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Ben P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients
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Ben P.

5.0 out of 5 stars
7 repeat clients

Contact for House Sitting

from $65 per night

Highlights

Enhanced background check
20 years of experience

Pet care experience

Pet and house sitting auteur here

I grew up with dogs and I’m the go-to house and pet sitter for family and friends. I love walking in general, so I enjoy the opportunity to do so with four-legged company. Even the pups who are wary of men tend to warm up to me okay. I’m also renovating my own home, so house sitting is like a vacation for me, haha. I’ve never owned a pet as an adult because I used to travel more, nor did I want to leave a pet alone while I was at the office all day, but I have fostered 8 kittens in my home previously and I love all animals… although I’m gonna have to pass on certain reptiles, haha. Sorry.

Qualifications

7 repeat pet parents
84% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
80% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
20 years of experience

Safety, trust & environment

Unfortunately, I’m renovating my house and don’t feel it’s a safe environment for pets right now, but hopefully that will change at some point next year. In a client’s home, I can adapt to whatever the pet prefers (lots of attention/contact, accompanying outside, whatever).

Ratings and reviews

5.0
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24 ratings
Megan W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jul 17, 2026

This is my second time having Ben pet sit and I cannot express how grateful to have found such an amazing person to take care of my two cats and my dog. I get updates and pictures to set my mind at ease the whole time I’m away. He goes above and beyond to see to everyone is happy and taken care of. The bond he has formed with my dog warms my heart for the both of them. Thank you Ben for all you do!

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Cary G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 24, 2026

Ben has sat our pup a few times now and has always been amazing. He’s very accommodating, sends lots of pictures, and, most importantly, our dog loves him. Will 100% keep working with Ben in the future.

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Chris S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Jun 14, 2026

Ben was great with my dog, gave plenty of updates, and treated my house with respect. I’d book him again!

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House Sitting • Oct 20, 2025

Ben P. cancelled a booking 1 day before it was scheduled to begin.

Cary G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
House Sitting • Aug 01, 2025

This is our second time having Ben stay with our pup. Just as with the previous time he was great: clear communication, accommodating, and our pup loves him!

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Don S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drop-In Visits • Jun 23, 2025

Ben is great!!!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I’m part-time caretaker for a family member, so I’m currently not working and have a very flexible schedule. I’m usually available within 24-hour notice, if I’m not taking them to a doctor’s appt or anything like that.

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Ben can host up to 1 pet per night
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.