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“Cathy was good at sending updates and was very attentive to the dogs. she noticed one wasn't going to the bathroom and went above and beyond to get some pumpkin to feed them. she was very clean and left the house in really good shape. she also stayed an extra day for us as we were unable to make it back the day before. She is a lifesaver and we would highly recommend booking Cathy. we will definitely be using her again in the future.”
“Jojo took great of our pups and our house! She sent pictures and updates regularly and the house was in better condition than we left it. My dogs love her so much, I swear they miss her already! Will definitely book again.”
About: I adore dogs of all ages and sizes, and I'm a dedicated caregiver offering my services at reasonable prices. Dogs in my care are bathed and clean, well walked and well napped. I follow directions well and will treat your dog as you wish when in my care. As a retired individual, I now have ample time and energy to dedicate to caring for your beloved dogs. With 25 years of experience looking after dogs of all sizes and breeds, I offer reliable house-sitting or dog-sitting services, either in your home or mine. I offer dedicated pet care in my home or yours, always adhering to your specific instructions. I treat every pet as if they were my own, showering them with abundant love, kindness, and genuine concern, making them feel like a cherished part of my family.
“Patricia went above and beyond during a very long pet sitting stay (3 weeks!) with our brand new puppy Trout. Patricia sent detailed updates and photos every day, took Trout on lots of sweet outings to the beach, even took him for Pup Cups!! I cannot speak highly enough of Patricia, if you’re looking for someone to love your babies like they’re her own she is your woman!”
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.
“Angela is so amazing! I feel so at ease leaving my fur babies with her. Thanks so much!!!”
“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.”
“Shani was amazing, the dogs loved her, she kept me updated all the time. I truly felt safe and secured with her. She is polite nice and gentle.”
“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!!”
About: My family loves animals, especially dogs and cats. I've been around dogs and cats my whole life, playing, walking, bathing, training etc. I have been looking after my friends' cats and dogs recently since I don't have any of my own. It's never enough animal love! Since I set my own hours for work, it would be nice to have breaks that include little cuddly creatuewa! It is so therapeutic to have them around. I've mostly hosted in the past which I really loved doing, but I don't have the opportunity to host anymore now... I work with any of the houses I dog/cat sit at!
“Bob was a fantastic housesitter / dogsitter for our extremely dependent dog, Lester. Lester can't be left alone for more than a few minutes and Bob kept Lester by his side for ten days straight. Lester developed such a strong bond with Bob in that short time it almost made me jealous. Bob communicated actively with daily photos and updates and he took amazing care of the house, even doing some yard maintenance for fun. We could not be happier with Bob's help, we would use him again without hesitation, and we recommend him highly for even the most challenging dogs. He is a natural.”
“We are so grateful for Shelby’s help with our two large, high-energy dogs. From the moment we met her, we felt completely confident in her care. She is an excellent communicator, keeping in touch before and during our trip—even sending pictures of our dogs having a wonderful time. Her ability to stay full-time at our home was especially valuable for our senior girl, who needs a little extra support. Reliable and responsive—both rare qualities here on the island—Shelby exceeded our expectations. We’ve already booked her for our next trip and feel so lucky to have found her. Thank you, Shelby!”
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.
About: I have taken care of animals ever since I can remember. I grew up on a farm where we had cattle, pigs, dogs, and cats. Not only did I care of my animals on a day-to-day basis, I would also petsit for family friends. This included staying at their home, feeding and watering the animals, letting them out to go potty, bathing them, and giving them lots of love while their owners were away. I have a dog back home, and she is a 3 year old terrier and poodle mix. I am currently in college, but I still have plenty of free time to care for your pets! I have a car, so I'm able to leave whenever and arrive quickly at my destination. Some of my classes are online, so I am able to be in different places when I am in class. I listen to my client's wants and needs and I follow accordingly. With every animal, I will give him/her lots of love and attention. I will treat every animal as if it were my own🤍
“Regan did a fantastic job caring for our 2 pugs, Shera and Ollie! Regan worked with us on a date change, she was early for arrival, she kept in touch with photos of our fur babies. We were arrived home Regan gave a complete assessment of how the day went, what the dogs did, if they ate etc. We will Regan to Pet Sit a gain without a doubt. Thank you Regan, Ollie and Shera send you pug hugs!”
