House Sitting In Lyell-Otis
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About: I didn’t grow up with dogs of my own but all my friends had dogs and some of my family did, too. I’ve been around Great Danes to little chihuahuas. I do take care of my best friends two dogs when she is working her 12 hour shifts which includes letting them out to potty, feeding them, giving treats and of course all the rubs and lovings. I currently work part time at a doctors office so my afternoons and evenings are very open. Doing care in the morning before work is also not an issue. I do start work at 7am, but I am happy to stay the night or get there early before my shift. I unfortunately would not be able to offer services in my home unless it was a caged or tanked animal because I do have 4 cats currently. One of my cats is absolutely terrified of dogs.
“The pups and birds had a lovely stay with Lavinia, so glad we found her. Lavinia sent helpful updates daily that put me at ease while traveling, super appreciated. Always a blessing to find such a kind soul to look after the babies.”
“Communicative, friendly, and sent great pictures throughout the stay. House was clean and my pup was happy and calm when I returned - which is a great sign that she enjoyed her week with Eric!”
“Lauren was stellar with our large bunch of needy pets. We have an older cat who just wants to sit on a lap to be pet, a shy kitten who takes several days to warm up into his most energetic self, an old dog with several medications who needs frequent short, slow walks due to health issues, and a parrot. They all warmed up big time to her by the 2nd night and our dog would guard her when she got into bed (which she’s never done to anyone outside of family before). Lauren was also great at communication during the meet and greet to get all pet info, sent daily updates with pictures once we were gone, and even washed the sheets/towels she used while here, took out any trash she used, watered our plants daily, and folded the cleaned bedding/towels. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”
“Sarah was great! The dogs were at ease when we got home from our trip, which was such a relief! She took great care of the dogs and kept the house in order. She is very easy to work with, and we will definitely work with her again!!”
About: I've been a foster and pet sitter for mostly greyhounds for the past 20 years. Before that I always had dogs of my own. I've gone through obedience classes and grooming, and am pretty good with most temperaments. I am very available and flexible, since I'm retired and work part time from home. Evenings, weekends, holidays, whatever works for you and your pet. I can come to your home and let your dog out, walk, sit, or feed. Safety is a big factor and I'll do my best!
“Good communication with Nikki, the house was neat & clean & Daisy well cared for with regular photos and updates. Only issue was our automatic lid opener on our trash can was somwehow not working properly when we returned.”
“This is the 2nd time that Ona was watched our dog and he loves her so much! We didn’t have to worry at about him at all when we went on vacation, and we came back to a clean house!”
“Nikole was awesome! She kept me updated everyday about how Bella was doing and even checked in before an unexpected thunder storm to make sure there weren’t any extra precautions that needed to be taken to keep Bella calm. Would definitely recommend Nikole and will be using her again!”
“Ricky did amazing! I have two dogs we rescued, little dachshunds. One of the boys we have can be loud, and aggressive. My partner and I were very anxious going into this fearful of any lash outs or boy could have. Ricky handled the my boys with tenderness and loving care. By the last day I was told my naughty boy was excited to see him come through the door for their daily walks. You’re amazing Ricky!”
“Emily was very communicative and friendly! She took great care of our three pets and house. Our pets are very needy and require extra attention with medication and she was very attentive and gave them the best care! I will definitely use her as a sitter again!!”
“OMG. MacKenzie is a true dog whisperer. Our pup, Marlowe, is 9 months old and suddenly started barking and growling at strangers. He did the same during the initial meet-and-greet. MacKenzie was not deterred and managed to put him at ease, playing in the yard with him. After we left for our trip, she sent photos, videos, and texts throughout the weekend with updates about their adventures. She even took him along to meet her family and their dogs (they got on like a house on fire and played in the fenced-in yard for a long, long time. Suffice it to say, Marlowe didn't want to leave their house). MacKenzie stayed at our house for 2.5 days (we came back to a super neat house, a happy puppy, and a lovely welcome-back note). Marlowe had plenty of puppy playdates and he actually tried to get in the car with her when she left. We have already asked her to come back for our next trip, that was a no-brainer! What a loving, caring, and careful sitter. MacKenzie is a joy and super responsible and responsive. You can't go wrong with her.”
