House Sitting in Hillsborough

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Matthew D.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
3 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Hillsborough, NC, 27278

Matt was great with our dog and 2 cats. He sent us updates and asked questions when our directions were not clear. I felt that we knew what was going on at home and that all our furbabies were happy and well taken care of. Thanks, Matt!

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Deborah R.
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Kelly P.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Chapel Hill, NC, 27514

Kelly stayed at my house with my cat for 10 nights, and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better sitter. Super proactive in communication, sent pics and updates daily, left the house in great shape (I really couldn't tell anyone had been here!) and was flexible in the end when my travel plans changed due to weather. Oh, and I could tell she genuinely enjoyed hanging out with my cat, which makes it all the better. Hope to be able to hire her for future needs!

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Brett S.
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Amy & John P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
6 repeat clients
45 years of experience
Efland, NC, 27243

Amy and John are as good as it gets - such excellent pet and house sitters! We have no worries when they are at are home caring for our dogs. Our dogs were happy, well cared for and loved, as seen in their daily pictures that we were able to view. Our house was clean and tidy when we got home (cleaner than we left it!). We can't recommend Amy and John highly enough.

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Sitter Profile Image: Winter E.
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Winter E.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
6 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

Winter was amazing and cared for all 3 of our pups. We received pictures while she was caring for them and had great communication with us. Thank you so much again for caring for our pups! I definitely recommend Winter and will likely book her again in future if she’s available.

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Rocio D.
Sitter Profile Image: ShiLi Q.
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ShiLi Q.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
4 repeat clients
19 years of experience
hillsborough, NC, 27278

ShiLi was phenomenal. Easily the best dogsitter I’ve ever had. She was very attentive and went above and beyond. So glad to have found her!

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Meredith H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
27 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

Meredith has been absolutely incredible as our house and catsitter over a week-long trip. We have a somewhat complicated situation (some of our cats don't get along), and she's navigated that wonderfully. She provided many pictures and detailed summaries to help us understand how they've been doing and has been responsive to suggestions or requests along the way. Meredith really went above and beyond, and I would happily recommend her services and hope to work with her again in the future.

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Sitter Profile Image: Catherine G.
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Catherine G.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

Once again, super impressed with Cat and so happy I found her! All of my animals respond so positively to her and I can breathe easy when I travel knowing she'll be there. 1000% recommend!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alessandria S.
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Alessandria S.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27704

Alessandria did a great job keeping my dogs safe and happy. I appreciate that she was able to be flexible on times as I wasn't sure with the weather if we were going to make it back on time. The house was left neat and tidy, and she helped prepare for a bad winter storm coming.

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Sitter Profile Image: Claire C.
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Claire C.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Carrboro, NC, 27510

Claire did a great job caring for our 9-month-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy while we were out of town for five days. This was our first time leaving him, and she made the experience stress-free with her excellent communication. She sent regular updates and pictures, which gave us great peace of mind. When we returned, our pup was happy and well cared for, and the house was spotless. I would absolutely recommend Claire to anyone looking for a reliable and caring sitter!

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Karen P.
Sitter Profile Image: Joy K.
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Joy K.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
12 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

Joy was so wonderful to work with. From the very initial message we exchanged, I felt very comfortable with them. Joy communicated quickly to all of our messages, and when we connected for a meet and greet she was incredibly kind and asked thorough questions. Joy sent lots of photos of our pets and took great care of them. We have 4 animals and I could tell they loved Joy so much! We left very detailed instructions for care and Joy got everything done. Our animals were very settled when we returned home and our house was in order. We will definitely be booking with Joy again. Thank you Joy for all of your care while we were away!

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Sitter Profile Image: Sherry F.
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Sherry F.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
11 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Chapel Hill, NC, 27516

Sherry was lovely! She stayed with our 2 dogs for a weekend and I felt like they were being well taken care of. She sent lots of pictures and provided updates throughout the whole visit. Would definitely book with her again!!!

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Sitter Profile Image: Meredith N.
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Meredith N.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
9 reviews
3 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Hillsborough, NC, 27278

Meredith was great taking care of my dog over Thanksgiving. She was communicative and I appreciate all the love she gave him while we were gone for the holiday!

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Sitter Profile Image: Kimberly T.
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Kimberly T.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Chapel Hill, NC, 27514

Kimberly was super sweet and communicative throughout the whole sitting process! I definitely recommend her if you’re looking for a sitter to give you peace of mind while you’re away.

