House Sitting in Houghton Lake
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“Amy was an amazing sitter! I felt completely at ease having her in my home with my dogs, who absolutely adored her. She kept me updated throughout their stay, sent lots of pictures, and even handled a tornado warning, making sure the dogs were safe and secure. I would highly recommend her and would happily have her sit again in the future!”
“Erin was great with our German Shepherd Tug and Jo Jo our Min Pin. Always made sure they had exercise. Played fetch with Tug in our Creek. Always let us know how the day went, sent pictures and videos. Erin also was house sitting, the house was spotless when we got home. Thank you Erin for taking care of our fur babies and home. Paulette and Pat 🐾🐾”
“Stephanie and Scott took care of our dogs like they were their own. They had so much fun and were totally relaxed when we came home. We appreciated feeling totally trusting and at ease being away from our pups so much!”
“Jordan stayed with our 2 dogs while we were on vacation for a few days. She was so kind and updated me many times with how they were doing and pictures for us to see. She even tidied up and did laundry for us which blew me away! I felt great leaving our dogs with her and would request her again! 🙂”
About: I’ve taken care of animals for more than half my life. Which has grown into building my own passion serving animals in many ways. I care for animals locally, will travel up to 50 miles, can provide care inside your home, provide walks, give rides to the vet office or groomer, I can give medications, bathe your animal in your home, and I can provide fun fulfilling adventures and activities! With having a flexible schedule I can focus on providing quality care to your pet/pets. 7 days a week with flexible morning, afternoon and evening hours. I’m able to care for pets inside of your home. Rather this needs to be letting them out into a fenced in yard, walking them off property or on property, taking them out of or putting them into a crate/ kennel. Crate cleanup if needed and dog poo cleanup from your yard each time I have a visit.
About: I grew up with cats since I was 8 years old, and adopted a husky puppy about 2 years ago. I have 2 kittens and 1 dog of my own. Since becoming a pet owner myself, I have grown passionate about providing the best life and the best care for my babies! I would love to help out the community and spend my spare time caring for your furry members of your family. Having 2 years of experience training and caring for a high energy puppy, I am confident I can provide top notch care, and treat your pets as my own. I am working full time at Dow as an engineer. I have every other Friday off, but I am also able to provide care after 4 o clock on Friday’s I work. I am free Saturdays and Sundays all day. With two kittens and a dog myself, I would prefer to provide house sitting services or drop in visits in your home. I can easily take your dogs out for a potty break, food/water break, and a walk for drop in visits. I can crate your pup as well. I am also more than happy to provide care for your kitties, such as litter box cleaning, feeding, and lots of cuddles and treats.
About: Being raised on a dairy farm I’ve been around all sorts of animals, big and small. From kittens, chickens, calves, dogs to full size cows I have done it all. I’m a proud owner of two pure bred English Mastiffs, we just whelped our first ever litter of pups! I’m looking to fill spare time in my day doing what I love most! I have always had so much love for all animals. Let me help you by loving your fur babies while you are busy! I’m available almost all the time. Currently I’m a stay at home mom caring for my 3 year old and 2 gentle giants. Weekdays, weekends, nights or mornings, I can be there for you! I have a very large yard(field) and two gentle giants to keep your babies content and happy. Look forward to a clean, exercised and fed pup when you get home! I have a giant crate also if needed.
About: I've had animals most my life. From dogs,cats,horses,cows,pigs,rabbits, and even goats. I treat all pets as members of my own family :) I look forward to meeting yours As I'm living local and have a doggo of my very own. I'm available most evenings and weekends without issue to help take care of others pets too. As someone who's raised all sorts of animals I have a love and understanding for all animals and have experience with every age of pets as well
“Kallie is nothing short of amazing! Every day she spent with my dog Maya, she would send me pictures of how happy she was after going for a long walk and getting to play fetch in the backyard. When I started my search for a new dog sitter, I was very nervous since I knew I would want someone that would treat my dog as they would their own. With Kallie, my search is over and I definitely plan on booking her again in the near future!”
About: Hi, my name is Melissa. I am 39 years old. I have had animals most of my life. I love all animals. I have 2 dogs Marlee and Murphy. I would be willing to take ur dogs for walks, watch them in your home including overnights and have them at my place (I have a big fenced in yard). I am very caring, trustworthy and honest. I have always had pets, so pet care fits into my daily life. I love all animals. I walk my dogs every day in the woods by my house as there r trails. They love it. I have a fenced in yard, wooded trails up the road from my house for walks and 2 friendly dogs to keep your furbaby company (sometimes they r at my parents tho, we share custody (LOL).
About: For over 15 years, I've dedicated myself to fostering dogs, gaining extensive experience with all breeds, large and small. My passion lies in building trust and genuine relationships with each individual dog, understanding that every pup needs unique attention and companionship. I've supported countless dogs through challenging times, including post-surgical recovery for puppies and severe medical conditions, always offering unwavering love. I view dogs as cherished members of the family who look to me for care and guidance. Their safety is paramount; I'm always prepared to protect my pups, even if it means putting myself at risk At the moment I am a behavioral technician and stay at home dog dad. I take care autistic children and care for any pups when you need me. I have a backyard for your dog to play and one dog of my own to keep them company. The dogs are allowed to relax wherever they like, especially the couch!
