House Sitting in South Effingham
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“Rachael was loved immediately by my pup! She helped me in a pinch last minute when I needed overnight care. She is kind, punctual, sent me updates & stayed in touch. It’s really nice to not have to reach out about your pet, and to already have updates and photos when you check your phone!!! Delilah and I look forward to working with you again. 😊”
“Nishat did an amazing job watching our dog, Max! She was extremely communicative and sent us tons of adorable pictures. And she left our apartment way cleaner than she found it!”
“Amy was great! She was prompt in her arrival and really seemed to enjoy the animals and they her! She sent us lots of pictures and communicated with us about how the animals were doing while we were gone! Really happy to find her as a petsitter!”
“Faith is so amazing! She has a gift and we are so happy we found her. Nala, our German shepherd took to her right away. And if you know anything about German shepherds, they are very fickle and don't connect with just anybody. I highly recommend Faith to stay at your home or whatever your need is with your puppies.”
About: I've had animals my whole life. I have house sat my friends and family's pets for years while they go on vacation. In my spare time I work with the animals at the Animal Refuge League both dogs and cats. They have provided different types of training for both cat and canine care. I work from home so I am able to house sit and still continue working. This allows me to be with youe pets as often as possible during your time away. I do not care for pets in my home since I have a cat and a dog myself. (They get watched by my roommate while I'm away)
“We are so happy with the care, attention and communication we got from Elizabeth! She was comfortable handling our 3, sometimes rowdy, pups and sent frequent pics and updates. We will definitely request her again! Top notch!!”
“Katelyn was wonderful! We hired her to housesit & stay with our dog while we were gone for 2 days. She is a sweet person, clearly loves dogs & was easy to make plans with. She and our dog were fast friends. She sent me regular updates on how he was doing w/ pics & responded quickly when I missed my pup & needed a check in. When we got back home, other than a very well-cared for & happy dog, you couldn't even tell she had been there. Everything was how we left it. Would hire her again in a heartbeat. Thanks Katelyn!”
“Alissa was very good with communicating. I had to cancel last minute, unexpected health issues. She was so understanding. I will contact her for any future appointments!”
“Ashley was lovely and arrived on time. It was our first, but won't be our last. Her personality is very chill, which is a perfect compliment to looking after Whippets. So happy to have someone we can call now.”
“We adore Dawn ! So thankful for her in our lives . She has allowed us to have peace of mind when it comes to the comfort , care and safety of our animals .”
“Ashley did another great job staying with our golden, Pearl. Nice to have the piece of mind that Pearl is being well taken care of AND that the house will be left clean and tidy. Thanks Ashley! We will definitely be in touch when we go on our next trip! Dave and Kelley”
“Meghan is the absolute BEST! She’s so attentive, makes sure she’s got ALL of your pets needs addressed, and sends LOTS of update pics! She’s been in constant communication with me which puts me at ease! She’s awesome and cannot recommend her enough!! She WILL be asked to watch our fur baby (and ducks!) in the future ❤️”
About: I’ve taken care of animals for as long as I can remember dogs, cats even bunnies and guinea pigs, i love animals they are gentle and sweet and easy to talk to. I’m currently a stay at home mom to my little one year old so I am always available days nights or weekends whenever you need. If bringing your animals here I can provide bowls for food and water you can bring your own if you would like. It’s a pretty open concept house, we have locks on cabinets so your little fur balls can’t get in
About: I have been assisting my Girlfriend with many of her clients when she can't take them.I am very attentive and enjoy playing with them. I will treat every animal if it were my own. I also continue my education on dog care so to provide the best experience for your dog. To add..I am also experienced with cats as well. Being older(61) I feel I am a responsible person that would make sure all my clients and their pets needs are met. I also respond to phone messages and emails promply to make sure you concerns are addressed as soon as possible. I am currently working full time but.I adjust my schedule to fit the needs of your pet. I can give potty breaks as much as needed as my girlfriend who has been dog sitting for a few years can also assist in that. I am very attentive to your pet. Love playing with and walking them as well as just chilling on the couch with them. I am also very attentive to their feeding needs and will follow strict instructions of owner.
“We couldn’t be more grateful for the amazing care Trie provided for our 13-year-old Maltipoo. He has a tough time with separation anxiety and often struggles with eating when we're away, but Trie was absolutely incredible with him. She stayed by his side, took him on several walks a day, and knew exactly how to encourage him to eat. Trie sent us frequent updates and lots of photos, which gave us so much peace of mind. For the first time, we were able to truly relax on vacation knowing our fur baby was in such loving hands. She is incredibly sweet, gentle, kind, and attentive — exactly the kind of person you’d hope to find to care for your pet. We’ll definitely be booking with her again for any future travel!”
“Kaden stayed overnight and took wonderful care of our rambunctious lab. We returned to a well exercised and happy boy. We will definitely use him again.”
