House Sitting Santa Rosa
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“Rebecca took wonderful care of our two cats. She was attentive and provided great photos of them for us during the day. She was so respectful and took great care of our home as well. Cannot recommend Rebecca and her services enough.”
“Emilie is reliable, communicative and goes above and beyond to care for your pet. She came by the house ahead of time to be sure she was clear about expectations and sent updates while I was away. She was trustworthy, dependable and kind to my dog while I was away and it helped me ease the anxiety I had with leaving him home. I recommend Emilie and will call her again.”
“Sebastian did an excellent job housesitting Sophie and Maerwynn for 9 days. He communicated well throughout the stay, sending regular updates that gave us peace of mind. When Maerwynn wasn’t eating normally, he expressed concern right away, which helped us quickly resolve the situation. He was punctual, self-sufficient, and left our home clean and just as we had left it. I would gladly welcome him back in the future.”
“From the meet and greet we were sure that Judea would be a great sitter for our pup. She was on time and was careful to keep our pup on schedule. We look forward to using her again.”
“Ashley took good care of my cat, played with her and sent lots of pictures. She communicates well. My cat really liked her and was relatively calm on my return. I arrived back home to find my house much as I had left it. No problems!”
“Karen was so wonderful with our dog, Lila. Lila is shy, and elderly with special needs. Karen won her over and took excellent care of her. Karen is responsible, flexible and communicates well. We appreciated the daily updates and pictures she sent. We highly recommend Karen.”
“Kaitlin did a wonderful job cat sitting our cat while we were away. She sent photos and updates daily. She took great care of our cat and our home. We will definitely have her stay at our house again. She’s an exceptional animal person that can be trusted. Our cat loved having her at our house and we loved going on vacation knowing our cat and home were very well taken care of.”
“Toni is so wonderful. She takes notes and pays attention to all Instructions and details. She’s one of the true dog lovers, and she is so sweet and attentive to Milo. I will certainly ask Toni to come back and help us out again, especially for long periods of time when we go on vacation. Thank you, Toni!”
“Jinah was outstanding! She sent daily messages and photos to keep me updated and took very good care of my dog and cat. She also watered my plants and left my house in perfect condition. She is professional, thorough, compassionate and very helpful. My dog is a large Old English Sheepdog. Many people struggle with his energy, but Jinah was completely comfortable with him and was able to handle him. I highly recommend Jinah.”
“Benjamin was amazing with my three boys. I have two very social cats and one who is very shy and scared of new people. Benjamin was wonderful with them all and the shy one even came out and sat with him which never happens. My two social boys slept on his lap. Definitely going to have him again. Three cat 🐈 approved! 🥰”
“I can’t say enough good things about Tania. The dogs loved her, we loved her! She kept us up to date on our kids with texts and lots of pictures. She is very warm and friendly and we will have her back any time we travel. Thank you so much.”
“It was our first time having Mia watch our two Siberian Huskies. One can be very stand-offish and Mia understood her personality. She sent texts with pix of our happy dogs. She was a pleasure to meet and the dogs did great with a new person in the house! I will definitely use Mia again.”
“Thad was prompt, communicative, and great with my dog. He kept the house in good shape and watered the garden as instructed. He is very personable. I enjoyed meeting him and will call him again.”
“Blake is a top tier pet sitter. She went above and beyond to care for our animals and home. When she showed up for the meet n greet taking notes I knew we were in great hands. Upon return animals were so happy and relaxed, the house and garden was cared for beyond asking, she truly is a gem! Thank youuuu!!”
“Amazing! My dogs seemed happy and was updated with pictures the entire time. Erik is very easy going and really helped Put my mind at ease with my concerns with all the dogs. So easy to communicate with and really handled the dogs well and with ease. Very happy with him. Felt comfortable with him from the moment we met! Will definitely use him again!!!”
“Trey watched our 20 y.o. girl for the day. Our dog is elderly and becoming special needs; she wears diapers, is incontinent, and requires to be lifted in order to go to her peepee spot. Trey took care of her without any issues. He was communicative and--most importantly--had really positive energy when it came to his interactions with us and our pup. He even stayed an hour later than the original booking since I was running late to get home. I would recommend him.”
“Rosemary was incredibly accommodating, receptive, followed instructions well, and ensured our dogs were safe and happy. I would highly recommend her and would book again. Thank you for your great care!”