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Amy O.
“Amy was an amazing sitter! I felt completely at ease having her in my home with my dogs, who absolutely adored her. She kept me updated throughout their stay, sent lots of pictures, and even handled a tornado warning, making sure the dogs were safe and secure. I would highly recommend her and would happily have her sit again in the future!”
Erin D.Star Sitter
“Erin was great with our German Shepherd Tug and Jo Jo our Min Pin. Always made sure they had exercise. Played fetch with Tug in our Creek. Always let us know how the day went, sent pictures and videos. Erin also was house sitting, the house was spotless when we got home. Thank you Erin for taking care of our fur babies and home. Paulette and Pat 🐾🐾”
Stephanie & Scott L.
“Stephanie and Scott took care of our dogs like they were their own. They had so much fun and were totally relaxed when we came home. We appreciated feeling totally trusting and at ease being away from our pups so much!”
Jordan H.
“Jordan stayed with our 2 dogs while we were on vacation for a few days. She was so kind and updated me many times with how they were doing and pictures for us to see. She even tidied up and did laundry for us which blew me away! I felt great leaving our dogs with her and would request her again! 🙂”
Shawna D.
“I highly recommend Shawna as a pet sitter and dog walker. She’s a natural with animals. She’s gentle, patient, and incredibly responsible. Whether it's a quick walk around the block or caring for pets overnight, Shawna treats every dog and cat like her own. She has experience with dogs of all sizes and temperaments and knows how to handle energetic puppies, shy rescues, and senior pets with extra needs. Shawna is reliable, communicative, and always goes the extra mile to make sure both pets and their owners feel comfortable and cared for.”
Cher D.Star Sitter
“Cher took wonderful care of our pets while we were away this weekend!”
Maggie S.
“maggie has three pets of her own whom she takes excellent care of. She loves animals and will go the extra mile for your pets like they’re her own. 😊”
Alison L.
About: Being raised on a dairy farm I’ve been around all sorts of animals, big and small. From kittens, chickens, calves, dogs to full size cows I have done it all. I’m a proud owner of two pure bred English Mastiffs, we just whelped our first ever litter of pups! I’m looking to fill spare time in my day doing what I love most! I have always had so much love for all animals. Let me help you by loving your fur babies while you are busy! I’m available almost all the time. Currently I’m a stay at home mom caring for my 3 year old and 2 gentle giants. Weekdays, weekends, nights or mornings, I can be there for you! I have a very large yard(field) and two gentle giants to keep your babies content and happy. Look forward to a clean, exercised and fed pup when you get home! I have a giant crate also if needed.
Josh H.
About: I've had animals most my life. From dogs,cats,horses,cows,pigs,rabbits, and even goats. I treat all pets as members of my own family :) I look forward to meeting yours As I'm living local and have a doggo of my very own. I'm available most evenings and weekends without issue to help take care of others pets too. As someone who's raised all sorts of animals I have a love and understanding for all animals and have experience with every age of pets as well
Kallie G.
“Kallie is nothing short of amazing! Every day she spent with my dog Maya, she would send me pictures of how happy she was after going for a long walk and getting to play fetch in the backyard. When I started my search for a new dog sitter, I was very nervous since I knew I would want someone that would treat my dog as they would their own. With Kallie, my search is over and I definitely plan on booking her again in the near future!”
Melissa F.
About: Hi, my name is Melissa. I am 39 years old. I have had animals most of my life. I love all animals. I have 2 dogs Marlee and Murphy. I would be willing to take ur dogs for walks, watch them in your home including overnights and have them at my place (I have a big fenced in yard). I am very caring, trustworthy and honest. I have always had pets, so pet care fits into my daily life. I love all animals. I walk my dogs every day in the woods by my house as there r trails. They love it. I have a fenced in yard, wooded trails up the road from my house for walks and 2 friendly dogs to keep your furbaby company (sometimes they r at my parents tho, we share custody (LOL).
Louis D.
“Louis took great care of our 3 dogs! He kept excellent communication with us, and sent us pictures. We will definitely be trusting him with our dogs and our home again!”
Jake B.
“I've known Jake to be an animal lover for over 10 years now. He's gentle, calm, and caring towards his own animals and other's. He's the only one I've trusted to watch my own dog, whom he agreed to watch on a days notice when I needed a pet sitter. His own pets are calm and gentle, and I trust he'd be an excellent dog sitter to any new dogs as well. Jake's relaxed nature and his attention to animal's emotions are an excellent combination. This is the man you want to care for your own pets.”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Houghton Lake on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $63 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 12 house sitters in Houghton Lake. 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.
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Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Houghton Lake.
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. Houghton Lake 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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