House Sitting in Lakeside
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“Tim did a fantastic job taking care of our place and watching our three big pups (40lb pit mix, 60lb Sheppard mix and 120lb Italian mastiff) ! I am an extreme helicopter dog mom and Tim gave me the best peace of mind so I could enjoy my trip. He sent tons of pics and gave very detailed updates showing that he was really bonding with the dogs. My crew is not the easiest to manage. One is very reactive to dogs and another has zero recall plus other issues. Tim made sure the pups stayed safe while ensuring they got plenty of activity. My dogs have to be walked 10 mins from my place and Tim was great with transporting them and getting their play time in. I highly highly recommend Tim!!”
“Wonderful, responsive, and caring. Excellent all around.”
“Jenny is fabulous! We’re so grateful we found someone so caring and trustworthy to look after our boys while we’re away. Highly recommend her!”
“Great communication! I would highly recommend Chenia to watch your pups. Very comfortable and good with our Sol. He liked her instantly and seemed very happy in the pictures sent throughout the weekend. She was very flexible and was a great sitter.”
“We were so happy to find Hannah to watch our fur baby! He is fearful of new people and staying away from home and Hannah took great care of him. We don’t like to leave him for extended periods alone at home and she was more than willing to accommodate our request. She was also patient with us and our check ins.”
“Abby was professional, friendly, and great with our dog! She sent photos and updates while we were gone. Our dog was relaxed and happy when we returned home - could t ask for better!”
“We haf a meet and greet with Cairin on the Friday before our 1st sitting, and she was an instant hit with Bandit and the family. So she sit Bandit at our home for 6 hours abs in that time she took him on 2 walks in our 55+ mobile estate park. She sent us photos and a short video of the walks and once back home. Bandit had a great time. Cairin was very responsible, attentive to his needs, kept him safe and had fun with him. We can't recommend her highly enough and whole-heartily recommend her. We will be staying in touch with her for sure.”
“Danae was absolutely amazing. Very responsive, gave frequent updates, and was available at last minute which I was so grateful for. Frida can take a while to warm up to certain people, but it did not take her long to warm up to Danae, which I think speaks to her character. I would absolutely have her stay with Frida any time.”
About: I was raised with animals. Plenty of experience house sitting and animal sitting. Not just dogs and cats. I love animals and can’t wait to meet yours. I am currently a stay at home single father, I am available 24/7. I understand emergencies and the need and want to have your animals with someone safe and responsible. We have a fenced in yard and other dogs that are supper friendly. They will get lots of play time and attention, and spoiled with animal treats unless of allergies or requested not to. Can easily separate our dogs from your animals if need be. We have kennels as well if needed. We like to have the dogs inside with us at night. Cats will be kept inside at all times, loose in the house. Our dogs will be separated from any cats.
“Rene was terrific with Reba. She made sure she was well exercised and took great care of her. Reba was so relaxed when she greeted me which means she was a very happy dog. Thank you Rene!”
“Rebecca was amazing! She's flexible, extremely kind, and very loving. I came home from my work trip to an extremely chill and happy cat. She took such good care of her. I had never left my cat with anyone before, as I've only had her six months. I left her alone for a weekend of two but unfortunately, the last time I did that, I came home to her having an abscess that burst on her chin and had to take her to the emergency vet. It was traumatic. I was extremely paranoid to have her home alone after that. I'm so glad I found Rebecca. She went above and beyond and did extra for me. Thank you!”
About: I have house sat for friends and neighbors before. I was also a dog walker for 6 months. I have a senior dog, so I'm familiar with senior dogs' needs. I work part time from home and have a flexible schedule. I have a senior dog and can bring him along for company. My pets are my kids and I will treat your fur babies the same Your pets safety is very important to me. I want clients to feel like they can trust me in their home, leaving their fur babies with me short or long term
“3rd time minding my huskies. This time for 10 days over the holidays and during the snow storm. Everything went smooth. Pups were well looked after, plenty of photos of the pups in the snow, great communication.”
About: Our dogs and cats are not just pets, but furry members of our families. I approach animal care with compassion and dignity, knowing that each furry friend is a unique character with traits and a personality all of their own. I've lived with dogs for the past 20 years, and have sat and provided dog/cat care for many of my friends. I currently reside with one dog, Bisquit who is 16 years old and everyone's favorite little dog. I'm excited for the chance to get to know your dog and give them love and individual attention! I'm a disabled veteran getting by on my disability, so I have a lot of free time to provide pet care. I'm available 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. with same day notice. I provide animal care to the exact standards and care instructions given to me by the human counterpart. You're the expert of your pet, and I strive to provide at least the same level of loving care given by their family. I provide updates and check ins with photos, and am available by phone if something should come up.
About: I have grown up with dogs my entire life. Walking, feeding, young puppy experiences included. I have many friends who have dogs of their own and ask me to walk/feed often. I have one doggo, Iroh (American staffy, 4 y/o), who likes to play but will take the hint if your pup does not. I work from home so am flexible in schedule and take lots of outside breaks. I look forward to hanging out with your pets! I work remotely so am flexible when it comes to watching/walking your pup. I take at least two walks with my dog during working hours. My pup has free range of my apartment (couch and bed too of course) and will allow yours the same, if that is your preference!
“Sheba was perfect to watch our dog. It was kind of a last minute request, she responded right away. Sheba came over the next day for a meet and greet. Our pup was on new medication so he was not eating well. Sheba came over right before we left (last minute request) to go over feeding instructions. She sent pictures and video while we were away too!”
