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“Couldn’t have been more pleased. Emily was great and Ellie did well. I would definitely use the service again. I haven’t traveled in a long time just because I didn’t want to leave my dog in a kennel. This was a great experience and I will definitely do it again.”
“Liz was such an amazing caregiver for our high energy dog Pepper and Snakey (a not so high energy snake). I loved getting the photos and the checkins. She was responsive and super easy to connect with. I will definitely be asking her back.”
“5 stars! Will definitely book again. Did an amazing job with our pets while sending multiple updates a day with pictures. Made sure we knew our house was being taken care of and pets were loved while we were away!”
“Donovan was great! Super communicative and sent regular updates throughout his stay. I always get a little nervous to leave our pup with anyone and he helped alleviate all my anxiety and was always available if I reached out to check in or with questions. He took great care of our home as well. We came home to a clean and quiet home and a healthy and happy pup!”
“Anna gave my two big dogs nonstop attention and pets! They adored her. She was able to handle both while on walks, which equals 185 pounds of golden retrievers. I will definitely be using her again because of how she took care of my dogs and the house.”
“Danny did an amazing job taking care of our fur babies. We have two large Irish Wolfhounds and two pampered cats. He did not shy away from the challenge. The dogs loved him and enjoyed their long walks. Danny was great with communication… asked questions I didn’t even think about before we went out of town and communicated regularly with us with any questions that came up. Highly recommend him.”
“Kaylah was wonderful with our dog, Buster. She was loving, nurturing and gave him lots of attention. She sent us frequent updates and pictures, which eased our minds. We highly recommend her.”
“This woman is an incredible dog walker and person. Immediately felt comfortable with her after meeting and the animals LOVE her. Polite, progressional, empathetic and an animal lover. Would recommend to any pet owner for dog walking or house sitting.”
“Our experience with Brittaney exceeded ALL our expectations! The house was most definitely cleaner than we had left it and the dogs were happy, well fed and taken care of! Brittaney let us know each day via photos and messages how the dogs were doing which was very comforting. Brittaney is a very loving person and well educated in animal science. After our initial meet and greet, one of our more aloof dogs showed immediate affection towards Brittaney! After meeting Brittaney, we felt confident the dogs would be happy and well taken care of and we proceeded to have a carefree vacation! Yay! We will most definitely ask Brittaney back again.”
“1000% recommend! Our pets (cat & dog) were so completely relaxed when we returned from a week long trip. No trauma from being boarded, they got to stay in their own home. Nikki and Britney are FANTASTIC. So kind and loving, and quick to answer any questions. Our pets and house were in better shape when we returned than when we left! Will be hiring them again every time we go away in the future!”
“Aaron did such a wonderful job with my 3 babies. He kept me updated with photos and updates everyday. . He is so perfect with animals and it really shows in the way my dogs took to him so quickly. I highly recommend Aaron and will use him first always. Aaron also took great care of my home. It’s nice to not have stress when you need to leave town and Aaron provides that so well.”
“When we came back from our trip, our dog jumped all over us because she was so happy to see us. But the way I could tell that she loved Phedre was between jumping on us she turned and jumped on Phedre - which knowing her behavior meant, I love you too. That was most important to me to see. Besides that Phedre left a clean house, which is nice when you come home from a trip.”
“I can't say enough great things about Traci-she took such good care of my dog Hazel and my home. She is easy and responsive to communicate with and was very attentive to Hazel's needs. Traci went above and beyond caring for Hazel when a health issue arose, which was so very reassuring to me that she was in good hands. Thank you, Traci-you're the best!”
“Martin went above expectations, not just pottying but walking Sunny too. That's why she loves him so much. His communication is great. He informed me promptly when she wasn't her usual self.”
“We were very pleased with the care and attention that Jennifer provided for our two dogs and cat! She also left our house immaculate! I would definitely recommend Jennifer and hope to use her again in the future.”
“Kristi did a wonderful job watching our two pups while we were out of town for the weekend! She sent pictures and updates throughout the day on how things were going. So great to know they were in wonderful hands!”
“Cynthia was amazing watching our loved old man, Zeus, last minute. She left our house so clean and Zeus seemed very happy from the pictures and updates she sent us. Zeus is looking forward to having Cynthia stay again!”
Pioneer pet parents share their Rover experiences
Lorena was absolutely amazing with our Milo boy! She stayed at our place for the weekend and left the house looking cleaner than we left it. She sent tons of pictures of Milo outside playing and then relaxing on the couch. She always asked before she did something with him which I appreciated a lot! She even took him to get a pup cup! 100% recommend Lorena for your animals and will be using her again!
Kayla is amazing!!! She watched our two dogs for a week. They had a great time with her at our home. She sent pictures and updates every single day. Our communication was open and easy. We came home to our house just how we left it and bigger plants because she watered for us too. We can't thank her enough for all the love and care she provided while we were gone.
I’m in awe of what an amazing job Renee does. My sweet, anxious and needy little dachshund was in love with her! Thank you for being such a great communicator, so helpful and of course, for taking such incredible care of my baby! Renee really loves your pets and cares so much about their happiness and well-being! She also took incredible care of my home. Hands-down the best pet sitter experience I have ever had.
Brittaney took such great care of my two dogs and made my home look even better than I left it! She was quick to respond and provide updates throughout the sitting. She gave all the care and attention my dogs needed! I appreciate her flexibility and willingness to help with anything I needed while away. I will definitely be booking her for future pet needs.
We could not have had a better experience with Kristi and our dogs! Our dogs are particular about how they accept and they loved Kristi from the beginning. We loved getting updates and pictures of our dogs every day and throughout the day. Made us feel reassured and comfortable. We couldn’t recommend Kristi enough, she was fantastic and our dogs will be happy to see her the next time we need a pet sitter!
So thankful we found Ryan! We have 2 very high energy dogs and he did a fantastic job taking them for walks and caring for them. He stayed in contact every day we were gone on our trip and sent photos. He house sat for us as well. Which took all the anxiety away from us and our dogs. He left our house clean and tidy. He’s kind, dependable and communicative. We highly recommend and will definitely use him again.
Kalin was reliable, kind, and clearly cared about my dog’s well-being. This was my first time using Rover or having anyone watch my dog overnight and Kalin gave me great peace of mind especially with all the pictures and updates. From the initial meet and greet her communication was great and she was super understanding about a few concerns I had. I came back home from my trip to a very happy and relaxed dog :) Highly recommend! Especially if you’re nervous about leaving your dog! I’ll absolutely book with Kalin again.
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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 Pioneer.
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. Pioneer 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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