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Top rated Newtown house sitters
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“Erica was great with our pets! We have a lot and they’re easily overwhelming, but she handled them with such care and professionalism that I wasn’t worried for a moment. Great response time, good communication, and easy to get along with. 10/10 recommend!”
“Christine was terrific caring for our dog and our home while we were away. She shared photos and gave us great peace of mind knowing our fur baby was in great hands.”
“Carrie was an amazing house and pet sitter for our two cats and our "special needs" dog who needs medication twice a day! She sent us photos and updates regularly and left the house neater than we left it. We will definitely book with Carrie again!”
“Suzanne was a wonderful sitter! Patches got to play and be exercised while i was at an out of town workshop! He loved his sitter and I know she cared for him while I was away. She sent fun action photos of him playing! Arrives on time always. Will have her again, Jane H.”
“Bethany took great care of our boys while we were out of town. She sent updates and pictures multiple times throughout her time dog/house sitting for us. We will def have her watch them again for our future vacations. Highly recommended to take care of your fur babies.”
About: I’ve lived with animals all my like and I have taken care of/trained several pets! I’ve also taken care of injured pets after surgeries and more! I’m very experienced with both dogs and cats however I’ve had a lot of exotic pets growing up! I have also fostered several animals and helped them find their forever homes!! I also have had experience with difficult animals, I have had some animals that were found abandoned and were hesitant to trust people but with abundant work and love they grew more trusting and I helped them to find their forever homes! I have school everyday from 8-2 then after school I ahve some sports that require attendance, however I can work on Saturday’s and Friday’s after school! In my home I feed my cats and scoop their litter and when I had dogs I would feed them walk them and take care of them 24/7, while cats don’t need as much upkeep I would still be keeping track of them all day! In my clients home, I’ll do anything they ask me to and love on their pet! I keep track of their animals, giving them food, water, walks, pets, anything they need! I also have experience administering medication and tending to sick animals! I also know how to trim nails if they need it’
“Andrea did a great job watching my dog! Even through the snow storm, she kept my pup well cared for and entertained. She was also very communicative through the stay which I appreciate!”
“I can’t recommend Alex enough. She is a wonderful sitter. I had an emergency where my flight was bumped to the next day - Alex was there for our cat and dog. I’ve rebooked her several times and will continue to do so. She takes care of our home, is very communicative and our pets love her.”
“Stephanie was great looking over my dog Grady. She came by the house prior to house sitting to talk through everything to ensure my pup has a great time while I’m gone ? I will definitely contact Stephanie again for house sitting/boarding.”
“Sheila did a great job taking care of my dog! She did two meet and greats to ensure my dog was familiar with her. She walked him multiple times per day. She sent me several pictures and updates during her stay. The house was left clean. We will use Sheila again in the future.”
“Evgenia was so helpful at such a short notice to step in and pet sit our dog and cat. She was great with them, which I knew she would be when we had the meet and greet beforehand. The pets both liked her right away. Her interactions with them were very sweet. She stayed in our home, kept it very clean besides keeping the litter pans clean, and sent us pictures/videos of our pets. She took Sophie for walks being careful not to get her out in the extreme heat of the day. She also let us know when she arrived as well as what time she left since we were scheduled to arrive home after her planned departure time. We were able to relax and enjoy our time away, which was such a wonderful feeling. She was very responsible. We look forward to booking Evgenia again.”
About: I’ve taken care of dogs for three years. I have had dogs all my life. I’ve worked with little dogs to big dogs. I can handle aggressive dogs and reactive dogs. I love walking dogs and being outside and playing with them. I’m currently working part time and am going to school on Wednesdays. I’m available any days and weekends. I love a good morning walk!! I have two cats. I can easily stop by and walk or take care of your animals throughout the day! I can also help with overnight care.
“Natalie was great house sitting my two huskies. She immediately made friends with them. I appreciated how much exercise she gave them and was great about sending me pics while I was gone. I would definitely hire her again.”
