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“Kristina is a reliable, thoughtful person. She was awesome with my two dogs and cat. My pets were comfortable in all the pictures she sent me during the two days she spent with them. She truly loves animals… I would definitely have her stay at my house again.”
“Melissa is simply amazing. We have re-booked her over 10 times for home visits and home sitting our pet, Scott. We all were going on an international trip of ~10 days and we were worried since this was the first time we using someone’s services to stay at home and take care of Scott. Punctuality is Melissa’s virtue and Scott was absolutely comfortable with her. All those 10 days, we were very peaceful and Melissa ensured, with pictures and videos of Scott, that we were always in touch! A very big shout out to Melissa for a fantastic service!”
“We couldn't be happier with the care and attention our dog received from Kaileigh. She was incredibly responsible, loving and clearly passionate about animals. We were especially grateful for the frequent updates, which reassured us that our dog was in great hands. It's clear she treats every pet as if they were her own and our dog absolutely adored her! We highly recommend Kaileigh to anyone looking for a trustworthy and compassionate pet sitter. Thank you for giving us peace of mind while we were away!”
“We went away for 10 days to Portugal, which was the longest we ever have been away from our dogs. Rose made us feel much better with her excellent care. She sent countless updates, pictures, and videos. I can tell my dogs were happy and relaxed. She followed our instructions exactly and left our home exactly how she found it. We will use her again!”
“Lauren was both attentive and caring. I felt very comfortable leaving my fur baby with her. She was very loving warm , and caring, and even made sure that she included ample playtime for my Jeter. , I felt completely at ease with the level of care, and attentiveness that she provided. I would definitely have her back here again , without reservation to take care of my little fur baby, she was absolutely a delight to work with.Thank you Lauren , for taking such good care of my Jeter . Looking forward to many more future visits .”
“Jess was wonderful with our golden retriever! She was prompt, efficient and communicative which eased any worry we had. I would definitely recommend Jess for any dog service you need!”
“Christian is comfortable around animals and clearly loves them a lot! When we met him, he gave us a great sense of confidence that he would care for our babies well in our absence — and he did! During his stay, he sent us pictures and updates and he responded quickly to messages. We came home to a safe and happy fur family ❤️”
About: I’ve been taking care of dogs since I was little! I grew up with a golden retriever named Emma. Now, I have 2 pups of my own! Maggie (11 y/o, terroir mix, adopted) & Molly (2 y/o, teddy bear mix, bought). I trained Molly in puppy school & did in home training between both pups in order for them to get along! I’m currently in school & working part time. I have random open periods during the day that can be used to take care of your pups! Please message me for more details about availability. No fenced yard; however, I have very long leashes & heavy duty poles that screw into the ground outside so that my pups can run freely without a fence. I also live next to a nice park with some fenced dog parks! The park also includes multiple trails, including paved and nature trails. Due to owning an adopted dog with past abuse and anxiety (which is now well controlled by training and overall healing in a loving and safe environment like my own) I do not offer in home care just in case my adopted pup is startled by the presence of another dog. Because of this, I am willing to travel for pup sitting and services!
“I reached out to Tricia in a bit of a panic as our normal dog sitting options fell through very last minute. Not only did she make time to help, she went above and beyond to make sure our puppy feel loved. Right from the meet and greet my dog took to her like she was part of the family, and my travel anxiety was immediately put at ease as she ran through her care plan. We truly can't thank you enough, Tricia! You were amazing in every way!”
About: I have many years of experience caring for cats and dogs, I grew up with 3 dogs and 2 cats, and I have 5 years of experience dealing with cats with Feline Diabetes. I have 4 cats that I love and care for every day, they are my whole world! I am available on nights, weekends, and holidays. In my clients home, I would get to know the animals first and make them feel comfortable with me, and make sure I listen carefully to the clients instructions on how to care for the pet(s).
“Khadijah was wonderful with our super nervous pitbull Harley. Khadijah was very patient, calm and made every effort to try and accommodate our Harley who is extremely nervous with new people. We appreciated how much communication Khadijah had with us while we were away over the weekend, we had no worries whatsoever leaving our home in Khadijah’s caring hands! Thank you again for taking care of our girl, we sincerely appreciate you!!”
About: I love helping care for animals and have been working with animals for over 9 years, I was previously kennel manager at doggie boarding/daycare, veterinary receptionist/assistant, dog trainer. I am currently looking for a position where I can stop in and visit or stay for a few hours whatever is needed! Personalized schedule for each dog to benefit them! As previously stated, I’ve worked with animals for years and It is important to read their body language and make sure they are happy and comfortable as much as possible! I always treat your fur babies like my own with patience and love!
“Kelly was a pleasure! We met in advance for her to meet the fur babies, which I really appreciated. She helped watch 3 of our animals, one being a senior English bulldog that needs extra care and it was comforting to know while my husband and I were away, they were in good hands. They loved her! Which is also comforting! Thanks Kelly!! :)”
About: In this past year I’ve been caring for a friends 3 legged dog. She needs extra loving, patience and care that I’m fully able to provide to her and others. My weekends are always open. I’m able to accept last minute requests as well. I’ll work around your schedule. Please reach out to me with any questions! I don’t have any pets, so I’m able to give yours my full attention. I do have a teenager that might come along for a walk, just a heads up.
About: I have a lot of experience with dogs and only a few with cats but i love both and i am very excited to spend some time with your pets! Available all business days before 10am and after 2:30! If you have something outside of that, let me know and I can try and figure something out! I typically can’t care for pets in my home because I dorm at Eastern University, but in your home, my priority would be the animals well being and also your homes cleanliness.
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Michelle H.Star Sitter
“Michelle was fantastic! She communicated well, sent daily pictures and took great care of our pets and home. We will definitely schedule her again.”