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Sitter Profile Image: Meghan A.
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Meghan A.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27713

Meghan is a a sweet young woman and took very good care of my dog. I highly recommend her.

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Estelle W.
Sitter Profile Image: Sophie M.
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Sophie M.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
5 years of experience
Carrboro, NC, 27510

Sophie was great and very attentive with our newly adopted 80lb pup. She made the process super easy for a last minute day trip, and made us feel very comfortable. Will definitely book again in the future!

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Sitter Profile Image: Whitney Lyn P.
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Whitney Lyn P.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
7 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27703

Whitney was very kind to our dog and treated our home with respect. She was also very communicative, especially when our pup had an upset stomach.

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Christina R.
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Rose J.
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$52
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5.0 out of 5 stars
46 reviews
16 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

Rose is wonderful. I was able to really enjoy my trip knowing she was watching my babies. And I appreciated her daily text updates with pictures.

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Sitter Profile Image: Ashlynn L.
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Ashlynn L.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
10 repeat clients
21 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

Ashlynn was wonderful with my three beagles. She is sweet, kind, and treated them so well. I could tell they were happy and well taken care of. In addition, she is responsive, let me know how they were doing, and she really did seem to enjoy them. We would happily have her come again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Brian S.
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Brian S.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
7 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27712

Brian was an excellent dog sitter/house sitter. He kept us updated on our pups activities and let us know immediately when one wasn’t feeling well. He was very respectful and punctual! Would definitely book again!

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Katie B.
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Katie F.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
6 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Durham, NC, 27705

Katie is wonderful! She did such a great job watching my dog. She’s flexibly, caring and I very much appreciate all the time she spent taking care of my dog. Always a relief when you find someone like her because you don’t have to worry about your dog while you are away. You know she has it handled!

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Gabby P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Shannon has watched our dog multiple times and she takes the best care of her! She also takes great care of our house and goes as far as cleaning the sheets on the bed. Thank you again Shannon for giving us peace of mind while we are away!

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Jill B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Matt was great with our dog and 2 cats. He sent us updates and asked questions when our directions were not clear. I felt that we knew what was going on at home and that all our furbabies were happy and well taken care of. Thanks, Matt!

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Deborah R.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Abigail was fantastic! Our excitable great danes were immediately very calm with her and it was obvious she was very confident and comfortable around XL breeds. The dogs were very well taken care of and Abigail sent regular updates and pictures. 10/10 recommend, especially if you have BIG babies!

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Taylor A.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Grace was incredible with Penny. She not only had great communication throughout the day keeping me updated on my puppy, she also went above and beyond and gave wonderful tips to continue care and training as I’m a new father and she’s been working with animals her whole life. She’s super sweet and can handle my puppy’s craziness. Truly one of the best sitters we’ve had the pleasure of working with. Thank you so much Grace!

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Delaney & Luis H.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Mairead was absolutely wonderful. It was my first time leaving my dog with a dog sitter in my home, and the first time I was away from her after the hurricane in Asheville. She was so responsive and helped settle my nerves so quickly with ease and authenticity. My dog is reactive, and usually when I come home from trips leaving her at people’s houses she is all anxious. After Mairead left and I came home to Lady, Lady was incredibly calm. Happy, but so calm! I could tell Lady felt safe and taken care of, as did I! Highly recommend booking with Mairead!

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Rachel B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

I knew from the first time I saw Amber with my dogs that she would be able to handle all 3 of them. She was kind and patient with them. We texted during the days when I was gone and kept me apprised of how they were doing. One of our dogs is exceptionally shy around strangers. After a few days, she “cracked the code” on how to get him outside and to eat his food. HUGE accomplishment. I will be asking her stay with our pups again!! Strongly recommend!

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Jan K.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Hillsborough is $50

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Sitters in Hillsborough average 4
repeat house sitting clients

House Sitting FAQs

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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Hillsborough on Rover as of Feb 2026 was about $50 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.

If you’re searching for a Hillsborough house sitter for the first time, visit the house sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

If you have an active request or have booked a service with a house sitter before, learn more about how to do this in the Rover app or on your computer.

As of Feb 2026, there are 1,329 house sitters in Hillsborough. 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, 88% of Hillsborough house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Hillsborough have an average of 15 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 Hillsborough.

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. Hillsborough 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.