House Sitting In South Philadelphia

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Ellen W.
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$35
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5.0 out of 5 stars
26 reviews
6 repeat clients
10 years of experience
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA, 19107

Ellen was absolutely amazing! Super flexible with some strange arrangements helping us look after our dog in a downtown hotel. Very kind and Poppy took to her immediately. Would highly highly recommend.

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Liz M.
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$75
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4.9 out of 5 stars
42 reviews
19 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista, Philadelphia, PA, 19147

Liz was great with my high energy, velcro dog Koda. She asked good questions during our meet and greet and kept me updated during her stay with Koda!

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Duncan W.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
18 reviews
6 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19102

Duncan was a professional and responsible caretaker. He went above and beyond our expectations when he took care of our 2 dogs Honey and Pickles for two weeks. Before even starting the job, he met us in a freezing blizzard for a simple meet + greet, which I think immediately showed his dedication to the job. He also cleaned up around our house when the dogs were making a mess, not something that we asked him to do — but rather something that he proactively did. One of our dogs, Honey, has anxiety. Duncan even stood overnight on New Years Eve just to help her stay calm during the fireworks, which I believe is something your average dog caretaker wouldn’t do! He was also very responsive with text and sent us updates every day. I felt much peace of mind because I knew Duncan was taking our two dogs on 2 walks every day, feeding them on time, and spending some time with them too. I would definitely recommend Duncan to a friend and would rebook him myself!

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Stefan C.
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$70
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5.0 out of 5 stars
74 reviews
22 repeat clients
10 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19107

Booked Stefan last minute and has my fingers crossed behind my back, but no need! Proactively Stefan made the effort to travel to meet my dog prior to booking. He was communicative and kind, will re-book certainly.

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Alexandra D.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
2 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista, Philadelphia, PA, 19147

Alexandra was great! Very punctual, managed my massive dog with no problem. I can see this becoming a regular thing!

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Krista G.
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$53
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5.0 out of 5 stars
103 reviews
28 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Pennsport-Whitman-Queen, Philadelphia, PA, 19147

We really appreciated how conscientious Krista was with our chihuahua. From the meet n greet straight through the end, Krista was friendly, communicative, and attentive to our dog’s needs. We’d hire her again in a heartbeat 😊

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Jennifer P.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
3 repeat clients
13 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19146

Jennifer is a very nice person and great pet sitter. My travel plans changed and she was flexible, made notes of what had been done and when, and when I came home, my pet was very happy.

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Holden H.
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$32
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5.0 out of 5 stars
3 reviews
4 years of experience
South Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, 19148

About: I have helped care for hundreds of dogs, cats, and other animals over the last four years working in animal welfare. I have acquired many skills over the years that make me an ideal candidate to care for pets of all size, age, temperament, and medical needs. Reactive dog? No problem! Hard to medicate cat? Easy peasy! Whatever your pet's need, I can take care of it! I work 9-5, Friday-Tuesday at an animal rescue in the city. I am available any time outside of those hours for whatever you may need! Working in animal welfare has kept me up to date in the most recent and accepted practices in animal care. I work daily to help people trouble shoot issues they are having with their animals and can easily use that knowledge to meet your pet's needs.

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Sydney M.
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$75
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5.0 out of 5 stars
24 reviews
6 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Wharton-Hawthorne-Bella Vista, Philadelphia, PA, 19147

Sydney was great! Albert really enjoyed her company and said she’s welcome back any time! :) 🐶

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Dan P.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
151 reviews
66 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA, 19146

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

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Katie L.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
4 reviews
6 repeat clients
7 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19148

About: I have experience caring for dogs since I was 8 in my own home. I also have been a dog-sitter and dog-walker for family and friends for years with all different sizes and breeds of dogs. I am currently working a remote job and am able to set my own hours, so I have plenty of schedule flexibility to care for your pet! I always make sure to double check that the door is locked when I leave a client’s home. I treat every home as though it were my own, making sure to leave it in the exact same condition as when I arrived.

