House Sitting Homestead

“Alicia provided amazing in home care for my 2 dogs. She is very professional, friendly and seems to genuinely love spending time engaging and caring for dogs. She proactively shared daily updates of their adventures and included some incredible photos.”

John G.

“Lucinda is wonderfully communicative. She sent regular updates with photos. She took great care of our dog. He got lots of walks, had a good appetite. He was relaxed and happy when we returned after a few days. Highly recommend Lucinda for any pet care!”

Brendan K.

“Justina was a great sitter for our two doggies! Excellent communication and in general, just a lovely human. We will definitely book Justina again.”

Emma D.

“William has a very calm, patient energy that put our anxious little dog at ease almost immediately. He was very communicative before and throughout the dogsitting stay, and we were so happy knowing that our pet was comfortable snuggling with him at home. Thank you!!”

Maddie B.

“Clark took excellent care of my two dogs and communicated well throughout the entire process of booking and the stay itself. Thank you Clark, hope you’ll come back and see Daisy and Ziggy.”

Tamara P.

“Carmen was wonderful and very communicative. She took great care of Pugsley and left my apartment cleaner than when I left it. I’d 100% book with her again!”

Meagan K.

“This was our first time hiring Ann, and she was wonderful! She house-sat and kitty-sat for us for 6 nights. She kept us updated with pictures and notes about how our cat was doing, and he seemed to be very comfortable with Ann while we were away. Fig was happy and the house was spotless when we got home. Will definitely book her again!”

Kari B.

“Shannon went above and beyond taking care of our two dogs and cat while we were away for two weeks. She left our apartment immaculate and we came home to happy, relaxed pets. She sent us pictures and updates and was very responsive. She even figured out our fancy litter box when it jammed. Would highly recommend and would definitely use again!”

Francesco F.

“Sparkle was AMAZING 🤩. We felt so safe leaving our cat and our dog who has never been away from me before and has a myriad of health issues in their care. We were updated with photos and came back to relaxed pets and a clean home. Would rehire Sparkle in the future in a heartbeat.”

Celeste N.

“This was the second time Erika cared for my cat, Roxy, and she did a wonderful job. As always, she was attentive, reliable, and thoughtful in her care. She followed instructions to a tee and spent quality time playing with Roxy and working on her puzzles. I especially appreciated her detailed updates and the many fun photos she shared, which gave me real peace of mind while I was away. It was clear that she truly understands Roxy’s personality and routines. I returned to a relaxed, happy cat and a home that was clean and well cared for. She also took extra steps preparing my home for my return, which was a thoughtful touch. I would happily trust her to care for Roxy again and confidently recommend her to others.”

Julie M.

“Best pet sitter I’ve ever had. Attentive, quick to communicate, and seems to truly love and care about my cats. Couldn’t be happier with their care!”

Mk H.

“Our three cats were happy and the garden and house were well cared for. Danielle was easy to communicate with. I would definitely call on her again when I have the need for a house sitter.”

Alison H.

“Scott was wonderful! He did a great job taking care of our pets and home while we were away. He tried multiple methods to give our cat her medicine and was patient and caring throughout. He also made sure our dog got regular walks and plenty of attention. He was respectful, tidy, and left the house very clean. Communication was great and we really appreciated how reliable he was. Highly recommend!”

Kayla B.

“Heather was wonderful at pet sitting and house sitting during her two week stay at my house. She was very communicative and sent along the best photos. Thank you very much Heather!”

Avery N.

“Emma is very conscientious and thorough when taking care of our pets and home. She is very in tune with the animals needs. Felt very secure having Emma care for our loved ones!”

Sara V.

“River was patient and kind with our two dogs. She followed all directions perfectly. Was a wonderful house guest and communicator. Our shy dog even warmed up to her by day two.”

Chi P.

“natasha is amazing! she took such good care of my girls for the week- took them on little adventures that they loved and provided tons of pictures and update. i knew my girls were in great hands !”

Sydney H.

“Selena was great! She communicated daily with updates and photos, and left my home just as I left it. She spent a lot of time walking and cuddling with my dog, who was happy and relaxed when I got home. I would definitely book again. Thanks Selena!”

Jessica B.

About: I’ve been around dogs for over 20 years and have owned medium and large dogs as an adult for more than 10 years. I’m new to Rover, but I’m not new to caring for animals. I also have 16 five-star reviews from previous house-sitting clients on TrustedHousesitters. In addition I am also a nurse and understand when care needs to be escalated due to impending health challenges. Since I’ve been without a dog of my own, I really miss having that animal companionship and having a buddy around. I genuinely enjoy getting to know a dog’s personality and spending time with them, whether that means going for a walk, playing, or just hanging out together. I’ve cared for all kinds of dogs, including anxious, nervous, reactive, and more challenging dogs. I’m comfortable with different types of collars and leashes, including traditional collars, gentle Leaders, and prong collars. I also have experience with dog parks, feeding, bathing, and giving medications (including insulin shots, eye drops, inhalers and pills). I have also triaged more emergency type visits to the veterinary for dogs who have become sick under my care. I know that every dog is different, so I like to learn what works best for each one. Some dogs want a nice walk and some attention, while others are perfectly happy having someone around to keep them company and give them a little extra love. ***It is important to note that I have an immune condition and can not stay in homes with strong smells of pet urine or homes that are not regularly cleaned— dust, debris, trash and dirt throughout the home. I’ve recently stepped away from bedside nursing, so I currently have a flexible schedule and have the time to give pets plenty of attention and companionship. Pet care fits really naturally into my day, and I enjoy having animals around. I’m able to work around each pet’s normal routine and give them the care and attention they’re used to, rather than having to rush in and out. ***It is important to note that I have an immune condition and can not stay in homes with strong smells of pet urine or homes that are not regularly cleaned— dust, debris, trash and/or dirt throughout the home. In addition, I cannot provide over night pet care in my own home. As someone who has been on the Trusted House Sitters platform for over a year and a half, I have a consistent track record of treating other folks' homes with respect, care, and attention. I clean up after myself and the pets, keep things tidy, and treat their space as I would want someone to treat my own home. When I’m caring for a pet in their home, I try to keep things as close to their normal routine as possible. I follow the owner’s instructions, pay attention to the little things that make their pet comfortable, and make sure they get the food, medications, walks, and attention they’re used to.

“Evan was an amazing house sitter and pet sitter for our dog and cat. I highly recommend him for house and pet sitting. He checked in and sent me pictures. Very communicative and responsible.”

Catherine O.