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1. Christine & Felipe C.

“I can't speak highly enough of Christine! She was attentive, communicative, and overall just such an amazing sitter for our pets. She went above and beyond to make our pets feel at home, safe, and loved. We will also reach out to Christine to watch our babies and you should too!”


2. Woody H.

“Woody did a great job with our dogs Astro, Brutus and Credence, we will definitely be hiring her again next time we need someone to stay with our furbabies! 🙃”


3. Arianna V.


“Highly communicative during our stay with lots of pictures. Arianna came to meet us and the dogs prior to our trip and she easily connected and commanded them. You can tell she is skilled and loves animals. She had a situation arise where one of our dogs got a stick stuck in her mouth and Arianna handled it with urgency and ease, providing information, photos, and assurance everything was fine. The house was left clean and orderly, no issues. We will most certainly use her again.”


4. Amy W.

“Amy took amazing care of our 5 Miniature Schnauzers for a week while we went on vacation. She sent us pictures and updates frequently and quick to respond to our questions. We will be using her again in the future!”


5. Tamara J.


“Tamara came in to save the day on such short notice! She kept me informed of what was going on and my dog Ziggy absolutely loved the company of her and her adorable pup!”


6. Garrett M.

“Garrett had Gracie on her first leash walk ever. He was very in-tuned to Gracie. I was in the hospital, first time apart ...we adopted her from our shelter in December. ...dare to say that they bonded. Will use him again!!”


7. Kyle M.
“kyle was great with our dogs! the house was clean when we got back. we received a lot of pictures which i appreciated so much! thank you again and we will definitely book again!”


8. Brianna K.

“Brianna was fabulous with my three dogs! I never worried about them at all. She loved and took care of them like they were her own. I can’t thank her enough.”


9. jissell i.
“I can't say enough good things about Jissell! Finding someone to care for my furry friend is always a bit stressful, but she immediately put my mind at ease. During our initial meet-and-greet, she was so attentive and asked all the right questions about chiefs routine and needs. While I was away, I received regular updates and photos, which made me feel so much better knowing that my pet was in good hands. It was clear that she genuinely cared about my pet's well-being and went above and beyond to make sure he was happy and comfortable. I highly recommend Jissell to anyone looking for a reliable and compassionate pet sitter. I will definitely be using her services again in the future!”


10. Emma J.

“Emma has helped my wife and I take care of our family "scraminals" for the better part of fifteen years. Everything from Feeding, bathing, walking up to helping with medical issues that have come up. Her love for animals comes naturally and started before she could even walk !”


11. Savannah A.

“Savannah was absolutely fantastic with my two little pups. Her attentiveness and dedication to their well being really shows”




12. Liz H.

“Our cat and dog loved Liz! She’s a great communicator, and we felt safe and secure with her looking after our house and pets. We’ll definitely hire her again!”


13. Diego V.
About: I'm a vet tech, dog trainer, and have experience in breeding, rescue, and shelter volunteering. I have my own pack of dogs, and am very educated in behavior and how to pair dogs for playtime. I consistently strive to learn more and stay on top of dog news. I am experienced in working with dogs with aggression and reactivity and can handle dogs with serious issues. I can handle puppies, seniors, dogs that need medication or assistance in other ways. I've worked very hard to be able to be adaptable and ready for anything. I own a lot of dogs and that has taught me that you need to be prepared for different temperaments, play styles, tolerance levels, and more. Things run smoothly in my farm because I treat every dog as an individual with their own needs. I have very playful dogs that are fantastic for temperament testing other dogs, and I have dogs that cannot be around other dogs but they still need mental and physical stimulation. I have built my farm to be one that can work for any dog regardless of temperament because that is what you need to be prepared for when owning many dogs. I was in the military and being prepared and adaptable was one of the biggest things I took from my service. I'm a veteran and constantly home! I spend all day playing with my dogs, reading in a giant puppy pile, and cleaning up after the dogs. I have multiple fenced off zones for dogs to play in. If your dog isn't into company, they will have their own 600 square feet fenced area to play, with all the toys their heart desires. If they love playing with other dogs, I will evaluate their temperament and match them with my dogs with similar play styles and they will have 1/4 acre to 1/2 acres zones to play in. They want to swim? I have a seasonal pond! Fetch? I play it all day, I'm a machine! My home is fun, safe, well regulated, and energy burning! Whatever your dog specifically needs is what I will provide. I also have fenced areas with privacy screens so if your dog can't handle seeing other dogs they can still get exercise and fun time.


14. Kiara T.

“Kiara was awesome at communicating with us and sent us photos of our babies every day. We were so worried about putting our pets in a boarding house because one of our pets would have just not been able to handle the change well. Rover.com was a lifesaver and Kiara was amazing with our pets. She even came over before we left on vacation to meet our pets. Overall we are extremely happy with the service we received.”


15. Keith M.
“I believe that he will be a very responsible pet caregiver, as he was raised with multiple pets and shares his home with both dogs and cats and values the tranquility that pets bequeath to their owners.”


16. Cindy C.
“I highly recommend Tatiana as a pet caregiver. She is incredibly responsible and truly loves animals. Her nurturing nature and attention to detail ensure that pets in her care are not only safe but also feel loved and comfortable. Tatiana's genuine affection for animals shines through in everything she does, making her an excellent choice for anyone looking for a compassionate and reliable pet sitter. She took care of my baby dog Nalha for when I was in a business trip and I feel so comfortable leaving my dog with her, Nalha loves her 😃”


17. Katy J.
“Katy is Amazing! She loves outdoors and pets! She is attentive, caring, kind and has a huge heart. Katy is trustworthy, reliable and dependable, so you can be sure that your pet friends will be in the best hands when you leave them with her!”


18. Carolina A.
“This a recommendation regarding Carolina Alonso pet sitter services. I am new to Austin Tx with my husband, we both work long Hours at work and have 2 beautiful, hard headed but sweet loving furry friends, Mila who’s a German shepherd, she dog, and Milo (I know simple names) who’s a white Labrador, He dog. Sometimes we both have to be out of town because of work and it is difficult to arrange for them to come. When we lived in Houston we had family and friends that would help us but here we didn’t have anybody. We started asking around and looking for a reliable honest person that could take care of our furry babies and that’s when we came across Carolina. She has been great with them !! She takes them for walks and to the park, feeds them and on weekends, when needed, takes them to appointments. She is very punctual and is always on time as well as efficient and hardworking! ~st”


19. stephanie s.
“Stephanie and her sweet girl housesat and took great care of my dog, cat, and livestock for 4 days. They love on the the pets like they are their own, send updates, and are responsible and reliable. They were also great houseguests while looking after our possessions. I’ll definitely ask them to look after them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for someone to watch after their fur babies!”


20. Stormy R.
About: I have two dogs of my own who I take care of daily since birth. I love being around animals and helping other dogs feel so loved with taking care of them. I walk a bunch of my neighbors dogs and would love to walk with yours/ watch them while you are away! Mom of 1 sweet little boy! I am a stay at home wife, I do photography and I’m usually always home throughout the week so your pet would get plenty of time walking with me! I care for pets in my home by making sure they are safe, well taken care of and given them all the water and food they need. Along with working them with new tricks!
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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 Smithville on Rover as of Jun 2025 was about $55 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 Jun 2025, there are 59 house sitters in Smithville. 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, 95% of Smithville house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 5 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 Smithville.
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. Smithville 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.
