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“We are beyond grateful for Tara! She is incredibly patient, caring, and thoughtful with our dogs. Every time she watches them, they are so calm and happy, and it’s clear they feel safe and loved in her care. Her attention to detail and genuine love for animals shines through, and we couldn’t be more thankful to have found her. We feel completely at ease knowing our pups are in such wonderful hands!”


“Cathy was excellent! Our boys were well cared for and she gave them all the attention that they loved. Playing with the boys was apparently the best. Our dogs looked for her for days later. Cathy is a gem!”


“Patricia is AMAZING!! From the first moment that we made contact and leading up to our travel, her communication was wonderful! We are in Hawaii moving our son to Hilo for college and we couldn’t have asked for a more loving and perfect match for us and our puppy!! She sent us pictures and videos to reassure us that our dog was happy and in good hands. If you are in the area and looking at profiles, your search is officially over 🥰👍🏽🌺🌈”


“Auntie Dianne is an ABSOLUTE gem! She is in a word… INCREDIBLE! We are so lucky to have found her!!!! She has dog sat for us twice now and has provided TOP NOTCH love and care of our furbabies! She is very proactive with her communication both with initial meet up and during her service! She shows up on time and checks in at appropriate intervals with updates of our fur-kiddos (with adorable pictures of course!)! She is easy going, flexible, relatable and sweet as pie! In addition to treating our babies with the same tender love and care as she would her own, she treats our home with the same level of respect — consistently leaving our home even cleaner than how she received it! Can’t beat that! We can say with absolute confidence that when we leave, we know and trust our furbabies and home are under her competent, watchful and loving eye! She is our first call for all our doggo sitting needs! Mahalo Auntie Dianne! Till next time! 💕”


“Jordan followed every instruction to the T. She was very polite, professional, responsive and communicative in the months of planning leading up to our big trip. The only mishaps while we were away were handled adeptly without stress or drama and Jordan even made one more visit to care for everyone when our return flight came in later than planned. We arrived home (from being thousands of miles away for a week of almost no cell service) to find our +20 member fur family happy, well fed and not at all worse for the wear. The house was just as we had left it. We truly look forward our next opportunity to book Jordan. Mahalo nui Jordan- you made a once-in-a-lifetime family reunion happen. We are so grateful we had your care here at home so we could be away to make these priceless memories!”


“Anyone who knows us will tell you what crazy pet-parents we are!! Once we met Jody, we knew we did not have to look any further for a pet-sitter! She took excellent care of Muppet, sent us daily updates and took care of our home while we were out of the country for 10 days. She is a wonderful and caring person. Thanks to Patrick and her, we were able to have a vacation without having to stress and worry about our fur-baby! We highly recommend her for any of your pet-sitting needs. Thank you, Jody and Patrick!”


About: I have been a dog mom for the past 13 years. I have experience caring for all phases of life from puppy to the sweet senior stage. My oldest pup is 15 years old (I rescued her when she was 2!) and my youngest is 5 years old who I’ve had since she was a puppy. I even have experience caring for special needs as my youngest was diagnosed with an auto immune disorder so am no stranger to administering meds! I am available for any pet care, drop in visits and dog walking Monday through Friday 8am until 3pm and some weekends as well if needed. I will follow whatever instructions you have for your fur baby to a tee. Whatever they need I am more than happy to provide and keep them on their routine!


“Stephanie is awesome! I have 3 doggies and one of them was having a skin issue. Stephanie applied his medication, kept him in his “no scratch” suit and even got a cone on him! Everything went smoothly. Good communication and the dogs were quite happy when I got home! Thank you!!”


“Regan is the pet sitter we have been looking for since moving to WA a year and a half ago. Our 2 dogs adored her. I could tell they were happier with her than they have ever been with any other sitter. Regan went above and beyond. We came home to a neat and tidy home and sweet-n-clean freshly bathed dogs. We will choose to use Regan as our sitter whenever possible.”


About: I love all furry creatures. I have over 7 years of veterinary experience, one year with the Spokane Humane Society, and a lifetime of personally caring for our furry friends. I am able to adapt to any schedule that you may need (outside of my work schedule, of course. My personal schedule is light and flexible), and can administer any medications that may be necessary (including insulin). I fostered for SHS and other rescue organizations for years and usually took on the special needs ones, so I've encountered a variety of animals with particular circumstances. I'd love to take care of your furry child; message me today! With my flexible work schedule as of late, I can provide care as requested. If your pup is used to daily walks in your neighborhood or at the park, I am (typically) able to work that into my own schedule. I come from a fear-free background, so I incorporate those tenents when I interact with any animal. I encourage owners to write a detailed list of their pets needs and how they'd like me to care for them so we both have piece of mind.


