House Sitting in Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA
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“She was wonderful with our puppy, played with him outside and sent us photos during the day so we can see how much fun he was having. Definitely would recommend her as a dog sitter!!”
“Connor (CK) took great care of Roxy while we were out of town for 3 days. He took her on walks and to the dog park, and provided lots of attention. He followed our instructions and took good care of our home. He sent pics and a report each day. She was calm when we got back home — a sure sign that she was well cared for.”
“We’ve used Sydney as a pet sitter 3 times now. She’s been wonderful every time. She takes great care of our pets and home. She provides excellent updates throughout our trip. She is great at what she does and I look forward to booking her again for future trips!”
“We've had Marcela walk our dogs in the past, but this was the first time she came over to house-sit for a multi-day trip. She did a great job, the dogs seemed well cared for, and the house was in great shape when we returned. We will be booking with Marcela again!”
“Natalie took amazing care of our dogs while we were away for our wedding and honeymoon. One of our dogs can be a little standoffish with new people but they both took to her immediately. The daily updates were such a relief and allowed us one less thing to stress about! Our home was immaculate when we returned. Would definitely book again!!!”
“We loved having Brooke over to watch our Junie, you can tell they were good friends right away. We appreciated the photos and updates throughout the day and we came home to a happy and well cared for pup. Would recommend Brooke and we definitely hope to book with them again in the future!”
“We really loved Ann! She was efficient, organized, and friendly. She had a natural rapport with our dogs, which made us feel very comfortable. She was also very easy to communicate with. We highly recommend Ann!”
“There are not enough words to explain how amazing and truly incredible Heather is!!! We have 4 dogs with 4 different personalities and needs. It was instant love for her by them! It would be your dogs loss if you don’t use her services! She’s an amazing person and true dog lover!”
About: Because I’m in medical school I have a unique perspective on pet care in the sense that I am calm, thorough, and empathetic! I also have a dog of my own with medical needs so I am equipped to care for any pet. I’ve had large dogs, small, dogs, cats, and fish all my life and I would love to help care for your pets too:) I’m currently in medical school so my schedule varies during the weekdays (which I will frequently update) but I can come swing by to take on walks, check-ins, or house-sit. I have most weekends free as well. I am experienced in caring for food aggressive pets, dog-aggressive pets, as well as medically needy pets. I can take large dogs 100+ lbs on leashed walks as well as play in yards with them. I love animals and I know how to keep everyone safe and happy:)
“David was a great sitter for our two cats. He stayed the weekend and the cats were well cared for and our house was in perfect condition when we came home. He sent us pics and updates while we were away which were appreciated. Would totally recommend David to other people looking for a caring and attentive pet sitter!”
“Maura was great- very communicative and sent lots of photos of my dog, Bentley which I appreciated it! I look forward to working with Maura more in the future!”
“Regan is great! She was super communicative and made sure all was well with our senior diabetic cat who needs shots twice a day and our hyper young cattle dog. Very grateful for her!”
“Trai was just awesome. We booked him for a week long vacation with our giant breed dog and he was great. The house was cleaned up, he was always super easy to communicate with, and even sent this crazy dog mom pictures! He’s just so nice and easy to work with. I can’t say enough about him! I worry he’ll be too booked when I need him again because he is one of the best!”
About: Hi! Thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. My love of animals is probably one of my most defining characteristics. I grew up taking care of my family’s dogs & cats, volunteered at a local shelter throughout high school & college, & I now have a dog & 2 cats of my own! I’m also a certified Physician Assistant, so giving medications or injections is no problem! I recently accepted a job where I am able to work partially from home, which allows my schedule to be very flexible in the early afternoon to evening. I’m also available varying weekends depending on my travel plans! I’m very thorough & detail-oriented. I know what it’s like to want your pet to be in the best hands, so that’s what I’m here to offer!
“Sarah was absolutely adoring of our dog! Took great care and sent daily updates which were much appreciated. Also, our house was left so clean, I was suspect anyone had stayed there!! Highly recommend!”
