House Sitting in Santa Barbara, Albuquerque, NM
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“Mariah was amazing and my boys loved her. She updated us many times every day and also sent lots of photos. We will definitely be using her in the future!!”
“Our 14YO female heeler bonded immediately with Aarti and she was probably sad when we returned. I like Aarti because she returns texts and requests in a very timely manner. We got photos from her every day which helped to ease any anxiety we had about using a new dog sitter. Her background as a vet assistant also eased our minds with our dog's history of Cushings disease. We travel a fair amount and are looking to have Aarti care for our girl in the future. Five stars for sure.”
“Geneva was super communicative, considerate, and attentive to the needs of my dog Zelee! I appreciated how much thought and care she put into her stay with Zelee. I would absolutely recommend her services and would trust her to watch Zelee again.”
“Jamie was amazing! She took great care of our Littles (2 chihuahuas). They were so content! She sent lots of photos every day and texted me often with reports. Highly recommend!”
“Brigit was excellent. Went out of her way to come meet my dogs first before the in house sitting. She was on time and took great care of my boys. I came home to a clean house and happy dogs. One of my dogs had just dislocated his shoulder too and and I felt even more comfortable knowing with her experience and current schooling my boy would be in good hands and she would know what to do if an emergency came up.”
“Rachel was communicative, sweet, and on-top-of-it. Our pup was recovering from a flu and she handled it well, kept us in the loop, and loved on our boy. He was completely recovered by the time we got home. We loved having Rachel, not only was good with our pup, but she was a respectful house guest and left the place cleaner than when she found it. We’re very grateful we found her!”
“Caitlin is awesome she is on time and very responsive to communication. She did a excellent job taking care of our older dog and also taking care of the house. We had a change in plans and she was able to accommodate the change no problem. Will definitely be using her in the future. If you want your animals taken care well book her.”
“Dont really want to extole Laurie's work here because I want to keep her the best secret ever, but that wouldn't be fair. She's kind, smart, conscientious, flexible, my dogs LOVE her. She's great! The house was tidy and her communication was just right, not too much but enough to give me confidence that all was going well. I'm going to book her again any chance I get.”
“Madelynne took the best care of our pup and cat while we were away. She was very communicative throughout her stay and sent lots of photos which we really appreciated. She went above and beyond for our sick dog by giving us constant updates and even taking her to the vet. We are so grateful for her time and the love she showed to our pets. We hope to have her every next time we are out of town.”
“Ethanee did a great job caring for my dog and cat while I was away. I booked her twice and my animals were happy and well cared for when I returned home to them. I will definitely book her again!”
“Vince was wonderful, highly recommend! He took great care of our chickens, goats, dogs and cats! Our dogs clearly missed him and were looking around the house for him when we got back.”
“We are so happy to have met Melanie! The pack loves her and appreciate her care and love. We can’t wait to see her again - when the humans go on their next adventure.”
“Toli is seriously the BEST!!! She is very cognizant of our pup kiddos’ daily details to help them feel as comfortable as possible! She was extremely communicative, kind, and in tune with the pups! Highly recommend to anyone! Thanks Toli!”
“Sheri stayed 4 days and nights with Delilah while I was on a work trip out of state. She was in constant communication with me, sending pictures and anecdotes. I had absolutely no worries knowing Sheri was handling things at home, giving Delilah all her love and attention. She left my place in perfect condition. I will definitely book with Sheri again!”
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Mariah P.Star Sitter
“Mariah was amazing and my boys loved her. She updated us many times every day and also sent lots of photos. We will definitely be using her in the future!!”
Aarti J.
“Our 14YO female heeler bonded immediately with Aarti and she was probably sad when we returned. I like Aarti because she returns texts and requests in a very timely manner. We got photos from her every day which helped to ease any anxiety we had about using a new dog sitter. Her background as a vet assistant also eased our minds with our dog's history of Cushings disease. We travel a fair amount and are looking to have Aarti care for our girl in the future. Five stars for sure.”
Geneva A.Star Sitter
“Geneva was super communicative, considerate, and attentive to the needs of my dog Zelee! I appreciated how much thought and care she put into her stay with Zelee. I would absolutely recommend her services and would trust her to watch Zelee again.”
Jamie & Patrick H.Star Sitter
“Jamie was amazing! She took great care of our Littles (2 chihuahuas). They were so content! She sent lots of photos every day and texted me often with reports. Highly recommend!”
Brigit B.Star Sitter
“Brigit was excellent. Went out of her way to come meet my dogs first before the in house sitting. She was on time and took great care of my boys. I came home to a clean house and happy dogs. One of my dogs had just dislocated his shoulder too and and I felt even more comfortable knowing with her experience and current schooling my boy would be in good hands and she would know what to do if an emergency came up.”
Rachel S.
“Rachel was communicative, sweet, and on-top-of-it. Our pup was recovering from a flu and she handled it well, kept us in the loop, and loved on our boy. He was completely recovered by the time we got home. We loved having Rachel, not only was good with our pup, but she was a respectful house guest and left the place cleaner than when she found it. We’re very grateful we found her!”
Caitlin C.
“Caitlin is awesome she is on time and very responsive to communication. She did a excellent job taking care of our older dog and also taking care of the house. We had a change in plans and she was able to accommodate the change no problem. Will definitely be using her in the future. If you want your animals taken care well book her.”
Jace D.
“Jace is so friendly and professional! She took great care of our home and our fur and feather friends. Thank you so much for the peace of mind while we were away!!”
Laurie H.
“Dont really want to extole Laurie's work here because I want to keep her the best secret ever, but that wouldn't be fair. She's kind, smart, conscientious, flexible, my dogs LOVE her. She's great! The house was tidy and her communication was just right, not too much but enough to give me confidence that all was going well. I'm going to book her again any chance I get.”
