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About: I’ve had a dog ever since I was a baby and grew up visiting my grandpa’s farm in the country! My family also had cats, and I had four fish growing up! I love taking care of my family’s dog whether it be walking, exploring, or just cuddling and petting! I have had experience with all types of pets, from super energetic to ones that would sit on the couch all day long if they could! I have experience staying overnight for multiple days if needed with your pets, or dropping in a couple times a day as needed! I also love taking walks!
About: From my resume: Clinic Administrator/Veterinarian Assistant, Indianapolis, IN 2000 – 2005 FACE spay &neuter Assist in fundraising efforts, event planning, newsletter production and copy editing, and volunteer coordination Reconcile daily finances of clinic office, Perform all administrative duties in clinic office Provide client education regarding animal health/welfare Assist in adoption process of shelter animals Assist Veterinarian with patient exams and during surgery; Monitor animals in recovery I have been a foster for dogs for more than fifteen years, I have cared for special needs dogs and have had a dog in my family and home for my whole life. I'm a former vet tech and an animal lover. I have one cat, so I am happy to host dogs that are good/ friendly with cats.
About: I had 2 pit bulls thier whole lives and they were just like my babies. I trained both of them and they were the biggest babies I have ever seen. I am currently not employed so I have plenty of time to look after and spoil your fur baby or babies. I will love them like you do. I will care for your fur baby as if they were my own. I have a decent sized yard and will keep a very close eye on them
About: I have three cute doggies and a loving cat. I have been taking care of them since I was 21 years old and I am now 34, so I have experience caring for animals. I am currently working full time but am free Thursday evenings through Sunday evenings. I am available to stay overnight on those days or do several check ins during the day. I have a fenced area for my doggies and cat to play, sun bathe and go to the bathroom. I have a scheduled time to feed my cuties.
About: I have always loved pets. I have had dogs in my home since I was 4 years old. I promise to care and love for your fur baby as if they were my own. I’m a teacher so I have summers off. I’d love to spend my summer in the sun playing, walking and caring for your pets. I have a pretty flexible schedule and would love to work with your sweet fur baby. I have a fenced in yard, and lots of space in my home for your pets to ply. I also have the ability to crate your pet inside if needed.
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Riley M.
“Outstanding customer service, great communication, highly responsible and educated. Will book again.”
Natalie B.
“We love Natalie! Natalie not only took exceptional care of our 2, “4-legged children” Boe, laid-back, lovable Springer and Porter, who is an energetic, lovable Lab; she also watched over our home and cared for our rooster, Raymond and chickens. Natalie is responsible, as we needed her to give meds to our Porter from her surgery. Knowing Natalie was at our home and with our babies, my husband and I were able to thoroughly enjoy our vacation. Highly recommend Natalie to care for your Family fur babies!”
Stephanie M.
“Stef is a kind, patient, and extremely responsible pet sitter. She took care of our two demanding cats at her apartment for a week while we were out of town last summer. One cat required twice-daily oral medication - no fun for us as her owner, much less for a pet sitter, but Stef did it with ease. On the day of our return, she brought our kitties home and got them settled in - one less thing for us to worry about.”
Brandi L.
“Brandi is an amazing and loving person who loves dogs and was an amazing mom to two Pitties who lived long and full lives. She misses her babies and wants to share her love for dogs”
Coree J.
“Coree is great with our dog! She went out of her way to teach him a new trick while we were away!”
Alexandria C.
“She was very friendly and adhered to the schedule we provided. She’s very personable and would definitely call her again to watch our fur babies.”
Hannah S.
About: I have always loved pets. I have had dogs in my home since I was 4 years old. I promise to care and love for your fur baby as if they were my own. I’m a teacher so I have summers off. I’d love to spend my summer in the sun playing, walking and caring for your pets. I have a pretty flexible schedule and would love to work with your sweet fur baby. I have a fenced in yard, and lots of space in my home for your pets to ply. I also have the ability to crate your pet inside if needed.
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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 Salem on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $36 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 15 house sitters in Salem. 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, 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 Salem.
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. Salem 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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