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“Tara was wonderful! She did a meet and great prior to sitting for our dog in-home and was super communicative and accommodating during our time away. Would love to use her again!”


“Tim is responsible and compassionate and was absolutely terrific with our standard poodle. We’ve used him several times and had absolutely full confidence that his three day stay with our beloved canine would go well. And it certainly did. House was left in immaculate order and our Louie was sad to see Tim go. We can definitely recommend Tim to others.”


“Allie is fabulous! We have used her several times. She just stayed a week with our dog. Not only was everything perfect with the dog but she left the house spotless! Great communication!!”


“Julie is top notch. She sent us pictures and updates everyday. Made sure to let me know how much Blake ate and drank while we were gone. Our house looked exactly the way we left it when we got home. I have already recommended her to family and friends. Thank you again Julie Tammy, Scott and Blake ❤️”


“Alexis was wonderful! The dogs were happy as seen in the pictures she sent and we had a clean home when we got back. She even went into our basement after a big storm to soak up water that came in. I would recommend her to anyone and will definitely use her again!”


“I always love and hate leaving Doris reviews because she is amazing and I want her all for myself 😂😂. Doris is truly one of the very very few people we trust with our animals and she is prompt, flexible, responsive- everything you could want in a sitter. I will always look to Doris first for any pet sitting needs.”


“Kyle really came through for my girls and I in a pinch. Their regular sitter was not available for a weekend beach trip I had planned and we put our trust in another awesome human. He showed up for a meet and greet and my spicy, anxious ridden rescue took to him fairly quickly. We were all happy he was able to stay overnight. My girls usually dont do well with being left alone more than one night. I had updates when I needed and I came home to my place the way I left it. Would definitely use Kyle again.”


About: I love animals of all kinds and look forward to getting to know your unique pet! My first animal friends were cats, but my circle quickly grew to include snakes, then dogs, and more recently other invertebrates like spiders and scorpions! While I don't have personal experience caring for birds, I am an avid bird watcher and would love to learn how to take care of an indoor feathered friend. I have experience with young pets, old pets, and pets with chronic illness. I have a very flexible schedule and am available on both weekdays and weekends. Late morning, afternoon, and evenings preferred. I can accommodate single or multi-night pet/house-sitting. I understand all animals have unique needs and personalities and I look forward to learning how best to care for your pet in your home!!

About: I have had dogs since I can remember. I have trained puppies to caring for senior dogs. I have also had the same with cats. I have experience with caring for a dog after major surgery. Giving medicine and tending to wounds. We go for walks and take my daughter to the bus. She loves car rides and when working from home she sleeps under my chair. She is a good ball and loves to fetch. Love's water but also gets into everything. I have a fenced in yard but she has gotten bored and jumped the fence so we go for hikes and when we are in the yard I have a lead that she stay on. For her safety as she will chase the deer.

“Desire was absolutely fabulous!!! My pup just came home a week ago and she was able to take great care of our energetic little guy! Not being potty trained and in a new environment, she was able to keep him calm, provide updates of him and was very professional! Desire is GREAT!!! ?”


“Ariel did an amazing job of watching over our dogs and house while we were away. My senior dogs were relaxed and happy and she provided picture and video updates through the week. When we returned, the house was spotless and as if she had never even been here! Thank you Ariel! I highly recommend her services!”


About: Animals are too good for humankind, so they should be treated like absolute royalty. I grew up with cats and had a small but successful dog-walking and pet-sitting business in my neighborhood growing up. I am more than happy to treat your pet as if they were my own <3 I am currently unemployed and searching for a new job, but in the meantime, outside of my rugby schedule, I am available to take care of your pets! To make sure your pet feels as comfortable as possible while you are away, I would love to learn their typical routine at home and their interests!

“Where do I start?? I am so happy with Jarris and Austin. They were an amazing team! I get so nervous when I leave my one pup, he is diabetic pup and needs insulin injections twice a day. He was happy and healthy when we came home, they all were! Not only were my pets loved and taken care of but we came home to a clean home with fresh baked cookies (Yummy!)”


“Joanna was wonderful. I will definitely use her again! She sent pictures everyday and checked in if she had questions. I know my cat and dog (and fish) were well taken care of! Thank you, Joanna!”


“Serena and her partner they both was amazing we went in the trip to Europe and they take care of my dog and cat really carefully they've been updating us at least three times with pictures videos and how they doing make our trip very smooth for feeling they are in a safe hands. And when my dog have accident they contact me right away and they take him to the hospital to take care of him and they stay with him till late night we really appreciate them and I cannot wait to book them again. I highly recommend them for everyone if you looking for people truthfully take care of your pet”


About: I have had cats and dogs of all sizes all my life and regularly pet sit for members of my family, my friends, and people in my neighborhood. I have a part time job and only work a couple days a week with a very flexible schedule. I have no problem being there in the morning or late at night. I have a dog at home that’s very friendly and a big yard for them to play in. I live in a big neighborhood and often go on walks.

“Charlotte does a great job with Jackson. She sends lots of updates which makes us feels at ease. We know he is in good hands. Charlotte came over a day before the booking to meet with us and go over the care instructions. We have a puppy in training and she was happy to use the training techniques during her stay. She is very responsible and we highly recommend her.”


“Ashlyn stayed at our house, took care of Henry and Birdie, and allowed us to take a worry-free quick four day mini-vacation. She followed all of the instructions we had written out and she communicated whenever she left the house and always gave us an idea about what time she would return. We even "threw a few curveballs" with grandchildren stopping over, but she had no issues. Great job Ashlyn!”

