House Sitting in Philadelphia
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“Ellen was absolutely amazing with my dog! From the moment we met her, it was clear how much she genuinely cares about animals. She was attentive, responsible, and went above and beyond to make sure my dog felt comfortable, safe, and loved while I was away. She kept me updated with messages and photos, which gave me so much peace of mind. It was obvious my dog was not only well taken care of, but truly happy in her care. When I came home, everything was perfect—and my dog was calm and content, which says it all. I would 100% trust Ellen again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, kind, and dedicated dog sitter!”


“Carrie was an amazing sitter. Attentive, communicative, and punctual. She went above and beyond to make sure my Bonnie was cared for the way I would take care of her. I will be rebooking with her for sure!”

“I just wanted to thank you again — you were truly wonderful with him. He absolutely loved you, and it shows. Your warmth, patience, and the way you kept him engaged and stimulated really made a difference. You made him feel safe and at ease, which means so much to me. I'm really grateful to have found you.”

“Rowan was great with Riley! Our regular sitter had to cancel last minute due to a medical issue but luckily, Rowan was available. She was able to come the next day for a meet and greet. Riley took a little bit of time to warm up but she took it slow and let him come to her. I would definitely have her stay with Riley again!”

“Brianna was awesome! She was very responsive and easy to contact both before and throughout the sit. I received multiple updates throughout the day, along with pics. I could tell that my boys were completely at ease with her which was so reassuring. I would absolutely recommend Brianna’s dog and house-sitting services and I will definitely be using her in the future.”


“Renee was awesome! Super prompt, easy to communicate with, and really detail-oriented. She took great care of both my home and pup, and everything looked exactly the same as when I left. I’ll definitely be booking her again”

“Elise is a wonderful, bubbly person and I felt super comfortable with her watching our two pups Feeny & Frannie. I’d definitely book her again.”

“Highly recommended Krista. Very communicative, on time and sent lots of photos. She took care of our anxious pup so well. Will be booking again soon.”

“A huge thank you to Christina for once again taking care of our babies and our home over the holidays! Working with Christina is a dream - she is professional, responsive, and our pets just love her. We do too! Thank you Christina!!”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceptional Care for Our Dogs and Cat! Rachel is an absolutely incredible pet sitter and we cannot recommend her highly enough! We left her with a detailed care routine for our two dogs and our cat, and she executed everything flawlessly in addition to communicating in a consistent and professional manner. She managed all of their specific needs perfectly, from administering morning medication to carefully weighing out kibble on the food scale to support my dog's weight loss journey and adding their specific daily supplements. She also kept up with their strict routine of four daily potty breaks at our rooftop dog park , always making sure they were safely geared up in their harnesses. Our cat was equally pampered with daily wet food and perfectly maintained litter boxes. Rachel even took the time to familiarize herself with our emergency evacuation plans , including locating our cat's carrier, which gave us immense peace of mind while we were away for the first time since owning all 3 of these animals. It is so clear that Rachel truly cares about the safety and well-being of the animals she watches. We returned to our apartment to find three very happy, relaxed pets who had clearly been given top-tier care during her stay. If you are looking for someone who will go above and beyond to treat your pets like her own, Rachel is the one!”

“Ashley was terrific with my older dog for 2 nights...We got lots of updates--with photos..which I loved. I came home to a house in perfect condition and a very happy dog. Would not hesitate to recommend.”

“Amazing communication, went above and beyond with my pets. They loved him and I am really grateful that he was able to help me out with such short notice. I received updates and pictures every walk, every few hours. One of my dogs is reactive and Stefan still went above and beyond to take him on long walks and handled him with such care and expertise. I have a hard time trusting anyone with my babies, but I can definitely trust Stefan. Thank you so much!”

