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Top rated Patch house sitters
“Rachel was great as a dog sitter for our pitbull mix, Murph. She gave us daily updates with photos and it was lovely to meet her and discuss the home sit during our meet and greet. Murph seemed happy and healthy when we returned! Thanks again, Rachel!”
“Lauryn did a great job staying in our home with our pup. She followed our instructions for feeding and meds and sent updates with pictures. It was our first booking with Lauryn and we’ll certainly book her again and would recommend!”
“This was our first time working with Cara and we are so grateful to have had her assistance while we were away for a week. She stayed at our home with our 2 cats and she did a stellar job. She has a calming presence, is a great communicator, prompt. and follows directions well. She bonded with both cats, which was a huge relief for our family. We felt a level of calm knowing our fur babies were being well cared for. Thanks Cara!”
“She did great and kept me updated. Didn't leave the place a mess and my boy seemed like he had a good weekend since he dragged a bunch of toys out he never plays with probably showing off.”
“Kat was great! I was in a last minute crunch to find a sitter and she came through eager and experienced! 🙌🏽 The meet and greet went well and she handled my big 97lb baby beautifully. Plenty of updates and the house was clean upon return. Would definitely recommend. Thanks Kat!”
“Jeena is always reliable and took such great care of our cats. She even went as far as cleaning out home before she left and always handles everything which such great care. I highly recommend her!”
“Ryleigh was fantastic. She provided us with lots of updates and pictures during our trip and made sure our dogs had lots of love and play time. Would highly recommend anyone to go to Ryleigh for your pet sitting needs!”
“Emily was great. She was able to help me out last minute for the holidays and everything went amazing. She updated me frequently with photos. Came home to happy pups! I would and will definitely use her again.”
“Hayden did a good job taking care of Jack while I was out of town. She was very attentive to his needs and made me feel comfortable. Communication was good.”
“Allison was amazing. Willing to meet before we left town, sent us a picture every day, was flexible when we needed her to come earlier than originally planned, and left our house cleaner than she found it! We will definitely use her services again in the future.”
“We had an amazing experience with Jenna! She was communicative throughout the stay, sending updates that really put us at ease. The dogs seemed happy, relaxed and well-loved! It is clear Jenna loves dogs and took care of ours like they were her own! She also house-sat for us and left everything spotless. We came home to a vacuumed, clean house and couldn’t have been happier. We’re so grateful for the care she showed our pups and our home. We’ll definitely be booking with her again in the future! Highly recommend.”
“Jennifer and co were absolutely fantastic! I had a last minute request because my cat injured himself and needed extra care. Jennifer stayed with him, gave meds, and updated me with any changes. My other cat was also well loved and taken care of! I received many video and photo updates every night and I knew my babies were in good hands!!! I will definitely book again!”
“Ashely did absolutely amazing with Winnie! I could tell our pup had lots of fun and was well taken care of, and we got lots of pictures and videos of our baby throughout the week!”
“laryn took great care of my dog and my home while I was out of town. I had never had someone I did not know stay at my place while I wasn’t there, and I felt very comfortable. my dog seemed happy and cared for while I was gone, and she was communicative with updates. would definitely recommend her and would have her watch my dog again!”
“Skye was great with my 2 pups while I was out of town for several days. She stayed at my house so they would be comfortable because we’d just moved in and we were afraid of kenneling them so quickly. I’d happily use her again!”
“Niara was excellent with our dogs and cats. All are rescues and some came with trauma from their past. Niara knew how to approach them and has a calming demeanor which is exactly what they need, and she acclimated to the daily routine seamlessly. We have an elderly kitty who is on daily meds and is skittish around strangers, but Niara was persistent in tracking him down when needed and gave him some extra TLC. We were gone 12 days and Niara handled everything. She engaged well with our babies, even the skittish ones. She sent pics and videos daily. We were able to relax knowing our babies were in good hands. We've already booked her for future trips.”
Patch pet parents share their Rover experiences
Marsha is a true gem. She cared for our frenchies as if they were her own. From the first meeting, she was focused on their comfort, safety, and keeping them in their routines. She provided excellent communication with regular pictures and videos. It was clear the frenchies loved her like family!! She treated our home with total respect as well. We’re so thrilled to know Marsha now and feel so happy and confident having her care for our babies!
Katie watched our dogs while we were away and was fantastic! We have two pups, and both can be a little slow to warm up. Within 5 minutes of meeting Katie they were following her around asking for pets. She sent consistent updates and was very quick to respond to messages. Our house was even cleaner than when we left. Would book again without any hesitation!
Ashley was amazing! It was a little rough for her and Cooper in the beginning but they both worked through Cooper's issues.I got updates several times a day which I loved. She made sure that Cooper felt safe which was my biggest priority and when she left I think my house was a little cleaner than when I left for vacation. I would definitely recommend Ashley and will be calling her again in the future.!!!
Rachel was wonderful with my dogs and took amazing care of both them and my home. She brought her service dog with her, which actually worked out great because my dogs had another buddy to play with while I was away. She kept the house very clean, took them on lots of walks, and I could tell they were genuinely happy, comfortable, and well cared for when I got back. Coming home to happy dogs and a clean house made the whole experience so stressfree. I would absolutely book with her again!
Vada was absolutely amazing with our two pups, one of which is a pretty anxious and energetic little guy. She sent pictures every day, played fetch, even brought our mail and left our house looking the exact same as when we left. So sweet and so good to our babies!
Katie is nothing short of amazing. There is always a little anxiety when leaving your pets to go away but I have never felt more comfortable with any other dog sitter than I did with Katie. She gave constant updates and pics to show us our little guy was be well cared for and having a blast! Katie is so sweet and kind and you can tell she has a true love for animals. We are so thankful we found her and will definitely be using her again!!!!
Niara is wonderful! We have hired her several times to care for our 2 pups and we always feel very confident that they are having a great time. She is very responsive, on time and great at sending updates and cute pictures! Already feel so relieved that she has agreed to help us for our summer vacation!
We were away for six days - our longest time away from Poppy so far. But we felt very comfortable with Gabrielle who had taken care of Poppy on a previous trip and who has been a regular walker. As has been my experience over the last few months with Gabrielle, she took amazing care of Poppy and was very professional and responsible overall.
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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 Patch.
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. Patch 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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