House Sitting Merit

“Sarah was exceptional. I honestly couldn’t be more pleased with the care she provided for our dogs. We have a Dutch Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix and a Chihuahua mix, and she did an amazing job with both of them. She was incredibly thorough, communicative, and responsive throughout the entire stay. She sent some absolutely incredible pictures that gave us peace of mind and showed just how comfortable and happy our dogs were in her care. Unfortunately, our dogs decided to be a little naughty while we were away and made quite a mess. Sarah cleaned up everything without complaint and went above and beyond what I would ever expect from a dog sitter. That level of dedication and care says a lot about the kind of person she is. I can’t say enough good things about her. She treated our dogs like they were her own, and it was obvious she genuinely cared about them. If you’re looking for someone trustworthy, dependable, and caring to watch your pets, I highly recommend Sarah. We will absolutely be booking with her again”

Dustin M.

About: I have always had dogs growing up of all shapes and sizes. I currently live on a few acres with my husband, our dog, cat, and rabbit. I have had experience with pregnant dogs, litters of puppies, as well as overnight care. I love dogs, and have a very friendly dog myself who loves to play fetch. I am a full time teacher, however on weekends I am normally free to stay at home. I am not able to board during the week, however I am free to do house visits in the afternoon/evening. I have a fenced in yard. Dogs are not allowed on the furniture, but I do normally sit on the floor with my dog. I have multiple rooms to keep the rabbit, and cat seperated if need be,

About: I've been taking care of pups for over 15 yrs now. At first my own pups, but then I would help out friends and family with their pups while they went on vacations and/or traveled for work. My family says I have a kinship with dogs as most dogs naturally get a long with me. Sometimes I can calm the most excitable pup and have them relax in my lap. I work pretty early in the morning. I'm usually home by 10-11 am. I have a pretty good schedule regarding feeding and potty breaks. I tend to take the pups out for walking and play I have a fenced back yard and a dog park near by. I can take your fur babies to the park or on walks regularly. I currently have 2 pups myself, they are well trained and have a pretty steady routine (food and potty breaks). They get along well with other dogs, no biting or aggression. They do set boundaries though. NO humping.

“Thank you Kinsleigh for taking such great care of Teddy & Bear. You were so caring, took the time to send pics and left our house just as clean as when we left. We look forward to having you stay again!!! We highly recommend you as well!! Angela”

Angela M.

About: I've grown up around animals from cats and dogs to cows and horses. Big or small, I love them all. Outside of my own, I've been taking care of animals for the past 15+ years. You won't have to question if your pet is okay, because I communicate as much or as little as you prefer. The main thing I have to schedule around is my once a month weekend training. Other than that, I will be clear on my availability so that you don't have to question if I'm available or not. I live with a large dog, 2 medium dogs, and a cat of my own, so I'm okay with variety. If you have specific conditions or instructions for your pet, I will follow them to the T to ensure your pet is getting the best care.

About: I’ve been doing this type of work since the very beginning. I started up with Dogvacay in 2009 when they first came out. I was taking care of pups at my house. A few years went by and Rover came out. Not long after that Rover bought out Dogvacay. So then I started working for Rover and sitting pets in the owners homes. I’ve had my account on away for some time to care for my 83 year old mother with dementia I had to focus on her and place my account on away. I did lose her on the day before Thanksgiving. Now I look forward to going back to work and watching my doggies. I look forward to meeting new people and their pups. I love my job cause each pup i watch is different and unique. My job requires I get the trust from the owners but I really need the trust from your pups cause I’ll be spending all my time with them. No need to worry I do take lots of pics and send those to the owners with updates on how the sitting is going and to give u peace of mind so u can enjoy your trip with no worries for they’re in great hands. I’ve cared for all kinds of pups I have watched puppies as young as 12 weeks. Ive watch pups full of energy. Ive watched very big Pups like Great Danes. I’ve watched Senior pups on medication. So I’ve seen it all and I’ve done it all. Ive been here since the very beginning and I’ll be here to the end. This is my job is to take care of your pup while you’re away. Relax your pet is in great hands. I love to play with the pups i love to play fetch with them cause all pups have their own energy and all pups love play. I’ll play so much I try to wear they out but they tend to wear me out. Depending on their age. Puppy energy takes a lot of playing it’s hard to wear a puppy down they just wanna keep playing and that’s why I’m here so they have somebody to play with it’s my job this is what I do. This is what I’ve been doing for the past 17 years. I’ve been an animal lover all my life. I had all the pets u could think of as a young girl except dogs and cats. The older I got I got my first cat and years later my first dog. I loved playing with them when I had them. Currently I’m disabled and I’m not working I live in Greenville with Family and my little doggie Meyka my little 8lb chihuahua and my 10lb Terrier mix which is my baby boy Tristian. My neice and my mom have like 6 cats so it gets funny around here watching the cats taunt the dogs and they goes nuts. I’m also a photographer I take lots of pics and send them to the owners to give them peace of mind that their baby is in great hands so they can focus on their trip with no worries. Watching dogs to me is such a rewarding peaceful job and I’m happy to watch anybodys furrbabies without worry. I believe this is what I was put here to do honestly. I love dogs they can’t argue with u…Lol. I love meeting new people and getting to know their furr baby so much. Anything the dog needs…your pup gets! Oh my furr babies has me on a schedule around 8am they wake me up by licking my face every day cause it’s time to go outside and go potty. I let them outside while I get their breakfast fixed. They eat and then they goes and lays back down about every two hours. I let them both out after they get done eating and they eat twice a day. Sometimes they run thru the mud and I gotta give them a bath.. But right at 7pm she’s wanting her walk. So I put on her harness and we go for our walk around the block while she marks everywhere she loves to smell the grass and flowers . She loves her walks so much. After her walk I fed her dinner most of the time she’s out there eating cat chunchys with them. Animals get jealous too I notice when mom pays attention to her cats and forgets about Meyka & Tristian. I wanna introduce Tristian my new male Terrier Mix he’s 6 weeks got him on October 9,2022. Now Tristian is 3 years old and has so much puppy energy. I need to leash train him for some reason he dont like his leash. Eventually he’ll learn he needs to be on a leash. I love teaching puppies new tricks it is so much fun to teach them a trick. I do make sure that every pup i watch that they eat and go outside and to play with them too. I love my job and that is keeping your puppy happy. Taking pics and sending updates to your phone daily.

