House Sitting in Oak Lane, Philadelphia, PA
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About: Ever since I was little I have loved animals, so much so that when I was 12 I convinced my mother to let me get a dog, despite her fears of them. I raised, trained (haphazardly 😅), and groomed my dog from a puppy to an adult till she died of heart worms. After, I adopted my sister’s dog when she no longer wanted her. Grooming and taking care of her till I went off to college taught me a lot about caring for an older dog. In between dogs and even now I help my friends with their cats, feeding, grooming, and watching over them when their owners are out of town. I have a lot of experience taking care of pets and I am ready to tackle whatever yours may throw at me! I work part time mornings throughout the week so after I get off I have all the time in the world to take care of your pets. I can devote a great deal of time to walking or sitting. The more time you need the more time I get to spend with your cute fur babies making it a win/win. Typically I like to feed pets around every 3-5 hours, but I am perfectly capable of adhering to any sort of schedule or rules you may have regarding feeding times. I am extremely flexible so if there are any specifics when it comes to the care of your pet I will have little to no problem sticking to your routine.
“Dana! Wow, what an excellent human you are. Thank you so much for conquering an unplanned battle this weekend against our enemy, the sugar ants! It's an ongoing war, and you went out of your way (as I'm sure was necessary), thank you. Junie's asking constantly about when we are planning to leave again and left a travel brochure on my pillow last night. I caught her this morning trying to text you herself...something about coming over to finish that list of movies you started together. Had to change the password on my phone, that stinker! I'm sure you'll be hearing from one of us again soon! Thank you so much, Jess + Matt + JUNEBUG! 🐾”
“Sabrina was so good with my puppy Nova! She went above and beyond for her and she left my apartment in immaculate condition! I would absolutely recommend, thank you so much again!”
“Mochi loves her and appeared very comfortable in the photos while she was petsitting him. She was also really respectful of my apartment and left it really nice. I will definitely book her again!”
“This was our first time using Anna as a sitter. She came one week ahead to meet our pup briefly to ensure it was a good fit. She sat for about 5 hours. Took him to the park for a big play sesh - so much that he napped the rest of the evening. Will use again.”
“1,000,000/5 stars for Jesse’s phenomenal job babysitting my energetic 2 year old pug!! I was in a pinch as a loved one unfortunately passed, leaving me on a time crunch to find a sitter for a funeral. My dog is recovering from eye surgery which initially made me nervous about putting him in someone else’s care. From other reviews, I could instantly tell that Jesse would be the perfect fit, and I could not be happier with the outcome! Jesse went above and beyond with excellent communication, punctuality, a positive attitude, and a relaxed demeanor. My dog and Jesse instantly got along, Jesse was ready to jump right in! I felt completely at ease knowing my dog was in great hands, an understatement. Jesse was so awesome that I’m thinking of planning some vacations, I won’t have to even think twice about who to go to for watching my little pup. I’m so happy that my dog has a new buddy and someone I can truly trust. I highly recommend his services and will be spreading the word. If you’re looking for a sitter, JESSE IS THE BEST!!!!!!”
“This is our second time using Nikki for our anxious dog and she was great! Our dog seemed to warm up to her immediately, she sent regular updates, and left our house spotless. It can be really nerve-wracking having a stranger watch your pet/stay in your house but we have no concerns about Nikki at all. She is definitely our new go to dog sitter, highly recommend!”
“Jasmine was great with my, at times, stubborn beagle coonhound mix rescue. She sent reports and photos daily. He looked so content I don't think he noticed my absence!”
“Amanda did a wonderful job taking care of our dog and cat while we were away! She was very friendly and respectful. We appreciated her messages and pictures each morning with updates.”
About: I will understand your dog's needs and take the time to make sure they are comfortable. I have experience with reactive, aggressive, and shy dogs with varieties of needs. I have 3 border collies, my daily routine is dogs. Training, playing, and adventuring is what we do. Every day has basics that need to be met, but also beyond that. My dogs get their needed play and attention in my small fenced yard daily as well as a different daily activity, from swimming to homemade dog gym time, there's always something different and fun.
“Nija was such an attentive and flexible sitter. Our dog got long walks, scratches and more and our cat was so happy to see her every day. There is nothing better than getting pet mail daily from her.”
“Lauren was great! We received updates throughout the entire stay. My pups were happy, well cared for, and loved the entire time! We will absolutely be using her again!! She also had my parents dog with ours and they were so impressed with her updates, care, and attentiveness!”