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Tim H.Star Sitter
“Tim did a fantastic job taking care of our place and watching our three big pups (40lb pit mix, 60lb Sheppard mix and 120lb Italian mastiff) ! I am an extreme helicopter dog mom and Tim gave me the best peace of mind so I could enjoy my trip. He sent tons of pics and gave very detailed updates showing that he was really bonding with the dogs. My crew is not the easiest to manage. One is very reactive to dogs and another has zero recall plus other issues. Tim made sure the pups stayed safe while ensuring they got plenty of activity. My dogs have to be walked 10 mins from my place and Tim was great with transporting them and getting their play time in. I highly highly recommend Tim!!”
Larraine E.
“Wonderful, responsive, and caring. Excellent all around.”
Jenny K.Star Sitter
“Jenny is fabulous! We’re so grateful we found someone so caring and trustworthy to look after our boys while we’re away. Highly recommend her!”
Chenia P.
“Great communication! I would highly recommend Chenia to watch your pups. Very comfortable and good with our Sol. He liked her instantly and seemed very happy in the pictures sent throughout the weekend. She was very flexible and was a great sitter.”
Hannah C.
“We were so happy to find Hannah to watch our fur baby! He is fearful of new people and staying away from home and Hannah took great care of him. We don’t like to leave him for extended periods alone at home and she was more than willing to accommodate our request. She was also patient with us and our check ins.”
Abby S.
“Abby was professional, friendly, and great with our dog! She sent photos and updates while we were gone. Our dog was relaxed and happy when we returned home - could t ask for better!”
Cairin W.
“We haf a meet and greet with Cairin on the Friday before our 1st sitting, and she was an instant hit with Bandit and the family. So she sit Bandit at our home for 6 hours abs in that time she took him on 2 walks in our 55+ mobile estate park. She sent us photos and a short video of the walks and once back home. Bandit had a great time. Cairin was very responsible, attentive to his needs, kept him safe and had fun with him. We can't recommend her highly enough and whole-heartily recommend her. We will be staying in touch with her for sure.”
Danae H.
“Danae was absolutely amazing. Very responsive, gave frequent updates, and was available at last minute which I was so grateful for. Frida can take a while to warm up to certain people, but it did not take her long to warm up to Danae, which I think speaks to her character. I would absolutely have her stay with Frida any time.”
Caleb H.
“Caleb is awesome. He has cared for my pets many times. He is consistent and reliable. I never have to worry. He is trustworthy and honest. My guys love him!”
Rene L.
“Rene was terrific with Reba. She made sure she was well exercised and took great care of her. Reba was so relaxed when she greeted me which means she was a very happy dog. Thank you Rene!”
Rebecca S.
“Rebecca was amazing! She's flexible, extremely kind, and very loving. I came home from my work trip to an extremely chill and happy cat. She took such good care of her. I had never left my cat with anyone before, as I've only had her six months. I left her alone for a weekend of two but unfortunately, the last time I did that, I came home to her having an abscess that burst on her chin and had to take her to the emergency vet. It was traumatic. I was extremely paranoid to have her home alone after that. I'm so glad I found Rebecca. She went above and beyond and did extra for me. Thank you!”
Dina V.
“My time spent with Dina, walking our dogs, shows me that she cares deeply about animals. She has been very friendly to my dog, Jack as well as shared her love of her feline friends with kind words and photos. We’ve discussed what type of preventive medicines work best for our pets as well. Dina has a very calm temperament, is responsible and empathetic- all making her a good fit for Rover. Warm Regards, Cynthia Freeman”
Taurie H.
“3rd time minding my huskies. This time for 10 days over the holidays and during the snow storm. Everything went smooth. Pups were well looked after, plenty of photos of the pups in the snow, great communication.”
Keith W.
“I used Keith twice for doggy day care and he did such a wonderful job taking my dog for a hike with his little precious Bisquit dog. First time, I dropped my dog off at his house. The second time, Keith was kind enough to pick up my dog from my house. I saw how he always had food and water in his car and on the hike for the dogs. His home's backyard was big and fully fenced. His car and home are outfitted for the pet's comfort. He packed a sweater for my dog in case it got cold. I saw him lifting the dogs if they couldn't jump up into cars or to ensure that they don't slip on the narrow trails. He stopped to feed my dog during his normal feeding hours so his diet was not disturbed. When I picked up my dog, my dog was comfortable resting in his home. He is so respectful and thoughtful of my dog's needs or my concerns. Keith is such a gentle soul my dog loves his peaceful vibration. He is ALWAYS thinking about my dog's welfare above anything else. I highly trust Keith to dog sit my precious baby. I will definitely use Keith again and recommend him to my friends.”
Sonya N.
“Sonya is an animal lover of all animals but especially dogs!! She is extremely fun and reliable!! She has personally taken good care of my dogs and made sure they were walked and fed. She also wore them out by playing fetch for hours which I could never do.”
Sheba V.
“Sheba was perfect to watch our dog. It was kind of a last minute request, she responded right away. Sheba came over the next day for a meet and greet. Our pup was on new medication so he was not eating well. Sheba came over right before we left (last minute request) to go over feeding instructions. She sent pictures and video while we were away too!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Lakeside on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $43 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.
As of Aug 2025, there are 32 house sitters in Lakeside. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 91% of Lakeside 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 Lakeside.
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. Lakeside 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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