House Sitting In South Philadelphia
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“Katlyn is truly amazing. She helped watch our dogs during our wedding weekend- I was extremely stressed but Katlyn was calm and collected and immediately put me at ease . Even though it was her first time meeting the dogs, she jumped right in and helped. She was reliable, timely, and followed all our notes about the dogs. She was even kind enough to bring our dog to our wedding first look!!!! We cannot overstate how meaningful that was to us, it made our wedding day perfect and Katlyn was apart of that! Thank you again Katlyn!!”


“We couldn’t have asked for a better pet sitter than Kathy! She took such great care of our dog, Rocky, visiting three times a day and keeping us updated with excellent communication. She even went above and beyond to handle some unexpected tummy issues with care and attention. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing Rocky was in such loving and capable hands. We highly recommend Kathy to anyone looking for a reliable and compassionate pet sitter!”


“Oliver is a top-notch dog sitter! He absolutely exceeded our expectations when it came to the level of dedication he provided for our dog, Jaxson. Jax has special needs and requires some extra levels of care. Specifically, he requires oral medication and a specific routine. Oliver was committed to following Jaxson's care requirements and made sure we were confident that we were leaving him in good hands. Not only did he provide amazing care, but he also exceeded our expectations when it came to communication. He left a kind note welcoming us home and letting us know how Jaxson's day had gone. He also left the house in perfect, tidy condition. Oliver is kind, smart, prepared, dedicated, and everything you could possibly want in a dog sitter. 10/10, I would recommend him to anyone, anytime! Thank you, Oliver, for taking such good care of our buddy! We hope to see you soon!”


“John did a great job looking after our dog, Bob, during his 6-night stay. It was Bob's longest time away from us, and he was a bit anxious, but John handled it well. He kept us updated with pictures and videos every day, which was appreciated. We were happy with how Bob was cared for and would recommend John to others.”


“Bethany gave us content updates while house-sitting for Butkus, our 10-year old AmStaff who has separation anxiety issues. She took great care of him and kept us informed the whole time.”


“Bec was wonderful with my dog katana. I got frequent updates on katana’s feedings and walking and her behavior and Bec sent lots of pictures and videos. Katana looked happy in every picture I got. I would definitely use Bec again on the future.”


“Claudia was great with my dog Kudo! She was really communicative and gave me great updates with lots of pictures which we appreciated. My dog is a bit high maintenance because he’s diabetic and needs insulin shots twice a day, and Claudia was willing to learn how to give him his shots and everything went very smoothly!”


“Allison was great. She was super communicative and took great care of sweet girl. We got lots of photos and consistent updates. We would definitely hire her again.”


“Chelsea was an awesome and flexible sitter! Orzo and Rice loved her and she communicated very well.”


“Stefan was a very reliable communicator and was great with my reactive dog! I also came home to a very clean apartment, which was a big added bonus!”


About: We’ve spent the last 16 years pet sitting in New York before making the move to Philadelphia, and we’re excited to meet more furry (or fluffy) friends here. From energetic dogs and laid-back cats to the occasional adventurous rabbit, we’ve love them all. We treat every pet like part of our own family—because that’s exactly how it should be. Freelancing and working from home gives us complete flexibility. Sarah and I can cover the schedule with ease! Your pets are our priority. Give us a try!! When we care for pets in your home, we treat it like our own—tidy, respectful, and welcoming. We take the time to get to know your pets’ routines and personalities, so they feel relaxed and happy while you’re away. Whether it’s daily walks, playtime, belly rubs, or just good company, we’re there to keep them feeling loved and secure. You can trust that we’ll leave your home just the way you left it—and your pets looking forward to our next visit.

“Ari was super polite and communicative! She sent me pictures of my cat everyday and went above and beyond for him. She also helped make sure everything was tidy which I really appreciated! I will definitely come back to her in the future if I need a cat sitter.”