About: Early 40’s year old sitter/walker with car still building reviews. You could say I have 40+ years of experience. My family had a German Shepherd from before I was born and I was very close to her. There has been a stream of pets in my family. Including so so so many cats in NYC. Even going so far as to “rescue” a half feral one. Currently, I share ownership of a dog. As a small business owner of over 10 years, I am able to have a flexible schedule and spend more time hanging out with your pet(s). I can follow their diet and pet or play or brush their hair. As long as you give me a list or schedule, I'll do my best to provide it. I have extensive experience with pets at all stages of life. (As well as other kinds of pets which I am open to caring for.) I am extremely comfortable and unbothered by any dogs or cats. I understand the care required for a wide variety of needs including providing reinforcement on current training. I can reinforce sit, lay down, paw, stay, heel, rollover, or anything else. I can administer medicine with ease for even very giant unruly pets. I am not formally trained in pet CPR, but I am trained in human CPR and have looked at videos for pet CPR. When I was younger I worked as a lifeguard, and have a remarkable natural ability to stay calm and act fast in crisis situations. This comes in handy, for example: when protecting my maltipoo from other dogs, managing territorial behavior, or keeping one dog out of another dog’s bowl. For day boarding, they will stay in the upstairs of a carriage house, where I work in the other room. I have a large yard and can provide leashed walks or yard time as well as photos for you. I am working on getting a camera setup for the boarding room and the yard. My schedule is flexible and I have a car. I have a small business and partial responsibility of my dog, so I do need to be able to run errands, go to meetings, or check in at home to keep that part of my life running. For extended care, and distance further than 5 miles, I prefer be given the option to stay over at clients for the sake of gas costs, time, and energy. First meeting and approach are important to setting a precedent, I first see if the pet will approach me. I like to offer my hand palm down for them to smell. Sometimes it takes a few times smelling the hand before they feel comfortable letting me pet them. In my opinion it’s important not to mess up first impressions with the pet. Spending time together builds familiarity bonds, being attentive builds trust. It’s important to build rapport.
“Gabby is simply the best. She was amazing and flexible with the needs of our senior girl, Jersie. She sent picture updates throughout our trip and kept us in the loop of what was going on. We are so thankful for her compassion and are looking forward to booking with her again ❤️”
“We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about our pet sitter! She cared for our two dogs and our cat over a long weekend, and from start to finish, the experience was absolutely incredible. From the moment we met her, we felt completely at ease. She is warm, professional, responsible, and clearly has a genuine love for animals. While we were away, she kept us updated with thoughtful messages and the sweetest photos, which meant so much to us. It was obvious our pets were not only being well cared for — they were happy, relaxed, and completely comfortable in her care. Our dogs can be a handful at times, and our cat definitely has her own personality, but she handled everything with patience, attentiveness, and so much kindness. She followed all instructions perfectly and treated our home with great respect. Coming home to calm, content pets (and a tidy house!) made all the difference. It’s such a gift to travel knowing your animals are in loving, capable hands. We would trust her again in a heartbeat and recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for an exceptional pet sitter. She is truly the best! 🐾💛”
“We hired Brendan to stay at our house for our week long trip to watch our Orange Tabby, Popsicle. We had a list of things we wanted him to do on a daily basis for Popsicle and he was diligent in following that list. We received a morning and evening photo and corresponding with Brendan was very easy. Brendan cares deeply for being on time and being responsible and was certainly a professional pet sitter for our cat who we love so much.”
Newtown pet parents share their Rover experiences
Christine was our first Rover and we could not have picked someone better! Christine is attentive, responsive, asks questions, sent numerous photos and updates. We were thrilled! She was at our home during a very rainy week and she kept the house clean - which with 2 large dogs can be hard when it is messy out. We have already asked her to pet-sit for another trip.
Love love love Nina! She is responsible, attentive, and always trustworthy. Nina is always sure to follow our pet’s routine and gives them lots of love when we are a way. She made sure to provide plenty of pictures and kept me updated on how well they were doing. I know I can always count on her and feel at ease when I’m away from home. I cannot recommend Nina enough! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
I cannot say enough good things about Nicole! I have a reactive dog who immediately warmed up to her - which isn't his usual style, so I was impressed right off the bat - and she handled him brilliantly. Reportedly he acted like an angel and didn't act a fool the entire week she housesat for me, which might be a new record for him. I came home to a house that was 100% cleaner than I left it, I received daily photos of all four of my animals, and came home to a pristine house. MOST IMPOTANTLY, Nicole was incredibly patient and flexible with me as my house sprung a foundation leak 2 days before I left for my trip. I had no running water the entire time she was here and not only did she completely roll with the punches, she had al 15 gallons of water I'd provided refilled for me when I got home. Nicole really went above and beyond and I am incredibly grateful that I trusted my zoo with her and nobody else. :)
Courtney was incredible with our pup! She was so attentive and caring, making sure he was comfortable and all his needs (and requests) were met at all times. She sent us plenty of updates throughout our trip and left our house spotless. It was evident she cares greatly about the pets she watches! Cannot recommend Courtney enough!!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Newtown is $45
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Sitters in Newtown average 4 repeat house sitting clients
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 Newtown on Rover as of Mar 2026 was about $45 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 Mar 2026, there are 1,292 house sitters in Newtown. 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, 86% of Newtown house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Newtown have an average of 16 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 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 Newtown.
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. Newtown 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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