House Sitting in Melrose
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1. McKenzie H.

“McKeznie was great with Scarlett! She was very attentive during our meet & greet and seemed to care about keeping our pup comfortable. Scarlett seemed to have a great time!”


2. Jasmine B.

“We were really fortunate to have Jasmine look after our pup, Millie, again! We really appreciate her frequent updates and pictures! And she left the house so sparkly clean! Thanks, Jasmine!”


3. Renee F.


“This was our second time having Renee take care of our boys and once again it was wonderful. Our doggies are always well fed, well played, and very tired after their time. Thank you again for taking such good care of the boys.”


4. Amy K.

“Amy is just the best. My dogs love her and that says it all. She always leaves my house in great condition and my dogs are well cared for. Highly recommend Amy.”


5. Penny F.

“Ms.Penny was great! We have a reactive dog and within 10 minutes they were friends. We plan on having her as our permanent dog sitter.”


6. Candace R.

“Candace did great house sitting our 3 dogs. They tend to be anxious and stressed when we are not around but Candace handled it all! They were well taken care of and loved.”


7. Lize-Mine L.
“Lize is awesome at her job! Vet dedicated and passionate! Always makes sure to go above and beyond and will make a great sitter for any animal!”


8. Sheyciara M.

“Awesome communication, on time, followed our instructions, sent us tons of pictures and videos. Our kitties and dog loved her!”


9. Eva H.


“Eva is the sweetest and absolute best! Our dog is our child and we are extremely careful about who watches him and I would use her again hands down. I feel much more at ease knowing we have someone we can trust to watch him. We had a last minute trip and responded within 15 minutes and came the next day. You will not be disappointed she’s the best and very trustworthy! Thank you Eva ❤️ Oliver can’t wait for your next visit!!”


10. Allison T.
About: I’ve been around cats and dogs my whole life! My first job ever was dog walking at 10 years old- and since then my passion has grown more and more for pet care! From young to old- I can meet the specific needs of your pet! I would love to spend time with your furry friend :) I am a college student at UF currently on a semester long break. I have a lot of free time and can pet sit anytime during any day of the week! I am very dedicated to creating a safe environment for your pet! I take my responsibilities very seriously and will comply to the owners schedule!


11. Keita B.

“Keita does an amazing job dog sitting for us! She is quick to communicate, keeps is informed and we know our pups are getting the best care.”


12. Nicole L.
“Nicole was great with my cats! She sent pictures daily and carefully followed the instructions I left. I would recommend her again for cat sitting!”


13. Shernee & Jason B.
“Hello to you dog lovers and owners. I am writing to let you know that Shernee will make a great dog walker/watcher. She has two dogs of her own. She love those dogs as if they were her children. I have worked with Shernee close to three years now. She is very sweet, creative, and responsible. You can count on her to talk very special care of your dogs.”


14. Delia M.

“We really appreciate Delia taking care of our dogs for a second time. She communicated well, and respected the time frame we discussed prior to booking. Would recommend.”


15. Makala W.
About: I have been a pet owner my whole life. Having had multiple large dogs including pit bulls and now smaller breeds and cats! I’m also able to care of farm and exotic animals! For Farm animals and exotic animal care I do that on a personal basis, not on rover as rover doenst have the options for pricing those animals needs. But please message me if you’d like those services! Rover does take 20% of my income so please consider tipping as it helps me out! I’m in the process of opening a salon in my local town but in the mean time my schedule is open for lots of fur baby care! Playing and walking your pup is always a good idea! Especially if they have high energy and love toys. Will walk your pup or even cat with provided leash and harness. Will follow your instructions on feeding time and will not feed them anything other than what you have stated. In the case of an emergency I do have a small first aid kit in my car and will take your pet to the vet should they need it.


16. Sara R.

“Sara was amazing! She sent me photos every day. She has the sweetest dog named Pumpkin who became fast friends with my dog. I highly recommend her!”


17. Elizabeth C.

“We had Elizabeth stay with our puppy when we had a date night. She walked him and he seemed very comfortable with her. No potty accidents in the house and no mess was left by the sitter. After his post return zoomies subsided when we got back he slept for the rest of the night. We will be having Elizabeth stay at our home again for a longer period time when we are out of town.”


18. Cheryl V.

“Cheryl made it so easy for us to enjoy time away from all 3 of our pups and home. Kept us informed while away. We will definitely be booking her for future stays.”


19. MIchele A.

“She is the greatest dog lover that I have ever met or known. She would jump into oncoming traffic to save any dog and if it is one that she knows and loves... well nothing would stop her from helping or doing whatever it took to help that dog. She acts like they are her children (little four legged people). Michele also believes every dog deserves a second chance. She also believes that there are no bad dogs, only bad owners. I can say that I would trust her with my dogs (she also always put their safety first).”


20. Raeven R.
“Raeven is amazing with my dogs! I most definitely recommend her for Rover! She’s very trustworthy and loves them like her own. Raevens taken care my dogs for a few years now. I don’t have to worry about them when she’s with them. She’s very patient with them and they love when she comes to see them. Raevens taken them on walks and has bathed them for me. Her dedication to animals is amazing. Raevens is definitely someone I completely trust to take care of my babies!.”
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Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away3. Book & Pay
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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
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Melrose on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $40 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 322 house sitters in Melrose. 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 Melrose house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Melrose have an average of 15 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 Melrose.
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. Melrose 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.
