House Sitting In Riverside
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Top rated Riverside house sitters
Prices are estimates per night. Pricing may vary based on your search. A booking fee of 11% and taxes will apply.
“I couldn’t have found a better sitter for my beagle. This is the first time he has had a sitter since we rescued him. Madison knew exactly what to do to help Flash adjust to her. Madison’s love for dogs is apparent by the time she spent playing with him and the wonderful pictures she sent with comments. She always responded quickly to all communication. I feel 100% confident leaving my dear dog with her. With all of that said I must add that her warm and friendly personality is a major plus. She has earned the highest score possible for top notch dog sitters!”

“Keith was very easy to work with. He was flexible with our travel date changes, very responsive and was able to keep up with changes in meds and walking schedule when my dog injured his paw days before we left. I felt comfortable leaving him with my shepherd, who is very strong and can be reactive on walks. He understood how to manage a big dog and knew how to use a prong collar. He sent pictures regularly which allowed me to enjoy my trip worry-free!”

“Jennifer was amazing watching our pup, Callie, overnight at our home! This was the first time we left Callie with someone other than family overnight, so I was a bit of a worry wart. But, Jennifer put my nerves at ease - she updated me with adorable photos of them playing, so I knew Callie was not only safe, but also having so much fun! She fed her and walked her as well! I’d absolutely have Jennifer watch Callie again and would highly recommend her to everyone! :)”

“Josie was awesome! She stayed at my house and cared for my 2 dogs, 4 cats, and 5 foster kittens! I was able to take my vacation and not have a worry in the world if my house and pets were doing okay. We came home and everything was clean, just the way I left it. My pets loved her! I got updates and pictures daily. She walked my dogs every day. I really appreciated Josie and will definitely book again with her!”


About: I've been taking care of animals since I was a kid, whether for friends family or volunteering at the Cleveland APL. I currently work at the cat cafe in Cleveland where I have taken care of cats from all walks of life, with all different needs. At home I have two cats (19 and 13) and one dog (18). I have experience with both dogs and cats with many different medical conditions including diabetes, anxiety, hyperthyroidism, dementia, arthritis, CH, and many more! I usually work mornings, so I can do quick visits before work, but have lots of time in my afternoon/evenings to spend time with the animals if that's something that they need! I always like to visit your home and meet the animals and see how you interact with and accommodate your animals! Making sure that the transition between me and you is as seamless as possible and giving the animals a sense of routine is extremely important to me!

“Emily was absolutely wonderful watching our dog bean for a week while we were on vacation! Bean is a super shy dog with some arthritis and weird quirks so it was so great that she was able to make bean feel comfortable and secure! She did a great job handling her meds and routine. We came back to a spotless house and a happy dog!”

“Alicia was great! I could tell from the pictures that our pups felt comfortable and at ease with her. When we came home, the dogs and cats all were happy to see us and were calm. I could tell she took excellent care of them because they were all happy and relaxed when we got home(and three of them have anxiety). Our house was clean and everything how we left it. 100% recommend to anyone looking for high quality care! Will definitely call her again for future pet sitting needs.”

About: I’ve taken care of many animals in my life and also train my cat to play fetch and tag. I also have taken care of senior dogs during their final moments. Im currently a stay at home housewife and have some free time and I love animals so I definitely don’t mind how long or price for the care I’ll be giving I give my cat and my friends animals when watching them all kinds of vitamins and supplements with salmon, fish, squid, and all kinds of other stuff. I give them attention so they know that they are loved and cared for. If the cat at my place is an issue he could stay in the bedroom for the time being
“August was wonderful with my fur baby and my home. It was so much easier to just leave and go on vacation instead of packing my dog up with all her stuff and trying to pick her up. I think it was less stressful for both of us. I definitely will be using August in the future.”

“Olesja was absolutely wonderful. We had her watch our 2 dogs and stayed at our house. She took them on frequent walks, sent tons of photos, and kept us updated while we were on vacation. She understands dogs and their behavior and I fully trust her watching my kiddos and the house! Would definitely recommend and will be working with her again in the future !”


“Madi is amazing!! She was on time and followed my instructions carefully, and sent cute pictures while I was away. I would trust her to watch my pets any time!!”