“Shani is amazing - my dogs love her so much. She also took great care of our home in addition to our dogs. We are super grateful to have found her as we are new to the island. Thank you, Shani!”


“Mr Coconut loved having Mayumi stay with him. She brushed him daily and provided his meals a treats just as scheduled. She even did the extra work to track down CoCo's AirTag collar that was in a neighbors yard. she is thoughtful, considerate, and thorough. The house was neat and tidy after her stay and CoCo was sad to see her go. Thank you.”


About: Experienced and dependable pet care provider offering safe, attentive, and personalized services including walking, boarding, and drop-ins. Dedicated to your pet’s comfort, health, and happiness. Due to my flexible work schedule, I have time daily in the mornings, evenings and throughout the day to care for your precious pet friends :) Trustworthy and attentive in-home pet care provided to ensure your pets feel safe, loved, and relaxed in their own environment. Reliable and tailored to their needs.


About: Aloha i'm a dog and people person i like to interact with both. I go college and work part time on Monday and Wednesday between 8am and 2pm. Also i work bite squad part time mostly in the evenings Thursday thru sunday. I can speak Hawaiian and most dogs understand me in both languages. I find it very cool and interesting in training dogs to sit or to get down in hawaiian or English. I am myself around dogs i can be calm and playful at times and most dogs like me. Not all but most. I am sure i can get along with almost anyone's dog as long as they have been trained well in manners and are calm like me. Thanks a lot I work a lot part time plus doing my internship at my college. I'm a full time student worker. I hope how to do more. I took care of dogs by playing with them, taking them on walks and runs back in the day and swim with them I hope that we'll trust each other.

About: Does your furry friend need some extra exercise and attention during the day? Look no further! As a passionate and experienced dog walker, I am dedicated to providing top-quality care for your four-legged family member. Services I offer: - Daily walks tailored to your dog's needs - Playtime and exercise in local parks or designated areas - Fresh water and treats during our walks - Basic training reinforcement for good behavior - Personalized attention and love for your dog. Why choose me? - Passionate about dogs: I truly love and understand dogs of all breeds and sizes. - Experience: I have lived with and walked dogs my whole life. - Flexible scheduling: I can accommodate your busy schedule and specific needs. - Trustworthy and reliable: Your dog's safety and well-being are my top priorities. - Affordable rates: Quality care doesn't have to break the bank. Don't let your dog miss out on the exercise and socialization they need. Contact me today to schedule a meet-and-greet and discuss your dog's needs. Let's keep those tails wagging and paws moving! Looking forward to walking your furry best friend soon! I walk dog’s Monday-friday 8-5. Usually I take them on a hour walk treats and water. I am a massage therapist on the weekends. Hope to work with you soon! Aloha! I walk them in areas where there are little or no cars. Keep them on leash and make sure they have plenty of water and shade.

“Thank you for being such a great pet sitter!!! You took care of Louie like he was your own and exceeded my expectations. I really appreciate your communication style when he wasn't feeling well. I know he enjoyed the long walks and hike!”


About: I've been taking care of multiple pets at the same time since I was a kid. As an adult I have a few of my own as well as help my friends and family with theirs. I also work in wilderness therapy for a Therapeutic Wilderness program and am fully available when I'm not in the woods. Looking to make connections and extra cash. I work 8 days on and 6 days off, so when I'm free, I'm free! Don't be afraid to reach out for extended care, I'm pretty flexible with scheduling. I'm willing to have healthy dialog and communicate with you on how we plan to meet your needs and wants and at the same time being considerate of the animal(s) wants and needs

About: I have worked with animals from a very young age! I treat animals like royalty (because they are) and I am a good animal reader and comforter. All of my family members and friends always call me to take care of their pets because they don’t trust anyone else! I’m also very knowledgeable about training dogs. Let me love your doggie❤️ I run on my own set schedule working from home as a silver smith, I occasionally have markets I go to, but I’m mostly free most the week if I’m not out adventuring! My home has a nice grassy area in the front and backyard, plenty of shade and fun places to play. I have a fence, but there are some openings and walkways in it so I’m willing to let dogs out on a leash if needed. If I’m able, I love to take dogs with me on walks, to the beach, and give them a fun time. I live with my boyfriend whom also loves dogs. Occasionally I will kennel the dog for small increments of time if I need to go out and do something that doesn’t allow dogs, but I prefer to be with them as much as possible.

“Brady was spectacular. So professional and personal at the same time. He sat for our three dogs for 4 nights. He was super easy to communicate with, totally responsive, sent pics of the dogs and left our house completely immaculate when we got home!!! We even had an electrician ask for a pic of our breaker box for an upcoming project and he was more than happy to go into our basement to take the needed pic for us! Agreeable, friendly, responsible….I will definitely book Brady again!!!”

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Tara K.