“Madison was great! She gave us peace of mind while we traveled and she took care of our two cats. The house was just as clean as we left it, the cats were happy, and we got lots of updates from Madison during our trip. Excited for her to watch our babies again soon!”
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Iana L.Star Sitter
“She was wonderful with our puppy, played with him outside and sent us photos during the day so we can see how much fun he was having. Definitely would recommend her as a dog sitter!!”
Connor Kent A.Star Sitter
“Connor (CK) took great care of Roxy while we were out of town for 3 days. He took her on walks and to the dog park, and provided lots of attention. He followed our instructions and took good care of our home. He sent pics and a report each day. She was calm when we got back home — a sure sign that she was well cared for.”
Sydney M.Star Sitter
“We’ve used Sydney as a pet sitter 3 times now. She’s been wonderful every time. She takes great care of our pets and home. She provides excellent updates throughout our trip. She is great at what she does and I look forward to booking her again for future trips!”
Marcela D.Star Sitter
“We've had Marcela walk our dogs in the past, but this was the first time she came over to house-sit for a multi-day trip. She did a great job, the dogs seemed well cared for, and the house was in great shape when we returned. We will be booking with Marcela again!”
Natalie D.Star Sitter
“Natalie took amazing care of our dogs while we were away for our wedding and honeymoon. One of our dogs can be a little standoffish with new people but they both took to her immediately. The daily updates were such a relief and allowed us one less thing to stress about! Our home was immaculate when we returned. Would definitely book again!!!”
Brooke S.Star Sitter
“We loved having Brooke over to watch our Junie, you can tell they were good friends right away. We appreciated the photos and updates throughout the day and we came home to a happy and well cared for pup. Would recommend Brooke and we definitely hope to book with them again in the future!”
Hannah P.
“I appreciated how sweet she was with my older pup!”
Mariah B.
“Mariah was great! Sent regular updates, our pets were well cared for, and she left our home as clean as she found it! Will definitely ask for her help again.”
Ann C.Star Sitter
“We really loved Ann! She was efficient, organized, and friendly. She had a natural rapport with our dogs, which made us feel very comfortable. She was also very easy to communicate with. We highly recommend Ann!”
Heather H.Star Sitter
“There are not enough words to explain how amazing and truly incredible Heather is!!! We have 4 dogs with 4 different personalities and needs. It was instant love for her by them! It would be your dogs loss if you don’t use her services! She’s an amazing person and true dog lover!”
Natalia W.
“Natalia is the best dog mom Rue could ask for! She makes sure Rue gets plenty of walks and potty breaks throughout the day, even though her schedule can be busy. She has so much love to give, and your pets will be in the best hands when she cares for them.”
Jayne D.
“Jayne was great. Very responsive, sent pictures, and other general updates. She left the place clean and organized.”
David B.
“David was a great sitter for our two cats. He stayed the weekend and the cats were well cared for and our house was in perfect condition when we came home. He sent us pics and updates while we were away which were appreciated. Would totally recommend David to other people looking for a caring and attentive pet sitter!”
Maura F.
“Maura was great- very communicative and sent lots of photos of my dog, Bentley which I appreciated it! I look forward to working with Maura more in the future!”
Regan M.Star Sitter
“Regan is great! She was super communicative and made sure all was well with our senior diabetic cat who needs shots twice a day and our hyper young cattle dog. Very grateful for her!”
Traisaun L.
“Trai was just awesome. We booked him for a week long vacation with our giant breed dog and he was great. The house was cleaned up, he was always super easy to communicate with, and even sent this crazy dog mom pictures! He’s just so nice and easy to work with. I can’t say enough about him! I worry he’ll be too booked when I need him again because he is one of the best!”
Alexis C.
“Alexis is very good with animals and has watched my dog many times. I would trust her with any pet! You won’t regret trusting her with yours”
Laurie R.
