House Sitting in Journal Square, Jersey City
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1. Anthony L.
“Anthony took great care of our two toy poodles, house sitting for us with them while we were traveling for several days. He is trustworthy, thorough and kept us informed with picture and text updates. Our poodles took to him right away and upon our return were calm and obviously well cared for. I would highly recommend him to care for your pets.”


2. Samara A.

“We had a last minute cancellation 30 minutes before a sitter was to arrive. Samara responded to our request immediately and was quick to set us up to watch Poe. Poe was staying home for the day after an emergency care visit, and Samara was so kind and attentive. We informed her our concern with his loss of appetite and she took time to gently hand feed him during our suggested meal times. We were sent picture and video updates to ease our mind throughout the day. So thankful for her care and we hope to book her to watch Poe again in the future!”


3. Rebecca T.

“Rebecca was amazing! On a last minute sitter for my little guys she was very attentive and genuinely enjoyed spending time with them. She is also a wonderful person to meet :)”


4. elizabeth h.

“Elizabeth was patient and understanding with my dog Day 1 was very anxious for me cuz my dog always has "stranger danger" alert on but it didn't take awhile for my dog to get used to her and they became best friends right away! She sends updates and very prompt/ attentive when there was issues with my dog. She definitely knew what to do. would 100% recommend 😀”


5. Jordan A.

“Jordan helped us with a last minute cancellation. She was incredibly responsive and professional and my dogs loved her from the second she walked into the house. Will definitely use her again.”


6. Crystal M.


“Could not ask for a better sitter for my Rori girl. Crystal gave me updates every day and was very communicative. She definitely helped ease my anxiety whenever I’m away from my Rori pup. Thank you again for watching over my baby girl!!”


7. Dee B.

“Dee was absolutely wonderful with our 5 month old puppy. I can’t say enough good things! Dee also took amazing care of our home and was extremely professional and communicative. Our pup had a great time and we had a great trip knowing that he was extremely well taken care of. We can’t wait to have Dee back!”


8. Alexandra L.

“As always Alexandra was amazing with my dog. He’s really warmed up to her and has started to enjoy her company and we can step out knowing he’s well taken care of.”




9. Meric P.



“Meric was probably the best rover we have had yet! He was awesome with our frenchie. On time to house sit, and listened to all the requests we had. He fed Maurice his oral medication as well. I would highly recommend Meric!!! We will absolutely be using him again”


10. Christine W.

“Christine was very thorough and made sure to be diligent about all tasks. She provided great pet care and made sure to communicate well throughout the sit. We would highly recommend her to anyone that needs to have their home and pets taken care of.”


11. Fernando O.

“Fernando and Milena took great care of our 2 pups for 5 days. They stricly followed all our instructions, sent tons of pics and were super responsive! We were super anxious about leaving our dogs while traveling, but Fernando and Milena flawless pet sitting made everything easier to us! Def recommend them and will book again for future trips!”


12. Kaitlynn M.

“My husband and I are so grateful to Kaity for taking such great care of our dog. She kept us updated the entire time with great communication and pictures. We felt super comfortable the entire time we were away knowing Reggie was in great hands!”


13. Cassie R.


“Cassie was absolutely wonderful watching our high energy puppy for a long weekend at our place - she sent lots of photos which gave us peace of mind while we were out of town for a few days! Highly recommend Cassie as a trustworthy sitter for your pets :)”


14. Heather J.

“Heather is so sweet with Henri and he loved getting all the snuggles and walks. She is also very patient with him while he gets the hang of potty training.”


15. Aiyana R.


“It was our first time booking Aiayana and she did a fantastic job taking care of my dog during the holiday season. We loved her personality right from our first meeting! Aiayana kept us updated by sending pictures of Ginger's daily routine and she went the extra mile when my dog had an accident on the carpet. Additionally, she left the house spotless and even cleaned my cat's litter box, which was not a part of her job. We'll definitely book her again!”


16. Salette H.

“Salette was fantastic with our dog, Nox and I would highly recommend her. Our dog can be very skittish and exhibits herding behaviors, but Salette read our dog’s behavior the minute she walked in. Nox also has to take medications for her allergies, Salette followed her regimen very well and we noticed that Nox’s skin was in really good condition when we returned from our trip. Salette also had excellent communication while we were away, making my husband and I feel confident that there were no issues while we were away. Our place looked just like we left it, making our return even easier.”


17. Angelina C.

“Angelina was super reliable! I’m a nervous dog mom, so it was nice to know that Yoko was in good hands. Thank you so much for taking such good care of our girl. We’ll definitely be booking her again soon.”


18. Adeanna K.

“Adeanna was amazing with our 2 dogs for house sitting for 5 days! She came to meet up prior so she could get a better understanding on how to take care of our dogs. Then when it was time for her to come stay at our space, Adeanna was extremely communicative checking in and sending pics throughout the day. She was also excellent and providing nuance care our 2 dogs. Our dogs love Adeanna and we highly recommend her! 😁😁”


19. Mercedes F.

“Thank you, Mercedes! Mercedes did a great job sitting for our girls. She always kept us updated with how they were doing, checked in after meals, and sent fun updates. Definitely recommend!”


20. James D.

“James stayed with our dog, Olive, for a week while we were out of town. He was prompt, communicative, and took great care of both Olive and the apartment. Look forward to working with him again!”
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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 Journal Square on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $50 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 Jul 2024, there are 14,720 house sitters in Journal Square. 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, 83% of Journal Square house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Journal Square have an average of 12 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 Journal Square.
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. Journal Square 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.
