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“We had an amazing experience with Liam. I think my dogs were actually disappointed when we came back. Excellent with communication and puts all his energy into giving the pets a great experience. I plan to use him all the time.”
“We are SO happy with Jennifer’s diligent, patient, & loving care of our little girl — we feel we hit the jackpot finding her! After the sudden passing of our two beloved dogs last year, we were anxious & apprehensive about leaving our recently adopted (also anxious) dog for the first time on a trip. Jennifer alleviated all anxieties, was wonderful about checking in and asking questions, respectful of our home, went above and beyond. Plus our hard-to-crack little egg absolutely loves her! Many many thanks to Jennifer; we feel confident leaving our little girl in the safety of her care.”
About: I have several years of tending to dogs and cats, (as well as some birds) of all ages, sizes and temperaments. I’m comfortable handling potentially difficult dogs and cats, regardless of age and/or disabilities. I have also worked at Morris Animal Inn and currently work at a vet clinic while I prepare to go to vet school. I have a cat of my own, Forrest who I love very dearly. I can also administer medications orally, topically, and subcutaneously. I can monitor all bathroom trips for stool and urine output, give baths, clips nails, or clean out ears if needed. I also take the BEST pictures of pets and can give you updates whenever you’d like :) At the moment, I am currently working full time at a vet clinic, but most weekends I am off or get out early. Im currently available most Friday afternoons to Sundays nights as well as most Tuesdays. Im also flexible to work other days circumstantially. I have a formerly feral cat at home who is now an indoor-only cat that I adopted from my current job. I feed him twice daily as well as clean his litter box morning’s and evenings. He is up to date on all of his exams and shots, and is also on a hydrolyzed diet since he has some food allergies. Additionally I make sure to keep his nails short since he loves to make biscuits on my face :)
About: I have had dogs, cats, birds my entire life. I have baby sat my friends dogs and cats, I love caring for animals of all sizes and ages. I’m currently working part time and on my own schedule so my availability is pretty open for your pets needs! Also have my own mode of transportation. I have a fenced in yard for my dog. And I have two indoor cats that are strictly inside. They get along great with my dog. But we also have plenty of space in the home to keep them separated if needed. All of our pets are healthy and go to the vet regularly. We have a large home with plenty of space for all our fur babies!
“Jessica and Gill were a dream come true for my geriatric, and quirky dogs. Every good thing that people say about them in these reviews was true--lots of amazing photos, very active with the dogs, communicative, responsible, great attitude, left the house in immaculate condition. We would definitely love to have them come again and stay with our dogs and house, it felt that they treated Ruby and Harry how we treat them, as beloved family members. We really couldn't give them a higher praise.”
“Antonia is an expert dog walker. She took excellent care of my pups while I was away And when one of them got very seriously ill, she acted quickly and allowed us to get my Coco to the vet to get the help she needed. She also expertly cleaned up my house from the sick dog. I highly recommend her to anyone.”
“Louise is a fantastic pet sitter. She watched our 8-month-old puppy all day, closely following our instructions, keeping detailed notes (such as time of bathroom trips, walks, meals, and naps; how much our puppy ate, etc.), and regularly sending text and picture updates. Also, our puppy loves Louise!”
“Morgan: has our complete trust to care for our dog Maddy and cat Charley. She is a good communicator, is a person who cares for pets and treats them like her own. Morgan is poised and responsible and someone we are comfortable leaving in charge of our home. She has watched our pets periodically for several years and does the little things to make them comfortable when we are away. Our dog Maddy knows her name and gets excited when we tell her Morgan is coming by! Without hesitation we can recommend Morgan.”
“Ava took wonderful care our very large visually impaired dog who required medication on a very specific schedule. She was in communication with us, sent pictures and was great with him. We will definitely have her back!”
About: I have a natural connection to pets. If a dog gets out of hand, I make sure to remain patient so that they have a chance to reciprocate calm energy. Not afraid of accident attendance. Big time walker. I'm currently using this to fill in some time while I'm looking for another part-time position. In the meantime, I have a lot of time on my hands. Even so, once I secure one it will not stop me from taking care of pets. I take my dog on walks and make sure he gets a good play session in our fenced-in backyard so he isn't restless. Also a great lounger if you just need a live eye on the furball.
“Our dogs and cat were all happy when we came home and we could tell they loved having Charlie over! He’s coming again this weekend and it’s such a relief to know how much they like him!”
