House Sitting in Howard
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“Do not hesitate to bring Brad and Artichoke into your home to care for your fur babies, plant babies and home! Brad is one of the most gentle, genuine human beings you will meet. He and Artie stayed for 10 days with our Shephsky Tripawd, one senior kitty that needed extra TLC, and one 10 year old kitty who is very bossy. All thrived under his care. Lots of walks for Orion, our dog, with buddy, Artie. Lots of extra TLC for our geriatric kitty who has kidney disease. All plants were healthy. Our home was immaculate when we returned home…sheets & towels washed and bed remade. Family guests are not as thoughtful as Brad.”
About: I have personally owned dogs as long as I can remember. From Rottweilers to Chihuahuas. I have dog sat numerous times, between boarding at my house and house sitting at a client’s home. I’m a true dog-lover at heart. I love dogs in all shapes and sizes. They are the most loving and most loyal. They really are better than most people! Lol. I have a sweet, energetic, laid-back, one and a half year old mini poodle. I also have a 3 year old hedgehog, but since he’s nocturnal and likes to keep to himself, pets don’t interact with him. He’s caged in my room and will be out of the way. I also have experience in taking care of senior dogs including: administering meds, feeding picky eaters, helping with potty breaks, helping with walks, etc. I have personally trained all of the dogs that I have owned. I have lots of puppy experience and don’t believe in “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” as I have also trained older dogs that I have rescued. I currently work from home and I am usually off by late afternoon/early evening. I can be home with your baby. We can play and take as many potty breaks as needed. I also don’t work on the weekends and like to fill my weekends up with fun activities! I have a fenced in backyard and a safe neighborhood to go on walks. Your doggo would have complete freedom of the house (as long as I’m home, of course). Doggies are allowed on the furniture and allowed to sleep with me. If they are crate trained, of course that’s okay too.
“Jamie was awesome! She got along with our dogs so well. She sent me photos every day and let me know everything was going well. We will definitely be having her dog sit next time we are in Mammoth.”
“Kari did a wonderful job sitting for my two older dogs for 5 days. They immediately loved her and it was obvious she was taking good care of them throughout her stay with them. Kari was not only awesome with our dogs, she was a great houseguest. I came back to two very happy pups and a neat house.”
“Cassidy was responsive and helpful and easy to communicate with. She watched our dogs and home for 5 days and did a great job with two big and very active dogs, one who is a 2 year old and needs some energy and management. The house was clean and in order upon return. Would hire again!”
“Shawna was amazing! Her communication was fantastic, she was extremely flexible with our changing schedule, and most importantly she took GREAT care of our pup. I wish we had her in our home town, and would book her again in an instant for our next trip to the area.”
“This is the second time Julia has stayed with our dog Freya while we went away, and I know that Freya just loves her. Julia takes such good care of her, sends us updates and photos, and even offered to stay late if our flight got delayed. She is the best dog sitter by far we've ever had for Freya!”
About: I was raised to care for animals—especially dogs—and it's something I’ve carried with me throughout my life. With years of personal experience as a dog companion and time spent volunteering at shelters, I’ve developed a deep love for dogs and a natural ability to connect with them. If I could, I’d adopt an older pup at the local Buena Vista shelter today! But with a busy 9–5 schedule, I know I can’t currently provide the full-time attention a dog deserves. That said, I’m 23, new to Chaffee County, living in Poncha Springs and working in Buena Vista—and I’d love to help you care for your pup. Whether it’s taking your dog out for a walk, giving them a fun day away while you're at work, or just helping out during a landlord inspection, I’m ready. My goal is to build community and make animal loving friends! The extra cash is nice, but connecting you and your pup are more important. This varies based on what special needs your pup may have. I'm ready to do the extra walks, the special feeding schedule, or medications if you show me before hand how to do it!
“Chelsea was so wonderful! She sent lots of photos and updates. She was a champ with our special needs dog who requires injections twice a day. Handling three dogs can be a lot (especially when one is a new puppy) but she made it look easy. She also took great care of our home. We will definitely invite Chelsea back in the future! So glad to have made this connection.”
“Christine is a fantastic sitter. She is very communicative and thoughtful and we felt safe leaving our dog for 5 nights with her at our home. She kept the place super clean and our dog was obviously well cared for. Highly recommend Christine!”
“Rob and Terra are great! We had them house sit/dog sit for us for a week while we were on vacation. They provided lots of updates (including daily photos) and they took great care of everything. Will use again - highly recommended.”
