request her again next time I’m going away on vacation!”
“Evelyn was great pet sitting for us as usual! Always keeps us posted and sends lots of photos and left our house clean and neat. Unlike a lot of pet sitters we’ve booked before, Evelyn will actually stay with the pups for most, if not all of the booking - and won’t just drop in for the occasional potty break. Highly highly recommend her!”
“Easygoing, detailed. My dogs appeared to feel at ease with him. Was flexible. Walked my 2 dogs and took care of 3 dogs at the same time. Would hire him again , if I come back on vacation. Kept us informed of the dog’s behavior .”
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
Heather S.
“We’ve used Heather a few times now and the pups are always very happy with her. They go on adventures every day and she sends lots of pictures. Would highly recommend!”
Erika H.
“Erika was amazing staying at our home and caring for our pets and house. She was attentive, communicative, and helpful if needed. Will 100% be using her services again!”
Jinni X.
“Jinni is great! We weren’t sure how our toy poodle would handle spending time with a stranger (he can be a little shy and this was our first booking). We were so happy to see him hanging out on her lap shortly after we left! Clearly Jinni’s calm, easy energy made him feel right at home. :) Highly recommend!”
Amy S.
“We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Amy was truly a dream. From start to finish, she went above and beyond in every way. She followed all of our instructions to a T—kept up with our pup’s training, stuck to her schedule, took her on long, enriching walks, and made sure she got plenty of love and structure. We received thoughtful daily updates with photos, which made us feel completely at ease while we were away. Not only was our dog incredibly well cared for, but our home was left spotless and orderly—it honestly felt like we came home to a reset space. She met our needs and then some. We would book with her again in a heartbeat and feel so lucky to have found someone so reliable, attentive, and genuinely caring. Highly recommend!”
Debbie D.
“Debbie took excellent care of our precious cat, and communicated frequently with updates and photos! She followed all instructions well and displayed confidence in her work, which added to our confidence in her! It was such a relief to know that our cat was in such good hands with someone with so much experience with, as well as love for animals. Debbie was also the perfect house sitter; everything clean and tidy when we returned. We are so glad we have found her! Highly recommend!”
Camille B.
“Camille took such good care of our 3 babies while we spent a weekend away! We recently moved to the area, so we were nervous to leave them for the first time but she made it so easy. She followed their routine and sent daily updates and pictures, which were greatly appreciated! We would definitely recommend Camille for any of your doggy sitting needs!”
Sabrina M.
“Sabrina did a great job with our pups! She was able to handle both of their personalities with ease and confidence. They both warmed up to her quickly despite one of my dogs being anxious of strangers. They got so many walks/outings plus one-on-one time. We definitely found our sitter for next trip! :)”
Izayah C.
“Izayah is fantastic, we felt at ease knowing that our pets were being well taken care of! He did a good job following our instructions and was quick to respond to messages. We have two cats and one large dog, and Izayah did a great job with all three.”
Colin E.
“Colin made it possible for us to have a four-day weekend getaway without any stress or worries about our fur babies. My wife was somewhat anxious and debated about canceling our plans, but once we met Collin she was no longer worried! When we did our meet and greet, we knew right away that he was the right choice. Collin is professional and expressed a sincere interest in taking care of our dogs. Once we left, he sent us a photo of their first walk; this made us super happy and gave me peace of mind. Through out the trip he would send us updates and send us pictures. He fed them on schedule and took them on their routine walks every day! He even gifted them a toy! That was super sweet. Collin went above and beyond for sure! We returned to our house, hugged our dogs and even found our patio looking more tidy than before. Collin is definitely our first and second choice for taking care of Puggy and Coco. These days it’s hard to trust anyone, but people like Collin gives us hope that there are trustworthy, caring, and genuine people. Thank you Collin for being there for Puggy and Coco! P.s. he even fed our mice trio and watered our plants! ~ JC ‘n Caya”
Sarah E.
“Sarah was amazing with our doggo! 🐾 She was very responsive, sent plenty of updates and pictures, and made us feel completely at ease while we were away. Mac clearly loved spending time with her, and we really appreciated the extra care and attention she gave. We’ll definitely be booking with Sarah again!”
Patricia T.
“Patricia is amazing! It was the second time that she stayed with our dog and he loves her! He was even howling when she left because they have so much fun together. She took him for nice walks, gave him nice pets, respected his routine and sent us updates. Thank you!!!”
Alina S.
“Alina was perfect and I'm so happy to have found her! She house sat for my 12 year old dachshund for almost two weeks and he couldn't have been happier. She sent me photos and kept me updated on their walks, outings and cuddle time. He is an easy dog but can get anxious when I'm gone for long stretches. Alina provided the love and attention he needed so no sad or anxious behavior this time. I'm excited to have found a great person to care for him when I'm away!”
Melissa P.
“This was our first time leaving our Weimaraner Freya with someone who wasn’t immediate family. She was a little bit anxious and Melissa was amazing at adapting the schedule to make sure that Freya felt the most comfortable. She sent updates and pictures which made us feel more at ease. We definitely will want to use Melissa again in the future!”
Rachel L.
About: I love animals and have pet sat cats, dogs, birds, turtles and fish for others since I was young. I have 2 cats of my own (that are currently living with my mom in a different state) that I miss very much. Taking care of your animals will fulfill my heart! I’m a physical therapist with a set work schedule, so pet care fits into my mornings, evenings, and weekends really well. I love spending time with animals and it’s the perfect way to unwind outside of work. You can count on me to be consistent, caring, and communicative! When I’m staying in your home, I’ll make sure your pet feels safe, relaxed, and loved. I’ll stick to their normal routine as much as possible with walks, meals, playtime, and lots of cuddles if they’re into that! I’ll also keep your space clean and treat your home with the same respect I’d expect for mine.
