House Sitting in Portsmouth

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Sitter Profile Image: Jordan H.
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Jordan H.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
198 reviews
55 repeat clients
31 years of experience
Portsmouth, VA, 23704

Jordan was amazing. She was very flexible and even stayed an extra night when my flight was delayed getting home. She took wonderful care of our two dogs and also took great care of the house. She was attentive to all the dogs needs and routines.

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Erin J.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
1 repeat client
30 years of experience
Portsmouth, VA, 23704

Erin is amazing!!! Super sweet, personable and communicative. Our animals love her. We will definitely be seeking her for future sittings & recommending her whenever we can.

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Felicia H.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
19 reviews
4 repeat clients
5 years of experience
South Norfolk, Chesapeake, VA, 23324

I have booked with Felicia three times now, and she has consistently provided a great experience. What stands out most is her attention to detail; she asks a lot of questions upfront to make sure she fully understands my dog's routine and comfort levels. It’s clear she wants to get everything exactly right, which gives me a lot of peace of mind while I'm away. She is reliable, communicative, and truly cares about the well being of the animals in her care. I highly recommend her if you’re looking for someone thorough and attentive!

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Mari R.
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Brieana R.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
9 repeat clients
11 years of experience
Portsmouth, VA, 23704

Our two dogs had a great visit and were well cared for. Our dogs were very relaxed when we got home so they were well taken care of while we were gone.

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Madison K.
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$40
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4.3 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
4 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Norfolk, VA, 23510

About: I have had a dog all my life both big and small. I also cat sit and I’m willing to take care of all animals. Helping with your pets helps me be happy:) I am a PA student and I have classes from 10-3 most days. I am available to check in before or after class at anytime. I also am available weekends as well. I currently don’t have any pets in my home. I live in an apartment and I’m willing to go sit at your place or check in on the animals when needed.

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Joselyn J.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
12 reviews
4 repeat clients
4 years of experience
Portsmouth, VA, 23702

She was great! My furbaby uno really loved and enjoyed his time with her. She was very communicative and kept sending pictures and keeping me updated which I really liked. She is definitely becoming our permanent doggy sitter.

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Sitter Profile Image: Kelsey W.
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Kelsey W.
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$37
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5.0 out of 5 stars
52 reviews
12 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Portsmouth, VA, 23704

Another amazing stay with Kelsey! My flight was cancelled! So he rearranged he schedule and stayed with my fur babies another night without a second thought!

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Chelsey M.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
75 reviews
25 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Portsmouth, VA, 23707

Chelsey was very interactive with all 3 of our dogs! Sent several photos of our pups on a daily basis. I highly recommend Chelsey to dog sit in your home!

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Emma L.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Portsmouth, VA, 23707

Emma was great! She communicated before, during and after our trip. She followed all instructions, and even our nervous pets loved her. She learned how to give our diabetic cat insulin shots. And at the end she cleaned more than we asked, so we had a nice clean home to return to. Thanks Emma!

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Amanda E.
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$25
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29 years of experience
Virginia Beach, VA, 23464

About: I’ve been taking care of dogs since I was 11. I recently had to let my two girls go, so I’m looking forward to loving on your babies. I have experience with puppies all the way to senior dogs. Both of my girls needed medication towards the end, so I’m familiar with administering pills on a schedule and anything else that goes with owning a senior dog. My oldest had dementia, so if your pup has that, I can handle the quirks that come with that. I’ve also watched my friends bigger dogs, and they love just as much cuddles as the little ones do. Taking your fur baby out for walks, cuddling with them, and playing with their favorite toys would bring so much joy. You’ll have peace of mind (and updates) if you let me take care of them like you would. I am a teacher, so during the weekends and summer I have all the time to spoil your precious baby. Being a teacher also means I can spend extended time with your pet during the summer. I’m very good at following schedules and routines to help make your pet feel as comfortable as possible while you’re away. I will love on them, play with them, and do anything else you need so both of you feel relaxed while you’re at work or on a trip.

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Jazmin C.
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$45
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5.0 out of 5 stars
78 reviews
32 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Western Branch North, Chesapeake, VA, 23321

Jazmin stayed at our home to watch our two dogs Zeke and Ruby. She was very responsive and attentive to our babies! She kept our house clean and is very reliable. I would recommend Jazmin to any dog sitter!