About: I have approximately five years of hands-on experience caring for animals through personal pet ownership, volunteering, and occasional pet sitting for friends and family while they are away on vacation. I have also volunteered at the Collin County Animal Shelter, where I work directly with dogs, helping provide care, attention, exercise, and socialization. Additionally, I have experience volunteering at a local horse ranch, where I have gained further experience working with and caring for horses. Through these experiences, I have developed a strong understanding of animal care, responsibility, patience, and the importance of providing animals with a safe, loving environment. I genuinely enjoy working with animals! My current schedule is fairly flexible. I work and attend school on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but I am generally available the rest of the week. This allows me plenty of time to dedicate to pet care, including feeding, walking, playing, and providing companionship. I am happy to work around the pet owner’s needs and schedule whenever possible. I prioritize creating a safe, comfortable, and loving environment for every animal in my care. I understand how important it is for pet owners to feel confident leaving their pets and homes in someone else’s hands. I will follow all care instructions closely, maintain the pets’ normal routines, ensure they have fresh food and water, provide plenty of attention and exercise, and keep their environment clean and secure. I will also treat each owner’s home with the utmost respect, keeping everything tidy, securing doors and windows, and making sure their home and pets are well cared for. Communication is also important to me, and I am happy to provide regular updates and pictures so owners have peace of mind while they are away.

About: I have a strong foundation in canine handling and care developed over many years, complemented by personal experience as a pet owner. I currently work full-time with a small-business dog groomer, learning how to groom dogs. I’m available for all overnights, but there is sometimes for drop in visits that I cannot come between 8 AM and 2 PM Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays and 11 AM till 2 PM on Saturdays.My current responsibilities include the dedicated care of two 8-month-old family puppies, and I am actively seeking opportunities to expand my practical experience with a diverse range of canines. I am dedicated to providing personalized canine care that aligns seamlessly with your dogs’ existing schedules and your specific instructions. My focus is on ensuring their physical health through appropriate exercise and mental stimulation, while also prioritizing their emotional well-being through positive reinforcement and affectionate interaction.

“Such an amazing sitter! Was very attentive to my high energy pup and loved on her for a whole weekend for me!”

Isabell C.

About: Hello! I was born, raised, and educated locally with my own German Shepherds, several cats and hens. I am reliable, caring and have a passion for our best friends. I promise to take care of your fur-baby as though they are my own and respect their boundaries I work from home and have a schedule I stick to so I am able to allocate time towards your pets as agreed upon prior to our booking. Please let me know of any changes or unique schedule requests you may have I live with my own pets. I am familiar with crating, backyard potty breaks, food schedules and walks as needed for your pet's comfort and exercise release. I ask that schedules are established prior to booking when I ask my prompts for pet parents: How many potty breaks per day and what times work best? How many feedings per day and how much per mealtime? Any additional exercise needed? What are favorite toys and interests?

“Great communicator and I would highly recommend using her!”

Justin M.

About: Hi! I absolutely love dogs. Have a two year old medium/small sized dog who loves play dates but also doesn’t mind staying in another room if other dogs aren’t friendly! She also doesn’t bother other dogs unless they come up to her to play. I will treat your dog as if it were my own. I work part time during the week, twice a week on a random schedule for around 7 hours or less and home all night. Weekends are completely free. I live in a very nice area, can go for walks, go to the dog park, my dog loves playing with other dogs, and i have a crate.

