House Sitting in Russell, Louisville, KY
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“Bayley took great care of our big boy goldendoodle! She provided frequent updates while we were away and was extremely responsive. We will definitely be using her again in the future.”
“From the first meeting, I could tell that my pups would be in good hands with Alan Micheal. They immediately warmed up to him. He sent pictures to reassure me that the pups were playing with their toys while I was away. It was a great feeling knowing that they were being well cared for while I was out of town.”
“Angela was so accommodating to our ever changing schedule and took great care of our cat and dog while we were away! She was incredibly thoughtful and sent lots of updates showing our pets very happy with her. She even went above and beyond and would take my dog to the dog park and put away all of our dishes in the dish washer. I would recommend her 100% to anyone looking to make sure your pet(s) gets amazing care while you’re out of town.”
“Jenna was very attentive with my dog and with taking in all of my instructions and notes about him. She sent me pictures and kept me updated throughout the day. Highly recommend as a sitter and will definitely book with her again should an opportunity come up again!”
“Willow was wonderful with my 13 year old dog. He was flexible and easy to work with. Stayed at my house until I returned home! Reliable, stayed in touch with pictures and texts. Willl use him again!”
“I am so glad Donai was in town and able to sit for Leo on such short notice. I had Donai sit before Rover and did an amazing job, Leo loves Donai and I was updated with pictures during the visits. I give 5 stars for sure! Highly recommended ❤️”
About: Animals bring me so much joy, especially dogs. I truly think they are part of the family and I will treat yours as if they were children. I have almost always had one furry friend or another including cats, dogs, and rabbits. I currently have a large senior dog who needs a little special care and daily medication so I am comfortable giving those if needed. Exercise is also very important whether its going for multiple walks or just playing in the house or yard. Let me take care of your pets when you can't. I have full availability weekdays and weekends for boarding. I can also provide walks any time of the day, whatever works best for your schedule. Whatever your dog needs, I can provide. I like to be at your home because that's where your pet is most comfortable. My fur baby has anxiety worse than most people I know so I know how to be patient while giving extra love. Treats also help.
About: I’ve cared for dogs and cats of all kinds since I was young, and neighbors, friends, and family have trusted me to check in, feed, walk, and spend quality time with their pets while they’re away. I’m patient with shy animals, attentive to routines, and always focused on making pets feel safe and comfortable. I’m reliable, communicative, and happy to send updates and photos so owners feel at ease I have a flexible schedule and am available for drop-in visits and dog walks throughout the day. I can stop by to feed pets, refresh water, take dogs for walks, clean litter boxes, and spend time playing with and checking on your pets while you’re away. I’m happy to work with your pet’s routine and provide reliable care when you need it. When caring for pets in your home, I make sure to follow their normal routine so they feel comfortable and secure. I’m attentive to feeding schedules, walks, playtime, and any special instructions you provide. I always respect your home, make sure pets are safe, and can send updates and photos so you know your pet is happy and well cared for.
About: I’ve loved dogs (and cats) since I can remember! I’ve taken care of dogs for about 3 years now, whether that be family, friends, and/or neighbors pets. I am a full time student at the University of Louisville but will have plenty of time to play with your pups! I am available during the week and some weekends. I keep my eyes on your fur baby at all times to ensure they’re not getting into any trouble and are safe. Will follow all instructions regarding your fur baby.
“Great job, won cats over quickly, even our scaredy cat. Stuck to the schedule given. Did overnights for us, I never doubted his integrity with our house or personal items, very trustworthy.”
About: I have been taking care and sitting pets since I was 16. I was raised having both cats and dogs, I love animals and playing with them! I am currently a student at the University of Louisville! Therefore, I have the time to be able to be a sitter and be flexible to accommodate needs and wants. At my house I have a dog and cats, they are well fed according to their schedule. While at other people’s homes I accommodate to the wants and needs of the clients as well as what their fur babies may need. For example, longer more frequent walks, or more playtime and attention.
“Ava was great! She is one of the best sitters I have had so far, she did exactly everything that I asked if her. I loved all of the picture she sent throughout the day and that made me feel at ease although I was 300 miles away. My apartment felt even cleaner than I left it! My cat was seemed happy and content when I came back - she wasn’t clingy at all like she didn’t miss me much lol. I would definitely ask Ava to sit my place again. Highly recommend her.”
“Amber was a great sitter for our dog. She showed up early which was great. She sent pictures and communicated great. She left our house neat and clean while we were gone for the weekend. We will definitely hire her again.”
