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“Jordan watched our dog Sam. This was my first time actually leaving him behind but Sam had such a great time with Jordan. Jordan was so great at sending pictures and videos. I can't wait for Jordan to come back and watch Sam for us again so trustworthy!!”
“Megan is our new bunny sitter. She has experience with bunnies and our bunny was immediately very comfortable with her. Megan is a great communicator and very dependable. She leaves the house in perfect condition. We have already booked her for future dates. Highly recommend.”
“Hayley is AMAZING!! One of my cats is very social and the other is shy. She got BOTH of them playing, brushed them, and made sure they knew they were loved on top of the bare minimum of feeding them and giving my old lady her meds. She even checked to make sure my hamster was still breathing while I was away since it was always during my hamster’s sleep time that she was there. Highly recommend. Will be using again if I ever am going away and she is available”
“There aren’t enough good things to say about Danielle! From start to finish she was a super professional, and it’s very clear that she is a true dog lover. My wife is really anxious about leaving our dog with anyone, even family, but from day one with Danielle she was so detail oriented, asked the right questions, and sent so many great updates, that even a nervous dog mom felt 100% confident. Honestly, I think Finley had a better time with Danielle than he usually has with us! Not only was our buddy in great hands, but the house was spotless when we returned. We hope to hire Danielle many times again in the future!”
“Kaeleen watched our dog Sadie and cat Mac for a week. She took great care of them. She provided updates and sent pictures. She was respectful to our home. I would recommend her for anyone looking for a great in-house sitter!”
About: Hi! My name is Aly and I’m 18. I love going on walks and playing with cats and dogs. As well as just lounging around. I am currently in school, so weekends and nights would work best until mid May. Over the summer I will be available at all times. My dogs were all crate trained, its always an easy way to keep them calm. I am used to multiple strong dogs pulling on walks
“Abigail was great! She stayed in our home and cared for our two energetic rescue dogs while we were out of the country. She kept us updated with photos and text messages during her time dog/house sitting. I knew right awat Abi would be a great fit when she visited us for a meet and greet. I immediatately felt her kind energy and level of competency. And, our dogs warmed up right away, too! I would recommend Abigail without any reservation and hope she's available for our future travels.”
“We really appreciated Emily staying with our fur babies and we will be trusting her with all our future visits! She did a great job of keeping us updated and making sure their needs were met.”
“Tamara is great! Very reliable, and our dog loves her! Tam has stayed at our house on several occasions, and enabled us to get away for a few days knowing that Mocha would be well cared for.”
“I booked Elise for 2 nights to take care of my two dogs. She graciously took time to meet me and the dogs prior to the dates. I went away feeling very comfortable and confident that my dogs were in good hands. Highly recommend Elise for anyone wanting a special person watching their precious pups.”
About: I have fostered many dogs over the past 3 years, along with taking care of my own active 2 dogs. I am very comfortable with any size pup. I am available to walk your pup nights and weekends. I would also be able to stop in if needed on my lunch break during the day for a walk. Every pup I treat like my own. I have basic first aid knowledge so I can take the best care of your pup if needed.
About: We currently have 4 dogs, 1 cat, and a gecko of our own! All different ages and sizes. Have trained dogs from puppies. And have experience with newborn puppies and pregnant dogs. I am always around and willing to help out local families with pets. Reach out for any specific scheduling needed and we can make it work At home we do have a fenced in yard with lots of space, and plenty of area to walk locally and trails through the woods
“We found Christopher to be very reliable and caring while pet sitting our two Australian Shepherds, Winston and Ruby. Winston is on several meds for pancreatitis and is a challenge when he does not want to take his meds. Winston became ill and Chris phoned us right away. Chris was able to handle the situation in getting Winston out of pain in a matter of a few minutes. By the time we got back home, Winston was his old self again. Thank you, Chris! We would highly recommend Christopher for any pet sitting. He truly loves animals and has a caring heart.”
About: I’ve taken care of dogs and cats since I was about 7. In my house hold we currently have three dogs and three cats. The cats all behave and I’ve taught the dogs various proper behaviors and tricks. I’ve helped watch new born puppies as well as older dogs and I’m very confident with taking care of any animal. I’m currently working a part-time along with college but I am completely free all day on Thursdays and Fridays to take care of your animals! Everyone handles their pets differently so I can just stick with the routine you currently have with your pets so as to not confuse them!
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Jorden A.Star Sitter
“Jordan watched our dog Sam. This was my first time actually leaving him behind but Sam had such a great time with Jordan. Jordan was so great at sending pictures and videos. I can't wait for Jordan to come back and watch Sam for us again so trustworthy!!”
Megan A.
“Megan is our new bunny sitter. She has experience with bunnies and our bunny was immediately very comfortable with her. Megan is a great communicator and very dependable. She leaves the house in perfect condition. We have already booked her for future dates. Highly recommend.”