“Thank you, Hope, for taking great care of my little girl. Hope gave me lots of updates throughout the week and Penny obviously was disappointed she had to leave. She was looking for her in the guest room after I got home. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Hope again in the future.”

“Dan’s an excellent house sitter. He was punctual and clearly communicated everything that was going on during his stay. He sent tons of pics and videos of my boys so that I’d know they were doing well. Would recommend”


“Diana did a great job house sitting and taking care of our 9 year old American Staffordshire Terrier. He is a high energy dog that has some seperation anxiety when we leave town and can be a little bold at times. But she did a great job handling his energy with plenty of walks and mental stimulation. We came home to a relaxed and happy dog!”


“Liz was great with my reactive pittie, Winnie. Winnie can come on strong when she meets new people and Liz’s calm demeanor was great to balance that out. Got lots of pictures and regular updates and Winnie seemed to have a great time!”


“Krista was very nice and sent updates of Coco Chanel without asking. She came prepared and did a great job! Would definitely have her sit our precious little one again! Thanks Krista!”


“A BIG thank you to Abby for her wonderful care of Rashi and Rena. When I arrived home, while happy to see me, the kittens were relaxed and most contented. It was obvious that they had received lots of attention and wanted for nothing while I was away. Abby is the best!”



“Katrina was incredible. She went above and beyond and I was able to travel out of the country without being worried about my dog at home. She was incredibly communicative and responsive and took such good care of my dog and was incredibly respectful of my home as well.”



“Mark is excellent! He came over to meet Otis before spending the weekend with him. We felt super comfortable. He was communicative and attentive to Otis. He sent us great updates and spent so much time with him. You can tell Mark really enjoys spending time with pups :) We feel lucky to have found Mark and will absolutely be using him in this future!”

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Katlyn K.
Star Sitter


“Katlyn is truly amazing. She helped watch our dogs during our wedding weekend- I was extremely stressed but Katlyn was calm and collected and immediately put me at ease . Even though it was her first time meeting the dogs, she jumped right in and helped. She was reliable, timely, and followed all our notes about the dogs. She was even kind enough to bring our dog to our wedding first look!!!! We cannot overstate how meaningful that was to us, it made our wedding day perfect and Katlyn was apart of that! Thank you again Katlyn!!”


Kathy O.
Star Sitter


“We couldn’t have asked for a better pet sitter than Kathy! She took such great care of our dog, Rocky, visiting three times a day and keeping us updated with excellent communication. She even went above and beyond to handle some unexpected tummy issues with care and attention. It gave us so much peace of mind knowing Rocky was in such loving and capable hands. We highly recommend Kathy to anyone looking for a reliable and compassionate pet sitter!”


Oliver P.

“Oliver is a top-notch dog sitter! He absolutely exceeded our expectations when it came to the level of dedication he provided for our dog, Jaxson. Jax has special needs and requires some extra levels of care. Specifically, he requires oral medication and a specific routine. Oliver was committed to following Jaxson's care requirements and made sure we were confident that we were leaving him in good hands. Not only did he provide amazing care, but he also exceeded our expectations when it came to communication. He left a kind note welcoming us home and letting us know how Jaxson's day had gone. He also left the house in perfect, tidy condition. Oliver is kind, smart, prepared, dedicated, and everything you could possibly want in a dog sitter. 10/10, I would recommend him to anyone, anytime! Thank you, Oliver, for taking such good care of our buddy! We hope to see you soon!”


John O.Star Sitter

“John did a great job looking after our dog, Bob, during his 6-night stay. It was Bob's longest time away from us, and he was a bit anxious, but John handled it well. He kept us updated with pictures and videos every day, which was appreciated. We were happy with how Bob was cared for and would recommend John to others.”


Bethany M.

“Bethany gave us content updates while house-sitting for Butkus, our 10-year old AmStaff who has separation anxiety issues. She took great care of him and kept us informed the whole time.”


Bec F.Star Sitter

“Bec was wonderful with my dog katana. I got frequent updates on katana’s feedings and walking and her behavior and Bec sent lots of pictures and videos. Katana looked happy in every picture I got. I would definitely use Bec again on the future.”