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Brandon O.
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$26
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
2 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Norfolk, VA, 23517

Brandon was fantastic! Parra seemed very content when I got home. He did a great job of communicating, putting me at ease, sending updates, and taking good care of my home.

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Hannah W.
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$50
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4.9 out of 5 stars
44 reviews
7 repeat clients
40 years of experience
Indian River, Chesapeake, VA, 23325

Hannah was awesome! Very communicative and sent lots of updates and pictures. Our pug seems to have enjoyed his time. We would definitely recommend Hannah!!

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Miranda T.
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$36
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4.9 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
4 repeat clients
18 years of experience
Portsmouth, VA, 23704

Miranda was super sweet to my dogs and they seemed to love her and be comfortable during her stay! She kept me updated throughout and sent many pictures.

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Hillary L.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
3 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Northwest, Virgina beach, VA, 23461

Hillary did an amazing job and kept me up to date on Lexi! We will definitely use her again!

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Maddie M.
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De'Ara G.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
10 reviews
4 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Norfolk, VA, 23508

About: Hi there! I'm a lifelong animal lover and experienced dog caregiver, and I truly understand the importance of finding someone you can trust with your furry family member. I'm currently a proud pet parent to two high-energy dogs, so I know firsthand how to keep pups engaged, exercised, and happy. Whether your dog loves long walks, tug-of-war, or just some good belly rubs, I'm here to give them the attention they deserve.I work a traditional 9–5 job, but I’m flexible and can schedule around that to make sure your dog is well cared for during mornings, evenings, and weekends. I offer drop-in visits, walks, and overnight care that fit comfortably around my work hours, ensuring your pup gets the love and attention they deserve! Let's set up a meet and greet, and hopefully had your pup to my extended family! I work a traditional 9–5 job, but I’m flexible and can schedule around that to make sure your dog is well cared for during mornings, extended evenings, and weekends. I have a fenced in yard with two friendly dogs who can keep your fur baby company! I have 2 large crates that can house both of my dogs if individual play time is needed!

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Emmanuel S.
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$40
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5.0 out of 5 stars
14 reviews
5 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Norfolk, VA, 23508

Emmanuel was an amazing pet sitter! He watched my 5 fur babies while I was gone for a week and they got along with him so well! He was very attentive to my fur babies and he enjoyed time spent with them! He treated them like they were his own. He was very communicative, providing me daily updates with adorable pictures and videos! He even got my antisocial cat to warm up to him and interact with him, which was a 1st! He also did a great job keeping the place clean while caring for the fur babies. I feel like my pets definitely lucked out with having an amazing sitter and new friend! I would highly recommend booking Emmanuel as your next pet sitter!

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Tracie L.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
17 reviews
12 repeat clients
30 years of experience
Chesapeake, VA, 23321

Tracie is great with my 3 babies! She always shows up on time I always feel safe knowing she is watching over my babies. I would definitely recommend her for any pet sitting needs!

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Adriana M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
15 repeat clients
9 years of experience
Norfolk, VA, 23509

Adriana took great care of my cat while I was away. I received lots of pics, videos, and updates. I am very grateful for the her services and communication!

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Brandon M.
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Tyshaun V.
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$25
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5.0 out of 5 stars
47 reviews
15 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Norfolk, VA, 23505

Tyshaun pet sat our 3 dogs and 2 cats twice and we are very happy with his work. My dogs, took to him quickly and we’re happy to see him the second time around. We felt at ease knowing our fur babies were well looked after!

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Erin was amazing! She took such good care of our babies, including our fish! We will request her services again for sure.

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Stayci B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Lisa and her daughter, Abbi took care of Gus, our 13y/o old pup for 2 weeks and we couldn't be happier. They took the time each day to send photos and a quick update on how he was doing. They also house-sat for us so Gus wouldn't feel lonely. Abbi followed the directions/instructions to a "T", and we came home to a very well looked after pup. They were very responsive after making first contact on Rover and showed up on time for each meeting. Very pleased and will use them in the future with no questions.

