House Sitting in San Rafael
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1. Megan M.
“Megan did a fantastic job taking care of our pups! Her communication was consistent and detailed and we always felt informed about how things were going. She left our house clean and tidy and was an excellent house guest. We are so happy we found Megan!”
2. Alex N.
“Alex did a great dog house sitting our German Shepherd Ruben. Everything was super smooth from the first meet and greet through the entirety of the time we were gone. Got plenty of updates on how things were going and came home to a clean house and happy dog. Would definitely recommend Alex, will for sure use him again the next time we need a dog sitter.”
3. Pat R.
“Pat stayed with our 2 kitties for a long weekend and we could not have been happier with her service. We have a huge book of instructions both for our cats (with rather complicated feedings, meds and various foods etc...), and for the house itself. She was glad to have the guidebook and managed to have a very relaxing time. The cats warmed up to her more than any other sitter we've had in the recent past. When we returned home the house was just as we left it and our kitties were totally relaxed. We will definitely be looking to hire her again!”
4. Brenda A.
“Brenda was an absolute professional!! She went above and beyond the call of duty and washed my puppies bedding, took extra good care of the home and of course both of my senior dogs. Thank you so much for all your care and attention to my sweet girls!!”
5. Lisa J.
“Lisa was very caring, considerate and careful- exactly was I was hoping for in a sitter for my special needs dog.”
6. Ariana P.
“Ariana was great with our dog, Buck. It is clear she loves animals. She connected with him immediately and wasn’t taken aback by his exuberance. He is large and energetic. We would highly recommend, Ariana.”
7. Krystle L.
“Krystal is amazing. I felt so good leaving my dog with her. She watched Steele at my house and took him on long runs and sent me lots of photos. He looked so happy in The photos. It’s such a relief to have him in such loving hands.”
8. Alexandria C.
“I have trusted the care of my 2 cats with Alex many times, from when they were just kittens to now 4 years old. She is hands down the most responsible, reliable and compassionate pet caregiver. My cats absolutely love her! I never have a doubt in my mind when I leave them in her care. I recommend her to anyone and everyone looking for a loving and trustworthy pet caregiver.”
9. Mia G.
“Mia watched our dog, Panda, for a long weekend for the second time, and everything seemed to go well! She followed the instructions we sent, including providing an update about Panda once a day. She asked a couple considerate questions during her visit, which I also appreciated and was respectful of our space. We would definitely have her house-sit again!”
10. Kelly Ann A.
“Kelly Ann was wonderful with my pup, Riley. She was kind enough to watch my dog in my home over the holiday and was very responsive to my messages and questions. She successfully introduced her pups to mine and sent lovely pics and videos. I will definitely be reaching out to Kelly Ann for Riley’s care in the future!”
11. Stephanie S.
“Stephanie is absolutely amazing! My chihuahua terrier mix, Stella, adores her. Thank you for allowing me to leave with such peace of mind knowing my pup is being so well loved.”
12. Samantha S.
“Samantha did a great job watching my two biewers. They can be very happy so she I quite patient. Lots of updates so I knew they were doing well!”
13. Alan C.
“Alan watched our two pit bulls in our house while we were out of town for 4 days. He sent photos and updates of them every day, which was so appreciated! Our dogs are strong and can be a handful out on walks, but Alan had no issues with them. Highly recommend!”
14. Lux H.
“I have been using Lux for just over a year and I consider myself so very lucky to have her! She loves my kitty cats as if they were her own. She's very attentive, respectful and responsive. Every time I return home the kitties are very happy and the house is almost better than I left it. She keeps the litter box nice and clean and doesn't mind doing special meal prep for my somewhat picky eater. Most important (well, maybe) is that she sends photos of my little guys to keep me updated and I just love that! I can't recommend her highly enough. Ann F”
15. Shawna M.
“Shawna did a great job taking care of our girls Payton and Penny. She took them for plenty of walks, and sent us updates while we were away. The house was tidy when we got home too. Will def book again!”
16. Adison S.
“Adison will love your fur babies like her own! She is a responsible and caring pet sitter! Adison has pet sit for me weeks at a time and takes very good care of my cats and my home! Thank you Adison!!”
17. Lydia P.
“Lydia is utterly fantastic! She did house sitting for us and our fur babies, and our babies love her to pieces! She took such great care of both of them and left our apartment immaculate! She truly loves our babies as her own, and took care of our home like it was her own. I cannot recommend Lydia enough, she is just absolutely amazing!!!”
18. Nikki R.
“I only wish there were more stars so I could give Nikki a higher rating! Our dog and home were in wonderful condition when we returned from our week away. She sent pictures and videos so we wouldn't miss him too much. We will definitely use Nikki in the future.”
19. Debbie C.
“Debbie was wonderful in taking care of our home and dog, Ruby, a 9 year old mastiff mix. We appreciated the photos she sent along with updates. She communicates well, is punctual, and is very sweet with our girl. We will definitely ask her to come back for our next trip.”
20. Leonard W.
“Leonard is now family to me. He treats my dogs as if they were his own. The level of love and kindness he gives to them shows how truly amazing he is. His daily updates and photos help me get through being away from them and seeing them so happy warms my heart.”
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Read verified reviews and choose a house sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets2. Meet & Greet
Meet either virtually or in-person with a sitter to discuss the level of care needed for your house and pets while you’re away3. Book & Pay
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It doesn’t happen often, but if your house sitter has to cancel, we’ll work with you to find a new sitter.
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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 San Rafael on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $69 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 4,737 house sitters in San Rafael. 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 San Rafael house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in San Rafael have an average of 13 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 San Rafael.
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. San Rafael 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.