About: Hi! My name is Xiomara and I love all animals :) I have been a pet sitter for a many years now. I’m very hands on and love to spend time playing, cuddling, running, and ensuring that your fur baby gets the attention they need. I have experience with dogs of all sizes, cats, rabbits, fish, birds, ferrets, and many more. Having also been a babysitter for over 10 years, I have encountered many pets throughout my time spent with various families and understand the importance of catering to the different and unique needs of each pet and their distinct personalities. Thank you for considering me to care for your pets and I can’t wait to hear from you! I currently work full time Monday through Friday with two work from home days. I’m available before and after work on my three in-office days and have open availability on weekends. I can fully adapt to any specific routine your pets need to follow in the comfort of their home. I know every pet has varying routines and know the importance of sticking to their specific needs. For longer stays, I try to make myself available to ensure pets are still receiving love and cuddles they need while their parents are away!
“Wonderful experience with Liam! He stayed with our dog for 4 days/3 nights. Sent lots of pictures and reached out when he had questions. When we returned home everything was perfect and our dog was happy and healthy. Will be using him again for our next trip!”
About: Many years experience assisting friends in dog sitting, I am my friends first choice whenever they are away for cat sitting and dog walking. Let me be the next best friend to your loved pet! I work full time currently, 8:30-5:00, occasionally weekends but alway from home if needed. I have a biweekly bible studies on Wednesdays, but otherwise no scheduled commitments during the week I live on a second floor walk up with an open concept living room with plenty of room to zoomie if needed, but I cannot have pets long term due to condominium
“Michael was so great with my anxious dog and elderly cat. I could tell the first time we met how calm she was around him. Wonderful communication throughout the week while we were gone with texts and pics as requested. Came home to everything in place and two happy, clearly well cared for pets. He was also super considerate about our home- brought in packages, rubbish bins, and even ran a load of laundry and dishes. Very thoughtful. Highly recommend using this great pet sitter, and we plan to do so in the future ourselves.”
“Erinn did a great job caring for our two big dogs at our house and keeping us updated and connected while we were traveling. We will definitely seek her help when we need it in future.”
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liam f.Star Sitter
“We had an amazing experience with Liam. I think my dogs were actually disappointed when we came back. Excellent with communication and puts all his energy into giving the pets a great experience. I plan to use him all the time.”
Jennifer D.
“We are SO happy with Jennifer’s diligent, patient, & loving care of our little girl — we feel we hit the jackpot finding her! After the sudden passing of our two beloved dogs last year, we were anxious & apprehensive about leaving our recently adopted (also anxious) dog for the first time on a trip. Jennifer alleviated all anxieties, was wonderful about checking in and asking questions, respectful of our home, went above and beyond. Plus our hard-to-crack little egg absolutely loves her! Many many thanks to Jennifer; we feel confident leaving our little girl in the safety of her care.”
Jessica W.Star Sitter
“Jessica was professional and instantly took to George!”
Raechel P.
“Raechel is one of the nicest, sweetest, caring, hardworking, honest, reliable, and all around wonderful people I have ever known. Her LOVE for animals started at a very young age. We were unable to have pets when she was younger, so she used to walk our neighbors’ dogs and spend hours playing with them as well. She also read to dogs at our local library through a program called "Paws For Reading", which allowed her to further interact with animals (especially dogs). She did eventually get a beta fish and was very excited to finally have a pet that she could love and care for. Growing up, Raechel’s LOVE for animals only increased. Once she visited a stable with a friend and while she was interacting with the horses, all of the dogs there flocked to Raechel and surrounded her; each patiently waiting for his/her turn to get hugs and rubs. Raechel has her degree in agriculture and is looking forward to obtaining her veterinary degree as well. If you love your pet (family member) and believe they deserve the best love and care you can provide, your obvious choice is future vet and AMAZING person, Raechel! p.s.(She has also adopted a very precocious and special tuxedo kitty by the name of Forrest)”
Carley C.
“Carley is amazing with animals. She always stays on top of their needs and I’ve never seen an animal not warm up to her immediately.”
Jessica F.
“Jessica and Gill were a dream come true for my geriatric, and quirky dogs. Every good thing that people say about them in these reviews was true--lots of amazing photos, very active with the dogs, communicative, responsible, great attitude, left the house in immaculate condition. We would definitely love to have them come again and stay with our dogs and house, it felt that they treated Ruby and Harry how we treat them, as beloved family members. We really couldn't give them a higher praise.”
Faith A.
“Faith did an amazing job with our puppy!!!”
Antonia G.
“Antonia is an expert dog walker. She took excellent care of my pups while I was away And when one of them got very seriously ill, she acted quickly and allowed us to get my Coco to the vet to get the help she needed. She also expertly cleaned up my house from the sick dog. I highly recommend her to anyone.”
Louise Y.
“Louise is a fantastic pet sitter. She watched our 8-month-old puppy all day, closely following our instructions, keeping detailed notes (such as time of bathroom trips, walks, meals, and naps; how much our puppy ate, etc.), and regularly sending text and picture updates. Also, our puppy loves Louise!”
Morgan M.
