House Sitting Palo Alto
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“Guilherme took care of our dog and cat during the Christmas and new years holiday. He sent many updates with photos, helped bring the garbage bins inside and collect mail and left our home more organized than when we left. Highly recommend and definitely hope to use his services again when we travel. Thanks Guilherme!”
About: I had a Dachshund for 13 wonderful years before she crossed the rainbow bridge, and caring for her was a special part of my life. I have five years of dog- and house-sitting experience, including walking, feeding, and providing attentive care for pets. I’ve cared for dogs of all sizes, from small to large breeds, and have some experience administering oral medications. I’m passionate about making sure every pet feels safe, comfortable, and loved. I currently work a 7:30-3pm job, and have availability to walk dogs in the afternoon. I can also dog/house- sit as long as parents are okay with me leaving during the day to work my regular hours. I have lots of availability during school breaks (winter, summer breaks) since I am on a school district schedule, so I can spend all day with your dog children. Feel free to message me about availability for Christmas, and/or New Years or specific school holidays. I care for pets in their owner's home and I follow whatever plan is needed. If the pet needs anything, I make sure to follow everything in detail.
“Shalese was excellent as always! We know Dre loves we she comes to care for him and she does a fantastic job! Her updates are perfect and she always leaves our apartment clean and well taken care of as well.”
“Ines is an amazing pet sitter. She communicates well, is punctual, and, most of all, is kind and playful. My puppy loved her and was sad to see her go! She sent photos and text updates, and when I came home, my house was clean, and my puppy was happy and relaxed. I look forward to having her return!”
“Trina is an absolute gem. She cared for our pup with kindness and love, and put a great amount of time and effort into getting to know him and us before our trip. It put me at such ease knowing he was in her care. Beyond happy to have met Trina and am so excited to have her care for Chip again.”
“She answered my last-minute request and took care of our two large German shepherds and one tiny dog perfectly - our dogs immediately fell in love with her, and usually they are an annoying, noisy bunch, but they behaved chill. Thank you so so much for taking care of them and I'd love to ask you to take care of them again.”
About: Hi, I’m Dawn and I have been a pet parent for over 25 years to rabbits, guinea pigs and 4 dogs with 2 of them of senior age. All 4 dogs were raised since they were puppies and they are currently based in my hometown with my parents when I moved here. My intuition and experience allow me to provide your pet with the best care and most comfortable environment away from home, so rest assured that they are in good hands. Let’s chat! I’m mostly available during weekdays from 7am to 12 midnight and certain weekends. Date and timings can be further discussed if you require my services. I have a balcony at home and have space available for your pet to roam around freely if needed. Happy to chat more to see what else you’ll require
“Roy was such a great sitter for our two (high energy) Australian Shepherds! He was very communicative and kept us informed with updates and photos. One of our dogs has some medical needs and I was confident he was in good hands with Roy. He also took great care of our house and honestly left it better than when we left. Would highly recommend!”
“Anne was a fantastic dog sitter for our girl JoJo. She was responsible, helpful, and comforting for our dog while we were away. We came home to a happy dog with all needs met plus. We hope to book with Anne again.”
“Marion was wonderful! Our cats and home were well looked after. We felt confident being away, knowing that our kitties were being taken care of. Marion was communicative and followed all our instructions perfectly. Thank you so much, Marion, we'll definitely have her back!”
“Samaria did a fantastic job watching all our animals. She sent me fun pictures of the animals with updates. She responded quickly with any questions I had. Asked good questions when I was showing her what needed to be done. I would hire her again!”
“Barbara was a fabulous and easy dog sitter to work with. She was fast to communicate, sent frequent photos, and left our house cleaner than she found it. We are looking forward to using her again in the future.”
About: We’re an engaged couple looking for more time with pets! We’d love to give your pet extra care, companionship, and affection while you’re away or taking some time for yourself. We only care for one pet (or one family) at a time so your pet can get plenty of attention with us. As a couple, your pet gets double the care and companionship at no extra cost! We especially enjoy boarding pets in our home. We don’t have pets or children of our own. Our private fenced backyard allows for plenty of space to play. We go on 1–2 walks a day and would love to have your pet join us! We can’t wait to meet your furry family member and give them a home-away-from-home! 🐾🥰 One of our favorite things to do is go on walks together. We always joke and say we’re meant to have a pet, so we decided to do Rover! We have no pets or kids in our house and we plan to take care of one pet/family at a time so we can give them our full attention and make sure they are as comfortable as can be. We also have a private fenced backyard.
About: I’m an experienced dog sitter who just relocated from San Francisco. I regularly watched a dog 3 times a week and can take up to 2 dogs at once. I've helped take care of my parents dog for 8 years since she was a puppy and I take her to the beach, for walks, to play at the dog park, and bathe her regularly. I work until 3pm so I have plenty of time in the afternoon to take pups out for walks. I love meeting new dogs and am used to high energy dogs. I am very comfortable around dogs and want your dog to be happy. I am very clean and want to be considerate of your space.
“Octavia was amazing! She was so loving and sweet with my big girl who was recovering from surgery. I had no worries leaving her and Im so happy to have met her. Octavia was great!”
“Kartik was terrific! He kept us up to date on what Jack was doing and sent plenty of pictures. He took great care of Jack and of our house. We really appreciate his wonderful service. We definitely never had to worry about how Jack was. Jack looks forward to seeing Kartik again.”
“Brooke came highly recommended from another Rover sitter and it was clear immediately why. Our dogs (which can be a little picky) liked her right away. We were gone for a little over a week and came home to two happy dogs, a clean house, and a cleaned yard. We could not ask for anything more and highly recommend Brooke for dog/house sitting or ANYTHING dog related. She is really great.”
