House Sitting in Rensselaer
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1. Heather B.

“Heather was amazing!! She took such good care of Mac, left our home in great condition and communicated proactively. Also, we were so appreciative that she provided care for the weekend short notice (less than 24 hrs). Highly recommend.”


2. Ozzy J.

“Ozzy was amazing! They stayed at our house and watched our golden retriever Scotch and cat Persephone while we were away for the Thanksgiving holiday. They sent us pictures & video of our fur babies and kept us updated on how they were doing. It’s important to us to have our pet sitters stay in our home while we are away, our animals get stressed in new environments, and Ozzy was so great! Our animals need alllll the attention, and Ozzy did not disappoint! They came over a week before to meet our Scotch & Percy and learn about the house. They even left a card for when we got home! Ozzy is fantastic, our animals loved them and we will definitely use them in the future when we go away. Thank you Ozzy!”


3. Catherine M.

“CATHERINE IS THE BEST!!! If you're looking for someone kind, compassionate, and EXCELLENT with your pup/pet, you won't find anyone better than Catherine. I could not recommend her more highly!!”


4. Olivia S.

“Olivia did an amazing job taking care of my dog while I was away, including administering a lengthy list of meds. I wasn’t worried about my dog at all while I was gone. Olivia stayed in constant communication and evident my dog was having a great time from the pictures she sent.”


5. Clyanna L.

“Clyanna has been so friendly and responsive from the first meet-and-greet. We trusted her while we went on vacation with our baby pup, Lola, and she did amazing. I have no hesitation in saying that Clyanna is the right choice!”




6. Natasha B.

“This was our first time having a sitter watch our pets in our home, Natasha was so great and made us comfortable during our entire time away knowing our pets were getting the care they needed. Thank you again so much!”


7. Angela L.
“Angela is the best caretaker! She has a friendly personality and you can tell she absolutely loves animals. My dog Lilly absolutely adores Angela and her two kitties. Rest assured if you book with her, you will receive the utmost best pet care! A+++++”


8. Ashleigh L.

“Ashleigh did a great job with watching my senior doggie. She picked up after herself and did more than asked for in regards to taking my dog on walks during her weekend stay with him. Definitely would use her as a sitter again!”


9. Barbara D.

“Barbara was really caring and attentive to our puppy! She made sure to understand our puppy’s needs before meeting her and went above and beyond to make sure that we felt comfortable with our puppy in her care!”


10. Allie O.

“Allie was wonderful! We had her do house sitting while away for a week. She was tidy in the house and so responsive to any communications. Dependable and trust worthy. She took great care of the pups and spent a lot of time with them. Would definitely hire her again and recommend her to anyone looking!”


11. Ashley C.

“Ashley was great! She was available for a last minute pet sitting request and did a great job with our 2 dogs and 1 cat. They all loved Ashley. Definitely recommend her!”


12. Glenmary A.

“Glenmary and her partner were phenomenal! I asked for a last minute puppy sitting (plus two older animals, a husky and a cat) and she was very responsive and even managed to do a meet and greet. 10/10, will definitely book again! Thank you!!”


13. Erika V.
“Erika is a really big animal lover who is knowledgeable and truly cares about their well being. She treats our dogs with love and respect, and we trust her with our fur kids any time we go away.”


14. Haylea A.

“Haylea stayed with our 13 year old dog for 5 nights. Since we are both retired, it was especially important to us that our dog have a lot of company as she is used to our being home. A big plus is Haylea works from home 4 of 5 days a week and was able to be with our dog a lot. Haylea texted photos and kept us up to date on how our fur baby was doing. Highly recommend her!”


15. Anna G.

“Anna's great! She took great care of my pets and house while I was away and communicated throughout her stay. 👍👍”


16. Laura R.
About: Ever since I was four years old I had my first puppy. I loved her with everything I had, I believe that love me and my family gave her made her have such a long life. She was a Pomeranian and chiwawa mix, she was said to live till 6 she lived till 15. I have also rescued each of my pets so I understand how to handle and gain trust from anxiety and scared dogs. I also have experience with puppies so I expect to have to clean messes and I am fine with that. I am 100% a dog person. I want dogs to be living their best lives and give them as much love as they give us. I handle stressful and intense situations well, I am good under pressure. I love all dogs little chiwawas to huge great danes, no pup phases me. I am also felxible! I currently work from home which makes dog care easily in my schedule. I have a dog in my apartment named Elton and I go by his schedule. We go on both a walk and to the park everyday. In home I like to keep my dog busy with toys and running around. When he needs outside time I will bring him on walks or to the park. I know of both a park with no dogs for those who prefer alone time and parks with kind dogs for those who like to play.


17. Jose A.
About: I would be taking care of your fur baby with my partner who loves pets as much as I do. I’ve had dogs all throughout my life so I love being around them. I love playing and taking care of them no matter the size or breed any dog is a friend of mine.Plus 2 great sitters for your lovely pet what’s better than that❤️ Open availability at the moment. Just reach out to me and we can talk to make anything work for great care and a fun time with your pup. I always supervise the dog and make sure he or she has water at all time and if it’s outside at anytime I make sure they are always on a leash.




18. Imonia R.

“Imonia was fantastic for a week long stay. Multiple daily updates and videos. Fast communication. Would definitely book with her again. Came home to happy animals.”


19. Ashley H.

“Ashley is wonderful with Lola. I’ve already booked her for two additional weekends because I know that my dog will get the care and attention she’s used to, and I will get updates that put my mind at ease while I’m away.”


20. Katrina D.
About: Hello, I'm new to Rover but experienced in animal care! I've lived with cats my entire life, and often dog sit for family and friends. I have prior experience working in a pet store and volunteering at animal shelters. I don't have any breed restrictions, but I'd like to know everything about your furry family member so I can provide the best experience possible. I'm happy to come to your home to keep your pets routine as normal as possible! You can expect clear communication and plenty of pictures while away from your pet. If you have any Covid-19 related concerns or requests, don't hesitate to ask. Please contact me if you'd like to know more, I can't wait to meet my new furry friends! - References available upon request - Meet and Greet required for stay at my home I’m currently working a flexible schedule so I can adjust to your pets needs. Once a booking request is received, I will inform you if I will be away from your pet for more than 4 hours. I’ll strive to keep your pets routine as normal as possible. I’m happy to discuss any requests/ accommodations to make sure I’m a good fit.
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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 Rensselaer on Rover as of Mar 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 Mar 2025, there are 504 house sitters in Rensselaer. 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, 89% of Rensselaer house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Rensselaer have an average of 13 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 Rensselaer.
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. Rensselaer 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.
