House Sitting in Kensington, San Diego
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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.

“Johnathan was great. Took good care of Henry and he can be quite a handful at times. Loved getting daily updates and photos. The house was very clean when we got home. The only thing that disappointed us was the strong oder from the dirty liter box upon return. As I mentioned in my notes, Henry likes a clean liter box and it should have been cleaned before he left and our return. Johnathan is very sweet and treated Henry with love and kindness. I would definitely hire him again and absolutely recommend him to others, and have to my friends we vacationed with as they vacation alot and may need a sitter one day for their fur babies. Thank you Johnathan.”


“audrey is always amazing!!! she watched our senior frenchie for 10 days while we were on honeymoon and he had such a blast. he’s happy and healthy and almost was sad to see us 😂 thank you as always!!!”


“Brittany was so great with our Blubird! It was our first time using Rover and we were nervous. She communicated daily, sent questions and updates, CLEANED OUR HOUSE!, and made us feel really comfortable while away. We will definitely be booking with her again.”



“Dee has housesat for our Yorkie both for short weekend trips as well as multi-week long vacations and she has been nothing short but wonderful. We appreciate all the photos and videos she sends during her stay and she keeps our home tidy for us upon our return, which is always appreciated after coming home from a trip. In addition to taking great care of our dog she also ensures our koi are fed and houseplants watered. Thanks Dee!”


“Jinni is great! We weren’t sure how our toy poodle would handle spending time with a stranger (he can be a little shy and this was our first booking). We were so happy to see him hanging out on her lap shortly after we left! Clearly Jinni’s calm, easy energy made him feel right at home. :) Highly recommend!”


“Yesenia loved our dogs and did a wonderful job communicating while we were gone and she house sat for us. Multiple pictures a day and lots of dog walks, she really enjoys caring for our fur babies. We recommend using Yesenia if you need an animal/house sitter.”


“Laura was PHENOMENAL. Always sent the best, most hilarious and endearing updates of my pup Pita. It was so nice to not have to worry about her while I was gone. It's also so obvious that Laura really cares genuinely about providing quality care to the pups she's with, which made me feel even better about leaving my pup for a more extended period of time. She also left my apt tidy as ever which was so nice to come back to. 12/10 recommend!”


“I’d recommend April to family and friends. She boarded at my house with my two big energy dogs and did great! She sent updates with photos while I was away and the boys were happy and tails wagging. Thank you April for snuggling them while I was away”


“We had a great experience with Jennifer! This is the first time we have ever left our dear dog Izzy in the care of another person, and the first time we had someone we did not know personally stay in our house. Both things worked out really well. Before she even started taking care of Izzy in our home, she came over to meet all of us, followed by another visit to take a walk with Izzy and myself to check all the "hot spots" in the neighborhood (aka rowdy dogs that Izzy might react to). It was another good opportunity for Izzy and I to get acquainted with Jennifer. During our time away, Jennifer sent frequent and very much appreciated updates and left the house in perfect order. We are so happy to be able to work with Jennifer again.”


About: I’ve been lucky enough to grow up with cats and dogs my whole life, I would happily take good care of yours to occupy my spare time and make a couple of extra bucks! I will be off of work for 45 days, home with a vehicle, available 24/7 in the San Diego area to watch/walk/check in on/play with your pets in all shapes and sizes. Whatever is asked of me, I will gladly do. I have a girl of my own at home(Harley) who requires a little bit of extra care so nothing will be difficult for me.

“Justine was AMAZING start to finish. I usually have a lot of anxiety when it comes to being away from my babies but she totally eliminated all those feelings. I got lots of updates and pictures and my cats fell totally in love with her from the moment she walked through the door. 10/10!! Thank you for being such a great and caring sitter!!”



“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Matilda was absolutely wonderful with our babies! They were kind, reliable, and clearly cared for our pups like their own. We came back to 4 happy and well-cared-for pups—couldn’t ask for more. Highly recommend!”


“Shakyra did an awesome job sitting for my pup. She kept me updated and sent me photos while I was away. When I got home my pup was happy and relaxed! I’ll definitely use Shakyra for dog sitting next time.”