About: I grew up always with dogs ,cats and many other animals, I currently live with 7 dogs ranging from puppies to seniors my oldest being 9, and breeds from Great Danes and pit bulls to chihuahuas, I offer experience with dogs of many ages sizes and breeds, having so many dogs gives me a great ability to keep my eyes on everyone. I’m not currently working so I’m free every day. My free and flexible schedule allows me to cater completely to your pets needs, feeding times, play, and bathroom breaks, this guarantees consistent attention. In your home, I provide attentive, personalized care, following established routines for feeding, playtime, and potty breaks. Your pet enjoys familiar surroundings and one-on-one attention, minimizing stress and ensuring their comfort and happiness while your away.
“Kaitlyn sends daily photos of my pup Betti lounging, cuddling, and sunning. In other words, content. I had a stressful time getting home with several delayed flights and missed connections. Kaitlyn was understanding and supportive and stayed beyond the original booking time to ensure Betti was okay.”
About: I’ve had all type of pets from sugar Glider’s dogs ferrets fish for over 10 years I love all kind of animals yours to . I do work Saturday-Wednesday part time but can will cut back on hours if need and in school Tuesday-Friday 9-3:30 & Saturdays 7-4:30 . . We have a high privacy fence with big back yard where they will play with our dogs and play ball tug-of-war and other fun games
Russell pet parents share their Rover experiences
Brooke was amazing. She came buy a few days before we needed her to meet the dogs. She arrived on time for sitting, the dogs loved her. She took great care of our house and our two dogs. She provided us updates and photos throughout the stay. We couldn't be happier with her!
Having to choose a random person on-line to stay in the sanctity of your home and treat your animals like family is on the list of “most difficult decisions.” We moved here from out of State and don’t know anyone. We have had to start from scratch in every aspect of life. Finding the right “fit” was a massive stress and undertaking. Word of mouth didn’t apply just moving here. We relied on Rover and we found an Angel. Not to be corny, but to those whose critters are their EVERYTHING- Angel 😇 is our best description. Ryan stayed at our home for ten days. He was gracious enough to come by my home three times before the actual “job” to make friends with my neurotic Pomeranian. So when he did come to stay, it wouldn’t be such a shock to her little mind. Ryan is kind, and a gentleman. I could totally tell he has been around all sorts of dog personalities as he spoke to Peanut on her level. He fulfilled everything asked of him, with no hesitation. I have never been so pleased and so content with a petsitter in my 50 odd years of life. I’ve gone from stressing out about finding a petsitter to stressing out that Ryan retires! To our family, he is irreplaceable. We will use Ryan in the future for everything . Now that we can have a life again and can actually go places together and the places don’t have to be “dog friendly!” Finding the best petsitter is absolutely priceless. Thank you Ryan, I have a new peace in my heart ❤️
DeAndria was absolutely amazing to our pups! One of our dogs requires a lot of attention & patience and she met his needs flawlessly. They got lots of love, snuggles, and walks! She sent us photos every day too which was much appreciated. We will absolutely book with her again!
Jackie was a great communicator when it came to any concerns I had. I appreciated the photos I got of my dog every day and the fact that she stayed with her overnight. Jackie followed my directions when it came to walking and feeding which I appreciated. Thanks girl!
Rachel was awesome! We contacted her with very short notice and she was so kind and accommodating to meet our schedule! She was also incredible with our big girl! She was extremely communicative and let us know when medicine was given and sent a lot of cute videos and pictures. Elwood felt comfortable with her instantly and it was such a piece of mind to have Rachel stay with us. It would be a pleasure to have Rachael dog sit for us again!
Blue stayed with my two big, anxious dogs and very bratty cat while I was at my sister’s wedding and did a great job. They asked good questions at the meet n greet, gave regular updates while I was away, and I could tell my boys all loved them. Absolutely would book again — thanks, Blue!
Katie was a phenomenal choice for our first time using Rover for a last minute trip! She took excellent care of our two sweet girls, Mani & Lilly (large dogs). Both dogs warmed up to her instantly during the meet & greet, which made me feel SO much better. Katie carefully followed all of the directions to care for our pups and provided wonderful updates via pictures and videos. One of our girls gets a bit nervous and doesn’t like to eat much while we’re away, not under Katie’s care! Katie was patient with our stubborn girl and feeding times went well! The biggest things, Katie managed the girls on leashes, didn’t let them get away, and she kept them safe! She even provided updates that she watched a few movies with our couch potatoes (one of their favorite things!) Her communication was perfect! We were able to enjoy our trip, knowing the pups were in awesome hands and receiving loads of attention and love! Thank you for such a wonderful experience for the pups, as well as us!
Ava spent 10 days at our home and did a great job taking care of bogey as well as our home. She was very proactive with communicating with us and sending pictures so we had no worries about bogey while we were gone. She also took him to his favorite place the dog park a lot so we know he was happy and having a good time. She paid a lot of attention to detail during our meet and greet so she was well prepared and didn’t have to ask any questions while we were gone. We will definitely use her again the next time we go out of town. Thank you Ava!
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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 Russell.
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. Russell 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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