“This was my first time ever using Rover and Christina was so amazing to our two boys!!! She was easy to get in touch with and provided a lot of pictures of the cats! When we came home the boys were calm and happy!!! Will definitely be using her again!!!! Highly recommend 🥰”
“Alexis was amazing! She was kind and courteous and kept us updated on her day with Marlow! I loved the picture updates and the inquiries into some of our pups little quirks. This was our first time leaving our dog with someone other than family, and it could not have gone better. She not only treated Marlow well, but also our home. We will 10000% book again. ❤️”
“Tina was an absolutely amazing sitter and kept us up to date with lots of photos and updates. The dogs seemed to have a great time with her and the house was clean and neat when we came home.”
“Shannon was terrific. She loved the dogs and the dogs loved her. Our pack is a bit challenging at times and she embraced their quirks. Thank you, Shannon!!”
“Porsche was incredible!! She did a meet and greet with us before watching our dog. Which went really well and was very helpful for us. She then stayed at our house which was left really clean. She sent photos and communicated her arrival and departure as well. We will be using her again.”
“Rachel did a great job house sitting our dog and 2 cats, including administering insulin shots and giving an asthma inhaler to our older cat. She was super nice and excellent with communication sending frequent pictures and updates. 10/10 would recommend”
“Ceara took great care of our dog and home while on a last minute trip. She was patient and attentive to our elderly pup. Would 100% recommend her to anyone.”
Oak Lane pet parents share their Rover experiences
1,000,000/5 stars for Jesse’s phenomenal job babysitting my energetic 2 year old pug!! I was in a pinch as a loved one unfortunately passed, leaving me on a time crunch to find a sitter for a funeral. My dog is recovering from eye surgery which initially made me nervous about putting him in someone else’s care. From other reviews, I could instantly tell that Jesse would be the perfect fit, and I could not be happier with the outcome! Jesse went above and beyond with excellent communication, punctuality, a positive attitude, and a relaxed demeanor. My dog and Jesse instantly got along, Jesse was ready to jump right in! I felt completely at ease knowing my dog was in great hands, an understatement. Jesse was so awesome that I’m thinking of planning some vacations, I won’t have to even think twice about who to go to for watching my little pup. I’m so happy that my dog has a new buddy and someone I can truly trust. I highly recommend his services and will be spreading the word. If you’re looking for a sitter, JESSE IS THE BEST!!!!!!
Nikki is the epitome of professional - my 3 month old puppy absolutely loved her and she maintained all of his training while we were away!! Nikki was incredibly attentive to his schedule and gave us real time updates and pictures. I would rebook with Nikki any time as my first choice.
Maria did a wonderful job with our two fur babies. It ended up snowing while she was watching them, and she was very thoughtful about checking in to ask about any special considerations for the dogs in the wintry weather. She kept us up to date throughout the weekend with photos and videos, so we never had to feel worried about the dogs. We definitely hope to work with Maria again in the future!
Anna did a great job with Bella and was communicative and professional throughout the process including the meet and greet all the way through to the end of the sitting session. She is responsible and trustworthy and I found Bella well adjusted and cared for. Anna was even kind enough to take in an Amazon package without asking. Bella and me thank Anna for making us both feel at ease. We hope to see her again for future sitting sessions!
Allie was an exceptional dog sitter and took wonderful care of my diabetic dog while house sitting. She was attentive, responsible, and clearly comfortable managing medications and sticking to a strict schedule. I had complete peace of mind knowing my dog and my home were in great hands. I would absolutely trust Allie again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a dependable, caring sitter, especially for pets with special medical needs.
Abbagail was by far the most amazing dog sitter/ house sitter I have ever had. She was completely professional, we formed a friendship over the week with her communication. My babies were very happy and felt loved. She even washed all the bedding and dishes before we got home. I loved that she sent photos throughout the week of my 2 babies so it made me feel comfortable and missed them a little less! I will definitely hire her again!!!!!
Lauren was amazing!! My dog had surgery and the recovery time was much longer than expected. I was in a crunch to find someone to watch my dog while I went back to work. Lauren responded almost immediately and scheduled a time to come meet my dog the day after she confirmed she could help. Lauren looked after my dog whom has stitches and dispensed all medication perfectly. She was truly a life saver and relieved so much stress.
Kimberlee was great with our cavapoo! She was very trustworthy, communicative & we felt great having her care for our pup in our home for 10 days. Kimberlee sent photos and prepared homemade food for our dog. We look forward to having her take care of him again!
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Oak Lane is $50
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Sitters in Oak Lane average 3 repeat house sitting clients
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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 Oak Lane on Rover as of Feb 2026 was about $50 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.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 95% of Oak Lane house sitters respond in under an hour.
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 Oak Lane.
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. Oak Lane 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.
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