House Sitting in Portland
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1. Amy Y.

“Such an amazing person. I can’t recommend her enough. She cleaned watched our 3 pups last minute. Not only that, but she cleaned our home as well. We will be going to Amy from now from now on. Thank you so much ???”


2. Stephanie J.

“Stephanie is super reliable and take extra good care to make my nervous dog feel comfortable. I get regular photo updates and can tell that my pup is in good hands.”


3. Destiny R.

“What can I say? Destiny was amazing! She provided plenty of updates and pics, was super patient and attentive with both my pets (who both took to her VEYR quickly) and she even left the house in better condition than when she arrived! Destiny went above and beyond. I'd give more than 5 stars of I could!”


4. Sami C.

“Sami was so awesome! Sent regular updates and made me feel so comfortable leaving my dog for a week! And he’s not the easiest boy! Thanks Sami!!”


5. Sydney B.

“Sydney was absolutely wonderful and took great care of my pup. I was so grateful to find her on short notice, and really appreciate she made time to come by for a quick meet and greet before my trip. She kept me updated on how my pup was doing, and I came home to a happy, snoozy dog. I hope I’ll have a chance to work with Sydney again!”


6. Viva L.

“We are so happy we found Viva! Viva quickly evidenced attentiveness, experience working with dogs with needs, and overall care and enthusiasm for our dogs. Viva was punctual, easy to communicate with, and proactively shared photos throughout. Thank you, Viva!”




7. Jackie P.

“Jackie took great care of our two boys. We received pictures and updates throughout our time away. We we welcomed home to a clean home and excited pups. I highly recommend Jackie if you need a sitter or dog walker.”


8. Ayreal Z.

“Ayreal was thorough, attentive, communicated at every step and kept in touch throughout the whole process. She sent photos and updates and made sure all our fur babies were well taken care of. She was very patient with our female cat who is usually the less social one and also took great care of our house and plants as well! We would definitely work with Ayreal again, a trustworthy sitter all around.”


9. Sergey T.
“Sergey is a Great caregiver! He really liked my little four paws purring friend and they Interacted well. All was clean , in time and with smiles Well done work!”


10. Jessica W.

“Jessica was easy to work with, sent me frequent updates and everyone seemed happy and calm when I returned home!”


11. Tamara H.


“We had Tamara come for a few hours to watch our two dogs!! They loved her and their walk. We came home to two very happy pups! She also left us a lovely card wishing us a Happy Anniversary with sketches of our dogs. We look forward to booking her again soon.”


12. Heidi S.
“I have known Heidi for many years and can absolutely vouch for her love and caring of dogs. She herself is fun, loving and active and that transfers to any animal that she interacts with. She is also a responsible person who you can be sure will be there for your dog when needed.”


13. Lindsay W.

“Lindsay was great while watching our 6 month old puppy Olive. She was super communicative and very knowledgeable about caring for puppies. Would definitely recommend!”


14. Katherine M.

“Katherine M. was great. We have an older house on some land with multiple complexities, and she handled them very well. She was very responsive and cared for our three pets as we would. I would have her house and pet sit again for sure.”


15. Grace D.
“Though not yet a pet owner herself, Grace delights in taking care of the pets of friends and family. She is very responsive to their individual needs and goes above and beyond to keep them entertained. Grace takes her pet care responsibilities seriously and makes sure to structure her schedule so that she can keep pets company when their family is away.”


16. Katey B.

“Katey is the best! My pups LOVE her. I had 4 dogs. 2 Chihuahuas, a Schnauzer and a mixed terrier. She would do drop ins when I worked long hours to potty (and play) with them. She also did several overnights, including a weeks' vacay. She updated me daily with texts and pictures. She is honest, reliable, trustworthy loves animals and very attentive to my pups needs. I was very sad to know she was leaving. But happy to know she is getting back in the biz!”


17. Daniel W.

“Daniel did a fantastic job taking care of my two dogs and the house for 3 days. One of the dogs was sick and needed several medications which he stayed on top of. Communication was also top notch and he left the house clean and organized. Will definitely ask him back next time I need a house sitter!”


18. Paige A.

“We were incredibly happy with Paige! She took great care of our needy/ quirky dog, our cat, and home. She was a great communicator- asked all the right questions and sent lots of updates. We would absolutely book her again and recommend her to our friends!”


19. Sylvia B.
“Sylvia has looked after my senior cat on multiple occasions, and there are few people I trust so fully with her wellbeing. She is attentive, reliable, caring, communicative, proactive, and very organized. I know that my cat’s best interests, personality, and health are being looked after as if it were myself - and my cat is receiving the fun, affection and genuine care from someone who cares about and respects animals. Wholly recommend her as a trusted sitter for pets.”


20. Dana D.

“Dana was AMAZING! Attentive to Micky’s every need, great communicator prior to (despite being aeay on family reunion) and during her housesitting stay. She administered medication, walked him, played with him, gave him lots of loving attention. She has a great way with Micky. She took great care of my home, very respectful. Will use her again”
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Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away3. Book & Pay
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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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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 Portland on Rover as of Mar 2025 was about $65 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 2025, there are 507 house sitters in Portland. 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, 88% of Portland house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Portland 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 Portland.
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. Portland 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.
