House Sitting in Johannesburg
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1. Heather W.

“Heather was amazing! She came and met the 2 dogs and cat beforehand. Was great with communication and sent us pictures and videos of our pups! First time using the app. Heather is a Definite recommend”


2. Frani R.

“Frani is wonderful! She watched our three dogs including one that is afraid of people and left our house nice. I have a hard time leaving them, but she seemed to genuinely care about them and was great at communication. I will be asking her to watch them again.”


3. Tameka J.
“Tameka watches my 3 dogs everytime we go on vacation and they just love her she walks them and plays with them she brings them snacks and toys she is a animal lover thats for sure She has cats of her own and she just loves them as her kids everytime she lets the one out if it dont come in by a certain time of night she is posting on socal media looking for it till it comes home both her cats are rescue cats”


4. Andrew V.
“Andrew has watched Teddy (6 year old golden mix) many times. He diligently takes him for fun walks and He loves when Andrew is taking care of him. Andrew has also stayed at our home and taken care of both pets including our cat Murphy.”


5. Therese C.

“Therese was outstanding in every way! She visited our dog prior to our first time booking so that we could meet her in person. My Jack Russel fell in love with her! When she came for our vacation, she was an hour early so that the dog wouldn’t be so traumatized with us leaving. She sent pics and videos of our dog which we really appreciated! Our dog has severe separation anxiety but felt so comfortable with Therese! We are so appreciative!”


6. Kristina D.

“Kris did an excellent job and Fergie loved her as well.”


7. Morgan W.
About: I have done work in first aid and training with animals for most of my life. Pets are a part of your family and deserve the best! I work three 12hour shifts and one 4hour shift every week. This leaves me 3 and a half days of "freedom". Giving me ample time to care for my animals and possibly yours! Keeping pets safe, happy and comfortable is a must. I have two gentle giants of my own and a large yard to run and play while supervised.


8. Randy R.

“Randy is the best. He took great care of our two dogs and house sat for us. We really appreciate his willingness to stay and watch the house, bring our packages inside, and send pictures of the pups throughout our time away. We would recommend him to anyone in the area!”


9. Michael H.
“Mike is a true gentle soul with a huge love for all of Earth’s creatures. Not only does he love all animals, but they love him back. He grew up with dogs, cats and critters, and he takes amazing care of his two cats, always with immense love, kindness, consistency and patience. He was wonderful taking care of his pet Ratties as well, always making sure they had when they needed and they were happy. I would trust him to take care of any animal or insect. He’s extremely reliable, and just an all around a wonderful, sensitive and compassionate person. I couldn’t think of someone more suitable for such a big responsibility as taking care of animals.”


10. Emily C.

“Emily was fantastic! She is so sweet, had good communication and was a wonderful house sitter for us.”


11. Reyna M.
About: I am Reyna, a college student with a passion for dogs and a pursuit of entrepreneurship. As a responsible and detail-oriented individual, I offer professional and trustworthy dog sitting services. I am currently a full-time online student while also working as a professional dog sitter. Having my classes online allows me to care for your furry babies while I study. I care for pets overnight in the owner’s home. As an experienced Dog Sitter, I provide a comprehensive range of services to ensure the utmost care and well-being of your beloved pet. If there are any specific requirements or preferences that your pet may have, please feel free to reach out to me, and I will gladly assist you.


12. Libby S.
“I highly recommend Libby as a dog walker and caregiver overall! She is very responsible, responsive, and reliable. She will love your animals like her own! I know my dog is in great hands when Libby has her!”
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Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away3. Book & Pay
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It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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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 Johannesburg on Rover as of Mar 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 Mar 2025, there are 14 house sitters in Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg.
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. Johannesburg 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.
