House Sitting in Ross Island, Portland, OR
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1. Barbara H.
“We had an amazing experience with Barbara. Our pups loved her, got lots of good walks, and she was super respectful of our home. Not to mention a kind and lovely person! We will absolutely book with her again. Thank you Barbara!”
2. Seleste A.
“Seleste was a dream petsitter! Our animals bonded with her instantly, and it was so easy to see why. She's compassionate, kind, communicative, and flexible, and made our trip to Portland so incredibly lovely and stress free. I can't say enough how much our animals loved Seleste, and how excited we are to book her again the next time we're in town!”
3. Helen C.
“Celeste was wonderful!! She took care of my pack and I’m pretty sure they miss her more than they missed me! I will be booking in the future :)”
4. Peter C.
“Peter was absolutely wonderful with our cats and dog! The animals took to Peter immediately and they all got along great. Peter also sent very helpful and kind updates, along with really fun pictures of all the pets. 10/10, would definitely book again.”
5. Zachary K.
“Zach was great. He took good care of our boys and they were very happy. We have a diabetic pup, so we really appreciated that Zach could give him his insulin injections. Zach was very professional, communicative, arrived on time and left the house in great shape upon our arrival home. We highly recommend him!”
6. Johnny S.
“Johnny is amazing! He took such great care of my baby and made me feel so secure. He gave me regular updates on how she was doing, sent pictures and videos, and was so responsive and kind. And my dog LOVED him.”
7. Marie W.
“Marie was communicative and caring and great! From the pictures she sent, and how calm Marv was when I got home it seems like he had a great time with her.”
8. Chloe F.
“Chloe is wonderful! She did awesome house sitting and pet sitting our Goldendoodle and he was clearly well cared for and happy. She sent tons and pics and updates and the house was cleaner than we left it. Will definitely use her again!”
9. Lucinda Z.
“Lucinda was great with my labradoodle. I knew my home and my pup were in great hands with her. She is wonderful and I look forward to having her stay with my dog again in the future!”
10. Katherine S.
“Katie took such good care of Pumpkin. I got frequent updates and knew he was in good hands. I will absolutely be a repeat customer the next time I need to go out of town.”
11. Laura T.
“Laura did a great job with our dog, and cared for our home impeccably. She's a fine person--intelligent, kind, and fun, and an excellent communicator.”
12. Atlas W.
“Atlas was very responsive and was available for a meet and greet before our trip. Our dog warmed up to them right away. They were attentive to our dog and left our house in perfect condition when we returned. Would definitely recommend them to anyone considering house sitting in the future!”
13. Scott L.
“Scott was a blessing. He asked all the right questions, genuinely cared for our two pets and took care of our house as it was his. A kind person. We would welcome him at anytime”
14. Lindsey W.
“Lindsey did an excellent job watching our two dogs while we were out of town for 4 days. She was communicative, sent daily photos of the pups, and left the house very tidy. Would definitely book Lindsey again!”
15. Robyn & Drew W.
“Robyn was awesome! She took excellent care of Millie and was very attentive to her needs and made her feel comfortable and secure. A true miracle! I would be happy to have her help again. She went above and beyond, even washing the sheets and making the bed. Millie was super happy when we returned home. She was totally professional. We decided to return a little later and she was communicative and kind enough to stay longer.”
16. Stephanie S.
“Stephanie is the best! We had some last minute things come up while she was watching our puppy, and she handled them all in stride and was tremendously helpful, communicative, and knowledgeable. Would recommend her very highly to anyone!”
17. Kinsey S.
“Kinsey was great! She took great care of our kitty while we were gone for 5 nights, and kept our place clean as well! Her communication throughout the week was great, and she went above and beyond with playing and cuddling with our cat. Absolutely would recommend!”
18. Stephanie H.
“Stephanie did a great job for our first time house/dog sitter. Elderly pooch with poor eyesight and hearing looked and acted in fine fetter. He even got to sleep with Stephanie which kept him happy. House was clean, obviously well cared for as well.”
19. MacKenzie M.
“MacKenzie was awesome. This is the first time we have left our 16 month old weiner dog for an extended amount of time with someone other than our daughter and he is for sure a puppy and spoiled so It was wonderful to have found someone that we could count on.. From the meet and greet to getting back MacKenzie was great. Loved the daily updates and pictures they made our day and our puppy was very happy. Thank you MacKenzie for making us feel comfortable leaving our puppy and making him a happy boy, really appreciate It. Look forward to using him again.”
20. Ann M.
“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!”
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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 Jul 2024 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 Jul 2024, there are 3,315 house sitters in Ross Island. 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 Ross Island house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Ross Island 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 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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