“We are beyond grateful for Tara! She is incredibly patient, caring, and thoughtful with our dogs. Every time she watches them, they are so calm and happy, and it’s clear they feel safe and loved in her care. Her attention to detail and genuine love for animals shines through, and we couldn’t be more thankful to have found her. We feel completely at ease knowing our pups are in such wonderful hands!”


Cathy M.

“Cathy was excellent! Our boys were well cared for and she gave them all the attention that they loved. Playing with the boys was apparently the best. Our dogs looked for her for days later. Cathy is a gem!”


Patricia G.Star Sitter

“Patricia is AMAZING!! From the first moment that we made contact and leading up to our travel, her communication was wonderful! We are in Hawaii moving our son to Hilo for college and we couldn’t have asked for a more loving and perfect match for us and our puppy!! She sent us pictures and videos to reassure us that our dog was happy and in good hands. If you are in the area and looking at profiles, your search is officially over 🥰👍🏽🌺🌈”


Dianne B.Star Sitter

“Auntie Dianne is an ABSOLUTE gem! She is in a word… INCREDIBLE! We are so lucky to have found her!!!! She has dog sat for us twice now and has provided TOP NOTCH love and care of our furbabies! She is very proactive with her communication both with initial meet up and during her service! She shows up on time and checks in at appropriate intervals with updates of our fur-kiddos (with adorable pictures of course!)! She is easy going, flexible, relatable and sweet as pie! In addition to treating our babies with the same tender love and care as she would her own, she treats our home with the same level of respect — consistently leaving our home even cleaner than how she received it! Can’t beat that! We can say with absolute confidence that when we leave, we know and trust our furbabies and home are under her competent, watchful and loving eye! She is our first call for all our doggo sitting needs! Mahalo Auntie Dianne! Till next time! 💕”


Jordan S.

“Jordan followed every instruction to the T. She was very polite, professional, responsive and communicative in the months of planning leading up to our big trip. The only mishaps while we were away were handled adeptly without stress or drama and Jordan even made one more visit to care for everyone when our return flight came in later than planned. We arrived home (from being thousands of miles away for a week of almost no cell service) to find our +20 member fur family happy, well fed and not at all worse for the wear. The house was just as we had left it. We truly look forward our next opportunity to book Jordan. Mahalo nui Jordan- you made a once-in-a-lifetime family reunion happen. We are so grateful we had your care here at home so we could be away to make these priceless memories!”


Caleigh M.

“Caleigh treated our two dogs like her own. She was attentive, communicated with me and was very responsible while staying at our house. Can’t wait to book Caleigh again.”


Jody P.
Star Sitter


“Anyone who knows us will tell you what crazy pet-parents we are!! Once we met Jody, we knew we did not have to look any further for a pet-sitter! She took excellent care of Muppet, sent us daily updates and took care of our home while we were out of the country for 10 days. She is a wonderful and caring person. Thanks to Patrick and her, we were able to have a vacation without having to stress and worry about our fur-baby! We highly recommend her for any of your pet-sitting needs. Thank you, Jody and Patrick!”


Samantha F.
About: I have been a dog mom for the past 13 years. I have experience caring for all phases of life from puppy to the sweet senior stage. My oldest pup is 15 years old (I rescued her when she was 2!) and my youngest is 5 years old who I’ve had since she was a puppy. I even have experience caring for special needs as my youngest was diagnosed with an auto immune disorder so am no stranger to administering meds! I am available for any pet care, drop in visits and dog walking Monday through Friday 8am until 3pm and some weekends as well if needed. I will follow whatever instructions you have for your fur baby to a tee. Whatever they need I am more than happy to provide and keep them on their routine!




Stephanie S.

“Stephanie is awesome! I have 3 doggies and one of them was having a skin issue. Stephanie applied his medication, kept him in his “no scratch” suit and even got a cone on him! Everything went smoothly. Good communication and the dogs were quite happy when I got home! Thank you!!”


Regan R.

“Regan is the pet sitter we have been looking for since moving to WA a year and a half ago. Our 2 dogs adored her. I could tell they were happier with her than they have ever been with any other sitter. Regan went above and beyond. We came home to a neat and tidy home and sweet-n-clean freshly bathed dogs. We will choose to use Regan as our sitter whenever possible.”


Dawn M.
“Since I've known Dawn she's been a great with dogs and has a deep interest in helping with their care. She is the one that helped us through getting our own dog and any questions that we've had since then. Animals are Dawn's calling and she is knowledgeable about their care and making sure that your dog will have the best time while you are away.”




Shani A.

“Shani is amazing - my dogs love her so much. She also took great care of our home in addition to our dogs. We are super grateful to have found her as we are new to the island. Thank you, Shani!”


Mayumi I.