The median cost per night for house sitting in Palo Alto is $75
Pet parents share their Rover experiences - Palo Alto
Stephanie did a great job watching my cat and dog for a week. She managed to win over my very shy cat and provided great daily updates with pictures of them both! I felt comfortable leaving them in her hands and would love to have her watch them again in the future.
Maxim was great, he was super flexible and super quick to communicate. I am definitely going to use his services again. While he gave my dog company for a short while, he made sure that my dog was looked after properly. Thanks Maxim, will see you soon again sometime soon.
I cannot recommend Chongwen enough. If there was an option for more than 5 stars she deserves it. Despite some hiccups in the road (none of which were her fault) she was incredibly diligent, helpful, and communicative the entire time she was staying with my dogs. She took amazing care of my dogs for the weekend. Definitely would recommend her to watch your pets and I absolutely would book again.
Maggie did a fantastic job. She was able to successfully handle my really old senior dog (who has a lot of health issues). Maggie is a great communicator and kept me updated with pictures and videos, we wanted that for making sure our senior dog is being well cared for. No complaints and we will hire Maggie again in a jiffy.
Allison was great with our dog while we were away for the weekend. She was very responsive and took the added responsibility of managing a dog who requires extra care and supervision seriously. We felt secure leaving her with Alison and will definitely have her back.
I would highly recommend Vivian! She was thoughtful to keep me updated with photos and comments on the state of my elderly dog. She is experienced and was attentive to my detailed instructions. I appreciate her going the extra mile stripping the bed and straightening everything up before I arrived home. Thank you!
James was AMAZING!! we were a little nervous to book a 5 day sitter for our new, 13 week old puppy but felt immediately comfortable with James! He offered to come in person for a meet & greet before even booking the sit and came by once more before the sit dates so our pup, Otis, could get familiar and comfortable with him. During the sit, we were put completely at ease because James sent updates and pictures every few hours so we never had to question if everything was OK back home. Otis was a happy, healthy, and well behaved boy when we returned and honestly missed his new friend! James even went as far as letting us borrow his dog carrier for a while because he noticed Otis’s had a small rip. We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter and we will 100% book him again and again!
Ines is an amazing pet sitter. She communicates well, is punctual, and, most of all, is kind and playful. My puppy loved her and was sad to see her go! She sent photos and text updates, and when I came home, my house was clean, and my puppy was happy and relaxed. I look forward to having her return!
It's always challenging for us to find a sitter that we feel comfortable with taking care of our older and somewhat high-needs pups. But Sara was a fantastic communicator and kept us updated and sent pictures so we could enjoy our vacation. Sara, who is a vet tech, was even able to get out oldest guy to take his many pills twice daily. We will definitely use her again and would highly recommend her to others!
This was our first time using a pet sitter in the home. Ian lived up to the stellar reviews! Our animals were well cared for and loved. Even our very reticent cat loved Ian. We thought she would just hide- but Ian had her purring! Our house was left in perfect condition. Our senior dog received 3 walks per day and lots of love! After a long journey home - it was wonderful to be greeted by 2 very happy and well cared for pets and a sparkling clean house. I’m so happy we found Ian!
Amanda was absolutely wonderful with Scout! She kept us updated throughout the entire weekend and went above and beyond to make sure Scout was happy and comfortable. She even handled a little tummy trouble and changing the sheets on one of our beds without hesitation. She also took Scout to her family’s home so she could run around in their big backyard, which was completely above and beyond and so incredibly thoughtful. It was clear throughout the weekend how much love and affection she gave Scout. We would highly recommend Amanda to anyone looking for a sitter. She is kind, trustworthy, thoughtful, and clearly loves taking care of dogs. We will absolutely be reaching out to her again!
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FAQs for House Sitting - Palo Alto
Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost of House Sitting in Palo Alto is $64 per night as of October 2026. Most bookings cost between $37 and $139 per night. On Rover, sitters set their own rates based on factors such as their experience, the length of care, the number of pets, and your pet’s specific needs. As long as your booking dates and pet profiles are accurate, the price shown before you confirm is the total, including any booking fee.
As of October 2026, there are 9,180 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Palo Alto. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:
- Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
- Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
- Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
- Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.
The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred Palo Alto walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.
It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Palo Alto maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:
- Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
- Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
- Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.
Tip: Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!
Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Palo Alto choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit .
If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet is showing signs of possible illness.
For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.
Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.
A Meet & Greet is a casual meeting to vet potential sitters and communicate care needs for peace of mind before a booking begins. Only sitters who have never booked with you before can schedule a Meet & Greet on Rover; however, you are welcome to coordinate one in Rover messages with sitters you have previously booked. This can be helpful if you have a new pet or routine you want to go over with your sitter.
Meet & Greets can take place in person or virtually. If you are booking with a sitter for the first time, we recommend in-person Meet & Greets to get a clearer sense of how your sitter interacts with your pet or the new environment.
During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Meet & Greets are a great way to prepare your pet and sitter for longer stays or first-time bookings. Read our tips for your first .
sitters on Rover set their own , which you can find on their profile under their contact information. Sitters may set a same-day, one-, three-, or seven-day cancellation policy. Cancelling within your sitter’s cancellation policy qualifies you for a full refund.
Same-day cancellations for recurring services, which include walks, drop-ins, and day care, follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for pet boarding and house sitting, if you cancel after 12 pm on the applicable cancellation deadline, you’ll receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for any remaining days.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means you will get a full refund and our support team will work with you to find a replacement sitter.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Palo Alto. On Rover:
- 87% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 90% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 95% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
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