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William R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Absolutely phenomenal! De' ara G. went above and beyond in every possible way while watching Ares and looking after my home. Leaving your dog and your household behind can always be a bit stressful, but I was completely at ease knowing De'Ara G. was in charge. They didn't just meet the basic requirements—they truly gave Ares top-tier care, attention, and exercise. On top of that, they took incredible care of the household, keeping everything clean, secure, and organized. I came home to a happy, well-loved dog and a spotless house. If you are looking for someone who is professional, trustworthy, and genuinely cares, look no further. I will absolutely be hiring De'Ara G. again!

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Francisco
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We could not recommend Sara enough! She has an obvious love for all animals, that translates very naturally into her care for them. She offered a meet and greet before her stay and provided updates throughout the weekend. We absolutely will trust her again with our home and animals, and recommend her to other friends and family in need of a sitter.

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Sarah G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Felicia was great! Our babies were so well taken care of. We are so grateful for the communication provided! We would not hesitate to use Felicia again!!!

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Christy C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Morgan was great! She communicated with us the entire time and even sent us photos of our pups while we were away. Strongly recommend if your on the fence!

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Graham B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emma was amazing! She took great care of our dogs and left our house better than she found it. She sent updates and pictures and was so respectful of our home. Thank you, Emma! We are new to the area and are so glad we found someone we can trust.

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Alexandra A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexis was great . Our dogs can be difficult and she put us at ease and proved to be great with them . She also house sat and things were just as we left them . Highly recommend her and will be using her in the future.

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Keith H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our dogs had a great time with Brieana and settled in with her right away! When we got home, it honestly felt like we had never even left. She took great care of them, kept us updated, and treated them with so much care. We’re really grateful to have found someone we trust with our pups, and we’ll definitely be booking with her again!

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DIANA M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She is amazing! Delannie watched our pups when we were out of town and we have nothing but great things to say about her. She didn’t hesitate to ask questions and clarify anything to make sure our babies were happy and healthy. She was very good at communicating overall and updating us with pictures and how they were doing. She also went above and beyond and cleaned up a mess one of the dogs made. Would definitely book her again and recommend her to anyone who asked!

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Danielle L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Abby took the best care of our dog! She was very kind, professional, prompts, and kept us in the loop. She also takes the best pictures of dogs I’ve ever seen! We would highly recommend hiring Abby for all of your pet care needs!

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Matt W.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

As always, Larry was great with the pups and very communicative! We will absolutely book with him in the future :)

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Elise V.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Another amazing stay with Kelsey!! He is absolutely hands down the best!! So communicative, keeps house so clean and spends so much time with my pups. They absolutely adore him.

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Ally C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jordan was absolutely amazing! She allowed whiskey time to get use to her & he ended up loving her! I would absolutely use her again! Best dog sitter ever!!!

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Danielle O.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Super sweet. Met with the dogs beforehand and got all the instructions. Made sure my todd took his medicine. Sent pictures and let me know what was going on!

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Crystal C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kristen, did a great job watching our house and our four cats. She was very proactive about her communication and the cats all seem to be very happy around her. We came home to a clean house and I would be happy to rely on Kristen again in the future.

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Kai L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Brookley is highly rated and it’s very easy to understand why. She was very communicative, personable and the pets took to her with no problems. I would highly recommend her to anyone.

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Robert Z.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Showed up on time. During meet and greet took good notes of Nyx’s special needs. Sent photos to keep me informed while I was away. Nyx was happy to see her. Would use again!

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Tabitha F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah was amazing and she took great care of our dog Layla and our house. I would definitely rebook. She was super responsive, gave us great updates throughout the dog sitting, and I felt at ease being gone because I knew Sarah had my baby covered!

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Victoria H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Cameron was phenomenal with our Bootsy boy! He was really patient during the initial meet up as Boots took a few minutes to warm up and they were besties by the end of it. Cameron asked great questions to make sure he was fully informed on Boots' routine prior to us leaving. He sent pics and videos throughout and even taught Boots a new spin trick! Our house was left very clean and he stripped the bed for us before we got home to wash things. My husband and I would highly recommend using Cameron to anyone in the area!

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Bianca M.
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Portsmouth on Rover as of Jun 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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 1,261 house sitters in Portsmouth. 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, 90% of Portsmouth house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth.

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. Portsmouth 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.

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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.