About: What sets me apart as a pet sitter is my extensive hands-on experience with a wide variety of animals and my ability to provide specialized care. I have a 10-year-old dog that I personally trained and continue to care for through his senior years, managing complications from old age and two ACL tears With dedicated rehab and treatment. In addition to this, I rescued two kittens when they were only two days old, bottle feeding them for months after losing their mother. I’ve also worked on a horse ranch where I trained and rescued horses, and took care of a range of animals, including pigs, goats, cattle, chickens, and more. My experience with hunting dogs and my background in animal rehab rehabilitation further sets me apart, as I understand, the unique needs for each animal, and I’m committed to providing the best care possible. Whether it’s specialized training, senior care, or helping with recovery from injury, I bring compassion, expertise, and a deep love for animals to every sitting experience. I’m currently a student athlete at UH Hilo with most of my weekday availability after 11am and I have a lot of availability on the weekends. When caring for pets in your home, I prioritize respect and attention to detail. I always ensure your properties is treated with almost care, keeping everything clean and organized. I follow any specific instructions you provide, whether it’s maintaining routines, administering medications, or adhering to house rules. Your pets, comfort and well-being on my top priorities, and I make sure to create a safe, calm environment for them while respecting your space and preferences. You can count on me to follow through with whatever is requested to ensure both you and your pet are happy and at ease.
“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!!!”
“Kai made our stay away a lot less stressful. He sent some awesome pics of our dog getting hugged and spoiled...just what we hoped for! Looking forward to having Kai stay again in the future!!”
About: I have a lifelong passion for caring for animals, with extensive experience looking after both dogs and cats. I’m committed to providing safe, reliable, and compassionate care tailored to each pet’s needs. It would be an honor to support you and your pet with dependable service that brings peace of mind during your travels, workdays, or emergencies. I’m happy to accommodate pet care needs—just be sure to reach out a few days in advance to check my availability. I’m available for overnight stays at any time, and morning visits work well as I usually work evening shifts. I will care for your pets as if they were my own, with the utmost attention to detail and compassion. I’m committed to accommodating both you and your pet’s unique needs. Every pet deserves to feel safe and comfortable, and every owner deserves the peace of mind that comes with knowing their pet is in trustworthy hands.
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
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1. Cathy M.
“Cathy was good at sending updates and was very attentive to the dogs. she noticed one wasn't going to the bathroom and went above and beyond to get some pumpkin to feed them. she was very clean and left the house in really good shape. she also stayed an extra day for us as we were unable to make it back the day before. She is a lifesaver and we would highly recommend booking Cathy. we will definitely be using her again in the future.”
2. Jody P.
“Jojo took great of our pups and our house! She sent pictures and updates regularly and the house was in better condition than we left it. My dogs love her so much, I swear they miss her already! Will definitely book again.”
3. Dianne B.
“Diane is a great pet sitter! My Toby loves his auntie Diane, she plays with him and shows him with affection. She's my 1st call when I need a pet sitter.”
4. Patricia G.
“Patricia went above and beyond during a very long pet sitting stay (3 weeks!) with our brand new puppy Trout. Patricia sent detailed updates and photos every day, took Trout on lots of sweet outings to the beach, even took him for Pup Cups!! I cannot speak highly enough of Patricia, if you’re looking for someone to love your babies like they’re her own she is your woman!”
5. 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.”
6. Angela K.
“Angela is so amazing! I feel so at ease leaving my fur babies with her. Thanks so much!!!”
7. 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.”
8. Shani A.
“Shani was amazing, the dogs loved her, she kept me updated all the time. I truly felt safe and secured with her. She is polite nice and gentle.”
9. 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!!”
10. Mayumi I.
“Mayumi took great care of my Ruby! She was very flexible and accommodating to my schedule changes and was kind and respectful. I know Ruby loved her stay as well, she was sad to leave! I highly recommend Mayumi!! I will definitely ask her to look after Ruby again. Thank you so much (and thank you for all the pictures)!”
