House Sitting in Kerns, Portland, OR
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Top rated Kerns house sitters
“Lucinda was very attentive to the unique needs of our elderly dachshund. We appreciated her flexibility, communication, and her updates while she watched over our pups and our home. I would recommend Lucinda to anyone in need of a dog sitter or house sitter (or both).”
“Scott was a blessing. He asked all the right questions, genuinely cared for our two pets and took care of our house as it was his. A kind person. We would welcome him at anytime”
“Donna was amazing. We had her stay at our house when we had to go out of town for the night. Donna showed up on time and kept in contact with pictures and text's. She went above and beyond for our 2 poodles, who loved her. Very kind, trustworthy and caring.”
“Barbara was a great dog and house-sitter! Though getting on in years, my dog can still be reactive on walks and can be anxious at home. Barbara took the time to listen to my insight into his behavior, and asked thoughtful questions about how to mitigate any stress for him. She did great at keeping me informed of how he was doing well I was away, without causing me to think she was overly fruitful about things. In other words, she has a lot of common sense about managing such a dog, as well as the house. Definitely recommend her to others and would use her in the future myself.”
“Noemi and Zeke were amazing! They took such great care of our dogs and left our home spotless. The pups were happy and well-loved when we got back. We’ll definitely be booking with them again—highly recommend! 🐾”
“Thank you so much, Shannon, for taking such great care of our pups! We didn’t worry while we were gone, and we know the dogs had a great time and were well cared for!”
“Johnny is amazing! He took such great care of my baby and made me feel so secure. He gave me regular updates on how she was doing, sent pictures and videos, and was so responsive and kind. And my dog LOVED him.”
“Lillie took care of our two Poms in our home for over two weeks and she was amazing. Took one of the dogs to a vet appt, send us photos and videos most days, and provided little anecdotes of the dog’s antics. She also kept our home spotlessly clean and even washed sheets and towels and made the bed she used during her stay. Surpassed our hug expectations. Lillie been a trusted Rover dog/sitter for us for years - the housesitting was a first for us and really worked out great. Lillie has our highest recommendation- 5 paws!!!”
“Stephanie was the sweetest and best pet sitter, sending regular pic updates and asking all the right questions. Our pets had the most chill fun time with her and I’m sure are counting the days until we leave them behind again.”
“We all loved Renata, especially my dog, Mango. He was so happy and relaxed when we came home. Totally different attitude then when we pick him up from the kennel. Renata was a great pet-sitter and we will definitely use her again. We especially appreciate her flexibility of also helping with our chickens.”
“Ursula was very polite and took such good care of our kitten. She even helped administer medicine which was a life saver when we had to go out of town. She is very professional and sent us lots of updates and pictures. Great experience!”
“Renee was a natural with my cat can be very picky about people. Renee took time to come meet Ziggy beforehand which made a works of difference. I came back to a happy cat, a clean home, and very sweet treats left for both Ziggy and me. Thanks Renee!”
“Alex was very compassionate and caring with our 3 dogs while we were out of town! He treated them like his own, was easy to communicate with, and helped us feel at ease while we were away. We highly recommend Alex as a dependable dog [and house] sitter!”
“Courtney did a wonderful job taking care of our Great Dane, Lulu and our cat, Prince. She was great with communication and we appreciated all picture updates. We highly recommend her!”
“Megan is hands down the best sitter who has ever watched Cujo while I've been out of town. Quick to respond to a last minute request, took the time to do a meet&greet, asked excellent questions, and Cujo could not have been in better hands. In all the adorable pictures Megan sent, I could see that he was having an absolute blast. The apt was spotless when I got home and Cujo seemed genuinely bummed that his new BFF had to leave. I cannot recommend her highly enough and she will be my go-to for any trips I have to take in the future.”
“I just moved back to Portland and was looking for a house sitter for my sweet little old lady, Pearl, and had a few upcoming trips planned. Danny was very communicative, always prompt and was more than willing to help with an unexpected medical need. Pearl was well taken care of and I'll happily work with Danny again.”
“Taylor was great! We needed a sitter for our two 50lb dogs and our very asocial cat while we were on a vacation. Taylor came by the week of the booking to meet the pets and take down notes. They were very thorough and asked detailed questions when we met, and then they stuck to the routines we’d described while we were gone. Taylor sent us pics and updates about our pets 2x day and they were extremely polite and so pleasant to speak to. They made fast friends with our dogs and even our pretty mean cat came out of his shell to snuggle with them! Taylor left our home in great shape. If you’re looking for a pet sitter, look no further! We’ll definitely be booking Taylor again in the future.”
“Awesome! Kayla took great care of our cat and dog while we were away at a wedding. Pets loved her, house was in perfect shape when we got home, communication was excellent. Thanks Kayla!”
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Lucinda Z.Star Sitter
“Lucinda was very attentive to the unique needs of our elderly dachshund. We appreciated her flexibility, communication, and her updates while she watched over our pups and our home. I would recommend Lucinda to anyone in need of a dog sitter or house sitter (or both).”
Scott L.Star Sitter
“Scott was a blessing. He asked all the right questions, genuinely cared for our two pets and took care of our house as it was his. A kind person. We would welcome him at anytime”
Donna O.