“This is my second booking with Laurie. She is great. She sends updates and pictures. She is very considerate. My place is always clean when I get home.”
Sarah S.Star Sitter
“Sarah was absolutely adoring of our dog! Took great care and sent daily updates which were much appreciated. Also, our house was left so clean, I was suspect anyone had stayed there!! Highly recommend!”
Madison M.Star Sitter
“Madison was great! She gave us peace of mind while we traveled and she took care of our two cats. The house was just as clean as we left it, the cats were happy, and we got lots of updates from Madison during our trip. Excited for her to watch our babies again soon!”
Shadyside pet parents share their Rover experiences
Collin was a wonderful sitter. He was funny, gave great belly rugs to Courage from the pictures, and provided regular updates. He also was available on very short notice! I highly recommend him to anyone in the future! Courage and Bagheera were both happy and tired up on my return!
Aidan was an INCREDIBLE sitter for my cat and dog! He was always super communicative and friendly during his stay. Aidan sent regular pictures and updates while I was gone which allowed me to really enjoy my time away on vacation. He followed my instructions to the letter and left my house spotless when I can back. I can’t recommend Aidan enough and will definitely be using his services in the future!
Therese was great with our dogs during the meet & greet and was very conscientious which made us feel comfortable that our dogs would be well taken care of. We got regular updates and photos while we were away and returned to 2 happy, healthy dogs. Would definitely recommend!
EXCELLENT dog and house sitter! He watched my dogs for 3 nights and 4 days. Bryce took excellent care of my house and dogs. He was very communicative and gave excellent, precise information. He walked both dogs, gave medication and went above and beyond. Awesome sitter
Andrew was so great with my dog. His schedule flexibility let Lou keep to her routine. She got to ride to work with him and explore the hidden wooded paths around his studio in Mt Washington. He took special care of some of my plants and the house looked great on my return. I’ll book him again without hesitation
Alyssa met up with me and my anxious pup prior to my trip, and I really appreciated that she was happy to do that front-end labor of setting us at ease. Alyssa sent photos and videos to let me know how my dog was doing and even noted when she (the dog) wasn’t eating much, so I could respond with a suggestion. I’ll book this very calm and conscientious caretaker again.
We had an amazing experience with our cat sitter! She was incredibly thorough, kept everything in perfect order, and went above and beyond to make sure our cats were happy and comfortable while we were away. She sent tons of adorable pictures and detailed updates, which gave us so much peace of mind. We truly can’t say enough good things about her—we’re so grateful to have found someone so reliable and caring. We can’t wait to use her again!
Brooke was INCREDIBLE. We left our slightly older, slightly anxious dog in Brooke's care for over a week and came back to a happy, well cared for pup. Brooke was communicative, sent great photos, and was generally very sweet and professional. I would definitely book with her again.
Alex is quite possibly the most attentive cat sitter we've ever had (and we've had a ton). The kitties love him and just behave normally when he's around. He sends tons of updates and pics throughout the day (which we always request but sitters rarely ever actually do this!). We have older cats that have quite the eating schedule and Alex is always totally on it. He's got a perfect cat demeanor: quiet and slow moving and deliberate. It makes us all feel so comfortable! He's our top call for a sitter and has been for quite a while. We'll keep using Alex for our cat-sitting needs as much as we can!
Trai was just awesome. We booked him for a week long vacation with our giant breed dog and he was great. The house was cleaned up, he was always super easy to communicate with, and even sent this crazy dog mom pictures! He’s just so nice and easy to work with. I can’t say enough about him! I worry he’ll be too booked when I need him again because he is one of the best!
Julia was the best cat-sitter we could have imagined! Our cat is rather shy with new people, but she snuggled up to Julia for pets right on the first day. Julia house-sitted our place while we were on a longer trip, and it was great to see that our cat enjoyed her time without us and was not stressed at all when we came back. I warmly recommend Julia and would have her take care of our cat any time again.
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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 Shadyside.
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. Shadyside 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.
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