House Sitting in Riverside
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Top rated Riverside house sitters

“Christine is an absolute gem! On incredibly short notice, she stepped in to care for our senior Puggle, Rosie, for over eight hours, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Rosie, who can be a bit picky about new people, warmed up to Christine right away—a true testament to her kind and gentle nature. When unexpected delays kept us out past midnight, Christine went above and beyond by staying later than we originally planned without a hint of hesitation. She truly has a heart of gold and took such wonderful care of Rosie. We feel so lucky to have met Christine and can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking for a caring, reliable, and compassionate dog sitter. Thank you, Christine!”


“Diane was such a blessing. She has a really sweet and caring demeanor and we knew right away she was the right sitter to watch our fur babies. In our week long trip she took great care of our home and 2 dogs and kept in touch throughout our trip. We feel relieved to have found her and will definitely rebook with her. Thank you Diane!!”


“Malcolm is very flexible and punctual! He gave our dogs so much attention and love. I have a reactive and anxious dog I was very worried of being away from, but she loved him and did well. He provides thorough updates and is detailed. Would recommend for dog walks and house sitting needs!”



“Kat was Great! Our pups took an immediate liking to her and she was able to keep up with them the whole week that we were gone. She was very attentive and went over and above the call of duty when it came to walks in colder weather. Kat was also very respectful of our home and upon our return everything was as we left it. Our pups love Kat and we will rebook with her soon. We highly recommend Kat!”


“Ola was a wonderful dog sitter for our pup. She was neat, orderly, and respectful of our place while we were gone. She did us a huge favor by staying with our pup over Memorial Day weekend. 10/10!”



“April came and stayed with our new rescue, Willow. We were apprehensive because we have never left her before and she is still crate training. April is responsive, prompt, caring, and has a strong attention to detail. Our house was left in immaculate condition and Willow is happy to see us. I would highly recommend April and we’re so glad we found her.”


“I give Sarah my highest recommendation! We have a young puppy full of energy with separation anxiety, and our pup was at ease and happy to be with Sarah! She is very warm and knowledgeable on dogs and will care for your pup as her own! Thank you so much for your help Sarah! ❤”


“Karolly was excellent! Very kind and responsive. She took great care of our St. Bernard for a few days. Walked her and played with her and kept us updated with photos and messages. Highly recommend.”


“Jamie is a super star at our house. She watched my old cat for a few days and he instantly felt comfortable around her. I’m definitely booking her services again, and you should too!”


“Holly was easy to work with; she was communicative and prompt and got along really well with our pets. We have both dogs and cats, and Holly took care of all of them at our house. We felt very comfortable leaving them in Holly's care, and we hope to be able to hire her again in the future.”


About: Animal lover and caring sitter. I have had A lifetime cat mother to adventurous, curious, scared, determined, misbehaving, chatty, quiet and ferocious felines. Kitten, puppy, elder, and medication experience. No stranger to cat nip and tennis balls. I am currently part-time and make my own schedule, so am available for your pet care needs. I also drive so it is easier for me to get to locations that are a bit father from me. I make sure to give the pet their own room when they are staying at my house. I limit interactions with my own pets, because I don't want to stress anyone out. I make sure to give pets in their homes the same exact comfort and care that they are allowed. I make sure to follow owners instructions, and keep them safe and calm.

“Yuliia and Marcine stayed with Petey two nights; fed, walked, gave her pills and kept me informed of all her activities—even when she got hold of a packaged bread and tore into it. Petey is very food-motivated!”


About: I’ve had animals in my life as far back as I can remember. I currently have 2 amazing rescue dogs from the West Bank, and 3 delightfully weird cats. I can’t imagine life without these babies! I have done lots of pet sitting over the years. I’ve been a professional dog walker, and I’ve also worked at a doggie daycare. I have a lot of experience with senior pets and their unique needs, as well as giving a variety of medications. I am also open to caring for dogs with emotional and behavioral challenges. As a loving and devoted pet parent to two beautiful rescue dogs with significant trauma and anxiety, I know that it can be hard to find the right loving care. I am willing to be patient and work with you and your special fur babies! I will love and care for your pets just as I do for my own. I understand that fur babies are family and you can trust that I will treat them as such! Pet care is my full time job. You can count on me to be reliable and punctual, because this job is very important to me! I’m always extremely respectful and trustworthy when in clients’ homes with their pets. Your fur babies’ safety and happiness, as well as your comfort, are my priorities! ***I do not walk dogs wearing pinch/prong collars.

“Jessica was a life saver in accommodating my request at the last minute. She was even able to work with my surly Chihuahua and coax him into and out of his leash. I will definitely hire her again.”


“I am happy I found LizaMarie, I was out town for about 2 weeks and I needed to find someone that can spend quality time with Pipa, take her for walks while staying at my place. She communicates well, asked the right questions, and ensured Pipa was fine while I was gone. I highly recommend her.”