About: I have been rescuing animals since I was 5. I have had great dogs in my life and currently have an awesome kitty from the Human Society. Professionaly, I House/Pet sat for months at a time for two beautiful Norweigan Buhunds in the recent past. These are a unique breed and I was honored to be trusted with their care. I retired from my first career of 2 decades and I am currently returning to school for Nursing. Currently my classes are only Tuesday and Wednesday evenings for 2 hours, then alot of studying at home. If boarded at my home, I have a beautiful fenced yard and welcome animals inside as well. I am happy to maintain their usual routine if I am House sitting at your place.
About: I have taken care of dogs of all ages. Friends and family have relied on me to walk, feed and play with their pets for many years now. My kids now share that experience and love running around with energetic puppies and cuddling with the older animals. I currently work full time but am available on the weekends, holidays, and certain weekdays. We go on walks and visit the dog park daily. I have a big fenced in backyard and 1 fur baby that loves making friends and playing with other dogs. We enjoy games of fetch and tug-o-war and do light training.
About: Hi my name is morgan! I am married to my husband; who travels for work; which i like to pick up if we are on the road. i have always grew up with 3 dogs in my house hold. from a yellow lab, 2 pit bull mixes, corso mastiff, great dane & irish wolfhound! my puppies are my babies! they are family! they sleep in bed with me & cuddle on the couch. i have been dog sitting since i was a junior in high school or even longer. I usually work as a bartender/server somewhere locally, I try to still be flexible with my time to make accommodations if needed. Or sometimes i just pick up doing this! when the weather is nice i enjoy walking my dogs, taking them to the dog park, & playing ball in the back yard. i always keep in mind i treat your animals the way i would want someone to treat mine!!
About: I care for any and all pets, from goats and rabbits, guinea pigs,cats,dogs. I can give meds, including insulin. Yards, gardens and package acceptance included. I am disabled (ptsd) so i am availble 24/7 for your pets or home care. I am available for holidays and longer periods of time. I care for pets in your home as you instruct as well as watering yards or gardens and maintaing fish tanks or any pet habitats
“Great follow-through, gave extra where needed. My puppy and 2 felines had a happy healthy well cared for housesitting stay for a week. We let our pups meet and I feel this creates good community, and a new resource for my pup. There were a few issues I forgot to go over with her and a couple of issues with keys and openers. I recommend you have a special checklist for specifically housesitting...because there are so many details. I still recommend Kathlyn 100%, Ana'ali and my cats and I are super duper lucky. Thank you Kathlyn, Thank you Rover.com”
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Brad B.
“Do not hesitate to bring Brad and Artichoke into your home to care for your fur babies, plant babies and home! Brad is one of the most gentle, genuine human beings you will meet. He and Artie stayed for 10 days with our Shephsky Tripawd, one senior kitty that needed extra TLC, and one 10 year old kitty who is very bossy. All thrived under his care. Lots of walks for Orion, our dog, with buddy, Artie. Lots of extra TLC for our geriatric kitty who has kidney disease. All plants were healthy. Our home was immaculate when we returned home…sheets & towels washed and bed remade. Family guests are not as thoughtful as Brad.”
Crystal D.
“Wesley had such a great time! She was very communicative, sent regular updates and pictures, and made sure every detail was taken care of. Was a great experience.”
Renata S.
“Renata lives on a ranch and my dogs love to stay with her. They have the best time running on the 100 acres and are safe at night sleeping next to her bed. This is her full time job so my dogs get all her attention. I have a puppy too, she treats him like the sweet baby he is. He is loved and safe. He loves playing with all the other dogs on the ranch. I totally trust her with all 5 of my dogs. They just love her too!!!”
Jamie K.
“Jamie was awesome! She got along with our dogs so well. She sent me photos every day and let me know everything was going well. We will definitely be having her dog sit next time we are in Mammoth.”
Miranda G.
“Miranda was great! We will definitely use her again!”
Kari L.
“Kari did a wonderful job sitting for my two older dogs for 5 days. They immediately loved her and it was obvious she was taking good care of them throughout her stay with them. Kari was not only awesome with our dogs, she was a great houseguest. I came back to two very happy pups and a neat house.”
Cassidy J.Star Sitter
“Cassidy was responsive and helpful and easy to communicate with. She watched our dogs and home for 5 days and did a great job with two big and very active dogs, one who is a 2 year old and needs some energy and management. The house was clean and in order upon return. Would hire again!”
Shawna D.Star Sitter
“Shawna was amazing! Her communication was fantastic, she was extremely flexible with our changing schedule, and most importantly she took GREAT care of our pup. I wish we had her in our home town, and would book her again in an instant for our next trip to the area.”
Elena D.
“Elena is a kind and professional sitter - thank you!”
Julia F.
