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“Sunshine was amazing! She stayed with my dog through an unexpected thunderstorm and that really put my mind at ease. I'm glad she was there in my absence. Lots of communication. I highly recommend.”


“We are so grateful Barbara was available again to watch our pup. She was wonderful as always! She sent daily pictures and updates, which is so appreciated. We never worry when Bento is in her care and look forward to booking her again the next time we travel!”


“Scott did a terrific job with our two geriatric cats. He was patient, thoughtful and thorough. He left our home as clean if not cleaner than we left it. We will be utilizing his cat sitting services again soon. Thanks Scott!”


“Lucinda took good care of our adored dog. She stayed at our house for 2 weeks and left our place spotless and with Cherif in very good form. We would rebook her!”


“Animals were super happy with Shannon! Our cat doesn't warm up quickly to new people, but he was immediately very social during Shannon's stay, and came home to happy pets. Thanks Shannon!”


“Johnny did a great job of taking care of my cat for a week. She’s a sassy lady who needs medication 2x a day and Johnny was great at earning her trust. He communicated daily and sent lots of pictures!”


“Madison was fabulous. Great communicator & very caring towards our two dogs. She was professional and handled their special needs with ease. We felt a huge sense of confidence with Madison staying with our dogs in our home. We look forward to using her again soon!”


“Danny couldn’t have been better. He was invested on my dog’s habits, routine, and was willing to take the time to really get to know him and take care of him. As long as he allows, Danny will be my first choice.”


“Laura watched our energetic 2 year old GSP and did amazing! Lots of walks and kept him good company! We really liked the photo updates! Thank you!”


“Our first time using Rover was excellent and working with Ethan was the cherry on top! Communications were prompt in coordinating the care of our dogs in our home! We came back from our trip to see our dogs happy and calm. Ethan is a delightful. warm hearted person, plus a very dependable dog sitter. And our house was immaculate when we returned!”


“Alvaro was great!! It was very clear that he cared well for my two big dogs while I was away. I was sent daily updates in the form of pictures and/or videos, which helped give me peace of mind as a first-time rover user.”


“Emily went above and beyond during her stay at our home with our dog, cat, and two chickens. Emily is a very descriptive, consistent, timely, and clear communicator. We got several updates and pictures throughout her time at our house, and she handled A LOT of difficult and unexpected challenges that occurred due to the weather. High winds caused a power outage and she was calm and communicative as things kicked back on, and she made sure our chickens were safe, warm, and had access to warm water during the Christmas ice storm. She even brought warm sugar water out to the hummingbirds who frequent our yard! We were so thankful and appreciative that Emily could stay an extra night while we dealt with flight cancellations. I cannot speak highly enough of Emily and her professionalism and superb care of our pets and home.”


“Stephanie did a great job for our first time house/dog sitter. Elderly pooch with poor eyesight and hearing looked and acted in fine fetter. He even got to sleep with Stephanie which kept him happy. House was clean, obviously well cared for as well.”


“Cami was wonderful! She was very responsive and understanding of our dog that can be a bit reactive. We felt very comfortable trusting her with our home and dog. And we hope to be able to have her again in the future!”


“Helen is so sweet and trustworthy! Our pup had never stayed with anyone before, so we were anxious but she immediately put our mind at ease. Our house looks cleaner than we left it and our pup looks happy. We’re so grateful! Thank you so much Helen!!”


“They had such an amazing attention to detail. Eli went above and beyond for my dog and cat, with extra play time and lots of cuddles. So lucky to have connected with them.”



“Clark was great! He sent us lots of photos and updates of our Pup and even replaced the batteries in our smoke detector while we were gone! 10/10”


“Michelle was amazing. She won over my pittie Stella right away and made an instant bond. She sweet talked my anxious little old lady cats, and was able to make inroads on some seriously shy kitties. Michelle came up with a great solutions when obstacles arose and left the house in tip top shape. I would not hesitate to use Michelle for pet care again and recommend her highly!”


“Celeste is exactly the kind of person I want watching after my creatures! Our dog can be pretty high maintenance and we have had horrible experiences with sitters in the past which tends to make me nervous. This time when we got back both dog and cat were totally content (if not a little spoiled!) and our home was as clean as when we left. Celeste goes above and beyond! Will definitely hire again!”


“Roco was really great watching our house ans kitties. We have an older kitty that has a couple health issues and I was really nervous to leave him - Roco made sure I felt comfortable, took great strides to understand out individual situation and made sure to keep in touch with me about ongoing. Would totally recommend!”

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Sunshine P.Star Sitter

“Sunshine was amazing! She stayed with my dog through an unexpected thunderstorm and that really put my mind at ease. I'm glad she was there in my absence. Lots of communication. I highly recommend.”


Barbara H.Star Sitter

“We are so grateful Barbara was available again to watch our pup. She was wonderful as always! She sent daily pictures and updates, which is so appreciated. We never worry when Bento is in her care and look forward to booking her again the next time we travel!”