Tracey N.
“Our little Coconut absolutely loves Tracey! She’s so attentive—always making sure Coconut is fed on time, has plenty of water, and is well taken care of. My son even joked that Coconut loves Tracey more than him! We always know we can count on her to take excellent care of our girl, and we highly recommend her.”
Kaitie C.
“It was my first time leaving my dog with a pet sitter so I was a little nervous. I read Katie’s reviews and they were all so good that I decided to contact her. Things could not have gone better! Thank you so much! I really appreciated the updates and photos. Next time I go out of town, I will definitely be contacting Katie again! I highly recommend her!”
Karla N.
“Karla is so kind and patient! She made me feel super comfortable with Bentley being a little reactive with other doggy friends which provided me extra reassurance. She was friendly and worked with Bentley throughout the stay. She also was super accommodating for a last minute request I had due to flight delays. Absolutely, would use her services again.”
Kristin D.
“Kristin was amazing! She took such great care of my 3 pups. She kept me posted constantly and sent me lots of pictures of my girls. She was available last minute over the Memorial Day weekend and is a lifesaver! Will definitely request her again next time I’m going away on vacation!”
Evelyn H.
“Evelyn was great pet sitting for us as usual! Always keeps us posted and sends lots of photos and left our house clean and neat. Unlike a lot of pet sitters we’ve booked before, Evelyn will actually stay with the pups for most, if not all of the booking - and won’t just drop in for the occasional potty break. Highly highly recommend her!”
Ralph R.
“Easygoing, detailed. My dogs appeared to feel at ease with him. Was flexible. Walked my 2 dogs and took care of 3 dogs at the same time. Would hire him again , if I come back on vacation. Kept us informed of the dog’s behavior .”
Hillcrest pet parents share their Rover experiences
We absolutely love Callahan!! We are a military family that tries to go home quite a bit, she always is our go to! We have two big dogs that need lots of love, she gives them nothing but that! She’s very trustworthy, very sweet and always sends us pictures of our fur children! Please think of her for your next vacation! 💙
Sarah was amazing with our doggo! 🐾 She was very responsive, sent plenty of updates and pictures, and made us feel completely at ease while we were away. Mac clearly loved spending time with her, and we really appreciated the extra care and attention she gave. We’ll definitely be booking with Sarah again!
Autumn was absolutely fantastic with our dog, Zoe. From the moment she arrived, it was clear how kind, attentive, and detail-oriented she is. She spent an entire evening caring for Zoe with such compassion and professionalism—it truly meant the world to us. Knowing Zoe was in such capable and loving hands gave us complete peace of mind. We can’t thank Autumn enough for the impact her care had on our family. Highly, highly recommend!
Shaan is incredible! They were available last minute to stay overnight with our new kitten. They left our place perfectly clean and our kitties happy, followed all care instructions, checked in with us often, and immediately made us comfortable to leave for a few days. This was our first time using Rover and we were so lucky to find Shaan! Highly recommend!
I can’t say enough good things about Trista. She took amazing care of both of my cats and an injured butterfly I was rehabilitating - talk about going above and beyond! Trista was incredibly communicative, kind, and attentive throughout the entire booking. She kept me updated every step of the way, and I could tell my pets were in loving, capable hands. It’s rare to find someone so sweet, reliable, and genuinely compassionate. I came home to happy, relaxed animals and a sense of total peace knowing they were so well cared for. Thank you, Trista!
angeline is simply the best! i had a family emergency and she was so quick to help me out any way she could! even though she had a couple things going on during the week, she offered all the time she had available to watch over my cats. angeline did an amazing job of administering their medications and even helped with a few extra unscheduled check-ins when my flights back home got delayed. she’s so attentive, communicative, and flexible! my cats absolutely adored angeline too so i know they were in amazing hands 🫶 i will definitely be rebooking in the future!
Hollyanne and Donavan provided excellent care for my 2 dogs and my tortoise. I couldn’t be happier! My older dog is on anti-itch medicine, and I didn’t have enough to cover while I was gone, and the vet was out until after I left. Donovan went above and beyond and picked up the meds at the vets to make sure Dottie didn’t have a lapse. I got multiple pictures every day and plenty of updates. Dare I say, that maybe they were a little spoiled? ;-) My home was in immaculate condition and all the dog dishes and food puzzles were left sparkling clean. Highly recommended.
There is no one better to trust with your fur babies than Matthew. He took care of my 3 large dogs and home for a week while we were on vacation and was always quick to respond, share photos/videos, and most of all, just has an immense love and care for animals. It was so reassuring to have someone so trustworthy and who went above and beyond to make my pets feel cared for and loved. He truly treats them as his own and follows all directions needed and more, including medicine administration, and watering my plants as I requested. Matt was respectful of our home and just truly a great person all around. A true animal lover and you can see it in how comfortable all the animals are with him. I will definitely be hiring him again!
We had Jarrod watch our doberman Tyson, who has sever seperation anxiety, and recently had surgery. Jarrod has a very professional manner and immediately connected with Tyson. While there was some whining from Tyson as we left, Jarrod had him comfortable shortly after and Tyson took a nap. We will definetly use Jarrod in the future.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Hillcrest is $63
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Sitters in Hillcrest average 3 repeat house sitting clients
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 Hillcrest on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $63 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 Aug 2025, there are 5,828 house sitters in Hillcrest. 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 Hillcrest house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Hillcrest have an average of 14 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 Hillcrest.
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. Hillcrest 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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