“Julia was amazing! She stayed at our home for a week and took such thoughtful care of our dog Shadow, our two cats Ollie and Athena, and our turtle tank. We loved receiving her daily updates and photos! It gave us real peace of mind while we were away. She followed all of our instructions closely and clearly treated our pets like her own. On top of that, our home was spotless when we returned. We’re so grateful for her care and would absolutely work with her again! Highly recommend Julia to anyone looking for a dependable, kind, and detail-oriented sitter! Thank you so much, Julia!”


“Leo was a wonderful sitter for our new shelter dog, Canyon. Canyon has had some issues with reactivity and separation anxiety so after a meet and greet and introduction walk, I was so happy to see how patient and caring Leo was with him. Its a huge relief knowing our sweet boy was in good hands while we were away and working on his issues over the long term 10/10”


About: Hi There! I've had all kinds of pets for my entire life. From rambunctious sheepdogs and sensitive chihuahuas, to gentle senior cats and curious kittens. I currently share my home with Stella, an 11 year old chihuahua/terrier mix, Raymond, a 15 year old domestic short hair cat, and Oscar, a nine-month old domestic short hair kitten, so I understand the unique needs of both senior pets and energetic youngsters! Whether it’s administering medications, offering extra patience for older pets, or keeping playful pups and curious kittens engaged and enriched, I bring attentiveness, compassion, and a calm, reassuring presence to every pet I care for. I’d love to give your pet the same level of love and care I give my own! I am currently available at all times during the week to attend to your pets. My flexible schedule allows me to take the time your pets need to eat, play and have genuine interactions with humans. I always ensure that collars with identifying tags are on before walks, and will never leave an animal out of my sight while caring for them. For households with cats, I am extremely cautious opening doors to the outside so as not to have an escapee on our hands. My number one priority is the safety of your pets, and that requires vigilance and focus.

“Calla was great with my old lady dog and my puppy. They were fed, rested, and happy when I returned from my weekend trip. She took great care of them and my home. She was communicative and professional. I'd definitely book her again for dog/house sitting!”


“Bonnie was great. Left the house like she found it. The dogs were obviously happy. She sent photos of them hanging out with her without a care in the world as they were being catered to! She even made us some banana bread. Trustworthy, kind, and caring👍🏻”

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Prices are estimates per night for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.


Johnathan H.

“Johnathan was great. Took good care of Henry and he can be quite a handful at times. Loved getting daily updates and photos. The house was very clean when we got home. The only thing that disappointed us was the strong oder from the dirty liter box upon return. As I mentioned in my notes, Henry likes a clean liter box and it should have been cleaned before he left and our return. Johnathan is very sweet and treated Henry with love and kindness. I would definitely hire him again and absolutely recommend him to others, and have to my friends we vacationed with as they vacation alot and may need a sitter one day for their fur babies. Thank you Johnathan.”


Audrey P.

“audrey is always amazing!!! she watched our senior frenchie for 10 days while we were on honeymoon and he had such a blast. he’s happy and healthy and almost was sad to see us 😂 thank you as always!!!”


Brittany P.

“Brittany was so great with our Blubird! It was our first time using Rover and we were nervous. She communicated daily, sent questions and updates, CLEANED OUR HOUSE!, and made us feel really comfortable while away. We will definitely be booking with her again.”




Dee N.


“Dee has housesat for our Yorkie both for short weekend trips as well as multi-week long vacations and she has been nothing short but wonderful. We appreciate all the photos and videos she sends during her stay and she keeps our home tidy for us upon our return, which is always appreciated after coming home from a trip. In addition to taking great care of our dog she also ensures our koi are fed and houseplants watered. Thanks Dee!”


Jinni X.

“Jinni is great! We weren’t sure how our toy poodle would handle spending time with a stranger (he can be a little shy and this was our first booking). We were so happy to see him hanging out on her lap shortly after we left! Clearly Jinni’s calm, easy energy made him feel right at home. :) Highly recommend!”


Yesenia Z.

“Yesenia loved our dogs and did a wonderful job communicating while we were gone and she house sat for us. Multiple pictures a day and lots of dog walks, she really enjoys caring for our fur babies. We recommend using Yesenia if you need an animal/house sitter.”


Laura F.

