House Sitting in Princeton
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Top rated Princeton house sitters
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.

“Gabriella is wonderful! It was the first time leaving my dog with a house sitter, and Gabriella did everything and then some to make sure he was at ease the entire time. He loved the company, and I will be using Gabriella's services again!”

About: Hi everyone! I am currently a WFH (remote) employee located in Princeton, NJ and can’t wait to hangout with your furry friend! I love pets of all shapes and sizes and have background experience in both puppy training and large dog handling. With a lifetime of experience around pets, I’m skilled at reading animal body language and applying basic training practices. From honeymoons to last minute weekend trips, I am excited to spend time with your pet. While you are away, I am happy to water your plants, check mail, or anything else you may need. I have a flexible schedule and am looking forward to meeting you! I’m currently a WFH/remote employee and have a flexible schedule. I can work from anywhere locally! I love going on walks with your pet and exploring the neighborhood!! I am eager to work with you and your pet to best care for them and make sure they feel safe and comfortable in their homes.
“I can’t tell you how much I appreciate Kimberly’s communication and reliability. I hate leaving my girls, and this trip was relatively unexpected and a requirement, so finding someone reliable that will love my girls as much as I do was incredibly important. I found that in Kimberly. She knew I was anxious about leaving them and she made sure to check in with multiple pics and an update a couple times a day. I highly recommend Kimberly for all pet sitting needs.”

“Luke was very polite & responsible well watching my dogs. He made arrangements to come & do a meet & great with my dogs twice so I could be comfortable making sure they would be ok well he watched them. I highly recommended Luke & if he is available in the future will request him for dog sitting well I go away.”

“Simply put, Joey was outstanding, both with his care of Pablo as well as management of our home while staying here. As a person, he’s a young man of high integrity who is kind, thoughtful, and detail oriented! He loves dogs; kept me posted with text and pics; and maintains a positive and loving temperament. He exceeded my expectations and would give him my highest recommendation!”

About: Having two dogs of my own throughout my life and always helping in highschool, I have plenty of experience exercising and playing with pups of all breeds and sizes ! I am currently a full time student athlete at Columbia University home for the summer at my dads. However, should we be a better fit, I can always take a trip home on the weekends and have my own car ! I have my own dog I can bring should your puppy prefer company. I also live nearby to a dog park that we can visit if your fur baby needs a little bit of extra exercise ! Either way, we will have fun daily walks :)
“Kya’s communication during setup and throughout my dog’s stay was excellent. I felt completely at ease leaving my dog in her care, and when I returned, he was a happy boy with no signs of distress. I would gladly book with Kya again.”


“Susan is amazing. Our Lola is a little high maintenance and needs a lot of attention. Susan took such great care of her that she was sad to see her leave. We will request Susan in the future and hope that she is available.”


“I’m so grateful to have found Emma! I came to Rover with an unusual request: someone to stay at my home and care for my two baby goats… Emma not only accepted my unusual request, but she followed all their care instructions and went above and beyond to give them special attention and activity. It’s clear she’s a natural with animals and truly cared about my boys! She sent picture and video updates, which gave me such peace of mind for my first weekend away from them. She kept things neat and tidy and was simply the best! Thank you so much, Emma!”

“Augusta was great with our senior beagle Odie. She arrived with a big smile and treats in hand. She asked the right questions and took great care of our buddy. Odie loved spending the day with her. We recommend her and will definitely have her back”
“Alexis did a great job sitting for Pearl. She came to meet her and get oriented to the house ahead of time. She confirmed the booking quickly and followed up with a message the day before the job. Alexis took good care of our cat and kept us updated with texts and photos. She followed all instructions and left the house clean. I recommend hiring her!”

“Ashley took excellent care of my greyhound and cat! My dog is older and has some special care requirements (supplements, diapers, anxiety) and Ashley had no issues managing it.”


About: Realizing how much your dog and /or cat means to you, I will do my very best to care for your pet as if it were my own. Over many years , neighbors , friends and family have relied on me to care for their pets in their house or with daily walks and playtime. In the last year or so I have begun charging for my services and realize I would like to make it my full time job as I enjoy it . I am new to the area and look forward to being busy dog walking/ pet sitting full time. I do not have any pets of my own right now. My 14 year old rescue pup passed 18months ago. I have experience taking care of senior dogs while living in other people’s homes. I am able to follow directions as far as meals/timing but also flexible enough to know when one must simply go with the flow.
“Boryana took amazing care of our senior pitbull, Brady. She was very patient with his quirks and eccentricities (e.g. he has acquired a habit of lying down for rests mid-walk). He often seems a little out of sorts after we come back from a long trip, but this time he was very relaxed and happy. Communication was top notch and our house was left in perfect condition. We can't recommend Boryana highly enough, and hope she'll be available to take care of Brady again in the future!”

Over 321 pet parents in Princeton have booked house sitting
Princeton pet parents share their Rover experiences
Andrew house sat our two dogs for a little over a week. One of our dogs is pretty shy and slow to warm up, but in just a few days she seemed totally happy with Andrew there. He was great about keeping us updated and we knew the dogs were in good hands. We highly recommend Andrew to anyone looking for a dogsitter!

Chase was great with our cat and dog! When we first met him I could tell that he had good energy, as my cat went up to him right away. He was very responsive the whole trip and sent us updates multiple times a day. Our pets warmed up to him very quickly. We needed someone who could care for both cats and dogs and Chase was great as he has owned both before. We came home to a clean house and happy pets. Will be rebooking in the future!

Joey took amazing care of my kitten while I was away. I came home to a happy, relaxed, and healthy cat. I am SO grateful to know my little guy was in caring hands. Joey took care of all of his needs and went above and beyond by giving him lots of attention, care, and cozy vibes. They were great with communicating and sending pics-you can trust them with any of your pet needs. THANK YOU, JOEY!!

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Princeton is $60
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 Princeton average 3 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 Princeton on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $60 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 Jun 2026, there are 1,566 house sitters in Princeton. 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, 84% of Princeton house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Princeton have an average of 15 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 Princeton.
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. Princeton 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.