Kristina B.Star Sitter
“Kristina is a reliable, thoughtful person. She was awesome with my two dogs and cat. My pets were comfortable in all the pictures she sent me during the two days she spent with them. She truly loves animals… I would definitely have her stay at my house again.”
Melissa S.Star Sitter
“Melissa is simply amazing. We have re-booked her over 10 times for home visits and home sitting our pet, Scott. We all were going on an international trip of ~10 days and we were worried since this was the first time we using someone’s services to stay at home and take care of Scott. Punctuality is Melissa’s virtue and Scott was absolutely comfortable with her. All those 10 days, we were very peaceful and Melissa ensured, with pictures and videos of Scott, that we were always in touch! A very big shout out to Melissa for a fantastic service!”
Staci G.
“Awesome communication Dogs immediately warmed up to Staci! Definitely felt at ease leaving dogs in her care! Will rebook!”
Kaileigh H.Star Sitter
“We couldn't be happier with the care and attention our dog received from Kaileigh. She was incredibly responsible, loving and clearly passionate about animals. We were especially grateful for the frequent updates, which reassured us that our dog was in great hands. It's clear she treats every pet as if they were her own and our dog absolutely adored her! We highly recommend Kaileigh to anyone looking for a trustworthy and compassionate pet sitter. Thank you for giving us peace of mind while we were away!”
Julia G.
“Julia was amazing with my dog. She was always on time and updated me throughout the day. I would definitely recommend her and I will be using her services again”
Rose R.Star Sitter
“We went away for 10 days to Portugal, which was the longest we ever have been away from our dogs. Rose made us feel much better with her excellent care. She sent countless updates, pictures, and videos. I can tell my dogs were happy and relaxed. She followed our instructions exactly and left our home exactly how she found it. We will use her again!”
Melanie & Anthony A.
“Melanie and Anthony were great with our dogs, even with one of them in heat. They kept them well fed and exercised. We were very pleased with the experience”
Rachel S.
“Rachel is an extremely kind and attentive dog sitter. Great communication. Would be happy to have her sit for my dog Star anytime.”
Lauren R.
“Lauren was both attentive and caring. I felt very comfortable leaving my fur baby with her. She was very loving warm , and caring, and even made sure that she included ample playtime for my Jeter. , I felt completely at ease with the level of care, and attentiveness that she provided. I would definitely have her back here again , without reservation to take care of my little fur baby, she was absolutely a delight to work with.Thank you Lauren , for taking such good care of my Jeter . Looking forward to many more future visits .”
Jess P.Star Sitter
“Jess was wonderful with our golden retriever! She was prompt, efficient and communicative which eased any worry we had. I would definitely recommend Jess for any dog service you need!”
Christian K.
“Christian is comfortable around animals and clearly loves them a lot! When we met him, he gave us a great sense of confidence that he would care for our babies well in our absence — and he did! During his stay, he sent us pictures and updates and he responded quickly to messages. We came home to a safe and happy fur family ❤️”
Michaela H.
“Michaela is one of the best dog moms I know. She has two dogs currently, one being a rescue, who is in excellent condition in her care. She treats them with so much love, and gives them endless attention. She has also watched my own dog a handful of times, and took amazing care of her. I would trust Michaela with any dog/pet, being that she has experience as an owner, caring for others’ fur babies, and being an animal lover in general.”
Tricia L.
“I reached out to Tricia in a bit of a panic as our normal dog sitting options fell through very last minute. Not only did she make time to help, she went above and beyond to make sure our puppy feel loved. Right from the meet and greet my dog took to her like she was part of the family, and my travel anxiety was immediately put at ease as she ran through her care plan. We truly can't thank you enough, Tricia! You were amazing in every way!”
Kristie C.
“Kristie loves her pets like they are her children, she gives them lots of kisses and snuggles.. I trust her completely to take care of my cat and dog and I know when I travel they will be cared for and given lots of attention and love and I don’t have to worry about them. She is very kind, considerate and trustworthy.”
Khadijah M.
“Khadijah was wonderful with our super nervous pitbull Harley. Khadijah was very patient, calm and made every effort to try and accommodate our Harley who is extremely nervous with new people. We appreciated how much communication Khadijah had with us while we were away over the weekend, we had no worries whatsoever leaving our home in Khadijah’s caring hands! Thank you again for taking care of our girl, we sincerely appreciate you!!”
Brittany L.
“Can’t recommend Brittany enough! If you’re looking for someone who’s going to over exceed your expectations Britt is it ! Besides her training knowledge she’s total an animal lover and my Pup Lola loves her so much!! I know I my pup is always in good care and good spirits when she’s with Brittany. Honest and Reliable you will never have to worry while you’re at work. Love Brittany and admire her work ethic would 100% reccommend.”
Kelly C.
“Kelly was a pleasure! We met in advance for her to meet the fur babies, which I really appreciated. She helped watch 3 of our animals, one being a senior English bulldog that needs extra care and it was comforting to know while my husband and I were away, they were in good hands. They loved her! Which is also comforting! Thanks Kelly!! :)”
Jamie H.
“Jamie helps watch my Tripawd who is currently in training for severe isolation anxiety and cannot be left alone . I get daily updates , pictures & videos and know my puppy is happy , getting attention and in good hands ! Jamie and her son keep my pup busy during the day , taking her for walks and car rides but she also loves nothing more than snuggling with Jamie’s son on the couch ! Highly recommend 🐶”
Anisah S.
“Anisah is a very reliable dog sitter. She took care of my 9 month energetic giant schnauzer. Everything went perfect. They went to the park and she made sure the house and my dog were ready when I came home.”
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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 Islandia on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $60 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 1,372 house sitters in Islandia. 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, 82% of Islandia house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Islandia 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 Islandia.
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. Islandia 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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