House Sitting in Rochester

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Top rated Rochester house sitters

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Ona M.
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$57
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5.0 out of 5 stars
164 reviews
41 repeat clients
10 years of experience
East Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14607

Ona was wonderful! So accommodating, took great care of our dogs and our home. She was flexible and generous and the dogs seemed happy and healthy when we returned. She communicated with us throughout and sent pics of the dogs. We highly recommend!

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Rico L.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
112 reviews
27 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Culver-Winton, Rochester, NY, 14609

Absolutely trust worthy companions caretaker & very fun house sitter. I was pleased to find my pups as happy as jumping beans and the house looked and seemingly smelled more homey upon return.

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Lavinia W.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
206 reviews
53 repeat clients
15 years of experience
Pearl-Meigs-Monroe, Rochester, NY, 14607

Lavinia took amazing care of our 2 dogs and 3 cats over a weekend! She was excellent with communicating, and the animals and house were in tip top shape! She also created an awesome painting of one of our dogs 💓 we will definitely book again and highly recommend!

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Camille A.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
50 years of experience
Rochester, NY, 14624

I can’t say enough great things about Camille! From the moment we met, it was clear how much she genuinely cares about animals. She gave lots of love, attention, and playtime—and kept us updated with messages and photos, which gave us total peace of mind while we were away. Camille is reliable, kind, and professional—we will absolutely be booking again. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top-notch care. ★★★★★

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Paris C.
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$29
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Rochester, NY, 14618

Super detailed in their questions! You can tell they want to do a great job taking care of your babies! Very pleasant and very easy to work with! Definitely will request again!

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Katherine M.
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$68
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4.8 out of 5 stars
21 reviews
3 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Rochester, NY, 14607

Katherine has dog sat for me several times and has been great with my pups. She sends regular updates, and pictures. I look forward to future bookings with her.

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Eric O.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
3 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Culver-Winton, Rochester, NY, 14609

Communicative, friendly, and sent great pictures throughout the stay. House was clean and my pup was happy and calm when I returned - which is a great sign that she enjoyed her week with Eric!

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$38
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5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Rochester, NY, 14616

Paulina did an amazing job. My dogs couldn't be happier and neither can we.

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Sitter Profile Image: Madeline L.
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Madeline L.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
22 reviews
5 repeat clients
8 years of experience
Park Avenue, Rochester, NY, 14607

Madeline was so great with my two doggies. My chocolate lab and English cream golden retriever. Would definitely recommend her for other stays!

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Ricky P.
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$30
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4.9 out of 5 stars
16 reviews
8 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Rochester, NY, 14607

Ricky did an amazing job taking care of our three dogs in our home! We have already booked him again for next month and as long as he wants to continue staying with our little pet family, he will be our first choice!

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Nikole R.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
69 reviews
27 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Rochester, NY, 14621

Nikole was amazing!!!!! She took care of our favorite child, our mini- schnauzer, watched our cats and fed all 90 of our fish in our fish tanks while house sitting for a week. She updated us multiple times a day, sent videos, photos, and was clear with communication. She took great care of our house shoveled our driveway without being asked and left it in tip top shape. We walked in to a clean home with soft music playing on the tv with videos of dogs playing to keep our pop occupied. She travels with our highest recommendation and we plan on using her all the time moving forward!

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Sitter Profile Image: Michelle V.
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Michelle V.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
1 repeat client
8 years of experience
Pearl-Meigs-Monroe, Rochester, NY, 14607

About: Dog sitting was my first job as a teenager. My mom actually gave me the idea to start because she never wanted to have a pet, so this was such a fun compromise! Since then I’ve dog sat for small, medium and large dogs! I myself am an active person and love to be active with a furry friend! It’s nice to have company on a walk run or even someone to explore new parks with! I work full time but my schedule is fairly flexible! I am a therapist and have ability to work from home at times as long as I am not in a session or scheduled to run group therapy! I am happy to stay at your home and care for your pet with the instructions you give! I am happy to walk, play, pet, feed and clean up after your dog.

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Christine M.
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$48
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5.0 out of 5 stars
59 reviews
9 repeat clients
5 years of experience
Rochester, NY, 14620

Christine took great care of our two dogs and our home for a full week. We received updates daily with pictures of the dogs enjoying their time with Christine and came home to the house in fantastic shape. We hope to have Christine again when we’re out of time next!

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David M.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
23 reviews
9 repeat clients
3 years of experience
Northland-Lyceum, Rochester, NY, 14609

David saved the day when he stayed with our special needs dog and senior cat. We trusted they were in good hands and I am not sure they noticed we were even gone!

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily D.
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Emily D.
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$100
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5.0 out of 5 stars
119 reviews
36 repeat clients
12 years of experience
Rochester, NY, 14618

Emily was great - very attentive and responsible and left a very happy dog and a very clean house. We will definitely use her again and recommend her to our friends. We feel so fortunate to have found her.

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Sitter Profile Image: Gianna M.
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Gianna M.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
2 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Rochester, NY, 14607

Gianna is the absolute best. She was able to take care of BOTH of my crazy huskies on top of it being during the holiday season. It gave me peace of mind that she was also able to keep an eye on my house as well. Will certainly rebook with her again!!