About: Ever since I was young , I have been around all sorts of animals and taking care of them. I help take care of my senior cocker spaniel. I raised two guinea pigs, a rabbit, dogs, cats, kittens, hamsters, fish, and birds. I went into the professional business as a Pet bather At a dog boarding facility and later started working in a veterinary clinic as a caregiver/nurse. I currently work from home so I have full-time availability to take out dogs as much as needed. Give them proper attention, playtime, outdoor activities and walks. I have a fenced backyard and two friendly dogs that love to play. I know how to follow routines and take them out early in the morning until late at night making sure they are fed happy and out of extra energy.

“I would highly, highly recommend Kristie! She did such an amazing job with our dog Josie, who had just lost her sister a few days before we went away. Kristie made sure that Josie was comforted and had all the extra love and care so she didn't feel lonely. We also received daily pictures and updates so we knew Josie was well taken care of. Having lost a dog before we left, we were uneasy about leaving Josie behind. But Kristie made us feel 100% like Josie was in the best hands and we knew she genuinely cared for her like she was her own. That was very meaningful to us. And, when we returned home, Kristie left a very thoughtful gift for us, which was a plant in memory of the dog we had just lost. I can't say how much that meant to us. Again, highly, highly recommend Kristie!”

Shelby B.

About: I’ve always loved being around animals. My family has two pets, and I’ve helped care for my friends’ and family’s pets whenever they travel or have busy schedules. I enjoy walking, feeding, playing with, and making sure every pet feels comfortable, safe, and loved. I’ll care for your pet like they’re part of my own family. I'm teacher para for elementary school at 7am to 3:10pm through Monday to Friday. Ill free after that. I'm college student online at ACC at Austin My family has two pets at home. I sometimes help take care of my friends' and family's pets when they're out of town, busy, away for a long time, or in other situations where they need help.

About: I have had dogs all my life...I love them. I have a female Shepherd mix and a Golden Retriever. One is 7 and the other is 6. They are fantastic dogs and get along great with other dogs. I'm home all day and don't believe in just leaving them outside. My girls, Leela and Bindi, go out back with me often and play with their toys and then they come back in with me. You could trust your dogs in my care if it's overnight or just for the day. He or she is guaranteed to enjoy their time here. I do have a 7 year old daughter and a 2 month old grandson so I could not allow dogs that are aggressive with children or other dogs. If you need any further info please feel free to reach out. I work from home so my schedule is pretty open. My dogs just hang out with me while I work and I have learned their cues when they need outside. Whatever your dog is used to is what we would do. I do not want to crate a dog that is never crated in their own home.

“Jocelyn went above and beyond for our Ranger. We came home to a happy Yorkie, clean house, and received pictures the whole weekend. We would highly recommend Jocelyn for pet sitting/house sitting. We will definitely book her again if she is available:)”

Sarah P.

About: Hi, I’m Candice (Xiaochen) I grew up with dogs and have cared for dogs and cats my whole life. I started Rover four years ago, and after a life transition, I’m now opening my own account. On my previous Rover account, I earned 100+ five-star reviews and built many long-term repeat clients. I’m excited to bring the same level of care to my new clients. I’ve cared for dogs of all sizes, ages, and temperaments—puppies, seniors, large breeds, and rescue dogs. I’ve volunteered with SPCA/rescue organizations, fostered homeless animals, and helped them find loving homes. I’ve also raised and socialized guide dog puppies, so I’m experienced with puppy training, basic obedience, leash manners, and positive reinforcement. I can administer medications and injections as directed by your veterinarian and permitted by Rover. Your dog will be treated like my own. I provide daily photo and video updates, follow your feeding, walking, and medication routine, and make sure they get plenty of attention, exercise, and cuddles. I respond quickly and keep you updated throughout the stay. I have a large home and a fully fenced backyard with a dog door, so dogs can safely enjoy indoor-outdoor freedom. I supervise outdoor time and can create separate quiet areas when needed. My home is non-smoking and has no children.

About: Hi, I’m Colton and I offer pet sitting and dog walking services in the local area. I’ve always enjoyed spending time with animals and making sure they’re well taken care of while their people are away. Whether your pet needs a walk, feeding, or just some company, I’ll do my best to keep them comfortable and happy. I have experience with dogs and cats of different ages and personalities, and I’m reliable about sticking to schedules. I look forward to meeting your pets and helping out when you need an extra hand. Flexible scheduling 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 I offer flexible scheduling and am always happy to take your fur baby for a walk to drop in for a visit any time day or night. Your pet is safe with me 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 Your dog’s safety is always my top priority on every walk and visit. I always keep a close eye on your pup’s comfort and environment.

About: I have over 5 years of hands-on experience caring for all pets including my own. Friends and family trust me for reliable, attentive, and responsible pet care. I’m flexible with pets throughout the week! My dog lives with me, so we follow a consistent routine with morning walks, evening walks, playtime, and regular potty breaks. I live in a dog friendly apartment with a courtyard for play. I can use a crate if requested and closely follow each pet’s routine.