Hannah S.
“Ozzy was wonderful with our dog. And our dog loves Ozzy! Ozzy stayed at our house and took excellent care of everything. We will be calling Ozzy again!”
Madelynne W.
“Madelynne took the best care of our pup and cat while we were away. She was very communicative throughout her stay and sent lots of photos which we really appreciated. She went above and beyond for our sick dog by giving us constant updates and even taking her to the vet. We are so grateful for her time and the love she showed to our pets. We hope to have her every next time we are out of town.”
Juan L.
“Juan did a great job with our boy. We got updates and pictures and he was very responsive to any messages we sent while we were away. Took great care of the house as well!”
Skyler M.
“Skyler had great communication and left our house very tidy after a 4 day stay. Our two small dogs were also happy with the experience! Thanks for your care, Skyler!”
Natalya S.
“Natalya is always amazing! She cares for my pup with big love! Thankful to have booked her for numerous sittings with excellent results everytime!”
Kira P.
“Kira is a wonderful sitter. My animal are well taken care of and happy when I get home. Kira has great communication skills, she on time professional and very clean.”
Ethanee R.Star Sitter
“Ethanee did a great job caring for my dog and cat while I was away. I booked her twice and my animals were happy and well cared for when I returned home to them. I will definitely book her again!”
Vincent W.Star Sitter
“Vince was wonderful, highly recommend! He took great care of our chickens, goats, dogs and cats! Our dogs clearly missed him and were looking around the house for him when we got back.”
Melanie B.
“We are so happy to have met Melanie! The pack loves her and appreciate her care and love. We can’t wait to see her again - when the humans go on their next adventure.”
Toli T.
“Toli is seriously the BEST!!! She is very cognizant of our pup kiddos’ daily details to help them feel as comfortable as possible! She was extremely communicative, kind, and in tune with the pups! Highly recommend to anyone! Thanks Toli!”
Sheri G.Star Sitter
“Sheri stayed 4 days and nights with Delilah while I was on a work trip out of state. She was in constant communication with me, sending pictures and anecdotes. I had absolutely no worries knowing Sheri was handling things at home, giving Delilah all her love and attention. She left my place in perfect condition. I will definitely book with Sheri again!”
Santa Barbara pet parents share their Rover experiences
Brigit was amazing! My dog is special needs and elderly and she was so great with Charlie. She was attentive to his needs and provided him love and affection while I was away. She left my place clean and tidy and she is such a pleasant personality. I would gladly welcome back Brigit the next time Charlie needs a dog sitter :)
Rachel was absolutely wonderful. We were very at ease that our pets were being well taken care of. We have two shelter Dogs that spent inordinate amounts of time in shelters and are shy and slightly eccentric and generally scared of strangers. Rachel has a way about her that Dogs seem to sense, and they warmed right up to her. She also takes really great pet photos. Highly recommended.
Talia cared for our home and our sweet Oliver for 10 days, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Knowing she was here gave us such peace of mind. We came home to a tidy house and a happy, well-loved Oliver. We’d gladly have her back anytime and hope she can be a regular part of our travels in the future.
Melanie was absolutely fantastic from start to finish! And I'm pretty sure I brought every challenge a pet sit can bring. I had to schedule last minute, I was leaving the country, and I have multiple dogs. She stayed overnight with them, and unfortunately we did have a scuffle between two of them on the second night that she handled masterfully. She got on the phone with me right away, sent me pictures, took great care of everyone, took the injured dog to my vet and followed up with great care of him until I could get home 2 days later. Her communication was excellent! The dogs were clearly well taken care of and in great spirits when I got home. This was my first experience using a Rover sitter and she exceeded my expectations by far! I feel incredibly lucky that Melanie was the sitter who got my crazy clan. She was kind and patient and wonderful about the entire experience.
It's really an we exercise in trust to leave one's home and hound with others, and we very quickly realized that we had nothing to worry about with Andrea here, taking care of both our dog and home. Marti the dog was really well-cared for, and Andrea made sure she got her plethora of daily supplements, in addition to lots of love and play. Outstanding service and we are very grateful.
Allie provided outstanding care for my dogs while I was out of town. It’s clear that she genuinely loves animals and takes her responsibilities seriously. She was punctual, professional, and attentive to their individual needs. Throughout my time away, Allie kept me updated with regular messages and photos, which gave me real peace of mind. My dogs looked happy and well-cared for in every update. When I returned home, everything was clean, and both dogs were relaxed and content — a true sign of excellent care. I highly recommend Allie to anyone in need of a reliable and compassionate pet sitter. I look forward to working with her again in the future!
Patrick has a way with animals that few people do. Our dogs were in excellent hands with him and he really went above and beyond with all their needs, spending time learning their habits and playing with them, and following our feeding instructions exactly. They took to him instantly, and it was clear they were very relaxed and happy around him. Our cats did not require any special care with their fully automated routine, but Patrick still did a great job looking after them as well. Testament to his ability with animals, two of our cats are very shy and seldom seen when company is over, yet they both started to feel comfortable enough around him that they presented themselves to him towards the end of his stay. We can highly recommend Patrick to anyone who is looking for a dependable, responsible, and attentive sitter for their animals.
Sarah treated our pups like her own. She was able to manage our dogs’ medicine and one of our dogs’ physical therapy exercises. We got regular updates to make us feel assured the dogs were doing well. We came back from a long trip to happy and healthy pups! I would love to have Sarah watch the dogs again for our next trip, and would certainly recommend her to others!
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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 Santa Barbara.
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. Santa Barbara 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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