11. Bob T.
“Bob was a fantastic housesitter / dogsitter for our extremely dependent dog, Lester. Lester can't be left alone for more than a few minutes and Bob kept Lester by his side for ten days straight. Lester developed such a strong bond with Bob in that short time it almost made me jealous. Bob communicated actively with daily photos and updates and he took amazing care of the house, even doing some yard maintenance for fun. We could not be happier with Bob's help, we would use him again without hesitation, and we recommend him highly for even the most challenging dogs. He is a natural.”
12. Shelby & Jesse K.
“We are so grateful for Shelby’s help with our two large, high-energy dogs. From the moment we met her, we felt completely confident in her care. She is an excellent communicator, keeping in touch before and during our trip—even sending pictures of our dogs having a wonderful time. Her ability to stay full-time at our home was especially valuable for our senior girl, who needs a little extra support. Reliable and responsive—both rare qualities here on the island—Shelby exceeded our expectations. We’ve already booked her for our next trip and feel so lucky to have found her. Thank you, Shelby!”
13. 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.
14. Taryn G.
About: I have taken care of animals ever since I can remember. I grew up on a farm where we had cattle, pigs, dogs, and cats. Not only did I care of my animals on a day-to-day basis, I would also petsit for family friends. This included staying at their home, feeding and watering the animals, letting them out to go potty, bathing them, and giving them lots of love while their owners were away. I have a dog back home, and she is a 3 year old terrier and poodle mix. I am currently in college, but I still have plenty of free time to care for your pets! I have a car, so I'm able to leave whenever and arrive quickly at my destination. Some of my classes are online, so I am able to be in different places when I am in class. I listen to my client's wants and needs and I follow accordingly. With every animal, I will give him/her lots of love and attention. I will treat every animal as if it were my own🤍
15. Regan R.
“Regan did a fantastic job caring for our 2 pugs, Shera and Ollie! Regan worked with us on a date change, she was early for arrival, she kept in touch with photos of our fur babies. We were arrived home Regan gave a complete assessment of how the day went, what the dogs did, if they ate etc. We will Regan to Pet Sit a gain without a doubt. Thank you Regan, Ollie and Shera send you pug hugs!”
16. Jordan S.
About: What sets me apart as a pet sitter is my extensive hands-on experience with a wide variety of animals and my ability to provide specialized care. I have a 10-year-old dog that I personally trained and continue to care for through his senior years, managing complications from old age and two ACL tears With dedicated rehab and treatment. In addition to this, I rescued two kittens when they were only two days old, bottle feeding them for months after losing their mother. I’ve also worked on a horse ranch where I trained and rescued horses, and took care of a range of animals, including pigs, goats, cattle, chickens, and more. My experience with hunting dogs and my background in animal rehab rehabilitation further sets me apart, as I understand, the unique needs for each animal, and I’m committed to providing the best care possible. Whether it’s specialized training, senior care, or helping with recovery from injury, I bring compassion, expertise, and a deep love for animals to every sitting experience. I’m currently a student athlete at UH Hilo with most of my weekday availability after 11am and I have a lot of availability on the weekends. When caring for pets in your home, I prioritize respect and attention to detail. I always ensure your properties is treated with almost care, keeping everything clean and organized. I follow any specific instructions you provide, whether it’s maintaining routines, administering medications, or adhering to house rules. Your pets, comfort and well-being on my top priorities, and I make sure to create a safe, calm environment for them while respecting your space and preferences. You can count on me to follow through with whatever is requested to ensure both you and your pet are happy and at ease.
17. 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!!!”
18. Kai B.
“Kai made our stay away a lot less stressful. He sent some awesome pics of our dog getting hugged and spoiled...just what we hoped for! Looking forward to having Kai stay again in the future!!”
19. Allison B.
“Alli is amazing with our dogs/cat. Very attentive, caring, and nurturing. You can tell by her interactions that she truly loves animals. And they resonate well with her in return. Highly recommend!”
20. 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.”
Over 113 pet parents in Hilo have booked house sitting
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Sitters in Hilo average 4 repeat house sitting clients
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Hilo on Rover as of Jun 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 Jun 2025, there are 71 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, 80% 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
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