House Sitting in Kensington, Philadelphia, PA

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Alexander H.
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$57
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
8 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19125

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!

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Dana R.
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Alondra R.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA, 19122

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!

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Shaily S.
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Tetiana M.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
37 reviews
13 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA, 19122

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!

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Nikkie I.
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Samantha G.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
5 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA, 19122

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!

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Dana C.
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Christina W.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
113 reviews
28 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19132

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!!

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Ava D.
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$58
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
5 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Fairmount-Spring Garden, Philadelphia, PA, 19123

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!!

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Kennedy W.
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Anna-Marika B.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
4 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA, 19125

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!

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Olivia P.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
58 reviews
20 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA, 19125

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!

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Hannah C.
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$68
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5.0 out of 5 stars
33 reviews
15 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19122

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

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Stephen L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
9 repeat clients
25 years of experience
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA, 19107

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.

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Molly F.
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Areana P.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
118 reviews
40 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne, Philadelphia, PA, 19121

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.

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Darina B.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
35 reviews
9 repeat clients
25 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19123

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!

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Sarah C.
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$40
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4.8 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
26 years of experience
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA, 19125

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!

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Stephanie I.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
2 repeat clients
24 years of experience
Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne, Philadelphia, PA, 19123

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!

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Rachel B.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
25 reviews
7 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19130

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!

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Jennifer C.
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Stella P.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
15 reviews
3 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19103

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! :)

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Rebecca L.
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Quanece & Malik T.
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$80
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5.0 out of 5 stars
181 reviews
45 repeat clients
15 years of experience
North Central, Philadelphia, PA, 19121

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!

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Renee S.
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$45
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4.6 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19121

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.

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Shakira A.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
51 reviews
14 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne, Philadelphia, PA, 19122

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!

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Hanna T.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
86 reviews
24 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Kensington, Philadelphia, PA, 19122

Hanna was amazing and kept me updated every day with lovely detailed messages about how my cat was doing. Would definitely book with her again!

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Helen K.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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!!!

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Chelsea P.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Stefan is warm, friendly, and very good with our high-energy 75-lb boxer, Lincoln. He helped us out on short notice and was communicative throughout. Highly recommend!

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Christopher B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ren was wonderful with our cat. She was responsive and thoughtful and took great care of our very stressed out cat. Would definitely recommend booking with her!

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Windy A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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!

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Molly O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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!

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Anthony B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Gillian is great! She provided consistent updates, cute pictures, and made our puppy feel very comfortable. We would book her again in a heartbeat!

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Graham & Maria S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lillian is wonderful! This was the second time she watched my boys 🐶🐶. Great communication, sends pics and takes very good care of my apartment. Highly recommend

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Lauren W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sydney was so great! Super communicative throughout the weekend sending updates, pics and videos. Our puppy had a great time with her and we felt safe with him in her care! We already rebooked with her and will continue to do so :)

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Lauren D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Samantha’s is amazing - she’s watched my cat and dog who are both high maintenance kids, and is so thoughtful, prepared, and caring. She sends the best text and pic updates! She even has an adorable IG you can follow - truly a professional.

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Laura B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Nick was really good with our dog, was reliable, and a good communicator with us. Highly recommend him!

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Joseph A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Minh is fantastic to work with! She always sends us the best updates of our pets and is super responsive and easy to coordinate with. We feel lucky to get to work with her!

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Clayton C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Olivia is wonderful! She takes great care of our dog, who can be reactive and high maintenance at times. She makes sure to always send pictures/updates, allowing us to feel at ease while we are gone!

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Delia T.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

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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Theodora G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Hannah was unbelievable! First time I ever felt at ease leaving my pups. So happy I found her on Rover!! She’s amazing!!

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Beth G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kaśka was incredible. She was so attentive, updated me constantly, went on SO MANY walks and loved my dog like her own. My dog is very large and can be problematic, she was not phased at all and did amazing.

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Nicole F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Madeline took great care of Kelce and made sure to give me updates. She was very responsive when I reached out to check on Kelce.

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Brighid I.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She was great! It was the first time I ever was having someone sleep in our house so I was a bit nervous but Darina was perfect. She was great with our dog and cat and super communicative throughout. Big thanks and don’t hesitate. She’s great!

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Jessica S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Tetiana was the best! We had a very short notice obligation and she was not only able to accommodate our puppy she even made sure that our pup was properly enriched.

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Alexander C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ellen took great care of our dog and cat while we were out of town. She sent daily updates which we so appreciated!

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Kyra L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

AnnaMaria is always so helpful when we are away! We appreciate her always being willing to hangout with Aspen ❤️ couldn’t recommend her more!

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Sydney C.
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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:

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