“Morgan: has our complete trust to care for our dog Maddy and cat Charley. She is a good communicator, is a person who cares for pets and treats them like her own. Morgan is poised and responsible and someone we are comfortable leaving in charge of our home. She has watched our pets periodically for several years and does the little things to make them comfortable when we are away. Our dog Maddy knows her name and gets excited when we tell her Morgan is coming by! Without hesitation we can recommend Morgan.”
Jesse L.
“Jesse was great about house sitting with our two big dogs!!”
Daniel K.
“Daniel did an amazing job with my pitbull this weekend! Gave lots of updates and clear gave my dog lots of love!”
Ava B.
“Ava took wonderful care our very large visually impaired dog who required medication on a very specific schedule. She was in communication with us, sent pictures and was great with him. We will definitely have her back!”
Callan M.
“It is a pleasure to recommend Cal! His kind, calm, caring, gentle nature is a gift and the way he loves animals reflects every part of who he is. He is also honest, trustworthy and respectful. Two thumbs way up for Cal!”
Charles D.
“Our dogs and cat were all happy when we came home and we could tell they loved having Charlie over! He’s coming again this weekend and it’s such a relief to know how much they like him!”
Xiomara T.
About: Hi! My name is Xiomara and I love all animals :) I have been a pet sitter for a many years now. I’m very hands on and love to spend time playing, cuddling, running, and ensuring that your fur baby gets the attention they need. I have experience with dogs of all sizes, cats, rabbits, fish, birds, ferrets, and many more. Having also been a babysitter for over 10 years, I have encountered many pets throughout my time spent with various families and understand the importance of catering to the different and unique needs of each pet and their distinct personalities. Thank you for considering me to care for your pets and I can’t wait to hear from you! I currently work full time Monday through Friday with two work from home days. I’m available before and after work on my three in-office days and have open availability on weekends. I can fully adapt to any specific routine your pets need to follow in the comfort of their home. I know every pet has varying routines and know the importance of sticking to their specific needs. For longer stays, I try to make myself available to ensure pets are still receiving love and cuddles they need while their parents are away!
Liam G.
“Wonderful experience with Liam! He stayed with our dog for 4 days/3 nights. Sent lots of pictures and reached out when he had questions. When we returned home everything was perfect and our dog was happy and healthy. Will be using him again for our next trip!”
Joseph D.
“Joseph made leaving my cat for the first time a great experience. I had a lot of anxiety leaving my cat Ollie for a week. Joseph sent pictures during my vacation to make me feel better about my little guy. I cannot recommend him enough. When I returned home, the little box was clean, his water and food was full. I came home to a less traumatized kitty than I thought I would!”
Michael S.Star Sitter
“Michael was so great with my anxious dog and elderly cat. I could tell the first time we met how calm she was around him. Wonderful communication throughout the week while we were gone with texts and pics as requested. Came home to everything in place and two happy, clearly well cared for pets. He was also super considerate about our home- brought in packages, rubbish bins, and even ran a load of laundry and dishes. Very thoughtful. Highly recommend using this great pet sitter, and we plan to do so in the future ourselves.”
Erinn M.
“Erinn did a great job caring for our two big dogs at our house and keeping us updated and connected while we were traveling. We will definitely seek her help when we need it in future.”
Over 60 pet parents in Rockaway have booked house sitting
Rockaway pet parents share their Rover experiences
Jennifer watched our dog for an extended stay at our home while we were away on vacation. I mostly just wanted our dog to have some company and someone to look after our house - but I got so much more than I bargained for! Jennifer spent so much time with our dog and took excellent care of our home. She sent regular photos and updates and ultimately gave me the peace of mind I was looking for that our dog was in good hands :) Jennifer is an absolute sweetheart and she was everything we were looking for - and more! I’d hire her again in a heartbeat.
This couple are the greatest! You could see the smiles on our two dogs and the kitten. From the first meeting we knew that our furry friends were in good hands with great caring people. Loved the pictures they sent us during their stay at our madhouse of a home. Couldn’t thank them enough for everything.
Antonia is an expert dog walker. She took excellent care of my pups while I was away And when one of them got very seriously ill, she acted quickly and allowed us to get my Coco to the vet to get the help she needed. She also expertly cleaned up my house from the sick dog. I highly recommend her to anyone.
Danielle is a wonderful person my two dogs took to her right away my border Collie is very shy around other people and with a couple of hours she was laying on her lap Danielle will be my pet sitter for now on and if you need one this is your sitter you won't be sorry
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Rockaway is $60
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Sitters in Rockaway average 3 repeat house sitting clients
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Rockaway on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $60 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 2,235 house sitters in Rockaway. 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, 84% of Rockaway house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Rockaway have an average of 14 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 Rockaway.
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. Rockaway 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.
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