About: With veterinary, boarding and rescue experience I can provide a safe and fun environment for your fur baby while you’re away- in your home or mine. I have a large, unfenced yard and live close to walking trails as well. Special needs dogs welcome!! I am able to administer medications and have experience with paralyzed dogs and dog mobility devices. Please note: between the months of September and June, if you book a stay that includes a weekday, I will likely be away at work during the day from 7am-3pm. From June - August I am home during the day and looking forward to meeting your furry friends! Leaving your babe with a new person is hard, I appreciate the opportunity to care for your pet so I offer a 20% discount to all new clients. Additional discounts: 5 nights of care: 10% 7 nights of care: 15% Write a review: 20% on your next booking Free day on your 5th booking *discounts cannot be combined* My day begins and ends with pet care! I am a long time pet owner, currently my household includes a senior dog, a senior cat and two younger cats. They’re part of the family just like my children! In my home, it is important that both my resident animals and your pet feel comfortable and have a space, away from everyone else, that feels safe. In a clients home, I’m looking to make sure that your pet is doing well in your absence, is comfortable and well cared for.
“Ethan, Jack was relaxed and happy when we got home from our trip! Thank you for the texts, the notes, the clean water dish every day, and the quality, " play time" with Jack! You are a super dog sitter!. Jack is so happy to have found you and so are we! Della, Fred and Jack”
About: My name is Melissa. I was born and raised in Maine. Animals have been a part of my life since the day I was born and they hold a special place inside my heart. Animals bring a certain joy to life that humans can’t. I feel it is so important to take such good care of our fur babies because they depend on us. I am respectful, loyal, professional, responsible, loving, and nurturing. I currently have 2 cats of my own and have had many dogs over the years. It is my guarantee that your fur babies will get the utmost respect, love, attention, and care they deserve. I have experience in reptiles, chickens, bunnies, and horses and would gladly help out with those requests. Please feel free to reach out for details! I look forward to meeting you and your fur babies soon! I currently am a stay at home mom to 4 kids—2 of which live with us full time. We are busy; however, I pride myself in being super flexible to the best of my abilities!! My yard is not fenced in so any flight risks will need to be trained well or have a leash and/or a stake brought with them. We do have an invisible fence and the appropriate collar so if you’d like, I can use that as well. I also know an EXCEPTIONAL dog trainer so if you need one, please reach out for details! :-) I do have 4 kids and one cat so all I ask is that your fur baby be good around both kids and cats (or at least not torture them haha). Regardless, this is a very fur-friendly home with lots of love to give to our fur guests. :-)
“Jane was a rock star with my pup! So grateful that I had peace of mind while away for a week. Not only was she responsible with my kid, she took great care of the house too. Will definitely be rebooking!”
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Rachael G.
Star Sitter
“Rachael was loved immediately by my pup! She helped me in a pinch last minute when I needed overnight care. She is kind, punctual, sent me updates & stayed in touch. It’s really nice to not have to reach out about your pet, and to already have updates and photos when you check your phone!!! Delilah and I look forward to working with you again. 😊”
Nishat R.Star Sitter
“Nishat did an amazing job watching our dog, Max! She was extremely communicative and sent us tons of adorable pictures. And she left our apartment way cleaner than she found it!”
Amy L.
“Amy was great! She was prompt in her arrival and really seemed to enjoy the animals and they her! She sent us lots of pictures and communicated with us about how the animals were doing while we were gone! Really happy to find her as a petsitter!”
Faith S.
“Faith is so amazing! She has a gift and we are so happy we found her. Nala, our German shepherd took to her right away. And if you know anything about German shepherds, they are very fickle and don't connect with just anybody. I highly recommend Faith to stay at your home or whatever your need is with your puppies.”
Amanda C.
“Amanda has been petsitting for me for 2 years. I have 2 cats and 3 dogs and she is great with all of them. She treats them as if they were her own. Amanda goes above and beyond to care for my pets, with incredible attention to detail and thoughtfulness. I highly recommend her!”
Elizabeth M.
“We are so happy with the care, attention and communication we got from Elizabeth! She was comfortable handling our 3, sometimes rowdy, pups and sent frequent pics and updates. We will definitely request her again! Top notch!!”
Katelyn G.
“Katelyn was wonderful! We hired her to housesit & stay with our dog while we were gone for 2 days. She is a sweet person, clearly loves dogs & was easy to make plans with. She and our dog were fast friends. She sent me regular updates on how he was doing w/ pics & responded quickly when I missed my pup & needed a check in. When we got back home, other than a very well-cared for & happy dog, you couldn't even tell she had been there. Everything was how we left it. Would hire her again in a heartbeat. Thanks Katelyn!”
Alissa M.
“Alissa was very good with communicating. I had to cancel last minute, unexpected health issues. She was so understanding. I will contact her for any future appointments!”
Ashley M.
“Ashley was lovely and arrived on time. It was our first, but won't be our last. Her personality is very chill, which is a perfect compliment to looking after Whippets. So happy to have someone we can call now.”
Dawn L.
“We adore Dawn ! So thankful for her in our lives . She has allowed us to have peace of mind when it comes to the comfort , care and safety of our animals .”
Ashley M.
