House Sitting Market-Downtown

“Shana was wonderful with our Louie! He really doesn’t like being left alone—he gets anxious. It was so great to come home to a happy and relaxed boy!! And Shana sent great updates and pictures—we’ll definitely be booking her again!!”

Gina P.

“KJ was extremely friendly, and my dogs loved her. She took excellent care of my house and communicated well. 10/10 would work with her again.”

Zak F.

“Junbo did an amazing job watching our young puppy and two cats, including lots of on the fly communication and adapting with their routines. She was always responsive and helped problem solve while we were away, greatly appreciate all her care for our little ones!”

Ben F.

“Naomi covered for us when we were in a pinch and needed a last minute sitter. She left the house nice and tidy. Thanks for coming so last minute!”

Jennifer M.

“Ana is officially our favorite cat/house sitter! She is so detail oriented that we always feel great before our trips, like she has all of the knowledge she could possibly need while we're gone. Ana has taken such good care of our cats and our home, even attentive to things that we didn't think of. Ana is our go-to now for any trip we take out of town!”

Rebecca W.

“Julianne was a great house sitter / pet sitter for our kitty. She cared for him during a nearly 3 week vacation in May 2024. She stayed in communication with us throughout the trip and always gave me a sense that our cat was cared for with affection and love. Took great care of our house and yard which doesn’t require a whole lot but was a comfort while we were away. I especially appreciated that Julianne is retired and could really spend most of her time here. Highly recommended!”

Abby R.

“Sophia was great taking care of Howie and house sitting while I was traveling for 4 nights. This was the first time using her so I was a little nervous but she did everything I asked and more. Howie has a specific routine, exercise frequency and prescription diet and she followed that as asked. She provided frequent updates along with pictures and video which I appreciated. I would highly recommend her and have already confirmed the next house sitting job.”

Paul W.

“Li was great. She showed up with a whole checklist of things that I had even forgotten would be important to bring up. She got along amazingly well with my pup. She took Kalli on a walk, and handled her very well. Was upfront about what she could and couldn't do. Definitely someone to trust with your pup. :)”

Nicholas L.

“Robert did such an excellent job. He maintains constant communication and sends pictures and updates. He is very friendly and our puppies adored him. He did so amazing with our reactive girl (10/10)”

Rory S.

“Tyler was AMAZING. This was the first time I've hired him and can't say enough about how much I trusted him with all my pets while I was away. He was incredibly communicative - more so than any Rover sitter I've had before. He took such great care of the house and left it spotless (massively appreciated but totally not expected). With two cats and two dogs, I rarely come home to a clean house. I will absolutely hire him again without hesitation!”

Sondra L.

“Brittany cared for my dog Poppy for 5 days and 4 nights. Nothing exciting happened while she was at my place, which is exactly how I wanted it. She spent a good amount of time with the dog (Poppy needs a high level of person interaction) and took great care of my place. Overall, highly recommended as a trustworthy person to watch your most prized possession(s).”

Ra'anan T.

“Nicole took such good care of my dog Josie! Josie is nervous of new people but she warmed up to Nicole so quickly, I appreciated Nicole's understanding of nervous/particular dogs. She stopped in my apartment multiple times a day to take care of Josie, and I loved the daily update pictures she sent me. Thanks so much :)”

Victoria K.

“Averie was wonderful! We got daily pictures and updates while we were on our trip which put our minds at ease knowing they were happy and well taken care of. We came home to a very clean house and tired and happy pets! Couldn’t ask for more :)”

Laurel S.

“Allison took great care of our two dogs, mischievous cat, and house. She was very communicative, sent photos, and was very responsive when our cat had some behavioral challenges.”

Kristin M.

“Kristy is amazing and we are so lBlessed to have her watch Kaya and Big. Genuine, caring and authentic care for our doggies this weekend. We were able to enjoy the event knowing that the doggies are in great care and hands with Kristy.”

Beth F.

About: I started working with animals in high school, accruing hundreds of volunteer hours at my local animal shelter, where I honed in on my passion for pet care. As I transitioned to university life, I started walking dogs on the weekends, and really enjoy getting to hang out and provide for other people's pets. I have open availability through most of the week, and for late-evening drop ins over the weekends. This allows me a lot of time and flexibility to devote to caring for your pets. Communication is key, and I strive to ensure all preferences are met during my visit/walk with your pet! I will frequently send updates, such as photos from during my visit/walk, and a little blurb about what your pet and I got up!

“Sebastian did a great job taking care of our dog Tobin who is both leash reactive and epileptic. Sebastian gave our dog her meds on time and made sure she was happy and well-cared for. We appreciated the updates and pictures we got throughout the sit and look forward to using Sebastian as a dog and house sitter again in the future.”

Kelly N.