“Suzanne did a really great job watching my pup! She met with me a couple of times before my trip, was patient with my anxious dog, followed instructions, took lots of notes, sent me great photos and updates, and left the house very clean and tidy. I would highly recommend her!”
“Alexis did a great job with Maisie and Doc! Last minute Maisie was diagnosed with having fungus on her nose which required applying ointment twice a day. Alexis was on board to help with medication and tactics to try and distract Maisie from rubbing her nose. Alexis also took both dogs for regular walks, which they love! We felt comfortable while on vacation that both dogs were well cared for!”
About: I’ve taken care of some of my family and friends pets for about a year now. I really enjoy taking care of them, playing with them and taking them on a walks. I’m a student at St John Fisher, I also play football, most of my football stuff will be in the early mornings. So I just need to be able to work around that and my class schedule I will show up to the house and take care of the pets and anything that needs to be done with them, I am open to exploring options
“Laquan had a challenging assignment: looking after 4 vivacious French Bulldogs for a couple days. One in particular, required special handling because he is moody. Laquan rose to the challenge and kept the peace.”
“Excellent sitter . Very good with updates and pictures during the sitting . I was very impressed with the attention given and the observations about the dogs needs as the sitting went on . Highly recommend .”
Lyell-Otis pet parents share their Rover experiences
Mackenzie did a great job with our German shepherd puppy and our two cats! She even watched our house for us while we were gone creating a worry free vacation for us! She brought in our mail and packages, left us a beautiful hand written note and washed the sheets! She went above and beyond. Our puppy got plenty of walks and socialization. We got frequent updates, pictures and videos.. we can’t wait to go on another vacation and use MacKenzie again!
Luis was a God send that went way above and beyond his call of duty. I was so concerned about the impending snow and how my dog would react. On the snow day he stepped up and took extra care to make sure she never experienced any pain or discomfort. As a house sitter he kept in constant contact providing updates about my fur baby and my home. He followed every requested item on my baby’s schedule to ensure and maintain her health schedule. I would highly recommend Luis as a pet sitter and dog walker.
Nikole was absolutely wonderful with our two kitties! We were traveling last minute because of a family emergency and Nikole was very understanding and flexible with us as our schedule changed and she was able. While we were gone, she sent us regular photos and updates about the kitties, which we really appreciated. The house was cleaner than we left it when we got home. The peace of mind she gave us was truly unmatched - thank you, Nikole!
Arianna is very reliable and communicative! She gave us frequent updates on our kitties and sent good photos. She also helped with information for an unexpected emergency vet visit (recurring illness with one cat) after we returned from our trip! She is friendly and helpful and a great cat sitter!
Cassidy was great with our 5 month old puppy for a house sit while we had to be out of town for a few days. She sent pics and took him for walks and had plenty of playtime. She also left our house tidy - couldn’t even tell she was there. We’ll definitely have her back again!
Dominic did a good job with our seven-year-old female Akita, Roxy. We recently adopted Roxy from the shelter at Rochester Animal Services and were uncertain how it would go. She clearly warmed up to Dominic. He also left our house clean and neat. It was as we left it. Highly recommend Dominic, we'll use him again.
Ashlynn took wonderful care of my dog while I was away for a long weekend. She sent multiple updates each day with pictures and info about his day. She took good care of the house and left it tidy as well. I would reccomend her to anyone needing drop in or overnight pet care.
Rene was great! My petsitter plans for the weekend fell through last minute, so I was happy to find her. We only adopted our pup 5 mo ago, &, being a rescue from a puppy mill, she is still scared of new people. But I knew Rene would have the patience & kindness needed for her. Rene stayed at the house, so my dog & cat had plenty of attention. And Rene kept in contact with me, including sending me pictures. She will be the one I contact next time I need a pet 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 Lyell-Otis.
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. Lyell-Otis 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.
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