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“Where do I start 😀 Rod did 2 meet and greets prior to my leaving for vacation which made me know he wanted to be right on spot double checking responsibilities for Kacey Mocha, and to get to know her disposition. Not only was he the kindest, most respectful and responsible petsitter for Kacey, he helped me with support as this was my first time being separated from her and I was quite nervous/sad. Daily texts and photos, face time, and coming home to a very clean house was a bonus! The most important thing is- Rod gave 100% attention and care to Kacey Mocha and expressed how much fun he had with her. And my stepdad would visit Kacey Mocha a couple times while Rod was here and he called me to tell me what an enjoyable time he had talking with Rod while they played with her and I had nothing to worry about with Rod caring for her. Thank you Rod so very much!”
“Avery was great! She was very quick to respond when we checked in and kept us informed of everything that was going on with Luna. We will definitely book her again in the future!”
“Ali did a really great job watching both my dog and apartment! She is very kind and responsible. I would highly recommend her for any services you may be considering!”
“Christina and her daughter were wonderful! At the meet n greet, my girls just loved them. They took to them right away- I could tell both Christina and her daughter loved animals and I would have nothing to worry about. They stayed at my house for a long weekend and I couldn’t have been more comfortable. They provided constant companionship and love for my girls. The updates were perfect- it was enough to make sure I knew everything was going fine so I didn’t have to worry and could enjoy my time away. When I got home, it was like they had never been here! Everything was clean and exactly how I left it…they even left some zen music from the tv on for the pups! Loved that. I will book them again.”
“I was very happy with the job Rachel did for me when she came to my home and pet set for Flash. She left the house in great condition and took excellent of him. She was there for 6 days.”
“Jamie was great with our anxious pup! We’ve been working on her separation anxiety and Jamie was understanding and didn’t make us feel like overbearing dog-parents.”
“Mae did a great job watching our 2 dogs and cat. Our dogs are jumpers and both have some quirks/extra attention to certain things and Mae didn’t seem phased at all. She updated us the perfect amount letting us know how things were going/if she left to go somewhere. We were fully able to enjoy our night away because he did a great job at making up comfortable and confident in her. We will definitely use her again!”
“Emma did a great job. We felt very comfortable leaving our dogs in her care. She did a great job communicating with us and took the time to really get to know our dogs. We will continue to use Emma in the future.”
“Could not recommend Arica more. I came home to a spotless house, a very happy pup, and was updated with excellent communication and pictures during my trip. Arica is sweet, attentive, and professional. I would rebook her in a heartbeat.”
“Ashley was a wonderful house sitter for our pets! All communication was prompt, friendly and professional. We really enjoyed the pictures that Ashley shared during her stay. We will definitely book Ashley again.”
“Jess was amazing with my pups! Very timely about visits and understanding of their needs. One of my dogs can be a bit of a grouch and Jess gave him the time and space he needed to warm up to her and he quickly came around to wanting her attention. Lots of updates and pictures, very comforting all around. Will definitely be using her services again!”
“April was great! She helped us out in a tough situation and stayed an extra night when our flight was cancelled. We really appreciate having someone we trust at home to take care of Alice while we are away. We will definitely use April again!”
“Jamie is amazing! She stayed at our house and watched our 3 dogs for 4 and a half days and 3 nights while we were out of town. It was the first time we have ever left them all overnight. We all loved her when we first met and besides missing them, I never once worried about whether or not they were being well taken care of while we were away. I left a lot of notes and instructions that I was worried might have been too much, but Jamie really appreciated it. She stayed in contact with us and sent pictures too. She took excellent care of our dogs and respected our home. We would definitely hire Jamie again! In fact, I am not sure if I would ever hire anyone else unless I absolutely had to. Thank you Jamie! 😃”
About: I've cared for family and friends' dogs for decades. Small, big, shy, slobbery, cuddly, and bursting with energy are my favorites! My three rescue dogs are an incredible blessing. I couldn't love them more. I respect and appreciate your love for your incredible blessings and will take care of them as if they are mine. Let the fun, loving cuddles, and kisses begin! I am semi-retired and currently have loads of time. I do extensive volunteer work with, and for, Veterans but can coordinate my schedule as needed. I have a fenced yard for my three to enjoy outdoor romps. Inside they have beds, forts, caves, and numerous pieces of furniture to enhance their napping experience. They get nutritious treats and loads of attention. I'd love to care for your babies as I do my own.
“Jem took excellent care of our dogs. She sent us pictures and updates regularly. The dogs loved being spoiled by her. She was very respectful of our home. We would recommend her with high marks.”
About: For the past ten years I’ve worked in the area as a veterinary assistant and also have experience in dog daycare and grooming. I enjoy developing relationships with pets and their humans! Being a home away from home is an huge honor to me. I am currently available during weekdays for daycare. I have a great space at my home and neighborhood to keep your dog company for the day. I am now doing pet sitting from my home and able to stay at your home. Whatever your pet is most comfortable with! I have a fenced in yard and my own dog that would love to play. I also have a great neighborhood to explore with your pet. The latest pick up time is 6:30pm but can accommodate if something comes up.
Over 275 pet parents in Portage have booked house sitting
Portage pet parents share their Rover experiences
Christina came for a drop in visit with my two Old English Bulldogs. She was fabulous with communication and sent multiple pictures and updates. When we got home she had left calming music playing for them, which was such a thoughtful touch. We will definitely request her to sit fir us again in the future.
Rod goes above and beyond taking care of both Jake and the house!! His photos and communication are top notch and allow me to fully enjoy my vacations. And he was a huge help with things around the house. He even filled my bird buddy so I could watch the birds from Mexico. I highly recommend Rod.
We recently moved to the area and was nervous on finding a new sitter for our three pups. We found Genna on Rover and set up a meet and greet prior to scheduling. The pups immediately approved of her and so did we. She asked all the right questions that made us feel at ease. Genna stayed at our house, while attending school and working during the day, all while keeping our pups on their daily schedule. She provided daily updates along with pictures. Genna treated our pups as if they were her own. We highly recommend Genna for your pup sitting needs. She took care of our babies and our home.
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3. Book & Pay
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Portage is $41
Why Choose Rover?
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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 Portage average 4 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 Portage on Rover as of Mar 2026 was about $41 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 Mar 2026, there are 278 house sitters in Portage. 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, 85% of Portage house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Portage have an average of 16 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 Portage.
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. Portage 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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