House Sitting In North Downtown Charlottesville, VA
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“Danielle was simply amazing. We received tons of photos and updates throughout the week. She quickly communicated when she had questions and was quick to implement any suggestions. Our girl is so shy and has some trouble on day one adjusting to new sitters- Danielle was so patient and kind with our girl and she was back to her silly, snuggly and fun self in no time! We hope to rebook in the future!”


“James did an awesome job with our Pisgah! James gave our pup so much exercise and attention that she was the happiest and most tranquil I’ve ever seen her after we’ve left her with a sitter. Highly recommend, will book again!”


“Bree was awesome! So many pictures and took great care of my dog!”


“Kristen did a great job with my old dog! We would definitely book with her again”


“Livvy was so good to our pups. We came back to a clean house and happy dogs. I highly recommend.”


“Mary took great care of Geneva during our family vacation and was very responsive through the week. Home was left super clean as well thank you!!!”



“Dawn Star took wonderful care of my two dogs while my family and I were out of town for a long weekend. I came back home to happy dogs and a well cared for home. This was my first experience with a house sitter and found my dogs to be much more relaxed at the end of the stay compared to when they board at a facility. One of my dogs is very high energy, and the other is more reserved. Dawn Star handled their particular dynamics without issues. She also paid attention to my care/ instruction sheet and followed it to a T. I’m very happy with this experience and would hire Dawn Star again.”


“Jordan did a great job taking care of my dog, Beckett! She sent plenty of pictures and even knitted a little paw for me while I was gone. I also appreciated that she was tidy and bonus ran my dishwasher and stripped the bed for me on her last day. Would absolutely recommend Jordan!”


“Amanda was a wonderful sitter for our doodle Henry. He loved having her and she really took great care of him. He had walks and playtime and she sent frequent pictures showing us how much fun Henry was having. I was completely at ease knowing she was at our house with him. She also left the house impeccable. We highly recommend her!!!”


“Brooke took excellent care of my cat while staying with him for a long trip. She followed his care instructions and sent me great updates and photos. Made me feel much better about being so far away from my cat. Would definitely reccomend Brooke!”


“Cailyn did great with our big bully breeds. She stayed at our house and did a great job of communicating and taking care of things. Would recommend!!”


“Christian was great! This is the second time I have booked a house sitting with them for my dog. Will definitely book with them in the future.”


“Mackenzie takes loving care of our dog and cat and leaves our house spotless. We love having her and are so grateful for her care and attention.”


About: I grew up with dogs, and in the last few years have been regularly petsitting for friends and mutual friends who need a dog lover to give them peace of mind that their pets will be cared for and loved on even when you're away :) I work full time, typically either 11-6:30 or 12-8:30 Tues-Sat (usually off Sunday and Monday). Infrequently I have later a later shift depending on work needs, and that usually means 3-11. Overall, I can be available in the morning, evening, and overnight around my work schedule! I'm an active person and love walks, so I can take your pet on very long walks and provide lots of play! I can take them out to the bathroom in the morning and evenings, and feed + administer medicine as needed. Overall, I enjoy getting to spend time with dogs so they will be watched and looked after (....and given lots of treats but that's between me and them)

“Kala did a fantastic job housesitting our three pets simultaneously. Two of our pets had medicine routines that Kala was able to follow without issue and thanks to her strength training background she had no issue carrying our Frenchy down the stairs on a regular basis. She was kind, sweet, full of common sense and responsible. We wouldn’t hesitate to have her help us again in the future. Book with confidence!”


“Latrice did a great job watching my dog. She sent me pictures and update texts, and I could tell my dog was having a great time while I was gone. She was also super responsive every time I tried to get in touch with her, which made my trip so much easier. Her rates are extremely reasonable, and she's very reliable.”


“Jessica took such good care of our pup! He often gets anxious when we’re away but Jessica put him at ease. She was so punctual, communicative, & friendly, sent us lots of photos, & left our home neat and clean. Thank you, Jessica!”


“I highly recommend this sitter. My dogs felt comfortable with her immediately. She made herself available at the last minute which was very helpful.”


