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“Grian was very well cared for and did not appear stressed. Kristina was willing to jump in and change our original agreement when our flight was late coming back. We appreciated her very much!”
About: I am a highly responsible, caring, and athletic individual. I work in the healthcare field as needed and would love to watch pets on the side for extra money as I pursue different ministry opportunities this year. I work M, W, F. I can be available in the evenings on Monday at 5:30 pm or later and W, F, after 3:30 pm. I have T, Th, Sat, and Sunday off. I usually go to church on Sunday mornings from 10:30-12:30 as well. I am not currently caring for pets in my home rental as they are not allowed. I will come to you if you need your pets house sat and it works with my schedule.
About: I’ve taken care of animals since I was young—dogs/puppies and cats. Very patient with younger animals or with more energy that require more attention and/or more technical care. I have a flexible schedule that allows the ability to stop in throughout the day. Available most weekends, early evenings and flexible throughout the day. With extensive experience with petsitting I’m very skilled in sensing the time needed and patience to build trust and a comfortable space and presence for one’s pets.
About: I have helped my parents take care of dogs since I was 6 years old. Family and friends ask for my help when they need it. I have plenty of time to take care of and pay attention to your dog’s needs and wants, and can play with and exercise your dogs. I have an indoor dog that gets plenty of time outside. I make sure they get fed on time and take them or allow them outside to go to the bathroom when needed.
About: Hi, I'm Adabelle, and living in Kenai right now. I have a passion for working with dogs they give me joy! I have a 4-year-old dachshund Maple I enjoy taking Maple and her friends to walk together daily at the dog park and playing ball fetch at the school field or in my home neighborhood. Sometimes I take care of my family or friends' dogs. Also, I have a 5-month-old kitten and I’m not sure how he will get along with any dog except my dog, Maple. I'm open to all commitments and I am a committed person. I'll make an effort to ensure every client is happy with my services Also I'm a very patient person. I'm used to handling different sizes and breeds. I love all the different sizes of dogs. I don't have experience administering medication or taking care of special needs dogs. But I'm willing to learn new challenges. I'm currently stay home mother and take college classes at same time. I’m flexible with schedule by take dogs out walk often in the neighborhood or dog park. I have huge yard for dogs to run around plus walk around neighborhood. Also, I have a small dog that will enjoy playing with dogs.
About: 🦮 Hi! I’m Julianne! I’ve been caring for pets for many years and I am well acquainted with all the perfect dog friendly spots to get your pup out. I have a 6 year old golden retriever that can come along or not, depending on your needs and preferences. I’m an active outdoorsy individual that loves to be in nature and around animals. I go for trails runs & hikes daily and would love to take your dog on those. I grew up with dogs in my life and have loved the dynamic of each pet I’ve had - I want to love your pet the way you would and I will make sure to do that. I have a flexible schedule and availability and a lot of love & care to give your pup. I look forward to meeting you and your furry friend! I have a very flexible work schedule and I can easily accommodate a variety of different needs throughout the day or night for your pet. I often travel to Soldotna and/or Homer. I can invite pets into my own home (with or without my own pets around) or I can do house sitting or drop in visits in the clients home
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Christina G.
“Grian was very well cared for and did not appear stressed. Kristina was willing to jump in and change our original agreement when our flight was late coming back. We appreciated her very much!”
Ryan W.
“Ryan did wonderfully with our 2 cats and our dog. Loved the updated and the level of communication that was provided. Would 100% recommend him to watch your fur babies.”
Tanya S.
“Very polite, and they checked in constantly to keep me updated”
Kaitlin H.
“Kaitlin is awesome. She took great care of our animals. Our dog Pepper loved being able to go walking every day. We appreciated all of the updates. We strongly recommend Kaitlin.”
Brittany M.
“Brittany is the person you have been looking for. Let me explain... I have never met a more pet friendly person. When she meets your pet, she connects with them. Not only is Brittany loving, caring, committed, loyal and trustworthy. But... she is the epitome of a dog whisperer. Animals are a part of the family and she will treat your pet like one of her own. I never have to worry when Brittany stays to dog sit my animals. I can attest to her skills and talents. I would trust her with any pet of mine. Brittany is your Go-To woman for doggy day care, walking, and boarding Hire her today!”
Jessie C.
About: I’ve taken care of animals since I was young—dogs/puppies and cats. Very patient with younger animals or with more energy that require more attention and/or more technical care. I have a flexible schedule that allows the ability to stop in throughout the day. Available most weekends, early evenings and flexible throughout the day. With extensive experience with petsitting I’m very skilled in sensing the time needed and patience to build trust and a comfortable space and presence for one’s pets.
Deja W.
“Drop is an amazing pet lover. She puts the pets needs and wants first while pet sitting. She never misses anything on the schedule. She dog sat for me a lot and I highly recommend her for being a pet caregiver”
Adabelle M.
About: Hi, I'm Adabelle, and living in Kenai right now. I have a passion for working with dogs they give me joy! I have a 4-year-old dachshund Maple I enjoy taking Maple and her friends to walk together daily at the dog park and playing ball fetch at the school field or in my home neighborhood. Sometimes I take care of my family or friends' dogs. Also, I have a 5-month-old kitten and I’m not sure how he will get along with any dog except my dog, Maple. I'm open to all commitments and I am a committed person. I'll make an effort to ensure every client is happy with my services Also I'm a very patient person. I'm used to handling different sizes and breeds. I love all the different sizes of dogs. I don't have experience administering medication or taking care of special needs dogs. But I'm willing to learn new challenges. I'm currently stay home mother and take college classes at same time. I’m flexible with schedule by take dogs out walk often in the neighborhood or dog park. I have huge yard for dogs to run around plus walk around neighborhood. Also, I have a small dog that will enjoy playing with dogs.
Julianne E.
“We are very happy with the care Julianne has given our pets. She is friendly, loving and patient. She is good with training younger dogs as well as working with older dogs.”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Nikiski on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $42 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 16 house sitters in Nikiski. 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 Nikiski house sitters respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Nikiski.
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. Nikiski 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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