Claudia Z.Star Sitter

“Claudia was great with my dog Kudo! She was really communicative and gave me great updates with lots of pictures which we appreciated. My dog is a bit high maintenance because he’s diabetic and needs insulin shots twice a day, and Claudia was willing to learn how to give him his shots and everything went very smoothly!”


Allison J.Star Sitter

“Allison was great. She was super communicative and took great care of sweet girl. We got lots of photos and consistent updates. We would definitely hire her again.”


Chelsea R.

“Chelsea was an awesome and flexible sitter! Orzo and Rice loved her and she communicated very well.”


Stefan C.Star Sitter

“Stefan was a very reliable communicator and was great with my reactive dog! I also came home to a very clean apartment, which was a big added bonus!”


Dawn & Sarah M.
“I’ve known Dawn Mountain for over 17 years. She has house sat for my two cats more then 35 times. Not once, never, did I have any stress while I was away as Dawn is so good with animals. You will definitely get your moneys worth when you hire Dawn! Rgds Lane R.”


Ari M.


“Ari was super polite and communicative! She sent me pictures of my cat everyday and went above and beyond for him. She also helped make sure everything was tidy which I really appreciated! I will definitely come back to her in the future if I need a cat sitter.”


Hope W.
“Thank you, Hope, for taking great care of my little girl. Hope gave me lots of updates throughout the week and Penny obviously was disappointed she had to leave. She was looking for her in the guest room after I got home. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Hope again in the future.”


Dan P.
Star Sitter


“Dan’s an excellent house sitter. He was punctual and clearly communicated everything that was going on during his stay. He sent tons of pics and videos of my boys so that I’d know they were doing well. Would recommend”


Diana S.

“Diana did a great job house sitting and taking care of our 9 year old American Staffordshire Terrier. He is a high energy dog that has some seperation anxiety when we leave town and can be a little bold at times. But she did a great job handling his energy with plenty of walks and mental stimulation. We came home to a relaxed and happy dog!”


Liz M.Star Sitter

“Liz was great with my reactive pittie, Winnie. Winnie can come on strong when she meets new people and Liz’s calm demeanor was great to balance that out. Got lots of pictures and regular updates and Winnie seemed to have a great time!”


Krista G.Star Sitter

“Krista was very nice and sent updates of Coco Chanel without asking. She came prepared and did a great job! Would definitely have her sit our precious little one again! Thanks Krista!”


Abigail Q.


“A BIG thank you to Abby for her wonderful care of Rashi and Rena. When I arrived home, while happy to see me, the kittens were relaxed and most contented. It was obvious that they had received lots of attention and wanted for nothing while I was away. Abby is the best!”




Katrina C.

“Katrina was incredible. She went above and beyond and I was able to travel out of the country without being worried about my dog at home. She was incredibly communicative and responsive and took such good care of my dog and was incredibly respectful of my home as well.”




Mark L.

“Mark is excellent! He came over to meet Otis before spending the weekend with him. We felt super comfortable. He was communicative and attentive to Otis. He sent us great updates and spent so much time with him. You can tell Mark really enjoys spending time with pups :) We feel lucky to have found Mark and will absolutely be using him in this future!”
South Philadelphia pet parents share their Rover experiences
Johanna did such a nice job caring for our pup while we were out of town. Very trustworthy and easy to work with! Will definitely book again :-)

Ari is great as always! She gives detailed daily updates and sends lots of pictures. I can always tell my dog is happy and well cared for with Ari.

Allison is always fantastic! Domino was well taken care of and I received plenty of updates and photos. 5 stars!

Kieran took great care of senior English Bulldog and loved her sassy ways. He provided timely updates and asked questions when needed. He was also a thoughtful caretaker of our house. I would recommend Kieran to watch your furbaby

Molly came through on a last minute dog sitting need, which is very appreciated! My dogs love her, are relaxed when she’s staying with them, and I know they are well take care of!

