House Sitting in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA
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Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“Alexander and Rachel were fantastic. They took great care of our two dogs for a week over the holidays, and our house was spotless when we got home. They were very communicative and reliable. Would definitely book again!”

“Alondra is amazing with tobes. She really takes care of him like her own. I love that tobes is so relaxed when I am back. She provides updates often and I appreciate that very much. Would recommend her to anyone!”

“Tetiana is so dedicated and took great care of Nori while I was gone. She took her in long walks and even drove her to a park. I feel great leaving Nori in Tetiana’s care!”

“Samantha really put us at ease when we went away for the night. She communicated with us the entire time providing updates on our dogs and pictures. I will continue to book Samantha anytime we need someone to check on our babies!”

“A huge thank you to Christina for once again taking care of our babies and our home over the holidays! Working with Christina is a dream - she is professional, responsive, and our pets just love her. We do too! Thank you Christina!!”

“Ava is the absolute best!! She is so professional, communicative, and loving to our pets. We never worry for a second when she is with them. Highly recommend Ava for any of your pet needs!!”


“Anna was amazing and so accommodating for a last minute stay with my pup! She was super communicative and sent plenty of updates. It was greatly appreciated as it was the first time leaving my pup for the night!”

“Olivia was fantastic! Communication was a breeze and she was incredibly patient with us being our first time with the service. She was very eager to make sure our pup was comfortable and stuck to his routine while we were away. Will absolutely rebook with her when the time comes!”

“Hannah was able to help us on short notice, and was very easy and accommodating to work with. We felt very comfortable with her and our dog Kahlua and plan to use her again, would highly recommend”

“We absolutely loved Stephen. My entire household was happy and comfortable with him within hours. He took my dog on great adventures, left my home clean, and gave every animal individual attention.”

“Areana watched our two dogs and cat over an extended holiday weekend. We were extremely impressed with her professionalism from first contact through final departure. She made sure to understand each pets’ needs and even made sure our elder dog was properly cared for. The consistent updates were thorough and had a ton of great pictures. Also, she cared for our house like it was her own, leaving it cleaner than when she arrived! We will always reach out again to Areana for our future sitting needs. 6/5.”

“We needed someone to watch our pup for a few days while we were out of town and were lucky enough to find Darina! Our pup Dolly is prone to tummy issues and can be slow to warm up to people she does not know but Darina was not phased by the challenge. Dolly loved Darina and they had a blast hanging while we were gone! Darina sent plenty of pics/vids while we were gone and Dolly was comfortable enough to not have any tummy trouble the entire time. Darina not only took care of our pup, but also stayed at our apartment. Darina was a great guest and left our apartment just as we had left it and cleaned all linens, towels, and kitchen items she used! We cannot recommend Darina enough! She keeps both pet and owner comfortable!”

About: I’ve been taking care of pets all my life, as I’ve come from an animal loving family! I’ve additionally pet sit for friends and family and am comfortable with adapting to different energies as well as administering special diets and medications. I’m a fairly active person who loves getting out of the house and moving, and my neighborhood is very walkable- full of one way streets and wide sidewalks! My house is two stories, smoke and pet free, and has a walled in patio out back. I work remotely, so am home most of the day. I am available for regular care of your pet and the flexibility of my schedule allows me to take breaks as needed! My home is pet and smoke free, and the back patio has six foot high cement walls. Additionally, the entrance to my house has a secondary door which is always closed, so there’s no chance of accidental pet breakouts while entering or leaving the house!
“Stephanie stayed with our cat and senior pup for a week while we were on vacation. She was so wonderful! Stephanie took great care of our boys, house, and plants. She was very communicative and gave us daily updates on how everything was going. This allowed us to relax on our vacation knowing that our pets were in good hands. We will definitely be booking Stephanie again in the future and would highly recommend her for pet/house sitting! Thank you again for everything Stephanie!”
“Rachel was fantastic! Very responsible and on the ball and super caring of our cats. One of our guys is older and needs medicine and lots of care. She really made sure he was taken care of and comfortable. She was also super communicative, which I loved; it put my mind at ease! I highly recommend Rachel to watch any of your pets!”

“Stella was amazing! She watched Franklin overnight and did such a great job keeping me updated with pictures and messages throughout the stay. That meant so much to me especially since Franklin can get pretty anxious when I am away. I felt totally at ease knowing he was in good hands. I would absolutely recommend Stella and would happily book her again! :)”

“Quanece and Malik did such a great job watching our dog penny! Since we moved to Philly we had barely left, due to not having a trusted dog sitter. They took amazing care of our dog, left us multiple updates a day, and they left our house absolutely immaculate. We already have them scheduled for another trip this month and will continue to be repeat customers!”


About: Hello neighbors, human and furry! My experience in pet care includes lovingly caring for a dog and cat of my own as well as over a year of work in a vet hospital as a kennel technician. There, I acquired relevant skills such as keeping dogs clean, fed, walked, and, most importantly, safe. I can accommodate senior and special needs dogs when given detailed instructions and I have experience giving oral medication and injections. I truly enjoy spending time with animals, and I can't wait to walk and/or stop in to check on yours while you're away! Fortunately being otherwise unemployed, I'm happy to tell you that my schedule is completely open to your pet's needs, whatever and whenever they may be. Care will be catered to each individual pet's needs according to the owner's instructions. I will keep a close eye on your pet to ensure they are safe and happy with me.
“Shakira was so amazing with Bowie! She kept to his usual routine including food, medication, and walks. She updated us frequently which made us feel so comfortable. We will absolutely use her again!”

Kensington pet parents share their Rover experiences
Madison was amazing with our kitten Pistachio!! She sent us tons of pictures and made us feel so comfortable while we were gone. She was also amazing as we were working through some unexpected travel issues and was super flexible with the days! Madison is the best and so kind! We will definitely be booking again 😊 Thank you Madison!!!

Dominique did an amazing job watching my two senior beagles for a week! She stayed at our home and left the place sparkling and our doggies happy! Dominique was responsible and responsive, caring and very sweet to my dogs — we wouldn’t hesitate to have her watch the girls again, and highly recommend her!
Areana was the best! I have two senior dogs, and she has taken care of them twice for me now. They are so well cared for, and Areana sends frequent updates and daily photos. Areana is very responsible regarding their meds, walking, and play time. Will definitely hire her again, and highly recommended!
Maddy is the best! She came to the rescue when I was away on vacation and had a scary situation with another sitter, whom I had to ask to leave. Maddy stepped in with very little notice and saved the day. I knew my dog would be happy, safe, cared for, and getting lots of snuggles with Maddy 😊

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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 Kensington.
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. Kensington 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.
