“Mr Coconut loved having Mayumi stay with him. She brushed him daily and provided his meals a treats just as scheduled. She even did the extra work to track down CoCo's AirTag collar that was in a neighbors yard. she is thoughtful, considerate, and thorough. The house was neat and tidy after her stay and CoCo was sad to see her go. Thank you.”


Marya S.
“My pup is super shy by nature, but when she met Marya, she lit right up and immigrated felt comfortable! Highly recommend her! She’s a long time dog owner and treats your pups like her own.”




Jesse L.
About: Aloha i'm a dog and people person i like to interact with both. I go college and work part time on Monday and Wednesday between 8am and 2pm. Also i work bite squad part time mostly in the evenings Thursday thru sunday. I can speak Hawaiian and most dogs understand me in both languages. I find it very cool and interesting in training dogs to sit or to get down in hawaiian or English. I am myself around dogs i can be calm and playful at times and most dogs like me. Not all but most. I am sure i can get along with almost anyone's dog as long as they have been trained well in manners and are calm like me. Thanks a lot I work a lot part time plus doing my internship at my college. I'm a full time student worker. I hope how to do more. I took care of dogs by playing with them, taking them on walks and runs back in the day and swim with them I hope that we'll trust each other.


Zander C.
“Zander is an incredibly responsible, punctual and reliable dog walker. He has a kind and gentle approach to dogs and it’s a pleasure watching him interacting with them! He’s walked and cares for my dog numerous times, including when he was a young puppy, and I have always felt that my Nalu was in safe and loving hands. Mahalo Zander for your care, fast response times and excellent dog knowledge!”


ella g.

“Thank you for being such a great pet sitter!!! You took care of Louie like he was your own and exceeded my expectations. I really appreciate your communication style when he wasn't feeling well. I know he enjoyed the long walks and hike!”


Cimmaron C.
“Cimmaron is a true animal lover. My Senior Pup absolutely loves him because he knows how to be mindful and gentle with her. I've had her for 13 years now and there are very few people I trust to ensure her safety and best care. Cimmaron is absolutely one of those few people and for good reason.”


Olivia A.
About: I have worked with animals from a very young age! I treat animals like royalty (because they are) and I am a good animal reader and comforter. All of my family members and friends always call me to take care of their pets because they don’t trust anyone else! I’m also very knowledgeable about training dogs. Let me love your doggie❤️ I run on my own set schedule working from home as a silver smith, I occasionally have markets I go to, but I’m mostly free most the week if I’m not out adventuring! My home has a nice grassy area in the front and backyard, plenty of shade and fun places to play. I have a fence, but there are some openings and walkways in it so I’m willing to let dogs out on a leash if needed. If I’m able, I love to take dogs with me on walks, to the beach, and give them a fun time. I live with my boyfriend whom also loves dogs. Occasionally I will kennel the dog for small increments of time if I need to go out and do something that doesn’t allow dogs, but I prefer to be with them as much as possible.


Brady M.

“Brady was spectacular. So professional and personal at the same time. He sat for our three dogs for 4 nights. He was super easy to communicate with, totally responsive, sent pics of the dogs and left our house completely immaculate when we got home!!! We even had an electrician ask for a pic of our breaker box for an upcoming project and he was more than happy to go into our basement to take the needed pic for us! Agreeable, friendly, responsible….I will definitely book Brady again!!!”
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Patricia is AMAZING!! From the first moment that we made contact and leading up to our travel, her communication was wonderful! We are in Hawaii moving our son to Hilo for college and we couldn’t have asked for a more loving and perfect match for us and our puppy!! She sent us pictures and videos to reassure us that our dog was happy and in good hands. If you are in the area and looking at profiles, your search is officially over 🥰👍🏽🌺🌈

Jordan followed every instruction to the T. She was very polite, professional, responsive and communicative in the months of planning leading up to our big trip. The only mishaps while we were away were handled adeptly without stress or drama and Jordan even made one more visit to care for everyone when our return flight came in later than planned. We arrived home (from being thousands of miles away for a week of almost no cell service) to find our +20 member fur family happy, well fed and not at all worse for the wear. The house was just as we had left it. We truly look forward our next opportunity to book Jordan. Mahalo nui Jordan- you made a once-in-a-lifetime family reunion happen. We are so grateful we had your care here at home so we could be away to make these priceless memories!

Regan took care of our 2 dogs and housesit for a week and our boys loved it. She spent extra time and care dealing with our rescue dogs, who are a challenge and are very high energy. The house was clean and everything was well taken care of. We would recommend Regan highly and will use her again inn the future for sure.

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Hilo is $55
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Sitters in Hilo average 4 repeat house sitting clients
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Hilo on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $55 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 76 house sitters in Hilo. 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 Hilo house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Hilo have an average of 21 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 Hilo.
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. Hilo 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.