The median cost per night for house sitting in Santa Rosa is $75
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Toni was amazing with our two high maintenance Cattle Dogs. She took the time to learn about the breed and was very intentional with our dogs (and us) during our first meet and greet. Toni sent us timely updates, kept our pups safe and happy, and our house was spotless. Toni can handle tough and high maintenance doggies and we will definitely rebook her in the future. She is amazing!
Brianna stayed at our house and took car of our cat and chickens for three weeks while we were out of town. We highly recommend her and will definitely use her services again in the future. She was very reliable, self sufficient and able to solve things as they arose, and very attentive to our animals needs. Our cat is a very attention needy cat with some odd behavior like biting and Brianna won her over and loved on her without any hesitation. We came home to a well loved and content cat. Brianna also took special care of our chickens during the heat wave, tending to their needs. We also came home to a freshly cleaned house which was very much appreciated. Brianna was wonderful and we highly recommend her.
Jan was wonderful watching my three dogs overnight. She was communicative throughout, sending timely updates and photos so I always knew how they were doing. She was respectful of my home and took wonderful care of the pups, making sure they felt comfortable and safe. I'd book her again in a heartbeat and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy sitter who can manage a pack of dogs!
Benjamin pet sit for our dog Willa for a week. He took great care of her and our home, sent daily photo updates and was very easy to communicate with. We would highly recommend him to others and are planning to use his services in the future when he is available.
Myrea was amazing! I was in a bind and needed someone to watch my dog while I was away on vacation. Not only was she the quickest to respond to my request, but she was also incredibly accommodating. The night before my trip, I realized I had accidentally booked the wrong dates. Myrea was able to adjust her schedule and come a day earlier, which was a huge help. She kept me updated with photos and messages about Theodore, and she even watered my plants while I was gone, which I really appreciated. She was kind, communicative, and very respectful of my home. Most importantly, Theo absolutely loved her! I wouldn't hesitate to book with Myrea again, and I'm looking forward to having her watch Theo in the future.
Rebecca is amazing! Totally sweet and professional. She took care of our 3 cats and our newly moved into house while we were away for work. We got regular updates and photos of our three cats and kept everyone well fed, entertained and loved. She was very flexible with our changing schedules and patient with our disorganization while we moved. She is now our go-to pet sitter any time we go out of town (hopefully you’re okay with that Rebecca 😂). Hire her!!!…. but also don’t book her when we need her 😂. Thank you so much Rebecca! ❤️
Kaitlin housesat for us and did a phenomenal job! We have a senior dog with dietary restrictions and daily medications and three cats. Kaitlin not only provided excellent care, she provided daily updates and frequent pictures. She was communicative and proactively maintained our household even when unexpected issues came up. We came home to happy, healthy pets, a spotless home and a thriving garden/plants. We will definitely ask her to housesit for all our future family trips!
DeAnna is wonderful! She stayed with our tiny elderly chihuahua over a holiday weekend and took amazing care of her. We came back to a happy hound and a clean, tidy home. She was super communicative throughout our trip and sent pictures and updates while we were gone. I am so delighted to have found DeAnna and will be working with her again for sure!
Sheila was our absolute hero and stepped into care for our lovely little senior dog after a last minute cancellation from another sitter. She was wonderful. She sent daily updates about our pup and took great care of her and our home. I appreciated her open communication and ease and would 100% book with her again.
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Frequently asked questions about Rover
The average cost for House Sitting in Santa Rosa on Rover is $54.39 per night (as of August 2026). However, all sitters set their own rates based on experience, location, and availability.
Rover makes budgeting the cost of House Sitting easy. As long as your dates and pet profiles are correct, the price you see before you book is the same price you pay for House Sitting. For more information on service fees, click here .
As of August 2026, there are 1,016 sitters on Rover offering House Sitting across Santa Rosa. Enter your ZIP code to see which available sitters are closest to your home.
Beyond belly rubs and feeding schedules, a house sitter’s presence may provide an additional layer of security for your home. However, you will need to arrange overnight stays and other household tasks with your sitter when reaching out to them. Not all sitters offer the same services. Common household tasks you can negotiate include:
- Mail & deliveries: Collecting letters and packages so they don't pile up.
- Plant care: Keeping your indoor or outdoor garden hydrated.
