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“Daniel is fantastic! Our dogs had an amazing time with him. He kept us up to date and sent us photos every day! He was able to get our dog’s trust from day one and make them feel okay while we were away. Our flight was delayed by about 10 hours and he stayed with our dogs extra time to make sure they were able to eat dinner and be taken out one more time before we got home. I will definitely reach out to him again in the future.”
“Claudia was AMAZING with our two large dogs! She sent photos frequently, was in touch enough regularly, and we came home to calm, relaxed dogs and a spotless house. She also went the extra mile and filled our bird feeders. We would have her back any time!”
About: I have had an Australian Labradoodle for 9 years. I have experience in house sitting and walking for both puppies and senior dogs. I also have taken care of cats. I can administer medication to pets. I love to run around with energetic animals and just hang out with chiller pets as well. I am a college student at Ithaca college so I have to work around my class schedule but I am free most weekends and throughout the evenings on weekdays I am not allowed to board pets in my home but I have a large back yard that we can run around in as well as a porch. The yard is not fenced in so we’d need to use a long leash. I have a car that I can also take dogs out to the park or on hikes as well.
“We are very happy with Aleta and Helena's stay with our senior cat Cherry. They provided Cherry with the companionship that we were seeking in addition to the basics of food, water, litter boxes. When we returned, Cherry was happy and adjusted instead of being overly needy, showing us that Aleta and Helena gave her lots of quality time while we were gone. They also kept us updated daily, allowing us to feel relaxed during our trip. We highly recommend Aleta and Helena as pet sitters.”
“Riya was great- we definitely recommend her for anyone who wants to feel comfortable leaving their animals when they have to leave. She was great at keeping us updated, asking questions, and paying really close attention to the health and happiness of both our cat and dog! We will for sure be coming back to ask her to watch them in the future because she is very dependable and trustworthy.”
“Sarah was absolutely amazing! Went above and beyond and honestly one of the best sitters I’ve ever had. Hands down. My babies loved her, she kept in contact and sent me photos of them. I couldn’t be happier!!!”
“Graeme watched Roger at our house over the weekend. Everything was taken care of exactly how we wanted. He sent regular updates and kept us current on how things were going. We would gladly book him again.”
“Chris did a great job again with Luna, Mia, and the fish. All our pets were well-fed and happy when we returned. We appreciated the daily pics and great communication. Thank you, Chris!”
“Emily is amazing! She has great communication, intently listens, and has a tender heart for animals. We appreciated her meet and greet prior to our scheduled visit. We would highly recommend her!”
“Maddy was wonderful with Reesi! She took such great care of our dog and showed her so much love. I couldn’t have been happier when I returned from a long weekend away. Maddy’s communication was excellent and gave me peace of mind the entire time. I will definitely use Maddy again and will happily recommend her to our friends.”
“Daniela is a great dog and house sitter. She can think on her feet about caring for my elderly dog; she made sure my dog was fed, exercised, and slept safely. Plus devoted companionship! My house was spotless upon my return and my old girl unfazed by my long weekend away! Five 🤩 review! Plus ❤️❤️❤️”
“Shannon took excellent care of our home and animals while we were away. From our first contact, they responded quickly and communicated clearly, and asked great questions to get to know our animals and routines. When they came out to the house to get oriented, it was immediately clear how much Shannon loves animals. While we were gone, they sent us lots of photos and updates, and took everything about our quirky home and the wintry weather in stride. When we got back, our dogs and cats were relaxed and happy, our chickens were safe in the coop, and our house was tidy. We will absolutely book with Shannon again! Thank you!”
About: I grew up with cats but have gotten lots of puppy-love taking care of the pups of neighbors, family and friends! I am patient and take the time to meet dogs where they're at, whether that's running around the lawn or lazy belly rubs on the floor. I believe in respecting pups and kitties alike, and am always careful to watch body language and learn their boundaries so that we both have the best experience possible. I have chronic pain that can flare up without warning; I am receiving treatment that has made those flare-ups much rarer, so there should be no issues when it comes to caring for your furry friend, but if there ever is a hiccup I will communicate promptly and clearly. When taking care of any pet I like to write down any and all notes on the pets' care routine and preferred habits in the home so I can make sure they are comfortable as possible while their normal humans are out and about.
“Emma did a great job! Our 2-yr. old Newfie loved her from the moment he set eyes on her. She was very communicative, sending regular updates on how things were going and being responsive and flexible as we handled some travel delays on our way back. We would definiely use her again.”
“Rachel was thorough and detail oriented from the minute we met her, which was important to us as our dog has Megaesophagus and significant special needs. She kept our house clean and Ozzie seemed very happy upon our return. She did a great job communicating with us on as needed basis and was responsive to our texts.”
Over 921 pet parents in Ithaca have booked house sitting
Ithaca pet parents share their Rover experiences
Emma did a great job! Our 2-yr. old Newfie loved her from the moment he set eyes on her. She was very communicative, sending regular updates on how things were going and being responsive and flexible as we handled some travel delays on our way back. We would definiely use her again.
Rachel did such a wonderful job caring for our dogs over the weekend. She provided excellent communication and lots of cute photos. She sent maps of all their walks and we returned to a spotless house and happy pups as well as cute photos of their time together. We will definitely use her services again in the future. Thank you again!
Maddy was wonderful with Reesi! She took such great care of our dog and showed her so much love. I couldn’t have been happier when I returned from a long weekend away. Maddy’s communication was excellent and gave me peace of mind the entire time. I will definitely use Maddy again and will happily recommend her to our friends.
Riya was awesome. She took great care of our two senior dogs and was great at troubleshooting some issues they had the first few nights. She was great about sending us pictures and keeping us up to date. Her dog got along great with ours as well! Would highly recommend her!
Claudia is the absolute best! She really gets our dog and you can tell how much she loves and cares for her. She’s a great house sitter too and we really appreciated her putting up with and letting us know about some house issues that arose while we were away. Our dog never seems stressed and clearly enjoys her company. She’s also hardcore walking her in even the gross weather!
Rossy is amazing! She has been a regular sitter for our anxious pup for the past several months. She's been absolutely great with him - he loves her! And she's an excellent communicator, very responsible and responsive, always keeping us updated about schedules and the pup. Would recommend Rossy a bazillion times over!
Rachel has been absolutely fabulous caring for our dogs. She provided communication every step of the way and made our dogs so comfortable. We are so appreciative for her care and can't wait to work with her again ☺️ the boys adore you! We are so grateful and cannot recommend Rachel enough!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Ithaca is $55
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Sitters in Ithaca average 3 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 Ithaca on Rover as of Apr 2026 was about $55 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 Apr 2026, there are 158 house sitters in Ithaca. 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, 97% of Ithaca house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Ithaca have an average of 17 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 Ithaca.
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. Ithaca 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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