About: Hi, my name is Kristen. I am a recent graduate from West Chester University and have full availability for the summer. I have cared for dogs and cats since I was a teenager. I would pet sit for neighbors and friends. I've done visits or overnight stays to feed, play, and walk cats or dogs. I have watched more than one dog and cat a few times. I have more experience taking care of small dogs but would like to care for dogs of any size. I like to take dogs outside and give them good exercise by playing and walking. I love to give cats and dogs attention and play with toys. I also would like to bathe and groom them if need be. For the rest of the year, I will be working as a teacher and only be available for possible late afternoons and weekends. For the summer, I am available anytime during the week and on weekends. I care for pets in a client's home. I would do visits or overnight stay to walk dogs for at least 30 mins, depending on how many times a day. I change their food and water to feed them. I spend time with them by giving attention or playing with them. If caring for cats, I would clean and fill in a new litter too.
“Stephanie stayed with our cat and senior pup for a week while we were on vacation. She was so wonderful! Stephanie took great care of our boys, house, and plants. She was very communicative and gave us daily updates on how everything was going. This allowed us to relax on our vacation knowing that our pets were in good hands. We will definitely be booking Stephanie again in the future and would highly recommend her for pet/house sitting! Thank you again for everything Stephanie!”
“Areana cared for our cat and dog at our home while we were away for a long weekend. Our dog can be challenging as he has high anxiety and leash aggression outside of the home, but Areana handled both our pets with ease. We were able to really enjoy our vacation knowing they were so well taken care of! We received regular updates a few times per day to let us know how they were doing. Highly recommend - we will be using Areana in the future for sure!”
“Leah was great with Coco during house sitting. She sent regular updates, made sure that Coco has his usual sleep- wake and eating schedule. I would definitely recommend using her services for your pet. Thanks Leah!!”

“Quanece and Malik did such a great job watching our dog penny! Since we moved to Philly we had barely left, due to not having a trusted dog sitter. They took amazing care of our dog, left us multiple updates a day, and they left our house absolutely immaculate. We already have them scheduled for another trip this month and will continue to be repeat customers!”

“Evyn was great with Doi. Doi was a bit sick last week, but she took care of him as per the instructions and even gave him the meds. Doi was definitely comfortable with her. I will definitely recommend her for dog sitting needs.”

Over 10,027 pet parents in Philadelphia have booked house sitting
Philadelphia pet parents share their Rover experiences
Alex was a great sitter for our pup László! Laz can be a little scared and anxious around new people but Alex took it all with grace and Laz made a new good pal. Alex was also flexible with us accommodating two bookings over a longer time span, and was great about communicating with us when we were on a different time zone. Will definitely work with Alex again if he’ll have us!

Briana was so good with Nori! I’m always nervous leaving Nori in someone else’s care because she can be reactive to strangers, but Briana was super understanding and so great with her! She sent lots of updates and Nori seemed like she had a great time with her.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceptional Care for Our Dogs and Cat! Rachel is an absolutely incredible pet sitter and we cannot recommend her highly enough! We left her with a detailed care routine for our two dogs and our cat, and she executed everything flawlessly in addition to communicating in a consistent and professional manner. She managed all of their specific needs perfectly, from administering morning medication to carefully weighing out kibble on the food scale to support my dog's weight loss journey and adding their specific daily supplements. She also kept up with their strict routine of four daily potty breaks at our rooftop dog park , always making sure they were safely geared up in their harnesses. Our cat was equally pampered with daily wet food and perfectly maintained litter boxes. Rachel even took the time to familiarize herself with our emergency evacuation plans , including locating our cat's carrier, which gave us immense peace of mind while we were away for the first time since owning all 3 of these animals. It is so clear that Rachel truly cares about the safety and well-being of the animals she watches. We returned to our apartment to find three very happy, relaxed pets who had clearly been given top-tier care during her stay. If you are looking for someone who will go above and beyond to treat your pets like her own, Rachel is the one!

Alex is truly the most amazing sitter! Our doggo was a little under the weather when we left and she kept us up to date on how it was going and helped transition her meals - making her feel better! We love our daily pics and updates. AND she left the house in better shape then when we left. She is TRULY A GEM!!

Stella had an extended stay with our pup and she was so wonderful at making sure our baby felt comfortable while we were gone. It was our first time being away so we were understandably anxious about how Philomena would do but Stella sent us loads of updates, photos and videos. Our pup had a wonderful staycation all thanks to her!!!

Kaliah has been a great caretaker for my dog! Percy is an anxious guy (with separation anxiety, to boot), but Kaliah’s approach with animals is intuitive and he warmed up to her almost instantly. Kaliah was also very easy to work with, agreeing to do some trial walks before the house sitting so Percy could get used to her. I look forward to working with Kaliah again!

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Philadelphia is $55
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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.
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Sitters in Philadelphia average 3 repeat house sitting clients
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 Philadelphia on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $55 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 Jun 2026, there are 5,049 house sitters in Philadelphia. 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, 86% of Philadelphia house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Philadelphia have an average of 14 years of experience. 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 Philadelphia.
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. Philadelphia 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.