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Christine C.Star Sitter

“Christine is an absolute gem! On incredibly short notice, she stepped in to care for our senior Puggle, Rosie, for over eight hours, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Rosie, who can be a bit picky about new people, warmed up to Christine right away—a true testament to her kind and gentle nature. When unexpected delays kept us out past midnight, Christine went above and beyond by staying later than we originally planned without a hint of hesitation. She truly has a heart of gold and took such wonderful care of Rosie. We feel so lucky to have met Christine and can’t recommend her enough to anyone looking for a caring, reliable, and compassionate dog sitter. Thank you, Christine!”


Diane B.Star Sitter

“Diane was such a blessing. She has a really sweet and caring demeanor and we knew right away she was the right sitter to watch our fur babies. In our week long trip she took great care of our home and 2 dogs and kept in touch throughout our trip. We feel relieved to have found her and will definitely rebook with her. Thank you Diane!!”


Malcomn F.Star Sitter

“Malcolm is very flexible and punctual! He gave our dogs so much attention and love. I have a reactive and anxious dog I was very worried of being away from, but she loved him and did well. He provides thorough updates and is detailed. Would recommend for dog walks and house sitting needs!”




Kat V.Star Sitter

“Kat was Great! Our pups took an immediate liking to her and she was able to keep up with them the whole week that we were gone. She was very attentive and went over and above the call of duty when it came to walks in colder weather. Kat was also very respectful of our home and upon our return everything was as we left it. Our pups love Kat and we will rebook with her soon. We highly recommend Kat!”


Oluwemimo "Ola" A.

“Ola was a wonderful dog sitter for our pup. She was neat, orderly, and respectful of our place while we were gone. She did us a huge favor by staying with our pup over Memorial Day weekend. 10/10!”




April S.Star Sitter

“April came and stayed with our new rescue, Willow. We were apprehensive because we have never left her before and she is still crate training. April is responsive, prompt, caring, and has a strong attention to detail. Our house was left in immaculate condition and Willow is happy to see us. I would highly recommend April and we’re so glad we found her.”




Annie L.

“Annie was amazing. She sent tons of pictures, took my pup on plenty of walks, and went above and beyond with her pet and home care. Thank you so much!”


Sarah P.

“I give Sarah my highest recommendation! We have a young puppy full of energy with separation anxiety, and our pup was at ease and happy to be with Sarah! She is very warm and knowledgeable on dogs and will care for your pup as her own! Thank you so much for your help Sarah! ❤”


Karolly Z.Star Sitter

“Karolly was excellent! Very kind and responsive. She took great care of our St. Bernard for a few days. Walked her and played with her and kept us updated with photos and messages. Highly recommend.”


Jamie Q.Star Sitter

“Jamie is a super star at our house. She watched my old cat for a few days and he instantly felt comfortable around her. I’m definitely booking her services again, and you should too!”


Ariel R.Star Sitter

“We booked Ariel on short notice (family thing) She was amazing. What a blessing and relief to have such a nice, thoughtful sitter. THANK YOU ARIEL!”


Angelina O.

“Angelina was stellar. Her love and care of my dog and timely communication while I was away was nothing short of five stars. Highly recommend!”


Kirsten L.Star Sitter

“Kirsten was great with my new rescue pup, Ralphie! She provided great updates which enabled me to enjoy my vacation!”


Holly A.

“Holly was easy to work with; she was communicative and prompt and got along really well with our pets. We have both dogs and cats, and Holly took care of all of them at our house. We felt very comfortable leaving them in Holly's care, and we hope to be able to hire her again in the future.”


Magnolia B.

“Maggie was great! She kept us informed and our boys were well cared for and our house was clean and tidy!”


Wanjiku K.
“Wanjiku was a great sitter! My cats love her, I swear she must be an animal whisperer! She sent photos every day and swept up the litter. Recommend 100%.”


Yuliia Z.Star Sitter

“Yuliia and Marcine stayed with Petey two nights; fed, walked, gave her pills and kept me informed of all her activities—even when she got hold of a packaged bread and tore into it. Petey is very food-motivated!”


Jessica D.Star Sitter
“Jessica is one of the most thoughtful people I know. She has a genuine, authentic and selfless way of loving and caring for others (humans and animals alike). Seeing the way she cares for her pets is heartwarming. Jessica is a good communicator, reliable and trustworthy. She has a very calming and nurturing energy. I have no doubt that your animals will be wonderfully cared for in Jessica's hands.”


Jessica C.

“Jessica was a life saver in accommodating my request at the last minute. She was even able to work with my surly Chihuahua and coax him into and out of his leash. I will definitely hire her again.”


LizaMarie J.

“I am happy I found LizaMarie, I was out town for about 2 weeks and I needed to find someone that can spend quality time with Pipa, take her for walks while staying at my place. She communicates well, asked the right questions, and ensured Pipa was fine while I was gone. I highly recommend her.”
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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 Riverside 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 7,324 house sitters in Riverside. 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, 85% of Riverside house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Riverside have an average of 13 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 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.