“This is the second time Julia has stayed with our dog Freya while we went away, and I know that Freya just loves her. Julia takes such good care of her, sends us updates and photos, and even offered to stay late if our flight got delayed. She is the best dog sitter by far we've ever had for Freya!”
Hannah R.
About: I was raised to care for animals—especially dogs—and it's something I’ve carried with me throughout my life. With years of personal experience as a dog companion and time spent volunteering at shelters, I’ve developed a deep love for dogs and a natural ability to connect with them. If I could, I’d adopt an older pup at the local Buena Vista shelter today! But with a busy 9–5 schedule, I know I can’t currently provide the full-time attention a dog deserves. That said, I’m 23, new to Chaffee County, living in Poncha Springs and working in Buena Vista—and I’d love to help you care for your pup. Whether it’s taking your dog out for a walk, giving them a fun day away while you're at work, or just helping out during a landlord inspection, I’m ready. My goal is to build community and make animal loving friends! The extra cash is nice, but connecting you and your pup are more important. This varies based on what special needs your pup may have. I'm ready to do the extra walks, the special feeding schedule, or medications if you show me before hand how to do it!
Chelseà S.
“Chelsea was so wonderful! She sent lots of photos and updates. She was a champ with our special needs dog who requires injections twice a day. Handling three dogs can be a lot (especially when one is a new puppy) but she made it look easy. She also took great care of our home. We will definitely invite Chelsea back in the future! So glad to have made this connection.”
Christine B.
“Christine is a fantastic sitter. She is very communicative and thoughtful and we felt safe leaving our dog for 5 nights with her at our home. She kept the place super clean and our dog was obviously well cared for. Highly recommend Christine!”
Robert & Terra H.
“Rob and Terra are great! We had them house sit/dog sit for us for a week while we were on vacation. They provided lots of updates (including daily photos) and they took great care of everything. Will use again - highly recommended.”
Emily M.
“I can’t say enough about the wonderful care Emily provided for our two dogs. Emily is so trustworthy that she lived in our house and cared for our dogs for many 2-5 week stays over multiple years while we traveled. She genuinely loves dogs, and her attentiveness and mindfulness about their unique personalities and needs was evident. She communicated with us while we were away which was always so encouraging. We were sad when Emily moved out of CA. If you’re interviewing dog-sitters or dog-walkers, look no further. Emily is a real GEM!”
Vanessa M.
“Vanessa is very dog friendly. She has watched our two big doggies many many times. She’s been very flexible with us and came to our house to watch them and she’s also let us drop them off at her home. Every time she has watched our animals they have always been super happy, well fed, and well taken care of! 10 out of 10 recommend her for any pet needs! She is flexible, dependable, and very trustworthy!”
Morgan B.
About: Hi my name is morgan! I am married to my husband; who travels for work; which i like to pick up if we are on the road. i have always grew up with 3 dogs in my house hold. from a yellow lab, 2 pit bull mixes, corso mastiff, great dane & irish wolfhound! my puppies are my babies! they are family! they sleep in bed with me & cuddle on the couch. i have been dog sitting since i was a junior in high school or even longer. I usually work as a bartender/server somewhere locally, I try to still be flexible with my time to make accommodations if needed. Or sometimes i just pick up doing this! when the weather is nice i enjoy walking my dogs, taking them to the dog park, & playing ball in the back yard. i always keep in mind i treat your animals the way i would want someone to treat mine!!
Ann C.
“Ann has been an incredible house and pet sitter for me for years! She has the ability to perform more complicated pet care needs such as injections, feeding regeminets, and medications. I had a diabetic cat that required 2x daily insulin injections and Ann is reliable and consistent. Ann has helped care for my (furry) family for many years so that my human family and I could enjoy camping, vacations and trips with peace of mind. She has cared for the zoo that I keep, including dogs, cats, fishtanks, houseplants and gardens for years. He availability and love of animals has truly made our lives more enjoyable. I don't plan a vacation without checking with Ann first!! Thanks Ann!! -Kayla M.”
Kathleen H.
“Great follow-through, gave extra where needed. My puppy and 2 felines had a happy healthy well cared for housesitting stay for a week. We let our pups meet and I feel this creates good community, and a new resource for my pup. There were a few issues I forgot to go over with her and a couple of issues with keys and openers. I recommend you have a special checklist for specifically housesitting...because there are so many details. I still recommend Kathlyn 100%, Ana'ali and my cats and I are super duper lucky. Thank you Kathlyn, Thank you Rover.com”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Howard on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $68 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 34 house sitters in Howard. 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 Howard house sitters respond in under an hour.
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 Howard.
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. Howard 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.
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