House Sitting In Journal Square
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Top rated Journal Square house sitters
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Dong was super nice and was amazing with Lily, he brought her out on loads of walks and sent us plenty of pictures and videos throughout the evening. Would highly recommend!!”

“Anthony was an absolute godsend! This is our first time using Rover for pet sitting and we couldn’t have chosen a better sitter! Our dog unfortunately had a little bit of a tummy upset the day we left for the weekend, which we were a little panicky about as we were heading interstate for a few days. Anthony handled the situation expertly, paying super close attention to our beloved pet while she was getting better, and sending us regular updates on her general progress, as well as regular pictures of her enjoying cuddle times and walks. Our home was maintained beautifully, and the whole process from start to finish was smooth, with great communication. Highly recommend Anthony if you are ever in need of a great house/pet sitter.”

“Katie was wonderful with our 2 spoiled cats! She shared daily detailed updates and followed our instructions which I appreciated. We will definitely hire her in the future :)”

“Kat is an amazing sitter. My dog loved her instantly—she literally ran up to Kat during our first meet-and-greet, which immediately put me at ease. I booked Kat right away and left for a 4-day trip feeling confident my dog was in great hands. Kat sent plenty of photos and updates and followed my dog’s supplement schedule and more complicated feeding routine perfectly. My golden retriever is a puller on leash, but that didn’t faze Kat at all. I came home to a happy dog and a clean home, exactly as I left it. I’ve already booked Kat again for a shorter trip and am in the process of booking her for a two-week stay. Highly recommend!”

“Sydney was absolutely amazing! From the moment we met her, we felt completely at ease trusting her with our cats and our home. She went above and beyond in every way — thoughtful, reliable, and truly caring. She kept us updated, handled everything with such intention, and even took care of unexpected things with calm and compassion. It was clear how much she genuinely cared, and that gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. We’re so grateful to have found her and will definitely be booking again. It’s such a comfort knowing our home and our babies are in such good hands. ❤️”

About: I provide reliable dog walking, drop-in visits, and in-home pet care. I have experience caring for a cat for 17 years and a Maltese for 2 years, so I understand both long-term care and daily pet needs. I’m calm, patient, and good with all temperaments, and I follow routines carefully to keep pets safe, comfortable, and well cared for while keeping owners updated. Pet care is my full-time focus, allowing me to offer availability seven days a week for dog walking, drop-in visits, and in-home sitting. My flexible schedule enables me to provide dependable care, consistent routines, and personalized attention to each pet’s needs. Please feel free to contact me to discuss availability and scheduling. My focus is to keep pets comfortable and secure by maintaining their normal routine in their own home while carefully following all care instructions, including feeding, walks, potty breaks, medication, and playtime. I also provide regular updates so owners feel confident their pets are safe, happy, and well cared for at all times.
“Mercedes took amazing care of my cat! She gave clear and detailed updates and was great at letting me know when things came up. She must have a gift with animals because even my normally shy baby was asking for pets immediately.”

“Jocelyn did great with our pets! She was communicative including when we had a change with our booking. We really appreciate the photos of our pets, and felt confident they got lots of love and snuggles. She took care to work with our parameters for our dog who was recently e-collar trained. And our place was left in great state and very clean! Thanks Jocelyn and we'd love to have you back! - Kayli and Sam”


“Michelle’s profile is mostly about her love of and gift with dogs, but let me tell you she is a cat person/lover of all animals for sure! She stayed at our place for two weeks while we were out of the country for a wedding and we were SO comforted to know that our senior cat Alfie was in good hands. Michelle took copious notes about his care, was mindful of making sure he was eating right and taking his medication, and loved on him so good! She sent pictures and updates - and it was clear that Alfie took a liking to snuggling with her and sleeping with her. She seemed to really enjoy him as well, and it always feels good to know that your fur baby is in caring hands. She was communicative and reliable (and funny!), and our home was in good shape upon our return. I would wholeheartedly recommend Michelle and hope to work with her again!”
“Jenid is extremely reliable, communicative, professional, and friendly. She is the kind of person I trust to be responsible for my dog even more than I trust myself because she is so experienced with dogs and so good at taking care of them. My dog loves her and we trust her completely. Thank you Jenid! :-)”

“This was our second time having Dona watch my dog, Lola, in our home and all went well! Dona is very friendly and respectful and Lola was happy and safe when we returned home :) We received pupdates throughout our time away and could tell Lola went on all sorts of activities and places.”