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Carla F.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
54 reviews
23 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Swillburg, Rochester, NY, 14620

Carla was great! Our dogs loved her and she really went above and beyond, even washing and drying the guest bedding! Will absolutely book Carla again!

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Sitter Profile Image: Alec W.
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Alec W.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
5 reviews
1 repeat client
25 years of experience
Ellwanger-Barry, Rochester, NY, 14620

I came home to a happy dog and clean apartment. Alec was very communicative and flexible. Thank you!

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Alison C.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
38 reviews
10 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Rochester, NY, 14604

Alison was great with my dog! We were away for a week and I never had to worry about her. She sent updates and some pictures throughout the day.

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John S.
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$30
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1 year of experience
Pearl-Meigs-Monroe, Rochester, NY, 14607

About: I have fed and taken care of my roommates Pit Bull and 4 cats for a year. I am respectful, responsible and adaptable. I love animals and walking. I have an open schedule, so pet care fits perfectly into my life! I’m available Monday-Saturday 7 am to 10pm. Can be available on Sunday. I interact with animals in a very kind and caring manner. I take my roommates pets for daily walks and feed them dinner. I also play with them.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Leslie took Momo on last minute and did a fantastic job with him! She was prompt and clear in her communication, and sent me many photos throughout her care for him :)

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Michelle D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

David did a great job taking care of our cat and dog while we were out of town I highly recommend him.

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Shenjack 1.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Madeline took wonderful care of Dottie Mae and June Bug while we were away. She provided consistent communication throughout their stay and sent plenty of pictures, which gave us great peace of mind and let us see how happy and well cared for they were. It was clear that she genuinely cared about our dogs and treated them like her own. We came home to two happy, relaxed pups, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Madeline was a fantastic caretaker, and we will absolutely be using her again in the future. Highly recommend!

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Christopher R.
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Alec is responsible and communicative! He adjusted his work schedule to better accommodate our sitting needs, and we cannot be more appreciative.

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Tien-An C.
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Katherine was wonderful - and she dealt with a LOT of poopy senior dog issues. Very thankful for her!

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Jenna S.
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I never have to worry. Max is a diabetic, she always takes good care of him. Pooka is high strung. Always communicating.

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Joanne A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

A lovely person who took the BEST care of our 2 crazy dogs. She kept in touch, sent photos, and took great care of our home. She is a keeper.

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Cassandra D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

My puppy loved Christine! I had a long hospital shift and I felt such peace of mind know that my pup was cared for and having a great time! Thank you again Chrissy!

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Allyson H.
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Nikole takes such great care of my dog and my house when she sits for me! She is very dependable and gives me regular updates. I highly recommend her!

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Sandy C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ona was great with our dogs! She gave them walks and lots of love. She sent pictures of my pets doing the things they love-catching rays and playing! I will book with her again!

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Linda D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend Luis! He was very responsive and easy to communicate with throughout. He was kind, patient and gentle with my elderly cat. He diligently have her all her meds and cooked the feeding schedule. She seemed very content when I returned.

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Nancy D.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

They provided an amazing experience for my dog! Took them on so many walks and played with them to keep them engaged. Very communicative with me about any problems or concerns. Will absolutely book them again!

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Maddy S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Saoirse was great with my pets! I had been burned before with previous sitters and they were very understanding about my concerns. Saoirse sent me pictures of my babes through the week, took my dog Sammy on an adventure. She kept me updated and very comfortable with her care of them. I would highly recommend her, and definitely would invite her to sit for me again. Thank you !

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Kristine M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Carla helped us out with some in-home visits. She is very easy to work with - prompt, professional, good communicator.

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Ellen I.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah is absolutely wonderful . She is kind and caring. I absolutely recommend Sarah to care for your pet. She did a fantastic job and we look forward to having her care for Ellie again soon 😊

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Jennifer G.
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Gloria took great care of my pets while house sitting for me for a few days! She did a great job and I came home to a perfectly happy dog and cat.

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Abby F.
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Maria was awesome with our dog and cat! Sent us lots of pictures and updates during the time she stayed at our house. Thanks again!!

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Hannah M.
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Sarah has been a godsend for my tricky adult rescue dog! She has gone above and beyond every time she’s watched her, and my dog loves her. Highly recommended!

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Grace H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ashlynn was great with our two dogs and their cousin, all staying at our house for the weekend. They absolutely love her, they took to her the minute she arrived when we did the meet and greet. They latched on to her upon her arrival for the weekend as well. I don’t even think they noticed we left, they were so captivated by Ashlynn. Great communication during the stay. We will definitely book with Ashlynn again if she is available.

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Scot F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Corwin took very good care of my two 15 year old Munchkin Cats. I had him do overnights since Mochi, the female needs medication daily. I rarely go away more than 4 days and I was very comfortable leaving for over a week. Corwin sent me many photos and I could see how both cats loved him being around! I definitely would recommend Corwin to take care of your fur babies! 😻😻

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Barbara H.
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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 $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.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 532 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, 89% of Rochester house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in Rochester have an average of 15 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 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.

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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.