House Sitting in Idle Hour, Lexington, KY
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Top rated Idle Hour house sitters
“Emelyn was the perfect sitter for our two pups! She gave us updates throughout the day which was great and always kept us updated and stayed in contact! I would highly recommend her to anyone and we will definitely be using her again!!”

“Libby eased all my worries while I was away for a music festival in Chicago! My usually reserved cat let Libby give her pets! She even brushed my dog and followed my complicated steps to get my house key 😅 sorry! But thank you so much Libby!”

“Dina was a huge blessing to us and our dogs. Our dogs are seniors that have medicines, supplements and specific routines that I get nervous about when explaining to new sitters but she handled everything so well and graciously. She went above and beyond in taking great care of our sweet dogs and she had great attention to detail. You can tell she is a true animal lover and it makes us feel more comfortable when traveling knowing someone we can trust is taking care of them and our house. She sent updates and pictures everyday. Thanks again!”

“Addie was so incredible watching our Vizsla for a few days while out of town. She consistently checked in and sent tons of photos & videos. Highly recommend if you are looking for someone who is kind & gentle with your furry family member.”

“Ashleigh was great with our Great Pyrenees! She took him on walks, sent us frequent updates and treated him very well. The house was clean when we came back as well! Highly recommend and will be booking again”
“Hannah took excellent care of Kylo and my home! Plenty of updates were sent and Kylo looked very comfortable with Hannah. Everything was how I left it and that was greatly appreciated!”

“Madison was amazing with our dogs and they took to her right away. She is very responsive and sends lots of sweet pics. She stayed at our house and everything is just how we left it. Would definitely have her dog sit again!”

“Susanna is simply wonderful at caring for my two special needs dogs. They are a lot of work, and she handles it with true consideration and love. She is calm, understanding, and experienced. I highly recommend her.”

“Lauren was great! She took really good care of Kylo and accommodated all of his needs and was sure to send me plenty of updates as well! Lauren also took great care of my home which was very much appreciated!”

“Anna was just wonderful and so caring with Athena. She constantly updated with pictures and played with Athena. She kept me in the loop as I was far away from home. Athena loved her right away during the meet and greet. She also helped me out with a last minute booking and I couldn’t have been more grateful. On time, so sweet and truly cares about your baby as if they were her own! Thank you so much Anna! Will absolutely be booking through her again!”

“I booked with Angelee very last minute due to another sitter cancelling and Angelee was absolutely amazing. She was so understanding and willing to help. She was communicative, sent photos, and took great care of our pets. I highly recommend booking with Angelee!”

About: I’ve cared for dogs since I was 8 years old. I’m comfortable with all breeds, including Pitbulls, Rottweilers, and German Shepherds. I was raised alongside a Pitbull Terrier mix, and later went on to adopt a full blooded Pitbull. I have an 11 year old Boxer mix at home, and she is in very good shape for her age. I would love to care for your dogs just as I care for mine! I feed my Boxer mix three times a day and give her medicine three times a day as well. If she has a little too much energy, I’ll play with her until she’s tired out. I let her outside as often as she needs, even if she just wants to lay out there (when the weather is nice, of course). When our Pitbull was still around, I also fed him three times a day and gave him medication twice a day. I care for my dog by paying attention to her body language and vocalizations. Often times, what she needs is something simple, like to go outside or she’s ready to eat, but on rare occasions she’ll act a little unusual and that’s when I take her into the vet’s office. I always make sure my dog is in the best health possible.
“Jordan was fantastic. She was attentive to our dogs and was also very friendly and professional. She gave us continuous updates about how they were doing while we were gone and was great with both dogs.”

“Megan was a wonderful dog sitter who took excellent care of our 3 pups while we were traveling. Megan was very reliable and trustworthy and she communicated with me throughout the day, sending pictures and text updates. Highly recommend Megan if you’re looking for someone who will love your pups just as much as you do.”

“Mary is compassionate and kind with our boy Dalton who suffers from separation anxiety. She’s responsible, dependable & does a perfect job. We would recommend her to other.”

“Mariah was amazing with our dog and three cats! She was extremely attentive and detail oriented. She gave us frequent updates and was very communicative. Mariah put us at ease and we would absolutely have her back to watch our girls!”

“Highly recommend! Brooke did an outstanding job dog/house sitting our two dogs for 7 nights. She instantly bonded with our pups, and was very dependable and responsive to any of our questions/concerns. Thank you Brooke!”

Over 317 pet parents in Idle Hour have booked house sitting
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Idle Hour is $40
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Sitters in Idle Hour average 4 repeat house sitting clients
House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Idle Hour on Rover as of Dec 2025 was about $40 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 88% of Idle Hour house sitters respond in under an hour.
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 Idle Hour.
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. Idle Hour 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.
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