About: I cannot overstate how much I love dogs. Truly. :) I’ve had dogs my whole life, and I recently lost my little guy Jackson at 12 years old. He was my best friend, adventure buddy, and shadow...and while I’m not quite ready for another pup of my own yet, I am so excited to love on yours. ✨ What I’m Like as a Sitter I’m super friendly, clean, reliable, and full of energy. Whether your dog wants long walks, couch hangs, or constant fetch, I’m here for it. I have a very flexible schedule and can do daytime visits, evenings, or overnights depending on what your pup needs. 💛 What You Can Expect Lots of love, attention, and positive energy Clear communication + frequent photo updates (I am pretty good with photos ☺️) A safe, calm, and fun presence for your dog Someone who treats your dog like their own Solid community references (I’ve lived here a while!) 🐶 Why I Do This Honestly, I just love being around dogs. They bring out the best in me. After losing Jackson, I realized how much joy I get from caring for dogs — being outside with them, adventuring, playing, or just hanging out. Rover is a way for me to stay connected to that joy while helping other dog parents out. 🤍 Can’t Wait to Meet Your Pup I’d love to meet you and your dog soon! Let me know what they love, what they need, and how I can make their time with me the best. I have a very flexible schedule, so pet care fits in easily. I love getting outside and taking breaks throughout the day, and having a dog with me just makes everything better. I can adjust to whatever routine your pup is used to - mornings, mid-day, or evenings. I follow your dog’s normal routine closely — meals, walks, playtime, and any house rules. I’m clean, respectful, and very communicative, and I’ll send plenty of photo updates. My goal is for your dog to feel safe, loved, and totally at home.

About: I have many years of global house/pet sitting experience on other sites but am new to Rover. I will be back in the Seattle area from the beginning of October 2026 and will be house sitting until at least September 2027. I have already completed the following house/pet sitting trips: April/May 2023 San Francisco/Bay Area. 5 housesits, cats, dogs, birds and fish, indoor plants, garden. September/October 2023 L.A./Orange County. I took care of 2 homes, dogs, cats, fish, indoor plants, large garden. February/April 2024 Seattle area. 5 housesits, dogs, cats, indoor plants, backyards, garden. July/August 2024 Hvar, Croatia. 1 housesit. Dog, indoor/outdoor plants. September/October 2024. Kailua, Hawaii. I took care of 1 home, 2 cats, 1 very large dog, indoor/outdoor plants. Large garden. February/May 2025. San Francisco/San Diego. I took care of 5 homes, 6 cats, indoor/outdoor plants, backyard and gardens July 2025. Mallorca, Spain. I sat for an amazing home with two large dogs, an extremely large orchard, a very large garden as well as a nursery. September 2025. Corfu, Greece. I sat for a 350 year old original Greek stone home with 8 cats, 2 dogs, a very large garden and exotic plants. November 2025-March 2026. Seattle, Washington. I sat for 7 homes, 3 very large dogs, 10 cats, indoor/outdoor plants as well as 2 large gardens. Confirmed, upcoming sits. July 2026. Estepona, Spain. 3 week sit for a large home. 2 dogs, 1 cat, very large orchard and garden. August 2026. Malaga, Spain. 2 week sit for 2 cats. 200 year old historical flat in the centre of Malaga. October 2026-September 2027 Seattle area. I already have 2 confirmed housesits and am currently interviewing for more. One of the benefits of the area that I live is that we are surrounded by nature so there are many animals here. Sometimes when I open my front door in the morning there are deer in front of my gate waiting to see what will happen at breakfast time. Travel/Work/experience: 1993-1994 Worked for a historical museum in Ukraine. Was responsible for finding and conducting video interviews with Ukrainian Holocaust survivors. Specifically we were looking for survivors of Einsatzgruppen events. 1994-1995 High school History/English teacher in Bratislava, Slovakia. 1995-1997 Teacher and then manager of a private language school in Moscow, Russia. 1997-1998 Manager of a bar/restaurant, Koh Samet, Thailand. I ran a beachfront bar with 15 bungalows and a small restaurant. Was responsible for all operations, payroll, staffing etc. 50-100 customers daily. 1998-1999 History/English instructor for City University of Seattle. 1999-2002 Worked as a deckhand in Alaska on Salmon and Crab boats. Yes, exactly as in the Deadliest Catch but 7 years before the show started. Was on my boat each year for between 8-10 months. 2002-present. Owner of a private Language School. I have slowly grown my school into one of the largest language schools in Slovakia. I currently have a staff of over 50 teachers teaching English, German, French, Russian, Spanish, Italian as well as Slovak for the many foreign managers living and working in multinational companies. My school cooperates with most of the large multinational companies in the area. I also cooperate quite closely with the local and state police departments as well as the mayor and city council all of whom are my students. While I will be house-sitting for you I will be managing my private Language School online. I will always have time to take care of the homes that I sit for as well as the pets regular routine. I always try my best to maintain the same pet schedule. 1st of all I LOVE ANIMALS! Our home in Slovakia is located up on the hill in the woods overlooking the lake. We have a large orchard and our nearest neighbor is about 300 m from us. We currently have 7 cats in various phases of either living, hanging out, or adding us to their busy social/feeding routine. During the Summer I take care of 2 friends' homes so I take care of their dogs, cats, fish, and even a very old turtle. as well. I travel to the U.S. regularly to visit friends/family each and this website is a perfect fit for my lifestyle as I manage my school remotely. To be quite honest, for all of the travelling I have done over the past 30 years, I have not travelled nor experienced the U.S. much which is another reason I have joined this website. I thought it would be a great way to see the U.S. as well as spend time with lots of great pets! I could take you anywhere you wanted on the Budapest metro blindfolded but have never been to Washington D.C. for example. Please feel free to contact me so we can speak in person about your pets, home and your requirements.

“Hannah did great watching our dog and two cats for the first time! Everything went super well and she was incredibly helpful finding a solution when our litter robot broke. Her daily updates were great. Highly recommend!!!!”

Keely D.