House Sitting in Rochester
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“This is our second time having Andrea watch our dogs while we were out of town. She has shown to yet again be the best dog sitter we have ever had. She would send us pictures everyday and is always so kind and easy going. She was also flexible and understanding when our flight was canceled and we had to switch up a few things. We love having the peace of mind that our dogs are in good hands while we’re away!”

“Amazing! We will absolutely be reaching out to Mara again to watch our dogs. She was an incredible houseguest, kept us updated with the dogs, and left our place cleaner than she found it. Could not recommend her enough!”

“This is our second time using Hannah and she was so great! We loved how she communicated with us daily on how Cash was doing and sent photos. She left our house as nice as we left it. She also started our dishwasher and washed our towels! We would highly recommend Hannah!”

“Angela is good with following through and making sure she gathers a lot of information about your dog before committing to a booking. I really appreciated this level of care!”
“First time doing an overnight sitting with our dog Melora. Dania was wonderful making sure Melora had her schedule kept to as much as possible and adapting to the peculiarities that help Melora's stress (she watches a youtube broadcast when no o e's home.) We've already scheduled another sitting. It's great knowing Melora will have excellent care while we are gone!”

“Mia was great with our dog while we were gone and left the house super clean! We received multiple pic updates as well, which is just the BEST when missing your pup on vacation. :)”

“Nick did an excellent job as always! We can tell our dog was happy to have him watch, and we know Nick went beyond our asks to keep our dog happy and entertained while we were away. We will absolutely book again!”

“Alison was a very attentive and communicative sitter when watching my dog George. He was sick at the time and she very appropriately reached out as needed with questions. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire her again!”

About: With years of hands-on pet care experience, I provide compassionate, reliable, and personalized care for every animal. I treat each furry friend like family, ensuring they feel safe, loved, and happy while in my care. I also have experience with special needs and senior animals so I’m comfortable giving meds if needed. I’m currently working a part-time job and I'm a part time college student. My schedule may vary each week. I usually work Wednesday-Sunday starting at 5pm. Sometimes I work the morning shift. I’m not available on weekends because I work. When introducing myself to a new animal I like to start out quite and get on there level to make them feel more comfortable. I treat every pet like family and make sure they feel happy and safe by respecting their spaces, personality, and unique needs.
About: Hello! My name is Nevaeh, i've worked in the animal care field for over 2 years! I have been in boarding and daycare kennels, and done personal walking and drop ins for friends. I've worked with a variety of ages, breeds and sizes of dogs. I have 4 Adopted dogs of my own that are my 4 legged kids. I would love to make yours feel just as much one of my own!❤️ I'm currently stay at home and have lots of availability! I spend my whole day outside and with others dogs or my own! I even have open weekends! i have a large yard to the back of my house where i get to take my dogs potty! We live in a great walking area right next to essex park that i love to use to my advantage! I'm very familiar with in home stays as i did them throughout highschool☺️
“Madeline was an amazing house/pet sitter for our pets! We appreciated her quick responses and communication. Madeline was at the house with the pets the majority of the time. All three pets were happy and tired when we got home. :) We will definitely reach out to Madeline for future Rover housesitting and other services!”

About: Hello! My name is Griffin and I'm 20 years old. I have owned dogs my entire life and I have two living with me along side a cat! I currently work at The Family Fido just outside of Stewartville. During my time there, I have worked with many different breeds and sizes of dogs while supervising group play! Not all of the dogs that stay with us are dog friendly so I have worked with solo dogs too! The Family Fido is a boarding/daycare/rescue facility so as part of my job I take care of feeding and medications. Since I started, we have had 5 litters of puppies that I have helped to raise before they have been adopted out to families. I have learned a lot of training skills and I will be attending dog conferences in the future to build my experience even more! Working at a boarding and rescue facility I work with dogs daily and for hours at a time. I own two dogs as well that I work with around the house daily! I am able to do walks, feeding, bathing, nail trims, play, and continue any training that your dog may currently be working on! I am also open to working with anxious or less confident dogs as well as handling more than one dog at a time!
“Anna was a phenomenal sitter and took excellent care of my four senior dogs. She was kind and attentive, sending periodic updates while I was away. I will be using her services again in the future, and I highly recommend her to others for house/dog sitting.”

“Brittany did awesome with my foster pup! She went above and beyond for him. My pup is scared of new people and she came over beforehand to make him feel more comfortable. 10/10 would recommend Brittany for any dog sitting needs.”


About: Hi Im daysha. Growing up I've always had pets growing up from when I was on a farm to when we moved to the citys. I've always had love and care for pets and always wanna provide a safe and protected space for them. I grew up with 3 bunnies 5 dogs and three cats in my life time. I have such a wonderful life to me allowing me to understand people and pets. I'm really open minded and full of communication fun and bubble. Just looking for people I can help out:) I am currently working at the red room down town in Rochester Minnesota. I tend to work from. 5-8 on weekdays and weekends 5-10 but with hosting I tend to get cutt early if it's slow. Im always open to working around other people scheduling but would love a understandment of my schedule too Sadly I do live in a small apartment that doesn't allow me to have pets in and out unless there my own but I am very trustworthy and am very responsible and respectful of other people homes. I was taught growing up to never disrespect other folks homes . I will always follow by the rules and always communicate when something is going on or if I have any questions. I'm here to protect And provide a safe space and comfort for u and your pet
Over 1,135 pet parents in Rochester have booked house sitting
Rochester pet parents share their Rover experiences
Angela is truly amazing! She went above and beyond with caring for our cat and dog. She anticipated their needs/wants and was very intentional about spending time with them. Her attention to detail is also incredible. She really took the time to get to know and understand our pets and provided care tailored to them specifically! She is also a great communicator and sent daily updates/photos.

Lauren took such great care of my dog Katie when I was out of town for almost a week! She provided at least daily communication through updates and pictures. It was my first time leaving Katie with someone outside of my family and for that long and Lauren eased any worries I had. I would definitely trust Lauren to watch Katie again!

Grace was wonderful. She stayed overnight with our dog for 5 nights while we were on vacation. She did an amazing job, took her on lots of walks, kept us updated, and had the house cleaner than when we left it. I would highly recommend her to any pet parent. We didn’t have to worry at all while we were away, which to us is priceless. Thank you, Grace!

Anna is such a gem! We are so lucky to have found her. My 3 dogs and cats were happy! You could see the happiness and content in all the pics she sent while we were away. If you book Anna you will be as lucky as us! And your pets will thank you too! She is a keeper for sure!

Tyla was simply awesome. She was more than willing to go above and beyond for our animals and was impeccably accommodating with scheduling. Our husky-mix pup can be quirky and challenging, but he was in such great hands with her! Will definitely book with Tyla again.

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The median cost per night for house sitting in Rochester is $40
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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 Rochester average 5 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 Rochester on Rover as of Jun 2026 was about $40 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 139 house sitters in Rochester. 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, 88% of Rochester house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 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 Rochester.
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. Rochester 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.
















