House Sitting in Ross Island, Portland, OR
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“Lucinda is super reliable and dependable, and our dog loves her. It’s such a blessing to be able to take a vacation and know that both our home and our sweet little furry baby are in good hands. Everything was neat and tidy when we got home, and our dog was in great spirits. Thank you! 🏡🐕💕”
“Ann was great! She kept us updated and sent lots of photos! Our shy kitty even warmed up to her! We really appreciated her car of the cats and would love to have her sit them any time!”
“Meagan was great! We had regular updates and lots of pictures of a well cared for pup. Communication was consistent and would be happy to have her come again and recommend her to others!”
“Mackenzie was fantastic! She is very responsive, communicative and reliable. She sent a ton of photos and our pets received a lot of love : ) She was so nice to make sure the house was clean when we arrived back. We will have her back again.”
“Pat was amazing! She sent some great photos and took such good care of our Charlie tending to his many needs. She took great care of our house and will definitely be reaching back out to Pat!”
“Scott was great! So thorough in setting up house sitting with my senior dog. Awesome communication and my house is so clean and well-cared for. Thank you for the tomatoes from your garden as a welcome-home gift! That was so thoughtful!”
“Taylor was amazing with our dog. She took great care of her and was in contact with us multiple times a day. Skye was lucky to have Taylor taking care of her while we were away for 5 days. Skye will miss her and miss her freeze dried dog treats! We will definitely use Taylor again when we are in need of a dog sitter.”
“Sparkle did an amazing job watching my cat Buddy and administering medications! House was left clean and every effort was made by Sparkle to keep Buddy’s routine! Communication was clear and consistent. I absolutely would ask Sparkle to sit again!”
“Noemi was very kind and patient with my two large dogs, one of whom is very high energy, and the other who is very shy and fearful. Noemi sent many pictures and kept me updated throughout my trip. She left my home cleaner than she found it, and the dogs were fine when I got back. I can recommend her heartily!”
“Erika was a wonderful cat and house sitter! Her communication was excellent from the start - she kept me updated with regular messages and photos, so I always knew how my cat Mitten was doing. She was very accommodating and genuinely cared for Mitten, who clearly adores her and was so happy in her care! Seeing Mitten so loved and comfortable while I was away gave me such peace of mind. I highly recommend Erika to anyone looking for caring and reliable pet care.”
“Chardonay did an incredible job watching our dog and home while we were away! She gave him a ton of love, kept his normal rhythm intact, and was communicative and provided updates and pics along the way. Highly recommend and would trust with our pet again.”
“We recently hired Kay to petsit overnight in our home for 8 days while we were out of state for business and vacation. She did an absolutely fantastic job taking care of our 2 dogs, a younger male Samoyed and a senior, special needs female Siberian Husky, 2 senior male cats, and 4 male cockatiel birds. Our Siberian Husky also required the administration of daily oral medications. Kay kept in daily communication with us regarding the status of our dogs, cats, and birds, sent us daily photos of our pets, and promptly responded to any of our questions, concerns, or inquiries. Our pets appeared calm, relaxed, and happy in the photos Kay sent to us. Kay also went above and beyond her petsitting duties by bringing in several large packages that were delivered to our home, coordinating access to our home for an outside service vendor, and leaving our house in a clean and orderly manner upon our return. Kay was a pleasure to work with, is responsible and mature, takes her responsibilities seriously, and exudes a true love, joy, and compassion for taking care of animals. Kay definitely put our minds at ease while we were on our trip knowing that our fur and feather babies were getting lots of attention and excellent care during our absence. We would not hesitate to hire Kay again in the future should the need arise. We highly recommend Kay's services to other pet parents. Thank you so much Kay!”
“Cody did an incredible job at taking care of our cat and our apartment—he sent updates (and pictures) as well so i knew that Bug was well taken care of. it provided me a lot of ease of mind while we were away for two weeks. we will definitely be using him again in the future! thank you Cody!!”
“Ari did a great job watching our dog (and house) for the 10 days we were away. And very accommodating with the schedule as I realized at the last minute that my flight was much earlier than I thought. Came home to a happy dog and a clean house.”
