House Sitting in Ottawa
Find a loving dog sitter to watch your dog overnight in your home.
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1. Emily H.
“The animals were in great hands with Emily! She had great communication and sent pictures and updates while I was gone! Our German shepherd is a little shy around new people, but not with Emily! She made him feel comfortable right away and was great with him! I would highly recommend her :)”
2. Tara R.
“Tara is amazing. She took such good care of our girl, providing daily pictures and updates. Super communicative and so thoughtful. She even left us a welcome home note with a synopsis of how her stay with Rosie went. We will definitely be asking her to watch our girl again. Can't recommend her highly enough.”
3. Amanda G.
“Amanda was great with Max, great communication with me. Short notice for Amanda to watch Max I’m very pleased with Amanda definitely having her take care of Max again”
4. Stephanie S.
“Stephanie did a great job watching our 4 crazy dogs while we were on vacation. We reached out fairly last minute and she was able to accommodate all our dogs’ needs. All our dogs loved her and we will definitely be utilizing her services again in the future.”
5. Benjamin T.
“My dog Flo responded well to Ben’s calm energy. I felt very comfortable leaving her with Ben. He was helpful and communicative the whole time he took care of her. I highly recommend Ben.”
6. Eliana S.
“We hired Eli for house sitting and overnight care of our dog and cat. Eli was fantastic!! She was a great house guest and made sure to fully understand our normal routine and care for our animals with the same approach they are used to having. The animals were both happy and healthy and the house was spotless when we returned. Eli is confident, caring, responsible and communicates well. We highly recommend her services!”
7. Reece M.
“Reece was AMAZING!!! She was able to help us out in a bind while we were traveling through and Lucy absolutely loved her!!! Please contact Reece, we’re going to miss her dearly!!”
8. Vonnie T.
“We have two elderly dogs that need kindness and someone to lay around with them. Vonnie was perfect! She was able to be with them. We will definitely book with her again..”
9. Brandi W.
“Brandi was fabulous. She took care of our dogs like her own and we didn't have to worry about a thing. I would definitely have her watch our pups again. Thank you so much”
10. Joey C.
“Joey did a fantastic job taking care of our three pets. Two of them are elderly and require medication. I felt so much better leaving for our trip knowing she was staying in our house keeping them company.”
11. Tim A.
“Tim is really a great sitter. he is very reachable and responsive, while I am on vacation, he constantly updated me about my dog, and replied my text msg immediately when I asked him any questions.. on the last day, he confirmed my flight number to make sure if he may stay longer with my dog if my international flight delayed or canceled, which is very thoughtful. also he has kept my place very organized, clean and neat. thanks so much, for treating my place seriously like your own home. I will definitely book Tim when I need someone to take care of my dog in future. surely a 5 star experience!!”
12. Carissa N.
“Once again Carissa was great with our pups. Having her with them allowed us to relax and enjoy our vacation knowing they were very well taken care of. Thank you so very much 😀🐾🐶”
13. Cindy S.
“Cindy was great! Great communications and took excellent care and attention to my dog while I was away. Valentine got daily walks and play time; the pictures sent to me was very reassuring.”
14. Kayla L.
“Kayla did a great job watching our dog. She was on time and communicated with us as needed. When we returned home everything was picked up and in order. She also stopped out before the house sitting booking to meet the dog and us. We would recommend her.”
15. Emma R.
“Emma took such great care of Stella. She was knowledgeable of Stella's anxiety and her special diet. Emma kept us updated throughout the week and was incredible with my own anxieties of leaving our dog for a week. She was attentive, caring and most of all competent.”
16. Ramsey S.
“Ramsey was awesome! The dogs loved her and got tons of attention and exercise. Great communication and pictures to keep us informed. Will definitely be booking again!”
17. Lauren D.
“Lauren was absolutely wonderful! She provided great updates and we had no worries that our little guy was in great hands. She also left the house absolutely spotless. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Lauren and will absolutely book with her again!”
18. CeCi S.
“Ceci is WONDERFUL! Extremely responsible and very reliable. Great communication as well! She’s very nice and always willing to go above and beyond. She loves all types of animals!”
19. Tatum S.
“Tatum was great with our dogs. Left the house very clean and even washed sheets and towels.”
20. Rebecca H.
“Rebecca did a great job caring for our senior cat and our house! She took the time to come learn my cat’s routine, and asked good questions. She also provided regular updates while we were gone so that we knew”
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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 Ottawa on Rover as of Jul 2024 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 Jul 2024, there are 438 house sitters in Ottawa. 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 Ottawa house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Ottawa have an average of 15 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 Ottawa.
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. Ottawa 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.