“Nathan was great! He house sat our mini Aussie for a weekend while we were out of state and went on multiple walks and was great with him! Highly recommend if you have a high energy dog!”


“Lauren was so great!! She very graciously accommodated a booking error that was totally my fault, took the time to come meet our pup in advance, and did a fabulous job with him. Thanks, Lauren!”

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Danielle C.Star Sitter

“Danielle was simply amazing. We received tons of photos and updates throughout the week. She quickly communicated when she had questions and was quick to implement any suggestions. Our girl is so shy and has some trouble on day one adjusting to new sitters- Danielle was so patient and kind with our girl and she was back to her silly, snuggly and fun self in no time! We hope to rebook in the future!”


James B.
Star Sitter


“James did an awesome job with our Pisgah! James gave our pup so much exercise and attention that she was the happiest and most tranquil I’ve ever seen her after we’ve left her with a sitter. Highly recommend, will book again!”


Bree L.

“Bree was awesome! So many pictures and took great care of my dog!”


Kristen N.

“Kristen did a great job with my old dog! We would definitely book with her again”


Livvy Y.

“Livvy was so good to our pups. We came back to a clean house and happy dogs. I highly recommend.”


Mary B.Star Sitter

“Mary took great care of Geneva during our family vacation and was very responsive through the week. Home was left super clean as well thank you!!!”




Dawn "Star" C.

“Dawn Star took wonderful care of my two dogs while my family and I were out of town for a long weekend. I came back home to happy dogs and a well cared for home. This was my first experience with a house sitter and found my dogs to be much more relaxed at the end of the stay compared to when they board at a facility. One of my dogs is very high energy, and the other is more reserved. Dawn Star handled their particular dynamics without issues. She also paid attention to my care/ instruction sheet and followed it to a T. I’m very happy with this experience and would hire Dawn Star again.”


Jordan B.

“Jordan did a great job taking care of my dog, Beckett! She sent plenty of pictures and even knitted a little paw for me while I was gone. I also appreciated that she was tidy and bonus ran my dishwasher and stripped the bed for me on her last day. Would absolutely recommend Jordan!”


Amanda W.Star Sitter

“Amanda was a wonderful sitter for our doodle Henry. He loved having her and she really took great care of him. He had walks and playtime and she sent frequent pictures showing us how much fun Henry was having. I was completely at ease knowing she was at our house with him. She also left the house impeccable. We highly recommend her!!!”


Brooke L.Star Sitter

“Brooke took excellent care of my cat while staying with him for a long trip. She followed his care instructions and sent me great updates and photos. Made me feel much better about being so far away from my cat. Would definitely reccomend Brooke!”


Cailyn D.

“Cailyn did great with our big bully breeds. She stayed at our house and did a great job of communicating and taking care of things. Would recommend!!”


Christian A.

“Christian was great! This is the second time I have booked a house sitting with them for my dog. Will definitely book with them in the future.”


Mackenzie D.Star Sitter

“Mackenzie takes loving care of our dog and cat and leaves our house spotless. We love having her and are so grateful for her care and attention.”


Margaret L.
“My pup loves Maggie! She walks him multiple times a week, sometimes even taking him on excursions to various walk paths around the city. I trust her to pick him up while I'm away at work and have never had any issues. She is very knowledgeable in dog behavior and is a great guide for my 10 month old puppy. She always sends me cute photo and video updates and returns him happy and sleepy—the best combo! <3”


Kala C.

“Kala did a fantastic job housesitting our three pets simultaneously. Two of our pets had medicine routines that Kala was able to follow without issue and thanks to her strength training background she had no issue carrying our Frenchy down the stairs on a regular basis. She was kind, sweet, full of common sense and responsible. We wouldn’t hesitate to have her help us again in the future. Book with confidence!”


LaTrice K.
Star Sitter


“Latrice did a great job watching my dog. She sent me pictures and update texts, and I could tell my dog was having a great time while I was gone. She was also super responsive every time I tried to get in touch with her, which made my trip so much easier. Her rates are extremely reasonable, and she's very reliable.”


Jessica M.

“Jessica took such good care of our pup! He often gets anxious when we’re away but Jessica put him at ease. She was so punctual, communicative, & friendly, sent us lots of photos, & left our home neat and clean. Thank you, Jessica!”


