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“Emilee was awesome! Super communicative and great with my high-energy critters. I really appreciated her communication and flexibility as well as the photos she sent… and the additional photos she sent when my 9yo requested more! I highly recommend Emilee to take care of your fur babies!”
“Samantha has been very helpful. Trying to travel to relatives over Christmas but having illness delays and cancels. She has been very kind while trying to coordinate.”
About: Hello my name is Jacob I have been taking care of animals since I was little I have cared for all of my animals in which 3 were blind and one had intellectual issues. Hello so as of right now I'm available any hours, I can also walk dogs for a significantly smaller cash or venmo fee 5 dollars for 15 minutes 10 dollars for 30 minutes 15 for 1 hour I don't offer boarding because of my dogs, but I can pet sit in your home in which I can walk your dog feed your dog or can play with your dog or cat
About: I have had dogs all my life from chihuahua to great dane. I was in 4h dogs growing up as well. I love most of all dogs I meet. I have experience in administering medicine and caring for both young and old pups. I will be available to help care for and walk your pups during the day to help you be worry free and your dog to be happy. I will never do anything you do not want done with your pups! If they are used to a certain routine then I will do my absolute best to stick to that.
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Emilee M.Star Sitter
“Emilee was awesome! Super communicative and great with my high-energy critters. I really appreciated her communication and flexibility as well as the photos she sent… and the additional photos she sent when my 9yo requested more! I highly recommend Emilee to take care of your fur babies!”
Samantha T.Star Sitter
“Samantha has been very helpful. Trying to travel to relatives over Christmas but having illness delays and cancels. She has been very kind while trying to coordinate.”
Jacob H.
About: Hello my name is Jacob I have been taking care of animals since I was little I have cared for all of my animals in which 3 were blind and one had intellectual issues. Hello so as of right now I'm available any hours, I can also walk dogs for a significantly smaller cash or venmo fee 5 dollars for 15 minutes 10 dollars for 30 minutes 15 for 1 hour I don't offer boarding because of my dogs, but I can pet sit in your home in which I can walk your dog feed your dog or can play with your dog or cat
Shalee S.
About: I have had dogs all my life from chihuahua to great dane. I was in 4h dogs growing up as well. I love most of all dogs I meet. I have experience in administering medicine and caring for both young and old pups. I will be available to help care for and walk your pups during the day to help you be worry free and your dog to be happy. I will never do anything you do not want done with your pups! If they are used to a certain routine then I will do my absolute best to stick to that.
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The median cost per night for house sitting in James Town is $36
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in James Town on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $36 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 10 house sitters in James Town. 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, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
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 James Town.
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. James Town 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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