House Sitting in Newport News
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1. Jazmin C.

“Jazmin came through at the last minute and was amazing help! She even cleaned up after the puppy had an accident In her crate. Thank you Jazmin!”


2. Mallory S.
“Mallory has looked over my two dogs and cat for a few years now. She is the first person I think of when they need someone to look after them. My pets love her tremendously and always look forward to the time spent together. Mallory has no problem at all with the meticulous schedule I have for my animals. Always doing more than I ask which makes me know that I'm leaving my beautiful animals with a safe and caring person.”


3. April L.

“April was amazing with Hank and Lucy! She followed everything needed for our chocolate lab and golden retriever! We didn't have to worry at all while we were gone and we received pictures of the babies so we wouldn't miss them too much! Thank you, April! You were the best!”


4. Anna Mei D.

“Anna did wonderful with my cane corso, Saphira and Saphira really enjoyed her time with Anna as well. Anna followed all of our instructions and kept me updated throughout the day with lovely pictures. I would recommend Anna and will be using her in the future.”


5. Shelbie M.

“Despite booking with little notice, she made time to come meet the animals before her scheduled sitting. She kept us well informed of everything and all four of our animals loved her, including our German shepherd that can be a true handful sometimes. We got plenty of pictures during her stay and we'll definitely be entrusting out animals to her again in the future!”


6. Maya G.

“Maya is an incredible sitter! She is very confident and knowledgeable with my 92 pound pup. I am normally nervous leaving him with others because he does not do well with other dogs, but Maya put me to ease when we met. She sent frequent updates and pictures throughout her stay with my pup, which was very nice for a nervous mom :) thank you Maya for keeping my big boy happy and taking care of him so well!”


7. Michelle W.


“Michelle was reliable, communicative, and responsible. She followed care instructions perfectly and her daily reports and pics helped me feel less anxious about leaving my pet for 8 days.”


8. DeHaven S.

“Dehaven and Ashlee took great care of our dog and our home while we were gone! They were very understanding of our dogs needs and did a great job while we were gone. They were great communicators and kept us up to date on how things were going which was very helpful. We cannot thank them enough!”


9. Kayleigh S.
“Kayleigh is one of the best. My dogs absolutely love her and felt comfortable the first time they met her. She has an instant connection with animals and I would trust her time and time again to watch my baby girls (a wild Boxer and a laid back and loving Shih Tzu). Thank you for loving my girls the way I do, Kayleigh!”


10. Barbara S.

“Barbara is a loving pet sitter and took wonderful care of my house! She let me know what my pets were doing each day and handled them with loving care. I highly recommend her!”


11. Kasey A.

“Kasey was amazing at updating, sending photos and was very good to my boy. My pup liked him so much when I walked through the door he said "oh its you wheres kasey? Kasey is my new mom now and we're keeping the house"”


12. Tyshaun V.

“Tyshaun had great communication throughout the stay and provided plenty of updates! He kept the dogs on schedule with meals and medications and was willing to stay a bit late when our flights were delayed. Very happy with the service.”


13. Halley D.

“Halley was awesome! Super responsive and very kind. She treated our house with respect and our little beagle was a happy fella when we got home! Hoping to stay in touch with Halley for our dog sitting!”


14. Cassandra T.

“Cassandra is absolutely amazing! We were nervous leaving our babies for a week and have someone stay at the house. Cassandra met all expectations and more! Extremely communicative, sends lots of photos and videos, treats your babies like her own, and makes you feel calm and peaceful while away. 1000% recommend Cassandra!”


15. Robert B.

“Robert spent a weekend caring for our fur babies. We had a meet and greet prior to his stay and he did a thorough assessment of our animals needs to make sure he provided top notch care. Over the weekend he sent pictures and updates. I knew my fur babies were well-taken care of.”


16. Robin P.

“Robin is amazing! She looked after my pups at my place for 4 days and sent me plenty of pictures and good communication. You could tell she loved my pups and they definitely loved her. Will definitely use her again!”


17. Laura C.

“We needed a sitter super last minute & Laura came to the rescue! Our pups warmed up to her immediately & I had no worries about leaving them with her while we were away. She not only treated us & our dogs with respect but also our home. I would book her again without a doubt!”


18. Audra H.

“Audra did a great job of house sitting and caring for my cute but crazy cat. She stayed in our home for a week and I returned to clean house and a happy, well loved cat. 100% would hire again!”


19. Danielle E.
About: I have taken care of my family members. dog when I was 19 years old. I have also taken good care of both of my cats when i was 9 years old and help the mother of the kittens through her pregnancy at age 9 years old. I am very responsible in and taken care of your cute fuzzy babies I would be glad to have them. and I also have a pet bunny that is my baby that I am carrying for right now. I'm currently working part-time. I will have a lot of time to get to know them and build a great relationship with your wonderful babies that you love so much I would inform you that your babies are in good hands. I have an unfenced yard. I would take your dog or cat for walks and pick different spots to walk every week I have them so they can get a good experience with me. also, I would play with them have fun take them out on wonderful nature adventure walks. build a very loving respectful relationship even train them a bit.


20. Kripa A.
“Kripa is the most loving, gentle, kind, happy woman - mother. I witness her being the best most nurturing mother to her 1 year old daughter and to her entire fur family. Before birthing her own child she was always a cat & dog mom. She takes care of a farm with all the cuties including chickens. She can go above & beyond for your pet with administering medication if needed, etc. Your ohana will feel safe & happy in her presence. The peace of mind you’ll get with having Kripa care for your fur babies is priceless.”
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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 Newport News on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $39 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 Jul 2024, there are 1,070 house sitters in Newport News. 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, 90% of Newport News house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Newport News have an average of 14 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 Newport News.
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. Newport News 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.