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Tara K.Star Sitter

“Tara was wonderful! She did a meet and great prior to sitting for our dog in-home and was super communicative and accommodating during our time away. Would love to use her again!”


Rocio J.

“Rocio was a great caretaker of my pup, Bane. Provided plenty of updates and communication through our there days of watching Bane. I will be a repeat customer in the future.”


Timothy W.

“Tim is responsible and compassionate and was absolutely terrific with our standard poodle. We’ve used him several times and had absolutely full confidence that his three day stay with our beloved canine would go well. And it certainly did. House was left in immaculate order and our Louie was sad to see Tim go. We can definitely recommend Tim to others.”


Allie M.Star Sitter

“Allie is fabulous! We have used her several times. She just stayed a week with our dog. Not only was everything perfect with the dog but she left the house spotless! Great communication!!”


Molly W.Star Sitter

“Molly was an excellent pet sitter for our puppy and cats! She was punctual, responsive, and took great care of our home while we were away. We highly recommend her!!”


Julie J.

“Julie is top notch. She sent us pictures and updates everyday. Made sure to let me know how much Blake ate and drank while we were gone. Our house looked exactly the way we left it when we got home. I have already recommended her to family and friends. Thank you again Julie Tammy, Scott and Blake ❤️”


Alexis A.

“Alexis was wonderful! The dogs were happy as seen in the pictures she sent and we had a clean home when we got back. She even went into our basement after a big storm to soak up water that came in. I would recommend her to anyone and will definitely use her again!”


Doris G.
Star Sitter


“I always love and hate leaving Doris reviews because she is amazing and I want her all for myself 😂😂. Doris is truly one of the very very few people we trust with our animals and she is prompt, flexible, responsive- everything you could want in a sitter. I will always look to Doris first for any pet sitting needs.”


Kyle C.Star Sitter

“Kyle really came through for my girls and I in a pinch. Their regular sitter was not available for a weekend beach trip I had planned and we put our trust in another awesome human. He showed up for a meet and greet and my spicy, anxious ridden rescue took to him fairly quickly. We were all happy he was able to stay overnight. My girls usually dont do well with being left alone more than one night. I had updates when I needed and I came home to my place the way I left it. Would definitely use Kyle again.”


Michaela S.
“Michaela is an incredible pet sitter. I have two cats, and one of them has asthma. Michaela was quick to learn how to use the inhaler and his routine. I have had them take care of my cats numerous times and wouldn’t trust anyone else!”


Melissa P.
“Melissa is fantastic with animals. She cares so much about them. She takes very good care of the animals. She spends time with them plays with them, she loves taking them on walks. If the dogs are up to it she will take them on hikes. She puts the needs of the dog first. I can’t say enough about how great she really is. She’s always dependable. No matter what size or type of dog she has a special bond with them.”


Desire K.

“Desire was absolutely fabulous!!! My pup just came home a week ago and she was able to take great care of our energetic little guy! Not being potty trained and in a new environment, she was able to keep him calm, provide updates of him and was very professional! Desire is GREAT!!! ?”


Ariel B.

“Ariel did an amazing job of watching over our dogs and house while we were away. My senior dogs were relaxed and happy and she provided picture and video updates through the week. When we returned, the house was spotless and as if she had never even been here! Thank you Ariel! I highly recommend her services!”


Juliet S.
“Juliet has been a fantastic dog-sitter for me several times. She has been able to take care of my four big dogs without issue or hesitation and they look forward to seeing her every time she comes to help. She has excellent communication skills and sends updates consistently. I would recommend her to anybody with pets of any kind!”


Jarris M.

“Where do I start?? I am so happy with Jarris and Austin. They were an amazing team! I get so nervous when I leave my one pup, he is diabetic pup and needs insulin injections twice a day. He was happy and healthy when we came home, they all were! Not only were my pets loved and taken care of but we came home to a clean home with fresh baked cookies (Yummy!)”


Joanna D.

“Joanna was wonderful. I will definitely use her again! She sent pictures everyday and checked in if she had questions. I know my cat and dog (and fish) were well taken care of! Thank you, Joanna!”


Serena G.

“Serena and her partner they both was amazing we went in the trip to Europe and they take care of my dog and cat really carefully they've been updating us at least three times with pictures videos and how they doing make our trip very smooth for feeling they are in a safe hands. And when my dog have accident they contact me right away and they take him to the hospital to take care of him and they stay with him till late night we really appreciate them and I cannot wait to book them again. I highly recommend them for everyone if you looking for people truthfully take care of your pet”


Sophia P.
About: I have had cats and dogs of all sizes all my life and regularly pet sit for members of my family, my friends, and people in my neighborhood. I have a part time job and only work a couple days a week with a very flexible schedule. I have no problem being there in the morning or late at night. I have a dog at home that’s very friendly and a big yard for them to play in. I live in a big neighborhood and often go on walks.


Charlotte P.

“Charlotte does a great job with Jackson. She sends lots of updates which makes us feels at ease. We know he is in good hands. Charlotte came over a day before the booking to meet with us and go over the care instructions. We have a puppy in training and she was happy to use the training techniques during her stay. She is very responsible and we highly recommend her.”


Ashlyn C.

“Ashlyn stayed at our house, took care of Henry and Birdie, and allowed us to take a worry-free quick four day mini-vacation. She followed all of the instructions we had written out and she communicated whenever she left the house and always gave us an idea about what time she would return. We even "threw a few curveballs" with grandchildren stopping over, but she had no issues. Great job Ashlyn!”
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in New Hanover on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $55 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 1,635 house sitters in New Hanover. 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, 87% of New Hanover house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in New Hanover 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 New Hanover.
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. New Hanover 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.