Carter M.
“Carter was very attentive to the needs of my anxious pup. He was on time and reliable and contacted me with questions. I highly recommend Carter as a pet sitter.”
Amelia L.
“super responsive and wonderful with our pup!”
Haley C.Star Sitter
“Hayley is AMAZING!! One of my cats is very social and the other is shy. She got BOTH of them playing, brushed them, and made sure they knew they were loved on top of the bare minimum of feeding them and giving my old lady her meds. She even checked to make sure my hamster was still breathing while I was away since it was always during my hamster’s sleep time that she was there. Highly recommend. Will be using again if I ever am going away and she is available”
Stacie S.
“Our second time having Stacie watch our pups, and she’s simply amazing. Always goes above and beyond and leaves our home spotless and the dogs well loved and well cared for.”
Danielle L.
“There aren’t enough good things to say about Danielle! From start to finish she was a super professional, and it’s very clear that she is a true dog lover. My wife is really anxious about leaving our dog with anyone, even family, but from day one with Danielle she was so detail oriented, asked the right questions, and sent so many great updates, that even a nervous dog mom felt 100% confident. Honestly, I think Finley had a better time with Danielle than he usually has with us! Not only was our buddy in great hands, but the house was spotless when we returned. We hope to hire Danielle many times again in the future!”
Tatyana G.
“Tatyana was great - she was on time, asked good questions about the dogs and our instructions, sent us pictures and videos, and stayed in touch throughout our time away.”
Abraham D.
“Kind clear communication. How was left clean and dogs happy.”
Kaeleen F.
“Kaeleen watched our dog Sadie and cat Mac for a week. She took great care of them. She provided updates and sent pictures. She was respectful to our home. I would recommend her for anyone looking for a great in-house sitter!”
Alyson L.
About: Hi! My name is Aly and I’m 18. I love going on walks and playing with cats and dogs. As well as just lounging around. I am currently in school, so weekends and nights would work best until mid May. Over the summer I will be available at all times. My dogs were all crate trained, its always an easy way to keep them calm. I am used to multiple strong dogs pulling on walks
Abigail P.
“Abigail was great! She stayed in our home and cared for our two energetic rescue dogs while we were out of the country. She kept us updated with photos and text messages during her time dog/house sitting. I knew right awat Abi would be a great fit when she visited us for a meet and greet. I immediatately felt her kind energy and level of competency. And, our dogs warmed up right away, too! I would recommend Abigail without any reservation and hope she's available for our future travels.”
Emily M.
“We really appreciated Emily staying with our fur babies and we will be trusting her with all our future visits! She did a great job of keeping us updated and making sure their needs were met.”
Tamara M.
“Tamara is great! Very reliable, and our dog loves her! Tam has stayed at our house on several occasions, and enabled us to get away for a few days knowing that Mocha would be well cared for.”
Elise A.
“I booked Elise for 2 nights to take care of my two dogs. She graciously took time to meet me and the dogs prior to the dates. I went away feeling very comfortable and confident that my dogs were in good hands. Highly recommend Elise for anyone wanting a special person watching their precious pups.”
Nikki D.
“Nikki arrived on time and was great handling our dogs. Making sure they also had fresh water in their bowl before she left. Nikki loves our pets as her own!”
Trenton M.
About: We currently have 4 dogs, 1 cat, and a gecko of our own! All different ages and sizes. Have trained dogs from puppies. And have experience with newborn puppies and pregnant dogs. I am always around and willing to help out local families with pets. Reach out for any specific scheduling needed and we can make it work At home we do have a fenced in yard with lots of space, and plenty of area to walk locally and trails through the woods
Christopher B.
“We found Christopher to be very reliable and caring while pet sitting our two Australian Shepherds, Winston and Ruby. Winston is on several meds for pancreatitis and is a challenge when he does not want to take his meds. Winston became ill and Chris phoned us right away. Chris was able to handle the situation in getting Winston out of pain in a matter of a few minutes. By the time we got back home, Winston was his old self again. Thank you, Chris! We would highly recommend Christopher for any pet sitting. He truly loves animals and has a caring heart.”
Pyper W.
About: I’ve taken care of dogs and cats since I was about 7. In my house hold we currently have three dogs and three cats. The cats all behave and I’ve taught the dogs various proper behaviors and tricks. I’ve helped watch new born puppies as well as older dogs and I’m very confident with taking care of any animal. I’m currently working a part-time along with college but I am completely free all day on Thursdays and Fridays to take care of your animals! Everyone handles their pets differently so I can just stick with the routine you currently have with your pets so as to not confuse them!
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Nelson on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $58 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 Aug 2025, there are 112 house sitters in Nelson. 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, 88% of Nelson house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Nelson 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 Nelson.
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. Nelson 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.
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