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Top rated Kirkside house sitters
“Molly loves Lulu. She has been a blessing to our little family. Daily pics and updates are always so appreciated! It’s our 3rd time to have her watch our little princess and we could not be happier. Thank you, Lulu!!”
“Saige was so wonderful while we were gone! She took excellent care of our pups, sent pictures and updates! I will definitely be using her again. Such a peace of mind having her here.”
“Jason and Liz were absolutely amazing! They stepped in at the last minute when our original Rover sitter had an emergency, and we couldn’t be more grateful. They kept us updated with messages and photos of Jack, which gave us so much peace of mind while we were away. Their communication was excellent, and it was clear Jack was in great hands. We will definitely be using them again!”
“My girls LOVED having Jennifer stay with them when we went away for the long Thanksgiving weekend. The baby of my pack is usually quite shy around new people but she instantly fell in love with Jennifer. She did great with all 4 of our furbabies ... from 15 lbs to 150 lbs and 6 months to 17 years.”
“Sylveena was amazing with the pups. They are attention hogs and she was more than up for it, always sending updates with pics. I would highly recommend and use her again. We found a winner. Thanks so much Sylveena.”
“Katy was exceptional with our anxious boys. It's such a relief to know we have a fantastic person to watch our dogs and house! The pics showed they were happy and having a blast. It means the world to us to know they are in such great hands with Katy. Thank you so very much!!!”
“Delaney is a fantastic pet and house sitter. She took great care of our two dogs. She communicated with us well and followed all of the instructions. We would recommend Delaney to anyone, and look forward to booking with her again.”
“Our dogs love having Hailee visit. She’s timely, caring and has such a positive attitude. The dogs get so excited when she comes. This is the 2nd time using her and we will definitely continue to use her as long as she’s available when we need a sitter”
“Kate was amazing!! She checked in often and sent photos of my dogs daily! Dolly is usually timid of people but she was really comfortable with Kate! She stayed at my home and was with them majority of the time! They had constant care and attention. When I returned she started laundry for the bedding and towels, and left everything spotless! It doesn’t even look like she was here which is such a blessing to come back to a clean home! I would recommend to anyone looking for a sitter!”
“This is my first time booking Christina and everything was great. She's a clear communicator and my very emotionally sensitive dog really seemed to like her. Christina will be the first person I go to the next time I need a pet sitter!”
“Elisa was the best! This was our first Rover experience, and we couldn’t have been more satisfied. She was friendly, communicative, and took great care of Jax while we were away. We appreciated the updates and the peace of mind knowing he was in good hands. We would absolutely book with Elisa again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable and caring sitter.”
“Erin was an exceptional dog sitter. We asked her to stay with our dogs throughout the day, leaving only at night, and she was consistently reliable and present every day. One of our dogs has significant anxiety, and it was clear she felt comfortable and at ease with Erin, which meant a great deal to us. It gave us real peace of mind knowing our dogs were in such capable and caring hands while we were away.”
“Excellent sitter for my 8 year old and 2 1 year old Rottweiler puppies. Mya is a loving and compassionate person. She followed my special instructions to the tee and was especially great with my youngest puppy with epilepsy as one of the 7 dogs in her own household also has epilepsy. I couldn't have asked for a better person than Mya for my last minute booking while I had surgery. Will definitely use her repeatedly! Highly recommend.”
“Evelyn did a great job with Stella, who recently went through tail surgery and had some extra needs. She sent photos, cared for Stella well, and left the house in great condition after her stay.”
“Kristy, was awesome she truly loved her work with my dogs. She communicates through out her visits with texts and lots of pics. She is the best sitter I have had and gained my insulin dependent dogs trust quickly. I would highly recommend her to anyone. She is a true dog lover and all animals in general.”
“Chantelle was so amazing with my two dogs! She agreed to come meet them prior to the our requested dog sitting date, and they immediately loved her! She was communicative during the time she was taking care of the dogs and she even sent several pictures. I felt completely reassured and secure with her in my home and she left it in fantastic shape. I will DEFINITELY book her services again!”
“This was my first time using Rover, and Delaney exceeded all expectations. She shared daily photos, kept me in the loop with thoughtful updates, and delivered a truly five-star experience. I recommend her without hesitation—she’s wonderful, and my dog absolutely adored her!”
Kirkside pet parents share their Rover experiences
Tacey was wonderful from start to finish. At our meet-and-greet she was personable, attentive, and asked thoughtful questions to make sure she understood every detail of the kittens’ routine. She has such an easy, calming presence, and was genuinely great to talk to. Throughout the stay she checked in every morning with photos and videos, and was consistently responsive and thorough. She stayed on top of the litter boxes, emptying the Litter-Robot waste bins before I even had a chance to remind her, and she kept the kittens entertained with playtime and treat puzzles. And truly, the icing on the cake: she washed her sheets and even folded my laundry. I couldn’t ask for better care. I would absolutely book with her again.
Morgan was great. I have nothing negative and only positive things to say. Morgan was quick to answer questions, and keep daily messages and photos of my puppies. Keep my house tidy and clean, was just as we had left it. Will definitely use Morgan again. Thank you Morgan for loving my fur babies. Tori and Steve Mikels
Chelsea was wonderful with Cervantes, and had really good communication with me (e.g., photos, videis, updates). I really appreciated that she showered Cer with love when I wasn’t there! Also, she left my place looking better than when I had left. I’d use Chelsea again for sure.
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2. Meet & Greet
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3. Book & Pay
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Why Choose Rover?
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Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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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 Kirkside.
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. Kirkside 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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