House Sitting in Shady Side
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1. Caroline F.
“Caroline is a devoted companion to all furry friends!! She has a big heart for animals, is an amazing dog and cat mom, and will be a wonderful pet caregiver for your dog! Caroline is reliable, meticulous & caring. She is understanding of individual pet’s needs and I’m confident in recommending her care to all my friends!”
2. Makayla R.
“Took great care of my dog and my home!”
3. Ashley P.
“Ashley did a wonderful job taking care of our senior dog and our house while we were visiting family. I think she may have given our pup more attention than she gets when our whole family is home. Highly recommend!”
4. Jennifer S.
“Jennifer was wonderful! She took Great care of my 2 fur babies. From the photos , I could see that they were happy and loved by her. She is very attentive and caring. Jennifer took care of the house as well, I could not even tell that anyone was there, she left it immaculate. It was Great receiving pictures and notes regarding my pups while being away. I would highly recommend Jennifer to watch your pups and will definitely reserve her for our next trip.?”
5. Lisa A.
About: I am passionate, I feel like dogs want to play, to go outside and want attention. I am that person that will fulfill that job. Let me be that person to help you. I will treat your dog with all the love, respect and care like it was my own. I’m currently working full time with flexible hours and my off days are usually week days to accommodate your pets needs and treat them with love. I have a fenced in yard and two friendly dogs to keep your fur baby company. I can easily crate your dog if needed. I also have a kitten that I’ve raised from being a bottle baby so I am familiar with almost types of pets.
6. Gabriella F.
“Gabriella did a great job watching our dog who is very anxious. When we arrived back home, everything was tidy and our dog seemed to be in good spirits. I would totally recommend Gabriella for in-house dog/cat sitting.”
7. Kylee B.
“Kylee was wonderful! She took excellent care of our 2 dogs (and fish) and was great at keeping us updated each day we were away. We will definitely have her dog/house sit for us again!”
8. Jessica B.
“Jess cares for any pet as if they are her own. Anytime I am away and cannot bring my dog, I feel reassured knowing that Jess is with my baby.”
9. Summerlyn S.
“Summerlyn was great worth my babies. Get me updated with photos. Definitely will book again. Thank you so much.”
10. Thomas M.
“Thomas was great! Dogs were quick to warm up to him and he took great care of them and our cat while we were out of town. He gave us updates throughout our travels. As much as we hate leaving the pups, it was great to know they were well cared for in our absence.”
11. Kymberly D.
“I have known Kym for over 16 years and her love and compassion for animals seems to be something that comes naturally. She has a way about her that dogs and cats gravitate towards her. Kym would make a great pet sitter and I would highly recommend her to watch anyone’s pet.”
12. Lillymae K.
About: As I have had a love for animals for as long as I can remember I’m also a veterinary technician in the Edgewater/Annapolis area and can provide services for you and your pet as needed!! Im currently in college online for Veterinary medicine as i wish to go further in my medical career so I have plenty of time to give your furry friends playtime, snuggles and the proper care I treat every pet as I would my own, with love, care and respect. No animal will be unloved ,unhappy or hungry if left with me!
13. Elena D.
“Elena took great care of our fur babies including our new hamster. I knew the pets felt comfortable because they approached her right away and were always close to her while we were away. She sent updates and photos daily. She’s very reliable and kind. She also took great care of the home. I highly recommend Elena!”
14. Lianna P.
“Lianna was wonderful at house-sitting and taking care of our dog Holly. She checked in with photos and kept us updated daily. Holly was so content and happy when we got home, always a sign of a great pet sitter! Our home was absolutely spotless as well, which is always appreciated.”
15. Dominique L.
“Dominique is reliable and responsive. She kept me informed during my time away, sending photos and assurances that Lexi was safe and well. She left my house immaculate.”
16. Leia B.
“We have been searching for the right pet sitter for years. We finally found it with Leia. She was great with all 3 of our dogs and 2 of them are seniors. She handled them with complete care. She figured out their routine within a day or so. She was also a great house guest. We came back from our trip with a clean house. Would highly recommend.”
17. Jake B.
“Jake was so helpful while we were away. He took great care of our house and pets and sent lots of updates, which I appreciate. Highly recommend!”
18. Ezekiel P.
“Ezekiel is a friend to all animals, from the biggest to the very smallest. He is good at handling feisty personalities and being patient with shy ones. He will meet your pet at whatever level they need, follow their routines to the letter, and make them feel safe and cared for.”
19. Terri J.
“Where do I begin?! Terri is the epitome of animal lover and treated our Xena like her own. She was incredibly flexible and valued connecting with Xena before she house-sat. I didn't have one concern being away from our girl (usually I'm anxious at least the first few days). I can't imagine using anyone else from this point on! Thank you, Terri!!!!”
20. Heather G.
“We've known Heather since she was a little girl.... the sweetest kid you could ever know! Loves people and pets, very responsible and caring.... best choice you could make!”
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House Sitting FAQs
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Shady Side on Rover as of Apr 2025 was about $50 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 Apr 2025, there are 1,341 house sitters in Shady Side. 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, 89% of Shady Side house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Shady Side have an average of 14 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 Shady Side.
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. Shady Side 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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