- Trash & recycling: Taking trash cans to the curb on scheduled pickup days.
- Home security: Sitters can stay overnight to keep your home occupied.
The best way to align on expectations is during your free Meet & Greet. Use this time to provide a "home cheat sheet" that includes your preferred Santa Rosa walking routes, the location of your favorite pet store, and any specific quirks about your home’s security or appliances.
It’s helpful to think of house sitting as a "home base" service. Most sitters in Santa Rosa maintain their normal daily routines, like running errands or heading to the office, meaning your pet should be comfortable being alone for a few hours at a time. If your pet needs a little extra company, here is how to find the perfect match:
- Look for "WFH" sitters: Many sitters mention "Work from Home" on their profile to indicate they’ll be present for the majority of the day.
- Update your pet’s profile: Write down how long your pet can comfortably be left alone. This helps sitters quickly determine if their schedule aligns with your needs.
- Communicate 24/7 needs: Standard house sitting usually doesn't include constant supervision. If your pet requires round-the-clock care, be sure to discuss this upfront.
Tip: Use the Meet & Greet to confirm a sitter's typical "away" windows. Transparency ensures your pet stays happy and your sitter can plan their day effectively!
Key handling is entirely up to you and your sitter to agree on during the Meet & Greet or in the Rover app. Most pet parents in Santa Rosa choose to hand over a spare key or digital fob in person, while others arrange a lockbox or unique access code. Don't forget to discuss key returns as well!
The Rover Guarantee is Rover’s commitment to your peace of mind every time you book. It includes 24/7 customer support, sitter access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals for diagnostic issues, and a reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care in the rare event something goes wrong.
All bookings are backed by the Rover Guarantee , which provides up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care reimbursement.
Every sitter on Rover is required to pass a background check before listing their services. This process confirms their identity and indicates they are not on the Department of Justice’s National Sex Offender Public Website or have any disqualifying offenses.
Beyond ID checks, you can review each sitter's star rating, read verified reviews from other pet parents, and see how many repeat clients they have. Every booking is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes up to $25,000 in eligible veterinary care. For more details, visit Rover's Trust & Safety page .
If a health concern arises during a stay, your sitter is instructed to contact you and our Trust & Safety team immediately and, if needed, take your pet to the closest veterinarian. Through our Trust & Safety support team, sitters can ask for diagnostic advice from a qualified veterinary professional if your pet is showing signs of possible illness.
For extra peace of mind, you can also prepare an authorization form for your regular vet. An authorization form outlines your preferred method of care and allows your sitter to bring your pet into their regular clinic.
Every qualified booking made on Rover is backed by the Rover Guarantee, which includes reimbursement for eligible emergency vet care.
A Meet & Greet is a short introductory meeting between you, your pet, and a sitter. It can take place in person or virtually, although we recommend in-person so that your pet can get to know your sitter or the new environment. During the Meet & Greet, you will have a chance to walk through your pet's routine, medical needs, and unique quirks. Take the time to ask your sitter questions about their skills and expertise, and make sure the fit feels right for everyone. Most pet parents and sitters on Rover welcome Meet & Greets because the process can give confidence and peace of mind for service experiences, especially for longer stays or first-time bookings.
Sitters on Rover set their own cancellation policy, which you can find on their profile under their calendar availability.
Cancelling before a booking begins and before the sitter's cutoff time qualifies you for a full refund. Same-day cancellations for walks, day care, and drop-ins follow the full refund policy. Otherwise, for dog boarding and house sitting, you will receive a 50% refund for the first seven days of the booking and a 100% refund for the remaining days when you cancel the same day a booking should begin.
If your sitter needs to cancel within seven days of the booking's start date, then our reservation protection will kick in. This means our support team works with you to find a replacement sitter.
Yes, you can find sitters who have experience with handling special pet needs in Santa Rosa. On Rover:
- 93% of sitters can help with special care needs
- 98% can help with giving oral medications or injections
- 97% can help with daily exercise
You can also find pet sitters on Rover who accept only one pet at a time, which is ideal for anxious puppies, kittens, or senior pets who move at a gentler pace. Some sitters will also list availability for 24/7 care, also known as constant care, in their profiles.
Use the search filters to narrow down sitters whose specific experience or environment meets your pet's needs. When reaching out to your sitter, outline your pet's care routine and use the Meet & Greet to walk your sitter through your expectations.
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