Scott L.Star Sitter

“Scott did a terrific job with our two geriatric cats. He was patient, thoughtful and thorough. He left our home as clean if not cleaner than we left it. We will be utilizing his cat sitting services again soon. Thanks Scott!”


Lucinda Z.Star Sitter

“Lucinda took good care of our adored dog. She stayed at our house for 2 weeks and left our place spotless and with Cherif in very good form. We would rebook her!”


Shannon S.Star Sitter

“Animals were super happy with Shannon! Our cat doesn't warm up quickly to new people, but he was immediately very social during Shannon's stay, and came home to happy pets. Thanks Shannon!”


Johnny S.Star Sitter

“Johnny did a great job of taking care of my cat for a week. She’s a sassy lady who needs medication 2x a day and Johnny was great at earning her trust. He communicated daily and sent lots of pictures!”


Madison S.Star Sitter

“Madison was fabulous. Great communicator & very caring towards our two dogs. She was professional and handled their special needs with ease. We felt a huge sense of confidence with Madison staying with our dogs in our home. We look forward to using her again soon!”


Danny D.Star Sitter

“Danny couldn’t have been better. He was invested on my dog’s habits, routine, and was willing to take the time to really get to know him and take care of him. As long as he allows, Danny will be my first choice.”


Laura T.
Star Sitter


“Laura watched our energetic 2 year old GSP and did amazing! Lots of walks and kept him good company! We really liked the photo updates! Thank you!”


Ethan L.Star Sitter

“Our first time using Rover was excellent and working with Ethan was the cherry on top! Communications were prompt in coordinating the care of our dogs in our home! We came back from our trip to see our dogs happy and calm. Ethan is a delightful. warm hearted person, plus a very dependable dog sitter. And our house was immaculate when we returned!”


Alvaro C.Star Sitter

“Alvaro was great!! It was very clear that he cared well for my two big dogs while I was away. I was sent daily updates in the form of pictures and/or videos, which helped give me peace of mind as a first-time rover user.”


Emily B.Star Sitter

“Emily went above and beyond during her stay at our home with our dog, cat, and two chickens. Emily is a very descriptive, consistent, timely, and clear communicator. We got several updates and pictures throughout her time at our house, and she handled A LOT of difficult and unexpected challenges that occurred due to the weather. High winds caused a power outage and she was calm and communicative as things kicked back on, and she made sure our chickens were safe, warm, and had access to warm water during the Christmas ice storm. She even brought warm sugar water out to the hummingbirds who frequent our yard! We were so thankful and appreciative that Emily could stay an extra night while we dealt with flight cancellations. I cannot speak highly enough of Emily and her professionalism and superb care of our pets and home.”


Stephanie H.Star Sitter

“Stephanie did a great job for our first time house/dog sitter. Elderly pooch with poor eyesight and hearing looked and acted in fine fetter. He even got to sleep with Stephanie which kept him happy. House was clean, obviously well cared for as well.”


Camryn G.

“Cami was wonderful! She was very responsive and understanding of our dog that can be a bit reactive. We felt very comfortable trusting her with our home and dog. And we hope to be able to have her again in the future!”


Helen C.


“Helen is so sweet and trustworthy! Our pup had never stayed with anyone before, so we were anxious but she immediately put our mind at ease. Our house looks cleaner than we left it and our pup looks happy. We’re so grateful! Thank you so much Helen!!”


Elizabeth H.Star Sitter

“They had such an amazing attention to detail. Eli went above and beyond for my dog and cat, with extra play time and lots of cuddles. So lucky to have connected with them.”




Clark C.

“Clark was great! He sent us lots of photos and updates of our Pup and even replaced the batteries in our smoke detector while we were gone! 10/10”


Michelle M.Star Sitter

“Michelle was amazing. She won over my pittie Stella right away and made an instant bond. She sweet talked my anxious little old lady cats, and was able to make inroads on some seriously shy kitties. Michelle came up with a great solutions when obstacles arose and left the house in tip top shape. I would not hesitate to use Michelle for pet care again and recommend her highly!”


Celeste M.Star Sitter

“Celeste is exactly the kind of person I want watching after my creatures! Our dog can be pretty high maintenance and we have had horrible experiences with sitters in the past which tends to make me nervous. This time when we got back both dog and cat were totally content (if not a little spoiled!) and our home was as clean as when we left. Celeste goes above and beyond! Will definitely hire again!”


Nazeil Rose L.

“Roco was really great watching our house ans kitties. We have an older kitty that has a couple health issues and I was really nervous to leave him - Roco made sure I felt comfortable, took great strides to understand out individual situation and made sure to keep in touch with me about ongoing. Would totally recommend!”
How Rover works
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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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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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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 Aug 2025 was about $50 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 Aug 2025, there are 4,233 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, 87% of Portland house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Portland have an average of 15 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.
