House Sitting in Roxbury, Boston
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1. Angelina T.
“Tommy was a fantastic sitter for Pearl while I was away! They were very responsive to my texts and I got plenty of updates throughout my trip. Pearl got ton of attention and cuddles and Tommy was very neat and kept the house tidy. I’ll definitely have Tommy care for Pearl again in the future!”
2. Alana C.
“Alana was wonderful - she’s responsive during the booking process and followed all the notes we went over during our meet and greet discussion. I have an 11 month old whippet who is a little nervous to be left with a new person, but he warmed right up to her! Alana was very patient and gave lots of updates. Would definitely use her sitting services again.”
3. Ginny R.
“Our dogs were well taken care of with Ginny, and she has such a calming presence that I think really fits with what our dogs need.”
4. Shelby U.
“Shelby took care of my dog Xavier at our hotel while we were traveling in Boston. She was very attentive and communicative and I got lots of photos. I would definitely recommend her as a sitter.”
5. Kay O.
“Kay was fantastic with my anxious senior pup Phoebe, and made us both feel so comfortable. Phoebe has a complicated meds routine and Kay was super diligent with it. She understands Phoebe's communication style, and I can tell that Phoebe loves and trusts her. I will definitely to ask Kay to sit for Phoebe again 🙂”
6. Eryn-Ashlei B.
“We loved Eryn as a dog and house sitter and will most certainly reach out to her again. She was a great communicator from start to finish. Our dog, a young, energetic and playful girl, loved Eryn too. She was clearly having a great time during the week that they spent together. Eryn sent photos and kept us up to date each day that we were out of town. She is capable, friendly and very responsible. A truly wonderful sitter!”
7. Taylor F.
“Taylor seems to genuinely enjoy engaging with our dog and coming new ideas for activities. Taylor went out of their way and left the house cleaner than they found it and leaving us notes about the stay.”
8. Jackie R.
“Jackie was a wonderful match for our pup. She sent photos and updates each day. While we were away we also had an issue with the kitchen faucet leaking. I arranged someone to come repair the leak and she met with him to show him the issue. We came home to a very happy pup.”
9. Isabella D.
“Bella took wonderful care of our senior pup. She communicated regularly and respected our home while house sitting. Will definitely be using her services again!”
10. Noelle B.
“Absolutely recommend Noelle to care for friends pets. My pups loved her. I really appreciated her updates through the stay. ?”
11. Natalia K.
“Natalia was great! Our pup was instantly comfortable with her when she arrived and she was happy when we got home. It's such a relief to leave our dog, who is like a child, with someone who clearly loves animals and takes good care of them. Thank you Natalia!”
12. Tom Y.
“Tom was wonderful! He was kind, communicative, followed instructions, and truly cared for our dog and house. He exercised our dog frequently. He was very respectful. I would definitely recommend Tom.”
13. David M.
“I cannot recommend David enough. We book him for walks and dog sitting. He’s on time, professional, caring, kind and communicative. And our dogs love him!”
14. Anastasia S.
“Ana is absolutely awesome! We're neighbors and she has been kindly helping me look after my cat Pocky when I was on vacation. She LOVEs pets and has shown great care and patience when taking care of Pocky. She not only did basic cat chores but also spent sufficient time patting/playing with him, talking to him in cute words like communicating with a baby, making him super happy and satisfied! Pocky loves her so much - Ana is definitely going to be a great pet caregiver!”
15. Kayleigh T.
“Kayleigh was terrific!!! My wife and I were out of the country for 12 days and Kayleigh stayed at our house with Finn, our 3-1/2 year old, 160# male Great Dane. We got updates with pictures during our absence. When we returned home, the house was in very good order. I can't say enough good things about Kayleigh. A delightful, friendly, responsible, well spoken young woman. We would definitely recommend Kayleigh to anyone in need of house/pet sitting.”
16. Joleen O.
“Joleen is fantastic! She watched my dog over the weekend and was great! She provided great updates and was super sweet with my dog. I definitely recommend her!”
17. Emily H.
“Emily was great! Jake was happy and healthy upon my return, Emily sent photos and kept in communication, I couldn’t ask for more. I’d definitely re-book Emily and I recommend her highly. Thanks!”
18. Noor F.
“Noor is very communicative and plays with our active playful cat the entire visit! Very attentive and appreciated caretaker, will request again.”
19. Irichiya H.
“Irie is the best! She takes such good care of the dog, cat and house. We love her and highly trust her. She is wonderful at communicating too.”
20. Nicole T.
“Nicole was great with Captain! He warmed right up to her and can tell he had a relaxing evening. Nicole is super communicative and reliable!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Roxbury on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $59 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 4,726 house sitters in Roxbury. 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, 85% of Roxbury house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Roxbury have an average of 13 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 Roxbury.
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. Roxbury 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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