“Daniel did an excellent job taking care of my two senior pups on such short notice for 9 days during the Thanksgiving holiday after i had an unexpected last minute cancellation from my other pet sitter. Daniel came to the rescue and was diligent about the medications needed to be administered for my pup Ray who has 4 eye medications to do on a daily basis. Daniel sent pictures and videos and kept me updated along the way. He also left the home spotless on my arrival and with happy pups! Will definitely be reaching out to him for the next time. Thank you Daniel!”

“Cassie was amazing, would definitely book again. It was my first time leaving my cat alone overnight let alone a week and I don’t think he even cared that I was gone. I received photos and videos while I was away and there were no issues at all.”

“Marquis did a fantastic job caring for my Braxton while I away. He sent me updates daily with photos, and made sure Braxton never felt alone (Braxton has bad separation anxiety). I will definitely be booking Marquis in the future.”

“Ronald and his wife are reliable— and that’s what matters the most for our baby Bruno. They love him dearly and Bruno from the videos loves them too! We really appreciate their constant communication since Bruno is not good with other dogs and that can be difficult. We’ll definitely book them again!”

About: I grew up with cats and dogs and I was a pet parent for over a decade. I also have abundant experience sitting/fostering cats n dogs. I work from home 2 days a week. I can visit your pets during the day on days I work from home and on the weekend. I can drop in in the evening 7 days a week. I currently don't have a pet of my own so yours will have my full attention! I do not have plants or other items that are potential health hazards to your pets in my pet friendly apartment.
About: I'm a extremely nuturing individual and have had the immense pleasure of caring for pets kittens to seniors/puppies to seniors for over 25 years. I'm very hands on and i very meticulously make sure they are both comforted as well as comfortable. You will find no one more skilled in being your pets caregiver. I'm currently not working! So I'll have plenty of time to play with your pups/kittens! I'm available for boarding weekdays all day. And weekends after 3. I can take your pups to a dog park and play as I do not have a fenced yard. Also I have a play room for kitty.
“Can’t say enough great things about our dogsitting experience with Kaitlin! Very kind, attentive, and communicative during her stay with Teddy. Thank you!”
Journal Square pet parents share their Rover experiences
Taylor was incredible! I got daily updates and pictures of Luka, she made sure to communicate transparently the whole time. It was truly a blessing to have her take Luka last minute on a few days notice and immediately bond with him. 100% will be reaching out to Taylor for future sittings and recommended for all!

Kaitlin house sat for my two older dogs and she was a life saver. One of my dogs got sick and she handled taking him to the vet and administered meds perfectly. I was very comfortable with her taking care of the dogs and my place and will happily have her sit again.

Aiyana was great! Would absolutely ask her to stay and watch Maggie again. She helped me out last minute and was able to be communicative and prompt right away. She showed up on time to meet Maggie and grab the keys from me. The apartment was left clean and organized.

So glad we found Ashley for our cat-sit! She was a perfect companion for our two cats, and they warmed up to her very fast, evidence by the multiple cuddle pictures 🐾 We appreciate how professional and cleanly she was while staying at our place. We will definitely book again!

We invited Polina again to stay with our dog and cat, and again had a great experience - we got tons of videos and photos (she's also a great photographer) and daily info about our pets. We felt our pets were in great hands, and we'll definitely invite her again (our pets already miss her)

Saldin was great with both our foster and actual pup. She made sure to follow the instructions and took extra care to cuddle with our babies while we were away. Everything was left neat and clean in our apartment. Gurb, who is usually so shy and anxious around new people, opened up just fine with her. It would be an easy yes to have her watch Henry and future fosters <3 thank you so much Saldin for taking care of our pups!

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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
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 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.













