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1. Halley S.
“Halley took great care of our doggies while we were out of town. She sent us photos and gave us regular updates! Our pups were happy and healthy upon our return! We would love to have her again soon!”
2. Emily & Evan Q.
“Emily did a great job housesitting Riley. She sent regular pictures and status updates and left the house just like she found it. Very good sitter!”
3. Kory O.
“This was our first time using Rover! Kory was awesome in so many ways. She was completely reliable and went over and above to care for our sweet Mr. Oliver and our house! We will definitely be calling on Kory again!”
4. Christina S.
“Christina was very friendly and worked with our anxious dog. She also helped prepare our house and coordinate getting our dogs with family before a hurricane hit while we were traveling internationally. Thanks, Christina!”
5. Fen C.
“Fen went out of her way to meet me and my pet and took great care of her. She kept me updated with pictures and messages. Made it so much easier to have a great weekend knowing my pet was in great hands and well taken care of and loved.”
6. Alexandra L.
“Wow, my fur babies love their new friend, and so do I. Alexandra did a great job with our 2 pets. She followed instructions without a problem, and kept us informed with pictures. I would not only recommend her, but I will have her back as needed.”
7. Lora & Brenda B.
“Lora was really great! She communicated multiple times each day and sent pictures as well of dogs. They seemed to love her and she really cared for them. She was very responsible and took great care of dogs and house and it was a pleasure to have her here while we were away. We will definitely use her again.”
8. Victoria G.
“Victoria was amazing. Selfishly I want her all to myself to take care of my babies but if you find yourself needing someone to take care of your furry ones she is the one to call. She took them for walks, played with them and even spent the night cuddled up with them. I didn’t worry one second while she was in charge. I will continue to use her and hope you also use her when you need dependable and quality care for your loved furbabies.”
9. Tamara K.
“Just what I needed! I have two dogs, one of which is a senior requiring medications and more frequent attention in general. Tamara was great with both of my dogs and provided daily updates with photos. I have not needed or used an in house sitter before, but with my first meeting with Tamara, I was able to relax and enjoy my vacation. I will definitely request her help again. Highly recommend!!”
10. Erika P.
“Erika has an absolute heart of good! Her kindness, compassion and knowledge of all critters makes her a wonderful resource. I would trust her to care for any of my critters.”
11. Kathy and Manuel L.
About: I love animals, since I was a little girl I dedicated my time to them to understand their needs, I can take care and bathe your pet when you have to go to work or when you have the need to travel, I have many years of experience with animals, I will be attentive when I have to do their physiological needs, eat, medicines, wounds, take them to the vet and above all know their character, I can play with them and teach them to play, I have a lot of free time to be with them, I like to comb them, pamper them and especially play with them , I can also take them to walk to the beach, I can pick up and deliver your pet at home, I will be a friend more for them. I am available all day. We are a very charitable work team with animals. We also ship farm animals. I think it will be a nice experience to socialize with other pets. We have a lot of land all fenced with gates and mesh, we also have a bathing service, nail cutting, ear cleaning, you will go home clean and perfumed.
12. Amanda L.
“Amanda is absolutely amazing! She always communicates with us and send us pictures while she’s watching our dogs. She is definitely our go to dog watcher! highly recommended!!”
13. Aramie P.
“Aramie was great with my 2 pets. They were well loved amen care of for our 15 days away. I would highly recommend Aramie, she keeps you informed and is trustworthy. I cannot thank her enough for giving me a piece of mind while out of the country.”
14. Kia A.
“Ditto I everything I said in my last review. Kia is awesome! Took care of my baby, and put my mind at ease as I was traveling. I will be biking with her again and again!!!”
15. Annie T.
“Annie was a fabulous sitter! She took great care of our pups and kept us up to date with pictures and messages. We will definitely be booking her again soon!”
16. Peyton B.
“We have used Peyton to watch our dogs Starsky (a Great Dane Black lab mix) and Zeus (our German Shepherd) years. She has watched them for daily visits just doing walks and taking them through the day when we have been gone on extended day trips as well as kept them overnight for us. Both of our boys take medicine and she has been really good with making sure that they get their meds when they need them. She also makes sure to take them out and for walks or to run them around in the yard so they can get their energy out during the day. We cannot say enough positive about Peyton and her love for our animals. Booking with her has been a great experience.”
17. Lillian S.
“Lilly always takes such great care of our two cats when we go on trips, long and short. She keeps us updated with cute photos daily and is really great about making sure they are fed and given their medication on time, which is really important since our one cat has asthma!”
18. Gabriella W.
“She is awesome!! Our dogs love her on the first meet and greet. She stayed in our home and it was better then when we left it. We will definitely have her pet sit our 4 legged girls!”
19. Jeff W.
About: Over 30 yrs of pet care. I’m available on short notice. Overnight or home visits for all of your pet care needs. Pictures and videos of your pets upon request In home and overnight care available. Short notice and multi visits per day available. True professional established in the community. References available upon request. Jeff I will visit your home multiple times per day or stay overnight upon request. I can accommodate must requests and offer pictures and videos of your pets upon request.
20. Benjamin R.
“Omg Ben was amazing!!!!! He decided to last minute rearrange his schedule, and dog sit our “zoo” and he went above and beyond our needs. Our home was left better than we left it for him, he went out of his way to do the kindest chores for us, and our dogs were so sad when he left! They didn’t only get the pleasure of spending the weekend with the dog whisperer, but definitely a forever friend for them!!! I know they’ll never forget the massage he gave them!! ❤️ I’d trust Ben with my life probably! He gave our pets massages, he was so kind to inform me about an eye watering situation one of my dogs had. Send me the sweetest pictures and videos, and I just cant begin to put into words the immaculate care and love my fur babies received by him! He is a dog whisperer. Thank you so much Ben for everything!!! Outside the dog note, he even was so nice enough to help deal with the lawn care people that showed up after we left. He is such a stellar, wholesome, human!”
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Melbourne on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $45 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 Jul 2024, there are 469 house sitters in Melbourne. 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, 90% of Melbourne house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Melbourne have an average of 18 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 Melbourne.
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. Melbourne 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.