“Christabel was great with my cats, and she was very communicative during my trip. I appreciated her ability to take my booking, even though it was last minute. I will definitely keep her in mind for future trips!”

About: What sets me apart from other dog sitters is my professional experience as an animal keeper, where attention to detail, behavior observation, and quality care are essential every day. I’ve owned and cared for dogs throughout my life and genuinely enjoy being around them, whether at dog parks, beaches, or dog-friendly spaces. Even without a dog of my own currently, I stay actively connected to dogs and understand the exercise, enrichment, patience, and companionship they need to thrive. I currently work full time as a professional animal keeper, but I’m excited to spend my free time caring for even more animals. I’m available for pet sitting, drop-in visits, and walks outside of my work hours, and I bring the same level of attentiveness, reliability, and compassion to pets that I do in my professional animal care career. I understand the importance of trust, responsibility, and attention to detail when caring for animals in someone else’s home. I am reliable, respectful of clients’ spaces, and committed to providing attentive monitoring, consistent care, and peace of mind while pets are in my care. I currently care for two cats, a lizard, and a boa, which has given me firsthand experience with the unique needs, behaviors, and routines of a variety of animals. Caring for such different species has strengthened my understanding that every pet is an individual and deserves personalized, attentive care tailored to their specific personality and needs.
Riverside pet parents share their Rover experiences
Dena is a rockstar! To begin with, she is amazing with my dog. He is old, mostly blind,and has mobility issues. He needs multiple pain medications throughout the day and can get pretty cranky. Dena is clearly very patient and kind towards him. Tater Tot doesn't like very many people, but he has added Dena to his small group. This is the second time I have had her housesit for a week. Unfortunately, our water heater broke the night before we left and Dena graciously agreed to coordinate with the repairman. She also discovered a tick on Tater and convinced him to allow her to put his tick oil on. We are so thankful that she was here this week!! On top of all that she did for us and Tater, the house was perfect when we got home. We 10/10 highly recommend her for any petsitting/housesitting needs! We are so grateful to have found her for Tater Tot!

I found a gem of a cat sitter in Allyce, who came to the rescue when I contacted her with only a few days notice, rearranging her schedule to help. She gave my two cats the best care during my trip, and me peace of mind knowing I could trust her with them my home. She is incredibly thoughtful, thorough, and sweet, and sent me updates throughout the day, assuring me they were being cared for wonderfully. I highly recommend her to any pet parent, and my cats are already looking forward to seeing her again!

Carrie was great with our Gilbert, she stayed over our place with him overnight while we were out of town! He still has puppy golden energy & can be hyper at times. She was very patient with him & updated us frequently with photos as well. I would highly recommend her to care for your fur babies!

Candy was absolutely amazing with our 13 year old pup! She completely went above and beyond with her visits and care - she checked in every day, sending adorable pics & updates. We highly recommend booking with Candy and will totally reach back out in the future when we need dog sitting! Thank you so much, Candy!

Elysia was great! She responded quickly to my inquiry when I suddenly needed a dog sitter on very short notice, and I could tell right away during our meet & greet that she’d take great care of our dog. We came home to a happy dog and a well cared-for home. I would hire her again.

In the past, I have been hesitant using rover because it can be difficult to trust someone with your pet. However, I couldn't be happier we decided to reach out to Sierra to board our Bernese mountain dog, Sullivan! Sully has a lot of personality and can be anxious at times, it takes some time getting to know his quirkiness; but when we did the meet and greet with Sierra, it eased all of my worries! You can tell she genuinely loves being around, and caring for dogs. Sully got along great with her two dogs, who are so well behaved. Throughout our trip, Sierra sent the perfect amount of updates with pictures and videos- and Sully made himself right at home! It was so nice to enjoy my time away knowing Sully was in good hands, and we are so relieved to have found a reliable couple to watch Sully and to be stress free when away!

Anna was a fantastic companion for our dog Jax! She took excellent care of him and sent us updates and pictures throughout her stay at our house. She went above and beyond by stopping by to get a tour of the house and to get to know Jax the day prior to our reservation. We would highly recommend Anna to other families who are looking for a new friend that your dog can spend time with when you’re away from home! :)

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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
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, house sitters on Rover respond in under an hour.
Experience can vary widely from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when comparing house sitters available in Riverside.
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. Riverside 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.