“Renee pet/house sat for me for 8 days during the holiday season… and I’m so grateful for her! She took great care of my 2 dogs and my home. I will hire her again. Leave good, clear instructions and she can be a wonderful resource for you too!”
About: I’ve taken care of dogs and cats of all ages since I was 15. I absolutely love walking and running and getting outside with doggos. I am well trained in reactive dogs, having one myself (she stays at home with my husband when I house-sit). I love keeping pet owners in the loop while caring for their fur babies. I work from home Monday/Thursday/Friday so can be with your doggo or cats most hours of the day. I love getting outside with doggos for long walks or jogs! I work in the office Tuesday/Wednesday but ensure plenty of time with your pets before I head out for the day and ample time when I return, if sitting on those days. I listen to home owner’s explicit needs for their pets (and house) while I am staying there or visiting. Every animal is different, and owners know them best! I also love to help tidy up/help with plans when I’m staying in someone’s home :).
“Briauna was amazing! Her communication was great and I really appreciated her flexibility when I had a last minute time change with my work schedule. She was so great with our senior, anxious girl and aided to her needs. Thank you so much!”
Ross Island pet parents share their Rover experiences
Emma was wonderful and attentive while staying at our house. We particularly appreciate the effort given to making sure they received their meds and the communication of how our cats were handling the stress of our absence. Our dogs were exceptionally happy and relaxed with the regular walks and play time. We will be reaching out the next time we need a sitter!
Ashley was with my two cats for a week. She sent updates and photos and my kitties seemed to be happy and well cared for while I was away. When i came home, the cats were relaxed and happy. Ashley was so kind and thoughtful, and I'll definitely use her again.
Ashanay did an amazing job watching my dog Eno! Followed every instruction I gave for caring for him while I was out of town, and even sent me some really cute photo updates. When I returned, my place was very clean and even the linens for the bed were washed. I would most definitely book with Ashanay again for my house sitting/dog sitting needs!!
Ari was amazing! We needed a last minute sitter and Ari responded immediately to my inquiry. Ari was amazing with our four pets and sent us lots of pictures and updates throughout the week. Our house was clean and well cared for when we returned home. We will definitely reach out to Ari next time we need a sitter.
Bella was an awesome sitter for our pets and our house. She was thoughtful and very communicative! We appreciate her kindness and felt reassured while away. The pets were and good hands and we could relax and enjoy the time away. She was very tidy and made our return easy. We’d happily have her sit for us again.
Abigail was awesome! She sent lots of updates and pictures and we came home to super happy animals and a clean house. We have a leash reactive dog and are usually nervous about new people walking her but Abigail has great experience and did an amazing job. Would love to have her again!
Danni is a wonderful sitter! I would absolutely recommend her for any pet needs. Our normally very low maintenance dog had a medical emergency right before we were scheduled to leave for our trip. We considered cancelling altogether, but Danni was amazing. She assured us that if we still went she’d be there to attend to Dallas’s needs. Danni even went above and beyond facilitating a transfer between pet hospitals and getting Dallas back home. Danni was incredibly communicative and expertly adjusted to rapidly changing and more demanding care instructions. She provided a loving and comfortable place for Dallas to recuperate while we were gone. We came home to happy, healthy dog who had totally returned to her old self!
Corvin is a perfect pet sitter for my anxious and timid Bunny. Corvin’s calm and gentle presence helps both me and Bunny relax when I’m out of town. Corvin is responsible and respectful of my home and is easy to communicate with, too. Thanks for sending nice pic updates, too. Book w him and feel confident that your pet will be well-cared for! We will def use his services in the future.
First time having Isabel over to check on my new(er) cat, Crackers. I commend her on her ability to find him hiding, as he is quite small 😆. This was my first time using Rover ever, and my previous anxiety has been culled due to this experience. Thank you so much, and Crackers says hello 👋🏻
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The median cost per night for house sitting in Ross Island is $50
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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 Ross Island on Rover as of Dec 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.
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 Ross Island.
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. Ross Island 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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