“Ashley did another great job staying with our golden, Pearl. Nice to have the piece of mind that Pearl is being well taken care of AND that the house will be left clean and tidy. Thanks Ashley! We will definitely be in touch when we go on our next trip! Dave and Kelley”
Meghan M.
“Meghan is the absolute BEST! She’s so attentive, makes sure she’s got ALL of your pets needs addressed, and sends LOTS of update pics! She’s been in constant communication with me which puts me at ease! She’s awesome and cannot recommend her enough!! She WILL be asked to watch our fur baby (and ducks!) in the future ❤️”
Julie K.
About: I’ve taken care of animals for as long as I can remember dogs, cats even bunnies and guinea pigs, i love animals they are gentle and sweet and easy to talk to. I’m currently a stay at home mom to my little one year old so I am always available days nights or weekends whenever you need. If bringing your animals here I can provide bowls for food and water you can bring your own if you would like. It’s a pretty open concept house, we have locks on cabinets so your little fur balls can’t get in
Tony C.
“Tony has been dog sitting our two dogs for us for the past few years. He is very interactive with our dogs always wanting to play with them. Tony makes sure our dogs are happy and active. He truly loves being around dogs and animals. Tony frequently sends pictures and/or videos of our dogs having fun and playing throughout their stay with him. We know the dogs are in good hands with Tony whenever we go away.”
Trie M.
“We couldn’t be more grateful for the amazing care Trie provided for our 13-year-old Maltipoo. He has a tough time with separation anxiety and often struggles with eating when we're away, but Trie was absolutely incredible with him. She stayed by his side, took him on several walks a day, and knew exactly how to encourage him to eat. Trie sent us frequent updates and lots of photos, which gave us so much peace of mind. For the first time, we were able to truly relax on vacation knowing our fur baby was in such loving hands. She is incredibly sweet, gentle, kind, and attentive — exactly the kind of person you’d hope to find to care for your pet. We’ll definitely be booking with her again for any future travel!”
Kaden F.
“Kaden stayed overnight and took wonderful care of our rambunctious lab. We returned to a well exercised and happy boy. We will definitely use him again.”
Stephanie W.
About: With veterinary, boarding and rescue experience I can provide a safe and fun environment for your fur baby while you’re away- in your home or mine. I have a large, unfenced yard and live close to walking trails as well. Special needs dogs welcome!! I am able to administer medications and have experience with paralyzed dogs and dog mobility devices. Please note: between the months of September and June, if you book a stay that includes a weekday, I will likely be away at work during the day from 7am-3pm. From June - August I am home during the day and looking forward to meeting your furry friends! Leaving your babe with a new person is hard, I appreciate the opportunity to care for your pet so I offer a 20% discount to all new clients. Additional discounts: 5 nights of care: 10% 7 nights of care: 15% Write a review: 20% on your next booking Free day on your 5th booking *discounts cannot be combined* My day begins and ends with pet care! I am a long time pet owner, currently my household includes a senior dog, a senior cat and two younger cats. They’re part of the family just like my children! In my home, it is important that both my resident animals and your pet feel comfortable and have a space, away from everyone else, that feels safe. In a clients home, I’m looking to make sure that your pet is doing well in your absence, is comfortable and well cared for.
Ethan S.
“Ethan, Jack was relaxed and happy when we got home from our trip! Thank you for the texts, the notes, the clean water dish every day, and the quality, " play time" with Jack! You are a super dog sitter!. Jack is so happy to have found you and so are we! Della, Fred and Jack”
Melissa N.
About: My name is Melissa. I was born and raised in Maine. Animals have been a part of my life since the day I was born and they hold a special place inside my heart. Animals bring a certain joy to life that humans can’t. I feel it is so important to take such good care of our fur babies because they depend on us. I am respectful, loyal, professional, responsible, loving, and nurturing. I currently have 2 cats of my own and have had many dogs over the years. It is my guarantee that your fur babies will get the utmost respect, love, attention, and care they deserve. I have experience in reptiles, chickens, bunnies, and horses and would gladly help out with those requests. Please feel free to reach out for details! I look forward to meeting you and your fur babies soon! I currently am a stay at home mom to 4 kids—2 of which live with us full time. We are busy; however, I pride myself in being super flexible to the best of my abilities!! My yard is not fenced in so any flight risks will need to be trained well or have a leash and/or a stake brought with them. We do have an invisible fence and the appropriate collar so if you’d like, I can use that as well. I also know an EXCEPTIONAL dog trainer so if you need one, please reach out for details! :-) I do have 4 kids and one cat so all I ask is that your fur baby be good around both kids and cats (or at least not torture them haha). Regardless, this is a very fur-friendly home with lots of love to give to our fur guests. :-)
Jane F.
“Jane was a rock star with my pup! So grateful that I had peace of mind while away for a week. Not only was she responsible with my kid, she took great care of the house too. Will definitely be rebooking!”
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in South Effingham on Rover as of Aug 2025 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 Aug 2025, there are 98 house sitters in South Effingham. 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, 84% of South Effingham house sitters respond in under an hour.
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 Effingham.
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 Effingham 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
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