House Sitting in Kensington, Philadelphia
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1. Alexander & Rachel H.
“Alexander and Rachel were awesome with Heath! Super communicative and left our home very clean and tidy. Would love to have them watch our pup again!”
2. Stefan C.
“Stefan was a very reliable communicator and was great with my reactive dog! I also came home to a very clean apartment, which was a big added bonus!”
3. Quanece & Malik T.
“Quanece & Malik are awesome! They are so helpful, go above and beyond and most importantly super loving and patient with my anxious pup. I am so grateful for their love and care that I know I can rely on when I’m not there. They are very easy to work with, flexible and communicative. Cannot recommend their services enough! Thank you!”
4. William B.
“Will was an amazing Rover. He stayed in communication every day and sent pictures each time he walked and fed the dogs. He was always on time to care for the dogs. He had no problems handling my larger dog that has a LOT of energy, along with my other older Husky. He was a great dog sitter and I would highly recommend him.”
5. Justine M.
“We booked Justine for a last minute trip and couldn't have asked for a better experience. Justine was awesome, responsive, and great with our dog. She sent us plenty of pictures and updates throughout the weekend. I would HIGHLY recommend leveraging Justine as we will in the future.”
6. Shakira A.
“Shakira did a great job taking care of our dog and gave us plenty of updates!”
7. Hannah C.
“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”
8. Ella A.
“Ella was awesome!! She dog sat my 3 dogs. There is Trooper 141/2, Lily 22 and Harry 5 months. She handled all 3 like a pro. She took directions, listened when I explained how Harry was an escape artist, and Lily didn’t like strangers in her house. When I arrived back home 5 hours later all was quiet on the western front. I would positively use Ella again, I would also highly recommend her.”
9. Areana P.
“Areana was great! She was very attentive to my instructions and took care of my babies very well. She kept me updated and was great with the communication before and during the visit. I’ll be happy to book her again!”
10. Tasha & Sebastien D.
“Tasha was reliable, flexible, caring, professional and an all around wonderful pup-sitter. She house sat our three dogs - who all have their unique quirks and needs. We were able to enjoy our week long vacation knowing they were all in good hands. We’d highly recommend, Tasha for your dog sitting needs.”
11. Lauren W.
“Gus had a great time with Lauren during a 3 night pet sitting in our apartment. She provided regular updates and Gus was well exercised and happy!”
12. Nicole M.
“Nicole was amazing! She has the best communication and sends so many pictures. I felt so comfortable to have Nicole watching our dogs during our vacation.”
13. Brenda U.
“As always, Brenda took amazing care of benji and our house this weekend. He is so happy every time we leave him in her hands! Can not recommend her enough!! Thank you Brenda!”
14. Princess R.
“Very communicative and paid very good attention to my dog. My dog is leash reactive and hyperactive and she was able to give him all the attention he needed.”
15. Cash M.
“Cash was such a great dog sitter for our pup, Kona. We were away for an important event and our mind was at ease leaving Kona with Cash as he’s super communicative and kind. He took her on walks and sent lots of pictures! Thank you for everything Cash!!”
16. Molly S.
“Molly is awesome. This is the first time I’ve ever had anyone watch my dog overnight, and I couldn’t be happier. My dog recently had surgery and they were experienced and compassionate with taking care of my Ziggy. Highly recommend!”
17. Olivia P.
“Olivia did an amazing job watching our dog and two cats. She communicated with us frequently, sent tons of adorable pictures, and genuinely cared for our pets. We will absolutely be booking her again!!! Thank you so much Olivia.”
18. Teaghan A.
“Once again Teaghan did a fantastic job caring for my dog, including sendinf me an alert to a potential health hazard and proactively removing that hazard. She is highly recommended.”
19. Samantha K.
“Samantha was very kind and responsive and was able to stay with Olive on short notice. She sent photos daily and Olive was just as happy upon our return as we left her. We would definitely book with her again!”
20. Maria M.
“This was our first time using Rover and we were a little apprehensive. Maria was excellent - very communicative and accommodating, particulary when it come to a small hiccup with the locks on our apartment. We couldn't have been more pleased with her service!”
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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.
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