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“Ali was the best! Both Poppy (cat) and Lillian (dog) loved her! I am so grateful that they were comfortable. Ali followed their schedule for eating, walking and hanging out, and they were not even that excited when we got home. Our greeting was more like, "Oh, hi. You're back" Lillian didn't even bring me a toy, which she usually does even if I've only been gone for a half hour. I loved getting reports and photos. Ali joined our dog walking pack for the morning walk and all of our friends and their dogs really enjoyed having her. I will definitely refer Ali to anyone who asks. We will definitely engage her again!! I can't recommend Ali highly enough! Julie”
“Bryant was excellent with my senior dog. He was incredibly experienced in terms of my dog’s specific needs, including diaper changes and being mindful of her dementia traits. He was also very communicative and offered multiple updates throughout the day.”
“Razan has watched Poe twice now and has been wonderful both times! She is very friendly, patient, and sweet with him as he warms up to her. She sends great photo updates during the stay which I really appreciate! She is also comfortable giving Poe his medication, feeding him, and taking him on walks. Very reliable and flexible. I will definitely book Razan again!”
“Brianna is meticulous and well organized. Before the stay, she asked all the important questions so she didn't need to ask anything while we were away. She sent so many good pet photos and spoiled our beans and left the house nicer than it was when we left. She even saved our dying house plants.”
“Adeib was fabulous! He kept me up to date with everything going on with my dog Cookie and sent me lots of pictures. Adeib is a natural when it comes to taking care of dogs.”
“Jeanette to the rescue! I had a family emergency and needed care for my dog on short notice. Jeanette was a total pleasure to work with—communicative, flexible, and warm. Sabzi loved them immediately and had the best weekend full of cuddles! Would work with Jeanette again in a heartbeat! Thank you 🤍”
“Yeisha is the best! She took amazing care of my old bulldog who is a bit on the needy side, as well as my young cat. I'm already looking to book her again and really appreciated her service. 10/10 would recommend for your loved 'lil ones.”
“Denise was INCREDIBLE! She was so attentive and loving to my Nash while I was away. She sent photos and updates and went above and beyond in terms of her stay in my apartment. I will definitely be reaching out again for my next trip and highly recommend her to others.”
“Absolutely awesome! Great communication and was very understanding with my dog that has some unique quirks. I came back to an apartment that was as clean or better than I left it after Emily has watched Benji overnight for 6 days. 10/10 would recommend Emily!”
“Lenin did a wonderful job pet sitting our dog. We have a large dog who is shy and Lenin did an amazing job with him. He is professional and responsible with great communication. He took excellent care of our dog and home.”
“Neil watched my dog for 5 nights. He came over for a meet and greet and asked a lot of very good questions. He was on time, sent updates like he said he would, and left my place clean. He let me know of any potential issues and was more than flexible. Would happily book again”
“Kaylamay was fantastic. She looked after our dog Killy over the Christmas period and sent us regular updates of how she was doing. Killy loved her stay-cation and we got to enjoy a stress free break. Would definitely use again.”
“I had a great experience with Prachi! She was available extremely last minute which was so helpful!! She took excellent care of my dog Nova and kept me updated with regular messages and photos which gave me a lot of peace of mind. My dog loved her will definitely look to book again with Prachi she was reliable and caring!”
“Shariana took amazing care of our cats while we were away. She was very communicative and checked in regularly. She was super conscientious about our cats’ habits and needs. We felt confident that our cats would be happy and kept good company. She also left our apartment tidy and clean while she stayed at our place. Highly recommend trusting Shariana with your cats/pets.”
“Deisi took care of our dear medically complex senior Springer Spaniel during one of her health flare-ups. We couldn't have felt more comfortable leaving her alone. Deisi sent multiple updates and pictures which was so comforting for anxious pet parents. We will use her again!”
“Asel bonded immediately with River at our meet/greet. River was sad to see her go at the end of her stay. Asel was amiable, professional and positive throughout our trip. She provided regular updates and photos/videos, which were reassuring. We could tell that she was quite engaged with River. She took great care of our apartment during her four-day stay. We hope to have Asel stay with River again on our next trip.”
“Madeline was so great with our dogs. She provided updates and photos regularly and my dogs really loved her- one of our dogs is quite picky but loved Madeline! Would definitely ask her to come back for our next trip.”
Over 932 pet parents in Melrose have booked house sitting
Melrose pet parents share their Rover experiences
Jessica is the absolute sweetest and took such great care of Oliver. We really appreciated her updates through the sitting and could tell Ollie was happy and well cared for. She was gracious when we had a last minute change in our travel plans. She also left the apartment in great shape. Would highly recommend to everyone!!
Allie was so kind and wonderful with my senior pup, Mr. Billy. She was very thoughtful, cheerful, and Billy appreciated her energy and engagement right away (nuzzling up with a little tail wag). I would highly recommend Allie as a Rover sitter, especially if you have dogs who require medications or have unique needs/quirks. Billy and I are so very grateful for Ms. Allie!
Ellie was absolutely amazing. It was my first time leaving my dogs, and as someone who struggles with anxiety, I was incredibly nervous. From the very beginning, Ellie not only took wonderful care of my dogs but also put my mind at ease. She kept me updated with constant messages and photos, and never once made me feel like I was asking too much. Her patience, kindness, and communication meant the world to me. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you, Ellie!
Arianna was amazing with my sister and I’s two cats! We were very nervous leaving them for the first time in our new apartment, but Arianna was the best person to look after them! She kept us updated every day with new pictures, and when we got home the apartment was clean and tidy! And most importantly our two boys were settled and content!! Will definitely be booking with her again in the future!
This was our second time booking Alice and Ethan to watch Mango, and we honestly couldn't ask for better sitters! We were away in Ireland for our wedding, and having them look after Mango gave us total peace of mind. Alice and Ethan were incredibly proactive and efficient at figuring out Mango’s needs whenever anything came up. They sent constant updates and were so patient with his initially shy personality. They were also super prompt with his feeding schedule and medical needs, including his inhaler. Mango was so incredibly happy the entire time. We are so glad to have found them and cannot recommend them highly enough!
Anxhela is incredible. My dog is usually very anxious, but he warmed up to her almost instantly — something that never happens. She kept me updated the entire time and was so communicative and responsive. It’s clear she genuinely loves dogs and has a special ability to connect with them, which gave me so much comfort while I was away. I came home to a spotless apartment, thoughtful touches, and even a sweet card. She truly went above and beyond and I can't recommend her enough.
Really happy with Jassica's care of Moose. She was timely and communicative. Moose was clearly happy when I got home and she took excellent care of him and my apartment. It did not go unnoticed that my apartment was just as clean and tidy as I left it! Will surely look to re-book with Jaz when possible!
kayla was a lifesaver when our dog sitter canceled just days before vacation! she stepped in and took such great care of my senior dog, flynnie. she sent us lots of photos and updates, had great communication throughout, and was super reliable and responsible. it was such a relief knowing he was in good hands while we were away - flynn was happy, comfortable, and well cared for when we got home. we'll definitely be rebooking with kayla and highly recommend her!
I had a great experience with Prachi! She was available extremely last minute which was so helpful!! She took excellent care of my dog Nova and kept me updated with regular messages and photos which gave me a lot of peace of mind. My dog loved her will definitely look to book again with Prachi she was reliable and caring!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Melrose is $60
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Sitters in Melrose average 3 repeat house sitting clients
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 Jun 2026 was about $60 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 Jun 2026, there are 18,929 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, 83% of Melrose house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Melrose have an average of 13 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.
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