House Sitting in Hockessin
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1. Paz L.

“Paz took copious notes during our initial meeting. She was on time and took great care of our energetic puppy. Paz checked in daily and texted picks of our puppy on walks, getting meals and cuddles. I miss my dog terribly when I'm away traveling, but it was comforting to know she was well loved in my absence.”


2. Megan R.

“Megan was awesome. She was able to accommodate last minute plans and schedule changes. She took great care of my boy who needs extra care. Very thankful for her and would highly recommend!”


3. Tracy C.


“Tracy took such a good care of our senior dog, who is still adjusting to his new surroundings. I don't have to see it to know that she took extra care because in all of the pictures he seemed very comfortable around her. Not only that, she took a great care of the house, too! I am so grateful for her care and attention.”




4. Teresa L.


“We are so fortunate to have Teresa stay with Holly. Teresa stayed with Holly while there were some projects going on at our house, both handled the disruption very well thanks to Teresa!!”


5. Karen P.

“Karen was great and easy to work with. I can’t board my dog due to her having Addison’s disease. So it’s great to have this as an option. I had no issues while I was away and felt like my dog was in good hands.”


6. Katherine C.
“Katherine is very good with all animals. Our family has always had dogs and cats and an occasional Mini-rex rabbit. Many of them have been rescues from the Humane Association. She has been great with all of them. She will take them for walks, even if it is raining. Bailey, her dog, is a Australian Shepherd mix and bad weather does not bother him. She has also talked her mother and I into several dogs and cats over the years, this just shows how much she cares about them whether it is rescues or pure bred animals.”


7. Heather B.

“Heather was amazing and took great care of our babies, you can tell she loves animals! I also received beautiful pictures from her throughout my vacation and felt relaxed knowing they were in good hands!”


8. Toni P.

“Toni did a great job taking care of my two fur-babies. She was very good at communicating. I will definitely reach out again and would recommend to others.”


9. Kaitlyn C.

“This was Kaitlyn’s second house sit with our 2 dogs and it went great! She was very understanding and followed my excessive 5 pages of information. We felt very comfortable trusting our dogs with Kaitlyn and will definitely be using her services again!”


10. Elizabeth S.

“Elizabeth did an amazing job taking care of our 7 month old dog Bella while we were away for the week. She was very responsible, respectful, and treated Bella like she was her own. Elizabeth followed Bella’s schedule and communicated with us throughout the week with pictures and updates. We would definitely use her again for pet sitting.”


11. Jenna M.


“Jenna did an Amazing job taking care of our dog while we were away on a long trip. Jenna took great care with our house and make us feel very comfortable knowing our dog was being well looked after as he is old with many medical issues. She was very responsive and helped out a ton. We will definitely book with her again. Thanks Jenna!”


12. Catalina C.


“Catalina is a gem! She was wonderful with our boys. I have two husky mixes, one with bad anxiety, and they were happy as could be when we got home. Great communication and a great experience overall, I would not hesitate to recommend her or to book with her again.”


13. Joshua Z.
“Josh did a fantastic job while watching the dogos. I couldnt ask for any better help at the time i fully appreciate the care for my loving animals”


14. Olivia N.

“Olivia did a wonderful job house sitting and watching my two dogs. She exceeded our expectations and nurtured a caring and attentive relationship with both our dogs. I was able to enjoy my vacation and know my dogs were well cared for. Olivia provided photos and updates throughout her stay. I would definitely request her services again and recommend her to anyone looking for a dog walker or house sitter.”


15. Kayleigh D.
“Kayleigh is responsible and trustworthy and has much experience with caring for dogs. Whether it’s her own pup or one she just met, she treats them with love and kindness. My own dog is very picky with people outside of my family, but Kayleigh is genuinely one of her favorite people! She and I have shared a love for dogs our whole lives and I wouldn’t trust anyone more than her to look after my pup :)”


16. lauren b.

“She has been amazing with my dog!”


17. Sara R.
“Sara has always taken care of our dogs like they were her own. She is communicative, knowledgeable and caring. We will use her again and again!”


18. Heidi E.


“Heidi is a dog angel! Our little girl is a stray we rescued off the street and she can be quite shy and frightened at times. Although we only had Heidi for an evening, she was able to establish rapport and our pup allowed petting and even tummy rubs. Heidi is a dog whisperer, she is able to ascertain the dog’s mood and temperament and go accordingly. We were in town from California for a wedding and it meant a lot we could have comfort knowing our pup was well cared for. We especially appreciated the voluminous notes Heidi took on our prep call and the multiple photos and videos she sent us throughout the evening. It was much appreciated!”


19. Bridgette M.

“Bridgette takes care of our elderly dog like he is her baby, which is just we do and appreciate that so much! We never worry when he is here with her and highly recommend this lovely lady!”


20. Nancy L.

“Nancy is wonderful! She provided such care and attention to our babies (one crazy puppy and one senior dog with back issues), providing consistent updates and attention along the way. Nancy is dependable, trustworthy, and caring. Nancy went above and beyond to ensure both us humans and the doggies felt comfortable with her. She has a calmness to her that both I and the babies appreciated. Nancy provided both house sitting and dog sitting, both five star service. Our pups loved their time with Nancy and we will definitely be booking her services again when needed.”
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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 Hockessin on Rover as of Mar 2025 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.
As of Mar 2025, there are 1,156 house sitters in Hockessin. 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, 86% of Hockessin house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Hockessin have an average of 15 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 Hockessin.
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. Hockessin 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.
