House Sitting in South Dorchester, Boston
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1. Isis R.
“This was the first time we have ever left our 11 year old dog with a "new" person and we couldn't have had a better sitter than Isis. She sent us some great photos of Fergus and took him to all of his favorite spots. We could tell he was very comfortable with Isis at the meet and greet, and we knew he would be happy when we came home. Isis even noticed that Fergus had a skin issue that we forgot to tell her about. We highly recommend Isis as a pet sitter and will definitely hire her again!”
2. Victoria B.
“Victoria did a great job watching my two cats for a week! She was very communicative and the cats were very comfortable with her. I’d absolutely have her catsit again!”
3. Angelina T.
“Tommy was a fantastic sitter for Pearl while I was away! They were very responsive to my texts and I got plenty of updates throughout my trip. Pearl got ton of attention and cuddles and Tommy was very neat and kept the house tidy. I’ll definitely have Tommy care for Pearl again in the future!”
4. Ashley S.
“Ashley was amazing!! Frankie had such a nice day, and I appreciated the pictures she sent of him. We will definitely have Ashley care for Frankie again soon!”
5. Kay O.
“Kay was great! She did in-home sitting for our puppy over a long weekend. Very good communicator, daily updates and pictures. Trustworthy personality. Will be working with her in the future”
6. Tom Y.
“Tom was wonderful! He was kind, communicative, followed instructions, and truly cared for our dog and house. He exercised our dog frequently. He was very respectful. I would definitely recommend Tom.”
7. Luis R.
“Luis is honestly one of the best caregivers I've found for my elderly dog. He is patient and kind, and I have absolute confidence that my old girl is in excellent hands when I need to leave her. I rebooked Luis within days of his last stay. I recommend him without reservation!”
8. Noor F.
“This is the second time we have had Noor stay at our place. She has been professional, caring and truly loving towards our two cats. Would book again!”
9. Noelle B.
“Noelle stayed with our cat Benny for 2 nights while we were away. She was wonderful! Kind, communicative, and patient with our shy but needy cat. We would definitely book her again.”
10. Samantha R.
“Highly recommended! Sam house sat for our two dogs over the holidays and totally put our minds at ease. She came and met our dogs twice before the stay, and was very communicative before and during her time at our house. She offered to stay late if our flight got delayed, which we didn’t end up needing but was so helpful. We came back to a clean house and happy pups!”
11. Aymbre P.
“Aymbre was wonderful with Izzy: she kept a very high energy (and demanding) pup entertained. She kept in touch through the time she was sitting Izzy and I came home to one very happy (and tired!) GSD.”
12. Anastasia S.
“Anastasia is a regular dog walker for us and recently stayed with our pup while we were away for the weekend. Our dog is clearly very comfortable with her and she always does a great job caring for him and paying attention to Ira’s need and idiosyncracies!”
13. Alyx P.
“Alyx continues to be the world’s greatest dog sitter. There are no words. She absolutely loves our pup and our pup loved Alyx! Daily updates and pictures and they have so much fun together. We truly couldn’t go away without such confidence without her. Thank you Alyx. Priceless.”
14. Irichiya H.
“As always, came back home to two happy pets and a nice clean house. Irie is fantastic to work with and has great communication. Really nice to enjoy vacation without worrying about being away. Definitely recommend her!”
15. Rachel & Paul L.
“Rachel and Paul were very attentive to my 14 y/o dogs needs and she seemed really happy with them. Would definitely turn to them again for her care!”
16. Isabel B.
“Isabel was so great with Mylo! She really catered to all his needs & took great care of our apartment as well!”
17. David M.
“I cannot recommend David enough. We book him for walks and dog sitting. He’s on time, professional, caring, kind and communicative. And our dogs love him!”
18. Alex P.
“Alex was a wonderful help, who made us feel so comfortable leaving our fur-baby for several days. He was responsive with us, and very attentive to our pet’s needs.”
19. Jade Z.
“I can’t recommend Jade enough as a pet sitter and dog walker! I’ve known Jade for years, and one thing that’s always stood out is her natural ability to connect with animals. Jade has a way of making every pet feel loved and secure. She is also incredibly responsible and attentive. I’ve seen her handle pets of all sizes and temperaments with ease, always ensuring they’re safe and happy. As an owner of two chihuahuas, a german shepherd, and a pitbull, I can confidently say Jade is the type of person I would trust completely to take care of them. You’ll know your pets are in great hands, and that they’ll be treated like family. If you’re looking for someone trustworthy, caring, and reliable, Jade is definitely the person to choose!”
20. Brianna W.
“Bri made my dogs feel comfortable right away. By the end of their first meeting they were best buds!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in South Dorchester on Rover as of Jul 2024 was about $60 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 Jul 2024, there are 4,670 house sitters in South Dorchester. 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, 85% of South Dorchester house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in South Dorchester have an average of 13 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 Dorchester.
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 Dorchester 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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