“Laura was PHENOMENAL. Always sent the best, most hilarious and endearing updates of my pup Pita. It was so nice to not have to worry about her while I was gone. It's also so obvious that Laura really cares genuinely about providing quality care to the pups she's with, which made me feel even better about leaving my pup for a more extended period of time. She also left my apt tidy as ever which was so nice to come back to. 12/10 recommend!”


April C.

“I’d recommend April to family and friends. She boarded at my house with my two big energy dogs and did great! She sent updates with photos while I was away and the boys were happy and tails wagging. Thank you April for snuggling them while I was away”


Jennifer W.


“We had a great experience with Jennifer! This is the first time we have ever left our dear dog Izzy in the care of another person, and the first time we had someone we did not know personally stay in our house. Both things worked out really well. Before she even started taking care of Izzy in our home, she came over to meet all of us, followed by another visit to take a walk with Izzy and myself to check all the "hot spots" in the neighborhood (aka rowdy dogs that Izzy might react to). It was another good opportunity for Izzy and I to get acquainted with Jennifer. During our time away, Jennifer sent frequent and very much appreciated updates and left the house in perfect order. We are so happy to be able to work with Jennifer again.”


Austin L.
“I can't say enough great things about Austin as a pet sitter/dog walker. He is incredibly responsible, caring, and attentive. My dog Fred absolutely loves spending time with him! It is clear that Austin has a love for animals and cares for them as his own ! I’d trust him anytime with my fur child and highly recommend his services.”


Justine M.

“Justine was AMAZING start to finish. I usually have a lot of anxiety when it comes to being away from my babies but she totally eliminated all those feelings. I got lots of updates and pictures and my cats fell totally in love with her from the moment she walked through the door. 10/10!! Thank you for being such a great and caring sitter!!”




Matilda D.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Matilda was absolutely wonderful with our babies! They were kind, reliable, and clearly cared for our pups like their own. We came back to 4 happy and well-cared-for pups—couldn’t ask for more. Highly recommend!”


Shakyra A.

“Shakyra did an awesome job sitting for my pup. She kept me updated and sent me photos while I was away. When I got home my pup was happy and relaxed! I’ll definitely use Shakyra for dog sitting next time.”




Julia A.

“Julia was amazing! She stayed at our home for a week and took such thoughtful care of our dog Shadow, our two cats Ollie and Athena, and our turtle tank. We loved receiving her daily updates and photos! It gave us real peace of mind while we were away. She followed all of our instructions closely and clearly treated our pets like her own. On top of that, our home was spotless when we returned. We’re so grateful for her care and would absolutely work with her again! Highly recommend Julia to anyone looking for a dependable, kind, and detail-oriented sitter! Thank you so much, Julia!”


Leo H.Star Sitter

“Leo was a wonderful sitter for our new shelter dog, Canyon. Canyon has had some issues with reactivity and separation anxiety so after a meet and greet and introduction walk, I was so happy to see how patient and caring Leo was with him. Its a huge relief knowing our sweet boy was in good hands while we were away and working on his issues over the long term 10/10”


Spencer A.
“Spencer is an amazing dog sitter with a clear love and respect for animals. Our dog, Nala, absolutely adores him and he's always so responsible, patient, and loving towards her. We've always appreciated his professionalism and great communication skills and are able to leave Nala in his care without any of the anxiety or stress that comes with typical pet-sitting arrangements. If you want someone who actually gets to know and love your pet the same way you do, Spencer is your guy!”


Alyssa W.

“Alyssa house-sat for us, watching our senior dog and cat, and they loved her! She was very communicative and put our minds at ease while we traveled!”


Callahan R.

“Calla was great with my old lady dog and my puppy. They were fed, rested, and happy when I returned from my weekend trip. She took great care of them and my home. She was communicative and professional. I'd definitely book her again for dog/house sitting!”


Bonnie G.

“Bonnie was great. Left the house like she found it. The dogs were obviously happy. She sent photos of them hanging out with her without a care in the world as they were being catered to! She even made us some banana bread. Trustworthy, kind, and caring👍🏻”


Kayla S.

“Kayla took great care of my boy and even went the extra mile to give him love and make him rice when he got sick <3 Will absolutely use her in the future!”
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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.