Lauren was a lifesaver! My wife went into labor early and all of our plans with the previous sitter fell apart. Luckily Lauren was available to watch our two dogs. She was reliable and responsive and was able to adjust to the situation and all of my random disjointed messages I sent as we made our way to the hospital. Definitely would book her again and cannot recommend her enough!

Sammy has the be the best sitter we have ever had! Sammy was extremely great with my animals. I can't even explain going above and beyond without saying Sammy. Sammy made sure check-ins and medicine was given on time. My animals seemed super happy when we returned from vacation. I highly recommend Sammy! We want him to return again and again! Folks this guy is truly amazing!!A must book! He's sweet and kind the dogs seemed to love him!

I can't praise Sebastiàn enough -- he really is an extraordinary caretaker. Kind, empathetic, attentive, flexible, and a great communicator (with both animals and people!). He was so loving with our dogs during the meet and greet that I trusted him completely with my dogs Orson and Linus during our week-long trip to LA. We got lots of pictures and updates, and the dogs were clearly at home with him. They even missed him when we came back! Very grateful to have found him.

I could not give Birol a higher recommendation or review. He took care of my senior dog and cat while we were away for 14 days. It was very hard for me to leave my pets for that long. Birol was extremely communicative and followed all instructions. He went above and beyond which made me feel secure and much better above traveling. My senior dog, Thor needs extra love and attention. He has a hard time walking and some medical needs. Birol was amazing with him. He made sure he got his medicine, went outside to go potty, was comfortable and he found creative ways to get him to eat. Thank you SO much to Birol for taking such great care of my fur babies. Additionally, Birol took great care of the house which is an added bonus.

If I could give Rebecca a 100 out of 10 I would! I am an anxious pet owner. I was going over seas for 10 days and she was beyond amazing with my dogs. I got daily photos, and updates. I have an old girl who had a cyst rupture and she was absolutely amazing taking care of her. My dogs were so loved and so was my home. I highly highly recommend Rebecca she will love your pets like her own! And goes out of her way to make sure you know they're happy and being taken care of. Thank you so much Rebecca!!!!

Mile is excellent with updating and sending photos, our cat really likes her, and she always leaves the space as neat or neater than before. She goes above and beyond and we appreciate it!

Super responsive, and so flexible for our last minute plans. Abby took great care of our sweet girl and she seemed to genuinely enjoy having her in the house. Will be so happy to book again!

Zack was super responsive and reliable! He kept us updated during our weekend away on how our dog was doing and was very clean and tidy staying in our home. We would highly recommend him!

Sabrina did a lovely job with my two cats. Strong communicator and they loved her. Highly recommend!

Nina watched Fern for two weeks while I was away and I had such peace of mind! Nina sent us pictures and updates on a regular basis and kept us informed about how fern was doing. She is super honest and communicative. When we got home our apartment was probably cleaner than when we left. I totally recommend Nina as a great and trustworthy pet sitter. Thanks, Nina!!

Julianne house sat for us. Great with the dogs. Took lots of pictures and videos to keep us updated. Very attentive. Gave our anxious dog his meds every morning without difficulty, and even asked to give him his as needed anxiety med when it was a rough night with loud noises. Left the house very tidy. Would absolutely book her again, in a heartbeat.

We absolutely loved Monica ! Our Jewel Pearl is used to hanging out with just me and my husband but Monica made a connection with Jewel and we felt good about getting to go away for a few days we asked Monica to come a few minutes earlier so we could go over Jewel’s medicine and she didn’t hesitate to say yes ! Also our house looked spotless when we got home We can’t wait to book Monica again

Kara was awesome! She went above and beyond for my boy. He can be spicy and has been feelings but she was able to figure out what he needed and kept me updated throughout each day. She truly cares for animals and went above and beyond by watering my plants which I so appreciated!!

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Frequently asked questions about Rover
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 South Philadelphia.
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. South Philadelphia 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.