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Carrie G.
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$30
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5.0 out of 5 stars
11 reviews
5 repeat clients
14 years of experience
Cobbs Creek, Philadelphia, PA, 19104

Carrie was an amazing sitter. Attentive, communicative, and punctual. She went above and beyond to make sure my Bonnie was cared for the way I would take care of her. I will be rebooking with her for sure!

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Stella P.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
30 reviews
9 repeat clients
22 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19103

Stella had an extended stay with our pup and she was so wonderful at making sure our baby felt comfortable while we were gone. It was our first time being away so we were understandably anxious about how Philomena would do but Stella sent us loads of updates, photos and videos. Our pup had a wonderful staycation all thanks to her!!!

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Stephanie I.
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$60
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5.0 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
4 repeat clients
31 years of experience
Poplar-Ludlow-Yorktowne, Philadelphia, PA, 19123

Stephanie was amazing with Birdie. She was incredibly responsive throughout the stay and easily took care of any difficulties that arose. We could tell that Birdie loved Stephanie by the end of the stay, which made us very happy. She was also very thoughtful and considerate staying in our apartment!

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Jackie M.
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$85
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5.0 out of 5 stars
87 reviews
23 repeat clients
20 years of experience
Girard Estates, Philadelphia, PA, 19145

Jackie did a great job with our cat and dog. She sent us regular updates and the house was in great shape when we got back. She even kept our plants alive through a hot spell. Thank you, Jackie!

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Erin Y.
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$65
per night
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 reviews
1 repeat client
13 years of experience
Point Breeze, Philadelphia, PA, 19146

I would recommend Erin as a sitter. She was very detail oriented during our meet and greet. She arrived on time and departed on time. I received plenty of updates on my pup complete with the most ADORABLE photos. When I returned, my home was clean and tidy and my pup was calm and content. Overall 10/10 recommend!

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Sieanna W.
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$50
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5.0 out of 5 stars
75 reviews
26 repeat clients
8 years of experience
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

Sieanna was so great watching our 5 month old pup for two days! Friendly, attentive to our puppy’s needs, and gave wonderful detailed reports with photos of their day. We will be using Sieanna again and would recommend her to anyone!

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Ari M.
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$65
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5.0 out of 5 stars
180 reviews
65 repeat clients
2 years of experience
City Center East, Philadelphia, PA, 19106

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.

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Ashley R.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
20 reviews
10 repeat clients
8 years of experience
City Center West, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

Ashley was great! We just adopted our dog and he has some separation anxiety but he seemed to have a great time and we’re so glad he was in good hands.

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Sitter Profile Image: Emily L.
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Emily L.
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$55
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5.0 out of 5 stars
40 reviews
13 repeat clients
6 years of experience
Philadelphia, PA, 19104

Emily is very good at what she does! She was super attentive to our pup and cats, sent lots of photos, communicated clearly, and took great care of our house. Your pets will be in great hands with her!

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Julie R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Emily is outstanding! Our pets always love when she watches them and she sends us tons of updates with the best pictures. Makes leaving them so much easier!

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Ana R.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kyra was great with housesitting! She was prompt when any issue came up and the pets were in good health and spirits when I returned from my trip. I'd recommend Kyra for anyone going out of town and needing an attentive sitter

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Adam C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Sarah has taken care of my pets on 2 different occasions and she is wonderful! She’s great at sending updates and they’re always happy once I’m home.

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Ariel B.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Angela is truly a cat whisperer. We were away for almost two weeks and Angela put us at ease - sending us regular photos and updates of our three cats. It is clear that our kitties loved her. She was thorough with daily feeding and litter needs, and most importantly, did a lot of cuddle and enrichment activities with our cats. We would highly recommend Angela, and there is no doubt that we will be leveraging her again for our upcoming trips!

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Sandra and Brian S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Alexandra was great! Very punctual, managed my massive dog with no problem. I can see this becoming a regular thing!