“Donna was amazing. We had her stay at our house when we had to go out of town for the night. Donna showed up on time and kept in contact with pictures and text's. She went above and beyond for our 2 poodles, who loved her. Very kind, trustworthy and caring.”
Barbara H.Star Sitter
“Barbara was a great dog and house-sitter! Though getting on in years, my dog can still be reactive on walks and can be anxious at home. Barbara took the time to listen to my insight into his behavior, and asked thoughtful questions about how to mitigate any stress for him. She did great at keeping me informed of how he was doing well I was away, without causing me to think she was overly fruitful about things. In other words, she has a lot of common sense about managing such a dog, as well as the house. Definitely recommend her to others and would use her in the future myself.”
Noemi M.Star Sitter
“Noemi and Zeke were amazing! They took such great care of our dogs and left our home spotless. The pups were happy and well-loved when we got back. We’ll definitely be booking with them again—highly recommend! 🐾”
Shannon S.Star Sitter
“Thank you so much, Shannon, for taking such great care of our pups! We didn’t worry while we were gone, and we know the dogs had a great time and were well cared for!”
Johnny S.Star Sitter
“Johnny is amazing! He took such great care of my baby and made me feel so secure. He gave me regular updates on how she was doing, sent pictures and videos, and was so responsive and kind. And my dog LOVED him.”
Lillie B.
“Lillie took care of our two Poms in our home for over two weeks and she was amazing. Took one of the dogs to a vet appt, send us photos and videos most days, and provided little anecdotes of the dog’s antics. She also kept our home spotlessly clean and even washed sheets and towels and made the bed she used during her stay. Surpassed our hug expectations. Lillie been a trusted Rover dog/sitter for us for years - the housesitting was a first for us and really worked out great. Lillie has our highest recommendation- 5 paws!!!”
Stephanie H.Star Sitter
“Stephanie was the sweetest and best pet sitter, sending regular pic updates and asking all the right questions. Our pets had the most chill fun time with her and I’m sure are counting the days until we leave them behind again.”
Renata C.Star Sitter
“We all loved Renata, especially my dog, Mango. He was so happy and relaxed when we came home. Totally different attitude then when we pick him up from the kennel. Renata was a great pet-sitter and we will definitely use her again. We especially appreciate her flexibility of also helping with our chickens.”
Ursula F.Star Sitter
“Ursula was very polite and took such good care of our kitten. She even helped administer medicine which was a life saver when we had to go out of town. She is very professional and sent us lots of updates and pictures. Great experience!”
Madison S.Star Sitter
“Madison did a fantastic job watching my dog! She is very attentive, detail oriented, and does a great job working with with my quiet/quirky dog.”
Renee N.
“Renee was a natural with my cat can be very picky about people. Renee took time to come meet Ziggy beforehand which made a works of difference. I came back to a happy cat, a clean home, and very sweet treats left for both Ziggy and me. Thanks Renee!”
Alessandro M.
“Alex was very compassionate and caring with our 3 dogs while we were out of town! He treated them like his own, was easy to communicate with, and helped us feel at ease while we were away. We highly recommend Alex as a dependable dog [and house] sitter!”
Courtney C.Star Sitter
“Courtney did a wonderful job taking care of our Great Dane, Lulu and our cat, Prince. She was great with communication and we appreciated all picture updates. We highly recommend her!”
Megan N.Star Sitter
“Megan is hands down the best sitter who has ever watched Cujo while I've been out of town. Quick to respond to a last minute request, took the time to do a meet&greet, asked excellent questions, and Cujo could not have been in better hands. In all the adorable pictures Megan sent, I could see that he was having an absolute blast. The apt was spotless when I got home and Cujo seemed genuinely bummed that his new BFF had to leave. I cannot recommend her highly enough and she will be my go-to for any trips I have to take in the future.”
Danny D.Star Sitter
“I just moved back to Portland and was looking for a house sitter for my sweet little old lady, Pearl, and had a few upcoming trips planned. Danny was very communicative, always prompt and was more than willing to help with an unexpected medical need. Pearl was well taken care of and I'll happily work with Danny again.”
Taylor H.
“Taylor was great! We needed a sitter for our two 50lb dogs and our very asocial cat while we were on a vacation. Taylor came by the week of the booking to meet the pets and take down notes. They were very thorough and asked detailed questions when we met, and then they stuck to the routines we’d described while we were gone. Taylor sent us pics and updates about our pets 2x day and they were extremely polite and so pleasant to speak to. They made fast friends with our dogs and even our pretty mean cat came out of his shell to snuggle with them! Taylor left our home in great shape. If you’re looking for a pet sitter, look no further! We’ll definitely be booking Taylor again in the future.”
Kayla E.Star Sitter
“Awesome! Kayla took great care of our cat and dog while we were away at a wedding. Pets loved her, house was in perfect shape when we got home, communication was excellent. Thanks Kayla!”
Serena D.
“Serena was amazing to work with! She responded so quickly and provided ample pictures/ updates of Bird! We can’t wait to work with her again soon!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Kerns on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $53 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 80% of Kerns house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Kerns.
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. Kerns 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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