Aubrey H.

“I highly recommend this sitter. My dogs felt comfortable with her immediately. She made herself available at the last minute which was very helpful.”


Nathan M.

“Nathan was great! He house sat our mini Aussie for a weekend while we were out of state and went on multiple walks and was great with him! Highly recommend if you have a high energy dog!”


Lauren T.

“Lauren was so great!! She very graciously accommodated a booking error that was totally my fault, took the time to come meet our pup in advance, and did a fabulous job with him. Thanks, Lauren!”
North Downtown pet parents share their Rover experiences
They took excellent care of my dog! I got good updates and made sure he was fed, played with, and let outside. Great communication and I came home to a happy pup. Would definitely book with them again!

Christian was excellent! She was incredibly professional and took the time to thoroughly document our pets' schedules and needs. Great communication throughout our booking kept our minds at ease. We would absolutely recommend Christian!

Estefani is a wonderful dog sitter. She gave our shy little pup lots of love while we were away and offered regular updates. We’ll definitely use her again!

Andrew is a very responsible, respectful and responsive dog sitter! We were very happy with his services! We’ve already signed up already for future visits.

Amanda is absolutely amazing! This is the first time I used Rover. Amanda was very communicative and sent photos each day. I will definitely use her again as a house sitter on our next trip. She even washed the sheets! The house was spotless. My dog was taken care of well the entire time we were gone.

Kala was incredibly communicative, thorough, kind and caring to Cado! We would definitely recommend her to anyone!

Mikayla is a really good house/pet sitter. She is reliable, takes great care of the pets and is very neat. Our home and pets did well under her care.

Thank you, Mary! I am so sorry there were fireworks and my dog's created a late night. Thank you for taking such great care of them!! They looked happy when I came home!

Zach was wonderful staying in our home with our pets. He even took my 2 cats to the vet when they unexpectedly needed care. I highly recommend him and I hope to book him again

Was nothing short of amazing. From the meet and greet to entire time Lettie was house sitting, she was attentive and thorough. Gave updates along the way and made the entire experience so stress free. Best experience with Rover yet!

Brooke was great! Easy to communicate with and took good care of our cats. Would recommend her to anyone looking for care.

Allison has watched our puppy, Basil, at her home before and he loved it. This time we asked if she could accommodate house sitting our three dogs and she did. They were well taken care of and she communicated with us throughout. Highly recommend!

Latrice took great care of cooper while we were on vacation! He seemed happy, healthy, and our house was in perfect order when we got home! I would definitely use her again.

Emily was great with my cat! She communicated well and cat seemed to be comfortable with her right from the start. I would definitely recommend booking with Emily!

Rosey is fantastic! Very responsive and the dogs and house are always in perfect shape when we return!

Our dogs loved Savannah! She was very considerate of what our pups may need and kept us updated with pictures throughout the trip! We will definitely be booking again!

Victoria was wonderful! She was able to watch Sulley for me fairly last minute and was very communicative and sent lots of pictures and updates.

Myka was great! Easy to communicate with, updated us regularly, and kept the house tidy. Will reach out again when we need care. Thanks again!

Allison took good care of your two anxious dogs, they both seemed happy when we returned home. She sent photos and updates throughout the stay.

David was really lovely. It was my first experience using a house sitter instead of boarding as I had always felt a bit uneasy about it, but David was very reassuring and put me at ease. He took great care of my dog while I was gone and she seemed to have really liked him; the first night I came home, she went to the guest room where he had stayed instead of my room and was sniffing and looking around like she was looking for him. I would definitely recommend him for anyone!

How Rover works
1. Search
Read verified reviews and choose a house sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away3. Book & Pay
All payments are processed through Rover’s secured platform and your booking is backed by 24/7 support. It’s that easy!
Why Choose Rover?
Cashless payments
Book and pay through Rover’s secured platform—no cash or checks required.
Reservation protection
It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
World-class support
We’re friendly, knowledgable, and total pet fanatics. You can get in touch with us anytime.
House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover 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 North Downtown.
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. North Downtown 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.