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Michael S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Kianat was great!! Highly recommend - this was our first time using a pet sitter and we'd absolutely use her again.

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Lauren M.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Our dog loves Nathan! He always does a greate job with updates and making sure our pup has mental stimulation

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Dante A.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

I would recommend Erin as a sitter. She was very detail oriented during our meet and greet. She arrived on time and departed on time. I received plenty of updates on my pup complete with the most ADORABLE photos. When I returned, my home was clean and tidy and my pup was calm and content. Overall 10/10 recommend!

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Jami K.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Ari is AMAZING! We had to adjust our travel by a day and she was more than happy to accommodate and adjust her schedule to stay another night at our home. We are so lucky to have her!

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Brian F.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Taylor has sat for our pup many times but this was her first overnight stay and it went GREAT. She stayed with Mr. Scruff for four nights and we were so thankful to not have to worry about him at all while we were gone. We got plenty of updates, she followed all of our instructions (especially important with his separation anxiety and reactivity), and was also a great houseguest. Our buddy was belly up, playing, and eating while we were away, which means he felt safe and happy — all we can ask for!

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Laura L.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ava was an amazing house/dog sitter for the weekend! She took amazing care of Archie and Cora and was very communicative throughout the entire process. She checked in every morning and evening and sent pictures, and we felt like the two of them were in great hands! We would definitely book Ava's services again in the future!

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Alex Q.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Elise was so wonderful with Bilbo!! She sent daily updates and I could tell just from the photos that he was obsessed with her. I definitely plan to book Elise again!

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Zoe S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

She saved the day last-minute and was great with our Liza. She was super communicative and thoughtful sending up great check-ins and photos.

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Kevaughn H.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Mounika was absolutely wonderful! She stayed at our home with our 8-month-old puppy and provided thoughtful, regular updates throughout her stay, which gave us great peace of mind while we were away. Our puppy can be quite a handful at times, but he absolutely adores her. She was patient, attentive, and clearly cared for him as if he were her own. On top of that, she helped us navigate an unexpected HVAC issue while we were gone and left our home spotless. We couldn’t have asked for a better sitter and would recommend her without hesitation. 100/10!

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Jasmine G.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

We had a wonderful experience with Layla! She took such great care of Ellie, sent lots of updates and photos, was quick to communicate, and even brought in packages that arrived while we were away. I was fully able to enjoy my time away knowing Ellie was in such good hands. She also helped with a last-minute walk request the week before our trip. She treated both our home and our pup with so much care and respect. She is reliable and trustworthy, and I would 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a pet sitter.

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Meghan D.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Maddie was wonderful with our dogs. She has great communication and was a perfect houseguest… even going above and beyond to pick up our weekly vegetable share. She sent frequent updates and our dogs were so happy with her! Highly recommend!!

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Jade C.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Grace was fantastic. She treated my dog and cat with the best care, and even handled a situation with my difficult dog with quick thinking to keep everyone out of trouble :) highly recommend!

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Laura B.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ellen was great! She sent us a nightly recap of the day and sent plenty of pictures. She was also good with our wild 4 year old who absolutely hates skateboards!

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Alyssa & Zachary D.
House Sitting
5.0 out of 5 stars

Lynn’s care for my dogs was nothing short of fantastic! Frequent updates, couch cuddles, and even some light training to desensitize my Corgi to door knocking. Highly recommend and would gladly hire again. Thanks so much, Lynn!

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Elizabeth S.
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5.0 out of 5 stars

Jackie did an amazing job with my three doodles. I appreciated her timely communication, daily photos, and flexibility with a last minute request. I would happily have her back anytime.

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Kassandra M.
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in South Philadelphia on Rover as of Jun 2026 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.

If you’re searching for a South Philadelphia house sitter for the first time, visit the house sitter’s profile and select the Contact button.

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As of Jun 2026, there are 5,668 house sitters in South Philadelphia. 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, 86% of South Philadelphia house sitters respond in under an hour.

House sitters in South Philadelphia have an average of 14 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 3 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 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.